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John O. “Shawn’ Stover III was sworn in as the new Superintendent of Rockingham County Schools the morning of July 1. Mr. Stover was sworn in by Superior Court Judge Ed Wilson in the downstairs boardroom at Central Office. “I believe in we,” Mr. Stover said moments after being sworn in as RCS’s new Superintendent. We is what enabled a group of patriots to come together and form our great nation. We is what enabled us to come out of the Great Depression victorious in World War II. We is what also enabled us to come together as a nation to end racial segregation. And We is what makes us the most powerful nation ever in the history of humankind.” “In schools, we is powerful. In the classroom, the We of a student and teacher is what moves our kids. Add onto that our parents and our community, and you have an unstoppable force. At the district level, we at Central Office, and the Board of Education working collaboratively with our schools and our community, is what is going to make us a great school district.”

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Rockingham County Set to Receive $27.7 Million in State Budget The state budget approved by the General Assembly includes more than $27.7 million for projects in Rockingham County. Sen. Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and Rep. Reece Pyrtle (R-Rockingham) secured the funds for critical infrastructure improvements and public safety upgrades. Beyond the local projects, the revised state budget includes additional funding for school safety initiatives and prepares our state to weather a potential recession.

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Mr. Stover has enjoyed a long and very successful career in public education, spanning more than thirty years in North Carolina and other settings across the nation. He most recently served as the instructional superintendent of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), where he has also worked as chief of secondary schools. Over the last nine years, Mr. Stover has played a pivotal role in helping DCPS become the fastest improving urban district in the country. Prior to joining DCPS, Mr. Stover spent a total of three years as superintendent and managing director of Uplift Education’s charter school district in Dallas, Texas. In addition, he previously served as a senior managing director for Teach for America (2007-2010) and a principal and assistant principal for the CharlotteMecklenburg Schools (2005-2007), Alamance-Burlington School System (2003-2005), Chapel Hill-Carrboro City

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Two of the NC House of Representative Pages in July were from Rockingham County. Thank you Jadan Martin and Jordan Woodall. It was a honor to sponsor Jordan and Jaden as NC House pages. Pictured l-r - Martin, Pyrtle, Woodall. "Thank you for this opportunity. I will be forever grateful for the experience and the knowledge I have gained this week serving as a page." said Jadan Martin. "I have had an amazing week serving as a NC House page. Thank you to Representative Reece Pyrtle for his sponsorship." said Jordan Woodall.

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water adventure and is made up by the Dan, Haw, Mayo, and Smith Rivers as well as Belews Lake, Lake Hunt, and Lake Reidsville. The new RoCo Blueway Guide was developed to replace the previous Rockingham County Blueway Guide with a new branded look and layout. The Guide now includes comprehensive safety guidelines, and detailed trip summaries including clearer dam warnings, skill level recommendations, and gives users an estimated travel time to ensure they are prepared. The new RoCo Blueway Guide’s sleek design breaks each river and lake into easy to read and color coded sections and also lists local outfitter and accommodation information. No matter the skill level, each tuber, kayaker, canoer, and paddler is sure to find a route that is perfect for them as well as the opportunity to learn and explore along their flowing path. “Our rivers and lakes are a vital resource for our county,” stated Lindsay Pegg, Rockingham County Tourism Manager. “Residents and visitors alike are drawn to our blueways as a source of recreation and enjoyment. Our hope is that the new RoCo Blueway Branding will promote our waterways, encourage continued conservation efforts of the county's natural resources, and connect visitors to all of the wonderful shops, historical sites, restaurants, and attractions Rockingham County has to offer.” Copies of the RoCo Blueway Guide are being distributed throughout the State and Triad region. Locally, copies can be found at each river and lake access point, in governmental offices, Chambers of Commerce, hotels, shops, restaurants, and local breweries and wineries. To request a copy or for questions and additional information, contact the Rockingham County Center for Economic Development, Small Business, & Tourism at 336.342.8138. It is also available online at: https://VisitRockingham CountyNC.com/things-todo/rivers-and-lakes/#/

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Stover with the Board of Education (from left to right) Board members Vickie McKinney, Paula Rakestraw, Kimberly McMichael, Vicky Alston, Lisa Stover, Shawn Stover, Bob Wyatt, Doug Isley, Brent Huss

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Superintendent... Continued from Page 1 Schools (1999-2003), and Roanoke Rapids Graded School. District (1997-1999). Mr. Stover began his career in 1990 as a teacher in the Hertford County Schools, where he taught elementary school and high school students in an alternative setting. In 1994 he was recognized as the Teacher of the Year for the district. Mr. Stover has an impressive academic background as well. He received his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He went on to earn

a master’s degree in school administration from East Carolina University. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in leadership and organizational innovation from Marymount University. Stover and his wife Lisa have two sons, Alexander is 28 and lives in Raleigh, and Andrew is 24 and lives in Washington, DC. Mr. Stover (left) and Superior Court Judge Ed Wilson (right)

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Local Farewells Loved ones of Rockingham County who have recently passed away Virginia “Tweet” H. Adams, 93 - RC Mrs. Doris (Teeny) Atkins, 99 - Mayodan Brenda McCormick Allen, 62 Jan Gray Atkins, 78 - Madison Ms. Nina Britt Blackwell - Reidsville James Jefferson Busick, 87 Thomas Stuart Balsley, 52 Rupert Carlyle Butler, 93 Donald Roy Brackett, Sr., 87 Larry Lee Braham, 60 - Eden Martha Diane Grubbs Busick, 65 Robert Norman Bray, 76 - Eden Barbara Lawson Brown, 89 Sharon Lynne Richardson Barker, 68 - Madison Jane Rhodes Boggs, 70 - Stoneville Arthur Franklin Barker, 92 Cathy Gay Cox Claybrook - Stoneville Ruth “Jane” Richardson Collins, 93 - Madison Shawn Collins, 48 Mitchell Dean Collins, 58 - Mayodan Mary Helen Elledge Corum, 51 - RC Robert “Bob” Campbell, 75 - Reidsville Nancy Wells Cole, 88 Lois Elizabeth Corum, 41 - Eden Mary Frances Hudgins Cox, 90 Mary Bess Cummings, 67 - Reidsville Kaye Walker Cobb, 72 Cindy Lee Chmielecki, 66 - Reidsville Rodney Charles Cardwell, 69 - Reidsville Helen Gilley Chambers Davis, 101 Elmer Jack Dickerson - Reidsville Ms. Annette Dillard - Eden Peggy Hayes Dillard, 70 Ray Anthony Dalton, 60 - Eden Wendy Ford Damron, 63 Peggy Knowles Denny, 78 - Reidsville Teresa Greer Jones Dickerson, 66 - Eden Ann Doris Anderson Evans, 90 Patricia Ann Gilkerson Ewing, 74 Annie B. Ellington, 82 - Reidsville Jeffrey Lynn Fulp, 57 - Eden Steve Mason Fulcher, 61 Misty Lyn Hooker Farmer, 51 Janice Blackwell Griffin, 79 - Eden Thomas Dale Greene, 53 James Benjamin “Benny” Gann, Sr., 76 - Madison Marquerite "Peggy" L. Rosenberg Galaski, 84 - Eden Raymond Gunn, 58 - Eden Carolyn Hope Hollifield Hopkins, 76 - Eden Kerrey Talbott Hopper, 72 - Eden Robert William Hayden, 73 - Ruffin Robin Wilkerson Hite, 52 - Madison Samuel Douglas Hopkins, 84 - Eden Nancy Carol Hariston, 77 Dorothy Mae Durham Inman, 80 Billy Lee Jarrett, 85 Ida Travis Jones, 94 - Reidsville Danny Bruce Lewis, 75 - Stoneville

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Continued from previous page Virginia H. Lapan, 61 Annie Revis Lynch, 90 - Reidsville Lonnie Wayne Land, Sr., 79 - Eden Charlotte Ann Lovings, 72 Wayne Ray Lowman, 68 - Eden Jerry Mayes, 76 - Eden Sherry Lynn Myrick, 59 - Eden George Wendell Manns, 78 - Stoneville Ms. Dorean Michelle Mims - Reidsville Robert Lee Martin, Jr., 92 - Eden Doris Sapaugh Meacher, 82 - RC Lucy Jones Mason, 96 - Reidsville Barbara Ann Smith Mabe, 78 - Mayodan Mrs. Edna Courts Mc Collum - Reidsville Clarence ‘Doc” McCullough, 76 - Stoneville Mickey D. Moore - Mayodan Catherine “Joyce” Lynch Morgan Marjorie P. Meade, 88 - Eden Candice Vontina Mitchell Richard “Rick” Norman Murrell, 58 - Reidsville Bishop Alphonse Nicholson - Reidsville Tyrone Neal - Reidsville Judith “Judy” Hall Nunn, 78 - Reidsville Dewey Ellis O’Bryant, 80 - Reidsville Debra Chilton Orr, 68 - RC Phoebie Littlefield O’Leary, 89 - Eden Timmy Oxendine, 68 Johanna Lynn Fuquay Phillips, 45 Carolyn Bradner Paschal, 75 - Reidsville Roger Lewis Pegram (Peanut) Elizabeth Grey McKinney Pegram, 83 Joseph Edward “Ed” Robbins, Jr., 85 - Reidsville Roy Charles Riley “Chuck” Smith, 46 - Reidsville Joseph Lee Scales - Reidsville Loula Brown Scales, 69 - Reidsville Katherine Branston Gardiner Swain, 85 - Eden Bobby Johnson Sharon, 86 - Madison Ralph Edward Shelton, 86 Evelyn Moire Walker Stone Janice Bray Thompson Sharpe, 89 Estelle Clark Smith, 93 - Stoneville Gordon Andrew Stratton, 92 - Eden Linda Moorefield Shough, 74 Phillip Southard, 47 Marty Wayne "Fly" Southard - Reidsville William Birch (Bill) Strader - Reidsville Johnny Douglas Sparks, 79 - Stoneville Danny Leon Simmons, Sr., - Reidsville Rosa Dalton Slaughter Taylor, 95 - Eden Ms. Katina Renae Thompson - Reidsville Kenneth Leroy Tucker, Sr. 69 - Stoneville Jermaine Webster, 42 - Eden Sarah F. Welch, 93 Betty Lou Cox Williams, 86 Angela Barber Willis, 55 - Reidsville Vivian “Lee” Walker, 76 James Claude Williamson, III, 71 Mrs. Bernice Stokes Winchester Bonnie Lookabill Williams, 71 - Reidsville Herman Johnson Wilson, 92 - Reidsville Barbara Hope Stuckert Watkins, 75 - Eden Dusty DeWayne Wilson, 37 - Eden Ms. Janice Lee Yancey - Reidsville

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ees will receive a 6% raise. The budget increases the salary for entry-level teachers, and on average teachers will receive a 4.2% pay raise. Over the biennium, including bonuses, teachers will receive an average 14.2% additional compensation. Noncertified public school employees, like bus drivers, will receive either a 4% pay raise or an increase to $15/hour, whichever is greater. To address school safety concerns the budget provides an additional recurring $15 million for the School Resource Officer Grant program, specifically for elementary and middle schools. It also increases the state match for the School Resource Officer Grant program for most school districts to $4 per every $1 in non-state funds. The budget allocates $26 million more to the AtRisk allotment to help school districts meet the average salary of school resource officers. The budget also provides an additional $32 million for the School Safety Grant program for student support, school safety training, and safety equipment in schools. The Center for Safer Schools is required to gather data on existing school safety systems, policies, and procedures. It will report that information and any recommendations for improving school safety to the General Assembly. • North Carolina has one of the Strongest Economies in the Country. Ranking 4th in this category (State Economy), the state is among the top 10 states with the highest percentage of GDP growth, one of the highest credit ratings, and one of the lowest debt rates in the country. The House, which concluded its official business for the short session, passed numerous bills out of the chamber, including the 2022 budget. The Governor signed 9 bills into law and vetoed 0, 18 remained to be signed. Policy Deep-Dive HB619: Weston's Law. (109-0) Would require new safety requirements for elevators in private residences, which are rented out more than 15 days or more a year.

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HB768: 2022 ABC Omnibus. (100-9) Would remove the membership requirement for private bars. Would allow distilleries to obtain mixed beverage catering permits for an event being catered by a restaurant or hotel. SB593: Schools for the Deaf and Blind. (109-0) Would create a board of trustees for each of the schools for the death and blind and provide for governance of those schools. Would establish an admissions process for the schools for the deaf and blind.

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The Pyrtle Report Continued from Page 6 HB615: Jordan's Law. (101-2) Would allow a court to temporarily extend a domestic violence order of protection if a court date to consider the extension has been set after the expiration date on the order. Amend the requirements for custody mediation. SB762: North Carolina Farm Act of 2022. (99-13) Would recognize any building used primarily for storage of agricultural commodities or products or materials is a farm building for purposes of the building code, regardless of whether the building is located on the same property where the agricultural commodities or products were produced. The building must be surrounded by at least 60 feet of open space. Clarify that for purposes of county zoning, that a building or structure that is used solely for storage of cotton, peanuts, or sweet potatoes, or any of the byproducts of these commodities, is a bona fide farm purpose. Order the Agriculture and Forestry Awareness Study Commission to study whether to establish a "right to repair" for electronic farm equipment. SB408: Rural Healthcare Access & Savings Plan Act. (102-6) Would create a Joint Legislative Committee on Medicaid Rate Modernization and Savings to review a a Medicaid Modernization plan that DHHS will develop by December 15th, 2022. The plan must include: • Addition of Medicaid coverage for adults aged 18-64 with incomes up to 133% of the federal poverty level. • Propose legislation to enact increased hospital assessments to pay the nonfederal share of an increase to Medicaid hospital reimbursements through the Hospital Access and Stabilization Program. • Propose legislation for new hospital assessments, called health system assessments, to provide funding for the nonfederal share of the cost of the additional Medicaid coverage. • An investment of $1 billion to address the opioid, substance abuse, and mental health issues in our state using savings from the additional federal Medicaid match available under the American Rescue Plan Act. • Specific proposals to increase access to healthcare in rural areas of the state. • Would direct DHHS to pursue work requirements for the Medicaid program if federally approved. SB101: Require Cooperation with ICE 2.0 (65-47) Would require that ICE is alerted when an individual is charged with certain offenses is in custody and that person's legal residency or United States citizenship status is undetermined.

RoCo Fall Market coming to Wentworth ‘RoCo Is Home, LLC’ announces their Fall vendor event coming Saturday, November 12th. The Makers Market will be held at National Guard Armory in Wentworth from 10am to 4pm. This market has been created to showcase artisans and small businesses from Rockingham County and surrounding areas. ‘RoCo Makers Market’ goes beyond just a vendor fair. Its purpose is to give back to the community at large. This event is taking place on Veteran’s Day weekend. In honor of our local veterans and their sacrifices, a large portion of the proceeds from the event tickets sales and vendor fees will be donated to veteran-based charities. ‘RoCo is Home’ has chosen as their partner non-profit for this event, the Rockingham County Veterans Coalition. As a ‘Thank You’ to

all our veterans, their admission is free, with military id. In leu of admission fee, people are encouraged to donate canned food for the Rockingham County Veteran Coalition’s food bank. “We have created this event to host and promote some of the best of Rockingham County. Giving back to the community is a huge part of who we are as business owners, so we wanted to create something that was full circle, a real community project. Our husbands are veterans, and we are happy to do something in honor and memory of those who have served and fought for our country” said Ingrid McCraw and Leslie Wyatt co-owners of ‘RoCo Is Home.’ Any interested vendors can contact ‘RoCo Is Home’ via their Facebook page or via email at rocoishome @gmail.com. Vendors are currently being accepted.

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New principals named in county

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On July 18th the Rockingham County Schools Board of Education approved the hire of three new Principals in our district:

Two Rivers Quilt Guild creates display quilts The Senior Games has been going on for the past 26 years. There is a new style t-shirt every year and many have been saved up. Carla Huffman, the Director of the Garden of Eden Senior in Eden gave them to the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department and thought maybe they could display them at the opening ceremony but due to covid-19 they had to move it outside and there was nowhere to display them. One of the seniors approached Huffman about making them into a quilt and the ball got rolling on the project. Members of The Two Rivers Quilt Guild participated with this special quilt project which includes all the t-shirts 2005 - 2022 Senior Games. After gathering all the shirts to be used it only took a couple of days to get those and rest of the material ready for the quilting process. One will be displayed at Madison-Mayodan and one at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. A third quilt will be made by RCare Quilters in Reidsville and will displayed there.

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Jason Tuggle was named new principal of Morehead High School. A native of Eden, Mr. Jason Tuggle is a 1992 graduate of John Motley Morehead High School. After graduation, he attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business/Marketing. Mr. Tuggle obtained his Masters in Business and Marketing Education, and then proceeded to teach Business and Marketing at Western Guilford and Northwest Guilford High School. At this time he served as the women’s basketball coach at Western Guilford High School. After two years at Western Guilford, Mr. Tuggle became an assistant women’s basketball coach at UNC-Greensboro, and then the head coach at Greensboro College for seven years. In his time at Greensboro College, Mr. Tuggle was inducted to the Greensboro College Hall of Fame, the USA South Hall of Fame, won Coach of the Year five times, won four conference championships, played in four NCAA tournaments and left as the program’s all-time winningest coach. In 2009, Mr. Tuggle retired from coaching and took on the role as Athletic Director at Morehead High School, his alma mater. This move allowed him to spend time with his family and be back home. Since 2017, Mr. Tuggle has served in the role of assistant principal at Morehead High, where he has been able to work directly with the community and youth of Eden that helped shape him. John O. Stover III (Shawn) Superintendent Rockingham County Schools said “I am confident that the next phase of excellence at Morehead High School will continue the development and success of our scholars, under the leadership of Principal

Tuggle. I look forward to supporting him and the entire Morehead community in preparation for next school year. Nathan Ziglar was named new principal of Holmes Middle School. As a Rockingham County and Eden native, and a proud graduate of Rockingham County Schools, Mr. Ziglar is excited to be home and have the opportunity to partner with the community in this new endeavor. “I am blessed and look forward to the opportunity to serve the students, staff, parents, and community and continue the expectation of educational excellence at Holmes Middle School,” Ziglar said. After graduating from Morehead High School, Ziglar attended Appalachian State University as a North Carolina Teaching Fellow. This scholarship provided him with many experiences and enhanced his teacher preparation. Ziglar graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in History and concentration in Secondary Education. After graduating from ASU, he taught various Social Studies courses at several high schools as well as coaching multiple sports and sponsoring different clubs. Ziglar was fortunate to work with great educators during his time as a classroom teacher, who served to sharpen his instructional skills and further define his philosophy of teaching and learning. During this time, Ziglar obtained a Master of Public Administration from ASU and was also awarded the NC Principal Fellows Scholarship, where he completed his Master of School Administration at UNCG. As a NC Principal Fellow, Ziglar was provided the opportunity to complete a year-long internship, which he completed at Reidsville Middle School and Moss Street Elementary School. He then accepted a position as Assistant Principal at Williamsburg Elementary School, where he was able to work alongside an amazing staff for three years and

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continue to build on Williamsburg’s many great accomplishments. During this time, Williamsburg and all RCS schools worked together to face the myriad challenges presented by Covid. Ziglar also served as an Assistant Principal at Rockingham County High School for the past year. During his tenure as an Assistant Principal, Ziglar has been fortunate to work alongside many dedicated professionals as they worked collaboratively to increase student achievement while creating a safe and welcoming learning environment. He is thrilled to be accepting the opportunity to be the new principal of Holmes Middle School, and will strive to ensure our students are provided with the best educational experience possible. When Ziglar is not working, he enjoys fly fishing, ASU football, traveling, and including his chocolate lab Dakota with him on any adventures. He attends church in the community and looks forward to becoming more involved in the community, while partnering with all stakeholders to continue to build on the high expectations at Holmes Middle School. Lauren Duncan was named new principal of Douglass Elementary School. A native of High Point, Mrs. Duncan’s journey into education began in 2005 when she graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. In the summer of 2005 she accepted her first teaching position at Williams-burg Elementary School in Rockingham County. Throughout her twelve years of teaching, Mrs. Duncan has had the privilege of teaching grades 3, 4 and 5. In 2011. Mrs. Duncan was named Rockingham County School’s NCCTM Outstanding Elementary Mathematics Teacher and during the 2016-2017 school year, Mrs. Duncan was Williamsburg Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Duncan sought to further expand her knowledge of elementary education to enhance her student’s learning experiences in 2011 as she enrolled in a graduate program at North Carolina A & T State University and obtained her Master’s in Elementary Education. Mrs. Duncan would later go on to receive a K-6 Add-on Licensure in Mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2014. In 2017, Mrs. Duncan was chosen to participate in the Principal Preparation for Excellence and Equity in Rural Schools Program (PPEERS) at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and obtained her Master’s in School Administration in June of 2018. While in the program, Mrs. Duncan served as an administrative

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life

Wilson named president of NC Conference of Superior Court Judges Ontex offical ribbon cutting was held in July for their first U.S. based facility located at 9300 Hwy 65 Stokesdale, NC.

Ontex Hosts Inauguration Ceremony for its First U.S. Manufacturing Facility Ontex, a leading international supplier of disposable hygiene products, celebrated the official grand opening of its Stokesdale facility on July 13th with a gathering and ribbon cutting. Ontex leaders, employees, and partners, as well as Rockingham County and State of North Carolina partners were in attendance. Ontex is a Belgium born company that specializes in manufacturing retailer brands and its own brands of disposable hygiene products including adult and baby diapers and feminine hygiene products. With manufacturing facilities located in 20

other countries, the Stokesdale location serves as its first production site in the United States and is positioned to quickly and efficiently meet the global retailer’s needs. “Rockingham County is proud to support the expansion of Ontex to our area, which not only supports the needs of individuals around the world, but creates jobs for our residents here at home,” said Kevin Berger, Chair, Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. “We look forward to supporting Ontex’s success for many years to come.” In May of 2020, Ontex

announced its plans to locate in Rockingham County’s newest industrial park, Carroll Industrial Development’s, South Rockingham Corporate Park with plans to invest and create 403 jobs in the county. Since then, the new facility has been completed allowing production at the facility to officially begin. More than 100 employees have joined the Ontex team and active recruitment is still underway for various positions and shifts as production continues to expand. Ontex was the first plant constructed in the new industrial park. Infrastructure expansion to the park, including water and sewer line extension, made possible from funding provided by North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Rural Infrastructure Authority, and new 500,000 gallon water tank, made possible from funding provided by Golden Leaf Foundation, not only support Ontex’s operations, but pave the way for other manufacturers to follow. “The Golden LEAF Foundation is excited to celebrate the grand opening of Ontex in Rockingham County,” said Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer, Scott T. Hamilton. “The Foundation's Board of Directors provided funding for Rockingham County’s new 500,000-gallon, elevated water tank that supports Ontex operations. We look forward to the hundreds of new, quality jobs for Rockingham County and its surrounding residents.”

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Judge Ed Wilson, senior resident superior court judge for Caswell and Rockingham Counties, was recently elected to serve as president of the North Carolina Conference of Superior Court Judges for 2022-2023. His term begins in October. The group is the statewide governing body for all superior court judges, both active Wilson and retired. Superior courts, the state’s oldest courts, hear criminal cases, including felonies, and civil cases over $25,000. Superior court judges rotate every six months within their divisions. According to the NC Judicial Branch website, this system aims to “minimize conflicts of interest that might result from having a permanent judge in one district.” As senior resident superior court judge, Wilson also manages the administrative duties of the courts in his district. Wilson has served as a superior court judge since 2003. Prior to that he was in private practice in Eden with the firm of Maddrey, Wilson, Etringer and Smith. Wilson just completed 20 years in the United States Army Reserve, where his most recent assignment was teaching Military and Constitutional Law at West Point. He is married to Laurie Turnage Wilson and they are the parents of four children.

Teachers of the year named School-based Teachers of the Year for Rockingham County Schools have been elected by their fellow faculty members for the 2022-23 school year. Beginning Teachers were nominated by thier Principal and Mentor to compete for the title of Rockingham County School’s Beginning Teacher of Excellence in 2022-2023. The 2022-2023 School-Based Teachers of the Year from each school are: Head Start: Kristy Ellison - Rockingham County Head Start Elementary Schools: Kelly Toney - Bethany Elem. Bethany Hudson - Central Elem. Jessica Flynt - Dillard Academy Jessica James - Douglass Elem. Elicia E. Knight - Huntsville Elem. Dawn Tuttle - Leaksville-Spray Elem. Lauren Hill - Lincoln Elem. Becca Isley - Monroeton Elem. Sara Andrews - South End Elem. Taylor French - Stoneville Elem. Beth Washburn - Wentworth Elem. Sarah Canady - Williamsburg Elem. Middle Schools: Brittany Evans - Holmes Middle Samuel Boerboom - Reidsville Pam Porter - Rockingham Co. Dawn Crumpler - Western Rock. High Schools: Ryan Stevens - McMichael High Nathan Hines - Morehead High George T. Murphy, Jr. - Reidsville High Taylor Apple - Rockingham County High Anna Micciulla - Rockingham Early College High Alternative School: Angela Boggs - Booker T. Washington Learning Center/SCORE Teachers of the Year nominees are selected by their peers for the quality of their teaching, professional development, teaching philosophy and methods, community involvement, and contributions to education. A Central Office administrator committee selects five finalists from the School-Based Teachers of the Year nominations list, one of whom will be chosen as the Rockingham County Schools’ Teacher of the Year and will serve as a nominee for North Carolina Teacher of the Year. The 2022-2023 Beginning Teacher of Excellence nominations are (please note not every school elected to nominate a Beginning Teacher of Excellence nomination): James Fain - Holmes Middle School Susana Martinez - Leaksville- Spray Elementary

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Principals... Continued from page 8 intern for a year at Rockingham County Middle school. Mrs. Duncan was selected as the assistant principal for Dillard Academy in 2018 after the merger of Dillard Elementary and New Vision. During the 2020-2021 school year, she was nominated for Assistant Principal of the Year. In 2020, Mrs. Duncan was named assistant principal for Bethany Elementary School, where she continued to develop her administration skills over the past two years. Shawn Stover III,

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Superintendent Rockingham County Schools noted that he is confident that the next phase of excellence in our school Community will continue the development and success of our scholars, under the leadership of Principals Duncan, Ziglar and Tuggle. Stover looks forward to supporting each in preparation for next school year. Stover said, “I want to thank, families, and community members who participated in this process for providing compelling feedback in the selection of our new school leaders. Should you have any questions, please contact me via email at jstover@ rock.k12.nc.us.”

Can I still change my Medicare Plan? By Roger Ward

Can I change my Medicare Plan? The answer depends on which type of Medicare Plan you have. If you have a Medicare Supplement, aka Medigap Plan, like a Plan F or Plan G, you can change those plans any time of year. These plans charge monthly premiums, many over $100 per month or more, and will pay some, or all, of the Medicare deductibles and 20%. They are not funded by Medicare, and therefore are not subject to the Medicare enrollment periods. But individuals with Medicare Advantage Plans or stand-alone, Part D Prescription Drug Plans can only enroll or make changes at certain times of year. The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is from October 15th through December 7th, and individuals with Medicare A & B can enroll in, or make changes to their Medicare Advantage Plan, or stand-alone Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, during this time each year. For Prescription Drug Plans, the Annual Election Period is the only time of year to change to another Prescription Drug Plan, unless someone has a Special Election Period, like moving outside the service area. However, individuals with a Medicare Advantage Plan have an additional Open Enrollment from January 1st to March 31st. They can change to another Medicare Advantage Plan, or to

a stand-alone Prescription Drug Plan. Another Special Election Period that is now available in Rockingham County, and a number of other Counties in North Carolina, is the 5 Star Plan SEP. This occurs when Medicare awards a Medicare Advantage Plan with 5 Stars. For the first time ever, Medicare has awarded two plans in North Carolina with 5 Stars, United HealthCare’s HMO series, and Health Team Advantage’s (owned by Cone Hospital) two PPO Plans. So anyone with Medicare Part A & Part B can enroll in these plans from December 8th to November 30th. There is also a new Critical Illness Special Needs Medicare Advantage Plan available in Rockingham County in 2022. It is by Health Team Advantage and is for individuals with Diabetes and/or Chronic Heart Failure. Enrollment is available at any time of year, and the plan offers enhanced benefits, especially lower drug copays. If you have any questions about these or want more information, please call your agent. You can also call Medicare, or you can call Roger Ward Insurance. Roger Ward is owner of Roger Ward Insurance, LLC, in Eden, and has been serving Rockingham County for over 17 years. He is an Independent Life & Health Agent, and Certified Senior Advisor.

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Support Groups • MIND OVER MATTER: Stroke & Brain Injury Support Group - For survivors and their caregivers. Join virtually the third Monday of month from 1:303pm. Rachel Pennington 336-347-2328.

Eden Drug’s Ed. Center located at 107 West Stadium Drive in Eden. • "The Sweet Spot" Eden Drug is hosting a Diabetes Education For Everyday Living "The Sweet Spot" class every 3rd Thursday of the month at 3 p.m. At the Eden Drug Education Center, 107 W. Stadium Dr., Eden NC 27288. Call Eden Drug at 336-627-4854 for details.

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6:30pm. Movies, Karaoke, music instruments, games galore and a place for adults to relax and talk. Phone 336-2072209 or bertandjudiprice@gmail.com. Facebook the Stoneville Coble Center SPECIAL NEEDS FRIENDS GROUP Madison, First Baptist Church at 110 Franklin St. for anyone with a disability & their families. Crafts, community info., self-help skills, movies, games, music, parties, field trips. Call Teresa Julianso 336-257-0580 to assure enough supplies, seating, food & drink. 1 pm most afternoons. • Love & Dementia: Caregiver Support Group- Are you caring for someone with Dementia. Join us in-person or virtual the second Monday of every month from 1:30pm-3pm at the LEAF Center (104 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville). Contact Rachel Pennington 336-347-2328. • COUNSELLING/ JOB SEARCH HELP available Wed. by appt. from 10am - 6pm in Life Changes Building at 7586 NC 770, Stoneville. 336-327-8663.

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Meetings/Classes LOVE TO LEARN TO PAINT? Join us at the Cascade Community Center, Mondays 10am - 1pm. Only $8. You bring your supplies. 434-685-7512 or 276-340-0101, If no answer leave msg. • RC SHRINE CLUB . Meets last Thursday of Month at 6:30 pm. at 380 Shrine Clube Dr.. Reidsville.Call 336280-5147. Looking for new members! NORTHSTAR QUILTER’S GUILD Open to anyone! We talk, laugh, share and eat a little! Thurs’ 10am - 3pm and First Saturday of each month 10am 3pm. Ag Center, 525 NC 65, Wentworth (beside the old Wentworth School) Call Linda at 336-616-2978 for information. STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB At VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. on the third Tuesday of month - 7pm Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB Bethany area. 1st Tues. at 6:30 in Fellowship Hall: Comers Chapel Bapt. Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com REIDSVILLE KIWANIS CLUB PROG. Meeting in person, on the second Thursday of the month, at Main St. Methodist Chruch Fellowship Hall using social distancing, mask. Catered lunch. For info: rmullings@triad.rr.com. THE FAMILY HISTORY CENTER of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Open 1-4 p.m. Tues. and Wed. 4751 N.C. 14, south of Eden. Consultant on hand to assist researching ancestors. Those with laptops or tablets are asked to bring those since only two computers are available. Free access to various ancestry sites. 10 cents per page for printing. Call 336-623-7154 during operating hours. REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA - Meets third Tuesday monthly at Fursty's Rest. on Freeway Dr.. Reidsville at 6:30 pm. RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB Third Friday of month. Bring your lunch at 11:30 - meeting begins at noon. Rock. Co. Rep, Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville. For info call Bonnie Joynerat 336-549-1225. RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 7pm on the third Tuesday of month. 708 Barnes St., Reidsville (Salvation Army Gym.) 434-203-3050 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Every second and fourth Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30pm.

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Military Groups • ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Det. of Marine Corps League - All Marines, active/inactive, Navy Corps and Navy Chap. that served with FMF Marine Units and Spouses. Second Thur. of each month. Eat 6pm, meet 7 pm at the Eden Moose Lodge, 626 Forbes St., Eden. Joe Zanetti 336-623-6779 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan . Rock. Co. Post. The 2nd Sat. at 11 am. Post CDR. David Bray: 336-601-7176 • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS Second Sat. of month at 9:30 AM at Post Blg, 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan. American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle welcome. Bill Morey 276-340-5091 or billmoreyf1@gmail.com • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO. Second Monday. Chapter 63 -Ag. Bldg. at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, Room 180) Social 6 pm, meeting 7 pm. Transp. for vets VA appts if needed. 349-6040. Need Vol. (336) 394-0080. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 Second Thursday of Month at 7PM at the legion. Curtis Pierce at 336-623-9481 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, second Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-932-9082, leave mesg. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans/ service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • VFW POST 8297- Second Sat. of month at 961 Church St. Ext., Reidsville, 10am. Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 -First Tuesday of month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan, 7 PM. Donald Bien,CDR 336-548-3431. • SHARE EXPERIENCES... Third Sat. of month 8am - until. Freeman Wood Crafters 413 Church St (Near traffic circle). Eden. Park at the Three Rivers Outfitter follow signs. Call ahead: 336-573-9900. Handicapped access available, No bathrooms and no temperature control.

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Church Events “Church Events” is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more. For up to 10 Lines (or less) the fee is $10 per month The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month and online, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them. Call 336-627-9234

SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 THE BOULEVARD, EDEN Thursday Service 6:30pm - Biblical Learning / Bible Study Saturday 6:30pm - Worship Service Now accepting volunteers for our Children’s Ministry for Thursday and Saturdays

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Community Help

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• CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH CARE CLOSET -Free Clothing for the Needy-233 E. Stadium Drive, Eden Each Saturday 9am - 1pm visit: centralchristianeden.com • ROCKINGHAM HOPE 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville The Old Red Cross Buiding (336) 623-2133. Bus. Hours: Mon. to Thur., 9 am-4 pm Food Pantry Appt Hours: Tues., Wed., Thur., 9 -11:30 am • SAMARITAN’S CUPBOARD FOOD PANTRY. Every Sunday 12-3pm Eden 7th Day Adventist Church, 220 E. Meadow Rd., Eden. Free Food to all in need. 336-612-2044. • GODS HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY at 708 A Rockingham Square Madison (off Chief Martin Rd.) give away food boxes to those in need. 11am - 1pm. • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am 1pm Stoneville Pent. Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

bring ID and proof of address. Open on Thurs. 9:30 am -12 pm. Help available for Eden residents with their water bills and Duke energy bill. For help call 336623-7214 leave message. ccmeden.org Facebook.com/ CCMFoodPantry

• SALVATION ARMY -Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:45 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden • MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time. Anyone 60 +, Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches : • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 336-427-5206 • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact 336-623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., Mayodan - 336-445-9840 • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE 201 N. Washington Ave. Reidsville, NC 336-349-9757

Entertainment MAYODAN DANCE Every Friday from 7pm-9pm, American Legion William Johnson Post 534. 302 N. 12th Ave, Mayodan NC. There is a $5.00 donation at the door. The Mayodan Band /variety of music. CASCADE COMMUNITY CENTER DANCE - Every Friday night from 7:009:30, located at 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade, VA 24069. $8.00 donation requested at the door. Check Facebook for band playing - Call (276) 732-5398.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 6TH • DAN RIVER BOAT RACE - Pre-registration deadline is August 5th. $25 Pre-registration, $30 on site registration, $5 additional event. Register online at www.m-mrec.org or stop by Madison Mayodan Recreation Center. Open division check in 7:30am-8:30am. Rec division check in - 7:30am-9:45am. Located at 634 Lindsey Bridge Rd. Madison NC. Parking and shuttling available, on-site rentals available, t-shirt for each participant, awards and music provided at the end of the race, 11am-12:30pm. Located at A Sweet Southern Mess Antique Mall next to 704 river access. • DOWNTOWN REIDSVILLE’S SCAVENGER HUNT - Sidewalk sale, large yard games, prizes for the kids, artisans, music and other family friendly events. 11am-3pm.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17TH • CITY OF REIDSVILLE’S WATER WEDNESDAY- Located at Womack Aprts - 3rd Ave, 4:00pm-6:30pm Sprinklers, popsicles & fun!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19TH • STONEVILLE CRUISE-IN 5pm Downtown Stoneville. Come out and enjoy the cars, and fun!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH • DOWNTOWN REIDSVILLE’S CONCERT ON THE SQUARE. 80’z Nation Tribute band. Located at the Market Square. Starts at 7:00 pm • MUSIC AND CRUZ-IN AT FREEDOM PARK! 121 N. Edgewood Rd., Eden. Come listen to the REMEDY and check out the classic cars at the Cruz-in. Cruz-in (5:30) and live music concert begins at 6pm at the Kiwanis Amphitheater. Bring your lawn chairs! Cornhole, 50/50 drawing, door prizes and more! Sponsored by the Eden Parks and Rec. Dept. For info call 336-627-4711.

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall EVENTS AND TOURISM SUMMER GROWN & GATHERED: Our SUMMER GROWN & GATHERED is set for Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Spray Mercantile. This will be a great evening under the stars that includes great food and beverages, live music and a celebration of local grown and made products!!

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RIVERFEST APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED: We are still taking applications for these RIVERFEST (Sept. 16 and 17) vendors: Artisan/Crafter, Business Display, Food, Large Business – Vehicle Display Contact the marketing office at 336-623-2110 or cadams@edennc.us or get your application at www.edennc.us. TOUCH-A-TRUCK: We are looking for cool vehicles to display on Saturday, Aug. 20. If you

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have a piece of equipment, truck, etc. that you think kids (little and big) would enjoy seeing, touching, etc. please let us know. This is an awesome event that kids really enjoy! MUSIC & CRUZ IN: Come out to Freedom Park on August 27th at 6 p.m. to hear live music by REMEDY at our amphitheater. Admission is free! Bring a lawn chair and your friends. Concessions will be available. The Cruz- in starts at 5:30. The city thanks you for three great events! SHAGGIN’ ON FIELDCREST: We along with the Draper Merchants Association thank you for a great SHAGGIN’ ON FIELDCREST on , July 23!! Jim Quick & Coastline performed in downtown Draper. There was delicious food and beverages. OINK & ALE: We want to thank everyone who came out and enjoyed OINK & ALE on June 18!! We had a huge crowd from all over the Triad and region that enjoyed an awesome live concert by On The Border – The Ultimate Eagles Tribute, delicious barbecue and refreshing beverages. Another Thank You to all the volunteers and vendors that made this night the success it was! INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SCAM AVOIDANCE CLASS: Detective Sgt. Andrew Kenyi and Information Technology Director Kevin Taylor will be teaching how to avoid phone and online scams. The class is free and open to anyone who would like to attend. It will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 23 at the Garden of Eden Senior Center, 508 Orchard Drive. Kevin will cover online, email and text message scams and offer tips and tricks for recognizing phishing emails using actual phishing messages received on the City’s email system while Sgt. Kenyi will discuss active scams that are being reported in the Eden area and give tips on how to avoid becoming a victim. PARKS AND RECREATION THE FREEDOM PARK SPLASH PAD AND MILL AVENUE (DRAPER) POOL are open daily from noon until 6 p.m. Call 336-623-2110 to reserve for a private party. FREE swim lessons for kids and adults every Saturday at the Mill Avenue Pool: 5-8 years old at 8:45 a.m., 9-16 years old at 9:30 a.m., 17 and older at 10:30 a.m. No preregistration required

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued From Page 10 Jakayla Clyburn - Morehead High School Justin Cunningham - Reidsville Middle School Debra Price - Reidsville High School Chelsie Ziglar - Rockingham Middle School Chelsea Daniels-McGirt - South End Elementary

Covid Vaccines available to younger children COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available to 6-Month to 5-Year-Olds . Cone Health will administer the vaccines at several pediatric offices. The public can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children 6 months to 5 years old through Cone Health. The announcement comes as the FDA and CDC have appr-oved a lower dosage of the vaccine for this age group. The decision makes COVID-19 vaccines available to an additional 20 million children, according to the CDC. Children are eligible to receive either the two-shot Moderna or three-shot Pfizer series. Parents and guardians should first check with their children’s pediatrician to see if the vaccine is available at their location. Cone Health will offer the vaccine to existing patients or any children in the community at four locations. Please contact these offices directly to schedule an appointment: Premier Pediatrics of Eden, 509 S. Van Buren St., Suite B, Eden (336) 627-5437 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon. - Thur., and 9 a.m. to noon on Fri., to schedule an appointment. Reidsville Pediatrics, 1816 Richardson Dr., Reidsville (336) 634-3902 for Appt. from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon. - Thur., and 9 a.m. to noon on Fri. Piedmont Pediatrics, 719 Green Valley Rd. #209, Greensboro (336) 272-9447 for Appt. from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri. The Tim and Carolynn Rice Center for Child and Adolescent Health, 301 Wendover Ave. E #400, Greensboro. (336) 832-3150 for Appt. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; and 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday At Cone Health, we focus on the health and wellbeing of every community we serve. We do this through primary and specialty care through Cone Health Medical Group and Triad HealthCare Network. We provide insurance coverage through HealthTeam Advantage.

Barton Pleads guilty to embezzlement On June 29, 2022, Jennifer Marie Barton, 48, pled guilty in Rockingham County Superior Court to seven counts of Felony Larceny by Employee and Obtaining Property by False Pretense. Superior Court Judge Stan Allen sentenced Barton to two consecutive active sentences for a total minimum of 12 months (1 year) to a maximum of 34 months (2 years and 10 Months) in the N.C. Department of Adult Corrections. Under North Carolina Law, Barton will have to serve a minimum of one year in prison before she is eligible for release. Judge Allen also ordered Barton to pay restitution in the amount of $24,686.40 to the Eden Chamber of Commerce. Barton paid the full amount of restitution on the day she was sentenced. On August 19, 2021, representatives from the Board of Directors of the Eden Chamber of Commerce notified the Eden Police Department that the Board discovered Jennifer Barton, Executive Director of the Eden Chamber of Commerce, had embezzled a substantial amount of money from the Chamber. After a thorough and professional investigation, detectives from the Eden Police Department were able to determine Barton embezzled $24,686.40 from the Chamber over the course of approximately a year, beginning in June of 2020. District Attorney Jason Ramey said: “The Eden Chamber of Commerce has been serving businesses and the community of Eden well since 1955. This unfortunate incident is not a reflection of their long and distinguished service, and I am thankful for the vital role the Chamber serves in promoting economic vitality in Eden. I commend the Board of Directors for immediately notifying the Eden Police Department after discovering Barton’s crimes and for their complete cooperation. I would also like to thank Eden Police Chief Clint Simpson, Detective Aubrie Stoneman, and Assistant District Attorney Stephanie Reese for ensuring that Barton was held accountable for her actions and for recovering the embezzled funds for the Chamber of Commerce.”

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BOARDS AND COMMIS-

Continued from Page 14 SIONS: The Community PROWLERS REGISTRATION IS OPEN! We are now registering for our fall Prowler football teams and our cheerleading program for ages 5-12. Practice begins Aug. 1, but some registration will continue for aweek or more. Sign up your child at Bridge Street, Mill Avenue, Customer Service at City Hall or online at www.edennc.us. PROWLERS FOOTBALL AND CHEER CAMPS: For ages 5-12, completely free! Cheer camp is 5:45- 7, while football is 6-7:30, both at Freedom Park. No preregistration required. RECREATION CENTERS: Bridge Street and Mill Avenue recreation centers are open Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Come walk our track and exercise; play tennis, basketball, pickleball or shuffleboard; or use the playground. FREEDOM PARK: We’re excited to announce the dog park has been relocated to the back of the park, away from the noise of the playground, splash pad and road. We think this will be a better fit for the dogs and their owners. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS: The Community Development Block Grant Neighhood Revitalization (CDBGNR) -Draper: The PTRC will be assisting with the site inspections and bidding of the repairs beginning in July. LOCAL CODES AND INSPECTIONS: 119 were performed with 48 notices sent. PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS: 290 inspections were performed with 166 permits issues. The Purina project is now accelerating as deadlines approach. A demolition permit was issued for the Spray Cotton Mill renovation project. Dollar General is proposed to be located on the corner of N.C. 14 and Town Creek Road. Several new single family dwellings are under construction with more expected.

Appearance Commission met to replant the planters on Fieldcrest Road. The Historic Preservation Commission met June 13 and recommended in favor of a request for Local Landmark designation for the Spray Cotton Mill. This request went to Council was approved. The Tree Board did not meet in June. An Arbor Day program was held for the Leaksville United Methodist Church Child Development Center on June 22. POLICE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: The department currently has several openings for police officers and continues to work toward recruiting excellent law enforcement officers to serve the citizens of Eden. NEW EQUIPMENT: The Axon fleet camera install will be completed the week of August 1. The department is coordinating with Eden Fire to conduct the install at Station 4.

IT’S TIME FOR PROGRESS – LET’S RECYCLE!! According to the Environmental Protection Agency Americans produce more than 243 million tons of garbage each year, of which 82 million tons is composted or recycled. Without exception, recycling is the top action society can do to simultaneously improve: the environment, the economy, sustainable manufacturing and to prevent waste from going into oceans. The City of Eden will be offering curbside recycling once again. The City will be partnering with JCR Recycling located here in Eden on Fieldcrest Road. In order for the program to begin we need a minimum of 200 households to register for the program. The program will launch in early Fall if the goal is met by September 30, 2022. The new curbside program utilizes roll out cans that will be provided by the City to collect recyclable materials using our existing automated garbage

trucks. Eden will issue a new recycling can to all residents who sign-up to participate in the program. The cost will be $15.86 per month and will be billed from the City of Eden. Those who want to register can do so at City Hall in the Finance Department or call 336623-2110 and ask for that department. A critical aspect of the program, and for all recycling programs is the proper separation between recycling materials and regular solid waste garbage. Adding unacceptable materials to the recycling roll out will contaminate the load, which means it goes to the landfill. There will be reminders and examples distributed in the coming months to help residents recycle smarter by recycling the right items. Glass will not be a part of the curbside program and residents are urged to take glass recycling to the Recycling Center located at 123 Mebane Bridge Road. Many recycling programs mandate that specific kinds of recyclables be separated…one container for aluminum cans another for metal cans, etc. Eden’s new program will not require that kind of separation. You just have to put only acceptable recyclables in the recycling can. Examples of items that WILL be accepted are: plastic bottles, tubs and jugs, aluminum cans, metal cans, newsprint, paper and cardboard. Examples of items that WILL NOT be accepted are: glass, diapers, electronics, batteries, tires, clothing, scrap metal, wood, medical waste and Styrofoam. Let’s all get on board to help our environment. In a world that simply has too much waste, recycling is an easy and important practice to reduce landfill disposal. More details will be available soon, including a recycling item list, answers to frequently asked questions and sign-up registration forms. Stay tuned to www.edennc.us and our social media platforms.

LABOR HOLIDAY CLOSING The City of Eden Solid Waste Division will be closed Monday, September 5th, 2022 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Recycling SOLID WASTE & REFUSE Recycling/Collection Date Center Monday 09-05-22 No Collection Closed Tuesday 09-06-22 Normal Schedule Open Wednesday 09-07-22 Monday’s Collection Open Thursday 09-08-22 Normal Schedule Open Friday 09-09-22 Normal Schedule Open

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Bible Studies

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The Heat is On!

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Have you ever stopped and thought about rock? No, not Pearl Jam or Aerosmith! Rocks. As in the gravel in a driveway or that of a beautiful granite counter-top. You have little rocks, big rocks, pretty rocks,

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ing, compacting, or deforming. Still yet, another possibility is that rocks change into other rocks. This is called a metamorphic rock. How does a rock become another rock you ask? Just apply heat, pressure, and time! These three elements change dull, seemingly useless rocks into something spectacular and desirable. These three elements turn limestone to marble, granite to gneiss, mudstone to schist, slate to phyllite. A little bit of polish to those rocks and they are worth a pretty penny! There is something to learn spiritually of this impromptu science lesson. When the heat of life is on and the pressure is crushing, give it some time because you will come out on the other side, brilliant. In Romans 5:3-5 Paul teaches, “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: know-

ing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope: and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” Stand tall in moments that try your faith and join in the song of others who have/had the privilege of struggle. Because when tribulation (which in Greek, thlipsis literally means pressure) is added, patience is formed. Patience (time) crafts experience. In experience (heat), we

begin to see the astounding plan and things that Christ has in store for us in Heaven and in this life (Philippians 1:20-21). Creating a shameless Christian, that rejoices in the love of God. So do not be scared of elements and their crafting ability, God utilizes these tools to enrich the Body of Christ. It is a gracious after effect of joining the family of God. A guarantee to building an absolutely beautiful personal ministry. God bless! Visit our new church: Enriching Grace Ministries at 11am Sunday! (See ad to left)

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Kettle Krush 5K @ Riverfest Hosted By The Salvation Army of Rockingham County The Salvation Army of Rockingham County will be hosting the Kettle Krush 5K at Riverfest this year on September 17th, beginning at 8:30 a.m. To receive a “Kettle Krush 5K” t-shirt, you must register by August 26th. Registration the day of is accepted but you will not be guaranteed a t-shirt. Registration for the 5K Run/Walk is $35 per runner, including the t-shirt. Registration for the 1 Mile Fun Run is $15 per runner. If you do not wish to run but would like to make a donation, it is greatly appreciated. Registered individuals will report to the main stage at 722 Washington Street, Eden, North Carolina, the 5K and Fun Run will begin from there. All those wishing to register may visit KettleKrush5kEden .eventbrite.com. For more information, please contact Sstilley@triad.rr.com.

2022 Reynolds Brewery Otter Run 5K By the Eden Chamber of Commerce

The Eden Chamber of Commerce will hold their 2nd annual Otter Run 5K September 10th. The 5K run will begin at 4pm and end at the Greenway Boat Landing. After , join the Kickoff Party at Reynolds Brewery. Early tickets for the 5K are $30 per runner for the run, a t-shirt, a beverage at Reynolds Brewery (non-alcoholic available) and a souvenir glass - for the first 60 that register! Early tickets must be purchased by Aug. 26th, available at $35 until Sept. 10th but do not guarantee a t-shirt or souvenir glass. Visit the Chamber Facebook Page for any updates, or info@edenchamber.com or call 336.623.3336.

Clarifying that work uniforms are allowed at election sites NC Elections Officials Make Clear That First Responders and Active Military May Vote in Uniform With the North Carolina House of Representatives in June considering a bill to mandate that no voter be denied the ability to vote in the uniform required by their job, the State Board of Elections wishes to make clear to voters that they are already entitled to vote wearing the uniform of their job. The bill would clarify what is already the law. The State Board of Elections has always been clear that voting in one’s work uniform must be allowed. Law enforcement officers are permitted to vote in uniform. It also clarifies that county boards of elections should not request that law enforcement be stationed outside the polls and should avoid the appearance of monitoring voters which, as many law enforcement officials acknowledge, could be considered intimidating to some voters. “We welcome our first responders, active military, and other voters whose jobs require a uniform to vote in uniform or in plain clothes, whatever they choose,” said Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections.

Commissioner’s Highlights The Board of Rockingham County Commissioners met for their regularly scheduled meeting on July 18, 2022. During this meeting, the Board heard from members of the public as well as County department leaders. Highlights from the meeting are as followed: • Vice Chairman Mark Richardson named Dakota Reeves as July’s Outstanding Volunteer of the Month. Reeves is an 18-yearold volunteer with the Madison-Rockingham Rescue Squad where he has served since the age of 15. His mentor and fellow volunteers say he is always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. • County Manager Lance Metzler recognized former Tax Administrator Mark McClintock for his 25 years of service to Rockingham County. McClintock retired as Tax Administrator on June 30, 2022. A release on his time with the County will be made available at a later date. • Deputy Fire Marshal Melissa Joyce in partnership with Assistant Fire Marshal Jeremy Shelton recognized Joel Fullerton and Gerald Strader with a life-saving award. • Hiriam “Marzy” Marziano, requested zoning amendments for four locations during the public hearing portion of the meeting. A number of residents from one of the locations spoke on behalf of the request which the board approved pending further discussion. • Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering and Public Utilities requested the funding for the new County Indoor Firing Range. This range can be used by both the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office as well as the public. The Board of Rockingham County Commissioners approved the request in a 5 to 0 vote. You can watch the County Commissioners Meeting in full on the city’s Youtube page. The next Board of Commissioners meeting is Eden City Hall on Monday, August 1, 2022 at 6:30pm.

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This year the Women's League of Eden celebrating 40th Anniversary It’s hard to believe but this year the Women's League of Eden (WLOE) is celebrating our 40th Anniversary!! WLOE is a group of women dedicated to the betterment of our community, by enhancing the lives of others through community service. Founded in 1982, they are affiliated with General Federation of Women's Clubs (Founded in 1890) and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of North Carolina which was organized in 1902 at Salem College in Winston Salem. It was at this 1903 convention that the members decided to join the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, which had been founded in 1889. In 1982, the Women’s League of Eden (WLOE) was founded as an affiliate of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of North Carolina. Among the founding members of WLOE were; Libby Maddrey, Judy Rouse, and Peggy Bowers. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is the largest international volunteer organization for women, with over 12,000 clubs and 600,000 members in the United States and Puerto Rico and ten million members in 46 countries, territories, national and associate organizations. While the General Federation of Women’s Clubs was founded in 1890, the inspiration for the organization began in 1868, when professional journalist Jane Cunningham Croly, because of her gender, was denied admittance to a journalist dinner honoring Charles Dickens. In response Croly founded a women’s club and on its 21st anniversary in 1889 invited women’s clubs from throughout the United States to join her club in a federation of women’s clubs dedicated to the betterment of their local communities through volunteer service. The clubwomen of the Women’s League of Eden continue this tradition of community service through our projects. A few of our projects include: Education- providing supplies for local teachers, reading to classes, and the Sallie Southhall Scholarship awarded annually to a graduating high school senior in Eden, Environment-clubwomen remove trash from local roadways, Heath-sponsor blood drives, and Community Outreach-supporting the Rockingham Community College Food Pantry, Blessing Boxes, and Help Incorporated. On September 1 at 6:30 pm WLOE will celebrate 40 years of community service during our monthly meeting at the Eden Library. All current and former WLOE clubwoman are invited to attend. If you would like more information on the Women’s League of Eden email us at WLOENC1982@gmail.com . You can also check us out on

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Reidsville & Wentworth Downtown Reidsville StreetScape well underway Work on the city’s planned downtown Streetscape project. Recently approved by Reidsville City Council, the Streetscape plan has been created by staff

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the roadway at the intersection of Scales and Gilmer Streets in mid July to lay conduit for electrical and fiber. Then moved to Morehead Street between Main and Scales Streets to do similar work. Based on a plan developed by Insight Architects back in 2005, the project has been designed not only to improve the downtown’s aesthetics but also to help eliminate some existing problems that have occurred along Scales Street over recent years. The City’s Public Works Department has already begun phase one of the plan, which addresses a sinking issue that has occurred at Mural Park located at the corner of Scales and Gilmer Streets. Plans to not only fix this problem but also replace the beautiful brick pavers as well as rebuilding the retaining wall, shrubbery removed. All this work so that Mural Park will remain a gathering place for the downtown area. The project also will upgrade and replace asphalt and decorative stampings found in the 100 and 200 blocks of South Scales Street and remove and replace existing sidewalks along the street. The City had to take down existing trees along Scales Street because their roots had grown so large underground that they had made the pavement uneven and a tripping hazard. Some of the tree roots were making their way into existing storefronts so a solution needed to be found. This project will make those much needed repairs while also repaving South Scales and Gilmer Streets

as part of the process. Existing light poles will be replaced with decorative light poles with banner arms and electrical boxes. The City will be able to use these poles for appropriate signage and to help provide electricity during street festivals. Looking toward the future, the City also decided to upgrade the electrical and fiber options on both sides of the street while the Streetscape was being done. Downtown cameras and the current free downtown Wi-Fi access points will also be replaced and upgraded. Twenty-eight Crepe Myrtles were selected to replace the other trees because their root systems are not as aggressive. Well lights around the bottom of each tree will provide uplighting. The decorative planter boxes will have to be removed, but the City plans to reuse them at local parks, Lake Reidsville and in the City’s proposed Depot District. City officials met with downtown merchants to explain the changes and assure them that any inconveniences from the project will be kept at a minimum. Having already started, the project is estimated to take between 8-18 months to complete. City staff will be able to do some of the work, but current staffing and material availability may impact the project. But the end result should ensure that downtown Reidsville will be even more of a lovely destination spot for visitors and a source of pride for our residents.

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Rockingham Community College President Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw, center, presented resolutions to outgoing RCC Board of Trustees members Janice Tate and Mark Collins during the board's May 17 regular board meeting. Collins and Tate will step off the board on June 30, 2022. Collins was appointed in 2006, serving as chair for two years, 2015-2017. Tate was appointed in 2010, 2015 and 2018, serving as chair for two years, 2019-2021. New trustees were sworn in during the board’s July meeting.

Reidsville High recieves $300K from Lowes Hometowns Grant The Rockingham County School System is pleased to announce that Reidsville High School was awarded a $300,000 grant as part of Lowe’s Hometowns, an initiative that is helping to restore and revitalize spaces that serve as the hubs and heartbeats of communities. As part of the grant, Reidsville High School will restore the following: ● Visitor’s concessions and installation of a visitor’s restroom at the RHS Football Stadium ● Renovations of cafeteria/gym bathrooms to make handicap accessible ● Equipping the Reidsville High gym with Air Conditioning Rallying around Reidsville High School’s athletics, and particularly Rams football, has been a unifying passion for our community. On fall Friday nights, you will find half the town tucked beneath the stadium lights, rooting on our Rams. The Reidsville Rams’ football team is a point of pride for our town, as it should be. The Rams hold the record for the most state titles in North Carolina, with 22 state championships. Conference divisions have changed, but winning has remained a constant through the years for the Rams. A visit to RHS’ facilities will now echo the title ‘Football Capital of North Carolina’. The great usage our facilities have endured are visible. This project from Lowe’s Hometowns will provide climate control in Reidsville High’s gyms, which are also used as classrooms daily. The temperature in these gyms sometimes reach 95 degrees. Our restrooms are not wheelchair accessible, which is an inconvenience to our guests and our students, who must depend on mobility aides. Our facilities are used by over 700 students each day and is utilized by approximately 1,000 community members weekly for sporting and community events. Thank you Lowe’s! Your investment in the Rams community will benefit many people! 2022 is the first of a five-year, $100 million commitment from Lowe’s to the communities it serves, with this year’s projects spanning 40 states and Washington, D.C. You can learn more about the Lowe’s

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Reidsville & Wentworth Roaming Around Reidsville By Angela G. Stadler, Public Information Officer City of Reidsville

For the past nine months, a committee of local citizens has been hard at work on the City of Reidsville Land Development Plan (LDP). Reidsville, like other municipalities across the State, was required by law to have an updated plan by July of 2022. “The purpose of the Land Development Plan is to put forth a common vision for development in the City of Reidsville over the next 20 years,” explained Jason Hardin, the City’s Planning & Community Development Manager. “This plan establishes broad goals around big picture issues like economic development, housing and community growth. These goals will provide valuable guidance for City officials on future land use/zoning decisions, capital investment priorities, and infrastructure projects.” In order to create the 55page document, City officials sought the help of various leaders within the community. Representatives from several of the City’s organizations, including the Planning Board, the Historic Preservation Commission, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission and City Council, along with the Rockingham County Schools’ Administration, Rockingham Community College, Annie Penn Hospital, the Chamber of Commerce and City staff, were guided by the PTRC in formation of the plan.

Special thanks go to the following Committee members: Reidsville Mayor Donald Gorham, Councilwoman Sherri Walker, Jason Hardin, Donna Setliff, Haywood Cloud, Jeff Garstka, Thomas Thompson, W.E. “Skeeter” Coates, Marguerite Holt, Mara O’Neill, Robbie Citty, Stokes Ann Hunt, Dr. Sonja Parks and Milton Percell. But that wasn’t the only input received by the local community. Two public meetings were held at RCARE (the City’s Senior Center) and at Lucky City Brewing to see the latest version of the plan, which was then tweaked and finalized for adoption by the Reidsville City Council at its July 12, 2022 meeting. “This steering committee of local leaders appointed by the City Council with important input from Reidsville citizens developed this plan over the past year,” Hardin said. “We are proud of the work everyone put into this plan and excited to see how it will help shape the future of Reidsville.” In making the presentation to City Council last month, Hardin described the plan as a living document that will help decide the City’s course of action when it comes to land use and development by providing goals and an overall long-range plan. Hardin was quick to point out that the plan is not a “how-to guide” but rather a vision of

what City leaders would like Reidsville to become in the next 20 years. However, he did note that the plan will be re-evaluated in about 8-10 years in case priorities and other situations change. Working on the “nuts and bolts” of the plan were Mr. Richard Hails, AICP, Advisor and his students from UNCChapel Hill. They helped to compile the historical data, economic and population-related statistics on Reidsville as well as comparisons to other similarly sized communities. During the two public meetings that were held as part of the process, comments were taken and surveys were completed to give the much

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In other news in and around Reidsville: • “Water Wednesdays”, courtesy of Reidsville Parks & Recreation with help from the Fire & Police Departments, return to local neighborhoods this month with sprinklers, popsicles and fun! The events will be held from 4-6:30 p.m. at Courtland Park on August 3rd and during the same hours at Womack Apartments, Third Avenue, on August 17th. For more info, call 336-349-1090. • 2nd Downtown Friday on August 12th. The annual Car and Motorcycle Cruize-In Downtown Reidsville will be the last of the season. Set for 6-8:30 p.m., the event features music, food and games for the kids. The Chamber of Commerce will provide a beer garden. • Concerts on the Square August 27th Concerts on the Square at Market Square will be going back in time to showcase the music of the 1980s with the trib-

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Madison / Mayodan & Stoneville Madison Downtown Social District formed The Town of Madison is excited to announce their Downtown Madison Social District will begin on Friday, July 1, 2022. Social District hours are Thursday and Friday from 5:00 pm until 11:00 pm, Saturday from 12:00 pm until 11:00 pm and Sunday from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm. In spring 2021, North Carolina General Assembly passed a bill known as Bring Business Back to Downtown that allows public drinking in designated areas, referred to “Social Districts.” The bill grants counties and cities authority to establish Social Districts that will allow open carry of alcoholic beverages in designated areas during specific times. The

bill further states that Social Districts must be established by an ordinance approved by the overning Board and acknowledged by the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. Through numerous conversations and discussion, the Downtown Madison Social District was brought to fruition after the Town of Madison Board of Aldermen adopted an ordinance creating a Social District that encompasses much of Downtown Madison. The ordinance includes requirements for the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages along with days and times the Social District is active and a map showing the boundaries.

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“After much consideration, our town leaders were able to determine the economic impact having a designated Social District could have on our town,” stated Kevin Baughn, Town of Madison, Manager. “Being the first Social District in the county, Madison’s local businesses and Downtown area now have an even more unique draw for our residents and visitors to enjoy.” The boundaries of the Social District are identified by signs and all alcoholic beverages must be purchased and consumed within those boundaries; individuals are not permitted to take beverages outside of the district or bring beverages into the district. Hell on Horsecreek,

Southern Spirits, Gia’s Distillery, Wine Nox, and Madison Cork Supply are participating ABC permittees and will be able to sell and serve beverages on their own premises for consumption throughout the Social District. All alcoholic beverages will be required to be served in clear plastic cups, no larger than 16 oz that display the Social District Logo, the ABC permittee that served the beverage, and “Drink Responsibly – Be 21.” Alcoholic beverages purchased from one ABC permittee are not allowed to be taken into another ABC permittee’s premises. Once a beverage is purchased, Social District visitors will be allowed to carry and consume that beverage within the

boundaries of the Social District as well as take that beverage into participating shops that display the “Social District Shop Here” logo – if a business does not display this logo, please do not take your beverage into the establishment. “The implementation of the Social District will make Downtown Madison a more inviting place for people to visit, stay, and shop,” said Bobbie Webster, President, Madison Merchants Guild. “The Social District will give our guests more mobility to see all of the amazing things Downtown Madison has to offer.”

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Madison / Mayodan / Stoneville Western Rockingham Treasures By Therese Francin

Awakening of Hometown Community Events in Western Rockingham Community Need Fulfilled at New Fitness Center in Western Rockingham County Sometimes your roots in your local community are deep and strong. Such was the case in the Western Rockingham area, when four local members of the community saw a neighborhood need, and had the foresight and enthusiasm to make an investment. When the Western Rockingham YMCA in Mayodan closed on December 31, 2021, most residents thought a local fitness center was no longer going to be an option in this side of the County.

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machine, recumbent bikes and spin bikes. Streaming TV’s are available at all Cardio equipment. There are Silver Sneakers classes offered in Yoga, Boom Move and Boom Muscle. Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit and Renew Active support these classes. Additionally, there are indoor walking hours in the early morning and midday, High Intensity Interval Training classes, cycle, weights/core and stretch classes, as well as fit stretch and core strength classes. Gym hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In the fall, the center will start tennis clinics, and some will be for children 8 years and up. The facility will partner with the Rockingham County Tennis Association, and their plans also

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• Dan River Boat Race Saturday, August 6th Preregistration deadline is August 5th. $25 Pre-registration, $30 on site registration, $5 additional event. Register online at www.m-mrec.org or stop by Madison Mayodan Recreation Center. Open division check in 7:30am-8:30am. Rec devision check in - 7:30am-9:45am. Located at 634 Lindsey Bridge Rd. Madison NC. Parking and shuttling available, on-site rentals available, t-shirt for each participant, awards and music provided at the end of the race, 11am-12:30pm. Located at A Sweet Southern Mess Antique Mall next to 704 river access. • Soccer Registration open until August 19th. Age Divisions: 34,5-6,7-9,10-13. Evaluations will take pace on August 20th 9am for ages 5-6, 10am for ages 7-9 and 11am for ages 10-13. Practice starts week of August 22nd. Games start September 10th and all games are on Saturdays. Cost - Residents of Madison/Mayodan - $30.00, Non-residents - $45. Uniform is $20.00. for more information call 336-548-2789. Register @ M-M Rec Center or MMREC.org • Fall Youth Volleyball Registrations ends August 19th. 2nd-5th grade devisions evaluations are Mon. Aug 22nd 6pm at M-M Rec Center.

6th-9th grade evaluations Tuesday, Aug 23rd 6pm at M-M Rec Center. Cost - Residents - $30, Non-residents - $45. Uniform - $10. Practice starts week of August 29th. Games start the week of September 12th. Game days are Tuesdays for 2nd-5th grade and Thursdays for 6th-9th grade. For more info, call 336-5482789. Register at M-M Rec Center or online at m-mrec.org Hosted by the M&M Rec, join them for a Luau from 6pm-8pm. Located at 300 S. 2nd Ave, Mayodan. Program is free to all Developmentally Disable Adults and volunteers. Rockingham County Partnership for Children’s Play and Learn Groups located at Parkview Village 924 3rd Ave, Reidsville every Tuesday starting at 10am-11:30am and Wednesday, the group will be located at Reidsville Alliance Church from 10am-11:30am located at 1300 Freeway Dr, Reidsville. Join every week to learn through play! Activities and snacks are provided. This group is targeted for children ages 0-5 to prepare for school but all are welcomed!

MM SENIOR CENTER All Events are Free and open to the public unless otherwise listed. Madison Mayodan Senior Center, 300 S 2nd Ave., Mayodan (336) 548-2789.

1st, 2nd, 4th Monday of Each month 8:30am-11:00am - Pickleball 9am - Interval Training 10:15 GF Strength 11:30 - Line Dancing 12:30pm - Hand & Foot 3rd Monday 8:30am-11am - Pickleball 12:30pm - Hand and foot 1st, 2nd, 4th Tuesday 8:30am-11am - Pickleball 9am - Cardio Step 9:45am - Stability Ball 10:30 am - Low Impact Fitness 3rd Wedensday 8:30am-11 - Pickleball 12:30 - Hand & Foot 1st, 2nd, 4th Wedensday 8:30am-11:00am Pickleball 9:00am - Interval Traning 1:15am - GF Strength 11:30am - Line Dancing 1st, 2nd, 4th Thursday 8:30am-11:00am - Pickleball 9am - cardio Step 9:45am - Stability Ball 10:30am Low Impact Fitness 12:30pm - Rook 3rd Thursday 8:30am-11am - Pickleball 12:30pm - Rook 1st Friday 9am - Breakfast 10am - Bingo

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Continued from Page 22 include tennis clinics and leagues for adults. All fees are reasonable and affordable, and there is a court fee for the tennis courts, which can be used in the cold or rain, as they are indoors. Cold water and drinks are available for a nominal fee of $1.00. There are already over

200 members in the four short months of operation. Manager and part-owner Lisa Hilliard sees a bright future for the facility, as

it fulfills a community need for physical fitness activities for all fitness levels and age groups.

Madison/Mayodan Library news and events Events at MadisonMayodan Public Library: August (Open to the Public) For more information call: 336-5486553/e-mail: sbrimjones@co. rockingham.nc.us Monthly Genealogy Soirée 2022: 2 pm – 4 pm Tue., Aug. 9th: “Create ancestor profiles: Flesh Out the Story & Guest Speaker Jane Wade: How to Join the DAR” McMichael

Community Room. Students are notified of any changes. Handouts available. • Computer Classes – The Madison-Mayodan Public Library will be taking a break from computer classes during this month.

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Finding Fur-Ever Homes Animal’s Of The Month This is Asha, she's 2 years old and was found as a stray in late May and has been here at the shelter. She is really sweet, but she is very high energy. She would do best in a home that's experienced with huskies and their behavior and can give her the training that she needs. If a potential adopter already owns a dog they also must do a meet and greet with their dog because sometimes she likes to play rough.

These beautiful pets are located at the Rockingham County Animal Shelter at 250 Cherokee Camp Rd, Reidsville (Wentworth Area). Please stop by and find your Fur Babies today! Website: www.rockinghamcountyanimalshelter.org Phone: (336) 394-0075 This is Atlas, he's around 1.5 years old and was recently returned to the shelter after being adopted last year. He's very shy and nervous, probably wondering why he's back at the shelter. He's very sweet however and loves to be petted once he warms up to you.

• Children’s Programing – Programs Every Wednesday: Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am: Theme: NUMBERS!!! Toddler Story Time: 11:15 am – 11:30 am Look for updates onWebsite, Facebook and Library Flyers or contact Miss Rachel: rholden@co.rockingham.nc.us • Movie Fun @ the Library – Thur., Aug. 11th: 4 pm - Closing See Flyers at the Library for Schedule of Movies, Snacks & Beverages Provided. In the McMichael Community Room • Movie Action! – Thur., Aug. 18th: 3 pm - Closing. See Flyers at the Library for Schedule of Movies, Snacks & Beverages Provided. Shown in the McMichael Community Room • Coloring & Puzzles with Tonya @ the Library – Mon., Aug. 22nd: 3 pm – 5 pm Limited Space Available. Call to Sign-up: 336-548-6553. Materials to be provided. Held in the McMichael Com. Room • Nary a Thing Chapter of “The Andy Griffith Show” Rerun Watchers Club Tue., Aug. 23rd: 3 pm – 5 pm. Will be showing “The Beauty Contest & The Farmer Takes a Wife” Episode Trivia, Prizes & Light snacks provided.Come join our Club and have some “Goooooooood fun!” Held in the McMichael Community Room • Movie Fun! – Thur., Aug.25th: 2:30 pm - Closing. See Flyers for Schedule of Movies, Snacks & Beverages. Shown in the McMichael Community Room. • Adult Summer Reading Program - Western Friends of the Library Present “Beat the Backlist” Reading Contest. Started July 1st and must be handed in by October 15th. There will be 1st; 2nd and 3rd Prizes awarded to the highest number of books checked off Entry forms will be available at Madison-Mayodan’s Circulation Desk

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For the Fun of it... I once worked at a cheap pizza shop to get by. I kneaded the dough. • Why is "dark" spelled with a k and not c? Because you can’t “C” in the dark. • Why is it unwise to share your secrets with a clock? Well, time will tell. • Writing my name in cursive is my signature move. • Just so everyone’s clear, I’m going to put my glasses on. • Bono and The Edge walk into a Dublin bar, and the bartender says, “Oh no, not U2 again.” • Prison is just one word, but for some it’s a whole sentence.

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Why does Snoop Dogg use an umbrella? For a drizzle • Went to a new barber shop and asked for a shave. He turned, handed me a small ball and asked me to put it in my mouth so that he could get a closer shave on my cheeks. Before putting it in my mouth I asked, “What if I accidentally swallow it?” He said, “No worries, just bring it back tomorrow like everyone else does.” • I’ve started telling everyone about the benefits of eating dried grapes. It’s all about raisin awareness • I have a bumper sticker that says, “Honk if you think I’m Sexy ''. That way when I am at a green light too long, I feel better about myself. • You know how they throw the ball in the crowd at a ball game? You don’t do that when bowling. I know that... now.

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Hands of an Angel Part 2 From the July issue of Eden’s Own Journal, Michael Jackson continues a remembrance of his parents: “By the time the 1950's had arrived, my father’s eye disease, retinitis pigmentosa, had eaten away at Dad’s vision and it was all but gone. Mama would get up in the morning and kindle a fire in the cook stove. Then she would grab her bucket and head for the barn to milk the cow while her older daughters would get up all the other kids and get them ready for school. My Dad would help wherever he could, but the limited vision restricted his work until it got light enough outside for him to function. Mama would come back from the barn and start breakfast for everyone in the household. My oldest brother had gone off to Germany as an Army private and my oldest sister had married and moved away to the city. As time passed, one by one the other children married or moved away for various reasons and my Daddy eventually became totally blind. Mama never complained about the heavy load she was carrying. My disabled sister had died and with children leaving home there were less people to cook and clean for in the household. Because of my father’s disability, he began to receive government subsistence and our farm life was a thing of the past. Mama continued to take care of my Daddy for another dozen years until his untimely death in 1965 of an apparent heart attack. She began keeping grandchildren to help pay the bills and one of my older brothers, Charles, continued to live at home to help support my mother. Mama had already raised a house full of children and now she was having to keep other kids to make a living. Without complaint, Mama took it all in stride and kept living her life as best she could. My brother Charles married in 1971, and Mama was now living alone near Charles and me. In 1975, Mama came to live with my family and me. Life would be much easier for her living in the small apartment I had built for her on the side of my home. She now had plenty of time to relax and enjoy her flowers and friends. She spent time with other members of her family and took trips to places she had never been before. She joined the church for the first time when she was 65 years old because transportation was not a problem anymore. My older sister would pick her up each Sunday and her church became a vital part of her life. You could hear the happiness in her voice

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as she chatted on the phone or when she had visitors. Finally, life was good for Mama. No more carrying buckets of water from a spring; no more visiting an outdoor toilet on a cold winter day; no more cooking three meals a day on a woodstove and no more worrying about where tomorrow's food would come from or how she would pay for it. Mama was now living a nice life and her health was remarkably well. She had

living in my household. She was not just a mother to me; she was my close friend and the person that helped me out on many occasions when I needed some good logic applied to my life. Now, back to that aging hand I noticed on that day long past. I realized as I saw that hand giving me a cookie from her jar just how hard her hands had worked. I wondered how many loads of clothes she had washed and how many meals she had prepared. How many rows of tobacco and gardens she had hoed in the summer heat? I wonder how many times she milked one of those cows when the temperature was below the freezing point. I wondered how many nights she laid her head on her pillow and worried what tomorrow would bring. The thought also entered my mind as to how many times she claimed that her appetite had suddenly

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blind husband through life. Mama is now resting in heaven where the workload is a thing of the past. Her aging and tired old hands now have a brand-new look about them. No tears will fill her eyes and no sadness will fill her heart. Her aged hands are only a memory to those of us that are left behind but the work my Mama did with her hands will never be forgotten. Yeah, Mama, I sure would like to have another one of those cookies.”

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gone away for her children to each have a helping of dessert. The many times she had spent her last dime so her kids could have shoes or school supplies. Her tiny hands had worked their way through a long marriage and through twelve children. They stood the test of time through depressions, recessions, wars, and storms. She received no rewards, no medals and absolutely no pay. Yet, her hands were still the soothing remedy to a sick child or grandchild and the hand that led her

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Library System promotes Rhonda Hooker to Director Rockingham County is received several promotions excited to announce the internal including Reference Librarian promotion of Rhonda Hooker, and Lead Librarian for the Director of Rockingham County Madison Mayodan branch. In Public Libraries. Hooker has 2021, she was relocated to act as served over a decade with the Interim Branch Manager in the County Government Reidsville Library and says she is lookand in January ing forward to lead2022, she was ing her department named Interim by example. Director of all Rhonda Hooker Rockingham County started her career Libraries. with the County as a “She will be a teacher for special great Director for needs children in the our Library system Hooker Enrichment Center, a and for Rockingham school for County,” Cathy Developmental Lemons, Education, before it closed in the Administrative Assistant for early 2000s. She then moved to RCPL expressed when asked the school system before returnabout Hooker, “I am blessed to ing to the County part-time as a have her as my new boss.” 9-1-1 Telecommunicator. When “My goal as Director is to a Library Assistant position bring the perspective of my opened, Hooker jumped at the department into this position,” opportunity to continue her Hooker said, “and to be an advocareer in County libraries. cate for my staff and a voice for Rhonda moved to a full-time the community in which I work Assistant position within a year so closely with.” and earned her Master’s in Rhonda Hooker is a lifeLibrary Science in 2014. She has long resident of Rockingham

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of 58 in his home in Greensboro on August 28, 1965. Beatrice would live for many years after the death of her husband. She died in Greensboro on May 23, 1992, at the age of 82. They left behind a strong devotion to God and family. Visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Room, MadisonMayodan Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, NC and the

Genealogy Room of the Danbury Library, Stokes Co., NC. For more information on learning to research contact your local library, historical society or the Genealogical Society of Rock. & Stokes Counties, NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 27027-0152; Elvin Perkins, Jr., GSRS member; Email: Eperkins2@aol.com

Continued from Page 25 Michael Jackson’s parents, Bunn Jackson and Clara Beatrice Smith married in Martinsville, Virginia on July 27, 1929. Despite having inherited blindness, Bunn, along with his wife Beatrice, were able to raise a family of twelve children. Bunn Jackson died suddenly at the age

Report from Eden Library Mon.: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. • Tue.y: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wed.: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Thur.: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fri.: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Sat.: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed

WEEKLY EVENTS • Knitting, Crocheting, and Sewing Social Mondays from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. • Computer Classes Tue. from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. 598 S. Pierce Streets, Eden, NC. • Family Movie Matinees - August 24th at 2pm. • Reading Programs Thursday @ 10:30 a.m -11am for Preschool Programs Thursday @ 11:15 a.m. 11:45 for Toddler Programs • Popup Arcade - Time: Fridays @ 2 p.m. at the Eden Library SPECIAL EVENTS Adult Summer Reading: Bookopoly - Library users will have the opportunity to play through the end of August but must return their game by August 31 Pick up a game @ the Eden Library Description: Pick up a Bookopoly game sheet at the Eden Library circulation desk and mark off squares as you complete the reading activities. If you complete all of the activities for a color on the board you'll gain an entry for drawings to win Ocean themed prizes. If you complete and return the sheet before August 31 you will gain 12 entries into the drawings.

Garden of Eden Senior Center Garden of Eden Senior Center – 508 Orchard Drive, Eden, NC 27288 Phone: 336-627-4711 Hours of operation: Mon. through Fri. 8:00AM to 4:30PM All Events are FREE and open to the public unless otherwise listed. Legal Aid - Call 1-877-5797562 to open a file. Appointments required. Notary Service: Tuesdays from 11AM to 3:30PM; Wednesdays from 1PM to 3:30PM and Thursdays from 10AM to 3:30PM. Other times may be available. Please have documents prepared before arrival. This service is for notarizations only, not an attorney. Call 336627-4711 to schedule an appointment. Cost: Free REGULARLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Card games: Hand & Foot, Tuesdays at 1PM; Rook, Wednesdays at 1PM and Phase 10, Fridays at 10AM Mah Jongg: Thursdays at 11AM Bingo: August 15th at 10AM TV Time: August 29th at 1PM (Call for details 336-627-4711) CRAFTS: Knit, Crochet & Cross Stitch: Mondays at 11AM. Free instruction with Karla McDonald Be Crafty: Fridays at 1PM Watercolor with friends: Wednesdays at 9:30 (Free) Paint with friends: Thursdays

at 9:30AM (Free) Paint with Louise: Thursdays at 10AM (Small fee) REGULARLY SCHEDULED PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Exercise or walk with Emma: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9AM (Location: Bridge Street Rec.) Pickleball –Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8:30AM (Mill Avenue Gym) Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5:30 pm ( Bridge Street Rec) OTAGO EXERCISES: (gentle exercises to improve strength and balance) Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30PM ( Garden of Eden Senior Center) Beginners Pickleball pick up times – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. Call us at 336-627-4711 and let us know you are coming. (Would like to have a pickleball 101 session before you attend) New!!!!! Shuffleboard at Bridge Street Rec: Learn how to play shuffleboard Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 10 am. Call 3336-627-4711 to register Line Dance for fun and exercise – Thursdays at 10:30AM (Location: CB Hut on Boone Road for the summer.) Free. EVENTS: Special Event:Topic: Cyber security: The Latest Scams August 23th (Tuesday) Kevin Taylor, City of Eden IT Director

and Detective Kenyi, Eden Police Department – Music and CRUZ IN – August 27th Remedy Location: Kiwanis Amphitheatre at Freedom Park. Cost: Free When: Cruz In at 5:30 PM – Live Concert at 6:00 PM; Last Saturday of the month from Aug. through Sept. (8/27, 9/24) Concessions available. Call 336627-4711 for details. Please remember to sign in with your scan cards at the Garden of Eden Cneter. If you do not have one, inquire with any of the Senior Center Staff. If you are not receiving our monthly newsletters and calendars and would like to, stop by the Garden of Eden Senior Center to sign up. We also have the option of texting or an automated phone call if you would like to be notified of upcoming events. Please let us know which you would prefer. Please join us at the Garden of Eden Senior Center for virtual or in-person programs. Call 336627-4711 if you would like the zoom link for any of the following programs: Friends Meeting – Everyone welcome, no sign-up necessary. Biscuits provided by local restaurants. The following programs will be offered: August 2nd: Eden Drug August 23rd: Birthday Breakfast

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communicate are at a significant disadvantage. Ross Linnett Recite Me’s Founder and CEO commented, “It is important to provide an inclusive online experience, where everyone can use our digital world in a way in which best suits their needs. As more organizations provide accessibility tools online, those who face online barriers can

access information and services hassle-free. The digital world must be accessible for all.” To explore our accessibility

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Cascade s Finest By by Darrell M. Gregory

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January night, Babe Chambers passed by the old abandoned brick plant on the Berry Hill road on the way from Danville noticing law enforcement cars were gathered there. Babe quickly arrived at his business, the Line, hardly a minute later. There he ran in, told his friend Fred Sims to vacate the property immediately for he feared a raid was coming down. With that said, Babe departed the Line, narrowly avoiding a stream of Pittsylvania County Sheriff vehicles that went by him. Having experienced raids before, the seasoned Babe Chambers picked up his police scanner while he relocated to a motel in Martinsville. Listening to communications, he was able to piece together the magnitude of this multi-state raid. Babe had been warned from the Pittsylvania Sheriff before that there was a lot of pressure to close the liquor joint down and he did for a brief time in the previous fall. Even though the Line was closed for “remodeling” for a few weeks, the street racing never relented. Believing that the scrutiny of the law had subsided and suffering the loss of about a thousand dollars clear for him every week, Babe opened back up. Babe Chambers’ friend and accomplice Fred Sims was not able to exit the Line fast enough as he was caught in the raid. He was served a warrant for his arrest at the Line personally by Big Mac. It was always Big Mac’s standard operating procedure to serve his warrants face to face. Fred Sims was taken to Chatham where he posted a $2500 bond and was released the next day. Babe Chambers was spared getting caught up in the initial raid, which gave him time to sort the gravity of his situation out. When Babe was able to contact Fred Sims the next day, it was affirmed what he already knew. There were warrants out for him so he dutifully acquired a lawyer and made ready his bond money. Babe could have stayed in North Carolina and avoided the Virginia warrants but he knew it could resurface in a later date as he routinely traveled in Virginia. After Babe Chambers had turned himself in at Chatham to be served with the warrants, he bonded himself out and went to pick up the pieces of his once prosperous business. Babe enlisted the aid of his partner Fred Sims to clean out the Line of anything that the sheriff had not taken with them. Babe Chambers said that they were standing in the parking lot when a white Thunderbird with Virginia plates pulled in. Big Mac had stopped by coming from Virginia side. The meeting was short with Big

Babe Chambers with wife Mickey Hailey in 1983 Mac never exiting his car. Babe thought that he was just being nosy, checking on the status of the Line. Big Mac was smoking his trademark cigar, Palo Madura. Big Mac did not order his favorite drink that day; two shots of Henry McKenna in ice and ginger ale for the Line was definitely closed and was not in the process of re-opening. Babe and Sims were both charged with operating a place of public nuisance and selling alcohol without a license, which are misdemeanors. A third man, Pete Dickerson who filled in time to time was also charged with selling alcohol. Babe Chambers enlisted the aid of prominent elderly Pittsylvania lawyer Joseph Whitehead, who was known to be the best attorney in Chatham at that time. Babe paid out about 2500 dollars in legal fees for representation for all three men in court. As good as Whitehead was, he was unable to sway the district attorney and the judge in any of the charges. Even though the charges were misdemeanors, the Chatham courthouse was undeterred in their efforts to implement the maximum penalties that could be imposed on the operators of the unlicensed alcohol establishments. The law enforcement community consisting of the Pittsylvania Sheriff Department and the Virginia State Police had been overwhelmed with the complaints of alcohol and racing for years in the Cascade area. The remote vicinity of this entire action taking place hindered law enforcement capability immensely, allowing it to continue virtually unhindered for years. Now that it was a joint effort by not only

Virginia law enforcement but North Carolina too, the courts were determined to end this vagrant disregard for the law once and for all. Babe Chambers and Fred Sims both received sentences for nine months and a 2,500 dollar fine. They served their time at a correctional facility on the outskirts of Danville known as the “Danville City Farm.” Babe was able to secure a work release during the week to work at Miller Brewing with an outside contractor during his time there. Fred Sims stayed at the facility. Babe Chambers occasionally employed two men, Damon Collins and Pete Dickerson, that were experienced enough to run the business when Babe and Sims were unavailable. Pete Dickerson was charged with two counts of selling alcohol which the Chatham Courthouse was not too concerned with him, that was evident by his $350 fine and some type of minor probation. Pete Dickerson was retired from the Navy and had never been in any trouble which may have had some bearing on the case. Damon Collins skipped the area, fleeing to Florida where he ended up staying. When Babe Chambers was released; he went back to Chatham to reclaim over two thousand dollars of alcohol that was confiscated at the Line. He was promised that during his trial and the paper work stipulated that it would be released back to him. Babe made numerous efforts to retrieve his legally purchased

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Cascade’s Finest Continued from Page 28 liquor but kept getting the run around. He finally gave up. What did happen to this huge cache of spirits in Chatham? Babe was visited by Big Mac while he was incarcerated at the “Farm.” Big Mac liked Babe and had even went partying with him during his investigation. They had a very cordial meeting. He had previously told Babe in Chatham that if he ever decided to go back into the business to do it discreetly and especially off the main road. Babe was approached by his former landlord, Bill Barker, about continuing to rent the old brick building again but Babe turned down the offer. Finding no one interested in renting the building, Barker put it up for sale. The only one that expressed an interest in the vacant building and property was the Virginia Solite Company. After they acquired the property, the manager of the Solite Company, Mr. C.H. Gover had it razed to the ground. The building with its junked school bus parked in the rear for storage, and parking lot are now completely erased with only pine trees left to hide the spot. C.H. Gover’s son “Tootie” , an employee of the Solite Company, got the dubious honors of bulldozing the establishment into the dust bins of history. It was one job that Tootie took no pleasure in for he had fond memories of Cascade’s favorite watering hole. Even after the raid, the vacated Line still attracted party goers and in a minor sense, the street racers that had severely curtailed their activities. The Line was now an insurance liability to the Solite Company that forced C.H. Gover to demolish it along with the two houses that was on the North Carolina side of the VA/NC line. Rows of pine trees were planted for a buffer zone to the Solite rock quarry. Gone are the monsters of the pavement that frequented the state line every weekend. The confiscation of the cars that were racing by the Virginia State Police and auctioned off put a halt to all the crowds that gathered to watch their favorite racer. The racing still goes on occasionally to this day but nothing of the magnitude of the early 80’s. Operation State Line effectively closed down the well known illegal drag strip on the VA/NC line and the most famous liquor joint in Cascade at the same time. It was with great remorse that many of the Line’s patrons watched the downfall of the most famous liquor joint in Cascade. The intense street racing, without a doubt quickened the down fall of the Line. The Line has left a legacy that spread over four decades starting with renowned bootlegger Benny Cross. Looking back, it is astonishing that it lasted as long as it did. The Line had become so ingrained in the locals over the years that they accepted the popular Line as part of the community. There always have

been nip joints and poker houses that were well known, an open secret to all. Any illegal operation does not need the scrutiny of law enforcement or ramifications are sure to follow. The Line was a victim of its own success and the street racing unquestionably hastened the end. Wayne Barrow’s Mountain and Bullet Barrow’s nip joint were just a few miles from the Line which shielded them from the hard to hide illegal street racing. The two establishments were located in a secluded area on what is known as the Cascade Road. While both businesses enjoyed being in a quiet surrounding, it was coming to an end also. Part 21 will appear in next month’s issue of Eden’s Own Journal. Special thanks to Keith Allen, Rick Amick, Gina Gregory Axsom, Jimmy Bailey Joe Barrow, Joel Barrow, Wayne Barrow, Roger Blackwell, Telesa Smith Bleakley, Babe Chambers, Gene Chambers, Bubba Cobb, Bobby Cox, Donnie Estes, Janice

Estes, Jay Johnson, Tooti Gover, Howard Gregory, Raevone Sims Hooker, Ronnie Hooker, Teresa Hutson, Jay Johnson, Grey Jones, Bill Mangum, Benny Mangus, Dan “Big Mac” McCulloch, Frank Meade, Tim Mize, Roddy Moore, Edward “Sumpkins” Powell, Louis Overton, Roger Dale Ragland, Fred Ramsey, Ricky Stevens, Bob Thomas, Melissa Whitten, Phillip Wood, Wendy Wood, and many more.

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DRBA's August First Saturday Outing at Hanging Rock State Park The public is invited to DRBA's August 6 First Saturday Outing on a popular section of the Dan River for a 4.5-mile paddle from Hanging Rock State Park to Moratock Park in Danbury, NC. Will Truslow, past president of DRBA and an avid kayaker, will coordinate the scenic five-mile float. Participants are asked to be at the put-in by 9:00 a.m. at the Hanging Rock State Park canoe access off Flinchum Road (GPS coordinates: 36.4299, -80.2482) to unload boats and gear and set the shuttle.

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According to Truslow, the scenery is magnificent. "This outing goes through one of the most scenic sections of the Dan in Stokes County. One of the most popular stretches of the Dan River, there are incredible bluffs that come straight down to riverside along with areas of dense rhododendron.” Along the way, there is a cave in a rock cliff and near the end of the trip, he adds, is “a quarter-mile-long bluff that is stunning.” At normal levels this section offers mostly calm waters with one easy Class II rapid at Moratock Park, just before the take-out. The easy put-in and take-out make this an excellent family trip. About three miles into the trip is Seven Island Bridge. Except for these two landmarks, most of the trip reveals little evidence of human disturbance, with nearly half of the river corridor passing through State Natural Heritage Areas. Most of the trip will be through lands recognized as State Natural Heritage Areas, and about half a mile is in Hanging Rock State Park. Besides natural ledges, paddlers will pass vee-shaped fish traps, used for centuries by Native Americans and European settlers to channel fish into nets or baskets during their annual spawning runs. After loading their boats at Moratock Park, participants may enjoy visiting the historic 1843 Moratock Furnace, a 40-foothigh granite structure where iron ore from local mines was smelted. According to "The Dan River Atlas," water from the river was

channeled through "an ingenious tunnel through the horseshoe bend" to power the bellows for the furnace. Only the furnace near the canoe access remains today. Additional interesting facts about this river section's history, culture, and nearby attractions are found in Maps 68 -- 70 of DRBA's publication, "An Insider's Guide to the Dan River in North Carolina and Virginia," available at www.danriver.org . Participants in the outing are asked to provide boat and paddles, life jacket, lunch and water, to dress in layers of artificial (quick-drying) fabric or wool, and to sign a waiver. DIRECTIONS: To reach the Hanging Rock Access from Stuart, VA, travel south on Route 8. Turn left on Route 89. Travel about ¼ mile, and turn right onto Flinchum Road, which is marked by a brown DAN RIVER ACCESS sign. Drive past the Dan River Company on the way to the concrete launch ramp. Outings and meetings of the Dan River Basin Association are open to the public without charge. For trip information, contact trip coordinator Will Truslow at 336-547-1903 or willtruslow@hotmail.com. To learn more about DRBA and its recreation, education and stewardship programs that protect and preserve our local natural resources, visit www.danriver.org. BE SAFE OUTDOORS! Before heading out for a hike or paddle, be sure to read DRBA's safety tips! https://www.danriver.org/besafeoutdoors

SECU on Forbes list For the third consecutive year, State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) has received the top spot on the Forbes list of Best-In-State Credit Unions for North Carolina. The prestigious awards list was announced June 21st by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. SECU has been among the top ranked credit unions since the award’s inception five years ago. Forbes and Statista identified 2022 Best-In-State Credit Unions based on an independent survey of approximately 26,000 U.S. consumers who were asked to rate credit unions at which they have or previously have had checking accounts. In addition to providing recommendations for

overall satisfaction, participants assessed credit unions in the following areas: trust, terms and conditions, branch services, digital services, customer service, and financial advice. “Our longstanding philosophy of ‘People Helping People®’ is at the very heart of SECU. It guides us in our mission to serve more than 2.6 million members, and we are grateful for their support,” said Jim Hayes, SECU president and CEO. “We are truly humbled and honored to once again receive the top ranking for this national recognition. It speaks volumes about the outstanding work that our employees do every day to help members and their community.”

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The Eden Chamber of Commerce Welcomed four new members into the Uptown business community in July

Blue Bell Makers Market & Magnolia Longarm Quilting 630 Washington Street, Eden. Carl Pardue and mom Debbie Carter share this beautiful location which features vintage and handmade items (pottery, candles and more), as well as quality quilting services. 336-635-9016 or 336-627-3333

Rustic Charm Boutique, 640 Washington Street, Eden, NC. Owner Jennifer Clark - Offers beautiful clothing and accessory lines. Call 336-612-2658 for information.

Rise & Grind Nutrition, 705-A Washington Street, Eden, NC Kelsey Isley and staff offer delicious healthy beverage choices for every taste. Call 336-941-8655.

The BlackSheep at 634 Washington Street, Eden. Owners Mikey and Liz Minichello brought their family back to Eden to start their business. They offer customized hair, cosmetics, permanent makeup services and more! Call (336) 898-0376 .

Save Gas and Time... and local businesses! Shop Local! BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER The former Team ROC is now celebrating their new name “Kamicuozzi MMA and Fitness”. They might be rebranded, but nothing else has changed. In Eden since 2016 they are located at 224 The Blvd. Eden. Call 336-932-2692 for information.

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Is Your "Music" Still Hidden Inside You? "A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he be at peace with himself. What a man can be, he must be." ~ Abraham Maslow Are you happy with your life? Really? Many times in life we do what is expected of us instead of listening to what calls us to deeper happiness. Here are some reasons why... • You are afraid of what others will think, they might disapprove • You have been told that you’re not good at it • You believe you can't do what you love and make a decent living too • You believe you don't have the money • You believe you don't have the time • You are afraid that people will think you are crazy • You are afraid your might fail at what you really want or that you’re unworthy of it These are all just beliefs that don’t serve us; because when either the desire or the pain was big enough we have all done things in spite of any of these reasons!

SO what would it take to claim your own life? Here are 5 Steps to get you moving in that direction 1- Listen to your heart - It reminds you of what's important to you 2 - Listen to your intuition - this is from your right Brain - it connects in with your dream and prompts you to follow your heart 3 - Let the Logical part of your brain - your Left Brain - help you determine the steps you need to make your dream happen (do not let it talk you out of it) 4 - Be passionate and take risks. Following your heart often means taking risks. By tapping into your passion you will be inspired to take the steps necessary in spite of the risks 5 - Recognize that Failure is a myth. When you fear failure you get stopped in your tracks. You take things personally. There is no such thing in life as failure. There are only results. For every action there is a result. If you do not get the result you want do a different action. Action = Results. Different Actions = Different Results. By taking this attitude you will be less discour-

aged, develop curiosity and love your yourself more. SO Follow your heart. Listen to how you feel. Let your intuition lead the way. Play your own Brand of Music. Don't die with your music inside you. What small joy can you bring into your life for no other reason than joy? Teresa Lea, BA NCLMBT # 1804. To find out more go to www.InTouchInLife.com or call 336-623-9138.

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The Eden Parks and Recreation Department, led by Parks & Recreation Director Terry Vernon, offers a wide variety of programs and facilities for residents and visitors. ACTIVITIES Seasonal activities and programs include: Volleyball Basketball Soccer Football Softball Baseball Kickball Cornhole Pickleball Shuffleboard Bocce' Cheer Summer Camp Register your child today CENTERS AND FACILITIES

basketball courts, tennis courts, walking track, kitchen and meeting space, picnic shelter, playground

Dan River Trail, 827 S. Hamilton St. Runs between S. Bridge St. and Leaksville Landing

Mill Avenue Swimming Pool, 1722 Mill Ave., 336-635-2219 Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, daily noon - 6 p.m. Mill Avenue Recreation Center, 1718 Mill Ave., 336-635-2268 Open weekdays 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fridays; gym, walking track, playground Call 336-623-2110 to check rental availability.

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Johnson... Continued from Page 32 “And as my writing abilities increased, I began to see my own potential. RCC professors are fantastic. They all took the time to help me achieve my educational goals while also assisting me with my assignments,” Johnson said. Finishing her program with good grades in December 2021, she participated in RCC’s graduation ceremony on May 13, walking across the stage to accept her Associate in Applied Science degree in Early Child Education-Career Track – solid evidence of a changed life. Johnson offers words of encouragement to others considering a career in education:

“Anyone who wants to become a teacher, don't focus on money, but focus on the rewards, on being a positive role model. The reward is seeing children grow to their full potential. Speak life into children and believe in them. For those who love and want to inspire, this profession is for you,” she said. “And those who wish to attend RCC, please do so, because RCC makes you feel like part of a family and provides you with all you need, including tools and classes that help you develop your character. I am forever grateful to RCC for allowing me to be a student, and I cannot express my gratitude to RCC enough,” Johnson said. “Believe in yourself. Don't let anyone put a period at the end of your story, because there's more to it.”

PARKS Dehart Park, 516 Gresham St. Ballfield, playground

Draper Landing, 4727 NC 700 Island Ford Landing, 901 River Dr.; picnic tables Klyce Street Landing, end of Klyce St.; picnic tables Leaksville Landing, 827 S. Hamilton St.; picnic tables Landings are open dawn to dusk. FACILITIES AND GROUNDS Superintendent Ray Thomas oversees maintenance and care for all City buildings and grounds.

Draper Ball Park, 1711 Mill Ave. Ballfield, picnic shelter, playground Freedom Park, 121 N. Edgewood Rd. Splash pad, playground, amphitheater, skateboard park, dog park, picnic shelters, RV pads, miniature golf, walking track, multiple ballfields John E. Grogan Park, 308 E. Stadium Dr. Walking trail, picnic tables, lounging gazebo, animal wire art sculptures, Karastan mosaic Mrs. Ernestine Hampton Park, Peter Hill Rd. Picnic shelter, playground, basketball courts, multipurpose field. Parks are open dawn to dusk.

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Smith River Greenway, 901 River Dr. (off Meadow Road)Runs from River Dr. to Kennedy St. beside the YMCA; picnic shelter, butterfly trail, sunflower field, otter sculpture Greenways and trails are open dawn to dusk.

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The Eden Parks & Recreation Prowlers will begin their Fall Tackle Football and Cheerleading Practices on Mon., Aug. 1st at Freedom Park. Practices for both football and cheerleading will be held from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM. This group will practice on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays and will play games on Saturdays. Flag Tag practices for ages 5 & 6 will begin on Tue., August 2nd at 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM. This group will practice on Tues. & Thurs. and will play games on Saturdays. Registration forms may be filled out on line or at Eden City Hall, the Bridge St. Recreation Department or the Mill Ave. Recreation Department. Registration is required and a program fee of $100 is being charged for tackle football and $50 for Flag Football and Cheerleading. For information call 336-623-2110 Ex. 3000.

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Garden of Eden Senior Center The mission of the center is to promote the most enriching quality of life for Eden seniors, 50 and better, by providing an assortment of social, educational and recreational activities. Senior Center Director Carla Huffman and staff want to encourage them to use their skills to help others while enriching their own lives. The center at 508 Orchard Drive is open weekdays, 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. You can find the most up-to-date information about what's happening at the Center on their Facebook page here or call them at 336-627-4711.

Matrimony Creek Nature Trail, 1333 Washington St. Runs from Washington St. to Price Road along the creek; picnic tables

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Boone Road Community Building (CB Hut) 606 Boone Rd. Open by rental; kitchen and meeting space Bridge Street Rec. Center, 319 Bridge St., 336-623-5559 Open weekdays 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fridays; gym, outdoor

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Riverview Apts (336) 627-4096 Accepting applications for 1 & 2BR units. Save $$ - water/trash included in rent. Save $$ - water/trash included in rent. Accessible units designed for persons with disabilities - subject to availability. Rental Assistance available. Credit/criminal check required. Located at 522-E “C” St in Eden. Office hours: M-F 9am-4pm. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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According to the Hearing Health Foundation, 360 million people across the globe suffer from hearing loss. Coping with hearing loss can be difficult for the person whose hearing is failing and their loved ones and coworkers. Usually taken for granted, when the hearing loss gets to the degree that communication between loved ones suffers, frustration upon not being heard is hard on everyone. Arguments happen because one feels they are not being heard, while the other feels the other isn't listening. Hundreds of millions of people across the globe deal with this problem every day. Hearing loss sufferers may feel disconnected because they can't engage as fully in conversation as they once did. In addition, simple joys like listening to music, watching your favorite show, or sports after hearing loss can be difficult. Your loved ones want to help but can only do so much. Talking louder and slower and making sure you see their lips and eyes are some adjustments. But even sitting down with a loved one to watch a show so loud they can't enjoy it while it

Hearing... Continued on Page 36 Hearing loss doesn't just involve you... Others suffer from your hearing loss, too. Communication breaks down, and frustration builds on both sides.

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Hearing... Continued from Page 35 still isn't loud enough for you to understand fully is no way to spend your evenings. Besides making you feel helpless and angry, the stigma of hearing aids seems to hold people back from getting help. Audiologists explain how hearing aids work and how to maintain them. Various hearing aids are available. The audiologist will be able to explain how each type works and answer any questions patients have now and in the future. There have been remarkable advances in devices that help people with hearing problems. Digital technology changed hearing aids once again in the late 20th century, making it possible to amplify, reduce, filter, and direct sound as needed. Modern hearing aids are often so small that they go unnoticed. Audiologists can also provide tips on improving families' listening and communication more effectively, Making it easier to transition to life with hearing loss. Audiologic rehab can help people and their families adjust to hearing loss by discussing that loss with family. Unfortunately, family members are often frustrated by conversations with hearing loss relatives because many simply don't understand what their loved one is experiencing. Rehab can teach those with hearing loss to use visual cues. People without hearing loss may

not recognize it. Still, the ASHA notes that everyone uses their eyes to get visual cues about what people are saying. Rehab can help people with hearing loss fine-tune these skills to compensate for their loss of hearing. With the Over-the-Counter (OTC) culture we live in, there are options. But as in everything, there are pros and cons to everything Pros for Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

• Can be purchased without visiting a medical professional. No prescription is needed. • one size fits most design. • The cost is sometimes much less than Prescription hearing aids • OTC devices can be a good starter for adults with mild to moderate levels of hearing loss Cons for Over the Counter Hearing Aids • because hearing hasn't been properly measured, there is a potential for over or under

amplification • With no professional examination, you risk an ear disorder going undiagnosed. • There is no follow-up care or rehab, no professional monitoring of hearing loss over time • No customizable options, limited opportunities for personal care • No one under 18 should use OTC hearing aids • Patients with the following should not use OTC hearing aids: tinnitus, unilateral hearing

loss, sudden onset of hearing loss, vertigo, deformity of one or both ears, draining, pain in the ears, or a history of ear infections. Learn more at www.asha.org. The ASHA Action Center welcomes questions and requests for information from members and nonmembers. Available 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET , Monday–Friday Members: 800-498-2071, NonMember: 800-638-8255

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Let me introduce myself. My name is Jean Dunn Harrington, and, though I hate to admit it, I am probably one of the oldest people living here. We lived in the house in which I now live; I loved being downtown in the middle of things. Almost everything a family needed was downtown with no shopping center. We had three of four grocery stores, several dress shops, a men’s store, a shoe shop, restaurants, and a hardware store. The post office was downtown as well as the hotel with doctor, dentist, civic clubs and lawyers offices. In other words, anything you needed, including drug stores where we would gather after school. Also, there was the Colonial Theater. I remember dreading turning 12 years old because then we had to pay 25 cents for admission instead of a dime! Milk with whipping cream on top was delivered to your door. Laundry was picked up from the porch, washed, and delivered back on the porch (stiff as a board from starch!) We children rode bikes, skated, etc.; in general, we played outside almost every day. It was a very happy, healthy way to grow up. And we always felt safe. Our schools were very good also. We were taught English grammar, arithmetic, spelling, science, history, and civics, etc. We pledged allegiance to the flag every day; we studied our nation’s Founding Fathers and the sacrifices they endured. We were respectful; we were patriotic. World War II started on December 7, 1941. We graduated high school in 1943, and many in our class went immediately into the armed services. Most of you are aware of the bravery and heroism exhibited by these men and women, deserving the honor of being called the Greatest Generation. However, by the 1960s a different atmosphere was developing in this country; there was less respect, dignity and more leniency, which tore down barriers of decency and certainly less patriotism for our pride in the history of our country. Decades later, when a renter in a building which Tommy (my husband,

whom I hope you remember) and I owned left town, we decided that the pride that we had/have in our town’s history should be told. So since 2007, when the Eden Historical Museum officially opened, I have been blessed to offer it to the city to tell the story of our now consolidated three towns. Then to further amplify and enhance the history of our town, a request to use the side of the building which we owned next to the museum for the purpose of displaying a mural was proposed. I consented so long as it displayed a historical subject which would be the arrival of a bateau on the river just three blocks away, thus opening our area to outside business opportunities. Unfortunately, our building was deemed inadequate, so a separate wall had to be built to support it. It was beautiful there in the park and enhanced the story of our town’s founding which is further depicted in our museum only steps away. Most, unfortunately, a few people who were not from here and are no longer here objected to its depiction of black people. I did not know of this because I was in a rehab facility for several months recovering from a car accident. Not that I could have done anything about it, but I did try by going to the city council to ask for a reprieve. I even attemped to stand in front of it as it was removed to storage in Wentworth at the county Museum. I asked Mr. Tichener, the county museum director, a few months ago if we could have it back, and he said we could have it.

I have been so disappointed and hurt over losing this mural which was created for us to be put in this place. I’ve done everything I can think of. Can any of you help me in this endeavor? I am open to any suggestions and will certainly do my part. Thank you so much.

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