September 2017

ATTENTION SENIORS $3.00 OFF OIL CHANGE Every Tuesday at Master Lube (Across from the Eden Mall) SENIORS: 55 Plus

PROVIDING ...

• Renovation • Restoration • Wood & Composite Decking • Vinyl Rail Systems • Retaining Wall Systems • Sun Rooms • Screen Porches • Covered Porches • Extreme Bush Hogging and Brush Clearing • Light Grading & Hauling • Backhoe Services

926 Washington St., Eden TOO MUCH STUFF? Donate To Us Today!

Call 336-623-1029 FOR DONATION PICKUPS TUESDAY - SATURDAY 10AM - 5PM

I NVESTING I N R OCKINGHAM C OUNTY ’ S Q UALITY

OF

L IFE

www.earthscapeslandscapingllc.com

Creating Outdoor Living Spaces

Custom Construction (336) 623-7759

EDEN THRIFT

945 Washington St., Eden • 336-637-6481 • furniture • household items • toys • clothing • shoes • DVDs • Jewelry • Books • So much more!

Thurs.

- Sun. 12pm 6pm

Vol. 18 Num. 9

SEPTEMBER 2017

Feeding the hungry

Passion for Trashin’ 2017 needs your creativity

WE CARRY MATTRESSES!!!

Refurbished & Reconditioned!

Merita Bread and brought in breads. Volunteers would help contribute food by purchasing 50 lbs of potatoes and 50 lbs of rice to give out with canned foods.

Dexter Carroll, another member at SPHC, initiated the food pantry, getting food through the Second Harvest Food Bank in Winston Salem and working towards getting government grants.

Susan Vernon, leader said, “GOD has richly Blessed this local Mission work. Now the clients receive a large box of food to last at least 4 days. They are allowed to come as there is a need for food.”

Presently 21 volunteers

Passion for Trashin’, sponsored

by First Piedmont Waste Solutions, is a recycle upcycle art event. Art projects are to be made of found objects repurposed into art work.

Items to be considered: broken shards of clay, glass, nuts and bolts, wire, foam board, hay, straw, wood and old Teresa Phillips with her jewelry pieces. Use creation for these items and any Passion for Trashin’ others you can think of to work your creative magic. Artist work must be ready to hang or display. If artist needs special display you must provide. Art must remain on display at the MARC through end of event. Art pickup date to be announced.

A judge from out of county will choose “Best in Show” and our guests at the reception will choose the “People’s Choice Award”. Artist may enter up to 3 pieces, entry fee of $10.00. Artist may enter an additional 3 pieces for $10. “Best of Show” winner will receive a ribbon and $100 and “People’s Choice” will receive a ribbon and $75.

Art entry is September 28, 2017 – 2 – 7 pm at the MARC (the old courthouse in Wentworth) 1086 NC 65, Reidsville, NC second floor. Opening reception will be held October 6, 2017 – 5:30 – 7 pm at which time “People’s Choice” will be voted on and announced as well as “Best in Show”.

Funding for the Fine Arts Festival Association of

Hungry...

Continued on page 2

Passion for Trashin’...

Continued on page 5

Sets Starting at $100

We support Walk to End Alzheimer’s® 116-B W. Meadow Rd. Eden, N.C. 430-B W. Kings Hwy. Eden, N.C. Kathy W. Hale, AAMS®

Member SIPC www.edwardjones.com

Hope Gilley

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor

336-627-7737

336-627-0138

We Buy Gold!

M.- F. 9-6 Sat. 10 5

336-623-7296

We pay top dollar on Loans!

Offering Top $ For Guns, Gold, & Video Games 239 B. W. Kings Hwy. Eden 1304 S. Scales St. Reidsville 336-342-1159

Times have always been hard for some, it’s just a fact of life. Feeding a family or even an elderly person on a fixed income trying keeping up, can be hard.

There are angels out there who work hard to make sure at least some of them get the food they need, the encouragement they long for, and the connection with those who care about them that are always welcome.

Gods Helping Hands was established in 2001. It was originated by Buddy Fulp, a member at Stoneville Pentecosatl Holiness Church (SPHC). He started by shopping for best buys of food at local stores and paid for out of pocket and donations.

Donna Coleman at the time had connections with

Pennies For Change, Inc.

erin c ourtney

Permanent Make-Up Non-Surgical Facelift Massage Therapeutic Massage See Ad On Page 9

FREE

Lending A Hand To Children In Need www.penniesforchangeinc.com

Dollar Days Clothing Only $1 Each On Items With Green Mark On Price Tag Accepting all donations of gently used items!

640 S. Van Buren Rd., Suite E Meadow Greens Shopping Center

336-623-2210 Mon. - Sat. 10am - 6pm

501c3

Need To Complete High School?

Get Started This Fall!

Free Classes High School Equivalency & Adult High School Apply Today!

336-342-4261 ext. 2146

H PAGE 2 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017

Hungry...

Continued from Page 1 help to go get and distribute the food weekly.

They pick up approximately 4000 lbs of food weekly from Second Harvest Food Pantry, and nearly 1000 lbs weekly from Food Lion on Van Buren Road in Eden.

Each Friday from 11 - 1 at the lower level of the Fellowship Hall at SPHC 4933 NC 770 Stoneville, some 130 families, meaning approximately 280 individuals are served a box of food for their week ahead. They are also given a smile, support for any other problems they may have and a helping hand when times are tough. The Food pantry is open to anyone in the county. To apply simply stop in on Fridays between 11am-1pm to fill out the Second Harvest application (No one has ever been turned away!), and pick up your box of food for the week.

Susan said, “Our mission is to supply food to the needy and hungry in Rockingham County and the surrounding areas.

In addition to LeAndre Wilder and Susan Vernon who lead the pantry along with their wonderful volunteers, the pantry wanted to name some of their treasured partners in the community who go the extra mile to be sure no one goes hungry in our county. They send a sincere thank you to: • SPHC congregation for donations weekly and being avail-

able to assist with donations.

Also, the pantry is not funded by the church but Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness leases the fellowship hall to the group for $1 year.

This food pantry is strictly volunteer, there are no paid salaries and is strictly operated off donations and from a caring congregation at SPHC. • Stoneville Post Office for donations of food during your food drive this summer.

• Stoneville Public Library for donations collected for fees and fines.

• Food Lion in Eden on Van Buren Rd for food contributions weekly. This has been such a BLESSING and has helped us to feed many more people.

• Deep Springs Country Club who has helped with providing back packs and supplies for students getting ready for back to school.

• Peebles Dept Store in Eden recently made a huge donation of clothing for all ages to distrib-

Licensed in NC, SC & Virginia

ute. This has been such a Blessing Thank you to Cindy Johnson for arranging this for the pantry.

• “Wings” a womens ministry at SPHC donated clothes. And the Vacation Bible School at SPHC, directors Marcena Pardee and Sue Goins, had the children to all bring a piece of clothing to donate.

Vernon added, “This is such a most rewarding service to know that you are there to help someone in need. This is a service that serves the whole county and community but mostly shows Gods love and word assuring us of His Promises that our needs will be met.”

Their goal is to open more often as well as hold fundraisers for the cause.

Independent Agent

Complimentary “Welcome to Medicare” Educational Seminar Confused about all those Medicare plans and options?

There are over 20 different plans in Rockingham County.

Which strategy is best? Get answers to your questions from a trusted Independent Agent and Certified Senior Advisor with over 11 years of service in Rockingham County.

Thursday, September 21st @ 1pm Refreshments Provided Seating is limited, so call to reserve your seat today!

336-613-0543 307 W. Meadow Rd, Suite A, Eden NC rward@rogerwardinsurance.com • www.rogerwardinsurance.com

Next to Ray’s Bait & Tackle near Spray Traffic Circle

Projects in the works right now include working with the Marine Corps to have a Toys for Tots event for the holiday season. There will also be a doughnut sale in the near future.

The pantry is now applying for grants and other benefits with the wonderful help their consultant Tommy Griffin who has the connections to apply for grants and assistance having dealt with these over 10 years.

Want to help? Volunteers are always needed and any donation is greatly appreciated and may be mailed to SPHC PO Box 68 Stoneville, NC 27048.

Just a few dollars goes a long way.

They also have a strong need for several large items we are in need of a box truck as we have outgrown the 2 vans used weekly to travel to the Second Harvest Food Bank. Stoneville Pentecostal Church has allowed the use of a van over the years.

And they want to thank Frank Hopkins for driving his own vehicle over the years weekly to the Harvest Bank.

There is also a need for a larger commercial freezer and commercial refrigerator.

Vernon recently sent out letters asking for donations to businesses and churches in the county. Sadly, she only had 2 responses. Please pray about it and search your heart to see if it fits your budget to offer a donation. There are people from all walks of life having to ask for assistance we never know when it could be us in need.

At Thanksgiving over the years a complete meal with turkey, ham and all the trimmings down to the pumpkin pie has been provided for 75 families in the county. Recipients have to attend service the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

Vernon noted, “It was so heart felt and warming last year 17 souls went to the altar.”

God’s Helping Hands offers compassion and love for all parts of a person’s life when they are going through difficult times.

Helping people make through these hard times is what they are all about.

Hope to be a growing ministry as long as there are hungry citizens in our communities.

Sometimes it does take a village, so below is a list God’s Helping Hands supplies to visitors of local agencies who offer assistance as well as other food pantries in the area.

Local Assistance Agencies: • LOT 2540 - Madison 411 2nd Ave., Mayodan Phi: 336-447-3873 • Good News Baptist Church 1215 W. Academy St., Madison Ph: 336-548-2516 • Calvary Baptist Church 7860 NC Hwy. 87N, Reidsville Ph: 336-349-7474 • Reidsville Outreach Center 435 SW Market St., Reidsville Ph: 336-342-7770 • East Stokes Outreach Ministry 301 W. Third St., Walnut Cove Ph: 336-591-5254 Ph: 336-591-3237 • Community Store House

Hungry...

Continued to next Page

Eden’s Own Journal / Rockingham County Star is a monthly news magazine covering local events and lifestyles in Rockingham County. We print and distribute free of charge, due to the support, generosity and commitment to the community that our advertisers exhibit.

Views appearing in our paper are from a broad spectrum of citizens and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher. We reserve the right to accept or reject, and edit any and all submissions and advertisements.

• Political Issues - limited to schedules and location of group meetings, decisions made by officials, and voting inform..

• There are discounts available for prepaid consecutive advertisements. Call for details.

• Birthday, Anniversary, Family announcements available at reduced rates.

• Respond to advertisements at your own risk. Mistakes in articles or ads will be compensated at editors discretion, but never more than the cost of the submission.

For Advertisement Inform.

Call...

Lisa F. Griffith Or Elizabeth Doss Lisa-336-613-0325 Elizabeth-336-613-3025 Office-336-627-9234 lisag@edensown.com or elizabethdoss@edensown.com 5197 NC Hwy. 14

Schedule for Eden 27288 upcoming ISSUE

OCTOBER 2017 DEADLINE for Ad Proofs

SEPT. 21ST 4PM SHARP Visit Us At

edensown.com Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality Of Life

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 3 H

Chinqua-Penn Trail’s “Run with the cows” Goes Pro grazing nearby, but no COWTIPPING is allowed! In addition to free water and snacks, a relaxing Tai Chi session will be offered at the race end.

So get the whole HERD together, come on out, support the Chinqua-Penn Trail, get MOOVING with us, and we’ll have fun ‘TIL THE COWS COME HOME!

5K Run/Walk September 24 to Support the Trail Have you HERD? Friends of Chinqua-Penn Walking Trail announce that the 2017 RUN WITH THE COWS 5K to support the trail has gone pro. The September 24 event is part of the PIEDMONT RACE SERIES, sponsored by Dick’s Sporting Goods, which will supply prizes for race finishers who place in multiple age groups.

Managed by Finish Line Timing, the main event begins at 3:00 p.m., following a one-mile Kids’ Fun Run at 2:00. Check-in and late registration will begin at 1:30 at the trailhead, located just west of 2138 Wentworth Street, Reidsville, NC (GPS 36.3827, 79.7031). For online and mail-in registration, as well as directions to the trail, visit www.chinquapenntrail.org or contact T Butler at 336-349-5727.

Billed as “The UDDER 5K,” Run with the Cows is open to all ages, whether running or walking, and parking is free. Registration is $25 per participant before September 14, and $30 thereafter until the 5K begins. Everyone who registers by September 14 is guaranteed an event T-shirt, a goodie bag, and a Cowbell Finisher’s Award.

The one-mile Kids’ Fun Run for youngsters 11 years old or younger will start promptly at 2:00 p.m. at the cowbell signal.

Each boy or girl in the Kids’ Fun Run is free with an adult registration, or $10 without an adult registration. All participants in the Kids’ Fun Run will receive the Cowbell Award. We all need MORE COWBELL! All proceeds from the event will support trail maintenance and improvements.

For everyone’s safety, the trail will be closed to ALL pets, strollers, cycles, and unregistered walkers or runners that Sunday afternoon from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.

The UDDERLY awesome trail offers an easy course, with some minor elevation changes. It winds through scenic forest and field, over bridges and sparkling streams, and alongside picturesque lakes and pastures. And, of course, right by the cows! The 5K Run/Walk makes two loops through the trail, beginning and ending near the Chinqua-Penn Trail parking lot.

This is not just ANUDDER run!

GOT COW? We do! We promise to keep the cows fenced in their pastures. While you’re running, walking, and enjoying post-event refreshments, the prized, legacy Black Angus herd will be happily

Hungry...

Continued from Previous Page Ridgeway, VA Ph: 276-632-9002 • Salvation Army - Eden 314 Morgan Rd., Eden Ph: 336-623-1675 Ph: 336-627-4177 • Salvation Army - Reidsville 704 Barnes St., Reidsville Ph: 336-349-4923 • Social Services of Rockingham County, NC Governmental Complex

411 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth Ph: 336-342-1394 • American Red Cross 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville Ph: 336-349-3434 • Rockingham Rescue Mission 618 Early Ave., Eden Ph: 336-580-2989 • First Baptist Church of Stoneville Food Pantry 300 E. Main St., Stoneville Ph: 336-616-3780 • Gods Helping Hands Food Pantry of SPHC 4933 NC Hwy. 770, Stoneville

Ph: 336-573-9467 • Second Harvest Food Bank 3655 Reed St., Winston-Salem, www.hungerwnc.org Ph: 336-784-5770 • Cooperative Christian Ministry (CCM) 211 N Oakland Ave., Eden Ph: 336-623-7214 • Hands of God Ministry 115 W. Hunter St., Madison Ph: 336-548-4204

H PAGE 4 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017

SAUNDERS MONUMENT SALES AND SERVICE WE SELL 1ST QUALITY GRANITE, MARBLE & BRONZE Office 336-939-2709 Vases 336-613-7795 on site!

336-613-7797 Visit Our Website And Design Your Own Marker or Monument www.saundersmonumentsalesandservice.com Serving Rockingham, Caswell, Guilford, and Davidson Counties

375 Goose Pond Rd., Ruffin, NC 27326 Kristi Saunders, Owner • Daniel Wilkerson, Manager

Guaranteed Lowest Prices • Call for Appointment

www.booneandcooke.com

• Caregiver Breaks & Trial Stays • 24-Hour Staff • Delicious Dining • Housekeeping • Activites • Laundry

Local Farewells

Loved ones of Rockingham County who have recently passed away Wilma Marie Badgett, 82 - Reids.

Dorothy Irene Smith Baughn, 87 Mayo.

Nancy Corum Brooks, 93 - RC Joann McCann Bray, 79 - Eden William Thomas Brown, 56 - Mad. Donald "Jamie" Ray Curry, Jr., 33 Virgil Calvin Chambers, 81 - Eden John Robert Carter Theldora Covington, 72 - Reids.

Daisy D. Chandler, 85 Paul “Jack” Compton, 85 Jane Hopper Carter, 86 Laura Edna Knight Clifton, 100 Stone.

Sandra “Sandy’ Hodge Catlett, 70 Barbara Anne Jones Wilson Carter, 79 - RC Gregg Carter, 50 Captain Harold “Hal” Turner Carter, 77 - Mad. Rebecca Clark, 60 BMC (Ret.) Floyd Anderson “Boots” Dishmon, 83 - Eden Melinda Dodson, 54 Jean Roland Dickerson, 81

511 Carolyn Court, Eden

336-623-5743

Msgt. Court G. Ehrhardt, 75 - Mad. Shirley Ann Gatewood Edwards, 81 - Eden John W. Fisher, 70 - Reids.

Bert Lee Galloway, 70 Annie Laura Goad, 85 Gladys Mae Emerson Gardner, 79 Reids.

Hazel Gann Gray, 91 - Mayo.

Patricia M. Gordon, 71 - Reids.

Michael Lee Grubb, 63 - Eden William “Donald” Gann, 77 - Stone.

James Alvis Hopkins, 65 Merchant “Smokey” Leroy Hyler, 73 - RC Victor Lee “Buster” Hairston, 65 Shelbert Hairston, 64 Bettie Lou Anderson Hairston, 74 Jermaine MarQuise Hood, 27 Reids.

Shirley McCutchon Hopkins, 74 Rieds.

John W. Helm, 89 - Reids.

Minister Bobby D. Hampton, 61 Myrtle Frances Flanagan Hutcherson, 94 Charles Hartgrove, 83 Juanita Sue Hart, 59 Wilma Saunders Jones, 81 - Reids.

Kimberly Dawn Jones, 52 Ronda Faye Keaton, 45 - RC Jack Howard King, 91 Blakelynn Faith Lunsford, Infant Thomas Franklin Lemons, 48 Stone.

Todd Lee Lovelace, 50 - Ruffin Charles Irvin Lewis, 89 - RC Leon Lawson, 80 Vickie Denise Hutchins Lawson, 50 - Reids.

Laura Marie Light, 27 - RC Linda Delle Clapp Lawson, 71 Stone.

Ava Moore Matthews, 63 - Stone.

Virginia Evans Moore, 83 - RC Geoffrey Benjamin McKinney, Jr., 72 - Ruffin Constance Lee Miller, 69 - Reids.

Teresa Ann Morrison, 60 Sarah D. Morehead, 80 Mildred Ann Wilson Macy, 77 Eden Eleanor Elizabeth "Ellie" Nelson, Infant John Folger Oakley, 70 - Mayo.

Lewis Wayne Overby, 67 - Ruffin Leslie David "L.D." Orrell, 75 Elijah Justin Powell, 39 - Mad. Kenneth Leonard Prontaut, 58 Clemmie Harold Palmer, 89 - RC Jean Marie Foulks Puckett, 79 Mad. Jerimiah Pickard, 76

Ronald Steven “Steve” Pillar, II, 50 - Reids.

Eunice Lorene Thurman Rice, 74 Eden Brian Edward Shockley, Sr., 53 Eden Shelia Ann Sartin, 48 - RC Mary Alice Stockton, 82 - Reids.

Margaret Mason Shelton, 87 Ruby Morgan Sheridan, 98 Michael Anthony Stegall, 48 Susan Shelton, 56 - Eden Dorothy “Dot” Clark Scales, 73 Eva Dell Adkins Steele, 88 - Mayo.

Walter Berkley Southern, 80 Mary Collie Gerringer Smith, 96 Vergie Rae Cruise Shivel, 87 - Eden Larry Conway Strader, 65 - Ruffin James Kenneth Steele, 56 - Mad. George Warren Tuttle, 96 - Reids.

Lois French Taylor, 81 Marie Atkinson Talley, 85 Andrew “Andy” Jackson Talbert Jr., 78 - Eden John Leon West, Jr. 89 - Eden Danny Lee Wall, 64 Lewis Henry Wagoner, 64 Joseph Ronald Whitten, Sr. 82 - RC Kathy Ann Browning Williams, 64 Mayo.

Richard Ward, 49 Michael A. Webster, 40 Daryl James Williams, Jr., 44 Judy Frances Weaver, 72 - Eden Judy Whitaker White, 71 - Eden Elizabeth "Lib" Underwood Woods, 88 - Eden Minnie Frances Wilson, 77 Kenneth Stafford “Boss” Williams, 70 - Reids.

Rachel Cobb Walker, 75 - Reids.

Ronda Rierson Wilkins, 56 Madeline Ward Watkins, 84 Alma Catherine Williams, 80

Gone Green

336-634-9547 Need someone to do lawnmower and small engine repair.

Set up shop. Work on percentage.

Aluminum Cans 35¢ lb

When it’s time for life’s toughest decisions...

When it’s time For Intensive Rehabilitation, our facility offers structured physical, occupational and speech therapy plans tailored to your individual needs, delivered by professional therapists.

For Long Term Care, our nursing care meets your physical and personal needs in the most caring family environment we can create. We provide just the right level of assistance and the oversight you need to accomplish life’s daily tasks.

Choose with confidence.

Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation 226 North Oakland Ave. Eden, North Carolina 27288 (336) 623-1750

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 5 H

Morehead moves forward after filing Chapter 11 The past decade has been a difficult one for the health care industry, especially for small, community hospitals. Due to ongoing financial pressures, the Board of Trustees at Morehead Memorial Hospital filed on Mon., June 10 for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

This move will allow the hospital to restructure its debt in order to reach financial stability and ensure its long-term success.

The reorganization strengthens Morehead’s potential to find a strategic partner. Morehead will continue to operate and patients should not notice a change during the petition process “Reorganization will allow Morehead Hospital the opportunity to align its operations strategically to meet the health care needs of our community,” said Eugene Russell, Chairman of Morehead’s Board of Trustees.

During Chapter 11, Morehead will continue to maintain the high level of excellence that has driven its ability to provide trusted care in the community for nearly 60 years.

The hospital’s employees, which number around 700, were notified early July 11, 2017 about the board’s action. They were assured that Morehead’s doors will stay open and their jobs will continue. No lay-offs are expected due to the filing and employees, past employees and retirees who are vested in the pension plan will receive their pensions as expected. Assets will be turned over to the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC).

Morehead’s leadership team plans to remain in place.

About Morehead: • Morehead Memorial Hospital opened in 1960. Its construction was funded by donations from local individuals, businesses and

industries, as well as a generous gift from John Motley Morehead III, for whom the hospital is named. Morehead has roots in Rockingham County’s first hospital, Leaksville Hospital, established in 1924 in what is now Eden.

• The nonprofit hospital entered into a management agreement with Novant Health in 2014.

Prior to that it was managed by Quorum Health Resources.

Pertinent Facts: • Morehead is licensed for 108 acute care beds • It operates Morehead Nursing Center, a 121-bed, four-star, skilled-care facility • Employees: 657, plus more than 80 contract employees • Owns and operates 8 practices and has the only Birthing Center in Rockingham County. In 2016, 537 babies were born at Morehead.

Art in the County

businesses. (Or plan ahead for your Christmas shopping) Your business need some spicing up?

Come stroll the halls up and down stairs and see what the Local Photography Group has to offer.

Work featured is community members, Valerie Cruise, Elizabeth Doss, LydiaAnn Elkins, Kay M. Fetner, Debbie Finney, Ellen Terrell Garrad

Lisa Finney Griffith, RoseAnn Lindsay, and Kay Rodgers Spencer.

The group is headed up by Ann Elkins of Eden. The show will run from August through October, 2017. After that the group will hold a big show in Greensboro at the Center for Creative Learning. There will be more about that when the time comes.

Stew planned

charities in RC. In the past your firefighters have donated to Hospice, Muscular Distrophy, Coats for Kids, Juvenile Diabetes, March of Dimes, Relay for Life to name a few.

Come support your firefighters and give for these worthy causes. The Eden Professional FireFighters Association would like to thank the Eden Community for being so gracious to us by allowing us to give back to our community.

The walls of the RC Governmental Center have been transformed into a temporary art (Photography) Gallery. The Local Photograpy Group featuring talented photographers from the area have their work for sale.

These pieces would make great birthday, anniversary, and appreciation gifts for individuals and

Passion for Trashin’...

Continued from Page 1 RC comes through grants, sponsors and donations including funding from the RC Arts Council through a grassroots arts grant. Funding for “Passion for Trashin’” by First Piedmont Waste Solutions.

For more information about the show or how to enter, please call Debbie Moore, Executive Director 336-394-4664 – office or 336-344-5539 – cell or email us at fineartsfestival1741 @gmail.com. Like us on Facebook! Join the fun and get creating!

Sponsored by First Piedmont Waste Solutions, Presented by the Fine Arts Festival Association of RC.

Come to the Garden to learn about Diabetes Free Diabetes classes for seniors are to be offered at the Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Dr., Eden, on the following Mon., Sept. 11, Sept.

18, Sept. 25, Oct. 2, Oct. 9, Oct. 16. Each class is from 10am 12pm. At the end of the 6 class sessions you will receive a certificate. Come change your life habits with this fun, free, hands on 6-week class.

Register at the Garden of Eden Senior Center today! Carla Huffman 336-627-4711. Space is limited. In the event of a city holiday or weather delay, the class will decide on when to meet for that session.

Eden Professional Fire Fighters Association will be hosting a stew on Oct. 7, 2017 at Fire Station 1. Stew ready at 12pm. Stew masters are Bernie Moore & Frankie White. As in the past come fellowship with some of Eden's firefighters and eat in for donation only and take some home with you.

Quarts available at $6 per quart.

Monies collected during this event will be donated to various

Slow Credit? No Credit? Been Turned Down?

We Now Offer

No-Credit-Check Financing!* 95% of All Applicants Approved on Quality Serta, La-Z-Boy, and All Other Name Brand Furniture

At

TURNER FURNITURE 111 E. Meadow Rd. • Eden • 336-627-7952 *Source of Income Required - Checking Account

LLOYD’S Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. 24 Hour Emergency Service Sales • Service • Installation Residential / Light Commercial

336-939-9839 Bruce Lloyd, Owner Licensed Contractor

795 Hampton Rd., Eden Credit Cards Accepted!

Licensed in North Carolina 22584 and Virginia 2705 122987A

Joyce Monuments 4-H volunteer, Roy Blankenship, 4-Hers Lane Blankenship and Franco Neal with Wayne Huddleston, Account Manager with Duke Energy.

County 4-H Delegation Attends 70th Annual Electric Congress A delegation from RC attended the 70th Annual 4-H Electric Congress July 11-13, 2017 at the UNC Charlotte. The delegates that attended from RC were Franco Neal, Lane Blankenship & Roy Blankenship.

RC 4-H was awarded the State 4-H Electric Program award. The award goes to the county that submits the top Group Electric Project Book.

The RC delegation also won the territorial award as the top county in the Duke Energy Progress service area.

155 4-H’ers, adult leaders and NC Cooperative Extension agents from 47 counties attended

the 3-day event. Since 1947, Duke Energy and Dominion Energy have sponsored the annual congress to emphasize electrical energy concepts, conservation, and safe efficient use. The 4-H electric program is one of the most popular activities among Tar Heel 4-H’ers.

The 4-H program is the youth education program of NC Cooperative Extension, based at NC State and NC A&T State Universities. More than 232,000 young people between the ages of 5 and 19 participate in NC 4-H activities each year with the help of 20,563 adult and youth volunteers.

Here at Joyce Monuments we honor your loved ones with American custom memorial stones: Flats • Slants • Uprights All monuments are done in house.

Joyce Monuments also does death dates on site and we reset and clean all types of monuments.

Check us out on Facebook, we look forward to putting a spotlight on your loved ones.

336-623-5333 14176 NC Hwy 87 N. Eden, NC 27288 All Credit Cards Accepted

joycemonuments@aol.com

H PAGE 6 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017

O n g o i n g E v e n t s o f I n t e re s t 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 Morehead Hospital Dining Room Questions: call 336-627-8510 HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 AM • WMYN AM 11am & 7pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday

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

WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wed. at 7pm. FREE to Public!

Door Prizes! Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden 6274325 - Annie Penn/Cone Health program

For Your Own Good...

DIABETIC EDUCATION Workshop for everyday living. 3rd Thurs. of every month, 3 pm. No res. necessary, FREE! Pete Crouch, Eden Drug. Call for location. 336-627-4854

TOPS - TOPS (Takes off pounds sensibly) nonprofit weight-loss organization.

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

Support Groups - ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Monday • Evening Words of Wisdom -6:00pm.

AA Approved Literature Study.

Life Changes Bldg, 7586 NC HWY 770 Eden. (336) 623-8584 • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Tuesday • “A Vision for You” Group – 6:00pm St. Thomas Episc. Church, 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville (336) 349-3511 Wednesday • Sparrow Group - 8:00pm Open Big Book Study - William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St., Reidsville (800)591-6474 • “Circle of Love” Group - 8:00pm Open Discussion - Morehead Hospital 117 E. Kings Hwy., Eden -(336) 623-9711 Thursday • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St. – Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Friday • “A Vision for You” Group – 8:00pm Open Discussion, St. Thomas Episcopal Church. 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville (336) 349-3511 Saturday • 12 Changes Group – 9:00am Life Changes Bldg., 7586 NC Hwy 770, Eden (336) 623-8584 • Serenity Group – 11:00am William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St. – Reidsville (800)591-6474 • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm Big Book Study. First Presb. Church 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 3493474 Sunday Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presb. Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 ALANON Thursday • Draper Al-Anon Group - 7:00pm First United Methodist Church 130 Main Street - Draper • Madison-Mayodan Group – 8:00pm Episcopal Church of the Messiah 114 S. 2nd Ave. – Mayodan Sunday Paths to Recovery – 7:00pm Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr. - Reidsville ARC OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, INC. MONTHLY DANCE 2nd Thursday of every month. -

Need Around the House Services?

Call Handyman at 276-734-5161 also “Gofer Driver” or Transportation Services including Small Package Transportation Available!

Goraya Food Land 2 for $10 Ribeye Sirloin $6 each or 2 for $10 Hamburger $2.99/lb Fresh Cut Meat Cut To Order: Ribeye • Cube Steaks • Sirloin • T Bone • Stew Beef (Pre-Order) • Bologna • Cheese 713 Church St., Eden Mon. - Fri. 7am - 10pm, Sat. & Sun. 8am - 10pm 336-623-2981

Call me today for all your Personal or Business needs:

Robin Dean Personal Lines Manager

• Life & Health • Homeowners • Rental Property • Auto • Motorcycles • Mobile Homes • Commercial Property & Liability Now representing Travelers and Safeco Insurance Companies

Rockingham Insurance Agency 202 N. Van Buren Suite D • Eden, NC 336-627-7037 or 336-635-5261

Rockingham Wellness Center, 570 S. Van Buren, Laynes Buildling 6:30 - 8:00.

For info call 336-552-8576 ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn A support group for family members and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. Call for date & times.

South Day Room. Registration not required. For questions, call 951-4674.

Youth Concerns

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

SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), crafts, snacks and social activities. Call Brenda Moore at 336-623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m.

TEEN PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at Leaksville UMC. For inform., contact Ashley May at 623-6002.

FRIENDSHIP MINISTRY Osborne Baptist Church Children’s Worship Area. A ministry for children & adults with developmental disabilities.

2nd & 4th Sunday of month - 6-7:30pm.

Reg. Req. - Kevin Bedard. 336-6236064 or: kbedard@osbornebaptist.com FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Osborne Bapt. Church Cafe/Kids Clubhouse. 1st Friday of every month: 6:30 pm. Stephanie (336) 655-1354 MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 or - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712

CLUBS WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Meets 2nd Tues. each month at 6:30 at the Rockiongham County Co-Op Extention Office located at 525 NC 65, Reidsville 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 9:30n for snacks.

Meeting begins at 10 am. Meeting at the Rock. Co. Republican Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville.

RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Meetings held 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. 708 Barnes St., Reidsville (Salvation Army Gym.) 434-203-3050 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Invites you to visit and join! Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30am.

NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – Rockingham County Chapter 1161 – meets 3rd Wed. each month at11:30 a.m Mayflower Seafood Rest., 1641 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, . All federal active, retired empl. & spouses (incl. postal & military) Tom Lovell – 336-623-1081.

THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Contacts : Shelby Baker 939-2230 or

Norma Woody 623-8807

MILITARY GROUPS • ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Detachment of Marine Corps League - All Marines, active and inactive, Navy Corpsmen and Navy Chaplins that served with FMF Marine Units. Spouses invited.

2nd Thur. of each mo. Eat at 6pm, meet at 7 pm at the Agriculture Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth.

Contact Joe Zanetti 336-623-6779 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan .

Rockingham County Post. The second Saturday of month at 11 AM. Call Post CDR. David Califf: Alegionpost534@gmail.com • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS Meets on the 2nd Sat. of each month at 9:30 AM at Post Building located at 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan. American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle is welcome. For info call Don Laster at 336-202-9724.

• THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO.meet every 2nd Monday. Chapter 63 -Ag. Building at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, (old Wentworth School.

Room 180) Social from 6 pm til 7 pm, meeting at 7 pm. We provide transportation for veterans to their VA appts if needed call (336) 349-6040. Volunteers Needed.Call (336) 394-0080. Need volunteer drivers to take veterans to their VA appointments.

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Saturday Of The Month at 10 a.m. at the legion. For inform., call Curtis Pierce at 336-623-9481 leave message.

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, Meetings the 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville.

336-932-9082, leave message.

• AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome.

Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY New location & time 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral in Reidsville Contact Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • VFW POST 8297 2nd Sat. of each month at 961 Church St. Extention, Reidsville, 12 Noon. Call Bobby Jones 336-349-7733

• VFW POST 7033 Meets 1st Tuesday of each month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan at 7 PM. Info call Donald Bien,cdr.at 548-3431.

• A PLACE TO SHARE EXPERIENCES... Meet the 3rd Sat. each month from 8am - until. Freeman Wood Crafters 413 Church St (Near traffic circle). Eden. Park in the main parking lot (at the Three Rivers Outfitter) and follow the signage. Coffee, doughnuts and relaxing atmosphere. Even a little woodworking lesson if wanted. Please call ahead to let us know you are coming - 336-573-9900. Handicapped access is available, so please let us know your need when you call. There are no plumbing facilities at this meeting and no temperature control. Dress accordingly.

• GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER GED, Intro to Computers, ESL, Adv. Computer, Employability Skills (HRD) classes Network Room, Resume assists.

• Eden - Call 336 623-3007 to reg.

• Reidsville - Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes • Mayodan - Call 336-949-4849 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes ROCKINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE 926 Washington Street, Eden Every Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thurs - Friday 10-4. Tax deductible.

Free large load pickup. 627-0160.

FACE THE WORLD FOUNDATION registering volunteer host families for international exchange students for the 20142015 school year. Call 910-308-9458.

Meals Provided • SALVATION ARMY Hungry?

Come by and have a meal on us!

Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:30 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden Sun. 9:30 worship, 11am Sunday School.

MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time.

Anyone 60 years of age and over Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches, donations are gladly accepted if you are able.

• HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Donna Fulp • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact Mildred Cochran 623-5343

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

Call 336-627-9234 and ask for Elizabeth or Lisa.

REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS PROGRAM Complete, Free recovery program meeting at ROBERTS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Every Friday evening 7-9, Ph. 336-344-5083 203 Memorial Baptist Church Rd. Stoneville NC 27048 www.robertsmemorialbaptistchurch.org Why Are You Still Addicted? We can Help.

• SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 The Boulevard, Eden • 336-635-2277 Thursday Service 6:30pm - Biblical Learning / Bible Study Saturday 6:30pm - Worship Service Now accepting volunteers for our Children’s Ministry for Thursday and Saturdays • EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH Eden Baptist Church The Church With A Y For You! 320 The Boulevard ~ Eden, NC Specialized Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7 p.m.

Children & Youth Programs 7 p.m.

336-623-3515; www.EdenBaptistChurch.org • Eden Church of Christ 250 The Boulevard, Eden, NC • 276-340-2653 James Oldfield • awordfromthelord@gmail.com SUNDAY 9am Bible Class • 10am Worship Thursday 7pm Bible Study Also: Call In Live Thurs 9pm on WGSR Star News 47.1 Cable Ch. 5 and Live Call In at WLOE Sundays at 5pm

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 7 H

Events of Interest • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Wanda Barnett • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE Reidsville Salvation Army 704 Barnes St., 349-4923 ext. 106 • ROCKINGHAM RESCUE MISSION 618 Early Avenue, Eden • 336-623-2133 Tues., Wed. & Thurs 11:00-12:30 • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am 1pm Stoneville Pentecostal Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

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

TRIAD DAYLILY FANS & NTL GARDEN CLUB - ‘Daylily The No Nonsense Perennial’ meet the first Sunday of month with plant sales SeptMay - 2 - 4pm P. 4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro. Lynne 336 456 4509 "ART IN THE GARDEN" A conversation on how our community can develop an art center in Eden. We have a Public Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/10333114066 90931/) with an ongoing discussion.

Questions should be directed to the Facebook page.

CASCADE COM. CENTER DANCE # 621 (3561 Huntington Trail) Cascade Virginia. Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions avail. Music every Friday night: From 7-10 pm by with Cascade Express with Eddy Irving & Friends and the 1st and 3rd Sat. night is Bluegrass.

THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. - Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam starts at 6:15PM, Doors Open7 p.m. Call Jerry Wilson 336706-1018 Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 Tuesday Night at “The Barn” 7PM Saturdays at “The Barn” 7:00 PM

Contact Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 Or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144

ber of genealogical sites. Information: 336-623-7154 or 336-623-1797.

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.

SECOND SATURDAY ARTS MARKET: Hosted by Midtown Furniture Superstore, Madison Local artists display, demonstrate and sell work on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9 am - 4 pm. 336-613-3905

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

ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Bldg, RCC GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH: The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14 just south of Eden, is open 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Professional consultants are on hand to help people trace their roots for free through a num-

Upcoming Events HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING. Classes will be held at Hospice of Rockingham County in the Community Room from 1-4pm.

Sept. 26, 28th, Oct. 3, 5, 10, 12th.

Please contact Farrah Harrison for more information and to register…

336-427-9022 EXT. 204.

SEPTEMBER LINE-UP Doors Open 6pm • All Shows 7pm

Every Friday: House Rockers

Saturday 9/2 WOODY POWERS & MIDNIGHT EXPRESS Saturday 9/9 TBA Saturday 9/16 OLD SKOOL Saturday 9/23 HOUSE ROCKERS Saturday 8/26 BULLET BAND

A&B Pest Control 134 N. Fieldcrest Rd., Eden

Book Sale at Madison/Mayodan Library The Friends of the Library will hold thier annual book sale on September 19th - 23rd.

Tuesday, September 19th from noon - 6pm is the Preview day ($10 or for members only) Times and dates otherwise are as follows: Wed., Sept. 20th 9am - 6pm • Thursday, Sept. 21st 9am - 8pm • Friday, Sept. 22nd 9am - 6pm Saturday, Sept. 23rd 9am - 4pm for the ($3 Bag Sale).

Prices range from 25¢ to $3.00 Sets of 4 or mpore $5 • special books $4

1201 Old Leaksville Rd. Ridgeway, Va 276-956-1337

336-627-9113 It’s Your Home, Not Theirs.

Call Today!

Steve Woods - Licensee Jerry Meeks - Owner Residential & Commercial Licensed In Virginia

2012 2012

Accepting donations of gently used books, audio books, DVDs, CDs, games, puzzles at the Madison Mayodan and Stonevill Libraries.

THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH • 6:30 - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING. Open to the public. On the road location: Vera Holland Center, 203 Main St., Stoneville Usually meets on 1st & 3rd Mondays.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH • MADISON DOWNTOWN FESTIVAL 10am -until! Battle of the Bands, BBQ tasting and competition, Awards ceremony, games, vendors and food! For info call Daniel Joyce at 336-949-4222.

• DAN RIVER BOAT RACE September 9th - Boat race starts at Lindsey Bridge Access in Madison at 10am.

Race Registation is $25 prior to event or $30 on site. Shuttle is available for racers. Bring your own boat or rent one on site. Call ahead for availability. Dixie Penn at 336-548-2789.

• Grandparent’s Day @ Farmer’s Market at Market Square, Reidsville. Happy Grandparent’s Day!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH “WELCOMING & HOW TO GUIDE TO DAYLILIES” the Perfect Perennial by David Dekort, Hybridizer, Scientist/Chemist(Thank Heaven for Little Girls Daylily) 2-4pm. Hosted by Triad Daylily Fans Garden Club 4301 Lawndale Ave, GSO Dayliies for sale, Lt. Refreshments 336 456 4509 Please join us next to the Science Ctr.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH • POPS IN THE SQUARE, REIDSVILLE AT MARKET SQUARE DOWNTOWN Band: Carolina Soul Band: Soul Music - 6:30pm . Food vendors, dancing. Bring your lawn chairs!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH • COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING. 6:30pm - Open to the public. Location: Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Chambers, 2nd floor of 371 NC Highway 65, Wentworth, NC.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH • THE GREENSBORO SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY will hold its fall Open House at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the Guilford Grange, 4920 Guilford School Road off Lindley Road in Greensboro. Free, and no partner is necessary. Call (336) 282-6507 or (336) 725-2760. Or visit www.gsoscds.org

MEADOW GREENS SHOPPING CENTER 640-M S. Van Buren Road • Eden, NC 27288

336-627-4700

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD • FREE RAIN GARDEN WORKSHOP - Offered by Rockingham County Planning Department 9:00 am – 12:00 pm @ Williamsburg Fire Dept., 175 Williamsburg Rd., Reidsville. Learn the basics of how to make your own backyard rain garden for wastewater management, and help the effort to clean the Jordan Lake Watershed, for free*! Workshop consists of hands-on planting and instruction on suburban rain gardens and wastewater management for the homeowner. Learn about practical and affordable mitigation. *volunteers asked to come ready to help with planting and mulch spreading! Volunteers will be asked to sign a general waiver. Call 336-3428117 or email astafford@co.rockingham.nc.us. Deadline to register is September 8th, 2017.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH • MUSIC DOWNTOWN - AT DOWNTOWN DELI, Washington / Monroe Street, Eden - 7pm - 9pm Ron Farris Performing. Free to public

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH • FREEDOM PARK MUSIC & CRUZ IN - 6:30 p.m. - "The Imacts”. 50/50 drawing, cornhole, door prizes and more... Concessions available. Event is held at the Kiwanis Amphitheater at Freedom Park. Cruz In starts at 5:30 p.m.Live music starts at 6:30 p.m. Event is open and free to the public. Bring lawn chairs. Sponsored by The Eden Parks & Recreation Department.

7

$ .99 haircut

Offer expires: Sept. 30, 2017 Not valid with any other offers. Limit One. Valid at Eden Location Only

It’s Gonna Be Great!

7

$ .99 haircut

Offer expires: Sept. 30, 2017 Not valid with any other offers. Limit One. Valid at Eden Location Only

It’s Gonna Be Great!

H PAGE 8 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017

Vote To Re-Elect

Angela

HAMPTON Eden Ward 3

CITY COUNCIL Working to Keep Eden Growing Paid for by The Committee To Re-Elect Angela Hampton

New Feature on Rockingham County ‘s website co.rockingham.nc.us Just for Kids offers topics like Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government, a fun guided tour devided into age groups for clearer understanding. Ages 4-8 are called Apprentices, ages 9013 or Journeypersons and Ages 14 and above are called Masters. A friendly Benjamine Frackline guides the kids on a learning adventure.

Congress for Kids offers quizes, and teaches all about our Independence, the Constitution, Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches. elections and citizenship.

Governmment for Kids leads you to USA.gov where informtion is extensive on governement agencies and elected officials, benefits, grants, laons, housing, jobs and unemployment, money and consumer issues, travel and immigration and much more.

Kids Voting USA is a nonpartisan, grassroots-driven voter education program committed to creating lifelong voting habits in children, increasing family communication about citizenship, and encouraging greater adult voter turnout.

North Carolina General Assembly Kids Links connects you with Kids pages for government agencies such as Department of Agriculture, Marine Fisheries, forest Service and much more.

The United States Presidents are listed along with their years served for reference and there are mazes and word searches for the kids as well.

To introduce your kids to this fun activity go to co.rockingham.nc.us and go down to the For Kids link near the bottom.

Fun, friends, adventure! Be a Girl Scout!

NATIONALY CERTIFIED WOMENS BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

Immediate Job Openings in the Eden & Madison Area!

OVER 25 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN STAFFING SERVICES

124 BOONE ROAD, EDEN, NC (336) 635-5980

meanes@debbiesstaffing.com NEW LOCATION 420 W. King’s Hwy. Eden Graduate of Nanhall Professional School of Dog Grooming

Adventure. Confidence. Leadership.

At Girl Scouts, girls learn to try new things, face challenges head-on, and find creative solutions to the problems she experiences—all while building the skills she needs to shine today and tomorrow.

On September 8th from 10am, to 12pm at First United Methodist Church of Eden , located at 130 Main St, Eden, NC 27288, Girl Scout representative, Wendy Johnson will be available to answer your questions and sign up your girl!

Come see what Girl Scouts is all about and explore all the fun we can have together! Learn about sports or careers, sample the arts, explore the sciences or travel the world! With us, you’ll make a bunch of friends, learn how exciting life is and have a ton of adventures over and over again!

Girls will unleashes their inner G.I.R.L. (Gogetter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ to accomplish amazing things. She’ll discover the power of G.I.R.L. within her and embark on a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. One action, one project, and one Girl Scout Leadership Journey at a time, she’ll change the world and make it a better place for herself and others.

Learn more at www.beagirlscout.org AND find an informational event near you!

Troop placement may not be immediate and is based on availability.

All troops are volunteer-led; therefore, a troop is formed when we have adult leadership.

Feel free to call Wendy Johnson at 336-5898260 for more information about joining the Eden troop. or reach the Girl Scouts headquarters at

800-672-2148 • www.beagirlscout.org Research shows that as a Girl Scout, she’ll benefit in five important ways: Strong sence of self, positive values, challenge seeking, healthy reationships and community problem solving.

Whether it’s her coach, teacher, the local librarian, or her best friend’s mom, it’s easy to feel a little unsure or even threatened when your daughter starts looking up to, taking advice from, or confiding in another grown-up in her life. As her parent, shouldn’t you be the adult she turns to for these things? Or what if you’re at work when she gets home from school each day, and you’re worried much of the parenting you’d hoped to be doing is being handled by her babysitter or daycare providers?

Another wonderful benefit of having a real network of interested, caring adults around your girl is that it’ll give her that many more examples of opportunities available to her, and of ways of living her life. “Of course, as her parent, you want her to know that she can be or do anything she dreams of,” says Dr. Bastiani Archibald, “and having a diverse group of role models in her life will make that even clearer. After all, if she can see it, she’s a lot more likely to think she can be it!”

At Girl Scouts, we've been teaching girls to lead for more than 100 years and have a deep understanding of the leadership abilities all girls should have. We're happy to share the best parenting advice here on how to help your girl be a leader in her school, community, and later in her career.

Fowler Named President of Eden Chamber of Commerce

NARROW WAY MEDICAL TUTORS 625 N. Bridge Street, Eden, NC 27288 Office: 336-635-9310 • Cell Phone: 312-778-0017 E-mail: drpaulemmanuel@gmail.com Website: www.Narrowwaytutors.com

Pass Your NCLEX Exams At First Sitting

We provide highly skilled and professional tutoring service. We can help you pass your NCLEX Nursing Licensing exams * NCLEX-RN *NCLEX-PN With your own hard work and our expert tutoring, you are guaranteed to pass your NCLEX exams at first sitting. Our fees are affordable. We will work with your schedule. For more information, please call or e-mail us at Contact Person: Dr. Paul Emmanuel

Angela Fowler has been been active in promoting the named president of the Eden arts. She is a vocalist and enjoys Chamber of Commerce. She will performing in local theatre probegin her duties on Aug. 28. ductions.

Fowler, a native of Blanch “We’re excited about in Caswell County, has an exten- Angela’s ideas and enthusiasm,” sive background in communicasaid Will Flynt, Chairman of the tions, business development and Chamber’s board of directors. multimedia marketing. Most “She has a proven track record recently she was a in membership business account recruitment and that executive with BH is one of our greatMedia in Danville, est needs,” Flynt Va. said. In addition, Prior to that, she has experience Fowler was business assisting business development direcowners with promotor of URW Credit tions and developUnion, also in ment, which is a Fowler Danville. valuable resource to Membership recruitbring to our memment, advertising, bers, he said. social media marketing, commu- Fowler currently resides in nity engagement and public Danville, but she is making appearances on radio and TV plans to move to Eden within were among her duties. the next six months.

Fowler has served on non“I am honored to join the Eden profit boards, volunteered with Chamber of Commerce,” Fowler the Danville Pittsylvania County said. “The Chamber’s work is Chamber of Commerce and has vital to the region’s business

community, and I look forward to working with the Chamber’s board, volunteers and staff to grow the organization, promote its interests and ensure the livelihood of local businesses.”

VOLUNTEER for the community and for yourself!

Quilters' Corner The Two Rivers Quilt Guild will host their fall Quilt Camp on Thursday, September 14 and Friday, September 15 at Eden City Hall. Daily from 9 am to 5 pm, members will work on individual or group projects. Visitors are welcomed!

The September guild meeting is on Thursday, September 14 at 1 pm at Eden City Hall in the Eden Room. Guest speaker Teresa Phillips, local artist and Executive Director of the Rockingham County Arts Council, will share updates on Rockingham County arts.

For additional information, find us on Facebook or call 336453-3232.

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 9 H

On becoming a Hospice Dove Hospice Doves, the volunteer “staff” for Hospice of Rockingham County (HRC), are special people – the very heart and hands of our organization.

We are Medicare/Medicaid certified, but in order to be certified, a certain percentage of patient care has to be provided on a volunteer basis. Without our loyal corps of talented and compassionate volunteers, we would sooner or later have to close our doors. But putting financial aspects aside, The Doves help keep HRC running like a welloiled machine. As integral parts of the Hospice team, either directly or indirectly, our volunteers enable patients with limited life expectancies to continue to live each day to the fullest.

Many different types of volunteers are vital to the success of Hospice. Whatever your talent or skills, Hospice can utilize your abilities. If you have as few as a couple hours a week available, please consider becoming a Hospice volunteer.

To become a volunteer there are Training Classes coming up in September. Classes will be: Sept. 26, 28, Oct. 3, 5, 10, 12th. These classes will be held in the Community Room of the Hospice Home from 6pm 9pm at Hospice of Rockingham County, 2150 NC 65, Wentworth, NC 27375. Call (336) 427-9022 for registration.

Meetings for our active volunteers are held in the community room in our Hospice Home on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Volunteer Opportunities Available at HRC: A Patient Care Volunteer Might …

Read to patients Run errands Help with meals Help around the patient’s house Relieve caregiver to run errands Offer emotional support to the patient or caregiver Our Couriers …

Pick up patient meals each day at Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden and deliver them to our Hospice Home in Wentworth An Office Volunteer Might …

Answer the switchboard Assist with bulk mailings (i.e. folding letters, stuffing envelopes, labeling, etc.)

Help with copying or filing Our Special Events Volunteers Sometimes …

Assist with fund-raising events (golf tournys, benefits, raffles, etc.)

Organize fund-raising events (benefit walk) Work in our informational display booth at festivals and health fairs A Bereavement Volunteer Might …

Provide support to family members after a patient’s death, run errands for a family member, assist with grief support group meetings and volunteer meetings.

Post Your Number, Don’t Get Fined!

In the event of an emergency, time is critical.

Emergency services must find the location of the emergency fast. To protect yourself and family members, it is essential to follow the rules of the RC 911 Rd. Naming Ordinance.

Numbers must be on the property in a minimum of 3 inch letters, and a maximum distance of 3 feet from the entrance of the residence, readable from the street.

Colors of numbers must be

Gone Green

336-634-9547 Needed Mechanic to work on forklift and all types of vehicles at scrap yard.

Aluminum Cans 35¢ lb

clearly visible contrasting from the color of the home itself.

Homes more than 100 feet from the street or with topography or vegetation preventing numbers from being seen from the street, must have numbers

posted on a sign, post, fence or gate no more than 10 feet from the street, and must be reflective or have a reflective finish or outline around the number to be readable when illuminated.

For additional guidelines

empressive cc ontours

and confirmation of legal address please contact the Planning Staff at 336-342-8364 or RC Code Enforcement at 336-342-8300.

• FREE CONSULTATION • GIFT CERTIFICATES

• BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Erin B. Courtney, LMBT

PERMANENT MAKEUP • Eyebrows • Eyeliner • Lips • Color Correction

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE BELLANINA NON-SURGICAL FACELIFT MASSAGE Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist (NC #130) Nationally Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

336-613-8932

Like Empressive Contours On Facebook www.empressivecontours.com

407 S. VAN BUREN ROAD, EDEN, NC 27288 Serving Rockingham County For Over 23 Years!

H PAGE 10 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017

Hunter named to teacher possition at RECHS Rockingham County Schools is pleased to announce Kyle Hunter, science teacher at Rockingham Early College High (RECHS), has been selected as the Rockingham County Schools’ 2017-18 Teacher of the

Year. Mr. Hunter has 7 total years teaching experience and began teaching at RECHS in 2010.

Mr. Hunter holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from UNC-Asheville and a Master’s Degree in Education

Wyatt Wildlife Removal Frank Wyatt Contact:

336-616-7044 NC WILDLIFE DAMAGE CONTROL AGENT VA COMMERCIAL NUISANCE ANIMAL CONTROL SERVING NORTH CAROLINA & VIRGINIA Bats, Beavers, Foxes, Skunks, Squirrels, Ground Hogs, Coyotes, Raccoons, Feral Hogs, Opossums, Muskrats, Birds NC CERTIFIED WDCA # DCA01314 VA COMMERCIAL NUISANCE ANIMAL CONTROL #053913 Member National Wildlife Control Operators Assoc.

P.O. BOX 4563, EDEN, NC 27289

with a Biology Concentration from Western Carolina University.

In Hunter’s teacher of the year portfolio he states, “All students are entitled to a year’s worth of academic growth and are worthy of respect.

Sometimes, respecting students takes the form of setting boundaries and not accepting anything less than their best work. It is my goal to have at least one positive interaction with each student daily so that they look forward to attending my class each day.”

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. Mr. Hunter will now represent our school district as the Rockingham County Schools Teacher of the Year.

Mr. Hunter is eligible to compete in the PiedmontTriad/Central Region North Carolina Teacher of the Year competition, which will begin this fall. For more information about the North Carolina Teacher of the Year program, please visit www.ncpublicschools.org/recruit ment/recognition/toy/.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life

Adult High School & High School Equivalency Grads honored The graduation ceremony for those who earned the High School Equivalency diploma and those who earned an Adult High School diploma was held on Friday, July 28, at 10 a.m. in the Robert C. Keys Gymnasium at Rockingham Community College.

The High School Equivalency program is offered at locations throughout Rockingham County. There is no fee for this program.

The High School Equivalency Diploma graduates for 2017 are: Chantel Adams, Whitney Agee, Isiah Alty, Anthony Anders, Cassaundra Baker, Clareece Bartee, Kristine Bazemore, Sharon Belanger, Joseph Belton, Brandon Bibey, Gavin Bigelow, Anastasia Blackburn, Liberty Buller, Brandon Bullins, Taylor Byrd, Madison Callahan, Jonathan Carter, Sarah Carter, Carrie Charles, Makala Cochran, Nicholas Coffman, My’riah Eaves, Ann Edwards, Christopher Grant, Rebekah Green, Kristin Grogan, Briana Grubbs, Jaquelin Guerrero, Helga Maldonado, Lina Hairston, Josephine Harris, Donnie Harrison, Emily Helms, Emily Helmstetler, Mariah Hughes, Zoe Hundley, Melinda Isenhour, Paul Jeffries, Terrylin Johnson, Katelyn Joyce, Amber King, Breanna King, Ryan King, Howard Knowles, Katrina Love, Matthew Mace, Christopher McAleer, Lauren Meadows, Jared Mendez, Charlene Michaux, Cassandra Millner, Melanie Montoya, Elizabeth Moore, Mechelle Moyer, Christopher Myrick, Courtney Myrick, Damien Nelson, Tyler Oldham, Benjamin Parrish, Nakeia Pass, Benjamin Patterson, Nathaniel Patterson, Jimmy Perez, Reanna Primavera, David Puglisi, Megan Reavis, Jacqueline Ruiz, Dessa, Scheffer, Alyssa Scott, Haleemah Sheikh, Katie Shull, Wanda Slade, Timothy Smith, Timothy Stout, Isabella Stowe, Mariah Sutton, Stephen Tucker, Mariana Vargas-Turrubiartes, Wanda Velazquez-Perez, Colin Waite, Zachary Wallis, Tresean Watlington, Ashleigh White, Robert Wicker, James Widner, Kaylee Williams, Andre Wilson, Peggy Wilson, Tristan Wilson, Samantha Wines, Austin Witherspoon, Cheyenne Wyatt, Nancy Zavala,Miriam Zavala Castillo The Adult High School is open to anyone who wants finish their high school education and receive a diploma. Classes are held on RCC’s campus and are free.

The Adult High School graduates for 2017 are listed below alphabetically: Nyia Cope, Matthue French, Jacob Gibson, Courtney Hogan, Devonta Johnson, Jaime Joyce, Caroline Kenyon, Anthony Nimmons, Savannah Pruitt.

RCC graduation honors graduates

RIVERSIDE TIRE SERVICE, LLC 276-632-7181 39 Dye Plant Road, Martinsville 220 South RIVERSIDETIRESERVICEVA.COM

Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw, president of Rockingham Community College, conferred deg.s, dipl.s and cert.s during the July 28 graduation exercises held at 7p.m. in the Robert C. Keys gymnasium.

The Honorable Wayne R. Tuggle, Sr., Mayor, City of Eden, delivered the commencement address.

Graduates are listed below by deg., dipl. or cert. earned; name; and city of residence.

Brown Summit • Trisha Davis, Dipl. – Pract. Nursing • Morgan Williams, Dipl. - Surg. Tech.

Burlington • Brittany Creech, Assoc. in Applied Science – Early Childhood Ed. Eden • Aiman Award Abou-Samra, Assoc. in Arts Deg. and Assoc. in Science Deg. • Patrick Edward Barnett, Assoc. in Arts Deg. and Assoc. in Science Deg. • Sarah Elizabeth Billings, Dipl. - Pract. Nursing • Tanner Scott Brame, Cert. - Welding Tech.

• Alexus Havannah Brown, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Johnnie C. Brown III, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Rebecca Joy Brown-Johnson, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Brooke Nicole Byrd, Surg. Tech. Dipl.

• Jerry Clark, Cert. – Welding Tech.

• Kristin Ariana Cohen, Assoc. in Science Deg. • Morgan Linzy Corum, Assoc. in Arts Deg. and Assoc. in Science Deg. • Chirung Pagu Desai, Assoc.in Arts Deg. and Assoc. in Science Deg.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 11 H

Locals show and sell photography at Governmental Center A group of local photographers are exhibiting at Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth, NC. now through October.

This newly formed group will feature photography from North Carolina, locally and abroad. The variety is large and the prices are

right. The framed and canvas wall art is for sale and make great gifts or additions to your own home and office.

Hope you will visit the center during regular business hours and check out the exhibit.

Ashley’s Antiques

Rockingham County Detention Ministry FUNDRAISER Bake Sale & Car Wash at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts Kings Hwy., Eden, NC September 16th, 2017 9am - 1pm

303 W. Meadow Road, Eden

$7 per car wash Donations Accepted

Stop In Today!

Once again WEIL-McLAIN employees donated school supplies to the Eden Parks & Recreation Department as well as the Boys & Girls Club.

Their generous donation will go to help those less fortunate children in our community. WEIL-MCLAIN has been doing this for well over ten years now. Pictured are Christie Bauman (WEIL-MCLAIN), Amy Nalley (Boys & =Girls Club), Terry Vernon (Eden Parks & Recreation), John Cobb (WEIL-MCLAIN) & Shannon Deisher (WEIL-MCLAIN). Also present taking the picture is Becky Fargis with WEIL-MCLAIN.

Featuring Victorian Era Furniture, Clocks, Nippon, China, Kitchen Ware, Advertising Clocks & Signs, 1950’s Jukeboxes, 45 & 78 rpm Records & More!

Shop Hours: Tues. - Fri. 10am - 4pm, Sat. 10am - 3pm Sunday by Appointment • Closed Monday

336-623-0726 www.ashleyantiques.com Facebook: Ashley Antiques Eden, NC

SIRLOIN HOUSE Restaurant

Where you can find our paper...

A few shopping centers have recentlty asked that all news stands be removed from their premises. Due to this we will find other locations to place our stands so the public can pick up our papers with ease.

The Eden shopping center on Van Buren at Food Lion and the Freeway Crossing in Reidsville on Freeway near Lowes Foods & Monterrey Mexican have asked all news providers to remove their stands. A few others are going through a makeover and due to painting and such need us to remove them for a short while.

If you are one of our valued readers please be sure to pick up the paper at one of our many other outlets.

The following businesses are gracious enough to allow our stands out front or papers available inside for your convenience: List of outlets: EDEN Carolina Fuels Dr. Vision Hidden Valley Apt. Harris Point Apt. El Parral FiddleSticks - Popeyes Shoe Show Eden Chamber of Commerce Elizabeth’s Pizza -Eden Pennies For Change Shell Station in Meadow Greens Morehead Hospital Eden Library City Hall - Inside Draper Laundrymat J-Mart on Fieldcrest Jerry’s Restaurant Grannies Variety Exxon crorner 770/700 Railroad Cafe - Draper Goraya II - @ Grand Oaks J Mart - Va Ave - Aiken Rd. Park View Mart S&M Conv. Store (Old 87) Brian Center Bridge Street Coin Laundry Quality Cleaners Goraya Food Land on Church St. Church Street Station Garden of Eden Senior Center Mitchells Drug Stellas Pizza Petty’s Market Circle Drive-In 2 Brothers Store at the Circle Iron Eagle Rio Grande Fisherman’s Galley Elree’s Sweet Shoppe Eden Post Office Food Lion at Eden Mall Eden Mall Total Vintage Antiques Eden Drug King’s Inn Pizza Eden YMCA Sirloin House Laynes Pharmacy Riverside Pawn - Eden Chaneys Restaurant Red River Grill Bread Store (Merita on Kings Hwy.) Bayberry Retirment Country Fresh Grill at 135 & Loop Rd. Dollar General near Eden Drive In M&D Family Diner near Eden Drive In John Atkinson Dick’s Drive-In Speedy’s Kathy’s Corner

A Bette - R- Look Eddie Price and Associates Downtown Gypsy Downtown Deli Brookdale Nursing T&D Smoke Shop Dollar Tree - Eden Good Will Resource REIDSVILLE & WENTWORTH Twin Oaks Convenience Store Governmental Center Elizabeths Pizza Mom’s Kitchen Big Oaks Conv. Store on 87 All In The Family Mart (Hwy 14) Corner Stone Market on Hwy 14 Food Lion at Hwy 14 & Freeway Sunoco - Nascar Food Mart on Freeway Libby Hills Golden Corral Goodwill Resource - Reidsville Food Lion - Freeway at Southpark Foodlion / CVS on Way St. Roses Short Sugars Riverside Pawn -Reidsville Annie Penn Hospital Reidsville Post Office Reidsville Library Cafe 99 - Downtown Reidsville Reidsville Chamber of Commerce Frenches Conv. Store & Rest. (Oregon Hill Road) Hill Top Store on 87 STONEVILLE Two Brothers Store on 770 Stoneville Shell Station Debbie’s Rest. & Catering A Family Tradition Adams Mart - Bus. 220 MAYODAN Star Pizza - Downtown Sha La Poo /Mayo Event Center Sunrise: Exxon Countryside Restaurant Tianos Food Lion behind Hardees Library - Madison Maydan MADISON Rio Grande Aaron’s Rental/Kyoto Madison/Mayodan Post Office Boops Auto Bob’s Scotton/NCLPA Madison Dry Goods Western Chamber Mayodan Goodwill Resource RIDGEWAY, VA. Larry J’s Dance

All Proceeds go to the Jail Ministry For more information call 336-613-3139

COME ENJOY A DELICIOUS MEAL OUT OF THE HEAT! • DAILY BUFFET BAR • SPECIALS • BOOK YOUR PARTY WITH US TODAY Visit us on...

207 S. Van Buren Road, Eden, N.C. • 336-623-7778 530 Commonwealth Blvd., Martinsville, Va. • 276-638-7778

Licensed in NC, SC & Virginia

Independent Agent

As an Independent Agent and CSA, and by representing multiple companies, I can explain all your options to help you decide which Plan is best for your specific needs!

• Life Insurance & Final Expense

• Medicare Advantage & Rx Plans

• Health, Dental & Cancer Plans

• Medicare Supplements

• Long-Term Care Insurance

• Fixed Annuities

Turning 65? Losing employer coverage?

Disability - Medicare - Medicaid - Confused?

I can explain all your options!

• Aetna/Coventry • AARP / United Healthcare • BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina • Health Team Advantage • Humana • Mutual of Omaha D. Roger Ward, CSA Independent Agent

Call to schedule a personal appointment at my Eden Office located at 307 W. Meadow Rd., Suite A, Eden

336-613-0543 or 800-319-8916 rward@rogerwardinsurance.com • www.rogerwardinsurance.com

H PAGE 12 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017

Annual Sewer Report

C arter’s A uto R epair

By Melinda Ward, Wastewater Superintendent

And Exhaust Towing Service!

Call 336-627-9149 or 336-627-7252

729 Washington St., Eden For All Your Exhaust Needs!

(excludes tows & inspections)

Exhaust Work • Lock Out Service • Oil Changes • Brake Jobs • AC Repairs • Diagnostics • Tune - Ups • Inspections

(MUST HAVE COUPON PRESENT)

336-627-9149

Expires Sept. 30, 2017

Charlie Carter

$5.00 OFF

Better Health Naturally Since 1948

405 Boone Rd., Eden, NC

John R. Dabbs, DC 336-627-7398 www.edenchiropractic.com • edenchiropractic@hotmail.com

336-344-4895

336-613-43404

Each year, every municipality and private corporation with a public sewer collection and treatment system is asked to send in a report for their previous year’s activities. This is to stay current with the types of treatment systems being used, the miles of pipelines in service, and any problems that were reported to the state by either the collection system or the treatment plant over the last 12 months. This is a requirement by the state for their records, but it is also a way to report to the citizens in each community what their system is like and how it has been doing. Many citizens still do not understand what happens after they flush or what effect they have on the system when they flush the wrong things down the drain. With publicizing the “Sewer Collection System Annual Performance Report,” we are giving everyone a chance to learn more. This article serves only as a summary of the report, but I urge anyone interested to read the report in its entirety on the City’s webpage at www.edennc.us under City Departments, Public Utilities, Wastewater Treatment division.

It will also be listed as a news item for a couple of months on the main page so that it’s easy to

Jay Slaydon, MS, LMFT Accepting New Clients 336-612-2292 Counseling and Psychological Services for All Ages 424-D W. Kings Highway Eden, NC 27288 www.christiancounseling.org

Buy a set of Michelin, BFGoodrich or Uniroyal Tires Get a free soccer ball!

276-632-7181

Through Sept. 17, 2017

Michelin mail in rebate, $70 OFF of a set of Michelin Tires!

Through Sept. 12, 2017

$50 OFF of a set of BFGoodrich Tires!

RIVERSIDE TIRE SERVICE 39 Dye Plant Rd. Martinsville riversidetireserviceva.com Owners: Darrell & Nancy Barnes

find.

In February, we received our new EPA Administrative Order

by Consent. That gives us until February 2022 to complete all of the required improvements to our collection system. Once it is all completed, we should be able to eliminate all normal rain related inflow and infiltration in our system that causes overflows. Some of this work has already begun, but the majority is in the planning and approval stages. Be patient with us over the next few years as equipment and crews move through the city to get our system up to date.

While new crews begin their work, our own Collection and Distribution crews will continue to search and fix new issues that arise. This past year, they have responded to 108 issues, cleared 32 blockages, cleaned 16 miles of sewer line and inspected over 16 miles of sewer line with a special sewer camera. This work has resulted in fewer events occurring from sewage overflowing or backing up in the lines as well as less sewage managing to escape to our rivers. The majority of the events that did occur were weather related, although a few were related to grease and/or roots in the lines. We can’t control nature, but with the work coming up, we should be able to better protect our infrastructure from its impacts.

The treatment system for the City consists of one wastewater treatment plant. Mebane Bridge

Wastewater Treatment Plant can treat up to 13.5 million gallons a day, but for the past 12 months, the facility only averaged 3.655 million gallons a day. Much of our plant is original from 1967.

Age can wreak havoc on our structures, but our maintenance and operations staff do a fantastic job in keeping everything running properly. A small portion of the NC Bond money will be used to reconfigure our solids treatment to prepare us for future growth. Our digester is original to the plant and is too small to handle any increase in volume.

Through research, we have found a system that can do similar treatment while using less electricity and taking up less space. This work is expected to be completed by next year. With all of these changes coming up, our 8 operators continue to work together to efficiently produce a high quality effluent. For the seventh year in a row, we were able to report no violations for a full 12-month period. The operations’ staff does an excellent job in maintaining and improving operations, keeping an eye on the little details of each process, learning about new and promising treatment options, and showing pride in their work.

If you have any further questions about our sewer system or want to know even more, please feel free to contact my office at 336-627-1009, ext. 130. I will be happy to answer any questions that you may have and even conduct quick tours of our facility as time allows.

Feed Rockingham 2017 gears up to feed families on Thanksgiving With the Thanksgiving season right around the corner, Torrey Easler of Rockingham Rescue Mission is wasting no time getting things organized for Thanksgivng dinner plans for families and seniors in need in Rockingham County.

Last year many families were blessed with a Thanksgiving meal but the goal is set higher this year: to have over 8 Distribution sites and feed 2,000 families.

Each year boxes with all the traditional Thanksgiving trimmings and turkey are given out at several distribution sites. But food is not the only ministry.

They want to offer a relation ship focused service where food is only part of the puzzle. They want to help physically as well as spiritually and emotionally.

To qualify for these boxes Rockingham Rescue Mission/ Feed Rockingham 2017 is recruiting churches, organizations and businesses to help by volunteering to be a “Qualifying Site” for this years recipients.

Each will qualify interested families from September 18 October 20th. Each site who signs on will recieve a program and training on it to input info which goes into one central computer site. Each family to sign up pays only $2. The Qualifying site will be able this year to go ahead and assign a distribution site that is most convenient to the recipients.

Last year there were eight

qualifying sites, there is a need for more this year, in hopes to get more families who need help a meal for Thanksgiving.

If you are connected with a church or business or organization who would consider this as a right fit for your community service efforts, please contact Torrey Easler at 336-623-2133 or email him at rockingham.rescue@yahoo.com. Easler will be happy to guide you through the process and answer any questions you have.

So far those signed up as qualifying sites are Reidsville Outreach Center, Cooperative Christian Ministries, Hands of God Ministry, Lot 2540, The Rockingham Rescue Mission and the Salvation Army.

See Eden’s Own Journal October issue for more details on the upcoming food drives and distribution details.

Gone Green

336-634-9547 PRICE PAID FOR: • Whole Lawnmowers • Whole Pieces of Farm Equipment • Flat Steel over 2 ft square • Angle Iron 4 ft or longer

8¢ per lb Aluminum Cans 35¢ lb

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 13 H

N.C. Zoo Awards Unifi, Inc. 2017 Paw of Approval for Earth-Friendly Commitment The North Carolina Zoo has awarded Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI) its 2017 Paw of Approval, which highlights the Company’s commitment to environmentally responsible manufacturing. Unifi is the manufacturer of a family of fibers called REPREVE®, which are made from recycled materials, including plastic bottles.

“We are honored to be recognized as good stewards of the environment throughout the Triad and beyond,” said Tom Caudle, president of Unifi. “At Unifi, environmental responsibility is more than just something we do. It is a major part of our culture, and we continually seek out ways to enhance our earthfriendly efforts.”

Inspired by the Polar Bears International organization, polar bear keepers at the North Carolina Zoo launched the Paw of Approval award in 2011 as a way to highlight and reward the Triad’s most earth-friendly businesses. Companies are nominated by zookeepers and then voted on

by Zoo guests in order to select the winner.

North Carolina Zoo polar bear keeper, Nicole Pepo, remarked, "as an Arctic Ambassador Center, it's our great pleasure to celebrate local businesses for their leadership and for their commitment to helping us tackle climate change at a community level."

Since the introduction of REPREVE, Unifi has transformed more than five billion recycled plastic bottles into fiber for REPREVE-based products.

Production of REPREVE conserves resources by offsetting the need to use newly refined crude oil, which is required in the production of virgin synthetic fibers.

REPREVE production also uses less energy and water, and produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions, compared to making virgin fibers. In addition to producing REPREVE fibers, Unifi also bolsters its commitment to sustainability through several other initiatives.

Last year, Unifi opened its REPREVE Bottle Processing Center in Reidsville, North Carolina, where Unifi cleans and chops recycled plastic bottles into small pieces called flake, which can then be transformed into REPREVE fiber or chip for other products that can be made from recycled plastic, such as food-grade packaging, high-performance clothing, shoes and more.

Unifi drives change through a multi-stop, national mobile tour that travels the country educating

individuals on the importance of recycling and what can be made from plastic bottles.

Unifi installed a one MegaWatt solar farm in Yadkinville, North Carolina, which allows Unifi to harness natural power to generate energy.

About North Carolina Zoo: At the North Carolina Zoo, we celebrate nature. As the world’s largest natural habitat zoo, we inspire a lifelong curiosity about animals for the hundreds of thousands of people who visit our Zoo each year. Our dedicated team of experts provide exceptional, compassionate care for the more than 1,600 animals that call our park home. We also lead efforts locally and globally to protect wildlife and wild places because we believe nature’s diversity is critical for our collective future.

The North Carolina Zoo invites all of our guests to witness the majesty of the wild in the heart of North Carolina and welcome everyone to join in our mission to protect nature’s diversity. Visit NCZoo.com to begin your lifechanging journey.

About Unifi: Unifi, Inc. (NYSE:UFI) is a diversified, global manufacturing company and one of the world’s leading innovators in synthetic and recycled products, including textile fibers, polyester chip and recycled plastic bottle flake.

Unifi provides technology-driven solutions for customers worldwide, utilizing a premier supply chain and state-of-the-art equipment. The Company’s fibers offer unique performance, comfort and aesthetic advantages, and are readily found in the products of major brands in the apparel, hosiery, automotive, home furnishings, industrial and other end-use markets. For more information about Unifi, visit www.Unifi.com.

About REPREVE: REPREVE® is Unifi, Inc.’s (NYSE: UFI) flagship brand of high-quality textile fibers, polyester chip and plastic bottle flake, all made from recycled materials.

To date, Unifi has transformed more than 5 billion plastic bottles into REPREVE® fibers, which can be found in products among the apparel, home furnishings and automotive markets.

REPREVE® fibers offer customers an earth-friendly solution for synthetic applications and can be combined with Unifi’s technologies for enhanced performance, comfort and aesthetic characteristics. REPREVE® chip and REPREVE® flake have many end uses, including food-grade packaging, injection molding and

plastic sheeting. For more information about REPREVE®, visit www.REPREVE.com, and find REPREVE® on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Stella’s Pizza Home of the GIANT 28” Pizza!

HUNGRY? CALL US! HOME OF THE X SUPER LARGE PIZZA! Open 7 Days CHECK OUR DAILY SPECIALS! Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Fri & Sat. 11 a.m. - 12 midnight Sunday 12 noon - 11pm

515 Morgan Road, Eden

623-5055

Health Tips: Home Equipment • Medication Reminders • Vaccines • Diabetes Care

Q & A’s: Overweight?

All Is Not Lost!

Need to shed 15 or 25 pounds? Try this trick: Pick up a 15- or 25-pound turkey in the grocery store (or a bag of soil at the nursery). Then carry it around for a few minutes.

Did you find it tough to do? Extra pounds take a toll, don’t they?

But weight gain is often such a gradual process that you might not even realize it’s happening.

Sadly, more and more people are dying from weight-related health problems. This includes high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other conditions. In 2015, 40 percent of 4 million deaths linked to weight were in people who weren’t even considered obese, just overweight.

And for those who gain more, the risks are even greater. For example, 44 extra pounds in midlife increases your risk of type 2 diabetes by 10 times. There’s an emotional toll as well.

A recent study found that heavy kids faced three times the risk of depression in adulthood.

Okay, enough of the scary statistics. I’m here to also say that even small changes can make a big difference. For example, did you know that losing just 7 percent of your body weight can cut your risk of diabetes by 60 percent?

So what can you do? As I’m sure you’re aware, there’s no shortage of weight-loss tips out there.

Here are a few backed by recent research: • Weigh yourself regularly, especially during times of life transition, such as pregnancy or marriage.

See the number going up? Nip that trend in the bud before it gets even harder to do.

• Down water instead of other drinks. Following 16,000 adults, researchers found that drinking a glass of water instead of a beer every day reduced the risk of obesity by 20 percent.

Substituting water for sugar-sweetened drinks lowered the risk by 15 percent.

• Be wary of artificially sweetened drinks, though. Among 1,000 subjects in seven clinical trials, aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose showed no major weight-loss benefits. In fact, data from 30 observational studies involving 400,000 people showed a link between artificial sweeteners and obesity. These kinds of studies, however, can’t prove a cause-and-effect relationship.

• “Keep on walking, keep on walking,” to paraphrase Dory from Finding Nemo. A global study looked at “activity gaps” and found that waistlines have widened in places where walking rates have declined. The great thing about this activity is that nearly everyone can do it. And it doesn’t cost much, just the price of a good pair of shoes. On your walks, you can also try a few quick bursts of fast walking or running to burn extra calories.

• Get enough sleep. This link might be something you don’t think much about.

But studies have shown a lack of sleep may contribute to obesity.

Of course, it goes without saying that you need to focus on healthy food choices, too.

Eat more vegetables, fruits, lean meats, fish, and nonfat dairy products. And don’t tempt fate.

Keep sugary, starchy foods out of your house, if you can.

If lifestyle changes aren’t quite enough to be effective, your doctor may prescribe a medication or other measures. As you know, I’d be glad to share my insights. Good luck!

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

EDEN DRUG Mon - Fri 9-5 Sat. 9-12

513 S. Fieldcrest Rd., Eden, NC 27288 Street • Off Road • ATV’s • Machine Shop • Sales & Service

Join us on Facebook @ Eden Drug Health Mart Pete Crouch, RPh, CPP 103 W. Stadium Drive, Eden, NC 27288 Phone: (336) 627-4854 New Hours: Mon-Fri. 8am-8pm, Sat. 8am-6pm, Sun. 1pm-6pm

FREE DELIVERY • Website: www.EdenDrug.com

2017

H PAGE 14 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017

RCC Chosen as Member of MentorLinks Rockingham Community College (RCC) has been selected by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) to

be a member of a new cohort for the MentorLinks: Advancing Technological Education program. Funding is secured

I want what’s best for Eden!

Elect

Neville Hall Eden Mayor Paid for by Neville Hall for Mayor

In By 9am-Out By 5pm!

COME IN TODAY FOR YOUR FALL CLOTHING NEEDS! Seasonal Clothing Storage Available.

Offering Alterations!

All Cleaning On-Site!

Wedding Dresses Altered, Cleaned & Stored J.T. Hale Jr. & Doris

Mon. - Fri. 7am-6pmSat. 8:30am- 1pm

QUALITY CLEANERS Celebrating 69 Years In Business!

Established 1947

J.T. Hale, Owner/Operator

712 Church Street • Eden

QUALITY SERVICE • QUALITY PRICE

627-7517

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Southgate Apartments Taking applications for wait list for very nice 2 bedroom Townhouse Style Apartments Rent based on income. Rental Assistance Available.

Handicap Accessible When Available.

• Meadowgreens Phases 1, 2 & 3

through the National Science Foundation for this project.

RCC’s project, Advancing Machining Technology in a Rural NC Community, was developed by Laura Coffee, Dean, Workforce Development and Continuing Education and Cynthia Johnson, Faculty, Computer Integrated Machining Technology. Richard Polanin, Professor, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Illinois Central College, IL will serve as mentor for the project.

The college will receive $20,000 in seed monies for the two-year grant period plus additional travel support to attend national meetings and events.

Coffee and Johnson will attend the Advanced Technological Education National Conference in Washington, DC and work with Polanin to develop a proposal for attracting more females to STEM related programs of study.

The team of Polanin, Coffee, and Johnson will work closely on curriculum development or redesign, industry engagement, student recruitment and retention, and identifying internships or experiential learning experiences for faculty and students at RCC. “We are excited to be selected for participation in the MentorLinks program,” said Dr. Mark Kinlaw, President of the college. “Our faculty are working hard to enhance the curriculum in our industrial technologies programs so that we meet the needs of our industry partners and prepare our students for the workforce.”

At RCC you can start local and go far.

Gone Green

These 1 bedroom apartments are for applicants 62 years of age or disabled regardless of age.

Rent based on income. Rental assistance and Handicap Accessible when available.

336-634-9547 Need Someone interested in Refurbishing Appliances: Washers, Dryers, Etc. Paid on Sales.

Please Contact

JOHN ATKINSON COMPANY 1202 Gunn Street Reidsville, NC 227320 336-342-1925 TDD # 1-800-753-2962 www.johnatkinsoncompany.com

Aluminum Cans 35¢ lb

Wyatt Auctions 136 N. Fieldcrest Rd., Eden, NC Antiques • Collectibles • More!

Check Aucitonzip.com for information and photos #16467 PERSONAL PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE AUCTION

REAL ESTATE AUCTION Sat. Sept. 9th @ 10am 609 Franklin Dr., Eden Nice 3 Br., 1 Ba, Lg Den w/Fireplace, Oil heat & Central Air. Property sitting on beautifu large lot (Approx. 1.3 Acres) Must see to appreciate selling with confirmation, SOLD AS IS. 10% Buyers premium with 10% Down day of sale in cash or certified check. Call Frank Wyatt NCREL#276840 for Info & Inspections. Great home or investment.

Estate of Susan Roach (Moving)

Sat. Sept. 23rd @ 10am 527 Moir St., Eden • House Sells at 12 Noon Sold by Confirmation, 10% Buyers premium due day of sale Call Frank Wyatt. 336-661-7044 for Appts. for inspection and info. Also selling a Huge Estate of Antiques, collectibles, Furn., tools, golf equip. This will be an all day sale! Huge Sale.

10% Buyers premium, cash or check. Concessions on site.

Please check AUCTIONZIP.COM Auctioneer #16467 for Full details and pictures.

GRANNY’S VARIETY & ANTIQUES

A complete Auction Service Specializing in Estates, Antiques and Personal Property as well as Estate Tag Sales Need to settle on estate, or clean out an attic, garage or basement?

Call us for a free consultation. License in NC & Va.

Linda Wyatt - 336-616-2113 NCAL #8777 • VA #3772

140 N. Fieldcrest Rd. Eden 336-635-4940

Hours Wed. - Fri. 10am - 4pm. Sat. 11am-3pm Local River Bottom Honey

Frank Wyatt - 336-616-7044 NCREL #276840

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 • Selena Ann Dillard, Assoc. in Science Deg. • Brandi Marie DuBois, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Noell Orianna Foster, Assoc. in Arts Deg. & Assoc. in Science Deg. • Courtney Ann Fulton, Assoc. in Arts Deg. & Assoc. in Science Deg. • Jessica Watson Garrett, Dipl.- Pract. Nursing • Darrell Gordon Hicks, Assoc. in Ap. Science - Gen. Occp. Tech.

• Alexis Kirsten Jones, Assoc.in Arts Deg. • William Tyler Lipford, Cert.-Computer-Integ. Machining Fund.

• Jaylen Denzel Lowe, Assoc. in Science Deg. • Baylee Anne Lynch, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Timothy Cayce McCrickard, Assoc. in Arts Deg. and Assoc. in Science Deg. • Jenny Marie Ore, Dipl. - Pract. Nursing • Caysey Petty, Dipl. - Surg. Tech.

• Brian Porter, Cert. - AC and Refrig.

• LaRik D. Price, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • A'keilah Doneshia Scales, Assoc. in Applied Science Early Childhood Ed. • Sarah Elizabeth Shumate, Assoc. in Arts Deg. and Assoc. in Science Deg. • Amari Rochel Simpson, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Stanley Mikel Smith, Cert. - Welding Tech.

• Hannah Marie Witcher, Assoc. in Arts Deg. Gibsonville • Alexis Taikwona Galloway, Assoc. in Arts Deg. Greensboro • Devon James Ammons, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Jennifer C. Evans, Dipl. - Surg. Tech.

• Jacqueline Marlecia Lewis, Dipl. - Pract. Nursing • Andrew Robinson Walt, Assoc. in Arts Deg. Madison • Deborah Lesley Becerra, Assoc. in Arts Deg. and Assoc. in Science Deg. • Hannah Richelle Burkett, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Walter Arturo Guerra, Cert. - AC and Refrig.

• Jessica Elizabeth Hall, Assoc. in Arts Deg. and Assoc. in Science Deg. • Madelyn Grace Hensley, Assoc. in Science Deg. • Nickayla Zanae Kellam, Assoc. in Science Deg. • Diana Lei-aloha Martin, Dipl. - Surg. Tech.

• Andrea Michelle Oakley, Assoc. in Applied Science Criminal Justice Tech.

• Tamia Alexis Phillips, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Judith Caroline Webster, Assoc. in Arts Deg. Mayodan • Alice S. Hooker, Assoc. in Applied Science Deg. Office Admin., Cert. - Office Admin • Receptionist-Entry Level, Cert. - Office Admin. Bus. Office, Cert. - Office Admin. Word Proc.

Pelham • Chelsea Nicole French, Dipl. - Surg. Tech.

• Skylar Delane Lucas, Assoc. in Applied Science Criminal Justice Tech.

Providence • Thomas H. Neighbors II, Cert. - AC and Refrig., Dipl. - AC, Heating & Refrig. Tech.

Reidsville • William Cole Apple, Assoc. in Applied Science Electronics Engineering Tech.

• Patty Lucas Bondurant, Assoc. in Applied Science Criminal Justice Tech., Cert. - Criminal Justice Tech. Mang.

• Kristian Jaden-Rebecca Broadnax, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Marissa Kaylynn Burchett, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Steven James Byrd, Assoc. in Science Deg. • Hunter James Freddy Carter, Cert. Computer-Integrated Machining Fund.

• Tracy Michelle Coe, Assoc. in Applied Science – Office Admin., Cert. - Office Admin Receptionist-Entry Level, Cert. - Office Admin. Bus. Office , Cert. - Office Admin.

Office Specialist, Cert. - Office Admin. Word Processing • Logan Perry Davidson, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Hanna Grace DerBoghosian, Assoc. in Arts Deg. and Assoc. in Science Deg. • Ben Jermaine Griffin, Jr. , Assoc. in Applied Science – Electrical/Electronics Tech., Cert. - Electrical Systems Tech.

Prog. Logic Controllers, Cert. - Elect. Systems Tech. Robotics • Ben Jermaine Griffin, Jr. , Assoc. in Applied Science Electrical/Electronics Tech.

• Makayla Lauren Hayes, Assoc. in Arts Deg. and Assoc. in Science(Deg. • Julie Jean Hildebrand, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Michael Dennis Kallam, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Antonio Felipe Lopez, Assoc. in Science Deg. • Tara Danielle Lucas, Dipl. - Surg. Tech.

• Ellis Caroline Matthews, Assoc. in Arts Deg.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 15 H

Of Interest In...

Reidsville & Wentworth Food Lion invests in Reidsville with 3 renovations Food Lion has invested nearly $1.8 million in improvements to its three stores in the Reidsville area.

The company celebrated at each of its stores Wednesday, August 2, with a ribbon cutting and gift card giveaways for the first 100 early risers who came out for the 7:45 a.m. event.

Mayor Jay Donecker was on hand, along with Store Manager Billy Williams, to cut the ribbon at the store in the Belmont Square Shopping Center.

“We are glad that Food Lion decided to reinvest in our community,” said Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker. “The grocery chain remains a strong presence here, and the three locations provide our residents with a lot of convenience.”

Reidsville Chamber of Commerce President Diane Sawyer agrees.

“These renovations just further demonstrate how strong the Reidsville economic market is,” she said. “We love to see our longtime businesses continue to reinvest and prosper here.”

Reidsville’s three locations were part of a 93-store renovation project in the greater Greensboro-area market Food Lion officially unveiled on Wednesday. A company press release states that the $178 million capital investment included the remodeling of stores, lowering prices, hiring hundreds of additional associates and giving back to the local community.

“Food Lion has been a proud neighbor in the greater Greensboro community since 1968, and we’re excited to bring these improvements to our 93 stores in the area,” said Meg Ham, President of Food Lion, in a company release. “We’ve spent the past several months making significant investments in our stores, customers, associates and communities to create a new grocery shopping experience.

Now, customers can easily find fresh, quality products at affordable prices to nourish our families, delivered with caring, friendly service every time they shop.”

Ham also notes that Food Lion is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.

Locally the three Reidsville stores, located at 1605 Way Street, 1130 Freeway Drive and 5200 US 29 Business, each had interior renovations done. In addition, the store at 5200 US Business in Cross Pointe Shopping Center had a small delivery dock built on the back of the store.

The company press release says that among the changes customers will see throughout the greater-Greensboro market, including Reidsville: • Fully remodeled stores that provide an easier place to shop for customers by grouping like products, installing new signage to help locate items faster, as well as a more efficient checkout

process; • Lower prices on thousands of items across all departments; • Improved quality and freshness for products throughout the store, including produce and meats; • Expanded variety and assortment across all departments that is relevant to our customers in each store, such as more local products like produce, craft beer, and natural and organic selections; • Enhanced customer service achieved by hiring more than 1,000 associates throughout the region and investing in additional customercentric training for nearly 7,000 associates in the market.

As part of the grand reopening celebrations, Food Lion has also partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina to try and help end hunger in the towns and cities they serve. The grocer has donated a mobile food pantry, valued at $100,000 or the value of more than 700,000 meals, to Second Harvest.

Second Harvest provides a food to a variety of local food banks in Reidsville, many of which are at area churches.

“We are beyond grateful for the Food Lion Feeds initiative, a deep and focused partnership that continues to bring critical resources to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC and the work we are doing to make our communities healthy and hunger free,” said Clyde W. Fitzgerald, Jr., CEO for Second Harvest in the press release.

“This mobile pantry will allow us to work more deeply with neighbors and neighborhoods across the 18-counties we serve to provide increased access to healthy food, nutrition programs and other services.”

New Store Features for Customers. Food Lion's remodeled stores include new features that make shopping and saving easier, and reflect the grocer's "Easy, Fresh and Affordable" strategy, according to the company press release. Food Lion expanded its product selection in stores by adding an abundant selection of fresh meat and produce backed by Food Lion's double-your-money-back guarantee, increasing gluten-free and organic items and growing its selection of Nature's Place beef, pork, poultry, salads, fruit and bakery items, free from unwanted ingredients. In addition, customers can buy local products from our "local goodness" section and have an expanded variety of craft beers, limited edition wines and much more. Food Lion has also added easy and affordable meals for families, including weekend deals from Friday to Sunday and hot meals with sides available seven days a week. The grocer now has a wider variety of grab-and-go items and presliced deli meats and cheeses, which are sliced fresh daily and available for customers to pick up without waiting in line. Food Lion made savings easier with

lower prices, improved signage and its three Easy Ways to Save: • Hot Sale: Food Lion's top weekly MVP specials, and the best prices throughout the store, only available with an MVP card.

• WOW: Lower prices on thousands of items that matter most to our customers, offered for longer periods of time.

• Low Price: Essential items priced affordably every day.

Knowing customers want to complete their shopping quickly, Food Lion made checkout faster with improved technology and larger display screens and added associates throughout the store to help meet customers' needs.

Food Lion is also testing a new, walk-in garden cooler in its produce section in 16 area stores.

The Greensboro-area stores received remodels as part of the grocer’s “Easy, Fresh and Affordable…You Can Count on Food Lion Every Day” strategy.

With the completion of this market, Food Lion has remodeled 473 of its 1,000 stores, mostly in North Carolina. Later this year, the company will also complete 71 store remodels in the Richmond, Va., market. Food Lion will continue to make customer-centric enhancements across all stores and remodel additional stores in other markets.

DRBA seeking sustainers Become a DRBA Sustainer!

Your monthly gift of at least $10 can be automatically billed to your credit card allowing you to make a measurable impact in our region. Call (336) 627-6270.

Become a DRBA Sustainer at $100/month and receive a River Legacy Circle membership with your donation. Your investment supports: • Educational opportunities through DRBA in the Classroom. • Public and professional workshops. • An annual summit and a summer camp that gets kids outdoors Your investment involves the public in: • Monthly outings year-round, free of charge. • Master planning for promotion of resources and economic development. • Volunteering to build and maintain trails and improve water quality. • Community partnerships Your investment helps to protect our drinking water through: • Monitoring water and forest quality. • Leading cleanups and planting buffers. • Facilitating local community efforts to protect threatened resources Will you help us continue this important work by making an investment in the Dan River Basin Association? No amount is too small; please give as generously as you can.

DRBA Eden NC: 413 Church St., Ste. 401, Eden, NC 27288.

336.627.6270 drba.nc@danriver.org

Heart Care goes Platinum at Cone Health The Moses H. Cone guideline recommendations in Memorial Hospital has been rec- their facilities and provides tools ognized by the American to measure and improve results.

College of Cardiology with its “As a Platinum highest award for the treatment Performance Award recipient, of heart attacks.

Cone Health has shown it is a The American College of leader in implementing stanCardiology has a menu of perdards of care and protocols for formance measures for the treat- its patients,” said Deepak L. ment of heart Bhatt, MD, chair, attacks. Hospitals ACTION Registry; must meet those executive director, Cone Health measures at least interventional carreceives the 90 percent of the diovascular protime for eight con- American College grams, Brigham secutive quarters and Women’s of Cardiology’s Hospital Heart and to earn the platinum designation.

Vascular Center; highest award “The physiprofessor of for the treatment and, cians and care medicine, Harvard of heart attacks. Medical School. teams treating heart attack “By meeting the patients at Moses requirements set Cone Hospital have achieved yet forth in the registry and estabanother distinction with this lishing a culture of providing platinum performance award guideline-recommended therapy, from the American College of Cone Health is saving lives and Cardiology,” said Rich Lundy, improving outcomes of heart Cone Health vice president of attack patients.” heart and vascular services, The American College of imaging and respiratory care.

Cardiology recognition follows “This award is another indicaratings by the U.S. government’s tion of the nationally-leading, Hospital Compare website, in exceptional care being provided both 2016 and 2017, revealing right here at Cone Health.” that Moses Cone Hospital is in The performance measures the top one percent of hospitals are part of the ACTION in the nation when it comes to Registry®. The registry is a lowest readmission rates for risk-adjusted, outcomes-based heart attack patients. Fewer peoquality improvement program ple returning to the hospital that focuses exclusively on high- within 30 days of having a heart risk heart attack patients. It helps attack is widely regarded as a hospitals apply American sign of outstanding treatment.

College of Cardiology clinical

Round About Way 3847 NC Hwy. 87• Reidsville, NC 336-349-2381 Hours: Mon.- Fri. 11-5, Sat 10-4

Grand Re-Opening September 21st

Unique Gift Shop • Like Us On Facebook VISA & Mastercard Accepted

Vehicle Inspections

TARHEEL TOWING 2433 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, NC 27320 Rollback, Light & Medium Duty Towing

Ronnie Harris (336) 342-2342

Split Ends Leah Roberts Owner/Stylist

(336) 394-4635 337-A S. Scales Street Reidsville, NC 27320

Stylist Wanted

H PAGE 16 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017

Of Interest In...

Reidsville & Wentworth Bowling alley: new name, new management, new plans

1405 S. Scales St., Reidsville

336-342-0977

Sales, Service & Parts On All Major Brands!

Authorized Payment Agency For Duke Energy, AT&T, Piedmont Gas, ETC.

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm The Reidsville Federated Woman's Club

Rescue Today! Help Out! The Rockingham County Humane Society 205 Boone Road, Eden 336-623-4428

•

Naturalizer

New Balance • S.A.S. • Clarks

Bussola

munity a special for this Friday and Saturday, August 4-5.

Bowlers can take advantage of a “$12 all you can bowl” between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. The Downtown Doghouse will have a food cart on site for the weekend promotion, along with a DJ. Richmond said the bowling center will offer specials throughout the year, including an upcoming “back to school” special where with every paid adult, one child will be able to bowl free. The center will also be focusing on building up its bowling leagues.

Richmond credited the City for helping with this project.

“The City of Reidsville has been very helpful in guiding us and giving us direction on who to see and where to go to get things moving,” he explained.

The cost will be $3.10 per game for adults and $2.10 for youth aged 17 and under as well as seniors aged 55-plus. The center will be accepting credit cards in the near future.

See Kai Run specializes in Craftsmanship, Design, & Function Shoes For The Entire Family!

Pennrose Mall • Reidsville • 349-5659 Visit us: www.stradershoes.com Earth • Keen • Van Eli

City of Reidsville’s Finance Department earns national award 23 years running The City of Reidsville puts together an excellent annual audit.

At least that’s the belief of the national Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), which has awarded the City its “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting” for Fiscal Year 2016.

Reidsville has earned the honor for 23 years.

That puts the City in esteemed company. About 4,200 of approximately 52,600 eligible entities have received the honor across the United States. Out of North Carolina’s some 800 eligible entities, only 196 certificates have been issued.

The City of Reidsville is the only municipality in Rockingham County that participates in the program, which has a goal of ensuring that those who read these financial statements will have all the information they need to assess how the enti-

ty is doing financially. As of the 2015 Fiscal Year, Rockingham County had received the honor 25 years, the Rockingham County Schools 20 years and the State of North Carolina for 22 years. The City of Greensboro has the longest record in the state at 41 years as of the 2015 Fiscal Year.

This certificate program, established by the GFOA in 1945, seeks to encourage and assist state and local governments to go beyond the minimum requirements to prepare a comprehensive annual financial report, which promotes transparency and full disclosure.

“Not every city or town goes the extra mile to provide a comprehensive financial report,” explained Chris Phillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration and Finance Director for the City of Reidsville. “We wouldn’t be able to do it either if we didn’t have

the support and resources that the City Council provides us.”

Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker noted that past Councils saw the importance of reaching for this honor.

“We think the City of Reidsville does a great job with the monies with which our citizens entrust us to provide needed services,” he said. “Winning this award for the past 23 years shows our commitment to giving our residents the tools needed to make sure we are using those monies wisely.

“Chris and the Finance Department do a wonderful job each year, gathering this information together and making sure it is accurate and transparent,” the Mayor continued. “It’s not a given that we will earn this certificate each year, but we have come to expect it because of the quality of our financial staff.”

presents their

53RD ANNUAL FALL MARKET to raise money for a variety of local charities and student scholarships.

There is a wide variety of items for sale including: woodcrafts, bird feeders, pottery, totes, aprons & kitchen accessories, wreaths, jewelry, jams & jellies, herbs, candles and other hand made items.

The Fall Market will be held at

Zion Baptist Church 807 Piedmont St., Reidsville, NC 27320

SEPTEMBER 22-23 Friday 10 - 6, Saturday 9-4, General Admission $1

• Alegria

McKinney Sewing and Vacuum

young and old, not only from Reidsville and Rockingham County but beyond.”

Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker is thrilled the bowling center will continue to remain open.

“Having the bowling center here is a plus for our residents, especially for our youth and seniors,” the Mayor said. “It keeps dollars here and attracts visitors, giving us another amenity for everyone to enjoy.”

“Our intention all along has been to find management for the bowling alley and to keep it open,” said Emory Croom of Atlantic Coast Commercial Real Estate, which owns the property.

“We really like the Reidsville market and successfully partnered with the City to find someone to make it happen.”

The new management credited longtime bowling alley operator Kelly Carlton and Croom for their extra efforts into making this a smooth transition.

“Without their efforts, we couldn’t have made this happen,” Richmond said.

This weekend the new management will offer to the com-

Dansko

The former Reidsville Lanes bowling alley on Freeway Drive is making some changes.

Now called the Reidsville Bowling Center, the facility is under new management. The location hasn’t changed although the landscape around it has. The bowling center is located behind the newly built Verizon store on Freeway Drive.

Plans are to upgrade the bowling center with a new grill and new signage, and the business owners are looking to obtain an ABC permit for the facility as well. The center will be open every day except Wednesdays. Hours are 12 noon to 10 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and 12 noon to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Hours may be changed or expanded as new bowling leagues are created.

“We look forward to serving the Reidsville community for many years,” said company representative Rodney Richmond. “We believe this can be a great bowling center, and we hope the planned upgrades will attract a customer base, both

This year’s PinkLink. PinkLink is a Cone Health intensive care ambulance wrapped to promote the Women’s Only 5K Walk & Run. By the time the Women’s Only ends, it will be covered in signatures of breast cancer survivors and messages of hope from loved ones.

The event is Saturday, October 14, 2017. Details are at http://www.conehealth.com/womens-only-5k/

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 17 H

Of Interest In...

City’s IT Director graduates CGCIO The City of Reidsville’s Information Technology Director has successfully graduated from the 2016-2017 Certified Government Chief Information Officers Program (CGCIO) conducted by the UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Government.

Rhonda S. Wheeler, who has worked for the City since September of 1997, is one of 48 who successfully completed the course this year. The program is geared to IT leaders in local governments, state agencies, community colleges and K-12 across the state. This program, which began in 2005, is the first local government specific program for CIOs in the nation.

The CGCIO program is designed for local government Information Technology Directors and Chief Information Officers whose challenging responsibilities require a broad understanding of management, leadership, legal, regulatory and enterprise topics, according to a School of Government press release. The course is approximately 240 hours in length and covers strategic technology planning, communication, project management, emerging trends, risk assessment and management, acquisition management, change management, leadership, security, legal issues and financial trends.

Wheeler, who first came to work for the City as an IT

Reidsville & Wentworth Support Technician, was promoted to the City’s Director of Information Technology in 2008.

She has seen and helped implement a wide array of technology over her 20 years in local government.

“When I was first hired, the City had two servers and one reel-to-reel magnetic tape data backup system,” Wheeler said.

“Now we have a storage area network that contains 16 virtual servers and 19 physical servers.

It just goes to show how much technology has expanded and become an ever increasing part of our lives.”

Wheeler explained that she wanted to take the course so that she could focus on the needs of the City as a whole and not just IT. The broad outlook taught in this class will help her as she plans and develops the City’s technology based on a conservative budget while looking for innovative ways to fulfill the future needs of Reidsville and its residents.

“We commend Rhonda for taking part in this extensive course and for seeing the value of taking a ‘big picture’ approach to technology and how it affects City government, our citizens and the overall growth of the City,” said Assistant City Manager Chris Phillips. “The decisions the City makes now with its technology will affect future generations.”

Annie Penn Hospital Reopens Health Center PENN nurses will fill the gap created when the Clara F. Gunn Medical Center closed.

The former Clara F. Gunn Medical Center opened its doors again on August 21 as the Cone Health Community Care – Clara F. Gunn Center. The medical lifeline for more than 500 people was cut when the Reidsville branch of Triad Adult and Pediatric Medicine closed the facility.

Annie Penn Hospital’s congregational nurse program, PENN (or People Engaged in Neighborhood Nursing), will provide care in the reopened center at 922 Third Ave., Reidsville. The office will be staffed with a registered nurse and a bilingual licensed practical nurse.

“No one wants to spend hours in an emergency room with a sore throat,” says Annie Penn Hospital President Cindy Farrand. “With the center closed, people living in that community had few other options. I am very happy that Cone Health and Annie Penn Hospital are able to fill this gap.”

The Cone Health Community Care – Clara F. Gunn Center will offer a variety of basic health services. These include blood pressure checks,

heart rate checks, blood sugar checks, urine analysis, rapid strep tests and pregnancy tests.

People needing more complex services will be directed to a physician online. Using these virtual visits, doctors can evaluate and prescribe medicine and treatments. There will be no medication on-site, though Carolina Apothecary will help patients fill their prescriptions at little to no cost.

The new center treats adults over the age of 18. It will be open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.) and Tuesdays Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments will be available, though walk-in patients will be accepted as well.

More complex medical conditions will be referred to community physicians and clinics.

In addition to medical care, the center connects people with community resources for free medications and referrals to specialists, food, shelter, jobs and insurance.

People can contact the Cone Health Community Care – Clara F. Gunn Center at 336-709-6689 to schedule an appointment or to discuss health care needs. There will be a ribbon cutting at the center on Thursday, Aug. 31 at 12:30 p.m. An open house follows.

Frequently Asked Questions About Service Animals What is a service animal?

Service animals are dogs or miniature horses that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks on behalf of a person with a disability. This definition is found in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Other federal laws, such as the Fair Housing Act and the Rehabilitation Act, do not define service animals. As a result, many courts rely on the ADA definition when evaluating a person's right of access in settings covered by these other federal laws. Animals that have not been trained to do work or perform tasks, such as emotional support animals, are not considered service animals.

Where are service animals allowed?

Service animals are allowed anyplace where a public entity is providing or funding a service or program. They are allowed in places of public accommodation - that is, in places, buildings, or outdoor spaces open to the gen-

eral public that a person can enter with or without a fee. This includes businesses, resturants, theaters, museums, and many other places. Service animals are also allowed in rental and owner-occupied housing.

When can service animals be asked to leave?

A service animal can be excluded if the animal's presence would pose a direct threat or fundamentally alter the nature of the program or service being provided. For example, a zoo may be able to exclude a service dog from areas where the animals on display are natural prey or predators of dogs. Service animals may also be excluded if they are not under control or are not housebroken. A service animal cannot be excluded because other individuals have allergies or a fear of dogs.

What questions can someone ask me to determine if my dog or miniature horse is a service animal?

They may ask what skills or

tasks the animals has been trained to perform, and how those skills or tasks assist you, the individual with a disability.

Gone Green

336-634-9547 Income Maintenance Caseworker training offered Do you like helping people? Are you good with computers? Would like a dependable job? Register today for Income Maintenance Caseworker and train for a new career. Gain the skills needed to seek employment by Departments of Social Services across the state. The NC FAST software system, customer service skills, and other key employability skills will be taught in this class.

Classes begin September 7 and are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6-9 p.m. on RCC’s campus. Call 336-342-4261, ext. 22107 to register. Start Local and Go Far at RCC.

For the Month of September: Aluminum Cans 35¢ lb

ARE YOU DROWNING IN DEBT?

We Can Help!

Richardson & Stroupe

The Law office of Cathy R. Stroupe, P.A. Cathy R. Stroupe & Brandi L. Richardson, Attorneys

17011⁄2 S. Scales Street, Reidsville, N.C.

(336) 348-1241 A Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Can Help You: • STOP Foreclosures • STOP repossessions • STOP Harassing Phone Calls from Bill Collectors • STOP Tax Levies and Garnishments • STOP Creditor Lawsuits • STOP struggling to pay your bills each month and

Call Today to Schedule your free consultation with an EXPERIENCED LOCAL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY!

• START Living Again!

Financial hardships can leave you feeling helpless, embarrassed, stressed out, and hopeless. As a Rockingham County native, I take pride in offering a service that can help ease many of the financial burdens that my neighbors here are facing. I understand how overwhelming financial struggles can be and how they can affect your entire family. A Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy may help you find some much-needed relief from burdensome debt and help you get on the road to financial recovery.

Many people do not realize how a bankruptcy case can help them. They believe that bankruptcy ruins their credit forever, that they will lose everything that they have, and that they will never get credit again. That is not true. In fact, bankruptcy can often help you keep property that you are otherwise at risk of losing and can help you get a fresh start and begin the process of improving your credit score.

I offer FREE consultations in a relaxed, friendly, and confidential environment. I sit down with potential clients at these meetings to discuss their financial situation and offer advice as to what options they may have under the US Bankruptcy Code. I also give them the opportunity to ask any questions they have about the bankruptcy process and the impact it will have on their family. If you are curious about how bankruptcy can help you, please call me and schedule a free consultation. If you are curious, but not yet ready to come in for a consultation, call me and I will send you a packet of information to help you decide if bankruptcy is an option you would like to explore further.

Brandi L. Richardson, Attorney at Law. Our office also proudly represents clients in matters involving: Traffic, Immigration, Social Security Disability Claims, Estate Planning and Administration (Wills and Trusts), Tax, Expunctions, Adoptions, and various other Criminal and Civil cases.

We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

H PAGE 18 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017

Of Interest In...

Madison / Mayodan / Stoneville Avarneyphotography@ymail.com Call 276 734 4324 or IM me on Facebook to schedule your appointment.

Family or back to school photo shoot indoors or out $55 package will give you 2 8x10's. 3 5x7's and 8 wallets.3 poses to pick from and you can mix and match. $75 package get 6 poses , 3 8x10. 5 5x7 and 8 wallets along with a CD including my release rights with all the shots I take for you to copy at your leisure.

• Caps • T-Shirts • Rain Gauges • Team Uniforms • Political Signs • Pencils • Pens

MR Promotions

• Business Cards

107 South Market St. Madison. N.C. 27025

• Calendars

336-548-9358

www.mrpromotions.com

• Vinyl Signs & Letters • Magnets • Embroidery • Screen Printing • Sublimation

Boop’s Auto & Tire Service (336) 949-9233

Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 4:30

4508 NC 704, Madison

Now a NAPA Auto Care Center

(Near 220 Exit)

NC Inspections • Oil/Filter Changes Hitch Installation & Accessories• Alignments • Brake Service Starters, Alternators, & Radiator Repairs • Tires Engine/Transmission Repairs • Computer Diagnostics

END OF SUMMER SALE!!!

MATTRESSES

A Family Tradition Storewide SALE

LOTS OF NEW INVENTORY! COME SEE!

Antiques, Gifts and Collectibles 113 N. Henry Street, Stoneville, NC

336-423-9721 - or 336-573-1066 Primitive Decore If you love primitave decore... this is the place for you!

Wed - Sat. 10am - 5pm or other times by appointment Tammy Evans, Owner

An eventful day planned in Madison

Boats, BarBQ & Battle of the Bands Festival Racing on the River, Delicious Food, Music for everyone and Games for all ages. Yes, Sept. 9th is going to be a big day in Western Rockingham County. Two great events are joining to make it a very eventful day in downtown Madison and on the river.

At 10am river-funseekers will gather for the the Annual Boat race which starts at Lindsey Bridge Access (775 Lindsey Bridge Road, Mad., NC). You can bring your own boat or boats will be available for rent with prior contact. Call Dixie Penn at 336-548-2789 as early as possible. Participants will exit the river at 704 Access, Madison (150 Water Street, Mad.). Race Registation is $25 prior to event or $30 on site and there will be a shuttle is available for racers.

After a winner is determined and all returned to the starting point, there will be an awards ceremony with prizes held for winners between 11:30pm. But the fun isn’t over on the water, there will be tubing on the river after the race!

Tubes provided for rent at Downtown Madison from Dan River Adventures In downtown Madison the fun will already be underway with the smells of Bar-B-Q wafting through the air. This will be the Bar-B-Q cooking contest heating up. Call Mavis at 336548-6248 for details, to sponsor a stage and to sign up.

Music will fill the air starting at 11am when the Battle of the Bands heats up. Mike Moore of WLOE will MC the event.

Guests will be welcomed by the Mayor Each local band who signs up is to play their best for 30 minutes. At the end of the day, the guest votes are tallied and the winner takes home the pot from the $25 entry fees. 2nd and 3rd place will take home consulation prizes. For details on the Battle of the Bands call Daniel at 336-949-4222. To pay the $25 band registration fee or to ask about being a vendor at the event contact Penny at PBJ’s 336-348-3408 or Dick Cartwright at MR Promotions at 336-548-9358.

The entire family will have a blast during the events, there will be kids activities including some water fun.

NOW OFFERING Obituary/Eulogy listings.

Ask your funeral home director to list your loved one locally in Eden’s Own Journal Rockingham County Star so the entire community will know.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 • Evan Nicolas Moore, Assoc. in Arts Deg. & Assoc. in Science Deg. • Ashley Lynn Myrick, Dipl. - Pract. Nursing • Esayas W. Nida, Dipl. - Surg. Tech.

• Kayla Rebecca Ore, Dipl. - Surg. Tech.

• Margaret Elizabeth Peele, Assoc. in Applied Science Medical Office Admin., Cert. - Medical Office Admin.Billing & Coding, Cert. - Office Admin., Receptionist - Entry Level • David Antonio Poole II, Assoc. in Arts Deg. and Assoc. in Science Deg. • Vontonya Shuvar Rankin, Assoc. in Science Deg. • Elizabeth Padgett Robertson, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Steven Robert Rutherford, Cert. - Welding Tech.

• Aubrey Scillia, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Kim Rebecca Severance, Assoc. in Apl. Science Medical Office Admin.

• Madeline Diane Smith, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • India Elaine Tisdale, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Deborah Alysia Deneen Ware, Dipl. - Pract. Nursing • Nicole Weil-Frazier, Dipl. - Surg. Tech.

• Zachary Wade Wilson, Assoc. in Arts Deg. Ruffin • Emilee Brooke Eggleston, Dipl. - Pract. Nursing • Tanya L. Glass, Assoc. in Arts Deg. and Assoc. in Science Deg. • Jeffrey Nehemiah Hearn, Dipl. - AC, Heating & Refrig. Tech.

• Terra Renee Isley, Dipl. - Pract. Nursing • Tanya Manley, Dipl. - Pract. Nursing • Dana S. Strader, Cert. - Office Admin. Office Specialist Stokesdale • Darnell Edwin Benjamin, Dipl. -Surg. Tech.

• Faith Denise Harper, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Sarah Jean Renken, Assoc. in Science Deg. • Kandus Annette Stanley, Assoc. in Applied Science Criminal Justice Tech.

Stoneville • Cecilia Savala Armenta, Assoc. in Applied Science Medical Office Admin.

• Haley Miranda Barker, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Sharon Alexis Broadnax, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Tori L. Cozart, Dipl. - Surg. Tech.

• Kaitlyn Marie Hooker, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Mason Sheree Peters, Dipl. – Pract. Nursing • Madison Laural Potts. Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Christina Marie Reagan. Assoc. in Applied Science – Computer Information Tech.

• Kendall Daniele Rigney, Assoc. in Arts Deg. • Matthew Bradley Rogers, Assoc. in Arts Deg. and Assoc. in Science • Sydney Lauren Shropshire, Dipl. - Surg. Tech. (Dipl.)

Summerfield • Claudia Alcantar Andrade, Assoc. in Science Deg. • Rebecca Southard Austin, Assoc. in Applied Science Early Childhood Ed. • Sierra Victoria Espinoza, Dipl. - Surg. Tech.

• Jamie L. Martin, Cert. - Accounting-Managerial/ Small Bus. Accounting Winder • Jennifer Rene Sossoman, Assoc. in Arts Deg. Yanceyville • Ashley Marie Dabbs, Dipl. – Surg. Tech.

• Tarsha Laquail Russell, Dipl. – Pract. Nursing

Revaluation field work planned Tax Administrator Mark McClintock wants to emphasize to local residents that the Rockingham County Tax Administration is still working on the 2019 Revaluation field work.

McClintock said: “Over the next few months, we will have our contracted appraisers working in several areas. We will have revaluation contract appraisers working the Downtown Commercial areas of each municipality. We will have the contract revaluation appraisers working in subdivisions on the borders of each municipality. And we are finishing the municipalities and headed into the larger subdivisions and roads through the County.”

Rockingham County citizens can always identify an appraiser who is contracted by the Tax Department. They wear a bright yellow vest that says Rockingham County Contractor and a Rockingham County Contractor picture identification badge issued by Rockingham County.

If you have any questions call Todd Hurst 336-342-8293.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 19 H

Of Interest In...

Madison / Mayodan / Stoneville Events at Madison-Mayodan Library: September (Open to the Public) • Genealogy…Presenting – Genealogy Do-Over 2017 Every Other Tuesday 2 pm – 4 pm Reviewing Genealogy Database Software, Digitizing Photos and Documents (09/05/17) (18) Using the Internet to Further Your Research – Lab Work (09/19/17) (19) These classes will be held in the Linda C. Vernon Genealogy Room. All programs have hand-

Deer & Bear Hunting from a Tree Stand Stand baited since June

Rockingham County 7 Miles East of Madison Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed $200.00 Or Thur, Fri, Sat - $200.00

336-932-9260

outs available.

Registration for programs will aid our planning... Call: 336548-6553/e-mail: genealogy@rcpl.org • Computer Classes – Stay Tuned Miss Rhonda will return. For More Information Contact Madison-Mayodan Public Library: 336-548-6553.

Free to the Public.

• Unwind with Adult Coloring & Challenge Your Mind with Puzzles – Friday, September 1st: 3 pm – 5 pm Relax with coloring pages and peaceful light music, or wake up the “grey matter” with puzzles, materials provided. To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Warrior Cats Club – Saturday, September 2nd: 1 pm – 3:00 pm Warrior Cats Monopoly Trivia Fun, Book Discussions and Planning October Event To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Adult Summer Reading Program@ the Library – “Bookshelf Bingo!

Play Bookshelf Bingo until September 6, 2017 Must have a valid RCPL Library card or NC Cardinal Library card. Pickup game instructions at the Circulation Desk. Choose a Bingo card and read your way to prizes • Back to School Bingo @ the

Glamour Salon Now looking for a Full Time or Part Time Hair Stylist for our busy salon!

Commission and booth rent options available. Please call the salon for interview times.

336-548-4526 115 Midtown Arc. Madison, NC 27025 Madisonglamour@yahoo.com

MADISON DRYGOODS

Country Store Clothing • Museum M-Th 10-6, Fri-Sat 10-8, Sun. Closed

22 Years!

104 W. Murphy Street • Downtown Madison, NC 27025 336-427-7099 • madisondrygoods.com

Tour Buses Welcome!

Sept. at Murphy Street Tavern 2nd - Hailey Gillenwater 6pm-9pm 6th - Kids night (ask your server for details) 8th - Daniel Suggs 6pm-9pm 9th - Karaoke 10th - Wine & Paint 3pm (Pumpkins) 15th - Craft Beer Tasting 5pm 16th - Live music 23rd - Karaoke

Murphy Street Tavern Italian Grill and Pub 100 W. Murphy Street • Madison, NC 27025

(336) 427-8868 Dine In • Take Out • Catering • Delivery Available Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am -9pm Friday - Saturday 11am - 10pm • Sunday 11am - 9pm

Library – Friday, September 8th: 4 pm - 5 pm. To be held in the McMichael Community Room Prizes given to winners • Girl Scout Membership Drive – Sat., Sept. 9th: 1 – 3 pm Applications can be found at: www.girlscoutsp2p.org. o be held in the McMichael Community Room • Back to School Movie Fun @ the Library – Monday, September 11th: 2 pm – closing To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Friends of the Library BOOKSALE! – Sept. 19 – 23 - Tuesday, September 19: 12 – 6 pm (Preview Day – Members ONLY or $10 at the Door) - Wed., Sept. 20: 9 am – 6 pm - Thurs., Sept. 21: 9 am – 8 pm - Fri., Sept.r 22: 9 am – 6 pm -Sat., Sept. 23: 9 am – 4 pm ($3 Bag Sale) Gently used book donations accepted at the MadisonMayodan & Stoneville Public Libraries. To be held in the Lobby & the McMichael Community Room • Recent Release Movie Matinee @ the Library – Thurs., Sept. 28th: 5:30 pm – closing To be held in the McMichael Community Room

Tue. - Fri. 10am - 4pm • Sat. 10am - 2pm Closed Sunday and Monday

Register for Fall Classes • 2000+ Bolts Quality Fabrics www.stitchpartystudio.com

Dan River Boat Race Join us for a day of fun on the Dan River Saturday, Sept. 9, for the Annual Dan River Boat Race sponsored by the M-M Rec. Dept. This will be the 27th anniversary for this event where people of all ages from all over NC and VA gather to compete in their canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboats. This boat race has something for everyone!

The race will begin at 10a.m. at the Lindsey Bridge access site in Madison and will travel approximately 2.5 miles to the finish line at 704 Bridge access also in Madison. Age categories include 16 and under, 17-39, 4059, & 60 & over. Boat rentals are available on-site on a first come, first serve basis. Life jackets are also required for everyone participating. A shuttle will be provided for participants.

Trophies will be awarded to winners in each category. The awards ceremony will be held in the parking lot located on Murphy Street.

The Pre-registration fee is $25 per person, $5 for an additional entry (max 2 entries).

Registration on site is $30. All participants will receive a Dan River Boat Race T-shirt.

On-site registration is from 7:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. at the Lindsey Bridge Access site in Madison. For more information and for a registration form, go to www.danriverboatrace.org or call the M-M Recreation Department at 336-548-9572. Email Lauren Motsinger at laurenmotsinger@gmail.com.

www.buncebuildings.com

End of Summer Clearance Going On Now! Best Quality and Value.

Check Out Our Apples to Apples Price Guarantee.

Stop in or call today!

FREE Delivery Within 20 Miles 2370 U.S. Highway 220 Stokesdale, NC

336-441-5388

AVAILABLE

H PAGE 20 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017

Of Interest In...

Madison / Mayodan / Stoneville Rodney Cates named County Emergency Services Director RC Manager Lance Metzler promoted 9-1-1 PSAP Manager, Rodney Cates, to Emergency

TIRE SALES and FULL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR

Services Director, effective immediately. Cates will now supervise the consolidated EMS

706 Burton St., Madison, NC 336-548-6674 Michelin • Cooper And All Other Major Brands Available • Interstate Battery Dealer

$6 Off Oil Change - Sept. 2017 Only At Tire Max, 706 Burton Street, Madison, NC Offer good through Sept. 30, 2017, Must present coupon

Featuring: Charlies Soap Products • Hand Selected Unique Gifts, Crafts and Made in N.C. Items Stop into today and see our newly added space for Cedar Mountain Country Store "too" right next door to our location at 105 S. 2nd Ave., Downtown More items including new, larger, yard art, Radio Flyer rocking horse with music and horse sounds, and MUCH MORE…

Wed - Sat. 10-3 336-427-0099

organization including 9-1-1 PSAP (Public Safety Access (Emergency EMS Point), Medical Services), and the Fire Marshall.

Cates explained: “All the Emergency Services Entities will be under me; but the EMS Director and the Fire Marshall will still be in charge of their respective divisions.”

Metzler said: “I have been evaluating Cates' leadership and have recognized vast improvements at 9-1-1. After seeing him in action, on-the-job, solving issues, we knew Cates could do Metzler added: the job."

"Following the national search process, RC Government recruited Cates due to his strong leadership abilities with 9-1-1 and his proven ability to build consensus with responder stakeholders."

Since March of 2016, Cates has served as Rockingham County 9-1-1 PSAP Manager.

From May/2011 to March/2016, Cates was Communication Manager for Carteret County’s Communications Emergency with 28 telecommunicators and two administrative personnel serving nine municipalities, 15 EMS agencies and 23 fire departments. In this position, he was the Planning Section Chief for the Carteret County Emergency during Center Operations Hurricanes Irene, Sandy and Arthur; tornado outbreaks in 2012 and 2014; winter weather events of 2014 and 2015; and flooding in 2015. He was instrumental over the last few years in assisting with Carteret County’s Cates Continued On Page 21

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18

It’s time to nominate your choice of Outstanding Volunteer Rockingham County has a long, proud tradition of volunteerism from citizens who dedicate their time and service in helping others and creating a strong sense of community throughout the county. To recognize these volunteers who positively impact the lives of others, the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners would like to honor a deserving county volunteer each month for using talents and compassion to make a difference.

All volunteers are worthy of recognition, and the Commissioners hope that the implementation of this award will increase awareness of the many volunteer efforts being carried out in communities all over the county and encourage the commitment of new volunteers.

Nomination Guidelines • Nominees must have been engaged in volunteer activities in the county for a minimum of one year.

• All nominations must be received on the nomination form provided. Copies of the nomination form will be available at each municipality’s Town Hall and at local Chamber of Commerce offices, and public . The form will also be available on the Rockingham County’s website.

• Outstanding volunteers are selected based on the volunteer’s efforts and commitment of time, community impact, and enhancement of the lives of others.

• One outstanding volunteer will be recognized at the second Commissioners’ meeting quarterly.

Please return the completed nomination form by the appropriate deadline to: Attention: Teresa P. Price, Commissioners’ Volunteer Recognition Committee, P.O. Box 101, Wentworth, NC 27375 If submitting electronically, please send to: pmclain@co.rockingham.nc.us Commissioners’ Volunteer Recognition Committee in the subject line.

Scottish Dancers hold Open House The Greensboro Scottish Country Dance Society will hold its fall Open House at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, at the Guilford Grange, 4920 Guilford School Road off Lindley Road in Greensboro.

Scottish Country Dance is the traditional ballroom dance of Scotland, from which came many of the square and contra dance styles of dancing in the United States today. The Greensboro society is part of the Carolinas Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, which has headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The local society dances weekly on Tuesdays through the school year at the Grange. It sponsors an annual St. Andrews Ball in November (scheduled for Nov. 18 this year) and also performs Scottish dance demonstrations at schools, churches and festivals throughout the region.

Admission to the Sept. 19 Open House is free, and you do not need a partner. Society dues begin at $25 per semester for the weekly dances and other events. The society also sponsors Robert Burns Dinners in January and Tartan Day events in April, and many of its members dance at area Highland Games.

The Grange is behind Guilford Middle School in the Guilford College section of Greensboro. To reach it, take the Guilford College Road exit from Interstate 40, go north past Market Street and turn left onto Lindley Road. Drive two blocks and turn right on Guilford School Road. The Grange is on the right at the end of the short street.

More information is available from Mary McConnell or Pete Campbell at (336) 282-6507 in Greensboro or from Tom Dillon at (336) 725-2760 in Winston-Salem. Or see the society's Web site at www.gsoscds.org.

Come dance with us!

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 21 H

Touch A Truck Fun

Cates Continued from Page 20

Adult High School Diploma

Photo By: Chris Evans Cates successful transition to a consolidated 9-1-1 communications center.

Prior to working for Carteret County, he worked with Orange County Emergency Services as a telecommunicator and instructor.

He was nominated for APCO’s Telecommuni-cator of the Year and awarded Orange County Emergency Services’ Member of the Year.

The position at Carteret County presented a challenge for Cates that he could not pass up.

By working with the strengths of the team already in place, he was able to improve dispatch times and staffing levels. Carteret was even recognized by the NC 9-1-1 Board for their performance.

Responsible for managing the overall operation of the Carteret Emergency Communications, Cates implemented policies and procedures, Radio Operator Guide Books, new Console Manuals, call taking procedures, monthly telecommunicator and shift supervisor evaluation and created a Radio Operations Plan for the annual Seafood Festival, an event of approximately 200,000 attendees. He has also managed the use of the NC 9-1-1 Board’s annual county allocation of the Emergency Telephone Fund; plus prepared, maintained and utilized the Carteret Emergency Communication’s annual budget. He understands the entire emergency communications ecosystem from being a first responder dispatched to being the telecommunicator supporting the first responders.

Cates’ experience has also led him to serve as Domestic Preparedness Region III (DPR3) Communications Chairperson, the DPR3 Communications Chairperson for the State Interoperable Emergency Communications (SIEC), and on the NC 9-1-1 Board Standards Committee.

Beginning his career with the NC Highway Patrol, Cates has worked in the role of first responder during emergency situations and understands the wide variety of situations that can be possibly be encountered. He was a line sergeant, a first sergeant, and served on the Governor’s Executive Security Detail.

A Criminal Justice major, Cates graduated from Appalachian State University, the NC Highway patrol 86thBasic Patrol School, NC Highway Patrol First Line Supervisor School, Basic Telecommunications TrainingNC Dept. of Justice, and General Instructor Training-NC Dept. of Justice. He has also completed numerous safety, emergency, and communications certifications.

Photo By: Chris Evans

2017 Touch A Truck in Eden brought hundreds out to enjoy the event with their children. Kids of all ages were able to climb into and on vehicles of all kinds, blow the horns, try their hand at operating machinery and more.

A Miracle at the Landfill A County citizen contacted Rockingham County Director of Engineering & Public Utilities, Ronald Tate, to see if he could help with a serious problem. An envelope containing a substantial amount of money had been accidentally thrown in the trash on Thursday, Aug. 17th.

The money belonged to County resident, Antony Settle, who had worked three jobs to save funds for home improvements.

Tate told the citizen that trash is handled daily, but he would meet them at the Rockingham County Public Landfill, 281 Shuff Rd., in Mayodan, on Friday, Aug. 18th.

On Friday morning, Tate met the family at the Public Landfill, explained daily operations, and actually showed the family how hard it would be to find the envelope filled with money under huge amounts of refuse (250 tons of garbage).

Fortunately, what Tate's team eventually discovered was that the load with the envelope of money had not yet been delivered to the Rockingham County Public Landfill. A mechanical failure had prevented the Waste Management truck from delivering the load to the Landfill while servicing this specific route.

The County Landfill Team explained the dilemma to Waste Management.

After Waste Management’s truck's mechanical issues were corrected, Tate and Landfill staff met the truck at the Rockingham County Public Landfill and had all contents placed in an isolated area to investigate how to possibly find the envelope full of money.

The hard work paid off because they found the trashed treasure (an envelope with a sizable amount of money), thanks to a Waste Management driver's help and Rockingham County Landfill Staff's extensive search!

Tate shared the good news with the Settle family! “These guys have been great; they’ve helped us from every step of the way. You know, I can’t say enough to thank these guys for the hard work and dedication that they put into this. You know, from the bottom of my

heart, just thank you very much,” said Antony Settle.

Ronald Tate said, “ We’re so, so happy today for this family, our dedicated staff here at the Landfill, and a very, very, dedicated driver from Waste Management. He knew exactly where the load of trash was; he pointed our staff in the right direction; they took the job upon themselves; and searched through the trash. There are a lot of things in there besides the money, a lot of bad things. They put on their gloves, and their safety boots, and got in there, and dug through it, and found that money. We had a successful day, so I just want to say THANK YOU to all of our staff, to Waste Management our wonderful vendor for the County, and we’ve got another gentleman on the tractor there working as we speak. Congratulations to the family. We were happy to do it."

A special note of thanks from Antony Settle, his mom

and family to Mr. Ronald Tate, Ms. Kathryn Jolley, Mr. Martie neugent, Rockingham County Landfill Personnel, and Waste Management’s Drivers for their help and truly going beyond the call of duty!

This story was featured on video RockinghamUpdate.

The Adult High School Diploma Program is for anyone who wants to complete his or her high school education and earn a diploma. Classes are free and are held on the RCC campus. All materials are provided for use in the classroom.

Students may be awarded credit for previously completed high school courses. Interested students must attend an orientation session and provide an official high school transcript.

One credit is earned for each course that is successfully completed. A graduation ceremony is held every year for all students who have completed the program during the previous year. For additional information or to schedule an orientation session, please call 342-4261, Ext. 2146 or email Jennifer Cox at coxj@rockinghamcc.edu.

CCR Program helps with the basics The Rockingham Community College College and Career Readiness (CCR) program is designed to help you improve your basic reading, speaking, writing, math, decision making and critical thinking skills. Improving these skills will help you in daily activities at home, work, or in the community. It is also the first step towards a High School Equivalency Diploma (formerly known as GED®).

Admission to CCR programs is open to adults 18 years of age or older. Students that are 16 or 17 years old must complete additional forms before entering any CCR program.

For more information, call us at 336.342.4261, ext. 2146.

Fall Open House Sept. 16 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Refreshments Served & Door Prizes.

KENNEDY DISABILITY SERVICES Rosemary A. Kennedy, ACP, NCCP

Advanced Certified Paralegal in Social Security Disability Serving Social Security Claimants since 1993

(336) 613-6566 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3144, Eden, NC 27289

H PAGE 22 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017

From the Desks of Eden City Hall Eden City Managers Report ECONOMIC & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MillerCoors Site Update Activity on this site has increased significantly since June of 2017. The City is working with a NC industrial broker on one of these projects. The persistent rumors of Pabst having already purchased the facility are not true as no offers had been made on the property as of mid-July. MillerCoors has made selling the property to a manufacturer a top priority because the company wants to replace the lost jobs at the brewery. The rumors that MillerCoors will not sell to another brewer are also untrue. The City of Eden, Rockingham County and NC Department of Commerce are

working all potential leads on this site.

Building Rehabilitation Grant The Positively Eden!

Strategic Plan includes a strategy to “Broaden The Impact of Downtown Eden” and associated with this strategy is the goal to “expand private investment incentives to improve Downtown’s public space”. On August 15 Mr. Mike Dougherty, Director of Economic Development and Mr. Randy Hunt, Main Street Manager will be unveiling and presenting to the City Council the new Building Rehabilitation Grant (BRG) program. This program is designed to encourage rehabilitation of existing buildings or assist in building up fits for new businesses. The grants range from $500 to $5,000 and can cover up to 33.3% of rehabilita-

C.S. Lawncare

Lawn Treatments Mowing Mulching Pine Needles Seeding Hedging Fertilizing Leaf Removal Charles Seal, Owner cslandscaping78@gmail.com

336-280-5153 120 Mebane Bridge Rd. Eden, NC 27288 Phone: 336-627-4989 Email: heatandair@triad.rr.com

Steve Underwood N.C. Licenses: GC #9773 HVAC #10623H-1,2,3 Service • Sales • Installation • Design-Build • Planned Maintenance

tion costs, provided specific eligibility requirements are met.

The grant program will be available to property and business owners in Eden’s traditional downtown areas of Historic Leaksville, Downtown Draper, The Boulevard and The Cook Block.

Berry Hill Mega Park Update Work continues on our efforts to find additional grant funding for the water infrastructure needs of the Berry Hill Mega Park. It appears we are in good position to receive a $2.0 million EDA grant as long as we can get assurances from six property owners that they would be willing to negotiate an easement for the placement of the waterline. Efforts to secure the necessary assurances are currently underway. Travelers on Berry Hill Road can now see the cleared sites within this park and its potential for industrial development. The Commonwealth of Virginia and local Danville and Pittsylvania County developers are aggressively marketing the park, as economic development in “south side” Virginia is a top priority within that state. City staff here in Eden is continuing to work with Dewberry Engineering in reference to the water extension design/plans and we are eagerly awaiting the due diligence decisions by The Southern Company and Enviva, as well as progress with other prospective clients.

Apprenticeship Program Guilford Apprenticeship Partners presented a program that has been running in Guilford County for the last few years and is now being implemented in Randolph County.

They want Rockingham to be part of this program. The NC General Assembly has allocated $3.5 million to the program for the 2018-19 fiscal year. High School Juniors and Seniors spend ½ a day in class and ½ a

day at a local company learning a skill. They spend 6,400 hours on the job and 1,600 hours at a community college. At the end of the apprenticeship they have earned a two- year degree, a Journeyman’s Certificate and are guaranteed a job. They are paid throughout this process. The process takes about a year to implement. Seven Rockingham County companies have expressed interest and more are being sought. An estimated 10 million skilled worker positions will be open within five years due to retirements.

Apprenticeships offer a way to help fill these positions.

Downtown Commercial Updates Central Hotel – Owner Jonathan Wise was contacted about the Central Hotel. He stated that he intends to reinstall the windows in the hotel soon.

Ashley Latham Photography – Interior upgrades on the Washington Street building that photographer Ashley Latham has renovated are about 90% complete and she has begun a façade installation. She expects to be operating in August.

Barbershop – The new barbershop at 658 Washington Street will open soon.

Full Moon Saloon – It appears that a sale is imminent on the former Full Moon Saloon building. What has been a dormant building for approximately 5 years will now be a renovated structure housing a future downtown business.

Formal Wear Shop – Owner Christian Cartolli is opening the new formal wear shop in the former Elaine’s Antique building at 647 Washington Street. She had a soft opening on August 5, which will be followed by a grand opening in the near future.

Other Commercial Updates Mc Daniels Hair Supply and Fashion – This business is now open at 408 N. Van Buren Road just north of Cox Street.

Jo Jo’s Café – This is a new café opening in the former Yuki of Japan space at 403 W. Kings Hwy next to Allstate Insurance.

Dudley Products Salon –

Owner Sabrina Gilleylen celebrated with a grand opening on July 28 at her 350-A W. King’s Highway location.

Eden Downtown Developement, Inc. – During the July meeting of the Eden Downtown Development, Inc. the following items were discussed: • Randy Hunt, former President of the Eden Chamber of Commerce was formally introduced as the Eden Main Street Manager. He provided his background to the Board of Directors and his priorities for the new position.

• Due to structural issues at 622 Washington Street, the linear park that was previously discussed for this location will not take place. The City is considering restoration of the property to allow the building to be sold to accommodate a future business.

• An Urban Forestry Grant will be pursued to create a park in Downtown Draper if a property can be donated or acquired for this purpose.

• The Oink and Ale event went well despite the heat and competition from the Morehead High School graduation. It will be returned to its original mid-May date in 2018.

• The grant guidelines for the new Building Rehabilitation Grant were presented to the EDDC Board of Directors and they were informed that it would be presented to the Eden City Council for their consideration on August 15.

• It was discussed that one of the top priorities being pursued by the Main Street Manager is a microbrewery. Kotis Properties had purchased the National Guard Armory building with plans to create a production facility/tap room, but Greensboro projects have delayed this from happening.

The City has been actively working with students of the RCC Center for Brewing Sciences on an Eden microbrewery project but no one has made a commitment yet.

Eden Managers Report Continued to Page 24

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY CLOSING The City of Eden’s Solid Waste Division will be closed Monday, September 4th, 2017 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.

715 Washington Street • Eden Hair • Nails • Skincare • Massage

336-623-9912

TanMark’s Tanning Salon Inside Bette-R-Look Salon 336-623-6275 Gift Certificates - Give Yourself or Someone You Love a Spa Day or Tan Package!

Now offering Spray Tans!

Recycling SOLID WASTE & REFUSE Recycling/Collection Date Center Monday 9 -4-17 No Collection Closed Tuesday 9-5-17 Normal Schedule Open Wednesday 9-6-17 Monday’s Collection Closed Thursday 9-7-17 Normal Schedule Open Friday 9-8-17 Normal Schedule Open If your collection day falls on an observed holiday, your collection will be Wednesday of that week.

Any After Hours Calls For Water Or Sewer Emergency Issues, Or Trees Down Across Road Or Open Holes In Road Should Be Made To The Emergency Answering Service At 336-415-4444!

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 23 H

Come Downtown to Enjoy a Night of Music, Games, Vendors and Fun!

The City of Eden and Draper Merchants Association would like to thank the following sponsors of our 2017 Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest. Without these generous donors this wonderful event would not be possible. So on behalf of the entire community we say “THANK YOU!!”

MillerCoors City of Eden City of Eden Tourism Development Rockingham County Tourism Development Draper Volunteer Fire Department Mabe Trucking Jerry’s Restaurant Draper Lumber David Price Auto Works

Fair Funeral Home First National Bank Steve & Karen Cochran Draper Cycles Railroad Café Kenny & Tina Kirkman Rio Grande Jerry & Debbie Ellis Land Rental Properties Tim Biggs Towing Jeff Parris J-Mart – Eddie Jones

Cathy Land Productions Olde Leaksville Gun Shop Trevor Hale Eden Drug Classic Carburetor Ray’s Hitch Draper Laundry AllTech Pine State Group A&B Pest Control Shane Hensley

H PAGE 24 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017 Eden Managers Report Continued from Page 22 Schedule Of Upcoming Special Events RiverFest 2017 is going to be FANTASTIC! – September 15th (5:00 – 10:00 p.m.) and September 16th (10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.) along Washington Street. Celebrating Eden’s 50th Anniversary! Some of the features already booked include: • Paul Bunyon Lumberjack Show – 3 Performances • Amusements • Chainsaw Carver • Trick Roper • Knockerball and Archery Game • Gem Sluice • Carolina Raptor Center with a Bird Release • Cold Blooded Encounters • Dan River Basin Association – Kids Activities • Three Rivers Outfitters – River Trips • Music Lineup consists of 11 bands over two days. A Journey Tribute Band will headline Friday night and an Eagles Tribute Band will headline Saturday night. Several local bands will be performing on two stages all day Saturday.

• Strolling Magician • Lots of Great Food

Record 50th Anniversary piece was in the paper on July 30.

• Staff is working on the RiverFest booth and is hoping to use the Eden Youth Council as volunteers.

• The time capsule commemorating our 50th Anniversary will be our next project.

• Ms. Sheralene Thompson, City Clerk has created a book that contains lots of historic information, pictures, newspaper clippings etc. that we are having bound and will soon be available for purchase. It is fantastic!

WFMY – News 2 Commercial Filming took place on August 1 for our “Road Trippin” commercial. It will air for two weeks. Ours is entitled “Diners, Downtown and Drive-Ins”. The commercial features the following: • Eden Drive In • Dick’s Drive In • Mrs. Kitty’s • Downtown Deli • Belladona’s Antiques • Pace-Stone • Front Porch • Barbour Studio & Gallery • Sweet Revenge • Eden Historical Museum • There are also cameo shots of the clock, park, etc.

The initial feedback has been well received and we hope to use it on various social media platforms and our website.

New City Hall Sign Tourism Board The stone on the large sign has been completed. Duke Energy is going to install a meter on the back of the sign and then the LED will be installed. “EDEN CITY HALL” lettering has been ordered. They will be 10” tall and in a dark bronze color.

50th Anniversary • Staff is working with the Eden Museum on their display windows that will showcase 50th Anniversary pieces during RiverFest. A big unveiling is being planned for the week prior.

People will also be dressed in 60’s attire and playing 60’s music during RiverFest.

• The Greensboro News &

The Eden Tourism Board met on Wednesday, July 26. Ms. Tiffany Hayworth, Executive Director for the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) made a presentation on a potential Otter Holt project that would be constructed on the Smith River near the Smith River Greenway.

Other business included event updates, a report on the Dixie Youth State Baseball Tournament, a niche group visit report, TDA grant report, Grogan Park update, Quilt Square Unveiling Report, Rivers & Trails Group report, and a discussion about nominations for new board members.

M-W 9am -5pm and Th 10am-3pm or by appt.

Occupancy Tax Collections

Purchase of Turn Out Gear

We are pleased to announce that FY 2016-17 yielded the highest annual occupancy tax year we have ever had in Eden.

This is especially noteworthy in view of the losses we were anticipating from the closing of MillerCoors. In FY 2006-07 during our first full year of collections the occupancy tax collections equaled $59,619.00.

During FY 2015-16 total collections equaled $77,483.93 and collections for FY 2016-17 increased by an additional 3.05% to $79,851.00.

A representative with Atlantic Emergency Solutions based out of Colfax North Carolina was at the fire department on August 8 to size and measure members of the fire department for the 12 sets of turn out gear that were approved in the current budget for replacement. We have been told the turnaround time for delivery will be approximately 10 weeks.

ate many of their meals at local restaurants. This was the 8th State Tournament the City has hosted since 2007. This tournament was very successful and we hope to be awarded additional Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournaments in the future. In fact, we have already placed a bid for one of the 2018 State Tournaments and will be notified at some point in October or November if we have been selected as a host site for 2018.

MUNICIPAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Freedom Park Nature Trail Improvements Project Update

Tornado Clean-Up Efforts & NC Emergency Management Update

Staff is planning to begin work on upgrading the Freedom Park Nature Trail and adding 10 camping sites for RVs at the back of Freedom Park. Work is expected to begin in the fall of this year so the sites will be ready for use in the Spring of 2018.

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Street Resurfacing Projects The FY 2017-18 Street Resurfacing Contract, No. 3 and the E. Harris Place Improvements/Southwood Drive Projects are tentatively scheduled to start mid-September or early October. The start of these projects will depend on the weather and the workload of the contractor.

FIRE DEPARTMENT ISO Rating Tommy Underwood, Fire Chief and other staff members will meet with a representative from the N.C. Department of Insurance Ratings and Inspections Division on September 13 to discuss our ISO (Insurance Service Office) rating and areas where the fire department can improve its score. ISO ratings can range from 1 to 10 with 1 being the best and 10 being considered no rating. Our last inspection was held in January of this year and we scored 67 which are 6.52 more points than our previous inspection in 2001. This resulted in us keeping a 4 rating. In fact, we are only 3 points away from achieving a 3 rating. The NCDOI (N.C. Dept. of Insurance) has changed the way they currently rate departments across the state and that was one of the reasons our rating score improved. Ratings of 6 through 10 often have an impact on the insurance premiums residential property owners are required to pay for their homeowner insurance policy. Ratings of 5 and below often impact the insurance premiums for industries such as Gildan Activewear. The lower our ISO rating the more savings an industry often realizes through their insurance premiums. Obviously, this can be important when trying to attract new industry to the City and keep what we already have. We believe changes to our training requirements, call response requirements and staffing levels would help us to achieve a rating of 3. During this meeting we will be reviewing the specifics of our last inspection to identify additional action steps that can be taken to improve our rating.

Staff met with a representative of NC Emergency Management and a representative from Rockingham County Emergency Management on August 9 to review our documentation to date in relation to our response and cleanup efforts associated with the May 5 F1 tornado that struck our community. The final phase (and most expensive single component) of our cleanup effort is the grinding and hauling of the debris that we have collected that is now in our tornado related debris pile. We are currently in the process of preparing bid packages that will be distributed and advertised in the next week or two. Once we have completed all of our work we submit the appropriate documentation to NC Emergency Management for reimbursement of 75% of our eligible costs.

The City of Eden will be responsible for the remaining 25% of costs.

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT N.C. Dixie Youth Baseball Ozone State Tournament The 2017 North Carolina Dixie Youth Baseball Ozone State Tournament was held at Freedom Park July 14 - 20.

There were 10 teams in the tournament, and 8 of those teams were from outside of Eden and Rockingham County. There were players, coaches, parents, and other relatives who spent many nights in local motels and

Be Healthy Rockingham County Be Healthy Rockingham County will be attending the upcoming meeting scheduled for September 6. This group is working on a survey of the County to determine what the needs of the County are relateing to recreation and healthy activities. They are using the recently completed City of Eden Parks & Recreation Comp. Plan as a guide.

PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT Matrimony Creek Greenway Documents have been sent to Stoltzfus Engineering Inc. for the engineering services that will be necessary for this project. On July 20 the Eden Rivers and Trails Committee met at the Hampton Heights Baptist Church shelter and walked the proposed trail. The meeting was opened to the community and numerous representatives showed. In all, approximately 25 people met and walked the trail. During the post-hike discussion several

Eden Managers Report Continued to Page 25

Main Street Statistics - Eden Exceeds $8 Million In Investment Each July, statistics are compiled on activity within the downtown areas of Historic Leaksville and Downtown Draper as part of Eden’s participation in the NC Main Street program. Since August of 2016, the following has happened in these downtown areas: Current Year Since 2003 Façade’s redone 5 59 Building Rehabs 3 67 Net New Jobs 10 189 Net New Businesses 0 63 Business Expansions 0 17 Public Investment $ 133,044 $1,623,704 Private Investment $ 959,659 $6,495,546 Total Investment $1,092,703 $8,120,300 The $959,659 is the single highest amount of private investment made in Eden’s downtown areas since our city became a NC Main Street community in 2003. Eden also passed a milestone with more than $8,120,300 in total investment in the downtown areas.

The City thanks those business and property owners who invested their time, resources and diligent work to make a difference in our downtown areas.

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 25 H Eden Managers Report Continued from Page 24 ideas were raised. These included: Places for elderly to gain access to the creek, benches, access between the school and trail, exercise Stations, education, such as tree identification, picnic Area, Primitive camping, bathrooms, emergency phones, water fountains, mountain biking.

Also mentioned were programming such aas Farmers Market, Community Events.

Representatives from DRBA and other volunteers are planning to conduct a door-todoor survey in the neighborhood during the latter part of September to find out what they would like to see happen on a parcel involved in the project on Meredith Court and Lewis Street. There will then be a community meeting in mid-October and a final meeting to present the gathered information in November.

NCDOT Project No. FS-1707A – Express Design for US 29 Improvements from just South of Hicone Road (SR2565) in Guilford County to the Virginia State Line in Caswell County Rockingham County, Eden, Reidsville, Stoneville, Madison, Mayodan and Wentworth are a part of the Piedmont Triad Rural Planning Organization. This is an organization that has been in operation for more than a decade and its purpose is to promote planning for and the achievement of transportation goals of rural areas. In effect, it gives rural areas the opportunity to better compete for NCDOT dollars. The Greensboro Northern Beltway/I840 being co-flagged as I785 has now made I785 reaching into Rockingham County a very feasible project both physically and financially.

The City of Eden and the City of Reidsville are working together to try and get I785 designation as far north as the NC14/29 interchange in order for both cities to have connections with I785. It is now our plan to use the upcoming Piedmont Triad RPO Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) meeting and then the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting to reference the feasibility of this study, the ability to connect Rural Rockingham County to Urban Greensboro via I785, and the opportunity to provide Rural Rockingham County an interstate to assist with economic development efforts.

Councilman Darryl Carter is the municipal representative on the TCC for Rockingham County and Kelly Stultz, Director of Planning and Inspections is the City’s representative on the TAC. POLICE DEPARTMENT Community Outreach Efforts The Eden Police Department participated in the National Night Out event at C

Street Apartments on August 1.

National Night Out is observed annually on the first Tuesday in August and has been celebrated throughout the United States since 1984. It was created to increase awareness about police programs in communities. In addition, the Police Department participated in the Touch-aTruck event at Camp Carefree and Camp Jubilee. Both of these camps are for populations with special needs. Finally, the Police Department participated in the Paint-a-Rock event held at Freedom Park.

PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Chloramines Update The motorized valve for the chlorine line to the chloramine feed building has now been installed and programmed into the Water Plant SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) computers. The valve operation has been tested and has passed the test successfully.

Notification of the switch from chlorine to chloramine as the disinfectant for the distribution system will be announced through the Code Red notification system, the City of Eden web page and the City of Eden Facebook page prior to August 14. It should be noted that it will take several days before the chloramines are fully into the distribution system. City staff from both municipal services and the water plant will start flushing the distribution lines within a day or two of the chloramines coming on line to move the chlorinated water out of the lines and the chloraminated water in.

Collection system decreased from last year EPA Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) to Stop Sewer System Overflows Update At this time, we are on or ahead of schedule for our projects and our documentation submittals to the EPA and water infrastructure for our grant and loan funding.

The Water Infrastructure Section of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources has completed their review of our Engineering Report for the EPA Administrative Order on Consent and they submitted questions to us. We now have 30 days to respond with comments and answers to their questions.

Positively Eden! Strategic Plan – Implementation Updates Listed below are implementation updates concerning the 5 strategies identified in the Positively Eden! Strategic Plan: STRATEGY 1: Broaden the Impact of Downtown: Mr. Randy Hunt, Main Street Manager submitted the following update information: Goal 1: Re-energize Downtown Eden’s Main Street Program (Main Street is a national program that embraces a 4-point approach to downtown redevelopment: good design (develops space), and organization (develops partners) to do the work, events and materials for downtown promotion (develops markets), and economic vitality (develops businesses and uses) to harness the opportunity.

Hire a full-time Main Street

Manager. This has been completed Goal 2: Develop a Downtown Eden Branding and Marketing Strategy, with associated brands for Eden’s defined small areas (Leaksville, Draper, Spray, designated historic areas).

Goal 3: Expand private investment incentives to improve Downtown’s public space.

Goal 4: Annually update and distribute Downtown Eden and other key area market data (retail sales and leakage, area income, available properties, etc.).

STRATEGY 2: Increase Economic Vitality: Mike Dougherty, Dir. of Ec. Dev. Goal 1: Focus on quality of place as the core economic development strategy.

Goal 2: Increase Eden’s competitiveness in broader markets (region, state, nation, etc.)

Goal 3: Objectively weigh the opportunities or challenges of attracting industrial prospects to the City of Eden and its economic region Goal 4: Become an active partner to promote and support the performance of Rockingham County Schools and promote/support Rockingham Community College.

Goal 5: Continue to make progress on major infrastructure projects.

Goal 6: Continue to improve Eden’s road and transportation infrastructure by implementing Eden’s repaving and road maintenance schedule.

Goal 7: Enhance the public realm by identifying and implementing small win projects (e.g. plantings, street furniture, pedestrian/bicyclist, parks improvements).

Goal 8: Promote commercial areas as small business job centers.

Goal 9: Foster and support a local community of developers.

STRATEGY 3 – Neighborhoods & Housing (Kelly Stultz – Director of Planning & Inspections) Goal 1: Develop coordinated neighborhood (e.g. Leaksville, Spray, Draper) brands.

Goal 2: Restore housing market demand in residential areas close to Downtown Eden and other neighborhoods (historic Spray and Draper).

STRATEGY 4: Integrate Recreation & Health: Johnny Farmer, Dir. of Parks & Rec. Goal 1: Rely on the 2017 Parks and Recreation Master Plan to guide recreation and greenways investments.

Goal 2: Expand and enhance trails, greenways, and parks both as a health promotion and quality of place strategy.

Goal 3: Tap in to Eden and Rockingham County’s existing health networks to implement strategies identified in the Health Impact Assessment.

STRATEGY 5: Engage Citizens: Cindy Adams, Coor. for Tourism & Special Projects/Events Goal 1: Create opportunities for everyone to participate.

Goal 2: Continue to encourage youth and young adult involvement.

Goal 3: Develop and promote an Eden brand.

See Eden Website to read more about the specific steps included under each goal.

ANNUAL WASTEWATER REPORT The annual Wastewater Report is complete and on the city’s website for viewing. A summary will also be included in next month’s edition of Eden’s Own Journal. The Wastewater plant again had no violations and the number of SSOs in the

BUY ONE MEAL GET ONE FREE!!!

WITH THIS COUPON. EDEN LOCATION ONLY. COUPON VALUE UP TO $8 .

NOT VALID WITH OTHER SPECIALS. NOT VALID SUNDAYS UNTIL AFTER 3PM

122 EAST MEADOW RD. (336)623-2680 • EXPIRES 9-30-2017

James R. Walker R. Martin Melvin Seth M. Woodall

H PAGE 26 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017

100+ years of fatherhood

For the Fun of it...

The Race There was a man named Cletus that lived in a small town with only one traffic light. Cletus had saved up his money and bought a moped. One day Cletus was at the light waiting for it to turn green when a shiny new Corvette convertible pulled up next to him. Cletus had never seen anything like this in his life. The Corvette had its top down so Cletus leans over the side of the car and starts checking out the interior. This annoys the driver of the vette so when the light turns green he steps on the gas, laying down rubber as he leaves the intersection.

He gets up to 60mph when suddenly Cletus flies by him on his moped. The driver of the vette says to himself "This clown wants to race". Shifting into 4th gear he steps on the gas again. He leaves Cletus in his dust as he gets up to 100mph. Then out of nowhere he sees Cletus coming up fast in his rear view mirror. He can't believe it as Cletus flies by him again on his mo-ped. The driver of the vette shifts into 6th gear and floors it. He passes Cletus and gets up to 150mph! Once again, Cletus passes him like he's standing still.

Shocked, the driver of the vette pulls over to the side of the road. He hears gravel flying and brakes squalling as Cletus pulls up next to him.

The driver of the vette congratulates Cletus on winning the race and asks him what kind of an engine he has in his mo-ped. Puzzled Cletus replied "Race? I was just trying to get my suspenders off of your sideview mirror.”

Say What?

There was an elderly man visiting a doctor for his check-up. As he was leaving he asked the doctor if he could recommend a specialist for his wife. "What's wrong with her?" asked the doctor. The old man explained that her hearing was getting so bad that it was almost embarrassing. The doctor said he knew of several specialists that could help but he wanted the old man to do a little test when he got home to help the doctor determine the severity of her hearing loss. The doctor said "When you get home, make sure your wife's back is turned to you and ask her a question. If she doesn't respond walk closer and ask her again. Keep doing this until she answers and let me know the results".

That night when the old man opened the door of his home he could see his wife in the kitchen preparing dinner. She was at the counter with her back to the door. "What's for dinner?" the old man asked. His wife did not respond so he walks to the doorway of the kitchen and asked the question again. Still, he was greeted with silence. This time he walks up just behind her and asks once again "What's for dinner?" His wife spins around a bit agitated and says "For the third time, Fried Chicken!!"

Can't Argue with Kids The Sunday School lesson for the first graders was on the plan of salvation. The teacher asked, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale, and gave all my money to the church, would I get into heaven?"

"No!" all the children answered.

"If I cleaned the church every day, mowed the yard, and kept everything neat and tidy, would I get into heaven?"

Again, the answer was, "No!" "Well," she continued, "then how can I get to heaven?"

One boy confidently answered, "You've gotta be dead!"

Small Celebration So my wife is turning 32 next week. I told her not to get her hopes up for her birthday.

"After all," I said, "The celebrations are only going to last half a minute."

"What are you talking about?" she asked.

I said, "It's your thirty-second birthday."

Growing Up Man to his wife: “Do you know what our 6 year old son wants to be once he’s big?”

Wife: “No.” Man: “A garbage man. And you know why?”

Wife: “No, why?”

Man: “Because he thinks they only work on Tuesdays.”

Yet Another Quiz Q: Divide 30 by one-half and add 10. What is the answer?

A: (70-- to divide by one-half, multiply by 2: 30 times 2 equals 60 plus 10 equals 70) Q: A man builds a house, which is rectangular in shape. All four sides have a southern exposure. A big bear walks by What color is the bear?

A: White Q: What starts with E, ends with E, and has only 1 letter in it?

A: Envelope.

Q: How may outs are there in an inning?

A: There are 6 outs in an inning, but if you're in, you can't be out.

Questions To Ponder Can you buy an entire chess set in a pawnshop?

How many weeks are there in a light year?

If athletes get athlete's foot, do astronauts get mistletoe?

If cats and dogs didn't have fur would we still pet them?

If peanut butter cookies are made from peanut butter, then what are Girl Scout cookies made out of?

If you jog backwards, will you gain weight?

Why do they call it 'chili' if it's hot?

Why do we sing "Take me out to the ball game," when we are already there?

Isn't it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they do "practice"?

Why do your feet smell, and your nose run?

If all the world is a stage, where is the audience sitting?

If work is so terrific, how come they have to pay you to do it?

Is bad breathe worse if you sleep with your mouth closed or with your mouth open?

If a mute swears, does his mother wash his hands with soap?

Is there another word for synonym?

When you open a bag of cotton balls, is the top one meant to be thrown away?

Would a fly without wings be called a walk?

Q: How do you really confuse a blonde? A: Put her in a circular room and tell her to sit in the corner!

In 1900, fathers prayed their children would learn English. Today, fathers pray their children will speak English.

In 1900, if a father put a roof over his family's head, he was a success. Today, it takes a roof, deck, pool, and 4-car garage. And that's just the vacation home.

In 1900, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when the baby arrived. Today, a father must wear a smock, know how to breathe, and make sure a new tape is in the video camera.

In 1900, fathers passed on clothing to their sons. Today, kids wouldn't touch Dad's clothes if they were sliding naked down an icicle.

In 1900, fathers could count on children to join the family business. Today, fathers pray their kids will soon come home from college long enough to teach them how to work the computer and set the VCR. In 1900, fathers shook their children gently and whispered, "Wake up, it's time for school." Today, kids shake their fathers violently at 4 a.m., shouting: "Wake up, it's time for hockey practice!"

In 1900, a father gave a pencil box for Christmas, and the child was all smiles. Today, a father spends $800 at Toys 'R' Us, and the kid says, "But I wanted an X-box!"

In 1900, a father came home from work to find his wife and children at the supper table. Today, a father comes home to a note: "Jimmy's at baseball, Cindy's at gymnastics, I'm at gym, Pizza in the fridge."

Interesting Why aren’t koalas actual bears? The don’t meet the koalafications.

What is red and smells like blue paint? Red paint.

What do you call bears with no ears? B

Old I asked my daughter if she’d seen my newspaper. She told me that newspapers are old school. She said that people use tablets nowadays and handed me her iPad. The fly didn’t stand a chance.

Study A recent scientific study showed that out of 2,293,618,367 people, 94% are too lazy to actually read that number.

Words The four most beautiful words in our common language: I told you so.

Tiles I forgot my cell phone when I went to the toilet yesterday. We have 245 tiles.

What kind of coffee was served on the Titanic?

- Sanka.

PUZZLE Locate These Hidden Words In Eden’s Own Find A Word PICKERELL RHINEWOOD PINNACLE CONNER JONESLAN PECAN MELROSE ACME AMBERHILL BARNES BURTON CHURCH CORTEZ CARPENTER COLONIAL NEAL LAKE HART HUNTER GOLF CANE

E P S E N R A B E N B

K I I E E H E M C A U

A N M C E I C R J M R

L N B R K N H E O B T

H A R T L E U T N E O

U C E F E W R N E R N

N L S N L O C E S H N

T E O I V O H P L I A

E M R N N D G R A L C

R E L N E A L A N L E

There are 18 letters left. For the answer see the classified page.

R Z E T R O C C A N E

E R M C O L O N I A L

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 27 H

Continuing Education Courses Offered At RCC If you are interested in beginning a new career or looking for a new job, improving your computer skills, becoming a better employee, or looking for a new hobby, RCC is offering a variety of short-term, continuing education courses designed to meet your needs.

• AHA PALS Instructor: Sept.

8, 8AM-5PM. Location TBD. • Animal Care: Sept. 7-Dec. 7, 6-9PM at the Mayodan Library and Online Sept. 13 – March 9.

• Basic Motorcycle Safety: Sept.

8-10, Sept. 22-24. Both weekend courses on RCC Campus.

• Basic Word, Excel, PowerPoint: Sept. 12 – Nov. 28, 6-8PM on the RCC Campus.

• CPR (American Heart Association-Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Care): Sept. 9, 9AM-1PM on the RCC Campus.

• Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist: Sept.

7 – Nov. 9, 6-9PM on the RCC Campus.

• Circuit Training: Sept. 12Dec. 11, 12-1:50PM on the RCC

Campus.

• Computer Basics: Sept. 12 – Nov. 17, 6-8PM on the RCC Campus.

• Customer Service: Sept. 18Nov. 21, 1-5PM on the RCC Campus.

• Customer Service and Sales: Sept. 12-Nov. 16, 6-8PM on the RCC Campus.

• Dog Grooming Basic: Sept. 7 – Dec. 7, 6-9PM. Course held at the Mayodan Library.

• Duck and Game Calls: Sept.

9, 9AM-2PM. Center for Creative Woodworking in Reidsville.

• EMT-Paramedic to Paramedic Transition Courses: Sept. 18Nov. 12. Online.

• Fit and Well for Life: Sept.

12-Dec. 7, 9:40-10:50AM on the RCC Campus.

• Intro to Bowls: Sept. 23, 9AM-4PM. Center for Creative Woodworking in Reidsville.

• Intro to Kayaking and Canoeing: Sept. 12, 19, 21-67:30PM; Sept. 26 – 6-8PM; Sept. 30 – 10AM-12PM. Class held on campus and off-site in

Don’t flush those wipes!

By Melinda Ward, Wastewater Superintendent

As a city, we are doing as much as we can with what resources we have to update our infrastructure and better protect the rivers that helped form this community.

Most events are out of our control, such as flooding from heavy rains, but many problems that occur can be prevented by you as a community being educated and aware. Two of our biggest issues are grease and wipes.

Our grease program has helped educate area restaurants, but there is still a significant amount of grease that may come from residents who dispose of grease improperly. Remember to wipe all dishes into the trash and never pour grease into the sink. If you do have a garbage disposal, remember that this is not a trash can. You still have to scrape all solids into the trash. The disposal is only designed for the little scraps that make it through.

Wipes are supposed to be disposed of in the trash can, no matter what kind they are. Yet wipes of various kinds still make it into the system. Many times they

cause blockages in the lines, but they can sometimes make it to the plant, wreaking havoc along the way. We even lost a small piece

Eden.

• Notary Public: Sept. 6, 9AM3:30pm on the RCC Campus.

• OBD/IM Emissions Training: Sept. 11-12, 5-9PM at Jumper Auto Service in Eden.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support: Sept. 15-16, 8AM5PM on the RCC Campus.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Recertification: Sept.

16, 8AM-5PM on the RCC Campus.

• Retail Industry Fundamentals: Sept. 12-October 31, 6-8PM on the RCC Campus.

• USTA Tennis Apprentice I: Sept. 16-Oct. 21, 9-10:30AM on the RCC Campus.

• USTA Tennis Apprentice II: Sept. 16-Oct. 21, 10:30AM12PM on the RCC Campus.

• Vehicle Safety Inspection: Sept. 4-5, 5-9PM at Jumper Auto Service in Eden.

For more information on continuing education at RCC, call 336-342-4261 or check out our website www.rockinghamcc.edu.

areas of town, we try to get out informative brochures or door hangers that cover how to prevent whatever the problem is. If you ever receive one of these, please make sure that you take it

PMSA Heating • Cooling Refrigeration Free Installation Estimates pmsainc@embarqmail.com

336-635-2146

Owners: Randy & Debbie Mattox Major Credit Cards Accepted

Specials for Families and Groups Grandparents Day Is Here!

Make your vacation a family affair!

Visit our office or our website www.edentravelconsultants.com

336-627-1175

CARPET SOURCE 1121 Washington St., Eden 336-623-5373

“Make the Right Choice First” Serving Rockingham and Surrounding Counties for 23 Years!

Open Mon. - Fri. 10am-5pm COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL We Sell & Install • Carpet • Vinyl • LVT • Laminate • Hardwood

APARTMENTS FOR RENT WE ACCEPT HUD VOUCHERS

Hamptonwoods, Summerglen And Klycewood Apartments. Call For Availability OTHER RENTAL PROPERTY Parkland – very nice 1 bedroom garden and 2 bedroom townhouse style apartments. Maximum gross income limit of $22,740- $32,460 based on household size.

Rental assistance and handicap accessible when available.

of equipment this past year that was used to detect flow after it was wrapped up in wipes and eventually pulled away. That’s an unnecessary expense for replacement that never should have occurred. Some wipes may say that they are flushable, but in the fine print, they limit it to no more than two. By no means do they actually break apart like toilet paper, so even at a limit of two, they meet other wipes in the system and eventually form a very tough wad that takes hours of our workers’ time to remove.

When problems are in specific

seriously. All efforts by our citizens are appreciated and needed.

There is information on the website (www.edennc.us) if you would like to learn more.

If you have any further questions about our sewer system or want to know even more, please feel free to contact my office at 336-627-1009, ext. 130. I will be happy to answer any questions that you may have and even conduct quick tours of our facility as time allows.

NOW OFFERING Obituary/Eulogy listings.

Ask your funeral home director to list your loved one locally in Eden’s Own Journal Rockingham County Star so the entire community will know

Glenwood Court – 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.

Rent based on income. Rental assistance and handicap accessible when available.

Norman Court – These 1 bedroom apartments are for applicants 62 years of age or disabled regardless of age.

Rent based on income. Rental assistance and Handicap Accessible when available.

Knollwood Court – These 1 bedroom apartments are for applicants 62 years of age or disabled regardless of age.

Rent based on income and handicap accessible when available.

Westridge (Stoneville) – 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.

Rent based on income. Rental assistance and handicap accessible when available.

Please Contact

JOHN ATKINSON COMPANY 336-627-5013 ext. 300 or 301

TDD # 1-800-753-2962

www.johnatkinsoncompany.com

Perkins Professional Day Care

The Eden Rescue Squad will have their quilt raffle in September. Call 336-623-2841 or visit their booth at Riverfest to purchase tickets.

Pictured - Jason Wood and Joey Boyd with Deb Lambert, president of the Two Rivers Quilt Guild displaying the raffle quilt lovingly made by quilt guild members. Buy your tickets today!

Support the Eden Rescue Squad, 106 Mabel St., Eden, NC 27288 • 336-623-2841

• 1st & 2nd Shift Care Wishing all • Serving Children Ages 6 Weeks to 14 Years children a Great School • Tutoring Available Year!

• Education Progam • Computer Learning Center for 4-5 Year Olds • DSS Approved • High Tech Security Cameras in each room • Loving Environment • Licensed by State of N.C. & Dept. of Social Services • Discounts to Families of 2 children or more

(336) 627-8057 Elretha Perkins Owner & Director

STAR RATED

We Care For Your Child 365 Days A Year!

e_perkins123@yahoo.com

1135 Lawson St. Eden, NC 27288

H PAGE 28 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017

Circle Drive-In

Sports Shorts

111 Boone Rd., Eden

623-8854

Flag Football begins

WE NOW HAVE MILK SHAKES!

Call In Orders Welcome!

LAWSON’S TREE SERVICE, INC. “We Don’t Monkey Around”

Complete Tree Service • Bucket Truck • Lot Clearing • Stump Grinding • Insured Free Estimates!

Home: 548-2949 Cell: 453-4128

John G. Lawson John A Lawson

EDEN RADIATOR REPAIR 117 S. HAMILTON ST., EDEN AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE WE REPLACE A/C COMPRESSORS NC INSPECTION STATION

336-623-3834 SPEEDOMETER CALIBRATION

TYKE ROBERTSON JR. • MIKE ROBERTSON

• Drywall: Hang & Finishing • Framing • Cleaning • Vinyl Siding • Landscaping • Roofing • Demolition

o nC

tio c u r t

y

an mp

s co ,B Con uction erry Rd.

FP3p3const1r3 Blackb f

8

0

24 , Va sett

@

ny mpa

m l.co 55

i gma

as

FRANCISCO PEREZ

cell: 864-315-8229 or 336-963-9869

The Eden Parks & Recreation Department is looking forward to the flag tag and tackle football season as well as cheerleading.

The Midget Tackle Football League (ages 10, 11 & 12) began agility drills on August 22nd at the Bridge St. Rec. Center. They will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The Pee Wee Tackle League (ages 7, 8 & 9) began agility drills on August 21st at Bridge St. Rec. Center. Flag Tag Football (ages 6 & under) will began practice on August 30th at both the Mill Ave. and the Bridge St. Centers.

Cheerleading practices will began on August 29th.

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.

NFL Punt, Pass & Kick is back The Eden Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting the Annual NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition on Wednesday, September 13th at 4:00 PM at Freedom Park. This event is for all boys & girls aged 6 thru 15. For information contact the Parks & Rec.office at 336-623-2110 Ext. 3030 or 336280-5677.

Eden Parks & Rec. Dept.

Peanut League Bridge St. Braves Kneeling L to R - Tanner Travis, Tucker Swayne, Cameron Williams, Levi Cooper & Noah Price. Standing L to R Christopher Chilton, Braylen Rodriguez, Braydon Younger & K. J. Trent. At Rear - Coaches: Alice Pettigrew, Mike Yeatts & Staci Evans. Not Pictured - Jeremiah Woods, Alyssa Hamilton, Coach Lee Woods, Coach Kayla Price & Coach Noah Yeatts.

Tennis Opportunities TENNIS APPRENTICE FOR AGE 16-ADULT AT RCC, Saturdays September 16-October 21, 9-12N, Rockingham Community College Tennis Courts, 568 County Home Road, Wentworth, Six Saturday morning tennis lessons with Coach Alyssa Mann for beginning and intermediate adults. Fee: $99 for Tennis Apprentice 1 includes a new racket and USTA membership; $65 for Tennis Apprentice II Register online: www.rockinghamcc.edu/noncredit AFTER SCHOOL KIDS TENNIS CLUBS, Weeks of September 17-October 10 at Holmes Middle School, Eden and Bethany Elementary School, Reidsville. After School. KTC are designed to give children the opportunity to try tennis in a safe, supportive, extracurricular setting.

With tennis sized right for age and ability, it's easier and more fun than ever for kids to play - even if they've never picked up a racket! Contact Susan Carter at Holmes Middle School scarter@rock.k12.nc.us or Sylvia Asnip at Bethany Elementary sasnip@rock.k12.nc.us for registration information. Free.

USTA JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS FREE KICK-OFF PLAY DAY FOR AGES 6-18 September 17, 3-4:30p Jaycee Park Tennis Courts, 125 Jaycee Park Road, Reidsville. JTT begins with a Free Kick-Off Play day at 3pm followed by a 4-week Sunday afternoon match season ending on October 14-15 with a 2-day Level 5 junior tournament. Play Day is Free. $45 team fee and $20 USTA membership fee required for match season and tournament.

BETHANY ELEMENTARY FALL FESTIVAL TENNIS FUN, September 23, 4-6pm, Bethany Elementary School, 271 Bethany Road, Reidsville Join us for fun tennis activities on the playground courts. Rain Date: September 30. Free.

Growing Cut Flowers Program offered On Wed. Sept. 20th from 10am - noon at the Rockingham County Agricultural Center, 525 NC 65, Reidsville the Rockingham Office of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer classes on Growing Cut Flowers.

Der Xiong Holcomb, the instructor is the Family & Consumer Science Agent for the Alexander Cooperative Extension Office. She has been growing cut flowers on her family farm for the past sixteen years. Summer Fresh Flowers Farm grows specialty cut flowers for wholesalers, weddings and other events desiring local fresh flowers.

Interested in learning more about growing cut flowers? At this program, we will explore variety selection, planting, harvesting, and marketing. Learn some of the tricks to help make growing cut flowers easier.

Cost is only $10. Pre-registration is requested. Please contact Kathryn Holmes 336-342-8230 or email kathryn_holmes@ncsu.edu

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 29 H

Sports Shorts

First “hole” at Lake Reidsville Disc Golf Course

Disc Golfers compete in the Lake Reidsville Open In its ninth year, the Lake Reidsville Open brought tin disc golfers from all over North Carolina and Virginia to the Lake’s Edge course on August 6.

More than 70 participants vied for the trophy in the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) one-day CTier event. Division included MPO, MPM and FPO as well as all AM divisions. Divisions included the Open, Advanced, Advanced Masters, Advanced

Grandmasters, Intermediate, Recreational and Junior 1 Boys.

Players earned points for the 2018 Worlds.

First place winners in each catagory included: Michael Crowe in Open Catagory, Chase Richards in Advanced, Mike Avillion in Advanced Masters, Scott Elam in Advanced Grandmasters, Dallas Steelman in Intermediate and Dakota Patterson in Recreational.

According to Tournament

Director Tyson Harton, recent storms in the area had created some havoc with the course, but with the help of the City’s Parks & Rec staff, the course was restored in time.

“Lake Reidsville is one of the State’s premier disc golf courses and attracts golfers from all over,” he said. “Reidsville Parks and Recreation has always been a gracious host to our events, and we love to promote disc golf in Reidsville and Rockingham County.

Frederick Thompson, the City’s Parks and Recreation Superintendent, agrees that the Lake’s Edge course is a great asset to the community.

“With the support of Tyson Harton and other disc golf enthusiasts, this course has become well known and respected among the professional disc golfer community and is a favorite course of many,” Thompson said.

The Lake’s Edge course at Lake Reidsville, 630 Water Works Road, opened in June of 2007. Based on traditional golf, disc golfers throw a flying disc into a metal basket with chains hanging over it. The player that travels the course making the fewest number of throws of the disc wins.

Lake’s Edge was designed

by Russell Schwartz of Innova Disc Golf, considered the “Nike” of disc golf. Geared for the family and for professional play, the course is located in the woods of Lake Reidsville Recreation Park with the first basket located at the Camp Store. The course is challenging as players must maneuver their shots around trees and over water.

5th Annual Tennis notes Bow Wow Open We're excited about how our elementary school tennis comCaptain’s Choice munity is growing but we need to Golf Tournament make sure our "pathway" for

Submitted by Shelby Rhyne Executive Director of RC Tennis Association

TRY TENNIS IS A HIT! THIRTY Rockingham County adults were ready to go “from couch to court” in three weeks this summer. At Deep Springs County Club in Stoneville, Coach Alyssa Mann met 12 new adult players on the clay courts. Coach Caleb Shelton had 18 players register for Try Tennis at Jaycee Park in Reidsville.

Try Tennis, supported by USTA NC, offers beginning and returning adult players six oncourt group clinics, a new racket

and t-shirt for only $30. Over 1500 players in NC have signed up to Try Tennis across the state in 2017.

Watch for news about Try Tennis – Eden this fall. THIS is tennis in Rockingham County!

For more information about tennis for all ages in Rockingham County, visit our website at www.rockingham.usta.com and follow us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/RCYo uthtennis.

Gone Green

336-634-9547 We make Heating / Cooling Duct Work for Anyone.

Contractor or do-it-yourselfers.

Aluminum Cans 35¢ lb

NOW OFFERING Obituary/Eulogy listings.

Ask your funeral home director to list your loved one locally in Eden’s Own Journal Rockingham County Star so the entire community will know

ADTS are currently hiring C.N.A.’s and In-home Aides Throughout Rockingham County.

Apply on Facebook www.facebook.com/ADTSRC or email csligh@adtsrc.org Want To Volunteer? Call Annalisa At 336-394-1226

415 S. Van Buren Road, Eden NC (next to Laynes’ Pharmacy)

336-623-2132 • Handbags • Boutique Clothing • Jewelry • Natural Life Products • Painted & Antique Furniture • Simply Southern & Hometown TShirts • Décor

Try Tennis, Deep Springs Country Club, Stoneville TENNIS TALK SEPTEMBER 2017

middle school and varsity tennis players grows as well. If you are interested, PLEASE step up and offer to coach a RCS girls tennis team this fall. For more information about coaching requirements and salary contact: McMichael High School Athletic Director Thomas Horton Phone: (336) 427-5165 thorton@rock.k12.nc.us Rockingham County Middle School Athletic Director Todd Jones jjones3@rock.k12.nc.us Western Rockingham Middle School Athletic Director Greg Saunders gsaunders2@rock.k12 .nc.us

The 5th Annual Bow Wow Open Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament is benefiting the Rockingham County Animal Shelterwill be held Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Monroeton Golf Course at 9a.m.

Lunch is being sponsored by Short Sugar’s Barbeque. $55.00 per person / $220.00 per team Hole Sponsorships $50.00. Game includes two mulligans per player along with lunch and all beverages. The fundraiser is for abandoned, neglected and rescued animals in Rockingham County. All donations are to be made to the Rockingham County Animal Shelter. The tournament will host 26 teams. Join us for cash prize winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Place), closest to the hole – all par 3’s, longest drive (Men & Women), Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle.

Contact Kevin Baughn (336) 394-0076 or Randy Jones (336) 451-9292

TEACHER’S WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!

Feathers ‘N Fur 220-G W. Kings Hwy.

(Kingsway Plaza),

Eden

336-623-PETS (7387) or 276-692-5809 Tue-Thur 11-6, Fri-Sat. 11-8, Sun. 11-4, Closed Mon. Birds, small animals and reptiles.

AND a Full Line of pet suppies for all your pets

Jennifer Brown • www.FNFPet.com Also find us at ShopFNFPet.com and shop from home for your convenience

GET YOUR CLASSROOM PET’S 10% OFF PET’S & SUPPLIES!

JOSH SMITH AUTO REPAIR, LLC NEW STATE OF THE ART HUNTER ALIGNMENT SYSTEM! TIRES, ALIGNMENT, STATE INSPECTIONS, OIL CHANGES & DIESEL TRUCK REPAIR! EXPERIENCED WITH ALL MAKES & MODELS. A/C Service &Repair, Engine And Transmission Repair Shocks / Struts, Brakes, Tune-Ups, Oil Changes, Tires, Inspections, Computer Diagnostics & Alignments! 12 Month Warranty On All Repairs!

Towing Available

Phone : 336-627-9400 • Fax : 336-627-0400

406 N. Bridge St. Eden, N.C.

Try Tennis, Jaycee Park, Reidsville

In Former Reggie Denny Building www.joshsmithautorepair.com Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Free Alignment Check With This Coupon

H PAGE 30 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017

Your Election Headquarters Rockingham County Election Day Precincts (Municipal) PRECINCT NAME Draper (DR) Eden-1 (ED-1) Eden Central (EC) Leaksville-2 (LK-2) Matrimony (MA) McCoy (MC) Moss Street (MS) Rock Central (RC) Western (WS)

LOCATION First Baptist Church of Draper Bridge St. Rec Center Osborne Baptist Church Leaksville Christian Church Vera Holland Building Reidsville Alliance Church Zion Baptist Church Rockingham Co. Ag. Bldg.

Madison Mayodan Library

ADDRESS 1017 Fieldcrest Rd. - Eden 319 Bridge St. - Eden 326 E. Stadium Dr. - Eden 1010 Washington St. - Eden 203 E. Main St. - Stoneville 1300 Freeway Dr. - Reidsville 807 Piedmont St. - Reidsville 525 NC 65 - Reidsville 611 Burton St. - Madison

Philip Raeburn, 30 philip4mayor@gmail.com (336) 932-2320 Garry Tudor, 65 garrytudor@hotmail.com (336) 623-1669 City of Eden - Councilman Ward 3 (1 Seat) Angela Hampton *, 62 angelahampton@edennc.us (336) 207-7865 City of Eden - Councilman Ward 4 (1 Seat) Jerry Epps *, 78 jcepps@embarqmail.com (336) 627-0618 City of Eden - Councilman Ward 5 (1 Seat) Darryl G. Carter *, 61 groundzt@triad.rr.com (336) 623-5809 City of Reidsville - Mayor (1 Seat) Jay Donecker *, 63 jay.donecker@gmail.com (336) 342-5093 Vanessa McGee-Smith Kearney, 62 mcgeesmith@gmail.com (336) 303-5247

City of Reidsville Councilman At Large (2 Seats) Harry L. Brown *, 61 hlbrown56@yahoo.com (336) 342-7703 Hemco Patharkar, 60 Reidhemco@gmail.com (336) 437-6512 George Otis Rucker, 63 (336) 342-2109 George Rucker, Jr., 52 ruckerhomerepair@aol.com (336) 280-9768 Terresia E. Scoble, 62 (336) 520-1890 Brian Smithwick, 47 bcsmitty319@yahoo.com (336) 437-3474 Town of Madison -Mayor (1 Seat) David Myers *, 58 david.myersret@gmail.com (760) 458-2222

Double Cheeseburger Fry & Drink - OR 2 Hot Dogs, Fry & Drink $ .99

4

Micky Silvers, 66 micky_silvers@yahoo.com (336) 548-2990 D. R. (Bubba) Stewart, 66 (336) 427-4464 Town of Mayodan - Mayor (1 Seat) Jeffrey Bullins *, 60 jeff@bullins.net (336) 548-9264 Town of Mayodan Councilman (2 Seats) David Holland *, 44 fdholland.1@hotmail.com (336) 451-1344 Andrew (Buddy) Martin *, 78 (336) 548-6906 Chad L. Wall, 48 chadwall@embarqmail.com (336) 344-3949 Town of Stoneville Councilman (2 Seats) Lori Armstrong *, 45 larmstrong@town.stoneville.nc.u s (336) 552-8831

Alan Hensley *, 49 ahensley3@triad.rr.com (336) 616-8384

Johnny Farmer, 56 fdonna74@yahoo.com (336) 613-4877

Terry Owens * 60 terry.owens20@yahoo.com (336) 548-2522

Billy Farris *, 59 billfarris573@gmail.com (336) 573-3184

Celebrating Over 50 Years of Service!

SPECIALS

Brenda Platt * 71 brendaplatt4@gmail.com (336) 613-7531

Town of Madison - Alderman (3 Seats) Debra Boles, 59 debbiboles@yahoo.com (336) 548-3052

Dick’s Drive-In 1004 W. Washington St., Eden, NC

Town of Wentworth Councilman (2 Seats) Cheryl H. Moore *, 59 cmoore@rock.k12.nc.us (336) 520-0357 Iris S. Powell *, 94 (336) 349-7958

(336)627-7112 2 Sausage Biscuits & Coffee only $3.99

• Monday, Oct. 9 is Absentee by Mail begins.

• Friday, October 13, Registration Deadline • Thursday, Oct. 19th One Stop (Early) Voting begins • Tuesday, October 31st Last day to request an Absentee by Mail Ballot • Saturday, November 4 One Stop (Early Voting) ends at 1pm.

• Tuesday, November 7 Municipal Election Polls open at 6:30am and close at 7:30pm Absentee by Mil Ballots due to the County Board of Elections by 5pm.

• Friday, November 17 - Canvass at 11am.

Who can vote in municipal elections?

Candidates List City of Eden - Mayor (1 seat) Neville Hall, 45 nevillehall2@gmail.com (336) 623-7569

2017 Election Schedule

Put voting day on your calendar now. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference!

Any Registered Voter living inside the city limits of a municpality is eligible to vote in the upcoming municipal elections.

Fact One: Your legal voting residence is your place of permanent domicile. That place shall be considered the residence of a person in which that person's habitation is fixed, and to which, whenever that person is absent, that person has the intention of returning.

Fact Two: If you are homeless, you may still register and vote.

If your residence is not a traditional residence associated with real property, the location of your usual sleeping area shall be controlling as to your residence.

(Residence shall be broadly construed by election officials to provide all persons with the opportunity to register and vote.

For example, a voter’s statement of a mailing address that differs from his or her residence address does not call the voter’s residency into question. Voter registration forms provide a space for an applicant to visually map where he or she usually sleeps.)

Fact Three: You may continue to vote in your usual North Carolina county if you only temporarily relocate.

A person shall not be considered to have lost residence if that person leaves home and goes into another state, county, municipality, precinct, ward, or other election district of North Carolina, for temporary purposes only, with the intention of returning.

Fact Four: You may not vote in a county if you are only living in that county on a temporary basis.

A person shall not be considered to have gained residence in any county, municipality, precinct, ward, or other election district of North Carolina, into which that person comes for temporary purposes only, without the intention of making that county, municipality, precinct, ward, or other election district a permanent place of abode.

Fact Five: When you move to a new county or state, you are no longer eligible to vote in your previous county.

A person who removes to another state or county, municipality, precinct, ward, or other election district within North Carolina, with the intention of making that state, county, municipality, precinct, ward, or other election district a permanent residence, shall be considered to have lost residence in the state, county, municipality, precinct, ward, or

other election district from which he or she has removed.

Fact Six: If you move away and establish a new residence for an indefinite period, you are no longer eligible to vote in your previous county, even if you believe that you may eventually return to your previous residence.

A person who removes to another state or to a county, municipality, precinct, ward, or other election district within North Carolina, with the intention of remaining there an indefinite time and making that state, county, municipality, precinct, ward, or other election district that person's place of residence, shall be considered to have lost residence in North Carolina, or the county, municipality, precinct, ward, or other election district from which he or she has removed, even if that person may entertain an intention to return at some future time.

Fact Seven: If you move away, register and vote in another county or state, you will no longer be eligible to vote in your previous county.

A person who moves into another state, county, municipality, precinct, ward, or other election district, or into the District of Columbia, and while there exercises the right of a citizen by voting in an election, shall be considered to have lost residence in that State, county, municipality, precinct, ward, or other election district from which he or she removed.

Fact Eight: College students may register and vote in the county where they are attending college. (In most situations, college students could also opt to register or remain registered at the address where they lived previous to moving away for college, and could choose to vote absentee.) If a student registers at his or her school address, that registration cancels any previous registration in another county.

The student who intends to make a home in the community where the student is physically present while attending school, and who has no intent to return to the former home after graduation, may claim the college community as his or her domicile. The student need not intend to stay in the college community beyond graduation to establish domicile there.

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 31 H

Relay for Life gearing up Relay For Life is the main fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Volunteers in more than 5200 communities and 27 countries plan the events and raise funds to help in the fight against cancer.

Relay For Life of Rockingham County will begin its 2017-2018 fundraising year in September. For more information on how you can participate, please contact Sandra Meadows at 276-806-5488 or sandra.meadows@cancer.org. Volunteers are needed!

House for Sale The Grand Opening Celebration and Official Ribbon Cutting of Dudley Concepts Salon at 350A West Kings Hwy. in Eden, was held in July. The salon is located in the former Double F Salon facility and is owned by Sabrina Gilleylen.

She and her talented staff specialize in private wedding parties, and make up and hair services.Mayor Tuggle, chamber members, family and friends were on hand to help Sabrina celebrate this occasion. For details on what the salon has to offer contact Sabrina at 336-627-7600 or 662-312-8649.

Madison, NC • $69,900

1345 sq ft 3 bedrooms 1 bath CALL US for more details: 336-349-2729

American Partners FCU • www.apfcu.com 618 N Scales St., Reidsville, NC 27323 “Extraordinary Service for Everyday People”

Real People ALWAYS Answer Our Phones (No Machines To Deal With!)

Your Independent

HOMETOWN PHARMACY • Family Owned and Operated since 1930 •

in Eden, Madison, Mayodan, Stoneville and surrounding areas.

WE TREAT YOU RIGHT EVERYTIME!

We Accept Most Major Insurance Plans

Would you like us to have all your medications together for pickup in just one visit? If so.. ask us about our Med-Sync program!

Amanda Bell - Board Chair, Kyle Hunter Dr. Rodney Shotwell - Superintendent

County Schools Names Kyle Hunter Teacher of the Year Rockingham County, NC Rockingham County Schools is pleased to announce Kyle Hunter, science teacher at Rockingham Early College High (RECHS), has been selected as the Rockingham County Schools’ 2017-18 Teacher of the Year. Mr. Hunter has 7 total years teaching experience and began teaching at RECHS in 2010.

Mr. Hunter holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from UNC-Asheville and a Master’s Degree in Education with a Biology Concentration from Western Carolina University.

In Hunter’s teacher of the year portfolio he states, “All students are entitled to a year’s worth of academic growth and are worthy of respect.

Sometimes, respecting students takes the form of setting boundaries and not accepting anything less than their best work. It is my goal to have at least one positive interaction with each student daily so that they look forward to attending my class each day.”

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. Mr. Hunter will now represent our school district as the Rockingham County Schools Teacher of the Year.

Mr. Hunter is eligible to compete in the PiedmontTriad/Central Region North Carolina Teacher of the Year competition, which will begin this fall. For more information about the North Carolina

FREE DELIVERY

Teacher of the Year program, please visit www.ncpublicschools.org/recruitment/recognition/toy/.

Gone Green

• Drive Through Window • Free Blood Pressure Checks • Immunizations Available

Open 9-7 Monday-Friday 9-4 on Saturday Call In And Speak To Our Pharmacy Staff...

No Automated Phone Machines Here!

PHARMACISTS • Beth Griffin • Russ Mitchell • Gary Roberson • Lisa Bennett

336-634-9547 Looking for someone to look after Gone Green Storage Warehouse.

Must have Management experience and be able to work Thurs., Fri., Sat. & Sun.

Transfer Your Prescription And Receive A FREE GIFT!

Be Sure to Like Us On Facebook at... https://www.facebook.co m/mitchellsdiscountdrug

A Pharmacist Is Always On Call 623-3132 After Hours

544 Morgan Rd., Eden, NC 27288 • PHONE:

336-623-3132

Aluminum Cans 35¢ lb

Looking For A New Gynecologist?

New to the area? Accepting appointments now!

Our Mission is to provide unparalleled lifelong care to women in our community; through adolescence, adulthood, and menopause; we are here for you!

Piedmont Preferred Women’s Healthcare Associates Gynecology and Women’s Wellness

Dr. Abdul-Mbacke MD.MPH, FACOG

Including Treatment of urinary leakage, heavy bleeding and STI's.

Quality Service and Compassionate Care for All ages.

509 HIGHLAND PARK DRIVE, SUITE B Eden, NC 27288 336-627-3778 Request an appointment on-line: mypiedmontobgyn.com Major Insurance Accepted

H NEW PRACTICE IN EDEN H

H PAGE 32 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017

Fast Cash Classifieds ALL CLASSIFIED ADS SHOULD BE PAID BEFORE DEADLINE TO RUN IN NEXT ISSUE. Cash, Checks, Master Card & Visa accepted.

If billing is required & accepted there will be a $1 charge billing charge added. (No 900 numbers accepted) email ad to.. lisag@edensown.com -or - Call 336-627-9234 • Fax to 336-627-9225 Mail in your ad inform. and payment to - Eden’s Own Journal, 5197 NC Hwy. 14, Eden 27288 Eden’s Own is published and placed on the stands on the 1st of Each Month • Ads cannot be put in nor canceled after deadline. No refunds. Ads run only at the discretion of the management. We reserve the right to turn down any classified ad we deem not publishable for any reason.

APARTMENTS / HOMES FOR RENT OR SALE 1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedroom Apartments / Homes for Rent in Eden area.

Reasonable Rates! W/D Hookups, Some include appliances. Section 8 & HUD. Daytime 336-623-6948 night 336-344-0386 2 Br. House For Rent Central Heat & Air $400 a month 276-226-0576 House For Rent 3Br. 1 Ba. In Eden 336-253-8385

ANNOUNCEMENT PATENTED HAPPY JACK FLEA BEACON: Control Fleas in the home without toxic chemicals or costly exterminators. Results overnight! Y & W Farm Center (548-9017). (kennelvax.com)

YARD SALES! BIG YARD SALE Sat., September 9th 7am-Until 298 Lakecrest Rd., Eden (above Boone Cooke Funeral Home) Most items $1! Must See! Follow signs.

2 BR Townhouse in Eden, All Appliances Included, Water included. $495 Month. Call 336-627-5031.

SERVICES AVAILABLE Clarks Sealcoating • Sealcoating • Striping • Patchwork. Serving the area for 25 years. Free Estimates, Residential/Commercial 276-226-0576 FOR SALE BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Buy 1 Cemetary Plot For $1200.00 Get The 2nd One Free Roselawn Cemetary Reidsville, NC 336-349-2039

MOUNTAIN VILLA APTS. Accepting Applications For 1 & 2 Bedroom Units Located in Mayodan, with handicap accessible units available.

Income restrictions apply.

Call 427-5047.

Office hours: 8 am-1:30 pm. Mon.- Thurs.

Equal Housing Opportunity Managed By Community Management Corporation.

ROOMS & APTS FOR RENT Furnished Rooms $230-380+utlt, 6 mo lease Clean, safe, quiet, no smk, no alchl Coin Laundry, cable & wifi, HVAC 336-623-2997

Sandstone Apts.

Furnished 1 BR, 1 Ba, Living Room, & Kitchen All Utilities & Cable Included No Pets Or Children.

Laundry On Site $150 For A Week.

336-552-0755

THIS SPACE. Call Lisa Griffith 336-627-9234 or Elizabeth Doss 336-613-3025

Appliance Repair and Service Henry Richardson Appliances, washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, ice makers, dishwashers, water heaters, ceiling fans, lock changes, faucets, toilets, heating, air conditioning and more!

Cell: 336-932-3794 Text or leave a message

PARISH YARD SALE

6 +/- Acres Already Soil Test Permitted

$14,900 For More Info Contact Eddie Barker at Price & Associates, Eden

St. Joseph of the Hills

Cell: 336-613-0867

Fellowship Hall 316 Boone Road, Eden

Fax: 336-627-5654 • ebarker68@hotmail.com

Crafts, furniture, electronics, toys, purses, dishes, books, purses, seasonal items and jewelry.

Friday, September 15th 7:30am – 2:00pm Saturday, September 16th 7:30am – 2:00pm

NEWLY RENOVATED INTERIOR & EXTERIOR

LYNROCK

Puzzle Answer From Page 26: Remember Nine Eleven

Great Apartments from $550 mo.

Eddie Barker Rentals OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE Downtown $250 and $350 Monthly • HOMES • 2 Bedroom 1 Bath House $450 deposit, $450 monthly For More Information Contact

336-623-4543

Cell: 336-613-0867

A Pet Friendly Community

Fax: 336-627-5654 • ebarker68@hotmail.com

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 33 H

Kentucky Fried Chicken Osborne Company is giving this fast food franchise a facelift. The drive thru remains open while construction is in process.

Howard’s Restaurant This new restaurant is being constructed on Meadow Road in front of the Eden Mall.

Dudley Concepts Salon Owner Sabrina Gilleylen celebrated her grand opening last Friday at her 350-A West King’s Hwy salon. Sabrina is a new Eden resident who has embraced our community and offers quality salon services.

Ciotolli Formal Wear This business has opened in the former Elaine’s Antiques building at 647 Washington Street.

Building Rehabilitation Grant At the Tuesday, August 15, 2017 the Eden City Council meeting, approved a building rehabilitation grant that provides grant funding up to 33.3% of a project cost in Eden’s traditional downtown areas, including The Cook Block, Downtown Draper, The Boulevard and Historic Leaksville.

Grants will range from $500 to $5,000 depending upon eligibility. For more information on the grant, contact Randy Hunt at 26-623-2110.

Eden Main Street Statistics Each year, the downtown areas participating in the Eden Main Street program are canvassed to determine the number of jobs, net new businesses, façade improvements and private investment has been made during the prior twelve months. The 2016-17 year running from August 1, 2017-July 31, 2017 revealed the following current and cumulative statistics: Current Year Since 2003 Façade’s redone 5 59 Building Rehabs 3 67 Net New Jobs 10 189 Net New Businesses 0 63 Business Expansions 0 17 Public Investment $133,044 $1,623,704 Private Investment $959,659 $6,495,546 Total Investment $1,092,703 $8,120,300 Of particular interest is the amount of private sector investment which came close to $1 million, the highest amount ever seen in any annual assessment since the program began. 60% of that investment came from three property owners who have significantly invested in their properties or businesses. Also, the total investment exceeded $8 million for the first time.

Smith River Greenway Parking Lot Extension This Island Ford Smith River Greenway Trail Head project is almost complete with the guardrail installed on Aug. 7th. Signage is all that is needed to complete the project funded by Duke Energy via the RC Foundation.

Formerly Double F Salon

350A West Kings Hwy., Eden, NC 27288 336-627-7600 • 662-312-8649 Open 7 Days A Week 9am-7pm Appointments preferred • Walk Ins Welcome

Sabrina Gilleylen

Dudley Products Sold Here!

September Specials:

Private Wedding Party Specials

Hiring Part-Time Salary & Hourly Positions!

Make Up & Hair Services

$10 Shampoo & Basic Roller Set

Game Day Special: Buy One, Get One 1/2 OFF Products Included!

Come In For More Information!

THE WRIGHT COMPANY Amelia W. Dallas, GRI, CSP Broker-In-Charge

Let’s Talk About New Homes!

222 East Meadow Road P.O. Box 610 Eden, NC 27289

336-623-8481 Cell: 336-932-1000 Dallas.amelia10@gmail.com

Call Today!

@ Home with ADTS

by Cathy Powers, Executive Director

Local Trainings Support Family Caregivers Powers In 2015, the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP released a joint research study providing new insights into caregiving and the challenges that caregivers face. According to the study, more than 34 million adults in the United States are providing personal assistance for frail older adults. The typical family caregivers are females assisting a parent or in-law while continuing to work in a paid position. Balancing

Dudley Concepts

a professional career and family caregiving can be a demanding and strenuous task.

As our community ages more people find themselves in caregiving roles than ever before.

Research indicates that with the added responsibilities often come higher rates of depression and anxiety and an increased vulnerability to health problems. Our

supports and services are geared not only towards assisting older adults and adults with disabilities, but also their family caregivers. It is our privilege and honor to work alongside these families, offering classes and support groups geared towards helping to reduce caregiver depression, anxiety and stress, enabling caregivers to provide care longer, thereby avoiding or delaying the need for costly institutional care.

In the upcoming months we are offering a series of caregiver trainings at our Adult Day Health Center located at 104 N. Washington Avenue in Reidsville.

Starting Thursday September 14th and running through October 19th we will present Powerful Tools for Caregiving, a 6-week evidence based training where caregivers learn about self-care and tools for implementation, how to identify and reduce stress, communication strategies, and how to master difficult caregiving decisions.

Classes are held on Thursdays every week from 10:00am – 12:00pm.

The holidays can be particularly challenging for families struggling with memory impairments. However, with some planning and adjusted expectations, your celebrations can still be happy and memorable occasions.

Join us on Friday November 10th at 10:00am as the NC Alzheimer’s Association presents “Starting Point: Caregiving through the Holidays,” a training specifically designed for caregivers of individuals with memory impairments.

At ADTS we are honored that family caregivers trust and look to us for respite, support and guidance and feel privileged to be a part of the caregiving journey.

For more information about the classes mentioned in this article, please call Asheley Cooper at 336-347-2328. All workshops are free and open to the public we simply ask that you RSVP so that we have enough seats and food for everyone.

VOLUNTEER for the community and for yourself!

Towne Apartments 602 Henry Street Now Leasing Apartments Studio $410 • 1 BR $485 2 BR $585 “All Utilities Included”

Fleming Property Management

336-627-5797 Fleming Property Management 612 B Business Park Drive, Eden 336-627-5797

We Rent Houses & Apartments Studio, 1, 2, 3 Bedrooms $375 To $850 Per Month Applications & Deposits Always Required CHECK US OUT FOR OUR RIVERFEST SPECIALS !

Barry Carter, Owner New Hours: Open 10-5 M-F and 9-1 Sat

oldeleaksvillegunshop@gmail.com

H PAGE 34 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017

The Racetrack XXXVI

Ups and Downs

By Darrell Meade Gregory

John “Tenny” Edwards’ car was hit hard in the side by Cecil Tate. The heavy Chrysler was still running fine as Edwards maneuvered his car away from danger. Edwards had bested the best of the best that Sunday

afternoon and had just one more major obstacle, Monk Tate’s brother Cecil. Edwards deftly put himself in a position to take it all as he thunderously crashed into Cecil’s car putting it out for the afternoon. Edwards climbed out of his battered juggernaut to the cheers of the crowd. He had just won the demolition derby.

Coming off an action packed mid-season championship race, J.D. Roberts had to feel positive about the results in attendance on that hot Sunday.

The faithful fans made a good showing that was felt at the ticket booth. The competition between the town’s favorite drivers was the talk of Monday morning. Roberts’ Bi-State Speedway was also enjoying almost four straight months of no rainouts. Roberts needed all the help that he could get. It was evident that he was no Al Lillard, the previous Bi-State operator. Al Lillard could always find a way to get things done.

By contrast, Roberts struggled and was only operating by the help of his friends that were part of the Bi-State core support.

J.D. Roberts had a colorful cast of drivers that provided entertainment every Sunday afternoon on and off the track.

About this time, the racing teams of Jimmy Griffin and Monk Tate always had something going on.

Friends off the track and unforgiving opponents on the fast and tricky speedway, made for good races and stories that are still told today. It is hard to mention Bi-State without the mention of these upcoming racers.

August 12th was the next race day, after the championship race which found Monk Tate back in the winner’s circle. The 88 car was back in form as it

squashed the competition in another hard fought battle. This may have been the amateur division but the local drivers raced like pros giving the stands their money’s worth.

The race crowd that showed up for the August 19th race was surprised when Jasper Roberts took his first win at the quarter-mile track. The driver from Leaksville had just started racing at Bi-State, placing well for the few races that he did start in. Not much is known about Jasper Roberts, even the drivers that he raced against at Draper did not have much remembrance of him. Still, all the winners of the season so far had been hometown boys.

Out-of-towners were finding it most difficult to break into the winner’s circle.

The August 26th race was one that is still remembered today. Jimmy Griffin’s U2 had been noticeably absent from the headlines for almost three months. This was probably due to his new paint scheme and freshening up the battle-worn Chevrolet. On this Sunday, he was back in the pits.

The racer’s and their pit crews were surprised and delighted to see the previous owner, Al Lillard. He showed up to try his skills on the quartermile track. Lillard had not raced a car in years but in the early 50’s he ran a flathead Ford in the sportsman class. Lillard had plenty of racing experience and all wanted to see if he still had it.

Monk Tate won the first heat race and all knew that Jimmy Griffin was back when he captured the win in the second heat race. Al Lillard let the crowd know that he still had his racing skills when he won the consolation race.

When the green flag dropped, it was the U2 of Jimmy Griffin’s pulling in front of the pack. Monk Tate was fighting for the leader’s position and in the eleventh lap, mayhem broke loose. A smash-up between the leaders occurred in the first turn as Monk Tate took the lead, leaving Griffin sitting on the

Rick Alcorn License #15168H2H3-1

336-623-7386 Protect Your Investment with Watch Dog A/C Alarm Systems

track. With the caution flag out, Tate came back and pulled up beside Griffin to see if he was hurt.

By then Griffin was out of the car and one of his pit crew, Babe Chambers, had also made it to the wreck. Griffin was in a foul mood as he jumped on Tate and the melee became full blown. With both pit crews rushing into the foray, the county sheriffs were right behind them.

Tate and Griffin rolled down the incline on the south side of the track. When order was restored, Tate ended up with a cut on his arm that was oozing blood and had “messed in his britches.”

When the race restarted, Tate had first place and Griffin was placed last with his banged up car. Griffin’s U2 might have been superficially damaged, but the running gear was solid as he blasted past the field on the way to the front. Griffin had his Chevrolet screaming as he made it all the way to second place.

The time factor played a part in this race as Griffin was never able to position himself to pass Tate and had to settle for second place money, a feat in itself. Tate got his fifth win of the season.

Melvin Chilton, Wayne Johnson, and Al Lillard were right behind.

Fans could hardly wait to see the next race on September 2nd. They were a little disappointed when Monk Tate did not show up, probably from not having his car ready after Saturday night at South Boston. Cecil Barker returned after just several weeks of recuperating from his wreck in front of the grandstands. He showed that he had not lost his touch as he won the first heat race with the hardcharging Jimmy Griffin taking the second race. Wayne Johnson proving his mettle won the consolation race in his 19 car.

Jimmy Griffin blasted out front on the first lap and kept it the complete 25 laps to clinch his fifth victory of the season.

Bobby Roberts was awarded second place with Melvin Chilton, Cecil Barker, and Wayne Johnson following.

Floyd Goins, Jimmy Griffin, and Monk Tate had made it to the five win club. Melvin Chilton, Cecil Barker, and Jasper Roberts were the only other ones that had won a race. All wins at the paved track so far had been local drivers. With this block of drivers, it was hard for an outof-towner to have any success.

The September 9th race featured Jimmy Griffin winning the first heat race with the rapidly improving Bobby Roberts winning the second. Billy Manuel from Madison, upset the status quo and won the consolation.

However, it was again the Jimmy Griffin show as he bested the field from the start to secure his sixth win at the quarter-mile track. Bobby Roberts and Melvin Chilton finished out the top three.

The next two Sunday races were plagued by rainouts. The weather had been very generous to the quarter-mile track during the season but all good things must come to an end. The attendance had leveled off and was

not gaining any new spectators in spite of the tremendous competition among Tri-City’s best.

There were rumors that started floating around more intensely about the track closing after the season. Again, it can be stated that track operator J.D. Roberts was no Al Lillard when it came to operating a race track.

J.D. Roberts was still scrambling to put together a successful track and had scheduled another demolition derby for the special attraction for the September 30th race. The rain had let up by that Sunday and the area’s favorites showed up in force with the exception of Monk Tate. Griffin and Tate had both won five events and the fans were hoping for a race that would give one of them the track lead.

This race proved to be another barnburner, action packed all the way through. Glen

Smith took the first heat with Melvin Chilton taking the second. Bobby Roberts had squeezed into first place when the green flag dropped but it was short lived as his wheel came of in the second lap. Alvin Palmer of Martinsville spun out in the third lap bringing the race to a halt again. After a series of minor bump-ups, the race had made it to the 20th lap when young Melvin Chilton, running in third place, developed engine trouble and was forced to retire his machine from the race.

Jimmy Griffin won his sixth race of the season with Wayne Johnson coming in second. After three straight wins, the finely tuned U2 was definitely the car to beat.

Finishing in second place

giving him any pointers, so the younger Johnson had to learn by hard knocks. His 19 Chevrolet was getting better every race but he had his misfortunes with wrecks and the tough competition would not give him any quarter. His car ran out of Coody’s and Joe’s service station on Bridge Street in the Leaksville section.. All knew that it would just be a short time before he took the checkered flag.

The always popular demolition derby kept the fans in the bleachers to the very end. John “Tenny” Edwards of Draper, pulled out a surprise victory in this contest of attrition. Edwards drove a Chrysler owned by John Hopkins with the stipulation that if the car was the last one running, he would forward the winnings, a whole ten dollars, to Hopkins. Edwards did well in his debut at the track, besting Louis Stultz, Jimmy Griffin, Floyd Goins, and Bobby Roberts plus a host of others. The enthusiasm of the fans did not go unnoticed by J.D. Roberts as he planned to run another derby the next race if the participants could patch up their jalopies J.D. Roberts was having a difficult time making enough profit to operate the track successfully. If it was not for the intense competition and the strong core support of the favorite drivers, he probably would not have operated as long as he did. In fact, many wondered if he could finish the season on a profitable note. How the next few races would turn out had many guessing about the future of B-State..

Part XXXVII will appear in next month’s Eden’s Own Journal. Special thanks to Bill Blair, Glenn Blankenship, Gene Brown, Owen Brown, Babe Chambers, Gene Chambers, Melvin Chilton, Deborah Durham, John Edwards, Carlton Estes, Eden Historical Museum, Billy Ferguson, Brenda Franklin, Dink Gardner, Bobby Griffin, Kenneth Hall, Norman Hall, Teresa Hutson, Jack LaPrad, Lottie Lillard, David Long, Bill Mangum, Clyde Mangum, Buddy Moore, Randy Moore, Wayne Moore, Butch Nantz, Emory Pace, Clarence Pickurel, Mike Saunders, Ray Shropshire,

and getting better with each race, Wayne Johnson was starting to be noticed. The Leaksville native Johnson worked with fellow racer and machinist Jimmy Griffin at Fieldcrest. Johnson was quick to point out that Griffin did not go overboard in

Harold Smith, Addie Stultz, Mike Stultz, Otis Stultz, Barbara Tate, Monk Tate, Glen Manuel, Hank Thomas, Raymond Thomas, Jon Thompson, Homer V. Wood, Shirley Young, and many more .

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 35 H

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

The United States Census - Part 3 By the time of the 1840 census the United States had experienced major population shifts due to western expansion into new states and territories.

As pioneers moved west so did a large portion of the Native American population. On May 28, 1830 President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act which began systematic efforts to relocate the Indian population to the west during the 1830’s. President Jackson received much criticism for his efforts to relocate the Native Americans and for a struggling economy.

From 1834 to 1836 the country had seen an economic boom in land and goods which came crashing down in 1837 creating a panic throughout the States and affecting trade with other countries as well. The economic crisis itself led to population shifts as well since many lost their jobs and became homeless seeking new jobs wherever they could be found.

The sixth census in 1840 saw few changes as the laws that governed the census stayed much the same as they had been in 1830. One change came from section 13 of the census act of March 3, 1839 that marshals should take “a census of all persons receiving pensions from the United States for Revolutionary or military services stating their names and ages” and a gathering of information concerning all schools from grammar to universities including the number of students attending each documented school. They were also charged with collecting information on the number of people who could not read or write.

The population of the United States had increased to 17,069,453 persons including 6,100 persons on American ships. The 1840 census brought to a close the first phase of the United States Census which had primarily sought only to collect numbers in population and industrial statistics. The future would bring major changes to the amount and type of informa-

tion collected.

After complaints of inaccuracies in the 1840 census a House select committee was determined to improve the seventh census in 1850. A provision

was included in the census act to fine ($30) any responsible individual over the age of 20 who were responsible for answering queries by the marshal and refused to do so.

For the first time Schedule 1 of the census included a listing of each person by name who resided in the household on June 1, 1850 stating not only the name but the age, sex, color (white, black, mulatto), place of birth (state, territory or country), value of real estate owned, whether married within the year, deaf or dumb, blind, insane or idiotic, pauper, convict, whether attended school within the year, whether the person could read or write if over age 20 and the occupation of males over age 15.

Schedule 2 asked for the number of slaves and similar details from Schedule 1 excluding names.

Schedule 3, a “Mortality Schedule,” was unique in that it related to the deaths of individuals who lived within a household during the previous year ending June 1, 1850. The deceased person was listed by name to include sex, color, birth place, free or slave, married or widowed, occupation, the month of death and the disease or other cause of death.

Schedule 4 related to agricultural production. Schedule 5 recorded industrial statistics. Schedule 6 evaluated social information which included values of estates; annual taxes; schools, colleges and academies; libraries, newspapers, religion, pauperism, crime and wages.

It is with the 1850 census and those to come in the future that the detailed family information helps the genealogist researching their family to compile a more accurate history of their family.

The total number of people enumerated within the 1850 census was 23,191,876. The amount of

paper used in collecting the data for the 1850 census weighed over 100 tons. An additional census was taken for the Territory of Minnesota in 1857 before it became a State in order

Perkins to establish the number of representatives it would be entitled within Congress.

The eighth census took place in 1860 using the same schedules of inquiry used in the 1850 census. An addition included the “profession, occupation, or trade of each person, male and female,

over the age of 15” and that not only the value of real estate would be recorded but also the value of personal estate. For modern beekeepers it should be of interest that the agricultural schedule called for a return of the amount of honey and beeswax. Also despite the coming of the War Between the States the census was managed with no particular effects relating to the coming war, however some claims for accounts for marshals and assistants in the southern states were not adjusted and paid until several years after the war. The number of persons enumerated in 1860 totaled 31,443,321.

The ninth census took place in 1870 in accordance with the same law established in the act of 1850. The 1850 census had been a great improvement over previous census collections and the 1860 census was considered to be “the most complete census that any nation had ever had” but a Congressional committee under the leadership of General Garfield still considered them to be inadequate to meet the changing conditions of the country.

Recommendations by the committee however were rejected and the census continued to be carried out under the 1850 act.

Changes made to the 1870 census included in Schedule 1 additional queries which included the gathering of information for foreign birth, persons born within the year to include the month born, persons married within the year, queries respecting color and whether Chinese or Indian.

Questions pertaining to whether “free” or “slave” were no longer necessary. African American families were now being enumerated the same as white families and their names appeared in the census with family information.

The number of people enumerat-

ed in 1870 had reached 38,558,371. The war from 1861 to 1865 had decimated the population. Devastated families of widows and fatherless children now lived within the home of other family members or neighbors or combined families in order to help each other survive the effects the war. The most pain was felt in the southern states where the majority of the war had taken place leaving many homeless and poverty stricken.

An effort was made to have a tenth census in 1875. When suggested many in Congress felt it desirable to have a census as the centennial approached. Delays and disagreements led to inaction and the tenth census came about within the normal schedule of ten years occurring in 1880. Much of the same information that had been asked in 1870 appeared in the queries of 1880. Additions included questions concerning marriage and where parents were born. As with the previous census records questions concerning agriculture and business occurred with variations of desired information.

The total population enumerated in 1880 was 50,155,783.

The eleventh census took place in 1890.

Unfortunately the majority of the census was accidently burned and destroyed. The census of 1900 included requests for information on the month and year a person was born. Also included was a query for females asking how many children they had given birth to and how many children were still living. The

question concerning children was also included in the 1910 census. Through the years many states performed their own census along with the national census.

Today, many question whether the census is still relevant. It remains an important tool for compiling information on the population and for representation within our government.

For those doing research on their families or history the census is essential. To date all census returns from 1790 to 1940 have been released for viewing. A census schedule is retained for 72 years. The 1950 census is the next due to be released in 2022.

For research information contact: The Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties, NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 27027-0152; Website: http://gsrsnc.com/ Elvin Perkins, Jr., President, GSRS Counties; Email: Eperkins2@aol.com Visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Research Room at the Madison-Mayodan Library, 611 Burton Street, Madison, NC 27025; Phone (336) 548-6553

Military?

If you are in the Military, a family member of someone in the Military, or an Overseas Citizen, please visit the website of the Federal Voting Assistance Program at https://www.fvap .gov/ for important information that will help you with properly casting your ballot for an Election.

RE-ELECT

Jerry Epps Eden City Council Ward 4 Accountable To You Paid for by Jerry Epps for Council

209 The Boulevard, Eden 336-552-5887 Hair Cuts, Color, Styling, Waxing, Manicures, Pedicures Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00am-7:00pm Saturday

By Appointment

Gift Certificates Available!

Stephanie Pratt - Owner/Stylist Diane Ore - Stylist

The

Dog

Dapper

Professional Dog Grooming

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

Walk In Nail Trims Welcome

635-9389

H PAGE 36 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017

The Quest

The Senior Scoop

presented by Greg Grigsby Most of us are familiar with Reinhold Niebuhr’s prayer: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”

Serenity, courage, wisdom: three important qualities to cultivate in what I have referred to as “The Quest.” (By “The Quest,” I mean the spiritual journey that each of us is on because of our God-implanted desire for peace, contentment, satisfaction, joy, inner rest.)

These three qualities, and a couple of others mentioned below, are especially important when we are endeavoring to cope with an environment that is filled with drama, gossip, and negativity, be it at work, school, church, or in the home – something I brought up in my last piece.

What are the viable options when one is faced with such an atmosphere? I perceive three: accept the situation, change the situation, or leave the situation.

One might find that he or she is able simply to accept the situation as it is, without participating in the negativity. Spiritual teachers have sometimes spoken about “three modalities of enlightened living,” identifying them as acceptance, enjoyment, and enthusiasm. Now, one may not enjoy, much less be enthusiastic about, such an undesirable environment. In fact, actually to enjoy or be enthusiastic about drama, gossip, and negativity is a clear sign of spiritual unhealthiness. These negatives are destructive of spiritual health and vitality. But one may be able to accept the life-situation, not finding it virtually unbearable, and to do so without joining in such spiritually adverse attitudes, words, and actions.

Others, however, might find

such acceptance impossible. A drama-filled, gossip-saturated, negativity-permeated atmosphere is unbearable to them. One option here is to seek to be an agent of change in your surroundings. You might want to endeavor to be instrumental in bringing about change, not only by refusing to participate in the drama and gossip, but by seeking to exert a positive influence in such a way as to lovingly and wisely encourage change.

Sometimes we can be an example of such virtues as goodness, kindness, patience, consideration, compassion, and even love.

And sometimes being such can effect positive change.

Yet occasionally some are so addicted to and insistent on maintaining the drama, gossip and negativity that they are absolutely unwilling to change, even opposed to change. And in such instances one’s only option may be to leave the situation.

Acceptance is impossible and change is improbable or unachievable; consequently, departure may be the best course to take. But if this option is exercised, it is politest and noblest to leave the situation peacefully and to harbor no bitterness, anger, or ill-will toward anyone. Just leave and let go. If forgiveness is required, forgive and simply move on.

So, coming back to Niebuhr’s prayer, I might change it a bit and add to it like this: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change that I should accept, the courage to be instrumental in changing the things I can and should, the insight needed and resolve required simply to walk away from the situation when that is the best course, and the wisdom necessary to know what is the best path to take.”

Fun Activities at Senior Centers throughout Rockingham County

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.

• Legal Aid will be on the second Thursday of each month. You must call 1-800-951-2257 or 336-398-1731 to make an appointment.

• 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.

• Walking Group - Morgan Road Track from 9-9:30 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Play Mah Jongg - Thursdays at 11:00. Come and learn or play. Schedule does vary call before you come.

• Rook - Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 and play from 1:00pm until 4:00 pm on Wednesdays.

• Hand and Foot - Please show up at The Garden of Eden Senior Center by 12:45 on Tuesdays Bingo at 9:00 on Monday, March 20th • Pickleball- Learn to play now and join in on all the fun! We play every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 9:30 at Mill Ave. Recreation Center • Computer - come use the computer lab when it is free. Help is available by appointment.

• Genealogy -Thursdays by appointment only • Open Craft time - Fridays at 1 pm bring your own craft or work on one we have.

Call for information on what is available.

• Quilt Guild - Meets at the Senior Center the second Thursday each month at 1:00 Tax assistance - call 336-627-1611 for an appt. (Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8-12) • Line Dance - beginners 10am on Mondays at the CB Hut. Not beginner come at 10:15 • Shred - Mondays 1-3 Shred your personal papers from past years. We have 2 shredders you may use.

Reidsville Senior Center 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville Call 349-1088 Phase 10 – every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Rook – every Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Duplicated Bridge – Thursdays 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Other board games available on site- Uno, scrabble, etc.

Fitness • Cardio Class – every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 a.m. – similar to Silver Sneakers but more cardio oriented. Participants still go at their own pace however.

• Pickleball – Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m. – join the hottest new game around • Fitness Center- Free for 55 + years of age – hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Reidsville Kickers Line Dance Group – Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.

• Carolina Girls Line Dance Group – Mondays at 10:00 a.m. and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.

• Yoga – Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – No charge • Registration is underway for our Senior Striker bowling league. League play begins September 11th and will be held on Mondays beginning at 1:00 p.m. Teams are composed of 4 bowlers of which two must be women.

Deadline to register is 8/31/17. For more information or to register call 349-1088.

• Registration is underway for a Pickleball league. Date and times to be determined after registration is complete. Deadline to register 8/31/17. Doubles only at this time. For more information call 349-1088.

Special Events • Senior Bingo- August 17th and September 21st – 1:00 p.m..

• • • •

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

Center for Active Retirement - Wentworth 141 and 164 Tyre Dodson Road in Wentworth (Behind the Old Courthouse in Wentworth) (336) 349-2343

Eddie Vernon

646 Washington St., Eden

Mark Stevens

Stop in during the Riverfest and see the beautiful items we have for your home and office!

• Craft: Bow Making Class - September 13th: from 9am to Noon in the Annex - Bring the ribbon you wish to learn on: 5/8 in. wide ribbon, 2 yards in length, will make a 10 loop bow. 1 3/8 in. wide ribbon, 5 yards in length, will make a 10 loop bow. *Hint - Wired ribbon works best to learn. Refreshments will be served. Cost: $5.00 Instructor: Linda Wilson • Craft: Memory Candle - Make a memory votive candle with your photo. - Class will meet September 18th from 9:00am-12:00pm in the Annex. Supplies will be provided. *Bring your photo to make a candle.

Refreshments will be served. Cost: $20.00 Instructor: Linda Wilson Call: (336) 637-8428 • Craft: Painting a Wine Bottle - You can create a hummingbird feeder or night light. Class will meet September 20th from 9:00am-12:00pm in the Annex. Supplies will be provided. Refreshments will be served. Cost: $20.00 Instructor: Linda Wilson • Computer Class - Linda Wilson, Instructor - Electronic Devices: Learn how to use your smartphones or tablets.

Thursdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm in the Main Building. Cost: $50.00 for 10 weeks • Chatting with the Girls - September 7th at 12 Noon. Let’s get together and “chat” about those things that interest us. We’ll begin by sharing - sharing the making of a salad. Bring your secret ingredient - the basics will be provided. We as a team will decide the “chat” topic. So, get your thinking cap on. What will it be: fashion trends, shoes, volunteering, decorating? Call: (336) 637-8428 and let us know you are on board!

• 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 available • 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.

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 37 H

School is Cool!

RCC Caps and Pins Practical Nursing Graduates

During a July 27 evening ceremony, thirteen Rockingham Community College practical nursing students received their caps and pins. RCC’s Practical Nursing Graduates are:Front Row (l-r): Trisha Davis, Deborah Ware, Jacqueline Lewis, Tarsha Russell. Second Row (l-r): Mason Peters, Ashley Myrick, Emilee Eggleston, Jessica Garrett. Third Row (l-r): Tanya Manley, Terra Isley, Jenny Ore Back Row (l-r): Sarah Billings, Avarie Hands

High School Equivalency Graduate Receives Scholarship High School Equivalency be flexible and work at her own Graduate Isabella Stowe was pace. Instructors describe Stowe awarded a scholarship totaling as a compassionate, creative per$2,228 from the Rockingham son who is driven to succeed.

Community College Foundation.

The High School Every graduate Equivalency proof the program is gram is a part of given the opportuniRCC’s College and ty to apply for the Career Readiness scholarship.

An Program. All classes essay is part of the are free and are application process. offered on the RCC Stowe explained that Campus, in locations she gained confit h r o u g h o u t dence by completing Rockingham County Stowe RCC’s High School and online. Both day Equivalency proand evening options gram and that she values the are available. Call 336-342-4261 opportunity to continue her edu- for more information. cation at RCC. The program is At RCC you can start local challenging but allowed Stowe to and go far.

Leaksville Volunteer Fire Department Club House Fund Raiser

Annual Spaghetti Dinner Friday, September 29th 4:30 – 7:00pm RCC PINS SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY GRADUATES During a July 20 evening ceremony, 16 Rockingham Community College surgical technology students received their pins.

The surgical technology candidates for graduation are: First Row (l-r): Brooke Byrd, Darnell Benjamin, Kayla Ore, Sierra Espinoza, Sydney Shropshire, Ashley Dabbs. Back Row (l-r); Morgan Williams, Jennifer Evans, Nicole Frazier, Chelsea, French, Esayas Nida, Diana Martin, Tara Lucas, Caysey Petty, Tori Cozart, Cortnye Barnett.

RCC students named to Presidents and Deans lists Rockingham Community College announces those named to the summer semester 2017 President’s List and Dean’s List.

President’s List To be eligible for the President’s List students must maintain a 4.00 GPA within the semester with at least 12 college level credit hours attempted during Fall and Spring or 9 credit hours attempted during Summer.

Semester GPA’s are computed at the end of each semester and grades received in any previous semester are not included in computing the GPA for the current semester.

President’s List Eden: Sarah Billings, Jenny Ore, Richard Vitolo, Madison: Jacob Neal, Noel Pittman, Caitlyn Via Reidsville: Payton Loy, Ashley Myrick, Deborah Ware Ruffin: Tiffany Easter, Terra Isley, Tanya Manley Stoneville: Kayla Bray, Alana Goin, Kristina Hamm Summerfield: Jacob Russell Wilmington: Avarie Hands Winder: Jennifer Sossoman Yanceyville: Ashley Dabbs, Tarsha Russell

Dean’s List To be eligible for the Dean’s List students must maintain a 3.25 GPA within the semester with at least 12 college level credit hours attempted during Fall and Spring or 9 credit hours attempted during Summer, with no grade less than a C. Those named are listed below by city of residence.

Semester GPA’s are computed at the end of each semester and grades received in any previous semester are not included in computing the GPA for the current semester.

Brown Summit: Morgan Williams Eden: Brooke Byrd, Caysey Petty Elon: Cortnye Barnette Greensboro: Jennifer Evans Madison: Diana Martin Reidsville: Joel Basnett, Tara Lucas, Kenya McCain, Esayas Nida, Kayla Ore, Jamila Simmons, Nicole Weil-Frazier Stokesdale: Darnell Benjamin, Kandus Stanley, Tori Cozart, Brooke Garrett, Sydney Shropshire Summerfield: Sierra Espinoza

LEAKSVILLE VOL. FIRE DEPT. STATION 210 Harrington Hwy between Hwy 135 and Hwy 770 Chuck & Charles Yarbroughs’ Pizza Station Spaghetti Supper with Salad, Bread, Drink, & Dessert

Adult: $7 • Children 6-10 $5 Call for information (336) 623-9020

Club house can be rented for parties, family gatherings, reunions, weddings, and showers.

Call for information (336) 623-9020

All of your data and communications needs

• Business Phone Systems • Voice Mail • Cabling – CAT 5 & 6 / Fiber • Networking

• VoIP • SIP Trunks • Hosted Systems

Southeastern Data Comm, Inc. Locally Owned and Operated

(336) 207-0554

H PAGE 38 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017

MARC to benefit County waterways with $61,500 grant from Duke Energy The Museum and Archives of RC (MARC) received a $61,500 grant to continue its commitment to protecting and enhancing regional waterways and the environment. The grant is part of the Water Resources Fund, a $10 million commitment from Duke Energy.

MARC is one of 14 organizations across NC and SC to collectively receive more than $1 million in the 5th grant announcement. The Water Resources Fund is a multi-year commitment that will leave a legacy of improved water quality, quantity and conservation in the Carolinas and neighboring regions.

“This grant will enable the MARC to open historic walking trails and a river access at High Rock Ford.” said Jordan Rossi,

Executive Director at the MARC. “We thank Duke Energy for its support and are eager to launch this project so that we can continue to protect and share our local waterways and history.”

In addition to being home to the oldest mill site in what is now RC, High Rock Ford was also a staging area for General Nathanael Greene’s army before the Battle of Guilford Courthouse – a turning point in the Revolutionary War. The MARC will be working closely with the DRBA on design and construction of the river access and a trail on the property.

“We are thrilled to see that the upper reaches of the Haw River will be opened to the public,” says Jenny Edwards, DRBA Program Manager. “This access

House Of Health Winter Warmth with Essential Oils: Learn how to keep your body warm and your mood Mon - Fri elevated during the Winter season.

10am - 6pm, Saturday, October 7th - 9 a.m.

Sat. Cost: $5.

10am -5pm Please call to reserve your spot.

641 Washington Street, Eden

Like Us On

336-623-1002 t All Types Decorative Cakes, Pies & Sweet Snacks

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

Fall Is On The Way! Get Your Sweet Treats Here!

RICKY’S HANDYMAN SERVICES

will become part of the Haw River Trail and connect Alamance County’s extensive trail system to RC. That will bring visitors to our county. The High Rock property is also along the route of the Mountains to Sea Trail which DRBA is partnering with municipalities to build in Rockingham County. It’s really visionary of the MARC to bring together historical interpretation with outdoor recreation, and this property is incredibly well suited for it."

The High Rock Ford property was donated to the RC Historical Society by James G. W. MacLamroc in 1985, in hopes that it would be opened to the public as a site of local and national significance, where people could gather to enjoy the nature around them and connect with their past. As the successor organization to the Historical Society, the MARC has the opportunity to make this dream a reality thanks to the Duke Energy Water Resources Fund.

“Duke Energy is committed to protecting and restoring the rivers and waterways that are valuable resources for our communities and the regional economy,” said Cari Boyce, president of the Duke Energy Foundation.

“We look forward to our partnership with the MARC and the impact this grant will have in RC.” Investment decisions are carefully reviewed by the Water Resources Fund committee, an independent body that includes five environmental experts and two Duke Energy employees.

Selected projects are chosen on several criteria, including

whether the project is sciencebased and research-supported.

Duke Energy anticipates two grant announcements per year over the course of the Water Resources Fund. Visit nccommunityfoundation.org for more information on how to apply and register for the session.

The MARC is dedicated to preserving, promoting, disseminating, and exhibiting the history, culture, human and natural resources of RC, for the benefit of present and future generations.

The MARC historic complex is open Wed. - Fri. - 1p.m.- 6p.m. and Sat. - 10 a.m. to 4p.m.

About Duke Energy Foundation The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to address the needs of the communities where its customers live and work. The foundation provides more than $30 million annually in charitable gifts. The foundation’s education focus spans kindergarten to career,

particularly science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), early childhood literacy and workforce development.

It also supports the environment and community impact initiatives, including arts and culture.

Duke Energy employees and retirees actively contribute to their communities as volunteers and leaders at a wide variety of nonprofit organizations.

Duke Energy is committed to building on its legacy of community service. For more information, visit http://www.duke-energy.com/foundation.

Duke Energy is a Fortune 125 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK. More information about the company is available at duke-energy.com.

The Duke Energy News Center serves as a multimedia resource for journalists and features news releases, helpful links, photos and videos. Hosted by Duke Energy, illumination is an online destination for stories about people, innovations, and community and environmental topics.

It also offers glimpses into the past and insights into the future of energy.

Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

Celebrating our 50th Anniversary!

October 8th, 2017 We would like for all who are interested to attend the morning service at 10:45 and a meal after.

Don Forrester who spoke at the 1st service in 1967 will be the featured speaker.

We look forward to seeing you!

Kings Highway Christian Church 417 W. Kings Highway, Eden, N.C. 27288 Phone 336-627-1766

RockinghamCountyRadio.com NEW SATURDAY PROGRAM SCHEDULE Sports Overnight America 3:00 Doug Stephan 4:00

We cover all your handyman needs.

Good Day Health 6:00

For Free Estimates Call

The Money Pit 8:00

Ricky 336-932-4127 Where Integrity and Quality still have value.

Rebecca Costa 10:00 Eric Metaxis 12:00 Noon Mayo Clinic Radio 3:00 Town Hall Weekend Journal 4:00 Horsepower For an Hour 5:00 Pet Talk 7:00 Veterans Chronicles 9:00 Good Life Revolution 10:00

SEPTEMBER 2017 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 39 H

Belews Lake Clean Sweep

Morgan Maness, 4-H Agent, Kiersten Dery, Keynon Settle, Emily Holmes, Franco Neal, Erika Padron and Lauren Bivins attended NC 4-H Congress.

Rockingham County 4-Hers at 2017 NC 4-H Congress Six Rockingham County 4H youth attended NC 4-H Congress in Raleigh at NCSU on July 29 – August 1, 2017. More than 500 young people from across NC and their adult leaders attended the four day conference.

Congress is a four-day conference focused on leadership and community service for our youth.

4-Hers heard from a variety of speakers and were engaged in many leadership workshops.

During the week, youth also elect 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. On the first day of Congress, we had four 4-Hers present at the state 4-H presentations contests.

Emily Holmes, Alice Holmes, Lane Blankenship and Eve Agee.

For some 4-Hers it was their first time presenting at the state level and they did a great job. Emily Holmes ended up being awarded 1st place for her presentation in the family and consumer science category. Lane Blankenship was awarded with 3rd place in the electric category. We are so proud of our 4-Hers for making it all the way to the state level and presenting!

During NC 4-H Congress our youth attended workshops on leadership and public speaking.

They learned about the election process by voting in their new state 4-H officers. Rockingham County 4-Her, Emily Holmes was recognized as the 2016-2017 North Central District 4-H Council Reporter. She completed a scrapbook for the district of all the events this past year and was awarded 3rd for her project!

The last day our youth participated in a huge Hands to Service community service project, youth prepared packaged meals to feed hungry kids all across the world. Within just a few short hours, 4-Hers had prepared 80,640 meals!

The 4-Hers attending Congress were Erika Padron, Franco Neal, Emily Holmes, Keynon Settle, Lauren Bivins and Kiersten Dery. Our Rockingham County 4-H youth represented the county proudly and had a wonderful time. Thank you to United Way for helping provide 4-H scholarship dollars to these youth for this special trip!

For more information on Rockingham County 4-H contact the 4-H Agent, Morgan Maness at 336-342-8230 or mcmaness@ncsu.edu.

House for Sale

Want to Volunteer? Come out Sat., Sept. 2nd at 7AM until 1PM to Humphrey’s Ridge Marina (336)427-3949 There will be Door Prizes, refreshments and snacks available for all volunteers!!!

Group Organizer: Steve Colburn (336)399-4449 coordinates cleanup on the lake. Steve and his team also provide refreshments and door prizes; mans the sign-up tables; distribute data cards, trash bags and gloves; help participants locate and clean up areas of the lake and shore.

We are in great need of volunteers!! Come alone or with a group. No boat needed. We'll have people with boats to take the volunteers. You can bring your own boat and help transport volunteers or go solo to the designated clean-up areas. We will provide trash bags, gloves, buckets and etc to help collect the trash. Please be sure to dress comfortable and wear appropriate footwear.

Eden, NC • Price: $65,000

2106 sq ft 2/3 bedrooms 1 bath CALL US for more details: 336-349-2729

American Partners FCU • www.apfcu.com 618 N Scales St., Reidsville, NC 27323 “Extraordinary Service for Everyday People”

Jesus Saves

Great deals on all inclusive Caribean Vacations!

Including $1800 Resort Credits for spas, excursions, Etc. Many other great deals and perks!

Billy Cushman

• Charleston 6 night Bermuda Cruise 9/16/18 $100 on board credit starting from $795 • Tampa 5 night Key West and Cozumel 10/14/18 $100 on board credit starting from $490 • 8 Night cruise from Charlston to St. Thomas, St. Martin and San Juan. 9/8/2018 $100 on board credit. $50 deposit CERTIFIED IN:

• Sandals Resorts • American Air Lines Vacations • Beaches • Jamaica • Cancun • Atlantis • Aruba • Disney • All Cruise Lines • Deposits as low as $200 on All Vacation Pkgs.

James Oldfield

BUSINESS BLAST Rent-A-House

Ladies Night Out Sept.

21 5 p.m.

- Til

“A Nice House You Can Call Home”

336-623-8444 1-6 Bedrooms Available We Buy Houses & Land Shane & Abby Hensley

TAX PREPARATION

FOR RENT

Real Estate Investors

(336) 627-5093

Carrier 133 N. Fieldcrest Rd., Eden, NC 27288

CORUM HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC. CARRIER SALES & SERVICE SHEET METAL WORK Ronald T. Corum President

605 Bridge Street Eden, NC 27288

THE HIGGS TEAM Boyd & Vonda 336-552-5841 or 336-932-9878

Office: (336) 627-1050 Home: (336) 623-6235 Fax: (336) 627-1055 boydhiggs@gmail.com vondahiggs1@gmail.com www.ncnorthstarrealty.com 116 A W. Meadow Rd. • Eden, NC

Run your ad here for as little as

$18 per month! You can’t beat that!

Call Eden’s Own Journal Today!

336-627-9234

Carpet, Vinyl, Ceramic, Hardwood Flooring Over 20 Years Installation Experience

336-634-3776 336-932-0181

Tiano’s Pizza 615 BURTON ST, MADISON, NC

336-427-6520

LUNCH BUFFET EVERY DAY Evening Buffet Mon., Tue., Wed. & Sunday Sun. - Thur. 10:30am - 10pm • Fri. - Sat. 10:30am - 11pm

Biagio Tiano

H PAGE 40 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, SEPTEMBER 2017

Rockingham County Animal Shelter needs donations!

Checks can be made out to RCAS & mailed to 250 Cherokee Camp Rd. Reidsville, NC 27320. They also take donations of canned & dry dog & cat food, cat & dog treats, blankets & towels, non clumping cat litter, dog & cat toys, lysol wipes, bleach, paper towels, newspapers, & hand sanitizer. Thank You!

Total Vintage HWY. 14 • EDEN, NC • 336-623-2185 Want to Earn $3000 + Per Month?

Market Place, LLC 336-623-1920 201 E. Meadow Road, Eden (Former Belk Bldg.)

Tri-City Automotive Ford is offereing such fantastic car deals, we need sales help! Come join the winning team at TriCity Ford. The sky is the limit!

We need motivated, hard working people to add to our professional sales staff.

• Salary every month, plus commission!

• Paid Vacation • Medical Insurance • 5-Day work week • Comprehensive training

NO SALES EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Email resume to mbrown@tricityautomotive.com Ask for the Credit Coach and Tri-City Ford 336-623-2185 We also need service and support staff

Featuring Antiques, Furniture, Jewelry, Outdoor Furniture, Watkins Produce, & Much More!

Coming Soon: Farmhouse Deli Booth & Southern Rise Bakery Rentals Available & Consignment

R Ra ai il lr ro oa ad d C Ca af fe e 3 Generations Of Country Cooking!!!

239 N. Main Street & Hwy 770 East • Eden, NC • Phone (336) 635-1709 Come In And Enjoy Country Cooking!

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10a.m. - 6p.m.

- Sun. 1p.m. - 6p.m.

Owner: Sherri Morgan

Look For Our Booth At Riverfest!

NOW OFFERING Keep on the right track!

Obituary/Eulogy listings.

Ask your funeral home director to list your loved one locally in Eden’s Own Journal Rockingham County Star so the entire community will know