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DRBA's meeting inspires conversation about safety throughout the region More than fifty participants joined a virtual meeting hosted by the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) on July 9, 2021 to hear presentations from safety experts, users and recreational asset owners and discuss outdoor safety in the region.

The nine presenters included Davis Montgomery, Duke Energy; Durwin Joyce, City of Martinsville Electric Department; Kevin Edwards, Piedmont Hydro Technologies; Matt Tatum, Henry County Public Safety; Allen Farrar, Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office; Todd Robertson, Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR); Bill Tanger, Friends of the Rivers of Virginia; Bob Brueckner, Carolina Canoe Club; and Mark Bishopric, Co-Owner, Three Rivers Outfitters.

Participants represented regional city and county municipal governments, state parks, state departments of conservation and recreation, land conservancy organizations, emergency and law enforcement agencies and businesses that sell outdoor recreational equipment.

“For many years, DRBA has worked with partners to build trails, parks and river accesses and our municipal tourism partners have been very successful in promoting these assets - which has resulted in a dramatic increase in users of outdoor recreation in our region,” said Brian Williams, DRBA’s Program Manager. “With this increase in usage, there is also the potential for an increase in accidents. The July 9th meeting brought regional stakeholders together to hear what others are doing to reduce that risk for our citizens and visitors and share their ideas to move forward. DRBA is committed to providing information that helps make the outdoor experience a safe and enjoyable one for all users.”

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City, chamber and community leaders joined at the Garden Of Eden Center to celebrate the beautiful patio addition.

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Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Chair, Charlie Hall, said, "we're happy to work with United Way of Rockingham County in order to serve and support citizens who have experienced many financial challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Food, clothing, shelter, utilities are essential and these assistance grants will help."

Casey G. Vincent, Executive Director of United Way of Rockingham County, agreed with Hall and said, "this past year, due to the COVID-19, has been extremely hard for many people to merely handle basic needs. We encourage those with rent and/or utilities needs to apply for an assistance grant."

The grant awards will be paid directly to the entity who is owed. No funds will be distributed directly to applicants. All applications will be reviewed and documentation verification performed. In order to be approved and awarded the $1,000 payment, applicants must show debt owed; that they are indeed the debtor; that the bill/rent is in their name; and that they have a documented income loss due to COVID shutdowns.

With multiple business entities having shut down during the pandemic, the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners recognized local residents' tremendous need for assistance to meet financial obligations for monthly utilities and rent. The decision was made to apply for this grant issued through the North Carolina Department of Commerce.

The process has taken several months to achieve since Rockingham County filed the grant application in August 2020 and received the approval letter in June 2021.

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Eden Citizen’s Academy returns in 2021 The City of Eden is pleased to again offer a Citizens Academy in 2021. Applications for participants are being accepted through August 20.

The academy will be held consecutive Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., beginning September 9 and running through October 21 with a graduation ceremony November 16 at the Eden City Council meeting.

The Citizens Academy is a free, seven-session interactive course designed to provide residents with an in-depth look into municipal government as well as information about the services and programs of the City of Eden. It is open to all community members 18 years old or older who are city residents or who live in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction or work or own a business or property in the City of Eden. Class size is limited to 15 participants. A meal is provided at each session.

This is an exciting opportunity for residents to increase their knowledge about the workings of local government.

• Learn about city government operations and services • Participate in dialogues with city leaders, staff and other civic-minded residents • See taxpayers’ investments at work

• Expand their knowledge and become more informed on current and proposed projects within the city • Gain appreciation for the city’s resources and capacity to meet the needs of the community • Learn about opportunities to become more involved and help build a sustainable community • Receive first-hand information

and have the chance to ask questions on any topic at the end of the session • Tour various city facilities Applications are available in Administration at City Hall or apply online at www.edennc.us.

For more information, please contact City Clerk Deanna Hunt at 623-2110, option 8, or email dhunt@edennc.us.

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Continued from Page 1 At the virtual meeting, dam owners discussed regulations regarding dams and ideas for improved safety, public safety and law enforcement described their best practices for emergency response, a recreational organization, canoe club and outfitter shared ideas for improved safety along rivers from a user perspective. In addition, Iowa is the leading state in deaths related

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to dams in the United States and Robertson from the DNR spoke about what they are doing to reduce that risk for kayakers and tubers. Participants were asked to share their challenges and new ideas related to safety during the meeting which resulted in almost 100 comments.

“Safety is not solved in one meeting, the discussion needs to be on-going and ideas need to be shared freely and quickly with both stakeholders and users,” said Tiffany Haworth, DRBA’s Executive Director. “After the meeting, I heard from dozens of participants who are inspired to

continue this conversation about safety in their own locality.

DRBA will continue to provide tools, resources and information to continue to increase awareness and share best practices.”

To learn more about how to stay safe outdoors, please visit DRBA’s website: www.danriver.org/our-watershed/trails-andriver-info/trails-river-safety or view a short webinar: youtube .com/watch?v=qen4W7pPuLQ To learn more about DRBA's impact and programs that protect and conserve our natural resources, visit danriver.org.

The mission of the Dan River Basin Association is to promote and protect the natural and cultural resources of the Dan River basin through education, recreation, and stewardship.

DRBA works to fulfill that mission by building river accesses and trails, educating people of all ages about protecting our natural resources, and protecting our water resources through water quality monitoring, cleanups and master planning.

The Dan River basin is 3,300 square miles including sixteen counties throughout Virginia and North Carolina.

Goodwill receives AT&T Foundation Grant for training AT&T, which connects people through technology, is helping Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. (Triad Goodwill) connect people to the future by overcoming the digital divide.

A $20,000 contribution from the AT&T Foundation will help underwrite the Triad Goodwill Virtual Services

Program and Digital Skills Training.

“Triad Goodwill is working to address the needs of our community by helping people gain the critical skills required in a digital economy. The demand for digital skills will continue to grow as technological solutions are integrated into every industry and most occupations,” explains

Jessica Schultz, vice president of career development services at Triad Goodwill. “We are thrilled that the AT&T Foundation is investing in the future of people to learn basic digital skills and to give them opportunities to acquire more advanced and specialized skills that will help them advance in their careers.”

“As modern jobs evolve, nearly one in three job seekers lack the foundational digital skills needed to adapt and upskill. The pandemic has shown us just how important basic digital skills are for workers across all industries. We must continue to advocate for digital equity and inclusion to ensure people have equal access to technology as well as the training necessary to navigate digital tools,” shared Jess Hill, digital skills manager at Triad Goodwill.

Hill is responsible for developing the curriculum as well as, scheduling and instructing classes for the Digital Skills program. The grant will assist with funding these classes and future curriculum for Triad Goodwill’s Digital Skills program and Virtual Services.

“At AT&T, we have long believed that a successful future is built on a well-rounded education,” said Mike Walker, regional director of external affairs. “And today that includes digital literacy. We are pleased to support the work of Triad Goodwill in helping make a difference for individuals and families throughout the region.”

The Triad Goodwill Career Center holds a multitude of free and low-cost job training classes, workshops, and certificate programs which are available to everyone in Central North Carolina. Schedules and registration information is updated weekly and can be found at https://www.triadgoodwill.org/tra in/hiring-events/. New programs available include, Digital Skills training (various classes and subjects), HVAC Certification, CDL Training, and most recently, a Social Media Marketing Certification program.

Representatives from the AT&T Foundation presented Triad Goodwill with the grant on July 20 at 1:00 p.m. at the Triad Goodwill Career Center at 1235 S. Eugene St. in Greensboro.

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Rockingham Pregnancy Center: Beyond the Pandemic Women and families who come through our doors are dependent on us to help them in their time of need. It takes a team effort with God’s guidance to make a difference in each person with whom we are blessed to serve. To complicate matters, the effects from the Coronavirus Pandemic have been felt everywhere. The Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center is no exception. When COVID-19 restrictions were put in place, we moved our client visits to phone appointments with drivethrough resource pickup. In December, with a grant from the North Carolina Community Foundation, we were able to purchase new camera-ready computers which allowed faceto-face virtual appointments. The meetings via ZOOM pro- vided a more personal connection, allowing us to visually and verbally interact with the clients and/or their children.

Additionally, during this time, we have been especially blessed with donations of diapers, wipes, clothing, toiletries, and other needs.

Beginning June 2021 (14 months after the pandemic hit), we began seeing clients in the office. We are continuing safety protocols in an effort to protect our moms, dads, and babies, including screening clients upon entry, wearing masks, frequent handwashing, and sanitizing offices between visits. As we meet one-on-one with the clients, we share the love of Christ as well as pregnancy/ parenting information, and we provide pregnancy testing and material assistance. We rejoice with the clients when we see the sparkle of hope in their eyes and empathize with them through their tears. Although numbers are not everything, they do help to provide a picture of our services March 2020—June 30, 2021: Total clients visits, 669; new clients, 152; and pregnancy tests, 33 (19 positive); that is 19 new lives that we will have the opportunity to invest in through love and support. We are blessed indeed.

Thank you for your vital part in this ministry to our community and world!

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IN THE FUTURE • Walk for Life —October 2, 2021 Here are some important details for the 2021 Walk for Life (“Walk”) 1. The Walk will begin and end at RPCC in Eden and is about one mile long.

2. This is a family-friendly event! We have fun activities planned for kids who attend.

3. Join us after the Walk for fun activities, announcements of the grand total raised, and prizes for top fundraisers and the winning team! This year we will also be serving lunch following the Walk.

4. If you have someone who is interested in leading a team, please have them

get in touch with me using one of my contacts below. We want to answer any questions and provide you with extra resources for leading a successful team!

Jessica Turner, RPCC Board and Walk Chair (336) 932-4871 (call or text is fine) rpcwalk@gmail.com.

LOOKING AHEAD: ♥ On November 6, RPCC will partner with Ingrid’s Cup- cakes and Confections for Cupcake Saturday. In this event, we will take orders for cupcakes—by the dozen. (As many dozens as you want.) The center will receive half the proceeds of the sales and you will get a delicious treat!

Now that is a win-win! Watch for pre-order dates. ♥ Wreath Sales—We will be taking orders for fresh Frazier Fir Christmas wreaths during October and November this year.

Delivery is tentatively set for November 27. ♥ ANYTIME —Baby Bottle Boomerang. Great for church, homeschool and MOPS groups.

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Loved ones of Rockingham County who have recently passed away

Continued on next page Mary Louise Alcorn, 98 - Ruffin Ronald Lee Adams, 68 - Madison Mrs. Zenobie Blackwell Allen - Reidsville Douglas Wayne Astin, 76 - Reidsville Nelson Eddy Barham, Sr, 83 - Reidsville Rita Marie Bondurant, 75 - Reidsville Mrs. Mildred “Wease” Henderson Broadnax - Reidsville Nina Bryan Jerry Roger Bailey, 75 - Eden Dennice Renay Broadnax, 58 - Eden Vera “Carnell” Carter Baliles, 77 - Eden Laura Opalene Belton, 94 Homer D. Barnes, 72 - Eden Steve Cornealious Bullins, 75 - Stoneville John Robert Burns, 79 - Stoneville Mrs. Shilia Renae Hayes Cobb - Reidsville Mary Ann Campbell, 63 - Eden Sterling Henry Coleman - Reidsville James Wilford “Tom Dooley” Cochran Jr., 62 - Eden Curtis Dennis Dalton, 98 Robie Lee Duggins, 85 - Reidsville Bobby Ray Craddock, 84 Dustin Oakley Coffman, 28 Judith “Judy” Hawkins Doss, 80 Mary Lou McFarling Duke, 77 Reverend John Gaylord Dix - Eden Kobe Dillion Dalton, 20 - Stoneville Gladys Riggs Dodson, 90 Judy Marion Doggett, 86 David Lee Duggins, 73 Inez Mabe Donathan - Reidsville Pamela Sue Embry Jones, 68 Noah Elbert English, 85 - Reidsville Wilbur Jennings French, 95 - Ruffin Patricia Ann Slaughter Flint, 61 - Eden Danny Thomas Fulcher, 71 - Stoneville Ruby Dabbs Fisher, 82 Troy Davis Flinchum, Jr., 87 - Eden Doris Witty Farmer, 80 - Reidsville Anthony Reid Griffin, 53 - Madison Greogory Allen Gore, 63 Elizabeth Ellis Goodson, 40 - Reidsville Jordon “JLee” Lee Gwynn, 27 - Eden Alexander Micheal “Alex” Grubbs, 29 - Eden Mary Johnson Gibson, 91 - Reidsville Micheal Anthony Goad, 61 - Mayodan Ms. Chevery Michelle Houghton - RC Regina Thomas Hall, 50 - Stoneville Bobby Houston Hall, 84 - Mayodan Regina Thomas Hall, 50 - Stoneville Leon Howell, 75 - Eden Jonathan Reid Harrison, 44 - Reidsville Melford Edison Holloway, Jr - Eden Terry Wayne Harris, 60 - Reidsville Deborah Mary Heinecker Minister James Randolph Hampton Pearl Ann Price Harrison, 78 Joshua “Josh” Wayne Jones, 31 - Eden Peggy Jean Farmer Johnson, 88 - Reidsville

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Local Farewells

Loved ones of Rockingham County who have recently passed away

Continued from previous page Brenda Dove Julian, 81 - Reidsville Micheal O’Neal Joyner, 61 - Madison Alfred Jennings Kernodle, 79 Carol Dalton Lemons, 71 - Madison James Lea - Reidsville Victoria Lawless, 70 James Willie “Roundman” Lewis, 65 - Reidsville Charles Edward Lillard, 77 - Eden Deborah “Debbie” Sue Walker Moore, 52 Henry “Jerry” Myott, 87 Forest Donald Malloy, Sr., 75 Ruben Berkley Mitchell Sr., 100 Mrs. Jennifer Olivia Doggett Martin - Reidsville Ruth Sands Martian Shirley J. Martin Mitchell, 85 - Mayodan Amos E Moore, 89 Donna Sue Murphy, 64 - Eden Sharon Kay Stephens-McCandless, 76 - Eden Thomas Woodrow Neal - Reidsville Glenn Ray Newson, 50 - Reidsville Mary Elizabeth Tice Newton, 86 - Ruffin Doris Rachel Edwards Owens Orene Joyce Potter, 88 Wilson Lee Pruitt, 85 Thomas “Tommy” Gerald Pruitt, 41 Mrs. Florence Pankey Parker - Reidsville Mary Alice Willard Pack, 87 Charles B. Roberts, 65 - Eden Mrs. Lelia Rhumineer Frar Russell - Reidsville Philip Ray Rieson, 75 - Eden Sadie James Surles, 82 William Douglas Smith, 93 - Eden Joseph Don Shively, 68 - Eden Martha Ann Stone, 90 - Eden James Albert “John Henry” Stone, 84 - RC Rena Shuler Soyars, 79 - Reidsville Mary Bolden Smith, 72 - Reidsville Gary Wayne Smith, 74 - Eden Dwayne Lee Smith - Eden Brenda Lou Evans Shelton, 77 Mr. Irving Zack Williams Wesley Kelvin Williamson - Reidsville George Elbert Williams, 96 - Reidsville Mildred Clapp Woodall, 91 - Reidsville Clyde Thomas Wright, 64 - Eden Vilma Warf Ward, 92 - Eden Jane Purdy Watkins, 77 - Stoneville Betsy Elizabeth Finney Warren, 78 - Ruffin Mrs. Katherine Mims Watlington - RC Bonnie Faye Gann Vickers, 76 - Reidsville Jeffrey Lynn Vernon Teresa Vilano, 35 William Keith Vaughn

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The City of Eden built the addition in order to be eligible to be certified by the State of North Carolina as a Senior Center of Merit. The addition was completed and the center was evaluated and did achieve certification in 2020. The distinction opened the center up for more funding from the state. The Garden of Eden was awarded $12, 250 for a technology grant, $15,000 from the Home Care Community Grant and $9,348 for the

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Should you skip routine doctor visits with the concern of the Delta Variant?

Last year we all hunkered down in the safety of our homes to help slow the spread of Covid-19. Now we are facing the possibility of a Delta Variant pandemic, which is highly transmissible. It is now the dominate coronavirus strain across the country. We may be wearing masks and social distancing again, which previously lead to another phenomenon - medical distancing. So, should you be avoiding routine trips to the doctor? The short answer is no - in fact, they may be more important now than ever.

VACCINES AND PREVENTATIVE CARE FOR CHILDREN The vaccines for Children Program (VFC) and Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vaccine Tracking System both indicate a significant decrease in childhood vaccinations since last year.

Unvaccinated children are vulnerable to serious but preventable illnesses that are very much present in society, including measles and pertussis (whooping cough). Preventive care is vital for children, and parents should continue with their regular schedule of care. Of course, be sure to follow Covid-19 protocols such as washing hands in soap and water or using alcohol-based hand sanitizer, practicing social distancing, and wearing surgical or cloth masks when visiting your child’s doctor’s office to make the trip as safe as possible. (Note: the CDC recommends that children older than two years of age wear a mask.)

DON’T AVOID TREATMENT OUT OF FEAR Adults have also been avoiding the doctor, with reports of patient levels dropping by as much as 20-30%.

Ignoring troubling systems such as chest pain/pressure, breathing difficulties, vision changes, fever, pain, etc. is dangerous. If you are experiencing a medical issue or worrisome change in health, call your doctor to discuss your symptoms; they may advise you to make an appointment or direct you to an urgent care facility or nearest ER. For a medical emergency, do not hesitate to call 911. Weather it is routine care from your doctor or picking up prescriptions and over the counter medications from your pharmacy, you should never avoid treatment out of fear of contracting the corona virus. It is particularly important to continue to monitor and treat chronic health conations. If you are living with a chronic condition such as diabetes, heart disease, COPD, asthma, etc., this has undoubtedly been a particularly scary time for you. If you have been staying home as much as possible and avoiding contact to limit your risk of exposure, you have been doing exactly the right thing. But it is essential that you continue to monitor and treat your chronic condition. Keep in touch with your physician, let them know about any concerns and changes, and stick to their prescribed schedule of treatments or tests.

THE RISE OF “TELEHEALTH” Your doctors and medical facilties have been working hard to make getting care safer, from in-office protocols for patients and staff, to adopt new technology to consult with and treat patients virtually.

Meeting your doctor by telephone or online - not only reduces your risk of exposure, it may even help to reduce overall healthcare costs long-term. Even Medicare recipients can now take advantage of Telehealth; Congress temporarily lifted Medicare restrictions on Telehealth services and also eased limitations on the types of technologies providers can use to communicate with patients, such as Skype, FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, etc. While Telehealth will never fully replace in-person care, it has provided physicians with a convenient way to continue to treat their patients and monitor chronic health concerns while allowing patients the peace of mind of staying home.

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Owners Chip and Toni Reynolds opened Eden’s first microbrewery—Reynolds Brewery—on July 28, 2021.

Reynolds Brewery occupies the 4,100 square foot former Fieldcrest Mills Water Works building located at 354 W.

Meadow Road. The brewery will offer craft beer, wine and brick oven pizza. The initial beer varieties include Caspian White, River Dan Red, River Smith Stout, Draper White House IPA and Ford’s Island Porter. The brewery hours will be Wed.-

Thur. 2:00pm-9:00pm, Fri.and Sat. 11:00am-10:00pm and Sun. 11:00am-9:00pm. They welcome parties and special events, such as wedding and baby showers, anniversaries and holiday parties.

The facility includes a bar, table seating, stage for musical performers and a deck for outside dining.

The brewery has been a dream for Chip since he started brewing beer in 1996. He and friend George Brewer canvassed area breweries seeking ideas for Chip’s own establishment. Sadly, Brewer passed away suddenly in 2020, so the Reynolds have dedicated a meeting room to him called The George. This room can accommodate more than forty people for special events. People are already booking The George room for Christmas and other parties.

In addition to craft beers, a full selection of wines will be available for those non-beer drinkers. Brick oven pizza will be the initial food offering. Six delicious varieties on the menu which will expand over time.

“I have lived in Leaksville and Draper and will now open a business in Spray, so I think I have Eden covered,” stated Chip.

“Toni and I moved here in 2000 and feel like this community is our hometown. We wanted to bring Eden an establishment that people will enjoy for years to come.” Plans include a 5K run in September followed by an Octoberfest event.

“It has been a pleasure working with Chip and Toni over the last two years,” stated Mike Dougherty, Director of Econ-omic Development for the City of Eden. “They have created a beautiful facility that rivals anything in Greensboro or Charlotte.” Dougherty believes the opening is perfectly timed for the new industries and residents that have moved to Eden since 2019.

“We invite the citizens of Eden, Rockingham County and our Virginia neighbors to visit our brewery,” stated Toni. “Our family wants this to be a place to relax and enjoy what we have to offer.”

For more information, contact Reynolds Brewery at 336-627-3575.

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How do we define community assets?

Since we turned the calenare also motivated to create dar to 2021, the conference circhange” cuit has been electrified. It seems “The insight and leadership of that we have figured out the best students and youth” ways to host virtual conferences, “Agriculture” and there are many opportunities “Churches” to connect with peo“Vacant spaces” ple and partners from “Land and other natall across North ural resources” Carolina and to learn “Talent” from one another. I “Hope” …and more am here for it!

The list was as Recently the diverse as the expeInstitute for riences and perspecEmerging Issues tives of the collechosted their tion of session parJackson ReCONNECT for ticipants from all the Future forum – a over the state, who four-day virtual series of content represented sectors including “to inspire and empower individ- economic development, nonprofuals and communities to come it, government, churches and together, across lines of geograsmall bus.. phy, race, income and politics, to When foundations talk address the biggest challenges about assets, we are often referwe face as a state.” ring to funds – “asset developInstitute for Emerging ment" or "asset size." There’s a Issues Fellow John Parker organ- place and a purpose for that lanized a series of capacity-building guage, and in fact, it is an imporworkshops and described their tant part of what philanthropy purpose as "creatively tackling contributes to solutions. the present and courageously What I am offering is that engaging the future." Themes there is a broader definition of centered around bridge-building, the word, especially when we strategic leadership, innovative are speaking of the depth and entrepreneurship, regional breadth of assets within a comresilience, strengthening commu- munity. nities and creating equity. The Community assets can agenda was bursting! include any number of resources I was honored to be invited within a community that can be to join Tracey Greenetapped into as a means of Washington, president of the addressing the needs of that Indigo Innovation Group, and community. By enhancing, Armeer Kenchen, executive strengthening or further developdirector of CornerSquare ing what is already present and Community Capital at the NC accessible, we can identify Rural Center, in leading a conopportunities for investment. versation about leveraging comIn an article by Yvonne munity assets into community (Bonnie) Wichtner-Zoia of investments.

Michigan State University We began the session by Extension, she identifies composing a question that would munity capitals [or assets] as serve as a foundation upon financial, social, cultural, built, which the rest of the discussion human, political and natural. She would be built: writes: "All communities have How do we define specific characteristics and community assets? resources that link to each other.

The zoom chat window Working together, these characflowed with a stream of answers teristics and resources develop a from the session participants. synergy that allows a community “All community members to grow and prosper. The process and the experience they bring” of identifying and linking “Leaders as defined by people resources takes effort, but the respected in the community who result can dramatically improve

Community Grants available from RCC Foundation The board of advisors of the Rockingham County Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofits serving needs in the local community.

Funds are available for nonprofit organizations serving the local community in Rockingham County and will be awarded from the community grantmaking fund. Grants typically range from $500 - $1,000 and will not exceed $5,000 in total grantmaking.

Applications are available at nccommunityfoundation.org for information about applying. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, August 10 at noon.

Grants are not available for regranting purposes, capital cam-

paigns, capital improvements, out-of-state travel or for individuals. Funds are awarded by the board of advisors of the Rockingham County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation.

“Rockingham County is stronger thanks to the work of the many nonprofits that serve our community,” said Will Flynt, board president. “We are honored to offer grants to help continue their important missions.”

For further information, contact Kelly Lee, NCCF program officer, at klee@nccommunityfoundation.org or visit the NCCF website at nccommunityfoundation.org.

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the economics of a community."

This statement captures the inspiration and motivation for our affiliate foundation network.

As our 53 affiliate foundations across the state enter grantmaking season this year, our program officers are reviewing community needs assessments with them and facilitating discussions about the pressing needs in their local communities.

We are also encouraging them to consider the array of assets of their communities and ask themselves: • What are the assets in your community?

• Who is leveraging those assets to create solutions?

• Which nonprofit organizations and leaders are themselves considered assets to your community?

In answering these questions, we are thinking beyond our immediate or most familiar communities as well. It can be easy to name the assets that you see and experience most often because they impact your life frequently or directly. It is not enough to answer these questions as individuals. How might another community member with a different perspective answer them? Is there someone we could ask?

We look forward to hearing from you, and thank you for what you contribute to your community’s assets.

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Summer Is Back In Rockingham County Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services collaborated with Eden Parks and Rec and community partners to hosted the “Bring Summer Back Rockingham County” event on July 10, 2021.

Throughout the event, the citizens received local health and social services information,

played fun activities, enjoyed great food, and received COVID-19 vaccinations.

Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services are so appreciative of the citizens for taking the step to being vaccinated to ensure it is safe for small gatherings to take place and to enjoy the activities people love.

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Commissioners name Bost Outstanding Volunteer The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners recognized Kenneth Bost of Eden as an Outstanding Volunteer with Hospice of Rockingham County. During the regular, June 21st Board meeting at Rockingham County Governmental Center, Bost received a special certificate from Board Chair Charlie Hall and a Rockingham County lapel pin from Commissioner Reece Pyrtle, while family, Hospice colleagues and the audience applauded.

Nominated by the Volunteer Manager of Hospice of Rockingham County, Terry M. Matthews, she wrote about challenges faced during the 2020 COVID pandemic, "...When meal pick-up and other volunteer opportunities were no longer safe, all volunteer services came to a halt."

She explained: "The entire time that volunteering was put on-hold Kenneth Bost would call to check-in to see if there was anything he could do. Ken understood the continued need and was willing to put others before himself. As soon as volunteers were able to come back to the facility Kenneth was at Hospice with his mask, gloves, and a friendly smile. Kenneth is a true servant to others and Hospice of Rockingham County is truly blessed to have him and the rest of our volunteers."

You are invited to nominate a Rockingham County volunteer who has positively impacted the lives of others and may be considered by the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners to honor. Nominees must have been engaged in volunteer activities in the county for a minimum of one year. Simply complete the online application at: www.rockinghamcountync.gov or you may call the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, Jennifer Woods, at 336.342.8102.

Sheriff attends National Sheriff’s Association Conference Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page attended the 2021 National Sheriffs' Association Annual Conference held in Phoenix, Arizona, which was noted as being one of the largest in recent history, with over 2300 in attendance.

One of the main topics of discussion during this year's conference, was border security and cartel concerns. Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page sits on the National Sheriffs' Association's Border Security Committee, who met during the conference to discuss some of the issues facing Sheriffs across America due to the current crisis at the border. Illegal drugs such as heroin and fentanyl, and human trafficking by the Mexican Cartels were the primary topics of concern.

"Mexican Cartels are smuggling heroin and fentanyl across our border everyday", said Sheriff Sam Page. "In two to three days, those drugs are transported all over the country, including Rockingham County, North Carolina. The Cartels also control the northern border of Mexico, so those that want to cross, have to pay them a fee. It's all about making money to them, and the lives they destroy, both in America and Mexico, are of no concern to them. This is why I care about the security of the border.

It DOES affect us here in Rockingham County. These drugs are killing people in my county and in counties across America. This was a great opportunity for Sheriffs across America to meet, from counties large and small, to come together and discuss the border crisis and how it affects the counties we serve. " "If we fail to secure our borders, every Sheriff in America will become a 'Border Sheriff'" - Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page.

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Gagnon...

You’ve Got Grit! youtu.be/rOJ4VACfBJk Born and raised in Rockingham County, Ally Gagnon attended Bethany Elementary, Rockingham County Middle, and Rockingham County High Schools. In fact, her Bethany Elementary teachers influenced her decision to become a teacher because "they inspired you, made you feel supported and loved, and made me

love learning."

This summer She was selected Ally is busy with as one of the prestian internship at gious NC Teaching United Way of Fellows at NC State Rockingham University. She looks County, which forward to creating has helped her lessons and a classroom "see the county Gagnon that engages high through a differschool ent lens for students. She hopes to United Way is making a real instill a love for learning, science, and do advanced, hands-on difference in people's lives." coursework in labs, while having As a college student, she has fun. already decided: "I'll be donating to United Way the rest of my life because it's worth it; it's an organization I respect and believe in."

Rockingham County Government and Spectrum 1304 look forward to presenting more local residents who can be described as You've Got Grit!

Please help by telling us about a Rockingham County citizen you'd describe by saying, You've Got Grit! Email a paragraph about that person you'd like to be interviewed on Spectrum 1304 to mscott@co. rockingham.nc.us

The Blissful Ridge Amphitheater Presents The Legacy Motown Revue - Sisters of Soul September 5th Gates Open at 2 - Concert Starts at 3 Bring a Chair & Join Us! Sponsored by Preppy Pirates • Liberty Tax • Short Sugars

Malloy awarded the 24th Annual Lynn H. Smith Memorial Scholarship Nick Malloy, the son of Tom and Darlene Malloy and a 2021 Rockingham County High School graduate, has been awarded $2,000 as the 24th annual Lynn H. Smith Memorial Scholarship recipient. The scholarship was formed in 1997 to both honor the memory of Lynn H. Smith and to further the education of a high school graduate from Rockingham County who is entering a four-year fine arts degree program.

Malloy will be attending Appalachian State University to major in theatre with a concentration in acting. “Theatre is something I have fallen in love with over the course of a few years. It started as little but a hobby during school. But it slowly started to form into a genuine love I plan to hang on to for the entirety of my career,” Malloy said Lynn H. Smith, who passed away in 1997, was the wife of

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Malloy Sam Smith, Jr. She was a graduate of Morehead High School, where she was a member of the glee club, in the late 60’s. She attended Mitchell College shortly, before moving to Florida to take a job as a piano player at the Polynesian Resort with Walt Disney World. Lynn returned home to Eden, where she was an active part of the music program at Spray United Methodist Church and other community events. She was truly a lover of music and theatre.

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Letter to the Editor I am announcing my candidacy for Eden City Council-Ward 3 in the Eden’s Own Journal August 2021 issue.

After years of economic struggles, Eden has seen much industrial, commercial and residential growth over the last two years. I spent more than ten years as Chairman of Eden Downtown Development Incorporation, the group that oversees Eden’s downtown revitalization efforts.

Since 2005, I have owned a Washington Street business. My goal as City Councilman is to promote more of the recent economic success, see The Boulevard and Downtown

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As the father of five children, thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, I want to see a new generation of Eden residents enjoy prosperity.

Eden has a window of opportunity to attract new residents. It is positioned to become a thriving community in the growing Piedmont Triad region of NC. Your vote will help me support the continued growth of our community. Please consider voting for me on November 2nd.

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City Launches New Website The City of Eden has launched a new website at our existing address, www.edennc .us, with a simple goal of making information easier to find for users of all experience levels.

One of the main complaints we heard over the years about our website was that information was difficult to locate, and we agree. We designed the new website with that in mind.

Relevant news and events are on the homepage, as are easy-to-use icons directing you to “report an issue” or “pay your bill.” The website is easy to navigate, there are fewer tabs to scroll through and information has been carefully reviewed to be timely and accurate.

We would love to hear your feedback and ideas! Send us an email to info@edennc.us.

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Leon & Evon Rumley Sr. Celebrating their 40th Anniversary August 14th With each anniversary love becomes deeper than it was years ago.

Trust becomes stronger because it’s had time to grow.

Struggles become strengths when worked through with care.

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When marriage is nurtured it continually grows and reflects God’s Blessings like an unfolding rose.

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Dr. Gordon Williams is from Elizabethton, TN, attended college at Milligan College and medical school at East Tennessee State University. Before going to medical school, Dr. Williams served as a missionary in the South Pacific with Pioneer Bible Translators. During medical school, he received training in rural medicine in Rogersville, TN to better prepare for meeting the medical needs of smaller communities. After completing his residency in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics at Michigan State University/Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, he has worked as a hospital doctor and an Emergency Medicine/Urgent Care doctor in small towns in Southwest Virginia and Northeast TN for the last 14 years. He is Board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and is a member of the Christian Medical and Dental Society. Dr. Williams and his wife, Varinka, have 4 daughters: Monike, Grizel, Katherine, and Natalia.

They have been leading short-term medical mission teams to Central America with Global Health Outreach for the last 5 years, and participating in overseas missions for 10 years. Both are active in church and enjoy mountain biking, road cycling, and traveling.

Aaron “Brad” Thompson is a Family Medicine physician who will be joining Dayspring Family Medicine in August 2021.

Dr. Thompson grew up on a small family farm in Snow Camp, NC. He went to college at North Carolina State University where he met his amazing wife, Elizabeth, and he continues to be a big WolfPack fan. He studied medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed residency at Cone Health in Greensboro. In residency, he learned to provide full scope primary care. While not working, he likes to spend time with his wife and three children: Hannah, Matthew, and Katherine.

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Dementia Alliance offering Tribute Flags for walk The 2021 Walks to De-feet Demenita are days of celebration, when the community takes action to provide hope to those living with dementia right here in North Carolina.

This year the events will include a new, graceful exhibit of tribute flags to acknowledge the impact of dementia on North Carolina. The installation will be unveiled on Sunday, September 26th at the 29th Annual Triangle Walk to De-feet Dementia at its new location, Fred Fletcher Park in Raleigh. Idividuals can purchase tribute flags to “honor” loved ones, including multiple opporutnieis to add their flag(s) to the installation.

The exhibit will travel to other events around the state, creating a growing, enduring annual memorial display to everyone impacted by dementia: • Washington Walk to De-feet Dementia - Sat., Sept. 25th, Washington, NC • Captian Bill’s Day to Remember Volleyball Tournament - Sat., Oct. 2nd Wilmington, NC • Martin County Walk to Defeet Dementia Sat., Oct. 9th, Hamilton, NC • Nash County Walk to De-feet Dementia - Sat., Oct. 9th, Red Oak, NC • Duplin/Greene/Wayne Walk to De-feet Dementia -Sat., Oct. 23rd, Goldsboro, NC Order you Tribute Flags at our uipcoming events and/or online today at: DementiaNC.org/TributeFlags

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Short Term Scholarships available at RCC Students in many short-term programs at Rockingham Community College have access to scholarships this fall. Students in these 96+ hour workforce training programs are not eligible for federal assistance such as Pell grants.

“Our community colleges are strengthening North Carolina’s position in the global marketplace, and we will lead the state’s economic recovery,” said Thomas A. Stith III, president the N.C. Community College System. “Our community colleges provide affordable and

Fresh Food Partnership formed CORMII CDC, a nonprofit focused on helping communities by providing food, clothing, shelter and housing, has become one of 50 nonprofits around the country to launch a mobile app that directs home and community gardeners to donate a portion of their fresh grown produce to support local hunger relief efforts.

Fresh Food Connect’s mobile app coordinates donations from home and community gardeners to local non-profit organizations working to address food insecurity on a local level.

Gardeners download the app, and are prompted to indicate if they have surplus bounty to share. In zip codes across the country, home gardeners can easily arrange for extra produce to be picked up from their doorstep or delivered to a local organization providing free groceries.

“We are thrilled to partner with organizations across the country that support community members facing food insecurity.

We know that gardeners are some of the most generous people around, and we are grateful to have the opportunity to engage them in the critical hunger relief efforts happening in their local communities,” said Kayla Birdsong, CEO of Fresh Food Connect. “If you are a gardener, just download the free app and you will be connected to an inspiring organization in your community.”

Fresh Food Connect has exciting plans for the 2021 growing season and is actively recruiting gardeners to share their bounty of surplus produce from their gardens to hunger relief centers. You can learn more about becoming a gardener and sign up here.

Fresh Food Connect currently operates with local nonprofits across twenty states. As gardeners plant their vegetable beds, they can plant an extra row knowing that their bounty can be directed to those who need it most with Fresh Food Connect.

CORMII CDC is a charitable organization formed exclusively to meet the needs of citizens of Rockingham County, NC in the areas of education, health, and general well-being. Seeing a future bright for people in the community is of utmost value!

accessible education opportunities and produce graduates who are highly competitive candidates for hire.”

RCC’s Eagle Train and Gain Scholarship is in its second year, and this fall is offered to students in three programs: Cosmetology, Income Maintenance Worker (to train to work for social services), and Auctioneering. All of these programs lead to industryrecognized credentials.

During the 2020-2021 academic year, the RCC Foundation awarded 187 Train and Gain scholarships.

The Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund supports students pursuing education in high-demand fields that will lead to a state- or industryrecognized credential.

Programs include: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • Computer Programming • Certified Professional Coder

(CPC) Bootcamp • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst HEALTHCARE • Cardiovascular (EKG) Technician • Central Sterile Processing • Dialysis Technician • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician • EMT – Emergency Medical Technician • Medical Assisting • Medication Aid • Nurse Aide • Paramedic • Community Paramedic • Phlebotomy CONSTRUCTION • Construction Trades • Welding For more information on these scholarships, contact RCC’s Financial Aid Office at 336-342-4261 ext. 2000 or finaid@rockinghamcc.edu, or visit https://www. rockinghamcc.edu/.

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Letter to the Editor My name is Hilda Seals. I am the grandmother of Joshua Pinnell and the sister-in-law of Calvin “Duck” Seal.

I do my best to keep the graves clean neat and decorated with flowers except special holidays. That’s the extra decratings.

I there and decorated red,white, and blue, went back on the next day, both hearts were gone and I attached them with tire wire. I couldn’t bear to see them gone so I went to look for more. I couldn’t find any more. So the lady, Hazel, at Walmart took 2 stars off of displays and sold them to me so I could replace them. I took them back up there and fell to my knees crying, someone had also stolen his flower arrangements and his 2 angels (3 feet tall). Now, that doesn’t get any sorrier than that, to take something off of someone’s loved one’s grave. I visit him 3 or 4 times a week...

I have the angels marked to recognize and people are looking out for them. If I see them I will call the police.

How would you like for someone to take from your loved

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one? ... If you need flowers contact me. I’ll get you some flowers, just dont’ take my babie’s and brother-in-laws’. I will keep on decorating because they are not going to be up there with nothing.

Remember, you will have to answer one day for doing this.

And to Josh and Duck, granny will be there as long as I’m able.

If I find (those who took the things) I will press charges, and the police will handle it. They are patroling. Get a job and buy your own stuff . I buy mine for my loved one’s.

I love you Joshua and Duck!

Love Granny Hilda

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O n g o i n g E v e n t s o f I n t e re s t For Your Health...

CALL AHEAD FOR SCHEDULING CHANGES DUE TO PANDEMIC EDEN DRUG CLASSES OFFERED All Classes are FREE: • Eden Drug’s Heart Healthy classes held monthly on the 2nd Tues. at 10.am

Kitchen Help Wanted Apply in person Daily 11am - 5pm

at Senior Center on Orchard Dr., Eden.

• Diabetic Nutrition Classes are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 3:00 at Eden Drug’s Ed. Center located at 107 West Stadium Drive in Eden.

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

GARDEN OF EDEN SENIOR CENTER • AARP Brain Health workshop – August 17 10 am at the Garden of Eden Senior Center • UNCG Recipe for Success coming to Garden of Eden to teach us about healthy summer desserts.

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

112 N. Van Buren Rd. Hwy. 14, Eden, NC Phone 336-627-1706

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 a message with name, number, due date, email and Doctor’s name.

Classes are not being held because of COVID, but hopefully will reopen soon.

Support Groups SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITY GROUP Meets every Saturday at First Baptist Church, located at 110 Franklin St., Madison, NC. A caregiver must accompany. Snacks and Drinks are provided as well as plenty of fun. Contact Teresa Julian at 336-257-0580 • 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.

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

• Mind Over Matter: Stroke & Brain Injury Support Group - For survivors and their caregivers. Join us virtually the third Monday of every month from 1:303pm. Rachel Pennington 336-347-2328.

• COUNSELLING / JOB SEARCH HELP available Wednesdays by appointment from 10am - 6pm in the Life Changes Building at 7586 NC 770, Stoneville. 336-327-8663.

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- 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 • Draper Al-Anon Group - 7:00 pm First United Methodist Church 130 Main Street - Draper • 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.

Registration 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.

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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 to assure enough supplies, seating, food & drink. 1 pm most afternoons.

STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB At the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd 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 PROGRAM Now meeting in person, on the second Thursday of the month, at Main St. Methodist Chruch Fellowship Hall using social distancing, masks and catered lunch. For details contact rmullings@triad.rr.com.

THE FAMILY HISTORY CENTER of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is open from 1-4 p.m. Tues.and Wed. Located at 4751 N.C. 14, south of Eden. Trained consultants will be on hand to assist in researching their ancestors. Those with laptops or tablets are asked to bring those since only two computers are available. Free access to various ancestry sites is available. The only cost is 10 cents per page for printing. For more information call 336-623-7154 during operating hours.

REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA - Meets 3rd Tuesday monthly at Fursty's Rest. on Freeway Dr.. Reidsville at 6:30 pm.

RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB 3rd Sat. of every month at 9:30 am for snacks, 10 am. Rock. Co. Republican Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville.

RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. 708 Barnes St., Reidsville (Salvation Army Gym.) 434-203-3050 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Every 2nd and 4th 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 ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Bldg, RCC ROCKINGHAM COUNTY LEADS GROUP A networking group for businesses in county. Meets each Wed. for lunch at El Parral, 734 S. Van Buren Rd. Just show up and join in with other business people for a casual lunch. Noon.

Entertainment MAYODAN DANCE RETURNS! Every Friday from 7pm-9pm, American Legion William Johnson Post 534 will be hosting a dance. Located at 302 N. 12th Ave, Mayodan NC. There is a $5.00 donation at the door. The Mayodan Band will be playing a variety of music.

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

MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 or - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712

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. 2nd Thur. of each mo. Eat 6pm, meet 7 pm at the

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Church Events “Church Events” is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more.

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

Call 336-627-9234

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

• REDEMPTION ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH 2131 Hwy. 14, Reidsville, NC 27320 • 336-420-8805 Pastor D.L. Bray • Youth Pastor Luke Bray #RevivallnReidsville • Van Ministry • Ladies & Men’s Ministry • Youth Ministry • Food Pantry Ministry Sunday School 10am / Sunday AM Worship 11AM Sunday Evening 5pm / Wed. Night 7pm Preaching from the King James Bible • SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 THE BOULEVARD, EDEN Thursday Service 6:30pm - Biblical Learning / Bible Study Saturday 6:30pm - Worship Service Now accepting volunteers for our Children’s Ministry for Thursday and Saturdays

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Events of Interest Continued from Previous Page Agriculture Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth. 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 2nd Sat. of month at 9:30 AM at Post Building, 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan.

American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle welcome. Bill Morey 276-340-5091 or billmoreyf1@gmail.com • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO. 2nd Monday. (time?) Chapter 63 -Ag. Bldg. at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, Room 180) Social 6 pm, meeting 7 pm.

Transp. for veterans VA appts if needed.

349-6040. Need Volunteers (336) 3940080.

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Thursdays of Month at 7PM at the legion. Curtis Pierce at 336-623-9481 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, 2nd 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- 2nd Sat. of month at 961 Church St. Ext., Reidsville, 10am. Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 -1st Tuesday of month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan, 7 PM. Donald Bien,CDR 336-548-3431.

• SHARE EXPERIENCES...

3rd 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 GOODWILL CAREER CENTERS GED, Computer Skills Classes, Employability Skills Classes, Job Leads, Network Room, Resume Assistance Eden –336-579-6418 Reidsville – 336-637-1010 Mayodan – 336-949-4849 MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY • SALVATION ARMY -Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:45 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden Rockingham Hope 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville (336) 623-2133 Bus. Hours: Mon. to Thur., 9 am-4 pm Food Pantry Appointment Hours: Tues., Wed., Thur., 9 am-11:30 am • MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time.

Anyone 60 +, Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches : • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 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 • SAMARITAN’S COVERED FOOD PANTRY. Every 2nd Wed. of Month.

12-3pm.Eden 7th Day Adventist Church, 220 E. Meadow Rd., Eden. Free Food to all in need. 336-612-2044.

• FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am 1pm Stoneville Pent. Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

• GODS HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY at 708 A Rockingham Square Madison (off Chief Martin Rd.) will give away boxes of food to those in need. 11am - 1pm.

Upcoming Events • SAVE THE DATE RELAY FOR LIFE OF RC Saturday, September 18th (time TBA) at RCC Student Parking Lot, 215 Wrenn Memorial Blvd, Wentworth. This year we will be joined by Caswell and Stokes counties to make this a Tri-County event!! 2021 “DRIVE-THRU” Relay for Life. Register www.relayforlife.org/r ockinghamnc or by phone at 800-2372345. Staff Partner: Danielle Sowell 276-494-3488. Co-Chairman: Anita Jeanette 336-432-7070 or Co-Chairman: Joni Morris346-580-1740

• FALL FOR MADISON - in Historic Downtown Madison. Friday October 15 from 7pm - 10pm and Saturday, October 16 from 10am - 5pm Music, artisans, food trucks and vintage and antiques.

Vendor applications may be picked up and returned to Madison Dry Goods TAKE NOTE The filing period for the City of Eden will start on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) through Friday, August 13, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

The following seats will be on the ballot in November for the City of Eden: Mayor, Ward 3 Councilperson, Ward 4 Councilperson, and Ward 5 .

This Month’s Events

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Rockingham County Animal Shelter needs donations!

Checks can be made out to RCAS & mailed to 250 Cherokee Camp Rd. Reidsville, NC 27320. They also take donations of canned & dry dog & cat food, cat & dog treats, blankets & towels, non-clumping cat litter, dog & cat toys, Lysol wipes, bleach, paper towels, newspapers, & hand sanitizer.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 10TH • FREE ONLINE DEMENTIA SEMINAR - August 10th at 10am at DementiaNC.org/AugAskThe Experts. Lotoya Galberth Discusses the benefits of Physical, occupational, and speech therapy for those with dementia

Circle Drive-In 111 Boone Rd., Eden

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WE NOW HAVE HANDMADE MILKSHAKES!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 12TH • SUMMERFEST - 5pm - 10pm Wright Memorial Center - 184 Slaydon Rd., Eden tickes: www.eventbrite.com or call 276-620-7479 (See page 29 for Ad)

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 13TH • SUMMERFEST - 4pm - 10pm Wright Memorial Center - 184 Slaydon Rd., Eden tickes: www.eventbrite.com or call 276-620-7479 (See page 29 for Ad) • 2ND DOWNTOWN FRIDAY - Downtown Reidsville. 6pm 9pm. Carshow, vendors, and music.

We have over Immediate Job Openings in Eden, Mayodan, and Reidsville!

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 14TH • SUMMERFEST -11am - 10pm- Wright Memorial Center - 184 Slaydon Rd., Eden tickes: www.eventbrite.com or call 276-620-7479 (See page 29 for Ad)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH • AARON MANUEL MEMORIAL CRUISE IN Downtown Stoneville, 5pm - 8pm. for information conatct Michael Manuel @ 336-404-5565 (Every 3rd Friday through September)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28TH • CONCERT ON THE SQUARE - Market Square, Reidsville.

Classic Rock. The concerts start at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Beer garden.

Bring your chair!

• FREEDOM PARK CRUZ-IN (Eden) - Freedom Park Cruz-in starts at 5:30 PM with a live concert beginning at 6:30 PM. Bullet Band. Concessions, raffle and more. Remember to bring your lawn chair!

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Local Memories Part 8 Cascade’s Finest...

“Little Wayne”

by Darrell M. Gregory

In the dark of night with just the outside light glowing at the rear of the Mountain, a group of bikers pulled into the liquor joint. A misunderstanding took place leading to an altercation with some of the customers already there. Phillip Wood had got into a fight taking his opponent to the ground. Not to be left out, Wood’s Draper friends and biker comrades clashed in a good ole fashion fist fight. With men and women tumbling around in the shadows, it was hard to tell who was who in the melee. In the low light, Wood had his ankle stepped on in an awkward position shattering it.

The fight ended as fast as it began. The bikers departed the Mountain on their Harleys without their drinks to go to the Line for service. Wood went to the

Gregory

hospital. This is a very rare occurrence to have a serious fight break out but when Joel Barrow was bartending, anything could happen.

Lee Barrow who first ran the Mountain prohibited women from the premises. He reasoned alcohol, women, and young men often made for some exciting situations. He learned that from his earlier businesses and decided to do away with potential incidences at the Mountain.

By the time that the late 70’s had rolled around, “The Mountain” had a change of management. Lee Barrow, the present operator, had his son Wayne come to him about renting the establishment. Lee was doing very well in the business but decided to let his son take it for a paltry $100.00 a month rent

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This move worked out well.

Wayne Barrow had a very thorough working knowledge of this business. With his uncle “Bullet” Barrow and his father Lee involved in all aspects of the alcohol trade, Wayne was knowledgeable about this part of the business. His father Lee would take him with him while he conducted business when he was just a boy. Wayne was now familiar with all the main players in the liquor trade in the surrounding areas. Wayne was doing well on his day job but he saw a chance to increase his bankroll and this he did.

When Wayne took over the Mountain in 1978, he was about 35 years-old. At this time, everyone who knew him by “Little Wayne.” Wayne took after his father for he was short also.

Shorter than his classmates in school, Wayne was adapt at negating any disadvantages of his size and was proficient about using it to his advantage. Even in grade school Wayne starred in several plays acting out his part of being an elf and enjoyed every minute of it for as a child he had already displayed his happy persona.

The rebellious Barrow blood began to show up in Wayne by the early 60’s while in Morehead High School. Wayne’s father Lee loaned him his 1958 Pontiac which ended up at Lakeview Dragway, Virginia, one Sunday afternoon. Wayne Barrow wheeled the copper colored Pontiac Starfire to victory in its class and received a trophy.

Unfortunately, Wayne had to give it to one of his friends to dispose of any incriminating evidence that could put him in disfavor with his father. After high school, Wayne acquired a surplus Virginia State Patrol 63 Ford police interceptor. Wayne’s car was powered by a rare 390 cubic inch engine with a 401 horsepower package. After Wayne severely wrecked the 63, he put the entire running gear in a 1960 Ford. Wayne did exceptionally well in street racing and did frequent trips to the straight two lane blacktop that was later known as the Line. Wayne gave up his street racing in 1968 to pursue other interest.

Wayne did not have the expertise that his father had in gambling but he had other attributes that enabled him to land good jobs. Wayne had a likable personality for he was fun to be

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Hope Is here, Now… And in the Future Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Service collaborated with several community partners and Gill’s Inn and Suites to host the Pop-Up Health and Resource Fair in June Not only providing health and social services resources, but COVID-19 vaccinations for those who were eligible to receive it.

Individuals who received the first vaccine or provided transportation obtained a $25 cash card sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in support of the celebrated “Bring Summer Back” statewide campaign.

We would like to thank the following partners: • Guilford County Solution to the Opioid Problem (GCSTOP) • Project Lazarus • Beautiful Mind • Rockingham County Division of Public Health • Integrated Health Care • Gill’s Inn and Suites • Rockingham County Engineering and Public Utilities • Rockingham County Opioid Task Force • ALEF Behavioral Care • Lot2540 • Reidsville Fire Department • DayMark Recovery Services/Mobile Crisis Thanks again to the wonderful community partners for delivering wonderful resources to the citizens of Rockingham County.

Tax Revaluation, Reappraisals video link https://youtu.be/lz3lbBFX-M0 This "updated" Rockingham County 4-1-1 video link, featuring Tax Administrator Mark McClintock, for a tax revaluations or reappraisals explanation. McClintock does regular updates on Rockingham County Governmental Channel, Spectrum 1304, in order to keep local taxpayers informed about taxes.

In this video, McClintock discusses with Public Information Officer Mable Scott the following: • What is a revaluation or reappraisal?

• When is our next reappraisal and how do we decide when to do a reappraisal? Do we just do them every eight years?

• Why are we going to do another reappraisal in 2024?

• What if the economy and market changes?

• Will property increase in value everywhere and at the same percentage?

• If my value goes up, will my taxes go up the same percentage?

• What are we to think about all the news we hear every day regarding the real estate market?

• Who will do the next reappraisal?

• Why are we using people from out of our county to help perform the reappraisal?

• What are the main things you wish to tell our viewers today?

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around which enhanced his business acumen. This helped him to be a representative for the injection molding plant Zarn that took him out of town frequently.

Wayne noted that the Mountain, Bullet’s, and the Line stayed busy with their revolving door customers. Wayne tried running several places on a small scale. He operated what could be termed a private club at the intersection of the Quesinbury Road and the Town Creek road in a cinder block building.

Wayne also tried to open up a joint at a retired service station at the intersection of Virginia State roads 119 and 987. The Cascade residents turned a blind eye to the other three joints but Wayne’s new place was very noticeable on the way to Eden and could not be tolerated.

The Virginia law gave Wayne Barrow 24 hours to vacate the premises or else.

Barrow took the hint and decided it was time to try a new location. This is about the time that Babe Chamber’s Line was shut down for “remodeling.” Barrow took it all in stride as he observed location, especially if it was secluded, was the ticket to running a successful nip joint.

This brought him to renting the Mountain from his father.

Wayne Barrow’s cousin John Thomas Barrow suggested that they should form a partnership and try to rent the Mountain from Wayne’s father Lee. Not only were the two kin, they were also best of friends. Even though everyone acknowledged Wayne being the proprietor of the Mountain, John was an equal partner and one that Wayne could trust. John Barrow had to put in some long days when Wayne was out of town on his day job.

With a little experience under his belt and an established business, Wayne Barrow’s Mountain began to pick up a different cliental. Wayne, being in his mid-thirties attracted a younger crowd comparable to his age and younger. This siphoned some customers off from the other two liquor houses but the loss of attendance was negligible. It is interesting to note that the bulk of Wayne Barrow’s customers were around his age or younger. Babe Chamber’s Line’s customers were in their late 30’s or older.

Bullet Barrow’s patrons were in their late 50’s and older. Even though the customers had their preference for the watering holes, they all frequented the other joints.

Wayne Barrow had built his business up overnight. Barrow was known to comment that he was doing just as well or better than the Line. Both Babe Chambers’ Line and Wayne Barrow’s Mountain were bringing in more than $4,000 a week adjusted for the 2021 inflation rate. Bullet Barrow’s place had in no way the influx of cash like the Mountain and the Line had from their younger crowd. With the money rolling in from the Mountain and his public job was no piece of small change, Wayne lived a partying lifestyle. He was very well liked and had a happy personality. People liked being around him and it showed. He had no qualms in taking off to the beach or other interesting places. His playboy lifestyle was hampered by his responsibility to his real job and finding good trustworthy help. Wayne was forced to operate the Mountain more than he wanted to even with the help of John. They had discussed walking away from the business after a year or so but the profits were intoxicating.

In July of 1979, John Barrow left the Mountain with a man that was looking for his live-in girlfriend. Not finding his girlfriend in town, the stranger and John got into an altercation and he pulled a knife on John.

Seeing that he was in danger of mortal harm from this love crazed lover, John evaded the man by running around a car to buy time for John to reverse the tables for he was not one to back down. Unfortunately the fight went sour with John having the knife buried in his chest. The jealous lover’s girlfriend was found the next morning passed out in a ditch.

This was a tremendous blow to the Barrow family losing John. Knowing that John had nothing to do with the young woman’s disappearance was extremely troubling. John’s murderer brought up the Mountain several times in his trial causing unwanted attention.

Wayne Barrow was even called to Wentworth to testify. The murderer was given a lengthy sentence but never got to finish it for he was killed in prison.

This terrible turn of events also brought a shortage of help for the joint on the hill. Wayne had to shake his grief off from losing his cousin. His father, Lee Barrow, filled in when needed.

One man he hired probably drank more than he sold during the mid-week business hours as well as alcohol and money coming up short. Wayne also enlisted his cousin Joel Barrow, John’s brother, to operate the liquor house.

Joel Barrow was no novice to this game as he had run several nip joints, one in a secluded log cabin right off the Berry Hill Road. He attracted a lot of his

friends and many of the clientele that frequented that joint ended up at the Mountain. Joel would often be serving the customers their choice of spirits when the talk of the Everlast gloves hanging up would come into discussion. At that time boxing among friends in the Draper area was in vogue. From boxing on the Draper school grounds to the Mountain, more than one fight was witnessed. Some of the customers would obtain that liquid courage and challenge Joel to a duel. Joel would oblige them

and step outside to the enjoyment of the customers. The makeshift ring in the back of the Mountain entertained the drinkers. Although no Madison Square Garden, the fighting was genuine and action packed.

Generally, the Mountain had a more vibrant crowd and it showed. Most of the younger crowd would hang out at the

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Reidsville & Wentworth Roaming Around Reidsville

By Angela G. Stadler, Public Information Officer City of Reidsville

For the past several years, the City of Reidsville has been focusing on what is considered a great quality of life issue for its residents – walkability. Now, having been cooped up in our homes for so long due to COVID-19, we are eager to get out and get some exercise.

Nothing is better than walking and focusing on the nature that can be found in the heart of the City.

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The City of Reidsville started working on its greenways plan more than two decades ago.

A committee of City staff and Council members, along with residents, were given the goahead in 1997 to continue planning and to start looking for sources of funding. The plan called for a network of trails to crisscross the City, eventually going all the way down to Lake Reidsville, built in a series of phases.

Part of that vision has already come to fruition. In the heart of Reidsville you will find two paved greenway trails – Jaycee Park and Sherwood. The Jaycee Park Trail is 1.3 miles long and connects Reidsville Middle School and Reidsville High School with the Jaycee

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Park recreational area. The Jaycee Trail was the first greenway to be constructed in Reidsville. The Jaycee Trail Extension takes you a little farther to lower Jaycee Park located on South Scales Street. The .78mile Sherwood Trail connects Courtland Park to Sherwood Drive.

Have you ever been out to Lake Reidsville? The lake offers trails to walk and to bike.

Beginning in 2020, work began on a 2.25-mile trail extension to add to nearly three miles of existing hiking and biking trails.

Fingers crossed, but that project is scheduled to be completed this month. For the hiker who loves to take the natural trail route, this one’s for you. You might catch a glimpse of the beautiful bird life there since Lake Reidsville is on the North Carolina Birding Trail.

During its 2018 Retreat, the City Council directed staff to begin updating the Greenway Plan and expanding the document to include Blueways.

Among the greenway plans are to extend the Jaycee Park Trail even further. This greenway will be a natural trail that will connect the existing trail in the vicinity of the Reidsville High School football field to the sidewalk parallel to Freeway Drive, making the total trail approximately .68 miles long. These plans also call for two separate natural trails that will connect Sherwood Drive to Freeway Drive. The updated plan also includes a trail that was in the original – the Lowes Greenway Trail. Approximately .66 miles on length, the natural trail will

connect the Lowes Ballfield to the Reidsville Recreation Center and RCARE. Other natural trails are also proposed for the Liberty Road area and four phases of trails that will connect neighborhoods, such as Reid Lake Road, McCoy Road, the U.S. 158 area and Iron Works Road, to Lake Reidsville.

All of these Lake Reidsville trails will play into the City’s plans to become part of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, a longdistance trail for hiking and backpacking that goes from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks.

If you enjoy walking shorter distances and learning history along the way, we have mentioned in past articles about ways you can explore downtown Reidsville and its historical areas. This column took its name from the City of Reidsville’s QR Code Video project that launched in 2018. Residents and visitors alike can download a free QR Code app to their smartphone, click on the QR Codes found on downtown directional signs or at local attractions, and see short videos about the location. We have “Roam Reidsville” informational cards available at City Hall, 230 W. Morehead Street, or you can print the cards by going to the City website, www.reidsvillenc.gov. The City’s Historic Preservation

Commission has a walking tour showcasing historical buildings in Reidsville. The informational brochure is available online on the City website or at City Hall.

Next month we’ll talk about the other component of the plan, the City’s Blueways.

In other news, what’s happening in the City of Reidsville during the month of August?

2nd Downtown Fridays!

Last month’s 2nd Downtown Fridays was a blast! If you didn’t make it out in July, you can come to downtown Reidsville on Friday, August 13, to hear music, enjoy the kid’s zone and food vendors and of course, see all those fabulous vintage vehicles.

The Reidsville Chamber of Commerce is providing a beer garden during the event. Hours are 6 p.m.-9 p.m., rain or shine.

Concerts on the Square.

The Summer 2021 concert series at Market Square, 303 S. Scales Street, in downtown Reidsville in August will showcase the band Radio Revolver, which will provide those attending with some classic rock. The concerts start at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 28. Don’t for-

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Continued from Page 18 get to bring your chair. The Chamber of Commerce will provide a Beer Garden at the concert. You can go to www.reidsvillenc.gov to find out more.

Water Wednesdays.

Starting in July on every Wednesday and continuing through August 11th, the Fire Department, Police Department and Parks & Recreation have been opening up hydrants at specific City parks to provide residents with a refreshing spray!

There are free ice pops as well.

On August 4, they will be at Cambridge Park and on August 11, at Courtland Park. Times are 1-2:30 p.m. Check out the City’s social media (City of Reidsville , Team Reidsville and Reidsville Parks & Recreation Facebook

pages) for more details for “Water Wednesdays” closer to the dates.

Rec Football Registration Begins.

The Reidsville Parks & Recreation Department opened registration July 26th for the Rec Football League for ages 7-9 & 10-12. You can sign up online at http://activenet.active.com/reidsvillerec or call 336-349-1090 until Sept. 10th.

Fitness on the Square.

For those who have been stuck at home, here’s the chance to get some exercise. “Fitness on the Square” at Market Square in downtown Reidsville began in May and continues through September. Class times have changed to 6:30-7:30 p.m.

“Pound” classes are held on Mondays and “Bootcamp” on Thursdays. Pound is a full body cardio-jam session using drum

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Wellness is our way of life Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services is eager to bring back the various wellness programs that make a difference for the well-being of Rockingham County citizens.

Below is a list of evidencebased programs the division provides in a variety of community settings throughout the county.

• Minority Diabetes Prevention Program Life in 24 is part of the National Diabetes Prevention program that helps individuals change their lifestyle to prevent developing type 2 diabetes. Life in 24 is a 16-week program, followed by monthly support sessions to help individuals maintain the skills and behavior changes with a total of 24, 1-hour sessions. The classes focus on how to make better food choices, become more physically active by losing 5-7% body weight, find ways to manage problems and stress.

The program has a one-time $25 participant fee and includes tools to increase successful outcomes.

• Fresh Start- Smoking Cessation The division offers two Fresh Start Smoking Cessation classes. The same program but targeted to two specific audiences. The general classes are offered to the general public, male or female over the age of 18 and the “Smoking Mommas”

are offered to females who are pregnant, providers, and/or caregivers to children under the age of 18. Both classes are free of charge.

The purpose of “Smoking Mommas” class is the prevention of secondhand smoke exposure to children and the reduction in infant mortality rates. Classes are one hour every week for four weeks and include Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) in the form of a Nicorette patch to those eligible and while supplies last. Also, through grant funding, participants in the “Smoking Mommas” program will receive a $10.00 gift card for each class attended. Allowing them to collect $40 for their Smoking Cessation effort.

• Chronic Disease and Diabetes Self-management The chronic disease classes are designed for people who have been diagnosed with one or more chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, cancer, etc. SelfManagement sessions consist of 2 ½ hours every week for 6 weeks and it is free of charge to participants.

Even though diabetes is discussed during the chronic condition classes, the division offers a separate and dedicated class for those diagnosed with diabetes.

• Matter of Balance A Matter of Balance is designed

Reidsville & Wentworth to reduce the fear of falling and improve activity levels among older adults. This program is free of charge and includes 8, 2hour classes that will help older adults to lessen the fear of falling by learning to view falls as controllable, setting goals for increasing activity levels, making small changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength and balance.

• Safe Sleep Safe Sleep is a campaign that focuses on actions for individuals to take to help the baby sleep safely and to reduce the baby’s risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The division offers free safe sleep classes to all pregnant women, mothers, and/or caregivers of children under 1 year of age. This is a free, one-time one-hour class, which offers a $25.00 gift card for participants.

If you have any questions or would like to register, please contact Katrina R. White at kwhite@co.rockingham.nc.us or 336-342-8150, Rebecca Oakes at roakes@co.rockinghan.nc.us or 336-342-8258, Lindsay Dozier at ldozier@co.rockingham.nc.us or 336-342-8149

Carolina Cafe celebrated their Ribbon Cutting on June 4th, 2021, in Reidsville. Carolina Café has been a staple in the Downtown Reidsville Community for many years. New owners Jeanette & Glen Cox have spruced up the space with all new décor and paint, while keeping the traditional southern cooking menu. Surrounded by their family, friends, employees, and daily visitors they cut the ribbon with City Council , County Commissioners, and Reidsville Chamber of Commerce members. Carolina Café is located at 224 Settle Street.

“Jeannette’s attitude about life and business is infectious!

She and Glen will be such an asset to our downtown area and the City of Reidsville. We are excited to welcome them and wish them much success in the future.” remarked Chamber President, Diane Sawyer.

Beautiful Pets Grooming, Too celebrated their Ribbon Cutting on June 15th, 2021, in Reidsville. Stacey Richmond, owner of Beautiful Pets Grooming Too has opened her doors at 1243 West Harrison Street. With over 30 years of experience, she is ready to provide the needed pet grooming services in Reidsville.

She worked with Beautiful Pets Grooming owner Brenda Price for 14 years until Brenda’s retirement. After which, she decided to open Beautiful Pets Grooming Too for existing and new clients.

“We are excited for Stacey to begin this journey of entrepreneurship and own her business. This will be a very successful small business, due to her experience and her willingness to take a risk. She is going to be offering new services for larger dogs and bringing on an employee. Small businesses like this will continue to be what makes our community successful”, remarked Chamber President, Diane Sawyer.

Blue Diamonds Dance & Cheer Elite celebrated their Ribbon Cutting on June 18th, 2021, in Reidsville. Tameya Smalls is a lifelong resident of Reidsville, with a passion for cheer and dance. She has a rich heritage with family ties to former Reidsville Parks and Rec cheer program and personally has cheered and danced since she was a small child. Tameya took a leap of faith during covid, to open her own studio in the heart of downtown Reidsville.

“We wish Tameya much success as she embarks on the entrepreneurial journey of a lifetime. As a young, passionate female, we are pleased to see her take this leap of faith and open her own business. We are excited to see all the lives she will impact as she works with our youth in the community. This was a much-needed service, and the families lined up around the block to be a part of this wonderful family “, remarked Chamber President, Diane Sawyer.

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Reidsville named 9th best place to retire in state

Reidsville & Wentworth Cone Health honored for Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Replacement When it comes to hips and knees, come to Cone Health.

Annie Penn Hospital, The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital and Wesley Long Hospital are among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Replacement according to Healthgrades. Healthgrades is a leading resource connecting consumers, physicians and health systems.

Healthgrades evaluates the performance of nearly 4,500 hospitals for 32 of the most common procedures and conditions. The above Cone Health hospitals are the only ones in North Carolina among America’s 100 Best

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Southern Partners Fund & Black Self Defence Team create partnership locally NC 100 announced funding consulting and campaign work. and a new partnership with She provides advocacy and Southern Partners Fund, advomedia relations services to comcate/activist Monica R. Gibbs, munity projects and organizaand organizer Isaiah Withers, tions. Her most recent work was lead creator of the Black Selfserving as the State Deputy Defense Team/Know Your Director of Political Action Rights Initiative.

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Kiwanis welcomes Hardin as speaker Sarah Hardin, Crime Analyst/Media Specialist with the Reidsville Police Department, was the guest speaker at the Reidsville Kiwanis Club on July 8th. She talked about the year old program called PORT which stands for Post Overdose Response Team which primarily deals with the opioid crisis in the city of Reidsville and in the county which is still on the rise. The goal of the PORT team is to get the person to a treatment facility.

The program involves members of the Reidsville Police Department, community stakeholders and local services.

In 2020 there were 34 overdoses, 14 PORT contacts and 6 overdose deaths. She used a power-point presentation to show a heat map of where the most overdoses are occurring in both the county and in the city of Reidsville Hardin explained the various phases of getting help for the overdosed person.

"In the first year of the program is has been overall successful" said Hardin. She was accompanied by Capt. R.K. Hinnant of the Reidsville Police Department who told the club that most crimes in Reidsville are associated with drugs. To help solve the problems, the community must get involved to help the police.

For further information, contact Sarah Hardin at 336347-2354 or e-mail shardin@ci.reidsville.nc.us

The City of Reidsville has been designated as one of the top ten cities to retire in the State of North Carolina after the personal finance website, SmartAsset, analyzed 122 cities with at least 5,000 residents. Using data from the U.S Government and a tax website, each city was evaluated on factors that affect quality of life, including local tax rate, access to health care and social opportunities.

This is exciting news for Reidsville. “We have worked hard the past five years to really reach out to active retirees and let them know Reidsville is a fantastic place to begin that second chapter in their lives,” said Judy Yarbrough, Reidsville City Marketer. She explained that five years ago, a group of interested parties, like the hospital, realtors, the senior center, planning and zoning and more, were gathered to work on the Retire NC application.

Retire North Carolina is a program designated by legislation that was originally designed for smaller communities to reach out to retirees looking to relocate to NC. Cities that are approved for the program must meet a strict criteria, such as being tax friendly, having a hospital in your area, recreation, quality of life, arts and cultural, and they must be within a certain distance from a major metro.

“This program has benefitted us greatly,” Yarbrough said.

“We are sending information to retirees throughout the United States on almost a daily basis.

And we are seeing the fruits of our efforts.”

She said the City has discovered people are relocating here from California, Pennsylvania, Florida, New

York, New Jersey, and Ohio, really all over the US. According to the latest figures from Ideal Living, which focuses on retirees and spending habits, etc., when one retiree moves to your area, it generates at least $50,000 a year for your economy.

“Why wouldn’t we be out there recruiting them? It also spurs development, which is another economic impact to the market,” Yarbrough stressed.

“They will usually visit your area at least three times before making a decision which, in turn, generates tourism dollars so it all works hand in hand.”

Smart Asset methodology in determining the best places to retire looked at state and local tax rates, income and sales. The company calculated rates based on a retiree earning $35,000 annually, then subtracted income taxes paid from the gross income to determine disposable income.

Sales taxes paid were calculated based on the disposable income being spent on taxable goods.

Then they determined the number of doctor’s offices, recreation and retirement centers per thousand residents in each location and, finally, the number of seniors in each city as a percentage of the total population. The areas with the highest average ranking were determined to be the best places to retire.

Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker added, “We are thrilled to have this designation for Reidsville. We all know what a wonderful place our City is, but to be recognized on a national level and in the top 10 is a testament to all the hard work our Council and staff, past and present, has done to build the City to where it is today. We are, after all, “Team Reidsville!”

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This is in sharp contrast to the Dan River which is known as the "Lazy River." This description makes this waterway a clear choice for an all-inclusive outing, as it is well-suited for paddlers of all skill levels. It is often referred to as one of the best places to learn to paddle in the State. The Dan allows you to float away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy its relaxing pace, beautiful scenery and historical significance. The Dan is free-flowing with very few modern improvements, and its waters are plentiful enough to enable visitors to

glide down in a canoe, kayak or raft for the race.

Held since 1989, the Dan River Boat Race has grown into a statewide event. Many paddlers have been racing the event for years, creating a great exciting and fun-filled day on the river for all. This year, the race will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Pre-registration is $25.00, and the registration deadline is August 6th, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. There will also be onsite registration for $30.00.

Open Division check-in runs from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center check-in runs from 7:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. on August 7th at the Lindsay Bridge Access located at 634 Lindsay Bridge Rd. in Madison. Take Lindsay Bridge Road (SR1138) and follow the road for approximately one mile to the Access Point on the right. Roughly 2 miles from the access point are the remains of the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad Bridge and just above the take out is a stone pier of the Madison Covered Bridge (1888). The NC 704 Access is toward the end of Water Street.

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r311/Hwy 704, turn North onto Market Street and then east onto Murphy Street and follow East Murphy Street until it runs into Water Street and then south on Water Street. Follow the signs to the Access Point under the bridge. About one half mile from the access point, the river passes under US Hwy 220, and from that point to take out, there are no bridges, roads, or buildings visible from the River.

At Slink Shoal Sluice (1/4 mile past US 220 Bridge), the river makes an interesting run through a long rock-lined sluice and a series of wing dams built by the Corps of Engineers in the 1880's. Throughout this section are remains of bateau navigation structures and Native American

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Madison Mayodan Public Library News 611 Burnton Street, Madison • Monthly Genealogy Soirée 2021: 2 pm – 4 pm - Tue., Aug. 17th: “Using the Passenger & Immigrants Lists Index” - Tue., Aug. 24th: “Looking for Passenger Records on Ancestry. com” Classes are usually held in the Linda C. Vernon Genealogy Room. Students are notified of any changes. Handouts available.

For information: 336-548-6553/ e-mail: genealogy@rcpl.org • Computer Classes – Every Wednesday: 9 am – 10:30 am *Free to the Public ➢Week 1: RCPL Electronic Resources ➢Week 2: Microsoft Office ➢ Week 3: Review/Open Q & A ➢ Week 4: Mayodan Goodwill Resource Center Field Trip. For Info Contact Madison-Mayodan Public Library: 336-548-6553 • Children’s Programing – Every Wednesday Programs: Welcome Back, Miss Rachel: August 9th.

These programs will return: ❖ Preschool Storytime:10:30 am ❖ Baby Times Storytime: 11:15 – 11:30 Newborns and Toddlers Welcome ❖ Teen Club - Look for updates on our Website, Facebook and Library Flyers • Animated Animals Movies @ the Library – Thur., Aug. 5th : 1:30 - Closing. See Flyers at the Library for Schedule of Movies, Popcorn & Beverages Provided.

Shown in the McMichael Community Room • Animals by Land or Sea Movies Adventure! @ the Library – Thur., Aug. 19th: 1pm - Closing. See Flyers at Library for Schedule of Movies, Popcorn & Beverages Provided. Shown in McMichael Community Room • Unwind with Adult Coloring & Challenge Your Mind with Puzzles – Fri., Aug. 27th: 3-5pm.

Relax with coloring pages and peaceful light music, or wake up the “grey matter” with puzzles, materials will be provided. Held in McMichael Com. Room • Nary a Thing Chapter of “The

Andy Griffith Show” Rerun Watchers Club @ the Library – Tue., Aug. 31st: 3 pm-5 pm.

Showing “Barney’s First Car” and “Barney’s Sidecar” Episode Trivia, Prizes & Light snacks provided.Come join our Club and have some “Goooooooood fun!” Call for info.: 336-5486553. Held in the McMichael Community Room • Adult Summer Reading Program Returns… Bookopoly– Starts Runs through September 14th. Join us all Summer & play Bookopoly. Pick up your Playing Sheet at the Circulation Desk .

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The Rec Division race begins at the Lindsay Bridge Access, 634 Lindsay Bridge Rd. in Madison, and finishes at the 704 Access at 150 Water St. Madison, NC 27025. The Open Division Race begins at the private entrance and finishes at 704 Access, located at 150 Water St. in Madison, NC. Many other amenities will be available for racers and spectators, including food and shopping in downtown Madison.

Those entering two events will be tagged to start at the beginning of the race.

Prizes and awards will be distributed at approximately 12:00 p.m., when all paddlers have completed the race. Awards will be handed out at A Sweet Southern Mess Antiques which is located at the 704 Access point. Parking and shuttle service, as well as on-site boat rentals will be available.

Moreover, a T-shirt will be provided for each participant.

On-line registration is available at: etrakplus.com/etrak/ cp?org=114034&origin=http://m -mrec.org/ or in person at the Madison- Mayodan Recreation Center, 300 South 2nd Ave., Mayodan NC 27027. The preregistration deadline is 3:00 p.m., August 6, 2021.

Madison Mayodan Recreation & Senior Center Madison/Mayodan Recreation Center: 300 S. Second Avenue, Mayodan NC • 336-548-2789 • FALL YOUTH SPORTS registration is OPEN! Fall Sports include: Football (ages 4-12), Cheerleading (ages 4-14), Soccer (ages 3-13), and Volleyball (ages 7-15).

• FALL COED ADULT SPORTS registration is OPEN! Fall Sports include: Coed Kickball (cost is $25/person) and Coed Softball (cost is $400/team). Interest meeting for both sports will be held on August 26.

• Registration is still OPEN for the Dan River Boat Race! Race will be held on Saturday, August 7. Register at MadisonMayodan Recreation Department or go online at www.m-mrec.org. You can register on the day of the event!

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The Dan River is an integral part of history for the Towns of Madison and Mayodan, as well as Rockingham County. During the 19th century, the Dan River was essential in the development of Rockingham County as a large, flat-bottomed boats, known as a “bateaus” were able to be maneuvered into small stream launches when it was used for commercial river transportation. The Dan's bateau systems are some of the only that remain in the County.

Hwy 704 Access They were the first to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Uniquely, the Dan River is the only area remaining in North Carolina where remnants of the bateau systems can be seen today.

The scenery, the fun, and the companionship are the reasons many racers compete each year, and look forward joyfully to this exciting and fun-filled event.

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Continued from 17 Wayne Barrow’s positive attitude could always put his customers in a better mood and that in turn kept him busy rolling in the dollars.

The Mountain was usually a trouble free drinking house, but with younger people partying there was more opportunity for some type of disagreement with the drinkers. The only major potential trouble that could have gone sour fast is when a biker club rolled in on its rival club being served already. Wayne quickly talked to the president of the club and told him first come, first served. In diplomatic fashion Wayne invited them back on another day when the other club was absent, which they did. The Mountain was a popular spot for bikers on week-ends also.

Barrow’s Mountain and Chamber’s Line were raking in the cash. Wayne Barrow was living the life to the fullest while Babe Chambers tried to take a more subdued existence which was difficult due to the incessant street racing in front of his business. The Mountain had a more of a party atmosphere with younger customers coming and going. The Line had a lot of core support customers that were there consistently. Bullet Barrow was the most low key of the three joints which suited him

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well for he was a one man show with no help. Bullet still did well with his alcohol products and his chicken fights in the woods behind his establishment. While all three joints were doing well at this time, nothing remains the same.

In late February, 1980, a new white Thunderbird pulled into a small bar beside the train tracks in Draper. A large man in his 40’s exited the driver’s seat while a smaller and younger man jumped out of the passenger side. Both walked up to the door of the bar and tried to open it but it was locked. A woman hurrying down the sidewalk yelled at them to let them know she was ready to open the bar that Saturday afternoon. The woman opened the door and invited her first two customers in. The big man ordered a Budweiser and had several more with the younger man that appeared to be working for him. The woman turned out to be the proprietor of the bar and she took an interest in the strangers. She asked the big man what his name was. He answered, “Big Mac.”

Kennon and Webster promoted in Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division Please join Sheriff Sam Page and his team at the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office in congratulating Mark Kennon and Angie Webster on their promotions in the Criminal Investigations Division.

Mark H. Kennon, now Captain over the Criminal Investigations Division, began his law enforcement career in 1996 when he joined the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office. Over his distinguished career, he has served as a telecommunicator, patrol deputy, K-9 handler, and in various patrol supervisory positions, rising to the rank of Lieutenant. Lt. Kennon then transferred to the Criminal Investigations Division and is now Captain and Chief Investigator of the Sheriff's Criminal Investigations and Vice Narcotics Divisions.

We also thank Mark Kennon for his service in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1984 - 1990.

"Captain Kennon has been with me throughout my 23 year tenure as Sheriff of Rockingham County", said Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page. "We are fortunate to have him as a member of our team here at the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office. His promotion is well deserved and I have no doubt he will continue to do well in his new position."

Captain Kennon is the Chief Investigator of the Sheriff's Criminal Investigations and Vice Narcotics Divisions.

Part 9 will appear in next month’s issue of Eden’s Own Journal. Special thanks to Keith Allen, Jimmy Bailey, Joe Barrow, Joel Barrow, Wayne Barrow, Roger Blackwell, Telesa Smith Bleakley, Babe Chambers, Gene Chambers, Bobby Cox, Jay Johnson, Ronnie Hooker, Teresa Hutson, Gray Jones, Bill Mangum, Dan “Big Mac” McCullock, Frank Meade, Tim Mize, Roddy Moore, Roger Dale Ragland, Fred Ramsey, Ricky Stevens, Melissa Whitten, Phillip Wood, Wendy Wood, and many more.

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Rakestraw named RCC trustee The Rockingham Community College Board of Trustees on Tuesday welcomed Charles K. Rakestraw to its board. He replaces Robert Shelton, who has stepped off the board, as an appointee of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners.

Rakestraw is no stranger to RCC. He earned an associate degree in 1989 before transferring to Elon University, where he graduated in 1992. He also served on the RCC Foundation board in the late 1990s.

The Madison resident became a North Carolina Real Estate broker in 1995, and a North Carolina general contractor three years later. He spent 10 years as a broker with Don Warren and Associates, and is now president and Real Estate broker in-charge at Rakestraw Properties.

Rakestraw has served as Madison-Mayodan Rotary president, and has been a member of the Rockingham County Airport Authority and the Planning Board. He was also a member of the Rockingham County Partnership for Economic Development board.

Currently, Rakestraw is a First National Bank advisory board member and a Rockingham County Board of Equalization and Review member.

RCC President Dr. Mark O. Kinlaw recommended Rakestraw to the Commissioners, who unanimously approved the appointment. His term expires in July 2025.

After two terms as a trustee, from 2013-2021, Shelton did not seek a reappointment from the Commissioners, due to other commitments.

“Mr. Shelton has served admirably as a member of the RCC Board of Trustees,” Kinlaw told the Commission. “It has been a pleasure working with him on our board.”

Kinlaw presented Shelton with a plaque during the Board of Trustees meeting on July 20.

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Reliving the Past

By Lynne Trivett, 2nd Place in “Life Experience” Literary Arts One of the great pleasures of growing older is in remembering things that happened in the past. At the time some of these things seemed terrible but as time goes by they don’t seem so awful, in fact we laugh at many of them as we retell them. We all have wonderful memories of our childern growing up, of friendships we have made, trips we have taken, pets we have had, etc. As we get older we take a great deal of pleasure of of relating these stories.

I enjoyed my childern no matter what stage they were in and enjoyed their pranks as much as they did.

My oldest son, Charlie, was always doing something mischievous and his daughters have often urged me to tell them a Charlie story. And one story is never enough.

Years ago there was a local television program on WFMYTV called The Old Rebel Show.

Childern from the area were invited to come to the stations, sit on bleachers and watch cartoons. It was a big deal to the childern. The Old Rebel interviewed the various childern and it’s true “Childern do say the darndest things”. My childern begged and begged to be on the program so I decided to make reservations and take them for my oldest daughter, Bonnie’s birthday, which was the end of October. The childern were invited to wear their Halloween costumes and during the program they were instructed to form a circle and march around the area in front of the camera. Bonnie was so proud of her homemade bride’s dress and she knew she was beautiful, which she was.

They were marching around in the circle as they were asked to and just as they got in front of the camera Charlie accidently stepped on the hem of the bride’s dress. Well, it was on...Bonnie turned around and slugged him and of course, he had to protect

himself. As their mother, I was mortified..not only had they gotten into a fist fight but they had to do it right in front of the TV camera. Of course, we had notified all the neighbors and relatives to see the show, and in my mind they also saw what kind of mothering I had done.

Through the years various things have happened, like Charlie at age three being the star of the childern’s Christmas play at church. Charlie had rehearsed and rehearsed and learned perfectly the verse his Sunday School teacher had given him and he was to be the first to speak. The childern were going to tell what they liked best about Christmas. Well, in Charlie’s mind he had no intention of saying the verse he had learned about the Christmas star because that was NOT what he liked about Christmas. What he liked best about Christmas was the tree and the reindeer flying through the sky pulling Santa’s sleight and Santa coming down the chimney and on and on. In his cute little child’s voice he told us all about wshat he liked best about Christmas. Poor Miss Betty, his teacher, could not get Charlie stopped and before he was done the entire church was roaring with laughter. We all laughed so hard we were crying and our sides hurt and I remember seeing a teenage boy rolling on the floor with laughter. This is almost 60 years later and people are still talking about Charlie and the Christmas program.

One of the most memorable stories is from my childhood.

First of all I will start by saying that this happened in the mid 40’s and we didn’t have television back then. I will also say that my mother’s sister, Aunt Bobbie, and my mother’s mom were living with us as this was during war times and my grandfather and Aunt Bobbie’s future husband were involved with the war. My older sister was very

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precocious and we never knew what she was going to do. It was her birthday and Mom and Dad had made arrangements to take us to Chicago to the Aunt Theresa’s Story Hour which aired on the raidi from WMBO (Moody Bible Institute’s radio station). There the childern sang the choruses we learned in Sunday school and listened to Aunt Theresa tell a Bible story.

We were so excited.

We got to the studio and joined in as the other childern began singing our Sunday school choruses and listening to Aunt Theresa. There came a time with Aunt Theresa asked if anyone wanted to sing a solo. My sister did. She says it was because she wanted to get closer to the microphone to check it out and so Aunt Theresa asked her to sing a special. There we all were, expected to hear a Bible chorus when my sister opened her mouth and bellowed out “Piston Packin’ Mama.” The verse opens with “Drinking beer in a cabaret and ain’t we having fun, until one night she caught me right and now I’m on the run.” It continues on with “Lay that pistol down babe, Lay that pistol down. Pistol packin’ mama, Lay that pistol down.

It turns out that my young Aunt Bobbie who lived with us had taught us several of the popular songs of that day. Mom was mortified that we knew this song and even more mortified that he friends and our relatives had tuned in. Mom went home and started gathering large cardboard boxes...she was so ashamed and embarressed that she was sure we would be kicked out of our church and would need to move to a place where weren’t known.

As time went by things smoothed over and life went on as usual. Only a few of us remember this incident but we love to talk about it and it always makes us laugh. And by the way, we didn’t have to move.

We have so many good memories through the years..like the time my daughter Bonnie, knew how much I loved Salisbury steak and gravy so so put her school lunch in her coat pocket to bring it home to me.

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was a kind gesture but Bonnie hated Salisbury steak....and of course for a week or two she forgot to let me know about lunch being in her coat pocket.

Like the time my daughter, Carla, was playing on my second story deck right outside my kitchen window. She called me to come look and I almost feinted. She was walking on the top rail of our second story deck like it was a balance beam...she was just a tiny little girl, but those who know her are not surpised as she became an accomplished gymnast and later taught it at the local Y for years.

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the distance. His older brother turned white, and went to the car, opened the trunk and got his brother out. We were all relieved that Cullin was found. We were also glad that the car was on the carport and not directly in the sun, and Cullin was fine and now he knew was the inside of the truck was like.

There are so many, many fond memories of my childern growing up. The childern’s grandparents lived around the corner and four of the siblings lived on the short dead end road in the country. Among them were 13 cousins who played together every day. The childern had a huge covered sand box, and old break truck in which to play cops and robbers or whatever else they could think of to do, they had a tree house, swings, merry-go-round, see-saw, monkey bars, bikes, minibikes, woods, trees to climb, a creek and dogs and cousins. And the stories are never ending.

One of the greatest pleasures of growing older is in remembering things that happened in the past. At the time some of these things seemed terrible but as time went by they don’t seem so awful, in fact we laugh at many of them as we retell them.

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For the Fun of it...

A Lexus mechanic was removing a cylinder head from the motor of a LS460 when he spotted a well-known cardiologist in his shop. The cardiologist was there waiting for the service manger to come and take a look at his car when the mechanic shouted across the garage, “Hey Doc, want to take a look at this?” The cardiologist, a bit surpised, walked over to where the mechanic was working. The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked, “So Doc, look at this engine. I opened it’s heart, took the valves out, repaired or replaced anything damaged, and then put everything back in, and when I finished, it worked just like new.

So how it is that I make $48,000 a year and you make $1.7M when you and I are doing basically the same work?

The cardiologist paused, leaned over and then whispered to the mechanic.... “Try doing it with the engine running.”

• Two engineering students were riding bicycles across a university campus when one said “Where did you get the great bike?” The second engineer replied, “Well, I was walking yesterday, minding my own business, when a beautiful woman rode up on this bike, threw it to the ground, took off all her clothes, and she said, “Take what you want.” The first engineer nodded approvingly and said “Good choice: The clothes probably wouldn’t have fit you anyway.”

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1. An Eraser to make all our mistakes disappear 2. A marble in case someone says you have lost all yours 3. A penny so we never have to say we are broke 4. A rubber band to stretch us beyong our limits 5. A string with a knot. If you feel like you are the end of your rope, you still have something to hold on to 6. A worry stone to rub all your troubles away 7. A star to wish on, may all your dreams come true.

8. Hugs. They make us feel good and they are free.

9. A smile - if you have lost all yours, I can give you one of mine.

10. A box of chalk - Put a piece in the Tool box and Silverware drawer - keeps the rust away.

11. An American Flag Because we live in the greatest Country in the world.

12. Faith - The size of a mustard seed.

• I have cities but no houses, forests but no trees; rivers but without water; what am I? A Map • The more you take away, the bigger I become. What am I? Hole • What did the farmer say when his dog ran away?

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You start out with hearts and a diamond but soon you’re looking for a club and a spade • Why did the cow cross the road?

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Because their horns don’t work • What do you do with a sick chemist?

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What’s Going on at Rockingham County Libraries?

Rockingham County Public Libraries are open to the public with no restrictions in place.

Mask use is optional. If you’d like to use a mask and don’t have one available, ask for one of our free masks at the library circulation desk. The Eden, Madison-Mayodan, and Reidsville Libraries are open from 9-8 on Mondays and Thursdays from 9-6 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and 9-4 on Saturdays.

The Stoneville Library is open Monday and Wednesday 12-5, Tuesday 1-6; Thursday 1-8; and Friday 10-6.

Library programming has started back and in person and/or take-home program options are available at each branch. This year’s Summer Reading program theme is Tails and Tales. Our Youth Service Librarian has prepared Activity packs that are distributed weekly at the Eden, Madison-Mayodan, Reidsville, and Stoneville libraries as well as through our Outreach department. In addition to the activity packets YouTube videos were made for each week with instructions on how to assemble the crafts. Summer Reading logs can also be picked up at your local branch. Once you’ve picked up a Reading Log you’ll need to decide on a Reading Goal of either minutes or books.

After your goal has been met, return your Reading Log to any Rockingham County Public Library for a free book and a farm animal rubber ducky (while supplies last). Make sure to return your Reading Log by July 30th. Preschool Story Time will resume the week of August 9 at 10:30 a.m. and Toddler Story Time will resume the same week at 11:15 a.m. at each location.

The Reidsville Library is offering free, beginner computer classes. Classes take place Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. with a repeat every following Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. The class is nearing the halfway point with upcoming days centered around Microsoft Office. Contact Robert Smith at the Reidsville Library, 336-349-8476, for more information.

Upcoming Dates and Topics Include: • Aug; 5 & 10: Microsoft Publisher • Aug. 12 & 17: Microsoft Excel The Reidsville Branch is also showing family friendly movies every Tuesday at 2:30.

Snacks are provided! Family movie matinees coincide with Summer Reading. Visit the Reidsville page on the library website for a list of upcoming movie titles! In addition, the Children's Summer Reading challenge is in full swing. Please come by the library and pick up your activity packet today. The library provides free children’s books and other prizes for completed reading logs. We are planning more programs and events for the coming months, so keep an eye out for details either on our website or Facebook page at “TheReidsvillePublicLibrary.”

The Eden Library is also offering beginner computer classes.

The classes take place on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. In addition, the library hosts a Knitting, Sewing, and Crochet group that meets every Monday from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. and a Mahjong group that meets on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Every other month the Eden Library also holds a Bingo for Books program where book titles are called out instead of Bingo numbers and prizes are given out to the winners. The next Bingo for Books will take place at the Eden Library July 19th at 6 p.m. Along with our in-person programming for adults, the library is also handing out Summer Reading Bingo sheets for our Adult Patrons.

Each square of the bingo sheet contains a different type of book and the squares are marked off once the book has been read.

Once you’ve reached bingo the sheets should be returned to the Eden Library by August 31st to be entered into a drawing for a prize.

Week 3: Attachments, Copy/Paste & Creating Files/Folders Week 4: Electronic Resources & Social Media Every other Thursday is movie day with movies showing from 1:00 p.m. until closing in the McMichael Community Room. Snacks are provided. Our monthly Tuesday Genealogy Soiree with Ms. Shirley is back up and running. Also, on select Tuesdays our “Nary a Thing” chapter of the Andy Griffith’s Rerun Watcher’s Club is bringing tons of laughs. Sometimes an Aunt Bee worthy snack is served! Friday Crafts with Ms. Tonya is enjoying success and fun again! Summer Reading logs and packets are also popular. Reading Logs bring prizes when completed! Summer Reading ends on July 30th. For the adults interested in Summer Reading, “Bookopoly” is back!

Anytime is a good time to join and it ends on September 27.

Prizes will be awarded. Adults come by and get your playing board flyer!

The Madison-Mayodan branch is back in full swing with programming topping the list.

Computer Classes have resumed on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. with Ms. Rhonda! These classes are always a hit and are gaining in popularity. The schedule is: Week 1: Virus protection & Computer Safety Week 2: Constructing email with Google

The Stoneville Public Library staff is also ready to serve their patrons. Computers are available for use, and materials are ready to be checked out! The Vera Holland Community Center can also be rented for events. Copy, scanning and fax services are also offered. The hours at Stoneville are: Mon and Wed 12 p.m.- 5 p.m.; Tue 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.; Thurs 1 p.m.-8 p.m.; Fri 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Come enjoy the comfortable atmosphere!

Report from Eden Library Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

The Eden Public Library is located at 598 S. Pierce Street, Eden, NC. Come out and enjoy some of this month’s events: • Knitting, Crocheting, and Sewing Social-Mondays from 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

• Computer Classes-Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

• Play Mahjong- Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

• Preschool Storytime-Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. starting August 9th Toddler Storytime-Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. starting August 9th Movie Trivia Night- Monday August 9, at 6 p.m.

80's Movie Double Feature- Tuesday August 17th at 1 p.m.

(Labyrinth and The NeverEnding Story) • Also make sure to return your Summer Reading log to receive your prize of a free book and farm animal rubber ducky (while supplies last).

• If you are taking part in our Adult Summer Reading Bingo challenge please return your bingo sheet by August 31st to be entered into the prize drawing on September 1st. Rebecca Smith, Branch Manager 336-623-3168 Other eBooks and eAudioBooks • History & literature eBooks, including the series Daily Life, Critical Companions, Literature in Context, as well as American Slavery: A Composite Autobiography.

• Scholarly titles supporting student and faculty research, and general nonfiction on topics such as school & studying, career development, arts & leisure, and practical life skills.

• Over 26,000 fiction, reference, scholarly, and professional books online.

• Searchable collection of online reference titles.

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A downloadable eBook collection with books contributed from libraries across the country. Create a username and password to borrow up to five books at a time.

Articles, nonfiction books, images, activities, and websites curated for educational relevance, age appropriateness, and readability. Designed specifically for elementary and middle school students.

Guardian Ad Litem Needs Volunteers Did you know that right now in Rockingham County there are over 200 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 18 years old, and be able to pass a criminal background check.

We would love to have you for our next training in March 2018. Our training lasts 6 weeks and consists of in-person and online sessions.

Please call Amanda Benavides at (336) 634-6106 for more information and to request an application packet be mailed to you.

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From Root to Branch Local Geneology Studies By Elvin Perkins, Jr.

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The spring of 1895 brought pleasant weather to Stokes County, North Carolina. On Sunday, April 21st Walter Smith was in the woods of the Black Island Hills just a few miles north of Danbury tending to his moonshine distillery. After dili-

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In extreme pain, Walter was able to make his way home where family immediately called for help and “the Drs. McCanless” soon arrived to dress his wounds. It was determined he had been hit with approximately one-hundred shot from the gun. The doctors notified the sheriff who arrived with his deputies. After questioning Walter and investigating the area of the shooting it was determined that the shooter may have been Walter’s cousin, Jim Smith.

Deputies made a search for Jim, but he was not found.

Within a few weeks Walter Hiram Smith recovered from his wounds. He was born January 10, 1868, in Snow Creek Township to Hiram Smith and Nancy Clements. His father Hiram was the son of Drury Smith and Frances Pitcher.

Drury, a wealthy landowner, drowned at Buck Island Ford near Danbury while trying to cross a rain swollen Dan River on January 3, 1873.

Jim Smith was born James Shield Smith on January 10, 1852, to parents John Preston Smith and Elizabeth McAnally Davis. John Preston Smith was also a son of Drury Smith and Frances Pitcher. According to an article written in The Greensboro Patriot, January 31, 1900, “James Smith, miscellaneous manipulation of shooting irons earned for him the soubriquet of ‘Shooting Jim Smith,’ which distinction was necessary owing to a superfluity of Jim Smith’s in Stokes as well as elsewhere.”

Jim would sometimes be referred to as “Big Jim.” On January 22, 1874, Jim Smith married Nancy Vestina Bohannon, they would have five daughters (Lucy, Ruth, Bessie, Hester & Surlemna) and one son. The son, Jessie Otto Smith, helped his father in the moonshining business and eventually left North Carolina moving to Montana likely fleeing from the law as other Smith family members would do.

Jim Smith lived in the northeastern section of Stokes County that would become known for its gambling and illegal alcohol – “Smithtown.”

Homes in Smithtown became drinking and gambling establishments where the alcohol flowed, local musicians played, and gambling and revelry earned the community a lasting reputation that caught the attention of law enforcement.

Violence became a normal part of life in Smithtown.

“Blockaders,” more commonly known as “moonshiners,” often fought it out against officers of the law and against competitors.

The Smiths might work on the side of the law or involved in

criminal activity.

Jim Smith could be found fighting on either side, sometimes against his own family as happened in the case of his cousin, Walter Smith. Jim “was well known…both as an illicit distiller and a revenue officer,” and once assisted law enforcement “in killing two moonshiners at Kernersville.”

Shooting Jim Smith was a heavy drinker of his own product. Over time his health deteriorated, and his lifestyle finally caught up with him. Jim died on January 17, 1900. The Greensboro Patriot reported, “He has been drinking considerably recently, which is attributed as a promoting if not chief cause of his death.”

William Worth Smith, the brother of Jim Smith was born February 12, 1848. He married Ruth Emma Hall in about 1866 and they would have twelve children. Their daughters were Lillie, Lula, Mattie, Ruth, Olivia, and a daughter with M.E. carved her gravestone who died as an infant in 1876. The sons were James Preston, William Oscar, John P., John Fletcher, Frank Oliver, and Zebulon Vance.

James Preston Smith, also called Jim would inherit the mantle of his uncle Jim becoming the ringleader of illicit activity in Smithtown and perhaps became more notorious than his uncle.

His younger brothers would join him in the moonshining business and together they became a burden to local, state, and federal law enforcement.

On Sunday, September 17, 1905, John Ray, thought to be a resident of Patrick County, Virginia met with Frank Smith at Pleasant Grove Church in that county to make a swap of horses. Something went awry with the trade and the two men began to argue. According to a newspaper account in The Danbury Reporter, “Ray drew a revolver and fired twice at Smith, the second shot taking effect in the shoulder. Smith then pulled a 45caliber pistol from his pocket and shot Ray as the latter ran around the crowd. The ball severed the man’s backbone.” Ray lived for about 15 minutes more and died. Frank’s wound was serious but not fatal and he was “confined to his bed at his home near Smithtown.”

By 1907, Revenue Officers had become frustrated with the number of illegal distilleries in Stokes County and even more tired of the lawless men who ran them. Learning of a moonshine still on the property of Oscar Sisk, the officers planned a raid on Friday, December 20, 1907.

Parking near the Sisk property the officers walked through the woods in the direction of the distillery. When they were within one-hundred yards they claimed they could see Sisk standing near the still with gun in hand.

As the officers moved closer, Sisk saw them and dashed into nearby bushes. Giving chase the officers ran after Sisk who crossed a small branch with Officer J. Walter Hendrix close behind. The remainder of the officers followed the branch

later hearing the report of a rifle shot. Nearing the Sisk house, they found Officer Hendrix dead with a bullet through his heart.

None of the officers had seen Sisk shoot Hendrix but they all believed he was the culprit. The raiding party included Deputy Marshall J. T. Millikan, Lum Blalock, D. C. Downing, and W. H. Stancil.

Oscar Sisk had disappeared.

Rewards were offered for the capture of several Smithtown suspects who may have been involved including Sisk, Jim Smith, and John Hill.

Eventually Sisk decided to surrender in Danbury and was sent to the jail in Greensboro. He claimed that he could prove he was away from home and that his wife Allie saw Jim Smith shoot Officer Hendrix in the Sisk family yard. According to Oscar Sisk, Jim Smith was talking with Allie in the yard explaining he was running away from revenue officers when Officer Hendrix approached demanding Jim put up his hands, but Smith raised his gun to fire.

Smith and Hendrix fired simultaneously with the results being the revenue officer fell dead.

Oscar Sisk had been told that Jim Smith was still in the area he knows so well, and heavily armed and Sisk feared for his wife’s safety. “He [Smith] is a bad man and has always been in some kind of trouble. He told neighbors he killed the revenue.”

Sisk claimed he had no worry of a killing charge and turned himself in to his brother-in-law Ceph Nelson who carried him to Danbury to turn him over to Sheriff Petree to be tried for “stilling and selling.”

John Hill would later be captured, and he and Oscar Sisk along with several other Smithtown Blockaders would be held in jail for an appearance in court for charges of illegal alcohol distribution. Revenue officers most wanted Jim Smith whom they considered to be the most dangerous of the Smithtown Blockaders. In April court, 1908, Sisk and Smith would face probable charges for the death of Officer Hendrix.

Jim Smith, with a one-thousanddollar reward placed on him, continued to elude capture and continued business as usual.

Within time the law would catch up to Jim, but it would be another Smithtown resident, Ernest Snyder, who would eventually bring his crimes to an end in 1932.

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; Website: http://gsrsnc.com/; Elvin Perkins, Jr., GSRS member; Email: Eperkins2@aol.com

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Eden Fire Department introduces new fire trucks In an effort to provide better fire service for the city and replace an apparatus reaching the end of its service life the City of Eden Fire Department has added two new trucks to its fleet.

The city approved the purchase of a new aerial platform truck and a custom engine in it’s 2020-2021 budget.

“We hope for a 20-year lifespan,” Interim Fire Chief Todd Harden said. Harden also said, “These trucks will be a great addition to the Fire Department. It will allow ladder trucks to be stationed on each side of the city.”

Below are some interesting facts about each truck:

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall City Manager’s Report City Manager Jon Mendenhall ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Hotel Occupancy Tax After a dismal 2020 with hotel occupancy tax revenue plummeting amid the COVID-19 shutdowns, Eden’s revenue started rebounding in January (+2.5%) and February (5.1%). March and April saw record revenue and totals that put them in the top five months ever recorded.

March was +272% and April was +323%. Business travel is the major reason for these increases as contractors are working to transform the former MillerCoors site into a state-ofthe art pet food manufacturing facility and residents are frequenting hotels again.

ENGINEERING FY 2021-22 Street Resurfacing Contract, No. 1 - is currently out for bid. The bid opening was scheduled for Tuesday, July 27.

The contract includes the adjustment of utility structures, asphalt milling, leveling and the resurfacing on the following streets: Henry Street, Park Road, Knight Street, Taft Street and Mill Avenue. The work will be completed sometime in September or October.

NCDOT Street Resurfacing – Washington Street The Sharpe Brothers completed the street resurfacing on Washington Street from Bridge Street to Hamilton Street in June.

MARKETING Summer Grown & Gathered We are now taking reservations for our August 12th Summer Grown & Gathered dinner along

the canal at the beautiful Spray Mercantile. Tickets are $50 each or $90 per couple and includes dinner, drinks, music and a take home gift. Call 336-612-8049 or email cadams@edennc.us to make your reservations. This event is always a sell-out, so please hurry.

RiverFest We’re back! RiverFest is going to be so much fun! Mark your calendars for September 17 & 18. We are now taking applications for food vendors, artisans and crafters. You don’t want to miss it!

Oink & Ale Thank you to everyone who attended our Oink & Ale event!

The band was phenomenal! We had a record crowd that had a great time. Another huge thanks to all of our volunteers, brewers and vendors who helped make the night such a success. See you next year!

PARKS AND RECREATION Bridge Street & Mill Avenue Recreation Centers - These two facilities will be open Monday Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Those attending may participate in basketball, pickleball, track walking or the playground.

The Mill Avenue Recreation Center offers the same services with the addition of a baseball field.

Freedom Park - Open daily from dawn to dusk, this park offers a walking track, nature trail, splash pad, skateboard park, basketball courts, miniature golf (open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 4-7 p.m.), playground, dog park, picnic shelters and an amphitheater.

Garden of Eden Senior Center Offers paint classes, mahjongg,

pickleball (mornings and evenings offsite), exercise classes, cornhole, knit and crochet, strength and balance, legal aid, quilt guild, Friends Club, bingo, watercolor classes, craft classes, senior technology classes and card games, along with assistance and referral for seniors.

The center’s community garden is producing and vegetables are being given away.

Mill Avenue Pool & Freedom Park Splash Pad Hours are noon until 6 p.m. daily (including weekends). The pool and splash pad can also be rented daily from 9:45 – 11:45 a.m. and from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Summer camp is being held at the Bridge Street Nutrition Center. The campers are participating in various activities daily such as swimming, skating, playing tennis and visiting the Freedom Park Splash Pad. PLANNING & INSPECTIONS Collections Payments received from Rockingham County Tax Department during the month of June for code enforcement fees due to the City of Eden were $628.23, bringing the total amount collected since July 1, 2020 to $33,290.

Community Appearance Commission - Finalized work plan items for the upcoming fiscal year. A Community Appearance Award was given to The Hair Company on Monroe Street.

Inspections & Permits Local code complaints have picked up considerably as they typically do this time of year; however, complaints continue to be addressed in a timely manner

and notices sent as needed.

Permits are being issued, contractors are getting what they need and the public’s questions and concerns are being addressed. Complaints are being handled with a turn-around time from issuance of complaint to inspection usually being one to two days, often the same day.

The inspectors are also checking other code violations as they see them out in the field, while submitting them to the office for notices to be sent: DOWNTOWN AND ECONOMIC Development Activities The Boulevard A second vote took place at the June City Council meeting that created a Municipal Service District for The Boulevard area.

John Mark Daniel and volunteers created a mural at the corner of Irving Avenue and The Boulevard; this ongoing project is a joint collaboration with the N.C. Arts Council and the Eden Downtown Development Corporation.

Draper Outreach Meeting A meeting was held on July 22nd at Draper Christian Church in order for citizens of the Draper area to meet and talk with the Mayor, council members, Administration and Planning and Comminity Developement, to discuss and come up with ideas and a plan for the community, which is looking to be ready for the growth and development that will come with Neslte Purina Night Owl National Stoneworks, Acrow Bridges, the Southern Virginia Mega Site as well as the Casino approved in Danville.

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new owner about possible reuses and a mural.

Uptown Eden There is continual recruitment taking place for available properties, including 651 Washington Street that was vacated unexpectedly.

The area coordinated the beer garden for Oink and Ale and delivered the Uptown Merchant tent purchased by the Leaksville MSD. The former location of Body Fit at 619 Monroe Street has been leased with plans for retail and hospitality.

Property has been leased by State Employees Credit Union to erect an ATM. The owner of the Armory will make building improvements and lease the building to a gymnastics group from Greensboro.

The area also awarded Building Rehabilitation Grants (BRG) and Façade grants.

The Cook Block Staff met with property owners concerned with zoning and mural site selection.

Community at large • Staff attended the NCEDA conference and participated in UDO meetings and outreach.

• Plans are taking place for an Otter 5K Run on September 11.

GRANTS UNDER MANAGEMENT COVID-19 CDBG Assistance to Low and Moderate Income Citizens Grant Funds have been released but the City is waiting on paperwork from the State.

Draper CDBG Funds have been released and work should begin soon.

OTHER Pedestrian Plan It is expected for the plan to be presented to Council in late summer/early fall.

Unified Development Ordinance - 8,060 notices were mailed to property owners in the Eden jurisdiction giving them notice of the three UDO workshops that had been scheduled for June 9, June 23 and July 7.

452 notices were mailed to property owners in the Eden jurisdiction that may be impacted by the proposed zoning amendment giving them notice of the Planning Board meeting and the items to be considered.

The Planning Board met on June 22 to consider: (1) Z-21-10 to amend the UDO to add Business General as a zoning district which required the amendment of Articles 4.02(A) Base Zoning Districts, Article 5.06 Table of Permitted Uses and Article 7.09 Permanent Sign Types.

(2) Z-21-11 to rezone 331 properties previously zoned BC, BH, NMX, OS, R12, R20, and RA to BG and BH. The Planning Board voted to withdraw case Z-21-05 which would have permitted automobile related businesses in NMX.

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H & B Hardware - Owners Greg & Kim Beasley continues to improve this ACE Hardware store located at 137 Cox Street in Eden. You can now buy all of your hardware needs in Eden.

The store hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

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Rockingham Insurance Agency Personal Lines Manager Robin Dean will help you with your personal and business insurance needs. They offer life and health, homeowners, rental property, auto, motorcycles, mobile homes, commercial property and liability coverage. They now represent Travelers and Safeco Insurance companies. They are located at 202 N. Van Buren Road, Suite D in Eden. Call 336623-7037 for more information.

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City, county and chamber officials were on hand to welcome the much awaited Burkes Outlet in Kingsway Plaza. The store features men, women’s and children’s clothing, accessories, home decor, jewlery, shoes, beauty products, purses and much more!

Burkes Outlet becomes part of the community Eden’s new Burkes Outlet was opened recently in Eden’s Kingsway Plaza on Kings Hwy. Eden Chamber Director Jennifer Barton opened the celebration, “We’re so excited that Burkes Outlet is in Eden. We have needed you guys for a long time!”

She recognized board members, elected officials, and thanked Mike Dougherty for working so diligently to make this possible.

Emily Hawkins, Store Manager, who has managed 2 previous Burkes Outlets, thanked the Eden Chamber for all the support as well as the many guests who came out to the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting. “I’m really excited to have you come in and shop.

Really thankful to be here in the town of Eden. and what a great town it is. I’m from Danville, I’m very familiar with Eden, just the nicest, humblest people I’ve met so far,” she added.

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The Eden Family YMCA has been serving the Eden community since 1909. For 112 years, we have been committed to providing quality programs driven by the YMCA of Greensboro’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The Eden YMCA, whose current location opened in 1970, is a volunteer-led public charity that includes people of all ages, abilities, races and religions working together to ensure everyone in our community has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Through the work and contributions of staff, volunteers, donors and members, we are able to strengthen our community through a focus on Healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Responsibility.

At the Eden Y, everyone is welcomed, supported and encouraged. We are committed to improving the health and well-being of our members, and believe that living a healthy lifestyle is essential in maintain-

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Regardless of their age or ability, our members can find a supportive community to help them reach their personal healthy living goals. We offer a variety of programs for all ages, from water exercise, swim lessons, group exercise classes, personal training, youth and adult sports, summer camps, after school care, active older adult programs and so much more. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!

We would not be able to provide these life-changing, critical programs and services without our incredible staff team.

Every day, our staff members work to bridge the gaps in our community by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the community’s health and well-being and supporting our neighbors. We are committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. If you are looking to deliver positive change and make a difference in your community, apply to join our team! We are currently hiring part time staff members in all of our departments.

For more information about the Eden YMCA and available programs, membership information and job opportunities, please visit our website at www.ymcagreensboro.org.

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Dr. William McLeod After practicing for almost three decades at the Women’s Health Centre in Eden, Dr. McLeod retired earlier this year. He and his practice partner Nigel Buist helped establish the Student Health Centers located in the four Rockingham County High Schools. Each year, thousands of students are able to receive physical and psychological health care from these centers. The Student Health Centers comprised one of the three organizations that were presented to the National Civic League in June of 2011 propelling Eden to its All-America City Award that year. Dr. McLeod has delivered more than 4,700 children during his time in Eden. He has served as Chairman of the Eden Lion’s Club on two occasions. He and his wife Cathy have three boys— Billy, Kyle and Trevor. They plan to remain in Eden in retirement because they like the direction the city has been taking in recent years. Congratulations to Dr. McLeod for his many years of caring service and for having the vision to establish the Student Health Centers that have made a huge difference in our students’ lives.

Dr. Dabbs is celebrating his 25th year in practice at Eden Chiropractic in Eden.

An Eden native, John attended Morehead High School and East Carolina University before completing his chiropractic training at Life University in Georgia. He has owned Eden Chiropractic since 2012 and will soon be part of a new multi-disciplined medical practice. Dabbs is a member of many area Boards of Directors and serves as a physician for Morehead High School (MHS) student sports. He offers free services to MHS students. John is one of the most beloved people in our city and we congratulate him for his 25 years here.

YOU'VE GOT GRIT, Valencia Abbott of Reidsville and Ruffin!

This mother, grandmother, history teacher and scholar activist loves Rockingham County because "this is my home and the birthplace of my family."

Growing up she always had her head in a book and since seventh grade she was determined to go to college. As Senior Advisor at Rockingham Early College, she said: "I didn't choose teaching.

Teaching came to get me. It chose me. This was my purpose." Rather than a hobby, her passion is "the past, 19th century, southern history focusing on the Black experience, the struggle, the survival, the strength through slavery."

"I hope when I create a program or do a lecture, I touch someone," Abbott emphasizes.

"Your skills, talents and gifts are meant for something beyond yourself. That's when you find peace and strength to go on."

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Sidetracked by Covid - 19 Covid-19 Diary, sort of, of a track and field masters athlete! I am a Masters National champion and All American in track and field. I am part of an International record holding relay team in the 4x100 relay. It has been my passion since age 50. It keeps me healthy, happy, and social. All the components the experts say are good for senior citizens. But a year ago the Covid-19 pandemic struck and sidetracked my passion. This is my diary of the events as they impacted me.

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thinking about the upcoming USATF Masters Indoor competition in Baton Rouge. I loved the downtown area and the indoor track at LSU. I had a good time there both on the track and with over events, as I do at most venues where I have competed.

I was also trying to gear up for the Outdoor Championships in July in Greensboro NC (no travel, yay!) and the big one, the World Masters Games (equivalent of the Olympics for the younger athletes) in 2020 in Toronto. It would be my first World competition. I loved Toronto when I competed at the North and Central American and

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I was anxiously awaiting the world games and had already signed up, commited and paid my plane fare. That rather sealed the deal on retirees’ funds! I really enjoy the social aspects of the Meets. I knew that sometimes the old body just doesn’t respond as the heart wants it to!

However, by November I was a bit optimistic. I bought a “Training for Toronto 2020” shirt as an incentive to train and to remind me to look foward.

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could get it in. When the warnings where issued concerning people over 65 being at risks for taking flights and particularly those with underlying condtions, I was ecstatic, and relieved, when I got the okay to fly. That lasted maybe five hours, because that night, I got the notice that the Indoor Nationals was cancelled by LSU in conjuction with USATF, due to Covid-19 concerns. I had already made and paid for flight reservations (and dog boarding reservations) for the week I would be there.

I watched the news as Coronavirus began spreading throughout the world. Not happy!

By mid-March in NC, a gathering of groups was limited to 25. Universities began closing facilities, but I still wore my training for Toronto shirt.

Hoping...hoping...March 20th, people were still optimistic regarding Toronto. On the Toronto WhatsApp thread, rumors began flying. By March 23, they were ripe. The USATF had indicated they would not send a team to Tokyo for the 2020 Olympics. And then halted registration. A heavy weight began to descent.

Then on March 23, the true blow to me. I realized that I was not immortal when I was contacted by Mary Roman’s son to tell us she was a casualty of the virus. Mary was the third person in Norwalk Connecticut to have succumbed to Covid-19.

This was a heavy blow. I had competed in many events with Mary as she had been doing National events for many years.

It was so difficult to believe that the vibrant runner/thrower who we had competed and jokes with and were mentored by was gone as a part of the pandemic. Hard to believe. Hard to take. I began to reminisce the past meets and venuses.

This was followed by NC Governor Cooper issuing statewide stay at home orders until April 29th. One should only go out if in essential businesses (hospitals, police, and fire etc.), exercising, or to help a family member. Gatherings were limited to ten people max, separated from each other by distance of six feet.

When quarantine began, I became a criminal, sneaking into a high school track through a hole in a fence in order to get onto the track to practice.

I climbed over a fence along with others at the University track. Who would put an old crone into jail anyway? Yeah!

Right!

I found no tresspassing signs, so I switched to a high school track, also presumably closed, but with an open fencing section. Traveling to the track I found empty roads, encountering overhead electronic signs indicating STAY AT HOME. NC COVID-19. Definitely feeling as if in a prelude to The Walking Dead. Weekly Friday shopping only. Seeing others entering of exiting Harris Teeter wearing masks certainly transports one

into a surreal realm. It is like being an extra in a horror or medical pandemic movie.

Something dreadful raging out there. And then, of course, there are a few inside without masks.

Teens, two daugthers with masks pulled down, while their dad wore his. Then there was the forty maybe fifty-year-old guy, no mask or gloves, handling the fruit. Picking it up and putting down. Not concerned that Covid-19 was a real thing. The problem with reality is that there may be no end to this. At least not for us nor others if a working vaccine does not come along. Caveat that — as time goes on, more and more under sixty-year folks will be without masks. Life will go on again as it was in the past for them. Not so for us elders.

Meanwhile I found being at home all the time a real bummer.

I was used to going out to practice and other cross traning activites (pickleball and swimming) and throwing; but my dog really loved it. I think the dogs started the disease just to get people home with more time with them! I watched my hair turn grey/white and grow long, staying at home in fear. Then disaster struck! The olympics were postponed in Tokyo until 2021 and the Toronto WMA meet was cancelled. I was devastated. I was achieving my best times and, being old, I felt I may not have another opportunity to compete in the future. I still wore my “Traning in Toronto” shirt and snuck into the track 3-4 times a week but my hopes were dashed. Then slowly all the 5ks, 10ks, and senior games were being cancelled. My running career and fun times were cancelled for the forseeable future.

What was I to do? All my time was spent cancelling reservations rather than enjoying the camaraderie and competing with other runners.

During this time, I kept in contact via text or email, sometimes calls, with other track mates. Many of us spent the first few week’s cleaning, and throwing out things rediscovered in hidden areas. Some dived into exotic recipes, others kept trying to find an open track, while bemonaing not having access to a gym. Some of the younger athletes made entertaining videos, showing their creativity. A joy to watch. We followed the WhatsApp chatter, even though Toronto was no more, the conversation continued. Ditto Facebook’s USATF Masters track site. It was somehow soothing to see that the younger athletes were also depressed about the cancellations.

I still kept traning, though not with as much fervor, still going strong with my training, three times a wekk at the forbidden track. Sometimes running intervals up hills, other times running 400m and 1500m on the track when I could still sneak through the hole in the fence

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I still did 9 virtiual 5ks but really didn’t find them just exasperating as there is no comradery and no after event celebration. One just walks off the track and sends watch time and distance to the powers on the internet!

Most races don’t even have a bib to wear and send you a shirt/finishers medal BEFORE you run.

I entertained various negative thoughts at the beginning of the debates of about the need for quarantine. When the trailer truck morgue trucks in NYC began filling up, and the amvulances arrived nostop, filled with mostly the elderly, as they were(and probably still are) about 80% of the seriously or fatally affected, I envisioned a whole segment of the population being wiped out. Those who had lived the longest, many of whom were no longer capable to caring for themselves (nursing home residents) or beyong working supposedcly thereby not contriubing the society. They may still be offering guidance to their grandchildern or childern or be a welcome presence, but nonetheless, they were still a sociall security debt burden. I thought, the loss of the older segment may be welcomed unconsciously by the young. Giving the young adults a fresh start in a sense.

That may be reflected in their cavalier attitude towards the virus or masking. They resent the loss, as we do. However, some think the Covid-19 threat is overblown. In this sense, perhaps they too resent those of us older athletes, who apparently currently make up the vast majority of Masters competitors, nevermind that many of the track officals are also over 60. This all adds to sometimes dark feelings about being in this mess for another year or eight months or however long.

There was anxiety and saddness from not seeing, and being able to hug, childern and grandchildern. A feeling of less self-worth and lack of ego boosting permeates each day, even the work out days. There were no teammates available to cheer me as I did my “Happy Dance” after winning the competition. No one to be totally embarrassed by me as I tripped over the inside rail of the track, as my happy dance was a little too exuberant, and faceplant on the track. Covid-19 has put an end to all achievements, friendships, companionship dinners and track stories. I

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there will be another competion in my career.

At the same time, I still have to be Covid-19 cautious.

That cloud still hangs over me, Being double masked while in the supermarket is not fun. I go supermarket shopping and, because I could stand it no longer, I got my hair colored.

I got additional exercise by walking/mowing farm grass (besides my three times a week track training). Definitely, I was more determined to do something. There is a lot to be said about competing physically with others and crowd cheering to make one do their best on track.

I will continue to do it at my age and because of Covid-19, I was constantly thinking it could be my last event.

Fall/winter 2020. The news just keeps getting more depressing. Now, if there is a working vaccine, it may have limited availability throughout the first quarter of 2021. And then, one should still be cautious, wait to see if there are any side effects or effectiveness limitation.

As I always said, getting old is not for sissies. However, this sissie will try to keep moving as best I can.

January 2021. The vaccines have arrived! By then all the meets have been canceled for the year and not expected to be rescheduled until summer of 2021 at the earliest. I had aged up to the top of my age category, there by making it much more difficult to beat the younger athletes in my age group. Tough to be competitive but I’m going to try! Even though the tracks in my area are still closed, I still sneak into one or two, but there is no guaranetee that I can find a gate that is unlocked.

March 2021. Now I have had 2 vaccine shots and can run outdoors withour fear and without a mask (it really does impair my breathing). It seems that I may have made it through the pandemic unscathed! I still have my uniform for the world games, even though they won’t be held until the summer of 2022. I will still be qualified to be a part of the USA team. Something to look foward to as I try to maintain speed in track and distance in field events. There will be events now and I will be out with some companionship, masked social distancing, exercise and maybe a hug or two! I will be able to again follow my motto, “It’s not how old you are, but how you are old.”

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Pickup games will be played on Mondays & Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

The Parks & Recreation Prowlers will begin football practice the first week in August at Freedom Park. This program is for ages 4 through 12. A program fee is required unless approved by the Department of Social Services.

The Parks & Recreation Prowlers cheerleaders will begin practice in August. This program is for ages 4 through 12. A program fee will be required.

Garden of Eden Senior Center All Events are Free and open to the public unless otherwise listed. The Garden of Eden Senior Center is located at 508 Orchard Dr, Eden, NC 27288 (336) 627-4711. Mon - Fri. 8am - 5pm. (If school system cancels school, programs that day will also usually be canceled). If delayed, the center will follow their regular schedule. Call to be sure.)

• NEW!!!! Bocce. We are taking names for a league. (time is TBA) • Corn hole – Mondays at 10am • Mah Jongg – Thur.at 11 am • Be Crafty– Fridays at 1 • Quilt Guild – 2nd Thur. each month • Legal Aid – meets monthly call for an appt.

• Overcomer Bible Study – Aug.10 & Aug. 24 at 10 am • UNCG Recipe for successTuesday, August 10 at 10 a.m.

• AARP Brain Health- meets

August 17th at 10 am • Patio Party – Relax and Refresh August 23 at 10 a.m.

Enjoy fruit slushies, and light refreshments on our patio as we play games, draw for door prizes and just enjoy being together.

• Senior Shoppers – August 19th. Van leaves at 9:15 • Card Games – Hand and Foot Tuesdays at 1pm/ Rook – Wednesdays at 1pm / Phase 10 – Fridays at 10 • Pickleball – Every M, W and F at 8:30 am at Mill Ave. Gym Every Tue. and Thur. evening at 6:30 at Bridge Street Rec. • BINGO- Mon., Aug. 16th at 10am • Monday Movie Matinee – 1pm (time may vary) • Paint w/Friends- Thur. 9:30 am • Paint with Louise- Thursdays at 10 (for instruction) • Walk with Emma – Exercise Mon., Wed. and Fri. at 9 am • Knit & Crochet (and cross

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stitch) Mon. at 11 am FREE Instruction: Karla McDonald • OTAGO EXERCISEs– (gentle exercises to help gain strength and balance) 11:30 on Tuesdays and Fridays.

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Join us on August 10 and August 24.(2nd and 4th Tues. at 10 am.)

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• Music and Cruz In 5:30 on August 28. Bullet Band.

• Senior Tech Class – Participants check out or bring Ipads and android devices and learn how to use them.

Anyone 50 and older is eligible to participate in programs at the Garden of Eden Senior center, regardless of ability to pay. Fees will be waived for participants that are unable to pay. There are many other classes and meetings, stop by the center and pick up a calendar for the month!

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Student Good News!

Education News

The following profiles are by Matt Queen, Morehead High School College Advisor Dameris Paz Mendoza— Prepared for Success When she was a freshman at Morehead High School, Dameris P. nervously competed in her first marching band competition.

It was her first time performing in front of judges, and she knew everything had to be perfect — posture, musicality, everything.

She can remember her hands shaking as the final notes hung in the air at the conclusion of the routine. Soon, during a suspenseful awards ceremony, Dameris heard words that released all residual tension from the performance. The words “Morehead High School” rang through the speakers as one of the top three schools at the competition. “It was amazing,” Dameris recounts with a smile, “I was very proud…we all started cheering and hugging each other.”

Dameris is so glad her upbrigning took place in Eden,

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Mendoza NC. She describes her time as a student at Central Elementary School as “fun and enjoyable.”

Dameris was also active in her community, taking dance lessons downtown from a young age and playing soccer at the Eden YMCA. Each year, her family watched fireworks at the Fourth of July celebration, attended Riverfest, and participated in the Easter Egg hunt at Freedom Park. Dameris is grateful for the hometown that molded her into a confident, successful young person.

When asked who positively influences her life, Dameris does not hesitate. She describes her

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Pete Crouch, current owner/operator, purchased Eden Drug in 2006. Eden Drug is a full service, family-owned pharmacy serving the individual needs of patients in our community. They offer free valuable resources such as: medication packaging and classes on various topics including heart health, diabetes management, and nutrition. The pharmacy makes taking medication convenient by having all

your prescriptions come due at the same time with fast and easy pick up or free delivery to your home or office.

When the pandemic hit our community, it was time to take action. Within their compounding lab pharmacists mixed hand sanitizer until the main ingredient, alcohol became unavailable locally. When a distillery in eastern North Carolina provided 25 gallons, this allowed the pharmacy to donate hand sanitizer to our first responders and all the physician offices in Eden. The

mother: “she’s very strong and independent…I’m inspired to be like her.” No doubt, her mother helped push her to become the first in her family to graduate high school. As a Morehead student, Dameris was involved in the Health Science Academy, Band, Student Council, and the Dance Team.

Dameris will attend UNC Charlotte in the fall with the goal of eventually pursuing medical school to become a doctor.

One of the proudest moments for Dameris took place when she was selected as Morehead High School’s 2021 Homecoming Queen. Describing the experience, Dameris says this: “With my little sisters being my escorts and seeing their faces and my families faces from the stands light up, it made me so proud. I am the role model to my little sisters and having them alongside one of my most memorable and honored moments makes me so happy and blessed.”

Lorena didn’t mind being the only girl child in the group, and she smiles when she describes her care-free childhood surrounded by family.

Lorena moved to Eden when she was 7 and remained ever since. Now a graduate of Morehead High School, she reflects often on what makes Morehead so special to her: inclusivity. “Everyone at Morehead is so nice, close, and connected…students and teachers and staff are good at getting to know one another.” Lorena valued the connectedness Morehead provided through relationships with teachers and other students. Few schools provide the same combination of excellence, inclusivity, and connectedness — like a family.

While a student at MHS, Lorena was involved in Student Council, National Honor Society, Key Club, DECA, and Academic Challenge Competition. She was also a manager for the varsity women’s soccer team and active in French Club, Latin Club, Morehead Mentors, and College Ambassadors. In the fall, Lorena will attend Guilford Technical Community College to study business. She intends to transfer to UNC Chapel Hill to complete her undergraduate study as a Tar Heel.

As Lorena leaves Morehead, one particular memory makes her smile more than any other. On a particular day during her sophomore year, Lorena glanced outside a classroom window to see an inflatable “bounce house” obstacle course sitting on the front lawn.

Without questioning why it was there or any pertinent school rules, she and her friends ran outside to race one another through the obstacle course time after time. And so they did each class period following for the remainder of the day.

Lorena Alvarez: The Value of Family For Lorena A., family is paramount. She grew up in a Georgia suburb surrounded by three male cousins and her brother.

Consequently, she spent much of her time outdoors riding bikes and doing anything falling under the category of “boy things.”

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pharmacy was granted $1,000 from the UNC Chapel Hill Pharmacy School for the efforts during the pandemic and generously gifted the donation to MHS for Career Development.

Eden Drug continues to partner with MHS by allowing student interns each semester to participate in work-based learning career exploration. Team MHS is sincerely grateful for our Partnership in Education!

Alisha Lessears: Kindness and Family Alisha L. grew up in Cleveland, Ohio with her mom and sisters.

Family has always been important to her, especially her relationship with her sister, Alexus.

Alisha says Alexus is “the best sister ever, a great role model, and someone who gives the best advice.”

Alisha also loves the Morehead family. She always knew her teachers, coaches, and principals had her back no matter what, and she knew she could count on them for anything.

When she entered the school as a freshman, Alisha couldn’t have imagined feeling so close to Morehead High School — now, as a graduate, she admits she will dearly miss walking the halls as a Morehead student.

While a student at Morehead, Alisha was a part of the basketball team, College Ambassadors, Rachel’s Closet, and MHS club. In the fall, she will attend North Carolina Agricultural and Techical State University in Greensboro to study Marketing with a minor in Economics. Alisha chose to attend NC A&T for the same reasons why she loved Morehead — the family atmosphere. During one of her campus visits, she remembers attending a basketball game where everyone in the gym loudly sang gospel music during a timeout. From then on, she knew she was home.

Alisha’s joyful smile is contagious. When asked about her legacy at MHS, she smiles and says “I want younger students to remember to be kind. You never know what someone’s going through.”

Practice Random Acts of Kindness

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Education News RCS names School Based Employees of the Year School-based Teachers of the Year and Classified Employees of the Year for Rockingham County Schools have been elected by their fellow faculty members for the 2021-22 school year. Beginning Teachers were nominated by his or her Principal and Mentor to compete for the title of Rockingham County School’s Beginning Teacher of Excellence in 2021-2022.

The 2021-2022 School-Based Teachers of the Year from each school are: • HEAD START: Sherry Broadnax - Rockingham County Head Start ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: Ryan Broeker - Bethany Elementary Davida Watlington - Central Elementary Sabrina Craddock - Dillard Academy Vaughn Hunsucker - Douglass Elementary Donna Edrington - Huntsville Elementary Sarah Irene Wright - Leaksville-Spray Elementary Jenna Patterson - Lincoln Elementary Tammy Wilson - Monroeton Elementary Casey Tuttle - South End Elementary Cody Beasley - Stoneville Elementary Christie Benton - Wentworth Elementary Rebecca Bailey - Williamsburg Elementary MIDDLE SCHOOLS: Mollie Rierson - Holmes Middle Elizabeth Scearce - Reidsville Middle Mrs. Carrie Calkins - Rockingham County Middle Ms. Charme Pace - Western Rockingham Middle HIGH SCHOOLS: Major Andy Mercer - McMichael High Krista Stewart - Morehead High William Bradshaw - Reidsville High Leslie Baker - Rockingham County High William O’Neil Rockingham Early College High ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL: Megan Behe - The SCORE Center Teachers of the Year nominees are selected by their peers for the quality of their teaching, professional development, teaching philosophy and methods, community involvement, and contributions to education. A Central Office administrator committee selects five finalists from the School-Based Teachers of the Year nominations list, one of whom will be chosen as the Rockingham County Schools’ Teacher of the Year and will serve as a nominee for North Carolina Teacher of the Year.

The 2021-2022 Beginning Teacher of Excellence nominations are (please note not every school elected to nominate a Beginning Teacher of Excellence nomination):

Jennifer Shelton - Douglass Elementary Nathan Foster - Holmes Middle School Carly Stevens - Huntsville Elementary Katie Gunn - Leaksville-Spray Elementary Emily Tredway - McMichael High School Emily Flynt - Monroeton Elementary School Samantha O’Connor, Sarah Lord - Morehead High School Timothy Melvin - Reidsville High School Lindsay Shropshire - Rockingham Middle School Morgan Cox - Wentworth Elementary School Brook Harris - Western Rockingham Middle School The 2021-2022 Classified Employees of the Year: ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: Ron Klinger - Bethany Elementary Donna Johnson - Central Elementary Tanya F. Gatewood - Dillard Academy Rachel N. Sands - Douglass Elementary Danny Joyce - Huntsville Elementary Mrs. Sharon Dorn - Leaksville-Spray Elementary Chad Bailey - Lincoln Elementary Kelly Buck - Monroeton Elementary Lukiesha Harmon - South End Elementary LaShanda Dalton - Stoneville Elementary Nicole Zielen - Wentworth Elementary Lena Cook - Williamsburg Elementary MIDDLE SCHOOLS: Marjorie Hampton - Holmes Middle Brittany Slade - Reidsville Middle Wendy Moore - Rockingham County Middle Ms. Kayla Jones - Western Rockingham Middle HIGH SCHOOLS: Kim Ford - McMichael High Ricky Hairston - Morehead High Mandy Campbell - Reidsville High Cheryl Griffin - Rockingham County High Roxanne Hammack - Rockingham Early College High ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL: Crystal Powell - The SCORE Center

RCC Foundation elects new officer Rockingham Community College Foundation's new board met for the first time outdoors on June 4, practicing social distancing.

The Foundation has $7.32 million in one account, and $9.11 million in another account - making it second largest in assets among NC's 58 community colleges. And RCC was ranked fourth in the state in enrollment Wharton growth this past year!

Bobby Wharton, right, recently elected president of the Rockingham Community College Foundation, listens to a financial report during a June board meeting.

Schools announce finalists for 2021-22 Teacher of the Year/ Beginning Teacher of Excellence Rockingham County Schools is pleased to announce its five finalists for 2021-22 Teacher of the Year, and two finalists for 2021-22 Beginning Teacher of Excellence. The five finalists for Teacher of the Year and two finalists for Beginning Teacher of Excellence will be interviewed on Wednesday, July 21, with the Rockingham County Schools Teacher of the Year and Beginning Teacher of Excellence for 2021-22 to be announced at a later date.

The five finalists for RCS 2021-22 Teacher of the Year are listed below, in alphabetical order: Ryan Broeker - Bethany Elementary School Donna Edrington - Huntsville Elementary School Major Andy Mercer McMichael High School Krista Stewart - Morehead High School William Bradshaw, Jr. Reidsville High School The two finalists for RCS 2021-22 Beginning Teacher of Excellence are listed below, in alphabetical order: Lindsay Shropshire Rockingham County Middle School Carly Stevens - Huntsville Elementary School Congratulations to each of the finalists on representing their schools with such professionalism and true compassion for children. Each will be recognized on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the annual Rockingham County Schools Teacher of the Year banquet.

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Six new Assistant Principals approved At the July 12 session of the Rockingham County Board of Education, the elected officials formally approved a personnel report that included the installation of six new Assistant Principals throughout the Rockingham County Schools district for the 2021-22 school year. All six Assistant Principals have been approved to their new assignments effective Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

The new RCS Assistant Principals are as follows: Casey Elrod - Holmes Middle School Tameka Goods - South End Elementary School Joanna Gwynn - Reidsville High School Katie Lawson- Leaksville-Spray Elementary School Dennis Paschal - Wentworth Elementary School Kimberly Thompson-Hairston - McMichael High School

For his senior project Alex Travis raised over $1,000 for Genesis Ministries.

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It was at the premier Christian radio station.

There was a birthday celebration.

So all of the mother’s church friends Were glued to the radio, their ears did it bend.

The Sunday school choruses those childern sang Out over the land their voices rang,

The ride back home was a dismal affair A feeling of catastrophe filled the air

And when Aunt Theresa asked for a volunteer solo This seven year old birthday girl was ready to go

And all of that hour’s difficult home drive Was fearfully endured while Mother quietly cried.

She stood straight and tall before that black mike And with a deep breath sang with all her might

She made her plans, her mind was now set They had to leave their home town with regret.

And on this innocent occasion She caused her mother’s devastation

Boxes would be found and they would all pack And they would move ‘cause they couldn’t go back

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For out of her mouth the tune did utter The words of the song her aunt had taught her.

What would her friends think now that they heard “Pistol Packin’ Mama”— they all got the word.

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“Drinkin’ beer in a cabaret And ain’t we havin’ fun” It was to late to change things, the deed had been done.

But Father decided that they wouldn’t relocate And he smiled to all when asked to relate

Those were the first words that she did croon All over Christian radio that afternoon.

The story of his seven year old pretty Who knew all the words to that wicked sinful ditty.

Her mother had gleefully spread the word That her childern were vistors, they hadn’t misheard.

At eighty, she smiles when she thinks of the occasion When she sang a solo on that Christian radio station.

Police Reports Double Murder investigated On June 27th, shortly before 10 p.m., Rockingham County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to 160 Dan River Church Rd. Eden, N.C. in response to three (3) gunshot victims at that location. Upon their arrival, Deputies discovered three individuals on the porch area of the home suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. Two of those individuals were deceased: Alexander "Alex" Michael Grubbs, 29 and Jordan Lee Gwynn , 27 both of 160 Dan River Church Rd. Eden.

The third Rebecca Fisher Gwynn 26 of the same address, was transported to a local area hospital for treatment. That individual listed in critical condition for a time, is now recovering from her injuries.

Rockingham County Sheriff's Investigators believe the three victims were on the porch of the residence around 9:50 p.m. when suspect(s) began firing from the woodline adjacent to the house. At this point in the investigation, this is not believed to have been a random act.

This is still an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this double homicide, shooting incident is asked to call 9-1-1 and report it to local law enforcement immediately.

You can also call the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office at 336-634-3232 or the

Rockingham County Crime Stoppers Hotline at 336-3499683.

Last missing tuber on Dan River located Around 4pm on July 5th while conducting continued recovery efforts for missing tuber Teresa Villano, Rockingham County Emergency Services personnel and Swift Water Rescue Teams located and recovered Ms. Villano (deceased) from the Dan River near the Draper Boat Landing.

Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page and Rockingham County Emergency Services Director Rodney Cates were also present during the recovery process.

On June 16, 2021, a group of nine individuals set out to float down the Dan River in Eden on several inflatable tubes, a popular pastime in Rockingham County. Around nightfall, the nine individuals, whose tubes were all connected together, went over a dam located on the Dan River near the Duke Energy Power Plant in Eden. There are warning signs posted on the river near the dam.

The next day, at around 3:30 p.m., a Duke Energy Plant employee saw something that led him to believe there may be individuals in peril on the river and called 9-1-1.

Rockingham County first responders began a search of the area and rescued four individuals that were clinging to the dam in the river. The four individuals were rescued and transported to a local area hospital for treatment.

Three (3) of the missing five (5) were located before nightfall. They were deceased.

Two remained missing. Rescue boats were deployed and helicopters arrived to aid in the search. Rescue teams from Rockingham County North Carolina met with rescue teams from neighboring Pittsylvania County, Virginia (which the Dan River also runs through) at the state line on the river earlier this afternoon.

The four individuals that were rescued are as follows: Rueben Villano, 35, Eric Villano, 14, (Rueben's son) Irene Villano, 18, of Eden, N.C. (Rueben's daughter) all of Eden and Karlos Villano, 14, of LaPorte, Indiana.

The three individuals that were recovered from the river deceased were as follows: Bridish Crawford, 27, of Eden, (has children in common with Rueben Villino), Antonio Ramon, 30, of Eden, and Sophie Wilson, 14, of LaPorte, Indiana.

On June 20th the body of Isaih Crawford, 7, was discovered near the Draper landing.

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Tim me to ge et b ck bac k to no orma al. l Steve Troxlerr (R) Commissioner of o Agriculture

Time to roll roll up po ourr sle sleeves eves and get the COVID-19 vaccine.

As a 7th generation farmer and devout family man, Steve Troxler got vaccinated at the earliest opportunity possible. He did it to safely—and frequently—hug his grandchildren, and once again walk among the crowds at the North Carolina State Fair. Join Commissioner Troxler and roll up your sleeve for the free vaccine.

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