October 2022

State announces 2021 Tourism’s Visitor

New County Welcome Signs Installed

Rockingham County Economic Development, Small Business, and Tourism is excited to announce the recent installation of signage to welcome travelers as they enter Rockingham County. The new signs proudly display the Rockingham County, North Carolina logo on their boulder-like structure and will replace the white signs which previously welcomed visitors to the county.

Domestic and international visitors to and within Rockingham County spent $77.9 million in 2021, an increase of 28.4% from 2020. The data comes from an annual study, commissioned by Visit North Carolina, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.

Rockingham County tourism impact highlights for 2022:

The travel and tourism industry directly employed over 592 people in Rockingham County.

Total payroll generated by the tourism industry in Rockingham County was $20.3 million.

Visitor expenditures generated $6.2 million in local and state tax revenues in 2021, compared to $5.2 million in 2020.

These statistics come from the “Economic Impact of Travel on North Carolina Counties 2021,” which can be accessed at partners.visitnc.com/economic-impact-studies. The study was prepared for Visit North Carolina by Tourism Economics in collaboration with the U.S. Travel Association.

The report also provided visitor spending based on a variety of sectors. Visit NC reported that food and beverage spending led Rockingham County at $28.98 million (an increase of 20% from 2020), followed by transportation expenditures at $17.66 million (up 37% from 2020), $15.52 million in lodging (up 30% from 2020), $9.41 million in recreation (an incredible 45% increase from 2020), and $6.30 million in retail (a 21% increase from 2020).

“Rockingham County has experienced a significant rebound in visitor spending from 2020,” said Lindsay Pegg, Rockingham County Tourism Manager. “This speaks not only to our abundant natural resources which provide outdoor recreation opportunities and experiences for all, but to our thriving downtown economies, grow-

Locations for the three new signs are as follows: - NC Hwy 29/I-785 S, as you enter Rockingham County from Pittsylvania County, Virginia, NC Hwy 29/I-785 N, as you enter Rockingham County from the east side of Guilford County, - NC Hwy 220/I-73 N, as you enter Rockingham County from the west side of Guilford County.

A fourth sign is currently in the works and will be installed on NC Hwy 220/I-73 S, as you enter Rockingham County from Henry County, Virginia.

“Given Rockingham County’s geographic location along the I-73 and I-785 corridors, we recognize how integral our highways and interstate system in moving

Rockingham County Visitor’s Spending Increases by 28.4 Percent from 2020 to $77.9 Million

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ing number of lodging options especially Airbnb and VRBOs, and the tenacity of our small businesses who were able to overcome the economic turmoil felt by all in 2020.

Our local reports show promising data which places Rockingham County on the path to a record breaking 2022.”

Statewide, visitor spending in 2021 rebounded by 44.9 percent to reach $28.9 billion. Following the devastating pandemic-related losses of the 2020, the total fell just short of the record $29.22 spent in 2019. Direct tourism employment increased 10.5 percent to 197,500.

Statewide highlights include:

Total spending by domestic and international visitors in N.C. reached $28.9 billion in 2021.That sum represents a 44.9 percent increase over 2020 expenditures. The figure falls 1 percent below the record $29.22 billion spent in 2019.

Visitors spent more than $79 million per day in North Carolina. That spending added $6.4 million per day to state and local tax revenues (about $3.3 million in state taxes and $3.1 million in local taxes).

North Carolina hosted nearly 45 million visitors in 2021.

“These findings are something that everyone in North Carolina can celebrate,” said Visit NC Director Wit Tuttell. “They’re a testament to the resilience of our businesses and our residents, and to the enduring appeal of destinations that include everything a traveler might want. The economic well-being of the state and all its communities rises with the pleasures travelers find in the natural beauty of our public spaces, our culinary traditions and innovation, our remarkable towns and our spirited cities. North Carolina can claim it all.”

For more information please contact Tara Martin at tmartin@co.rockingham.nc.us or Lindsay Pegg at lpegg@co. rockingham.nc.us.

County

both people and goods not only through Rockingham County but to Rockingham County as well,” stated Leigh Cockram, Rockingham County Economic Development, Director. “When welcoming those who enter our county, whether it be for an extended stay, a long weekend, or as they pass through, we want to ensure their first impression of Rockingham County is a solid one and they have the opportunity to feel the strong sense of community we have here.”

All welcome signs will be lit for nighttime visibility and complimented with low-profile landscaping to help grab travelers’ attention as they pass by.

For more information please contact Tara Martin, Economic Development Marketing Manager at tmartin@co.rockingham.nc.us.

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Local Farewells

Jacob Arthur Adams, 26

Mr. Karranzia Adams

Polly Heffinger Anderson, 87 - Eden

Linda Price Bennett, 79

Barbara Moxley Benton, 75 - Eden

Martha Miller Bowman, 84 - Reidsville

Mrs. Aretta Allen Brown - Reidsville

Betty Jean Rector Blackwell, 88 - Reidsville

Ms. Mary Sue Galloway Blackwell - Reidsville

Garnette Taylor Burke, 91 - Mayodan

Patsy Ann King Craig, 73

Carolyn “Tootie” Galloway Campbell, 65 Herbert Jean Campbell, 74

Linda Sue Gibson Cobb, 74 - Reidsville

Tim Carl Coleman, 84 - Stoneville

Sarah Craven Carter, 77 - Eden

James D. Clark, 83

David R. Dickens Sr. 65 - Eden

Ms. Debra Lynn Daniels - Reidsville

Posey Glenn Donathan, 89 - Reidsville

Mildred Pyrtle Dunlap, 85 - Madison Betty Marie Early

Betty Carol Tate Ellington, 81 - Reidsville

Joel Dennis Fulp, 76 - Stoneville

Mable Case Frye, 95

Patricia Ann Hancock Fisher - Eden Glenda Lou Frye, 79 - RC

Timothy Harold Foss, 80 - Eden

Connie Ruth Goins “Grandma”, 66

Rebekah Dickerson Goodrich, 86

Brenda Culver Gilmore, 77 - Reidsville

Johnnie William Foster, Sr., - Reidsville

Mary Rozella (Rosa) Rhodes Gann, 99 - Mayodan

Dwight "Hoot" Gibson, 78 - Madison Ghulam Hassan Gill, 82

Lottie Belle Green, 77 - Ruffin

Ernest “Ernie” Green, 84

Michael Todd Holcomb, 59 - RC

John “Bob” Thomas Hopper, 81 - Eden Levoynne Faye Saul Hill, 83 - Eden

Frank Mason Hopkins, Sr, 90 - Stoneville

Nancy Iva Lee Priddy Hutchens, 79 - Eden Nola Moore Halbrook, 95 - Reidsville

Mr. Arthur Earl Herbin

Vester “Buck” Hooker, 77 - Stoneville Martha Inez Strader Handy, 100 Laura Sue Moorefield Harris, 73

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Rose Marie London Hall, 79 - Reidsville

Nancy Jo Hubbard, 83 - Eden

David Lee Hundley, 69

Betty “BJ” Jean Campbell Ingle, 62 - Eden

Taj Marie Jager, 49

Joseph Samuel Jones, 77 - Reidsville

Mrs. Hattie Lawson Jeffers - Reidsville

Elaine Earles King, 88 - Reidsville

Michael W. King, 67

Terri Lynn Brown King, 56 - Reidsville

Amber Shelton Lawrence

Ms. Flora Elaine Smith Lawary - Reidsville

Glenda Annie Mills Lipford, 76

Diane Tatum Langley, 69 - Ruffin

Raymond “David” Law, 77 - Eden

Wilma “Willie” Compton Lucas, 71 - Reidsville

Roy Thomas (Tommy) Land - Reidsville

JoAnn Stone Miles, 57 - Reidsville

Gerald “Gerry” Montaigne III, 71 - Reidsville

Thomas Allen Martin, 73 - Eden

James “Jimmy” Neal Martin, 79 - Stoneville

Pauletta “Granny” Spence Martin, 73 Mrs. Willie Mae Neal Moore

Catherine Elizabeth McLeod, 71 - Eden Genevieve Estella Morton Mae Kallam Miller

Fay Smith Neal, 97

Mr. Olivet Nunley - Reidsville

Joshua David O’Neal, 33

Timothy Scott O’dell Jr., 30

Albert "Byron" Patterson, 68 - Eden

Kenneth "Bubba" Dwayne Pulliam, 48 - Eden

James “Bud” William Pratt, 100 - Stoneville

Kenny Joe Phelps, 68 - Eden

Paul Arlo Petty, 78

Mrs. Anna Banks Harris Price - Reidsville

Damian Lawrence Peterson, Esq - Reidsville

Betty Duggins Parrish, 89 - Madison

Bobby Junior Pope, 91 - Eden

Peggy Marie Owen Powell, 71 - Eden

Mrs. Australia Williamson Reed - Reidsville

Marjorie “Margie” Knight Roberson, 75

Harris Lee Russell - Reidsville

Bobby Roberts, 86

John Irvin Ross, 75

Sandra “Sandy” Lou Rudolph, 73

Bobby Dean Richardson, 53 - Mayodan

Todd Anthony Saunders, 50 Joseph Delmar Steele, Sr., 80

Barbara Hatcher Smith, 82 - Eden Helen Rickman Shough, 95 - RC

Ruby Manring Atkins Sharpe, 83 - Mayodan

Mrs. Bertha Coffin Shaw

Michelle Sundeen

Noah Edwin Shore Donald Howard Taylor, Sr., 83

Jerry Francis Turner, 81 - Reidsville

Clara Jane Toler, 76 - Reidsville

Mark Allen Turner, 56

Ms. Hope Yvette Valdes

Agnes Apple Wall, 94 - Reidsville

George Andy Watkins, 95 - Eden

Elizabeth Arlene Reed Walker, 83 - Eden

Sylvia Ann DeHart Wilson, 87 - Eden

Mrs. Martha Jane Whitsett Williamson Joyce Washburn White, 92 - Eden Otis Edward Woodall, 92 - Reidsville

Ms. Karen Denise Watlington - Reidsville

Dr. Sullivan Anthony Welborne, Jr.

Thomas Eugene Webster, 63 - Madison

Coach Edwin Tyrone "Tee" Wilson, Jr

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Hilburn speaks to Reidsville Kiwanis

Dawn Hilburn, accompanied by her husband Robert, are directors of Generation 4 Hope Missions. They have been doing mission work for over 32 years with their focus mainly on children. Missions have carried them to foreign countries, then to our homeland in the Appalachian Mountains, and now in their Rockingham County hometown of Stoneville where there will be a "Hometown Christmas".

She told the club that their organization's mission motto is See a MouthFeed It! See a Need - Meet It! See a Soul - Lead It! This Summer their mission was at Rolling Ridge Therapeutic Riding where they furnished drinks and snacks every Monday for children during the riding season from April until August.

They are now getting ready

for the Hometown Christmas Project 2022 to help needy families. This includes students in all of our County Schools and will take place on December 10th from 9 am - 3. pm at a Southern Finishing Warehouse. It will be a drive-thru with families receiving items such as food boxes, blankets, pillows, hygiene bags, toys, coats, shoes, Christmas story book, and teen or lunch food while waiting for their turn to receive the other items.

Children receiving items must be present in the car. Hilburn said this can be made possible through donations.

The Hillburns want their mission team to make a difference and each person to feel and know the love of God.

The Kiwanis Club meets each Thursday, 12 noon at the Main St. Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Visitors are always welcome.

Paid for by Sam Scott Page, Campaign for Sheriff

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Woodall named Hometown Hero by Modern Woodmen

Modern Woodmen of America is a member-owned company, and owners get the opportunity to give back in many ways to thier community members.

“At Riverfest, it was my privilege to honor our Hometown Hero for 2022-Shane Woodall,” noted Holly Dickson, Modern Woodmen owner in Eden.

Woodall retired this year as a Rockingham County Student Resource officer at McMichael High School. He had been a sergeant with the Sheriff's office for over 20 years. During that time, he was intricately involved in the kids' lives through afterschool activities. He was involved in the FCA, and was the coordinator for the Special Olympics.

In 2015 he took a group of special-needs kids to Disney World, and he always ensured their prom day was special by escorting them in a limo.

He always would go above and beyond his daily job duties to serve this community, and serves as a leader in his church.

Presented with a $100 check from Modern Woodmen in his name as their chosen Hometown Hero, Shane chose to donate the money to Genesis Ministries in Rockingham County.

Genesis is a place for indi-

viduals in our community to go for healing, restoration, and to break the chains of addiction. They exist to provide new beginnings for individuals who are bound by addictions. It is a 12month program focusing on their spiritual, physical, mental, life skills, and emotional health.

Holly Dickson said, “I am excited that we were able to honor Shane this weekend, and I can't wait to do it again next year. We also have a service project where we will stock a hygiene closet and teacher supply closet at a local Rockingham County School. These events are fun ways for our members to give back without spending their money. Going out and doing these things in our community gets me excited about Modern Woodmen and what we believe.”

With retirement planning, life insurance and employee benefits as her specialty, if you would like to contact Holly Dickson at Modern Woodmen of America call 336-432-4094 or visit her at 610 Washington St., Eden. (holly.e.dickson@ mwarep.org

Now is the time...

OCTOBER

• Get soil tested and add amendments as needed

• Use shredded leaves throughout garden to provide an economical form of mulch. Whole leaves collect water which encourages mold.

• Turn compost pile or use garden debris and shredded leaves to start a new compost pile

• Apply slug bait to prevent them from reproducing this fall which will mean fewer slugs next spring

• Plant evergreens, deciduous trees, and shrubs; water through the winter

• Make sure all vacationing houseplants are back inside

• Wash off plants well with a hose and spray with insecticidal soap if pests are evident

• Continue planting garlic

• Clear away dead foliage from beds

• Dry and save seed

• Take cuttings of tender perennials

• Harvest and dry or freeze herbs for winter use

• Remove green tomatoes from plants.

Either ripen in a brown paper bag or lift the entire plant and hang upside down in a warm spot

• Clean and put away empty containers and garden ornaments

• Clean and sharpen gardening tools

• Clean bird feeders and continue feeding through the winter

• Keep bird baths clean

• Plant spring bulbs

• Sow seeds of hardy annual, perennial, and biennial flowers throughout the month

• Give your garden a fresh look with pansies,

Johnny Jump Ups, and ornamental kale and cabbage

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Holly Dickson of Modern Woodmen of America presents a certificate and check to Hometown Hero Shane Woodall.

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It’s Fire Prevention Month for all of County!

by James Slaughter, Deputy Fire Chief

While we should be thinking of fire safety all the time, generally the topic comes up often around October, which is fire prevention month. With that in mind, here are some fire safety tips for you:

When a fire occurs, smoke alarms are life safety. Change the smoke alarm batteries on a regular six-month schedule (traditionally when daylight savings time changes).

While changing the batteries, check to see what the manufacturer’s date on the smoke alarm is – if it is older than 10 years, the life date has expired and you need to replace it. Test your smoke alarm monthly by pressing the test button to make sure that it is still in work-

To Our Community,

It has come to our attention that there have been some rumors circulated that Boone & Cooke Inc., Funeral Home and Crematory is being acquired by another firm, as well as a possible merger. This is not the case.

We are an independent locally-owned business that is not for sale and we are dedicated to providing the absolute best service to this community at the best possible prices which is a reputation that we have always had. Our ownership remains the same as it has been since 2006 and though we have the greatest respect for our local competitors, we have no business relationship to any other firm and will remain as such.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to serve our communitv in a capacity that allows us to continue being a difference.

Sincerely, J. Daniel Boone Jr. Paul D. Cooke Judie M. Cooke

ing condition.

Have a home escape plan in case of a fire in your residence. Remember to have at least two ways out of your home, along with a meeting place outside the structure safe and well away from your residence.

If you need a FREE smoke alarm or FREE assistance with battery installation, please call: City of Eden residents: Eden Fire Station 4 at 336-623-9820

City of Reidsville residents:

Reidsville Fire Department at 336-349-1024 Towns of Madison, Mayodan, Stoneville and Wentworth, as well as Rockingham County residents: Rockingham County Fire Marshal’s Office at 336634-3309.

You can also call one of those three numbers if you would like to set up a fire education event. Remember, if there is an emergency call 911.

Ballots available in 2022 General Election

North Carolina’s county boards of elections are presently mailing absentee ballots to voters who request them for the 2022 general election. This signals the start of voting for this important midterm election. Election Day is November 8. Contests in this election include a U.S. Senate seat, all 14 U.S. House seats, two seats on the NC Supreme Court, four seats on the NC Court of Appeals, all 170 seats in the NC General Assembly, and many judicial and local seats across the state.

Sample ballots are available through the State Board’s Voter Search tool. Voters should locate their voter record and scroll down to the “Your Sample Ballot” section. (Note: Sample ballots are posted by county as soon as they are available.)

County Boards of Elections are busy registering new voters, preparing ballots, testing voting equipment, hiring and training poll workers, and preparing early voting sites and Election Day precincts, among many other responsibilities.

“We encourage all eligible North Carolinians to register to vote and to make a plan now about when and where they will cast their ballot in 2022,” said Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections. “Your state and county elections officials are here to provide accurate information to help you safely and securely exercise your right to vote. We will make sure your vote counts.”

How to Request a Ballot In North Carolina, all registered voters may request an absenteeby-mail ballot. Voters may do so: Online at the N.C. Absentee Ballot Portal. On the portal, select "Option 1 -- Request an Absentee Ballot."

On paper using the English N.C. Absentee Ballot Request Form for 2022 (fillable PDF) or the Spanish N.C. Absentee Ballot Request Form for 2022 (fillable PDF).

Voters requesting a ballot must provide their date of birth and one of the following to verify their identity: North Carolina driver's license number or NCDMV-issued identification card number; or Last four digits of Social Security number.

The request form must be signed by either the voter or the voter’s near relative, legal

guardian, or person assisting the voter due to a disability. A typed signature is not allowed.

The paper absentee ballot request form can be mailed or returned in person to your county board of elections. Your county board of elections must receive the completed and signed absentee request form by 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 1.

For more information, see Vote By Mail and Detailed Instructions to Vote By Mail. The absentee ballot portal is open for military and overseas voters, as well as visually impaired voters, to receive and return their absentee ballot through the online service. See North Carolina Absentee Ballot Portal. Also see Military and Overseas Voting.

Absentee voting is safe and secure. For more information on the security of absentee voting, see Statement About Absentee Ballot Security in North Carolina.

Important Dates and Deadlines:

Friday, October 14: Regular voter registration deadline for voters who want to vote on Election Day. Details: How to Register.

Thur., Oct. 20: One-stop, inperson early voting begins. Eligible individuals may register and vote at any one-stop early voting site in their county. For early voting sites and schedules, see One-Stop Early Voting Site Search.

Tue., Nov. 1: Absentee ballot request deadline. The State Board encourages voters to request their absentee ballot as early as possible to ensure enough time to complete and return the ballot.

Sat., Nov. 5: In-person early voting / registration ends at 3 p.m. Tue., Nov. 8: Election Day. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voters should go to their designated Election Day polling place. Find your polling place through the Voter Search tool. Absentee ballots received after 5 p.m. November 8 must be postmarked by Election Day and received by mail by 5 p.m.

Monday, November 14. Ballots without a postmark must be received by November 8.

Friday, November 18: County canvass day; results are certified at the county level.

Tue., Nov. 29: State canvass day; final results are certified statewide.

Landfill staff is turning over the daily operations, maintenance and management of the site to Wall Recycling as of

October 1, 2022. Landfill customers will see little to no change in the operations and disposal of waste at the 281

Shuff Road location in Madison, North Carolina.

The tipping fee for the landfill will remain the same. Customers can expect to see final Rockingham County bills shortly following October 1, 2022. All billing for services after the first of the month will come from Wall Recycling.

Those who plan to use the Landfill will need to check the Wall Recycling billing invoice for the terms and conditions along with the location to send payments.

Currently, there will be no changes in the materials accepted at the Rockingham County Landfill. Residents may see a more concerted effort to recycle some materials from the solid waste by Wall Recycling thus allowing for more air space on the site over time.

Rockingham County and Wall Recycling are in the process of working to sign a 30year agreement for the company to operate at the site. The County will still own the landfill site following this agreement signing. Wall Recycling will be leasing the space and holding a franchise agreement to operate at this location.

Rockingham County Landfill hours are set to stay the same with the option of Wall Recycling expanding hours in the future. Wall Recycling will work with the major waste haulers and towns to ensure the current level of service.

For billing questions regarding Wall Recycling, customers are asked to contact Allison Ford. She can be reached via email. For all other Landfill inquires you are asked to reach out to Ronnie Tate, Director of County Engineering and Public Utilities.

EMS Academy recruiting paid trainees

Rockingham County Government is partnering with Rockingham Community College in an effort to recruit and retain Emergency Medical Service personnel. Through this partnership, the two organizations have created a new program, an EMS Academy, where trainees will be paid while earning their EMTBasic credential.

The EMS Academy has been put in place as an effort to combat an employee shortage that is felt County, State and the Nationwide. The Academy will provide training for new Emergency Medical Technicians.

Below are the requirements and operations of the program:

• Apply through the County which includes an interview process and RCC acceptance testing.

• Those accepted into the Academy will be listed as an EMT Trainee and will be a full-time employee with Rockingham County while attending the Academy.

• Trainees will be paid the salary of 5% percent below the minimum of an EMT- Basic.

• Trainees must attend and participate in all aspects of the raining curriculum and successfully pass all examinations required of the course and State guidelines.

• Trainees who successfully complete the Academy, are credentialed as an EMT-Basic, are selected as full-time (Non-Trainee) members of Rockingham County EMS and continue their education in the EMS curriculum (EMT-A and EMT-P) for a two-year period from the date of theirEMT-Basic credential, will be fully reimbursed for any out-of-pocket educational expenses incurred, not to exceed $3,500.00 per fiscal year.

Rockingham County hopes the Academy will attract those who are interested in the Emergency Service field. The purpose is to give people a chance to earn their credentials without a major disruption in their financial responsibilities.

“We have heard numerous times there are people who dream of a career in EMS but cannot afford to attend the classes.” Rodney Cates, Director of County Emergency Services explained.

“The EMS Academy will give people an avenue to pursue their dreams,” County Manager Lance Metzler said, “They will be paid to work and go to school right here in Rockingham County while achieving a dream.”

Following the EMS Academy, County Officials have plans to introduce phase two and three which will allow the Trainee to continue their education (EMT-A, EMT-P).

For more information about this position, please visit our County Job Listings. To apply for this position within Rockingham County Government, please fill out an application .

Board of Education statement on former Superintendent Dr. Rodney Shotwell

The Rockingham County Schools Board of Education offered the following statement regarding Dr. Rodney Shotwell’s tenure with Rockingham County Schools:

Dr. Shotwell dedicated 16 years of distinguished service to the students and staff of Rockingham County. The board voted 4-3 to terminate Dr. Shotwell’s contract without cause in December 2020, without notice or public discussion. Dr. Shotwell challen-ged that termination in court and, as a result, was allowed to fulfill the remainder of his contract until the conclusion of its term on June 30, 2022.

The Board of Education wants to reiterate that the vote to terminate Dr. Shotwell’s contract was not based on any allegation of wrongdoing, misconduct, or fault by Dr. Shotwell.

He has been a devoted public servant and the longesttenured Superintendent in the school district’s history. The Board thanks Dr. Shotwell for his service to Rockingham County and wishes him the best in his future endeavors.

Southern named Assistant County Manager

Rockingham County is pleased to announce the internal promotion of Derek Southern and name him as new Assistant County Manager. This decision was made following several interviews and a review of Southern’s experience, knowledge and connection to Rockingham County.

Derek Southern formerly held the title of Chief Information Officer and was the Director for the County’s Information

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life

By Jim Poppe SCORE District Director NC

SCORE is a resource partner of the US Small Business Administration. Our mission is to help people fulfill a dream to create a new business or grow an existing business. We are looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to volunteer to be small business mentors and local community advocates.

Small businesses drive the nation's economy. And, they have been hit hard the past few years.The 9 SCORE chapters in North Carolina are receiving many requests from folks wanting to start or grow businesses! These business owners need help. Would you be interested in joining SCORE?

Mentors provide valuable insight on many topics and give you an opportunity to share what you learned during your career. SCORE chapters members are from every type of industry and position - bankers, accountants, marketing/sales, franchisees, Fortune 500 execs, and small business owners too.

SCORE volunteers do many things to help entrepreneurs.

Business Mentor - Directly advising and supporting small business owners/entrepreneurs

Subject Matter ExpertSupporting both mentors and business owners by providing information in your area(s) of experience and expertise

Workshop PresenterDelivering presentations to either in-person or online audiences on topics that will help them grow their businesses

All our volunteers help support and grow America's Small Business communitythe greatest generator of employment in the country!

To learn more about volunteer opportunities with SCORE, please visit the www.score.org. Click on 'Get Involved', then the Volunteer button. Our more than 300 SCORE volunteers across North Carolina look forward to hearing from you!

Natacha Andrews, owner of Evergreen Solutions Group, has this to say -My SCORE mentors have given me the encouragement and guidance that have helped me truly embrace the tremendous scope of my company's potential. Having my loved ones and colleagues support my business aspirations is one thing, but to have complete strangers, who may not share my ideals or fully understand my industry believe in me enough to take the time to listen and help me devise a well-structured strategy to achieve my goals has been a humbling blessing.

Robyn Stoney is a Digital Marketing Consultant, shares, "My SCORE mentor offered me insight into what I needed to become a fundable business and also what I needed in order to protect my business for the long term.”

For Your Health...

EDEN DRUG CLASSES OFFERED

All Classes are FREE:

Eden Drug’s Heart Healthy classes held monthly on the 2nd Tues. at 10.am at Senior Center on Orchard Dr., Eden.

• Diabetic Nutrition Classes are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 3:00 at

Ongo i ng E v e nts of I nt e r e st

Eden Drug’s Ed. Center located at 107 West Stadium Dr. 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.

• UNC ROCKINGHAM HEALTH (formerly Morehead Hosp.) FREE of Charge.

CHRONIC DISEASE CARE Parkinson's Support Group Call 336-627-8510 for dates and times

• EVERY BABY SHOULD MAKE A GRAND ENTRANCE! Designed to help through the labor and delivery process, Free at UNC Rockingham Health Center’s Downstairs Classroom. Register (336) 623-9711 ext. 1712399. Leave name, number, due date, email and Doctor’s name.

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.

• BROKEN CHAINS, Tue. 6pm inside Grace Baptist Ch., 14160 NC 87 N. (Oakland Ave.) Enter Side door.

• THE COBLE CENTER FOR SPECIAL NEEDS YOUTH. 302 S. Henry St., Stoneville. FREE. Students 522 with their parents/guardians. Spend fun time together with others who share challenges. Sat. afternoons from 4pm6:30pm. Movies, Karaoke, music instruments, games galore and a place for adults to relax and talk. Phone 336-2072209 or bertandjudiprice@gmail.com.

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• 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Monday

Evening Words of Wisdom -6:00 pm.

Life Changes Bldg, 7586 NC HWY 770 Eden (336) 623-8584

• Fellowship Group – 8:00pm

First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474

Tuesday

“A Vision for You” Group – 6:00 pm

St. Thomas Episc. Church, 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville (336) 349-3511

Wednesday

• Sparrow Group - 8:00pm William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St., Reidsville (800) 591-6474

Thursday

• Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm

First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474

Friday

• “A Vision for You” Group – 8:00 pm

Open Discussion, St. Thomas Epi. Ch.. 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville 349-3511

Saturday

• 12 Changes Group – 9:00 am

Life Changes Bldg., 7586 NC Hwy 770, Eden (336) 623-8584

Serenity Group – 11:00 am

William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St. –Reidsville (800)591-6474

• Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm

First Presb. Church 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474

Sunday Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm

First Presb. Church, 318 S. Main St.Reidsville (336) 349-3474

ALANON

Thursday

Madison-Mayodan Group – 8:00 pm

Episcopal Church of the Messiah 114 S. 2nd Ave. – Mayodan Sunday Paths to Recovery – 7:00 pm

Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr. - Reidsville

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn Call for date & times. South Day Room. Reg. not required. 336-951-4674.

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 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 10am3pm. 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 LatterDay Saints. Open 1-4 p.m. Tues. and Wed. 4751 N.C. 14, south of Eden. Consultant on hand. 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. HQ, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville. 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.

• THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807

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

• BETHLEHEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1891 BETHLEHEM CHURCH RD. REIDSVILLE NC hosting two events in October to benefit mission projects.

October 1st - Harvest Sale, 9am-1:30pm. Homemade baked goods, a variety of jellies, jams, pickles, dried apples, fried pies, crafts and much more! BBQ lunch.

October 15th - Brunswick stew $6.00 per quart. Call 336-344-2121 to pre-order & recieve pick up time. Preordering is essential.

• SPRAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 803 Morgan Road, Eden, NC 27288

Worship starts at 10am on Sunday Morning. Join us in person or participate on Facebook Live at Spray UMC We welcome all people.

• ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC

PARTY MONTHLY MEETING

Third Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Bldg, RCC

For the Youth

JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM for 16 & 17 year olds. The Draper Vol. Fire Dept. Must be in high school and have NC drivers license. 336-635-2233.

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. 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.

Community Help

• 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.) Food boxes to those in need. 11am - 1pm.

• FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am1pm Stoneville Pent. Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

Meals for the Hungry

• 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

• COOPERATIVE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

Food Bank- 712 McConnell Ave. Open to Eden residents. In the basement of

Leaksville Moravian Church. Please 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

• 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 7:00-9:30, located at 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade, VA 24069. $8.00 donation requested at the door. Check Facebook for band playing - Call (276) 732-5398.

Events this Month

OCTOBER 7, 8, 9TH

SUMMER FEST FRIDAY SATURDAT & SUNDAY

Summer Fest Returns after postponement - Wright Memorial Event Center, 184 Slaydon Rd., Eden. Tickets available at gate or www.evenbrite.com. Call 276-620-7479 for more information.

Music, Food, Spirits, vendors, car show and dancing each day.

Friday 10/7/22 - 5pm -10:30pm. with the UBU Band, Entertainers Band, Smokin Hot Band & Gary R Lowder. Saturday 10/8/22 2pm11pm with Band of OZ, Catalinas Band, The ToneZ Band, Blackwater Rythm & Blues Band, Chairman Of The Board.Sunday 10/9/22 11 am 11 pm: Motown Revue, The Pizazz Band, The Tams

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8TH

• WHAT THE HAY FESTIVAL located in downtown Mayodan starting at 10am. Vendors, food, games, face painting and more!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15TH

• OCTOPUSFEST - Cruise In, vendors, food, games and events for kids, 201 E Meadow Rd., Eden. 11am - 3pm Come join the fun!

• MARKET SQUARE DOWNTOWN REIDSVILLE is hosting the FAB Festival. Located at 303 S Scales St. Includes food, art and brew!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND

• THE “FALL FOR MADISON” FALL FESTIVAL, located downtown on Market St, Madison starting at 10am. There will be artists, crafters, music, and food.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28TH

• UPTOWN EDEN TRICK OR TREAT - 3-5PM Join the downtown merchants in costume for trick or treating!

• DOWNTOWN REIDSVILLE TRICK OR TREAT! Join the downtown merchants in costume for the 2nd annual Trick or Treat.

Starts at 3pm

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH

• HALLOWEEN! - FREEDOM PARK - Eden. 2-5pm Music and activities for all ages. Costume contest 3:30

• 2ND ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF - Uptown Eden, 11am 2pm.

DJ music all day. Free to the pubic. Entry fee for Chili contestants is $25.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31ST

• MADISON DOWNTOWN TRICK OR TREAT - Join us for trick or treating from 3pm-5pm.

120 Mebane

Eden, NC 27288

Phone: 336-627-4989

Email: heatandair@triad.rr.com

From the Desks of Eden City Hall

MARKETING & SPECIAL EVENTS

Touch -A-Truck 2022 was BIG FUN!! We had over 45 vehicles and pieces of equipment for kids to explore and experience. A huge thank you to the City of Eden Public Works Department, Fire Department, Police Department and all the other generous operators and volun-

teers who partnered with us to create an awesome day of memories for the kids!!

Another huge thank you to all who came and donated a huge amount of school supplies!! You are the best!!

Our Summer Grown & Gathered may have been the best yet!! It was a beautiful evening shared by guests who enjoyed delicious food and

drink, great music and a beautiful and historic venue. Thank you to Jarrett & Heidi Nycamp and your team at Blissful Palette Catering for all the awesome food, Real Jazz for your smooth tunes and Mark Bishopric for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful Spray Mercantile Canal and Garden area. We also want to thank the special team who pulled it all together to create the beautiful setting. We could not do this without you!!

Our delicious local food items came from Rudd Farm, WG Bee Farm, Sunset Market Gardens, Locust Farm, Fogwood Foods, Bee Sweet Orchards, Piedmont Farmers Market, Vernon Dairy and Cakes by Bonnie Smith. We encourage you to visit these farms and EAT LOCAL!!

PARKS & RECREATION

Bridge Street & Mill Avenue Recreation Centers

In August, the Bridge Street. Rec Center had 1,264 visits by residents. We have had a lot of walkers on the track especially in the mornings and evenings since it is so hot during the day. The weekends have seen hundreds of people here for parties and cookouts. Our seniors continue to have exercise classes as well as pickleball, shuffleboard, tennis games as well as lessons, basketball (inside and outside). We had Halicia Thompson give out free school supplies for any children that needed them. We also had WeilMcLain employees donate school supplies to Parks & Recreation to distribute to children that couldn’t afford them. We still have supplies if anyone needs any. Meals On Wheels plates are picked up here each day and delivered to those that can’t get to the center. The Morehead High School Girls Tennis team has been using our tennis courts for practices since their courts are being resurfaced.

We had 3,254 visits to the Mill Ave. Center by residents that participated in our activities. Those attending walked the track, played pickup basketball, played pickleball or played on the playground. Morning pickleball at 8 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Freedom Park Activities

Freedom Park continues to be a very busy place for the citizens of Eden. Each afternoon the park is full of children as well as adults on the playground, at the basketball courts, at the skate board park, at the dog park, at the walking track, or just using our shelters for picnics or relaxation. We also have the sand volleyball court as well as the bocce court and the batting cage that get used from time to time.

Football and cheer leading practices are being held throughout the week. Flag Tag and

Cheer practices are being held on Tue. and Thur. from 6p.m. until 7 p.m. Tackle football practices are being held on Mon., Tue. and Thur. from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

The Holmes Middle School Girls Fastpitch Softball team is using our field for practices on Mon.and Tue. each week. The dog park is now relocated to the back of the park next to the skateboard park.

Senior Citizens Activities

Garden of Eden Senior Center programs are onsite and some, like pickleball, are held offsite. We had training opportunities and held a program to help seniors recognize scams online in emails and on the phone. We also offered a tech

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Technology (IT) Department for the last 5 years. Before being named IT Director and beginning his career in County Government, Derek worked in the technology field for the private sector for nearly 17 years.

“I am confident as Derek joins our administration staff. He has the knowledge and drive our team will benefit from seeing he is a life-long resident of Rock-ingham County,” County Mana-ger Lance Metzler stated, “I look forward to seeing him step into this role and continue our great work together.”

Southern is a graduate of McMichael High School and a two-time graduate of the UNCG where he received his Bachelor’s in Information Systems and his Masters of Business Administra-tion in 2009. In January of 2022, Derek held a large responsibility in the creation and launch of Connect Rockingham; a project designed to enable all residents of the county access to reliable broadband. Connect Rockingham was his latest public facing project but Derek is responsible for numerous internal projects aimed at bettering County Government functions.

“I am a firm believer Government Workers do good things,” Southern said, “I am excited for the opportunity to help continue our staff’s respective public service responsibilities in this Assistant County Manager position.”

In Derek’s free time, you can find him on his produce and cattle farm or at one of his three children’s extracurriculars. Derek has been married to his wife, Jenny, for 19 years. The Southern Family is active across the Community. Along with Derek’s professional work, his wife has been a public-school teacher in the county for 20 years and his 3 children are on several sports teams and involved in other clubs.

Eagle Scout gives back to Foster Care

Children in the Rockingham County Foster Care system now have a warm and inviting place to visit with their birth parents thanks to the actions of a former foster child. Joshua Brewer chose to refurnish the County’s family visitation rooms in the new Veteran and Family Services Building for his Eagle Scout Project in hopes to offer a more comfortable space for both children and their parents during visiting hours.

Joshua Daniel Brewer (Josh) entered into the foster system at the age of five. While in county custody, Josh recalled being in rooms that were dark and uncomfortable during his visits with his birth father. Through the help of countless individuals, Josh was later adopted, just weeks after turning eight-years-old. Nearly a decade later, Josh told his adoptive father, who he calls Dad, he wanted to make a difference for the community that helped him.

“I wanted to create a space where kids felt comfortable.” Josh said when giving a tour of one of the visitation rooms.

“There’s toys, books, puzzles and a DVD player with kid friendly movies for them to play with.”

“These are the things that can break the ice between children and their birth parents,” Services Program Manager, Cathy Murray said on the tour, “These visitations can be challenging but thanks to Josh, families have the opportunity to experience organic interactions like reading books together, watching a movie or even sharing a meal.”

Murray went on to say multiple families have already benefited from these rooms. The project in total took about a year to complete because of departmental moves and relocations alongside upgrades to the Veteran and Family Services Building. Josh and his dad both said the longer timeline was a “blessing in disguise” and gave them more time to brainstorm, gather and supply all the materials they needed to create the welcoming space.

Rockingham County Government is grateful to this 17-year-old, his Eagle Scout Project and his dedicated service to giving back.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of

class for those needing help with their cell phones. Meanwhile our regular activities are: bingo, knitting and crocheting, crafting, cards, exercises and line dancing and more still continue.

PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

• The Purina project is still ongoing and new construction documents are released weekly.

• The Spray Cotton Mill rehab project is underway and still in the demolition stage.

• The Dayspring project is nearing completion for the medical offices and chiropractic clinic and construction is beginning for the pharmacy upfit.

• The 2-story office/classroom addition at OBC has been completed with the sanctuary addition remaining.

• A building permit has been issued for the new Shoe Show

Mega which will be located in the Kingsway Plaza.

• We also currently have 7 new single-family residences under construction.

Welcome to Draper Sign

This is a Community Appearance project. A purchase order has been issued for the sign, which will be located in the traffic island located at Fieldcrest Road and Main Street.

POLICE

Officers Ashley Ryals, Dominic Hamlett, and Rhett Martin have been sworn in and are currently in the Field Training Program with their assigned patrol shift.

PUBLIC WORKS

Eden Recycle Center

The following recyclables are currently being accepted at the City of Eden’s Recycle Center and distributed in the following manner:

MIXED PAPER, PLASTICS and CARDBOARD are taken commingled to a local vendor to be recycled.

USED OIL and OIL FILTERS are picked up at our facility by a vendor from Sanford, NC.

PAINT is poured into drums and picked up by a hazardous waste vendor from Greensboro, NC.

ALUMINUM and TIN CANS are hauled to a metal recycling vendor by the City of Eden Solid Waste employees.

WHITE GOODS and other scrap metal are picked up by the same company in Madison, NC. Everything that enters our facility is recycled except for glass and we are currently seeking a source for the glass recycling. In addition, Fleet Maintenance located at the Klyce Street Public Works Facility recycles used motor oil to heat the shop along with two vehicle storage sheds. If you have any questions, please call the Solid Waste Division at 336-623-2110.

Eden’s annual sewer report released

By: Melinda Ward, Utilities Manager

Each year every municipality, county and private corporation with a public sewer collection and treatment system is asked to send in a report for their previous year’s activities. This is to stay current with the types of treatment systems being used, the miles of pipelines in service, and any problems reported to the state by either the collection system or the treatment plant over the last 12 months. This is also a requirement by the state for their records and a way to report to the citizens in each community what their system is like and how it has been doing. This serves only as a summary of the report, but I urge anyone interested to read the report in its entirety on the City’s webpage at www.edennc.us under Documents or the Public Works page.

In February of 2017, we received our EPA Administrative Order by Consent, which required improvements to our collection system within 5 years. Due to problems associated with COVID, we requested an extension. We have recently received a modification for this Order to have all improvements completed by December 31, 2024.

Our own Collection and Distribution crews continue to search and fix new issues that arise. This past year, they have also responded to and repaired 2 Inflow & Infiltration problems, cleared 5 blockages, cleaned over 11 miles of sewer line, and inspected over 16 miles of sewer line with a special sewer camera. The past report showed 13 different events with 149,385 gallons overflowing. The current report shows only 7 events with just 11,170 gallons overflowing.

That’s a significant improvement which continues to drop from previous years. We have made many improvements, but we still have to rely on our citizens to be better educated about the effects of trash in our

system. Fortunately, we haven’t had any instances in the past year that were from causes such as wipes or grease, but we need to keep it that way.

The treatment system for the City consists of one wastewater treatment plant. We are also in charge of the New Street Wastewater Treatment Plant which still accepts a very small amount of domestic waste from a nearby office, but it’s too small to amount to much. It only discharged one time in the past 12 months with an average of only 0.045 MGD during that week. A pump station is being constructed near this location that will handle this flow along with the flow from another pump station nearby which will be taken offline. Mebane Bridge Wastewater Treatment plant can treat up to 13.5 million gallons a day, but for the past twelve months, the facility only averaged 2.867 million gallons a day. This is a decrease from previous years due to the closure of Karastan/Mohawk. Much of our plant is original from 1967, but we have completed a few upgrades and have more planned. Our Maintenance and Operations staff do a fantastic job in keeping everything running properly and are doing all they can to stay up to date with the new processes.

For 10 years, we had reported no violations, but we experienced one recently due to a high average coliform count for one week. We are in the process of trying Peracetic Acid as a possible replacement for our chlorine disinfectant. During the trial, we had a small issue with the chemical shipment and had to switch back to chlorine. Chlorine interferes with Peracetic Acid, so we had trouble for a few days when we tried to switch back.

Fortunately, we have figured out the problems and haven’t seen any issues since. If the trial continues to perform well, we will pursue this option as a per-

manent treatment option next year. Costs are expected to be about the same, but it is a much safer option for our workers and the surrounding area.

City of Eden customers should have recently received a brochure that explained the limits of our system. The City is doing as much as it can with what resources it has to protect the system, but many events are out of our control, such as flooding from heavy rains. A lot of problems that occur can be prevented by you as a community being educated and aware. Our grease program has helped educate area restaurants, but there is still a significant amount of grease that can come from residents disposing of grease improperly. Remember to wipe solids off of dishes into the trash and never pour grease into the sink. Even if you have a garbage disposal, realize that the disposal is only designed for the little scraps that make it through. Also, wipes of various kinds still make it into the system. They can cause blockages in your household pipes as well as the lines in our system. Wipes should be disposed of in the trash can, no matter what kind they are. Even wipes labeled “flushable” still have trouble breaking down and are better off in the trash. When problems are in specific areas of town, we try to get out informative brochures or door hangers that cover how to prevent whatever the problem is. If you ever receive one of these, take it seriously. All efforts by our citizens are appreciated and needed. There is information on the website if you would like to learn more. If you have any further questions about our sewer system, please feel free to contact the City. One of us will be happy to answer any questions you may have and even conduct quick tours of our facility as time allows.

From Root to Branch Local Geneology Studies

By Elvin Perkins, Jr.

Drury Smith Plantation Owner - Part 2

The plantation of Drury Smith contained hundreds of acres. Buying all the land he could acquire he turned his holdings into a real estate market continually buying and selling property. His business holdings spread from Rockingham County and Stokes County into the neighboring counties of Virginia. He made much of his wealth on plug tobacco, but other businesses included mercantile stores, a mill on Paw Paw Creek, and a tannery where leather goods and shoes were produced.

Descendant Jamie Smith states that Drury having established a Methodist church at Clarksbury also became a county magistrate and would perform marriages according to family tradition. Jamie said that he searched diligently through records, “but I have never been able to find any that he performed.”

Drury Smith’s money has long been a topic of family legends concerning tales of buried wealth. Having no trust in banking institutions, or the people that run them, he did not deal in paper money. He wanted transactions in gold and silver eventually accumulating a huge chest of coins. Family tradition states that Drury became extremely worried when the War Between the States broke out causing soldiers to pass through the area especially near the end of the war when Yankee troops were moving into North Carolina. Drury deciding to hide his treasure blindfolded a slave and with his help carried the chest up a creek, deep into the forest. Somewhere in the woods the chest was buried, the slave then blindfolded again was led back to Drury’s home

Drury Smith never told anyone, not family or friends where the money was buried. Drury died with his secret, the death being sudden and no time for arrangements to be made. Word of the treasure spread and for years people came to Paw Paw Creek digging, leaving holes in the ground. Jamie Smith said, “When I was small, there were holes dug all up and down Paw Paw Creek where people were looking for the buried treasure.” To this day, the legend of the buried treasure persists, and if it does exist it would not be easily found. The hills and creek bottoms have thick growth and underbrush making it difficult to traverse the terrain containing hundreds of acres.

Does the treasure exist? Fact or tall tale? Likely a legend grown bigger with time. Only Drury knew, and he’s not talking.

As the New Year began in 1873 the weather was wet and cold, Drury mounted his horse and rode to Danbury in Stokes County to attend to business. Arriving at the courthouse on January 2, 1873, Drury transacted his business and once again mounted his horse riding to the home of a son, likely Andrew who lived in the area, where he spent the night with family.

During the night heavy winter rains fell throughout the area. As most families did, the Smith’s probably rose from their sleep at dawn and had their meal. Saying their goodbyes, Drury prepared his horse for the journey home. Mounting the horse, he headed down the wet road, soaked from the dismal rains. It was January 3, 1873. As Drury approached the ford of the Dan River with intent to cross, the waters were rising to flood stage. As he paused to observe the water current, a man nearby spoke, suggesting that it was not a good idea to make a crossing and tried to talk him out of the idea. Drury, being the obstinate character that he was urged his horse closer the rivers edge saying that his horse had always carried him through the water and would do so now.

Horse and rider made their descent down the riverbank into the swift current. As Drury had said the horse was doing well and they were moving through the water with less difficulty than observers had expected. Later, onlookers would say that he may have made it had it not been for a tree being swept down the river that hit the horse throwing the rider off into the river.

Great granddaughter Minnie Lee Smith Spencer said of Drury’s mount, "that was his favorite horse, the one he always rode. It kept going back and forth across the river looking for him, but he was gone."

Drury’s body would be found down river on a sandbar the next day, January 4, 1873. His death was reported by the People’s Press newspaper in Salem (now Winston-Salem) on January 16, 1873, “Drewry Smith, aged 79, a highly respected citizen of Stokes County, drowned Jan. 3, 1873, while attempting to ford Dan River, which was much swollen."

Another newspaper, The Greensboro Patriot (Greensboro, North Carolina), reported on Wednesday, January 15, 1873, Page 2, Column 4: “DrownedWe learn that on last Friday, Drury Smith, Esq., an old and

respectable citizen of Stokes County, was drowned at Buck Island ford, near Danbury, while attempting to cross the Dan River at a time when it was very full.” – taken from the Western Sentinel newspaper.

The tragic death of Drury Smith on that fateful winter day in January 1873 ended one of the most unusual and storied lives of the Rockingham and Stokes County area. “The large home that he built in Rockingham County would stand for over a century until it was eventually destroyed by fire. Drury Smith is gone, but he leaves behind the legendary stories of an extraordinary life and the legacy that he created that still lives on in the hearts of his descendants.”

Unfortunately for the family of Drury Smith, his legacy did not end with his death. His property and other assets were scattered throughout several counties in North Carolina and Virginia. He was rich with no will and his children wanted their share.

According to Jamie Smith, “His estate was in litigation for about 30 years in the courts of Rockingham, Stokes, and Surry Counties, North Carolina, and in Henry and perhaps Patrick Counties in Virginia. The children who had been in business with their father claimed the land and businesses saying their father had given it to them.”

Newspapers were filled with announcements for court petitions with heirs attempting to gain their portion. According to one notice in the Danbury Reporter, dated December 1890, a court hearing was to be held February 23, 1891. This notice was 18 years after Drury’s death. Having read many of the petitions I've noticed that the court appointed administrators have consistently been Drury’s sons, George W. Smith, Lafayette F. Smith, and Darian Smith. According to son, Dr. Darian Smith there were 14 children by two wives. Before the final settlements would be rendered several of Drury’s children would be deceased and the grandchildren who were heirs would be named.

The final legacy of Drury Smith, the Plantation owner would be a family in crisis with lawyers and the court system claiming most of his wealth.

Research credits to Jamie Carlton Smith, Patsy M. Ginns, Nancy Watkins, and The Heritage of Rockingham Co., NC, p.572. The Heritage of Stokes Co., N.C., p.450-451. 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 Rockingham & Stokes Counties, NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 27027-0152; Elvin Perkins, Jr., GSRS member; Email: Eperkins2@aol.com

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Rockingham County Schools announces Teacher of the Year, Beginning Teacher of Excellence winners for 2022-23 school year Rockingham County Schools is pleased to announce that Mrs. Becca Isley of Monroeton Elementary School was named the district’s Teacher of the Year for the 2022-23 school year, while Mr. Justin Cunningham of Reidsville Middle School was named the district’s Beginning Teacher of Excellence. Mrs. Isley is a third grade teacher at Monroeton Elementary School, while Mr.

Cunningham is a sixth grade math teacher at Reidsville Middle School.

RCS Superintendent John Stover made his way to Monroeton Elementary School the morning of Tuesday, August 22 to surprise Mrs. Isley and her fellow staff members with the news of her recognition as the district’s 2022-23 Teacher of the Year. Mr. Stover was joined by RCS Beginning Teacher Coordinator Angela Martin, and Board of Education members

Kimberly McMichael, Vicky Alston, and Paula Rakestraw.

“We are so thrilled for Mrs. Isley. It is my pleasure that my first Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Isley,” said Mr. Stover. “We’re just so thrilled to have her, her dedication to the kids, and her level of professionalism. And also I know, nobody is successful without a great team, and a great support system behind them.

So I also want to thank all the administration and staff from Monroeton Elementary School for all that they have done.”

“Every person in this building has helped me with something, and I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Mrs.(Trina) McCoy (Monroeton’s Principal),” Mrs. Isley said to her fellow staff members. “Every person, when I come to them, nobody has ever shut their door. I really appreciate all of you.”

Mr. Cunningham was honored as RCS’s Beginning Teacher of Excellence on the morning of Wednesday, August 17. Joining Mr. Stover to honor Mr. Cunningham was Beginning Teacher Coordinator Angela Martin, and RCS Board of Education member Doug Isley. Mr. Cunningham came to Rockingham County Schools through the Piedmont Teacher Residency Partnership (PTRC) at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, which provides mid-career professionals with aspirations to become a school teacher an opportunity to receive

up to $40,000 in assistance towards earning a Master’s Degree in Teaching.

“Like Mr. Cunningham, I was a lateral entry teacher. It was not supposed to be my first

career, and I think it’s something you’re called to,” Mr. Stover said. “We’re glad that happened for Mr. Cunningham. It is clear that Reidsville Middle School is a team, and they are so happy for their teammate.”

“I just want to say thank you,” Mr. Cunningham said to his colleagues. “I really couldn’t have done it without our staff’s help last year. I had some good days and I had some bad days, but everybody was right there to help guide me, and give me encouraging words so I could make it through.”

Becca Isley of Monroeton Elementary School was named the district’s Teacher of the Year for the 202223 school year. She is pictured with Board of Education members Paula Rakestraw, Vicki Alston, and Kimberly McMichael.

RCS Superintendent John O. "Shawn" Stover III, with Justin Cunningham who was honored as RCS’s Beginning Teacher of Excellence

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Plans are really beginning to take shape for the City of Reidsville’s Sesquicentennial in 2023. As we celebrate 150 years since our small “village” was incorporated, our Committee is hard at work gathering historical information to include in a special magazine we plan to put out in the spring of next year.

When I came to the City nearly 25 years ago, I discovered rather quickly that the City didn’t have a good inventory of historical information or items. I had told people that once I retired (whenever that is!), I wanted to establish a historical museum at

the Governor Reid House. However, before my impending retirement, the Sesquicentennial will occur so we have been gathering information for the past several years, with our efforts mainly hampered by COVID.

Yet we continue to look at a variety of sources to find out key pieces of our City’s history. One of the most interesting things we’ve been working on is finding out more about Reidsville’s past mayors. Luckily, in 1987, much of the work was done for us as City officials at that time created the “Wall of Mayors” here at City Hall, which included pictures of

Employee updates at RCC

Rockingham Community College announces a position change and several new hires.

David Dillard accepted the full-time position of department chair of Applied & Industrial Technologies. He reports to Sheila Regan, vice president for Academic Affairs. Dillard earned an Associate of Science degree from Patrick & Henry Community College, a Bachelor of Science degree from Norfolk State University, and a Master of Science degree from NC A&T State University.

Daniel Huff, head coach of the RCC Eagles baseball team, accepted the full-time position of

director of Student Life & Athletics, and holds both positions now. He reports to Dr.

a majority of the City’s mayors. As we have been working to find the missing pictures, local historian Bob Carter was instrumental in helping us find a photo of Reidsville’s first leader, Major Mortimer Oaks. That same book also led us to find additional pictures of City leaders so we thank Mr. Carter for his invaluable assistance.

As we continue to look for pictures and information about our first leaders, we thought we’d reach out to the public to see if you have any information or photos of those we are lacking. Maybe you are related to one of the City’s founders or know someone who might have an old

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Bob Lowdermilk, vice president of Student Development. Huff holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory & Henry College.

Nadine Jansen has returned to RCC as full-time Mathematics faculty. She reports to Lori Murphy, department chair of Mathematics & Learning Support Services. Jansen earned a Bachelor of Science degree from NC A&T State University and a Master of Science degree from NC State University.

David Martin accepted a full-time position of campus security officer. He reports to Chris Smoot, director of Campus Security. Martin is a graduate of Rockingham Community College, where he earned an Associate in Applied Science degree.

Reidsville Senior Center, RCARE, is located at 102 N Washington Street, Reidsville. We are open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Phone Number 336-349-1088. All activities are free and open to anyone 55 years old or older, unless specified.

We have a busy Calendar this month. Lots of activities and events happening this Fall. You will want to keep an eye on our Facebook page as we continue adding activities.

Fitness Center open Weekdays 8:30 – 5:00

BINGO Third Thur. of the month @ 1:00 $1.00

Painting: Mon. & Wed. 9:0011:00

Crocheting: Tue. 9:00 – 11:00

Ceramic Painting Tue. 1:00 –3:00

Quilting: Wed. 1:00 – 3:00

BOOM Exercise Class: Wed. and Fri. 9:00 – 10:00

Tai Chi: Tue. 10:00 -11:00

SilverSneakers Chair Class Thur. 10:00 – 11:00

Carolina Girls Line Dancing Class Thur.1:00-2:30

Pickleball Mon, Wed, Fri 10:3012:00

Beginners Pickleball Tues & Thurs 3:00 – 5:00

BRIDGE Thur. 1:00 pm

Phase 10 Tue. 9:00 am, ROOK Wed. 1:00

Bocce League TBD

Cornhole League: In progress Shuffleboard League: In progress

Downtown Senior Citizens Club is back!! Meetings are the 3rd Fri. of every month

Blind Support Group 2nd Wed. of the month @ 10:00

Free Legal Aide Call for an Appointment 1-877-579-7562

Android Phone technology classes Sept. 12th - Oct.10th

Apple Technology Classes begin Oct. 17th.More Classes scheduled in 2023

If you have any question or would like to sign up for a class call us at RCARE 336-3491088.

Just Have Too Much STUFF? Put it to a Godly Use by Donating Your Gently Used Clothing & Furniture Items to Salvation Army Family Stores! EDEN : 346 Kings Hwy. (627-8153) REIDSVILLE: 533 S. Scales St. (349-1814) Hours: 10AM – 5PM To Donate Vehicle call 1-877-503-4483 Donations tax deductible. All Donations Benefit Our Community Helping Those In Need. Shop like you’re on a mission...at your local Salvation Army Store! By Angela G. Stadler, Public Information Officer City of Reidsville

SHIIP The Seniors Health Insurance Information Program counsels Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers

about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D insurance. Call for an appt 336-349-1088

MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING - The NC Geriatric & Adult Mental Health Specialty Team (GAST) will be providing training to the public. This training is available to any interested person regardless of age. Call RCARE 336-349-1088

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• YARD SALE!!!! Oct. 8th in parking lot @ 102 N Washington Ave. Reidsville. If you would like to rent a table for $10.00 call immediately. Tables limited.

• FLU SHOTS October 13th will be given by the Rockingham Co. Health Dept. 9 – 12

• 2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Show Oct. 31st Your dog must register to attend. Reg. forms can be found at RCARE or our Facebook page.

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family photo they would be willing to share. We can scan in the photo and return it to you.

There are a couple of gaps in time that we aren’t quite sure who might have been Mayor during those years. Although we have been able to find references in some newspaper articles, we can’t confirm that these men were Mayors by official City records. However, we will undoubtedly preface the magazine with a disclaimer noting that this information is the best we have been able

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any Mayors, either by pictures or plaques, for the later part of 1895 to December of 1900. We do believe that Dr. J.H. Redd continued to serve through 1896. We have found a newspaper reference for J.E. Ferrell as Mayor of Reidsville in 1897. While R.T. Williams is listed as beginning his term in Mayor in 1900 here at City Hall, we believe from newspaper references that his term may have started earlier, in 1898.

If anyone has any information or photos of these Mayors, please contact me at astadler@reidsvillenc.gov or call

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(ages 4-6) are scheduled to begin around the first of October.

Registration for Adult Football and Contact Football is being planned but is not definite yet! A Volleyball Tournament is set for 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, at the Recreation Gymnasium. Youth Sports Day at Reidsville High School, 6 p.m. October 28, will include our Recreation Cheerleaders and Football Players. Come out and support them. To learn more about any of these activities, call our P&R Department at 336-349-1092.

Classes for Caregivers October 5th and October 19th

These free classes are great for those needed to get certified education credits! Usually runs about an hour long each and are being held at RCARE, 102 N. Washington Ave.. The Oct. 5th session will be on Anxiety Disorders at 10 a.m. while the Oct. 19th session will be on Depression at 2 p.m. Register by calling RCARE at 336-349-1088.

Yard Sale at RCARE Oct. 8th

The RCARE/Senior Center located at 102 North Washington Avenue will be hosting a yard sale from 7 a.m. until 12 noon on Saturday, October 8th. Sellers & buyers of any age are welcome to participate and attend. You can rent a table from RCARE for $10 or bring your own. Any questions? Call RCARE at 336-3491088.

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to discover given the limitation of time and adequate resources.

We do know that we are missing photos of the following Mayors:

• William Samuel Allen, 18381927, who served as Mayor from 1886-1887

• J.B Smith, who served as Mayor from 1887-1888

• William Pinkney Watt, 18561906, who was Mayor from 1888-1890

• Alexander Henderson Galloway, 1838-1921, who served from 1892-1894

• Dr. John Hairston Redd, 18351902, who served from 18941895

• Edmund Madison Redd, 18441928, who may have followed his brother J.H. Redd as Mayor. We have different sources citing Dr. John H. Redd as Mayor through April 1897, but another document indicates E.M. Redd may have been Mayor at some point in 1896. We wondered if perhaps he had to “fill in” for his brother for a short time during that year.

• Robert Thomas Williams, 1849-1907, who served as Mayor from 1900-1901

• Peter Dillard Watt, 1859-1928, brother of Mayor W.P. Watt, who was Mayor from 1901-1907

There are two other “gaps” in information that we are attempting to fill. First, the City’s “Hall of Mayors” does not show

me directly at 336-349-1040. We would love to include them in our magazine, but we need to have the information soon – at least by the end of November, if it is to be included.

We will continue to search for photos and information about former Mayors, City Managers and top City officials. We are also inviting people to share information, either by posts or by messaging, on the City of Reidsville’s Facebook page.

In other news in and around Reidsville in the “current” day:

Fall Photo Opportunities at Market Square

The City of Reidsville will have some “picture perfect” fall backgrounds up by mid-October to create those special family or personal photos. Our fall and Christmas decorations last year were quite a hit and drew people from all over to take a photo. With the ongoing Streetscape project, the City will confine the backdrops to Market Square and Mural Park. We don’t want to give too much away, but we think the kids will especially love some of the backgrounds so taking an adorable picture should be a snap! Just be sure to share your pictures with us on our Team Reidsville Facebook page!

Parks & Recreation Activities Cheerleading and Flag Football

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Financial hardships can leave you feeling helpless, embarrassed, stressed out, and hopeless. As a Rockingham County native, I take pride in offering a service that can help ease many of the financial burdens that my neighbors here are facing. I understand how overwhelming financial struggles can be and how they can affect your entire family.

A Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy may help you find some much-needed relief from burdensome debt and help you get on the road to financial recovery.

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

I offer FREE consultations in a relaxed, friendly, and confidential environment. I sit down with potential clients at these meetings to discuss their financial situation and offer advice as to what options they may have under the US Bankruptcy Code. I also give them the opportunity to ask any questions they have about the bankruptcy process and the impact it will have on their family.

If you are curious about how bankruptcy can help you, please call me and schedule a free consultation.

Brandi L. Richardson, Attorney at Law.

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

Downtown Reidsville Trick or Treat October 28th

Bring your Halloween-attired children for the Downtown Reidsville Trick or Treat Event planned at downtown businesses and at Abstract Alley from 3-6 p.m. or until the candy runs out!

Flu Shot Clinic at RCARE Oct. 13th

No matter your age, you are welcome to come to the Flu Shot Clinic set for 10 a.m. until 12 noon on October 13th at RCARE/Senior Center, 102 N. Washington Street. Sponsored by the Rockingham County Health Department, the cost for seniors is covered by Medicare if you qualify. Anyone without insurance can get a vaccine for $30. Call 336-349-1088 for more info.

FAB Festival Sat., Oct. 15th

The Reidsville Downtown Corporation has been pulling together no doubt what will be a fantastic “FAB” (Food, Art & Brew) Festival on Sat., Oct. 15, at Market Square, downtown Reidsville. 39 p.m., the festival will feature, in addition to food trucks and artisans, the sounds of R&B, Motown & Jazz at 3:30 p.m. with Dale Kimber & Co. At 6:30 p.m. the Chris Marks Band will perform Country Rock at 6:30 p.m.

Halloween Haunted Hayride & Movie October 29th

Lake Reidsville is gearing up for its Haunted Hayride & Movie on Sat., Oct. 29. Hayrides start at 6 p.m. Movie on the lawn, “Adams Family 2,” at 8 p.m. There will be concessions and Trunk & Treat!

Halloween Dog Show Contest October 31st

You can get your “sweets” from looking at these adorable dogs. The annual Dog Show & Halloween Contest returns beginning at 10 a.m. on Mon., Oct. 31. Download a registration form from the City website, reidsvillenc.gov, (go to the Document Center) or call 336-349-1088 for more details!

RCC & EMS recruiting trainees

Rockingham County Government is partnering with Rockingham Community College in an effort to recruit and retain Emergency Medical Service personnel. Through this partnership, the two organizations have created a new program, an EMS Academy, where trainees will be paid while earning their EMT-Basic credential. The EMS Academy has been put in place as an effort to combat an employee shortage that is felt County, State and the Nationwide. The Academy will provide training for new Emergency Medical Technicians. Below are the requirements:

• Apply through the County which includes an interview process and RCC acceptance testing.

• Those accepted into the Academy will be listed as an EMT Trainee and will be a fulltime employee with Rockingham County while attending the Academy.

• Trainees will be paid the salary of 5% percent below the minimum of an EMT- Basic.

• Trainees must attend and participate in all aspects of the

training curriculum and successfully pass all examinations required of the course and State guidelines.

• Trainees who successfully complete the Academy, are credentialed as an EMT-Basic, are selected as full-time (NonTrainee) members of EMS and continue their education in the EMS curriculum (EMT-A and EMT-P) for a two-year period from the date of their EMT-Basic credential, will be fully reimbursed for any out-of-pocket educational expenses incurred, not to exceed $3,500.00 per fiscal year.

Rockingham County hopes the Academy will attract those who are interested in the Emergency Service field. The purpose is to give people a chance to earn their credentials without a major disruption in their financial responsibilities.

“We have heard numerous times there are people who dream of a career in EMS but cannot afford to attend the classes.” Rodney Cates, Director of County Emergency Services explained.

“The EMS Academy will give people an avenue to pursue their dreams,” County Manager Lance Metzler said, “They will be paid to work and go to school right here in Rockingham County while achieving a dream.”

Following the EMS Academy, County Officials have plans to introduce phase two and three which will allow the Trainee to continue their education (EMT-A, EMT-P). For more information about this position, please visit our County Job Listings. To apply for this position within Rockingham County Government, please fill out an application online.

BULLINS, ABNERRUNNING FOR CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT

Abner Matthew Bullins born in Reidsville grew up in Madison currently lives in Eden with wife of 28 years Carol and have 3 children Ben, Hallie and Elizabeth.

He graduated from Madison /Mayodan High School in 1985, and attended Basic Law Enforcement training at GTCC in 1989.

He served Citizens of Rockingham County for 30 years at the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy Sheriff.

Bulins said, “I started my Law Enforcement career as a dispatcher and added to my experience by working in the Jail Division, Team Leader of the Rockingham County Sheriff's Special Response Team, Patrol Deputy, Undercover Narcotics Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant, Lieutenant of Records/Civil Division, Administrative Captain/Budget officer and my last 9 years of service as 2nd in Command Major Chief Deputy over all operations.”

Additional work experience and certifications include BLET instructor, NC Physical Fitness instructor for BLET, Former Assistant Director of the BLET Rockingham Community College under former Director Colonel. George Ferguson, Graduate of the National Sheriffs Association Executive Leadership Program, Juvenile Minority Sensitivity Trainer, and along with hundreds of hours of various training including an emphasis on supervision, management and leadership training

Community Volunteer work include Liaison for Sheriff's Office Christmas Empty Stocking fund toy/food drive for 8 years, Special Olympics Torch Run Coordinator 10yrs, Coach of little league baseball/softball years 6yrs, Youth football coach at Eden Recreation center for 5yrs, Assistant Coach Holmes Middle School Football 2yrs, Eden Youth Wrestling program 4years and Morehead Wrestling Booster President for 2yrs.

Upon Retirment for my service in 30 years of Law Enforcement I had the honor of receiving one of the highest awards issued by the state of NC, The NC Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award. He is also an Apprentice at Dan River Masonic Lodge.

Abner said, “Now I have the honor and privilege to continue my service to the community as a candidate for the Office of Clerk of Superior Court Of Rockingham County. With my knowledge of criminal justice system and my experience in leadership and management I had the opportunity to receive working at the Sheriff's office I am asking for your support in continuing my desire to serve the community and be a resource to all citizens of Rockingham County.”

CARTER , KELLY STANFIELD - RUNNING FOR CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT

I am Kelly Stanfield Carter, wife, mother, daughter, coworker, and current employee of the Clerk of Court with over 26 years of experience; I am your Unaffiliated Candidate for the Clerk of Superior Court of Rockingham County, North Carolina.

The Office of the Clerk of Court serves as the custodian of court records as it maintains and preserve those records from the files itself, testimony recordings, exhibits to transactions whether by facilitating /processing payments for filing fees to payments on judgments even setting up Trust accounts. The Office serves all citizens of Rockingham County which leads me to say that it should never become Party over People and a party affiliation should never be the deciding factor as it relates to the citizens of this county.

I am you and you all are me; What I allow (good or bad) will set the tone for things that can and will impact myself and my family. Political Affiliation should not be the foundation of an office in which its role is to serve all and when it does, it becomes self-serving and serves no one other than the person/people pushing a specific agenda.

The Citizens of Rockingham County need a Clerk who is educated in the field of public relations, customer service, the law and the application of the law. The Citizens of Rockingham County deserves a Clerk with knowledge as it relates to the components and make-up of the Office in which they lead by demonstrating care and concern through empathy. The Clerk of Court is only as good and efficient as the staff. Having a staff that embodies the definition of pride (in their work), passion (for people), respect (for leadership and others), knowledge (policies and procedures) and honesty (to themselves and others) will better position the citizens of Rockingham County; giving them the peace in knowing that their needs/concerns will be met and addressed due to the knowledge and experience of the Clerk and most importantly, they will be treated with fairness and respect.

The person elected as Rockingham County Clerk of Court must enter as the Clerk for the People and must demonstrate the very characteristics in which this position holds; that of fairness, honesty, truthfulness for all, knowledge in the need of the individual and patience while facilitating a remedy.

My concern is that citizens are being clouded with the ”importance” of party affiliation, misinformation, and disinformation. This is exactly why I get out in the community, attending engagements, eating breakfast,

lunch, and sometimes dinner with you, the citizens. It is important that you know WHO I am, WHY I care, WHAT I bring to this office, WHERE I will facilitate your concerns. HOW can we do this? By collectively making an earnest decision to use our individual voice, show up at the polls, as Early Voting begins October 20th-November 5th with General Voting taking place on November 8th and exercising our rights to vote.

VOTE KELLY STANFIELD CARTER……VOTE EXPERIENCE…...BECAUSE I CARE!

DONECKER, JAY RUNNING FOR HOUSE OF REPERSENTIVES

Hello, I am Jay Donecker, and I am your candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives. My platform for the Jay for NC House campaign is quite simple. I pledge to work with others across party lines in our legislature on solutions and not participate in the harsh politics that are now being practiced.

My years as a farm veterinarian, city Mayor, corporate and small businessperson, entrepreneur, and resident of Rockingham County have provided me with a breadth of experience that I will use to ensure that Rockingham County has a strong advocate for sensible solutions provided by our state legislature.

My successes have always had a common denominator of working with others to achieve sensible, practical solutions whether it was treating patients, building our community pool, selling water to Greensboro, building a senior center, or launching a medical device company.

Our legislature needs to care more about us and less about politics. For instance, our legislature needs to pause the process of decreasing the tax responsibility for large corporations and instead work to eliminate the 2% “grocery tax” that we pay every time you and I go to the grocery store. The same is true for the service sales tax. This tax forces small businesses to engage with their accountant more frequently costing them money and of course by necessity passing along their increased costs to those of us who use their services. Let’s worry less about the big corporations and more about we citizens.

Expanding Medicaid will help all of us. This will stabilize the finances for both of our county hospitals, decrease our wait times to be cared for by these hospitals and reduce our insurance premiums. We all win when Medicaid is expanded. Just look at other states like ours, such as Kentucky, and the difference it has made in their lives.

The same could be true for us.

Our public community schools must be supported better to meet our constitutional obligation, but, more importantly, to be able to offer much more technical training and educational opportunities for our next generation.

A number of our schools need significant renovation, and our teachers need better working conditions and compensation. Our county commissioners need help from our state legislature to achieve these goals. Being a rural county with residents making modest incomes we need the support of our NC legislature to deliver on its obligation to provide a sound public education to our students.

We can address these initiatives with the revenue that NC is already collecting.

Our annual state budget has increased over $7 BILLION during this past decade, which is a 39% increase, while our popu-

By Therese Francin

The fall season in the Western Rockingham area will soon burst forth with the orange, red, yellow and brown hues of the long awaited autumn season.

The nights are turning cooler, and nightfall is tiptoeing in earlier in the day, reminding us of the change of seasons, which will abound with opportunities for celebration and holiday activities.

Hay bales are popping up all over the Mayodan area, to prepare for the annual Hayodan Celebration in October and November. The highlight event will be the

“What the Hay Fest ”on October 8th from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. In Mayodan, the Western Rockingham Farmers Market will continue to be open on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings through October 30th.

Greensboro Astronomy Club will host the “Stars and Planets Event, “Under the Stars” at Mayo River State Park on October 22 nd from 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

Visitors will peer through large telescopes, and will be able to see galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and planets when available. This program starts after

sunset and end time varies (a few hours of observation). Visitors must arrive before normal park closing time, as t he park gate will close to the general public, except for program attendees.

The program will be held at the large field at Mayo Mountain access. Madison’s activities will also unfold, with the Fall for Madison Festival, held downtown on October 22nd.

In October, the Downtown Madison Halloween Trick or Treat event will be held on October 31st .

This is the prelude to the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday season celebrations.

Planned events include the Annual Christmas Stroll and Tree Lighting in Mayodan, a Downtown Christmas Stroll in Madison, the Downtown Christmas Stroll and Tree Lighting in Downtown Stoneville, as well as the Annual Christmas Parade through Mayodan and Madison.

The fall in Western Rockingham will return to the beauty of the season, and welcome in all the delightful events that both young and old look forward to once again.

Dear Rusty: I was born in late 1951. When I retired 5 years ago, I was made aware that my own Social Security benefit was less than half of my husband's SS Benefit. So, I chose to take half of his. What happens to my undispensed SS dollars? On the off chance the balance increases beyond the amount I am now collecting, can I eventually switch to my own full SS amount? Signed: Curious Senior

Dear Curious Senior: Much depends on exactly how you claimed your SS benefits five years ago and your age when you claimed. Because you were born in 1951, if you had reached your full retirement age (FRA) of 66 when you claimed SS five years ago and your husband was already collecting his benefits, you had the option to file a “restricted application for spousal benefits only” which would have enabled you to collect only your spouse benefit while letting your own benefit continue to grow. But if you were not yet 66 when you claimed, the “restricted application” wasn’t available to you, so you are now receiving your own benefit plus an additional

amount to bring your payment to your spousal amount.

I expect that the latter is the case (that you didn’t file a “restricted application”), which would mean that your current payment amount consists of two parts – your personal benefit (from your own lifetime work record) plus a “spousal boost” to bring your payment to your spousal entitlement. Except for the restricted application, Social Security always pays your own benefit amount first and then supplements your own benefit with an additional amount to give you what you’re entitled to as a spouse. Thus, your personal benefits aren’t “undispensed”you’re already getting them, plus a spousal supplement.

Just to complete the picture, if you did file a “restricted application” at age 66, then your own benefit continued to grow until you were 70 (at which point it reached maximum). The growth amount would have been 8% per year additional benefit, so at age 70 your own benefit would have been 32% more than your FRA amount. If you know what your own FRA benefit amount was, then increase that by 32% to see if your own amount is now higher and, if so, contact Social Security to apply for your own higher benefit.

If you don’t know what your personal FRA amount was and/or are uncertain if you filed a restricted application, you’ll need to contact Social Security directly to see if you’re entitled to any additional amount based on your own lifetime work record. Social Security national center (1.800.772.1213) or at your local office (find the number at www.ssa.gov/locator). If you are currently getting spouse benefits only under a restricted application and your personal benefit is now higher, since you’ll soon be 71 you should request six months of retroactive benefits when you switch from the restricted application to your own benefit.

This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance.

Madison-Mayodan Public Library:

Events at Madison-Mayodan

Public Library: October

• Monthly Genealogy Soirée 2022: 2 pm – 4 pm. Tue., Oct.

11 th : “What Cousin Are They?

What About Those Abbreviations, and Knowledge Sharing” Handouts available. Call: 336-548-6553/e-mail: sbrim jones@co.rockingham.nc.us

• Computer Classes – The Madison-Mayodan Public Library will be taking a break from traditional computer classes during this month. We will post when classes start again.

• Children’s Programing –Programs Every Wed.,: Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am: Theme: New Books!!!

• Toddler Story Time: 11:15 am – 11:30 am

• “School Age Story Time!”Wed, Oct., 12 th : 4 pm - 5 pm

For ages 5+ Teens are encouraged to help and earn volunteer hours

• Lego Club – Wed., Oct 19 th : 4 pm – 5 pm Open to all who can safely play with small-sized Lego bricks. “Come Build with Us”

M&M

Recreation

• Little Dribblers Basketball for ages 3-4. Designed to teach children the basic fundamentals of basketball. Clinic meets on Tue. & Thur. from 5:00-5:45pm.

• Youth Basketball open registration Oct 3rd - Nov 6th. Age Divisions: 5-6 CoEd, Pee-wee boys 7-8 Pee-wee Girls 7-9 Youth girls 10-14, Mite League boys 9-10 Little league boys 11-13

• After School Movie Fun @ the Library – Mon., Oct. 3 rd : 4:30 pm – Close

• “Halloween Card Making Fun” with Tonya @ the Library – Mon., Oct.10 th : 1 pm – 3 pm

Limited Space Available…Call to Sign-up: 336-548-6553

Materials to be provided

• Halloween Movie Fright Fun! – Mon., Oct. 17 th : 2:30 pm - Closing. Beverages Pro.

• Nary a Thing Chapter of “The Andy Griffith Show” Rerun Watchers Club @ the Library – Tue., Oct. 18 th : 2 pm

– 4 pm. Episode Trivia, Prizes & Light snacks provided Come join our Club and have some “Goooooooood fun!” Call for more information: 336-5486553

• Early Voting Starts October 20 th and will be open until November 5 th

* No Early Voting Sat., Oct. 22, 29; or Sun. Oct 23, 30, Nov. 6, and Mon. Nov. 7.

• “Finally Fall!!!”

“Halloween!!!” “It’s All About the BOOKS!!!”

Come in and view our Displays, pick up some handouts

Senior league boys14- high school.

Evaluations start 11/28. 6PMCoEd. 7PM- Pee-Wee Boys. 11/29 - 6PM Girls 7-9 & 7PM Girls 10-14. 11/30 - Boys 9-10 6PM & 11-13 Boys 7PM.

Practice starts the week of Dec. 6th.

• Senior Basketball Practice starts the week of Dec. 5th. Games start the week of Jan 2nd. Games are Mon., Tue., or Thurs,. Bring your own squad. Team must have min. Of 7 players from the ages of 14-18.

For more info, contact M&M Rec at 336-548-2789

• Marvelous Movie Mayhem! –Thurs., Oct.,13 th : 4:30pmClose.

• Adult Summer Reading Program - Western Friends of the Library Present “Beat the Backlist” Reading Contest

Started Jul.1st and must be handed in by October 15th

Madison Mayodan 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 Mon.: 8:30am-11:00am - Pickleball

9am - Interval Training 10:15 GF Strength 11:30 - Line Dancing 12:30pm - Hand & Foot 3rd Mon.:

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 Wed.: 8:30am-11 - Pickleball 12:30 - Hand & Foot 1st, 2nd, 4th Wed.: 8:30am-11:00am Pickleball 9:00am - Interval Traning 1:15am - GF Strength 11:30am - Line Dancing 1st, 2nd, 4th Thurs.: 8:30am-11:00am - Pickleball 9am - cardio Step 9:45am - Stability Ball 10:30am Low Impact Fitness 12:30pm - Rook 3rd Thurs.: 8:30am-11am - Pickleball 12:30pm - Rook 1st Friday 9am - Breakfast 10am - Bingo

Blaney Scholarship Fund

Letter to the Editor:

The Manager, Mayor and the Town Council recognized the need for renovations and upgrades to the Stoneville Memorial Park. The goal is to provide a beautiful, clean and safe facility for people of all ages to enjoy.

The recreation department has experience challenges due to Covid- 19, which reduced the number of activities our children, young adults and seniors participated in. However, moving forward we hope that children and adults of all ages will get involved in the sporting activities and events offered by our recreation department.

We are excited about the renovations being made, that will provide the friendly, family

and safe atmosphere, that allows everyone to enjoy our park. The park is being designed with safety as our number one goal. The trees and shrub that blocks the view of people walking the trail, will be removed to provide a clear view from the parking lot. This will reduce the possibility of an issue (medical or otherwise) taking place and not addressed due to reduced visibility issues. The concession area and restrooms will be remodeled.

Please call Stoneville Town Hall (336-573-9393) to rent the park and/or shelters once the renovations are complete. We request that everyone assist us in keeping our park clean and safe.

Perry Webster Interim Town Manager

Bernie Blaney was the first director at the M&M Rec Center from 1973-1980. He had a true passion for recreation and a strong commitment to the community. He believed that recreation was vital to a healthy community and his committment helped what makes the M&M Recreation Center what it is today.

In his honor, all donations given to the Bernie Scholarship fun is donated with the hope to help an individual who is unable to participate in activates at the rec due to lack of funds. This scholarship was created to assist with paying registration fees and may also be used to provide financial support to provide free programs for underprivileged populations.

To apply for this scholarship, stop by Madison Mayodan Recreation Center located at 300 S Ave, Mayodan to pick up a scholarship application. For more information or to donate call 336-548-2789.

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Why didn't the mom let the little witch go trick or treating with her friends? She was ex-spelled from school.

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How do ghosts do their makeup before they go out trick or treating? They use vanishing cream.

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Why did the skeleton run away? Because a dog was after his bones.

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What is a vampire's favorite halloween candy? A sucker.

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How does a witch know the best time to go trick or treating?

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What kind of car does Frankenstein drive on Halloween night?

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Where do ghosts buy their Halloween candy?

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My sister didn’t do as well on her Driver’s Ed test as she’d hoped. It might have had something to do with her how she completed this sentence: “When the is dead, the car won’t start.” She wrote driver.

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Why are spiders so smart? They can find everything on the web

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Where do mice park their boats? At the hickory dickory dock.

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What do you say to comfort a friend who’s struggling with grammar? There, their, they’re.

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Why are computers so smart? They listen to their motherboard

What does a turkey dress up as on Halloween?

A goblin

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What did the surgeon say to the patient who insisted on closing up their own incision? Suture itself Sew what?

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What is a baby ghost's favorite game to play on Halloween? Peek-a-boo

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What’s a cat’s favorite song?

“Three Blind Mice.”

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Why didn’t the skeleton take the box from the morgue?

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lation has only increased by 13%. After having balanced budgets both in the public and the private sectors, I know we can achieve these goals. It will just take our legislature working together in collaboration with our Governor and court system to make it happen.

Working together to create solutions is my goal – common sense middle of the road solutions. These can happen through collaboration by valuing our neighbors and friends over politics.

Rockingham County is a wonderful place to live, work and raise our family, but just imagine how amazing it could be if we worked together to address these issues! Please support me for the NC House. For more information, please visit my website at www.jayfornchouse.com

HALL, CHARLIESEEKING RE-ELECTION FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Charlie Hall has filed for reelection to the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. He has served the county since 2018.

During his term, Rockingham County has:

• Lowered the tax rate!

• Updated the Land Use Plan and Unified Development Ordinance to make development more accessible to county residents.

• Began the process to build a public indoor shooting range. This will enhance public safety training and provide residents a safe place to practice.

• Seen more than a billion dollars investment in the county.

• Seen more than 1,500 jobs created.

• Seen development plans for 3,000 new homes.

• Established a Plan to better provide for maintenance of county facilities.

Charlie Hall is a Rockingham County native and local business owner. With a keen understanding of the local economy as well as the needs of our citizens, Charlie will continue to use his experience to improve the county.

A family man, Charlie has been married to Stephanie for more than 30 years; together they raised and educated their two daughters, Erica and Kimberly, and they have three grandchildren. Stephanie is a teacher assistant at Stoneville Elementary School.

PAGE, SAM - SEEKING REELECTION ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF

Sheriff Sam Page, 65, is Currently serving as Sheriff of Rockingham County for his 6th. Term.

• Political Affiliation: Republican Party

• Married : Kathy Gunn Page

• Daughter : Kimberly P.Williams

• Son -in- Law Alex Williams

• Church: Grace Fellowship Reidsville, N.C.

• Graduate Reidsville Senior High Class of 1975

• Military Service: United States Air Force (Security Police K-9 Handler)1975-1980

• Past President of North Carolina Sheriff's Association 2010, Current executive committee member.

• Past Vice-Chair National Sheriff's Association Border Security and Immigration Committee, Current board member.

• Professional Education: N.C. Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate, N.C. Sheriff's Leadership Institute, N.C. Advanced Service Award , National Sheriff's Association Leadership School.

• N.C. General Instructor Basic Law Enforcement Training, past 22 years.

• Board Member Help Inc. Center for Prevention of Domestic Violence and Family Justice Center.

Sheriff Sam Page Candidate Statement:

It has been a true honor to have served as your Sheriff of Rockingham County for the past 24 years. I took a sacred oath many years ago to uphold the U.S. Constitution and to enforce the laws of the State of North Carolina equally and fairly for all. I have lived up to that oath during my career and I hold all of the men and women of the Sheriff's Office to a high standard of personal and professional conduct never forgetting that the public we serve are our bosses.

All Rockingham County Deputies are held accountable for their actions on and off duty and are expected to maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when working with the public.

I made a promise when I first became Sheriff that I would ensure that we always provide the best level of service to all of our citizens with the existing resources that we have available.

Since being elected as Sheriff in 1998 I have tried to make sure that All of our personnel have the required training,equipment, professional education, and supervision to ensure that our service delivery is always lawful and meets our professional high expectation and benefits the public and public safety in our county.

As your Sheriff I will always continue to work with my fellow law enforcement officers and Task Forces at the local, State and Federal levels to combat crime outside and inside

Rockingham County that can threaten our families, schools, businesses and communities.

Rockingham County First.

PYRTLE, REECESEEKING RE-ELECTION FOR NC HOUSE

✯ Pro-God ✯ Pro-Life

✯ Pro-Freedom

✯ Military

✯ Law Enforcement

Election Integrity

School Choice

Reece Pyrtle is running to continue serving in the NC House to:

• Defend constitutional Freedom and Liberty.

• Protect our 2nd Amendment Rights.

• Fight for the Right to Life.

• Deliver a Quality Education in our K-12 Schools.

• Support Military, Law Enforcement and First Responders.

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By by Darrell M. Gregory

Virginia alcohol agent Dan “Big Mac” McCullock was meeting with the newly elected Sheriff of Rockingham County, C.D. Bobby Vernon. One of his deputies informed him that the county jail could not take in the just sentenced prisoner. Sheriff Vernon told him to call Raleigh and arrange for the prisoner to

be taken to the women’s correctional facility there. After the meeting was over, both men stepped out in the hall to see a 40 year old woman in handcuffs being escorted by a deputy. Looking up at Big Mac, she saw the man that had just testified against her. The woman lashed out viciously to the man that she

had befriended over a year ago setting off this unfortunate event. As she was being led off, she spared Big Mac no words as she cursed him profusely.

The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement was contacted by the Virginia Alcohol division in the spring of 1980 about an ongoing investigation that had extended into North Carolina.

After a meeting, the two agencies agreed to work together and share information. The N.C. undercover role was handed to Rick Amick who generally worked the Alamance County area. Posing as Big Mac’s bookkeeper, Amick infiltrated the North Carolina side of the investigations and was extremely successful in securing warrants that were foolproof.

Under complete secrecy, a almost a year long investigation brought the North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE), and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) together for the largest raid this area had ever witnessed. The local city police departments and the county sheriff’s department were kept out of this circle of investigation to avoid leaks that would jeopardize the operation.

On January 12, 1981, the Eden News’ headline that day proclaimed “Combined Drugs, Liquor Raids Net 53 People In Eden, Surrounding Areas.” The article stated that it was “the largest combined drug and liquor round-up in Rockingham County history.” In a surprise move, the law enforcement was able to pick up 53 of 56 suspects in the Friday and Saturday raids. All the suspects were sent to the Wentworth county jail where

most was able to post bond but because of the overflow the old jail could not handle the overflow. The Caswell County Jail took 11 prisoners while the Stokes County jail received an additional 10 more.

The new sheriff of Rockingham County, Bobby Vernon, was kept in the dark about this operation until the last minute. The Rockingham Sheriff Department was now on notice to help with the round-up. This was a political present to Vernon as he was handed a major operation hardly a month after he took office. While the SBI and ALE officers kept their silence and names out of the newspapers, Vernon had no restraints as he was quoted several times. Vernon was quoted as saying, “We hope this has made some impression on dealers and traffickers and you can be assured that we’ll continue with our efforts.”

The exploits of ALE agent Rick Amick are known for his investigation of Gloria “Motormouth” Massey’s Starlight Lounge and the people associated with the bar. While the sting operation was concentrated on Cascade and the Eden area it also encompassed Reidsville and the accompanying county area. Operating independently of Rick Amick, SBI agent Terry Johnson was instrumental in nabbing some suspects on drug charges. Most of the drug charges stemmed from possession and sell of marijuana. There were a couple of charges rendered for the sale and possession of Quaaludes, a very powerful drug that was prevalent at the time. While Terry Johnson kept his name out of the news at that time, he is no stranger to the

newspapers today as he is now the Sheriff of Alamance County.

It is interesting to note that in the raid on the Cascade liquor joints that there was only one drug charge brought on an individual and that involved the powerful drug Quaaludes. This man that was charged received the most lengthy jail time of all arrested. As many people that frequented these illegal alcohol establishments, it is note worthy to mention that these places were not hotbeds of drugs that law enforcement hinted at.

On the North Carolina side, there were several men charged with possession and sale of nontax paid whisky. There were no charges brought on the Mountain, the Line, and Bullet’s in Virginia for such a felony. If it had been such charges, it is likely that the operators would have been charged in federal court.

Another abnormality in these warrants were the racing charges. In the Chatham StarTribune, charges about the street racing were mentioned but no names were published or the outcome of the trials. Virginia mainly concentrated on the alcohol charges. North Carolina basically followed this pattern as there were hardly a few lines spared in the newspaper about the racing.

The Eden News did report that a number of people had been charged with prearranged racing by the NC Highway Patrol. Like Virginia, the patrol confiscated the cars that were allegedly being raced. There were no names published by the Eden News or the Reidsville Review that were associated with racing at the VA/NC state line at the time of the arrest. Sheriff Bobby Vernon even made a statement to the papers that he had personally witnessed autos racing on the straight stretch between the Virginia line and Eden’s Anaconda plant. All the headline news focused on was the alcohol violations and the drug arrest.

The newspapers also brought Dan “Big Mac” McCulloch up in the story. His escapades were simply amazing on how he beguiled a community. It was good copy for the story to reiterate his almost a year long investigation. Big Mac portrayed himself as a millionaire construction company owner throwing around money at the bars. It was brought up on how he used fake employment applications to learn the identity of any lawbreaker. The almost ten aircraft trips he took flying in to Shiloh on his friend’s private airplane to impress the locals with his business persona was definitely a big story. It was a text book con job. One of the bar operators said ruefully after the raid, “He’s a helluva nice fellowthe SOB.”

The North Carolina faction of this operation was frowned upon by Big Mac’s superior Jake Wright at the Richmond headquarters from the start. Big Mac

wanted to expand the investigation to include North Carolina as he had infiltrated the Starlight Lounge and had a working knowledge of all the people associated with the bar. Big Mac said that the area was ripe for picking and he wanted to take advantage of the lax atmosphere.

Big Mac said that it was the only way to curtail the street racing was to bring in the North Carolina Highway Patrol. Jake “the Bull” Wright was not too keen on including too many people for fear of compromising the Virginia operation. Big Mac was relentless pushing the Bull to set up a meeting with North Carolina ALE. The two agents they met with in a restaurant were Rick Amick and his supervisor Worth Askew. ALE agent Ron Parrish oversaw the Rockingham County area and was Rick Amick’s backup.

Big Mac introduced Rick Amick as his bookkeeper on the first trip to the Starlight Lounge.

Big Mac said that he could not have been pared up with a better partner than Amick. Amick was able to easily write up a slew of citations for violations with the bar and the people associated with it. When the raid went down, Rick Amick and Ron Parrish participated in the roundup. This would not be the last roundup for Parrish as he is now the police chief of Gibsonville.

Soon after the raid, Gloria Massey had to have a hearing in Alamance County which was an administrative action held before a hearing officer with the NC ABC Commission to determine what administrative action would be taken against the ABC license at the Starlight Lounge. When Massey and her sister Mildred entered the courtroom they were surprised to find Big Mac there. Gloria whispered to her sister,” He’s the judge, jury, and executioner.” She was definitely right as Big Mac had spoken to the hearing officer about the charges.

Big Mac explained that he used the Starlight Lounge as his base and Massey unwittingly promoted him to all her friends. Big Mac continued to ask for leniency in her charges and fines as he used her hospitality. With that being said, Massey exited the courthouse with minimal fines and was able to keep her beer license.

The trials in Wentworth were an entirely different story. Rockingham County had been plagued with the reports of racing for years and was unable to bring it to a close due to the proximity of the Virginia state line. The street racers were hammered and a few lost their automobiles. The NC Highway Patrol was very thorough on their prearranged racing war-

rants. For the last six months of 1980, the State Patrol was conspicuously absent from the drag racing scene contributing to the growing racing scene. Many older racers also thought that this was unusual, especially when the crowds easily numbered over a 100 every weekend. Rockingham County wanted to make an example of the street racing that had been a sore spot with law enforcement for years.

When the alcohol and drug charges were tried, they were also brutal. Maximum fines and sentencing was the norm. Most of the drug charges were marijuana related which in today’s society, would hardly raise an eyebrow. The District Attorney at that time portrayed the suspects as the lowest of the low and sought after the harshest penalties which he got most of the time. Rockingham County definitely dealt harshly with those charged.

After the last trials, Sheriff Bobby Vernon asked Rick Amick and Big Mac to come into his office. Praising them for the outstanding work that they had done, he presented both men with a railroad wrist watch. The watch had a train on the end of the second hand that rotated around the dial of the watch. The watch had the large letters NW on the face with Norfolk and Western printed in smaller letters. The gift was well received by the two agents and they have kept them in pristine condition to this day.

On the last day that Robert Thomas of the Virginia State Police testified in Wentworth on the prearranged racing charges, he was with Big Mac as they drove by the Starlight Lounge. Big Mac proceeded to stop at the bar which surprised Thomas for he wanted nothing to do with the visit. When Big Mac opened the door to the bar, the people inside froze. The silence was unbearable. Gloria “Motormouth” Massey spoke up and exclaimed, “It’s Big Mac!” Massey then proceeded to gush over Big Mac and the atmosphere started to relax. The bar’s patrons were amazed that Big Mac was bold enough to come back to town. One of the customers quipped that no North Carolina agent would have had the nerve to come back to the bar without backup. After that, Big Mac left the Starlight Lounge, never to return for his job was finished.

Part 23 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, Louis Motley, Edward “Sumpkins” Powell, Louis Overton, Roger Dale Ragland, Fred Ramsey, Ricky Stevens, Bob Thomas, Melissa Whitten, Phillip Wood, Wendy Wood, and many more

Rick Amick's NW watch

Girl Scouts seeking members and volunteers

JOIN GIRL SCOUTS TODAY TO BECOME RESILIENT, READY AND STRONG TOMORROW

Turning off the pressure to be perfect and tuning into what makes each of us shine in our own way? That’s what being a Girl Scout is all about!

Right now, Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) is currently forming troops and recruiting new leaders for the new troop year this fall. All girls in grades K12 are invited to join. Just imagine it- you and your forever friends.

Dreaming up adventures. Making the whole world sparkle with your own magic.

Girls and their families who are interested in learning more about Girl Scouting and troop opportunities in their area can find several Girl Scout information events by visiting the online calendar: www.girlscoutsp2p.org.

“Through the Girl Scout program, we prepare our girls for the future- giving them skills and experiences that will help them as they grow, learn and make decisions,” said Jennifer Wilcox,

CEO of GSCP2P. “We want our girls to be resilient, ready and strong for whatever may come their way, and with the opportunities and connections that Girl Scouting offers, we can be positive that will happen.”

Girls can participate in Girl Scouting in a troop setting or register as an individual Girl Scout. Either option allows girls opportunities to participate in council and community partnership programming, community service initiatives, the annual cookie program and so much more.

Interested in being a volunteer?

Volunteer opportunities range from being a troop leader for the year to volunteering on an episodic basis, where you can share a special skill or talent with girls as needed. For more information go to www.girlscoutsp2p. org/en/forvolunteers/why-volunteer.html.

Ready to join today? Visit www.BeAGirlScout.org. You can also find out more information about Girl Scouting in your area or starting a new troop by contacting info@girlscoutsp2p.org or 800-672-2148.

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• Advance Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

• Bring Job Opportunities to Rockingham County.

Rep. Reece Pyrtle is a lifelong resident of Rockingham County and a 1985 graduate of Morehead High School in Eden. He is a 1989 graduate of Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.

Reece joined the Eden Police Department in May 1990 and has held a variety of positions over the years. On March 2, 2009, he was appointed Chief of Police for the City of Eden. Reece retired as the Chief of Police from the Eden Police Department in January 2018.

Reece was elected Commissioner for Rockingham County on November 8, 2016. Following the untimely passing of state Rep. Jerry Carter, Reece was appointed to serve in the North Carolina General Assembly as the Representative from Rockingham County.

Reece is married to Valerie, an educator, and they have one daughter - Ainsley. Reece is a member of First Wesleyan Church. When not working, Reece enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf.

ROBINSON, ALVINWRITE-IN FOR NC STATE SENATE

NC Senate District 26 covers ALL of Rockingham County, and the northern and eastern Guilford County townships. Write me in because Truth and Righteousness needs to be proclaimed in Raleigh.

Truth is consistent with what Almighty God intended for us to know and live by. Righteousness is our living consistent with how God has intended for us to live.

Currently, our nation is out of control. This is because for the last sixty years America has increasingly rejected God. We have not lived according to truth and righteousness. Instead, we have accepted lies about sacred things that belong to God like marriage, and the sanctity of life. Many have decided, contrary to God's truth, that men should marry men, women should marry women, and that pregnant mothers should decide if the innocent human beings living in their wombs have the right to be born or not.

These are examples of the results of people accepting lies rather than God's truth. Unrighteousness abounds, and the suppression of truth has brought about God's judgment upon our nation...

Friends, "if" there is any chance that God will lift his judgment and once again restore us to the place of His blessings, it will be when We the People first repent (turn-away from our sin and evil ways).

Turning away from sinning against God and turning to Him in righteousness, we must elect righteous people to represent us in government. Righteous repre-

sentatives will represent us according to God's intended purpose for creating us. Then society will experience the blessings and peace that come from living life God's way.

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. -Proverbs 29:2 (NKJV Bible)

This applies to civil government, specifically to the NC General Assembly as lawmakers. All of our laws should be based upon God's law.

As a fellow North Carolinian representing you in the State Senate, I am first God-fearing; a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. I must uphold the truth of God Almighty. I will uphold the NC and US Constitutions. I am Pro-Life; I will work to abolish abortion; God is Sovereign over ALL circumstances. I stand against socialism, I will work to limit the Federal government's control over NC; I oppose medicaid expansion. I stand for religious and medical freedom. For example, in December 2021, I stood against tyrannical COVID19 requirements and mandates considering God's perfect design of my body and immune system. As a result, I was fired from my nearly 19 years of employment as a firefighter and sheriff's deputy.

Further, I am a husband, father, small farmer, and pastor.

I have served Rockingham and Guilford Counties for a combined 20 years, now I am willing to represent you, "We the People" of District 26 in Raleigh.

Find out more, how to contact me, and how to Write me In at: www.WriteInAlvinRobinson 4NCSenate26.com

SCALES, TYRONERUNNING FOR SHERIFF

I am Tyrone Scales, Democratic Candidate for Rockingham County Sheriff.

My roots run deeply in Rockingham County soil. I grew up in Stoneville but graduated from Morehead High School and moved to Eden which is where I currently reside.

I love this county and the people. I love all that we offer to those who visit. From our small town locally owned shops with its gifted and creative merchants, to our rivers and our state park. We are a county with a uniqueness all its own.

Even still, we have valid and pressing issues that I promise to address if elected. From school safety to the opioid addiction crisis, I will be focused on those collective concerns.

You can find more about me, on the issues, on my facebook page and webpage.

I am in this race to work to build upon the strong community we have. We have much work to do, to bring all sides, all points of view to the table. I would be humbled and honored to be a voice and leader at that table for you all. You have my word. Who cares? Tyrone Scales cares.

WILSON, EDWINRUNNING FOR JUDGE OF SUPERIOR COURT

Judge Ed Wilson: A Tradition of Service and ExperienceJudge Ed Wilson is a trusted and experienced public servant with a long history of service to his community and with family roots in our area dating back to at least the 1840s. In fact, Ed’s children are the fourth generation of his family to attend the Church of the Epiphany in Eden.

Following graduation from Wake Forest Law School, Ed moved to Eden to practice law at

Maddrey, Wilson, Etringer and Smith. As a young attorney, he became interested in our judicial system and loved being in court. Later, community members encouraged Ed to apply for an open Superior Court Judge seat, and he was appointed to the bench.

When the planes crashed into the Twin Towers and the Pentagon on September 11, Ed felt a sense of duty. His father and two uncles served in World War II. When America was attacked, he felt compelled to serve. He joined the army as a JAG officer in 2002 and did a year of active duty in 2011. In 2019, he taught at West Point for

a year and today is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U. S. Army Reserves. He has served for over 20 years.

Ed was appointed to the bench in 2003. During the last 19 years he has heard thousands of court cases and has held court in 57 North Carolina counties. He has heard the toughest cases, including death penalty cases, medical malpractice cases, and complex civil matters. As our Judge, Ed has served the court with compassion, fairness, and efficiency.

The story of how a court order took 4 acres that contains the "John Hancock Spring" after 121 years in the DeHart Family. Prayers of support are gratefully appreciated as we fight to have them returned.

Scenes from the 2022 Riverfest

Explore Eden

• Uptown Kicks NC is the newest shopping destination in the Olde Leaksville Shopping District. Located at 651 Washington Street, Uptown Kicks NC specializes in exclusive sneakers, vintage clothing, streetwear, and accessories. Be sure to give them a follow on their Facebook page to stay current on all the latest, in-stock merchandise.

• The Uptown Tavern had their highly anticipated opening during the 19th annual River Fest. The restaurant is the newest dining option in the Uptown area and offers dine-in and outdoor seating options. The newly renovated space is perfect for enjoying great food and drinks while socializing with friends, or watching the big game. Stop by and pay them a visit at 613 Washington Street, Eden, NC.

White Named Fire Chief for the City of Eden

Mr. Chris White, has been named the new Fire Chief for the City of Eden effective September 21, 2022. He will be replacing Chief Todd Harden, who retired September 1, 2022.

Mr. White was born and raised in Eden and holds an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science from Columbia Southern University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Administration/Fire Investiga-

Political Notes...

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Ed believes that our courts should be based on justice, not partisanship or ideology. Ed’s courtroom is a place where everyone is treated fairly and impartially. He has endorsements from Democrats, Republicans, and Independents in the two counties he represents. In these divided times, that’s a testament to his character and the high regard in which he is held by members of both political parties.

Ed is committed to his community and invested in making it a better place. He believes that we all serve a common goal to make this place we love a place where all of us can thrive. He and his wife, Laurie, are raising their four children, Buddy, Harry, Maria, and Ellie in Eden.

• Served as our Superior Court Judge since 2003

• Senior Resident Superior Court Judge for Rockingham and Caswell Counties

• Lieutenant Colonel in the Judge Advocate General Corps, U.S. Army Reserves

• Taught Military and Constitutional Law at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point

• President-elect of the NC Superior Court Judges’ Conference

• Serves as a Scoutmaster to BSA Troop 567 in Eden

• Eagle Scout

• A founder of the Rockingham County Education Foundation

WRIGHT, DARRENRUNNING FOR ROCKINGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF

Integrity, loyalty, and professionalism are the three main building blocks to a successful law enforcement organization.

Throughout my 27 year career with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, these characteristics were constantly emphasized, expected and demanded.

Integrity has always been at the forefront of my career as I strived to treat each individual without bias or prejudice while discharging duties of my office. I never used my position to gain any special privileges or treatment. I remained loyal to the Constitution, the citizens of North Carolina and my agency.

Professionalism has consistently been a vital part of my career as seen through the training and mentoring provided by the NC Highway Patrol. Because of the

tion, also from Columbia Southern University. Mr. White is a Level II Instructor certified by Office State Fire Marshall (OSFM) and a Level II Fire Officer. Mr. White is also working on his Level II Inspection certification.

Chris is married to his wife Lisa and they have been together 12 years. They are members of Eden Baptist Church. Mr. White

training and leadership development, I ascended to the rank of First Sergeant and was able to build successful teams and partnerships.

When I am elected to the Office of the Sheriff, we plan to focus on several issues that are vital to creating a professional agency that is rooted in integrity and loyalty to the citizens of Rockingham County.

I believe that the Sheriff’s Office should be free of partisan politics. That is why I am running as an unaffiliated candidate. Partisan politics only divides us as a community. We need to be united and work together to reduce violent crime, stop the opioid overdose death crisis and return Rockingham cCounty to a safe place to live.

Building crucial relationships throughout our community is essential in eliminating violent crime and illegal drug activity from our county. We must foster partnerships with mental health professionals, addiction specialists, and other law enforcement agencies to tackle the mental health and drug related issues.

A professional and positive work environment is necessary to recruit and retain well qualified personnel. This atmosphere will be developed through utilizing Servant Leadership. This style of leadership includes: valuing people, having humility, listening to others, giving trust to others, along with caring for others.

There will be a goal to create a proactive approach, rather than a reactive approach to decrease violent crime and drug activity. We plan to create a special operations section that will include criminal intelligence gathering, criminal interdiction section and a community liaison section.

We will seek to gain National Accreditation for the Sheriff Office that will insure professional standards throughout all of our policies and procedures.

We will gain National Accreditation for the Rockingham County Detention Center that will guarantee the safety of all inmates and detention center staff.

When I am elected Sheriff, I pledge to work tirelessly for the citizens of Rockingham County. It’s time to take politics out of the Sheriff’s office. The citizens of Rockingham County deserve a leader that will work

stated “I am thankful for this opportunity to serve as Fire Chief of this wonderful city. I look forward to serving the citizens of this city, working with the youth promoting public fire education and being available and accessible to the citizens of Eden. I am thankful and grateful for this opportunity.”

for all citizens, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation. I am the only candidate that can truly say I am no-partisan and work for all people of Rockingham County. If we all work together we can make our county the safest place in North Carolina to live, work and raise a family.

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Practice Safety this Deer Hunting Season

Archery season for whitetailed deer opened Sept. 10 ad unrs through October 28th.

Hunting from an elevated stand is a popular tactic used by deer hunters, especially archers, however tree stands can easily turn dangerous if not used correctly.

Law enforcement records from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission indicate that tree stand incidents accounted for 20% of hunting-related incidents in 2021 that were actually reported.

“If using a tree stand, hunters should always use a fallarrest system and follow the manufacturer’s recommended safety procedures,” said Carissa Daniels, the statewide education and engagement manager for the Wildlife Commission. “Those simple measures go a long way in helping hunters stay safe while hunting with a tree stand.”

The Wildlife Commission’s hunter safety education cam-

paign, Home From the Hunt, and the Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation, offer these tree stand safety recommendations. Preparing your tree stand: Remove all your equipment and inspect it for damage before using it. This includes belts, chains, bolts, ratchet straps and attachment cords. Replace them if necessary.

Deer Season Dates

Zone: Central

Archery Sept 10 - Oct 28

Black Pownder Oct 29 - Nov. 11

Gun - Nov. 12 - Jan 2

Wear a full-body safety harness as part of a fall-arrest system. Ensure you do not exceed the stand manufacturer’s maximum height or weight limits. Pack an emergency signal device, such as a cell phone, two-way radio or a whistle.

Setting up your tree stand: Share your stand location with someone before each hunt. Select a healthy, straight tree for your tree stand. Ask someone to assist you with setting it up.

Using your tree stand: Buckle harness securely and connect to the tree tether before your feet leave the ground.

Maintain three points of contact when climbing the ladder; two hands and a foot or two feet and a hand. Most falls occur when climbing up or down.

Use a lineman’s belt and/or lifeline when climbing/descending. Raise and lower equipment using a haul line – never carry anything as you climb.

For information on the Wildlife Commission’s hunter education courses, the 2022-23 white-tailed deer season and limits and to purchase a hunting license, visit ncwildlife.org.

Get the 411

Rockingham County 411will provide crucial info and updates, calendar and events. To sign up go to ww.myrockinghamcounty.com

Emergency services director Rodney Cates sends out vital info and updates regarding Rockingham County, NC, with this new, video called, "ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 4-1-1." Announcing items such as Ready NC - road closing, shelter info, preparing for the unexpected problems, storm announcements, power outages info, preparation advice for these events.

Periodically, Rebecka Pegram, will share important, crucial news that citizens can use. The short segments will provide interviews, updates, calendar info, and events to keep you informed and up-to-date.

Host Halloween for less

Halloween marks the first stop on the holiday season highway. It is a time of great excitement and fun for young and old, with costumes, tricks and treats brightening up an autumn day. Hard core Halloween enthusiasts may spend hundreds of dollars each year on decor, costumes and other accessories. But what if there were a way to save on favorite Halloween items? You don’t have to break the bank to enjoy Halloween hijinks. With some innovative and cost-saving ideas, it’s possible to save money, which is always helpful with Thanksgiving and December fes-

tivities on the horizon.

• Use online resources. There’s a good chance you can find do-ityourself project ideas for any number of tasks on your Halloween to-do list. Want to craft an authentic-looking witch’s broom? Need a free pumpkincarving template? Want to create a haunted house tableau with items you already have in your shed or garage? Do a quick online search to find ways to achieve all of these ideas and more.

• Borrow what you need. Each year many parents purchase new costumes for their children that are easily outgrown by the time the next Halloween rolls around. That leads to a surplus of Halloween costumes with little

DRBA's October First Saturday Outing Paddle on Mayo River

DRBA will host the October 1, 2022, First Saturday Outing on the Mayo River. The outing is a 4.5 mile float from the Mayo Beach at Anglin Mill to NC 770 near Stoneville, NC. Participants should meet at 9:00 a. m. at Old Anglin Mill Road (GPS 36.52976, -79.98952), downstream from Anglin Mill Bridge, the group will float past portions of the Mayo River State Park. Coordinator for the trip is Wayne Kirkpatrick, DRBA Board member and experienced paddler.

"Beginning paddlers are invited to launch below Mayo Beach for a fairly easy float through mostly Class 1 waters," says Kirkpatrick. "There's one tricky rapid just below the put-in that can be avoided by putting in downstream from it."

Expert paddlers who are looking for a more challenging paddle will have the option of running the famous "Boiling Hole" and the "S-turn" (alias "Blender") before proceeding with the rest of the trip. For those who wish to have a more moderate paddle, there will be small rapids through several 1000-year-old fish weirs created in the river by Native Americans and used by local residents until about 1900.

"The vee-shaped stone fish weirs concentrated migrating fish at the point of the vee, where they were collected in nets or baskets," to quote North Carolina historian Lindley Butler, who studied the history of the region.

Great spawning runs came from the Atlantic, up the Roanoke and Dan, into the Mayo River and its tributaries, where the fish laid their eggs and headed back downstream. For centuries, until dams stopped the fish migrations, people who lived near the river made huge catches that fed their communities or provided a living. Nowadays, the fish weirs provide routes through shallow water, enhancing the interest of the float.

Portions of the land along

this section of the river are part of North Carolina's Mayo River State Park. The park’s designation was secured through the work of DRBA and ranks as one of the significant accomplishments achieved over the organization’s 20-year history. The park boasts the unspoiled beauty of the river, with forested banks, wildlife, birds, and few signs of civilization that make it a perfect get-away within easy reach of Piedmont North Carolina and Virginia. Songbirds migrating through will join waterfowl, such as ducks, herons, and kingfishers, along the route.

Participants in the outing are asked to bring boat, life jacket, lunch and water, to dress in layers of wool or artificial (quick-drying) fabric, to sign a waiver and be prepared to get wet.

To reach the put-in, from US 220 north of Stoneville, exit onto Smith Road (SR 1360) and turn west. Go four miles to a Tintersection with Anglin Mill Road (SR 1358). Turn left on Anglin Mill Road and travel about a half-mile to within less than a mile of the Anglin Mill Bridge over the Mayo. Turn left onto unpaved Old Anglin Mill Road (SR 1385). Go one-half mile to a T-intersection with Mayo Beach Road (SR 1359).

Outings and meetings of the Dan River Basin Association are open to the public without charge. For trip information, contact trip coordinator Wayne Kirkpatrick, wynbtyk@embarqmail.com.

For information about the Dan River Basin Association, visit http://www.danriver.org/.

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

wear and tear. Parents can set up a costume swap with other parents to find high-quality costumes for their children and often themselves. If a friend is doing a “Grease”-inspired 1950s party and you’re in possession of a “Pink Lady” jacket, offer to lend it out for the party.

• Rely on e-vites. Spread the word about your Halloween party or trunk-or-treat event via digital invitations. Many services offer free invitations that don’t require a subscription to their services.

Another no-cost idea is to download an image from a copyrightfree clip-art service and modify it using available phone applications to include party details. Then simply text out your invitation to friends.

• Buy in bulk. Pool your spending resources with other people and utilize wholesale or bulk-buying services.s. Consumers can save on the per-item cost when items are purchased in bulk. This can be applied to decorations, food, candy, and more.

• Shop candy sales. Use the months prior to stock up on candy as it goes on sale. This way you need not pay a premium for favorite sweets to give out to trick-or-treaters.

These are just a few ways to save on Halloween supplies and still make the day a spooktacular success.

ADTS Cornhole Fundraiser planned

For nearly 50 years, Aging Disability & Transit Services (ADTS) programs have helped older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregiver's age to support them to remain in their homes and community. On Saturday, November 5, 2022, ADTS is partnering with Lucky City Brewing in Reidsville to hold its first annual Cornhole Tournament fundraiser. Bags set to fly at 1 pm. The cost per team is $175, with cash prizes for the top three teams. Amazing raffles, door prizes, games, and vendors to keep spectators engaged throughout the tournament. This fundraiser is open to anyone of any age. To register, visit adtsrc.org or call Asheley Cooper at 336-394-1313. ADTS offers fully accredited inhome aide and case management services; adult day health and enrichment at the L.E.A.F. Center; public access transportation through RCATS vans & the skat bus systems; nutrition services through Meals on Wheels and Meals with Friends congregate programs; and information and referral assistance.

Bruce Lloyd,

Billy Cushman

One Stop – Wentworth

Cherokee Camp Rd.Reidsville,

Voting will be held at the Board of Elections Office

5:00

Thursday October 15(8:00

240 Cherokee Camp Road October 20, 2022 – November 5, 2022

5:00

Friday October 16(8:00

Monday October 19(8:00 am 5:00

Tuesday October 20(8:00 am 5:00

Thursday, October 20, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Wednesday October 21(8:00 am 5:00

Thursday October 22(8:00 am 5:00

Friday, October 21, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Friday October 23(8:00 am 5:00 pm)

Monday October 26(8:00 am 5:00 pm)

Monday, October 24, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Tuesday October 27(8:00 am 5:00 pm)

Wednesday October 28(8:00 am 5:00 pm)

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Thursday October 29(8:00 am 5:00 pm)

Miracle Minute

by Tamelia Orellana

I interviewed a woman named Jennifer from Mayodan for this month’s column and the immensity of her testimony is unfathomable. I will attempt to paint a picture for you today.

It all started when Jennifer noticed a painful lump in her breast at work. She was sent for a biopsy and she learned not only did she have cancer but she had three masses. When Jennifer had a double mastectomy to remove both breasts they biopsied two nearby lymph nodes and they too came back cancerous and she was then diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.

tissue from her belly to rebuild both breasts but something went terribly wrong. For an entire month her surgery would not heal. It got so bad she was having to clean and pack her wounds at home. She had a gaping hole large enough to fit her hand into and her breast was completely falling away from her chest wall and hanging off.

They could not send her to surgery to fix the wounds until the redness and irritation was healed. It was not looking hopeful because instead of healing it looked as if the tissue would die and just completely fall off.

vulnerability to sickness now that her cancer was back.

Jennifer was literally falling apart and defeated when she got an invitation to attend revival services at Souls Harbour Church in Mayodan. Desperate Jennifer agreed to go although she had never attended there before and was supposed to stay home. The very first night of revival was a night she will never forget. In the middle of the service the evangelist stopped and spoke a word for someone there who had cancer and the church prayed. Then shortly after this the evangelist stopped and shook his head and said God is telling me there is someone here who has something wrong with their blood.

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Friday October 30(8:00 am 5:00 pm)

Saturday October 31(8:00am 3:00 pm)

Thursday, October 27, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

One Stop Remote Sites

Friday, October 28, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Thursday October 15(8:00 am 7:30 pm)

Monday, October 31, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Friday October 16(8:00 am 7:30 pm)

Saturday October 17 (9:00 am 3:00 pm)

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Sunday October 18 (1:00 pm 5:00 pm)

After several rounds of chemo and radiation Jennifer went into remission although she had a 72% chance of the cancer returning. In March 2022 Jennifer was able to have breast reconstruction where they took

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Jennifer went to visit her oncologist and the doctor noticed her labs were returning abnormal for nine months. She was told to prepare her family that she now had stage 4 cancer. The doctor set her up to have further testing and was sent home to quarantine because they were afraid for her to be out with her reconstructive surgery not healing and with her

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Monday October 19(8:00 am 7:30 pm)

Tuesday October 20(8:00 am 7:30 pm)

Thursday, November 3, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Wednesday October 21(8:00 am 7:30 pm)

Thursday October 22(8:00 am 7:30 pm)

Friday, November 4, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Friday October 23(8:00 am 7:30 pm)

Saturday October 24 (8:00 am 6:00 pm)

Saturday, November 5, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Monday October 26(8:00 am 7:30 pm)

Tuesday October27 (8:00 am 7:30 pm)

Wednesday October 28(8:00 am 7:30 pm)

Thursday October 29(8:00 am 7:30 pm)

One Stop – Remote Sites

Friday October 30(8:00 am 7:30 pm)

Thursday, October 20, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

Saturday October 31(8:00 am 3:00 pm)

Friday, October 21, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

REMOTE SITE LOCATIONS:

Monday, October 24, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

One Stop Eden

Voting will be held at the EdenLibrary598 S. Pierce St. Eden, NC

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

One Stop Reidsville

Voting will be held at the Salvation Army Community Center 708 Barnes St. ,Reidsville,

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

One Stop Western

Voting will be held at Madisonthe Mayodan Library611 Burton .,StMadison, NC

Thursday, October 27, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

Friday, October 28, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

Monday, October 31, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, November 2, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

Thursday, November 3, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

Friday, November 4, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

Saturday, November 5, 2022 (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

REMOTE SITE LOCATIONS:

One Stop – Eden

Voting will be held at the Eden Library – 598 S. Pierce Street, Eden

One Stop – Reidsville

Voting will be held at the Zion Baptist Church – 807 Piedmont Street, Reidsville

One Stop – Western

Voting will be held at the Madison Mayodan Library – 611 Burton Street, Madison

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 Mon.1p.m. - 3 p.m.

• Computer Classes Tue. from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

• Family Movie Matinees - Oct. 10th at 3:30 p.m - 7:30pm. Double feature of Hocus Pocus

Jennifer shocked knew then that he was talking about her and the church prayed for her again. The next night she returned but before services began she started to bleed profusely and she had to leave with her son to go to the hospital. The church prayed for Jennifer after she left and while on her way to the hospital she stopped bleeding and decided to go home. Jennifer returned to her oncologist for an appointment and she was floored when the doctor told her all of her lab work was normal and they couldn’t find cancer at all.

Thirteen days after revival Jennifer had healed enough to have surgery to reattach her breast and sew up her stomach. Then two weeks after that she was totally healed. Jennifer

Miracle Minute...

598 S. Pierce Streets, Eden, NC.

• Reading Programs Thursday @ 10:30 a.m -11 a.m for Preschool Programs Thur. @ 11:15 a.m. 11:45 a.m for Toddler Programs • Thur. October 13th @ 4pm ages 4 and up

• Game Day - Fridays from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

MONTHLY EVENT: Lego Club (Third Thursday) Thu. Oct. 20th @ 4 p.m. at Eden Library

Special Event: Halloween Trivia Night Time: Join us for a night of Halloween themed trivia Mon., October 17, @ 6:00 p.m. at Eden Library. Prizes will be awarded to our winners! Trivia Night is free to attend. Play on your own or in a group of up to 6 members.

Miracle Minute...

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came back to the church and was baptized in Jesus name and gave her testimony! No amount of words can explain the condition Jennifer was in when she walked into that tiny country church but it is undeniable that God healed her. It is not even medically explainable how quickly she

healed after attending revival that night.

As a diagnostic medical sonographer I have a professional mindset. I go to these interviews armed with knowledge and if I can attribute modern medicine for people’s healings then by all means I give credit where credit is due. In fact my husband asked me after I interviewed her what my explanation

was for Jennifer’s healing and dumbfounded I replied there is no other explanation other than God restored her. What happened to Jennifer was nothing short of a miracle. If you have a miracle you would like to share please send an email for an opportunity to be featured in a future monthly edition of Eden’s Own Miracle Minute. rockinghammiracleminute@gmail.com

Cyber scams come in many different forms

In a relatively short period of time, the internet has changed the way people live. Things that might have been unimaginable as recently as a quarter century ago are now ingrained in daily life. For instance, few people in the late 1990s might have imagined a day when billions of people across the globe would be walking around with mini computers capable of taking hi-resolution photos in their pockets.

But smartphones have long since become an accepted and vital part of life in the 21st century. The internet has opened doors to new possibilities, but it’s also left other doors open for cybercriminals. Any home with an internet connection is potentially vulnerable to internet scams.

Recognition of that fact and awareness of the following scams can reduce the likelihood of being victimized by opportunistic cybercriminals.

• Disaster relief scams: Human beings’ innate sense of compassion is on full display in the aftermath of natural disasters, when people across the globe typically donate hundreds of millions of dollars in an effort to help people whose lives have been turned upside down by hurricanes, tsunamis and other devastating events. But skilled cybercriminals prey on that compassion by setting up bogus relief efforts. Such efforts may involve fake charities with names that are similar but slightly different than well-known, legitimate nonprofit organiza-

tions. Operations such as Charity Navigator make it easy to verify if a charitable organization is legitimate, and would-be donors should utilize such resources prior to making any donations.

• Phishing scams: Phishing scams are among the oldest cyber scams, but they still nab victims every day. The Federal Trade Commission warns that many phishing scams are conducted via email or text messages and inform potential victims that there is an issue with their finances. Some may say there are issues with a bank account, credit card or even a tax return. Skeptics may wonder how anyone could fall for a phishing scam in the age of twofactor authentication and other security measures. However, the Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that phishing scams cost victims nearly $60 million in 2019, indicating they’re still a lucrative source of income for cybercriminals.

• Formjacking: Formjacking is a retail-based scam in which online shoppers’ personal and financial information is stolen.

In such instances, a retail website could be hacked without users’ knowledge. When it comes time to purchase items they’ve placed in their carts, users are redirected to a fraudulent payment page, where they enter personal information, such as their credit card number, that cybercriminals then steal. When buying items online, shoppers should confirm that the URL on

Guardian Ad Litem Needs Volunteers

Did you know that right now in Rockingham County there are hundreds of abused and neglected children in foster care?

Each one of these children needs someone like you to be their voice in court. They need someone to visit with them at least once a month to make sure all of their needs are being met. This also includes letting the Court know what their wishes are.

Are you able to dedicate a few hours each month to a child in foster care? If so, please consider becoming a Guardian ad Litem volunteer.

No experience is necessary. Just have a sincere concern for children, be over t8 years old, and be able to pass a criminal background check.

Our training lasts 6 weeks and

consists of in-person and online sessions.

Please call Amanda Benavides at (336) 634-6t06 for more infor. and to request an application packet be mailed to you. You can also submit an online application at www.volunteerforgal.org.

the payment page aligns with the retailer they’re buying from. If the URL is missing even a single letter (think Amzon.com instead of Amazon.com), then chances are a formjacking scam is being operated.

Tech support scams, in which users are asked to download applications to fix an infected computer, and similar downloadbased fake antivirus software scams are some additional examples of cyber scams. Users are urged to be on the lookout for each of these types of scams and exercise caution whenever something doesn’t seem right or authentic.

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APARTMENTS

HOMES / LAND FOR RENT OR SALE

Items For Sale

Stanley Home & Fuller Brush Products for Sale. Brooms, Mops, and all cleaning supplies. 434-685-7512 or

If no answer leave msg.

I now have a booth at Vintage C&D on Hwy 14!

2 Cemetary plots at Roselawn Memorial Garden Call Owner for price 336-552-4823

Contact Eden’s Own Journal at 336-627-9234

2 BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens, Eden NC. $12,000. (Currently would cost $16,000).

Includes 2 plots side by side, 2 vaults, 1 bronze marker and 2 opening and closings. Call 336-432-5155

Floor model Zenith record player and stereo. Free up Albums with purchase. $25.00

Like new white GE electric dryer $250.00 firm. Call 276-956-3998

AN OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE

The owner of four perpetual care cemetery lots in the monument section of Ridge-View Cemetery in Eden, NC is moving out of the area and would like to sell his lots. In this day of high inflation an opporutnity to buy at an attracive price does not come often. If you are intereted, call 336-623-5339 or 336-813-5390.

Please leave a message, your call will be returned promptly.

Help Wanted

HIRING FOR SEVERAL POSITIONS ON VARIOUS SHIFTS

Payrate is $11.00 - $13.50 depending on shift and position. Applicants can apply online at: debbiesstaffing.com or contact our office at: 336-635-5980.

Walk-ins are also welcome: Debbie’s Staffing 125 Boone Road Eden dispenses meds, sends alerts at dose times & handles prescription refill & delivery for you.

Starting at $24.99/month. No initiation fee. 90-day risk-free trial! 1-888-684-0280

Vehicles For Sale 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser VGC. Call to discuss car and price. 336-253-8385

Services Available UPHOLSTERY

Golf Cart, Restaurant, Fitness & Medical Equipment, Boats, Patio cushions Marsha 336-757-0801

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Garden of Eden Senior Center

Garden of Eden Senior Center – 508 Orchard Dr., Eden. 336-627-4711. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM. All Events are FREE and open to the public unless otherwise listed. Garden of Eden Senior Center will be closed Oct. 10, 2022 for Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples’ Day).

• Legal Aid - Call 1-877-5797562 to open a file. Apt req.

• Notary Service: Tue.from 11AM to 3:30PM; Wed. from 1PM to 3:30PM and Thur. from 10AM to 3:30PM. Other times available. Please have documents prepared before arrival. This service is for notarizations only, not an attorney. Call 336627-4711 to schedule appt. Cost: Free. Note: No appointments for notarizations the week of Oct. 24th through Oct. 28th.

• Quilt Guild meeting at Garden of Eden Senior Center, Thur., October 13th, 2022 @ 1PM

**TRIP ALERT** Thur., Oct. 20th, 2022. Kernersville, NC to Farmer’s Market, Thrift Shops and Moose Café. Departs Garden of Eden Senior Center @ 9AM. Call 336-627-4711 by Fri., Oct. 14th to get on the list. First 13 people get to go. If you sign up and something comes up preventing you from going, please let us know ASAP.

Regularly scheduled activities include:

• Card games: Hand & Foot, Tue. at 1PM; Rook, Wed. at 1PM and Phase 10, Fri. at 10AM

• Mah Jongg: Thursdays at 11AM

• Bingo: MOVED to Tue., Oct. 25, 2022 at 10AM *Starting this month Bingo will be the 4th Tuesday of the month. Friends Birthday Breakfast : Friends Bingo, Birthdays and Breakfast.

• TV Time: Mon., Oct. 31st @ 1PM (Call 336-627-4711) Crafts:

• Knit, Crochet & Cross Stitch:

Mon. at 11AM. Free instruction with Karla McDonald

• Be Crafty: Fri. at 1PM call for craft or bring your own

• Watercolor painting with John: Day: Mon. 9:00AM (Small Fee) call 336-627-4711.

• Paint with friends: Thur. at 9:30AM (Free) or Paint with Louise: Thur. at 10AM (Small fee)

• Regularly scheduled physical activities:

• Exercise with Emma: Mon., Wed. and Fri. @ 9AM (Bridge Street Rec.)

• Pickleball open play –Mon., Wed. and Fri. mornings @ 8:30AM (Mill Avenue Gym) Mon., Wed. and Fri. at 10 a.m. at Bridge Street Rec., Tue. and Thur. evenings @ 5:30 pm (Bridge Street Rec, depending on weather). Call if you are a beginner (336-627-4711) so we can get you some instruction.

• NEW TIMES: OTAGO EXERCISES: (gentle exercises to improve strength and balance) Tue. and Thu. @ 12 PM (Garden of Eden Senior Center)

• New!!!!! Shuffleboard League (Bridge Street Rec): Wed.: Oct. 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th @ 11AM. Call 336-627-4711.

• Bocce League (Garden of Eden Senior Center, Orchard Drive): Mon.: Oct. 3rd, 17th, 24th and 31st @ 1PM. Call 336627-4711 if you want to play.

• Line Dance for fun and exercise – Thur. at 10:30AM (CB Hut on Boone Road) Cost: Free.

• NEW: Walking Group – Every Mon., Wed. and Fri. at 8AM at Bridge Street Rec (track).

EVENTS:

• Advocacy Event at the Garden of Eden Senior Center, Tue., Oct. 4th @ 10AM. Board of Elections Representative will be here to help you with voting questions and how to register.

• Advocacy Event at Garden of Eden Senior Center Tue., Oct. 11th @ 10AM. Want to know what is going on in NC? Reece Pyrtle (NC House) will be here to answer your questions.

Seniors this is the time to let your voice be heard.

• Health Promotion: Come get your flu shot at Garden of Eden Senior Center Tue., Oct.11th from 9AM to 11AM. Must bring your insurance card.

Please remember to sign in with your scan cards. If you do not have one, inquire with any of the Senior Center Staff.

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 Tuesday, October 18th.

• FRIENDS MEETING

October 4th: Board of Elections Representative to help you with voting questions and how to register to vote.

October 11th: Reece Pyrtle (NC House), Recipe for Success

October 18th: Eden Drug October 25: Breakfast, Bingo and Birthdays

Office: (336) 627-1050 Home: (336) 623-6235 Fax: (336) 627-1055 boydhiggs@gmail.com vondahiggs1@gmail.com

Eden, NC

On Sunday 9/11/22 local first responders came together to show their support in remembrance for the victims of 9/11. We would like to thank Draper Vol. Fire Dept., Eden Professional Firefighters Assoc. Local 2723, Eden Fire Dept., Eden Police Dept. and Leaksville Vol. Fire Dept. Also, thanks to the community for the overwhelming support and appreciation.