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NEWS FLASH The Voice of Rural America • The Official Newsletter of the Winston County Self Help Cooperative FALL • NOVEMBER 2020 • 1st Edition • Visit us online @ www.wcshc.com • Saving Rural America
Greensboro Community EST. 1870 “One Place, One Family” (1870-2020 150 years)
Greensboro Celebrates 150th Birthday
Dee Dotson and Jospeh “Little Joe” Miller
By Frank Taylor Email: fltaylor@bellsouth.net
Greensboro’s 2020 festivities culminated on Saturday, October 31, 2020, with a celebratory drive-through parade. This phenomenal event offered everyone an opportunity to participate in celebrating Greensboro’s 150th birthday. According to Shalawn Miller, “Individuals traveled from far and near to be a part of this historic occasion. Although I presently live in central Mississippi, Greensboro will always be home. My parents, grandparents, and extended family are deeply rooted right here in Greensboro. My childhood friend, Tony Cistrunk, and others are here today, shining their love for our treasured community. Additionally, this event allows Greensboro Community members and others to show
reverence for our senior citizens. I would like to highlight the fact, sixteen individuals in Greensboro are eighty years old and older. I will also take this moment to toss shoutouts to my grandmother Mrs. Geneva Miller-Russell, eighty-four years old, and my great uncle Mr. Joseph “Little Joe” Miller, ninety-two years old. This is a monumental milestone for historical Greensboro.” Other individuals who could not attend in person forwarded their gratitude and congratulations. Charlie Miller (son of Ida Mae “Nook” Miller), who lives in Flint, Michigan, said, “This is truly an awesome event for my family members, friends and others to propel Greensboro’s legacy by transferring oral and physical history to the next generation.” Cicero “Doc” Miller (son of Robert & Daisy HeadMiller) said,“I am humbled to know my family members and others are remembering our
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past and honoring Greensboro’s current senior members with this drive-through parade. I am just amazed by the planning committee’s tenacity in organizing this all inspiring event. I have received several outstanding newsletters from the Greensboro Planning Committee featuring family members and friends. This helps me to know and stay abreast of activities occurring in my beloved home of Greensboro. I hope this well-oiled machine (planning committee) continues to provide information for individuals who live in other places.” Joan Miller-Eiland- a planning committee member, said,“We are appreciative of all the individuals who traveled to Greensboro this morning to participate in the parade.” Shirley Miller-Steele completed decorating her vehicle before departing from Jackson, MS. Shirley said, “I am excited to be a part of this historical event. Today’s atmospheres feel like a family reunion, and this is great. We hope this continues to flourish into a larger event in 2021.” As the morning dew evaporated, parade’s participants started arriving at Taylor’s Funeral Home Parking Lot at 1973 Greensboro Rd, before 9 am. This aroma of eagerness and zeal indicated Greensboro Parade would be a grand success. Indeed, by 9:30 am, more than 45 vehicles had assembled in the parking lot and along James Road. Mississippi’s State Representative, Carl Mickens, participated to show his support in wishing Greensboro its 150th birthday. “This parade is conducted to honor our senior citizen,” according to Benny Edwards. Today, we are incredibly fortunate to have our two oldest citizens here, Mr. Dee Dotson, 97 years old and Joseph “Little Joe” Miller, 92 years old. Frankly, this is a significant Greensboro Celebrates 150th Birthday Continued on page 2
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Greensboro Celebrates 150th Birthday Continued from page 1 milestone. Additionally, we are here to celebrate our community’s 150 birthday.” With the clock’s hands nearing at 10 am, the parade participants finished adorning their vehicles with signages and pom-poms. This scenario signaled for Edward Hunt, the City of Louisville-Assistance Chief of Police, to lead parade participants onto the 15/25 highway bypass to Miller Ave. The caravan traveled north as participants chatted about growing up and living in historic Greensboro. The parade continued throughout the countryside of Greensboro as participants’ honked horns and waved at bystanders. The parade ended where it started at Taylor’s Funeral Home, with no incidents reported. The Greensboro’s 2020 Planning Committee extends thanks to everyone for their support and appreciation. Additionally, we convey thanks to Mayor-Will Hill, Chief of Police-Sean Holiness, Assistance Chief-Edward Hunt, and patrol officers. Also, we appreciate Taylor’s Funeral Home for allowing participants to assemble in their parking lot. We will see you in 2021.
Shalawn Miller
Greensboro Youth Organization Donates Greens
Greensboro Youth Organization is producing and sharing locally grown greens with senior citizens. We are keeping our fore parents’ legacy alive by teaching the next generation the art of gardening according to Elaine Miller-Hobson. I grew up working in my parents’ garden, therefore, we are obligated to transfer our survival skills to ensure Greensboro’s legacy will continue to exist. Greensboro Youth Organization is always working on projects to enhance life in our community.
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rank Taylor, a native of Louisville, MS, is known for his many activities in the community of Greensboro and across the United States. Since graduating from Kentucky State in 1980 and then Mortuary School 1981, he’s been advocating for his number one objective, which is Saving Rural America. Through his many years of assisting the communities, Frank, has a thorough understanding of the needs of people, to include providing rural communities with technical support to enhance lives. Taylor’s Funeral Home announces that Frank will join the illustrious staff. Frank’s, credentials speak volume. His addition will bring more than 40 years of funeral service experience alone. Frank is a licensed embalmer and funeral director. Most importantly, he has worked in numerous capacities in delivering assurance to families in stressful situations. Frank said,“I will continue to provide families with a comfortable choice in their time of need.” Call Frank today and discuss an affordable funeral service plan for you or your entire family, please feel free to call or text Frank Taylor personally today at phone: 601-291-2704 or email at fltaylor@bellsouth.net. CONTACT US Taylor’s Funeral Home • 1973 Greensboro Rd. Louisville, MS 39339 Phone: 662-773-7085 • Fax: 662-773-7085 • Email: taylorsfuneralsvc@att.net Website: taylorfuneralhomems.com • Facebook @taylorfuneralservice
Greensboro’s 150th Birthday Photo Gallery
In memory of Dorothy Faye Cooper-Cistrunk
This Greensboro Day of Celebration would have not been possible without the heavenly support of Dorothy Faye Cooper-Cistrunk. Dorothy Faye embraced and loved her beloved home of Greensboro. In 1983, Dorothy Faye assembled several individuals along the dirt road leading to her home and discussed ideas of celebrating Greensboro historical history. This group (the Greensboro Community Action Club) germinated several ideas to enhance life in Greensboro. The first initiative was clean-up day. This day brought together a collection of more than 60 young people, parents, and elected officials to remove litter from roadsides. The city of Louisville and District 1 supervisor provided dump trucks and plastic bags for removal of litter. As this day unveiled, Dorothy Faye and other ladies from Greensboro prepared food to be served to participants on the lawn of Frank Taylor. This opportunity allowed Dorothy Faye to share her thoughts and oral history about growing up in Greensboro. The second initiative Dorothy Faye helped propelled was naming of roads located in the county. After hearing the Winston County Hospital’s Ambulance traveling Greensboro’s roads back and forth trying to locate patients with emergency needs. This lack of clarity in addresses caused major delays delivering medical services. To render this issue, Dorothy Faye and the Greensboro Community Action Club members petitioned the Winston County Board of Supervisors to formally name the county’s roads in 1984. Therefore, on this day, Saturday, October 10, 2020, we dedicate this parade in memory of Dorothy Faye Cooper-Cistrunk for leaving an indelible legacy for other Greensboroians to follow.
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