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The kickoff for the County Wide Food Drive and Bloodmobile will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 14, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14, about a half mile south of Eden. City and county officials have been invited to participate and issue proclamations for the food drive. Entertainment and breakfast also will be provided. The food drive is scheduled for the month of April with a number of churches, organizations and businesses participating. It will culminate on April 28 with the huge food collection. This year’s goal is 30,000 pounds of food. Last year, about 20,000 pounds were collected. A blood drive also is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on N.C. 14 South of Eden.
"The fight against hunger continues,” said Blake Dawson, chairman of the Committee of 100, sponsor of the two events. “Because of the tremendous need in our county due to a high unemployment rate, our food banks are finding it difficult to keep their shelves filled" "I think the need for food right now is as great as it has ever been in Rockingham County," said Dale Hallett, a CCM volunteer/food purchaser. "The food drive enables us to refill our shelves after the surge of applicants during the winter months. We touch the lives of more than 200 individuals each month.” The Salvation Army of Rockingham County serves in excess of 100 families per month with nonperishable food items, said Corps Officer, Major Sharon Robbins. "Your compassion will do a
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world of good for suffering people in our community, among them the single mother without a dime to buy food for her hungry children or the elderly shut-in desperate for nutritious food to meet their most basic needs." The Red Cross also needs blood donations to meet its quotas. This year’s goal for the Food Drive Blood Bank is 40 pints – an increase of 10 over last year’s drive. "We hope to collect a large supply of food for the food pantries and to reach our goal for the blood drive," Dawson said. At the kick-off, grocery bags will be issued to churches that are asked to distribute them to family members, neighbors, friends, relatives and co-workers. If each member gets five bags from others, the impact will be much greater, Dawson
The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) continues its efforts to prevent the development of a proposed regional landfill along four miles of the Dan River in Rockingham County. The property owner of this site and PBK Holdings, LLC (PBK) have applied for a Special Use Permit to allow a "mega landfill" to be built on the site. PBK has an option to purchase the property from the current owner. DRBA and other petitioners have appealed Rockingham County's acceptance of PBK's application for a Special Use Permit as valid and complete. This appeal will be heard in late May by the North Carolina Superior Court. Regardless of the outcome of the current appeal, the Dan River Basin Association will continue to
oppose the approval of any Special Use Permit for a landfill to be built on this property along the Dan River. The Dan River Basin Association is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve and promote the natural and cultural resources of the Dan River Basin through stewardship, recreation, and education. Last spring DRBA's Board of Directors adopted a resolution opposing the landfill, noting that a landfill built right beside the river has "high potential" to contaminate the river. The Dan River is the source of drinking water for residents of Eden, all customers of Dan River Water, Inc., and businesses and industries throughout much of Rockingham County.
provides a perfect bridge to connect with the Rockingham County Department Metzler of Public Health’s efforts to celebrate Public Health Week (April 2-8). The collaboration of agencies will allow local and governmental agencies to highlight the programs and services available to the community. In celebration, the Rockingham County Legal Department and the Health Education division of the Rockingham County Department of Public Health have partnered together to host a Rockingham County Health Fair. The health fair will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 4th, at the National Guard Armory, 292 NC Hwy. 65, in Reidsville. Citizens will learn how Rockingham County is delivering essential health care services and wellness programs, as well as other important services.
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Notes from RCC RCC graduates educating the next generation WENTWORTH – Education brought them together: Vanessa Hood Dalton, Brooke White, Stacie Corum and Marquita Scales. Little Hands Child Development Center in Eden binds them: Dalton as owner/director; White as lead teacher; Corum, teacher assistant, and Scales, intern. Rockingham Community College – specifically early childhood education director, Dr. Vickie Brinkley – shaped their future. Dalton, White and Corum are graduates of Brinkley’s program. Scales, who will graduate in May, is a current student. Dalton opened Little Hands Child Development Center in 2007. It is a five-star center, the highest level possible in North Carolina, and a licensed NC preschool-kindergarten center.
The criterion the center must meet is identical to those that must be met by public preschools. “I didn’t plan to hire all RCC graduates,” said Dalton, “but when they applied I knew they would be good teachers. I knew what they had been taught.” Before opening the center, Dalton operated a five-star day care in her home. Before that she was a teacher’s assistant at Bethany School. And before that, she was a long-time factory worker.
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“I worked with children in church but never thought about working with them as a career,” she said. That was before the state required teacher assistants enroll in classes to help them in the classroom, before she enrolled in RCC and before she was inspired and encouraged by Brinkley who, said Dalton, taught her the importance of early education and the need for it in Rockingham County. One of Brinkley’s concerns is that people think transitioning from her program to a four-year program is difficult. “It’s not,” said Dalton who received a bachelor’s degree online from Grand Canyon University in elementary education with a concentration in early childhood. “All of my education classes from RCC transferred to Greensboro College,” said Brooke White, “and I was well prepared for their courses; the early childhood education classes at RCC are very thorough.” White earned a bachelor’s in birth-kindergarten education in 2010. Stacie Corum took a different route, earning a degree in liberal studies for a more wellrounded education. As such, she is not licensed, and therefore cannot advance beyond assistant status, but she is considering eventually taking that step. This brings us to Marquita Scales, whose goal is to become a licensed teacher in math and science at the middle school level. Dalton had no qualms about taking her as an intern. She knew the education Scales was receiving and knew she would be a valuable member of the teaching team.
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Misty Travis, Mike Jones, Wendy Watkins, Jennifer Stanfield, Vicky Foye. Jones, computer information student, met for the first time with the medical office students he was assigned to work with on an information project. They compared what they had learned through their participation in the project.
Cross-Discipline training takes learning to a new level WENTWORTH – Reading a case study or theory about how to handle a situation is easy. But having to understand the needs of students in an entirely different field of study and then create a computer program for them? And having to explain your needs clearly when you don’t understand computer programming? Now you’re learning. That’s the kind of innovative cross-discipline education some instructors at Rockingham Community College are using in their upper level courses. Pairing computer systems analysis and design students with medical office simulation students for a lesson in real-life problem solving was the brain child of Computer Information Technology instructor, Diane Dalton. For the project, six teams were formed with each team consisting of six medical office students and one computer student. The medical office students in each team were required to develop a “wish list” of functions they wanted their computers to perform for their fictional medical office. They had to communicate their wishes to the computer information student assigned to their team. All communication took place online. The medical office goal was to see how well they communicated their need, how well the need was understood and met, and how satisfied they were with the process. The computer information goal was to develop interview questions that enabled them to extract the information they needed to build an information system for their customer. “This real-life situation taught my students how to take everything they have learned – computer programming, networking, building databases, web design – and apply it to meet a real need,” said Dalton. “They had the technical knowledge but their challenge was to use that knowledge in a way that benefitted their ‘customer.’” Likewise, Medical Office Administration instructor, Gayle Ferguson, said her students had to use their accumulated knowledge of office needs - timelines, billing, data input, etc. - and then precisely explain those needs to a computer vendor. Very real life, she said. Students quickly learned the danger of assuming they have communicated well. They discovered the critical importance of providing clearly expressed thoughts and questions. It is a dynamic form of learning that does not come solely from a textbook. Dalton and Ferguson are pleased with the project results. “We will tweak it and make a few changes,” said Ferguson. “But we will definitely do it again,” added Dalton.
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Notes from RCC Crossing borders, talking with artist, in pursuit of education WENTWORTH – Not all education comes from a book. Therefore, Rockingham Community College fine art instructors, Todd Drake and Pat Harden, gave their students a rare treat. After students read
“Misadventures in the Middle East” by British artist Henry Hemming, on Feb. 29 they gathered around a speaker and talked to him at his residence in Cairo. In preparation, each student had prepared at least one question,
ranging from how his venture had changed his life to permissible artistic expressions in the Mideast. Hemming, who spent one year traveling through several Mideast countries, chronicled his journey in Misdaventures.
Reading the book and talking to the author, said Harden, helped students understand their role in overcoming barriers they face. She said, “We wanted students to realize there are ways to reach their goals and dreams without letting barriers stop them. We wanted them to read
about and talk to someone who overcame enormous barriers – culture, war (Hemming’s year began just before the U.S. invasion of Iraq), rejection, suspicion – so they can begin to think creatively about overcoming barriers they may face; to see that they can channel their energies into getting where they want to go.”
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Local artist’s work selected for New York gallery WENTWORTH – Alex Sharp of Reidsville, a fine arts student at Rockingham Community College, has worked on a series of photographs in which he has striven to bring the old world style of art with its use of Christian themes into the modern world of photography. His work is getting a great deal of recognition. A piece he titles,
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RCC BLET Dec. 2011 graduates, Micah Snow, Wesley Walker and Destinie Dew, are sworn in as officers by Burlington Chief of Police, Mike Williams, during a swearing in ceremony at the Burlington Police Dept.
BLET Grads find employment WENTWORTH – Destinie Dew, Micah Snow and Wesley Walker were recently sworn in as police officers by the Burlington Police Department. They now begin police work under the supervision of their individually assigned field training officer. The three graduated in December from the Rockingham Community College Basic Law
Enforcement Training program. They join their fellow classmates who have found jobs in police departments in Hillsboro, Chapel Hill, Eden, Winston-Salem, and the Caswell County Sheriff’s Department. Two other classmates are in the final application phase with the North Carolina Highway Patrol. RCC’s BLET Director,
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Contest winners (left to right, front row) Maritza Martiarena, third place poster; Christene Fontaine, first place essay; Jaylynne Ward, first place poster; and Tarey Wilson, second place poster. (Left to right, back row) Naudia Florence, second place essay; Cyd Overby, Rockingham County Soil & Water Conservation District; and Daniel Haley, third place essay.
County Soil & Water Conservation District’s Annual Poster, Essay, & Speech Contests WENTWORTH - The Rockingham County Soil and Water Conservation District sponsored its annual Conservation Poster, Essay, and Public Speaking Contests for 2012 with the theme, “The Wonderful Wetlands.” The Elementary and Middle School Poster Contests were open to all third, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders. All winners were from the sixth grade at Holmes Middle School in Eden: first place, Jaylynne Ward; second, Tarey Wilson; and third, Maritza Martiarena. The poster contest gave students a chance to creatively display their conservation knowledge and to educate people about water. The top three posters from each grade level won cash prizes and the top winner will go on to compete at the area level. The first place winner received a $30 cash prize; second place winner, $20; and third place, $10. Winning posters are on display at the Eden Public Library, except the first place winner which is competing at the Area 3 Contest. The Essay Contest was open to all sixth graders and gave students a chance to exercise their writing skills, stimulate independent thinking, and express their view about issues pertaining to water. All winners were from Holmes Middle School: first place, Christene Fontaine; second, Naudia Florence; and third, Daniel Haley. Similar to the poster contest, the top three won a cash prize and the top county winner will compete at the Area 3 Level Contest. Area winners will be eligible to enter the State Contest. Prizes for the essay contest included: $40.00 for first place; $30 for second; and $20 for third. Checks were presented to winners on Feb. 15, at the Holmes Middle School Library.
Vet students volunteer at Animal Shelter Dogs and cats at the Rockingham County Animal Shelter had special volunteer vet students with them all day at the end of February. Senior students from the North Carolina State Veterinary School of Medicine spent the day at the Animal Shelter in Reidsville observing how the shelter operates and providing hands-on services for the dogs and cats. The students gained valuable experience and offered Animal Shelter officials some recommendations. The Animal Shelter is located at 250 Cherokee Camp Rd., Reidsville, 27320. You may call at 336.394.0075 or visit online at www.rockinghamcountyanimalshelter.org
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Notes from RCC Direct Care Jobs Increasing Kim B (name withheld at the family’s request) is a car accident survivor. The injury to her brain, though, is permanent. She has no problem remembering her children, her mother, or her past. But if she tries to sit again after pushing a chair back from the table, she might end up on the floor. Kim won’t remember pushing the chair back. Denise Denny, 55, is a survivor, too: a victim of multiple industrial layoffs. After the last one she decided it was time to fulfill a dream of taking care of people. She enrolled in Rockingham Community College’s direct care worker course, the first of its kind at the college, and on Oct. 28, became a certified direct care worker. In December, she began working full-time at UMAR of The Roc (formerly the Rockingham County Opportunities Center), working Monday through Friday as Kim’s direct care worker. Direct care workers care for those with disabilities or chronic illnesses. They may be hired under various titles: home health aide, habilitation technician, mental health technician, job coach, life coach, mentor, childcare worker, in-home companion, respite worker and personal care
Direct Care Worker Denise Denny, left, assists Kim with crafts during their time together at UMAR of The ROC.
assistant. In their role, they may be asked to be a companion to an elderly person, teach mentally disabled adults how to manage living by themselves, assist a disabled child with everyday school activities, help with personal hygiene, eating, getting in or out of bed, checking a person’s temperature, pulse and blood pressure, help individuals take their medicine and more. The need for them continues to be on the rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for personal, home care and home health aides (all titles for direct care workers) will rise 46-50 percent from 2008-2018. In addition to course work, students in RCC’s direct care worker course participate in a 24 hour nonpaid internship in a place where direct care workers are employed. Linda Hairston, director of UMAR at The Roc hired Denny after observing her
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Conservation Converstations Eagle Scouts Honored and City recognizes LUMC for Boy Scout Program On Sunday February 19, 2012 the Boy Scout Troop 567, Cub Scout Pack 567 and Venture Crew 567 celebrated the 101st Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Mayor Pro-tem Wayne Tuggle and City Councilman Jim Burnett presented the Leaksville United Methodist Church with a proclamation from the City of Eden for an affiliation with the Boy scouts for 92 years. Scouting came to Leaksville United Methodist Church in 1917 when Rev. G.C. Brinkman
became scoutmaster in 1917. Troop 8 was the first Scout Troop in Leaksville. The Troop was chartered directly from the National Council and pre-dated the organization of the Cherokee Council, BSA by six years. The Cherokee Council was organized in 1923. Troop 8 later became Troop 508 because of computers, 5 designated the district number, thus 508. Troop 508 lost its charter in 1983 and for three years the church had no troop. Then Eden
Kiwanis wanted a troop but had no place to meet. The Leaksville United Methodist Church offered them a place to meet and the Leaksville United Methodist Church became affiliated with Troop 567. After a few years the Methodist Men assumed the responsibility of Troop 567 and the charter was assigned to them. The late Charles Martin was the first Eagle Scout in Leaksville in 1929. Since then the Leaksville United Methodist Church has had 49 Eagle Scouts.
Douglass Elementary School's 3rd-5th grade Student Council have been participating in a service project collecting donations for the local animal shelters. Letters were sent out to the Douglass family requesting donations of dry dog and cat food or money. More than 140 pounds of dog and cat food have been donated, in addition to money. Angie Jones, volunteer from the Humane Society was on hand to collect the donations.
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Operation Medicine Drop helps prevent prescription drug abuse Citizens are urged to start compiling old medicines to properly dispose of them on March 21st at Operation Medicine Drop. You can bring your unused and expired medications on Wednesday, March 21st, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Rockingham County Governmental Center lobby, 371 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth. These unused and expired medicines should be properly disposed in order to prevent accidental poisonings and improper drug diversion. This is an important issue because prescription drug abuse ranks right behind the No. 1 form of drug abuse, marijuana!
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Brookshire graduates from FBI National Academy On Friday, March 16, 2012, Captain Perry N. Brookshire III graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA. Brookshire is the Patrol Division Commander for the S h e r i ff ’s Office and is a 22 year law enforcement veteran. Since Brookshire 1972, the
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Tate appointed Environmental and Engineering Services Director Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler announced today the appointment of Ronald E. Tate as the new Environmental and Engineering Services Director. Tate has served over 27 years as president/owner of Tate Construction Company in Reidsville. His tenure with Rockingham County Government begins Monday, April 2nd. “Following a national search, we were able to recruit a professional who will be the perfect fit for this important role,” said County Manager Lance Metzler. “We welcome Ronnie to the Rockingham County Governmental family as he comes on board to start tackling many major projects already on his plate.”
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Divorce Recovery & Support Group Someone You Know Is Hurting Tell him or her about Divorce Care, a special weekly seminar and support group for people who have been touched by separation or divorce.
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Grief Recovery Support Group Comfort & Care For Those Left Behind. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar/ support group for people grieving the death of someone close.
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Classes help adults work toward a brighter future GED/ABE Classes Classes familiarize students with the structure, format, and content of the GED Exam. Call RCC at 336-342-4261 ext. 2146 for more information. M-TH 9 a.m. – Noon T/TH 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. T/TH 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. English as a Second Language (ESL) No matter what language you speak, you are welcome to attend our English as a Second Language (ESL) class. M/W – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Employability Skill (HRD): Strategies: Getting and Keeping the Job You Want Tired of not knowing how to begin the job search in today’s economy? In this class, learn how to job search, provide selfassessments, how to research, network, write resumes and cover letters, complete a susessful interview and get promoted. M-F 4/9 – 4/27 – 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. M-F 5/7 – 5/25 – 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Employability Skills (HRD): Strategies: Get a New Lease on Job Search! Learn in depth techniques for discovering job descriptions and job leads that are rights for you. Gain practice in presenting a confident personal presence to help you stay motivated during challenging times. M-F 4/16 – 4/20 – 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. M-F 5/7 – 5/11 – 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Technology Awareness (HRD) In all occupations, technology has impacted the worker by raising the level of skills for the job. Come learn to be successful in your next career! M – F - 4/9 – 5/3 – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. M – F – 4/9 – 5/21 – 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Career Planning & Assessment: What are you good at? Do you know? Find out who you are! The Myers-Briggs, Temperament, and Interaction Styles will be used to determine students’ own best fit in order to learn how to understand and communicate with others more effectively. The importance of these tests will center on personal choices, career planning, and goal settings. M – F – 4/30 – 5/4 – 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Job Search Boot Camp We’re going to whip you into shape to find that job! This class will help you find job leads, refine your resume, develop networking and interviewing skills while emphasizing the role of technology in the work place. M – F – 5/7 – 5/11 – 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 14 Drugs collected during the Operation Medicine Drop will be packaged and stored in the evidence room until they are transported to the N.C. SBI Field Office in Greensboro. The medicines collected statewide will be destroyed in a state approved incinerator. Operation Medicine Drop is being sponsored by the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office/Code Enforcement Division Officers Kelly Howell and Tinker Woods, along with Rockingham County Public Health Department, Reidsville Police Department, and Safe Kids of Rockingham County. This take-back event gives citizens a safe, secure way to dispose of their medications. Unintentional poisoning from prescription medications has been on the rise in North Carolina since 1999, for nearly 4,500 people have died from prescription poisoning. Operation Medicine Drop Event is a free and convenient option to dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications to protect families and the environment. For more information about Operation Medicine Drop, contact Howell at 336.342.8300 or khowell@co.rockingham.nc.us.
Juice HACCP Workshop This two day workshop, based on the standardized Juice HACCP Alliance curriculum and taught by A Two-Day Alliance team members, will be held at the Workshop Rockingham County Cooperative Extension, 525 NC 65, Reidsville, NC April 10th & 11th 27320. The target audience is technical Reidsville, NC and managerial personnel from juice processing, packing or transportation companies. The fee for the course is $300 for industry participants. A reduced fee of $250 is available for government / academic employees that make prior arrangements. Please register early, as course size will be limited to the first 36 registrants due to the interactive nature of the workshop. Registration includes: course materials, including the standardized Juice HACCP Curriculum, two lunches, coffee breaks and certificate of completion. Participation for the entire 2 days is required for the certificate. You can access a map, the updated agenda and more information about the Rockingham County Cooperative Extension at the following URL: rockingham.ces.ncsu.edu The format of the course will be presentations by the instructors interspersed with hands-on group exercises. The instructor team for this course is comprised of University of Florida Food Science & Human Nutrition faculty and Juice HACCP Alliance and industry trainers.
ADTS Accepting Nominations for Board and Committees For 38 years, Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County (formerly Council on Aging) has been working to make sure that the elderly and people with disabilities in Rockingham live a quality life. Through initiatives in in-home health, case management, adult day care, group nutrition, Meals on Wheels, public transportation and information/referral, we strive to fulfill the important goal of prevention and delay of premature institutionalization of elderly people and people with disabilities in Rockingham County. We also strive to meet any transportation need for the citizens of Rockingham County. The ADTS Board of Directors and Committees provide organizational leadership and vision, maintain high ethical standards in accordance with our values, engage in effective planning to respond to the needs of the elderly and people with disabilities, and act as wise stewards of our resources. This year, we will host a recruitment luncheon at on April 17th in Reidsville where interested community leaders can learn more about ADTS. We are seeking qualified candidates to serve on our volunteer governing board and committees. In particular, we are looking for people who meet one or more of the following: • Energetic and entrepreneurial business people, who are not already overextended with other commitments, eager to put their enthusiasm for changing the world to work for us • Community leaders and philanthropists willing to engage their peers in support of our mission • Astute governmental advocates who can assist in navigating the political landscape of policy development, funding and legislation • Leaders at agencies who serve people with disabilities or the elderly, interested in strengthening program partnerships with us • Primary care and public health professionals – as well as leaders in health associations – interested in prevention • Scholars/academics with expertise in aging and disability issues • Individuals with significant board experience
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Karastan supports Help, Inc. & Caregivers of Rockingham County JR’s Archery
through Mohawk Carpet Foundation In everyone’s life, there’s an opportunity to give and receive help. For forty years, Help, Inc., Center Against Violence has provided help to people in Rockingham County through programs and services for victims of violence and by promoting community awareness of the issues surrounding domestic abuse and victimization. To ensure that these important services are available, Karastan and the Mohawk Carpet Foundation have shared some help of their own, a donation of $10,000 to support the good work the Help, Inc., team does. Megan Arrington, Human Resources manager at the Eden facility, feels that supporting nonprofit organizations in the area is an important way of making a difference. “All of us appreciate and respect the work Help, Inc., does for people in this area,” said Arrington. “In addition to supporting victims of violence and helping them take important steps toward recovery, this organization constantly provides education to help prevent abuse.” According to Marlene Pruitt, director of elder and disabled services at Help, Inc., support from the community is essential for them to meet the needs of many individuals in the area. “We are grateful for the generous support of Karastan and the Mohawk Carpet Foundation and their endorsement of our organization’s mission,” said Pruitt. “Through community support, Help, Inc., is able to provide services that are not yet federally funded, like our Elder Abuse Program. This innovative project trains and supports volunteers who visit elderly abuse victims in their homes as well as facilitating two support groups for elders who have suffered from violence or sexual assault.” In addition to these services, Help, Inc., Center Against Violence also offers crisis counseling and support, victim advocacy, a 24-hour crisis line, shelter services, parenting classes, learning clinics, and community education, among others. “This Center is an invaluable resource; Karastan and the Mohawk Carpet Foundation are pleased to support Help, Inc., do their important work in our community and to ensure that they can provide essential support and assistance” said Arrington. For more information on Help, Inc., Center Against Violence, including how to donate or volunteer, please visit www.helpinc-centeragainstviolence.org or contact the office staff at (336) 342-3331. Direct mail inquiries and/or donations to: Help, Inc., PO Box 16, Reidsville, NC 27375 • Every community needs “helping hands and loving hearts.” For the past seventeen years, Caregivers of Rockingham County has been associated with that phrase, and the organization’s good work in the commu-
nity has brought those words to life. This year, Karastan and the Mohawk Carpet Foundation have once again provided financial support to Caregivers to help them fulfill their important mission of offering local elderly and disabled citizens many essential services at no cost. Caregivers provides meals, transportation, medical support, help with errands, lawn care, landscaping, light housekeeping, respite and wheelchair ramps free of charge to those individuals in need. The Mohawk Carpet Foundation recently provided a $3000 sponsorship for the
wisely and well to help people in our area.” According to Deborah Poole, executive director of Caregivers of Rockingham County, the Mohawk Carpet Foundation sponsorship helped to cover expenses for the bowl-athon fundraiser. The 2012 Caregiver Bowl-a-thon raised nearly $7000 just on Saturday. In total, the organization has raised almost $14,000. “These funds will help to provide services to our elderly and disabled clients,” said Poole. “We have had a great relationship with Karastan in Eden for many years, and a number of Karastan employees have volunteered with
us in the past,” said Poole. “We appreciate the Mohawk Foundation and their continued commitment to our organization and our community.” For more information on how to donate or volunteer, contact Caregivers of Rockingham County at (336) 627-3900 or send an e-mail to: caregiversofrockingham@twcbc.com. Mohawk is a leading supplier of flooring for both residential and commercial applications. Mohawk offers a complete selection of carpet, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone, vinyl, rugs and other home products. These products are marketed under the premier brands in the industry, which include Mohawk, Karastan, Durkan, Lees, Bigelow, Daltile, American Olean, Unilin and Quick Step.
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Hamptonwoods, Summerglen And Klycewood Apartments Call For Availability OTHER AVAILABLE RENTAL PROPERTY Parkland - 1 Bedroom apartment available. Rent based on income. Rental assistance and handicap accessible when available. Glenwood Court - 2 Bedroom apartment available. Rent based on income. Rental assistance and handicap accessible when available. Norman Court - 1 Bedroom apartment available. These apartments are for applicants 62 years of age or disabled regardlessof age. Rent based on income. Rental assistance and handicap accessible when available. Knollwood Court - 1 Bedroom apartment available. These apartments are for applicants 62 years of age or disabled regardless of age. Rent is based on income and handicap accessible when available. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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House Of Health Backyard Treasures: Common Plants for Your Herbal Medicine Cabinet Please join us on Saturday, April 14th, at 10:00 a.m. as Dr. Aimee Sheppard presents the next class in ourseries New Year, New You. Herpresentation entitled, “Backyard Treasures: Common Plants forYourHerbal Medicine Cabinet,” will take us into the world of herbal treatments forcommon ailments. What weeds do you have growing in yourbackyard that just might keep you healthy? Come join us and find out!
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Rockingham County Department of Social Services (DSS) and will join thousands of communities throughout North Carolina and the nation in recognizing Child Abuse Prevention with a pinwheel garden. The Rockingham County DSS pinwheel garden at the flag pole area of the Governmental Center will be dedicated at 10 a.m., Monday, April 2nd, at 371 NC Hwy. 65, in Wentworth. A total of 129 pinwheels will be planted to represent each child in foster care in Rockingham County. A proclamation will be read during the ceremony and people will plant pinwheels. The pinwheel is the new
symbol of child abuse prevention, representing the bright future all children deserve. It represents community efforts to provide children with safe, stable, nurturing relationships for healthy development. Rockingham County DSS hopes citizens will recognize and support policies and programs that encourage children’s healthy development in all areas of their lives to ensure the community’s future prosperity. For more information regarding Child Abuse Prevention Month or foster care, contact Cathy Murray at 336.342.1394 or cmurray@co.rockingham.nc.us
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We have high expectations for our board members who are asked to: • Have a strongly held commitment to supporting a quality life in the community for people with disabilities and seniors and a belief in the value of public transportation • Attend 4 board meetings annually • Actively serve on and contribute to the outcomes of one of our committees: Community Relations & Development, Finance, Adult Day Services, CAP-DA • Advocate for the organizational needs of ADTS in the community and among colleagues and peers • Learn more about the fields of aging, disability and public transit as well as nonprofit governance • Make a personal, charitable contribution to ADTS, to the best of their ability If you are interested in being considered for our board or committees, and would like to attend our luncheon on April 17th please contact Teresa Madison, Exc. Asst. at t 336394-1239 or tmadison@adtsrc.org or go to www.adtsrc.org/bod.html to learn more and download an application.
Library Employee Celebrates 50 Years of Service! The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners will honor retiring employees and those with 15 or more years of service. The Employee Service Awards is 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 28th, at the Rockingham C o u n t y Extension Center’s large meeting room, 525 NC Hwy. 65, Wentworth (invitation only). According Ben Neal to Assistant C o u n t y Manager/HR Director Ben Neal: “It is important to show appreciation to employees who have chosen to spend their professional lives as public servants at Rockingham County. Their experience is exceptionally valuable and most appreciated.” Neal said the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners and County Manager Lance Metzler will thank retirees and those with
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Back Row: Nick Boothe, Shaquan Malloy, Jacob Wright and Brandon Joyce. Front Row: Jenna Summerlin, Brittany Edlin, Shay Adams, Brian Miller, Tyneesha Moore, Ashley Harris, Briana Dillard, Deairyl Watlington, and Tyquan Dillard
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MHS Students expreience Virtual Reality Live Sixteen students from Morehead High School’s Multimedia and Web Page Design and Business Advanced Studies classes visited the Duke immersive Virtual Environment (DiVE) lab at Duke University on Friday, March 2, 2012. This lab is a 6-sided CAVE-like virtual reality theater. All six surfaces – the four walls, the ceiling and the floor – are used as screens onto which computer graphics are displayed.
The lab is a fully immersive room in which each student literally walked into a virtual reality world, is surrounded by the display and is capable of interacting with virtual objects in the world. Students wore stereo glasses which provided depth perception, and one student at a time got to use a handheld “wand” which controlled navigation and input into the world for manipulating virtual objects. During their trip at Duke, the
students toured Duke Chapel, Cameron Indoor Stadium and Wallace Wade Stadium. “This was an enjoyable learning experience for students. I hope I will be able to take my classes each semester to experience Virtual Reality at its best.” – Mrs. Thompson
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DRBA pairing pups & outdoor fitness One local nonprofit has found a way for dogs and their people to get out and explore the great outdoors. DRBA Dogs is the name of a new program offered by Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) for members who also are dog owners. "There seems to be a natural affinity between outdoor lovers and animal lovers," said Tiffany Haworth, DRBA's executive director. "A large percentage of DRBA's members and families have pets." The first DRBA Dogs outing recently was held on private property in Henry County with about 24 people, and 28 dogs, attending. DRBA members and their dogs came from cities in North Carolina and Danville, Rocky Mount, Floyd and, of course, Martinsville and Henry County in Virginia. "It was an absolute success," said Joan Ragland, one of several volunteers who are organizing outings around the basin. "Everyone had a nice hike. The dogs got in some good sniffing in a new place, and several had their first experience exploring a stream." Asked how so many dogs behaved with one another, Ragland added, "I was amazed at how well they all did together...
we had a variety of dog breeds, which creates a variety of temperaments, but we discouraged bringing an aggressive pup on the hike." After the hike, participants were encouraged to purchase dog treats and t-shirts to support DRBA's Tails on Trails program that provides trail building at local animal shelters. Haworth said the Tails on Trails program matches DRBA's mission to get more people outside and has an added benefit to enhance the life of shelter dogs in the region.
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• Free Diabetic Meters Available Linda DeVito, who traveled from Floyd with her dog Jay-Jay, noted that the event was well planned and that her young rescue dog seemed to enjoy visiting with other dogs for the first time. "We'll definitely come to the next one," she added. DRBA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit working to promote and protect the region's natural and cultural resources to inspire economic growth through education, recreation and stewardship of the region's natural and cultural resources. Become a member or find more information at www.danriver.org.
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Wright Tavern Spring Festival & Easter Egg Hunt
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Make plans for Saturday, April 7, 2012 from 10am-2pm, to celebrate the season with us in Wentworth at the Spring Festival and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7th. Wright Tavern Historic Site and the Wentworth Presbyterian Church are partnering to bring this event to our community. This family friendly celebration promises to be lots of fun for all ages. Visitors will enjoy hunting for Easter eggs (Bring your baskets at 11:00 am), showing off their spring finery in an Easter bonnet competition (Have your bonnet on at 12:00 noon), walking to the music in an oldfashioned cake walk (hourly on the half hour), viewing wonderful hat and Easter egg exhibits, and learning new methods to decorate eggs and decorating some to take home. We’ll have games and give tours of the Wright Tavern (c. 1816) and Wentworth Presbyterian Church (c. 1858) throughout the day. This event is FREE and open to the PUBLIC. Gather family and friends and join in the fun!For maps and directions using internet sites and GPS devices, our physical address is 1073 NC HWY 65 Wentworth, NC 27375.
Chick-fil-A Leadercast Get your tickets! Tickets are now on sale for the May 4th Chick-fil-A Leadercast event that will take place at Osborne Baptist Church. From 8:00am-4:30pm that day, you will hear inspirational speakers simulcast from Atlanta, GA. Among the speakers are speakers are: • Tim Tebow-- Heisman Trophy winning and New York Jet quarterback • Urban Meyer--Two time national champion and now Ohio State coach • Soledad O’Brien-- CNN anchor for Starting Point and special correspondent • John Maxwell-- Internationally respected leadership expert and
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Public Comment Period on Landfill Proposal Set for April 2nd
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author • Patrick Lencioni—Best- selling author of 9 books • Angela Ahrendts-Chief Executive Officer, Burberry • Roland Fryer—Harvard Professor named one of the top young economists by Economist Magazine • Andy Stanley—Best-selling author and communicator • Sheena Iyengar—Professor and world-renowned expert on the subject of choice Tickets are $25 and include a Chick-fil A breakfast and lunch. This is an opportunity you do not want to miss. Contact Sarah Mc Guire at the Chamber office at 336-623-3336 for more information.
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WENTWORTH, NC In March, before an over capacity crowd, the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners heard components of a proposal for a publicprivate landfill partnership with PBK Holdings, LLC and Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. The proposed public-private partnership involves operating, maintaining, and expanding the existing, public Rockingham County Landfill, on Shuff Rd. in Madison, as a regional landfill.
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County Commissioners will hear citizens’ comments regarding this proposed public-private partnership during a Public Comment Period the first week of April. The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Comment Period during a recessed meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 2nd, at the Rockingham County Governmental Center, 371 NC Hwy. 65, in Wentworth. Rockingham County citizens may sign up at the time of their arrival for the 6:30 p.m., April 2nd meeting, but are encouraged to sign up prior to 6:30 p.m. The sign-up sheet will be at the entrance of the Commissioners’ Board Room on the second floor. Please note this link for details regarding the proposed partnership: http://www.co.rockingham.nc.us/ UltimateEditorInclude/UserFiles /Common/agenda/3_15_2012__Board_of_CommissionersAgen da_03-15-2012_065907.pdf Rockingham County Landfill RFP Presentation: http://rc.municipalcms.com/news View.aspx?nid=5621
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Proposed Private Landfill Frequently Asked Questions 1. Was the proposed landfill partnership the sole agenda item at the March 15th recessed meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners? Yes, it was an informational meeting for the County Commissioners to hear the public-private partnership proposal. 2. What did the proposal entail? PBK Holdings, LLC and Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. presented an outline of the principal components of a proposal for a public-private partnership with Rockingham County to operate, maintain and expand the existing Rockingham County Landfill as a regional landfill. 3. Could citizens share their opinions about the landfill proposal at this meeting? County Commissioners were able to ask questions at this meeting but Commissioners will hear citizens’ comments regarding this proposed public-private partnership during a Public Comment Period the first week of April. The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Comment Period during a recessed meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 2nd, at the Rockingham County Governmental Center, 371 NC Hwy. 65, in Wentworth. 4. How can citizens sign up to speak to the Commissioners and explain how they feel? Rockingham County citizens may sign up at the time of their arrival for the 6:30 p.m., April 2nd meeting, but are encouraged to sign up prior to 6:30 p.m. The sign-up sheet will be at the entrance of the Commissioners’ Board Room on the second floor. 5. Where is the existing public landfill located in Rockingham County? The existing, public Rockingham County Landfill is located at 281 Shuff Rd. in Madison, NC. 6. Did the March 15th meeting concern the proposed private landfill for the Whitt property on the Dan River near Eden? Only in one respect. The March 15th meeting was to hear a proposal concerning the County’s existing landfill on Shuff Road in Madison. However, the proposal outline does include abandonment of the private landfill proposal on the Whitt property, in Eden, if the County agrees to a public-private partnership to operate and expand the County’s existing landfill. 7. Where can we find additional details? Please note this link for details regarding the proposed partnership: http://www.co.rockingham.nc.us/files/documents/3_15_2012__Board_of_CommissionersAgenda_03-15-2012_065907.pdf Rockingham County Landfill RFP Presentation: http://rc.municipalcms.com/newsView.aspx?nid=5621 8. Did County Commissioners discuss conditional zoning in January? Yes, during the regularly scheduled, Jan. 10th meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners, the potential use of Conditional Zoning Districts for siting potential placement or expansion of Municipal Solid Waste Landfills was on the agenda. 9. What happened with this agenda item? Rockingham County Government’s Planning Staff was given authority by the County Commissioners to explore conditional zoning regarding future landfills. 10. What is Conditional Zoning? Conditional Zoning is a flexible zoning tool which, if approved, would allow the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners to consider future applications for high impact uses such as a Landfill through a legislative zoning process. This process would also allow the Board to impose specific conditions based on concerns and issues raised at the zoning hearing. 11. What does the Conditional Zoning involve? This technique combines the two steps of the rezoning and special use permit into one legislative zoning decision. The rules associated with the quasi-judicial decision do not apply and it is not contract zoning because the UDO would specify the rezoning procedures, which would include a site plan and other requirements for the proposed use. Speakers would not be required to give sworn testimony, Commissioners could discuss the rezoning outside of the public hearing, comments could be submitted between the date of the public hearing and the final decision and be considered by the Commissioners, and the findings of fact would not be required. 12. What is the UDO and why is it important? The Unified Development Ordinance or UDO is a vital land use regulatory document. As Rockingham County’s essential tool to regulate land use, it describes how and what development may take place. 13. What about specific use zonings and standards within conditional zoning districts? Conditional zoning districts can be parallel to the general use zoning districts and/or additional districts for specific uses can be created. Districts may be created for planned unit developments, industrial parks, mixed residential and commercial, etc. with specific standards for each district set out in the UDO. Specific standards are added to the UDO so that each conditional zoning district is tailored to the use. 14. What about the standards? Wording and standards would be developed by the Rockingham County Planning Board per County Commissioners. 15. What is unique about a conditional zoning district? When the County Board of Commissioners approves the rezoning, additional regulations and conditions not initially set forth in the UDO can be added to the district. 16. How could the community be kept aware of what’s going on? Some jurisdictions with conditional
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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 18 milestones of 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 50-year time increments. This year, Charlotte A. Pulliam, Technical Services Assistant III with the Rockingham County Library, will celebrate a total of 50 years of service with Rockingham County Government.
Info available on Title I, II, III & Migrant Education The Rockingham County Schools are in the process of preparing federal projects for the 2012-2013 school year. These projects include Title I, Title II, Title III, and Migrant Education. The Title I program serves economically disadvantaged students. The Migrant Education program provides funds to meet the unique needs of migrant children. Please call Rockingham County Schools at 627-2680 if you have questions or are interest in learning more about any of these federal funds.
County government not affiliated with landfill robocall surveys In March local citizens informed Rockingham County Government about a robocall or telephone survey polling citizens about the landfill, curbside pickup, economic development, and other issues. Rockingham County Government is in no way affiliated with this telephone survey. Upon researching this matter, Rockingham County Governmental officials discovered that the telephone survey had been done over the past few days. It was orchestrated by Public Policy Polling for an anonymous, private client. Public Policy Polling was not at liberty to disclose who commissioned the landfill survey of Rockingham County citizens. Rockingham County Government did not initiate or commission Public Policy Polling to do the landfill robocall. Important information regarding all Rockingham County Governmental programs and projects can be found on the County website at www.co.rockingham.nc.us Landfill questions and answers are on the County's homepage labeled "Proposed Private Landfill Frequently Asked Questions" (click the yellow button with the white question mark): http://www.co.rockingham.nc.us/UltimateEditorInclude/UserFiles/ Common/Document/Proposed_Private_Landfill_02-082012_040524.pdf Should you have questions, contact Rockingham County Government's Public Information Officer Mable Scott, at 336.342.8342 or email her at mscott@co.rockingham.nc.us.
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Priddy Earns Lifetime Certification as CLGPO Gail M. Priddy, Rockingham County Government’s buyer, earned Lifetime Certification as a Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO) from the Carolinas Association of Governmental Purchasing (CAGP) and the UNC School of Government. She was honored Feb. 28th during the 56th Annual CAGP Spring Conference held in Sunset Beach, NC. Rockingham County Government’s Director of Administration Adam Lindsay said: “We are extremely fortunate to have someone as trained and experienced as Gail to help keep Rockingham County Government in line with the many rules and expectations regarding the purchase of goods and services. Gail is a model of ethics and hard work and very deserving of this recognition.”
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zoning have incorporated a community meeting, conducted by the applicant, as part of the application process. The purpose of the meeting is to make the community aware of a project and to allow the applicant to make adjustments to the application based on the comments received. It also gives the public additional time to prepare for the public hearing without additional staff involvement. 17. What about the Unified Development Ordinance or UDO in this case? The UDO already provides for parallel conditional districts. However, we do not have any conditional zoning districts with specific standards set out in the UDO. A text amendment to the UDO would be required to effect this change. 18. Is this technique using conditional zoning districts new? Conditional zoning districts are a relatively new zoning approach that was initially begun by the City of Charlotte in the 1990s. Conditional zoning was upheld through a series of lawsuits and since has become an option available to all jurisdictions throughout North Carolina. 19. So this has become a viable option in North Carolina? Yes, N.C.G.S. 160A-382(a) and 153A342(a) were amended in 2005, to explicitly authorize cities and counties to use conditional zoning. A 2006 School of Government survey indicated that one-third of the responding cities and one-fourth of the responding counties were using legislative conditional zoning. 20. Are there examples of jurisdictions in North Carolina using some form of conditional zoning? Some of the N.C. jurisdictions include: Charlotte-Mecklenburg County, Greensboro, High Point, Wilmington, Huntersville, Burlington, Graham, Sanford-Lee County, Monroe, Davidson, Burke County, Currituck County, Iredell County, and Gaston County. 21. What meeting was held in mid-November regarding the proposed landfill in Rockingham County? The Rockingham County Board of Adjustment (BOA) meeting was held on Nov. 14th at the Rockingham County Governmental Center. 22. Who participates on the Rockingham County Board of Adjustment or BOA? The BOA is made up of the same people who sit on the Rockingham County Planning Board. 23. What was the focus of the BOA’s meeting on Nov. 14th? The request heard at the meeting was an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision. 24. Who is the Zoning Administrator? The Zoning Administrator is the Rock. Co. Planning Director. 25. What had the Zoning Administrator been asked to do? The Zoning Administrator was asked to make a determination of whether or not the proposed landfill would be subject to the 35-foot height requirement that the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) imposes on single units in the Residential Agricultural zoning district. The Zoning Administrator was also asked to determine whether or not the application and site plan submitted by PBK Holdings, LLC were complete. 26. What did the Zoning Administrator decide concerning this determination? The Zoning Administrator wrote a letter stating that the height limitation would not apply to any Special Use Permit approved in an RA or RP zoning district. The UDO does allow conditions to be imposed in approving • Mon. April 2nd New Vision Fellowship, 1135 W. Academy St., Madison special use permits, conditional districts and variances. These conditions may include height restrictions. Church Office 362-2356 3:30pm-8:00pm Her decision was appealed to the BOA. • Tues. April 3rd Madison Presbyterian,204 W. Decatur St., Madison Patrick Antrim 413-3331 11:30am-4:00pm 27. What were the results from the BOA hearing? Both issues were discussed at length during the • Wed. April 4th Reidsville YMCA,504 Main St., Reidsville BOA meeting and the BOA upheld the Zoning Administrator's decision. Red Cross 349-3434 2:00pm-6:30pm 28. Can the BOA’s decision be appealed? Yes, the BOA’s decision is subject to a right of appeal to the • Thurs. April 5th Eden YMCA,301 Kennedy St., Eden Joy Conner-627-0201 2:00pm-6:30pm Rockingham County Superior Court which could potentially impact the right of PBK Holdings LLC to • Mon. April 9th Belmont Pharmacy,105 Professional Dr., Reidsville pursue the requested Special Use Permit. Reidsville 342-4221 2:30pm-6:30pm • Tues. April 10th Calvary Baptist Church,7860 NC 87 North, Reidsville 29. Has an appeal been filed? Yes. On January 12, 2012, a Petition for Writ of Certiorari was filed. Church Office 349-7474 3:00pm-7:30pm A Petition for Writ of Certiorari is a document which (in this instance) asks the Superior Court to review • Wed. April 11th Annie Penn Hospital,618 South Main St., Reidsville Lisa Ore 951-4611 or Fran Daniel 342-5597 11:30am-4:00pm the decision of the Rockingham County Board of Adjustment which upheld the decision of the Zoning • Thurs. April 12th Morehead Hospital,117 E. Kings Highway, Eden Administrator. It is expected that the Superior Court will hear this appeal as early as March. The Lab 623-9711 X:2480 6:30am-3:30pm 30. Does this mean the application by PBK Holdings LLC can now progress through the special • Wed. April 18th City of Eden Public Works, 1050 Klyce St., Eden Joyce Carter 627-7783 -X:106 11:00am-3:30pm use permit process? An appeal stays all proceedings. • Mon. April 23rd Oak Level Baptist Academy, 1569 Oak Level Church Rd., Stokesdale 31. Where exactly is the proposed private landfill supposed to be in Rockingham County? The priAcademy Office: 643-9288 2:00pm-6:30pm • Thurs., April 26th Old Peebles Building (Business Expo), Eden Mall vate landfill is proposed on Whitt Family Farms, LLC, at 1600 Riverside Circle between Wentworth and Eden Chamber -Sarah McGuire-623-3336 1:00pm-5:00pm Eden, off Harrington Highway. • Sat. April 28th The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 4751 NC Hwy 14, Reidsv. Blake Dawson 432-2843 10:00am-2:30pm 32. Who proposed the private landfill in Eden? Mr. Kevan Combs is the official representative for • Sat. April 28th Yanceyville Rd. VFD, 3361 US Hwy 158 East, Reidsville PBK Holdings of Oak Ridge, NC. Jerri Bowles 951-9630 11:00am-3:30pm 33. What are their intentions? Mr. Combs and PBK want to develop a landfill and materials recovery • Mon. April 30th Eden Moose Lodge, 626 Forbes St., Eden Janice Griffin 623-3645 2:00pm-6:30pm facility. Materials recovery allows some items in the waste stream to be recycled. The site plan also provides for maintenance buildings, administrative offices, weigh scales and “limited” exterior lighting. 34. How much land will this involve? The site is 1,750 acres. PBK proposes to develop approximately 400 acres with 350 acres planned for the proposed landfill. Eventually, the developer’s plan proposes a “Shaping Young Lives” Offering quality affordable Christian Childcare facility involving landfill gas to energy and organics composting. 35. How much of the development is planned for landfill disposal? The landfill disposal is planned • Open Monday - Friday 6am - 6pm for two separate disposal areas, one approx. 225 acres and the other 125 acres, for a total of 350 acres. • Ages 6 Weeks - 12 years old 36. How much solid waste would the proposed landfill hold? The designed capacity of the proposed • ABEKA Christian Based Preschool Curriculum landfill disposal areas is 55 million cubic yards of waste. • DDS Approved 37. Will the proposed private landfill have to be in federal compliance with the EPA? Yes, there are • Educational Fieldtrips specific regulations relating to municipal solid waste landfills contained in the United States • Before & After School Program Environmental Protection Agency’s Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and established by the (transportation provided from local schools) North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR). • Homework Assistance 38. How can citizens keep up-to-date on the proposed private landfill? A list of Proposed Private Landfill Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) will be periodically updated on the Rockingham County Governmental website at: http://www.co.rockingham.nc.us/default.aspx. Trinity Wesleyan Education Center 39. How can local citizens get their questions answered regarding the proposed private landfill? 186 E. Aiken Road, Eden, NC 27288 Rockingham County citizens are always encouraged to pose questions or share suggestions via the coun(336) 623-9626 • (336) 623-2072 ty website’s Contact Us form http://www.co.rockingham.nc.us/forms.aspx?fid=26. Local citizens may TWEC the very best in Early Childhood Education and Care also call Rock. County Planning at 336.342.8133 with questions or to set appointment with a Planner. 40. What about citizens who are unable to access information via the website and computers? Each branch of the Rockingham County Library has computers availFaith Based Educational Childcare able for use by the public in Eden, Madison, Mayodan, Reidsville, Licensed by the State of N.C. & Dept. of Social Services • Star Rated License and Stoneville. 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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 20 To be eligible for certification, an applicant must: have at least three years' experience as a governmental purchasing professional; be a member of CAGP; complete core courses offered by the UNC School of Government; earn points through activities such as training, conference attendance, service to CAGP, and higher education; and pass a certification examination administered by the UNC School Priddy of Government. The examination consists of three parts: North Carolina purchasing law (including the Uniform Commercial Code); case problems involving application of proper purchasing law and practice; and questions regarding present and future issues facing the purchasing profession. Once certified, purchasers are eligible for recertification every five years by earning points. Individuals who have obtained certification under the CLGPO program are eligible for lifetime certification if they are 55 years of age with 15 or more years of experience in public purchasing, or if they have 20 or more years of experience in public purchasing regardless of age. Priddy has been with Rockingham County Purchasing for almost 23 years. She and her husband, Talmadge, live in Eden, and have two daughters and two grandchildren.
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Draper Rural Fire District Receives New Rating North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Wayne Goodwin announced that the Draper Rural Fire department completed its routine inspection and received a 6/9 E rating, effective Sunday April 1, 2012. The inspection, conducted by officials with the Department of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshall (OSFM), is required on a regular basis as part of the North Carolina Response Rating System (NCRRS). Among other things, the routine inspections look for proper staffing levels, sufficient equipment, proper maintenance of equipment, communications capabilities and availability of a water source. The NCRRS rating system ranges from one (highest) to 10 (not recognized as a certified fire department by the state), with most rural departments falling into the 9S category. While lower ratings do not necessarily indicate poor service, a higher rating does suggest that a department is overall better equipped to respond to fires in its district. Higher ratings can also significantly lower homeowners insurance rates in that fire district. “I’d like to congratulate Chief Dunn for his department’s performance and for the hard work of all the department members,” said Commissioner Goodwin. “The citizens in the Draper Rural Fire District should rest easy knowing they have a fine group
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From The Desks Of CITY HALL City works to comply with EPA order By Terry Shelton, Environmental Services Director In 2008, the City of Eden received an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) survey which requested information concerning Sewer System Overflows. These overflows or SSOs are events that occur when sewage flows out of manholes or broken pipes. The EPA reviewed our survey in the spring of 2011 and placed Eden on a list of 140 cities targeted in the EPA Region 4. These cities, including Eden, were then required to participate in a show cause hearing explaining why they were still having overflows and why the EPA should not penalize them. Although we have made great strides in reducing both the frequency and volume of SSOs in the past nine years, the EPA judges full compliance as having NO discharges. Typical causes of SSOs include blockages, inflow and infiltration (where rainfall or groundwater gets into sewer lines through cracks or broken pipes), mechanical failures of equipment, power failures and vandalism. Since February 2001, the City has spent approximately $13,399,000 (of which $1,362,078 was in the form of grant money) on improvements to our sewer collection system. There has been a very significant reduction in the volume of SSOs and frequency as a result of these improvements as demonstrated in the graph. On Aug. 4, 2011, our show
cause hearing was held and we presented evidence outlining our diligent efforts to control and stop SSOs. After several months of reviewing and analyzing the evidence we presented, the EPA sent a draft administrative order for our review that surprisingly covered our entire collection system. Through numerous discussions with the EPA, we continued to argue that our extensive rehabilitation efforts over the course of the past nine years had already reduced our SSOs dramatically. The EPA listened to our argument and I am glad to report that the administrative order was actually reduced from covering the entire City collection system to just three critical basins with recurring SSOs. The order as issued will be applied to the critical basins of the following pump stations: Covenant Branch, Meadow Greens and Bridge Street. The pump station basins of Covenant Branch, Meadow Greens and Bridge Street had the worst SSOs during the last three years according to the graphed data. The official administrative order started Jan. 3, 2012. There are numerous programs that must be developed and implemented as well as improvements to the collection system that will be necessary to stop SSOs. A partial list of the programs and work that will need to be done are: a Pump Station Operations Program, an Emergency Pump Station Operations Program, a Sewer
Eden’s Community Garden has plots still available The Planning & Inspections Department's Josh Woodall is making plans and assigning plots for the Community Garden of Eden. It's not too late to get in on the action. Vacant plots are available and the city is accepting new members of individuals or groups. Plots are 10'x25' and only $25 per year.
The Community Garden is located on Rivercrest Drive off of Washington Street on the west side of Eden. It is fenced in and irrigated. Seeds and leaf compost are provided for members. For more information, please contact Josh at 623-2110, option 2 or jwoodall@edennc.us.
Overflow Response Plan, a Capacity Assessment Plan, a Capacity Assessment Report, a Sewer System Evaluation Survey Work Plan, a Pump Station Preventative Maintenance Program, a Short-term Pump Station Repair Program, and a Wastewater Collection and Transmission System Remediation Plan. We will be able to do much of this work in-house, but a great deal of it will need to be contracted to an engineering firm. There will be a lot of field work including surveying the collection system, evaluation TV camera work, flow monitoring, rainfall analysis, and extensive analysis of all the collected data to be used for a final remediation plan. When the final remediation plan is completed and approved by the EPA, construction will begin to correct deficiencies found in the collection system to stop these SSOs. Estimates are that final compliance with this order may cost nearly $15,000,000. We will seek grants and low-interest loans to help cover the cost of these improvements. Final compliance with all of the requirements of the administrative order are likely to take five years (until 2017) to complete according to what EPA personnel told us during our negotiations with them. If additional time is needed we do have the right to submit a formal request for extension. It’s important to remember that violations of an administrative order can be subject to a civil penalty of up to $37,500 per day for each violation as well as possible criminal penalties. The City of Eden will be doing all we can to achieve compliance with this order as quickly as possible. If you have any questions, please call my office at 623-2110, option 4.
City’s water filtration plant receives award By Dena Reid, Water Plant Superintendent People expect water to be clean when they turn on their faucets. For customers of the City of Eden water system, that water is among the cleanest. The Robert A. Harris Water Filtration Plant recently received the state’s highest honor in water treatment, the Area Wide Optimization Award for 2010. Of the 150 surface water systems in the state, only 25 received the award. Tom Boyd, N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources water treatment plant consultant, presented the award Feb. 16 at the N.C. Waterworks Operators Association meeting in
Winston-Salem. The award means that the water’s turbidity levels were less than a third of the allowable limits 95 percent of the time. Turbidity is a measure of cloudiness in water caused by suspended particles. Target turbidity levels are 0.1 ntu (nephelometric turbidity unit), well below the regulatory limit of 0.3 ntu. Water treatment plants that consistently attain such a low level of turbidity achieve significant water quality benefits by removing particles that may harbor microbial contaminants. This is the second time that the water plant has received this award.
City offering mulch compost for Spring yard work The Robert A. Harris Water Filtration Plant receives award. By Rodney Carter, Superintendent of Solid Waste
On Saturdays, through April 14, the city will offer its residential customers mulch at no charge and compost to anyone for a fee ($5 for small trailer or regular pick-up truck; $20 for large trailer, flatbed or regular dump truck; and $35 for tandem dump truck). The mulch and compost may be picked up at the Eden Public Works Facility at the end of West Avenue off of Washington Street from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. In case of rain, the facility will be closed and the event rescheduled for the following Saturday. For more information, call 627-7783 or 627-4688.
City of Eden 2012 Summer Camp Reigister beginning April 2nd for the Eden Parks & Recreation Department Summer Camp program. Camp is limited to 25 children ages 612 yeasr old and is offered Tuesday, May 29th thru Friday August 3, 2012. Cost is $225 per child or $250 for non residents. Register and pay at the Parks & Recreation ofoffce located at City Hall. Call 627-4711 formorde information.
APRIL 2012 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 25 ¶ House of Health House of Health continues its New Year, New You series in April with Dr. Aimee Sheppard making the next presentation. Come explore tasty, therapeutic common plants that can easily be in your own backyard! Dr. Sheppard will discuss herbal uses and preparations of native Caroline "weeds" as well as Asian and European herbal varieties that are easy to cultivate. She will bring fresh examples from her own gardens, with some to share. Enjoy learning the amazing edibility and therapeutic value of plants you've probably considered a nuisance. Dr. Sheppard completed her medical training at Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington, and graduated with a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine. She has over 12 years of clinical experience in naturopathic medicine and acupuncture. Barbour Studio and Gallery Barbour Studio and Gallery, located at 714 Washington St. in the Downtown Historic Leaksville shopping district, is offering 50% off Senior Portrait Session fees through the month of April. They have access to several outdoor locations in close proximity to their studio that offer exceptional natural backgrounds for environmental senior portraits. Call Tom Barbour at 336-623-7007 for information or to schedule your appointment.
Consigning Women-New Business Abby Stophel and Kim Nance are owners of this business that is located in the former Bette-RLook Salon building at 704 Patrick Street. They sell high end products at reasonable prices. Those products include antiques, jewelry, art, furniture and collectibles. They will donate 10% of their profits to charity. Call 336-623-2132 for more information. Business Expo 10th Annual Chamber of Commerce Expo vendor packets have been mailed out. If you have not received one and wish to be part of this event, contact the Chamber office at 336-623-3336. This is our ten year anniversary, so you do not want to miss out on this. Eden Therapeutic Massage & Yoga Have you wanted to try yoga? Yoga can offer you the student a way to heal your physical body through the use of posture, movement and breathing techniques. The postures and stretching will take each joint in the body through its full range of motion, strengthening, stretching and bal-
ancing each area of the body. It is through a regular yoga practice that you can promote your physical and mental well-being. Regardless of your age, flexibility, strength or rather you are an athlete or a beginner there is a class to suite your needs! Please consider trying your first class for free! To inquire about a class call Kelley Pulliam RYT, LMBT #8237 @ 336-552-5826 or visit www.edenmassage-yoga.com. Eden Historical Museum Be sure to stop by the Eden Historical Museum on Saturdays from 10am-4pm. They have some great gift items of local interest. Also, they are preparing a window display of movie theaters in Eden and would appreciate any related items, photos or otherwise, that you may wish to donate. Call 623-6393 for more information.
also offer flowers and gifts for Administrative Assistant's Day April 25th. This year, Bunnie’s will offer prom corsages and boutonnieres that are created on keepsake jewelry as well as cutting edge applications of flowers from handcrafted hair pieces to floral necklaces, rings, and earrings. Stop by their showroom to see their prom display and talk to their friendly staff about getting your own unique piece created. Bunnie's is located at 226 Bridge Street location. Call 336-6237485 for more information. Hibbett Sports You can get all of your springtime sports equipment at Hibbett Sports, located in Meadow Greens Shopping Center in Eden. Open seven days a week Call 336-623-0710 for more info.
Cohen’s Restaurant Cohen’s has reopened at 1405 W. Washington Street, the former Happy Days location. You can now enjoy Kitty’s home-cooked items. Call 336- 627-1680 for more information. Ashley Latham Photography Ashley Latham is offering Sports “Minis”, a 11” x 14” collage of your most favorite sports team member for $49.00. You have ten excellent photos from which to choose this collage. The sports-minis photo shoots will take place on April 22nd. Call Ashley at 336-613-1625 to schedule your appointment. Ashley is also doing a Prom Special on May 18th at John’s Manor House. You can have your photo taken and enjoy hor d’oeuvres in one of Eden’s oldest homes. www.ashleylathamphotography.com
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Bunnie's Flowers 'N Things Bunnie's Flowers provides flowers for all occasions. With many upcoming spring holidays and special occasions approaching they are excited to offer many new product lines as well as traditional favorites. Now accepting orders for Easter holiday designs, corsages, and Easter Lilies. They
The official ribbon cutting of the Reynolds/Cooke Crematorium was held in late February. Guests from the city, county government, chamber and more attended to welcome the newly offered services to the community.
Mr. Cook explaining the cremation process to guests. Cremation showroom displays beautiful memorials families have from which to choose.
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For The Fun Of It What I Want In a Man Original List 1. Handsome 2. Charming 3. Financially successful 4. A caring listener 5. Witty 6. In good shape 7. Dresses with style 8. Appreciates finer things 9. Full of thoughtful surprises What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 32) 1. Nice looking 2. Opens car doors, holds chairs 3. Has enough money for a nice dinner 4. Listens more than talks 5. Laughs at my jokes 6. Carries bags of groceries with ease 7. Owns at least one tie 8. Appreciates a good home-cooked meal 9. Remembers birthdays and anniversaries What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 42) 1. Not too ugly 2. Doesn't drive off until I'm in the car 3.. Works steady - splurges on dinner out occasionally 4. Nods head when I'm talking 5. Us ually remembers punch lines of jokes 6. Is in good enough shape to rearrange the furniture 7. Wears a shirt that covers his stomach 8. Knows not to buy champagne with screw-top lids 9. Remembers to put the toilet seat down 10. Shaves most weekends What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 52) 1. Keeps hair in nose and ears trimmed 2. Doesn't belch or scratch in public 3. Doesn't borrow money too often 4. Doesn't nod off to sleep when I'm talking 5. Doesn't re-tell the same joke too many times 6. Is in good enough shape to get off the couch on weekends 7. Usually wears matching socks and fresh underwear 8. Appreciates a good TV dinner 9.. Remembers your name on occasion 10. Shaves some weekends What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 62) 1. Doesn't scare small children 2.. Remembers where bathroom is 3. Doesn't require much money for upkeep 4. Only snores lightly when asleep 5. Remembers why he's laughing 6. Is in good enough shape to stand up by himself 7. Usually wears some clothes 8. Likes soft foods 9. Remembers where he left his teeth 10. Remembers that it's the weekend What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 72) 1. Breathing. 2. Doesn't miss the toilet.
Why Dogs Can’t Use Computers He’s distracted by cats chasing his mouse. SIT and STAY were hard enough; CUT and PASTE are out of the question. Saliva-coated floppy disks refuse to work. Three words: carpal paw syndrome. Involuntary tail wagging is a dead give-away that he’s browsing www.purina.com instead of working. The fire hydrant icon is simply too frustrating. He can’t help attacking the screen when he hears “You’ve Got Mail”. It’s too messy to “mark” every Web site he visits. The FETCH command isn’t available on all platforms. He can’t stick his head out of Windows.
At a Towing company: "We don't charge an arm and a leg. We want tows."
At a Tire Shop in Milwaukee : "Invite us to your next blowout."
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Baby Scales A blonde holding a baby walks into a drug store and asks the clerk if she can use the store’s baby scale. “Sorry, ma’am,” says the clerk. “Our baby scale is broken. But we can figure the baby’s weight if we weigh mother and baby together on the adult scale, and then weigh the mother alone, and subtract the second number from the first.” “Oh, that won’t work,” says the blonde. “Why not?” asks the clerk. “Because,” she answers, “I’m not the mother - I’m the aunt.”.
Stairway to Heaven A redhead, brunette and blonde were on their way to Heaven. God told them the stairway to Heaven was 1000 steps, and on every 5th step He’d tell them a joke. But, they must not laugh or else they couldn’t enter heaven. The brunette went first and started laughing on the 65th step, so she could not enter Heaven. The redhead went next and started laughing on the 320th step, so she could not enter Heaven either. Then, it was the blonde’s turn. When she got to the 999th step, she started laughing. “Why are you laughing?” God asked. “I didn’t tell a joke.” “I know,” the blonde replied. “I just got the first one.”
Can’t Get Out An airline captain was helping a new blonde flight attendant prepare for her first overnight trip. Upon their arrival, the captain showed the flight attendant the best place for airline personnel to eat, shop and stay overnight. The next morning, as the pilot was preparing the crew for the day’s route, he noticed the new stewardess was missing. He called her at the hotel to ask what happened to her. She was crying when she answered the phone. “I can’t get out of the room!” “Why not?” the captain asked. “There are only three doors,” she sobbed. “One is the bathroom, one is the closet and one has a sign on it that says ‘Do Not Disturb’!”.
The Mightiest A lion woke up one morning feeling rowdy. He went out and cornered a small monkey and roared, “Who is mightiest of all jungle animals?” The trembling monkey said, “You are, mighty lion!” Later, the lion confronted a deer and bellowed, “Who is mightiest of all jungle animals?” The terrified deer stammered, “Oh great lion, you are by far the mightiest animal in the jungle!” On a roll, the lion swaggered up to an elephant and roared, “Who is mightiest of all jungle animals?” The elephant snatched up the lion with his trunk, slammed him against a tree, stomped on him and then ambled away. The battered lion hollered after the elephant, “Sheesh, just because you don’t know the answer, you don’t have to get so upset.”.
The Theory of Cat Behavior LAW OF CAT INERTIA - A cat at rest will tend to remain at rest, unless acted upon by some outside force, such as the opening of cat food. LAW OF CAT MOTION - A cat will move in a straight line, unless there is a really good reason to change direction. FIRST LAW OF CAT ENERGY CONSERVATION - Cats know that energy can neither be created nor destroyed and will, therefore, use as little energy as possible. LAW OF BAG/BOX OCCUPANCY - All bags and boxes in a given room must contain a cat within the earliest possible nanosecond. LAW OF FURNITURE REPLACEMENT - A cat’s desire to scratch furniture is directly proportional to the cost of the furniture. LAW OF CAT COMPOSITION - A cat is composed of Matter + Antimatter + It Doesn’t Matter. LAW OF CAT OBEDIENCE - As yet undiscovered.
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Unleashing Creative Genius: Camp Invention comes to Rockingham County This Year! Nationally-acclaimed program readies children of all ages for exciting careers in innovation The Camp Invention program is coming to Rockingham County this year! There will be a total of 3 week-long programs. The locations and dates are as follows: The first of the programs was in March at the New Vision School of Science, Math and Technology Upcoming programs include • The CREATE program will run from June 25 to June 29 at Central Elementary • The ENVISION program will run from July 23 to July 27 at Monroeton Elementary Created by nonprofit Invent Now Inc., for children entering grades one through six, the exciting Camp Invention program is a weeklong adventure in creativity that immerses its participants in engaging, hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), as well as history and the arts. Each day, children rotate through five integrated modules that employ critical thinking to solve real-world challenges. Children learn vital 21st century life skills such as problem solving and teamwork through imaginative play. New to the 2012 Camp Invention lineup is the ENVISION program, in which children will help create gadgets to solve daily problems and test prototypes in the Gadget Garage: Widgets, Gizmos and Contraptions ™ module. In the Magnetropolis ™ module children will experiment with magnets and use them to create a maglev train, magnet exhibits for a new science museum and magnetic toys for the town. Children will also build wacky and humorous widget inventions that will morph, into new amazing innovative prototypes in the Inventeureka ™module In the CREATE program, children will be challenged to survive harsh living conditions after crash-landing on an alien planet in the Problem Solving on Planet ZAK® module. They will institute green city design by employing eco-friendly water filtration and safe waste disposal
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systems in the Saving Sludge City™ module. In the Imagination Point: Ride Physics™ module children uncover the science behind thrill rides as they build model roller coasters. By popular demand, all Camp Invention programs include a module in which children participate in high-energy games that challenge their minds and bodies, as well as a renowned invention module, in which children upcycle pieces and parts of discarded household appliances and other donated materials to
create new machines. Since Camp Invention’s inception in 1990, programming has grown to include over 1,100 school partnerships in 49 states. The Camp Invention program is proudly supported by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Duke Energy, Dow, Time Warner Cable, and Motorola Solutions Foundation. The Camp Invention program has been featured in Child, Principal, and Better Homes and
Gardens magazines, as well as dozens of other publications and educational journals. The program has also been the focus of National Public Radio’s Science Friday and was studied by Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. In a recent survey, 90 percent of parents said that the Camp Invention program helped their children to enjoy science. Every program participant receives a Camp Invention Tshirt that features clever, new artwork. To register a child for the program or to learn more about Invent Now programming, visit www.campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332. Scholarships are available upon request. For more information about scholarships, please contact Tracie Pacheco at traciepacheco@msn.com.
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Ramona Quimby RCC Advanced Technologies Building April 13, 14, 20, 21 @ 7:30 April 15, 22 @ 2:30 Adults $11 Students $8 Reservations: 627-0228 or online at www.tgrc-nc.com Tickets also available at the door *Children's Theatre Show Announcing Auditions for Willy Wonka! Sat. April 14: 9:00 AM - Ages 5 - 7 10:00 AM - Ages 8 - 18 2:30 PM - Ages 19 - up Sun. April 15 5:30 - Ages 5 -7 6:30 - Ages 8 - 18 8:00 - Ages 19 - up *See www.tgrc-nc.com Rock. Co. High School Auditorium See our website for additional information www.tgrc-nc.com Ramona Quimby Performance (Children’s Theatre) April 15 and 22 at 2:30 p.m. RCC Auditorium in the Advanced Technologies Building See our website for additional information www.tgrc-nc.com
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Duane Best Audiorim gets new seating lights The new seat aisle lights in the Morehead High School, Duane Best Auditorium are working! The Duane Best Scholarship Fund and the Rockingham County Schools collaborated for the installation. Electrician, Wayne Robertson, has the aisles lighted for the safety of the audiences attending the end of year concerts, plays and the 2012 graduation. These lights were provided by the 1,500 donors in the $251,000 project that provided 1,624 new seats and stage curtains. Both the Eden All-America City 2011 and the golden anniversary of the Best Auditorium projects exemplified the community working together for the county students and schools.
Raymond Rivers, 27, of Eden pled guilty to three counts of Indecent Liberties with a Child and was sentenced to 93-114 months . Zachary Barnes, 26, of Reidsville was sentenced to 30-36 months in prison upon his plea of guilty to one count of Breaking /Entering, three counts of Possession of Stolen Property, Breaking/Entering a Motor Vehicle, and Misdemeanor Larceny. Terry Brown, 42, of Reidsville pled guilty to Larceny from a Merchant and was sentenced to 25-39 months. Mario Morales, 30, of Stoneville pled guilty to Attempted Statutory Rape and Indecent Liberties with a Child. Morales was sentenced to 50-69 months in prison and ordered to register as a sex offender.
Farris Mem. Park Antique Festival If you’re interested in fine antiques and collectible, then the Mayodan Antique Festival is the place to be! The Mayodan Antique Festival, sponsored by Rockingham Partnership for Economic and Tourism Development, will be held at Farris Memorial Park in Mayodan, NC on April 20th & 21st, 2012 from 8am – 6pm. Admission is $2.00 and children 12 & under are free. It will feature top quality antique dealers from various states displaying and selling items including: 18th to 20th century furniture and paintings, as well as pottery, glass, clocks, dolls, guns, toys, military items, fishing collectible, decoys, jewelry, quilts, folk art and “in the rough” country Americana! A DON’T MISS SHOW for all antique enthusiasts. For more information, please contact: Asa Neal, Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department, (336)548-2789 or (336)548-9572 or by email an@mmrecdepartment.org.
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Lawsonville Elem. School’s 100th Day of School Project Reidsville’s Lawsonville Avenue Elementary School students and staff donated items to Rockingham County Red Cross Emergency Services Comfort Kit Program. As part of the school’s 100th Day of School project, Principal Moore, challenged his students and staff. He wanted the school to collect items to give back to our community. Tameka Goods and Charity Bumpass, advisors to the school’s “Classy Young Ladies” group, presented the idea to the group asking for ideas about organizing and collecting items. Group member, Sarah Waller, age 9, made the suggestion for the school to collect items for Rockingham County Chapter of American Red Cross. Sarah spoke with family friend and Red Cross volunteer Tammy Graves. She got information on donating items for the Emergency Services Comfort Kits. The suggestion was approved and implemented. Each grade level was assigned a specific item to collect for the 100th Day of School. Each grade level obtained their target number of 100 items. On February 29, 2012, the “Classy Young Ladies” group travelled to the American Red Cross Office and presented their donations. One-hundred each of the following items were gratefully accepted: toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, shampoo, soap and deodorant. The American Red Cross is thankful for the school taking on this project. The items will be used in the assembly of Comfort Kits and will be distributed to needy individuals when disaster strikes.
Swing Night Special The Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department would like to invite you to Swing Night Special on Saturday, April 21st, 2012 for an evening of music and great entertainment. Music will be provided by the Greensboro Big Band, a 16 piece Swing Band under the direction of Dr. Mike Day playing your favorites from Glen Miller, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey and more. The featured singers include Dixie Penn and daughters Elaine, Liz and Georgianna. Taylor Sutherland and Dr. John Henry will join the ensemble. Free dance lessons will be provided by the Piedmont Swing Dance
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Eden Vintage Bike Show to return Most everyone has fond memories of riding their bike as a child. If you like to have a little help bringing back those memories you will really enjoy the upcoming Eden Vintage Bicycle Show and Swap Meet. In addition to the public roaming around admiring the bikes on display, this show will feature awards. In February this year they held a smaller winter show that was quickly put together, they called it their Cabin Fever show. This show had 60-70 people pariticipate, some as far away as Norfolk, Virginia. The May 12th show will be located at 223 The Boulevard, Eden, inside and outside the Jesse Meeks Auction Building. The public is invited to this free event. There will be refreshments available. The love of bikes comes naturally to most of us, and to Richie
Richardson and many of his friends, including Bill Davis of Reidsville Bikes, it seemed that others throughout the region would love to participate in shows with their collections. This years’ event is the 4th annual in Eden; with the first held at Oreilly’s Auto Parts, the second at Tri-City Ford, and now they are held on the Boulevard. There will be parts and accessories for both new and vintage bikes at the show. There are still openings for sponsorships and a need for door prizes for the May 12th show. For more information or to participate call Richie Richardson at 336-552-9844. A special thanks the Jesse Meeks who has provided the venue for this event. Owner of Reidsville Bikes, Bill Davis holds a Bike Show in Reidsville each year in the Fall.
Eden’s Got Talent showcases local entertainers Morehead Memorial of winners, adult and youth. Hospital Foudation presented the Youth winners included Second Annual “Eden’s Got Jacob & Janna Vaughn (1st), Talent!” contest in late February Jesse Hodges & Austin Floss with several local entertainers (2nd), Katie Griffin (3rd). vieing for the top place. Adult winners included Ed Holbrook, Executive Justin Lee (1st), Jane Largen Director of Morehead Memorial (2nd) and The Mama’s and Hospital foundation welcomed Papa’s (3rd). guests and participants and introProcedes from this event go duced the Master of Ceremonies to the Healthcare Scholarship to for the night, the ever entertaning help fund the education of a worLee Johnson. With a little humor Johnson introduced each contestant or group of contestants with his own flair. The line up included singers such as Rachel and Jacob & Janna Vaughn (1st), Jesse Hodges Lauren Jones, & Austin Floss (2nd), Katie Griffin (3rd). Brandon Scearce, Demedrian Hagwood, thy Morehead High School stuKatelyn Pruitt, Bret Hart, Joshua dent who wishes to pursue a Davis, Jasmine Fashina, Rachel career in healthcare/medicine. Brown & Carley Taylor, Other procedes will go to the Samantha Hutchens, Jessica Morehead Memorial Hospital’s Carter &Shawn Bakos, Jordan Pediatirc Care Program to supTuggle, Rose Wiseman, Joshual port programs that benenfit Fashina, Alexus Hampton, Jacob infants and children. & Jana Vaughn, and Bryan Smith & Jim Eanes. Musicians wowed the guests with their talents, including Katie Griffin accompanied by Justin Lee (1st), Jane Largen (2nd) and Don Wright, The Mama’s and Papa’s (3rd). S t e p h e n D v o r s k y , Caroline Fraser & A’Keilah Scales, Jesse Hodges and Austin Floss. Dancers and dance teams included Justin Lee, The OMG Girls, Swagg Girls, The Mama’s and Papas, and Jane Largen. While judges, April Cox, Anne Griffin and Diane Sawyer, did the tallying of votes, Troublesome Highway performed for the guests. There were two catagories
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APRIL 2012 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 3 ¶ Food Drive... Continued from Page 1 said. After the filled bags are returned, they will be delivered on April 28 to one of five collection sites in the county: Leaksville Moravian Church and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Eden; Zion Baptist Church, Reidsville, First Baptist Church of Mayodan and the N.C. National Guard Armory in Wentworth. Youth volunteers will count and sort the food which then will be distributed to eight area food banks: Cooperative Christian Ministry Food Bank and the Lord’s Pantry, The Salvation
Army, Eden; Reidsville Outreach Ministries, Reidsville Soup Kitchen, The Salvation Army, Reidsville; The Hands of God Food Bank, western Rockingham County; and the Rockingham County Veterans’ Coalition. All the food stays in the area in which it is collected except some food from each area is given to The American Red Cross and Rockingham County Veterans’ Coalition since they are countywide, Dawson said. Area churches with their own food banks are encouraged to conduct food drives within their congregations to replenish their food banks and then add their totals to the overall food drive report.
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Several county schools have become involved in the food drive, Dawson said. "We hope other schools will contact us about helping our community in this time of need. Many families receiving food from the food banks have children in our school system."
Anyone wishing to register to give blood on April 28 should contact Dawson at 432-2843. Information about the food drive also can be obtained from Dawson or by contacting any of the agencies. Planning committee members are reaching out to many
churches but because of the large number of churches in the county, they are asking those wanting to join the project to contact Dawson by phone or email bdawson.cci@embarqmail. “Blessings come to those who perform services for others,” Dawson said.
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The Eden Parks and Recreation Department will be offering a wide variety of activities during the month of April at Freedom Park. The annual citywide Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 7 at 11 a.m. This event is for children, infants through 12 years old. It will feature more than 6,000 hidden eggs. The City asks everyone to get to Freedom Park early as the hunt begins promptly at 11. The Concert in the Park series for 2012 will continue on Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m. at the Eden Kiwanis Amphitheater. The performers for this event will be Hubert Lawson & the Country Bluegrass Boys. The series will be held the last Saturday of each month beginning in May at 6:30 p.m. with different groups scheduled monthly. These events are free to the public so come out and enjoy the performances provided by the talented musicians in the City of Eden and surrounding areas. The City’s baseball and softball teams begin practice and games in April. Tournaments scheduled each weekend in April include NSA, Freedom Sports, IFA and Nations softball and baseball events. The City also wants to remind everyone that the shelters and amphitheater are available for rental and if you are interested in using them this year, call and make reservations at 623-2110, option 3.
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Health Tips Providing Solutions For Better Heath The Reason for Your Sneezin' Winter was milder than usual in many parts of the country this year. Warmer weather has brought earlier pollination of trees and – you guessed it – an earlier hay fever season as well. If you suffer from hay fever, buckle your seat belt. You and about 35 million other people may be in for a rougher ride not only this year, but also in years to come. That's because recent studies suggest that rising temperatures and carbon dioxide levels from climate change are behind earlier and longer hay fever seasons. But what exactly is hay fever? And how can you know for sure whether your sniffles and sneezes are due to a late winter cold or an early hay fever attack? Hay fever is a nasal allergic reaction to airborne particles such as pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds. It's more likely to be hay fever than a cold if your symptoms last longer than a week or so and your nasal discharge is clear. Also, colds can cause body aches and fevers, but allergies don't. The symptoms of hay fever may include: Runny or stuffy nose, Sneezing, Coughing, along with postnasal drip, Itchy eyes, nose, and throat, Dark circles under the eyes, Sore throat or hoarse voice, Facial pressure or pain, Fatigue. You can do many things to ease the discomfort of allergies. First, track pollen counts in your area. In general, it may help you to know that pollen levels tend to be highest in the morning during ragweed pollen season (late summer and early fall). They tend to be highest in the evening during grass pollen season (spring and summer). And, as you probably already know – sunny, windy days are often the worst. One easy way to find pollen counts in your area is to visit the web page of the National Allergy Bureau. Here, you can also sign up for free email alerts with daily pollen and mold reports. Then, try to stay inside on high pollen-count days. Also: Keep house and car windows closed. If necessary, use air conditioning instead. Avoid outdoor chores such as yard work or mowing grass. Wear a facemask that filters pollen out if you can't avoid being outdoors. Take a shower and wash your hair right after being outdoors. See me if you need help selecting over-the-counter allergy medicines such as nasal sprays and rinses and oral medication. I can also answer your questions about any prescription medications you might need. And if your hay fever is really wreaking havoc, ask an allergist about whether you're a good candidate for allergy shots. They can provide long-term relief by making you less sensitive to pollen. We are collecting canned food for Cooperative Christian Ministries for the month of April. Eden Drug is a full service, family owned pharmacy serving the individual needs of our patients.
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Draper Christain Church offers free seminar The members of Draper Christian Church (draperchristian.org) located at 1116 West Fieldcrest Road in Eden, NC and Minister, Gary L. Wackler invite you to a free Christian seminar weekend (open to men and women including teens) entitled: When God Builds a Church with nationally-known speaker and
author, Pastor Bob Russell (bobrussell.org). Bob was the minister of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY for over 40 years. Under his care the congregation grew from 120 to what now is 18,000 worshippers on weekends. Southeast is one of the largest evangelical churches in America.
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Pastor Russell will be with us Friday, April 27 (7-9PM); Saturday, April 28 (9AM-2PM); Sunday, April 29 (10AM12:30PM). Bob will be teaching from his book: When God Builds a Church. Sessions in order are: Friday: Truth: Proclaim God’s Word as Truth and Apply it to People’s Lives (7:10-7:40 pm) Worship: Worship God Every Week in Spirit and in Truth (7:50-8:20 pm) Leadership: Develop ChristCentered Leaders Who Lead by Example (8:30-9:00 pm) Saturday: Excellence: Do Your Best in Every Area of Service (7:30-8:45 am) - Men only (reservations required) Faith: Be Willing to Step Out with a Bold Faith and Take Risks (9:00-9:30 am) Harmony: Maintain a Spirit of Harmony (9:40-10:10 am) Participation: Expect the Congregation to Participate in Every Area of Ministry (10:20-10:50 am) Fellowship: Continually Practice Agape Love for One Another. 11:0011:30 am) LUNCH (11:45 am-12:45 pm) free to attendees. Stewardship: Give Generously of God’s Resources as a Church and as Individuals (1:00-1:30 pm) - Question and Answer period to follow until 2:00 pm There will be a 9-hole men’s golf outing beginning @ 3:30 at Oak Hills Golf Club. Registration is required. Registration and money must be received by 4/15. Call for info. APRIL 29 - SUNDAY SCHOOL (10:00-10:45 am) - Evangelism: Commit Enthusiastically to Evangelism as Your Primary Mission SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP (11:00 am) Bob preaching: Heaven How to Get There (Text: John 14:16) To help us accommodate for your free Saturday meal, materials, and seating, please register to secure your place by April 15. Seating is limited.
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GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY CLOSING The City of Eden Solid Waste Division will be closed Good Friday, April 6, 2012 in observance of our Easter Holiday!
SOLID WASTE & REFUSE Collection Date Recycling Monday 4-2-12 Normal Schedule Tuesday 4-3-12 Normal Schedule Wednesday 4-4-12 Friday’s Collection Thursday 4-5-12 Normal Schedule Friday 4-6-12 Easter Holiday
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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 28 Society. Students from the Deana DeHart School of Dance and Senior Show Stompers will perform at intermission. A special time will be devoted to recognizing our Veterans. Advance tickets are $10 or $15 at the door. You can reserve a table for eight for $100.00. So come out and socialize with friends. Support the fund-raiser to help raise money for our local Parks and Recreation. It is for all ages and cultures. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 21st, from 7:00 – 10:00 pm at the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center in Mayodan.
Market Square Calling All Local Musicians And Performing Artists In a Continuing effort to reach out to local musicians and and performing artists, Market Square will be hosting “Local Spotlight” the 4th Sunday evening from June through September again this season. This event is designed for local artists and musicians to come out and entertain the community. You must sign up in advance and submit a sample of your work. each group or performer will be given one hour to perform. Each Sunday event will have two performances. The concerts will take place from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Advertising will be placed in advance to promote the performers. According to Judy Yarbrough, Market Square Manager, “Local Spotlight was a huge success last season and is an avenue for local performers to come out and showcase their talents.” This event is open to singers, dancers, musicians, and any performing artist. The concert lineup this year at Market Square is phenomenal. The kickoff begins Saturday, May 19, 2012 with a Blues concert the features some fantastic artists. They include “Roy Roberts”, “Tony Drake”, (who is blind and autistic), “Barbara Carr” and James Brown’s Half Brother, “Little Royal”. June 16, 2012 is the only paid event of the season with National Contemporary Christian Recording Artist “Brandon Heath”. Also performing will be Gospel Bluegrass performers “The Church Sisters”. Tickets go on sale March 19, 2012 and will be $10. Groups of 50 or more will be $8 in advance only. Tickets will be available at Reidsville City Hall and online at ticketweb.com. July 21, 2012 brings an evening of culture with Wesley Williams and “Suah African Dance Theatre”, belly dancing by “Daliana's Troupe Bellysima” and rounding out the evening “Mariachi Mexico 2000”. August 18, 2012 will be rocking with “American Aquarium” and “Tammie Davis”. On September 22, 2012 break out your shag and dance shoes as “The Castaways” will be bringing beach sounds to the square, along with party band “The Groove Train”. Yarbrough said “New this season is fitness on the square beginning in May and running through September, every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., free fitness classes will be offered. They include Zumba, Tai Chi, Belly Dance, African Dance and more. You do not have to sign up for these classes. Just show up with a mat, etc.. Movies on the Square will be May, June, August and September and feature “Soul Surfer”, “Winnie The Pooh”, “War Horse” and “Happy Feet 2”. These are held the second Thursday of the latter months and begin at 8:30 p.m. or dusk. “We have a fantastic lineup this season at Market Square,”. Yarbrough said. “It’s a great way to entertain your family at little or no charge. Again, the only paid event will be in June.” To sign up for Local Spotlight or to get more information on upcoming events, visit the city website at www.ci.reidsville.nc.us or call 336-349-1099.
Annual Spring Artists & Craftsmen Market REIDSVILLE - A number of talented artists and craftsmen have reserved space to exhibit their high quality items for sale at the Reidsville Woman’s Club annual spring market set for Thursday, April 26 from 9:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. and Friday, April 27, from 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Many local folks will be selling, and others will be coming from across North Carolina and surrounding areas. More than 40 vendors will participate in the event held annually at ZION BAPTIST CHURCH on Piedmont Street in Reidsville Tickets are available from club members or at the door for only $1.00. Many of our local sponsors have tickets as well and we encourage everyone to support this local event. The market has been held for over 25 years, and our vendors continue to return and enjoy the wonderful space available at ZION BAPTIST CHURCH. Come enjoy the wonderful parking available
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Sports Shorts MITE INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE REVOLUTION Kneeling L to R - Ivy Foote and Keegan Neri. Standing L to R Milli Venancio and India Hairston. Not pictured - D'ziyah Lester.
MITE LEAGUE INDOOR SOCCER - CREW Soccer - Crew Kneeling L to R - Karma Coleman and Zoriah Martin. Standing L to R - Ben Hauserman, Bob Hauserman and Jadan Martin
EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MIDGET LEAGUE INDOOR SOCCER - EXPRESS Kneeling - Nikkie Simons, Anthony Harvey and Tianna Gibbs. Standing - Jadan Martin, Ben Hauserman, Tavon Gibbs, Bob Hauserman, Fonzi Falcon.
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Ponderosa Golf Club 108 Ponderosa Rd. 336-573-9025 Hours: 7:30 a.m. Sundown EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MITE LEAGUE INDOOR SOCCER - FIRE Kneeling L to R - Trinitee Gibbs and Elizabeth Eychner. Standing L to R - Dwayne Terry, Shantel Gill, Zakaiah Tinsley and Carlos Griffin.
EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MITE LEAGUE - UNITED Kneeling L to R - Kylie Huffman, Ossie Chavarria, Joselyn Martin and Shay Reynolds. Standing L to R - Mekkhi Lee, Brista Vincent and Tristen Smith
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Also Visit Our Other Members: • Bank - N - Time Antiques • Rex & Julia’s Antiques • The Drug Store • Stoneville Barber Shop • T&M Hair Gallery • The Real Estate Shop • Summertime Tan & Gifts
EDEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT MIDGET LEAGUE INDOOR SOCCER - COSMOS Kneeling L to R - Isaac Falcon, Skylar Neri, Eiljah Eaves and Matthew Harper. Standing L to R - Buddy Simons, Jewan Adams, J'rhan Tinsley and Lewis Griffin
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Owned by Abby Jones, Overlook Farm is located on 52 beautiful acres, just outside of Greensboro in Stoneville, NC. Overlook has a 16 stall barn, with large stalls, indoor wash stall with hot/cold water, and a fly control systems. 12 grass paddocks, all with run-in sheds. Regulation size outdoor ring with micro-fiber footing and automatic watering system for riding all year round!
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Boys & Girls Club Summerfest Camp Are you looking for a safe, positive and fun environment for your child this summer? If so the Boys & Girls Club of Eden is the place for you. Children will be divided up into age groups and create their “team name”. Staff will be assigned a team and will be the team leader. Teams will consist of 10 to 15 children per group. Kids will also be given free time for game room activities, playground play and FUN!! • WHEN: May 29th to August 3rd, 7:15AM to 5:30PM (we will be closed May 28th & July 4th) • WHERE: Boys & Girls Club of Eden • PRICE: $200.00 for current members. $240.00 for new members (This will also extend your membership thru December 31, 2011) **BREAKFAST & LUNCH INCLUDED Programs will include: • Theme Weeks • Sports instruction for a variety of sports including Summer Olympic Games
• Game room activities including ping pong, pool, foosball, • Exercise classes including • Computer Technology classes • SmartMoves which is a comprehensive prevention/education program that helps young people resist alcohol, tobacco and other drug use. The program also explores members social attitudes and values as they build skills for eating right, staying physically fit, getting good health care and developing positive relationships with peers and adults. • Field trips • Swimming every other Friday at Draper Pool • Gardening Come by, visit and SIGN UP TODAY! Limited to 100 campers All day participation is not mandatory. BOYS & GIRLS of EDEN 1026 Harris St Eden, NC 27288 336-627-7960 Website: bgceden.com Email: bgceden@triad.rr.com
Rakestraw establishes scholarship Garland Rakestraw’s motivation in establishing the C. Garland Rakestraw Scholarship at Rockingham Community College was simple: he wanted to help people get the education they needed to change their lives for the better. Through his service on the RCC Foundation board of directors and the college’s board of trustees, Rakestraw has seen firsthand the positive impact RCC has had on the county as a whole and on individual students. As a Stoneville resident and businessman, he is also committed to giving back to the communities who helped make his business a success. He feels this can be achieved by helping students get a higher education. The C. Garland Rakestraw Scholarship will be awarded annually. Recipients must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average, be residents of Rockingham or Stokes County, enrolled in any area of study leading to a degree or diploma, and demonstrate financial need as well as a desire to better themselves through education. This scholarship is open to full-and partHelmick time students. Awards to
part-time students will be made on a pro rated basis. The scholarship is renewable for a second year if the grade point average is maintained. In expressing the importance of scholarships to part-time students, Vice President for Student Development, Dr. Bob Lowdermilk, said, “Nearly fifty percent of our students are part-time, often because they have employment, family, and other obligations. Many have financial needs for which scholarships are an important source of support. Scholarships enable part-time students to attend as they are able and make progress toward their academic programs while handling the other life responsibilities that they face.” For more information or to make a gift to the C. Garland Rakestraw Scholarship, contact RCC Foundation Director Gaye Clifton at 342-4261, Ext. 2201.
• Peanut League (ages 6 & under) will begin practices on Tuesday, April 10th at 4:00 PM at Freedom Park. • All Girls Fast Pitch Softball leagues (Darlings – ages 7 & 8) (Angels – ages 9 & 10) (Ponytails – ages 11 & 12) (Belles – ages 13 thru 15) will begin practices on Wednesday, April 11th at Freedom Park. The Darlings and Angels will practice at 4:00 PM and the Ponytails and Belles will practice at 5:00 PM. For additional information contact the Parks & Recreation Department office at 623-7789 Ext. 3026.
Morehead Hospital welcomes Dr. Hjerpe Morehead memorial hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Kent Hjerpe, to Women’s Health Centre, 522 S. Van Buren Road. Dr. Hjerpe Dr. Hjerpe received his medical training at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Methodist Medical Center/U.T. Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Prior to joining Women’s Health Centre, he was in private practice with Murray Woman’s Clinic in Murray, KY. Dr. Hjerpe specializes in disorders of the female reproductive system including minimally invasive surgery, in-office surgical procedures, infertility evaluation and treatment, urogynecology, vaginal surgery, obstetrical and gynecologic ultrasound, and patient counseling. New patients are now being accepted. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call (336) 627-1117.
Church Lessons thanks Rakestraw for his contributions.
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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 30 and the atmosphere of the spacious climate controlled market space. Start your day out by dropping by the market and visiting with our artisans and pick up a gift or two for birthdays and Christmas. Your support will be appreciated and the sale of ticket profit goes back into our community in the form of scholarships, to assist schools with art, Salvation Army, and to aid other organizations in meeting their service requirements to the community. Lunch will be served both days from 11:30 AM until 2:00 P.M Spring into your weekend by supporting the community through your purchases. On your way out pick up a few home baked items for the family. At the end of the market, the ticket you purchased will make you eligible for the grand door prize of $100. You do not have to be present to win, but you must get your name in for the drawing before the market closes on Friday. Many other door prizes will be given throughout the two day market. Federated Woman’s Club in gives back to the community in the form of scholarships, helping with arts in the local schools, Salvation Army and other non-profit organizations, and the Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) sponsored by the schools. For additional information about the market contact us at Martha Foster at marfoster193@triad.rr.com or Johnsie Hayes (jwdlhayes@bellsouth.net) 336-349-3588. For membership information and how to join the club, contact Alice Smith at 336-342-1932.
Mad/Mayo Easter Egg Hunt The Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department’s Youth Council will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7th at Farris Memorial Park at 11:00am. The Easter Egg Hunt is free of charge and is for ages 10 & under. For further information, please contact Thad Shermer at the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department at (336) 548-2789.
Boles to go to NASA Local student selected to visit NASA and plan Mars exploration For three days in May, Jonathan Boles of Reidsville will be at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas designing a functioning Mars rover with other college students from across the nation. Boles, 27, is an electronics engineering Boles student at Rockingham Community College. He was one of 92 community college students to be selected to participate in the National Community College Aerospace Scholars program. One other student from North Carolina, a Durham Technical Com. College student, was selected. The program is a three-day on-site event. Of the 92 students selected, approximately half will be sent to Houston and the rest will be sent to the Jet Propulsion laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. At each site, students will have the opportunity to learn more about careers in science and engineering. While at NASA, students form teams and establish fictional companies interested in Mars exploration. Each company is responsible for developing a prototype rover, designing a line drawing of the rover, and forming the company infrastructure, including budgeting and communications functions, and preparing presentations. Students will attend briefings by noted NASA employees, including astronauts. “I had to re-read the e-mail three times to make sure I was reading it right,” Boles said about the day he learned he had been selected. “I’m excited and glad to have the opportunity to meet and talk to NASA engineers. They are some of the best in the field. I want to see what they do and find out how they accomplished it.” It’s a long way from the auto mechanic Boles wanted to be. It’s a long step from the electrician he became after abandoning auto mechanics. “Once I got into the field, I became more interested in the technical side – how things work and why,” said Boles. That curiosity led him to RCC. Now he’s writing electronics programs. And he’s doing full-time course work while holding down a full-time job and maintaining over a 3.7 grade point average. “Everyone is helping me succeed: my coworkers and boss; family and friends and my instructor, Anthony Edwards, who stays after class and after hours to help me when I need it. He wrote the letter of recommendation I sent with my NASA application. I couldn’t have done any of this without all of these people helping me.” Boles plans to continue his education. Currently he’s looking at the electrical engineering program at UNC-Charlotte.
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The Lathams, Seth, Ashley, Graham, and Molly
Rockingham County Home Town Stars Attracting and Retaining Young Talent Spring is in the air; time for proms, weddings, and other fun spring activities. Have you considered how you’ll support locally owned businesses this month? Perhaps you’ll have the need for professional photos this spring. Take time to creatively capture family memories by getting to know our featured young professionals. Our April family can help you with springtime photography projects. Here’s our April family. Meet the Lathams! Seth and Ashley Latham Seth (Class of 2001) and Ashley (Class of 2002) each graduated from J.M. Morehead High School. They both continued their education UNC Asheville where Seth earned his BS in Atmospheric Sciences and Ashley earned a BA in Psychology with a K-6 Teaching License. Professionally, Seth is a claims representative at Penn National Insurance in Greensboro and Ashleyis the owner and custom photographer for Ashley Latham Photography, (ashleylathamphotography.com). Q: Why did you choose to live, work and raise your children in Eden? A: We love the small town feel of Eden and felt it was the perfect place to raise our children. It feels very natural considering this is the town that my husband and I both grew up in! As far as work, I love connecting with local families, some of which I've known since childhood! It's nice getting to know others, as I work with them to capture the special moments in their lives through my photography. Q: How has your business benefitted from moving into this community? A: Since moving to Eden in January, I have received tons of encouragement, compliments, and support that has helped Ashley Latham Photography grow even more! The Eden Chamber, as well as Eden City Hall, has provided many avenues that have really gotten my name out to the community, such as artist of the month, email blasts, online and in print publications. For this I am so thankful! Q: What are some things your family does for recreation? A: We love to take walks and visit the Eden City Freedom Park's playground. Our son is starting t-ball soon and we are really looking forward to watching the games this spring! Q: How can Eden attract other young professionals? A: Eden has a lot of support for businesses which is crucial in attracting young professionals. Ashley Latham Photography is working with the "Young Professional's" group through the county Chambers to help widen the available resources throughout the county. I believe that all business owners, young and old, have something to offer upand-coming entrepreneurs. I love seeing local businesses build camaraderie with each other so that everyone can flourish! Q: What four words best describe Eden? A: Friendly, Historic, Welcoming, and Natural
The IRS sent my Tax forms back! AGAIN!!! I guess it was because of my response to the question : "List all dependents?"I replied -"12 million illegal immigrants;"3 million crack heads;"42 million unemployable people on food stamps,"2 million people in over 243 prisons;"Half of Mexico ; and "535 in the U.S. House and Senate.” Apparently, this was NOT an acceptable answer.
Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in North Carolina. Here are just a few of the facts: • In North Carolina, over 30% of children are either overweight or obese giving North Carolina the 5th worst ranking in the United States for childhood obesity among children ages 10-18. • Rockingham County’s childhood obesity statistics are even worse than the state averages. According to the North Carolina Nutrition and Physical Activity Surveillance System (NCNPASS), in 2009, 43% of children ages five to eleven in Rockingham County were either overweight or obese. • Overweight children have a 7080% chance of becoming overweight or obese adults. • Obesity in adulthood increases the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, sleep apnea, arthritis, and general poor health. • Obesity affects learning as well as health. There are more than 25 scientific studies that show a positive relationship between a child’s level of physical activity as a factor of overall health and academic achievement. Children who are more active and generally healthier tend to perform better academically. In response to this crisis, the Rockingham County Partnership for Children (RCPC) is again sponsoring the GO FAR (Go Out For A Run) program this spring. GO FAR is a character development and fitness program designed to address the childhood obesity epidemic in North Carolina through a combination of physical activity and education on healthy nutrition. Throughout
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the course of the 10 week program, children ages eight and up train to compete in a 5K road race through twice weekly afterschool running clubs. There is a fiveweek one mile fun run option for younger children. GO FAR has more than doubled in size since it began in
Colby Johnson from South End Elementary. He lost his shoe several yards from the finish line but grabbed it up and kept going to still finish first. That’s the kind of determination that GO FAR is all about. Rockingham County last year. Currently more than 350 children from 14 schools and afterschool programs are training for the 5K. Among those schools and afterschool care sites participating are Dillard Elem. School, Wentworth Elem. School, Reidsville Middle School, South End Elem. School, Central Elem. School, Douglass Elem. School, Moss Street Elem. School, Williamsburg Elem. School, Draper Elem. S c h o o l , Stoneville Elem. School, A n g e l i c M i n d s Afterschool,
Leaksville Spray Elem. School, Eden YMCA Afterschool program, and Lawsonville Avenue Elem. School. Every child who participates in the program is encouraged to run in the race regardless of their family’s ability to pay the entry fee. Partnership staff are currently seeking sponsors for the event. Sponsorships are critical to the success of the program because they allow RCPC to waive the race entry fee for students for whom the cost would be a barrier to participation. The Rockingham GO FAR 5K and One Mile Fun Run event will be held on April 21, 2012 at Reidsville High School and is open to the community. The fun run begins at 8:15 a.m. and the 5K starts at 9:00 a.m. Both events will start and finish in the football stadium at Reidsville High School. Discounted early registration is available through March 23rd with t-shirts guaranteed for those who register by April 6th. If you would like to participate in the race or get involved as a community sponsor, you can get more information or sign up at www.onthemarksports.com or by contacting the Rockingham County Partnership for Children office at 342-9676 ext. 205.
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Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center again will present their Black Tie & Blue Jeans dinner at First Presbyterian Church located at 582 Southwood Drive, Eden, on Saturday, May 5th 2012 at 4pm. It’s not just a date - It’s a date that makes a difference. There will be food, fun, silent and live auctions. This annual event is free but seating is limited. Please call ahead and reserve you space at 336-623-5540.
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Sheriff Page Atends Leadership Institute On Friday March 9, 2012, Rockingham County Sheriff Samuel S. Page graduated from the Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute. This training was sponsored by the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association and funded through a grant from the Governor’s Crime Commission. Thirty-five sheriffs from across the state received their certificates at a ceremony held at the William and Ida Friday Center at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Sheriffs’ Leadership
Institute consisted of four oneweek training programs conducted over a period of two years. The first two weeks were designed primarily for newlyelected sheriffs, providing specific, technical skills necessary to assume the Office of Sheriff. The second two weeks were designed for newly-elected and experienced sheriffs to further their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the leadership and management of the Sheriff’s Office. This Institute is a national model providing leadership and
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Sheriff recieves award for support of U.S. Guard and Reserves On Saturday March 17, 2012, Sheriff Sam Page accepted an award on behalf of the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office for his support as an employer of men and women who have served their country in the U.S. National Guard and Armed Forces Reserves. “It is my honor to hire these men and women who have committed themselves to serving their country and as well as their communities”, said Sheriff Sam Page. “They have all proven themselves to be a true asset to the Sheriff’s Office and the citizens they serve.”
This annual employer recognition banquet was hosted by the North Carolina Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and was held at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office received the ESGR’s prestigious “Above and Beyond” Award. The Sheriff’s Office was nominated for this award by MSGT. USAF “Deputy” Tim Boothe. Deputy Boothe has been employed by the Sheriff’s Office since May 2008.
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Willy Wonka Coming to Rockingham County The next show on the schedule for TGRC is The Children’s Theatre performance of Ramona Quimby. This show will feature sisters, “Beezus and Ramona,” and how these typical sisters annoy and frustrate each other. Ramona Quimby is being directed by Melissa Mericle and the performance dates will be on April 13, 14, 20, 21 at 7:30 p.m. and April 15 and 22 at 2:30 p.m. at the RCC Auditorium located inside the Adv. Tech. Building. Please check out our website for additional information concerning shows or tickets at www.tgrcnc.com. "Ramona Quimby," an onstage adaptation of Newberry Medal-winning writer Beverly Cleary's beloved book, tells the story of a year in the life of the Quimby family. While Ramona, the lovable third-grader, has delighted readers for more than 50 years, the themes of the play will be familiar to everyone; job loss, sibling rivalry, and love.
“Ramona Quimby is a poignant story about the trials and triumphs of family life,” says director Melissa Mericle. “I have always been drawn to Children’s Literature, especially Children’s Literature that talks directly to young people and tells them they are not alone in the world.” “We have a wonderful cast of very talented young people; including the very energetic Maddie Williams playing the role of rambunctious Ramona and theatre veteran Peyton Tucker playing her older sister Beezus,” she said. “These girls have worked so hard over the past weeks to bring these lovable characters to life and they are supported by a strong cast of twenty-nine other children including both theatre new-comers and theatre veterans.” “My own daughters grew up in TGRC’s Children’s Theatre,” she said. “I am delighted to direct this group of thirty-one wonderful young actors and
Home Savings Cup McMichael High School is in first place after the first semester in the Home Savings Bank Cup Competition for the 2011-12 school year with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.16. Second place is a tie between Rockingham High School and Reidsville High School with a 3.08 average. Morehead High School is in fourth place with a 2.96. The Home Saving Bank Cup is awarded annually to the high school in Rockingham County whose athletic teams have the highest Grade Point Average. This is the nineteenth year the Cup has been awarded. Previous winners were Reidsville High for three years, Morehead High has won the award fourteen times and McMichael High has won the award once. Rockingham County School’s Scholar/Athlete Awards Program also recognizes athletes who excel in the classroom. The Superintendent’s Scholar/Athlete Award is in recognition of the highest achievement of a student-athlete on each varsity team in the four high schools. The first semester winners were: MEN’S BASKETBALL, McMichael Samuel Maness, Morehead Dezbee McDaniel, Reidsville Jamell Artis, Rockingham Seth Brooks WOMEN’S BASKETBALL McMichael Kathryn Corns Morehead Miomaniq McDaniel Reidsville Phoenicia Lawson Rockingham Whitney Barker MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY McMichael Brandon Priddy Morehead Lucas Flint Reidsville Kristopher Smith Rockingham Nathan Tolodziecki WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY McMichael Savannah Brown Morehead Maria Chase Reidsville Macy Land Rockingham Kasie Jones CHEERLEADING McMichael Madison Worley Morehead Laura Winn Reidsville Bianca Best Rockingham Kristin Widerman FOOTBALL McMichael Franklin Chaney
Morehead Stephen Greeson Reidsville Derek Hairston Rockingham Robert Mason MEN’S SOCCER McMichael Nathan Connor Morehead Tanner Trantham Reidsville Alexander Young Rockingham Joseph Aquilar MEN’S SWIMMING McMichael Franklin Chaney Morehead Jacob Wright Reidsville Brittain Huffstetler Rockingham Justin Jarrell WOMEN’S SWIMMING McMichael Kristina McCarty Morehead Amanda Mericle Reidsville Alexa Eure Rockingham Mallory Wright WOMEN’S TENNIS McMichael Lacey Stevens Morehead Mary Ward Reidsville Ashton Daniel Rockingham Sarah Holmes VOLLEYBALL McMichael Aria Galloway Morehead Jordan Jackson Reidsville Megan Blackwell Rockingham Callista Brown WRESTLING McMichael Austin Blankenship Morehead William Pryor Reidsville Javon Johnson Rockingham Nicholas Strader WOMEN’S GOLF McMichael Macy Ferguson Morehead Caroline Jones Rockingham Whitney Barker Page 3 The Scholar/Athlete Awards Program has also awarded certificates to athletes having a 3.5 Grade Point Average or higher and has awarded certificates to athletes who make the honor roll during a sports season. The Awards Program presents the Team Academic Award that recognizes the team in each of the nineteen varsity sports with the highest Grade Point Average (GPA). The teams listed below in all capital letters have won the Team Academic Award for the fall and winter sports season: Men’s Basketball ROCKINGHAM 3.10 McMichael 3.06 Morehead 2.75 Reidsville 2.66
actresses as they grow in their artistic talents.” TGRC is absolutely thrilled about our last show of the season, Willy Wonka, which will wrap up our 2011-2012 season. We are renting the set from Vance Entertainment located in Charlotte and it will be delivered to Rockingham County High School on two tractor-trailer trucks. We intend to transpose the empty stage at Rockingham County High School into a wonderful magical whimsical world for a few weeks. We are also excited because we have hired Hall Flying Company to help make several of the scenes extra special. The show dates are June 15, 16, 22, and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and June 17 and 24 at 2:30 p.m. Auditions for Willy Wonka have been scheduled and will be held in the Rockingham County High School Auditorium on April 14 and 15. Due to the fact there will be many different ages to audition, there have been times Women’s Basketball ROCKINGHAM 3.33 Reidsville 3.20 McMichael 3.12 Morehead 2.81 Men’s Cross Country MOREHEAD 3.50 Reidsville 3.20 Rockingham 3.18 Morehead 3.50 Women’s Cross Country ROCKINGHAM 3.42 Morehead 3.37 Reidsville 3.14 McMichael 3.12 Cheerleading ROCKINGHAM 3.57 Morehead 3.48 Reidsville 3.48 McMichael 3.43 Football MCMICHAEL 2.83 Morehead 2.74 Rockingham 2.59 Reidsville 2.59 Men’s Soccer REIDSVILLE 3.36 McMichael 3.07 Rockingham 3.05 Morehead 2.88 Page 4 Men’s Swimming REIDSVILLE 3.67 Morehead 3.47 McMichael 3.11 Rockingham 3.10 Women’s Swimming REIDSVILLE 3.90 McMichael 3.53 Rockingham 3.37 Morehead 3.22 Women’s Tennis ROCKINGHAM 3.69 Reidsville 3.64 Morehead 3.39 McMichael 3.25 Volleyball MCMICHAEL 3.79 Reidsville 3.32 Morehead 3.26 Rockingham 3.24 Wrestling MCMICHAEL 2.67 Morehead 2.64 Rockingham 2.34 Reidsville 2.31 Women’s Golf MCMICHAEL 3.38 Morehead 3.30 Rockingham 3.15 ###
designated for each group. Please see our website for more details at www.tgrc-nc.com. Not only do we need actors and actresses of all ages to audition for Willy Wonka, we also need a large number of volunteers to work behind the scenes. Because the set will revolve on stage from scene to scene, we will need approximately 30 volunteers to work backstage. We usually have 10-15 volunteers work backstage during a show; however, since this is the largest show we have ever attempted in Rockingham County, we will need double that amount for this show. We can also use volunteers to assist with costumes, sound, lights, publicity, raffles, and many, many, other things. If you are interested in helping the Tech Crew for this show, please go to the Tech Crew page on our website at www.tgrc-nc.com or contact backstage@tgrc-nc.com or production@tgrc-nc.com and someone will get in touch with you. There will be no shortage of tasks to do to have this show ready for production. Fundraising attempts for this show are still underway throughout the community. The Fundraising Committee is actively seeking donations from businesses all across Rockingham County. A brief presentation will soon be e-mailed to the designated contact for all of the businesses that are members of the Eden Chamber of Commerce, the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce, and the Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce. In this presentation we have explained why we are seeking to raise money for this show, why it is necessary, and have included pictures of the set. If your business is not a member of the Chamber of Commerce, feel free to watch it on our website at www.tgrc-nc.com. We cannot possibly reach every business in person, so please feel free to contact us directly if you have
a donation you are willing to make. Your business will be mentioned in our articles every month in the Eden’s Own Journal, we will list your name on our Fundraising Update Chart we post on our Website and Facebook page, as well as, your name will be listed in the Willy Wonka program for all who attend to see. Also remember for every $50.00 donated you will receive a free ticket and your donation is a tax deduction. TGRC would like to thank everyone who has given for their generosity and looks forward to producing a fabulous show for the entire community to enjoy. Our Wonka Bars are still for sale throughout the county and at all of our TGRC shows. If you are interested in selling Wonka Bars at your business please contact our Fundraising Chair at dsmith@tgrc-nc.com. CONTRIBUTORS TO DATE INCLUDE: GOLDEN TICKET CLUB ($1,000 or higher) Anonymous TGRC Patron CANDY MAN CLUB ($500 $999) Bulldog Printing Company, Greensboro OOMPA LOOMPA CLUB ($300 – $499) Wright & Wray, Eden, Morehead Memorial Hospital, Eden CHARLIE BUCKETT CLUB ($50 - $299) Rockingham Office Machines, Eden Smith Home Improvement Company, Eden In Memory of Shirley A. Liner Bobby & Marie Stanley, Stoneville McMichael Mills, Madison Gregory Gunn, Farm Bureau Insurance Willis & Willis Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, Reidsville Willis & Willis Investments, LLC, Reidsville Short Sugars, Reidsville
Habitat For Humanity Home Built It's nearly time! The public will be invited by Rockingham Habitat for Humanity to tour and dedicate the house with the family at 503 Greenwood Street, Eden in early May. Worksite construction volunteers, lunch providers to the Habitat ReStore donors and purchasers have played a part. Many local businesses, churches including First Baptist Church and Home Savings Bank in Eden are among those who touched this project. Visit the Habitat ReStore to recycle items during Spring cleaning or to purchase a door, sofa, basket, mugs and more. Just $.10 for a book! Call the office for Nancy or Denise (336-623-2932). 249 The Boulevard/Irving Ave. Habitat ReStore Schedule: 1st SATURDAY MONTHLY [8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.] or Weekly: MONDAY and THURSDAY[1 to 3 p.m.]. To give is ultimately to receive!
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18% Increase for County Governmental Employees’ United Way Campaign! Rockingham County Governmental Employees’ United Way Campaign increased 18 percent this year. Campaign highlights are being broadcast in various ways by 2011-2012 cochairs Mark Wells (Business & Technology Center Director) and Dr. Mable Scott (Public Information Officer). Wells and Scott summarized the fundraising, including one that sent four County officials to jail overnight, on "Community Accents," an award-winning, radio public affairs program by RockinghamCountyRadio.com, 1490 WLOE/1420 WMYN. The March 6th show also featured DSS Human Resources Placement Specialist Robin Burroughs on guitar and singing her original song explaining fundraising highlights. A video of the radio show can be seen on RCC’s Educational Public Access Channel 2;; on Rockingham County Government's YouTube site: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v 6gFofDMSWU&context=C418139c ADvjVQa1PpcFPW7nzf_MSt2uKV
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Scott hosts “Community Accents” live, the first Tuesday morning each month (8:30-9), 1490 WLOE/1420 WMYN ; rebroadcast Tuesday evening at 6:30; and streamed worldwide at RockinghamCountyRadio.com WLOE/WMYN are locally owned and operated, with news/talk shows, Christian programming, and community service. Mike Moore is the General/Advertising Manager and Annette Moore is the Station/Business Manager.
2012 Rockingham County 4-H Summer Adventures Believe it or not it is time to start thinking about what your child is going to be doing this summer. Summer is just around the corner and Rockingham County 4-H has some great programs planned! What is your youth doing this summer? Would you like for your youth to have a safe and productive place to spend their summer days? If so, check out the Rockingham County 4-H Summer Adventures programs. Your youth can have fun while learning important life skills! Rockingham County 4-H along with the NC Cooperative Extension and United Way of Rockingham County is sponsoring the 4-H Summer Adventures Program. The programs vary in length and cost, but the all programs last a full business day so it is great for working parents. This year’s programs focus on ages eight to eighteen and you do not have to be in 4-H to come, but we bet you will want to join after you see what all 4-H offers. Each program fee is very reasonable. Each program does have a limited number of spots available so be sure to contact us as soon as possible! Here is a summary of some of the programs we are offering this year. At GPS Camp youth
will learn about land navigation through compass, GPS, maps, terrain analysis and navigation under the stars. At Robotics Camp youth will gain an understanding in the basic science concepts related to robotics. They will build science, technology and engineering skills. 4-H Investigates is a popular program where youth become detectives to solve a “murder” mystery. They will learn about techniques such as DNA evidence, forensic anthropology, fingerprint analysis and much more. These are just a few of the programs being offered. You can find the registration packet online at: http://rockingham.ces.ncsu.edu/ or you can contact Morgan Maness, 4-H Agent by calling (336)342-8230
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The benefits of the Crime Stoppers are countless. Everyone benefits from this. A criminal who is taken from the mainstream of our community is not a threat to you, your children, or your business. In a community where citizens work together to solve crimes, the swift, sure punishment serves as a strong deterrent to would-be criminals. The call volume to Crime Stoppers is growing; therefore, more of the board’s efforts must go to fund-raising and collecting donations. Crime Stoppers has branched into the schools. In a joint effort between the Rockingham County Consolidated School system and Crime Stoppers, students at area schools can also participate in the program to aid in reducing school, violence, vandalism, and other crimes. How you can help is by donations. Crime Stoppers is not funded by your tax dollars. They always need and appreciate donations. Each donation is tax
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Rockingham County Crime Stoppers Elizabeth Doss The Rockingham County Crime Stoppers are working in conjunction with all the county’s law enforcement agencies. Such agencies are; Stoneville, Madison, Mayodan, Eden, Reidsville Police Departments and Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department. The Rockingham County Crime Stoppers is a program in which members of the community, the media, law enforcement agencies, and businesses work together to solve crimes. People are encouraged, via cash rewards and a promise of anonymity, to provide information leading to the arrest and indictment of criminals. The people involved are volunteers in Rockingham County, which are people who are willing to take action against crime. We want our community to be a safe one, and we are willing to work to make it that way. A board of directors made of community members volunteer time and talent to this program. The board has appointed a full-time, trained coordinator. How the Crime Stoppers work is, each week, facts pertaining to unsolved crimes are publicized via radio, newspapers, television or the Internet. Individuals are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers with any information pertaining to unsolved crimes. Each informant is given a code number so that confidentiality and anonymity are ensured. Some rewards are up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of a criminal provides incentive to otherwise reluctant participants.
or by email at morgan_maness@ncsu.edu. Rockingham County Center NC Cooperative Extension 525 NC 65, Suite 200 Reidsville, N.C. 27320 Phone: 336-342-8230 Fax: 336-342-8242 North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency may request accommodations to participate by contacting Brenda Sutton, County Extension Director, by phone: 336-342-8230 or email: brenda_sutton@ncsu.edu or fax: 336-342-8242, or in person at the Rockingham County Extension Office at least 10 days prior to the event.
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Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Celebrations Girl Scout Sabbath recognized 1st United Methodist Church in the Draper area, celebrated Girl Scout Sabbath March 11, 2012. Girl Scout Recognition Flag Bearers were: Destiny Johnson and Kendal Tally. Pastor Sue Anne Morris recognized Troops Daisy #02141, Brownie Troop and Troop #10 on their 100th Anniversary. The Daisy Scouts sang the Daisy Song and Anthem,
Joy, Joy, Joy was sung by all the girl scouts. The sermon was “Ten Words.” Pastor Sue Anne Morris read:Exodus 20:1 - 17. The Ten Commandments and each girl came forward and told their version. We salute all Girl Scouts for their dedication to God and Country. Girl Scout leader are: Wendy Johnson and Jean Journigan.
Girl Scouts:Destiny Johnson, Makayla Shorter, Amy Wilson, Ryleigh Soloman, Cheyann Smith, Kendal Talley, Tiffany Wilson, and Madison Talley
The Road Our duty, as men and women, is to proceed as if limits to our ability did not exist. That was my fortune cookie this week, not the usually fluff but a deep and meaningful mesKen sage. Okay maybe not so deep but a message that I needed to hear this week. I want to live this way but sometimes I will be in the middle of something and say to myself what are you doing? There was the race where the last leg was a 375 meter swim in the ocean thought I was going to drown, but I didn’t. There was the race where we had to jump over fire, yes real fire, climb 8 foot tall walls and drag our self through mud under barbwire, figured I would break a leg, but I didn’t. Even training rides make me wonder sometimes, my buddy Mark got us lost one Sunday morning and we ended up in Stoneville. We were late for church and our wives were mad but we are still alive. What I remember most is laughing. Why is it that people like to limit themselves? It’s so our lives will be easier. If I say I can’t do that then I don’t have to worry about trying to push myself to accomplish things. Better than just limiting ourselves is when we can put limit on others. Who hasn’t said what was he thinking? Or why did she think she could do
that. North Carolina is even trying to put a limit on love. I know there are limits to how fast I can run and how far. I know that Mark is going to past me riding our bikes up a hill. I know lots of reasons why I White shouldn’t do the things that I do so why run a race where I have to climb up 30 feet and then slide down into chest deep water. IT’S FUN!!! I would have never thought I would say that I enjoyed pushing past that self drawn line in the road. The next time you hear the words cannot replace it with will not, you get the same results. If you want different results you have to try different tactics. No one says you can’t walk part of the 5k race, a good instructor will help you get the most out of a kettlebell or spinning class, no one is looking at your bathing suit in the deep water running class. TRY, then TRY again. TRY something else. Your life isn’t over until the Road ends. I am going to try something new. Since I think these races are so much fun I am going to bring one to Eden this October. Not all the details are worked out yet. The date will be October 20th and yea you might want to work on your speed because you need to be able to out run a Zombie! Hey I said it was FUN I didn’t say it was easy.
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Draper’s 1st Girl Scout Reunion In 1947 Miss Jane Bullington (later married Dr. Charles Sugg) came to make her home in Draper, (now Eden). She started the Girl Scout Troop #10 with 35 members, who met at the Y.M.C.A. on Fieldcrest Road. The meetings were held on Thursday’s. Her co-leader was Mrs. Rupect Riley. The Draper Women’s Club sponsored this troop. Troop #10 was in the TriCity Council with Miss Ruth McConnell, acting Executive Director. For Girl Scout Troop #10 a Reunion was held March 11, 2012 at the 1st United Methodist Church in the Draper area. Seven former members attended the Girl Scout Sabbath Sermon, followed by a Dinner Celebration in the Fellowship Hall. They celebrated their 65th Birthday, and Girl Scouts 100th anniversary. Attending were: Betty Gillie Cruise, Melvene Gillie Boone, Judy Axsom Smith, Novella Underwood Earls, Peggy Gibson Squires, Jean Wood Weddle, and Virginia Howlett Whitten.
Somers earns degree Anthony Somers, 44, has been awarded his bachelor of arts degree in psychology from the University Somers of North Carolina at Greensboro. Somers now plans to continue his education, pursing a master’s degree in psychology. He hopes to become a clinic psychologist, working young people. A 1985 graduate of Rockingham County Senior High School, Somers is a son of John Edward and Pamela Lester Somers of Reidsville. After graduating, Somers worked for his grandfather at Hudson & Lester Hardware in Eden. He also did some painting for Lester Paint and Wallpaper before starting his own business, Somers Painting. Over the years, Somers said he thought about continuing his education and finally, in 2006, enrolled at Rockingham Community College for two years, receiving an associate’s in art degree During his tenure at RCC, Somers took a couple of classes in psychology and developed an interest in a career in that field. He then enrolled UNC-G. Because of his age, Somers was described as “a non-traditional student.”
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Annie Penn Hospital offers special classes in April • April 3, 10, 17, 24 - Weight Watchers Classes – A Weight Watchers Points Plus Class is currently meeting at Annie Penn Hospital each Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. The weigh-in begins at 11:45 a.m., followed by instructional time. For more information, please email Pat Hill at patmhillsemail@gmail.com. Meetings are held in Dining Room B in the Annie Penn Hospital Cafeteria on ground floor. • April 3, 5, 10, 12 - Smoking Cessation Classes- Annie Penn Hospital will hold the next series of free smoking cessation classes on April 3, 5, 10 and 12 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Sessions will be held at Annie Penn Hospital in the Cardiac Rehabilitation classroom on second floor. Participants should attend all four sessions. To register, please call 951-4509. • April 5 – Relay for Life Bake Sale - Annie Penn’s Relay for Life team is holding a Bake Sale fundraiser on Thursday, April 5th, in the Annie Penn Hospital Cafeteria. Donations of baked goods are welcomed. Proceeds will be given to the American Cancer Society. • April 11 – Community Blood Drive - Annie Penn Hospital will sponsor a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 11th, from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm in the Womankind Center on the hospital’s fourth floor. To register, please call 951-4591 or 951-4588. • April – Month of the Young Child – Annie Penn Hospital and Woodmont Child Development Center celebrate April as the Month of the Young Child. The purpose of the celebration is to focus attention on the needs of young children and their families and recognize their needs for healthy lives. There will be a childcare parade on Thursday, April 12th. Children from childcare centers in Reidsville will participate. The parade will begin at 9:30 from the Reidsville YMCA. Woodmont will have special events throughout April to recognize the Month of the Young Child. • April 19 – Relay for Life Yard Sale - Annie Penn’s Relay for Life team is holding a Yard Sale on Thursday, April 19 from 7:00 am until all items are gone, in the Annie Penn Hospital Cafeteria. Proceeds will be given to the American Cancer Society. • April 26 – Advance Directive Session – This session will be held from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the Annie Penn Hospital lobby at the Main Entrance. This informational session will review making end-of-life decisions, and will include assistance with completing Advance Directives, including a Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney. Registration is required. Please call 951-4674 to register. The session is free and open to the public. • April 26 – Community Education Seminar – Childhood Allergy Myth Buster – Dr. Dalia Khalifa, a Pediatrician, will be separating fact from fiction regarding childhood allergies and discussing various methods of identifying and managing common allergic conditions such as asthma, eczema and seasonal allergies. This free session will be held on Thursday, April 26th at 5:30 p.m. in the Womankind Center on the hospital’s 4th floor. To register, please call 336-832-8000 or visit www.conehealth.com/classes. • 2012 Summer Teen Volunteer Program – Annie Penn Hospital’s summer teen volunteer applications are currently available. Applications may be obtained at Annie Penn Hospital information desks, or at the Community Services office on the hospital’s second floor. Applicants must be 14 years old by June 1, 2012. Enrollment will be limited, and the application process will be competitive. This year’s program will run from June 25 - August 10. The deadline for completed applications is Friday, April 20th, 2011. • Throughout April, the Cone Health Cancer Center at Annie Penn Hospital will feature artwork from many of its patients. Pieces will be on display in the Cancer Center until the end of the month.
2012 PRIMARY ELECTION MAY 8, 2012 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM Registration Ends: April 13, 2012 Absentee by Mail Request Begins March 19, 2012 / Ends May 1, 2012 Voted ballots must be received in the Board of Elections office by 5:00 pm, May 7. One Stop Absentee Voting (Board of Elections Office – 240 Cherokee Camp Rd. in Wentworth) Begins April 19, 2012 / Ends May 5, 2012 @ 2:00 pm Monday to Friday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Saturday, April 28 & Saturday, May 5: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Unless County Board of Elections extends voting until 5:00 pm. Filing for Soil & Water Supervisor Begins June 11, 2012 @ noon / Ends July 6, 2012 @ noon 2012 SECOND PRIMARY ELECTION (IF NECESSARY) JUNE 26, 2012 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM Filing for School Board Begins July 6, 2012 @ noon / Ends July 20, 2012 @ noon
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Moody opens Di’lishi franchise in Eden Although not born here, Sandy Moody has lived in Eden for the past 17 years. She and her husband Richard moved here after Richard was transferred by his company IEM Plastics to Reidsville, and their family grew here. They have 2 children, sons Ryan, 13 and Ricky, 15, both attend Carslisle School. Not too long ago, Sandy was approached with the idea of opening a Di’lishi franchise in our area. Di’lishi is a North Carolina based business which is just getting high recognition in the area. Serving frozen yogurts in a fun and comfortable setting, the franchise fits right in with growing communities and cities, offering wifi, healthy fare and friendly atmosphere. Moody talked with close friends and discussed it with her family, and the decision was made to jump right in. The choice was made to move the new business into Meadow Greens Shopping Center because it is centrally located and has easy access and great parking. It makes it easy to run in and get your order or stop in, sit down and relax. The Eden Di’lishi is only the 2nd in the state and will soon be followed by franchises to open in Southern Pines and Hickory. The first and original Di’lishi is located in Ashboro. The new “Hot Spot” in town, Di’lishi will offer patrons free wifi as well as tv’s for their entertainment as they enjoy a variety of flavors, which will rotate every one or two weeks to keep things happening and fresh. There will be various flavors of coffee and Moody plans to soon have bulk and ground coffees to sell, too. There is a large, specially set aside children’s area in the rear of Di’lishi for the youngsters to totally enjoy while the parents have a relaxing atmosphere to savor their delightful yogurt, sorbet and nosugar added varieties this spring and summer. And for the philanthropist in all of us, Di’lishi likes to contribute to the local community and will choose three charities to donate to each season. After you finish your yummy treats, just drop in the extra “spoon” they will give you into the stylish charity box of your choice on the way out. Choose the charitey that pulls on your own personal heart strings, and a donation will be made to that particular charity. Be sure to stop in and visit the new business, opening at the beginning of April.
Eden Wal-Mart remodel and ribbon cutting After a long process of remodeling, painting and lots of additional hard work, the Eden Wal-Mart was proud to hold a ribbon cutting in late March to present the new look to the public. Morhead High’s Chorus and JROTC were on hand to perform, and checks to important community charities were presented at the event.
Artisit on the Sidewalk returning to Madison A stroll down the streets of Madison will bring out the creative juices and everyone on May 19th. “Artists On The Sidewalk” originated in 1996 with only four artists, live, music and an apple cider press. With these quaint beginnings, returning each May and October, the event grew over the years to feature some 35 artists of every media. This event gives artists and fine crafters a venue to demonstrate, showcase, and sell their works of art. The event is now being brought back by the Downtown Madison Merchant’s Association, who will be hosting the event. On May, 19th, 2012 from 10:00 am until 5:00pm in Historic Downtown Madison the streets will again be filled with artisans and the community enjoying the great outdoors and artwork by local people. This year's artists will showcase pottery, water colors, jewelry, woodworking, wind chimes, handmade soaps, fabric art and much more. For the children there will a be free “hands on” area where they can show off their own creative skills. During your visit there will be live music by local talent serenading guests. Be sure to come visit “Historic Downtown Madison”, enjoy the music, art and atmosphere of a talent filled small town. While strolling the streets, stop in to the local small businesses and appreciate what they bring to our communities. For more information contact Richard Miller at (336) 4277099 or (336) 402-9479, or email: Richard@madisondrygoods.com.
Red Cross honors volunteers In March the American Red Cross held a special awards luncheon to honor all those who worked and contributed to the blood drives over 2011. Rans Triplett noted that the Red Cross is made up of 98% volunteers, and that each and everyone is appreciated. During the luncheon Vikki Corum spoke of her ordeal when her daughter Peyton was in need of blood. All in all, the young girl was given some 8000 pints of donor plasma before declared in remission. Corum thanked the volunteers and all the donors who gave the gift of life to her family. Perri Coletrane and Patrick Antrim presented plaques to all
the organizations who succeeding in collecting 100% or more of their goals set for the year. The grand trophy winners in Division 1 was the City of Eden and in Division II was Annie Penn Hospital. The most improved trophy went to Osborne Baptist Church. Other trophies were awarded to Dan River Steam Station, Morehead Memorial Hospital, NC DOT, Annie Penn Hospital, New Vision Fellowship, Jacob’s Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation. The recipient of the larry Hairston Outstanding Sponsor Contact award went to Jeanne Manuel of McMichael High School.
The grand trophy winners in Division 1 was the City of Eden and in Division II was Annie Penn Hospital. The most improved trophy went to Osborne Baptist Church.
In Remembrance of Thomas Murphy who would have been 100 years old this month. We love you and miss you! Family and Friends of Thomas Murphy
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The Montana Department of Employment, Division of Labor Standards claimed a small rancher was not paying proper wages to his help and sent an agent out to investigate him. GOV'T AGENT: "I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them." RANCHER: "Well, there's my hired hand whose been with me for 3 years. I pay him $200 a week plus free room and board. Then there's the mentally challenged guy. He works about 18 hours every day and does about 90% of all the work around here. He makes about $10 per week, pays his own room and board, and I buy him a bottle of bourbon every Saturday night so he can cope with life. He also sleeps with my wife occasionally." GOV'T AGENT: "That's the guy I want to talk to - the mentally challenged one." RANCHER: "That would be me."
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Haapala Family Scholarship established In February, Theodore “Ted” Haapala of Eden and the Gloria F. Haapala Family Trust established the Haapala Family Scholarship at RCC.
“I wanted to create this scholarship to assist good students who may encounter unexpected difficulties that might prevent them from continuing their
education,” said Ted Haapala. Haapala said the members of his family understand Haapala the importance of education and how life sometimes circumvents plans to pursue a higher education. By establishing the scholarship, family members say they hope to give encouragement and assistance to students with sound academic records so they can navigate their difficult circumstances and complete their education. “By providing funds for students in good academic standing who encounter unexpected difficulties, the Happala’s are addressing a need that sometimes prevents students from continuing their education,” said Michael Helmick, RCC president. “Ted Happala has been a true friend to RCC. By creating scholarships, he has helped many students achieve their educational goals. This latest scholarship adds to his legacy and will continue to assist students for years to come.” Recipients of the Haapala Family Scholarship will be students enrolled in any program leading to a degree or diploma who have encountered unexpected financial hardships that might jeopardize the completion of their program, have a minimum 3.0 grade point average and demonstrate financial need. Recipients will be selected during the fall semester for a spring semester award. This scholarship is available for one semester and is not renewable. For more information or to make a gift to the Haapala Family Scholarship, contact RCC Foundation Director Gaye Clifton at 342-4261, Ext. 2201.
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COUNTY WIDE OBITUARIES Virginia Isley Aheron, 79 Florence Ann Hustler Benthin, 91 Robert Abner Bryant, 76 - Stoneville Lealand Leonard Ball, 84 Rose Marie Joyce Bowman, 72 Phillip D. Brown, 78 - Eden Terriel M. Broadnax, 71 - Stoneville Corene Dillard Broadnax, 89 - Eden Carole Sue Brumfield Bradshaw, 73 - Reidsville Henry Lee Bray, 68 - Reidsville Annie Mae Bowman, 68 Dan Milton Bailey, 69 - Reidsville Jean R. Bolden, 55 - Reidsville Bonnie Ann Collins Bailey, 52 Phyllis McLester Collins Mable T. Cook, 90 Curtis Edward Cole, 70 - Eden Claud Franklin Cook, 72 - Reidsville Clemence S. Clark Elwood "Kid" Evans, 93 - Madison Claudine Belcher Evans, 87 - Reidsville Robert Odell Ellison, 54 - Reidsville James Alton Freeman, Sr., 71 Alvin Louis Gentry, 53 - Reidsville Jonathan Dwayne Gantt, 42 - Reidsville Frances Woodson Graham , 93 - Reidsville Veocie Mae Bell Goad, 99 - Mayodan Anna Magdalene Cook Gibson, 96 Cynthia Marcelle Hudson Hudgins, 52 - Madison James Andrew Hampton, 82 - Eden Julia Mae Bryant Hutcherson, 86 Doris Varnell Hopper Hennis, 83 - Madison William Hughes Heffinger, 79 Laura Hodges Price Hampton Hawley Cynthia Owen Hernandez,51 - Reidsville Frances Ellen Stevens Hodge, 68 - Madison Barry Lewis James, 47 Jo Ann Morton Jones, 73 - Rockingham County Brenda Mundy Lumpkins, 61 - Ruffin Charles Hallard Lester, 79 - Rockingham County Rev. Lewis Kermit Law, Sr., 92 Doris Adkins Lawson, 88 - Stoneville Vicki Lynn Mabe, 58 - Stoneville Richard Lee Moore, 61 Betty L. Moore, 89 - Stoneville Lena Gray Martin, 77 - Stoneville Sandra Pike Matthews, 72 Evelyn G. Moricle - Reidsville Johnnie Mae Malloy, 93 Ernest “Ernie” Dawson McKee, 59 - Reidsville Owen Thomas “Tom” Neugent, 65 Randall Adrian “Randy” Oliver, 73 Clayzene "Curley" Charles Parker, 89 - Eden Haroldine Perdue, Sr., 76 - Rockingham County Timothy Lee Price, 61 Robert Craven “Rob” Peay, Sr., 95 - Madison Pauline Wray Ratliff, 87 Doris Smith Smith, 85 - Reidsville Hilton Arthur Smith, 79 Janice Glyn Wood Siler - Rockingham County Vera Mozelle Anderson Shelton - Madison Joseph Dwight Smith, Sr. - Eden Sarah B. Scales, 98 Lavinia Darden Salmon, 87 - Reidsville James Ellington Shelton, 87 Irene Jones Smith, 89 - Eden Renate Fischer Smart, 83 Nettie Lee Morton Tilley, 91 - Madison Ralph Basil Vernon, 76 - Madison Jamie Lee Vernon, 88 - Madison Floyd Bennett Vaden, 83 - Rockingham County Nelma Cox White, 94 - Madison Ruby Somers Walker, 96 - Reidsville Donnie Layne Walker, 65 - Reidsville William Alexander Wall, 69 - Reidsville Ann Marie Robertson Yates, 64
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DRBA Paddles Dan On Saturday, April 7, the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) invites you to paddle a rarely traveled section of the Dan River. The organization's First Saturday Outing will float 9 miles from the Berry Hill Bridge at the North Carolina-Virginia line to near the US 58 Bridge in Pittsylvania County, VA. Participants will meet at 10:00 a.m. at a private access point on the north side of Berry Hill Bridge on Virginia Route 880/North Carolina Route 1761 (GPS 36.543508,-79.605914). Three Rivers Outfitters of Eden, 336-627-6215 or www.3-RO.com, will offer boat rentals and shuttle for the float, which will end on private property with the owner's permission. Coordinator for the outing is Dr. Will Truslow, avid paddler and past president of DRBA. Truslow says, "This is the first time DRBA has had a paddle through this part of the Dan. Most of the trip is in Virginia with gently moving water, and there is a subtle beauty to this section. We're likely to see blue herons along the way." River historian Dr. William Trout has located several nineteenth century navigation structures on the section being floated April 7. Built for commercial batteau traffic, the river improvements enabled these long, narrow wooden craft to carry cargoes of household goods and farm implements upstream, returning with agricultural products to downstream markets. Batteaux were up to 60 feet long and capable of carrying up to 20,000 pounds of cargo while drawing only a few inches of water. Crewed almost entirely by African-American boatmen, the batteaux were propelled by poles and steered by sweeps at both ends. During the Civil War, coal mined in Rockingham County was carried by batteau to the Confederate hospital and prison complex in Danville. Navigation structures within the first three miles of the trip include Pruitts Upper Shoal and Lower Shoal Sluice, with an opening toward the right bank. In the next mile are Ware's Shoal Sluices #1 and #2, which include pairs of wing dams that channel the water through an opening in the ledges. The three best preserved navigation structures are near the half-mile-long Adams Island. Beside Adams Island, where participants will stop for a late lunch, are two structures in excellent condition:
Adams Island Wing Dams and Walls, and Adams Island Wing Dams and Sluice. After 100 years of batteau commerce, railroads ended commercial river traffic. Paralleling the river during the entire trip is the Danville & Western Railroad, nicknamed the "Dick & Willie." Now operated as part of the Norfolk & Southern Railway, it connects Danville, VA and Eden, NC. An early chronicler of the region, William Byrd II, led the surveying party that determined the dividing line between Virginia and North Carolina in 1728. Byrd named the Dan River, as well as many of the creeks along the border. Williamson Creek, formerly Lick Fall Creek, marked the eastern edge of the 20,000 acres Byrd purchased and named "Land of Eden." The City of Eden now occupies part of that huge tract. Participants in the outing are asked to bring boat, a life jacket for each boater, lunch, and water. Since the lunch stop will be late in the trip, snacks are recommended. Dress in layers of synthetic (quick-drying) fabric or wool, and be prepared for wind or rain. All participants are asked to sign a waiver. To reach the put-in from Eden, take NC 770 (Meadow Road) east. Continue into Virginia on County Road 863 (Berry Hill Road). After 0.8 mile, turn right onto County Road 880 (Stateline Road). The destination is through a gate ? mile on the left. From US 29, turn west onto NC 700 toward Eden. After 6.9 miles, turn slightly right onto Loop Loop. Take the first right onto Berry Hill Bridge Road. After 2.5 miles, cross the Dan River. Proceed a short distance to the first curve, and turn right through the gate. From the west, take US 58 east toward Danville. Turn right onto County Road 708 (Long Circle); drive 0.2 mile. Turn left onto County Road 862 (Oak Hill Road); drive 5 miles. Turn right onto County Road 863 (Berry Hill Road); drive 0.8 mile. Take the first left onto County Road 880 (Stateline Road). The destination is through a gate ? mile on the left. Outings and meetings of the Dan River Basin Association are open to the public without charge. For trip information, contact trip coordinator Will Truslow, 336-547-1903, willtruslow@hotmail.com For information about the Dan River Basin Association, visit www.danriver.org.
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Photo courtesy of Roy Sawyers Hibbit Sports ribbon cutting was held in early March with Eden Chamber members and city officials welcoming the new business to town. Mayor Pro-tem Wayne Tuggle cut the ribbon for the event. Hibbit Sports is located in Meadow Greens Shopping Center in Eden.
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Reidsville Lanes, ocated at 1640 Freeway Drive, Reidsville, recently lost their owner/operator Betty Furr, and in honor of her on Saturday, April 21, 2012, there will be the 1st Annual Bette Furr Memorial No-Tap Tournament. In this tournament 9 pins is the same as a strike! Men’s Division and Women’s Division (Scratch only) Shifts Times: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm. Entry Forms available at Riedsville Lanes. For more infomration call 342-1371 or email greater-rockingham-county-ba@hotmail.com Entry Deadline is April 18, 9pm. Winner Takes All in each division. Entry Fee is $20 per shift. Lineage $10 - Prize Fund $10) Current USBC Membership is required. You must have your sanction card at check in. Check in is 15 - 30 minutes prior to your squad start time.
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Arbor Ridge takes residents on tastey trip around the world Andrew Erickson, Executive Director at Arbor Ridge at Eden, often hears residents talk about where they have been in their travels, but many he notes have not been very far from their roots right here in the county. This brought a thought to him, maybe we can help take them on a trip without ever leaving Eden. And the plans began for the Arbor Ridge World Tour. Residents and their guests were treated to scruptious fare from far away places such as Germany, Italy, France, and of course Asia. Each “location” was set up in various corners of the common areas, upstairs and down, and guests and residents strolled around the world tasting wonderful food which is the staple of each of the countries represented. Ron Bridges resident chef, cooked every countie’s native foods. “Germany” was manned by non other than Erickson himself, in proper German attire, forking out sauerkraut and scalloped potatoes, German Chocholate cake and bread. “Italy” had a wonderful chicken dish, fried ravioli and canoli’s. “France” had wine, brie cheese, crackers and delectible spreads. “Asia had rice and egg rolls, fortune cookies and more. Over 100 residents and guests alike seemed to really enjoy the food and fellowship, sharing stories from their past and meeting new freinds.
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Our main office is now located in the former Salvation Army Community Building at 708 Barnes Street, Reidsville - Phone # 3944841 our Fitness Classes are held at The Reidsville Recreation Department Gymnasium and help for Tax Assistance and SHIIP is being done at The Reidsville Teen Center. Following is a list of all happenings and there location along with phone numbers. TAX ASSISTANCE is available for Free every Tuesday and Friday from 9:30am-2:30pm at The Reidsville Teen Center, 506 Sprinkle Street, Call 394-4841 to schedule your appointment , sponsored by the Reidsville Senior Center COMPUTER CLASSES! Computer Classes are held at the senior center!! Classes are FREE to seniors ages 65 and up
MONDAYS: 8:30-11:30-Painters-Free- at Salvation Army Location 9:00- 10:00-Senior Aerobics—Free –at Recreation Gym 10:00-10:15-Rusty Hinges Exercise-Free-at Recreation Gym 1:00-Senior Strikers Bowling at Reidsville Lanes 1:30-3:00- Pegs and Jokers Card Game- Free- at Salvation Army Location TUESDAY: 9:00-11:00-Crochet Class- Free- Salvation Army Location 10:00-11:30-Dance Class- Free- Recreation Gym 10:00-4:00-Phase-10 and Rook Card Players- Free- Salvation Army Location 1:00-4:00-Canasta Card Players- Free- Salvation Army Location 9:30-2:30-Tax Assistance-Free-Teen Center WEDNESDAY: 9:00-10:00-Senior Aerobics- Free- Recreation Gym 10:00-10:15- Rusty Hinges Exercise- Free- Recreation Gym 9-12- Internet Class- Teen Center 1:30-4:30- Windows-7 Computer Class- Teen Center (Call Paula at 3944864 for more info) 2:00- 4:00-Jewelry Making Class- Free-You will be given a list of items needed to make your jewelry THURSDAY: 8:30-11:30-Paint Class- Free Salvation Army Building 1:00-2:30-Dance Group- Free- Recreation Gym 1:30-3:00-Pegs and Jokers Card Game- Free-salvation Army Building Bingo-1:00 Every Third Thursday at Salvation Army Location FRIDAY: 9:00-10:00-Senior Aerobics-Free-Recreation Gym 9:30-2:30-Tax Assistance-Free- Teen Center Address and phone #’s for all locations listed: • Reidsville Senior Center-Salvation Army Community Building 708 Barnes Street, Reidsville, NC 27320 #-336-394-4841 • Reidsville Teen Center - 506 Sprinkle Street, Reidsville, NC 27320 #-336-394-4864 • Recreation Gym - 206 N. Washington Avenue, Reidsville, NC 27320 please call 336-394-4841 for questions about the Sr Center happenings at this location
Madison / Mayodan Senior Center 300 S. Second Ave., Mayodan. Inside Madison/Mayodan Recreation Dept. Building. Call 548-2789, 548-9572 for Information on any of the following listings: TAX ASSISTANCE Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department will be providing Free Tax Assistance for Seniors Make your 30 minutes appointments now. Contact the Mad.-May.. Recreation Department at 336548-9572. PIANO PROGRAM: Piano Lessons are every Thursday, all ages. 20 minute one-on-one lesson with instructor, Dr. James Deere. $40.00 per month, as well as a small fee for books. Contact the Dept. at 548-2789. SENIOR TAP DANCE: Senior Tap Dance Lessons taught by Deana DeHart. Classes will be held on Thursdays from 1:30pm – 2:30pm. $25.00 per month for ages 55 and older. For information 548-2789. ZUMBA FITNESS : Come and try out the exercise craze everyone is talking about – ZUMBA! Zumba combines Classes are held at a variety of times and only cost $3.00 per class! Zumba is taught by certified instructors, Britta Younts, Amy Poe and Benita Lindstrom. For class schedules call 548-2789. YOGA CLASSES: Yoga classes now being offered. The present schedule for these classes is as follows: • Mon. 8:30am – 9:30am • Wed. 6:30pm – 7:30pm • Thurs. 8:30am – 9:30am • Sat. 9:00am – 10:00am $3.00 per class. The program is taught by Tabitha Southard. For more info , call 548-2789. COMPUTER CLASSES! Computer Classes at the senior center!! Classes are FREE to seniors ages 65 and up
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RCCCenter for Active Retirement Located on the RCC Campus and open to ALL SENIORS CALL 342-4261, ext. 2163 for details and directions. April Events: Stress Awareness Month, to raise awareness of how stress can affect your health and learn how to manage stress levels better. Autism Awareness Month, a special opportunity for everyone to educate the public about autism and the issues in the autism community. April 4th Easter, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. April 22nd Earth Day is a day designated to promote awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment and to draw attention to accelerating the transition to renewable energy worldwide. April 27th, Arbor Day, is a day in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. Celebrated the last Friday of April in appreciation of the beauty and majesty of trees wherever they may grow. APRIL CLASSES INCLUDE: • Ribbon Yarn Jewelry will meet April 12, April 19, and April 26 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in Room 102 in the Owens Building. Supplies will be provided to make a necklace and earrings. This is a self-supporting class. Light refreshments will be provided. The cost of this class is $20. The instructor is Linda Wilson. • Lunch & Learn: Can you hear now? Get the facts about hearing loss, communication needs and resources from Futurea Patterson with the NC Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing. April 18 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in Room 102 in the Owens Building. Light refreshments will be provided. • Carolina Theatre will be holding “An American in Paris” in April 10. Three friends struggle to find work in Paris. Things become more complicated when two of them fall in love with the same woman. Enjoy the movie and then dinner at K & W Cafeteria (at your expense). Depart C.A.R. at 11:30 a.m. with an expected return by 6 p.m. The cost for movie will be $20 and is to be paid by March 23rd. • Bow Making Class will be held on April 12 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. in Room 102 in the Owens Building. Bring scissors and a minimum of 2 rolls of wired 2.5 inch or wider ribbon. Make stunning bows for Mother’s Day gifts or decorations. This is a self-supporting class. Light refreshments will be served. The cost of this class will be $10. The instructor will be Linda Wilson. ONGOING EVENTS & SERVICES • Cosmetology, haircuts, shampoos, and manicures are available Monday – Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Room 105 in the Science Building. No appointments needed; first come, first served. Call 342-4261 ext. 2163 or ext. 2192 for more information. • Gerald B. James Library, the RCC Library houses a wealth of information. Hours are Monday – Thursday 7:45 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday 7:45 a.m. – 3 p.m. and closed on weekends. • The Rockingham County Bookmobile, the Bookmobile is at the Owens Human Services Building form 9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. the 4th Monday of each month. Books, DVD’s, videos and magazines are available. • Blood Pressure Screening, a nurse from Bayada comes to C.A.R. the 1st Tuesday of the month from 9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. in Room 110 in the Owens Building. • Games such as: Bingo is held Tuesdays from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in Room 110 in the Owens Building. Rook is held Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Room 102 in the Owens Building. • Senior Aerobics are held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in Room 110 in the Owens Building. We use a variety of videos in the free course. SENIOR SCOOP FOR UPCOMING EVENTS • Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre will be presenting: Curious Savage on June 27, setting is a mental institution where Mrs. Savage has been placed by her stepchildren. The cost will be $35 to be paid by June 8th. The Night Loretta, Mother Maybelle and Jeannie C. Spent in Jail on July 11th, the promoter of their show absconded with all the funds and left the trio high and dry without money to pay their hotel bill. The cost for this will be $35 to be paid by June 20. Please call 336-642-4261, ext. 2163 for more information. MEALS ON WHEELS NOTICE Meals On Wheels goes private pay! Due to ever-increasing waiting lists, home delivered meal are now available on a private pay basis. Cost is $4.50 per meal, $22.50 weekly, or $90.00 monthly. Private pay transportation is now available for medical out-of-town trips. Call 349-2343 for more information.
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SENIOR DANCE CB Hut dance is held on the last Monday of each month. The next one will be Monday, April 30th. Come out and enjoy music by the Bullet Band. They are a group from the Eden area that has been playing together for years. It is great fun and good exercise. Admission is $5 at the door and helps pay the band. Line dance lessons are given before the dance and are free from 6:00-7:00. Come out and support our dance.
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EXERCISE with us on Mon., Wed. and Fri.8:30-9:00. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights. ROOK OR HAND & FOOT CARD GAMES – Anyone interested in playing the card game Hand and Foot or Rook please show up before 1:00pm on Wednesdays. NEW!! DOMINOS- Come play dominos on Tuesdays at 1:30 (Mexican train or chicken foot) We will teach you how. COMPUTER CLASSES! Computer Classes are held at the senior center!! Classes are FREE to seniors ages 65 / up. Basic computer Friday 9-12 Buying and selling onlineThursday 9-12 Discover the computer – Thursday 1:30 -4:30 Call 627-4711 for more information FREE CORNHOLE CLINIC at Mill Ave. at 1:00 on Thursday, April 12. Come out and learn how to play the game.
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NEED HELP FILILNG YOUR TAXES? FREE TAX ASSISTANCE is being offered at the Garden of Eden Senior Center, located at 508 Orchard Drive in Eden. Appointments are available Tuesdays 11:00-2:00pm or Wednesdays 10-3. You must call 627-1611 for an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are seen first.
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Great Gravel Prices Give Us A Call! A special thanks from the Morehead Wrestlerettes to 3 Brothers Sports and Novedades at the Eden Mall for providing some of the dresses for the Walk of Champions when Morehead hosted the 3-A Mid-East Regional tournament. Pictured above are Rachel Gallardo, Destiny Smith and Cierra Parker.
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Best Gravel Prices Around! Healthy Kid’s Day™ event returning to Eden YMCA Come join the fun in the sun during the much anticipated Healthy Kids Day™ at the Eden YMCA. This event will be held Saturday April 28th from 10am - 2pm. There will be prizes, giant inflatables, relays, exhibitions, emergency vehicles, karaoke, and even a corn hole tourney. There will be a 5K Greenway Run at 8:30am and a 1 Mile Fun Run from 10am to 2pm. These events are open to the public. For more details and sign up visit at www.edenymca.org or call (336) 623-8496. Healthy Kids Day™ is open to the public, you do not have to be a member to come join the fun. Admission is free with suggested donations if possible. Food will be available for purchase. This years event is co-hosted by Reidsville Golden Corral to benefit Camp Corral, a camp for children of wounded military personnel.
You can make a difference in someone's life! Spring into action! Plan to attend: Adult Literacy Tutor Training Mondays, April 9, 16, 23, & 30 5-8 p.m. Participants should plan to attend all four sessions. At the Rockingham County Literacy Project 705-A Washington Street, Eden Call Jean Light Kinyon at 6270007 to pre-register, or visit www.rcliteracyproject.org for more information. Volunteer tutors help adult students in Rockingham County to learn to read, write, or do basic math. Tutors may also assist students who are working on their GED certificates or learning English. Volunteer tutors are greatly needed at this time, as many students are on a waiting list and are having to wait months and years for tutors. The Rockingham County Literacy Project can serve more students only with your help.
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APRIL 2012 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 5 ¶ County Health... Continued from Page 1 Information will be provided on a variety of subjects including: physical activity and nutrition, blood pressure, child safety, cancer, diabetes, and much more. Be sure to visit the Rockingham County Department of Public Health’s booth at the fair (or in the lobby of the Governmental Center during the month of April) to learn more about public health and the valuable services offered to the community. “We are very proud of the essential services and programs our county provides each day and especially the people who deliver them,” said County Manager Lance Metzler. “National County Government Month and Public Health Week open up a great opportunity for the public to take a closer look at the county services and foster a greater understanding of the role and responsibility of county government including public health.” Citizens may look forward to connecting with the following participants at the April 4th Health Fair: Rockingham County Public Health; Rockingham County Department of Social Services; Aging, Disability and Transit Services; American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery Program (breast, skin, prostate prevention); American Red Cross; Annie Penn Hospital – Nursing Registered Dietician; Bayada Nurses; Care South Home Care; Cooperative Extension; DAV; Dr. Matthew Taylor; Help, Inc.; Hospice; Morehead Hospital; Piedmont Local Foods; Rockingham County Public Library; Daymark; Faith in Families; Youth Haven; Partnership for Health Management-Nutritionist; Partnership for Children; Young Moms Connect; CenterPoint
Human Services; Rockingham County Healthcare Alliance; Rockingham County Schools; Seniors Health Insurance Information Program; and Rockingham County’s State Dental Hygienist. For more info about the Rockingham County Health Fair, contact Cindy Herring, Rockingham County Legal Department, 336.342.8374, cherring@co.rockingham.nc.us Since 1991, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has encouraged counties across the country to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles and responsibilities of counties. NACo, the only national organization that represents county governments, is the voice of America’s counties before Congress and the Administration. It works to improve the public's understanding of county government and assists member counties in finding and sharing innovative solutions through education and research. NACo provides value-added services to save counties and taxpayers’ money. For more information about NACo, visit www.naco.org. Since 1995, when the first full week of April was declared National Public Health Week (NPHW), communities across the United States have observed NPHW as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving the public’s health. The American Public Health Association (APHA) serves as the organizer of NPHW and develops a national campaign to educate the public, policymakers and practitioners about issues related to that year’s theme. APHA creates comprehensive
planning, organizing and outreach materials that can be used during and after the week to raise awareness. For more information about NPHW, visit www.nphw.org.
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Estate Auction Selling Personal Property & House
Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 10 a.m. House at 11 a.m. Estate of Beatrice Brim (Deceased) 155 Barnes St., Reidsville Partial Listing: Ruger 44 Magnum Rifle, Antique Oak Claw foot table & China Closet, Buffet, Victrola, Depression glass, Fishing rods & reels, Knives, lots of State Jewelry, Stove, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer & Dryer, 2 Bedroom suits, tools, 6 caned bottom chairs, Iris Herringbone Pitcher & Glasses, Jewel Tea, Shuttle Cocks, State Quarter book full, Fenton, Wood Dough Bowl, Antique Mantle Clocks, Mission style desk, household items, Ohio Art Bank, Antique composition Dolls, Vintage Tonka farm Truck in box, Wood stove, Cedar chest, Cedar Wardrobe, Avon collectibles, 1 car carport, and much more! Concessions on site! Check auctionzip.com for pictures. House sold by Jim Waynick Real Estate by confirmation, Nice 2 or 3 bedroom, living room, bath, tool shed out back! Great starter house or rental! Terms 5% buyers premium on house only! No buyers premium on personal contents. Due 10% of total day of sale. Call Jim Waynick for questions or inspections! Linda Wyatt Auctioneer NCAL 8777/ NCFL 9368 • 336-616-2113
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(336) 623-5333 14176 N.C. 87 N • Eden, N.C. 27288 Custom Monuments designed to your specification on site. All types of monuments in a variety of colors and sizes in stock. From design to delivery in 14 days or less.
Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 5 p.m. 136 N. Fieldcrest Road, Eden Always have a great selection of Antiques & Collectibles Concessions & Door Prizes.
Cemetery • Churches • Civic Monuments
Wyatt Auction Linda Wyatt Auctioneer NCAL 8777 • 336-616-2113 auctionzip.com for information and pictures.
Granite, Marble, Bronze FREE ESTIMATES
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm $1 admission Eden Events Center at the Eden Mall
COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICES • Pre-Arrangement Plans • At Home Arrangements • Life Ins. • Personalized Family Services • Shipping Arrangements • Cremation Services • Competitive Pricing • Monuments
Colonial Funeral Home & Chapel 336-427-0205 127 Ellisboro Rd., Madison
Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel 336-871-3200 1020 Hope Beasley Rd. Sandy Ridge
www.colonialfh.net
Workshops 1:30 pm “How to Start a Small Business” 2:30 pm “Health, Wellness and Longevity” 3:30 pm “Marketing for Your Business” 4:30 pm “How the Eden Resource Center Can Help You”
Member of North Carolina Funeral Director Association (NCFDA)
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Easter Sunday Buffet Special 11am - 3pm - Only $12.99 Baked Ham • Roast Turkey (Hand Carved To Order) • Glazed Salmon • Roast Beef With Gravy • Fried Chicken • Mashed Potatoes • Candied Yams • Baked Beans • Green Beans • Cream Style Corn • Cabbage • Rolls • Salad Bar • Desserts
Door Prize drawings throughout the day. Grand Prize drawing at 5:45 pm. Call the Eden Chamber of Commerce at
336-623-3336 for more information or visit www.edenncexpo.com
WHISTLE JACKET GRILL 1 FREE DRINK with the Purchase of a Lunch Buffet
or 1 FREE APPETIZER with the purchase of 2 Dinner Entrees Expires 4-30-12 Must present coupon for offer.
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E vents To Your Health MOREHEAD MEM. HOSPITAL Class and Support Group Schedule for APRIL 2012 Preregistration is required for ALL classes unless instructed otherwise. Morehead Hospital, of Eden offers many community Education Classes, most totally free of charge to anyone. Call the following numbers for details about the listed classes... • House Calls - Radio Show - 1490 WLOE AM • WMYN AM 11:30 a.m., 2nd & 4th Wednesday COMMUNITY OF HOPE CANCER SUPPORT PROGRAM 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 10 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Conference Room A group designed to help patients and their families/caregivers/friends cope with cancer. Family concerns, financial
concerns and spiritual concerns and needs will be addressed. For more info, call Susie Pool at 336-623-9711, Ext. 2662. AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE 6:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 12 Morehead Memorial Hospital Downstairs Classroom. Morehead Memorial Hospital will sponsor a bloodmobile visit on the above date. Come and show your support for this lifesaving community service by donating blood – the gift of life. LIVING WILLS 1:00 p.m. - OR - 6:00 p.m., Tues, Apr. 24 Morehead Memorial Hospital Main Conference Room. Learn about current NC legislation related to Advance Directives and prepare your Advance Directive for a Natural Death and Health Care Power of Attorney documents. Each session begins with an informational discussion. Those attending are assisted in finishing their documents. A notary and two witnesses are present to finalize the
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completion of the documents. There is NO CHARGE for this community service. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED preferably at least one week in advance. Call Marcia McQueen, director of Chaplaincy Services to register: 336-6239711, Ext. 2482. The NC Advance Directive Documents are utilized and will be sent to you when you register so you can begin thinking about your wishes.
RED CROSS BLOODMOBILES Appointments are strongly recommended for donors to get in and out faster. Call for the nearest bloodmobile 349-3434
• Chronic Disease Mang. Prog. Cardiac Rehab & Maintenance Morehead Hosp. Diabetes Education Classroom. Call 336-627-0409, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., to register - Diabetes Management Program Morehead Hosp.Diabetes Education Classroom Call 336-627-0409, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., to register - Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Morehead Memorial Hospital Diabetes Education Classroom Call 336-627-0409, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., to register
AL-ANON - Fri’s 8pm - Joint meeting with Alcoholics Anonymous - Rock of Eden Spray Methodist. Wed’s - Morehead Hosp. Dining Room Circle of Love - 8 - 9pm
• Parent/Child Education Please call 336-627-6323 to register for the following classes. - Lamaze Class 9:00 - 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 14 Morehead Downstairs Classroom
Youth Concerns
• Monthly Support Groups - Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m., every Wednesday Morehead Mem. Hosp.Dining Room Open meeting - for those interested in recovery from alcoholism. For info. call 336-623-9315 or 336-613-2551. - Alzheimer’s Support Group 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 19 12:00 noon, Tuesday, April 24 Morehead Nursing Center (call for location) MNC Recr. Services Director at 336-623-9712, ext. 2619 or by email at ahardy@morehead.org. - Look Good - Feel Better 10 a.m. - noon, Monday, April 16 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center To register, call 336-623-9713. - Parkinson’s Disease Support Group 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 17 Morehead Hosp Main Conf. Room For more information call 336-627-6199. - Special Young Adults, A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, April 3 & 17. Morehead Hosp Downstairs Classroom. Call Brenda Moore at 336-623-1077 or 336613-5174 after 6 p.m. • ANNIE PENN HOSPITAL Annie Penn Hospital of Reidsville, offers many community Education Classes, most totally free of charge to anyone. Call the following numbers for details about the listed classes... MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS - Look Good…Feel Better – Annie Penn Hosp. Female cancer patients are invited to a FREE beauty makeover. Each female cancer patient receives a FREE makeup kit worth $200. Classes on First Wednesday of each month. To register, call 951-4584. – Total Joint Education Class 2nd Thursday of each month. Information and demonstrations to patients who are considering, or scheduling total knee or total hip replacements. Call 951-4357. – Alzheimer’s Support Group 2nd Monday of month from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in South Day Room of the Penn Nursing Center. For family, friends, and caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. Call 951-4674. – Free Diabetes Classes Held on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in Dining Room A on Annie Penn Hospital’s Ground Floor, and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the same location. Each class will covers: Portion size, food labels, carbohydrate sources, carbohydrate counting, and weight management. No appointmentz necessary. Call Jenifer Kayan, RD, LDN at 951-4673. • DIABETIC EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR EVERYDAY LIVING Eden Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 3rd Thursday of every month, 3 pm. No reservations necessary, FREE to the public! Pete Crouch, owner of Eden Drug, speaks on different topics monthly. Please call the store if you have questions: 627-4854.
WEEKLY WELLNESS HOUR Every Wednesday at 7pm. FREE to Public! Door Prizes! Learn about health and prosperity. 594 Pierce St, Eden, NC (next to library) 627-4325
NA (NARCOTICS ANON.) Meets 5 days a week in Reidsville at the REMMSCO Annex, 108 N. Main St. Includes a noon meeting on Monday and 8 PM meetings Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 1 hour meetings, open to all. ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈
TEEN PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at Leaksville UMC. For information, contact Ashley May at 623-6002. FRIENDSHIP MINISTRY Osborne Baptist Church Children’s Worship Area. A ministry for children and adults with developmental disabilities. 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month 6-7:30pm. Registration Required call Kevin Bedard. 336-623-6064 kbedard@osbornebaptist.com SPECIAL POPULATION DANCE The Arc Of Rockingham County sponsors a special population dance monthly (the 2nd Thurs. of month RCC, Whitcomb Student Center. 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Refreshments. 336-627-7565 FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month 6:30pm- 8:00pm, DSS Conf. Room. Jo Wilson 342-1394 CIVIL AIR PATROL The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is seeking volunteer members to help perform emergency services (including search & rescue and disaster relief operations) Aerospace education; and cadet programs for teens. Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Shiloh Airport. Call Charlie Spratt at 336-537-3115 or 336-520-7886.
CLUBS WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Ruritan Club meets 2nd Tuesday each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 WILL OF THE PEOPLE March 21, Thursday, 7:30PM Whitcomb Center, RCC. All invited to get involved in the community. 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 GENEALOGY: The Family History Center at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 NC 14, south of Eden, is open from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. A professional genealogist will be on hand at the Tuesday morning sessions. Information: 336-623-7154. MINORITY BUSINESS ASSOC.EDEN Meets 1st Monday of each month at 6:00pm - Eden Chamber of Commerce, Van Buren Rd. Call Butch-627-7600 PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP Detachment of the Marine Corps League All Marines, former Marines and their spouses are invited to attend the monthly meeting: the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in RCC student center. CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Wray Centre, 452 Bridge St., Eden. $10 at the Door. Contact 939-2230 or 342-1524 for reservations.
MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 for more info - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712 for more info AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 3rd Thur. of month. 6:30pm. All Vets Welcome. 147 N. Fieldcrest Rd, Eden “JOSHUA’S TROOPS” (Madison) Meet every 2nd Thursday of month 8:30am at the Dan Valley Com. Bldg You Do Not have to be a vet to attend. RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Monthly Meetings held 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. Red Cross Bldg 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville. 573-3317 or 548-2027 AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, Meets the 1st Monday each month at 7pm at the post located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-295-2996. MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Meet 2nd Thurs. each month at 6:30pm 8pm, at the Kings Hwy. Christian Church, Eden. Seeking new members, call Harry McKinney at 627-8881 EDEN GOODWILL RESOURCE CENTER CLASSES GED, Intro to Computers, ESL, Adv. Computer, Employability Skills (HRD) classes held there at the 220 W. Kings Hwy. Suite H (Next to Peebles), Network Room, Resume Assistance. Call 336637-1010 or 336 623-3007 to reg. AMVETS- Local group. All Veterans and service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES – Rockingham County Chapter 1161 – meets the third Wednesday of every month at the MAYFLOWER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 1641 Freeway Drive, Reidsville, 11:30 a.m. All federal active and retired employees & spouses (including postal and military) are welcome. Call Tom Lovell – 336-623-1081. JOB SEEKER CLASSES Goodwill Industries of Central NC Community Resource Center of Reidsville. Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes APSRC - Monthly meeting for the Animal Protection Society of Rockingham County (APSRC) held from 2 to 4 pm the third Sunday of every month at Hospice of Rockingham County, 2150 Hwy 65, Wentworth, in the patient building to the left. For more information, visit www.apsrc.org, email info@apsrc.org or call (336) 791.4606.
MEALS 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 Site Managers- Mildred Cochran Kay Ramsey 623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., May. - 445-9840 Rita Hunt • REIDSVILLE SENIOR CENTER Reidsville Rec./ RHS Apartment 201 N Washington St., Reidsville Site Manager- Diane Clark 349-9757 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.
Volunteer Your Time Your Skills Your Knowledge. Leave your legacy for the community.
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E vents HAPPENING THIS MONTH ... BUNNIE’S FLOWERS & THINGS to show at Eden Business Expo Visit our booth at Eden Expo on April 26th! Great Prom Ideas as well as Gift basket drawing! Bunnie’s is located at 226 Bridge Street 623-7485 ANNUAL COMMUNITY GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE at The Salvation Army 314 Morgan Rd, Eden April 6, 2012 - 11:30 am with complimentary lunch to follow Speaker: Rev. M. Joseph Hethcoat Please join us! 6TH ANNUAL "WALK TO REMEMBER Hospice of Rockingham held on April 28th at Chinqua-Penn Plantation. Registration will start at 9:30am and walk will begin at 10am. For additional information, call Barbara Moore at 427-9022 REIDSVILLE FEDERATED WOMAN'S CLUB SPRING MARKET Vendors, artisans and craftsmen. Thur., April 26, 2012 - 9 AM - 7 PM Friday, April 27, 2010 - 9 AM - 6 PM Lunch will be served daily from 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Tickets available at $1.00 each from club members or e-mail jwdlhayes@bellsouth.net about tickets. Location: Zion Baptist Church, 807 Piedmont St., Reidsville NC DAN RIVER BASIN ASSOCIATION'S FIRST SATURDAY OUTING 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 7 9-mile float on Dan River from Berry Hill Bridge to US 58 Bridge in Pittsylvania County, VA Meet on north side of Berry Hill Bridge on VA Rt. 880/NC Rt. 1761 (GPS 36.543508,-79.605914). Bring boat, life jackets, lunch, and water. Dress in layers of synthetic fabric or wool; be prepared for wind or rain. Free and open to the public. Contact: Will Truslow, 336-547-1903, willtruslow@hotmail.com More information: www.danriver.org EDEN RECREATION CONCERT IN THE PARK Freedom Park, Eden Sunday, April 29th - 3pm - 5pm Hubert Lawson & the Country Bluegrass Boys Call 627-4711 for scheduled artists
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS SENIOR DANCE EDEN Last Monday of every month CB Hut on Boone Rd., Eden $5 entry. Door prizes and 50/50. Sponsored by City of Eden Recreation, Everyone welcome. Bullet Band starts at 7pm. Free line dance lessons at 6. Join us!
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EDEN HABITAT RESTORE AND OFFICE 249 The Boulevard/Irving Ave. ReStore: 1st SATURDAY monthly [8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.]. Weekly: MON. and THURS. [1 to 3 p.m.] Find new and used household, construction items. Welcome taxdeductible items and donations. Recycle goods to benefit buyers and to build houses. Call the Office [627-0160] for large load or large item pickup. MUSIC AT THE BARN Tuesdays 7pm the doors open at 151 Gant Road, Eden. - Bluegrass music & Jam sessions. Free to public. 2nd & 4th Saturday, 6pm covered dish 7pm - Heart Strings. For Information contact Jerry Wilson 336-706-1018 Or Debbie Wilson 336-706-2144 NEW BEGINNINGS 653 Washington St., Eden This thrift shop’s proceeds support the Rockingham County Women’s Shelter. Please donate your unneeded items. They especially need Children’s Infant Toddlers plus women’s Plus Sizes. They are also in need of Jewelry (even if broken), Phone: 336-627-5003 LION’S CLUB CALENDARS The Eden Evening Lion’s Club is in the process of selling their 2012 Calendars honoring our World War II Vets. This calendar is on sale at Diamonds-N-Dust, Ramsey’s Barber Shop, Jerry’s Restaurant, and Railroad Cafe. You may also call Norma Jean McKinnney at 336-627-8881 to purchase your copy. Eden Evening Lion’s Club invites you to visit and join! They meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30am. CASCADE COMMUNITY CENTER DANCE Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions available. Music every Friday night: From 7-10 pm by Cascade Express and Friends and the 1st and 3rd Saturday night is BlueGrass Music. FUNDRAISER COOKBOOKS: Pride of Morehead High School Marching Band cookbooks are on sale now - only $10. Books feature favorite recipes of Morehead High teachers, alumni and band members. Proceeds go to Morehead's award-winning band program. Call Dee at 552-4220 or email president@prideofmorehead.com.
ANNOUNCEMENTS SENIOR ANIMALS NEED HOME Some really loving dogs at the Humane Society need your help. There are quite a few older dogs that need a good loving home. All are on the small side, some a little too heavy, but still small breed dogs. Please consider taking one of these dogs into your home. Call 336-6234428 (11am - 4pm Mon, Tues, Thur., Fri. and Sat. Closed on Wed. & Sun.) We Need Volunteers! CITY OF EDEN MULCH Thursday, April 14, $5 Small Trailer or Regular Pickup. Public Works on West Ave., Eden 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Call 336-627-7789 for information
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY USED BOOK STORE In need of quality children’s books (especailly birth - 2nd Grade. Donate during Store hours or at the Madison, Mayodan, Stoneville Libraries. SALVATION ARMY - EDEN Donations are accepted at 346 Kings Hwy.Mon. through Sat., 10. a.m. - 4.p.m. For information regarding the new store in Eden, please contact Major Robbie Robbins at Robbie.robbins@uss.salvationarmy.org or 336-349-4923 ext. 103. DAN RIVER ART MARKET & GALLERY Open Thurs’ 10-4 and Fri. 11-2 Second Saturdays 11-2 and by appt! Watch for Studio Tour 2013! Artists interested in putting your artwork in can find info here. Find us on Facebook! Sign up for our free Newsletter!info@artsinrockingham.org ROCK. CO. HUMANE SOCIETY FREE and Low Priced CATS. Neutered and all shots. For caring people with good homes. Call 336-623-4428, or visit 205 Boone Rd., Eden. PRIDE OF MOREHEAD BAND Sheetz coupon books only $10 but valued at more than $25. Includes coupons for 2 free hotdogs, 2 free coffees or fountains drinks, a free donut, a free sub, a free breakfast sandwich and many more free items! These money-saving coupons do not expire until 2015. Get a book from any band member. 552-4220. HOMES TOUR Saturday April 28, 2012 9 AM - 3 PM Join us for a day of garden splendor in Redisville with eight homes on the tour! All proceeds benefit The Arthritis Foundation. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at:The Cat’s Meow, Mom’s Kitchen, Wentworth Town Hall or gardentourofwentworth@gmail.com Bring your Garden Tour ticket to Elizabeth’s Pizza in Wentworth the day of the tour and receive $2.00 off large pizza or $1.50 off pasta dish.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS GET DOWN & DERBY DAY Fundraiser for Help, Incorporated Coming in May 5, 2012 Fun festive event held in conjuction with the Kentucky Derby at Autumn Creek Vineyards in Mayodan RUNWAY FASHION SHOW Fundraiser for Disabled American Vets Auxiliary Sat. May 5th. 2pm - 2pm-3pm Reception 3pm Runway Fashion Show Begins Draper Christian Church Music by Rob Peterson, Acoustic Guitar Runway fashion show sponsored by Coldwater Creek.$15 per ticket available from any DAVA member or at door. BLACK TIE & BLUE JEAN EVENT Saturday, May 5th 2012 at 5pm First Presbyterian Church 582 Southwood Drive, Eden,NC It is not just a date - It’s a Date that Makes a Difference. Food, Fun, Silent Auction & Live Auction The event is free but seating is limited. Please call 623-5540 and reserve your space today
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Hearts & Hands Charity Ball Free Clinic of Rockingham County, Inc. & Autumn Creek Vineyards
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www.autumncreekvineyards.com The community is cordially invited to attend the Hearts & Hands Charity Ball, an evening of elegance and caring, on April 14, 2012 with all proceeds benefitting the Free Clinic of Rockingham County, Inc. A proud sponsor of this black tie optional gala, Autumn Creek Vineyards in Mayodan will serve as the picturesque backdrop on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 7:00 to 11:00pm for a magical evening filled with a scrumptious cocktail buffet, a phenomenal silent auction, and dancing to the sounds of Eric and the Chill Tones. The Free Clinic of Rockingham County, Inc. has continually set the bar for exquisite charitable galas, and this year is no exception. All proceeds benefit the Free Clinic of Rockingham County, Inc. which provides essential medical, dental, and prescription care to low income citizens of Rockingham County who are without any form of health insurance. Leslie Deaton, Executive Director of the Clinic states, “Our patients are those who fall through the cracks…caught between being insured and government assistance. We proudly
become their medical home.” Over 14 percent of Rockingham County citizens often suffer in silence because they are without resources to provide for their needed healthcare. In response to the worst economic downturn in decades, medical visits to the Clinic were up 53 percent in 2011 and thousands of life sustaining medications were filled at no cost to patients. The Clinic is totally dependent upon private donations from the community and grants from charitable trusts and foundations. It accepts no government funding to sustain its operation. Tickets for this year’s gala are limited and are on sale for $65 each. Tickets may be purchased by calling 336.932-4182 or 349-3220 ext. 308. Sponsorships are also available at five levels with the premiere Champagne level ($2500) receiving four complimentary tickets to the Ball. With a $1000 contribution, Bordeaux sponsors receive two tickets to the Ball. Both Champagne and Bordeaux sponsors receive an invitation to the enchanting pre-event Sunset Reception and special recognition during the evening’s pro-
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gramming. Other sponsorship levels include Cabernet ($500); Pinot Gris ($250); and Chardonnay ($150). About the Free Clinic Rockingham County, Inc.:
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In May 1998, the Free Clinic of Reidsville & Vicinity, Inc. opened its doors to a 6 mile service radius in Reidsville to target those individuals who were employed and without any form of healthcare coverage including Medicaid or Medicare. As a result of the uninsured healthcare crisis in Rockingham County, The Clinic’s Board of Directors expanded the service radius in October 2005 to incorporate the entire county and changed its name accordingly to recognize its new service population. Relying on the generous professional and nonprofessional support of caring volunteers, the Free Clinic of Rockingham County, Inc. is designed to reduce the burden placed upon hospital emergency rooms by closing the access gap in the local healthcare delivery system. By providing primary and preventative medical and dental care to this vulnerable population, Free Clinic patients experience improved health status and are able to be productive members of the workforce and provide for their families which produces a ripple effect of economic benefit across the county. Proudly, the Free Clinic of Rockingham County received the top level of free clinic accreditation in August 2011, proving quality assurance to its stakeholders and funders. About Autumn Creek Vineyards: Located in Northwestern Rockingham County, Autumn Creek Vineyards currently consists of nine French Viniferia varieties: Merlot, Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Viognier, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, and Petite Manseng. With its first planting in 2003 consisting of one acre of Merlot and a half acre of Chambourcin, the vineyard now boasts over 14 acres with the goal of continued expansion. For more information on Autumn Creek’s vineyards, award winning wines, cabins, tasting room, and rental opportunities, visit www.autumncreekvineyards.com.
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Eco Logical Art Reception for Up-Fitted & Repurposed Art We invite 2-d and 3-d work from middle-school age students in all media, particularly with recycle and earth day in mind. We encourage you to use your imagination! Consider jewelry from found objects, sculptures, costume and wearable art, collage and mosaic. Use plants in your artwork, wind to power it, photography of environmental topics, and a PowerPoint presentation to make your statement. Submission requirements: Please have all submissions to the Arts Council by Friday, April 13. There is no entry fee. We do have limited space and will accept up to 3 pieces by each artist. Submitted work requires the following information: Artist’s name, Title of work, Media In Brief statement on the artwork (up to 50 words) Celebration School you attend Sale price or NFS (not for sale) of Earth Work may be picked up Monday, May 28, and Day Thursday May 31 or by appointment. Questions? Contact the Rockingham County Arts Council Kathryn Gauldin, Executive Director: director@artsinrockingham.org or call 336.349.4039 RCAC is the focal point/umbrella organization for the arts and information about the arts in Rockingham County. Our mission is to nurture and enrich the cultural life in Rockingham County.
Schools Student Assignment Transfers scheduled If your child is currently on transfer to a school outside your home attendance area, or if you desire such a transfer for the 2012 2013 school year, please note the following important dates and information: • April 16, 2012 - All employee transfer applications due. • April 30, 2012 - All transfer applications due. Applications received after April 30, 2012 will be placed on a waiting list. • May 25, 2012 - (Last day of school) All students enrolled in Rockingham County Schools will receive school assignment on the report card according to the district in which they live. • May 31, 2012 - Assignment letters for applications received by • April 30, 2012 will be mailed. • August 17, 2012 - Assignment letters for applications received after • April 30, 2012 and applications on waiting list will be mailed. Parents/Guardians with questions, or who need more information about school assignment transfers, can contact Katie Widel at the Rockingham County Schools’ Central Office at 336.627.2622 or by email at kwidel@rock.k12.nc.us.
Arts Council now accepting subgrant applications Rockingham County Arts Council is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through June 30, 2013. Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. Using a per capita based formula, the program provides funding for the arts in all 100 counties of the state through partnerships with local arts councils. Rockingham County Arts Council serves as the North Carolina Arts Council’s partner in awarding subgrants to local organizations for arts programs in Rockingham County. Applications are available for non-profit organizations whose purpose is to promote and develop diverse cultural arts programming in Rockingham County. Funding priority is given to qualified arts organizations (theaters, galleries, choral societies, festivals), arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists, and other community organizations that provide arts programs in the county. Grassroots funds are not generally awarded to arts organizations that receive funding through the North Carolina Arts Council’s State Arts Resources. Projects must occur between July 1, 2012 – May 20, 2013. Application forms and grant guidelines are available on the Rockingham County Arts Council website at www.artsinrockingham.org or may be picked up at the Rockingham County Arts Council office Monday, Thursday & Friday between 11am-2pm. Rockingham County Arts Council will also mail applications and guidelines upon request. Applications must be received no later than
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Paperless agendas launced at Star commissioner’s meeing in March
Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 8 5pm, June 30, 2012. Grant applications are evaluated by a diverse panel of community members and voted on by Rockingham County Arts Council Board of Directors. Awards are announced in September each year. For more information, contact Rockingham County Arts Council at 336.349.4039 or email info@artsinrockingham.org RCAC is the focal point/umbrella organization for the arts and information about the arts in Rockingham County. Our mission is to nurture and enrich the cultural life in Rockingham County.
Spay & Neuter Clinics Planned Rockingham County Animal Shelter is working to solve some growing problems … the rising rate of unwanted litters throughout the county and the increasing rate of intake seen at public shelters. Rockingham County Animal Shelter will partner with Planned Pethood Spay & Neuter Clinic of Greensboro to bring Rockingham County a community spay and neuter program. The cost will be $75 per dog and $65 per cat. It will be by appointment only so please call the Animal Shelter at 336.394.0075 to schedule your appointment. Dates for the public clinic are: April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20 Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov 19 You MUST bring proof of a current rabies vaccination with you at the date of the surgery or the veterinarian on staff will provide one at an extra cost of $10. For more information about the Rockingham County Animal Shelter, at 250 Cherokee Camp Rd., in Reidsville, call 336.394.0075 or check the website at www.rockinghamcountyanimalshelter.org
Head Start Now Recruiting Rockingham County Head Start, a federally funded program for preschool age children from low income families, is now recruiting for the 20122013 school year. Applications are being accepted for children who are at least three-years-old on or before August 31st. There is no cost to families accepted into the program. You may obtain an application at the central office, 591 NC Hwy 65, in Wentworth. The office is located on the ground floor of the old Wentworth Elementary School Building. You can also download an
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The LCD displays, projector, sound modifications, and iPads were in full operation with the first paperless agenda for County Government on March 13th. During the scheduled meetings of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners, the first paperless agenda was officially launched! Agendas and supporting materials that were displayed on the LCD displays for audience members to easily read and on the County Commissioners' iPads: Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Chair W. Keith Mabe said: "Over time, going paperless is going to save Rockingham County hundreds of thousands of dollars just in paper … not to include people's time at the copier, making the books, and distributing the books. Using iPads is being part of today's technology and is environmentally friendly. Our Board was interested in efficiency and cost saving because we've been asking department heads to save money and we need to be no different than what we're asking them to do. This means we're leading by example." Presenters will be able to make more effective presentations for the Board and audience to follow utilizing upgraded equipment. Commissioners started moving towards implementing a paperless agenda during its Oct. 24th meeting when Information Services Director David Whicker presented high-tech options for audio/visual upgrades for the Commissioners' Board Room. Using Contingency Funds, the Board unanimously voted for audio/visual upgrades because
the room setup was not conducive to presenters, speakers, or audience members regarding presentations and related materials. The new upgrades will better assist citizens and Board members in having adequate access to and viewing of all presentations and related materials. Clerk to the Board Pamela M. McLain is also excited for this new technology, as it saves time, money, gas, and human effort: "The extra steps involving copying and distributing paper packets all over the County will cease. This will certainly provide a cost savings for the County but it will assist us in sharing important material to citizens on the County website and at Board meetings." Whicker explained: "Seeing County Commissioners using iPads and leaders making presentations on LCD displays is another leap forward for Rockingham County Government. When citizens now come to County Commissioners' meetings, they will be totally involved and informed about what's happening with their County government. Information Services is steadily working to push info and stay on the cutting-edge." Director of Administration Adam Lindsay added: "We try to consider any opportunity we have to use technology to improve efficiency. The ability to submit and review documents electronically not only saves County staff time and money, but it provides an opportunity to be even more transparent because we can more easily share information with the public via the website, Facebook and Twitter, and at meetings."
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