Please Note The Following Hello to all our followers on Facebook and our Readers in Print As I’m sure you have noticed, since March 13th there have been hundreds of reports, and hundreds more updates to those reports, new news hitting the public at lightening speed. This is what we have dealt with at Eden’s Own Journal on an hourly basis while putting together the April 2020 issue. Therefore, when the paper hits the stands, some of the information will have been updated three times since deadline!
Oh well, there’s only so much we can do. To help, we will be posting the news updates that need to go out to you on Facebook as it comes in during the month of April and hopefully, some of it will be good news! We are praying that you all keep safe, and use this “Off Time” to catch up on things at home, to tidy up any businesses you have had to close, and to spend quality time with your loved ones. I know, sometimes too much quality time turns into a stressful times, but hang in there. Call us anytime if you have questions and keep safe! Lisa Finney Griffith Publisher, Eden’s Own Journal
We hope you enjoy the April issue and we will have a special issue in May, so don’t miss it!
How to clean when faced with a shortage of supplies
In light of concerns about COVID-19, various health organizations have issued specific instructions on how to maintain personal safety and cleanliness. These recommendations involve using common household products to sanitize homes, offices and public spaces. As people take such precautions, many are stocking up on extra essentials — resulting in shortages. Everything from hand sanitizers to paper towels may be hard to find on grocery store shelves, leaving
some to wonder what they can do to remain safe without sanitizers? The Environmental Protection Agency states that coronaviruses are some of the easiest types of viruses to kill because they have an envelope around them that enables them to merge with other cells and infect them. If that protective coating can be disrupted, the virus can’t do its job. For those having trouble finding wellknown cleaning agents, these alternatives may suffice.
As COVID-19 continued to spread across the world, it quickly became evident that the public would have to take drastic measures to slow the transmission. In addition to practicing generalized sanitation and good hygiene, people in some of the hardest-hit clusters were advised to take additional, more aggressive measures. Quarantines and travel restrictions were implemented, and the term “social distancing” became a buzzword. Social distancing involves people keeping a physical distance from each other during disease outbreaks in order
to slow transmission rates. Social distancing also is employed to lessen the impact of the disease on the medical care system, which quickly can become overwhelmed with a high number of cases presenting in a short period of time. In best-case scenarios, social distancing also may enable a few people to avoid infection until a vaccine is available. So how can people socially distance themselves? Here are some of the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and other leading health
(Editor’s Note: Please consult your local laws and regulations before publishing this story to confirm its content aligns with mandates currently in place in your city.) The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 throughout the United States in March 2020 transformed American lives in ways many might never have imagined possible. Social distancing recommendations and restrictions on gatherings of more than a handful of people had a ripple effect on the economy that adversely affected many small businesses. Small businesses are the backbones of local communities. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses make up 99.9 percent of all businesses in the United States and employ 59.9
million employees. The SBA notes that the accommodation and food services sector is the second largest small business industry. Many of these businesses have been hit especially hard as more and more of their regular customers stay at home in the wake of government advisories promoting social distancing. But small businesses are vital to local communities, and there are ways to support them and help them stay afloat as they confront the challenges posed by the COVID-19 outbreak. • Order delivery. It’s still possible to enjoy foods from your favorite local restaurants. Many restaurants that had not previously done so have begun to offer delivery
Hot water and soap The reason hand-washing is at the top of the list of sanitizing methods is because it is so effective at washing away viruses and
bacteria. Friction from scrubbing with soap and water can help break the protective envelope, states the EPA. Soap and water can clean all surfaces in a home, especially when applying a little extra elbow grease. Hydrogen Peroxide As people clear isopropyl (rubbing alcohol) off the shelves, do not discount hydrogen peroxide. The CDC says household hydrogen peroxide at 3 percent concentration can deactivate rhinovirus, the virus that causes the com-
mon cold, within six to eight minutes of contact. Coronavirus is easier to destroy than rhinovirus, so hydrogen peroxide may be effective at combatting that virus as well. Natural items can be used for general cleaning, but have not been endorsed for use on COVID-19 disinfection. In lieu of shortages, white vinegar, baking soda pastes and citrus oils and juices could fill the void of chemically-based cleansers for other home tasks.
groups. • Opt out of group events. Steer clear of events, whether meetings, sports games, conferences, and other gatherings where large amounts of people congregate together. • Stick to non-contact greetings. Avoid hugs, kisses and handshakes. Substitute a smile, a wave or a bumping of elbows, instead. • Practice remote learning. Students who attend large schools, such as high schools, universities and colleges, can continue their studies via remote learning and virtual classes instead of gathering in classrooms. • Work from home. Many
companies are now equipped to allow employees to work from home all the time or a portion of the time. Businesses can encourage employees to stay home and utilize the internet to get their work done. • Stagger commute times. Commuters in urban areas can consider staggering work hours so that they help curb crowds on public transportation. • Alter shopping schedules. Try to visit stores in the early morning or late at night when they are less likely to be crowded. • Make changes in worship practices.
Celebrants may have to make modifications to the way they worship. The Catholic Diocese of Trenton, NJ, recently advised all diocesan churches to halt the distribution of the most precious blood (wine) from communal chalices; encouraged clergy and eucharistic ministers to sanitize their hands before distributing the eucharist; and parishioners to avoid contact during the sign of peace. Common sense is key to stall disease transmission, and social distancing can be an important public health measure.
services, be it curbside or at-home, and this can provide a great respite for families who have had to cook three meals a day at home for their entire families for extended periods of time. Curbside delivery has made it possible to get takeout meals without compromising social distancing recommendations. • Recognize that more than food is available for
takeout. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York announced relaxations on laws governing what can and cannot be obtained via takeout, allowing takeout on goods that were previously restricted in regard to takeout. For example, Cuomo announced that the New York State Liquor Authority intended to temporarily relax regulations regarding the takeout and delivery of alcohol. Utilizing such services can be a great way to support local businesses while still adhering to recommendations designed to slow the spread of COVID-19. • Purchase a gift card. Gift cards can help small businesses generate revenue at a time when
their doors are largely closed to the public. This can be vital to these businesses’ survival, and it gives consumers something to look forward when life returns to normal. • Help market local businesses. Spread the word when local businesses deliver in the wake of the restrictions put on them due to COVID-19. Share these experiences via social media or online reviews, and urge your neighbors to patronize these businesses. Local businesses are suffering during the COVID-19 outbreak. But communities can come together to support business owners and their employees to help these vital businesses stem the tide.
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The Hospice Doves invite the community to join them for their 14th annual Walk to Remember in April. Due to the current COVID-19 (corona virus) situation, the walk will be done a little differently this year. Instead of a large gathering, with everyone walking together at Chinqua Penn, the walk will be “virtual.” Those signing up for the virtual walk will receive a commemorative backpack and, new this year, a unique participant medal. This year participants may walk where they choose and when they choose. If someone prefers to walk on a treadmill at noon, or stroll around their neighborhood at 4:00 pm, they may participate in that manner. And while the trail at Chinqua Penn is around two miles long, participants may walk as far as they choose, be that one mile or five. The entry fee is $25 per walker (participants may choose to raise additional funds, either as individuals or as part of a team). By offering the walk as a virtual event, those who live out of town can still participate in their area. HRC is aware that a virtual walk is very different from anything they have done before. The Walk to
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well as to protect the general public who may be at risk. Per Governor Roy Cooper’s recommendation, Rockingham County Schools closed and are not expected to reopen until after the Spring Break in April. Therefore, this means Rockingham County Schools will be out a full month from Monday, March 16 through April 10, 2020. No staff member or student should enter the buildings at this
time until further notice. Reopening procedures will be shared at a later time. Staff and employees will not be penalized for this break. We are actively working on minimizing disruptions to learning at this time. We believe this proactive response is necessary for the health, safety, and well-being of our students, staff, and community. Finally, it is important that as a community we continue to support each other and care for one another. This is an unnerving and anxious time for many families and staff. We may not know for certain what challenges lie
ahead, but we do know that we are all in this together, and we are stronger when we act as a team. We will continue to reach out with updates as we have them and will post the most upto-date information at www.rock.k12.nc.us and click the coronavirus icon. Rockingham County's Director of Nursing/Interim Health Director, Susan Young, shares some important Coronavirus (Covid-19) FAQs from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services/Division of Public Health:
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As of March 16th, in response to the growing concerns over possible exposure to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and recommendations from the CDC, local, state and federal officials, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office is making the following temporary changes in operating procedures to mitigate the possible exposure risks to citizens and employees: • The Rockingham County Detention Center will suspend on-site HomeWave video visitation services. Legal visitation and pastoral care will continue as normal. If anyone has questions concerning the Detention Center, they can call 336-634-3236 for assistance. • For any emergency calls needing Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office response, citizens should continue to call 911 for service. If any citizens have non-emergency types of calls, they can contact the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office Staff Duty Officer at 336-634-3232. Once the call is received, it will be directed to the appropriate personnel to be
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The State Board of Elections is investigating a possible scam targeting North Carolinians with unsolicited text messages regarding their voter registration status or asking them to register. Recipients of the text messages should NOT click on the link embedded in the text and delete any such text messages. The link sends recipients to what purports to be Vote.org’s website, but Vote.org officials confirmed Thursday that they are not sending the text messages. The State Board is investigating and will alert state and federal authorities about the issue. The State and County Boards of Elections have received numerous calls and emails from concerned recipients of the text messages. “We know these texts can be confusing to voters, and we take this situation very seriously,” said Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections. “We urge all North Carolinians to get information about voting and voter registration from trusted, reliable sources, including your state and county boards of elections.” Voters can check their registration status at any time using the State Board voter lookup tool here: https://vt.ncsbe .gov/Reg Lkup/. If you would like to register to vote, the voter registration application can be found here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/dl.ncs be.gov/Voter_Registration/NCVo
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Remember is the agency’s largest event each year and the funds raised are vital to the uninsured and under-insured patients that they serve. Not knowing how long restrictions may remain in place related to COVID-19, they are being creative in salvaging this event for 2020. HRC provides between $75,000 – $100,000 in uncompensated care annually and in more than 32 years of service, have never turned away a patient needing care but lacking coverage. Fundraising events like the Walk to Remember help the agency continue to provide services to patients regardless of insurance coverage or financial means. For more information or to register, please visit www.hospiceofrockinghamcounty.com.
About Hospice of Rockingham County:Founded in 1987, Hospice of Rockingham County, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit, full-service hospice serving Rockingham County and the surrounding area. Their primary goal is to provide specialized end-of-life care to patients facing life-limiting illnesses and support for their families while serving as a resource to the community. For more information, please visit www. hospiceofrockinghamcounty.com. Hospice of Rockingham County is a member of Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN). For more information about TCN, please visit www.teleioscn.org.
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Notice to Our Community As our society reacts and adjusts to the impacts of the current health crisis, the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) is making every effort to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our volunteers, staff, board and the communities we serve. It is, as you know, our very mission. We ask that if at all possible that you
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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. )
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handled. If there is any concerns about the type of assistance needed, the citizen should call 911. • Community Watch meeting events and other community programs will be suspended until further notice. • The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office Records Division and Staff Duty Office plans to continue to operate as normal. These temporary changes in operating procedures will be reviewed as needed and modifications will be communicated to the public. Although the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office will be operating on some temporary changes, this will not affect our ability to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service and the citizens can expect the same high level of service. We thank everyone for their patience and understanding as we put in place these temporary measures in an effort to safeguard our employees, those in our charge, and the citizens we serve. • NC Banks implement prevention measures The North Carolina Bankers Association (NCBA) is working closely with its 84 member banks across the state in proactively addressing the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As the COVID-19 situation evolves, North Carolina banks are taking aggressive steps to safeguard the health and safety of their customers, staff and communities, while ensuring the delivery of important financial services such as money and credit availability. North Carolina banks are strong and stand ready to provide important financial services and support to our fellow North Carolinians. Federal and state regulatory agencies require financial institutions to have business continuity plans and testing processes to address pandemic scenarios, such as with the COVID-19 virus. While each individual bank's plan may differ slightly, a growing number of banks are implementing the following changes to minimize person-toperson contact and to encourage responsible social distancing: - Banks are encouraging customers to utilize drive-thru, ATM, internet and mobile bank-
ing channels for transaction services. - Some North Carolina banks will be closing or limiting lobby access to walk-in traffic to ensure the health and safety of employees and customers. - Banks are asking customers who need to conduct certain business in-person with a banker, such as safe deposits, loan transactions and other matters that require a visit to the bank, to schedule an office appointment. - Banks are enhancing cleaning and sanitary practices to mitigate the spread of the virus. - Banks are implementing travel restrictions for their staff members. - Many noncustomer-facing bank employees are being asked to work from home to distance themselves from one another, in keeping with guidance from state and federal authorities. Customers facing financial hardships as a result of COVID19 should contact their bank to discuss their situation. Customers are encouraged to use their debit and credit cards when making purchases. Consider using a disinfecting wipe to periodically clean your cards after use, and wash hands or use hand sanitizer soon after touching point-of-sale keypads and card readers. Customers are encouraged to check their financial institu-
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tion's website for updates as the situation evolves. “North Carolina banks are the cornerstones of our communities. I’m especially proud of the steps NCBA members are taking to ensure the health and safety of our customers and employees,” said Wendell Begley, NCBA chairman and president & CEO of Black Mountain Savings Bank. “North Carolina banks are open for business and stand ready to serve their customers and communities through this event,” said NCBA President and CEO Peter Gwaltney. “These commonsense measures banks are implementing will help keep people safe.” • Rockingham County Animal Shelter We value the health and safety of our residents, their pets, the animals in our care, and our employees, and hold these health considerations at the forefront of all operational decisions. Following the concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, the Rockingham County Animal Shelter has decided to close its business day at 4:00 pm and the shelter began closing Saturdays to the public beginning March 18, 2020. Animal control officers will continue to respond to animal welfare and public safety calls. Certain services will be offered by curbside accommodations only. However, we still are open for adoption at this time. During this time, changes will include: Our hours of operation at this time have been altered: OPEN: Monday – Friday 9am to 12pm / 1pm to 4pm CLOSED: Saturday & Sunday
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If you believe your pet is being cared for at the Animal Shelter, please drive-up to let a staff member know that you are here looking to reclaim your pet. Then a staff member will come assist you into the building to look for your missing animal. Only one person may enter the building while looking for your pet. Owner surrenders will drive-up and be assisted at their car. A staff member will be there to assist you with your paperwork and learning information about your pet, while another staff member is called that will take your pet into the shelter. For those that have lost or found a pet we will also serve you at the curbside, helping you fill out the necessary paperwork and coming to intake the animal into our facility. We always encourage those who have lost or found pets to utilize the Lost and Found Dogs of Rockingham County, NC Facebook page. The Animal Control Officers will continue to respond to public safety and animal welfare calls such as dangerous dogs and sick/ill animals. Less urgent calls may be deferred. At this time the shelter will not be having volunteers, until further notice. Please keep an eye on our website and Facebook page as the situation changes. Animal Shelter Number: (336) 394-0075 Please leave a message and your call will be returned. We appreciate your patience as our Office Assistant will be assisting with curbside intake and we are working with a limited number of staff members. Animal Control Dispatch Number: (336) 6343300 • Cone Health Preparations and Guidance Social Distancing, Opening Drive-thru Testing, Additional Steps to Control Potential Spread of COVID-19 Emergency department triage stations will also be available to serve potential coronavirus patients separately. To help control the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19.) new procedures include drivethru collection centers and triage stations outside of emergency departments. “During these uncertain and unsettling times, we urge people to remain calm and understand that Cone Health and all other area health care systems and providers are preparing carefully and thoughtfully for the potential spread of the coronavirus,” says Terry Akin, CEO, Cone Health. “We also encourage as much ‘social distancing’ as possible (avoiding large meetings or groups of people, and minimizing overall social contact) in order to help keep people safe and minimize the spread of the disease. We continue to work closely with other health systems in our region and across the state, as well as local, county, state and federal governments in
anticipation of the continued spread of COVID-19. Collection centers and triage stations are some of our latest steps in that direction.” The collection centers are a convenient way for someone to be tested while avoiding possibly spreading the virus to those in a doctor’s office or an emergency department. The individual would call their primary care physician or make a virtual visit. If the physician determines that COVID-19 testing is needed, the person would be sent to a specimen collection site. Other health systems are taking similar steps across our region. Cone Health’s drive-thru collection site at Annie Penn, without leaving their car, a sample will be collected, and they will return home to self-quarantine and await results. No one will be tested without an order from a physician. “With heightened awareness throughout the community, citizens with symptoms want answers and support,” says Bruce Swords MD, PhD, chief medical executive Cone Health. “We are establishing more convenient ways to get care while limiting exposure to others.” Additionally Annie Penn Hospital is establishing separate care stations for those with respiratory symptoms. These areas will allow people who may possibly have the coronavirus to receive needed care while limiting the chance of spreading the highly contagious virus to others. Again, Cone Health reminds all citizens in our communities of the importance of frequent hand washing, covering coughs and social distancing. Please avoid large groups of people and stay home whenever possible. The CDC also advises staying six feet from others if you must go out. Cone Health is asking that the public help reduce the risk to staff and patients by not visiting our hospitals and other facilities unless absolutely necessary. Cone Health is also working with agencies to provide childcare and other support so that our staff can continue to be to be available to care for with our patients and communities. Those who have COVID-19 symptoms should call their doctor or make a virtual visit. Virtual care options include ondemand video calls e-visits and scheduled virtual visits. • Governmental Campus Citizens entering the Governmental Campus, 371 NC Hwy. 65, in Reidsville, 27320, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., will drive to a bright red tent for Rockingham County Governmental Center; OR a bright green tent for Rockingham County Health & Human Services (DSS). A coun-
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Wouldn’t it be nice for the kids to have something to do, to be in a safe environment and not long? bored all summer The Boy’s & Girls of Eden will hold its Summer Camp from June 15th - August 7th, Monday through Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. (Closed July 3rd). Breakfast and lunch are included in the price. There will be themed weeks including: Art Adventure Wacky Science Reuse, Renew, Recycle Rivers, Lakes & Streams
Animal Exploration Gardening Galore Olympic Games SloppyFest The cost for the entire camp $52 memis $300 per child (plus bership fee if applicable) Some field trips will have an additional fee. To register, visit the club at 1026 Harris Street, Eden. For more information call Shannon Thacker at 336-627-7960 (sthacker@bgceden.com) or Facebook: Boys and Girls Club Eden.
RCS Requests for NEW Reassignment Application will be available for students requesting new transfers for the next school year and based on a lottery system for all schools except for Rockingham Early College High School. Once enrolled in a particular school, such school and feeder pattern becomes the student’s assigned school unless the parent or guardian requests reassignment to a different school using the transfer process. Requests for new transfers are reviewed and appropriate decisions made based on reason(s) provided and capacity in the school. The administration may grant transfer requests only if the requested school has sufficient space meaning; the calculated school membership is under 95%, adequate staff allotments, grade level capacity which can include state required teacher student ratio and appropriate programming. New requests for reassignment should be made Before May 1. No more than one reassignment request per student will be granted each year. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from school for reassigned students. The Superintendent or designee may rescind a reassignment if the student has problems with serious misconduct, exhibits poor academic performance inconsistent with their abilities, or accumulates excessive absences, tardies or dismissals. If the reassignment was granted for specific
academic programs, the student must meet the expectations of that program in order to continue participating. Further details on student reassignment may be found in the Board Policy 4150. DATES: Tuesday, March 24 – Friday, May 1, 2020 All new applications will be available at the RCS Central Office, at all RCS schools, or online at https://www.rock.k12. nc.us/parents-and- students All new applications should be sent to Jessica Isley at RCS Central Office. To be considered, applications must be received between March 24 - May 1. By Friday, May 1, 2020 Final Deadline for ALL NEW Student Reassignment Requests. Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Last day of school: All K-8 students enrolled in Rockingham County Schools will receive notification of school assignment on the final report card. Wednesday, June 10, 2020 All 9-11 student enrolled in Rockingham County Schools will receive notification of school assignment on the final report card. Friday, August 28. 2020 Final approval/denial of new student assignment letters will be sent home for families that have relocated to Rockingham County after May 1. *Dates are subject to change due to inclement weather and/or make-up days.
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Eden Parks and Recreation Summer Camp returns
The 2020 camp for children 6-12 will run from June 8th August 14th. The camp is from 7:45 am - 5:00 pm. Registration begins April 1st. Campers will enjoy weekly activities including: swimming, skating, tennis and field trips. **additional fee for skating and some field trips (laser tag and bowling, etc) Lunch is provided by the school system, but campers need to bring snacks and water. The cost per child is $250 or $275 for non-city residents. Register and pay at The Parks and Recreation Department at City Hall. Call 336-627-4711 for more information. Late fees will apply after 5 pm and if payments are not made on time. Payment is required before attendance.
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ty representative will greet and talk to each driver about his/her needs and contact the specific county department who can assist. The county department will call the driver with details on how they can assist them and next steps to follow. This new, Monday through Friday procedure, will steer visitors from county lobby areas to support social distancing, per March directives by President Donald Trump to help prevent spreading the Coronavirus. Customers will receive personal service regarding specific needs when they talk with a county representative assisting them near the tent. Citizens are asked to please bear with these changes for the time being in order to protect all involved. Questions or concerns may be forwarded to the Rockingham County Manager's Office, during normal business hours, at 336.342.8101 or go rockinghamcounty.municipalcms.com • Boys & Girls Club is set up as child feeding site The Boys & Girls Club of Eden opened a designated feeding site for any Rockingham County child under the age of
18.
Come to our Club facility located at 1026 Harris St., Eden 11:00 am - 1:00 pm / Monday Friday. Each child will receive a “grab & go” breakfast & lunch (while supplies last) The child must be present to qualify. Please call ahead for multiple orders. 336-627-7960
Rockingham Public Library Closed BUT Special Services for Patrons still in effect To assist in slowing the spread of COVID-19, the Rockingham County Public Library closed to the public beginning March 19, 2020. During this time, libraries will be working to assist patrons with getting the materials they have placed on hold by providing curbside pickup. Staff will contact the patron when his/her materials being held are ready for pickup. The patron will then need to call the library when
UPDATE for Rockingham County Senior Games:
In response to Governor Cooper’s executive order limiting gatherings as well as the NC DHHS recommending no mass gatherings, it looks like we will likely be delaying our county's senior games events. Our local senior games advisory board is working closely with North Carolina Senior Games. Since we will be following our state's safety mandates for group events, we will keep you informed as we know more. Thank you for your understanding! RCSG Advisory Board
they arrive at the branch. The phone numbers for Rockingham County Public Libraries are: Eden 336-623-3168 Madison Mayodan Stoneville 336-548-6553 Reidsville 336-349-8476 Patrons may access a video at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=P32MGAyEg5c&feature=youtu.be that will help with logging onto their account using their library card. The library will be posting additional videos to help patrons in the future, as well. The Rockingham County Public Library Bookmobile has excellent WIFI and will be setting up in Walmart parking lots to provide wireless access for anyone with a device. Thank you Rockingham County citizens for your patience as we all navigate this unprecedented pandemic. Michael P. Roche, MPA, MLIS Library Dir., RC Public An Important Update from Triad Goodwill As our communities continue to feel the increased impact of Coronavirus-19, we feel it is important to share with you what we are doing to help keep people safe and healthy. Please be assured we have normal protocols in place and are monitoring updates from the CDC and local
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DRBA’S 18TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION was held on March 7th . Dan River Basin Association (DRBA), began with refreshments and a variety of displays, a presentation by Eden City staff Cindy Adams and Mike Dougherty on the current and future improvements in outdoor recreation assets in Eden, highlights of DRBA's work in 2019 and a preview of the amazing projects planned in 2020.
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public health officials. At Goodwill Industries of Central NC, we strive to help the people in communities in which we serve, by improving lives and enriching communities through the power of work. Starting on Marcy 18th Goodwill modified their Triad Goodwill Retail Stores and Vocation Center hours to Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sunday 1pm 6pm. As part of our protocols, our store locations, career centers, and other site locations have heightened their cleaning and disinfecting procedures to maintain a healthy environment for our customers, clients, and employees. We have instructed anyone who is not feeling well to stay home out of an abundance of caution and self-monitor their symptoms. In addition to following CDC guidance and local health departments, all of our locations have been equipped with recommended procedures to follow if their community or someone from the staff becomes impacted by the virus. As the situation evolves, individual locations may implement additional preventative measures to ensure customer, client, and employee well-being, including staffing or service modifications. Each site manager will communicate necessary changes within their location to the community being served. We will update the public via our website (www.triadgoodwill.org/COVID19) and other social media outlets. To get the latest information about any changes with Triad Goodwill due to COVID-19, visit www.triadgoodwill.org/covid-19.
Eden City Hall Hours As of March 19, 2020, Eden City Hall restricted visitors to the building due to the coronavirus crisis. City Hall will be open weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and an attendant will greet visitors at the building entrance to assist outside if possible. We ask that you call before you visit City Hall. That will enable us to determine if we can help you by phone, email, mail or online. Remember that we have several options for paying your bill – mail, dropbox in the circle drive at City Hall, online at www.edennc.us, or by phone (336-623-2110, option 1). Please call Eden City Hall at the following number before you visit: 336-623-2110 Option 1: Finance – Billing and Accounts Payable Option 2: Planning, Inspections and Code Enforcement Option 3: Parks and Recreation Option 4: Municipal Services Option 5: Human Resources Option 6: Engineering Option 7: Economic Development and Tourism Option 8: Administration – Manager, Attorney and Clerk Option 9: Fire If you are unsure which depart-
ment you need to speak with, please dial Option 8 and we will direct your call. The City’s goal in this is to protect the health and welfare of you – our citizens – as well as our employees. We want to be here for you through every step of this unpredictable situation, and in order to do that, we want to follow recommendations from The White House, Centers for Disease Control, State, and beyond that suggest we limit contact and social interaction during this ordeal. We appreciate your confidence in your local government as we aim to stay open to serve you. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the City Manager’s Office at 336-6232110, option 8, or email the City Clerk at dhunt@edennc.us and we will be happy to assist you.
Rockingham County Sheriff's Office Enacts Temporary Changes in Operating Procedures - Release: Friday March 20, 2020 In lieu of the recent COVID 19 pandemic and in an effort to follow recommendations from the CDC, local, state and federal officials to reduce social contact for the public and personnel, effective immediately and until further notice, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office is suspending all nonessential fingerprinting for the public except for the state mandated Concealed Handgun Permit process.
Rockingham County Manager & Interim Public Health Director Share NEW COVID-19 INFO WITH CITIZENS! Watch new COVID-19 information for citizens from Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler and Director of Nursing/Interim Public Health Director Susan Young. Google: www.youtube.com/rockinghamcountycovid-19 and follow the prompts. This Rockingham 4-1-1 video, taped March 18th, with Public Information Officer Mable Scott, communicates upto-date facts for Rockingham County citizens and employees. Please watch the video and share with others this detailed info about the Coronavirus- 19 and how the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners and the County Governmental team are implementing new operational changes to protect the safety and well-being of constituents. • As of Wednesday, March 25th UFN the following facilities were ordered to close: Bingo parlors, bowling alleys, ice/roller rinks, indoor exercise faclities, health clubs, indoor pools, live performance venues, movie theatres, spas, sweepstakes lounges, Arcades, Barber & Beauty/Hair/ manicure/pedicure Salons, massage parlors, tattoo parlors. All long term care faclities must restrict visitors to necessary and end of life as needed.
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When you pick up your prescriptions from your local pharmacy, do you ask if you should be taking supplements as well? You should. While some common supplements can interfere with the effectiveness of certain medications, other medications may rob your body of crucial nutrients, making supplements beneficial. Physical signs of nutrient deficiencies Whether due to poor eating habits or poor nutrient absorption due to medications or illness, your body has subtle – and some not so subtle – ways to let you know that it is not getting what it needs. These could include:
1. Hair. Vitamin C, zinc or iron deficiencies can damage your hair follicles as can a diet insufficient in protein or essential fatty acids, resulting in dry, brittle or thinning hair.
2. Skin. Healthy-looking skin requires vitamins A, C and D as well as antioxidants.
3. Teeth and gums. Calcium is vital for bones strength while vitamin C can help heal swollen and bleeding gums.
4. Weight. If you experience unexplained weight loss or gain, your diet may be lacking in vital nutrients.
5. Gastrointestinal issues. Remember the chorus of the famous Pepto Bismol jingle “Nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea…”? Those are just a few of the less-than-subtle signs your body can send you that it is not getting what it needs!
6. Illness. If it feels like you constantly catching the bug of the day or simply feel run down, your immune system might be sending you a signal that it needs some support.
7. Wounds. Vitamins are essential to help everyday cuts and bruises to heal, including vitamins A, B12 and C. If minor injuries seem slow to heal, nutrient deficiency may be to blame.
8. Concentration. Struggling to concentrate or a foggy memory can be a sign that your brain is not getting enough nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids. Nutrient deficiencies can result in serious consequences, from weakened bones and immune systems to muscle cramps/weakness, low red blood cell counts, and irregular heartbeats. If you see signs of nutrient deficiency in yourself, give your doctor a call. Have a blessed Easter Holiday
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Due to the ongoing and fluid COVID19, and the current recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control for no events of large gatherings, FAFA of Rockingham County is postponing the All You Can Eat Oyster Roast, the Artist Appreciation Party and the 76th Fine Arts Festival. Each will have a new date to be announced. Our priority is for the safety and well-being of our community, our artists, and our families. This is a first for the Fine Arts Festival in our 76-year history, but we feel the needed to take this action for all concerned. Please continue to create and get ready for these events when it’s safe to have them! Please take care of yourselves and keep checking our Facebook for updates and like us so you will receive updates. If you have questions or concerns, please call 336-344-5539. The Volunteer Alert List DRBA needs you in 2020! We'll need volunteer help with dozens of projects including building trails, constructing otter holts, building dog playground equipment, cleanups, planting riparian buffer, installing signs, creating artwork... just to name a few of the upcoming unique opportunities.
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Churchill Downs, Inc. announced earlier this week that the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby will move to Saturday, September 5, 2020 due to the ongoing and fluid COVID19 pandemic. Help Incorporated: Center Against Violence is following suit. The agency’s 11th annual Kentucky Derby-themed “Run for the Roses” event will still be held at the Wright Memorial Event Center in Eden. The Derby Committee has been scrambling to get the information out as soon as possible, so fans can make arrangements to attend this amazing fundraiser for survivors of violence. It’s tradition in Rockingham County, NC, like it’s tradition in Louisville, Kentucky. The agency would like to thank the committed 2020 sponsors of “Run for the Roses,” and assure you that monies will be used as pledged for the September event. Feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns: (336) 342-3331. If you have already purchased your tickets for the event, they will be honored on the new date. Please save September 5th for the “Run for the Roses” extravaganza. Additional tickets can be purchased online. For all important updates about the Derby please visit the Website and Facebook pages below and like us so you will receive the most up to date information from us. www.helpincorporated.org www.facebook.com/runfortheroses/ www.facebook.com/helpincorporatedcenteragainstviolence/
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Rockingham County Senior Pageant “Aged to Perfection” The 2020 Rockingham County Senior pageant will be held on Saturday, September 12th at 2:00 in the afternoon at Morehead High School, 134 North Pierce St., Eden NC. “Aged to Perfection” is an opportunity for the senior woman to showcase her inner beauty, style, poise and talent. This pageant will allow you to model an evening gown, share your talent, and have an interview by the judges. Requirements to participate: Contestant must be 60 years of age Contestant must be a resident of Rockingham County Contestant must be able to attend rehearsals on August 14th, August 28th and September 11th (possibly date change) Pageant date September 12th Informational meeting at Eden YMCA (301 S. Kennedy St) June 19th between 10-12 Applications available upon request Please contact: Carla Huffman chuffman@edennc.us 336-627-4711 Nancy Strong strongscooch@msn.com 336-623-3343 Cindy Baynes cbaynes@ci.reidsville.nc.us 336-349-1088 Rhena Wood rwood@ci.reidsville.nc.us 336-349-1088 Sponsored By Garden of Eden Senior Center
Restart the State’s Economy After Covid-19
Senators Ralph Hise (R-Mitchell) and Ted Alexander (R-Cleveland) wrote an op-ed published recently in the Charlotte Observer. Creative thinking like this to spark advanced planning is exactly what's needed right now. Collaboration and consensus are what will bring our state through this crisis. They're crucial to avoiding mistakes and to generating buy-in that will legitimize action. In the coming weeks, we expect to receive input from all corners. Here are some excerpts: • "Three matters will require urgent policy attention over the coming months. Priority one is the public health response to COVID-19. Priority two is acute financial support for employees in sectors badly hurt by the economic shock. Priority three is possible assistance for the economic engine when it’s time to restart it ... We write here as two legislators to share our thoughts on the third priority. • "Leaders of the Council of Economic Advisors under both presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama have endorsed putting cash on the streets to prime the economic engine’s restart ... We agree. • "Supply chain interruptions and stock market volatility are generating concern from everyday citizens and small business owners about their economic future. We should reassure them by announcing now a broad stimulus package that would, in effect,
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Rockingham County Sheriff's Office Unveils I.C.E. Warrant Service Officer Program in Detention Facility Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page was joined at the Sheriff's Office in mid-March by high ranking Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) officials to announce the start of the WARRANT SERVICE OFFICER (WSO) program at the Rockingham County Detention Facility. The WSO program derives its authority from section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, but unlike the 287(g) program, Warrant Service
Officers will not question individuals about their citizenship, alienage or removability, nor will they process aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States. Instead, these trained, certified Warrant Service Officers in the Rockingham County Detention Center will have the authority to service I.C.E. Administrative Warrants within the confines of the county jail. Once a Warrant Service Officer serves an administrative
Rockingham County Engineering & Public Utilities' FREE WEEK, runs through April 4th, at Rockingham County Public Landfill, 281 Shuff Rd., in Madison, means free "household” clean-up week. "Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Landfill staffing during “Free Week” will be limited and assistance unloading trash at the convenience center may not be available. Therefore, anyone bringing trash during this period should come prepared to unload their trash unassisted." Rockingham County Landfill, 281 Shuff Road – Madison, NC FREE CLEANUP WEEK: through April 4th 2020 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:30am – 4:00pm; Saturday: 7:30am – 12:00 Noon Citizens will be asked to demonstrate their Rockingham County residency. ALL loads being brought to the landfill are subject to inspection by the environmental staff and law enforcement officers. *** Fees will be charged for those wastes not approved for waiver of fees. Commercial/paying waste haulers will have priority for access to the scales, processing at the scale house and disposal of waste at the Landfill during this week. QUESTIONS: Questions and requests for approval of cleanup collection programs should be directed to the Engineering & Public Utilities Dept. as soon as possible and prior to the Free Cleanup Week. Contact 336-427-6341 during regular office hours. KEEP YOUR LOAD COVERED COMING TO THE LANDFILL - IT’S THE LAW!!!!!! The Landfill charges an additional $10 fee for any vehicle entering the Landfill with an uncovered/unsecured load. TRASH HOARDING: Solid Waste Enforcement Officers will be on site to address those who bring more than a week’s worth of garbage to landfill that week. REGULAR SOLID WASTE: Regular residential solid waste will be accepted for disposal from SINGLE DWELLING Households and items from the usual municipal “cleanup” collections programs conducted
during the Free Cleanup Week. Citizens are limited to one truck bed load OR one trailer load ( 16 feet or less) per household for the entire week. NO COMMERCIAL WASTE ACCEPTED FOR FREE ONLY SINGLE DWELLING HOUSEHOLDS: This includes shingles, remodeling and construction materials, demolition materials and other waste recognized as commercial waste. No industrial waste. No animal carcases. Commercial haulers of residential waste will not be allowed free disposal. TIRES: County residents may bring up to 5 passenger tires for free. More than 5 will be subject to a fee charge. The limit is 5 tires per household for the week. DOT: Waste from “cleanup” collection programs conducted by DOT will be accepted during the separately designated Spring Litter Sweep. However the municipalities and DOT must receive prior approval from the E & PU office prior to the Free Cleanup Week. REUSE: Residents are urged and encouraged to remember those charitable organizations such as the Salvation Army, Goodwill and church & civic groups who may provide benefit to those less fortunate with donations of usable discarded items. RECYCLING: Is Free All Year Long You Don’t Have to Wait Until Free Week to Recycle: Areas are provided for TVs, electronics, auto batteries, antifreeze, used oil, used oil filters, whole scrap tires, clean wood waste (including wood pallets), 20 lb. propane tanks, appliances & scrap metals. Glass (clear, brown, & green) containers, aluminum & steel cans, jars, jugs, newspaper, mixed paper, cardboard, magazines, paperback books, and plastic containers can also be recycled. All recyclable materials including scrap tires, appliances & scrap metal, antifreeze, used oil, used oil filters, wood pallets, clean wood waste, and auto batteries must be separated from other solid waste materials brought for disposal. These materials should be brought on loads separate from wastes brought for landfill disposal.
County FREE WEEK at the Landfill continues through April 4th!
warrant and executes an arrest on behalf of I.C.E., the Rockingham County Detention Center has 48 hours to conduct a transfer of custody of a criminal illegal alien to I.C.E. officers. If ICE does not take the alien into custody within 48 hours, the individual must be released. Warrant Service Officers will only make these arrests within the confines of the jail at which they work and I.C.E. officials provide the warrants to the WSO for service. "We are proud to be the first Sheriff's Office in the state of North Carolina to institute the I.C.E. Warrant Service Officer program. I feel that assisting I.C.E. by serving I.C.E. federal arrest warrants and subsequently transferring criminal illegal aliens directly into their custody will make our communities safer", said Sheriff Sam Page. "The first responsibility of any Sheriff should be public safety and the protections of the citizens we serve. I believe the Warrant Service Officer program will enhance our efforts to do both here in Rockingham County North Carolina” Currently, ten (10) Detention Supervisors have completed the Warrant Service Officer training and received their credentials from I.C.E. Enforcement and Removal Operations Executive Associate Director Henry Lucero at the conclusion of the program's announcement. Rockingham County District Attorney Jason Ramey and Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler were also in attendance for the presentation ceremony.
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EDEN DRUG CLASSES OFFERED All Classes are FREE: • Eden Drug’s Heart Healthy classes held monthly on the 2nd Tues. at 10.am at Senior Center on Orchard Dr., Eden. • Diabetic Nutrition Classes are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 3:00 at 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. Please call Eden Drug at 336-627-4854 for info. • TOPS - TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Mon. at 5:45 pm at the Central Christian Ch., 233 Stadium Dr. Eden. www. tops.org or call 1-800-YEA-TOPS. or 919-621-3613. Laurasgw@gmail.com Brenda Denson 627-1086 or Pat Elske at 627-0057. • UNC ROCKINGHAM HEALTH CARE (formerly Morehead Hosp.) FREE of Charge.
CHRONIC DISEASE CARE • Parkinson's Support Group Call 336-627-8510 for dates and times • HOUSE CALLS - RADIO SHOW 1490 AM • WMYN AM 11am & 7pm, 2nd & 4th Wednesday
• FREE CLASSES FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS UNC Rockingham Health Care. 117 E.Kings Hwy. Eden, NC 27288 • 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.
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• FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP - Every 2nd Tues. of month 11am - 1pm at Wellness Center inside Laynes Pharmacy, 509 Van Buren Rd. , Eden. Visit on Facebook: #gotpain. • BROKEN CHAINS, Tue. 6pm inside Grace Baptist Ch., 14160 NC 87 N. (Oakland Ave.) Enter Side door.
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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 • “Circle of Love” Group - 8:00 pm Open Discussion - UNC Rockingham Health Center (Morehead Hosp) 117 E. Kings Hwy., Eden -(336) 623-9711 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 ARC OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, INC. MONTHLY DANCE - 2nd Thurs. of every month. Rockingham Wellness Center, 570 S. Van Buren, Laynes Bldg 6:30 pm - 8 pm. Call 336-552-8576 • ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn Call for date & times. South Day Room. Registration not required. 336-951-4674.
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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
Meetings & Classes
Special Needs Friends Group Madison at the 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. Meets at 1 pm most afternoons.
WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB 2nd Tues. monthly at 6:30 at Wentworth United Methodist Church, 1308 NC-65, Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346
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 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 6:30am.
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 Networking Made Easy! A networking group for businesses in the county. Meets each Wed. for lunch at El
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Military Groups
• ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Det. of Marine Corps League - All Marines, active/inactive, Navy Corps and Navy Chap. that served with FMF Marine Units and Spouses. 2nd Thur. of each mo. Eat 6pm, meet 7 pm at the 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. 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. 3496040. Need Volunteers (336) 394-0080. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Thursdays of Month at 7PM at the legion. Call Curtis Pierce at 336-6239481 leave message. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, 2nd Sat. of month 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-932-9082, leave message. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans/service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY - New info: 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the
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 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 and ask for Lisa. 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. • • EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH The Church With A Y For You! 320 The Boulevard ~ Eden, NC Specialized Sunday School 9:45 AM YSunday Worship 10:45 AM and 6:00 PMY Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 PM Ministries for The Entire Family (336) 623-3515; www.EdenBaptistChurch.org • 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 • EASTER BAKE SALE held by the LEAKSVILLE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Saturday, April 4th, 9am - 1pm. 603 Henry St., Eden (LUMC) Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Breads, Fudge, Pickles, Jams, Jellies and more! Please come out and support us. PROCEEDS FROM THIS SALE WILL GO OT HELP, INC. • FUNDRAISER INSIDE YARD SALE FOR LOCAL MISSIONS: Ridgeway United Methodist Church 160 Church Street, Ridgeway, VA, April 4 from 9:00 until 2:00
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Events of Interest
Golden Coral in Reidsville. Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • 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
MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY • SALVATION ARMY -Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:45 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden • MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time. Anyone 60 +, Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 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 • ROCKINGHAM RESCUE MISSION 618 Early Avenue, Eden 336-623-2133 Tues., Wed. & Thurs 11:00-12:30 • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am 1pm Stoneville Pent. Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.
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
Ongoing Events
DANCE - LARRY J’S 1201 Old Leaksville Rd., Ridgeway, Va. Friday’s feature the House Rockers as well as others (see ad on this page) Saturdays - Various Guest Bands Doors Open 6pm, Music 7pm - 9:45pm No Alcohol • Smoke Free Concessions Available Adults $6 Donation, 12 & Under Free For Info Contact Wayne at 276-956-1337 or 276-340-6212
CASCADE COM. CENTER DANCE 621 (3561 Huntington Trail) Cascade, Va. Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions avail. Music the first and third Fridays from 7 - 10 pm by Cascade Express and Bluegrass on the first and third Saturday.
BACKROADS BAND Country, Beach and Oldies First Saturday of each month Doors open 5 PM Dance 6 to 9 PM Admission $6 (40% of admission goes to Mason’s Children’s Foundation.) The Jefferson Penn Masonic Lodge 110 S. Main St., Reidsville Children under 11 admitted free.
THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. - Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam 6:15PM, Doors Open 7 p.m. Saturdays at “The Barn” Music at 7:00 PM. Call Jerry 336-706-1018 or Debbie 336-706-2144
SENIOR DANCES -REIDSVILLE EVENTS CENTER - Downtown Reidsville @ 223 S. Scales St. 7-9:30pm Thur. - Classic Country: City Limits Band Bob or Myra Tudor 336-342-6770.
VFW WEEKLY DANCE Every Friday 7pm - 10pm Live Music, Refresh. Avail. • No Alcohol $5 donation at door - VFW Bldg., 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan, NC
Upcoming Events -
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The following Events were scheduled but we advise checking to see if they are still in place by the time they roll around:
• HOOKED ON FISHING DERBY located at the Fireman’s Hunt Pond on Smith Acres Rd. (Near Eden Drive - in) on Sat., May 30, 2020. Reg. starts at 9 am & Fishing begins at 9:30am. Fishing ends at 11 am. Door prizes and trophies for winner and runner-up for largest fish, most fish in each age group. Sponsored by Eden Parks and Rec & Eden Kiwanis Club. Rain date is 06/13/2020. One rod per child, must use bait provided.
FUN FEST - Freedom Park, Eden May 9th - 10am - 3pm. Music, Games, inflatables and food! FREE to everyone!
CARS & CRABS ON THE BOULEVARD, Eden - May 23rd, 10 am - 2 pm. For details call April Blackstock at 336-340-4956.
• MILL AVENUE POOL OPENSMay 23rd 12 noon - 6.
• CITY OF EDEN SUMMER DAY CAMP - starts June 8th. Registration April 1st. Rockingham - June 12th 7pm Early College - May 15th at 6pm
MADISON DOWNTOWN CAR SHOW - 1ST FRIDAY MONTHLY STARTING IN MAY 5 pm - 9 pm. DJ,
• STONEVILLE CRUISE IN - April 17th - 5pm - 8pm - Downtown Stoneville. For information call Michael Manuel at 336-404-5565. Supporting the Barry L. Joyce Local Cancer Support Fund. (Held the 3rd Friday of Each month during warm months)
18TH ANNUAL BLACK TIE BLUE JEAN fundraising event for The Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center. Friday, May 29th, 2020 at 5:30pm. Food tables open at 6pm. First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Dr., Eden, NC. It’s not just a date - It’s a date that makes a difference. Food, Fun, Silent & Live Auctions. This event is free, but sapce is limited. Call 336-623-5540 to reserve seats.
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• FREEDOM PARK CRUZ IN May 30th 6:30 pm Cruz in starts at 5:30. Carolina Kool (variety) music starts at 6:30 at the Kiwanis Amphitheartre at Freedom Park. Concessions available from Robert Standley’s hot dog stand. Sponsored by Eden Parks and Recreation. Call 336-627-4711 for details or schedule changes.
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William Archer Hopper
From Root to Brranch Local Genealogy Studies By Elvin Perkins, Jr.
Van Knight, a member of the Genealogical Society of Rockingham and Stokes Counties, North Carolina has done in depth research on the family of William Archer
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Hopper and printed his work in a book entitled “Friend Cuff.” Beginning with an oral history of the Hopper family, Van studied a vast array of records to compile a family record. I present here a brief history of the Hopper family as researched and written by Van Knight. “William Archer Hopper was born in Rockingham County, North Carolina, on the 9th of February 1843. His military service records and the census records of Rockingham County can prove his birth date. His parents were William O. Hopper and Henrietta Watkins Hopper, and they married on the 25th of January 1842, and their marriage bond is on file in the North Carolina Department of Archives and History in Raleigh. During the Civil War, William Archer Hopper took on an alias name of ‘Cuff Watson.’
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After the War Between the States, William married Elizabeth Thompson Joyce in Madison, North Carolina, on the 15th of February 1868, at the home of Reuben Joyce. This was to be a fruitful union, for the couple became the parents of twelve children. Their first child, William Harden Hopper, was born on August 23rd, 1872, and died while doing construction work on the Avalon Mill near Mayodan in Rockingham County. Their next child, James F. Hopper, was born on October 15th, 1873, and he married Gillie Ann Gentry. The third child was Reuben W. Hopper, born on January 15th, 1875, and he grew up and married Harriet E. ‘Hat’ Joyce. Fourth came George W. Hopper on the 15th of October in 1877, and he later married Ann Eliza Gentry. The fifth child of this union was Samuel Hopper, who was born on the tenth of March 1880, and who died in childhood. The next child and the first daughter born to this union also died in childhood. Her name was Nancy Henrietta Hopper. The seventh child was Mazzie Forresta Hopper, born January 1st, 1883, who would grow up and marry Benjamin Sharp. Next came Gussie Lee Hopper, born on the 20th of June in 1884. She would marry William Thomas Loving. The ninth child was Lunetta ‘Lou Nettie’ Hopper, born on the 6th of October in 1885. She married Frank H. Wilson. Olive May ‘Ollie’ Hopper was born March twelfth, 1888, and she became the wife of Robert A. Baker. Next to last came John Banner Hopper. He was born on July 20, 1890, and he married first to Mamie Thornton and second to Grace Shelton. The twelfth and last child was Sally Estella Hopper, and she was born on January 1st of 1893. She later married George Elbert Knight. The father of this Hopper clan, William Archer, alias Cuff Watson, had lived for a short time after the Civil War in Coldwater, Michigan, and shortly after his return to the south, he began to ‘go with’ two different ladies. He later married one of the ladies, named Elizabeth Joyce. The other lady, Ruth Manuel, had one child out of wedlock by William Archer Hopper (possibly others), a son named James Archer Manuel who died in Rockingham County in 1921, and his death is record-
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Fine Arts Festival Association makes announcements
Due to the ongoing and fluid COVID19, and the current recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control of no events of 50 or more people, the Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County is making the following changes: • Postponing the All You Can Eat Oyster Roast – date TBD • Postponing the Artist Appreciation Party • Postponing the 76th Fine Arts Festival – date TBD Our priority is for the safety and well-being of our community, our artists, and our families. This is a first for the Fine Arts Festival in our 76-year history, but we feel the need to take this action for all concerned. Please continue to create and get ready for 76 when it’s safe to have. Please take care of yourselves and we will see you soon! Please keep checking our Facebook for updates and like us so you will receive updates. If you have questions or concerns, please call us at 336-344-5539.
Boys & Girls Club of Eden 28th Annual Golf Tournament The 28th Annual Boys & Girls Club of Eden Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament is still scheduled for Wednesday, May 6th 2020 at Lynrock Golf Club in Eden. Please be sure to check for schedule changes due to pandemic. Registration is from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, from noon through 12:45pm there will be a BBQ Lunch and the Shot Gun Start is at 1 pm. Teams will be posted at the registration table. Prizes include for each team $500 first place, $200 2nd place and $100 for 3rd place. Prizes are also to be awarded for closest to pin on par 3’s, door prizes drawn for and, and goody bags distributed to each golfer. For more information contact Boyd Higgs at 336-552-5841, Julie Talbert at 336-627-7960 or Lynrock Golf Club at 336-623-6110. There are sponsorship opportunities available: - Corporate Plus - $600 Includes: Name on Banner & Program, Tee sign & 4 golfers - Corporate - $500 Includes: Name on Banner & Program, Tee sign & 2 golfers - Gold Sponsor- $250 Includes: Name on Banner, Tee sign & 1 golfer - Tee Sponsor - $100 Includes: Tee sign
Individual Golfer entry fee is $60 and includes: Greens Fees • BBQ Lunch Door Prizes • Beverages. Refreshments will be available on the course Fees are non-refundable Mail registration with payment to: Boys & Girls Club of Eden PO Box 4628, Eden, NC 27289 **Total group handicap - minimum of 40. Only one golfer per group may have a handicap of 9 or lower. No teams may have 2 player with single digit handicaps** Thank you in advance for your support! Your gift helps us provide programming to our youth that builds great futures. The Boys & Girls Club of Eden is a non-profit youth organization with the mission to: Enable all young people, especially those who need us the most to reach their full potential as caring, responsible, productive citizens The Club offers young a place learn, grow and “be a kid”. We offer academic, sports and enrichment activities geared to the interests and needs all youth 6-18. No child is ever turned away due to lack of funds. Membership fees are $52 a year.
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Root to Branch... Continued from Page 14 ed in the Death Records of that county. On his death certificate his mother is given as Ruth Manuel and his father as Archie Hopper. James Arch Manuel is buried at Mt. Hermon Methodist Church on Highway 704 west of Madison, North Carolina. His tombstone gives a birth date of 1868 and a death date of 1921 (his death certificate verifies the date of death). The birth date of 1868 is incorrect. According to the 1900 Stokes County census, Arch Manuel was born in September of 1869, and this is a more accurate date. At the time of the 1880 Stokes County census, Archer and his mother, Ruth, were living in the household of Moriah Manuel, female, age 70, along with a son George, age 37. Ruth is listed as a daughter of Moriah, age 29. There are three grandchildren listed, apparently ‘base-born’ children of Ruth. They are Archer, age 12, Delia, age 9, and John, age 2. If one goes back ten more years to the 1870 Stokes Census, one finds only three people in the household of Mariah Manuel. There is Mariah, Ruth and a ‘George A.’ The George A. of this census is one year old (born 1869), and this is undoubtedly James Arch Manuel. His mother must have named him after her brother George, and later changed her mind and named him James, instead. This was not unusual in those days, as evidenced by many unseemly census records. In all these censuses, Archer Manuel was living in Beaver Island Township of Stokes County just a literal stone’s throw from Mt. Hermon Church,
the place where he is buried. The 1900 census lists his wife as ‘Elverla’, a very bad spelling of Alverta. James married Alverta Duggins as recorded in the book, The Heritage of Rockingham County in an article on Archie Talmadge Manuel, a son of James Archer Manuel, page 382 of that volume. My own research has turned up no data regarding the identity of the father of Delia and John – they are possibly also the children of W. A. Hopper. There is a story in the Hopper family that has been told by at least two of William Archer Hopper’s children and three of his grandchildren to the effect that on one occasion Ruth Manuel made a call on Elizabeth Thompson Joyce Hopper. She told Elizabeth that she had a child whose father was William Archer Hopper, and that she was going to bring the child to her to raise. Elizabeth Joyce Hopper refused to believe that her husband had been unfaithful, and told Ruth Manuel to bring the child on, that she would place it in the pen with the hogs! Needless to say, the child was never brought to the home of Elizabeth Hopper. I would say that James Archer Manuel was a man that rose above the circumstances of his birth, and that he was very likely a self-made man. By the time of the 1900 census, he was married and was the father of three sons and a daughter. His tombstone indicates that he was a member of the Masonic Lodge.”
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Eden Police announce new hires John Roberts was recently hired with the Eden Police Department. He is a native of Rockingham County and grew up in a law enforcement family. His father was a law enforcement officer for 25 years before retiring in 2015. Because of that, he knew from a young age that law enforcement was the career field he was interested in. After enrolling in Basic Law Enforcement Training, he started looking for jobs and departments to apply for. After interviewing with Eden Police Department, he saw the strong family atmosphere and comradery within the
department and knew Eden was the place he wanted to be. Aubrie Stoneman, a Rockingham County native, recently joined the Eden Police Department. Prior to joining Eden, Ms. Stoneman graduated McMichael High School in 2014 and went on to study Criminal Justice at East Carolina University, where she graduated in 2018. Ms. Stoneman has always wanted to work in the criminal justice field and knew Eden was just the place for her. Ms. Stoneman can’t wait to see what the future holds with the department.
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On March 12, 2020, David and Rhonda Price were honored as Eden’s 2019 Main Street Champions at a ceremony at the NC Main Street Conference held in New Bern, NC. Each year, Eden Downtown Development, Inc, selects the individual, couple or organization that best exemplifies the spirit of Main Street Downtown Revitalization. Past winners include Jean Harrington, Tom and Maryann Barbour, Peggy Good and Home Trust Bank. David and Rhonda Price have operated David Price Auto Works in Historic Downtown Eden since 2004. Since that time, they have been active and generous members of the local merchants association, often providing their shop for merchant meetings, as well as Eden Chamber of Commerce monthly coffees. They even provide space for the merchants to store Christmas decorations in the basement of their shop in the off- season months. They are consistent contributors to Eden events, such as RiverFest, Oink & Ale and Touch a Truck. Rhonda has volunteered for special event committees for more than a decade. She assumed the role of Merchant Association President in 2013. The popular Eden Oink & Ale beer and music festival started because of an idea Rhonda had to bring a special event to Monroe Street which runs perpendicular to the main thoroughfare in Historic Eden: Washington Street. David and Rhonda quietly support the Eden downtown revitalization efforts by giving their time, energy and resources and that is why they are Eden’s Main Street Champions. We thank David and Rhonda for their dedication to the Main Street program, for operating a downtown business and for giving their time and effort for the benefit of Historic Downtown Eden.
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Faced with the loss of its biggest taxpayer and third highest water user, the City of Reidsville will increase its utility rates by 5% effective July 1, 2020. The average residential water user should see their utility bill go up by $2.40 a month or $30 annually. The Reidsville City Council voted unanimously at this year’s Annual Budget Retreat held in late January to implement the 5% increase. The last time the City increased its utility rates was a 3% increase in 2018. Among the factors behind the increase was the loss of Commonwealth Brands, which ceased operations in December of 2019. The tobacco factory accounted for nearly 5% of the City’s tax base and was the City’s third largest water user. This came on the heels of losing Ball Corporation, another top 5 taxpayer and utility user when the plant closed in 2017, and TMD WEK South, also in 2017. The City also expects to see some forthcoming expenses and losses associated with NCDEQ’s regulation of 1,4 Dixoane, a wastewater byproduct. Although
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The March Kiwanis meeting in Reidsville featured Kiwanian David Bundy, Director of the Annie Penn Hospital Cancer and Radiology Departments, along with Jessica Buckner of Cone Health, speaking to the club about Stroke Education. Ms. Buckner discussed the signs, symptoms and causes of strokes, the main cause being high blood pressure. Another is a blockage in the blood vessels leading to the head. Some people experience a TIA (transient ischemic attack) which last for only a short time and the person experiences an onset of weakness and numbness down one side of their body and may appear drunk. Since is disappears after a short time, people tend to ignore what it happening but they should call 911. EMS workers are trained to work with stroke victims and can start emergency treatment right away. Time is very important and treatment should begin fast. Sudden signs of a stroke are: loss of balance or coordination, a sudden change in vision (double vision or blurred), facial asymmetry or weakness, weakness in arm, usually on one side, but can occur on both sides, trouble speaking or understanding. If any of these signs are present, call 911 immediately. Annie Penn Hospital is a certified stroke center.
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Stay Healthy already struggling with fear, such declarations tend to heighten anxiety and worry. Actually making this declaration doesn’t mean we are currently at emergency level but will make us eligible for federal assistance if the need arises in the coming weeks. The City also created a COVID-19 Task Force comprised of City officials and the Annie Penn Hospital President that meets daily to react to new information and make recommendations. Keeping up the City’s already strong partnerships with local organizations, such as Cone Health, Rockingham County School, local businesses and others will help as we battle this unseen enemy. One of the first preventative steps taken by the City was to suspend all City-hosted events, programs, activities and meetings. Obviously the purpose of this action was to practice “social distancing” and keep groups of people from meeting when it wasn’t essential that they do so. As the federal regulations regarding gatherings went from groups of 100 down to 50 and then to 10, this was a good decision to make early. Suspending organized activities at our RCARE/Senior Center led to the Center eventually being closed for the time being. This decision was based on the knowledge that those aged 65 and older can be most adversely affected by the Coronavirus. We know how much our senior population has come to enjoy the RCARE facility and the amenities it provides, but the health and safety of our citizens must come first. As we went to press, City Hall was still open to the public, but we are encouraging people not to come to City facilities if at all possible. Residents can pay their water bills by a variety of methods – online at https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/reidsvillenc using a credit or debit card (but have your newest account number available!) or by calling 1-866254-7137. You can also call City Hall at 336-349-1054 to make a payment over the phone, but no doubt you will have a longer wait with increased calls expected. You can also drop off your payment in the drop box located behind City Hall. Even for permitting and inspections, people are advised to call first to 1-336-349-1065. Some permitting, etc. can be done over the phone rather than face to face. Inspections currently are still being made, but callers will be asked to confirm that no one is sick in occupied
dwellings for the safety of our employees. If a visitor to City facilities displays flu or COVID19 symptoms, they will be asked to leave. Don’t be offended, it’s just the smart thing to do. In other practical actions, we are going to be livestreaming our City Council meetings for the next couple of months so that citizens don’t feel the need to attend. If you feel you must attend, we will have precautions in place to make sure that people do practice “social distancing” during the meeting. Keeping our employees well so that they can continue to serve our citizens is paramount. We need our public safety officials, including Fire and Police, to be able to respond to situations as they arise. Luckily, there has been no evidence to show that the Coronavirus affects water systems, but we still need to keep those employees who keep our water flowing safe and healthy! As noted, the City continues to work with other entities, including health officials and our businesses, and provide support when possible. We have been supporting Cone Health and Annie Penn Hospital in its operations in any way we can. We have been broadcasting the hospital’s recommendation to contact them first by calling 336-951-4000 before visiting the Emergency Room. Remember that before you can be tested for COVID-19, you must have a doctor’s authorization. We have allowed local restaurants and bakeries in the downtown area to have two parking spaces in front of their businesses designated for curbside pickup. Other restaurants throughout the City are also providing pickup and delivery. Continue to support local restaurants and bakeries if you can. If you don’t feel comfortable getting food at a drive-through right now, buy a gift card for later. The Reidsville Chamber of Commerce has created a Facebook page for “Reidsville Area Carry Out & Delivery” that lets you know what area restaurants and bakeries are doing. Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker has instituted a weekly CodeRED message for citizens on Sunday nights to give them updates. If you live in Reidsville and don’t get such messages, you can text TEAMREIDSVILLE to 99411 to enroll in CodeRED public safety alerts. So, the key is don’t panic but exercise every precaution to make sure you and your family
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stays safe. Call your elderly neighbor to check on them. Continue to support your local small businesses because this is a critical time for them. Contact the American Red Cross about giving blood since supplies are at critically low levels. And check out City of Reidsville and Team Reidsville social media, including Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, as we share information the best we can.
And while you are staying at home ….. Don’t forget to fill out your 2020 Census! You should have received your Census form in the
mail in mid-March or at least information on how to fill it out online. I had already discussed the importance of the Census in my November 2019 column with the main reason why an accurate reporting of how many residents live in Reidsville is so important is economic. The Federal Government distributes approximately $675 billion annually to local and state governments. What often decides exactly how much a municipality or State gets is based on population. The more people you have, the more money you get. Cities rely on getting grants and other disbursements to help us with vari-
ous projects, especially water and sewer. If cities receive grant monies, they are less likely to have to raise rates or taxes so it truly affects all of our pocketbooks. It also affects economic development because census data is used by business owners and developers to decide where they will open new stores or expand their operations. And a final reason is that population counts help decide our electoral districts, which affects who represents you on the State and National level. So help us on Team Reidsville and FILL IT OUT!”
ncwildlife.org/huntered. The Commission’s Home from the Hunt™ campaign offers these safety tips for turkey hunters: • All bait must be consumed or removed for 10 days before that area can be legally hunted Avoid wearing tom turkey-related colors, specifically red, white, blue or black. • Stalking a turkey is dangerous, as it increases your chances of being mistaken for game.
loaded; keep your firearm muzzle pointed in a safe direction, never toward a person; never put your finger on the trigger until you are ready to shoot; and positively identify your target and what is behind it before pulling the trigger. Anyone who witnesses suspicious activity such as poaching or baiting may be eligible to receive a reward (up to $1,000) by reporting information that leads to a conviction to the TurnIn-Poachers program. For information on eligible violations and to learn how to submit a tip, visit ncwildlife.org/wildtip. For regulations and restrictions on turkey hunting, including information on youth season, refer to the 2019-2020 Inland Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Digest.
Turkey Season Opens in April, Wildlife Commission Offers Safety Tips
The N.C Wildlife Resources Commission will open the statewide wild turkey season April 11 through May 9, preceded by a youth-only turkey season from April 4 through April 10. The daily limit is one turkey and the possession and season limit is two turkeys per hunter, only one of which may be taken during youth season. During youth season, hunting is only allowed for those younger than 18 years of age, but hunters age 16 and 17 must be properly licensed. Those under the age of 16 are exempt from license requirements provided they are accompanied by a licensed adult at least 18 years of age. If youth are properly licensed or have successfully obtained a hunter education certificate, they may hunt without the supervision of an adult. Based on the ongoing and rapidly evolving situation concerning the recent outbreak of novel coronavirus (covid-19), the Commission’s hunter education classes have been cancelled through April 30. Any potential hunter that needs to complete the hunter education certification can take one of the three online hunter education courses (with varying fees) that provide a convenient alternative to the classroom course. The Commission has moved to temporarily waive the field day requirement for our online courses, so once the online course is completed, a hunter education card can be printed in order to purchase a North Carolina hunting license. More information about online courses can be found at
• If another hunter approaches, alert them in a loud, clear voice to ensure they are aware of your location. • Whenever walking through the woods, make sure your decoy or harvested turkey is either not visible or wrapped in blaze orange to avoid misidentification. • Report any turkey harvested using the Big Game Harvest Report Card. License-exempt youths should report their harvest using a Big Game Harvest Report Card for License-Exempt Hunters. • Remember that pistols, rifles or black powder rifles, dogs and electronic or recorded calls are prohibited from use during turkey season. • Remember the importance of firearm safety: Treat all firearms as if they are
About the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission For updated information regarding the Wildlife Commission’s response to the coronavirus, including closings, cancellations and postponements, visit ncwildlife.org/coronavirus. Since 1947, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has been dedicated to the conservation and substantiality of the state’s fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use and public input. The Commission is the state regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws and provides programs and opportunities for wildlife-related educational, recreational and sporting activities. G et N.C. Wildlife Update — news including season dates, bag limits, legislative updates and more — delivered free to your Inbox from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.
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Unemployment questions related to the coronavirus answered Tanya Rivera - Published: March 19, 2020
• Q. What if I am temporarily laid off work because business has slowed down as a result of COVID-19? A. If you are laid off work temporarily or if your hours are reduced due to a business slowdown or a lack of demand as a result of COVID-19, you may be able to receive unemployment benefits. In order to determine eligibility, you must first apply for unemployment. If you are temporarily out of work or working reduced hours due to COVID-19, select one of those two separation reasons when filing your claim. • Q. What if my employer goes out of business due to COVID-19? A. You may be eligible for unemployment benefits if you are laid off. If you are out of work due to COVID-19, indicate that while filing your claim. • Q. My employer has shut down operations temporarily because an employee is sick, and we have been directed to be isolated or in quarantine as a result of COVID-19. Am I eligible for unemployment benefits? A. If you are not receiving payment from your employer, such as paid sick leave or paid time off, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits during this time. If you are laid off work temporarily or if your hours are reduced due to a business slowdown or a lack of demand as a result of COVID-19, you may be able to receive unemployment benefits. In order to determine eligibility, you must first apply for unemployment. If you’re temporarily out of work or working reduced hours due to COVID-19, select one of those two separation reasons when filing your claim. • Q. What if I need to take time off because I contract COVID-19 even if I’m not sick? A. The first and best option for employees who need to miss work due to illness is to use their employer-paid time off. If your employer is not offering paid time off, you should apply for unemployment insurance. If you are laid off work temporarily or if your hours are reduced due to a business slowdown or a lack of demand as a result of COVID-19, you may be able to receive unemployment benefits. In order to determine eligibility, you must first apply for unemployment. If you are temporarily out of work or working reduced hours due to COVID-19, please select one of those two separation reasons when filing your claim. • Q. I am a part-time employee. Am I eligible for unemployment? A. Anyone can file for unemployment insurance. In order to determine eligibility, you must first apply for unemployment. If you’re temporarily out of work or working reduced hours due to COVID-19, please select one of those two separation reasons when filing your claim. and I am forced to quit my job as a result of COVID-19? A. When filing, an employee must provide information about their decision to leave the job. To know, you must first apply. • Q. How am I supposed to meet requirements related to my existing unemployment claim if I am in isolation/quarantine? A. Individuals currently filing for unemployment insurance benefits who have to quarantine due to COVID-19 will be considered able and available to work as long as the individual has not removed themselves from the labor market. Q. Must I still attend a previously scheduled in-person appointment? A. No, please contact the unit who scheduled the appointment or our Customer Call Center for other options to complete appointment.
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ADMINISTRATION The City of Eden is currently accepting applications for the 2020-21 City of Eden Youth Council. Membership is open to individuals who live in the Morehead High School Attendance Zone (MHS, college, homeschool, or private school students) and are between the ages of 14 and 20. This experience provides our youth with: • Service opportunities • Development of leadership and professional skills • Networking amongst civic leaders • Coordinating opportunities for Eden youth • Great experience to list on resumes and college applications.
Applications are available at Eden City Hall - Administration, Morehead High School Student Affairs Office, and online on the City’s website. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY
Southern Virginia Mega Site at Berry Hill The water line project is moving very quickly and will be completed much earlier than the August 2020 initial completion date projection. It could be completed as early as April of this year. There has been significant activity by parties interested in locating at the park.
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EDEN CHIROPRACTIC is celebrating 74 years in business in Eden this year. At the April 21 Eden City Council meeting, City officials will honor them for its long-standing presence in our community. Mark your calendars and plan to come to the meeting to support Drs. Robert Vaughan, John Dabbs and John Lesueur.
624 LOFTS Going Fast! Now leasing 1 and 2 bedroom lofts at 624 Washington Street in Historic Downtown Eden. This is part of the exciting transformation taking place downtown. Coming soon include a meadery and tapis bar, The Pizza Mill, and new restaurant. If you want to live downtown call 336-5082631. THE DANCE WEAR BOUTIQUE This Downtown Eden business has moved to 640 Washington St. Owner Jennifer Clark renovated the building for her successful business that incorporates both brick and mortar retail and on-line sales. 336612-2658.
KING’S CHANDELIER COMPANY: This longtime Eden company has indoor and outdoor lighting, table and floor lamps and repair and does chandelier restorations well as traditional crystal and other chandelier products. They are located at 729. S. Van Buren Road across from El Parral. Get ready for spring with their outdoor lighting lines. Call 336-623-6188 for more information.
PLEASE SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES During these unprecedented times in our country, it is important to remember that we should support small local businesses, such as restaurants, clothing stores, gift shops, etc. Most of them cannot withstand a dramatic drop in business until the coron-
Envision Career Expo This event will take place on Thursday, April 2 at Rockingham Community College. Seventh-graders from across the county will see area companies exhibit what they do in their individual businesses. The goal of this event is to show students the careers they can seek at Rockingham County industries and small businesses. This will be an annual event facilitated by the Rockingham County Economic Development Department and its partners, including the City of Eden Economic Development Dept.
RCC Enrollment At a February meeting, RCC President Mark Kinlaw gave a presentation on the current state of the college and the workforce development center. Enrollment is up considerably as seen in the following: avirus settles into a manageable Fall enrollment has increased • illness. So, before you order on 7.68% since 2015 Amazon or go to chain stores, • Spring enrollment increased remember to support the local in 2020 vs. 2019 16.5% businesses that provide jobs and • 35.4% of Rockingham County services in our community. Also, School students attend RCC take-out orders will still be avail(21.6% in 2015) able at local restaurants, so • Distance education has grown please patronize them. from 9.8% in 2013 to 31.05% in 2019 OAK HILLS SWIM CLUB Spring is coming quickly, so start • GED students have grown from 72 in 2013 to 101 in 2019 thinking about ways to cool off during Eden’s hot summer days. • Continuing education is up 18.2% (246 in 2015 and 291 in A Family pool membership is 2019) $450 and a single membership is The new workforce building $275. Pay by April 30th and you is in the process of being will get a $50 discount on a famdesigned. It is not scheduled to ily membership and $35 discount open until March 2023. Because on a single membership. Call of the NC Connect Bond fund336-623-6381 or email ing, almost all of the community Kenan.Wright@oakhillgolf.net colleges obtained funding for for more information. capital improvements. These projects have to go through the GORDMANS DEPT STORE state construction office, which PULLS OUT has delayed plan approval signifThe City of Eden was informed on Monday, March 16th that this icantly. store will not open as scheduled. Morehead High School The existing Peeble’s store will Eden officials participated remain open until summer then in a mock interview session at close. A corporate decision was the high school on March 3. In made to not open the Eden or one area, students seeking scholMadison, NC stores, along with arship funding were asked to many others across the country. make the case why they were While everyone is disappointed deserving of this funding. at this announcement, it is understandable in view of the econom- Facilitators saw very focused, dedicated, and admirable stuic difficulties department stores dents during the 2.5 hours spent have faced for the last several interviewing them. Examples: years. • One student acts as a mentor The good news is this opens to his peers by tutoring them up space for another retailer. The during his lunch period. He often City is working with Kingsway “counsels” those having probPlaza owner Kotis Properties to lems as well. locate a 30,000 SF retailer in this • A Rock-A-Top Apprenticeship space. student is currently working half days while completing his high That Little Pork Shop school degree. He offered to Eden’s spunky little BBQ place speak on behalf of the Rock-Awith a Rock N Roll flair is open Top apprenticeship program to six days per week for your dining help other students who may convenience. They have a delihave an interest in participating cious menu of items created by because of the great experience owner Donna Hopkins. Stop by he has had with the program. or call 336-623-7675 for a take• One young man won the MHS out order. and Rockingham County science
fair award and went on to compete at the state level. • Several National Honor Society students, who are also leaders on the Student Council, participated. One student also partakes in Meals on Wheels. Many are concerned with our environment and want to work toward improving their community. There are many good things taking place at MHS, thanks to Principal Ryan Moody and the dedicated staff diligently for their students to succeed. COMMERCIAL
Lidl Building The building is now on Atlantic Retail’s website with demographic and spec information. A “For Sale” sign is up on the site, but no price. The company is leaving the price open to negotiation. The new broker has had several inquiries about the site.
KFC This restaurant reopened the second week in March. There was much excitement concerning this reopening after the store was demolished in the summer of 2019 as a result of a gas explosion. Everyone wishes them the very best as they continue serving the Eden community. Ample Storage/Zip’s Car Wash Considerable work is being done in the former Walmart building to accommodate this new business. The car wash is being plagued by the wet weather, but continues to progress. MAIN STREET
Eden Downtown Development Inc. The inaugural date for the Entrepreneurship Eden program is April 30 in Pace-Stone’s upstairs gallery. The program is a joint effort of the Eden Downtown Development Corporation, Rockingham Community College Small Business Center, Rockingham County Economic Development Department, and the Eden Chamber of Commerce. Representatives from NC Idea and the NC Rural Center will assist as the ‘Who Owns the Ice House’ curriculum is explored. The event will showcase Eden’s entrepreneur support network and introduce new and exciting mindset techniques for entrepreneurs to recognize opportunity.
Seating is limited and registration will be coordinated through RCC’s Small Business Center. A citywide yard sale is planned for May 2 in conjunction with the Eden Boys and Girls Club. The event will kick off with a scavenger hunt at the club. We hope that Eden residents will coordinate their own yard sale that day. If you would like to rent a space at the Boys and Girls Club at 1026 Harris Street, call them at 336-6277960.
Leaksville Commercial District Upper floor apartments are now available downtown at 620 Washington Street. The building will also house a coffee shop and has a pedestrian alley to connect with the Bridge Street parking lot. Coming soon to 624 Washington Street is more upper floor residential living space above an Italian restaurant. With the addition of Dollar General moving into the former Family Video store, Eden will have a more vibrant walkable downtown.
Boulevard Merchants Association The merchants have begun using a logo from the Positively Eden branding study on the street’s planters as they prepare for upcoming events. An Adult Easter Egg Hunt will be held April 11 and a Food Truck Rodeo on April 18. The Three Rivers chapter of the AACA will host a car show at Tractor Supply featuring the Boulevard Merchant’s signature Low Country Crab Boil.
TOURISM AND SPECIAL EVENTS Pottery Festival Calling all potters! Our 17th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival is set for Saturday, June 6 at First Presbyterian Church. Potter applications are ready and can be obtained by calling 336612-8049 or email cadams@edennc.us. See you there!
Grown & Gathered Our Spring Grown & Gathered event will be held along the Canal at the Spray Mercantile on Thursday, May 21. Please mark your calendars. We will begin taking reservations very soon. Seating is limited to 100!
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Butterfly Trail Unveiling We are so excited to announce the new Smith River Butterfly Trail! Open to stroll Wednesday, April 8, At the Meadow Road entrance of the Smith River Greenway.
Canadian Golfers Over 40 of our Canadian golfer friends will arrive in Eden on April 11 for a week long of golf and fellowship. If you meet any of them during their stay, give them a big Eden welcome! They have been choosing Eden as a destination for nearly 20 years!
Showcase Magazine Eden is the featured city in the March issue of Showcase Magazine out of Danville, Va. It is a beautiful issue highlighting some of the great things about our city! Pick up a copy and see for yourself! ExploreEdenNC.com Website Our new and exciting tourism website will launch the first week of April! It is full of beautiful photos, videos and information! We can’t wait to share it with you.
ENGINEERING
Waterline Replacement Projects Update A bid opening was held March 11 for the Primitive, Spring and George Streets 2” WL Replacement projects. Sam W. Smith, Inc., is the apparent low bidder for the Primitive and Spring Street section of proposed 2” PVC water main installation at a base bid of $64,300. Sam W. Smith, Inc., is also the apparent low bidder for the proposed installation of about 560 LF of 2” PVC water main along George Street, at a base bid of $57,644. Construction should start in the near future after the bids are verified, bonds obtained, and agreements executed by all parties.
Pressure Boosting System Revised plans prepared by Stoltzfus Engineering, Inc., for a proposed pressure boosting system to serve a portion of Jackson Street are being reviewed, and information needed for a report required by the Public Water Supply Section of NC DEQ is being obtained. An application for electrical service needed by the small packaged pump station will be made in the near future.
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Free Mulch Starting the first Saturday in April and continuing each Saturday while supplies last (weather permitting). 7 a.m. 2:30 p.m. at the end of West Avenue (off Washington Street) at the City's fenced lot. Compost Sale Compost is: pick-up truck load $5; tandem axle trailer - $15; large dump truck - $25. For more information, call 336- 627-7783, ext. 106.
Free Cleanup Week: Through April 3 Household residents only, no contractors or commercial waste. All items must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day and not obstructed in any way. We will be picking up bulk waste items, demolition debris, brush and yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, twigs smaller than 6 inches), which should be separated by type (brush, yard waste, leaves and grass clippings, bulk waste, white goods/scrap metal). No household garbage should be at the curb – it needs to be bagged and in your city trash container. No tires, wood pallets, TVs or computer equipment will be picked up; however, all city residents can take 5 tires per household, TVs and computer equipment to the county landfill at no charge. No toxic or liquid hazardous waste such as containers of oil, paint, gasoline, batteries or pesticides will be picked up. For more information, please call 336-627-7783, ext. 106. PARKS AND RECREATION
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• Plant summer flowering bulbs like dahlias, gladiolas, and lilies • Mix bulb fertilizer, processed manure, and peat moss into soil • Wait until next month to plant tuberous begonias and cannas • Plant annual seeds of asters, cosmos, marigolds, and zinnias • Trim back and repot stored fuchsias and geraniums and move outdoors when danger of frost has passed • Deadhead spring flowering bulbs, but leave the green foliage to provide bulbs with food for a few more weeks • Divide perennials like daylilies, delphiniums, iris, chrysanthemums, daisies, and phlox. Share with a friend or move to a new garden area • Fertilize azaleas and rhododendrons after they bloom • Fertilize hybrid tea roses before buds begin to bloom • Plant new rosebushes before growth starts and buds swell • Set aquatic plants in your pond after the middle of the month • Plant fruit trees and berry plants in full sun • Plant peas, carrots, beets, spinach, cauliflower, and cabbage • Plant root crops like potatoes, radishes, and onions anytime • Thin direct-seeded crops as they sprout to avoid overcrowding • Cut out all dead canes from raspberries and blackberries. New canes should have new, swollen buds along the edges • Uncover strawberry beds and keep well watered • Remove thatch and over-seed the lawn • Keep the lawn mower blade sharp • Set mower blade no lower than 2 ½ to 3 inches to avoid scalping • Rotate houseplants for even growth and balanced shape • Spring clean indoor plants: remove spent flowers, dead or yellowing leaves, and rinse dust from leaves with kitchen sprayer • Move overwintered tropicals outdoors when night temps remain above 50 degrees • Pinch back tips of plants to stimulate new growth • Start cuttings from coleus: Cut stems just below a leaf node, remove lowest leaves, dip into rooting hormone, and plant into potting soil. They will be ready by early June to put into garden broken open.
Freedom Park Events Freedom Park will be very busy again in 2020 with local leagues playing weekdays as well as weekend tournaments scheduled until the middle of December. Concerts in the Park/Cruise-Ins are scheduled the last Saturday of each month at 5 p.m. beginning in April and going through October. There are also special
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events scheduled on a regular basis, such as the Citywide Easter Egg Hunt, Funfest and the Fall Festival. There are already 50 events scheduled for 2020, not including the reservations for use of the two shelters at the park, which are rented out almost every Saturday and Sunday through November. Sports Programs Registration for the Youth Baseball and Youth Softball programs is now available at either the Bridge Street or Mill Avenue recreation centers or Parks & Recreation at City Hall.
that on and after March 4, we would begin to enforce statutes related to sweepstakes/casinos. As of March 6, all sweepstakes establishments inside the city limits have closed.
New K-9 Officer As a result of K-9 Sadie retiring after nine years of service, we selected K-9 Saga, from Highland K-9. Officer Eric Gann has been selected to be the next K-9 handler. The four-week handler school began March 16.
Matrimony Creek Nature Trail The Matrimony Creek Nature Trail is still being repaired due to the flooding that occurred in February. Staff hopes to have the repairs completed and this site available to the public in the next few weeks. POLICE
Sweepstakes Update On Feb. 3, the Department delivered letters to each sweepstakes establishment in the City advising the establishment owners
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A bear walks into a bar and says, “Give me a whiskey and...cola.” “Why the big pause?” asks the bartender. The bear struggled. “I’m not sure; I was born with them.” • Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. • What sits at the bottom of the sea and twitches? A nervous wreck • What do you call a parade of rabbits hopping backwards? A receding hare-line • What did the Tin Man say when he got run over by a steamroller? “Curses! Foil again!” • What do you call a pony with a cough? A little horse • What do you call a magic dog? A labracadabrador. • What did the pirate say when he turned 80? Aye matey. • What’s Forest Gump’s password? 1Forest1 • How do poets say hello? Hey, haven’t we metaphor? • What breed of dog can jump higher than buildings? Any dog, because buildings can’t jump. • I got my daughter a fridge for her birthday. I can’t wait to see her face light up when she opens it • What do you call a rooster staring at a pile of lettuce? A chicken sees a salad • What do you call a train carrying bubble gum? chew-chew train • Talk is cheap? Have you ever talked to a lawyer? • What is sticky and brown? A stick! • “This bloke said to me: I’m going to attack you with the neck of a guitar. I said: ‘Is that a fret?’” • “Someone actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note, it said ‘Parking Fine’ • My wife told me I had to stop acting like a flamingo. So I had to put my foot down • Hedgehogs - why can’t they just share the hedge? • Did you hear about the angry pancake? He just flipped • What do you get when you cross Sonic the Hedgehog and Curious George? 2 Fast 2 Curious • What do you give a dog with a fever? Mustard, its the best thing for a hot dog • A bartender is just a pharmacist with a limited inventory
George Clooney, Leonardo DAD, TO A SINGER: Why didn't the vampire DiCaprio, and Matthew "Don’t forget a bucket." attack Taylor Swift? McConaugey get together SINGER: "Why?" DAD: She had bad blood. to make a movie. "To carry your tune." • • Clooney says, “I’ll direct.” Two mice chewing on a DiCaprio says, “I’ll act.” A woman is on trial for film roll. One of them McConaughey says beating her husband to goes: “I think the book was “I’ll write, I’ll write, death with his guitar collecbetter” I’ll write.” tion. Judge says, "First • • offender?" She says, A turtle is crossing the road What did the fisherman "No, first a Gibson! when he’s mugged by two say to the magician? Then a Fender!” snails. When the police • Pick a cod, any cod. show up, they ask him • A three-legged dog walks what happened. The shaken What does a baby computer into a bar and says to the turtle replies, call his father? Data. bartender, "I’m looking for “I don’t know. It all • the man who shot my paw." happened so fast. Can February March? No, but April May! APRIL CYPTO FUN • If a child refuses to sleep during nap time, are they guilty of resisting a rest? • What do you call someone with no body and no nose? Nobody knows. • I ordered a chicken and an egg from Amazon. I’ll let you know • MOM: "How do I look?" DAD: "With your eyes." • When you ask a dad if he's alright: "No, I’m half left.” • What is Beethoven’s favorite fruit? A ba-na-na-na. • I could tell a joke about pizza, but it's a little cheesy.
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What about TIC?
Amid national health concerns, public schools in the region have closed for several weeks. However, in 21 classrooms throughout Virginia and North Carolina, hundreds of trout fingerlings have been growing under the loving care of students for the past six months. DRBA's Trout in the Classroom (TIC) program is an award-winning program for students from Pre-K to High School who learn to: • Raise trout from eggs to fingerlings • Monitor water quality • Engage in stream habitat and ecosystem studies • Appreciate water resources • Foster a conservation ethic Students receive the trout eggs in the fall or early winter and care for them until they become fingerlings, ultimately releasing them in the spring into a local approved coldwater stream. During the program, students learn to see connections between the trout, water resources, stream ecosystem and themselves. Teachers have shared that their students have shown improved behavior and attendance, in addition to increased math, science and language arts skills. This program was founded by Dr. David Jones, local Orthodontist in Martinsville, and is a partnership between Dan River Basin Association, Trout Unlimited, and Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The trout eggs are picked up from the VDGIF state hatcheries, and the streams where the trout are released are approved by VDGIF Biologists. Krista Hodges, DRBA's Education and Outreach Manager, anticipated potential closings even before the schools made the announcement and immediately began planning how to continue to care for the young trout while teachers and students could not. She offered each teacher the option to release the trout early, evacuate them to a temporary home outside of the school or to keep them in the classroom if they were able to care for them while the school was closed. Krista said that every teacher who participates in the TIC program is very concerned about the health and welfare of the young trout not only because they are a
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unique and impactful teaching tool, but because their students had poured their hearts into raising them and caring for them for so long. Krista, the entire DRBA staff and board of directors, and her group of caring volunteers couldn't let those students miss out on their baby trout's first river swim, so we created a virtual experience for them. We're also giving you a chance to experience it too! We did everything possible to make sure the hard work of so many students will be saved and eventually find their way into an approved stream or river.
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DRBA board members, staff and volunteers have always had the skills to work together virtually. Because our work and people are located throughout 3,300 square miles, touching 16 counties in Virginia and North Carolina, we are very efficient using the web and phone to meet and get things done. DRBA started this year with over 40 major projects and events planned for 2020 including trail, park and river access development, cleanups, advocacy campaigns, new environmental education programs, municipal master planning and so much more. The current situation hasn't slowed us down as we continue to move forward managing, implementing and developing programs and activities that preserve and protect our natural and cultural resources. For events, outings and volunteer opportunities that have been planned for this Spring, don't worry! We'll reschedule them for later this year. We are constantly updating our website with new projects and ways to get involved. You can help us keep moving forward too - share this newsletter with a friend or family member and encourage them to sign up! Dan River Basin Association | 413 Church Street, Suite 401, Eden, NC 27288
Rockingham County Volunteer Fire Dept Receives NEW, 2020, E-ONE Fire Engine It was a big day for the Jacob's Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. in Rockingham County! On the morning of March 5th, the Jacob's Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. received a new, 2020, E-ONE Fire Engine, #181. The new fire engine replaces an older, 1990 model, #181, which the department previously purchased new and still has been using as the first out truck for fire calls, until the new truck arrived. Chief Bobby Irving stated that this new truck will act as the main fire engine during fire suppression and will carry an abundance of hydraulic rescue tools for vehicle wrecks. The new truck will help the Jacob's Creek
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One Woman’s Vision to Inspire The Love of Reading The sun was cascading through the high wall of windows as I sat peacefully reading a periodical that had some interesting stories. After reading them, I sat quietly looking outside at the dancing leaves that glistened in the sunlight. I thought about what a wonderful oasis I was experiencing. Then my mind went to the origins of this magnificent and peaceful place that had brought such knowledge and enjoyment to Western Rockingham County. I remembered walking through the entrance doors and seeing the lovely stained glass over the doorways, which was in remembrance of Mary Scott Johnson, a woman whose vision made this peaceful place a reality. It all started when “Miss Mary”, as she was called, started her librarian career in 1936 for a
salary of $4 a month. The Town of Madison agreed to give the library some space in the Madison Mayor’s office. This office was located in the old Northwestern Bank Building in downtown Madison. There were only about 200 books, but the library continued to grow. Miss Mary continued to inspire local residents to read, and was especially good at encouraging children to read and sparked their curiosity, and they began to experience the joys and enrichment of reading. In 1941 the Town of Madison built a library building. It was a tiny one-room brick structure in downtown Madison. The library continued to blossom, and Miss Mary continued to mentor and encourage both children and adults to develop a love and appreciation for reading. The facility offered on-line access, which many residents do not have, and continues to be a beacon of light and understanding in helping to discover information locally and world-wide. In 1973, after almost 40 years as the Madison Librarian,
possible, we’ve moved events online, such as job fairs which will be hosted virtually — view a full schedule at davjobfairs.org. In some locations, the DAV Transportation Network (which transports veterans to medical appointments for free) and in-hospital volunteerism has been suspended, but we are applying very strict protocols for volunteers to ensure this lifeline for disabled veterans will continue in most areas. Due to their serviceconnected injuries and illnesses, many disabled veterans may be more vulnerable to the COVID19 virus. Our prayers go out to all of you who have been or will be impacted by this disease. We know this will create hardships for many. As it has already devastated our economy, the fallout will undoubtedly impact DAV’s ability to carry out our mission. We appreciate you continuing to stand with us during this time to help ensure that we minimalize the effects of this crisis on our nation’s heroes and their families. As this unprecedented situation continues to evolve, please stay tuned on our website and social networks for more updates and information on DAV’s response.
Miss Mary Scott Johnson retired. She said at that time she wanted to start a garden and catch up on her reading. But Mary Scott Johnson is credited with having the vision and perseverance to be able to help nurture a library and encourage the love of learning and discovery in children as well as adults. In July of 2014 the combined Madison-Mayodan Library opened its doors, after a two year wait since the groundbreaking ceremony. But the building was finally completed, and the Madison-Mayodan residents welcomed everything the library offered. Miss Mary Scott Johnson would be quite pleased to see this grand building, which houses so many books, and other media, as well as a computer access room and a geneology section. It is genuinely a serene oasis and reminds me of visiting an art museum. Art museums are designed to enhance and showcase their works of art, just as the library is designed to provide a quiet and serene get-away to be contemplative and enjoy discovering, reading and learning. Miss Mary Scott Johnson would be very proud and happy to see the children and adults reading, using the internet, and enjoying the many programs and presentations the library has to offer. Very proud indeed!
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Moving Pictures come to the Tri-Cities
Part 5 End of the Roaring 20’s by Darrell M. Gregory
The young boys sit mesmerized by the spectacular air battles that were occurring while darting in out of clouds in World War One biplanes on the silver screen. This was the first movie that dealt entirely with aircraft and the stunts were unbelievable. This was the pinnacle of special effects for the time that kept the movie goers holding on to their seats in the actions scenes. Paramount was able to secure the co-operation of the U.S. Army in making this wondrous spectacle. Not only did the army provide a pursuit squadron for the air scenes, up to 3,500 soldiers participated in a mock battle beneath the air combat. Gary Cooper got his start in a supporting actor role while cementing his off the camera reputation by his torrid affair with the star actress Clara Bloom. Again, proving that timing is everything, this movie came out in May 1927, the time that Charles Lindbergh made the first solo non-stop Atlantic flight that made him a national hero and instilled national pride in his achievements that enthralled Americans with the thrill of air travel. Marshall-Field had turned the small mill town of Draper into the fastest growing town in North Carolina after it had secured the German-American Mill a few years earlier. The town was growing too fast for the existing facilities to accommodate. There was a labor shortage that necessitated the new mill to recruit personnel from the farms in the surrounding Virginia rural communities to fill positions in the new mill. At first, men were the primary occupants of the town but they were starting to marry and bring their wives in from the farms. Families were starting to appear but the town did not have any attributes that contribute to family living. Rather than have their employees packing up for some other family friendly mill town, Marshall-Field brought in the YMCA in 1918 with Henry W. Owen as the organizer. The YMCA offered many services to the townspeople and was the center of life in the community. All life outside the mill was centered in the YMCA. The YMCA offered many more services beside the physical activities associated with sports. When the YMCA was dedicated in May of 1919 it ushered in a new era in the town. The Draper YMCA also had a modern theater built to supplant the archaic Lodge Theater that was operated in the meeting hall of a mercantile building on Saturday nights. The Central YMCA in Spray also operated a theater and both of these theaters served the com-
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munity well. There were reduced rates and specials offered to Y members and who in town was not a member? At the end of the 1920’s, the Central YMCA advertised almost weekly in the new Leaksville News along with The Boulevard and the Colonial theaters. There were no ads in the paper of the Draper Y Theater or the Palace Theater across the tracks. Since there was a scarcity of automobiles in the 1920’s for the general public, most of the movie ads were done by flyers posted around town. For most of the community, a trip to Leaksville or the Boulevard entailed a bus ride. Many of the townspeople chose to be within walking distance of stores and theaters. Grover Cleveland Gammon and Ballard Martin Sr. had taken over the Boulevard and were continuing to improve the moviegoers’ experience. When James Clayton acquired The Boulevard in 1916, he quickly downsized the seating capacity from 450 to 350 seats for a more comfortable arrangement. However, in May of 1922, under the guidance of Gammon and Martin, they proclaimed that they had all their 500 seats filled and were turning away customers. Gammon and Martin were entertaining the idea of increasing the theater to seat up to a 1000 people. How, in a few short years, were they able to increase the seating capacity from 350 to 500 is unknown. The Boulevard is known to have a concrete balcony and this may have been the added space to secure more patronage but there is no evidence of when the balcony was added.
Another step in the local moving picture industry was the showing of movies made about the town. The theaters always showed the current event films before the major attraction which was always cherished for it showed ships being launched, airplanes breaking speed and endurance records, boxing matches, car races and whatever we have been accustomed to in the evening news. To see movies made in this area was exciting to everyone. These movies made around town were highly watched and brought the people in by the droves. These films mainly featured school children, musicians (in silent movies?), and popular community scenes. It is unfortunate that none of these films have survived. With the Tri-Cities growing so rapidly, many feared that the businesses were siphoning off church activities on Sunday as well as being disrespectful. Church leaders were alarmed at the influence the movies had on their congregation and took steps to limit its exposure. On June 14, 1924, the Sunday blue laws came into effect severely restricting businesses in town, including the movie houses. Only medicine was allowed to be sold. The Colonial Theater on Washington Street in Leaksville had been operated by C.H. Davis for two years. Davis secured the Colonial from James Clayton sometime in 1922. With advancements in movie technology and equipment, Davis decided he would sell out instead of upgrading. In February of 1925, Grover Gammon and Ballard Martin Sr. became the proud proprietors of Leaksville’s only theater. They had no qualms about dishing out the money to upgrade to new projectors and replace the canvas screen. Gammon and Martin now owned the two most prosperous theaters in the Tri-City area. Grover Gammon and Ballard Martin Sr. suffered a setback on Wednesday night December 16 of 1925. A fire broke out before 11:30 pm on
the Boulevard that destroyed six businesses including the telephone exchange. The fire either started in the furnace of the Sanitary Barber Shop or in the Ku Klux Klan Hall in the Heiner Building, where they held a meeting several hours before. The flames were so high on the two story Heiner Building that it leaped across the street. Of the extra five buildings that were damaged, The Boulevard Theater and Redmond’s Café were included. Fortunately, the damage was minimal and The Boulevard Theater was back in service in a short time. Another entertainment venue that has been forgotten
was the Chautauqua events. It was basically a sophisticated vaudeville show that usually lasted a week. It featured a large troupe that could present up to 25 events that traveled to towns with a railhead. While the vaudeville shows were just entertainment, the Chautauqua featured entertainment, music, educational lectures, comedy acts, and spiritual guidance. The lectures were from contemporary authors, politicians, ministers, record breaking aviators and explorers. Tickets ranged from
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Social Distancing and Social Isolation: NCBAM Offers Hope to Older Adults
By Carol Layton, Director of Communications and Administration, North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry
Does the thought of “social distancing”—missing church, movies, or friendly hugs for a whole 30 days cause you to feel uneasy? Have you imagined what it might feel like to be quarantined inside your home— to depend on frozen foods, family, friends, or social services for basic necessities? For thousands of frail-aging adults in North Carolina, living “quarantined” is a day-to-day reality, and has been long before we ever heard of the coronavirus. Health professionals call this reality “social isolation” and
consider it a health crisis of epidemic proportions among older adults—one that contributes to high blood pressure, depression, cognitive decline, and a 30% increased risk of premature death. Whitney Brooks, an integrative health coach and consultant for North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry (NCBAM), is concerned that seniors are losing valuable contact with friends and loved ones as an unintended consequence of social distancing efforts. "Although social isolation and loneliness among sen-
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ing of the week. Seniors are also at risk of losing visits from friends or family members who don’t want to risk passing the virus to them. NCBAM’s “Hope Line” offers help and hope to those suffering from social isolation and loneliness—whether or not it is related to virus quarantines. The toll-free Hope Line is open 9:00 am – 9:00 pm, Monday through Friday at 866.578.HOPE (866.578.4673). Trained staff and volunteers respond with a friendly voice, a compassionate ear, and missional hearts to pray with and for
people. Due to anxieties over the coronavirus, NCBAM Call Center director, Melanie Beeson, has created extra resources for Hope Line staff and volunteers. “As callers express fear or worry over the uncertainties of the virus, we of course encourage them to seek medical attention if they have symptoms, and we also are ready to share God’s word with them—encouraging them to trust Him and not to live in fear because of the virus—or for any other reason.”
philosophy and consider myself to be a lifelong learner. I encourage others to do the same." Ms. Ramona Bankston is math teacher at the Early College High School. Ramona graduated from UNC - Chapel Hill with a BA in Secondary Mathematics Education, and has a MS in Secondary Mathematics Education from NC A&T. "I believe that I have a responsibility to aid students in becoming responsible, perceiving, self- directing individuals who are capable of making valuable contributions to society. I try to help them to understand that math is not a subject in isolation of the other subjects that they take in school. I try to have them work on soft skills daily and we always start the year working on understanding the importance of having a growth mindset. We work on transitioning from conversation of “I can’t”, to saying, “I can’t yet”, all year long. Education is a lifelong process and I want my students to understand and embrace this philosophy. One of the best ways that I feel I do this is by modeling it for them. As an educator, I strive to create a learning environ-
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2.50 to 3.00 dollars a head for the season exhibited under a huge tent. Chautauqua got its name from meetings at a church camp on Lake Chautauqua in New York. These shows reached their peak audience in the 1920’s. Hollywood was continuing to improve its product also. Every major film was being refined and the action movies had plenty of real life stunts that thrilled the audiences. Little did the movie watchers know that there was many stunt men injured and killed in dangerous stunts that have never been tried before, (sounds like today’s Youtube). Fortunately, most of the stunts were performed by acrobats, athletes, circus performers, and real life cowboys. Studios would pay 10 bucks to jump off a roof or 150 to roll an automobile. The popular cowboy movies of the time were demonstrated by the supporting cast of real life cowboys. Many of the cowboys had lost their jobs due to the railroads eliminating long cattle drives. The displaced men found a new home in Hollywood and brought their authentic style of life to the big screen. They revelled in this role and often lived it out at their favorite bar. One
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This Quirky Life... Smelling the Flowers by Natalie Schwartz
I am sitting here on my porch enjoying the beautiful weather today. I do believe Spring is in the air and I am getting excited. I love Springtime, especially here in North Carolina. It feels as though the Earth is waking from a long, dark slumber. It is a reminder to me that life always begins anew. In the Spring we see visually stunning beauty with the trees blooming, flowers growing, and even the new baby wildlife. This is a beautiful time to slow down and take in the beauty abounding around us. I for one am very guilty about not slowing down, not enjoying moments in my daily life. I remember our old dog Leia loved going for walks on the park trails. When I would take her, I wanted to walk as far as possible, try to get some exercise. Not Ms. Leia, she was more interested in smelling the flowers along the trail. I used to call her my flower girl, because she always enjoyed smelling flowers especially roses. I never could rush the old girl because she would plant her butt on the ground becoming very immovable. I often believed God used her as a reminder that I needed to slow down in this life. Unfortunately, this will be our first Spring without Leia, but I am trying to follow her example. I’m sure I am not the only one that needs to slow down and enjoy the flowers of life. How
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often do we become focused on the tasks in our day that we forget to look for the moments of each day? When was the last time you enjoyed a picnic in the park? When was the last time you laid in a hammock and read a book? When was the last time you took the family for a listening walk along the local trails? Let us make it our goal this month to slow down and enjoy the season of new life. Let us take time to enjoy the beautiful nature surrounding us: go canoeing, walk a trail, picnic in the park, plant a tree on Earth Day, read a book on your porch. We can even pass this renewed spirit to our neighbors by planting flowers in your elderly neighbor’s yard or bring pretty plants to the nursing home residents. This beautiful season of rebirth is a perfect time to create a rebirth in your own life, to enjoy the beauty in life. We should stop being overwhelmed with the negative things happening and refresh our souls with the beauty happening this Spring. Let us take the example my old dog Leia demonstrated... “Slow down and enjoy the flowers around us, relax like an old dog�. Happy Spring to all of you!!!
The roaring 20’s had certainly been good to the mammoth movie studios and their star actors but it also had an unforeseen bump in the road. Radio had just started to become affordable and stations had started springing up. The fickle American public quickly latched on to this new “fad� and stayed at home to listen to scratchy music and on time news from around the world. This caused a noticeable slump at the box office. The stock market crash to initiate the Great Depression was right around the corner. What would happen to the movie industry next that would bring the crowds stampeding back to the movie houses? Part six will appear in next month’s Eden’s Own Journal. Special thanks to the Eden Historical Museum, Ronnie Hooker, Teresa Meade Hutson, James Ivie, Jay Johnson, Ted Johnson, Sam Lindsey, Dale Pollock, Karien Roberts, Ann Lindsey Rudd, Melissa Whitten, and many more.
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Working Together For A Better Community
Eden YMCA
Eden Rotary Club Service Above Self
22nd Annual Eden Rotary Club and Eden YMCA Charity Golf Tournament
Friday, April 24, 2020 Oak Hills Golf & Event Center For more information contact Pete Baker at 336-623-8496 Pete.baker@ymcagreensboro.org
Proceeds Go To Support the Youth and families of our Community: • Eden YMCA Annual Campaign • Smartboards for Local Schools • Morehead Student Scholarship • Rotary Youth Leadership • Morehead High Interact Club
Tennis Talk
By Shelby Rhyne Executive Director of Rockingham County Tennis Association
PLAY TENNIS AT HOME with our Net Generation Family Tennis Equipment Pack. RCTA Try Tennis classes and after school Kids Tennis Club s programs may be suspended but our support and passion for growing this game in Rockingham County is NOT. You can play this game at home on your driveway, against the garage wall, in your cul-de-sac or even in your family room (foam balls only please) We have available for checkout to our Rockingham County tennis community a customized Net Generation FAMILY PACK of age appropriate tennis equipment that will include rackets, balls, a Tennis Skillastics TM game mat, caution tape for your net, clothes pins for rewards and keeping score, and chalk to draw the lines for your own court at home. We will also share access to the Net Generation app where families can find fun tennis activities, over 100 videos, and complete lesson plans to intro-
duce the game to our young players at three skill levels. It’s a great time to create your own family account at www.netgeneration.com. Message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RCyouthten nis or email : RCTennis Association@gmail.com to reserve a Net Generation Family Tennis Equipment Pack and arrange for pick up or delivery. At this time these Rockingham County public tennis courts are open for play: Carlyle Lewis Tennis Center in Mayodan, Bridge Street Recreation Center in Eden,
Rockingham Community College in Wentworth, and Jaycee Park in Reidsville. The courts at Western Rockingham YMCA in Mayodan, Eden Family YMCA , and Stoneville Memorial Park are closed. Let's play this game at home with family. For more information about tennis for all ages in Rockingham County, visit our website at www.rockingham. usta.com and follow us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/RCYo uthtennis.
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• And it lets your sense of self and soul come alive within you. • It gives you permission to let go of any need to control what you can't. • It creates the opportunity to feel what's really up for you possibly vulnerability and fear... • And the breathe allows for the capacity to come back to stillness, calm, hope, and the ability to recognizing what's really important right and right and good right now, in this moment. 2. Remember, We are all truly connected. Every single one of us. What affects one, affects all in some way or another. If we truly recognize and acknowledge that the only question that matters then is "How can I help you?". Finding ways to be of service can bring you back to the sacredness within us all. And connect you to energy within you of the healer, the lover, the one who restores others. There are multiple ways to do that. • Our current Technology creates multiple venues to connect: Face Time, Video conferencing, Phone calls. Email • How about regular mail sending a personal note or card • And giving help where you can, whether it is a kind word or deed. 3. Change your focus on what
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Youth & Sports Shorts
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Youth Baseball begins for Spring
Youth Baseball The Eden Parks & Recreation Department These are original dates, Please check for Schedule Changes! • Dixie Youth Baseball Leagues (May 1st Age Cutoff Date) • Peanut League – Co-ed (Ages 4, 5 & 6) – Practice Begins Thur., April 2nd at both Bridge St. & Mill Ave. Centers at 4:30 PM. • Pony League Baseball - (ages 13 & 14) – Practice Begins on Friday, April 3rd at 4:30 PM at Freedom Park. Already in practice, but still open to join: • Dixie Youth Coach Pitch – Co-ed (ages 7 & 8) – Practice on Mon. & Wed. began Wed., March 18th at 4:30 PM at Freedom Park. • Dixie Youth Minors (ages 9 & 10) – Practice on Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30 PM at Freedom Park • DYB Ozone league - (ages 11 & 12) – Practice on Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30 PM at Freedom Park. There is no program cost to play for the Eden Parks & Recreation Department. For information call the Eden Parks & Recreation office at 336-623-2110.
Tennis Junior for Middle / High School Students
If allowed by the state of Emergency process: From 4:30-6pm. Mondays April 20, 27, May 4, 11. Morehead High School Courts, Panther Lane, Eden, NC. This is a beginning tennis class for youth with little tennis experience or new middle and high school team players age 7-17 (sixth -12th grade) led by Coach Pat Williams of Pat's Tennis Aces. The $40 class fee includes 4 group clinics, a new racket, and a tennis towel. Vouchers are available for students who can demonstrate need. Online registration and payment: https://form.jotform.com/nctennis/2020JuniorTryTennis. Contact for more information: RCTennis Association@gmail.com. $40 Please check for schedule changes before committing to any events.
eden parkS & recreatIon gIrlS league lazerS aniyah Wilkins, andrianna Brown & haley law. at rear coach kasey law.
eden parkS & recreatIon MIte league BullS Front: Jaquarius pearson and gilberto diaz. Back: Issiah ahdou, Jason terry & Jaylon terry. not pictured Jamarian Moore.
eden parkS & recreatIon gIrlS league FlaMeS Front: Mackenzie White, khiana Mccain & harmoni harris. Back: Wynter roberts & nariyah cobb. not pictured Josh roberts.
eden parkS & recreatIon MIte league hornetS Front: Jahzere clodfelter & Marcus taylor. Back: Isaac Fax, Ben Wade & Michael Fax. not pictured Mason White
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The RCTA 5th Birthday Celebration has been rescheduled to Monday, August 31 during the RCS Girls Tennis Tournament at Jaycee Park in Reidsville. “April Try Tennis Class’” at Morehead Highs School for beginning and middle and high school players is open for registration. Pat Williams of Pat's Tennis Aces will lead this 4 week tennis class from 4:30 - 6pm on Mondays, April 20 and 27, May 4 and 11 for beginning players and those who are just starting their team experience. For only $40, you receive 4 - 90 minute group clinics, a new racket and a tennis towel. Register online here:https://form.jotform.com/nct ennis/2020JuniorTryTennis SUMMER YOUTH CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS for players age 8-8th grade. Apply NOW for USTA NC and NC Tennis Foundation Summer Camp Scholarships for age 8 through the 8th grade to attend summer tennis camps on college campuses in the Triad area. At least one Rockingham County youth player has received a camp scholarship each year for the last 5 years!!! Here's where to apply. DEADLINE APRIL 15: https://form.jotform.com/200545 134601139 NJTL Coordinator Job: We are looking for a NJTL Summer Coordinator to help Executive Director Shelby Rhyne with our NJTL Summer Network. The job is about 100 hours and pays $2000. If you know of anyone interested, please share the attached job description and have them contact us at RCTennis Association@gmail.com Summer NJTL Intern Job for middle and high school students: We also employ middle and high school students as RCTA Interns who will help in our summer 2020 NJTL network program. Tennis experience is not required but we do look for youth who are comfortable and passionate about working with children age 6-12. Interns must provide their own transportation to locations across the county and may make their own schedule. $10/hour Our summer program is from June 20 - July 24. Apply online at: https://forms.gle /41KKNTcbfXQguvyV8
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eden parks & rec Women’s Winter Volleyball league co-Season champions & playoff runner up - the Scrubs alyssa knight, danielle knight, tristan rakestraw & Skylar roberts. not pictured - tracy Blackard.
eden parks & rec Women's Winter Volleyball co-Season champions and playoff champions - eden Jewelry katherine Shumaker, Sara hughes, kylee Beecher, Beth hyler & Jeri Buckner. not pictured - Marie Boor.
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The Eden Parks & Recreation Department is forming teams for the upcoming softball leagues. Anyone wishing to have a team in any of the these leagues should attend the meetings. Call for dates and times. For additional information contact the Eden Parks & Recreation Department office at 623-2110 Ext. 3030.
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APARTMENTS HOMES / LAND FOR RENT OR SALE 1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedroom Apartments / Homes for Rent in Eden area. Reasonable Rates! W/D Hookups, Some include appliances. Section 8 & HUD. Daytime 336-623-6948 Night 336-613-6322 MOUNTAIN VILLA APTS. Accepting Applications For 1 & 2 Bedroom Units Located in Mayodan, Handicap accessible units available. Income restrictions apply. Section 8 Assistance Available For Elderly 62 & Older. Call 336-427-5047 NC Relay #711
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• Relay for Life Luminaria Fundraiser Be a part of the Relay For Life of Rockingham County celebration by dedicating a Luminaria in honor or in memory of those affected by cancer. You can dedicate to a loved one lost, someone currently battling, or anyone who's overcome cancer. When you attend the RELAY FOR LIFE of Rockingham County on Friday May 1 at Freedom Park, Eden, you will see the Luminaries decorated with names and sometimes messages to the people they're dedicated to.. After dark, each Luminaria is lit in remembrance of a life touched by cancer. When you make a donation for a Luminaire it helps fund the American Cancer Society's mission to help save lives. To make a donation and dedicate a Luminaria, please contact Joni Morris at (336) 580-1740. Thank you for your support.
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• Rotarian’s raffle for Scholarship fun- The Reidsville Rotary Charitable Organization is holding a Dream Vacation for Two raffle for Scholarship Funds. The drawing will be Thursday, May 14th 2020 at the Reidsville Elks Lodge. Reception begins at 6:15 p.m. with food and beverages, the drawing starts at 7:30 p.m. Grand Prize $5000/Dream Vacation, and there will be drawing for ten $200 mini vacations. Ticket’s cost $100. You do not have to be present to win. Be sure to contact any Rotarian for a ticket!
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Livestock Basics 101 Rockingham and Guilford County are excited to offer an educational series for anyone interested in learning the basics of raising livestock - including beef cattle, sheep, goats, swine, and poultry. Located at the Guilford County Office at 3309 Burlington Rd, Greensboro, Each class will cover a different topic • Apr. 17 - Poultry Farm Tour 9am-12pm
Kindergarten registration will be held April 14- May 1 at 11 schools across Rockingham County: Bethany, Central, Douglass, Huntsville, LeaksvilleSpray, Lincoln, Monroeton, South End, Stoneville, Wentworth, and Williamsburg. Due to spring break, Dillard Academy will hold kindergarten registration through April 3. Children must be age 5 on or before August 31, 2020, to be eligible to attend kindergarten. Parents may still register their child prior to the first day of school on a walk-in basis. Parent information needed for Kindergarten Registration: ▪ Certified Birth Certificate ▪ Immunization Record ▪ Proof of residence (street address) Students should register at their home school regardless of whether they plan to apply for a transfer out-of-district. Transfer forms will be available on March
25, 2020 (pending Board of Education approval) at schools and the Central Office. (*Students wishing to enroll at Dillard Academy, please enroll at your home school then complete a transfer form for Dillard Academy.) The following schools have designated additional specific times for registration (in addition to the open registration dates): • Bethany Elementary April 21: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm (screening & April 22: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Extended Registrations) Central Elementary April 16: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm (Registration Night- Pete the Cat) Dillard Academy March 26: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Registration Night) Douglass Elementary Sat, April 25: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (Spring Carnival) April 16:
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• Information for Small Business owners available The Small Business Center on Rockingham Community College's Campus provides confidential, experienced counseling for new and existing businesses. Available on an as needed basis, this service acts as a sounding board for new ideas and or concerns you may have about your business. Center staff understand the unique economic situations of North Carolina's diverse communities and regions, and provide services customized to meet those as well as specific business needs. Experienced business counseling will help you find solutions to your counseling business questions. No question is too simple or complicated. There is no charge for this service.
Kindergarten Registration in County continues
2:45 pm - 6:00 pm (Extended Registration) Huntsville Elementary April 16: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Extended Registration) Leaksville-Spray Elementary April 16: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Registration Night -Beach) Lincoln Elementary April 16: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Blast Off to Kindergarten) Monroeton Elementary April 23: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Extended Registration) South End Elementary April 2: 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm (Extended Registration) Stoneville Elementary April 16: 3:15 pm - 6:00 pm (Sailing Into Success) For schedule changes and more information, call your child’s school or June Nealy, Director of Elementary Programs, at 627.2680 or by email jnealy@rock.k12.nc.us.
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• THE WENTWORTH TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS Scheduled for April 7th 2020 have been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is May 5th, 2020 at 7pm.
Business Counseling on a Variety of Topics: Business Plan Development. Sources of Capital Loans. Management and Human Capital. Finance and Operations. Marketing and Selling. • Early Voting Totals were released in March with only 5752 votes cast throughout the county.
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Rockingham Wellness Center
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Morehead High School Band Director to ring in 2021 in the Rose Bowl Parade
Morehead High School Band Director Nathan Hines is going to Pasadena, CA, to play trumpet in the 2021 Rose Bowl Parade. A foundation solicited 300 band directors from across the country to perform on New Year's Day 2021. Mr. Hines submitted his name, was selected, and will perform on the 5.5-mile parade route. Participants will meet on December 29th at a reception, participate in several activities
including preparing to perform as a unified band and touring the float facility to get a glimpse of the behind the scenes. Mr. Hines' real passion is closer to home: the MHS students. "I have great students," Hines remarked. "Traditionally, bands have been revered in the community in which they were located," Hines stated. "I want our band to be more visible and recognized as a vital part of Eden." Mr. Hines has been at MHS for five years. He wrote the marching band field show his first weekend on the job. Hines is particularly proud to report that the
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you are bringing into the world. I believe that Holiness is found in the sacredness of the present moment. Who you are at your core is greater than any challenge you will face. Come back to that part of you and focus on sharing it. • Compassion, generosity, kindheartedness - We are ultimately made to help each other. • Look for daily miracles, and Savor gifs of gladness and grace • Notice the beauty that is around you and share it through pictures and words. Share what you are grateful for right now. • Trust the healing power of empathy and Send virtual hugs. 4. Know that life is precious. Savor your day. Here’s the deal. Your Life in many ways may seem to be on hold. But Please! Accept the invitation to life that is here now and the gift it brings in this moment. Allow for a sense of wonder. • Marvel at nature, the weather, the sun, the moon, the sky and stars. • Make space and time for the sunrise and sunset and let them feed your soul. • Take in the beauty and abundance that is around you. • Connect with what brings quite contentment and happiness to you • Reach out to those you love and care about and let them
know how much they mean to you. • Meditate on the gift of life as a whole Lastly, heres a quote to support you through this: "And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and learned new ways of being, and were still. And listened more deeply. Some meditated, some prayed, some danced. Some met their shadows. And the people began to think differently. And the people healed. And, in the absence of people living in ignorant, dangerous, mindless, and heartless ways, the earth began to heal. And when the danger passed, and the people joined together again, they grieved their losses, and made new choices, and dreamed new images, and created new ways to live and heal the earth fully, as they had been healed." ~ Kitty O’Meara "We're all just walking each other home." ~ Ram Dass
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band will get new uniforms in May of this year as it has been ten years since the band has had new uniforms. The band has experienced tremendous growth since Mr. Hines joined MHS, going from sixty to eighty members this past year alone. They perform at numerous events, including basketball and football games, community events such as Veteran's day programs, and numerous parades. The band had 26 performances from the end of band camp to the mid-December band concert. In addition to the marching band, MHS has a concert band and Jazz band. The Jazz band performed at the 2019 Citysponsored Grown and Gathered event held at the historic Spray Mercantile building. In the past, band costs prevented some students from participating, but Mr. Hines was determined that any student who wanted to participate in the band would be welcome. Mr. Hines worked to eliminate the band program fees for students. "If a student wants to play, we find them an instrument," he claims. "The band becomes their second home during the fall season, so we want everyone to feel like this is a safe
haven for them and a place to learn as well as have fun." Fundraisers are critical to the success of the band. The marching band was to hold its first March Madness spaghetti dinner on Saturday, March 28th. Ms. Christine Wegner's Food and Nutrition class was to cater the event. Unfortunately, the coronavirus situation caused this to be postponed. The band boosters actively work to raise funds to cover the cost of transportation, entry fees, and creating props for shows. For Mr. Hines, Eden is not much different from his hometown of Smithfield, Pa., a community of under 1,000 people located near Uniontown. He received his undergraduate degree from West Virginia University and a Master's degree from California University of Pennsylvania. He applied for the MHS job and received an email from the MHS Principal in just seven minutes. "It is a rewarding job," he stated. Both MHS and Eden are lucky that Mr. Hines accepted the position. He is yet another dedicated staff member making Morehead High School the very best it can be.
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