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“Each month, the Rockingham County Animal Shelter uses $1,200 in basic need items for the pets in the shelter,” stated Brittany Flynn, Rockingham County Animal Shelter Director. “We are always in need of cat litter, canned cat food, and dry dog food. This donation from Purina will definitely ease the financial burden

On Friday, March 19th, Rodney Shotwell got another shot at the superinentent’s job, at least until the case is settled between Shotwell and the Rockingham County School Board.

The judge in his case ordred a prelimiary injunction until the case is brought back to court, with no timetable as to that fact, thererfore, this Shotwell isn’t the end of the process. Shotwell returned to work immediately after the ruling.

December 14th Shotwell was told that the School District would end his contract, giving him a 90 day notice, 15 months before the formal end of his existing contract. The introduction of the dismissal given was by Doug Isley, with himself, Brent Huss, Bob Wyatt and Vicky Alston ending the contract in a 4-3 vote, Vicky McKinney, Paula Rakestraw and Kmberly McMichael voting no on the issue.

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Tax Preparation tract, over $160,000 in addition Ca y! a In February, d to the cost of the o T prior to the decision newly appointed Daniel E. Gillespie, Owner to reinstate Shotwell, Interim the Rockingham Superintendent Terry 142 Benjamin Rd. • Eden, NC County Schools’ W. Worrell , until a 336.627.1420 new replacement Board of Education had named Dr. Terry Fax 336.627.9148 could be found.

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Continued from Page 1 we often have when caring for these sweet pets, especially as we move into our busy season.”

The Rockingham County Animal Shelter began operations in 2011 and has been busting at the seams since opening its doors. While much of its operating costs are covered through yearly budget provided by Rockingham County, the shelter relies heavily on community support and donations to care for the over 5,000 animals each year.

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Renovations continue as Purina works to revitalize a former brewery in Eden, transforming it into an innovative, technically advanced pet food manufacturing facility scheduled to open in 2022. Plans call for Purina to invest $450 million to renovate the existing structure and produce leading dry dog and cat food brands, including Purina Pro Plan, Purina ONE and Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets. By 2024, Purina plans to employ more than 300 people at this location. To view and apply for positions at Purina’s new factory, please visit purinajobs.com /Eden. To receive alerts and updates on new available positions, visit purinajobs.com/NC. For more information or questions, please contact Tara Martin, Economic Development Marketing Manager at tmartin@co.rockingham.nc.us.

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Marie Holman Anderson, 78 - Eden Kenneth Edward Atkins - Eden Joseph Thomas Adkins, 79 - Reidsville Ruth Stevens Atkins, 97 - Eden Micheal Lyndon “Mike” Bayne, 64 Willie Davis “Ding” Brodnax, Jr - Reidsville Megan Alia Coleman, 39 Phillip Coleman Ruby Alice Lewis Dillon, 96 - Eden Judy Evans, 66 Glenn Fain, 32 - Eden Lelia Scott Farmer, 83 - Eden Ralph Bowling Gilbert, 91 - Eden Jerry Wayne Gillespie, 74 - Eden Leslie Charnell Galloway G. Steven Harkey, Jr., 51 Kathleen “Kat” Spangler Hodges, 91 Shirley Ann Harrison, 78 Frances Dunlap Hopkins, 62 Mr. Charles Steven Herbin Barbara Ann Scott Knight, 84 Billie Ann Williams Knight, 86 - Madison Phillip Warren Lewis, 85 Marvin “Doodlum” Francis Lillard, 65 - Eden Ms. Alice Marie McDaniel - Reidsville Anna Hill McClintock, 101 Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Minter, 80 - Eden Ms. Felicia Antoinetter Moore Jennifer Lynn Braziel Mitchell, 27 Helen Osborne Norwood, 69 Mrs. Esther Brett Oliphant - Reidsville Richard Pinnix - Reidsville George Edwards Peoples, Jr. Reverend Robert Junior Plummer, 81 Mrs. Berna Pinnix - Reidsville Willa Vernon Petty, 75 - Reidsville Majorie Lee Roberts, 94 Mary Ruth Evans Ray, 82 Charles David “Rat” Ratcliffe, 65 - Madison Tyler Vaden Scott, 40 - Reidsville Elizabeth Wolfe Sutphin, 64 - Stoneville Rhonda Gail Hudgins Stroud, 63 - RC Judith Axsom Smith, 80 - RC Carl “Andy” Leander Southern, 58 Judith Axsom Smith, 80 - RC Carol Key Strickler, 74 - Eden Rhonda Gail Hudgins Stroud, 63 - RC Dorothy “Dot” Lee Sartin Stone, 84 - Reidsville William Thomas “Tommy” Sutton, 82 - Ruffin Roger Tickle, 39 Charles Pressley Roberts Tisdale Mildred Anne Jenkins Tactikos, 94 - Reidsville Glenda Eva Stanley Tilley, 76 Chandra Lynette Warrent, 44 Carl Raymond Britton-Watkins, 78

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11th Annual Countywide Food Drive is underway The 11th Annual Countywide Food Drive is underway and will continue through April 30.

Although many businesses and organizations have cut back on their schedules with many employees being furloughed or working from their homes, the decision to have this year’s drive was made at a recent meeting of the board that oversees it.

Last year, although the drive was cut short in its second week when the governor shut down the state in an effort to fight Covid, numerous businesses, churches and organizations still collected food, said co-chairman Blake Dawson. As a result, nearly 40,000 pounds of food were distributed to the agencies throughout last spring and summer.

“Hunger doesn’t go away,” Dawson said. “In fact, our agencies are seeing record numbers of people coming in to get food for their families.” He said one couple who helped with the food drives in the past are among those now receiving food.

Neil Jacques recently was named new co-chairman to serve with Dawson. He replaces Ann Fish who will continue as a consultant.

Dawson and Fish organized the first food drive 11 years ago.

At that time, they were asked by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to come up with an idea to make the church more visible in the community.

Initially, they thought the drive would be a one-time event.

However, the five agencies they assisted that year requested it become an annual event.

“It has been an on-going success, growing from five agencies that first year to seven now and from 10,000 pounds to 50,000 pounds,” Dawson said.

A number of churches, businesses, organizations and individual are involved in the annual collection process.

ROTC classes at Morehead and Rockingham high schools have been involved in the past and the organizers hope they will be able to continue this year although most students have been doing their classes online in the past year.

“Right now, it’s a big demand to assist those in the community,” said lst Sgt. David Bray, Senior Army Instructor with the Morehead High School Army ROTC. “We try to teach the cadets it’s always a blessing to bless others. We want to give back to the community.”

The City of Eden is a strong supporter of the food drive.

Interim Fire Chief Todd Hardin put out boxes at the local fire departments in February with plans to donate the food collected by the firefighters to the Rockingham County Veterans pantry.

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This year, most county fire departments are serving as convenient drop-off points for people who live in the rural areas.

Many have been involved for several years, Dawson said.

“It’s just easier for someone drop of food at the local department or hand a bag of food to a neighbor who is a firefighter in these times when social distancing is a high priority for most citizens,” he said. “Several departments have done this in the past and brought in quite a bit of food on the final day.”

Several agencies that benefit from the collection efforts also provide food for the backpack programs in the local schools.

Even though the schools have been closed for most of their school year, school staffs have worked to make sure children who otherwise might go hungry still get the backpacks filled with food.

“We have a lot of partners who help us collect the food each year,” Dawson said. “We encourage churches, businesses and organizations to do drives within their units and drop off the food at one of the agencies or other designated drop-off points.”

“Youth groups such as scout troops also can conduct food drives within their neighborhoods as special service projects,” Dawson said. “It is important to involve our youth because if they learn about helping others at an early age, it usually develops into a lifelong trait.”

The agencies are: Cooperative Christian Ministries, Hands of God of Rockingham County, Men in Christ Ministries, Reidsville Soup Kitchen, Rockingham County Veterans Coalition and The Salvation Armies of Reidsville, Eden and Western Rockingham County.

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Thirty-eight Main Street Champions will receive honors for contributions to their Main Street programs and downtown districts last year. Including the 2020 honorees, 804 Champions have been recognized since 2000.

The 2020 North Carolina Main Street Champions from Rockingham County are: • Julie Stanton – Eden Southern Julep Boutique at 711 Washinton Street, Eden.

Julie creates relationships with the community and companies that are socially responsible.

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The Blacksheep Boutique shop is located in the heart of downtown Eden, at 651 Washington Street, and can’t be missed with it’s bright, cheery Tiffany-blue colored brick and eye-catching sheep logo.

Originally built in 1940 as a jewelry store, the 13-foot-high ceilings are perfect for displaying the quilt samples, and the old vault is still in use for displaying fabric and sewing notions. The proprietors, Kevin and Paula Thompson, have added other vintage touches such as an oversized 1940’s chandelier, antique furniture used to display items,

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Kevin and Paula have been residents of Eden for nearly 4 years. They were both born and raised in small-towns, similar to Eden, where family, faith, and friends are the keys to a happy and fulfilling life. Their mission is to bring those same values to the quilt shop. They are proud to be part of Eden's downtown revitalization efforts and looking forward to adding a touch of elegance and a focus on customer service for all their customers.

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Kinship Care Lab conducting National Institute of Health-funded study When Dr. Tyreasa Washington was a practicing social worker, she dealt with many children who didn’t live with their parents.

Sometimes they had been placed by the state into traditional foster care. Sometimes they were living with a relative or perhaps a godparent who had a family connection, an arrangement called “kinship care” that is more common than traditional foster care.

Children in kinship care, Washington noticed, bounced between foster homes less often, had more stable lives and generally better prospects — though they still face challenges that other children don’t.

Now, as an associate professor of social work, Washington is studying kinship care among African American families.

There’s already plenty of research that details the challenges, obstacles, and poor outcomes kinship care kids face.

However, children in kinship care arrangements still tend to do better than kids in traditional foster care. Washington wants to understand why.

“We’ve taken more of a positive approach,” Washington says. “What are the families doing well? What are the strengths and resources in these

Washington and facilitator Lisa Taylor (l-r, standing in image above) meet with a kinship caregiver group.

Support groups like this – offered by Family Solutions, Guilford Child Development, Senior Resources of Guilford County, and Aging, Disability, and Transit Services of Rockingham County – are one way the project is recruiting participants. families that contribute to children’s social competence, academic competence, and better behavioral health?”

Washington has won a $445,000 National Institutes of Health grant to study approximately 200 African American children in kinship care, to tease out what factors contribute to better outcomes for these children.

She and her research team will recruit families through social services agencies in Guilford and Rockingham counties, as well as at events and through online channels. She

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Earlier pilot studies Washington conducted indicated that the involvement of birth parents improves outcomes for kids. The new study should shed light on what that birth parent involvement actually looks like and how caregivers manage it.

The results could be helpful for social workers, teachers, and others who work with kids in kinship care, as well as to caregivers themselves.

“We want service providers to get the information,” Washington says. “We want families to have the information.”

“Especially since we’re focusing on informal as well as formal kinship care, she’s turning a lens on a population that has previously been invisible,” says Hannah Kaye, a graduate of the UNCG-NC A&T Joint Master of Social Work program, who will be project coordinator for the study. Kaye conducted research with Washington as a graduate student and is interested in eventually pursuing a Ph.D. The research should also lead to more insights on how caregivers who provide kinship care could be better supported.

“North Carolina is one of the states that does not pay kinship caregivers, unless they become a licensed foster parent, and that’s very challenging,” Washington says. “We’re asking a family that’s already most likely marginalized and struggling to now take on other responsibilities, which causes challenges in the family. It has a lot of policy implications.”

There is a long history of informal kinship care in African American communities, Washington says.

“Kinship care happens for all races and ethnicities, but it’s highest for African Americans.

This is something African Americans have been doing since the time of slavery.”

During the Great Migration, for

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Explore Eden Mod Wash: Now Open Mod Wash is now serving customers at 104 East Harris Street in Eden. Mod Wash’s equipment is eco-friendly. They capture oils and grime from vehicles and properly dispose of it. Eden’s first Mod Wash is the seventh in NC and 16th systemwide. Mod Wash is always seeking great employees with a passion for serving customers. Stop by to learn more about their monthly vehicle washing packages or if you are seeking employment.

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Eden’s first microbrewery will open soon. Located at 354 Meadow Road (just before the Spray Traffic Circle) it will offer

specially-brewed beers named after local landmarks, wine and brick-oven pizza. Visit the City of Eden Facebook page or ExploreEdenNC.com to learn more about their opening.

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Eden Resident “Sir’ Paul Prewitt Celebrates 101st Birthday On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 a drive-by celebration of Paul Prewitt’s 101st birthday took place at his 207 Grant Street home in Eden, NC. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were asked to drive by his home to help commemorate this important milestone. His family prepared large banner located across their front yard and Mr. Prewitt sat under a tent greeting at the many parade participants.

The Eden Mayor and City Council members, Eden Police and Eden Fire and City utilities were a part of the parade down Grant Street, along with Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page and County Commissioners. In addition, UNC Rockingham Healthcare and other Eden businesses took place in this celebration, including local transportation and trucking companies.

“Mr. Prewitt is a World War II veteran who remains in remarkably good health,” stated Cindy Adams, Marketing and Special Events Coordinator for the City of Eden. “In 2015, at the age of 94, Mr. Prewitt joined in helping Eden Salvation Army volunteers fill food boxes for the annual Christmas Angel program.”

Born in Jonesboro, Arkansas March 23, 1920 to William Abner Prewitt and Stella Catherine Reavis. The family lived in Arkansas from 1920 to 1925 then moved in 1928 to Canyon City, Colorado. In 1930 the brothers and their father moved to Hoxie, Arkansas.

Due to the Great Depression, they lived a very meager existence. Paul worked on various farms until age 15, then worked in a grocery store and drug store in Hoxie. He graduated in 1939 in a class of 16 and that fall went to business college in Chillicothe, MO. While there he took a Civil Service Exam and was hired by the Federal Government

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101 year old Paul Prewitt enjoying his birthday celebration parade Employees' Compensation Commission which later became the Office of Workers' Compensation with the Department of Labor in Washington, DC. In December of 1941 he was drafted and entered the service, The United States Army, in January of 1942.

His military career included assignments in Virginia, then to Africa and Sicily (where he was under Gen. Patton with the 7th Army). In Italy his detachment was with the 5th Army. Going on from there he was again with the 7th Army into France and Germany. He was in Stuttgart, Germany when he heard the war was over and went back to France to await transportation home (the third cruise of his life which is why he is definitely not interested in going on a cruise at this point).

Paul returned to work with the U.S. Department of Labor, first in New York City in Manhattan where he met and married Betty Fiero, and then again to DC. He first position was a file-clerk, then code typist, auditor, investigator of the

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Know the signs. Here’s an easy way to remember what to look for— the ABCDEs of melanoma: • Asymmetry. One-half the mole is different from the other half.

• Border. The edges are poorly defined, irregular, or scalloped.

• Color. The color varies from one area to another. It might be white, red, or blue.

Or it might have shades of tan, brown, or black.

• Diameter. When first diagnosed, melanoma is often larger than the size of a pencil eraser.

• Evolving. Moles or skin lesions often look different from other moles.

Or they may be changing in size, shape, or color.

Skin cancer may show up in other ways, too: You might have a slowly growing thick patch of skin that looks like a scar. You might have spots that are bleeding, painful, or itchy. Or you might have a band of dark skin around a toenail or fingernail or a dark streak under a nail.

Do you find it hard to keep track of skin changes like these? Try using the Body Mole Map available at the website of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Examine your skin. Look for warning signs of melanoma. The point is to check all areas of your body. So you don’t miss any areas, try to check in the same order each time. Look in a mirror and check your front, back, and sides. Check forearms, underarms, palms, legs, and feet. Don’t miss the soles and spaces between your toes. Use a hand mirror to check areas you can’t otherwise see, like your scalp, the back of your neck, and your buttocks.

Better yet? Have your spouse or partner get trained in spotting skin cancer.

A recent study showed how effective this can be. This approach could be even more important for those at highest risk. That includes people with many moles or a previous history or family history of melanoma.

See your doctor. If you have any of signs of melanoma or other skin cancer, do not wait.

See a dermatologist right away. This special skin doctor is best trained in diagnosing skin cancer.

Remember: At some point in their lives, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer.

Seem like the odds are stacked against you? Not necessarily. If you catch it early, skin cancer— even melanoma—is very treatable.

Nothing herein constitutes medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or is a substitute for professional advice.

You should always seek the advice of your physician or other medical professional if you have questions or concerns about a medical condition.

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The City of Eden Solid Waste Division is gearing up for the annual “Curbside Spring Clean Up Week” scheduled for April 12-16, 2021. Eden residents are encouraged to place various items for disposal at the curb for collection by city forces during that week. Residents should have all items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on their scheduled day of service to ensure all items are collected. Junk items, metal, old appliances and discarded household furniture will be collected as well as scrap lumber or demolition waste, all at no extra charge. The city will not collect toxic or hazardous waste such as containers of oil, paint, gasoline, batteries, pesticides, tires, wood pallets or televisions.

• Residents should be sure that items are placed at the curb properly for collection and not obstructed by stationary objects, vehicles, overhead utility lines or low hanging tree limbs.

• General junk items should be placed at the curb and piled separate from metal items. Scrap lumber and demolition waste should be placed in a separate pile from tree limbs.

• No brush will be collected during CURBSIDE CLEANUP WEEK and will resume on regular schedule beginning April 19, 2021. There will be loose leaf collection during the Curbside Spring Cleanup Week. The City of Eden no longer provides service for bagged leaves and grass clippings. These items must be placed at the curb and piled loosely for collection.

If you have any questions about this you can call Municipal Services Mon.-Fri. from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at 336627-7783 and press 0 for the operator.

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K9 “Bronco” retires from county Sheriff’s Office service Please join Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page and his team at the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office in congratulating Rockingham County Sheriff's K9 "BRONCO" on his retirement!

During his distinguished ten (10) year career with the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office, K9 "BRONCO" has been partnered with K9 Handler Deputy Terry Gautier. "BRONCO" has assisted in drug detections, the tracking of lost individuals and items and in locating and apprehending dangerous criminals during his tenure with the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office.

The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners voted on March 15, 2021 to allow Deputy Gautier to purchase "BRONCO" for the sum of one dollar. "BRONCO" will now retire to live with his partner, Deputy Gautier, where he will be trading in chasing "bad guys" for chasing tennis balls.

Congratulations on your retirement K9 "BRONCO" and thank you for your service!

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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.

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KEEP YOUR LOAD COVERED COMING TO THE LANDFILL_IT’S THE LAW!!!!!!

Please be reminded that the State of NC requires that all loads must be secured/covered to avoid littering our roadways.

The Landfill charges an additional $10 fee for any vehicle entering the Rockingham County Landfill with an uncovered/unsecured load.

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Eden Home Prices: Fastest Growing in the GreensboroHigh Point Metro Area—Stacker.com Founded in 2017, Stacker combines data analysis with rich editorial context, drawing on authoritative sources and subject matter experts to drive storytelling. Stacker stories are read by millions of readers each month on Stacker.com, as well as across hundreds of publishing partner sites, including MSN, Newsweek, Hearst Newspapers, and more.

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City officials are encouraging developers to invest in Eden due to the increasing demand for single-family homes and apartments. This trend started in early 2019 and is projected to continue throughout 2022. If you want to sell your home or renovate one for sale, this is the best time in decades to sell a home in Eden.

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Dear Rusty Dear Rusty: If a person retires at age sixty-six and continues to work full time, Social Security taxes are still taken out of his weekly paycheck. Will this taxation for Social Security contribute more to the person’s Social Security benefit, even if already retired? Signed: Curious Retiree Dear Curious Retiree: Since its inception in 1935, Social Security has been a “pay as you go” program where contributions from those who are working are used to pay benefits to those who are collecting Social Security benefits. That remains true even if, after you start collecting Social Security, you work and pay payroll taxes into the system.

Those Social Security (SS) payroll taxes you are contributing now aren’t deposited into a personal account for you, they’re used to help pay benefits to all recipients. So, paying SS FICA payroll taxes after you start collecting benefits doesn’t affect your benefit payment. However, what might affect your benefit amount is if your current earnings from working are more than any of those in the 35 years used to originally compute your Social Security benefit when you filed.

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Social Security examines your earnings every year after your earnings for the previous year are reported to Social Security by the IRS. After your benefits have started, and if your current earnings are higher, Social Security will replace an earlier year’s earnings with your more recent earnings and recompute your benefit, resulting in a small benefit increase (“small” because it would represent only 1/35th of the average lifetime earnings used to compute your benefit).

A key thing to remember is that each of your past year’s earnings (up until you are 60) are adjusted for inflation before computing your benefit amount.

So, for example, $25,000 earned in 1990 is worth more than $60,000 in today’s dollars, and it is the inflation-adjusted amount that your current earnings would need to exceed increase in your benefit. I recently published an article on this topic which you may find helpful: .

This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity.

Kinship Care... Continued from Page 8 example, millions of African Americans left the rural South to escape racial and economic oppression. They sometimes left children in the care of relatives while seeking jobs and establishing themselves in new communities.

A common situation might involve a young parent who leaves a child in the care of grandparents to go to college.

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

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• "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.

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CHRONIC DISEASE CARE • Parkinson's Support Group Call 336-627-8510 for dates and times • EVERY BABY SHOULD MAKE A GRAND ENTRANCE! Designed to help through the labor and delivery process, Free at UNC Rockingham Health Center’s Downstairs Classroom.

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

• Love & Dementia: Caregiver Support Group- Are you caring for someone with Dementia. You are not alone! Join us inperson or virtual the second Monday of every month from 1:30pm-3pm at the LEAF Center (104 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville). For more information, contact Rachel Pennington 336-347-2328.

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Let our customer service and sales team find the perfect product to fit your needs!

Give Chris a call to schedule an appointment.

336-623-5333

- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Call the following numbers to find out what schedules are still operating for the present Monday • Evening Words of Wisdom -6:00 pm.

Life Changes Bldg, 7586 NC HWY 770 - Reidsville. (336) 623-8584 • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Tuesday • “A Vision for You” Group – 6:00 pm St. Thomas Episc. Church, 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville (336) 349-3511 Wednesday • Sparrow Group - 8:00pm William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St., Reidsville (800)591-6474 Thursday • Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Friday • “A Vision for You” Group – 8:00 pm Open Discussion, St. Thomas Epi. Ch..

315 Lindsey St., Reidsville 349-3511 Saturday • 12 Changes Group – 9:00 am Life Changes Bldg., 7586 NC Hwy 770, Eden (336) 623-8584 • Serenity Group – 11:00 am William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St. – Reidsville (800)591-6474 • Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presb. Church 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Sunday Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presb. Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 ALANON Thursday • Draper Al-Anon Group - 7:00 pm First United Methodist Church 130 Main Street - Draper • Madison-Mayodan Group – 8:00 pm Episcopal Church of the Messiah 114 S. 2nd Ave. – Mayodan Sunday Paths to Recovery – 7:00 pm Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr. - Reidsville • ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn Call for date & times. South Day Room.

Registration not required. 336-951-4674.

For the Youth

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

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

Meetings & Classes LOVE TO LEARN TO PAINT? Join us at the Cascade Community Center, Mondays 10am - 1pm.

Only $8. You bring your supplies.

434-685-7512 or 276-340-0101, If no answer leave msg.

SPECIAL NEEDS FRIENDS GROUP Madison, First Baptist Church at 110 Franklin St. for anyone with a disability & their families. Crafts, community info., self-help skills, movies, games, music, parties, field trips. Call Teresa Julianso to assure enough supplies, seating, food & drink. 1 pm most afternoons.

STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB At the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday of month - 7pm Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB Bethany area. 1st Tues. at 6:30 in Fellowship Hall: Comers Chapel Bapt.

Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA - Meets 3rd Tuesday monthly at Fursty's Rest. on Freeway Dr.. Reidsville at 6:30 pm.

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

RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. 708 Barnes St., Reidsville (Salvation Army Gym.) 434-203-3050

EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30pm.

THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807 ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Bldg, RCC ROCKINGHAM COUNTY LEADS GROUP A networking group for businesses in county. Meets each Wed. for lunch at El Parral, 734 S. Van Buren Rd. Just show up and join in with other business people in the area for a casual lunch. Noon.

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. (time?) Chapter 63 -Ag.

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

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

Call 336-627-9234

Please contact your church for schedules or cancelations throughout the Month 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.

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REDEMPTION ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH 2131 Hwy. 14, Reidsville, NC 27320 • 336-420-8805 Pastor D.L. Bray • Youth Pastor Luke Bray #RevivallnReidsville • Van Ministry • Ladies & Men’s Ministry • Youth Ministry • Food Pantry Ministry Sunday School 10am / Sunday AM Worship 11AM Sunday Evening 5pm / Wed. Night 7pm Preaching from the King James Bible •

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

TRI-CITY BAPTIST CHURCH (between Eden & Stoneville) 160 Romans Dr., Stoneville, NC • SPECIAL EASTER PROGRAM • Receive a gift of a photo of the tomb where Christ was raised.

Call 336-627-1276 for Transportation Regular hours Sunday 10 am & 11 am and 6 pm. Wed. at 7pm Pastor Benny B. Wood

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Ongoing Events of Interest

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This Month’s Events WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7TH • AMPLE STORAGE RIBBON CUTTING- 1 pm 842 S. Van Buren Rd., Eden

MONDAY - SATURDAY APRIL 12TH - 17TH • FREE CLEANUP WEEK: Rockingham County Public Landfill, 281 Shuff Road – Madison, NC. Free Week Days/Hours Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri.: 7:30am – 4:00pm, Sat.: 7:30am – 12:00 Noon

SATURDAY, APRIL 24TH • VROOM!! EDEN’S CRUZ IN AND MUSIC RETURNS! The ever popular Freedom Park Music and Cruz In will return.

Cruz In begins at 5:30 and then Music by The Bullet Band starts at 6:30 - (Rock, Funk, Mix).

Concessions will be available from Robert Stanley, owner of the “The Dog House”. There will be a 50/50 Raffle for prizes for $1 per ticket. This community event is sponsored by the Eden Parks and Recreation Department. Bring your lawn chair.

• 1ST ANNUAL GLUTTON “RUN” - A hilarious “Run” for a great cause, all proceeds go to the United Way of Rockingham County. Costumes encouraged.

Individuals or teams. $35 per person (must be 21+ to race) Price includes t-Shirt, sticker, 2 beers and more. #hivegluttonrun.

Visit www.thehivelife nccom/glutton-run.

Bldg. at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, Room 180) Social 6 pm, meeting 7 pm.

Transp. for veterans VA appts if needed.

349-6040. Need Volunteers (336) 3940080.

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Thursdays of Month at 7PM at the legion. Curtis Pierce at 336-623-9481 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-932-9082, leave mesg.

• AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans/ service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY - New info: 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral (where now?) in Reidsville. Betty Gatewood at 336-6237027 • 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 Rockingham Hope 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville (336) 623-2133 Bus. Hours: Mon. to Thur., 9 am-4 pm Food Pantry Appointment Hours: Tues., Wed., Thur., 9 am-11:30 am • MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time.

Anyone 60 +, Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches : • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact 336-623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., Mayodan - 336-445-9840 • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE 201 N. Washington Ave. Reidsville, NC 336-349-9757

SATURDAY & SUNDAY APRIL 24TH & 25TH

• SAMARITAN’S COVERED FOOD PANTRY. Every 2nd Wed. of Month.

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

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

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

Upcoming Events • SAVE THE DATE RELAY FOR LIFE OF RC Saturday, September 18th (time TBA) at RCC Student Parking Lot, 215 Wrenn Memorial Boulevard, Wentworth, NC We are happy to announce that this year we will be joined by Caswell and Stokes counties to make this a Tri-County event!! 2021 “DRIVE-THRU” Relay for Life. Register today at www.relayforlife.org/rockinghamnc or by phone at 800-237-2345. Staff Partner: Danielle Sowell 276-494-3488. Co-Chairman: Anita Jeanette 336-432-7070 Co-Chairman: Joni Morris 346-580-1740 • SHREDDING DAY - Hosted by Friends of the Eden Library at Rockingham Insurance Agency 202 N. Van Buren Rd., Eden. . Saturday, May 22nd 9am - 12pm. Free but donations accepted. Bring letters, old tax records, paperwork, mail, financial documents, etc. (No newspapers)

THE WRIGHT COMPANY Amelia W. Dallas, GRI, CSP Broker-In-Charge

Together We Can Find The Perfect Home For You! 222 East Meadow Road P.O. Box 610, Eden, NC 27289

336-623-8481 Cell: 336-932-1000 Dallas.amelia10@gmail.com

Call Today!

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NC WILDLIFE SERVICE AGENTS Get your Fishing & Hunting License and Vessel Registration here!

336-627-1271 Hours Mon. - Sat. 7am - 7pm Sun. 7am - 2pm

raysbaitandtackle@gmail.com • ALL CONCEALED CARRY NEEDS • PURSES FOR CONCEALING

Barry Carter, Owner New Hours: Open 10-5 W-F and 9-1 Sat

oldeleaksvillegunshop@gmail.com

A&B Pest Control

336-627-9113 It’s Your Home, Not Theirs.

Call Today!

Steve Woods - Licensee Owner Residential & Commercial Licensed In NC & Va

New Style!

Expires: April 30th 2021 Not valid with any other offers. Limit One. Valid at Eden Location Only

APRIL 22-MAY 3 • BLACK TIE & BLUE JEANS - VIRTUAL EVENT Online Auction - Bid on some great items from the comfort of your home. Proceeds benefit Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center. Please check our Facebook page or website (rpccares.com) for updates!

Expires: April 30th 2021 Not valid with any other offers. Limit One. Valid at Eden Location Only

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• 10TH ANNUAL BUSTER’S CUP CHARITY DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT - April 24th begining at Farris Park in Mayodan and April 25th 8:00am in Reidsville located at Lake’s Edge DGC (Lake Reidsville) All Procceds will go to Rockingham County Animal Shelter.

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Garden of Eden Senior Center The Senior Center is now open with restrictions - you must wear a mask and practice social distancing.

All Events are Free and open to the public unless otherwise listed. Anyone 50 and older is eligible to participate in programs at the The Garden of Eden Senior Center, located at 508 Orchard Dr, Eden. If a listed event requires a fee, fees can be waved if you are unable to pay.

(336) 627-4711. Mon - Fri. 8am - 5pm.

• The center will be closed on Good Friday, April 2nd.

• If you are 65 and lonely, if you need to talk call NCBAM’s Hope Line at 866-578-4673.

• Insurance Counselling is provided through the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP). Contact Sandy Paisley at 336-627-4711 for an appt.

• Legal Aid - April 8th from 101. Call the Help Dsk f to open a file 1-877-570-7562 • Water Color Paint class Instructor John Canny will be held on Wed. 9:30 - 11:30.

• Paint Friends - Thursdays, 10am 12 noon, Acrylic, water color, oil, pastels, your choice.

Small fee.

• Exercise with Emma - Bridge Street Recreation Department Monday and Wednesday 9am

• Knit & Crotchet - Mondays 11am. All levels. Free. Instructor Karla McDonald.

• Tech Help on Fridays starting at 10am 30 minute slots.

Instructor Mike Shropshire.

• FRIENDS is for everyone... you don’t have to sign up, just show up. Plan to join us! Meet every Tuesday at 10am.

• Pickle Ball- Mon, Wed. Fri at 8:30 am at Mill Ave. Gym. Due to Covid-19 restrictions you must reserve a slot on Tues. & Thurs. evening. Call no more than 24 hours in advance for 5-7 or 7-9 time slot . 336-627-4711.

• Volunteer income tax assistance (VITA) ends April 7th.

Free tax prep. drop off only..

Pick up forms M-F 8:30am 3pm.

• Upcoming: Bearing Fruit As We Age - April 1, 10-11:30am.

Very often the world says we are too old, but the Bible teaches us that we are to bear fruit all of our lives. We will examing Galatians 5: 22-23 that talks about the Fruit of the Spirit.

Presented by Robert Leonard, NCBAM south Central Regional Director.

• Parks, playgrounds and greenways are open from dawn to dusk as of our deadline to go to print. Unless Governor Cooper changes anything the

Saturday April 24th

Bridge St. and Mill Ave. Recreation Centers are open daily from 2:00 PM until 7:00PM except on Friday when they are open from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. • Bible Study On the second Tuesday of each month we’ll have a Bible Study from 10-11am called “Me and My Big Fat Mouth” Video series. Mark your calendars and check back for more details!

• Senior Technology Class Beginning April, Saturdays 10am - 12 noon. Get instruction on how to use them or connect them with others. Loaner devices available during class.

• Eden’s parks, playgrounds and greenways are open from dawn to dusk.

• The Bridge St. and Mill Ave. Recreation Centers are open daily from 2:00 PM until 7:00PM except on Friday when they are open from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. • Mystery Monday - Monday, April 26th. Call center for information.

• Bingo - April 19th 10am - Fun, Free, Prizes.

• Senior Games and Silver Arts (Recreation, Competition, Exhibits for adults 50 and better for Rockingham County Seniors.

Registration is $10. Deadline is March 19th. Literary Arts (esssays, poetry, life experience, short stories) are due with the entry form. Heritage arts and visual arts are due at City Hall (Parks and Recreation Offic) April 19 - 23rd.

• Driving? NC requirements for ID, Real ID or Gold Star on license, driver assessments and its advantages, assistive equip. that’s available and practice questions to prepare for driving test. Zoom Workshop or in person- Thurs, April 15, 10-11am • Community Garden at the center. To help with the garden contact the Senior Center at 336627-4711.

• Attention Caregivers - Have you heard about THRIVE? They provide the latest information on best caregiving practices along with activites to help you!

Offering books, tablets, art supply kits, and yoga mats. Please sign up and learn more at www.Well-SpringSolutions. org/Thrive.

Phone: (336) 274-3559 Email: jwest@well-spring.org

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued From Page 10 TRASH HOARDING: You are breaking the law!

The hoarding of one’s trash to avoid weekly compliance with the County’s Solid Waste Ordinance will not be tolerated.

Our Solid Waste Enforcement Officers will be on site to address those who bring more than a week’s worth of garbage to the landfill that week.

REGULAR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL: 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 (trailer no longer than 16 feet) per household for the entire week.

NO COMMERICAL WASTE ACCEPTED FOR FREE ONLY SINGLE DWELLING HOUSEHOLDS: No “Commercial” solid waste material will be accepted for free disposal during the week. This includes shingles, remodeling and construction materials, demolition materials and other waste recognized as commercial waste. No industrial waste will be accepted for free disposal. No animal carcasses will be accepted for free disposal. Commercial haulers of residential waste will not be allowed free disposal.

TIRES: Please read carefully 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 entire 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.

RE-USE: Salvation Army, Goodwill, Churches, Civic Groups 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 fortunatewith donations of usable discarded items. These are good recycling efforts and avoids disposal in the Landfill.

RECYCLING: Is Free All Year Long You Don’t Have to Wait Until Free Week to Recycle: Will be 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, clean wood pallets (nopaint/markings), 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.

Jobs On The Outside Orientation (on-going, in-person training) Triad Goodwill presents Jobs on The Outside (J.O.T.O) program Orientation. Learn more about how this program can help you explore opportunities, gain skills, and market yourself for success. Orientation takes place Every Monday, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at our 1235 Eugene Street Greensboro, NC Career Center.

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ADTS Receives $1000 Quality of Life Grant from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for Weights on Wheels All Types Decorative Cakes, Pies & Sweet Snacks Aging, Disability, & Transit Services (ADTS) is proud to announce that it has been awarded $1,000 as part of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) 2020 2nd Cycle Direct Effect Quality of Life grants. Fifty-one grants totaling $925,492 were awarded.

The Quality of Life Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations that empower individuals living with paralysis.

Since the Quality of Life Grants Program’s inception, more than 3,300 grants totaling over $32 million have been awarded.

Funding for this new cycle of grants were made possible through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living (ACL grant #90PRRC0002-03-00).

The Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center has several grants under the Quality of Life program awarding grants in different category areas, varying in different amounts. The Direct Effect Quality of Life grants program organizations up to $25,000 to support a wide range of projects and activities that will clearly impact individuals living with paralysis and their families.

“This past year has brought about many extreme challenges to the organizations that we work with and the people we collectively serve,” said Mark Bogosian, Director, Quality of Life Grants Program, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. “This cohort of grantees and their ever-important projects are a beacon of light as we navigate our way through a new year. There are still challenges ahead, but I know that together we will continue to move forward to overcome obstacles and barriers that affect the over 5.3 million Americans living with paralysis and their families and caregivers. I have complete confidence that these new projects will lead the way to a better tomorrow.”

ADTS will use the grant to purchase a wheelchair/mobility chair weight scale to provide access to individuals who meet the definition of paralysis as a tool for healthy weight management. Weight On Wheels (WOW) is available to community members who meet the defi-

nition of paralysis: “difficulty and/or inability to use arms and/or legs due to neurological conditions including but not limited to spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, ALS, etc..” The scale will be housed at the LEAF Center located at 104 N. Washington Avenue, Reidsville.

Community members who meet paralysis guidelines can call to schedule a weigh-in.

WOW, participants will complete a survey, establish goals & tactics for weight management and chronic conditions, if needed. Additionally, they will receive referral information to partnering agencies that offer evidence-based chronic disease self-management programs that include: Living Healthy, Living Healthy with Diabetes, Living Healthy with Chronic Pain, and Matter of Balance (Fall Prevention). Contact Rachel Pennington, LEAF Center Director, at 336-347-2328 to schedule a weigh-in.

Transportation available through RCATS. Cathy Powers, ADTS Executive Director, noted, “We are grateful to the Reeve’s Foundation for their support.

They have been a generous partner over the years. Access to this weight scale provides a tool for promoting health independence among persons who use wheelchairs and or mobility chairs.

The ability to manage one’s weight decreases the likelihood of chronic health conditions that can often interfere with the promotion of independence.”

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis. By uniting the brightest minds in the field, we are working tirelessly to accelerate scientific discovery across the field of spinal cord research by investing in labs across the globe. Additionally, through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living, the Reeve Foundation’s national Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) promotes the health, well-being, and independence of people living with paralysis, providing comprehen-

sive information, resources, and referral services assisting over 100,000 individuals and families since its launch in 2002. The Reeve Foundation is committed to elevating our community’s voices and needs to achieve greater representation and independence. For more information, please visit our website at www.ChristopherReeve.org or call 800-225-0292.

Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County is a 501(c)(3) agency providing an integrated system of services, resources, and supports for Rockingham County seniors, adults with disabilities, and their families. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals by empowering them to achieve optimum health and well-being, independence and participation in the community.

ADTS offersin-home aide and case management services; adult day health and enrichment at the L.E.A.F. Center; public access transportation through RCATS vans & the skat bus systems; nutrition services through Meals on Wheels and Meals with Friends congregate programs; and information and referral assistance. You may contact ADTS at 336-349-2343 or www.adtsrc.org.

The Pantry is a 501-C3 tax deductible donation

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• Car Sales • Mechanic On Duty • Auto Body Repair • New Tires

ATTENTION! ROCKINGHAM COUNTY VETERANS FOOD PANTRY is in need of the following items: Potted Meat Vienna Sausages Beanie Weenies Canned Milk Tomato Soup

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Infusion Clinic Reduces Hospital Stays, Emergency Visits Monoclonal antibodies creates ‘patient fans’ as a treatment for COVID-19.

Monoclonal antibody infusions have proven to reduce hospital stays and lower emergency room visits for people with COVID-19 who qualify.

“Qualifying” means someone who tests positive for COVID19, has risk factors, but is not having shortness of breath or is on oxygen. Cone Health began

using these man-made substances that help the immune system early in the coronavirus pandemic.

“The infusions give patients' immune systems a boost and ultimately keeps them from needing hospital care,” says Dr. Brent McQuaid, chief medical officer of Cone Health

Happy Easter!

Green Valley campus.

The treatment takes between 30 and 60 minutes.

Currently, infusions are offered at 801 Green Valley Rd. Patients are met at their vehicles by staff, escorted inside, receive their treatment and are escorted back to their vehicles - door-todoor service.

Judy White tested positive for COVID-19 Dec. 30, 2020.

Nine days later: “Things were beginning to go south,” she says regarding her symptoms and “incredible fatigue.” The

Judy White and grandchildren Greensboro grandmother of six received a monoclonal antibody infusion and felt noticeably better within 24 hours. “It was remarkable. I am a huge cheerleader for monoclonal infusion.

It completely redirected the virus!”

“The COVID is not any-

thing to mess with,” says patient Cheryl Davis, who initially thought she had a sinus infection. She credits the monoclonal antibody infusion for speeding her recovery. “It kept me from being deathly, deathly ill and from going into the hospital and on a ventilator. It worked for me.

It worked! It worked!” Davis lives in Greensboro and spends her spare time sewing masks for use in the pandemic.

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Reidsville Trading Post celebrated their Ribbon Cutting Friday, March 12th in Reidsville, NC. Owners Amy Laster and John Josewitz cut the ribbon alongside Reidsville Economic Development Director, Jeff Garstka, City of Reidsville Market Square / Main Street Manager Jill Weston, and Reidsville Chamber of Commerce President, Diane Sawyer.

They opened their general store style shop in downtown Reidsville on Saturday, March 6th, 2021. They carry several

local NC brands, including farm to table foods, apparel, and artisan style gifts. They plan to expand their selection with their current farms and grow the variety of products.

“The Reidsville Chamber is so pleased to celebrate this occasion with the Reidsville Trading Post. They have truly created a main street feel inside their store and we look forward to having them as a staple in our community for a long time to come” says Reidsville Chamber President, Diane Sawyer.

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Franchisee Travis Cole reopened the Reidsville store when he purchased it in 2018. Travis and his employees have been a delight to have in Reidsville. During the pandemic, Marco’s Pizza has been feeding our frontline workers, donating food to hospitals, EMS, Law Enforcement, Fire Departments, and schools.

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RCARE remains closed but we are hopeful to get to see many of you soon.

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• Senior Games begin April 13th and will run until May 14th.

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Appointments are necessary • Free Legal Aide Thursday April 8th • Technology Classes RCARE in cooperation with the Piedmont Triad Regional Council is offering technology classes for seniors who want to learn to use tablets or devices. Loaner devices will be available during the class. If you have your own tablet you are welcome to attend the classes if space is available. Loaner devices will be available on first come first serve bases. Classes consist of 8 sessions. Both Android and Apple product classes will be provided in separate divisions. Classes are limited to the first eight participants to register. Staff reserves the right to decide which clients could benefit the most from these classes if we have more participants register than we can accommodate. Call 349-1088 if you would like to register.

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Reidsville & Wentworth Bunny Feet in downtown windows! The Easter Bunny will be hopping around downtown from 3-6 p.m. on Friday, April 2, and from 11-2 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2021. Bring the kids on down for pictures!

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By Angela G. Stadler, Public Information Officer City of Reidsville Lake Reidsville is open, but the campground has been closed since October of last year while undergoing some major sewer improvements.

We are certainly excited to be completing this sewer project at Lake Reidsville,” said Haywood Cloud Jr., Assistant City Manager of Community Services, which oversees Parks & Recreation. “This is something that we have discussed for many years and to be so close to finishing, it is so refreshing.

Staff has worked hard, along with many others, on the construction of this project and we appreciate all of their efforts. We especially want to thank our

loyal campground guests for their patience as we completed the upgrades that will make their stay much more pleasant.”

Hopefully, the end is in sight for this project, according to the City’s Parks & Recreation Superintendent Quintin Robertson. The recent storms in Texas delayed the building of the transformers needed for the sewer system, but, the campground should be able to re-open

by May 15. Fingers crossed!

Those are not the only improvements visitors to Lake Reidsville will see. A lot of maintenance work has been going on at the lake, including repairs to the main dock, boat

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City of Reidsville Social Media. If you can’t wait until the first of the month for the informative Eden’s Own Journal to come out, you can find out what’s happening in Reidsville and the surrounding area through the City of Reidsville’s Facebook pages and other social media. You can check out any of the following City-sponsored Facebook pages: City of Reidsville, Team Reidsville, Market Square, Reidsville Parks & Recreation, RCARE and the Reidsville Police Department.

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Reidsville Rec Sports.

Co-Ed Volleyball registration begins April 5th, ending May 14th, for youth ages 7-15. The cost is $15 for City residents and $30 for non-City. Registration for basketball has been extended until April 16th. The start of rec baseball and softball season begins April 26th. Please check with the City Rec Department at 1-336-349-1090 for questions or updates. You can register online by going to activenet.active. com/reidsvillerec. Also, the Reidsville Parks & Recreation Department is waiting for final approval on E-Sports Registration. Be on the lookout for more information because if approved, registration will begin April 5-30. This is open for ages 10-17 for a $15 fee. Tournament games will include Madden, NBA2k, Call of Duty and more.

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While boats have been able to get in and out of the water, I’m sure these improvements to the dock will serve everyone well.

Also, new lighting has been installed at the existing soccer field at the lake. Robertson said this will help not only the existing field but also the City’s plan to expand to include several multi-purpose fields to the lake landscape.

We are looking forward to the re-opening of the campground area soon.

Story Walk on Scales.

The Story Walk on Scales continues in April with the book “Pete the Cat, Five Little Bunnies.” You can take a stroll through downtown Reidsville and enjoy a walking storybook.

Pages of the children’s book will be installed in 13 downtown storefront windows throughout the month of April beginning at the Reidsville Public Library on Morehead Street. The storybook will continue down Scales, ending back up at Eclectic Visions Art. After completing the storybook, your child can fill out the card, return it to the library and be entered to win a hard copy of the monthly book. This is a project of the Reidsville Downtown Corporation.

Host Families Needed.

The Old North State League is still looking for a few more host families for its premiere 2021 season at Jaycee Ballpark. Those willing to open their homes to Reidsville Luckies players, average age 18-22, from the first of June until the end of July are being sought. ONSL is looking for welcoming homes in the community since some baseball players are traveling from across the country. Host families don’t have to feed players or provide transportation unless they want to! In return, host families receive season tickets, free gear and are recognized on host family night. Learn more at www.old northstateleague.com. Interested families can email Lexie Allred, Director of Marketing & Public Relations, or Alec Allred, director of baseball operations, at alecallred@oldnorthstate league.com.

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Rockingham County Annual County-Wide Food Drive returns Businesses, churches, organizations, and individuals are busy, now through the end of April, collecting for the 11th Rockingham County Annual County-wide Food Drive! This faith-based, non-sectarian, food drive serves seven food pantries and/or soup kitchens in Rockingham County. It has grown from assisting five agencies initially with 10,000 pounds of food, to the current seven agencies and 50,000 pounds of food.

Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler encourages all citizens to contribute to this important project. "My wife and I bring donations to help support our neighbors in need.

We'd like everyone to participate, especially with all the additional challenges we've experienced with the COVID-19 pandemic." He says Rockingham Public Libraries will institute their FOOD FOR FINES aspect, where each dollar of fines will be waived with a corresponding donation of non-perishable food items or toiletries. This offer is for fines only. The food item must have a current expiration date; cans cannot be dented; toiletries must be sealed.

Donations will be accepted at all branches even if there are no fines to waive. Metzler invites residents to bring non-perishable foods and toiletries to the following Rockingham County Governmental locations: • Rockingham County Governmental Center, 371 NC Hwy. 65, Reidsville, NC 27320

• Eden Public Library, 598 S. Pierce Street, Eden, NC 27288 • Madison-Mayodan Public Library, 611 Burton Street, Madison, NC 27025 • Reidsville Public Library, 204 W. Morehead Street, Reidsville, NC 27320 • Stoneville Public Library, 201 E. Main Street, Stoneville, NC 27048 • Rockingham County Animal Shelter, 250 Cherokee Camp Rd., Reidsville, NC 27320 • Rockingham County Register of Deeds, 170 NC 65, Suite 150, Reidsville, NC 27320 • Rockingham County Board of Elections, 240 Cherokee Camp Rd., Reidsville, NC 27320 Possible non-perishable food donations may include: Breakfast Foods: Cereal, Pop Tarts, pancake mix, syrup, oatmeal, cream of wheat, jams & jellies, peanut butter Canned Meats: Tuna, Vienna Sausage, Beanie Weenies, sardines, Spam, chicken, beef chunks, beef stew Pastas: Chef-Boyar-Dee, macaroni and cheese, pasta salad mixes, spaghetti sauces, spaghetti, noodles, macaroni, Ramen noodles, Desserts: Puddings, canned fruit cups, cake mixes and frostings, brownie and cookie mixes, cookies Canned and Baked Goods: Fruits, vegetable, soups, flour, cornmeal, various mixes

BackPack for Kids: Ramen noodles, Individual peanut butter, Puddings, Canned fruit cups, Ravioli, Spaghetti-0s, Cup a soups, Pop Tarts, Granola bars, Individual Mac and Cheese The benefactors of this food drive are: Cooperative Christian Ministries, Eden Hands of God, Western Rockingham County Men & Women in Christ, Reidsville Reidsville Soup Kitchen Rockingham County Veterans Coalition Food Pantry, Reidsville The Salvation Army Food Pantry, Reidsville The Salvation Army Soup Kitchen/Service Center, Eden Please check out the food drive website at rcfooddrive.org It's a great source of information about the drive along with locations where people can drop off donations. A new feature this year where people can donate online is through the VENMO app. This will allow people to make donations throughout the year.

Key contacts for the food drive are: • Neil Jacques – 336-613-6292, neilrjacques@hotmail.com • Blake Dawson 336-432-2843, blakedawson79@gmail.com • Committee Chairman Cory Scott 607-873-4515, crscott8@gmail.com • Ann Fish 336-627-1256, annsomersfish@yahoo.com

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But for many families a light was taken. In honor of the residents of Rockingham County that have died to date of Covid19, a memorial has been erected by the Reidsville Downtown Corporation at the corner of Scales and Williams Street across from the Reidsville Fire Department. 83 white flags have been placed on the site in honor of each Covid death in Rockingham County. To honor your family member, please visit the site and write their name or any memorial on a flag.

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I absolutely love springtime; it is my favorite season of the year. The air just feels fresher and there are signs of new life happening. Trees start filling in with leaves, flowers begin blooming, and farm babies are being born. The world seems to suddenly burst forth with vibrant colors. It is as if God paints this beautiful masterpiece for us to all enjoy. To me, Spring is a rebirth for the world around us.

I also believe we should use it as a time to refresh our own lives, cast off the staleness of life and breathe in fresh air.

This year I feel it is especially needed after the past year that we have had. I personally feel it as the cancer is returning to my body. This past year our world, our lives have been filled with so much darkness, illness, death, fears, and doubts. We continue to struggle with this pandemic, but thankfully we are starting to see a glimmer of light, a bit of hope. I have found in my own life that sometimes it takes going through a dark time in order to fully appreciate the good times.

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We forgive ourselves of any misjudgments, release ourselves of unnecessary burdens, and look ahead with fresh attitude.

We allow ourselves to begin the day, the season anew with wonderful life filling our spirits, our bodies. As we enter this Spring season, let us release our fears of what is to come or what happened last year.

As I am learning, we cannot go back and change what has already happened. We can only look ahead and strive to do better, be better. This coming month look ahead to new life, to new opportunities, to new adventures. Step outside and take a deep breath of this fresh Spring air. If possible, take a drive, with the windows down, around these beautiful country roads we are surrounded by.

Enjoy the beautiful scenery, the rolling hills, the baby farm animals in the pastures. Take a walk on one of the many beautiful trails in our parks and enjoy the sounds of life around you.

Schwartz If you are homebound, unable to go anywhere, you can still open your windows and let your house fill with the fresh air or sit outside and watch as nature renews around you. The important thing is that we all take this month to start afresh, breathe in the new life happening around us and refill our spirit. If you have ability to email, I would love to see photos of the new life you are finding around you this season. Email me (my2sons948@gmail.com ) the view of what makes your life wonderful and fresh. Find time in your week to renew your body, mind, and spirit. These moments of renewal help us to refocus and continue in life no matter what is happening around us. So, take a moment, breathe, and have a wonderful Spring season.

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ECAC helps parents navigate the special education system, know their rights, and use their voice. We provide information, support, training and resources to assist families caring for children with special needs from birth to age 26. We also support young adults with disabilities in becoming selfadvocates and leaders and the educators and professionals who serve them.

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Spring Awakenings, Rebirth and Joys in Mayodan

By Therese Francin The days are getting sunny and warmer, and hopefully this spring will be an epiphany of hope and the awakening of a sense of normalcy. There will be special events, cross-walks, Easter Egg Hunts, and other church activities.

There will be a Charcuterie, pronounced “shahr-koo-tuh-ree” at Autumn Creek Vineyards up on Mayodan Mountain on April 10, 2021 at 1 p.m. This demonstration class will be an opportunity to learn how to assemble a cheeseboard of meats and cheeses. Many of these arrangements also contain olives, grapes and savory crackers. Charcuterie is a French word which represents the preparation and arrangements of cooked, processed, or cured cold meats and meat products, originally and typically pork products, such as sausages, pâtés, and hams.

In France, the term is also a store where these products are sold.

The idea of charcuterie has become very popular outside of France, and the term has now evolved to include a variety of foods besides meat. A charcuterie board usually has an assortment of meats, cheeses, artisan breads, olives, fruit, and nuts, all artfully arranged on a serving board.

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The term, originated in France, formally translates to "porkbutcher shop." While the original French translation refers to pork, modern charcuterie boards include other types of food like pâté, cheese, crackers, fruit, nuts, and dips. There is a class fee, and reservations to attend can be made on Facebook.

Also in April, the Town of Mayodan will celebrate the spring season with a Mayodan Downtown Spring Fling on Saturday, April 24th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be live music, shopping, and food trucks. The food trucks will have BBQ, Mexican food, and standard Carolina grilling favorites.

The spring season will also welcome a new trail at Farris Memorial Park. The latest recreational addition is a three mile Mountain Bike Trail, rated on the Trailforks website with 4 out of 5 stars. The scenic trail ride takes you through switchbacks, over rock gardens, and small streams. Most of the trail runs through quiet hardwood and mixed pine forest. Riders can bring their own bikes – or can rent a bike for a nominal fee.

In The Garden of Eden The GLOW Music can give us By: Shawn Bradley

Music is so near and dear to my heart. It's nothing like hearing a great record for that first time, you always remember where you were the first time hearing a classic song, being a part of an iconic moment in history.

Being that a song is a time capsule of a person's life and the people surrounding them. Music is the soundtrack to our lives, it makes up so many components of our personal identities, appearance and emotions make up So much of what music represents in our souls.

I have witnessed something SO GREAT be created with music and I know others have also. Being a part of music in my everyday life from listening to a person's testimony flowing through speakers and the voice projecting through the microphone.

One person in particular, that is my favorite musician has really made me want to become a better human being, though I like to think I'm a decent person.

I know when I listen to this Artist, every song that is created, every word that is spoken, I know that it is another level I can go to because, with every song from my favorite artist I hear the detail and how they evolve themselves into a better person/artist.

Bradley There is one verse that comes to mind that makes me want to be a better person and it goes "You know Me, I Don't Want To Go Back To The Old, Neveah baby that gone Have To Show Me,Cold Hearted But For You I'm Toasty" that song was written for his beautiful daughter. But those hit me so differently because that’s the relationship that I feel not only for my daughter and son but my relationship with the world.

We all can be cold hearted individuals due to the circumstances this cruel world can throw at us. But at the end of the day it finds a way to warm our hearts through the small things in life that some take so much for granted like our kids, family members, hearing laughter amongst people, just to take a simple breath and be able to thank the Most High for life that's the things that can all make our hearts "Toasty".

So I pray that we all make it back from our missions in life, Dot our I's and Cross our T's that we have stated facts that music is the landscape of our lives and brings GLOW to our souls and spirits.

God’s Helping Hands Food Pantry opens in Madison Susan Vernon and her daughter, LeAndre Wilder bring God’s Helping Hands Food Pantry to Madison, NC. Located at 708 A Rockingham Square.

These two warriors of God along with their team of voluneters are spreading the message of God by giving back to the community. Susan worked in the Medical field for decades, but felt that God had many more wonderful blessings in store for her. Through prayer and patience, Susan and her team were blessed with the perfect building to contiune to share and spread the work of God. Previously located in a church fellowship hall basement, the new builiding in Madison gave them the space required to display items for their thrift store which operates on donations only. All money gathered from the items sold in the thrift store is put directly back into the pantry. Hours are 9-5 Monday Wedensday, and Friday and 9-3 on Saturday.

Additionally, there are youthsized bikes available.

There are many diverse opportunities to get out and enjoy the joys of spring this year.

The daffodils have been up and out in all their glory, and I also discovered the beauty and rarities of Mini Jetfire Daffodils that bloom beautifully in containers or in yards, and have multiple small bright orange centers, and yellow petite petals, with each flower stalk hosting several blooms. They are truly a delicate treasure, which did well with the rainy weather and braved the cold temperatures to come back again for a visit.

These small and bold-colored blooms remind me of my Aunt’s Butter Cream Cake. She would always make this delicious cake for us during the Easter holidays, and decorate it with little chocolate bunnies, and yellow and orange covered chocolate candies.

Aunt Mary’s Butter Cream Cake ½ cup butter 1 ½ cup sugar

So, while you are cleaning those closets, storage units, and homes - if you find unwanted items that are in good condtion, please drop them off at 708 A Rockingham Square, Madison NC. Also, if you have a bible to donate, Susan and her team enjoy sharing the word of God. If you or a loved one needs help during these hard times, please do not hesitate to stop by and see Susan or LeAndre. Food is given out every Friday from 11am-1pm.

1 cup milk 1 teaspoon lemon extract 2 ¼ cup flour, sifted 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder 3 egg whites, well-beaten Cream together butter and sugar.

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Madison / Mayodan & Stoneville Mad/Mayo Public Library - Limited Access • We have resumed a regular schedule. The Rules are as follows: ➢ ALL Patrons required to wear masks ➢ ALL Patrons must observe social distancing ➢ Parents and children MUST stay together ➢ If you are sick, please stay home. If you show up sick, you will not be permitted in the Library. ➢ Signs will be posted in the Library to remind Patrons of social distancing and wearing their mask ➢ A limited number of computers are available to use for an hour per day ➢ We have improved Wi-Fi. Patrons may use our parking lot to log on for internet service if they are not comfortable enter-

ing the building Events at Madison-Mayodan Public Library: April (Open to the Public) • April is Food for Fines Month at the Library: 1 Nonperishable food item or sealed toiletry item = $1.00 of Fines Waived • Monthly Genealogy Soirée 2021: 2 pm – 4 pm Tuesday, April 13th: 2021 Planning Session…

Classes will be held in the McMichael Community Room due to lack of Social Distancing in the Genealogy Room.

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• Children’s Programing – Every Wednesday Programs: ➢ It’s SPRING! ➢ Money Smart Week ➢ We’ll have take-home story times themed on Friendships. ➢ Stormwater Smart Nature Notebook with take home Activities ➢EcoExplore: Ornithology (Birds) Pre-recorded video posted to our Website and FaceBook.

EcoExplore Backpacks are available to checkout at the MadisonMayodan front desk.

If you have any questions you may contact Miss Rachel: rholden@co.rockingham.nc.us • Western Friends of the Library Present: 2021 Photo Inspired Short Story Contest Starts in March and will need to be turned in by May 3, 2021.

Pick up the Entry Form, Rules and Photo Selections at the Madison-Mayodan Library Circulation Desk. Fill in the entry form, follow the instructions, and write a short story There are 2 categories: Adult and Tweens & Teens. Prizes are: 1st Place $50; 2nd Place $25; 3rd Place $15 for each category • Nary a Thing Chapter of “The Andy Griffith Show” Rerun Watchers Club @ the Library – Tuesday, April 20th: 3 pm – 5 pm. Will be showing “Ellie Saves a Female” and “Andy & Opie, Housekeepers” Episode Trivia, Prizes & Light snacks provided. Come join our Club and have some Goooood fun!” Call for more information: 336-548-6553. To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Spring Madness Movie Fun! @ the Library April 29th: 1:30 pm - Closing. See Flyers at the Library for Schedule of Movies, Light Snack To be shown in the McMichael Community Room • Unwind with Spring Crafting: Floral Butterfly Picture Frames – Friday, April 30th: 3 pm – 5 pm Relax with a craft project and peaceful light music, limited space available. Call and reserve your place! To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Books returned MUST be put in the drop box next to the front door.

Until further notice, our Friends of the Western Libraries will not be taking any more donations until after the Covid-19 regulations have been lifted. We and the Friends Thank ALL of you for your support and look forward to your donations in the future. When a date is set for a book sale, we will announce it.

Once again, updates or changes can be found on our Web Site (www.rcpl.org), Facebook page, County Web Site (www.co.rockingham.nc.us) or visit Spectrum 1304. We’ll post any Library changes on these links. Thank you for being patient. Be safe and healthy.

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

• Zumba is back. Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:00pm.

Reservations open 24-hrs before class. 10 max participants.

Masks must be worn.

• Rockingham County Senior Games - registration is now open! Register dropping by your local Senior Center (Garden of Eden, Reidsville/RCare or Madison-Mayodan Senior Center) to pick up a registration packet. Or you can register online at: . Registration is open through March 19. Senior Games are set to kickoff on April 14!

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 14 Due to social distancing guidelines space is limited for these in person sessions.

Registration required. You can register for this session by contacting our Career Center at 336.544.5305 or email us at joto@triadgoodwill.org.

Ford & Sheriff’s team up to distribute masks The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) recently announced that, through a partnership with the Ford Motor Company Fund, more than 2 million protective masks have been distributed to more than 300 Sheriff’s offices across the United States in just a few weeks. Among those agencies to receive the masks was the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office (N.C.) “I am grateful to Ford Motor Company for partnering with Sheriffs across America in this effort", said Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page. "They are very generous to provide these masks for our local communities as we continue our fight against COVID-19.”

Today, Sheriff Page met with Sam Coates, the owner of TriCity Ford in Eden, to discuss the program and express his thanks.

The Rockingham County Sheriff's Office received around 4,000 masks for distribution as part of this program. These masks are being delivered by Sheriff Page to locations across Rockingham County, such as local Town Halls, YMCAs and the Boys and Girls Club, for distribution free of charge to those in need.

The final hospital patient at Cone Health’s COVID-19 Green Valley Campus facility goes home

Cone Health Green Valley campus saw its last hospital patient on March 3, 2021.

Barbara Curtis was wheeled out of the building to the sounds of her favorite song, “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. The small staff left in the facility cheered her on as she rolled down the hallway and to a waiting car. Once at the car, Curtis took a moment to tell staff of her overwhelming gratitude for the care she received at Green Valley.

In April of last year, the empty building that once was Women’s Hospital was opened as a COVID-19 only facility.

Cone Health has treated more than 4,700 people with COVID19—most of them in Green Valley campus.

Last week, Cone Health announced it was closing the 116bed facility due to declining numbers of people with COVID-19 needing hospital care. Those who do, can be treated in Cone Health’s other medical hospitals.

COVID-19 testing and a monoclonal antibody infusion clinic remain at the Green Valley site.

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Local Memories Part 3...

Cascade’s Finest...

Squat Martin Gregory

by Darrell M. Gregory

A group of young men met early one fall morning in the parking lot of Morehead High School. With four cars in the parking lot, they hopped into the vehicles and headed to the Virginia state line. With morning classes getting ready to start, time to accomplish their goal was limited.

A red brick building right across the state line was their destination. The cars pulled into the empty parking lot at the building. With a group of his “special” friends, Morehead senior David Barron had them line up in front of the most infamous establishment in Cascade, Virginia, while an unknown photographer snapped the most controversial picture of the 1971 Morehead High School’s yearbook. It is also the only known picture of the liquor house known as “Squats.”

Bootlegging joints or nip joints as they were called did very well during the 1960’s.

However, it seems no one kept the businesses open very long.

It appeared that the new operators would usually keep the joints open for less than two years then move on when the law got too hot. It always seemed like there was someone ready to take the nip joints over and try their hand at running them. The profits were high but it did demand a lot of time, constant resupply of spirits and dodging the law. The old country store, doubling as an illegal bar on the state line, was taken over in the 60’s by a man known as “Squat” Martin.

“Squat” Martin’s real name was Edward Howard Martin but no one knew him by that name.

Not much is known about “Squat’s” early life except that

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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

he liked to play cards and drink.

Martin, being a short man, would squat on the seat of his chair while playing cards and could stay in that position for over an hour easily. Pig Iron Murphy, another card player, called him Squat during one of these games and the name stuck with him his whole life.

Squat Martin began operating the liquor joint on the line when he was in his late 40’s. He definitely ran the joint longer than anyone else had and with his name, the place picked up the moniker “Squats.” It became the best known liquor house in the area and was certainly the most popular.

Squat Martin’s most popular mixed drink was his “gin fizz” and it became his trademark drink. Made with gin, 7-Up, and a dash of cherry juice, it was the drink of choice for the younger crowd that frequented it at the time. Squat Martin would mix up to a half gallon of the concoction for the customers that wanted a take-out drink in place of the usual cup.

The parking lot always had customers in it. Squats, as well as Lee Barrow’s Mountain, and Bullet’s did more than a fair share of business. North Carolina customers were easily the most dominant clientele even though the establishments were all in Virginia.

It was an interesting lot of customers as it encompassed everyone. The joints operated loosely as private clubs. The age limit was not important if Squat or someone inside knew you.

Family lineage was important as a ticket to get served in these exclusive clubs. One young man knocking on the back door for admittance was denied service until one of the patrons inside recognized the young man and told Squat who his uncle was.

Squat asked the new customer to verify the information, and then sold him a half a gallon.

These semi-private clubs were just about self-governing as no conflict was tolerated and all knew that. They were the TriCities favorite watering holes.

Everyone knew each other and kept each other in check. It is amazing that with all the alcohol sold and drank at these places that trouble was just about non-existent.

These liquor joints were exclusively operated by North Carolina natives which kept good relations with the Rockingham Sheriff’s Department and the three TriCity police departments which would become the Eden Police Department. Sheriff Axsom and his right hand man Melvin Chaney were friends with all the operators of these joints. This relationship was evident when the liquor joint was robbed by three young men. With-in a few days they were apprehended at Myrtle Beach and turned over to the Rockingham County Sheriff.

A fast trial followed with the three young men paying restitution which resulted in no jail time. Even the judges knew the operators and did discrete business with them.

It is interesting that the robbery was tried in Rockingham County instead of the site of the robbery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia Squat Martin did not mind taking a drink while running his bar. All the steady customers acknowledged that they saw him working while under the influence of his liquid refreshments.

One of Martin’s acquaintances made the comment; “you can’t dabble in your own product.”

This rule of thumb never bothered Martin.

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DOG BOSS: Any A biologist, a physicist, and Bob goes to see his messages for me? a chemist go to the beach doctor and after discussing DOG ASSISTANT: just for the first time. his problem, the doctor one from Mr. Agoodboy The biologist is amazed at hands him his prescription.

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CHILDISH GAMES He writes, "Biologists and Those at which your wife beats you. physicists are soluble in • water."

BUS DRIVER - One who foolishly • thought he liked childern What should everyone’s favorite pokemon be Two 90 year old women, Bertha and Betty had been best during a pandemic? friends all their lives. When it was clear that Bertha was Yamask dying, Betty visited her every day. One day Betty said • “Bertha, we both loved playing softball all our lives, and A waiter gives a gentleman we played all through high school. Please do me one a cup of coffee. The gentlefavor: When you get to heaven, somehow you must let man takes a sip and spits it me know if there’s a woman’s softball team there.” out. He turns to the waiter Bertha looked up at Betty from her deathbed and said, and says, “Waiter! This “Betty, you’ve been my best friend for many years. If it’s coffee tastes like mud!” at all possbile, I’ll do this favor for you.” Shortly after The waiter, looking that, Bertha passed on. A few nights later, Betty was surprised, turns to the awakend from a sound sleep by a blinding flash of white gentleman and says, light and a voice calling out to her, “Betty, Betty.”

“But, sir, it’s fresh “Who is it?” asked Betty, sitting up suddenly. ground!”

“Who is it?” Betty - it’s me, Bertha.” You’re not Bertha.

Answer on Classified Page (pg. 34) Bertha just died.” “Im telling you, it’s me Bertha,” insisted the voice.

“Bertha! Where are you?”

PUZZLE “In heaven,” replied Bertha. “I have some really good news and a little bad news.”

PLANTINGS EASTER BUNNY GIFTS “Tell me the good news first,” said Betty.

EGGS DAISY PALM SUN “The good news,” Bertha said, “Is that there’s women’s softball in heaven. Better yet, all of our old buddies who FRIDAY POLLEN EARTH DAY died before me are here, too. Even better than that, we’re TULIPS PRANKS MISCHIEF JOKES all young again. Better still, it’s always spring time and it BEAN HIDING RAIN never rains or snows. And best of all, we can play softball JELLY all we want and we never get tired.”

SUNNY BASKET SHOWERS HARE “That’s fantastic,” said Betty. “It’s beyond my wildest LILY dreams! So what’s the bad news?”

Bertha replies, “You’re pitching Tuesday.”

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The Hive’s Glutton Run…for a Cause Mark your Calendars!

This event will take place on April 27, 2021to benefit Rockingham County United Way. The aim of this event is to raise as much money as possible for this worthy organization that helps agencies dedicated to serving those in need. The Glutton Run is a tongue-in-cheek approach to a running fundraiser.

It is a run for the rest of us…… the ones who don’t like to run.

Starting on The Hive patio runners will be given a beer to drink,

once done they will run/walk toward the city parking lot.

Ideally, they will have 3 “glutton” stations serving a food item spaced throughout the parking lot for runners to stop and eat a snack. The run will end back at The Hive patio for another beer.

The event will happen from 10:00am-7:00pm on April 27th.

At most, 15 runners will register for each of the start times: 10am, noon, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm.

Registered runners will receive the following for their $30 fee: Event T-shirt, pretentious 0.1sticker and 2 beers. For more information, contact The Hive at 336-612-2590 and ask for Leslie.

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Application begins for Next Eden Youth Council The Eden Youth Council is now receiving applications for the 2021-2022 term. Through April 30, Eden area youth, ages 14 to 20 and living in the Morehead High School Attendance Zone, are encouraged to apply.

The formation of the Eden Youth Council was approved by the Eden City Council in May of 2012. Made up of youth from the Eden area, the Eden Youth Council provides advice to the Eden City Council and other organizations within the City.

The main purpose of the Eden Youth Council is to meet the needs of young people within the community.

Past projects have included 5k fundraising events benefiting Camp Carefree, local elementary school kickball tournaments for third through fifth grade students (with winning team receiving the proceeds for their P.E. Department), the basketball court at Freedom Park, working with

local organizations such as the Salvation Army, beautification projects and participating in city events such as RiverFest.

Current members of the Eden Youth Council include: Executive Council - Chair, Allie Wheeler; Vice Chair, Reece Tuggle; Secretary, Grace Parrino; Media Committee Chair, Hollie Jachimiak; and Recruiting Committee Chairs, Jadan Martin and Ellyn Blackstock.

EYC Members – Ainsley Pyrtle, Alexander Hopper, Baillie Howard, Chris Hopper, Colby Garrett, Elijah Cobb, Elizabeth Wright, Emily Wheeler, Felix Calderon, Gavin Moore, Giles Hall, Hatcher Hutchens, Hunter Smith, Jared Thomas, Jordan Woodall, Kennedy Smith, Kylie Huffman, Laura Deel, Marson Hutchens, Mason Curtis, Michael Hall, Paige Tuggle, Seth Sharpe, Warren Flynt and Will Twilla.

Youth of all backgrounds are welcome. We are seeking Morehead High School students,

non-students, students from Rockingham Community Early College, private schools and home-schooled students who want to shape the future of Eden.

If you are interested or if you know of an area youth that would be a good representative, please contact Erin Gilley, City Attorney, at 336-623-7789, extension 3037, or Deanna Hunt, City Clerk, at 336-623-7789, extension 3025 or Blair Barker, Administrative Assistant, at 336623-7789, extension 3020.

Applications can be picked up at Eden City HallAdministration Department, Morehead High School Student Affairs Office, or online: click here for application Deadline for turning in applications for the 2021-2022 Eden Youth Council is April 30. The 2021-2022 Eden Youth Council term will begin in August.

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Salmonellosis Likely Linked to Bird Feeders Biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission have received a concerning number of reports over the past few weeks of dead goldfinches and pine siskins in yards across the state. In response, biologists had multiple carcasses tested and the preliminary results point to salmonellosis.

Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease, often fatal in songbirds that frequent bird feeders.

Sick birds may appear thin, fluffed up, depressed, have swollen eyelids or may have trouble passing waste. They are often lethargic and easy to approach.

The Southeast Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study laboratory that conducted the testing has reported widespread cases of salmonellosis in the Southeastern United States. Their findings, coupled with the number of calls fielded by the Wildlife Commission and partner agencies, have put biologists on alert.

“Out of an abundance of caution, we are recommending that if you own a bird feeder you should clean it frequently with a dilute bleach solution (no more than 1-part bleach to 9-parts water) and allow the feeder to

dry completely before refilling,” stated Wildlife Biologist Greg Batts of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. “If you suspect salmonellosis, the only option is to remove the feeder completely for a period of two to three weeks.”

Batts knows removing feeders isn’t a popular solution, especially for bird enthusiasts who may own many feeding structures, but it’s imperative for the health of the birds. Even after intensive cleaning, re-contamination commonly occurs where birds are being fed because the disease is shed by feces and some birds are carriers. Consequently, it is not recommended that people scatter bird seed on the ground either because birds can acquire salmonellosis while feeding together in these situations also.

Batts also warns that pets that ingest dead or dying songbirds may be at risk of getting sick, as well as humans who handle sick or dead birds.

“When disposing of bird carcasses, always wear gloves, bury or double bag the animal before disposing it in the trash and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water."

The Wildlife Commission urges North Carolinians to report

any suspected salmonellosis cases to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Wildlife Helpline at 1-866-3182401 or by emailing them at HWI@ncwildlife.org.

About the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Due to COVID-19, we encourage the public to visit ncwildlife.org to purchase fishing, trapping and hunting licenses and to renew a vessel registration.

Since 1947, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has been dedicated to the conservation and sustainability 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.

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Eden Parks and Recreation reorganizing and reenergizing Eden, N.C.: Parks and Recreation services are often cited as one of the most important factors in surveys of how livable communities are. Just as water, sewer and public safety are considered essential public services, parks and recreation services are vitally important to establishing and maintaining the quality of life in a community, ensuring the health of families and youth, and contributing to the economic and environmental well-being of a community.

The City of Eden’s Parks and Recreation Department is now led by Interim Director Terry Vernon forward facing to greet the community from the administrative offices at the Bridge Street Recreation Department. This is the first step of many to come in an effort to provide exceptional recreational activities for all ages in our community!

Let us introduce you to our dynamic Parks and Recreation team: Program Coordinator Carla Huffman, Mill Avenue Center Director and Park Supervisor Kathy Overby, Bridge Street Center Director Jeff Moore and Recreation Facilitator Patricia Scales. Go team!

A Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Commission has been formed by Administration and the Eden City Council that will involve citizens to move this department forward into a reenergized, post-

pandemic state-of-mind. Look for new experiences and new creative programming. There will be very meaningful and purposeful offerings for active adults. We just get excited talking about it!

It is proven that people who take part in activities such as walking, yoga, martial arts and dance schedule fewer office visits, maintain lower body fat percentages, and have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Mental wellness is critical to overall physical health.

Participating in recreational activities helps manage stress.

Strong evidence shows that when people have access to parks and activities, they exercise more. On average, every hour an individual spends exercising increases life expectancy by two hours.

Whether children choose a sports league or summer camp, this positive interaction encourages the development of socialization skills and improves coordination and self-esteem. Play involves teamwork and learning to be a leader.

Our Eden community can look forward to a top-notch staff who will be dedicated to creating a safe, accepting and inclusive environment through exciting events and programs designed for all ages. The Eden Parks and Recreation Department is on the move and they want all of us “On The Move” with them!

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall ADMINISTRATION The City is accepting applications for the 2021-22 City of Eden Youth Council through April 30. 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 prof. skills • Networking amongst civic leaders • Coordinating opportunities for Eden youth • Great experience to list on resumes and college applications Applications are available online on the City’s website.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL Former Wachovia Bank building on Washington Street This building, located at the corner of Washington and Hamilton Streets, has been purchased.

A new retail store will be announced soon.

Dollar General—Corner of Harrington Hwy and Hwy 135.

This newest Dollar General store opened in February. It will replace the store located in the former Winn Dixie Shopping Center on Hwy 770.

The new Dollar General has dairy, frozen foods, produce, bakery and grocery items. While not completely fulfilling the consumer needs for a grocery store, it does provide many essential items for those Eden residents.

INDUSTRY Karastan Rug Mill Karastan will close in July after more than 90 years in operation. In 2003, Karastan had employed more than 600 people, but in the ensuing years, changing consumer tastes dramatically reduced demand for traditional rugs and lowered employment.

In 2015, Karastan added aviation carpet to the Eden facility with N.C. Senator Phil Berger being largely responsible for the plant remaining open and expanding. Experts claim that it took two years for the aviation industry to recover after the 9-11 terrorist attacks. The postCOVID-19 aviation industry recovery could take years.

Businesses have learned to hold meetings via platforms, such as Zoom, and will certainly want to take advantage of the cost savings involved with digital communication. Therefore, expensive business aviation

travel may not be considered as essential as before the pandemic.

All Karastan operations will be consolidated into other Mohawk Industry plants.

The City of Eden elected officials and staff extend their condolences to the 100+ employees who will lose their jobs, but we are thankful that more than 1,200 jobs have been added in Eden and Rockingham County since mid-2019. More employment opportunities are available now than we have seen in decades and the City and County Economic Development Departments are working with Karastan management to provide information on job opportunities.

We thank the many dedicated Karastan employees who worked diligently for almost a century to manufacture the finest carpets available in the world.

This Eden institution will indeed be missed.

Nestle Purina The Plant Manufacturing Excellence Manager position remains available for the Eden plant. Visit www.nestlepurina. com to apply. More positions will be added as the plant evolves into a world-class pet manufacturing facility.

MAIN STREET UPDATE WGHP-Fox-8 On March 8, WGHP-Fox-8 Reporter Charles Ewing came to Eden to do a story on Eden downtown revitalization efforts, specifically the Central Hotel renovation. The report aired later that week.

OTHER N.C. State Revenue The state’s economists from the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) and the General Assembly’s Fiscal Research Division released the 2021 Consensus General Fund Revenue Forecast. It projects that N.C. will have 17.6 percent more revenue this year than was projected last year, with the FY 2020-21 revenues exceeding the May 2020 consensus forecast by $4.1 billion. The consensus forecast anticipates a total of $55.8 billion for the next biennium, which would include $27.4 billion for FY 2021- 22 and $28.5 billion in FY 2022-23.

daytime hours, so traffic delays should be expected.

NCDOT Road Resurfacing – Washington Street The N.C. Department of Transportation will soon be accepting bids for the resurfacing of Washington Street from Bridge Street to Hamilton Street.

According to NCDOT District Engineer Jason Julian, this work is scheduled to be completed at night with a completion date of June 30.

MUNICIPAL SERVICES The City of Eden has a code red message alert system to inform citizens of holiday closings, trash collection schedule changes, weather alerts, missing people and road closures due to construction. If you would like to receive these alerts, please call Georgette at 336-623-2110 ext. 3030.

She will be glad to add your number to the list. This is a free service to all City residents.

PARKS AND RECREATION COVID-19 Updates All Parks and Recreation facilities are open in a limited capacity due to Governor Roy Cooper’s restrictions regarding COVID-19. Please note, at all open indoor facilities, staff will have participants sign in, answer questions regarding symptoms of COVID-19 and pass a temperature check before they are allowed into the facility.

Staff will also sanitize the facility before, during and at the end of each evening.

Bridge Street & Mill Avenue Recreation Centers These two facilities will be open Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. There will be a maximum of 25 participants allowed at any given time.

During the past month there were approximately 320 visits at Bridge Street and 900 visits by residents at Mill Avenue that participated in the following activities: exercise classes, basketball (Around the World), basketball (Horse), pickleball, walking track, playground and weight lifting. The after-school program continues at the recreation centers with a maximum of 25 people.

ENGINEERING FY 2020-21 Street Resurfacing Contract, No. 2 NCDOT Road Resurfacing – Kings Highway The N.C. Department of Transportation has Kings Highway from Fagg Drive to Boone Road rescheduled to be resurfaced in the spring. APACAtlantic, Inc. will be the primary contractor. This work is scheduled to be completed during

Citywide Playgrounds All playgrounds are open.

Eden City Hall City Hall is now open to individuals needing to conduct business within the Finance Department. In order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we ask that you wear a mask and remain six feet apart from others

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Staff from other departments within City Hall can meet with individuals in the lobby or in the front Conference Room if needed.

Facility Rentals There will continue to be no facility rentals due to the limited number of individuals allowed in a facility only being 25.

Freedom Park The park will continue to operate by maintaining social distancing during the use of the park by citizens. This includes the walking track, basketball courts, skateboard park, nature trail and dog park. There will continue to be no shelter rentals at this time.

The 2021 Freedom Park schedule of events has been completed. There will be weekend tournaments scheduled at Freedom Park ballfields running through December 6. Included in the schedule of events is a N.C. Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournament from July 16-22.

Freedom Park and all other greenways and trails are closed each day from dusk until dawn unless there is an event planned.

The gates at Freedom Park will be locked accordingly.

Freedom Park Nature Trail Council Member Phil Hunnicutt talked with the N.C. Forest Service about grants and was awarded a Learning Tree grant at the Freedom Park Trail.

The application will be a selfguided tour through the wooded area and will include “kiosks” identifying each tree at each learning station.

Garden of Eden Center This facility is operating with a limited capacity of 25 participants indoors and 50 outdoors at any given time and will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Currently, staff is offering paint classes, exercise classes, knit and crochet, craft classes, corn hole, Mahjongg, BINGO, Friends Club, pickle ball, technology help and legal aid.

They have also held many workshops for seniors, such as Food Lion and Walmart instruction on how to order groceries online.

The Five Languages of Love workshop was held for people in person and virtually.

Staff also held an advocacy event at the center on February 4. It was a drive-thru event where staff offered prizes and had participants fill out Valentine’s cards to send to our legislators to let them know how much the center meant to them, thanking them for their support and asking for continued support. Staff also sent Valentine’s cards to the center’s participants and sponsors letting them know

how important they are and that staff was there for them during these hard times.

Senior Games will begin on April 13 and will run through May 14, ending with an outdoor celebration with boxed lunches at Freedom Park. Awards for participants will be given out at this event.

Kickball Program Staff is beginning a new program in April. They hope to start an Adult/Child Kickball program. Practices will begin in late March with games scheduled in April. Children ages 9 - 15 will be allowed to play, as well as their parent, grandparent or guardian.

Participants may come to a practice and be placed on a team or an individual can create their own team.

RV Pad The RV Pad is open for business due to numerous calls received over the last few weeks looking for sites to camp.

PLANNING & INSPECTIONS Boards and Commissions The Planning Board met as the steering committee for the Pedestrian Plan project. This was the kick-off meeting for the group with the consultants.

Discussion topics included existing structures and identifying areas where sidewalks and trails were needed.

Draper CDBG The environmental review was completed and its record was posted on the City’s website, advertised in the Rockingham Now newspaper and is available for review at City Hall. The comment period for the environmental review record has ended and the report has been sent to the N.C. Department of Commerce with a ‘Request for Release of Funds’ for the grant.

General Department staff has continued picking up “snipe” signs or signs in the right-ofway.

GIS ArcGIS updated its ArcGIS Pro program, changing the method that staff was using to develop the solid waste routes.

Training on the changes were conducted and maps have been designed and provided to numerous staff members during the past month for projects.

Historic Landmark Request The City received a request for a local landmark designation for the John B. Ray/Central Hotel building. Staff is currently working on the request.

Nantucket Mill Project At the present time, the City is awaiting an answer from the N.C. Housing Finance Agency.

City staff is continuing to pursue grant funds for the project.

Ongoing Projects for Inspections: The Purina renovation project is well underway. They are currently in the footing stage for support of the new roof elevation. Plan review continues as new documents are released.

The Ray Commons project (formerly the Central Hotel) continues to progress. Final inspections on the third floor are expected this month.

Osborne Baptist Construction has begun on the two story preschool addition at Osborne Baptist Church with the sanctuary addition to follow.

The new Reynold’s Brewery is in the trim-out stage.

Team Projects A group of department heads has been working on a project concerning property owned by the City and the County at the end of New Street.

The first issue was creating an access road to the former sewer plant, which is now a pump station that is owned by the City.

It is located behind the former Decorative Bedding/MGM plant, which is now Gildan. The second issue was the potential for the creation of a mountain bike trail.

The core team and Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Terry Vernon have been working on a potential community/senior center to be included in the redevelopment of Spray Cotton Mills.

Staff has also been working on policies related to economic development in the traditional downtown (MSD) areas.

POLICE All sworn Eden police officers will attend driver training throughout the month of March, which will consist of both day and night training conducted by NCLE certified driving instructor Sgt. Andy Johnson. Deputy Chief John Edwards will be present during each training day to act as a safety officer and assist Sgt. Johnson.

PUBLIC UTILITIES The 2020 Drinking Water Quality Report is Now Available The City of Eden Water Filtration Plant has released their 2020 Water Quality Report, detailing specific information pertaining to the quality of drinking water that it provides to its customers. As part of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency mandate, water utilities across the country produce annual reports that are designed to educate and inform consumers.

This report is an opportunity for the public to understand what is involved with making the water safe. The report is available on the City of Eden website at: https://www.edennc.us/Documen tCenter/View/12563/2020-WaterQuality-Report If you would like a printed copy of the report, it is available in the Finance Department at City Hall.

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From Root to Branch

Hobson Family Tribulations Local Geneology Studies By Elvin Perkins, Jr.

The following account of the Hobson family involves over two years of research combing through county, state, and federal census records. Years ago, before the genealogy internet explosion the research had to be done by making trips to county courthouses, cemeteries and visiting and interviewing those families involved with the research being done. That may still be the best way to get an accurate family compilation.

The information presented here reflects those countless road trips, phone calls and visits to family and over time the story was gradually pieced together.

John Hobson was born in 1843 in the South of the Neuse District of Wayne County, North

Carolina, the son of William Hobson and Nancy Taylor. By 1860 he was living in the Carver’s Creek area of Cumberland County, North Carolina working on a farm.

Not long after the start of the War Between the States, John enlisted at the age of 18 into the Confederate Army in Cumberland County on September 9, 1861. He would serve as a Private in Company E of the Manchester Guards within the 8th Regiment North Carolina Troops. His service did not last long. Somewhat of a rogue and scoundrel he was dismissed from military service at Roanoke Island in November of 1861 after being court-martialed for theft.

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interviewing descendants, they claimed John “kidnapped an Indian girl from the mountains.”

Most likely the teenage girl was a willing participate in running away from home.

Returning to Cumberland County, John, and his “new bride” began living together as husband and wife. No marriage record or a divorce record from his previous marriage has ever been found. The federal census in 1870 and 1880 list John as a farm laborer. John and his young wife Louisa would have three children: Annie, James, and Laura. The restless John was often gone from home neglecting his family. Lewis Hobson, a married brother of John, would help support Louisa and the children during John’s absence. That relationship would result in Louisa giving birth to twin girls who later in life would be blind from the genetic eye disease retinitis pigmentosa.

Louisa realizing that she could not continue living in Cumberland County left the three children by John in the homes of other Hobson family members and began walking the old plank road from Fayetteville to Salem in Forsyth County and from there through the winding roads of the foothills to northern Wilkes County. The journey with the two infant girls must have taken its toll on Louisa. No other story or record tells of her fate.

The twin girls would be raised

by Louisa’s mother and other family members.

In a handwritten letter dated April 13, 1970, Mrs. Ida Jones who was born in 1880 wrote, "As a little girl I remember an elderly blind woman named Absher who lived a mile or so from our home. Also, two beautiful little blind girls (I think they were twins) who were granddaughters of the blind woman. These little girls were very bright mentally as well as beautiful physically. A well-todo relative in North Wilkesboro sent the two little girls to the State School for the blind and kept them there until they were well educated.” The twins when grown would marry and live in Mayodan, North Carolina.

Emma married Ellis Jackson and Izzie married Tom Hurd.

John Hobson left Cumberland County and eventually had another family. His two daughters by Louisa married and did well. The son James, called Jim would become more troublesome than his father. Being just over five feet tall he was a drinker and a fighter. Years later a couple of his grandsons would remember him as someone not to be around. “He was not a nice person.”

Trouble seemed to follow Jim Hobson, usually caused by his own temper. Despite his small stature he would not run from a fight. Using a knife or a pistol he jumped into the fray.

Eventually being involved in a gunfight he exchanged gunfire with another man and was severely wounded. The opponent was not so lucky and died from his wounds. As soon as he was able Jim fled the state of North

Carolina and never looked back.

At this point James “Jim” Hobson drops from all known records. A person running from the law often assumes a new identity and that is what Jim did.

I had compiled a good account of Jim’s family but finding Jim seemed unlikely and so I deemed him lost.

Needing additional help to reach as many Hobson family members as I could I enlisted the aide of two uncles. Mike Jackson also blind from retinitis would help with phone calls. His brother Ed Jackson fortunately lived in Fayetteville near Hobson family members. Ed made a lot of trips vising the Hobson families and doing interviews. One of Ed’s visits brought him to the home of John Hobson’s granddaughter, who presented Ed with a letter addressed to her mother Annie Lee. The letter postmarked from Newberry, South Carolina was from Charlie Johnson. Charlie gives an account of how his children and grandchildren are doing, naming many of them in the letter. From one old letter saved by a family member we learn that Charlie Johnson is the alias of Jim Hobson.

In Charlie’s letter he mentions family living in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.

I now knew who Jim Hobson was and the names of some family members. How to find them would be a problem and the chance was very slim. I had purchased a set of computer disc’s with social security death records used for help in genealogy research. There were plenty of Johnson’s with no way to distinguish who they were. Finally, one bit of luck, in his letter Charlie wrote one of his daughters had married a Mr. Berry. I found a death record for a Lillie Berry who had died in Newberry, South Carolina.

Lillie’s name matched a daughter in Charlie’s letter that had been postmarked in Newberry.

I looked up a Newberry phone book to find any listing of Berry families. There were two.

I informed my uncles Mike and Ed what I had found. Ed wanted to make the calls. The first phone number he tried was no longer in service. Now with one phone number left the story ends or continues with one call.

A gentleman named Sam Berry answered the phone. Uncle Ed explains what he is doing and goes over the family information. Mr. Berry thinking Ed is maybe a little crazy quietly listens but finally comments, “Mr. Jackson, this is all interesting, but my grandparents were Johnson’s. I have never heard anything about a Hobson family.

Many of the names you mention however are familiar. If you do not mind, I’ll look into it and get back to you.” Several months went by and we thought that was the end of it. In fact, Mr. Berry’s wife was extremely ill and died soon after the phone call.

Mr. Berry eventually called Uncle Ed and told him, “Mr.

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Continued from Page 28 Jackson, I think you may be on to something.” The search that began with little hope now was open to gather new information on the family of the man we came to know as John Charles Johnson.

After fleeing North Carolina, Charlie became a migrant worker in the southeastern states working in the pine tree industry for the manufacturing of pine tar and turpentine. In Florida he met and married Effie Broxton and they would have eleven children.

Traveling the east coast working in the pine trees, camps would be set up for the migrant families. Several of Charlie’s children would be born in these locations, one camp in Florida was known as Pine Blaze.

Shacks they lived in were movable and could be lifted onto flat cars. Families also rode on flatcars or in boxcars.

My uncle Ed and I eventu-

ally met Sam Berry. My uncle also traveled to Florida and met other Johnson family. There were many interesting stories.

Florida in the early 1900’s had rural untamed areas resembling the wild west with roaming wild boar and cattle. One of the homes Charlie lived in often had wild pigs that would get under the house. He would get pans of boiling water and pour the water through cracks in the floorboards onto the pigs to run them from under the house. Heat in one home with a dirt floor was provided by an old barrel with a stove pipe.

Another grandson of Charlie informed us that Charlie had indeed once been shot and he never had the bullet removed.

Charlie would let the grandchildren feel the bullet, which lay just under the skin in his breast near his left shoulder.

Several years ago, one of my cousins, Raymond Edwards of Mayodan, N.C., went to Plant City, Florida on a trip and was

kind enough to find the graves of Charlie and Effie. They are buried in East Oaklawn Cemetery, block 62-A, lot 7, Plant City, Hillsborough County, Florida. The graves are not marked but did have a slab of concrete on top of the graves to prevent them from washing out in storms.

Through diligent research and the kindness of Sam Berry and other Johnson and Hobson family members the Charlie Johnson family now know they are in fact Hobson descendants from North Carolina. Many of the people interviewed are now deceased. Without them this family story could not exist.

Genealogy is often a race against time. Talk to your family, you might learn something.

Visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Room, MadisonMayodan Library, Madison, NC and the Danbury Library, Stokes County, NC. Elvin Perkins, Jr., Email: Eperkins2@aol.com

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capacity: Retail businesses, Salons, Museums The following places will be able to operate at 75% capacity indoors and 100% outdoors: Restaurants, Wineries, Breweries, Amusement Parks, Gyms, Pools, Recreation establishments Other places will be able to increase capacity to 50% indoors

and outdoors: Bars, Conference Centers, Reception Venues, Sports Arenas, Live Performance Venues Effective now the curfew for on-site alcohol consumption will be lifted.

Mass gathering limits will be increased to 50 outdoors and 100 outdoors

Executive Order 204 Still requires face coverings in all public indoor settings Fully lifts the 11 p.m. curfew for on-site service of alcohol Increases the indoor mass gathering limit to 50 people and the outdoor mass gathering limit to 100 Increases maximum occupancy limits: 100% for museums, aquariums, retail businesses and shops, barbershops, salons 75% indoors and outdoors for restaurants, breweries, wineries, amusement parks, gyms, pools 50% indoors and outdoors for bars, conference centers, reception venues, sports arenas, other live performance venues Executive Order 195 • Lifts the Modified Stay at Home Order established under • Still requires face coverings in all public indoor settings • Allows many businesses to operate at 50% capacity • Extends onsite service of alcohol until 11 p.m.

• Lifts the 100-person cap on some businesses that were operating at 30% capacity • Allows some indoor businesses – including bars and taverns, indoor amusement parks, movie theaters and indoor sports arenas – to open at 30% capacity (with a cap of 250 people) • Allows larger indoor arenas with a capacity of more than 5,000 people to open at 15% capacity with no cap (as long as additional safety protocols in place) • Increases the indoor mass gathering limit to 25 people (the outdoor mass gathering limit remains at 50 people)

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industries but education in particular has had to shift considerably in how it operates. Teachers and students left the classrooms on a Friday not knowing it would be the last day. Within 2 weeks teachers flipped their teaching to fully remote online learning. They had to learn how to use new platforms such as Zoom, Seesaw, Canvas, Google Classroom, Peardeck, etc. Over the last year teachers have navigated between online and in-person learning.

Teachers have continually adapted over the last year to meet the needs of students and they have learned more about the way students learn. I interviewed a couple RCS teachers asking to share their experiences while teaching during Covid-19.

The interviews revealed the commitment to the profession and students RCS teachers have for their students.

Q1 - How has teaching changed over the last year?

• Lauren Grogan, 3rd grade teacher, Leaksville-Spray Elementary “Teaching has drastically

Number of attendees will be based on the Governor’s rules for Outdoor Gatherings. We are hoping by May 20 to have reached 100.

Nicki Edards, Elijah Allen, and Ashley Chavez Mundo changed over the last year. We have gone from having 20 plus students in our classrooms down to none. This is a depressing feeling for an educator that thrives on the smiles, hugs, and the accomplishments of her students. I have had to go from planning hands on activities with manipulatives to finding all virtual manipulatives. Before the pandemic, when teaching students in my classroom, I could see their expressions, feel their confusion or comprehension. By putting them behind a computer

screen I do not know the depth of their understanding.”

• Lucas Conkle, 8th grade science teacher, Holmes Middle “The content hasn't changed but how we interact with students is totally unique and teaching this year is exponentially harder than a normal year.

So much of teaching is building a bond with students so that you know how to help them and you can recognize when they need more academic or emotional support. Building that kind of relationship is hard to do over a computer and you have to be more purposeful in trying to develop that.”

• Nicky Edwards, Health Science Career and Technical Education Teacher/Health Science Academy Coordinator, Morehead High School “We have definitely been challenged to broaden our scope of practice in technology. I have taken many online courses over the years but I have never had to teach one. I take pride in the fact that over a short period of time we totally changed the way we teach and adapted very well.”

Q2 - How have you, as a teacher, changed in your practices?

• Lauren Grogan, LeaksvilleSpray Elementary “I would say that my practices have not changed but my delivery of my instruction has changed. I still have high expectations and standards for my students virtually as I would if I saw them everyday face to face. My delivery of those expectations and instruction has had to change but my best practices as a teacher have not changed. I want my students to be the best they can be, do the best they can do and strive for greatness!”

• Lucas Conkle, Holmes Middle “I try to be more patient and accommodating with students worrying less about when the work gets done and focused more on how they did it when they could get to it.”

• Nicky Edwards, Morehead High “I have had to evaluate myself as a teacher and change in any way possible to meet the needs of my students. I have challenged myself to make online learning more fun. For example, each Friday we have an online scavenger hunt. They have 2 minutes to find the items on the list. They love it and so do I. It

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Morehead Moments...

Continued from Page 30 gets them up moving before we Zoom and we have a lot of laughs with some of the items that are found.”

Q3 - What have been the silver linings in teaching of COVID19?

• Lauren Grogan, LeaksvilleSpray Elementary “While teaching during Covid19 I have had to be more innovative in my lesson planning and instruction. The activities I plan have had to be more interactive virtually so I can see if my students are grasping the concepts because I cannot see their body language or facial expressions on Zoom at all times. Zooming for instruction has allowed me to have more one on one opportunities with students who may be struggling in certain areas without distractions of the classroom.

This has been a positive experience with the virtual learning environment.”

• Lucas Conkle, Holmes Middle “We have had a ton of new resources and programs made available to us. Things like Flowcablary, Edpuzzle, and Pear Deck are great tools that I plan to keep using.”

• Nicky Edwards, Morehead High “Two words, my students. They remind me each and every day why I continue to teach. They have been through so much this past year. They are the ones who have missed out on the "normal" school year and all that entails.

Many of them continue to show up, in person or online, and encourage us and each other.

I hope they all know how much we love them here at MHS. #pantherpride” Q4 - What in your role are you most looking forward to once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted?

• Lauren Grogan, LeaksvilleSpray Elementary “Once Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted I am looking

forward to getting my students back in my classroom and seeing the joy on their faces as the lightbulb goes off! I am excited to see how they feel accomplished when they grasp the concept that they have been struggling with for days.”

Lucas Conkle, Holmes Middle “I'm looking forward to being able to letting students be more social and doing labs with partners.”

• Nicky Edwards, Morehead High “This is an easy question for me.

I cannot wait to be able to see my students apply the skills they have learned in the skills lab to residents and patients in a real clinical setting. I watch them practice in the lab and see how competent and compassionate they are and I know they would be such a blessing to so many patients. One of the highlights for me is to see my students in action providing excellent patient care. I am so ready to see this again!”

Jonathan Craig Student Athlete scholarship formed Created through a partnership between Reidsville Area Foundation and Rockingham County Schools, the Jonathan Craig Student Athlete scholarship honors the lifework of our friend, coach, and colleague, Jonathan W. Craig, Jr. who passed away in September 2020. Jonathan served as the Executive Director of Human Resources for Rockingham County Schools and long-standing Board of Directors member with Reidsville Area Foundation.

Dr. Rodney Shotwell, current Superintendent of Rockingham County Schools shared that “Jonathan would be honored to know the youth in our community have resources available to attend post-graduation opportunities. He gave everything he had to help all students as a math teacher, coach, principal and district leader. Jonathan knew his purpose – help students reach their potential through his actions, his devotion and love for education. He was an inspiration to many of his athletes and former students.”

For consideration, student athletes must demonstrate high academic achievement, strong leadership skills, and exhibit strength of character during competition and within the community.

Priority will be given to students coming from under-resourced, under-represented, or marginalized communities. Financial need is also a consideration, as both organizations wish to help talented students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend college. Annually, the scholarship Committee, composed of school-based Athletic Directors, the District Athletic Director, Central Office personnel, and Reidsville Area Foundation Board members will review nominations from each school. All nominees must be seniors in high school, active in one or more varsity sport, maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA, and display teamwork and comradery in all aspects of their daily lives.

The selection meeting will be held in the spring of each school calendar year. Recipients will be notified at the RCS Athletic Banquet, as well as recognized

during an end of school-based award assembly. Applicants must be full-time students at an accredited U.S. institution for award distribution.

“Jonathan was a dedicated board member, serving with compassion and purpose. He was a spirited soul, finding joy in all aspects of life. Jonathan used his passion, intellect, and insight each day to put students first and in the forefront of conversations.

We hope to honor his efforts by recognizing and propelling a local student athlete towards a fulfilling college career,” shared Dawn Charaba, Executive Director of Reidsville Area Foundation.

Citizens who want to make a donation should contact Annie Ellis, Rockingham County Schools Chief Financial Officer, at 336-627-2645 or via email at aellis@rock.k12.nc.us.

Questions about the scholarship or this press release can be addressed by: Dawn Charaba, Executive Director Reidsville Area Foundation 336-634-1669 dcharaba@rafoundation.org

Compost Sale and Free Mulch Giveaway Starting Saturday April 10 While winter was putting a freeze on many of the outdoor activities of area residents, the City of Eden’s Solid Waste Division had a couple of “hot projects” steaming: mulch and compost material has been prepared for the annual Mulch Giveaway and Compost Sale which will be held Saturdays only, starting April 10 and each following Saturday while supplies last.

The City of Eden has mulch and compost available for citizens at the Public Works facility.

Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., you can bring your trailer or truck to the facility at the end of West Avenue and fill it up with free mulch (for residential customers only) or with compost available for a fee.

Quantities are limited. The facility will not be open on any Saturday if it rains; instead, the

event will continue on the following Saturday. Compost costs are $5 for small trailers or regular pick-up trucks, $20 for large trailers, flatbeds or regular dump trucks and $35 for tandem dump trucks.

If you need more information about the mulch and compost event, please call Municipal Services Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 627-7783 and press 0 for the operator.

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IALR announces internship opportunities The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) is pleased to announce and accept applications for the 2021 Summer Internship Program.

This program is available to NC students, including Rockingham County students. The program will place up to 11 interns in meaningful, on-the-job training experiences at IALR in various areas ranging from coding/precision agriculture to talent development. All health and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure a safe work environment.

While the internship experiences are intended to take place at IALR, mentors are developing hybrid (blend of on-site and telework) options.

“We look forward to preparing our region’s students for successful career opportunities with real-world, work-based learning experiences,” said Dr. Julie Brown, IALR’s Director of Advanced Learning. “Our internship opportunities provide students with significant leadership development, networking, resume and skill-building activities and projects.”

To be considered for the eight-week, paid project, candidates must be one of the following: (1) a high school graduate with plans to attend college in the fall of 2021, (2) an undergraduate or graduate level college student or (3) a recent college graduate who completed a college degree within the last 12 months. The internship will begin in June and must be completed by August 13.

Available internship opportunities include: • SMART Table 2.0 Controller Development with Dr. Scott Lowman (up to two positions) • Controlled Environment Agriculture with Dr. Scott Lowman (up to two positions)

• Research and Data Analysis for the Southern Virginia Region with Linda Green • Marketing and Communications with Allison Moore Informal STEM Learning Programs with Dr. Julie Brown (up to two positions) • Manufacturing Workforce Pipeline Research and Marketing for the Southern Virginia Region with Troy Simpson Human Resource Management with Elaine Ratcliffe Information Technology with Tim Kruggel Interns will receive a stipend of $2,925 paid semimonthly. The anticipated weekly time commitment is 28 hours, and the IALR mentor will set the work schedule during the intern orientation.

Applications are due by 4 p.m. (EST), Monday, March 22, 2021. The internship application, other information and detailed project descriptions are available at www.ialr.org/internships. For more information, please contact Brown at julie.brown@ialr.org or 434.766.6711, or Elaine Ratcliffe, IALR’s Human Resources Manager, at elaine.ratcliffe@ialr.org or 434.766.6747.

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research serves Virginia as a regional catalyst for economic transformation with applied research, advanced learning, advanced manufacturing, conference center services and economic development efforts. The Institute’s major footprint focuses within Southern Virginia, including the counties of Patrick, Henry, Franklin, Pittsylvania, Halifax and Mecklenburg along with the cities of Martinsville and Danville.

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Tennis News NCTF SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS The North Carolina Tennis Foundation offers camp scholarships that are held on college campuses. They are given to juniors who have not entered the 9th grade and the selection is based on need. Deadline May 1.

HIGH SCHOOL TEAM GRANTS This grant provides support to High School Tennis Teams in North Carolina. Funds from this grant can be used for equipment, supplies (including items needed for meeting covid-19 requirements), facility projects, and more.

TENNIS EXCELLENCE PROGRAM Jaycee Park, Reidsville, Tues. and Thurs., 6-7:30 pm Youth age 10+, This FREE program is for players age 10+ who are serious about improving their skills.

Walking Marine Hosting Golf Tournament Located at Lynrock Golf Club, the walking Marine is hosting a 4 person team Captian’s Choice Golf Tournament on May 1st at 1pm.

Cost to join the tournament is $200.00 and Hole Sponsors are $50.00 each.

Mullingan’s and 50/50 tickets will also be sold at the tournament site. Come out and support the Rockingham County Veterans Coalition and Food Pantry.

Make checks payable to Rockingham County Veteran’s Coalition and if you have any questions please call one of the numbers listed.

Lynrock Golf Club: 336-623-6110 Roger Doss - General Manger: 910-713-4494 Micky Westmoreland - Director of Golf: 336-613-1148 Terry Sharpe: 336-541-2258

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Two day Disc Golf Charity Tournament in April Join in the fun at the 10th Annual Buster’s Cup Charity Disc Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 24th at Farris Park in Mayodan and Sunday, April 25th at Lake’s Edge DGC in Reidsville starting at 8:00am both days.

All proceeds benefit the Rockingham County Animal Shelter. There will be two rounds each day, one short and one long and there are five divisions (Recreational, 40+, Women’s $40.00, Entry/Intermediate $50.00 entry/ Open - $60.00) Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three players in each division! Also, there is a $2.00 optional ace pool.

Pizza will also be provided on the 2nd day in Reidsville.

Mulligans are avaliable for donations of bags or cases of dog or cat food as well as cat litter - only one Mulligan per round, max of 4! This is a nonPDGA event. If interested, register at the link below and hurry up, it’s filling up quickly! https://www.discgolfscene.com /tournament/

The ever popular Hooked on Fishing Derby for Kids ages 4-12 will return on Saturday, May 8th, 2021.

The derby is sponsored by the Eden Parks and Recreation and the Eden Kiwanis Club.

Join in the fun at the Fireman’s Hut Pond located on Smith Acres Road near Eden Drive-in. Registration begins at 9am, fishing starts at 9:30am and ends at 11am.

Door prizes will be given immediately following. Trophies are awarded to winner and runners-up in groups: Largest Fish

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The Lindsey Bridge River Access has always been very popular amongst river goers, both local and visiting. With its recent facelift and transformation to an exciting whitewater park, Lindsey Bridge River Access is slated to be Rockingham County's largest tourist attraction.

Ribbon cutting will occur May 21st, marking the official opening of the park.

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Adventure? Fun? Ways to beat the heat? I’m sure we all have a story or two of how we spent our summers as a kid or even as an adult for that matter. These memories are exactly what you gain when you visit us here in Rockingham County.

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Kids must be accompanied by an adult. One rod per child, adults are not allowed to fish.

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For more information call Carla Huffman or Mary Staley at 336-627-4711. Rain date will be Saturday, June 19th (only if it is a heavy rain)

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• Rockingham County has 16 access points to our adventurous waterways, which is made up by our four rivers and three lakes.

The previous access signs that led visitors and residents to these hot spots, had been in place for over 19 years, and as you can imagine, were starting to show their age. Through the collaboration between Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) and North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), replacement signs are currently being installed and installation of all of the access signs is expected to be complete in the coming weeks.

• As spring weather heads our way, don't forget to explore Rockingham County's two amazing mountain bike trails; the (3.5 mile) at Farris Memorial Park, and Reidsville Mountain Bike Trail (1.0 mile).

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Prewitt’s Birthday...

Continued from Page 9 claims division, examiner and later Assistant Chief of Claims, then Chief,AssistantDeputy Commissioner and later Deputy Commissioner in charge of District 25 of the Office of Compensation Program. Paul went as high as a civilian could go in the government without being a political appointee.

Paul retired from the Federal Government in 1978, but couldn't stand it. After six months he started working for the National Duckpin Bowling Association. Paul became a champion bowler, receiving many awards, trophies and newspaper articles. He was very active in his church. The little league baseball team, and building and grounds. As if those accolades are not enough, in the Fall of 2019, by decree, the President of France appoint-

ed Paul Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honor.

The Consul of France, Vincent Hommeril bestowed this award on Paul on January 16, 2020 in a beautiful ceremony in Reidsville, NC at the American Legion.

On October 5, 2020 the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners presented The Long Leaf Pine Award to Paul.

This honor had been awarded to him by Governor Roy Cooper.

Paul and Betty had one son, Paul Leahmon Prewitt, Jr . They have 2 grandsons and 2 granddaughters-in-law (Cullen & Amy Prewitt & Jeremy and Jamee Prewitt).

Paul is a very humble man.

For many people, when they talk about Paul, that is the word they use. He is very unassuming. He puts "gentle" in the word "gentleman". He is a very strong patriot and loves his country and his state.

He has a terrific sense of humor and is a great sport, teasing and being teased.

It is a great honor to know him and share his life. God has truly blessed us with Paul.

Should I say "Sir Paul"?

During the COVID-19 months, Mr. Prewitt has enjoyed his daily drives with his wife and walks 30 minutes per day around his house to keep active.

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• Dental Sealants: Dentists use sealants, a thin plastic-like coating placed on molars to reduce the risk of decay by nearly 80 percent. Dental sealants can even stop early stages of decay from becoming a full-blown cavity.

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