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Operation Medicine Drop Disposes of Unused, Expired Prescriptions Eden-Operation Medicine Drop is sponThe most common culprits for children sored across North Carolina by Safe Kids are access to the following drugs: North Carolina, the N.C. Department of Take-back events - • Over-the-Counter Medications: cough and Insurance, State Bureau of Investigation, and iron tablets, antihistamines and antiplanned statewide cold, Drug Enforcement Administration. inflammatory medications Unintentional poisoning deaths and injuries are to offer public safe, • Prescription Medications: anti-depressants, increasing nationwide. Children ages 1-5 secure way to narcotics and recreational drugs account for 23 percent of all emergency departDuring the 2010 Operation Medicine dispose of ment visits related to poisoning and these types Drop campaign, the Eden Police Department of injuries result in high death rate of infants medications.

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Morehead Foundation to Host Talent Show So, do you think you’ve got what it takes? You know who you are … You sing like an American Idol in the shower, you even get on your dancing shoes and imagine being on “Dancing with the Stars” and you’re just “ready for your close up Mr. DeMille” … well, your day has come and it’s closer than you think.

The Morehead Memorial Hospital Foundation is thrilled to announce the premiere of “Eden’s Got Talent” show to be held on Saturday evening, April 9, at the Duane Best Auditorium at Morehead High School.

So dust off that saxophone, get out that old twirling baton, and brush up on your talent. Call (336) 627-6334 for an audition form. A small entry fee of $5 is required (just to make sure that you are serious).

So what’s in it for you? MONEY, greenbacks, mullah, cold hard cash, that’s what!

First prize is $200, second is $100 and third is $50.

But more importantly your efforts will go to help some good causes: Morehead Memorial Hospital’s Equipment Fund for pediatric and cancer needs, and also the Duane R. Best Auditorium Seat Replacement Project.

Auditions are scheduled for Saturday afternoon, March 26, from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Duane Best Auditorium.

Please contact the Morehead Memorial Hospital Foundation at 627-6334, for an audition form and official contest rules.

The form and contest rules are also available on the Morehead Memorial Hospital website in the “News and Events” section at www.morehead.org.

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Letters to the Editor

Tribute To A Friend We live in a society filled with corruption, liars, thieves, drunkards, adulterators, fornicators, and you name them they are among us.

I find great comfort in knowing a person who is none of the above.

Well, he may tell a falsehood when picking on someone in jest but never to do harm. He is humble, faithful to his wife, and faithful to his friends. He worked nearly all his life, sun up till sun down. He has recently cut back to 6 days a week for the most part, but still hangs off roofs with his crew. Most of his friends consider him a man of wealth but that is not what defines this man. He loved and honored his mom till she passed away. He took care of her needs and remembers her with great love. He is a man quietly seeking to help the sick and elderly without hesitation. His friends are among the so-called outcast of society as well as the elite of society. He never holds either in higher esteem that the other. He loves young people and gives his time and money towards helping countless wayward children and adults. Many, who could not hold a regular job, have obtained gainful employment as his expense. He has taken kids to school, paid for their lunch, gave them spending money for extended periods of time.

This man seeks to better his community. He gives without expecting anything in return. Through the years, he endured several false rumors. Ask, and he will “give you the shirt off his back”. Try to steal from this man, and he will spend a thousand to recover a nickel. A man of principal and good character. No, he is not perfect… he is human. I am proud to call him a friend, not for what he gives but for who he is. When he obtains things, he gives back to his community and those around him. This is a “short list” of attributes. Stop in to Draper Lumber ask for David and get to know him… you will see for yourself what I just told you. This is just what I know, think about his character and integrity next time you need something from a Lumber/Hardware store.

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The Thrill of Thursdays Without hesitation or fail, in the cold or heat, in the snow or rain; he faithfully and cheerfully works his route. Through the beeping horns of impatient drivers and the roar of his massive truck, we see his smiling face each week as he collects the trash in our neighborhood. For over five years he has thrilled our four children with the loud, trashbanging, brake- rumbling, air horn- blasting, dumping- action of his mighty garbage truck.

However, it is not just the awesome excitement of the truck that thrills our children; it is the man in the cab of that truck, Frank Sochor. The friendly and familiar smile of a man who takes time to wave, honk the horn and acknowledge our little children.

Even our dog has received special attention from Frank in the form of doggie treats! Frank, of Waste Management in Stoneville, is hard working and takes his job seriously. He has taken time from his busy day to allow our children to see his garbage truck and teach them about all the gadgets and parts. Our children are not the only ones on his route. There are several others that enthusiastically await his arrival. Frank is making a difference in our community and in the lives of the children that look up to him.

Thursdays are filled with excitement at our home. The eager shrieks of my children, which can be heard for miles, pierce the silence of the morning air as the garbage truck approaches. Their little feet race out the door or to the closest window each one scrambling to see Frank and his garbage truck. With huge smiles on their faces they wave as hard as they can. And with a honk of his horn, a wave and a smile Frank heads down the road to finish his long route. Maybe you have seen, heard or passed him on your morning commute to work. Maybe you have been

annoyed by the starting, stopping and slow moving machine that you seem to always get behind when you are late for work. You may have even angrily blew you horn or impatiently revved your engine as you passed by his truck. But please remember the man in the cab, who works hard each day and makes a difference in the lives of our children and I know many others. So be patient and kind when you see that “big green machine” and give Frank or any other driver a friendly

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Eden R/C Flying Club Have you ever wanted to learn how to fly remote controlled airplanes or helicopters?

Do you enjoy spending your free time with friends and family in a clean, family oriented environment?

Enjoy being outdoors?

If you answered yes to the questions above, we would like to talk to you. The Eden R/C Flying Club is always looking for new members Club president Ronnie who either already fly or want to learn how to fly. This local club curBerrier with a military rently has a membership campaign underway for 2011. style bi-plane model.

The Eden club is a small group of local people who enjoy building and flying radio controlled aircraft. The group has been in existence since 1982 however the club membership has been extremely small with fewer than 10 members.

“By enlarging the membership we feel that this would generate some additional revenue which would allow us to do things to give back to the communities that we all live in,” says Rick Hopper, Vice-President of the club.

Currently the only active RC club in Rockingham County and we are trying to become more known in this area. We have just recently designed and developed a website as well as a Facebook page in hopes of new prospective members finding us online. We are a non-profit social club under IRS rules and the revenue our club members pay each year for membership is only enough for mowing and maintenance of the flying field.

The club has their own private airstrip and shelter inside of a fenced and locked facility. The Eden R/C Flying Club is a “Non-AMA” club meaning that our Board of Directors sets the rules for the club with safety and fun being our top priorities. Club membership dues are very reasonable and the field is open 7 days per week.

If this sounds like something you are interested in please give the club a call at 336-627-8394 or 336623-1282 or send an email edenrcflyingclub@gmail.com for more information. The club’s website is edenrcflyingclub.com. wave. Imagine what it would be like if we didn’t have sanitation workers in our community. As for our family, The McBrides, we could never imagine a Thursday without Frank. So we wanted to take this opportunity to say how much we appreciate you, Frank.

Thank you for your diligence and hard work. Thank you for loving your job, serving our community and taking time to notice the little things…our children!

The McBride Family

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Seasonal Flu Becomes Widespread The 2010 – 2011 influenza season continues to wreak havoc across the state of North Carolina.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, North Carolina has experienced some the highest incidences of flu cases in the country. Based upon all available information, the State Epidemiologist reported to CDC that the geographic spread of the influenza in the state was widespread. The North Carolina Weekly Influenza Surveillance Summary #17 reported that during the January 29, 2011 week ending period, six flu-associated deaths occurred (four adults and two pediatric).

Elementary schools across the state have become inundated with children either presenting to school with flu-like symptoms or unable to attend because of confirmed diagnosis of the illness.

According to Dr. Steven Halm, local Pediatrician, Internal Medicine Specialist and Chairman of the Rockingham County Board of Health, “We are seeing a clear trend of increased respiratory illnesses in our office practices over the last few weeks.

Many of these illnesses, when accompanied by early high fever and body aches, are likely Influenza. Influenza has been on a rapid rise in the State of North Carolina during the last 2 weeks; many of these cases are the H1N1 strain, which caused an unusual flu spread to occur in the summer and fall of 2009. Typical the sea-

sonal influenza virus reaches its peak during the month of February in our area.

It is important to understand that a peak in flu cases does not mean the season is over – it means we are likely just half way through the cases for the year.

People should still get their flu shot immediately if they have not received it yet for the 2010-2011 season”.

Seasonal flu is a highly contagious illness that affects the respiratory system. The flu can be both incapacitating and lifethreatening, especially for children younger than five, adults 65 years of age or older, pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems due to certain illnesses or diseases.

The flu vaccination remains the most effective method to avoid contracting and spreading the flu. In addition to receiving a flu vaccination, there are other practices one can take to avoid contracting and/or spreading the flu. Other basic flu prevention steps include: • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water. Alcohol-based cleaners are also effective.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

• Stay home from school and/or work if you are sick and do return until at least 24 hours after your fever is gone without the use of fever-reducing medicine.

Rockingham County Department of Public Health continues to offer both the seasonal flu and pneumonia vaccinations and strongly encourages everyone to become vaccinated!

Flu vaccinations are available Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Vaccinations are available to all individuals 6 months of age or older. Please be sure to bring your Medicare/HMO and/or Medicaid card to your appointment. If you are not covered by Medicare or Medicaid there is a fee of $29.75 for the flu vaccine and $50.35 for the pneumonia shot.

For more information about seasonal flu or to speak with a member of our nursing staff, please call our Seasonal Flu Information Hotline at 336-3428140. To make an appointment or discuss eligibility requirements, please call the

Rockingham County Department of Public Health at 336-3428141. The health department is

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Morehead Hospital Limits Visitors EDEN—Due to the increase of flu activity and for the protection of our patients, Morehead Memorial Hospital is restricting visitors to 18 years and older, effective immediately.

Hospital staff is also advising anyone who exhibits flu symptoms to refrain from visiting patients to avoid flu spread.

Flu symptoms include: Fever Headache Sore Throat Cough Body Aches As a precaution, patients arriving at Morehead’s emergency room with cold and flu symptoms will be given respiratory etiquette kits (respiratory mask, tissue and hand wipes) to help stop the disease cycle.

Anyone who gets sick and goes to the emergency room should avoid putting others at risk by not bringing unnecessary family and friends.

“Hand washing remains the most effective way to stop the disease cycle,” said hospital

infection control nurse Teresa Johnson. Other recommendations include: Avoiding crowds during a flu outbreak. When you’re surrounded by people in the middle of an outbreak, it is likely that someone in the crowd has the flu.

Engaging in activities that can help your immune system stay strong and fight off potential infections. These include getting plenty of sleep, engaging in physical activity, managing stress, drinking water and eating nutritious food.

“Although handshaking is considered a courtesy when meeting others, you may want to rethink this behavior if an outbreak of flu occurs,” Mrs. Johnson said. “Germs are easily spread from one person to another with the shake of a hand.”

Anyone who has had flu symptoms can visit the hospital once they are fever-free without the use of fever-reducing medications for at least 24 hours.

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Naming ceremony planned for retiring RCC president On March 4, the gymnasium at Rockingham Community College will officially become the Robert C. Keys Gymnasium, in honor of the college’s retiring president. The public is invited to a naming ceremony which will begin at noon.

Keys began an athletics program at RCC in 1999 with men’s soccer, women's soccer and men's basketball. In 2000, women's volleyball was added and men’s baseball began in 2001. In addition to bringing athletics to RCC, in 2007 former NC Community College System President, Dr. Martin Lancaster, asked Keys to preside over the Intercollegiate Athletics Task Force. This special task force was asked to examine the interest and issues concerning athletics in two-year colleges and to formulate a state policy concerning athletics.

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Drugs...Continued from Page 1 set up collection sites at Mitchell’s Drug, Eden Drug, and Layne’s Pharmacy. At these, sites we collected over 8,000 dosage units of unwanted prescription medication.

• March 20 – 26, Operation Medicine Drop will host take-back events statewide where the public can drop off prescriptions or over-thecounter products that may have expired or are unused. In conjunction with Rockingham County Safe Kids, the Eden Police Department has arranged and has established the following collection sites: • March 21, 2011 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Draper Fire Department • March 22, 2011 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Layne’s Pharmacy • March 23, 2011 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Wal-Mart • March 25, 2011 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Mitchell’s Drug • March 26, 2011 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Eden Police Department The disposable of unwanted drugs as household trash or by flushing them down the sink or toilet is unwise and dangerous to the environment, potentially contaminating the water supply.

Morehead Orthopedic Lecture Series Begins Back Pain, Carpal Tunnel and Exercise: 12:00 noon, Wednesday, March 23 Morehead Memorial Hospital Downstairs Classroom Back pain and carpal tunnel are two common conditions that affect millions of people each day. Join orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rodney Mortenson of Morehead Orthopedic Associates as he discusses common causes and treatment options for back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome and the importance of safe effective exercise. This presentation is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided to those registered. To register, call 336-627-8510 by Monday, March 21.

Page Joins Immigration and Border Security Committee.

Sheriff Sam Page has accepted the invitation of Sheriff B.J. Roberts (President of the National Sheriff’s Association) to serve on the Immigration and Border Security Committee Sheriff Page is current President of the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association which acts as an advocate for Sheriffs’ Offices around the state by monitoring actions of the General Assembly, Page courts and other government agencies which affect the criminal justice system.

Border security remains a priority for Sheriffs as they aim to enhance our border security and immigration, with focus on its relation to National and Homeland Security. This committee is under the Chairmanship of Sheriff Larry Dever of Cochise County Arizona.

Sheriff Page: “Our porous borders contribute to drug trafficking, human trafficking and illegal immigrations. I am concerned about the effects the problem presents to our homeland security. I intend to represent local concerns as we seek to secure our borders in the interest of public safety.”

Sheriff Page believes it is important to know who comes to the United States. He is a veteran with 30 years of law enforcement experience, and he encourages concerned citizens to contact him with comments and suggestions. Sheriff Sam Page 336-634-3239

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Free tax preparation assistance available at Eden Senior Center Free tax preparation assistance will be offered at the Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive in Eden. Community volunteers trained and tested in current tax law by the IRS will be efiling tax returns for citizens. E-filing is fast, more accurate, secure and simple. The IRS sponsors the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, whose mission is to provide free basic tax return preparation for

low-to-moderate income and elderly taxpayers. This assistance is also for members of the military and taxpayers with disabilities or limited English proficiency.

Appointments will be available Mondays from noon – 4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., as well as Saturday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Walk-ins will be accepted, but may have to wait.

For an appointment, call 6274711.

If you plan to get your taxes filed with the VITA volunteers, bring the following with you: the current year’s tax package and/or label; all W-2s and 1099s; information for other income; information for all deductions/credits; a copy of last year’s tax return; proof of account for direct deposit of refund (like a voided check); Social Security cards or individual taxpayer identification notices/cards for you, your spouse, and/or dependents; and proof of identification for yourself and/or your spouse.

Milestone quietly achieved during deer season When the 2010 deer hunting season ended January 1st in Rockingham County, a milestone was quietly achieved.

Throughout that period, from mid-September through the end of the year, only two calls were received complaining of deer carcasses dumped on county roadsides.

Such calls, usually made to Code Enforcement, numbered between 60 and 70 in 2000.

Hospice to Host First Camp for Children Hospice of Rockingham County is preparing for its first bereavement camp for children.

Camp Good Grief (CGG) will be held Saturday, April 2nd at Camp Guilrock in Reidsville, NC. Camp Good Grief will be a one-day camp for children grieving the death of a loved one.

CGG will serve children from 2nd grade through 8th grade that have experienced a loss between January 01, 2010 and February 15th, 2011.

The camp is designed to develop a trusting atmosphere so children can safely address experiences and feelings related to their grief.

Children will be grouped with trained volunteers and together they will participate in arts and crafts, group discussions, and healing circles led by qualified Hospice staff and local professionals. CGG will also offer recreational activities, lunch, snacks, and a closing ceremony.

The host site, Camp Guilrock, is located at 531 Beville Road in Reidsville. Applications are due

by March 1st, 2011.

For additional information or to obtain a camper application, please call the Hospice office at (336) 427-9022 or visit www.hospiceofrockinghamcounty.com.

That’s the year in which Tinker Woods, County Code Enforcement Officer, and Public Information Officer Ginger Waynick began a program designed to educate local hunters about proper deer carcass disposal: delivery to the County Landfill.

The program has been a huge success.

From August 2000, when the program began, until January 1 of 2001, the number of carcasses delivered to the Landfill increased from 4 to 149.

In each year since, between 150 and 375 carcasses were taken to the Landfill, and 247 were disposed of there this year. That means that the educational program, along with waiving landfill tipping fees, has resulted in more than 2300 carcasses being properly disposed of in the landfill.

The problem of illegal disposal of dear carcasses, hooves, heads, and entrails is a common one for many rural counties. Many hunters go to great lengths

to dispose of these materials properly after killing, skinning, and dressing the deer. For a number of irresponsible hunters, however, the solution is frequently to dump them on the roadside, or dump them off "low water" bridges in the hopes that they will wash downstream when the water rises.

As part of the education process, Waynick developed a pocket guide including information on the dangers of illegal disposal and fines for illegal dumping of carcasses, which can total up to $1000 under the County Solid Waste Ordinance.

The guide also notified hunters that the $5 fee normally charged at the Landfill would be waived during the hunting season.

The guide was distributed by Woods and NC Wildlife staff to licensing agents, hunt clubs, and hunter safety classes, as well as to retailers carrying hunting supplies such as department, hardware, and convenience stores.

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• 336-939-2709 • 336-613-7795 • 336-613-0465 • 336-324-1924 1240 Whetstone Creek Rd., Stoneville N.C. 27048 • 336-627-8110 All monuments are mined and made in Elberton, Georgia. “ The Granite Capitol of the World” with first quality stone.

We offer best prices and service.

Death Date cut for $100.00 • Granite Vases $150.00 Set is Mounted with Set - Rite (Not Tape) Check our prices before you buy • Pet Stones Available •

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All types of monuments in a variety of colors and sizes in stock.

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Cemetery • Churches • Civic Monuments

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By Sandra Joyce Stop In and meet our Staff Open daily 8 until 5, Saturdays 9 until 12 In home or After Hour Appointments Available If Needed

ADDITIONAL SERVICES Death Dates • Cemeteries Cleaning Family / Church’s Monument cleaning and repair Benches, Crosses, Vases ALL TYPES OF METAL SANDBLASTING Car Parts, Cars, Frames, Out Door Furniture, Cast Iron Cook Ware

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E vents Community Education Support Groups & Meetings MOREHEAD ORTHOPEDIC LECTURE SERIES Back Pain, Carpal Tunnel and Exercise - 12:00 noon, Wednesday, March 23 - Morehead Memorial Hospital Downstairs Classroom To register, call 336-627-8510 by Monday, March 21.

HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 11:30 a.m., 2nd & 4th Wednesday 1490 WLOE AM • WMYN AM Hosted by Kerry Faunce, Morehead Hospital marketing director. Hosted

by Torrey Goard, community health educator

HIV/AIDS Meetings Held Monthly.

For info: 800-924-3193 Teresa Hart CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT classes are now held at Morehead Hospital diabetes Education Classroom Please call 627-0409, 8 am-5pm to register for these classes.

• Cardiac Rehab & Maint.

• Diabetes Management • Pulmonary Rehab Prgm.

LOOK GOOD - FEEL BETTER 10 a.m. - noon, Mon., March 21 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center This program helps patients learn to disguise physical side effects they sometimes experience while undergoing chemotherapy or radiation

SCALES APPLANCE R E PA I R S E R V I C E 9 9 5 Wa s h i n g t o n S t r e e t • E d e n , N C 2 7 2 8 8 336-340-8400

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treatment. Open to any patient in Rockingham County regardless of where they are receiving treatment.

Registration is required. To register, call 336-623-9713.

LOOK GOOD…FEEL BETTER – Annie Penn Hosp. Female cancer patients are invited to a FREE beauty makeover taught by volunteer cosmetologist, Beth Hodges. Each female cancer patient receives a FREE makeup kit worth $200.

Classes are offered the first Wednesday of each month.

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

Learn about health and prosperity.

594 Pierce St, Eden, NC (next to library) 627-4325 COMMUNITY OF HOPE CANCER SUPPORT PROGRAM 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 8 Smith-McMichael Cancer Center Conference Room Topic: Exploring Self-Esteem and Intimacy 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.

Call Marcia McQueen at 336-6239711, Ext. 2482.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Wed. - 8pm - Morehead Hosp.

Dining Rm - Tue & Fri - 8-9pm Rock of Eden Spray Methodist 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 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 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

1 hour meetings, open to all.

GROUP DIABETES CLASSES – Annie Penn Hospital - FREE Diabetes Group Classes twice a week to County residents. Walk-ins welcome. Classes held in Dining Room C in the Annie Penn Cafeteria on Ground Floor. The classes will be held each Monday and Wednesday.

Contact Jennifer Dietz, at 951-4673.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP 7:00 p.m., Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 - Morehead Hospital Main Conference Room. For more information and to register, please call Chaplain Marcia McQueen at 336623-9711, Ext. 2482.

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SPECIAL POPULATION DANCE - 336-627-7565 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.

GRIEFSHARE & DIVORCE CARE - Support groups for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them or needing help healing from pain of separation or divorce. Every Mon. from 6:30- 8:00pm, Growing Oaks Community Church, 2270 Harrington Hwy., Eden. Call 6231114, 558-5947 or visit www.growingoaks.org FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SUPPORT Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month 6:30pm- 8:00pm, DSS Conf. Room.

Jo Wilson 342-1394 SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP meets at Leaksville

United Methodist Church, 603 Henry St., Eden. Dinner, child care provided. Door prizes. Sponsored by the Rock. Co. Partnership for Children, Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center, and Wal-Mart. FREE. Call Beverly at 342-9676 to register.

TOTAL JOINT EDUCATION CLASS - Annie Penn Hosp. Meet from 7:00-8:00 pm, the 2nd Thursday of each month, in the Short Stay Waiting Room on the hospital’s first floor. Physical therapists, nurses, and other professionals provide information and demonstrations to patients who are considering, or scheduling total knee or total hip replacements. To register 951-4357.

MOPS - Eden MOPS - Contact Virginia at 623-3400 for more info - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 for more info - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712 for more info YOGA CLASSES - Terri Lea, certified Yoga instructor at In Touch.

Beginner & Intermediate Welcome - 118-A Arbor Lane, Eden. 623-9138 to register EDEN CITY HALL - EDEN ROOM Ongoing Classes Tues’ 8:30-9:45am or CB Hut - Boone Rd., Eden, Weds.

6pm-7:15pm $72 for 6 week session or $15 per class (must have min. number of students, class sizes limited, reg. early) PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 15 Morehead Memorial Hospital Main Conference Room. A support group providing information and encouragement for individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s Disease.

Refreshments provided. 627-6199.

Civic and Group Meetings EDEN’S WOMEN’S CLUB 3rd Thurs. of mo. - 7pm. 623-7290 SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, March 1 & 15 - Morehead Memorial Hospital Downstairs Classroom A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), make crafts, enjoy snacks and participate in other social activities. For more info.n, call Brenda Moore at 623-1077 or613-5174 after 6 p.m.

WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB Ruritan Club meets 2nd Tuesday each month at 6:30 at the Wentworth United Methodist Church at 6:30pm.

Charles Boswell @ 336-342-4346 or Sharon Reynolds @ 336-613-0474

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 MINORITY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - EDEN Meets 1st Monday of each month at 6:00pm Eden Chamber of Commerce building, Van Buren Road. Call Butch-627-7600 CHRISTIAN WOMEN OF EDEN Entertainment and Brunch Wray Centre, 452 Bridge St., Eden $10 at the Door.

Contact 939-2230 or 342-1524 For Dates and Times ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 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 THE DAV Now meeting 3rd Monday of each month at 7pm JOB SEEKER CLASSES Goodwill Industries of Central NC Community Resource Center of Reidsville. Call 336-637-1010 to register Employability Skills, GED Classes AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, Meets the 1st Monday each month at 7pm at the post located behind Auto Zone in Reidsville.

For more info: 336-295-2996.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 Normally Meets 3rd Thursday of month. 6:30pm. All Vets Welcome 147 N. Fieldcrest Rd, Eden CIVIL AIR PATROL The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is seeking volunteer members to help perform emergency services (including search and rescue and disaster relief operations); aerospace education; and cadet programs for teens.

Meetings every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Shiloh Airport, Stoneville.

Call Charlie Spratt at 336-537-3115 or 336-520-7886.

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

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Meetings 2nd Thursday each month at 6:30pm - 8pm, at the Whitcomb Student Center at RCC. Seeking new members 613-3171 or email tthorne@triad.rr.com AMVETS- Newly formed local group. All Veterans and service men and women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com

Church Events A New feature of Eden’s Own / Rockingham County Star Church Events is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more.

For 10 Lines or less the fee is $10 The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them.

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

GRIEFSHARE & DIVORCE CARE (Grief Recovery Support Group) meet every Monday 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm GROWING OAKS COMMUNITY CHURCH 2270 Harrington Hwy, Eden, NC Call 336-623-1114 for more information www.growingoaks.org

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E vents MADISON/ MAYODAN FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY USED BOOKSTORE 103 2nd Ave., Mayodan, NC. March is Member's 50% off sale. Prices for used books will be $1.00 and under.

Store hours will be extended during the sale. Thursday & Fridays 10-5 and Saturdays 10-2. Yearly memberships may be purchased at the store.

We will also continue our bag sale.

Plastic grocery bags may be filled for $1.00 from selected books. We also carry movies and audio books

Free Meals MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time.

Anyone 60 years of age and over Why: activities, good food & fun • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 Site Manager-Joann Williams-Tucker • 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 Managers- Sara Dominick & Diane Clark 349-9757 SALVATION ARMY Hungry? Come by and have a meal on us! Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:30 314 Morgan Rd, Eden Sunday 9:30 worship 11am Sunday School.

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

Cascade Express & Friends.

Concessions Av. 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...

MAYODAN MERCHANT’S ASSOC. Pro-active group comprised of business and property owners interested in working to improve the Downtown area. Regular meetings will be held monthly on the 3rd Monday at 7:00 pm, at Mayodan Town Hall.

RED CROSS BLOODMOBILES Appointments are strongly recommended for donors to get in and out faster. Call for the nearest bloodmobile near you! 349-3434 HABITAT RESTORE HOURS Monday & Thursday 1 - 3 PM 249 The Boulevard, Eden Tax-Deductible Donated Items Help Build Houses. Building Materials, Furn., Appliances Large item pick-up 627-0160 NEW BEGINNINGS NEEDS...

Children’s clothing for this difficult holiday season. This shop’s proceeds supports the Rockingham County Women’s Shelter. Please donate you unneeded items to this shop.

653 Washington Street, Eden Phone: 336-627-5003 TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS Garden of Eden Senior Center at 508 Orchard Dr., Eden. Staffed by volunteers trained by the IRS. Taxes will be prepared every Monday from 12 noon - 4 p.m. and

Wed. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until April 11th. Also on two Sat., Feb. 12th & 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Volunteers are needed for this service also, there will be free training in tax preparation. There is a great need for bilingual preparers to reach out to the Hispanics. Call the Senior Center 336-627-4711 for reservations but walk ins are also welcome.

The Madison Mayodan Recreation Department proudly presents the 1st SINGING, DANCING COMEDY AND MUCH MORE! Sat. March 19, 2011,6 pm – 9pm Western Rock. Middle School Aud. $3.00 for ages 12 and under and $5.00 for ages 13 and up 1st prize: $250.00 2nd prize: $150.00 3rd prize: $75.00 Call the Recreation department at 336-548-2789 for registration info.

SPRING FLING FAMILY STORY TIME Featuring Ron Jones, Story Teller 7:00 – 7:45 p.m.

Mon., March 14 at the Reidsville Library Thurs., March 17 at the Holland Center in Stoneville Mon., March 21 at the Eden Library Bring your library card.

Come and spring into Spring!

Sponsored by Rockingham County Public Library CONCERT IN THE PARK AT FREEDOM PARK March 27, 2011 - April 27, 2011 6:30 to 8:30pm No admission charge - Concessions will be sold - Bring a lawn chair Freedom Pk - Edgewood Rd., Eden For more info call 336-627-4711 SCHOLARSHIP FUND RAISING BANQUET Eden Minority Business Banquet March 26, at 5pm.

Eden City Hall Banquet Room $15 donation at the door for Morehead Scholarship Fund.

EVERYONE AND ANYONE WELCOME. Join the “fun” for the “Fund” Scholarship applications are in Mr. DeHart’s office at the Student Services. For more information on the banquet contact Elnora Dillard at 336-613-6954 HELMICK RECEPTION The Rockingham Community College Foundation Board of Directors has a public reception planned to welcome incoming president of Rockingham Community College, Dr. Michael Helmick. The reception will be held March 1, 3:305:30 p.m. in the Whitcomb Student Center on the RCC campus.

Remarks will be made at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

SENIOR CITIZEN BINGO Tuesday March 22 from 1-3 p.m. at the Bridge Street Center. Must bring a $ 1.00 prize to participate. For more info call Tank at 623-5559 MHS Best Auditorium Fund 2011 SPRING BENEFIT SERIES Dominion Gospel with Randy McGuire (MHS ’79) and area Gospel Singers Saturday, March 19, 2011 7:00 p.m. MHS Best Auditorium Adults $10 Students $5 SCHOLARSHIP WINE TASTING Sat., March 19th 5-8pm Front Porch - Washington St., Eden.

Wine Tasting Event planned to raise money for MHS Shcoalrhsip in Alicia’s Honor (Stage III Lung Cancer Survivor Non-Smoker!!)

Fellowship, Raffles, Food, Wine, Music and More!!!

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Mark Your Calendars RUBBER DUCK REGATTA April 16, 2011 1st race noon, 2nd race 12:15 Championship 12:45 (top 40) Awards at 1pm.

Games and more for all ages.

Spray Mercantile along the Barnett Canal Food vendors begin at 11:30 www.exploreedennc.com CITY OF EDEN EASTER EGG HUNT 11am April 23, 2011 Freedom Park Infant to age 12 Prize eggs in each age group MHS Best Auditorium Fund 2011 Spring Benefit Series • Keith Henderson “Illusions of the King” Award winning ELVIS impersonator Saturday, April 2, 2011 7:30 p.m. MHS Best Auditorium Adults $10 Students $5 • 50-Year-Old Seat Farewell Benefit Saturday, May 7, 2011 7:00 p.m.

Bette-R-Look Salon & Spa 715 Washington St. Adults $10 Students $5 • Get’er Done 110% Team Extra Effort Team Gathering Tue, March 1, 2011 5:30 p.m.

MHS Best Auditorium Tickets available at Eden Drug and Layne’s Family Pharmacy All proceeds benefit MHS Best Auditorium Seat Replacement Project NC Dental Society’s MISSION OF MERCY Free Dental Clinic for Adults Save the Date!

Coming to Rockingham County Friday & Saturday, July 8 & 9 - 2011 at The Reidsville Christian Church located at 2020 South Park Drive.

SPRING REVIVAL AT CHINQUA-PENN PLANTATION 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville Open Wed - Sat in April Come out and see the Revival of the Spring Flowers!

EASTER EGG HUNT The Madison-Mayodan Rec. Department’s Youth Council will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16th at 2:00pm. The Easter Egg Hunt is free of charge and is for ages 10 & under. It will be held on the front lawn of the MadisonMayodan Recreation Department.

For further information, please contact Thad Shermer at the MadisonMayodan Recreation Department at 548-2789.

BICYCLE SHOW Saturday April 16th 10am until 5pm Also a fund raiser for a local Eden’s Lion’s Club. There will be a 50/50 drawing & half will go to the Lions Club & half to the winner of the ticket drawn.

CRUISE IN Sat., May 21st 9am Until 4pm Both events will be here on Tri-City Fords Parking Lot. BLACK TIE BLUE JEAN Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center Ninth Annual Fundraiser Saturday, May 7, 2011 First Presbyterian Church 582 Southwood Dr., Eden, NC 5:30 pm It’s not just a date - It’s a date that makes a difference!

Food, Fun, Silent and live auction.

Event is Free, but resevations are necessary. Contact 623-5540 to reserve your table.

Budget Hair Salon EDEN MALL • 336-635-6469

Happy Saint Patricks Day!!!

Walk-ins & Appointments Welcome Hours Tue.-Fri- 10 - 6, Sat. 9 - 2 Linda Grogan • Emma Elberson • Beverly Spence

Amelia W. Dallas, GRI, CSP

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Help Your Childr en Heal Fr om The Hur t Of Divor ce Divorce Care for Kids, DC4K, provides a safe, fun place where your children will learn to understand their feelings, express their emotions appropriately, feel better about themselves and develop coping skills.

For Ages 5-12 - Support Groups Meeting Every Monday 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Growing Oaks Community Church, 2271 Harrington Hwy., Eden, NC Call 336-344-0215 or 336-623-1114 for more information 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.

Call today for more infomration: 623-1114 Sponsored by Growing Oaks Community Church GriefShare & Divorce Care groups meet every Monday from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at GROWING OAKS COMMUNITY CHURCH 2270 Harrington Hwy, Eden, NC

Call 336-623-1114

for more information www.growingoaks.org

Grief R ecovery Support Group Comfort & Care For Those Left Behind.

GriefShare is a special weekly seminar/ support group for people grieving the death of someone close.

Call Today For More Information.

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Libraries doing their job and so much more Have you visited you local public library recently? If not, you’re missing out. Libraries today are so much more than a place to check out books. Last year, the Rockingham County Public Libraries averaged more than 30,000 visitors per month.

These people know the value of their library.

The public library is a powerful resource during tough economic times. Daily, computers are filled with people looking for jobs, typing resumes, taking certification tests, working on school assignments and just brushing up on their computer skills. The library also offers computer assistance and computer classes to help job seekers find employment.

When money is scarce for so many, with a library card, the library also offers a variety of entertainment and educational options. In addition to fiction and non-fiction books, there are DVDs, videos, Books on Tape and CD, Playaways, music CDs and magazines that can be borrowed at no charge. Are you looking for heart healthy recipes?

Need to know how to lay tile?

Want a book on pet care? The library should be your first stop.

Need to find required reading for school? Want appropriate books for your beginning reader?

Searching for vacation destinations? Need directions or who to call for a particular problem? We can help. And, it’s all free.

Other services offered in the public library include copy and fax machines, microfilm/microfiche reader printers, federal tax forms, interlibrary loans, and meeting rooms.

In addition to these services, the library offers both educational and entertainment programs

free of charge for people of all ages. Information about these programs follows: – Story Time for Pre-Schoolers all programs are weekly @ 10:30 Tuesday Reidsville Library Wednesday Mayodan Library Thursday Eden Library Friday Stoneville Library – Spring Fling Family PJ Story Time @ 7:00 Featuring Ron Jones, Story teller Monday, March 14 Reidsville Library Thursday, March 17 Vera Holland Center in Stoneville Monday, March 21 Eden Library Beginning in April, the Rockingham County Public Health Department will be offering programs in the libraries around the county. Some of these will include programs on Breast Cancer/Cervical Cancer, Prostate Cancer and Testicular Cancer, Lung Cancer/Tobacco/Smoking Cessation, Substance Abuse, Access to Healthcare –Elderly Population, Healthy Lifestyles, Skin Cancer/Summer Safety, Portion Distortion/Label Reading/Food Substitute, Physical Activity, Heart Disease, Mental Health and Access to Healthcare – Kids 4-12.

Beginning in March, Eden Public Library will offer job skills classes through RCC’s Community & Workforce Education Division. The Human Resource Development Program classes are free to unemployed or underemployed individuals who want to increase their employability by learning basic computer and keyboarding skills, online job applications, and researching perspective employers. Classes will run each Monday and Wednesday, from 9am to 12pm, from March 7 through March 30.

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

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Participants will receive a certificate upon completion. Space is limited. To sign-up, contact Carolyn Loftis, RCC Human Resource Development Coordinator, at 336-342-4261 ext. 2206.

– Computer Classes The Eden Public Library also has several computer class options.

Every Tuesday, at 10:30, basic computer classes are taught.

Schedule for the March March 1 E-mail 1 March 8 E-mail II March 15 Publisher March 22 Basic Computers I March 29 Basic Computer II Beginning on Monday, February 28th, at 6:15, there will be evening computer classes.

The schedule for these classes is below: Monday 2/28/11 Microsoft Word – Resumes Monday 3/14/11 Basic E-Mail Monday 3/21/11 Internet Job Searching All classes are on a first come, first serve basis.

– In the Reidsville Library, there is a volunteer in the library to offer one-on-one computer assistance on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2-6 and on Wednesday mornings from 9-1.

In the Eden Library, one-on-one help is available on Monday afternoons from 1:30-4.

– Bingo for Books The Eden Library also offers Bingo for Books on the last Thursday of every other month.

The next game night will be March 31st @ 6:30.

– Local Author Night The Reidsville Library will host a Local Author Night on Thursday, March 24th at 6:00. Come out and meet some Rockingham County authors.

– Traveling Exhibit On Tuesday, April 12th, from 12:00-6:00, a bus housing a traveling exhibit of World War II memorabilia will be at the Reidsville Library.

The public library is the heart of the community. It brings all sorts of people together in a learning environment. Whether trying to learn a new skill or just reading for pleasure, the library is enhancing lives. And, for some, it is a refuge.

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Adult Day Services Accepting New Applicants The Rockingham Friendship Center, a service of Aging, Disability & Transit Services is currently accepting new participants into our Adult Day Services Center. At this time we do have some funding available for eligible participants. Participants must be aged 60 or older or any adult with a disability whose caregiver is 60 or older. Our hours of operation are Monday thru Friday from 9am til 3pm. We are located at the Madison Presbyterian Church, 204 West Decatur Street, Madison, North Carolina. For more information about the Center, call Patsy Dillard at 336-445-0144 or visit www.adtsrc.org/friendship.

Aging, Disability and Transit Services is a private nonprofit agency dedicated to assisting and linking senior adults, people with disabilities and their families with information, opportunities and services that promote and enhance quality of life, and to meeting the local transportation needs of Rockingham County citizens. This mission is accomplished through providing an array of community services including Home Health (CAP-DA, CAP-C, PCS, Home & Community Block Grant), Meals on Wheels, Meals With Friends Nutrition Sites, Adult Day Services, RCATS Public Access Transportation, and Advocacy and Referral Services.

Information sessions slated for nontraditional careers WENTWORTH – Job seekers need to use every means available when looking for work. Today, some companies are eager to hire individuals in nontraditional career roles; i.e., women in machining or men in nursing.

March 17 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and 5-6 p.m., Rockingham Community College is offering an information session on training and employment opportunities available in nontraditional careers.

Nontraditional careers are defined as those in which one gender comprises no more than 25 percent of the career’s workforce. As opposed to a job fair, these information sessions are designed to explain the employment outlook, salary possibilities and job profiles available to individuals who enter a nontraditional career.

In addition to employment information, a representative from RCC’s student development office will be present to discuss admission and enrollment into programs.

For more information, call Pamela Long at 336-453-4460.

Rockingham County Arts Council presents a drawing class.

As we are striving to meet the needs of local artists and the arts community we’ll be offering this class at two times, hoping to find the best time!

March Classes will meet Mondays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28, 6:00-8:00 pm.

Sketch Class minimum is 6 students. Class maximum is 12 students.

Members: $40, four classes. Non-Members: $60, four classes.

Drawing- all levels by instructor Albert Kauslick.

Drawing is the primary form of non verbal communication-without it we would have never developed the Alphabet. It is the ultimate discipline of hand eye coordination, both fine and gross motor skills.

Mastering it leads to a sharper mind and better communication skills.

Supply list can be found at www.artsinrockingham.org.

Albert Kauslick spent the year before he entered the Cleveland Institute of Art touring the world and its museums. During that time he took the rudimentary skills he had developed while taking classes at the local community college and developed an understanding of space, place and design. While at the Institute he experimented with textures and materials and graduated with a BFA in Drawing and Painting. An accomplished Draughtsman, he counts amongst his skills: painting, printmaking, papermaking, design and sculpture. “I can make anything that doesn’t defy the Laws of Physics.” Albert is a working artist, taking commissions and making art. Although not one for entering shows and contests, He has a clientele list that puts at least one piece of his work on every continent of the world excluding Antarctica, and includes some fine homes both here and abroad.

Albert has called NC home since 1988, and has his studio in Burlington NC. For more information please call 336.349.4039, or email info@artsinrockingham.org. Or you can visit the Arts Council at 1122 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth NC 27375. Website is: www.artsinrockingham.org

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Join Photographer Carl V. Galie, Jr. in a workshop that explores techniques on effectively photographing your artwork, working with digital files, computer software options, and how to upload, edit, re-size and name files for entry into exhibits and shows.

10:00am at the Arts council, 1122 NC Hwy 65, Wentworth, NC. We have a minimum and maximum number of spaces. please rsvp by Tuesday, February 1.

Cost for members: $10.00 Cost for non-members: $20.00 No materials are necessary but you are welcome to bring photographs and items for discussion.

From 1998 through 1999 Carl taught a continuing education course in Nature photography at Rockingham Community College. From 2000 to 2002 he taught The Art of Nature Photography at the Sawtooth Center for Visual Art in Winston-Salem, NC. Carl is the past president of the board of directors of Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, and is also a featured artist for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and one of the founding members of The North American Nature Photography Association. Carl has published two books and is currently compiling his new photojournalistic work on mountaintop removal.

For more information and to register please email info@artsinrockingham.org or call 336.349.4039 This event is sponsored by the North Carolina Arts Council, and the members of the Rockingham County Arts Council, investing in the arts and artists of Rockingham County.

Honor given to hardworking student “Do a good job, work hard and you will get ahead.” That wisdom is passed down from one generation to another. And yet, as many have learned, it doesn’t always save you from disaster.

Some may think, “Then why try?”

Because hard work and doing a good job is still sound wisdom. It can still get you

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Workshops For Business Ownership There are a lot of things to think about when you go into business. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Small Business Center at Rockingham Community College offers workshops to help individuals navigate the myriad challenges encountered in the business world.

In March, the following Tuesday workshops have been planned: March 1 - “Promoting In a Virtual World” (Successful Online Marketing) presented by L. Diane Wolfe. Wolfe will help entrepreneurs or those who may be interested in owning a business learn about branding, website features, web writing, blogs and search engines, creating a media blitz, spam, online articles and advertising and much more.

March 15 - “I Didn’t Sign On For This!” presented by Mike Collins. Change happens continually. But, when people resist change, it costs time, energy and money to an organization. In this seminar, Collins helps participants understand how to make it clear to everyone in an organization that there is no way things can stay the same; that the organization or company either moves ahead or falls behind.

March 22 - “How to Get Word-of-Mouth Referrals For Your Business” by presenter, Emily Balance. Every business needs word-of-mouth referrals.

They are the best form of advertising, more precious than gold, more influential than any politician and best of all…FREE! In this informative workshop, participants will learn all about word-of-mouth referrals - how to get them, use them, spread them around and keep them coming.

March 29 - “Toxic Waste In The Workplace” by presenter Laura Hamilton. This seminar is designed to help participants 1) identify toxic people who pollute the work environment; 2) realize the power of the toxic person’s effect on other employees; 3) discover the toxic wastes in the workplace; 4) learn the power of forgiveness and apology; 5) develop a plan toward self-detoxification.

The following Thursday workshops will be presented by Ron Shaffer: March 3 – “Introducing Windows 7.” In this workshop individuals will learn how to organize files by creating folders and external drives, how to use shortcuts to make any data more accessible and how to use libraries, gadgets and search tools in order to access information more easily by using some of the newest options in Microsoft’s latest Operating System, Windows 7.

March 17 - “Understanding Microsoft Word.” Life will be easier after Shaffer teaches you the basic functions of Microsoft Word. Workshop participants will learn how to emphasize certain elements of their work by changing text display options, how to create flyers or brochures, and how to use templates to make professional, crisp brochures.

Tuesday workshops are held from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday workshops are held from 6-8 p.m.

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LOCAL FAREWELLS...

Loved ones who have recently passed away.

Margaret Faye Allen, 65 - Eden Bradley Keith Absetz, 37 Anita Anderson Avery, 56 Sybil "Sue" Bennett Baynes, 61 - Reidsville Nathaniel Sincere Blackstock, Infant - Madison Jessie Frances Price Cox, 96 - Stoneville William “Dickie” Dixon Cobb, 49 - Ruffin John William Cassell, Jr., 57 - Eden George Junior Cassell, 76 John Grove Cummings, Sr., 85 - Reidsville Patricia “Patty” Ann Stone Cox, 58 - Reidsville Jerry Wayne Dunn, 73 - Eden Jenna Carol Dean, 25 - Rockingham County Patricia Hancock Fisher, 58 Gloria Kelly Gillie, 57 - Reidsville Artie Greene Goolsby, 82 - Reidsville Joel Dwain Gauldin, 54 - Reidsville Virginia Grey Gibson, 75 - Reidsville Geneva Perkins Gammon, 85 - Reidsville Margaret Moorefield Hutcherson, 93 Otha Ben Hodges, Sr., 76 - Reidsville George Tyner Hairfield, 73 - Eden Ronnie Lee Hobbs, 55 Caroline Shelton Horton, 82 - Eden Margaret Lee ”Peggy” Hudson, 81 - Reidsville Leanna “Ann” Joyce Isley, 61 - Reidsville Geraldine Lawson William Jennings “ Bill” Livesay, 87 Jamie Lynn Lovelace, Infant Savanah Brook Lovelace, Infant Doris Snow McCollum, 85 - Reidsville David Ray Morris, Jr., 46 - Reidsville

COUNTY WIDE OBITUARIES

William Lee McKinney, 68 Doris Snow McCollum, 85 - Reidsville William Elmore Matkins, 80 - Rockingham County Bennie Edward McKinney, 72 - Ruffin Catherine Land Overby, 83 - Stoneville Sybil Maxine Powell Ondic, 82 Carl G. “Buddy” Overby, 77 - Rockingham County Herman Brooks Pyron, 90 - Ruffin Cesar Emilio Prados, 47 Larry Wayne Priddy, 69 Charles Wilford Patterson, 50 - Reidsville Kenneth Ray Patterson, 74 - Rockingham County Ruby Totten Perkins, 90 James Maryland Perkins, 85 - Reidsville Mary Elizabeth Reinard, 87 James Leslie Reeves, 84 - Eden Lillie Hundley Ratliff Roberts, 87 - Eden Anne Scales Hairston Sims, 95 Theodore Roosevelt Spencer, 91 Louise Blakley Somers, 79 - Reidsville Elbert "Neil" Shelton, 65 - Rockingham County Eunice Watkins Smith, 88 - Rockingham County Lauren Virginia Stewart, 11 - Eden Owen Leo Underwood, 86 Callie Lyons Williams, 94 - Eden Yvonne Ingrid Trombitas Walton, 53 Edward Nelson "Eddie" Wilson, Jr., 61 - Rock. County Walter Abe Washburn, 58 - Reidsville Eugene Sidney Wilmouth, 68 Malinda Ross Jones Wall, 73 - Reidsville Malcolm Dale Young, 77 - Eden

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Dale Jones ahead. It just may mean personal changes are in order to make it happen.

Here’s how it works sometimes. By December 1978, Dale Earles Jones of Ruffin completed the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in business administration from UNCG. The next month, she began working at Vanier Business Forms in Eden.

Over the next 17 years, Jones rose through the ranks from receptionist to purchasing manager, but the company folded. With her skills, she obtained a purchasing clerk position at another company and a promotion to purchasing manager followed. When the company was sold, all managers were laid off so Jones found work at another company. In 2009, she lost her job there as well.

“I decided it was time to get out of manufacturing; to go in a completely different direction,” she said. Desperate for job stability, she gave up her old career, deciding instead to pursue another. “The health field looked promising.”

Jones chose medical office administration because she enjoys numbers. In fall 2009, she began pursuing a degree in that program at Rockingham Community College.

Comparing herself now to the student she was in the 1970s, Jones says, “I’m not afraid to ask questions, I appreciate college more, and I treat it like a job.”

That meant showing up for class, being on time, doing her best, and being responsible when given an assignment to complete.

In other words, she worked hard and did a good job. And that has brought a reward Jones never anticipated. She was selected as RCC’s recipient of the Academic Excellence Award, annually awarded to only one student in each of the state’s 58 community colleges.

“I’m thrilled and so honored,” said Jones, who in addition to being a full-time student, teaches developmental computing in the college’s AT3 lab and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society, and Sigma Kappa Delta, an English honor society.

In May, Jones will graduate. If her last semester follows the same pattern as the previous four, she will graduate with a perfect 4.0 grade point average; the highest possible.

Battered by the job market, Jones chose to reinvent herself. She has set a new path for herself after 30 years in the work force.

During this first leg of her journey, she has gained recognition for excellence.

In March, Jones will join the other 57 Academic Excellence Award recipients from around the state for a special luncheon in Raleigh hosted by the North Carolina Community College System.

RCC’s New President Begins Work Dr. Michael S. Helmick of Morganton, NC has been selected by the Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees as the college’s fourth president. Pending final approval by the State Board of Community Colleges, Dr. Helmick will begin March 1. He succeeds RCC’s retiring president, Dr. Robert Keys who joined the college in 1996.

Helmick comes to RCC from Western Piedmont Community College where he has served as vice president for academic affairs Helmick since 2007.

Board of Trustees Vice Chairman Grayson Whitt said, “The comments and recommendations made by the 21member Presidential Search Advisory Committee, which was made up of members of the community and from RCC faculty and staff, were very helpful during the search. I appreciate their dedication to this very important process.”

“Dr. Helmick has a unique set of skills and experiences that make him the best fit for the college and Rockingham County. Under his leadership, I believe that our community college will continue its

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NewBridge Bank Names Powell Senior Vice County Star President and Private Banking Executive in Rockingham County Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 10 excellent history,” said Board of Trustees Chairman Barbara Moore.

While serving as vice president of academic affairs, Helmick was responsible for all academic and continuing education programming. Working cooperatively with deans of the college, Helmick developed new programming in technical education, fine arts, human services, and health sciences.

In the community, Helmick developed new programming and cooperative agreements with Burke County Schools and helped establish the Burke County Manufacturers Association.

Before accepting the vice presidency at Western Piedmont Community College, Helmick served as vice president for academic affairs at Technical College of the Lowcountry, Beaufort, SC; and dean of technical education at Walters State Community College, Morristown, TN. Prior to his work in community colleges, Helmick spent several years in public education as a teacher and administrator, operated a small business, and worked in industry.

Helmick received his doctorate and master’s degree from East Tennessee State University, bachelor’s degree from University of West Florida, and an associate of arts from the University of South Florida.

“I am very excited about the opportunity to serve as the next president for Rockingham Community College. I look forward to working with the excellent board of trustees, the faculty and the staff to help the college continue to be a vibrant part of Rockingham County,” said Helmick.

Dr. Helmick and his wife Dr. Melinda Davis have three adult children. In his spare time, Helmick enjoys woodworking and is active with Habitat for Humanity.

Rockingham County Reads!

This spring’s book choice for Rockingham County ReadsThe Pleasure Was Mine.

Tommy Hays' novel is a story about the relationship between a grandfather and grandson, son and father, husband and wife,

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NewBridge Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Powell as Senior Vice President and Private Banking Executive in Rockingham County. Powell, a life-long resident of Rockingham County, is a veteran banking professional with extensive experience in management, client relations, and community service. He will be based at NewBridge Bank’s Reidsville Main office at 202 South Main Street, Reidsville, NC 27320.

As Rockingham County’s private banking professional, Powell will be responsible for developing new and existing financial partnerships by delivering personalized banking experiences to qualifying clients through a suite of ”Signature” products backed by NewBridge Bank’s commitment to quality, high performance and integrity.

Powell will also work closely with Amy Brown, Market Executive for Reidsville, and Grayson Whitt, Market Executive for Eden and Madison, to maintain and expand the Bank’s presence in the community. Together, they will look to establish new partnerships while continuing traditional events such as the NewBridge Bank Invitational Football and Cheerleading Jamboree.

Powell began his banking career in 1986 with First National Bank of Reidsville and remained with the organization through its name change to FNB Southeast in 1997 and later NewBridge Bank in 2007. Since March of 2008 he has been working throughout the county on behalf of Rockingham Community College’s fund-raising efforts for the McMichael Civic Center building project.

Pressley A. Ridgill, President and Chief Executive Officer of NewBridge Bank, thanked Powell for his leadership in the community and welcomed him back to NewBridge Bank.

“We are tremendously grateful for three decades of service Richard has given the Rockingham County community through his work prior with NewBridge Bank and most recently Rockingham Community College,” Ridgill said. “We are equally delighted to welcome him back to NewBridge Bank. Richard is a highly experienced professional who will complement our existing leadership team by providing additional support needed to remain a high-performing, client-focused community bank in Rockingham County. His experience, enthusiasm, industry knowledge and commitment to the community make him the perfect professional for this position.”

Powell, a Rockingham County native, graduated with honors from the Bank Administration Institute’s School of Bank Management. He is also a graduate of Appalachian State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration focused on banking and finance. Powell has his

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR©) certification and holds a North Carolina Real Estate Broker license. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Help, Inc. in Rockingham County.

Powell said he is excited to rejoin his longtime friends and coworkers at NewBridge Bank.

“I have tremendous respect for NewBridge Bank, its leadership and its community focus,” he said. “I am thrilled to return to the Bank and continue my financial career. Most importantly, I look forward to continuing to serve the Rockingham County community through providing premier financial services coupled with an unmatched community involvement.”

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County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 11 On January 27, 2011, Morehead High School hosted the Rockingham County and District 14 Oratorical Contest sponsored by the American Legion Post 79. Morehead High students, Jeremiah Moreadith and Stephanie Ochoa, finished 1st and 2nd place, respectively. Jeremiah won both contests for the second straight year and received two first-place medals and checks totaling $400.

about losing a spouse to Alzheimer's. It's a story about family.

Pick up a book at your local public library and give it a try.

Better yet, get a group together to discuss it, or attend a community discussion in your part of Rockingham County. Discussion leaders are available.

The author will be appearing at RCC on March 15. Tickets are available from your local library or from the RCC Book Store.

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Women’s League Art Contest

CHECK FOR SCOUTS The Officers of the Cherokee Challenge , Inc recently met with Rodney Carpenter, Scout Executive, Old North State Council, BSA and presented a check for $1000.00 to be used to fund Camperships this Camping Season at the Cherokee Scout Reservation.

The Cherokee Challenge, Inc. is an annual Youth Skeet Shooting Tournament. All proceed from the Cherokee Challenge, Inc. Tournaments go to the support of youth programs in our area.

Pictured: L-R, Mac Robertson, Chairman of Cherokee Challenge, Inc. Rodney Carpenter, Scout Rick Alcorn Executive, Old North State License Council, BSA, Willie Ore, #15168H2H3-1 Treasurer, Cherokee Challenge,Inc and Dallas McCain, Secretary, Cherokee Challenge, Inc.

The Women’s league of Eden hosted an Art Contest in January at the Eden Public Library. Entries were submitted by students in grades 6-12. Participants were from Holmes Middle School, and Morehead High School. Students who are home schooled and live in Eden school zone also participated. This outstanding work was judged by: Mary Watkins and Marilyn Pergerson.

The first place winners will be entered in the District 4 Arts Festival that will be held in Greensboro on February 19, 2011.

A special thank you to art teachers Cheryl Yeatts, Chris Moore, Ashley Hickok, and Kathy Brown.

The students work will be on display at the Eden Public Library through the month of February.The categories winners are: Middle School Grades 6 – 9

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Karon Tucker presenting Lance Chrismon his check for 2nd place in the scratch art Category at Holmes Middle School.

Pastel: 1st Place – Sarah Price – Horse – Home Schooled 2nd Place – Andrew Price – Tree – Home Schooled 3rd Place – Rachel Jones – Flowers – Home Schooled Honorable Mention – Rachel Jones – Giraffe – Home Schooled Scratch Art: 1st Place – Kaleol Gunter – Lady Bug – Holmes Middle 2nd Place – Lance Chrismon – Bug – Holmes Middle Honorable Mention – Pencil Clair Williams – House – Holmes Middle Anna Steedman – Nutcracker – Holmes Middle High School Grades 9 – 12 Morehead High School Creative Art: 1st Place – Alex Parsons – Mask 2nd Place – Katie Griffin – Barn 3rd Place – Alex Talbert – Blue Cat Honorable Mention: Alex Parsons – Pottery Study Nick Price – Sailboat Doris Wilson – Blue Snow Geometric Art: 1st Place – Jasmine Johnson – Fish 2nd Place – Mandy Mericle – Purple Design 3rd Place - Mandy Mericle – Horse Heads

The Women's League of Eden hosted an Art Contest on Sat. January 29th, from left to right are Kate Griffin, Alex Parsons, Jasmine Johnson, Alex Talbert and Mandy Mericle.

Honorable Mention: Waymon Robinson – Print Making Photography: Honorable Mention: Emily Adams – Beads Chelsea Mabe – Bug On Nose

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Boys & Girls Club of Eden to Host $10,000 1st Prize Reverse Auction The Boys & Girls Club of Eden will CONTINUE its annual “It Just Takes One” campaign with a Reverse Auction on March 17th at Whistle Jacket Grill. 1st Prize is $10,000 in cash. Tickets are $100.00 per person and dinner and entertainment are included. The auction and the annual “It Just Takes One” campaign will raise funds for the Clubs’ after-school programs and services for youth, ages 4-18, living in Eden and surrounding communities. Scheduled to run through April 30th, the campaign seeks donations primarily from individuals.

Serving as the campaign’s chair is Neville Hall. The campaign’s goal this year is to raise $30,000 for the Clubs’ annual operating budget. Hall said, “We are proud to announce that to date, our campaign has raised over $4,000 as a result of some early lead gifts and gifts from our board members. All we need now is the rest of our community to show their support, and we will be able to reach, maybe even exceed, our goal.”

“Our Club is making a difference in the community,” added Reece Pyrtle, Board member and Chief of Police in Eden. Our Club now serves over 432 youth.

But there are still many more children in our community that need the kind of positive influence and guidance the Clubs provide, and we want to reach out to

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The Boys & Girls Clubs mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

“The cost of providing the Boys & Girls Club experience to one child for a year is about $750.00 and annual membership to our members is only $40.00 per year” said Leonard Pryor, Board presi-

dent. “You can see what a valuable investment that is when you compare it to the cost of incarcerating a youth who went in the wrong direction – usually $50,000 or more. The Club gives a good return on investment.”

The Boys & Girls Club of Eden founded in 1955, is a nonprofit, privately-funded 501{c}{3} organization and depends on private donations and volunteers to accomplish its mission. To make a donation, volunteer, or for more information purchase tickets to the Reverse Auction please contact Amy Nalley at the Boys & Girls Club office at 336-627-7960 or visit the Web site at www.bgceden.com. Tickets may also be purchased from any Board member. Please remember the Great Futures Start Here.

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Meritorious Service Medal Awarded The Meritorious Service Medal is a military award presented to members of the United States Armed Services who distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious service to the United States.

On February 15, 2011, Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Kelly Lipford received this medal. His military service began in 1982 and continued until August of 2007. He has been with the Sheriff’s Office over twenty years and curLipford rently serves as training officer.

To receive this award Sergeant First Class Kelly Lipford exhibited exceptional service while serving in positions of increasing responsibilities culminating as a Maintenance Support Team Chief. He consistently exhibited the highest dedication to duty throughout his Active duty tour as well as his National Guard career which included multiple State Active Duty missions.

The award states he displayed exemplary leadership and outstanding professional abilities in the performance of all duties, earning the respect and admiration of his fellow Soldiers. His outstanding achievements and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the North Carolina Army National Guard and the United States Army.

Sheriff Sam Page was present for the presentation. He made comments expressing his appreciation for Sergeant Lipford’s military achievements as well expressing his appreciation for the manner of professionalism he displays with respect to his current duties.

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Annie Penn Names Three New Directors The Annie Penn Hospital Foundation Board of Directors recently announced the addition of three new directors: Dr. Shawn Dalton-Bethea, Vicky W. Alston and Dr. Rivers Upchurch. Each will serve a three year term.

Dr. Dalton-Bethea completed her Bachelors of Science degree at Guilford College and her medical degree from the East Carolina University School of Medicine. Dr. Bethea has been a practicing physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist since January Dalton/Berthea 2006, and was the first female interventional physiatrist to practice in Greensboro and Rockingham County NC. She opened Performance Spine & Sports Specialists, PA in August 2010, in Reidsville.

Dr. Bethea believes that it is important to contribute to the needs of the Triad with food, shelter, drug and rehabilitation and is extremely active with Calvary Church. Dr. Bethea is married and has two daughters. She started her solo practice to spend more time with them.

Vicky Alston is a graduate of High Point Alston University with a degree in Elementary Education. She is retired after 31 years of teaching. She was married to the late Jimmie D. Richardson and the late J.G. "Doc” Alston. She has four children and is a member of Main Street Methodist Church, where she is Chairman of Finance and a member of Staff Parish. Mrs. Alston is a Reidsville Junior Service League sustainer, Vice-President of Alpha Delta Kappa, a board member of the Rockingham Community College Foundation, a member-at-large of the Annie Penn Auxiliary and a volunteer for Annie Penn Hospital.

Dr. Gilbert Rivers Upchurch completed Upchurch his undergraduate and dental degree from The

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Pre-K Story Day at RCC Rockingham County Reading Association's Community Reading Conference that is sponsored by many community agencies and businesses. The conference is for families with children ages Pre-K through 5th grade and will be held at RCC on March 26, 2011.

There will be a Pre-K Story Day that is open to all pre-k classes, child care providers and at-home child care providers.

Providers and/or teachers must call to make a reservation for a story time due to limited space on Friday of the conference. They can call Sandy Morrison at 6234207 or by email sandymorrison30@gmail.com to make a reservation. Scholastic book fair will be open on Friday and Saturday of the conference. The hours for Friday are 9:00-3:00 and on Saturday 10:00-2:00.

Saturday's featured author this year is Kimberly Johnson.

She has written many children's books including "The Itty Bitty Frog", "The Itty Bitty Bunny", and "Not Again, Mr. Cat". Her website features motivational articles for parents and teacher and can be viewed at www.simplycreative.com. She is a positive, energetic speaker who will delight audiences of all ages. She will be presenting at 11:00 and 1:00 on Saturday of the conference.

Local authors, Tilda Balsley and Gayle Graves will be presenting at the conference as well and always wow the audience with their ability to bring life to their books.

We will have new book characters to visit this year including Skippy Jon Jones and Frog and Toad!

Any businesses who would like to help sponsor the event are encouraged to donate as soon as possible in order to listed in the

conference program. A few of the sponsors who have already responded include Rockingham County Partnership for Children sponsorship; Rockingham County Schools; Kathy Hale of Edward Jones; Gildan; Mitchell Wilson of Lynrock Golf Club.

There are many more and everyone is welcome to participate.

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On February 14th, Valentine’s Day, the Eden Church of the Brethren presented the residents of the Brian Center with adult bibs. The Home and Family Life Committee took on this project in December. The bibs were hand-made by ladies in the church: Yvonne Bateman, Elaine Burchett, Mary Burroughs, Lily Chatman, Barbara Cox, Jean Craven, Sherry Garrett, Peggy Radford, Lisa Trent, Alma Vestal and Pam Taylor.

They worked hard to make 141 bibs in time for Valentine’s Day and their work is greatly appreciated by the Home and Family Life Committee.

Is Aspirin a Wonder Drug?

It's been around for more than 100 years. It's one of the world's most widely used pain relievers.

And, its uses just seem to keep multiplying. Is aspirin a wonder drug?

For those who've benefited, it might seem that way.

The latest news of aspirin's potential benefits has to do with breast cancer. A study of more than 4,000 women in the Nurses' Health Study (NHS) showed a benefit for breast cancer survivors who had taken aspirin two to five times a week for a long time. They had a 50 percent lower risk of dying from breast cancer. They also had a 50 percent lower risk of their cancer spreading.

Combined data from the NHS and another study have also shown promising results for patients with colorectal cancer. Those taking aspirin long term lowered their risk of dying from the disease by nearly 30 percent and their overall risk of dying by about 20 percent.

(The study didn't look, however, at those with advanced disease.)

Other types of cancer have shown similar results. What could account for such benefits?

Some believe it has something to do with aspirin's ability to lower inflammation. However, this has not yet been proven. Now, before you rush out and stock up on aspirin, know this: The American Cancer Society doesn't recommend taking aspirin to prevent cancer. That's because its preventive benefits are unknown and the risks often outweigh the benefits. And, if you're being treated for cancer, it's especially important to know that taking aspirin at the same time as radiation or chemotherapy can cause side effects.

Regular aspirin use has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and blood flow problems. That's why many people who've had a heart or stroke, or those at higher risk, take it regularly. A recent study also shows that it is effective at keeping nine out of ten coronary artery bypass grafts open after surgery. How does it help keep arteries clear? It works by affecting the blood's clotting and keeping clots from blocking blood flow.

Regular aspirin use is not for everyone. Don't take aspirin long term without first discussing it with your doctor. Side effects can include ringing in the ears, bleeding in the brain or stomach, kidney failure, or certain kinds of strokes. Regular aspirin use is a poor choice for pregnant women or those who have: Asthma, Stomach ulcers, Uncontrolled high blood pressure, A bleeding disorder, Heart failure, Allergies to aspirin If your doctor decides that aspirin is the right choice for you, you'll need to follow his or her instructions carefully. Aspirin labels don't contain guidelines for this type of use. If you have questions about whether the product you've bought contains aspirin at the right dose, be sure to stop by and discuss this with me.

If your doctor prescribes daily aspirin, be sure to discuss all the medications you're taking. Also, let other health care providers know you're taking aspirin. And, don't stop taking it suddenly. This could increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke by triggering formation of a clot.

Did you know that your low-dose aspirin is free at our pharmacy?

It’s just one of the many advantages of shopping at Eden Drug!

Eden Drug is a full service, family owned pharmacy serving the individual needs of our patients.

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Three County Schools Boast Green Ribbon Status

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Schoolwide Positive School, Reidsville Middle Behavior Support is a systematic School, and South End approach that establishes and Elementary School earned Green reinforces clear behavioral Ribbon status for outstanding expectations for students and progress in their first year of staff. The entire school staff implementation on January 26, adopts a common approach to at the Positive Behavior discipline that is proactive, Intervention and Support (PBIS) instructional, and outcomeRecognition Celebration. based. Data is collected regularSchools recognized as Green ly to help teams make decisions Ribbon Schools earned at least about effective implementation.

80% in teaching behavioral Data is also reported to the state expectations to their students and annually to monitor progress in staff, and 80% or higher overall each county and individual on the Schoolwide Evaluation schools. The goal is to help eduTool (SET).

Douglass cate all students, even those with Elementary scored a perfect challenging behaviors. PBIS also score of 100% in teaching behav- incorporates an instructional ioral expectations and 100% on approach that focuses on systemboth areas of the SET in their first atically teaching social behavior year of implementing PBIS using effective instructional (2009-2010). methodology.

Systematically Mary N. Watson, Director of teaching and implementing Exceptional Children Division behavioral interventions for the for the Department of Public most difficult students is also a Instruction (DPI), key component. began the celebra- Congratulations Representative tion by commendteams from each to RCS' ing all of the school were able to schools for their attend the celebration.

2009-2010 hard work and dediDouglass Green Ribbon • cation to PBIS. Elementary: Gary Schools!

This initiative Pyrtle - Principal, requires support at Stephanie Moore all levels of administration: Counselor, Bruce Curtis Superintendents, Central Office, Intervention Specialist, and and School administrators to be Signe Holley - Teacher successful.

• Reidsville Middle: Al Royster Joe Simmons, Positive Principal, Debra Paylor Behavior Support Section Chief, Counselor, and Bambi and Heather Reynolds, PBIS Evans - Academic Coach Consultant, recognized all of the • South End Elementary: schools in Regions 5-8 who Elizabeth Lynch - Principal, earned Green Ribbon, Model, Sabrina Hunt - Teacher, Scottie and Exemplar School status.

Penn - Academic Coach, and The North Carolina Positive Dawn Jones - EC Teacher.

Behavior Intervention and This school year continues Support (PBIS) initiative is part to be successful as RCS has ten of the North Carolina State schools currently participating in Improvement Program funded PBIS: Central Elementary, through IDEA. PBIS is a 3-5 Dillard Elementary, Douglass year process that impacts the Elementary, Holmes Middle, learning environment in the Huntsville Elementary, Lincoln schools in order to support Elementary, Reidsville Middle, growth in academic achievement South End Elementary, Western and a reduction in behavioral Rockingham Middle, and the problems. Schools implementing SCORE Center.

PBIS are working to integrate For more information their Safe Schools Plans, regarding Positive Behavior Character Education efforts and Intervention & Support go to strategies, and discipline efforts www.ncpublicschools.org/posiin order to make schools caring tivebehavior/. and safe communities for learn-

Free Clinic Explained at American Legion Meeting

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Leslie Deaton, executive director of the Free Clinic of Rockingham County, was the guest speaker at the January meeting of American Legion Post 79 in Reidsville. Deaton spoke to approximately 20 members and guests of the Post about the origin of the Free Clinic and how it provides medical and dental services to people within the county who can’t afford healthcare through normal outlets. As the only full-time employee of The Clinic since 2004, Ms. Deaton directs the daily operations of The Clinic with the support of approximately 150 volunteers who graciously share their time and talents throughout the year. In addition, she serves on various county healthcare task forces which seek to increase access to healthcare coverage for the uninsured. A native of Reidsville, Ms. Deaton is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received her Master’s Degree in Counselor Education and Development from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. Prior to coming to work for the Free Clinic, Ms. Deaton was employed for 9 years with the Rockingham County School System as an elementary school counselor.

American Legion Post 79 is located at 703 Watson Street in Reidsville.

Regular monthly meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 PM. The Post Commander is Curtis Fretwell. All veterans and Leslie Deaton, prospective members are welExec. Dir. of the Free Clinic come to attend.

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County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 14 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He practiced dentistry for 42 years in Reidsville. He has served on the Board of Directors for First Federal Savings and Loan and for First Citizens Bank. He is on the Board of Directors of the Reidsville Soup Kitchen and Family Life Center. He volunteers at the Outreach Center, Meals on Wheels and is a past board member of the Free Clinic of Rockingham County. Dr. Upchurch is a member of First Baptist Church where he has taught the Baraca/Brande Men’s Sunday school class for 20 years. He is a past member of the Kiwanis Club and a current member of Pennrose Park Country Club and the Reidsville Elks Lodge. He is married to Mary Anne and they have two children.

Champion For Children Do you know someone in Rockingham County who is a CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN? The Rockingham County Partnership for Children is now accepting Champion for Children Award Nominations In an effort to recognize the many contributions made to the early childhood education field countywide, the Board of Directors of the Rockingham County Partnership for Children has established a special Champion for Children award to be given in April 2011.

The Champion for Children award will recognize an individual, nominated by the community, who has made significant contributions of time, talent and/or financial resources to the early childhood community in Rockingham County.

The Rockingham County Partnership for Children (RCPC) is a non-profit organization that administers Smart Start and More at Four funds for the use of enhancing services for children birth through five years of age. Our mission is helping all children enter school healthy and ready to succeed. RCPC works towards this mission by seeking out agencies, organizations and individuals that work with young children and their families and looking for opportunities to collaborate and enhance or create needed services.

The Champion for Children award seeks to honor an individual who has consistently enabled our mission through their commitment to quality early childhood services. The nomination form is available by calling the Partnership office at 336-342-9676. Completed nomination forms must be postmarked by March 11, 2011 to receive consideration for this year’s award.

County Debuts New Website WENTWORTH On February 14, citizens who click on www.co.rockingham.nc.us will see a completely new Official County Website. Rockingham County Government has totally revamped their site to include a more pleasing look and feel, easier navigation, and many new features.

One of the most exciting elements of the new site is the “E-notify” feature. At this site, visitors may select a variety of categories and, after entering their name and email, they may simply click send to have notification sent to them when certain new items are posted to the website. For instance: a person who wants to be notified whenever a new construction bid is posted will enter the name and email address, click on “All Bids” and click send. From that point, any time a bid is listed, they will receive email notification and a web address to go to for additional information.

Webmaster Ginger Waynick is excited about the possibilities of this site. “The former county website had a lot of good information,” she explained, “but it was not as user friendly as we would have liked.” “The new site,” she continued, “makes it a lot easier to find what you’re looking for.”

In addition to e-notifications, the new site provides access to a Document Center containing more than 100 forms and documents from several county departments. The site also provides on-line forms that will allow automatic requests for board membership, code enforcement complaints and other functions.

Commissioner Chair James Kallam noted this website as a major step in improving communication with citizens. “We want folks to know what we’re doing,” he explained, “and we will put a lot more information on the web as we go along.”

As noted above, the actual web address for the county will not change, so those who go to the site through their “favorites” tab will not need to adjust their settings. The conversion may take one to three days to complete.

Machining program changes reflect the times WENTWORTH – Statewide, major changes have taken place in the machining programs offered at community colleges. The changes will be implemented in fall 2011. To reflect the changes, the programs have been renamed from machining technology to computer-integrated machining.

As the new program name indicates, the machining program has

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Pleasant View & “Y” work together for AWANA program Pleasant View Baptist Church is moving to the YMCA for their Children’s and Youth Programs on Sunday Evenings beginning March 6th. According to Pastor Torrey Easler, “We are simply out of space!”

Pleasant View Baptist Church has been a staple in Eden for 60 years now; however, it may be experiencing its best growth ever in 2011. With many new faces, fresh Vision and outlook, and a new schedule of services there is much excitement in the congregation. “I can just feel it when I step out of my car even before I get into the Church”, said one of the new attendees, “There is spirit of freshness about this place”.

PVBC transitioned into a new Children’s and Youth Program called AWANA in October. For those who are not familiar with AWANA, it stands for “A Workman, Not Ashamed” and its name is taken right out of scripture from 2nd Timothy 2:15.

The AWANA program provides great structure and is 2 hours of having fun, building friendships, and Bible training with strong emphasis on Bible memorization.

The AWANA program encompasses Children from ages 2 through 5th grade and there is also a separate Middle School and High School club as well.

The AWANA program at PVBC has literally tripled in attendance since it began in the Fall of last year. “Our desire was to one day reach 100 students and we set that as a goal by the end of 2011 and the Lord has already blessed us to be averaging well over 100 young people in attendance”, said Pastor Torrey Easler.

Excited and yet frustrated Pastor Torrey and the Leadership

E.C. Stophel, Dawn Easler of PVBC were literally at a stand still. “We just don’t have the current facilities to handle much more growth without trying to build and that could take up to 1 to 2 years to accomplish”, said Pastor Torrey. “I recently preached a message about Saul’s son Jonathan and how God used him to bring a great victory even though the Odds were against him. I gave the message a title, ‘Let’s Just See What God Will Do’ and literally that very week the Lord laid it on my heart to call Barry Mabe at the Eden YMCA.” After a few meetings by phone and in person a rental agreement was agreed upon and now an ongoing relationship between Pleasant View Baptist Church and the Eden YMCA has been established. “We too want to see boys and girls trust Christ as their Savior”, said Barry

and Pastor Torrey Easler Mabe, “That’s the very reason the YMCA was established.”

“Wouldn’t you know it, the YMCA already closes at 5 PM and that’s the very time we would need it.” Pastor Torrey also said, “It’s just an unbelievable opportunity to go right into a facility like this and be able to continue to grow.”

Preparations are now being made to begin AWANA at the “Y” on March 6th from 5:30pm 7:15pm.. With the cooperation of the Eden YMCA and Pleasant View Baptist Church there is no telling as Pastor Torrey preached, “What God Will Do”.

For further information on Pleasant View Baptist Church you can check out their website at www.pvbcinfo.com or call the Church Office at (336) 623-5668.

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55th Annual Leadership Recognition Dinner honors members Members and special guests Montgomery noted that the gathered in late January for the investment in Eden’s Dan River 55th Annual Chairman’s Meeting Plant will total approximately and Leadership $720 million when the Recognition Dinner new upgrades are comof the Eden Chamber pleted. of Commerce. This He said that the compayear’s event was hostny firmly believes in ed at the Whistle nuclear energy, that is Jacket Grill in Eden economical and an effias in preceding years. cient way to supply cusWill Flynt, tomers, yet noted that Chairman for 2010 the initial investment of opened the event and these plants can be Montgomery introduced Mayor astronomical in comparJohn Grogan who ison to other means. welcomed everyone and told the With the growing public guests of the many advancements demand for renewable clean coming to Eden over the past sev- energy such as wind, water and eral months including Mabe Trucking who increased employment by 28%, Alltech tripled the size of the plant and hired, Comex opening in East Eden, Loparex added 53 new jobs as well as Gildan and Duke Energy’s expansion.

Jean Ann Wood, Chamber President, thanked everyone for coming and for all the help Lou Will Flynt Passing the Trollinger, the Administrative Gavel to Neil Fair Assistant provides during the year, as well as those generous members for their contributions solar avenues, Duke Energy is to the event including also looking at those costs and CenturyLink, Eden Drug return possibilities.

Healthmart, Fair Funeral Home, Community awards folHome Savings Bank, Gildan lowed with Debbie Galloway of Activewear, MillerCoors the Eden Community Brewing, Morehead Hospital, Appearance Commission offerand the News & Record. ing the Years Award for Wood then introduced Community Appearance for Keynote Speaker Davis facade improvements to Shane Montgomery, the district manag- and Abby Hensley of Rent-Aer of Duke Energy who spoke of House for their new office renothe advancements at the local vation across from the Eden plant as well as globally what to Mall. expect from our energy sources The Boy Scouts Post #553 as global warming and environ- was also recognized for their mental changes take place. hard work and dedication in

The ROCKINGHAM cleaning up the Old Spray Cemetery.

The Chairman’s Star Award was presented to Del Boothe for all the contributions made toward the chamber and community.

Mike Dougherty was named the Director of the Year for his many services offered during the year.

Small Business of the Year went to Eden’s Own Journal with publisher Lisa F. Doss accepting.

Member of the Year were a very special couple who work diligently to help the entire community, namely Pete and Debbie Crouch of Eden Drug.

Jane Lloyd of Home Savings Bank was named Volunteer of the Year.

Carol Kasten announced that Homer Wright Jr. was named the 2010 Distinguished Citizen of the Year, and because he was not present for the dinner, his daughter Martha Hopkins accepted for him. “He is a man who quietly does his good works and has no desire to draw attention to himself or seek recognition for his efforts,” Kasten said.

Mike Dougherty took the podium to thank Will Flynt for his service to the Chamber and present him with several parting gifts, such as a seat in the Duane Best Auditorium, a robe, snacks and popcorn to enjoy while using it.

Before closing all outgoing board members Ed Holbrook and Del Boothe were recognized and the new 2011 board members, Janet Kennedy and Dale Elmer were introduced to the guests and installed with an oath. Will Flynt passed the gavel to the new Chairman, Neil Fair.

2011 Award winners included Shane Hensley, Lisa Doss, Michael Dougherty, Jane Lloyd, Pete & Debbie Crouch and Terry Faunce. (photo contributed)

County Star Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 17 added a heavy CNC (computer numerical control) component. It prepares students to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development and production which result in a finished product.

“Machine shops are moving in the direction of utilizing more computer controlled operations,” said Rockingham Community College machining instructor, Chris Brooks.

Under the old program, machining students could only earn a diploma in machining technology and/or a machining technology CAM certificate. Under the new program, students may earn an associate degree or diploma in computer-integrated machining as well as two certificates: CNC milling and/or CNC turning (lathe work).

Graduates would qualify for employment as machining technicians in high-tech manufacturing, rapid-prototyping and rapid-manufacturing industries, specialty machine shops, fabrication industries, and high-tech or emerging industries such as aerospace, aviation, medical, and renewable energy.

For more information about this program and a machinist role in this evolving industry, call 342-4261.

Town of Mayodan-Farris Memorial Park Antique Extravaganza If you’re interested in fine antiques and collectibles, then the Town of Mayodan-Farris Memorial Park Antique Extravaganza is the place to be! The Antique Extravaganza will be held twice a year with a Spring and Fall Show. The Town of Mayodan Antique Extravaganza will be held at the Farris Memorial Park in Mayodan, NC on April 15 & 16, 2011. Hours for the show are Friday, April 15th 8am – 6pm and Saturday, April 16th 8am – 6pm. 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 collectibles, 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: Michael Wilkins Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department at 336-548-2789 or 336548-9572 or mw@mmrecdepartment.org.

DRBA Receives Grant T Butler

The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation of Winston-Salem, North Carolina recently awarded the Dan River Basin Association a $60,000 grant to support the organization's North Carolina operations and programs.

The Foundation has challenged DRBA to raise $5,000 in new donations. Each dollar donated to DRBA by local businesses and the public will be matched by the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation on a one-for-one basis.

Leslie Winner, Executive Director of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, stated, "The Foundation's Board recognizes that many community members are excited to contribute to local groups when each dollar the individual donates is matched by an outside source.

Such a matching funds relationship also gives the organization a chance to strengthen its relationships with local supporters. Dan River Basin Association is emerging as a group with great potential to improve community health and economic well-being and to preserve and build on the region's wonderful natural assets."

In North Carolina, DRBA is establishing programs in the rural counties of the north-central Piedmont to improve and protect water quality; to encourage sustainable economic development through promotion of nature- and heritage-based tourism; and to create outdoor recreational opportunities for children and adults. With the support of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, DRBA has opened a field office in Danbury and Stokes County. Additional funds were awarded from the Danville Regional Foundation to open an office in Yanceyville in Caswell County.

The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation was established in 1936 as a memorial to the youngest son of the founder of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. The mission of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is to improve the quality of life of the people of North Carolina.

The Dan River Basin Association preserves and promotes the natural and cultural resources of the Dan River Basin through recreation, education and stewardship. For more information, please visit www.danriver.org.

Farming Workshops Offered The Rockingham County Business & Technology Center and the Rockingham County Cooperative Extension are happy to announce a series of workshops geared to the needs of today's farmers. If you are signed up with the Piedmont Local Food website, there are special classes specifically for working with the site. These workshops cover a multitude of topics, including photographing your products

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Students should register at their home school regardless of whether they plan to apply for a transfer outof-district. Transfer forms will be available on April 1, 2011 at schools and the Central Office.

For more information, call your child’s school or Cammie Hall, Director of Elementary Programs, at 627.2690 or by email chall@rock.k12.nc.us.

The following schools have designated specific times for registration: SCHOOL DATE Bethany Elementary April 14: 8:30am - 2:30pm Central Elementary April 4-15 & 25-29: 8:00am – 3:00pm Dillard Elementary April 5: 7:00am - 7:00pm and Information Fair at 5:00pm Douglass Elementary April 4-8: 8:00am - 4:00pm Draper Elementary April 28: 8:00am - 6:00pm Huntsville Elementary April 26: 3:00 pm - 6:00pm and April 27: 8:00 am - 3:00pm Lawsonville Avenue Elementary April 12: 5:00pm - 7:00 pm Leaksville-Spray Elementary April 25-29: 7:15am - 4:00pm and April 26: 7:15am - 6:30pm Lincoln Elementary April 13: 8:30am – 12:00 noon Monroeton Elementary Make It...Take It Event: Saturday, April 2: 9:00am -11:00 am Meet, Greet, & Register: April 14: 3:00pm - 7:00pm Moss Street Elementary April 11: 9:00am - 3:00pm and April 14: 11:00am - 7:00pm New Vision April 4-6 & 25: 8am - 6:30pm and April 7 - June 1: 8am - 3:30pm South End Elementary April 1-15: 8:00am - 3:30pm Kindergarten Readiness Fair: Saturday, April 9: 9:30am - 11:00am Stoneville Elementary April 26: 7:30am - 3:30pm; April 27: 7:30am - 12:00 noon; April 28: 1:00pm - 6:00pm Wentworth Elementary April 12: 8:30am - 6:00pm Williamsburg Elementary April 4: 7:30am - 6:00pm and April 5: 7:30am - 4:30pm On Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 9:30am – 11:00am, South End Elementary will hold a Kindergarten Registration Fair open to all Rockingham County families. Parents are invited to come learn how to prepare their child over the summer for kindergarten, what to expect in kindergarten and receive resources from many local agencies.

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Rockingham County, Kindergarten registration will be held April 4th through April 29th except for the dates during spring break; April 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22, 2011, at 16 schools across Rockingham County.

Schools holding kindergarten registration are Bethany, Central, Dillard, Douglass, Draper, Huntsville, Lawsonville Avenue, Leaksville-Spray, Lincoln, Monroeton, Moss Street, New Vision, South End, Stoneville, Wentworth, and Williamsburg.

Children must be age 5 on or before August 31, 2011, to be eligible to attend kindergarten. Parents can still register their child prior to the first day of school on a walk-in basis.

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Classes are held at different times, on different days and at different locations to offer you as many opportunities as possible. There are also classes you can register for online, so please take a look at the packet attached to this e-mail and sign up today!

You can also view the workshop packet at: www.farmers freshmarket.org/rockingham/ne ws/2011/01/farmer-workshopsannounced or see the workshops on the Events Calendar page on the Rockingham County Business & Technology website at: www.rockinghambusiness.org.

To stay in touch with the latest events, workshops a local business & tech news, you can also become a "Friend" of our Facebook page by clicking the "Like" button on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Rockingha mBusiness If you need help signing up for any of these classes, please note the phone numbers on the cover page of the packet and call the appropriate office for the workshop you are interested in. If you have trouble with the attached file, you can contact Jon Jones at the Rockingham County Business & Technology Center at 336-342-7853 or at jjones@rockinghambusiness.org.

MadisonMayodan Rec. Dept. classes Basic Computer Classes Register today for Basic Computer Classes at the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department. Classes are cosponsored by Rockingham Community College with Instructor Liz Wilkins. The 8week class will be offered from 6:00pm – 8:00pm on Mondays, March 14th – May 2nd. The cost is $65.00 to participate.

However, if you are 65 & older, classes are FREE! To pre-register and for more information, contact the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department at (336) 548-2789.

Piano Lessons The Madison-Mayodan Rec. Department presently has openings for piano lessons on Thursdays for anyone interested. Each session is a 20 minute one-on-one lesson with our instructor, Dr. James Deere, who has an extensive piano background. James earned his PhD in Music Education from University of North CarolinaGreensboro, undergraduate at Baylor University and UCLA. He also teaches private lessons in Greensboro. The cost for lessons is $40.00 a month and there are only 5 spots available

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Seven Simple Steps To Better Heart Health - continued from page 20 healthy omega-3 fatty acids. The American Heart Association advises eating salmon and other omega-3 rich foods twice a week for benefits that go beyond heart health. Americans love salmon because it is so versatile, easy to cook and tastes great.

• Salmon is easy to prepare on the grill, in the oven or microwave, or on the stovetop. Save leftovers to toss into pasta dishes, make into salmon cakes, add to salads, or mix into dips or spreads.

• Smoked salmon comes in two varieties. The raw type is commonly used in appetizers and on bagels with cream cheese and capers. The dry smoked type has more of a cooked appearance.

You can enjoy it the same way as the raw style, and add it to cooked dishes such as pasta.

• Salmon cooks in a matter of minutes and its delicate texture quickly absorbs and showcases the flavor of added ingredients.

For example, toss chunks of salmon into a chowder of corn and potatoes, or wrap salmon with herbs and chopped onion and tomatoes in parchment or aluminum foil and grill or bake 12 minutes for a satisfying meal.

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erals – all the ingredients for a heart-healthy meal. A diet rich in soy protein can also lower triglycerides, which help prevent cardiovascular disease and keep your heart strong and healthy.

• Pack a soy protein bar or a bag of soy nuts for a quick snack during the day.

• Edamame are snacks even kids will love! Find these nutritious nuggets in the freezer section at your supermarket. Boil them, then serve warm in the pod. Pop them out of the pod to eat plain or with a low-fat dip.

• Tofu, made of soy beans, takes on the flavor of spices and foods you cook with it. Saute cubed tofu with green and red peppers, sliced garlic, and a dash or two of curry powder.

Oatmeal. The oats in oatmeal are nourishing whole grains and a great source of vitamins, minerals and cholesterol-lowering fiber. The FDA allows manufacturers of oats to make health claims about the grain on their products, suggesting that a diet high in oats can reduce the risk for heart disease. Research shows oats lower cholesterol levels, keep you regular, and may help prevent certain cancers.

• A warm bowl of oatmeal fills the belly for hours with its high

fiber content. Top it off with fruit for added fiber, vitamins and minerals.

• Add oats whenever you bake.

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• Use oats in place of bread crumbs in dishes such as meatloaf, meatballs or breading on poultry.

Spinach is the powerhouse of the vegetable kingdom. Its rich, dark color comes from the multiple phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals (especially folate and iron) that also fight disease, protect against heart disease and preserve your eyesight.

• Keep frozen, chopped spinach in your freezer for an easy, quick addition to pizza, pasta, soups and stews. Just defrost and squeeze the liquid from a box of chopped spinach before you toss into cooked dishes.

• Mix fresh spinach with salad greens or alone, then top with peeled and segmented Mandarin oranges or sliced strawberries, nuts and crumbled cheese for a satisfying and delicious salad.

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Each tip case is handled on its own merits and the board decides the award amount for those who provide tips that lead to arrest.

The board is also looking into providing phones with a crime stopper line to jail inmates.

Fundraisers are upcoming including the James Bond Night which in tentatively scheduled for September at RCC. They also explored the idea of selling cookbooks again since that was a successful fundraiser last year.

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“Bee” Educated On Saturday, February 12, Vernell Gillispie proudly presented 18 books and 1 CD about beekeeping to Connie Whitt, Head Librarian, Eden Branch of the Rockingham County Public Library. Also present were Dr. David Tarpy, Associate Professor of Entomology at North Carolina State University, and Extension Apiculturist; and Jerry M. Isley, Piedmont Regional Director, North Carolina State Beekeepers Association. Dr. Tarpy and Mr. Isley offered their congratulations, and Dr. Tarpy added, “This activity of yours typifies the Master Beekeeper Program. It is exactly the type of good works and active citizenry that we want to foster in the NCSBA, and the Master Beekeeper Program, and Cooperative Extension.”

After inquiring at the Eden Library for the books necessary to study for the Master Beekeeper Program (sponsored by the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association, along with the NC Department of Agriculture, and the Apiculture and Cooperative Extension programs at NC State University), and finding only one, Gillispie decided to contribute books about beekeeping to the library as a part of the community service necessary to attain the Journeyman level. He contacted Dr. David Tarpy, NC Master Beekeeper Program

Chairman, for approval to do this; and Project “Bee Educated” was born.

Gillispie’s project poster brandishes the theme of “Bee Educated: My Honey – My Sweat – Your Money.” He explained to anyone willing to listen that he wanted to purchase and donate “bee books” to the Eden Library, fulfilling a need of the community for knowledge about honey bees. So many people had asked him questions about bees, and he wanted much of this knowledge to be readily available to them – as well as to other local beekeepers and those interested in the Master Beekeeper Program. Gillispie asserts that “once you read something, it sticks with you better than just word of mouth. Also, we need to be able to obtain scientific answers to our questions, get rid of the ‘witchcraft’ and old wives tales, and come out of the Dark Ages. Beekeeping has changed – we now face Varroa and tracheal mites, small hive beetles, viruses, pesticide poisoning, and other problems. One of the latest is Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), where all the bees in a hive just disappear.”

Project “Bee Educated” is providing books for all ages and levels of interest – from hobbyist beekeepers to members of the general public who have an inter-

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est in the welfare of the honey bee. Educating children about bees is especially important.

Children’s books being donated include The Magic School Bus, A Taste of Honey, and The Life and Times of the Honey Bee. To raise funds, Gillispie sold honey from his hives; people donated money for him to purchase books; and several bee supply companies donated books.

Special thanks go to Brushy Mountain Bee Farm, Dadant & Sons, Miller Bee Supply, and the Rockingham County Cooperative Extension Service for donating books. Gillispie expressed deep

• A Taste of Honey – Nancy Elizabeth Wallace • Hive Management – Richard E. Bonney • Honey Handbook – Kim Flottom • The Backyard Beekeeper – Kim Flottum • The Hive and the Honeybee – Dadant & Sons, Inc. • Honeybees and Beekeeping: A Year in the Life of an Apiary – Keith S. Delaplane • The Magic School Bus – Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen • The Life and Times of the Honey Bee – Charles Micucci • Natural Beekeeping – Ross

appreciation to the concerned citizens of his community for donations and support, enabling the Eden Library to have the following books: • Honeybee Biology & Beekeeping – Dewey M. Caron • Contemporary Queen Rearing – Harry H. Laidlaw, Jr. • Backyard Beekeeping – Kim Flottum • First Lessons in Beekeeping – Keith S. Delaplane

Conrad • Beekeeping for Dummies – Howard Blackiston • ABC & XYZ of Bee Culture (41st edition) – Dr. Hachiko Shimanuki, Kim Flottum, and Ann Harman • Basic Beekeeping – Starting Your First Hive – Rancher Ron CD • The New Complete Guide to Beekeeping – Roger A. Morse • Honeybee Ecology: A Study of Adaptation in Social Life – Thomas D. Seeley • Honey Bee Pests, Predators, and Diseases (2nd edition) Roger A. Morse Gillispie wants other beekeepers to donate “bee books” to their local libraries. “I received strong support from the citizens of my community, and I believe that Project “Bee Educated” would serve other communities and beekeepers, as well.”

Gillispie is an active member of the Rockingham County Beekeepers’ Association, the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association, and the Henry County (VA) Beekeepers’ Association.

Acknowledgement: Gillispie thanks Jean Light Kinyon for her comments and help on this manuscript.

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Churches Join To Supply Food & Blood Banks Church congregations throughout Rockingham County are linking arms April 23 to replenish area food banks and donate blood to the American Red Cross, Blake Dawson, local coordinator for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Members of these churches will distribute grocery bags to families, friends, neighbors and co-workers on or about April 16. Recipients will be asked to place non-perishable food items in the bags by April 23. On that day, the bags will be collected and taken to one of the three drop-off locations: Zion Baptist Church, Reidsville; First Baptist Church of Mayodan, or Leaksville Moravian Church.

Youth will be involved in the project by sorting and packing the donated food for delivery to the food banks.

The effort will primarily support the Cooperative Christian Ministries (CCU) Food Bank in Eden, Reidsville Outreach Ministries and God's Hands Food Bank in western Rockingham County. However, since churches have their own food banks organizers are encouraging these congregations to join the program and replenish their food banks.

"We are excited about the possibilities of being able to acquire a large supply of food for the food pantries in Rockingham County," Dawson said. "With the unemployment rate high and the economy at an all-time low, this is an opportunity for Christians in the county to join hands to fill a very important need in our community - feeding those who don't have the money to provide sufficient food for their families."

"We have a goal of having at least 100 churches involved.

If we reach that goal, the contents of our food pantries should be overflowing.

"I think the need for food right now is as great as it has ever been in Rockingham County," said Nina Hylton, vice-president of the CCM. "About the only way we are going to be able to provide it is for all of us to work together."

"We would appreciate any help that would be given to us at this time," she said, adding about 150 citizens are given food bags for their families each month.

"It would mean a lot for us to have enough food to distribute to the approximately 280

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Eden Senior Center Activities • Concert in the park – The concert in the park series kicks off Sunday, March 27th from 3-5 at Freedom Park Kiwanis Amphitheatre and will feature the Rockingham County Community Band. Concerts are free to the public and are sponsored by the City of Eden Recreation Department. Come out and enjoy Sunday afternoon in the park.

• Travel Group – Come travel with us to Lancaster, Pennsylvania or Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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• Tax assistance – Free tax preparation will be provided by IRS Certified Community Volunteers at the Garden of Eden Senior Center located at 508 Orchard Drive in Eden.

Call 627-4711 for an appointment. Available days are Mondays 10-4, Wednesdays 10-12.

• Friends Club – Meet every Tuesday at 10:00. We meet for lunch at a local restaurant the 4th Tuesday of each month. Anyone is welcome to come join the fun and fellowship.

• Senior Dance at the CB Hut. Monday, March 28th. It will be from 7-9:30 admission will only

be $5.00 at the door. Come at 6 for line dance. The dance is held the last Monday of each month.

• Line Dance just for fun and exercise at 10:15 every Monday.

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Classes will be held Fridays at 1:30. Classes are taught by Gerri Garrison and are free of charge.

Come Exercise with us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30-9:00. Sit down or stand up class using resistance bands, balls and hand held weights.

• Rook or Hand and Foot card games – Anyone interested in playing the card game Hand and Foot or Rook please show up at the Garden of Eden Senior Center before 1:00 pm on Wednesdays.

Bingo Bash at 9:00 on Monday, March 21st at the Garden of Eden Senior Center.

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Deaton Guest Speaker at AL Post 79 Leslie Deaton, Executive Director of the Free Clinic of Rockingham County, Inc. was the guest speaker at the January meeting of American Legion Post 79 in Reidsville. Deaton spoke to approximately 20 members and guests of the Post about the origin of the Free Clinic and how it provides quality medical, dental, and prescription care to residents of the county who do not have access to health insurance. As the only full-time employee of the Clinic since 2003, Ms. Deaton directs the daily operations of the Clinic with the support of a small staff and approximately 150 volunteers who graciously share their time and talents throughout the year.

In addition, she serves on various county healthcare task forces which seek to increase access to healthcare coverage for the uninsured. A native of Reidsville, Ms. Deaton is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received her Master’s Degree in Counselor Education and Development from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. Prior to coming to work for the Free Clinic, Ms. Deaton was employed for 9 years with the Rockingham County School System as an Elementary School Counselor.

American Legion Post 79 is located at 703 Watson Street in Reidsville. Regular monthly meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The Post Commander is Curtis Fretwell. All veterans and prospective members are welcome to attend.

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Eden Therapeutic Massage & Yoga Owner Kelley Pulliam has a variety of yoga classes you can join at anytime. There are classes for the beginner all the way to the athlete, looking for some stretching, increased strength and flexi-

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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner featuring Mark Twain The Eden Preservation Society proudly presents Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Theatre. On Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 6:00pm at Leaksville United Methodist Church, 603 Henry Street, Barry Howard comes to Eden as Mark Twain in person.

Tickets are $25.00 for dinner and performance. Call 623-6393 or 623-3853 for Tickets. Also, did you know that before it was Draper, NC it was Sharp, NC? Learn about Thomas Sharp at the Civil War Symposium to be held June 25th in Eden. Contact the phone number above to get your registration form. Seating is very limited for both events, so get call right away to reserve your spot at these events. Tickets also available at the Eden Historical Museum. Seating is limited so act fast.

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Kimoyo Japanese Restaurant held their official ribbon cutting on February 15. The new restaurant is located in the K-Mart Shopping Center in Madison. Chamber and fellow business owners in Madison are excited to welcome Alex Nguyan and his staff to our area. Alex was joined by his wife Tina, and several city officials including Robert F. Scott, Town Manager and business owners in the area.

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and Tackle.) Owner Kimberly Ayalya has a great selection of gently used women’s men’s and children’s apparel, accessories and lots of other items. You can call Kim at 589-0838 for more information.

Wayfinding Signs Look for new wayfinding signs soon on Eden city streets. They will help you navigate your way around our city.

Cohen’s Cohen’s will be taking over the former Santana’s location on Hwy 14 across from the flea market. They plan to open on February 28th and have their Grand Opening on March 5th with a corn hole tournament.

They will be open for lunch and dinner 7 days per week.

Avon Store of Eden Stop by the Eden’s Avon Store, located at 660 S. Pierce Street, Suite A in the strip shopping center next to Wal-Mart. Owner Jennifer Sigmon has gift baskets, make-up, lotions and an array of special products. You can reach the Avon store at 623-9070.

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Runnning an Herb Farm Are you ready to get your hands dirty or learn something new about herbs and gardening, then come on out to the farm for our spring classes. The following is a list of what’s happening and when. Each class will have lim-

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Date: March 5, 2011. Time: 10:30am-12:00. Cost $20.00 (Due by March 2) • Designing My Own Herb Garden Now is the perfect time to plan your garden and get things ready before planting time.

Come join us for an informative session on how to design a garden and prepare the area for planting. Learn which plants work well together, what kind of soil preparations to make and many other things to help you have the best herb garden around.

You will get handouts, work on your own design and receive a voucher for 4 of our 3 _ “ pots to be redeemed at the proper planting time.

Date: March 12, 2011. Time: 10:00am – 12:00. Cost $25.00.

(Due by March 9) • Starting Your Own Kitchen Garden In this class you will get hands on instruction in starting and designing your own kitchen garden which includes vegetables and herbs. We will show how to implement some square foot gardening methods as well as others.

You will get handouts and some early spring vegetables and herbs to start your garden. Bring gloves, wear old clothes and shoes because you will get to play in the dirt. There are two sessions to choose from for this class so make sure you sign up for the right date.

Date: March 24, 2011 (Thursday) Time: 10:00am – 12:00 Cost: $25.00 (Due by March 21) Date: March 26, 2011 (Saturday) Time: 10:00am – 12:00 Cost: $25.00 (Due by March 21) • Funky Containers for Herbs and Other Plants Join us for this fun session to learn how to use almost anything as a planter.

We will show you how to prepare different “things” to become containers for your plants and most importantly how to care for them.

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Committee members Wendy Hoover; JoAnn Henderson of Zion Baptist Church which is the Reidsville drop-off location; Nina Hylton, CCM vice-president; and Blake Dawson, local coordinator for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. families we serve each week," said Clara Gunn, president of the Reidsville Outreach Ministries. "The number of requests have increased two-fold in the past year. Every can of food will be a blessing to someone with little food."

God's Hands provides food on a regular basis throughout Madison, Mayodan and Stoneville, said Steve Lawson, drive coordinator for western Rockingham County. "We all know that with the economy the way it is now, these needs grow every year," he said.

"It seems like we have to have more drives to keep up. A countywide drive like this will help every one." Planning committee members are contacting many churches but because of the large number of churches in the county, they are asking those wanting to join the project to contact Blake Dawson at at 963-0256.

The blood drive will be from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 23 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4751 N.C. 14, about a half-mile south of Eden. The goal is 30 pints. Sign-up sheets are being distributed to area churches to draw in donors.

"The recent snow storms and cold weather have caused the cancellation of a number of blood drives," Dawson said. "This has created a drop in the number of blood pints collected. One never knows when a family member or friend might be the one in need of a blood transfusion."

The drive is open to the public - not just church members, he noted. Individuals can also participate.

"Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood," said Red Cross Blood Services Coordinator. "The American Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region provides lifesaving blood to patients in 103 hospitals.

"Approximately 1,600 people need to give blood or platelets each week day to meet hospital demand."

"The need for blood is constant," Smith said. "Blood is perishable and has no substitute. Red blood cells have a shelf life of only 42 days and platelets just five days – they must be replenished constantly."

The most urgently needed types are 0 negative, 0 positive and B. Blood can be donated safely every 56 days. Most healthy people age 17 and older, or 16 with parental consent, who weigh at least 110 pounds, are eligible to donate blood and platelets. Donors who are 18 and younger must also meet specific height and weight requirements. Further information on either project can be obtained by calling Dawson at 963-0256.

Annie Penn Seeks Youth Volunteers Annie Penn Hospital’s summer teen volunteer program provides Rockingham County teens a “real world” healthcare experience When Graham Heston applied to be a teen volunteer at Annie Penn Hospital last spring, he never realized that he would spend a semester of his senior year working in the hospital’s Surgical Services department.

Heston, a senior at Community Baptist School, gained real world experience by spending time each school day during the fall semester assisting in the OR at the hospital.

Alexa Eure prepares a preop This competitive room in Annie Penn Surgical senior internship is just one of the opportunities that Services during the 2010 summer Teen Volunteer Program.

Annie Penn’s Teen Volunteer Program affords

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 26 its participants. Students chosen for the program also get to observe surgeries, shadow in other hospital departments, and have direct access to various health professionals. Students who successfully complete program requirements are also furnished letters of recommendation for various awards and scholarships during their senior year.The hospital’s teen volunteer program is a project of the Annie Penn Hospital Auxiliary. The 2011 Project Chairs are Ruth Ashley and Geraldine Kimber, both of whom volunteer regularly at Annie Penn Hospital.

“Since Annie Penn has a small summer teen program, we have a competitive application process. Chosen teens will also be required to work a minimum number of hours and be recommended by their volunteer area supervisor in order to be endorsed for various scholarships and college applications, ” Sharon Troxler, Director, Marketing and Volunteer Services. “Our hope is that our student volunteers will benefit as much from the “real world” experience as our employees benefit from their assistance and enthusiasm.”

Applications for the 2011 summer teen program will be available March 1 at all Annie Penn Hospital Information Desks. The deadline for completed applications is April 29. This year’s program will run from June 27-August 12.

Madison Salvation Army Family Store Moves The Salvation Army Family Store in western Rockingham County recently moved to a new location in the New Market Shopping Center next to Kmart.

Captain Robbie Robbins says the new location will better serve the western Rockingham County community.

The Madison store specializes in boutique-type merchandise including ladies, men’s and children’s clothing, glassware, books, furniture and small appliances.

Store hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Parent Resource Center Helps Mom’s & Dads plan ahead Parents and guardians have a resource available to them free of charge in Rockingham County, that can give their children a definite advantage before entering school and after they are in class as well.

Did you know you can • find out what your child will be expected to learn in kindergarten • share concerns you might have about your child with an educator • check out picture books to read aloud each day to your child • find books with rhyming words or with predictable/repetitive patterns • listen and learn with music CD’s and books on tape • find fun games and materials to help children be ready for kindergarten • check out themed activity backpacks for language and vocabulary enrichment • take home educational computer games The Parent Resource Center has two locations for you to visit, one in Eden at 202 N. Van Buren Rd. (Rockingham Insurance Building). Also in Reidsville at 401 Moss Street, in Booker T. Washington. Each are open Monday - Thursday and by appointment on Fridays. Call 342-8588 for more information!

CNA information session scheduled A second information session about the Certified Nursing Assistant program at Rockingham Community College has been scheduled for March 25 from 2-4pmn at Goodwill Resource Center in Reidsville.

Certified nursing assistant is a 160 hour program that takes approximately nine weeks to complete. Classes are held at the Goodwill Resource Center. After successfully completing the course, students must pass a licensing exam before working as a CNA. Many individuals use the program as a stepping stone to the associate degree nursing program.

Information about the program, the classes, options, a certified nursing refresher class, nurse aide, on March 25 from 2-4 p.m.

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Running An Herb Farm...Continued from page 26 help you prepare a chair you have, just bring it along and for an added fee of $10.00 she will be glad to do so.)

In this class you will take home a “funky planter” plus get lots of ideas for other containers, and handouts on the care of your container.

Date: April 2, 2011 Time: 10:00am-12:00 Cost: $25.00 (Due by March 30) Other Dates to Remember: (we’ll be participating at these festivals, come see us) April 8-10, 2011 Raleigh Herb Festival at the State Farmers Market April 16, 2011 Cabarrus County Master Gardener’s Herb Festival April 29, 30, and May 1, 2011 Asheville Herb Festival at the Asheville Farmers Market May 7, 2011 Herbal Thyme Herb Guild Herb Festival at the Downtown Farmers Curb Market in Greensboro on Yanceyville Street.

• Open House @ Running Pine Herb Farm May 27, 2011 11:00am-6:00pm May 28, 2011 9:00am-4:00pm

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Registration for classes.

Please fill out the information below. We will send you an email confirmation and directions to the farm with your payment.

Starting from Seed ($20) Designing My Own Herb Garden ($25) Starting a Kitchen Garden ($25) Funky Containers ($25) Make checks out to Running Pine Herb Farm. Mail this form

along with payment to 325 Richardson Road, Reidsville, NC 27320 We hope to be seeing many of you this spring. Contact us for any of your herbal questions.

We are on Facebook now so make sure you like us. Just go to www.facebook.com/RunningPin eHerbFarm Call for details 336-349-5512 Email: runningpineherbfarm@yahoo.com

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The time is just right for making resolutions. We have begun a New Year and started a new decade. As we seek to fulfill our resolutions, let us focus on positive actions. Remember, a resolution should be something beyond our grasp but within our reach.

Therefore, this year let us resolve to improve our skills and to continue improving as the new decade unfolds. In today's, and presumably future job markets, employers look for people who have the skills for positions within their company. To see the areas where you could improve your skills, take a look at job postings, announcements or descriptions that interest you and compare the skills needed with the ones you use on your current job. Resolve to acquire new skills or improve your current skills.

Success depends upon what you know. Employers want workers who have the required skills and can be working productively and making a contribution right at the start. Today, employers are retaining and rewarding those who update their skills in anticipation of new needs. Sometimes this need to keep current and grow seems like a burden. Stop, though, and think about this example: Your doctor has suggested that you have minor necessary surgery. As surgery begins, what level of skill do you want your doctor and surgeon to have? Of course you want them to be up-to-date, and at a state-of-the-art level. Let’s resolve to see our skill levels in the same way.

The Community and Workforce Education Division is prepared to help you acquire the skills you need and want.

Computer, job search, networking, allied health classes and more are held during the day and evening at our campus and at several different locations around the county. If you have a busy schedule, we have an excellent catalog of online classes. We also have a staff that will help you find the right place to start.

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It’s been a while since I wrote anything related to running. There was a good reason for that: I hadn’t been running. One year ago, I was always training for Rorrer some race, while working towards several goals simultaneously. Running helped keep my mind focused. My goals were clear and defined. I was filled with purpose and completely sure of myself, my abilities, and the path that God was leading me down. I juggled school and family responsibilities. I was successful at preparing to be successful.

Then came graduation, turning thirty, worrying about job prospects, getting a job, and diving head first into teaching.

Admittedly, the final transition from the student’s world of the classroom to the professional side, as the teacher of a classroom filled with 3o plus students, was eye-opening. Add extra family obligations, sickness, the death of my grandpa, injuries which led to a forced lay off from running, and I quickly began to feel like I was a mess of mass confusion! I no longer had those clearly defined goals; nothing was giving me that extra drive. I was no longer pushing….I felt like I was being pulled and dragged. The good habits I had worked so hard to make routine quickly began to fade as time passed. In just a few months, my life felt rearranged, like someone else was behind the wheel and refusing to show me the map! It was a struggle just to keep up, so I could forget about getting ahead. I was in survival mode, but I sure didn’t want to stay there. I was definitely in a slump, and as Dr. Seuss puts it, “Unslumping yourself is not easily done.”

Some days, I didn’t know if I was coming or going. The work never seemed finished at the end of the day and my “to-do” list was never-ending and ever-growing. Henry David Thoreau said, “Methinks my thoughts begin to flow when my legs begin to move.”

I wanted to move again because I knew my mind would function better and I could deal with things easier if I carved out the time for exercise and returned to making it a priority. For me, as many others, there’s a correlation between mental and physical well-being. They go hand in hand and when one is neglected, the other quickly follows suit. So I’ve been starting over, from ground zero for exercise.

Run/walk intervals aren’t very fun for someone who once trained for half marathons. And hearing the words, “Your long-run days are over” has been hard to accept. Two years ago, a long run would have been 13-15 miles. Four years ago, I would have laughed if someone suggested running. Eight years ago, I was having surgeries on my left leg and was told at one point, “You’ll probably always have a slight limp.”

So when I look at it that way, I’m more grateful for the ability to run at all. And then I wonder why I expected teaching to be any different.

Just like the run/walk intervals are slow and painful in the beginning, so is teaching. It’s not a job that comes with instant results or rewards.

It took me 30 years to get here. It may take 30 more to feel only slightly accomplished.

It has taken me over a month to build back up to a fraction of the distance I used to run in a day. It took the entire first semester of teaching to feel like I could breathe. But I have realized that for me, running is not about time, speed, or distance. It’s about a commitment and dedication to move, to be active, to feel alive. It’s about a determination to resist quitting, even when that would be the easiest thing to do. Whereas teaching, on the other hand, is about time, speed, and distance. It takes time to gain experience. Sometimes I have to slow down and really listen to what my students are saying. And, I have to be willing to go the extra distance for them. As a runner, I won’t quit on myself. As a teacher, I won’t quit on my students. I realized the drive I needed to give that extra push is right in front of me: it’s my students. Entering the professional world of teaching doesn’t mean that I am automatically accomplished. I have to move one step, one day, one class at a time to become more proficient. But I am applying that same level of determination and commitment to the classroom as I do to pounding the pavement. Neither one is easy, nor is the work ever done.

While running through a portion of the neighborhood I grew up in, I pushed pause on my i-pod. Only then could I hear the laughter of some boys playing football, the sounds of banging coming from a garage, the sirens of an approaching fire truck, and the crunch of the empty Newport box I crushed on the sidewalk. I realized that even if I were walking, or rolling in a wheel chair (which could have easily been my fate after that car crash), I would still be moving. And isn’t that the point of life? To always be moving? It’s time to rethink some goals, redefine my purpose, and move forward. It’s not about changing careers or locations. I am right where God has placed me for a reason. Moving forward means improving what it is that I already do. It means continuing to learn and gaining experience. Moving forward means resisting the temptation to become complacent and indifferent.

(Or worse than that, content with mediocre or cynical). Maya Angelou says that if you can’t change the way something is, change the way you look at that thing. The answer is often inside of you, not in front of you. I was waiting for answers to drop out of the sky, when really, they were there the entire time. I just needed to be patient with myself and remember why I started running and teaching in the first place.

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A Sustainable Future Thomas Jefferson once said, “Every generation needs a new revolution.” Our generation's revolution is one for sustainability.

Sustainability, by definition, is the ability of a resource to endure without being depleted or permanently damaged. Most of the resources of the Earth, however, are not being harvested or used sustainably. This is not to say that the revolution has not begun though.

In the agricultural field (excuse the pun), monoculture practices are becoming a global threat to the stability of the natural ecosystems they replace. Chemical applications and tilling practices damage soil structure and microbial life. They are temporary solutions to permanent problems created by the removal of layer upon layer of the soil food web. Over time, these practices deplete topsoil, often until the point of desertification. The Dust Bowl of the 1930's is an example of this phenomenon.

Nature's biodiversity is its strength. Plants and animals of every shape and size cooperate to create stability. What many practices lack, is an understanding of how crops wish to grow naturally and how to recreate their ideal environments. By deconstructing those environments, we create instability and unnecessary

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dependencies on fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. The industrial operations necessary to mine and manufacture these products annihilate wildlife habitats and pollute our air and water on an unimaginable scale. A good example in our own country is the dead-zone in the Gulf of Mexico, at the mouth of the Mississippi River. This area, no

longer able to support any marine life due to Midwestern agricultural pollution, is roughly the size of New Jersey.

The most recent revolutions in agriculture have been simple reversions to mimic the natural succession of ecosystems.

Permaculture, companion planting, agroforestry, biointensive gardening, and hugelkultur are some examples. I will write about each one in further detail in future articles. Biodiversity is the tie that binds these methods, offering: increased self-sufficiency, natural disease and pest management, improved long-term soil structure and fertility, cre-

ative waste management options, and is ultimately much less energy intensive.

Sustainable agriculture is the cornerstone of a sustainable society. Increased self-reliance creates more stable economies, by decreasing dependency on imports and outsourcing and diversifying individuals' trade options. Even an organic monoculture practice is an uphill battle. Production farmers must compete with industrial agribusinesses. More and more farms are being foreclosed each year due to their inability to compete.

Sustainable agriculture pulls out the proverbial rug from under those large corporations. Every dollar you don't need to spend on their products is a vote for them to restructure their

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Eden Cruise Gives Back To Community Members of the Three Rivers Chapter AACA were pleased to give two deserving non profit organizations donations from the proceeds of the 2010 Eden Cruise. The Eden Cruise took place the second Saturday of each month from may through October. Each cruise offered music, door prizes and family fun. Three Rivers Chapter AACA organized the Eden cruise to provide car enthusiast with an exciting place to enjoy cars but ultimately to create an event that would result in giv-

ing back to the local community.

The Eden Cruise was financially sponsored by local business who also felt passionately about the mission of the Eden Cruise.

Anita's Angels a local Relay for Life group accepted a donation of $1000 from the Eden Cruise to help aid in the research of fighting cancer. Members of Anita's Angels work throughout the year to raise money for cancer research. Anita's Angels will hold their annual fundraiser May 13th at Lake Reidsville. Proceeds from the Eden Cruise were also

given to the Snack Back Pack Program at Douglass Elementary School. School Counselor and organizer of the program, Stephanie Moore along with Principle Gary Pyrtle gratefully accepted the $2,500 donation on the programs behalf. Moore stated the program offers back packs for selected children filled with food for the weekend. “ The backpacks go home with the children on Friday filled with healthy breakfast, lunch and snack meals”. The program has grown due to need, serving as many as

18 students. Douglass has worked to provide these back packs for children for three years.

According to Eden Cruise organizer Tim Lancaster the club felt privileged to help provide children with such a needed and basic item. Additional proceeds from the cruise will be given to a senior high school student at Morehead High School who plans to pursue a career in the automotive field. According to Lancaster, the scholarship is an investment in the future of a student as well as the automobile

industry itself. “ Our clubs mission is to restore cars while helping to restore the lives of those in need.” Lancaster stated he was thankful for such a successful year and hope that next year is an even better year offering the opportunity to help even more non profit community programs.

Members of the Three Rivers Chapter of AACA would like to thank all of its sponsors and supporters as well as invite the community to participate in an exciting 2011 cruise year.

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MARCH 2011 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 31 ¶ Cakes and cookies = 4 new seats for the Morehead High School Duane Best Auditorium. In January 2011, the staff of the Eden State Employees' Credit Union sponsored an auditorium bake sale benefit for their members. Pictured left to right are Duane Best, Heather Hawkins, Gloria Best, Whitney Myott, Bobbie Lynn Fulp, Justin Price and Tara Cox. Contact the MHS Duane Best Scholarship Fund (623-2932) for more info.

MHS Duane Best Scholarship Fund Drawing Nearer Goals Gloria T. Best 623-2932 May we not be weighted ($24,900) balcony seats. It’s time down by “I plan to,” but lifted up to get’er done! Pledged donations by “I did!” can be given through installment “I think we can; I think we can” meet the April 29 PROJECT DEADLINE! UPDATE: MHS Duane Best Hurry, Hurry! The Auditorium Seat Replacement MHS Duane Best Project Auditorium Fund challenges each class (50) to 874 Of 1690 (plus wheelchair replace just one row of 13 spaces) seats (50 x $1,950 = $131,163 Of $255,000 $97,500) a total of 650 51.4% DONATED (Lower Level seats. All must be installed COMPLETED) at once!

Allowing for wheelchair spaces, perhaps the 110% arrangements.

Team members can find busiMove the old out and move nesses, clubs and special donors in the news ones, summer 2011. to replace the remaining 166 Place the donor and tribute Don Adkins Sally Jo Blackwell 1989 Misty P. Bullins Fred “Moto” Chilton Family 1961 Tommy and Janet Davis Philip W. Duke, Sr. 1959 Eden State Employees’ Credit Union Benefit Patricia and Fred Fetzer Carol Marlowe Gwynn 1961 Bryant and Lisa Haynes Philip (1955) and Linda (1958) Haynes Tommy Jefferson 1961 Susan Johnson Max Kirks Sarah Leeper Franks and Mary Leeper

names in the lobby. Then see for yourself the evidence of the love of school and community. Some donors have sacrificed to be a part of this extraordinary effort to provide this historic gift!

Thank you, DONORS from January 26 through February 17!

Of the total 816 seats remaining, the mezzanine of the balcony will be completed with just 200 more! Contact the MHS Best Fund [6232932] to discuss your intentions.

(Tribute honorees and donors will be listed on the Wall of Honor in the lobby.)

Joe (1961) and Jan (1962) Lindsay Joel M. Long Gail McSwain MHS Class of 1977 Kay Brown Miley (2) James S. and Robin A. Morgan Trina Robert Ramsey 1985 Patsy Robertson (2) Spare Change for Seat Change Elaine Sparks Janet E. “Betsy” Tuttle (3) Don and Judith Warren Teri Roberts Whitt 1974 John and Nancy Woody (2)

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES MOREHEAD HIGH SCHOOL MARCH HOME GAMES Girls Varsity Softball March 3/1/11 Western Guilford 3/14/11 Reidsville 3/18/11 Eastern Guilford 3/22/11 Walter M. Williams Girls Soccer 3/1/11 Western Guilford 3/2/11 Northeast Guilford 3/16/11 McMichael 3/17/11 Reidsville 3/28/11 Northern Guilford 3/30/11 Rockingham Boys Varsity Baseball 3/1/11 Western Guilford 3/8/11 Western Alamance 3/14/11 Reidsville 3/18/11 Eastern Alamance 3/22/11 Walter M. Williams Boys Varsity Tennis 3/3/11 Eastern Guilford 3/7/11 McMichael 3/16/11 Northern Guilford 3/21/11 Rockingham 3/24/11 Western Alamance Coed Varsity Track 3/3/11 Western Alamance 3/24/11 Eastern Alamance 3/31/11 Walter M. Williams REIDSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MARCH HOME GAMES Boy’s JV Baseball 3/1/11 McMichael 3/4/11 Morehead 3/5/11 Northern Guilford 3/18/11 Jordan Matthews 3/22/11 Bartlett-Yancey 3/25/11 Burlington Cumming Boys Varsity Baseball 3/1/11 Martinsville 3/4/11 Morehead 3/5/11 Northern Guilford 3/18/11 Jordan Matthews 3/22/11 Bartlett-Yancey 3/25/11 Burlington Cummings Boys Varsity Golf 3/2/11 County Wide @ Deep Springs CC 3/10/11 McMichael@ Pennrose Park CC 3/28/11 Bartlett Yancey Girls Varsity Soccer 3/1/11 Rockingham 3/3/11 Morehead 3/7/11 Northeast Guilford 3/24/11 McMichael 3/28/11 Graham 3/30/11 Providence Grove Girls Varsity Softball 3/1/11 McMichael 3/4/11 Morehead 3/22/11 Bartlett-Yancey 3/25/11 Burlington Cummins Girls Varsity Softball 3/1/11 McMichael 3/4/11 Morehead 3/22/11 Bartlett-Yancey 3/25/11 Burlington Cummins Boys Varsity Tennis 3/9/11 Bartlett-Yancey 3/14/11 Burlington Cummings 3/28/11 EasternRandolph Boys/Girls Varsity Track 3/31/11 Jordan Matthews MCMICHAEL HIGH SCHOOL MARCH HOME GAMES Boys/Girls Varsity Track and Field 3/3/11 Rockingham 3/8/11 County Track 3/17/11 Morehead Boys Varsity Tennis 3/3/11 Walter M. Williams 3/9/11 Northern Guilford 3/14/11 Eastern Alamance 3/16/11 Western Alamance

6:30pm 5pm 5pm 5pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 6pm 7pm 5pm 7pm 6pm 6pm 6pm 6pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 4:30pm

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3/23/11 Rockinngham 3/30/11 Morehead Boys Varsity Golf 3/2/11 County Golf @ Deep Springs 3/16/11 S. Stokes & Reidsville 3/28/11 McMichael @ Deep Springs Boys Varsity Baseball 3/4/11 Northwest Guilford 3/7/11 Reidsville 3/8/11 Rockingham 3/15/11 Morehead 3/16/11 North Stokes 3/18/11 Northern Guilford 3/23/11 Bartlettd Yancey 3/29/11 Eastern Guilford Girls JV Softball 3/11/11 Walter M. Williams HS 3/22/11 Eastern Alamance 3/25/11 Western Alamance Boys JV Baseball 3/2/11 Regan 3/7/11 Reidsville 3/11/11 Walter M. Williams 3/22/11 Eastern Alamance 3/25/11 Western Alamance Girls Varsity Softball 3/15/11 Morehead 3/18/11 Northern Guilford 3/23/11 South Stokes 3/29/11 Eastern Guilford Girls Varsity Soccer 3/2/11 South Stokes 3/10/11 Reidsville 3/14/11 Walter M. Williams 3/21/11 Northern Guilford 3/23/11 Eastern Alamance 3/28/11 Western Alamance Girls JV Soccer 3/14/11 Walter M. Williams 3/21/11 Northern Guilford 3/23/11 Eastern Alamance

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ROCKINGHAM COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL MARCH HOME GAMES RC Women’s Soccer 3/9/11 McMichael 5:30pm 3/14/11 Western Alamance 5:30pm 3/15/11 Reidsville 5:30pm 3/28/11 Eastern Alamance 5:30pm RC Men’s & Womens Track & Feild 3/17/11 Williams 4:30pm 3/31/11 Northern Guilford 4:30pm RC Varsity Baseball 2011 3/1/11 vs BY JV/Var. Dbl 4pm 3/4/11 TBD 5pm 3/15/11 Burlington Williams 5pm 3/18/11 Eastern Guilford 5pm 3/23/11 Northeast Guilford JV/Var. Dbl. 4:30pm 3/29/11 Morehead 5pm 3/30/11 MartinsvilleJV/Var. Dbl. 4pm RC JV Baseball 3/1/11 vs BY JV/Var. Dbl 4pm 3/4/11 Reidville JV/Var. Dbl. 5pm 3/8/11 McMichael 6pm 3/18/11 Eastern Guilford JV/Var. Dbl. 4:30pm 3/22/11 Northern Guilford 5pm 3/23/11 Northeast GuilfordJV/Var. Dbl. 4:30pm 3/25/11 Eastern Alamance 6pm 3/30/11 MartinsvilleJV/Var. Dbl. 4pm RC Lady Cougars Softball 3/1/11 Bartlett Yancey 6pm 3/4/11 Reidsville 4:30pm 3/11/11 Western Alamance (DH) 5pm 3/15/11 Williams 5pm 3/17/11 Eastern Guilford (DH) 7pm 3/23/11 Northeast Guilford 6pm 3/29/11 Morehead (DH) 4:30pm RC Lady Cougars Softball 3/1/11 Bartlett Yancey 6pm 3/4/11 Reidsville 4:30pm 3/11/11 Western Alamance (DH) 5pm 3/15/11 Williams 5pm 3/17/11 Eastern Guilford (DH) 7pm 3/23/11 Northeast Guilford 6pm 3/29/11 Morehead (DH) 4:30pm

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Eden Preservation Society Celebrates at Johns Manor House Eden Preservation Society (EPS) by choosing their own caterer, present held their first event of musicians, and other vendors to the year with a special program at suit their own taste and budget. the Johns Manor House, originalThe Preservation Society ly named Bleak House, located at presented the Treadways with a 1011Center Church Street, Eden. certificate of appreciation and This home is one of the oldest in Eden. This historic property is owned by Garrett and Janet Treadway who have worked tirelessly to bring this older home’s charm back and open it to the community. This is the first year that the EPS has recognized an individual or group which has made strides to preserve the heritage of our town.

Members and Annie Eliza Johns prospective members brought to life by Melissa Whitten strolled through the freshly painted and renovated rooms, admiring the two Johns family photos. exceptional work put in to restore Following the presentation the property which was built in to the owners, guests were treated the 1850s. The large open rooms, to a soliloquy by Annie Eliza huge elegant front porch and Johns (brought to life by Melissa updated kitchen make it a perfect Whitten). “Miss Johns” told the location for corporate functions, guests of the history of the house, weddings and special events. the family who lived there and Guests can customize their event the community they lived in,

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The EPS was established in the early 1980’s with the purpose of bringing together persons interested in the heritage of Eden and preserving the history of our community.

The present focus of the Society is to provide programs that highlight our rich history, continued support of the Eden Historical Museum, cleaning forgotten cemeteries, organizing the Holiday Tour of Homes. They also own and maintain the Governor Morehead Park located near the Spray Traffic Circle, and a house that was built in the mid 1800s for the superintendent of the textile mill that once stood at the Morehead Park site.

President of the EPS, Kerry Faunce, thanked Johnson’s Florist for providing the flowers for the event and those members of the society who helped to make this event possible including Melissa Whitten for arranging for the use of the facility and to those who provided delectable refreshments including Pam Archer, Vivian Phillips, Liz Ferguson, Louse price, Bonnie Frances, Jane Haines, Julie Ganis, Ed Holbrook,Carolyn

President of the Eden Preservation Society, Kerry Faunce presents the Treadways with a certificate of appreciation.

Lester, Toni Reece and Terri Faunce.

For those interested in joining this enthusiastic group of citizens who are dedicated to the preservation of Eden’s heritage which includes the individual communities of Leaksville, Spray and Draper, the EPS meetings are held the forth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Eden Historical Museum on Washington Street. For more information visit www.edenpreservation.org/EHM.html.

The Society’s next event is “Guess Who’s Coming to

Dinner” Theatre, presenting Mark Twain in person. This unique event will take place this March 26th, at 6 p.m. at Leaksville United Methodist Church.

For more information on availability and reservations at the Johns Manor House please contact G.A. and Janet Treadway at 336-573-2993, 336-613-2254 or 613-0731.

Learn more about the Johns Manor House in our next issue of Eden’s Own Journal.

In February Jonathan Jobe of Home Savings Bank presented the check for $42,500 for a Pet Adoption Center to Rockingham County Officials.

Home Savings Bank's generous support means that Rockingham County can have a pet adoption center focused on finding "forever homes" for our stray, unwanted, and abused animals. The adoption center is essential in reducing the county's euthanasia rate. It will provide a friendly place for people to interact with the animals, for volunteers to receive training, and for the shelter to host community events. We are grateful for Home Savings Bank's commitment to our community and our animals, and we look forward to a long-lasting partnership.

¶ PAGE 34 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, MARCH 2011

SPORTS Eden Parks & Rec Midget League DEACONS Front Row L to R Josh Hallman, Tyren Willis and Fonzie Falcon.

Second Row L to R Tyleic Hairston, Buddy Simons, Jadakiss Jumper, Seth Gammons, Malik Dillard and Coach Tracy McLaughlin.

Midget Basketball Tourny from February 4th & 5th at Eden Boys & Girls Club Game #1 – Rec Sheetz Tar Heels – 45 / Club Bulls – 4 Heel Scorers – Raushan Clark – 24, Tyrell Berger 11, Isiah Broadnax 5, Isiah Thompson 4 & William Creasy 3.

Bull Scorers – Ty Moore 2 & Alex Sedwick 2.

Game #2 – Rec Terrapins – 37 / Club Santana’s Magic – 3 Terp Scorers – Devin Via 12, Chris Pulliam 12, Tiano Casey 9, Jaylon Lowe 2 & Eli Griggs 2.

Magic Scorers – Jarrett Stewart 2 & John Michael Kent 1.

Game #3 – Rec Blue Devils – 17 / Club Kiwanis Cavaliers – 16 Blue Devil Scorers – Malik McFarland 6, Justin Phillips 5, Alontae Spencer 2 & Sherod Spencer 2.

Cavalier Scorers – Darrell Hairston 8, Christopher Bowes 7 & Cole Swayne 1.

Game #4 – Rec Deacons – 41 / Club NorthStar Realty Nuggets – 28 Deacon Scorers – Malik Dillard 16, Jadakiss Jumper 12, Tyren Willis 5, Josh Hallman 4, Seth Gammons 2 & Buddy Simons 2.

Nugget Scorers – Chase Vaden 26 & James Alcorn 2.

Game #5 – Club Pizza Hut Jazz – 40 / Rec Sheetz Tar Heels – 16 Jazz Scorers – Zack Sedwick 16, Victor Corales 16, Alex Sedwick 6 & Travis Fain 2.

Ta Heel Scorers – Raushan Clark 5, Isiah Broadnax 4, Tyrell Berger 3, Isaiah Thompson 2 & Christian Thompson 2.

Game #6 – Rec Pizza Hut Wolfpack - 35 / Rec Terrapins – 34 Wolfpack Scorers – DeAndre Graves 18, Shaquan Lowe 10, Chris Roberts 3, Keivon Broadnax 2 & Jalund Wilson 2.

Terp Scorers – Tiano Casey 16, Eli Griggs 9, Chris Pulliam 8 & Devin Via 5.

Eden Parks & Rec Midget League - TERRAPINS Front Row L to R - Eli Griggs and Devin Via. Second Row L to R - Coach Wilbur Gammons, Nate Culkin, Tiano Casey, William Dowdy, Jalund Lowe and Coach Scot Bray.

Not pictured - Noah Dowdy, Chris Pulliam and Matthew Harper.

Game #7 – Rec Blue Devils – 32 / Club Pizza Hut Jazz – 24 Blue Devil Scorers – Alontae Spencer 16, Dennis Proctor 8, Malik McFarland 4, Marcus Griffin 2 & Lewis Griffin 2.

Jazz Scorers – Victor Corales 8, Alex Sedwick 5, Nick Whitley 5, Zack Sedwick 4 & Travis Fain 2.

Game #8 – Rec Deacons – 43 / Rec Pizza Hut Wolfpack – 38 Deacon Scorers - Malik Dillard – 25, Jadakiss Jumper 16 & Tyren Willis 2.

Game #9 – (Championship) Rec Deacons – 36 / Rec Blue Devils – 25 Deacon Scorers – Malik Dillard 16, Jadakiss Jumper 15, Tyren Willis 2, Tyleic Hairston 2 & Buddy Simons 2.

Blue Devil Scorers – Alonta Spencer 15, Malik McFarland 3, Dennis Proctor 3, Nicholas Hallman 2 & Justin Phillips 2.

Most Valuable Player for the Tournament – Jadakiss Jumper Team Sportsmanship Award – Club Pizza Hut Jazz

Eden Parks & Rec Midget League - PIZZA HUT WOLFPACK Front Row L to R - Lucas Hyler, DeJoure Graves, Jalund Wilson and Tyshun Lowe.

Second Row L to R - Coach Trina Graves, DeAndre Graves, Austin Denny, Chris Roberts, Shaquan Lowe, Keivon Broadnax and Coach Herman Wilson.

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Eden Parks & Rec Mite League BULLS Front Row L to R - Keyan Walker, Zakaiah Tinsley and Makkyah Stultz. Second Row L to R - Tevon Gibbs, C. C. Bratcher and Kishan Tinsley. Back Row - Coach Ann Ray.

MARCH 2011 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 35 ¶

SPORTS

Morehead High School’s BasketballHomecoming King Stephen Griffith was crowned king. Griffith Jevon Dejournette (left) and Jonta Martin (right) were each crowned princes.

Morehead High School’s Basketball Homecoming Queen Senior Julie Snyder was crowned queen. Robin Wade (left) and Tori Huffman (right) were each crowned princesses.

Morehead High School held its 2011 Basketball Homecoming Ceremony on February 4, 2011. Senior Julie Snyder was crowned queen.

Snyder, the daughter of Sherry Snyder, is Vice President of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Secretary of Interact Club, a football and competition cheerleader, member of HOSA and co-captain for the Dance Team. Snyder was escorted at the ceremony by Tyler Shelton.

After graduation, the queen plans to attend Liberty University and major in nursing.

Robin Wade and Tori Huffman were each crowned princesses.

Other 2011 Homecoming Ladies’ Court members were Olivia Carter, Taylor Eggleston and Taryn Martin.

Snyder was crowned by Principal Betty Harrington and the 2010 homecoming queen Meredith Mills, who was escorted by last year’s king, Waqas Goraya.

Senior Stephen Griffith was crowned king.

Griffith, the son of Steve and Jenny Griffith, is a member of the baseball and swim teams and is a member of the Dream team. Griffith was escorted at the ceremony by Keely Snyder.

After graduation, the king plans to attend Liberty University.

Jevon Dejournette and Jonta Martin were each crowned princes.

Other 2011 Homecoming Boys’ Court members were James Gammon, Kaleb Houchins and Pierce Moore.

Griffith was crowned by Principal Betty Harrington and the 2010 homecoming king Waqas Goraya, who was escorted by last year’s queen, Meredith Mills. Morehead High School teacher Sheila Thompson served as emcee. Homecoming committee members were Sheila Thompson, Diane Thomas and Thomas Knight.

Before and after the ceremony, the Morehead Basketball teams took on Northern Guilford High School. The girls lost a tough game, 31-58, and the Panther boys lost a rough game, 49-59.

M/M Sports Registration Being Held

Eden Parks & Rec Sports Meetings

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Any churches that are interested in joining The Eden Parks & Recreation Department with a women’s church softball league or the church youth co-ed softball league should contact 623-7789 Ext. 3026.

• Baseball & Fast-Pitch Softball sign-ups will though March.. Age groups are as follows: Peanut Baseball – co-ed ages 6 & Under, Dixie Youth Coach Pitch – boys ages 7 & 8, Dixie Youth Minor League – boys ages 9 & 10; Dixie Youth Major League – boys ages 11 & 12; Pony League – boys ages 13 & 14; Dixie Softball Darlings – ages 7 & 8; Dixie Softball Angels – ages 9 & 10; Dixie Softball Ponytails – ages 11 & 12; Dixie Softball Belles – ages 13 thru 15.

• The Eden Parks & Recreation Department intend to see if there is enough interest to start a Men’s Industrial Softball league beginning this spring. An organizational meeting will be held on Thursday, March 3rd at 6:30 P.M. at Eden City Hall. For additional information call 6237789 Ext. 3026.

Come and try out the exercise craze everyone is talking about – Zumba! Zumba combines Latin and international music in dance routines featuring aerobic and fitness interval training done to combination of fast and slow rhythms. The MadisonMayodan Recreation Department continues to offer many classes throughout the week to serve participants. We would like to invite you to come and experience the best way to get fit and have fun at the same time!

Eden YMCA Youth Sports Program BASEBALL/SOFTBALL Registration: Through Sun, Mar. 13, 2011. Fees: All participants must be YMCA members.

Teams: Will be drafted by the coaches after the clinics.

The coaches will contact the players. Games will begin the end of April. For more info: Call Jeremy Dewberry at 623-8496.

Co-ed 5-6 (T-ball) 5/01/04 to 4/30/06 Fri, Apr. 8 at 5:15pm Boys 7-8 (Y-ball) 05/01/02 to 4/30/04 Mon, Mar. 14 & Fri, Mar. 18 at 5:15pm Boys 9-10 (Minor) 05/01/00 to 4/30/02 Tues, Mar. 15 & Thurs, Mar. 17 at 5:15 Boys 11-12 (Major) 05/01/98 to 4/30/00 Tues/Thurs/Tues.-Mar. 15/17/22 at 5:15 Boys 13-14 (Pony) 05/01/96 to 4/30/98 TBA Girls 7-8 (Darlings)01/01/02 to 12/31/03 Tues. Mar. 22 & Thurs.

Mar. 24 at 5:15 Girls 9-10 (Angels)01/01/00 to 12/31/01 Tues. Mar. 22 & Thurs.

Mar. 24 at 5:15 Girls 11-12(Ponytails)1/01/98 to 12/31/99 Tues. Mar. 22 & Thurs.

Mar. 24 at 5:15 Girls 13-15 (Belles) 01/01/95 to 12/31/97 Tues. Mar. 22 & Thurs.

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The Rec. Department’s Zumba Schedule will be as follows effective Monday, February 28th, 2011.

Mondays: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Lauren Motsinger 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Britta Younts Tuesdays: 8:45a.m-9:45a.m.Benita Lindstrom 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Britta Younts 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Amy Poe Thursdays: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Britta Younts Fridays: 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Lauren Motsinger Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Amy Poe 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Lauren Motsinger For question or more information on these classes and other Recreation Department programs, please contact the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department at 336-548-2789 or 336-548-9572.

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The Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department is holding registration for T-ball, Dixie Youth Minor Baseball, Dixie Youth O-Zone Major Baseball, Girls Modified Pitch Softball, Girl’s Fast Pitch Softball, and Pony League through March 25th.

League/Age divisions: T-ball Ages 4-7 Dixie Youth Minor Baseball Ages 8-10 Dixie Youth O-Zone Major Baseball Ages 11-12 Girls Modified Pitch Softball Ages 8-13 Girl’s Fast Pitch Softball Ages 12-15 Pony League Ages 13-14 Player’s division ages are determined by age of player as of May 1, 2011. All those registering for Dixie Youth Baseball must provide age verification.

The cost of registration is $15.00 for residents of Madison or Mayodan and $20.00 for noncity residents. Non-city residents must also purchase a user-fee card, which is $35.00 for an individual or $50.00 for the family.

User-fee cards only have to be purchased once a year. All T-ball and Girls Softball participants will need to purchase a game jersey for $12.00. Baseball players will need to purchase uniforms, which include shirt, pants, and a hat. The uniform fees are Youth sizes - $25.00 and Adult sizes - $30.00.

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NC Community Foundation’s affiliate grants program goes online RALEIGH – The North Carolina Community Foundation has introduced an online process for the community grant-making cycle. The move will simplify the far-reaching grants program conducted by NCCF affiliate foundation partners across the state. Last year affiliates made 350 awards totaling nearly $500,000.

The resource savings for grant applicants, review committees and NCCF staff will be significant, according to Sarah Taylor, NCCF program associate.

“We’re extremely excited about the new online system, which will save both time and money for nonprofits and review committees,” she said. “Online grants also will allow us to be better stewards of our resources and the

environment.”

Good Done Great was selected as the technology partner for this project. The company’s online application system has received excellent reviews, Taylor said. Foundations and nonprofits report that the process is easy, logical and intuitive.

One of NCCF’s primary roles is to help build capacity, according to CEO Jennifer Tolle Whiteside. “The time and money saved throughout this new process will allow nonprofits to focus on mission-critical work and affiliates to better serve community needs,” she said The new system also has implications for future grantmaking cycles. Nonprofits will be able to save information

throughout the 2011 application process and store it for future applications. The review process will be strengthened and streamlined.

Affiliate grants committees will have online access to submitted applications, allowing more time to review proposals and select programs with the most potential and impact for their local communities, Taylor said.

Reviewers will have access to new tools for easy collaboration and communication throughout the process.

NCCF staff will guide and support applicants and advisory boards throughout the entire grants process. Regularly scheduled workshops for grant seekers will include information about

using the new system and training sessions for review committees. Instructions, FAQs and an online training video to guide applicants and reviewers will be available on the NCCF website, www.nccommunityfoundation.or g. NCCF staff will be available to help answer questions and to provide guidance.

NCCF is among several community foundations moving to an online grants application process, according to Tolle Whiteside.

About the NCCF The NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has made nearly $63 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $130 million in assets,

the NCCF sustains 1,000 endowments established to provide long-term support for a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions and scholarships. The NCCF partners with 60 affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance in 66 counties across the state. An important component of the NCCF’s mission is to ensure that rural philanthropy has a voice at local, regional and national levels.

For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org or the North Carolina Community Foundation page on Facebook.

A Wedding Fair To Remember

Riverhouse Gift & Gourmet and Party Plus Rentals put together a spectacular event in late February welcoming brides-to-be and their families to come and see everything the area has to offer for weddings from elegant venues right down to the wedding garter. The next issue of Eden’s Own will contain a feature article highlighting this special first time event that is sure to become a yearly stable in the county.

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Industry is investing in Eden

MARCH 2011

By Mike Dougherty, Director of Economic Development

The economy is still on the mend, but Eden has seen several industry expansions, significant industry investment and new companies and facilities opening.

Some of the good news concerning Eden industry includes: Duke Energy A $711 million new energy plant is being built just outside the city limits on Edgewood Road. Up to 700 temporary workers will be coming to Eden to help build the facility. This will be a tremendous boost to local businesses.

MillerCoors Significant investment has been made in the Eden brewery in recent years. This facility was the recipient of several company awards for the excellent performance of its employees in 2010.

More will be released on this recognition very soon. The MillerCoors employees made significant contributions to the recent United Way fundraising campaign. And, MillerCoors is one of the most generous corporate citizens in the state. Thank you MillerCoors staff.

Loparex The 2009/2010 expansion of the Eden facility resulted in 53 new jobs. It was one of the best

expansions in the state during that time.

Gildan Activewear Gildan is the largest distributor of T-shirts in the country. They recently completed a 250,000 square foot expansion and have added 90 jobs since 2008. Also, generous Gildan employees helped the local United Way go over the top for its fundraising goal in 2009. Special thanks go to Director of Wholesale Distribution Nick Freitag for his leadership and community involvement.

Mabe Trucking Company Butch Mabe started this company over 20 years ago with one truck.

They now are one of the largest carriers in the area. Mabe Trucking increased employment by 28% from 2009-2010 and they won the Carrier of the Year award from Dollar General.

Mabe won this distinctive award for their excellent work in transporting goods to and from Dollar General’s South Boston, Va., distribution center.

Alltech This company processes yeast from MillerCoors for animal feed. They are planning to make a significant investment in the

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Cemex This company has purchased Virginia Solite. They are gearing up to supply products to local industrial and commercial customers.

The Tile Shop This distribution center for a chain of tile stores is located just over the Virginia line. The company plans on expanding in the southeast and those stores will be supplied by the Eden area distribution center.

Berry Hill Regional Mega Park This is a partnership the City of Eden has with the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.

It is a 3,500 acre industrial park along Berry Hill Road. The park is designed to attract an automobile plant, chemical or steel company. An estimated 7,000 12,000 workers could be employed there.

A study of area industry from 1990 to 2007 revealed that over 40% of new jobs come from existing industry expansion.

Eden is proud to have companies that are investing in our community.

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City Hall parking regulations enforced

By Tammie McMichael, Director of Finance

In order to make our new payment drop box easily accessible for our customers, general parking was eliminated in the circle drive in front of City Hall in early April 2010, leaving three handicap parking places. Since that time, general parking has been allowed only in the lower level parking area. The no-parking area of the circle drive has been restricted with orange safety cones and no tickets have been given.

However, the cones are going to be removed and the no-parking area will be strictly enforced as of Feb. 16 with the Eden Police Department issuing $10 tickets for parking violations.

City offers mulch and compost for springtime yard work

By Rodney Carter, Superintendent of Solid Waste

On Saturdays, beginning March 26, 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.

The event will continue Saturdays through April 16. 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.

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abatement fees to be collected as delinquent property taxes.

Approval of a resolution for a State loan with principal forgiveness for East Kuder Street subsystem sewer rehabilitation project was agreed upon.

The council adopted the extensive additions to the Parades and Special Events Ordinance to provide for security costs and safety issues.

The request by the local American Legion Post 254 to purchase and have installed 6 – 7 flag poles at Freedom Park near the entrance to represent each branch of the military, along with a POW/MIA flag was approved.

The American Legions would be responsible for raising the funds to complete this project, which is estimated at $1000 per pole for a total amount of between $6000 - $7000.

City Staff has spoken to American Legion Post 254 concerning this project, and believes this would be another addition to Freedom Park that the citizens of our city and surrounding areas could enjoy.

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A motion was made by Burnette and seconded

by Tuggle to approve the request and adopt ordinance granting 10/70 watershed provision exemption for 527 Summit Road. In favor: Tuggle, Burnette, Turner and Epps. In opposition: Ellis, Hagood and Carter. The affirmative vote was less than two-thirds. This ordinance will be presented a second time at a later date.

The council approved the request and ordinance to rezone a portion of property located at 347 W. Kings Hwy from R-20 to BH-1.

The following appointments were made: Board of Adjustment - Charles Johnson Ward 5, Board of Adjustment ETJ - Steve Underwood (Mayor Appt), Community Appearance Commission - Shante Mclaughlin Ward 5, Planning Board - Pat Roland Ward 5, and Tree Board - Jane Lloyd (Mayor Appt). .

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For The Fun Of It When You Get Married Later In Life Jacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, are all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding and on the way they pass a drugstore. Jacob suggests they go in.

Jacob addresses the man behind the counter: Jacob and Rebecca are getting married.

Jacob: "Are you the owner?"

The pharmacist answers, "Yes".

Jacob: "Do you sell heart medication?"

Pharmacist: "Of course, we do."

Jacob: "How about medicine for circulation?"

Pharmacist: "All kinds."

Jacob: "Medicine for rheumatism, scoliosis?"

Pharmacist: "Definitely."

Jacob: "Medicine for memory problems, arthritis, jaundice?"

Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety. The works."

Jacob: "What about vitamins, sleeping pills, Geritol, antidotes for Parkinson's disease?"

P h a r m a c i s t : "Absolutely."

Jacob: "You sell wheelchairs and walkers?"

Pharmacist: "All speeds and sizes" Jacob says to the pharmacist: "We're about to get married. We'd like to use this store as our Bridal Registry."

Vote Two rival candidates for a local government seat happened to meet at a taxi stand. Smith was a wealthy veteran of city hall politics, Brown a middle-income political novice.

“I hate to tell you this, Son,” said Smith, condescending to offer a bit of frank advice, “but you need money if you ever want to run a successful campaign in this city. Lots of money. See this?” He took a wad of bills from a coat pocket. “I always carry plenty of cash and spread it around liberally. For example, when my cabby drops me off, I’ll give him a wink, a smile, and a $5 bill, and let him know I’m counting on his vote.”

Young Brown got to thinking about the tactic and came up with a shoestring-budget variation.

When his own cab driver dropped him off, he quickly stepped out the door without leaving any tip at all. “Be sure to vote for Smith in the city council race next Tuesday,” he called over his shoulder.

Sounds of the Wild A mother was reading a book about animals to her 3 year old daughter.

Mother: "What does the cow say?"

Child: "Moo!" Mother: "Great! What does the cat say?"

Child: "Meow."

Mother: "Oh, you're so smart! What does the frog say?"

And this wide-eyed little 3 year-old looked up at her mother and in her deepest voice replied, "Bud."

CURTAIN RODSShe spent the first day packing her belongings into boxes, crates and suitcases.

On the second day, she had the movers come and collect her things.

On the third day, she sat down for the last time at their beautiful dining room table by candle-light, put on some soft background music, and feasted on a pound of shrimp, a jar of caviar, and a bottle of springwater.

When she had finished, she went into each and every room and deposited a few half-eaten shrimp shells dipped in caviar into the hollow of the curtain rods.

She then cleaned up the kitchen and left... When the husband returned with his new girlfriend, all was bliss for the first few days.

Then slowly, the house began to smell.

They tried everything; cleaning, mopping and airing the place out.

Vents were checked for dead rodents, and carpets were steam cleaned.

Air freshener were hung everywhere. Exterminator's were brought in to set off gas canisters, during which they had to move out for a few days; and in the end they even paid to replace the expensive wool carpeting.

Nothing worked!!!

People stopped coming over to visit..

Repairmen refused to work in the house.

The maid quit.

Finally, they could not take the stench any longer and decided to move.

A month later, even though they had cut their price in half, they could not find a buyer for their stinky house.

Word got out and eventually even the local realtors refused to return their calls.

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Finally, they had to borrow a huge sum of money from the bank to purchase a new place.

The ex-wife called the man and asked how things were going.

He told her the saga of the rotting house. She listened politely and said that she missed her old home terribly and would be willing to reduce her divorce settlement in exchange for getting the house.

Knowing his ex-wife had no idea how bad the smell was, he agreed on a price that was about 1/10 th of what the house had been worth, but only if she were to sign the papers that very day.

She agreed and within the hour his lawyers delivered the paperwork.

A week later the man and his girlfriend stood smiling as they watched the moving company pack everything to take to their new home........

And to spite the ex-wife, they even took the curtain rods.

Sloppy Casing of the Joint A man cased a bank in Boston for several days before he went in to rob it. When he reached the teller, he pulled out a gun and said in a loud voice, "This is a stick up. Nobody move!" He should have cased the joint a little better because two doors down from the bank was an FBI Field Office. Five FBI agents were in line on their lunch hour waiting to cash their checks.

There's a parrot on the plane On reaching his plane seat a man is surprised to see a parrot strapped in next to him. He asks the stewardess for a coffee where upon the parrot squawks "And get me a whisky you cow!" The stewardess, flustered, brings back a whisky for the parrot and forgets the coffee.

When this omission is pointed out to her the parrot drains its glass and bawls "And get me another whisky you idiot". Quite upset, the girl comes back shaking with another whisky but still no coffee.

Unaccustomed to such slackness the man tries the parrot's approach "I've asked you twice for a coffee, go and get it now or I'll kick you".

The next moment, both he and the parrot have been wrenched up and thrown out of the emergency exit by two burly stewards. Plunging downward the parrot turns to him and says "For someone who can't fly, you complain too much!"

Why Men Are So Content Your last name stays put.

The garage is all yours.

Wedding plans take care of themselves.

Chocolate is just another snack.

You can be President.

You can't get pregnant.

You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.

You can wear NO shirt to a water park.

Car mechanics tell you the truth.

The world is your urinal.

You never have to drive to another gas station restroom 'cuz this one is too icky.

You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.

Same work, more pay.

Wrinkles add character.

Wedding dresses are $5000. Tux rentals are $100.

People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.

The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected.

New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.

Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.

A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.

You can open all your own jars.

You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.

If someone forgets to invite you, they can still be your friend.

Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.

Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.

You almost never have strap problems in public.

You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.

Everything on your face stays its original color.

The same hair style lasts for decades.

You only have to shave your face and neck.

You can play with toys all your life.

Your belly usually hides your big hips.

One wallet and one pair of shoes.

One color for all seasons.

You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.

You can do your nails with a pocket knife.

You have the choice of growing a mustache.

You can do Holiday shopping the night before the Holiday

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Worthless Check Program Collects Your Money For You

It happens to all businesses.

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

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

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

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

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

The average cost to have your pet vaccinated for Rabies might run you about $10 to $15.

Stop the spread of rabies in your community by spreading the word about it’s risk and the importance of vaccinations.

North Carolina laws require all dogs and cats over 4 months of age to be vaccinated. You could become liable if your unvaccinated pet is involved in and incident.

ASK THE LIBRARY BY E-MAIL Help is only a few clicks away with the Rockingham County Library’s new e-mail reference service.

Go to www.rcpl.org and look for the e-mail reference link. Submit your question for our staff to research and answer for you! Don’t forget that you can always call or stop by in person.

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We should ALL start reading brands - especially those of us in the south where so manufacturing jobs have gone South (to Mexico) or North (to Canada) or overseas! Even our "fresh" fruits and vegetables in the produce section are coming from outside our country. Start reading the lables folks! Let's start taking back our country in the stores where we SHOP!

When you shop READ, THINK and SWITCH TO "MADE IN USA" Products!

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Challenge: Start reading the labels when you shop for everyday things and see what you can find that is made in the USA - the job you save may be your own.

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Hawk Spirit Retires Carolina Home Show

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After 15 years of hosting the Carolina Home Show, Hawk Spirit Studio announces that it is retiring the event and will pursue another direction in providing original art to its customers.

The Carolina Home Show has been a wonderfully successful event over the years due to the many talented artists and musicians who have participated with us and an enthusiastic and loyal customer base. But now the time has come to move on. The Home Show requires a tremendous amount of work on our part and a great deal of good fortune in regard to weather conditions. Additionally, we have done this long enough and welcome a change.

We will continue our creative efforts in pottery and glass and will be available at Hawk Spirit Studio by appointment.

Later this year, we will plan some events and open time at Hawk Spirit. We will also create

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an e-mail base of potential customers so that we can keep them updated concerning studio events and we will provide informational updates on our website hawkspiritstudio.wordpress.com.

Due to increasing costs and fees associated with credit card transactions, Hawk Spirit will conduct sales by cash or check only.

In order for us to keep you informed regarding information about Hawk Spirit Studio events and open dates, we request that our customers provide us with email addresses if possible. Our e-mail address is hawkspt@bellsouth.net.

As always, our customer information will not be shared with others.

We sincerely thank you for your support over the past 15 years and look forward to an exciting future.

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Arc of Rockingham County Holds Talent Show The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc. is calling all special population performers for its 7th annual Talent Show and Entertainment Bonanza..

This special event will be held on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the Rockingham Community College Technical Laboratories Building Auditorium in Wentworth.

All performances must be pre-registed by Monday, April 25, 2011. For registration information call 336-627-7565.

The Arc of Rockingham County, Inc. is a volunteer organization that works with and for people with cognitive, intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families.

Guilty Pleas Entered Wentworth - Darren Demont Graves, 37, of Friendship Church Road in Browns Summit, pled guilty to Trafficking Opiates by Possession and PWISD Schedule IV Controlled Substance the week of February 14, 2011 in the Rockingham County Superior Court. Graves was sentenced to 70-84 months in prison and ordered to pay a $50,000.00 fine

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Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department searched the defendant’s Home. The defendant was on probation at the time of this incident and was subject to warrantless searches as a condition of his probation. Graves admitted to probation officers that he had pills in the home. During the search, more than 100 pills were located in various packaging, along with $828.00 in cash.

Scales and other drug paraphernalia were also located in the residence. Graves admitted to selling Oxycodone and Xanax.

Curtis Abney, 53, was sentenced to 20-24 months in the Department of Corrections upon his plea of guilty to Habitual Impaired Driving, during the week of February 14, 2011.

Abney had 5 prior DWI convictions.

Dario Foster, 26, pled guilty to Sell/Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance, PWISD Schedule II Controlled Substance and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. He received a sentence of 28-46 months in prison during the week of February 14, 2011.

Lavoyd Hairston, 26, pled guilty to Sell/Deliver Cocaine and PWISD Cocaine. Hairston was sentence to 22-27 months in prison during the week of February 14, 2011.

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DRBA Annual Celebration on March 5th Features Philpott Lake Program at Henry Community Center T Butler

Come and celebrate with the mission "to provide environmenFollowing the meeting and a Dan River Basin Association! tally responsible use, develop- picnic lunch provided by each DRBA's Annual Celebration ment and protection of the natur- participant, DRBA members and will begin at 9:30 a.m. on al and recreational resources at guests will carpool to the newly Saturday, March 5, in the Henry Philpott Lake through communi- extended Jamison Mill Trail, Community Center, Henry, ty involvement and education." about six miles away.

Virginia. The day's activities will Friends of Philpott will join Coordinators for the 2.5-mile include all the major elements of DRBA volunteers in providing hike will be Linda Drage of DRBA's mission—preserving hospitality and refreshments for Friends of Philpott and Mary and promoting the region's rivers the Celebration.

Lawson of the U. S. Army Corps and culture through education, Members and guests will hear of Engineers staff, who can tell recreation and stewardship. us about the history of the mill, After refreshments and time to development of the trail, and view displays, the short business After-Meeting Lakeside interesting natural features of the session will include recognition Hike On Jamison Mill site. of exceptional volunteer service, Participants in the Celebration Trail election of board members, and are asked to bring a picnic lunch staff reports on the to be eaten at the communiAssociation's extensive ty center. Those joining in activities in Virginia and the after-lunch hike should North Carolina during the wear hiking boots or walkpast year, as well as a ing shoes and dress in layglimpse of the year ahead. ers.

Featured as the To reach Henry Celebration's speaker is Community Center, 5241 Craig (Rocky) Rockwell of Henry Road, Henry, VA Bassett, Virginia.

As (36.842172,-80.024966), Operations Project Manager drive on US 220 north of at nearby Philpott Lake, Martinsville for about 7 Rockwell is uniquely quali- Philpott Lake is the focus of the Dan River miles past the traffic light at fied to present a program on Basin Association's Annual Celebration, to Bassett Forks. Turn left on his topic—Philpott Lake: begin at the Henry Community Center in Henry Road (Route 605).

Henry, Virginia, at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Drive about 8 miles to the Past, Present, and Future.

Nestled in the rugged March 5. The public is invited to this event Henry Community Center, foothills of the Blue Ridge without charge. also housing the volunteer Mountains at the juncture of fire department, on the Franklin, Henry, and Patrick reports from the Association's right. counties, Philpott Lake is staff, including Brian Williams Meetings and outings of the described as "a scenic wonder- from DRBA's Virginia office in Dan River Basin Association are land." The 3000-acre lake, creat- Collinsville; Acting Executive free and open to the public. For ed when Philpott Dam was com- Director Jenny Edwards from the information about the celebration pleted on the Smith River in Eden headquarters office; Dale or the hike, contact Wayne 1952, was built to control flood- Swanson from the Stokes Field Kirkpatrick, 276-694-4449 or ing, generate hydroelectric Office in Danbury, NC; and Chad wynbtyk@embarqmail.com. power, and provide recreational Hall, North Carolina Program Membership information is opportunities on the water and Manager, whose office is in available at www.danriver.org. along its 110 miles of shoreline.

Yanceyville.

Boating accesses, camping and picnic areas, and hiking trails are among the amenities provided alongside the lake. Among the most popular is the Jamison Mill Park, named for a three-story gristmill built in the late 1880s 1640 Freeway Dr. • Reidsville and operated until about 1950.

Hazel Via Hale, granddaughter of Robert Carter, the miller at Jamison Mill for over fifty years, is author of "Memories: Jamison Mill Era." According to Hale, until the mill was demolished for the lake, it was "a gathering place for the whole community," where "people came for miles to have corn ground into meal."

Nowadays, another communiOwner: Mrs. Bette Furr ty group comes from miles around to the Jamison Mill area: the Friends of Philpott, who have put in many volunteer hours building and maintaining trails at Jamison Mill Park. Organized in 2007, Friends of Philpott has the

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MARCH 2011 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 43 ¶

Sheriff’s Citizen Academy offered to residents Rockingham

County

Sheriff's Office is offering a Sheriff's Citizen Academy to Rockingham County residents who are interested in learning more about law enforcement operations and the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office internal processes. The basic goal of the Sheriff's Citizen Academy is to improve law enforcement/community relations through a formalized educational process.

The Sheriff's Citizen Academy will present a wide range of topical training subjects condensed from the standard training curriculum of sheriff's deputies. By presenting this program, we hope to provide a broad educational experience which will acquaint attending citizens with the mission of sheriff's personnel and the requirements of law to which officers must conform while carrying out their prescribed duties.

Through attendance and participation in the Sheriff's Citizen Academy: - Citizens will be able to make more informed judgments about the Sheriff's Office and law enforcement activities.

- The Sheriff's Office will become more aware of the feelings and concerns of the commu-

nity, as expressed by attending citizens.

- Citizens and Sheriff's representatives will have an opportunity to explore together, some of the traditional suspicions and misconceptions generally harbored by both citizens and sheriff's deputies. Through open discussion of such suspicions and misconceptions, a more harmonious climate for relationships may be established.

The Academy is made up of seven (7) classes, meeting once a week, on Tuesday evenings, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and a ridea-long. The classes will be held at the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, located in Wentworth at the new Law Enforcement Center.

The participants will represent a cross-section of the Rockingham County community.

The long range benefit of the interaction that will take place during the academy is a better Rockingham County for all citizens.

Those interested in participating in the Academy must obtain an application at the Sheriff’s Office. Participants will find the Academy an opportunity to better know their Sheriff's Office and learn how other citizen’s feel.

Citizens can contribute to the betterment of the Sheriff's Office and the Rockingham County Community by taking part in the Academy.

(1 of 2 pages) ELIGIBILITY Membership in the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Citizen Academy is open to all interested persons of the age of eighteen (18) or older who meet the following requirements: 1. Must not be convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor or have received a prayer for judgment for those two types of crimes.

2. Must not have pending charges for a felony or serious misdemeanor.

3. Must not currently be a defendant in an active civil action.

4. Must not be a current or former member of any criminal gang or organization that advocates the overthrow of any local, state or federal government.

5. Must pass a minimal background investigation.

6. Must sign a Waiver and Release Return applications no later than March 1, 2011 to: Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, P.O. Box 128 Wentworth, NC 27375, Attention: Deputy Dean Venable

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