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On June 30th at UNC Rockingham Health Care in Eden, Linda Dillard, Operating Room Technician, was presented with a crystal knot representing how all of our lives are intertwined and how together we can beat any odds. This beautiful piece was a special place holder for the big prize which was a spectacular $20,000 Bedroom makeover to be performed by Marta Mitchell Interior Design.

Steve Elbin, CEO of UNC Rockingham Health Care said, “When the public thinks about healthcare heroes they immediately think of physicians and nurses. And these folks in environmental services and food services and engineering facilities, the general public may not realize how critical you are to the ability of the clinicians to do their job. I think it’s so great, Linda, that you, on behalf of your coworkers are able to receive this award.”

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Weber offers additional advice, particularly if you find yourself feeling anxious and afraid. “You are not under house arrest so don’t let yourself feel that all you can do is sit around the house watching TV. Call your friends and family for chats and, by all means; get up and get out even if you have to wear a face mask. Take walks and when you are at home keep busy with stimulating distractions such as crossword puzzles, jig saw puzzles, a new book and household chores. When you get up in the morning make a plan for the day.

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owner/client. Marta said, “When COVID first became a major issue we all started working from home. We were lucky too because we were already set up with video conferencing and a lot of what we do involves technology, so we were able to continue almost seamlessly. After being touched by the news stories of what the health care workers were facing, how exhausted they were after coming home, and all the sacrifices they were making, we started brainstorming on what we can do to help, and it was an obvious decision because we ‘gotta do what we do best” Mitchell continued, “So we thought, How can we honor somebody in the healthcare industry, fighting this COVID battle in a way that would be meaningful for them, for us and for the community. That’s how we came up with a “Haven for a Healthcare Warrior” 20K Giveaway. That’s what they need the most, a haven in their homes that they can come home to and relax.” Thus the bedroom makeover was born.

Nominations were requested from Doctors and nurses in the field through a link on Mitchell’s website. The requirements were simple... someone in healthcare, directly involved in the COVID battle. They had to be a resident of either Guilford or Rockingham County.

There were 101 inspiring nominations from COVID 19 Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, and local Healthcare Warriors.

There were 4 judges, 2 from the Mitchell Interior Design team, and two department heads from Cone Hospital. The four selected Linda Dillard, a hardworking team member of UNC Rockingham Health Care.

Misti Weadon, the Director of Environmental Services at UNC Rockingham Health Care, nominated Linda for the Haven for a Healthcare Warrior contest.

Mitchell recalled, “It was really hard to select, some of us in tears reading the nominations.

I wish we had a lot more money to do this for all of them. Linda Dillard of Morehead Hospital was the unanimous winner.

There was no question when we started looking deeply into the sacrifices and loving actions of all the nominations that she was the winner.”

Dillard has a great story and she was the only candidate nominated by the hospital Director Misti Weadon. Linda works as an OR Tech typically, but when COVID started she was one of the first to volunteer to work in environmental services in our COVID unit, on the third floor.

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Local Farewells

Elsie McCormick Alderman, 99 Joseph Elbert Ayers, 86 Betty Jo Adams, 79 - Reidsville Maria Ramos-Pazas-Boganegra, 58 - Eden Charles Glen Benfield Jr., 51 Mary Farrish Belton Willie Ruth White Bullins, 85 - RC Terri Jones Bryant, 22 James Gentry Brown - Madsion Donnie Harold Clark, 75 - Madison James “Preston” Driscoll, 74 - RC Rev. Frank Delano Dunn, 85 - Reidsville Melissa Sue Denny Dickens, 59 Tara Rochelle Dodd, 33 Neal Carlton Dodson, 88 - Reidsville Dare Hinson Donathan, 86 - Reidsville Robert Lee Daniels, 54 - RC Ramona Wall Farris, 63 - Madison Debra Chaney Frye, 64 - Madison Dorthy Coble Fereneyhough - Reidsville Helen Harris Graves - RC Taylor “Griffin” Guill, 21 - RC Jacqueline Annetee Galloway - Eden Billy Micheal Galloway, 86 - Eden

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She helps comfort her coworkers into understanding that we would keep them safe and that they could keep themselves safe while doing that.

Mitchell said that after the initial meeting with Dillard in her home we will understand the scope of her project, as well as her vision and style. We will also measure her existing bedroom, and document this on AutoCAD, so that we can start planning a new interior layout and furniture.

We will present our proposal to her, get her input and make final adjustments. Next comes the purchase of furnishings and accessories, plus scheduling of sub-contractors (electricians, painters, cabinets, etc).

Eventually the installation day will arrive, when the MMID team show up with a big truck, and install everything. The whole project will be completed before the end of 2020.

Attending the presentation were many city officials and community leaders who are so proud of the job Dillard has done during the Covid-19 pandemic at UNC Rockingham.

Mayor Nevil Hall said, “We congratulate Dillard on behalf of the Eden City Council for her diligent work that led to this well-deserved award. It takes a special person to step up and be willing to put themselves and their families in harm's way for others. UNC Rockingham Healthcare is the city’s largest employer.”

County reports two additional deaths related to COVID-19

Two, Rockingham County residents died as of July 22nd from complications associated with the coronavirus, bringing the total to date to four. The patients were in their 60’s-80’s and had several underlying medical conditions. To protect the families’ privacy, no further information about these patients will be released.

Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler said: "On behalf of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners and our entire Rockingham County Governmental family, we extend our sympathy, thoughts and prayers to both families.

Please know that many people in our caring community are thinking about you at this time."

“We are praying for comfort for these two families during this difficult time,” stated Susan Young, Rockingham County Interim Health Director.

The Rockingham County Health Dept. is encouraging the community to adhere to the Governor’s mitigation recommendations and Executive Orders. Wearing a mask while in public and practicing social distancing are ways to protect yourself as well as others from the spread of Covid-19. A large percentage of Rockingham County’s recent cases have been linked to family gatherings with people

who do not live in their immediate households. Please limit close contact with individuals who have frequented gatherings.

Individuals who suspect they might be experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should call their primary care provider to discuss their symptoms so appropriate steps can be taken to protect themselves and others.

Testing sites are available throughout the county. Please see the DHHS website for current locations, hours of operation and requirements. We would also like to ask you not to use the hospital’s emergency room unless you are experiencing a true medical emergency. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1.

It is vital that information regarding COVID-19 comes from a reliable source such as the CDC, NC DHHS (ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus or text COVIDNC to 898211), and Rockingham County Health Department (www.myrockinghamcountync.com). Call 2-1-1 (or 888-892-1162) for general questions or for help finding human services resources in your community.

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County in 1964 at age 27 to take a job as an agricultural agent working with the 4-H. He quickly got involved in civic activities and was elected as the State Director of the Reidsville Jaycees. During his 56 years in Rockingham County he has volunteered with the Salvation Army Board, where he is a former Chairman and lifetime member, the Rockingham County Board of Elections, the First Baptist Church of Reidsville as a Deacon, the Reidsville Jaycees as President and State Director, the Rockingham County Board of Social Services/Health & Human Services Chair, as a 20+ year member of the RCC Foundation Board as a former Chair and lifetime member, the Reidsville Soup Kitchen, Meals on Wheels, and was a Wentworth School PTA President. Pierce helped organize volunteer fire depart-

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He also was a charter member of the YMCA and instrumental in the fundraising and planning for the Y. At age 83 Pierce and his wife continue to give back to the community. Their most recent efforts included passing out meals on July 4th for the Reidsville Soup Kitchen.

Pierce has been married for 55 years to Betty Pierce; they have four daughters, 10 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Rockingham County Commissioner Chair Mark Richardson introduced and thanked Pierce for many years of service and presented a certificate and a lapel pin on behalf of the Commissioners and the County. Commissioner Reece Pyrtle told Pierce, “you stepped up to the plate … you made Rockingham County a better place to live, work and play.”

Schools begin on Plan C

An annoucement to the Rockingham County School System families from the Rockingham County School System: Here is a summary of the decision for all schools in Rockingham County Schools.

Our RCS Board of Education met on July 16, 2020.

After reviewing Governor Cooper's Decision to place all students on Plan B, with careful consideration and thought the Board of Education voted to extend remote learning (Plan C) for safety for students and staff.

This decision to move to Plan C is permitted through the

Governor's Office and this will be extended for five weeks beginning August 17, 2020.

This means remote learning would be in place for all students through September 18, 2020. Dillard Academy is currently on remote learning and will continue to stay on remote learning through September 18, 2020. In addition, all other schools will be on remote learning through September 18, 2020.

Thank you for your support as we navigate these challenging times. We will provide more updates as we have them.

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Sheriff works with others to provide masks to residents in need

On July 1, 2020, Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page sent a letter to Governor Roy Cooper’s office and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. In that letter, Sheriff Page voiced his concerns about the Governor’s mask mandate and those who wished to wear a mask for protection during this COVID-19 crisis, but were unable to afford or acquire one.

“While the Governor’s individual mask mandate under Executive Order 147 is unenforceable criminally, many individuals choose to wear them for their protection and I fully support that”, said Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page. “I wear one myself, that’s my choice. However, I worried about those in my county who want to wear a mask, but have limited financial means, are on a fixed budget or who otherwise couldn’t get a mask. So, after consulting Rockingham County Interim Health Director Susan Young, I reached out to the Governor and Dr. Cohen with NCDHHS. Dr. Cohen’s office put us in touch with the NC

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Left to Right: Sheriff Sam Page, Susan Young, Rodney Cates with box loads of masks.

Office of Emergency Management and helped get 20,000 reusable, cloth masks delivered to Rockingham County. These masks will be offered to residents of Rockingham County free of charge.”

"The safety of our county citizens is at the heart of the Public Health effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19”, said Rockingham County Interim Health Director Susan Young.

“Wearing a mask protects yourself as well as others from potentially spreading the virus."

Increase in Gun Permits reported

From January 1st through June 30th 2020, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office has seen a sizable increase in applications for gun permits submitted by residents. Specifically, we’ve seen a 54% increase (from 1304 to 2210) in the submission of permit applications to purchase firearms and a 42% increase (from 343 to 587) in concealed handgun permit applications for the same time period in 2019.

“I think there are several issues driving this increase”, said Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page. “It’s not uncommon to see an increase in permit applications during Presidential election years. That, coupled with the recent civil unrest we’ve see across the country are probably driving factors for the uptick in submissions. I am a Second Amendment advocate and believe that each citizen is the first line of defense in protecting their homes and loved ones.“ North Carolina law recognizes the importance of your right to defend yourself and your family from imminent harm, especially in your own home.

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The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office accepts in-person submissions of firearm purchase permits on Wednesday and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.. Online submissions for firearm purchase permits are accepted 24/7 at https://rockinghamsheriff.com/gun-permitapplications.

Concealed Handgun Permit applications are accepted in-person only and can be submitted on Tuesdaya, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. In order to save time, the application packet can be downloaded and printed from https://rockinghamsheriff.com/ gun-permit-applications. Fill out the application prior to visiting the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, but DO NOT SIGN IT until it is submitted.

"The COVID response is a team effort which benefits the entire county", said Rockingham County Emergency Services Director Rodney Cates.

The Rockingham County COVID-19 Task Force is currently meeting to discuss the best way to make these masks available to those in need and locations for pick-up. The Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services will make an announcement to the public in the next few days with regards to criteria and locations to obtain these masks.

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Rockingham County Governmental officials worked for months in 2019 with Charter Communications/Spectrum, moving from the proposal/ approval stage to the final technical aspects of the new television channel. The station started on-air with a soft launch Friday, Jan. 31st. Since then, officials have been making minor adjustments and enhancing content.

The Rockingham County Governmental Television Channel, Spectrum 1304: • Is disseminating engaging, educational, up-to-date, governmental information for constituents to stay abreast of local governing bodies; • Is explaining how county government operates and serves citizens; • Is seeking to increase trust, transparency, communications, and involvement between county government and citizens.

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

Funds are available for nonprofit organizations serving the local community in Rockingham County. Grants typically range from $500 to $1,000. Total grantmaking not to exceed $5,740.

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Grants are not available for regranting purposes, capital campaigns, capital improvements, out-of-state travel or for individuals. Funds are awarded by the board of advisors of the Rockingham County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a wonderful opportunity for our nonprofits to

expand their impact in our local community,â&#x20AC;? said Will Flynt, RCCF board president. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited to partner with our local nonprofit community to continue supporting Rockingham County.â&#x20AC;?

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Please join the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office in congratulating Lieutenant Margaret “Maggie” Barker on her retirement!

Barker is a 30-year veteran of the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office. During her distinguished law enforcement career, she has served as a Detention Officer, Bailiff, School Resource Officer, Civil Process server, and numerous supervisory positions within the Administrative Division.

“I have worked with Lieutenant Barker for a lot of years”, said Sheriff Sam Page.

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Fortunately, she has agreed to stay on as a member of our ‘Reserves’ Division, and will always be part of our family here at the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office.”

Lieutenant Barker’s last day of full-time service was June 30th.

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Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler was elected first vice president of the North Carolina City & County Management Association (NCCCMA), representing 100 NC counties and 532 municipalities. He will serve a oneyear term and he is slated to take the presidential helm next year with the support of the members of the NCCCMA. Metzler “As a leader with my peers across the state within NCCCMA, I am honored to serve this professional organization that takes public management seriously and holds managers to high standards and ethics,” Metzler said. Since 2005, he has been associated with NCCCMA where he was previously chairperson of the program committee for five years.

Since December of 2011, he has been Rockingham County Manager, Chief Administrative Officer. Last year, Rockingham County Board of Commissioners surprised Metzler at a Board meeting with a plaque issued by the International City & County Managers Association recognizing his 25 years of service as a credentialed manager. He has presented balanced budgets to the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners and the property tax rate has not increased during his tenure. Rockingham County is rare because since the 2009-2010 fiscal year, citizens have not seen a property tax increase.

Metzler is a member of Osborne Baptist Church, past president of Reidsville Rotary Club, and a member of Pi Kappa Phi Alumni. He has served on numerous local and state boards, commissions, and the ECU Board of Visitors. He has been a credentialed Manager in NC, VA, and SC. Originally from the northeast, he grew up in Montgomery County. He is a passionate Pirate and East Carolina University (ECU) undergraduate; a master’s from Appalachian State University; and extensive training from UNC School of Government, University of Virginia, Old Dominion University, and Virginia Technical Institute.

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Rockingham County Governmental employees are doing their part to prevent COVID-19 spread.

Gov. Roy Cooper issued a new executive order requiring North Carolina citizens to wear face coverings in public if they are unable to social distance. State governmental agency employees and customers must wear face coverings to help slow down the viral spread. Research has proven that wearing face coverings on a consistent basis will help decrease COVID19 spreading in the community.

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A 24 year veteran of the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office, Suthard has served as a Dispatcher, Patrol Deputy, Special Victims Unit Detective, Criminal Investigations Detective, Detective Supervisor, Patrol Supervisor, Crime Prevention Officer, Community Watch Coordinator and Public Information Officer.

As the Sheriff's Public Information Officer, Suthard serves as the conduit through which the public is made aware of matters that are of interest to our community. Lt. Suthard handles inquires from the general public and the news media concerning routine incidents, reports, photographs, emergency situations and the release of all official information. Suthard also maintains and updates the Rockingham County Sheriff's website and social media accounts.

Suthard serves as the county's law enforcement liaison to the Rockingham County Crime Stoppers Board of Directors.

Suthard is a N.C. Department of Justice certified General Instructor and serves as a Hostage/Crisis Negotiator for the Sheriff's Special Response Team (SRT).

Lieutenant Suthard will be in charge of the day-to-day operations of the Sheriff's Administrative, Civil Process and Records Divisions while retaining his duties as Crime Prevention Officer, Community Watch Coordinator and Public Information Officer.

Disher We also join Sheriff Sam Page and his team at the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office in congratulating Kristy Disher on her promotion to the rank of Sergeant.

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Disher is a graduate of the Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) program provided by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

Sergeant Disher will assist in the supervision of the day-today operations of the Sheriff's Administrative, Civil Process and Records Divisions. She will also continue to serve as Civil Executions Officer for the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office.

DEPUTIES EARN ADVANCED LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATES

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"It is my honor to present Captain Bullins and Detective Willis with their Advanced Law Enforcement Certificates", said Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page. "They've both worked hard, and this is no small achievement. They should both be proud of their accomplishments. I am very proud of them both!"

Captain Shane Bullins is a 23 year veteran of law enforcement, having served the majority of those years at the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office. Captain Bullins is the Rockingham County Detention Facility Administrator.

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

• COUNSELLING / JOB SEARCH HELP available Wednesdays by appointment from 10am - 6pm in the Life Changes Building at 7586 NC 770, Stoneville. Call 336-3278663.

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

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THE LISTED EVENTS ARE THE REGULAR SCHEDULES AND WILL ONLY BE AS LISTED IF RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED

- 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.

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

WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB 2nd Tues. monthly at 6:30 at Wentworth United Methodist Church, 1308 NC-65, Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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. 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) 394-0080.

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Thursdays of Month at 7PM at the legion. Call Curtis Pierce at 336-6239481 leave message.

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, 2nd Sat. of month 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

Church Events

“Church Events” is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more. For up to 10 Lines (or less) the fee is $10 The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month and online, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them.

Call 336-627-9234

Please contact your church for schedules or cancelations throughout the Month of August REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS PROGRAM Complete, Free recovery program meeting at ROBERTS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Every Friday evening 7-9, Ph. 336-344-5083 203 Memorial Baptist Church Rd. Stoneville NC 27048 www.robertsmemorialbaptistchurch.org Why Are You Still Addicted? We can Help.

• EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH The Church With A Y For You! 320 The Boulevard ~ Eden, NC Specialized Sunday School 9:45 AM YSunday Worship 10:45 AM and 6:00 PMY Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 PM Ministries for The Entire Family (336) 623-3515; www.EdenBaptistChurch.org • REDEMPTION ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH 2131 Hwy. 14, Reidsville, NC 27320 • 336-420-8805 Pastor D.L. Bray • Youth Pastor Luke Bray #RevivallnReidsville • Van Ministry • Ladies & Men’s Ministry • Youth Ministry • Food Pantry Ministry Sunday School 10am / Sunday AM Worship 11AM Sunday Evening 5pm / Wed. Night 7pm Preaching from the King James Bible •

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

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Events of Interest THE LISTED EVENTS ARE THE REGULAR SCHEDULES AND WILL ONLY BE AS LISTED IF RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED

• DAV AUXILIARY - New info: 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral (where now?) in Reidsville. Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • VFW POST 8297- 2nd Sat. of month at 961 Church St. Ext., Reidsville, 10am. Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 -1st Tuesday of month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan, 7 PM. Donald Bien,CDR 336-548-3431.

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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

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Eden Special Events Cancelled

Due to the on-going restrictions on social gatherings resulting from the COVID-19 virus, Eden is joining most other NC communities in cancelling the following summer/fall events: • Touch A Truck (August) • Grown and Gathered Farm to Table Dinner (August) • 17th Annual Eden RiverFest (September) “The uncertainty of not knowing how many people will be allowed to gather makes it very difficult to responsibly fundraise, plan and facilitate such a large festival,” stated Cindy Adams, Coordinator of Special Events and Tourism for the City of Eden. “RiverFest requires months of planning which has been put on hold since COVID-19 surfaced in mid-March. Also, we cannot ask area businesses to financially support this festival through sponsorships when so many are struggling. Finally, the sheer number of attendees that normally attend this event makes responsible social distancing almost impossible.”

Recognizing that Eden and Rockingham County residents are still eager to attend outdoor functions, the City has planned several new and smaller activities that the public will enjoy.

They include: • Butterfly Trail and Otter Habitat Celebrations: These events will take place sometime in August, allowing people to celebrate the additions to the popular Smith River Greenway.

• Diva Night: This will be a Historic Eden downtown event for women who will be able to shop and enjoy food and beverages at downtown businesses. (Date TBA) • The Great River Race: This event will take place on September 19th on the Dan River. Participants will race their homemade craft from the newly constructed Klyce Street River Access Point to the Leaksville Landing. We plan to incorporate this race into future RiverFests.

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• Reynolds Brewing Smith River Otter Run: This will be a race along the Smith River Greenway, ending at Reynolds Brewery, located at 354 W. Meadow Road. (Date TBA) More information about each of these events will be circulated as we approach their respective dates.

Despite the disappointment of having to cancel these events Adams is committed to making

them shine in 2021. “We promise to plan the biggest RiverFest event ever in 2021,”pledged Adams. “This is Eden’s signature festival and we always seek ways to make it more exciting and enjoyable for the thousands who attend each year.”

For more information on all Eden festivals, visit www.exploreedennc.com or the Explore Eden NC Facebook page.

On July 17, 2020 U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, announced that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded a $2.2 million grant to the Piedmont Triad Regional Development Corporation to establish a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF).

This RLF will provide microloans to small businesses suffering from economic injury as a result of COVID-19 across the 12-county Piedmont Triad Region. Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply for a 5-year, non-forgivable, interest free loan

ranging from $2,500 - $50,000.

Loans below $10,000 may be eligible to qualify for a personal guarantee. Loan amounts above $10,000 will require additional collateral.

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Specifically, Eden had an average annual rent cost of $8,004 and a median household income of $37,384 for a rent-toincome ratio of 21.41%. It is generally recommended that a renter's rent should cost no more than 30% of their annual income, so these numbers speak to Eden's proximity to high-paying jobs relative to the affordable housing in the area. Eden's low rent-to-income ratio ranked #1,146 in the country and #42 in the state of North Carolina.

Rockingham County Sales Tax Rockingham County reported that April 2020 sales were 4.5% below sales of April 2019.

The state had predicted sales tax losses of up to 20% for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year.

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RCC Foundation elects officers

BY GERRI HUNT Rockingham Community College

The Rockingham Community College Foundation has elected its new slate of officers to lead the organization into its new era following a restructuring and reorganization.

On June 18, the board of directors elected the following community leaders as the executive board: • Bobby Wharton, Ruffin, President • Scott Barham, Eden, Immediate Past President • Pleas McMichael, Reidsville, First Vice President • Mary Martin, Madison, Secretary

Lafayette Judkins, and Tony Nichols, all of Reidsville.

Two weeks earlier on June 4, everyone gathered for their very first meeting as a new Foundation board. Practicing social distancing in light of COVID-19, they spread out at tables set up outside the Whitcomb Student Center on campus. Several members joined via Zoom.

Interim Treasurer Mark Collins reported that the Foundation’s Master Trust account contains $7.32 million.

“Of North Carolina’s 58 community colleges, RCC is second largest in asset size for investments,” he said. The

Education side of the house,” he continued. “We need to build Foundation support of that because that is what industry is telling us. Not everyone has to have a degree, and not everyone wants a degree or has the time or resources to put into one.”

The RCC Foundation is already working on a scholarship program for several of the College’s Workforce Development programs, and plans to roll it out this year.

During the June 4 meeting, the Foundation board approved 18 campus grants that total $144,000. One of the largest grants awarded was $24,000 for that Workforce Development

Social distancing while meeting at RCC.

• Amy Brown, Eden, Treasurer • Keith Duncan, Eden, Vice President for Investments • Arnold Robertson, Reidsville, Vice President for Resource Development and Organization • Rhonda Holland, Eden, Vice President for Appropriations Barham, who was one of a handful of RCC Board of Trustees who served as interim officers for the Foundation since December, turned over the presidency to Wharton.

“I’m very excited about the new board. We have a good group of leadership from across the county, with diverse talents,” Barham said. “Several have had experience with the Foundation in the past, so it’s always good to have people who have been involved to come back around and serve the community.”

Wharton served on the Foundation board from the 1970s until about three years ago, and was happy to return and help RCC. “The College is about the only entity I know of that touches every foot of the county,” he said. “The Foundation’s job is to raise money to help students, and we will continue to do that,” Wharton continued. “People realize the importance of the College and Foundation; citizens have been so good to the College and Foundation, and have reached into their pockets over the years.”

He echoed Barham’s observation that many board members previously served.

The Foundation board is now comprised of Kevin Berger, Micky Silvers, and The Honorable Christine Strader, all of Madison; Pam Cundiff, Tiffany Morris, and Richard Powell, all of Eden; and Alan Isley, Jonathan Jobe, Dr.

Master Trust contains fundraising money from throughout the years.

The Endowed Funds Trust, which is restricted-use money for scholarships, has a $9.11 million balance.

Dr. Mark Kinlaw said he was astounded by the financials of the Foundation when he arrived in 2015 to take over as RCC president.

“When I got here, I couldn’t believe it when I saw the financial report. I came from a larger college, and we didn’t even have a million dollars in assets in the foundation,” Kinlaw said. “We can do a lot of things that other colleges cannot do because we have a foundation that can support students in ways a lot of rural colleges, in particular, can’t do.”

Kinlaw updated the board on campus happenings, including the shift to online instruction, distribution of $980,000 in CARES Act emergency funds, and enrollment.

He said summer enrollment is up 13.43 percent over last year. Spring was up 17 percent and fall was up 16 percent.

“We were fourth in the state in enrollment growth this past year,” Kinlaw said. “We’re having a great year, from an enrollment standpoint. I’m very pleased with that.”

He pointed out that most RCC scholarships are geared toward curriculum degree-seeking students.

“But we’ve got to get the message out: Not everybody has to have a degree to get a job.

There are industry-recognized credentials, licensures, and certifications that get people employed,” Kinlaw said.

“We can offer those programs on the Continuing

Wharton scholarship program. Another $25,000 was awarded to help fund the operation of intercollegiate athletics.

For more information on the Foundation or to support RCC through a scholarship or other donation, visit www.rockinghamcc.edu/supportrcc/main or contact Executive Director Kim Pryor at 336-342-4261, ext. 2201 or pryork@rockinghamcc.edu.

Gerri Hunt is director of public information at Rockingham Community College. She can be reached at huntg0780@rockinghamcc.edu or 336-342-4261 ext.

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DRBA celebrates cancelation of ACP

In July Duke Energy and Dominion Energy canceled the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP), a proposed 600-mile fracked gas transmission line planned to span West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina, citing economic uncertainty and continued delays.

According to DRBA, this is welcome news for the community's in North Carolina and Virginia who would have been negatively impacted by this project.

DRBA Board of Directors passed a resolution against the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) which directly impacts the Dan River Basin and has similar negative environmental and justice challenges as the ACP. DRBA continues to work with partners to ensure the MVP does not negatively impact our water, our health and our citizens.

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NC Community Foundation launches

NC Healing Communities Fund in response to COVID-19

The North Carolina Community Foundation recently announced the creation of the North Carolina Healing Communities Fund to respond to nonprofit needs across the state stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Fund will provide critical resources for nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that have been impacted severely

by COVID-19 through revenue loss and increased demand. The Fund’s focus will be to support nonprofits in marginalized communities that have been disproportionately affected by the virus and its economic impacts and have been underserved by other sources of financial assistance, specifically communities of lower wealth, communities of color, mostly rural communities and where English may not be the primary language.

NCCF is proud to have a deep history of responding to communities in crisis, according to Jennifer Tolle Whiteside, NCCF CEO and president.

"Because of our experience in disaster relief and recovery in the aftermath of hurricanes, partners and donors have called upon us to activate philanthropy to address COVID-19’s impact on our state," she said. "Our statewide network of affiliate

foundations positions us well to respond to this widespread public health crisis in a way that ensures that the voices of smaller communities are heard in decision making."

Nonprofits are where communities turn for help in times of need, according to Leslie Ann Jackson, NCCF vice president of community investment and engagement. "Now, nonprofits need help in return to overcome the impacts of COVID-19," she said. “We have learned a lot in recent years about identifying long-term, unmet needs after disasters and this time, restoring our nonprofit sector has emerged as a critical need that demands attention, especially in our most vulnerable communities."

NCCF will appoint an advisory committee charged with making recommendations for grants from the Fund. The committee will include representatives from the nonprofit sector, health and human services, rural and faith communities or other philanthropic partners.

The NCCF affiliate network and staff across North Carolina remain a vital source of information about pressing community needs and the nonprofits that are working to meeting those needs.

Their insights will inform the decision-making of the appoint-

ed advisory committee, as well as the voices of our partners working in rural communities.

Rather than relying on more traditional, community fundraising methods, NCCF is seeking support from corporations and other foundations that are interested in contributing to a collection of large donations which will then be distributed by the community foundation in a way that addresses unmet needs in the flexible manner required in these tumultuous times.

NCCF is grateful to corporations and foundations that have helped to launch the Fund through generous contributions, including the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, Novartis and Fidelity Bank.

The pandemic-related shutdowns that began in March 2020 have slowed down the national coin circulation. Coins circulate when payments are made in cash, and coins are returned in the form of change. The change is then used by consumers to make smaller purchases, including at vending machines, laundromats, parking meters, etc.

When COVID-19 restrictions went into place, consumers naturally migrated to online shopping and utilizing debit or credit cards when shopping in-person to avoid physical contact.

With businesses across the country beginning to reopen, there has been an increased demand from merchants to stock their coins at higher levels, but the majority of coins have stayed in consumer pockets. This has affected businesses because coins represent more than 80% of the supply with the remaining amount being new coins produced by the Mint. The Federal Reserve projects the gap between supply and demand at between 2.3 to 3.5 billion coins each month, through the end of the year. At the beginning of 2020, more than four billion coins were deposited and recirculated each month. Those numbers have dropped to less than two billion since the beginning of April.

“The pandemic and the changes many Americans have made in the way we work and live have resulted in a significant

decline in the circulation of coins. It’s not that we have a shortage of coins, it’s just sitting in our piggy banks or coin jars in our homes,” stated NCBA President and CEO Peter Gwaltney. “In an effort to protect our health and safety, Americans are making many more contactless purchases with debt and credit cards and are circulating cash and coins much less. This shift in consumer behavior has resulted in a shortfall of coins in circulation and is presenting challenges to businesses across the country. The banking industry is working closely with the Federal Reserve to manage the allocation of coins in the financial system.”

The Federal Reserve has convened a broad industry task force to develop a plan to increase coin circulation. The goal of the new task force is to kick-start the coin circulation process, as the Mint cannot increase production to solve this particular problem. The Federal Reserve is conducting a campaign to encourage employees to empty their coin jars and get them into circulation.

“The banking industry is not calling on people to take

their coins to the bank to deposit or exchange for cash but doing so would certainly accelerate the flow of coins in the financial system,” stated Gwaltney. “Other options also include Coinstar and other change machines in grocery stores and elsewhere that convert coins into cash or gift cards.”

About the North Carolina Community Foundation: The NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has administered more than $161 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $284 million in assets, NCCF sustains more than 1,300 endowments established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions and scholarships. The NCCF partners with a network of affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance across the state. An important component of NCCF’s mission is to ensure that rural philanthropy has a voice at local, regional and national levels. For more information, visit www.nccommunityfoundation.org.

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Roaming Around Reidsville

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

The City of Reidsville has always prided itself on looking toward the future. Like our tagline says, we like to “Live Simply. Think Big!” While COVID-19 has set us all back a bit, we know that eventually we will get past this and go back to a normal routine although our new normal may look a little different. That is why our City leaders continue to look for ways to aid in Reidsville’s economic development and provide for a better quality of life for our citizens.

Sports have always played a big role in our lives, on the local, collegiate and national level. We love to watch a variety of sports, including America’s national pastime, baseball. Reidsville has a rich history with baseball and amateur softball. The City was home to the original Reidsville Luckies minor league baseball team from the 1930-50s and today has a strong youth travel baseball program, thanks to the current Luckies team. An exciting new partnership between the City of Reidsville and the Old North State League will be bringing collegiate baseball to Jaycee Ballpark. The Reidsville City Council at its July meeting agreed to make the necessary improvements to Field #3 at Jaycee to accommodate Old North State Summer Collegiate baseball.

"The Old North State League is thrilled that we will be expanding and bringing a new college summer league team to Reidsville,” said Mr. Reggie Allred, President of the Old North State League. “We look forward to working with the community so that they can experience the fun and excitement of college baseball in Reidsville. We are thankful to City Manager Preston Mitchell, Mayor Donecker, the Reidsville City Council and Assistant City Manager Haywood Cloud Jr. for making this happen.”

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Sheriffs Office expands fingerprinting to include child care workers

The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office will now offer fingerprinting services to Child Care Workers. Previously, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fingerprinting services had been limited to health care professionals, concealed carry permit applicants and sex offenders as required by law.

These limitations on fingerprinting services were put into place in an effort to follow recommendations for the CDC, local, state and federal officials to reduce social contact for the public and Sheriff’s Office personnel. Seeing the need to expand our fingerprinting services, Sheriff Sam Page has authorized fingerprinting services be made available to Child Care Workers for licensing and/or employment requirements.

The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office fingerprinting services are available Mondays - Fridays from 8 am to 4pm (excluding holidays). There is a fee of $5 (Cash, Credit or Debit card accepted) if you live inside Rockingham County and a fee of $20 (Cash, Credit or Debit card accepted) if you live outside of Rockingham County.

WeCARE wants to make sure everyone knows we will open back up as soon as possible. We need to make sure it is safe for the participants and staff. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.

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will be enlarged to collegiate size, along with additional bleachers and a new right field “Monster Wall”. The lights and fencing will be relocated outward to accommodate the larger field, and some parking lot improvements are also planned.

The approximate $58,000 cost will be partially funded by the City’s Hotel Occupancy Tax, which must go to projects that produce “heads in beds” for our local hotels and motels.

Reggie Allred was on hand at July’s Council meeting to talk about the League, which currently has eight teams that play across the State between June 1July 31. The League recruits local players and those from out of state who are either committed high school seniors or of college age. Allred said the League also likes to be involved in the local communities where their games are played and has participated in school activities, including reading programs, as a way to give back. Allred said “Look for upcoming information to find out about youth teams running on the field before games, throwing out the first pitch, sponsorships and much more!"

The City sees many benefits associated with this new endeavor, including: Increased Economic Development Opportunity: With Collegiate League play, games will draw visitors to our City, including our hotels, motels, restaurants and more. Assistant City Manager Cloud noted that a four-team inseason tournament could draw 25 players/coaches per team with three teams spending two nights in our hotels, taking up about 75 rooms or about 31% of our total hotel space during a two-day tourney. Mr. Allred noted that a

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Concerning Concealed Carry and Masks From Sheriff Sam Page

A number of Rockingham County Concealed Carry Permit holders have reached out to the Sheriff's Office asking if they will be arrested for wearing a mask/facial covering while lawfully carrying a concealed handgun in public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

NC Law has added an addendum under NCGS 1412.11(a)(6) that makes lawful for any person to wear a mask for the purpose of ensuring the physical health or safety of the wearer or others.

Concealed Carry Permittees may wear a mask/facial covering for this purpose while continuing to lawfully concealed carry a handgun. Permit holders should continue to identify themselves and present their Concealed Carry Permit and Picture ID to law enforcement during any interaction and remove their mask/facial coverings for the purpose of identification if asked to do so by the law enforcement officer during the interaction. All other laws/restrictions pertaining to the lawful carrying of concealed handguns remain the same.

The Rockingham County Sheriff's Office has no intention of arresting or citing any individual who has a concealed carry permit and is legally carrying a firearm while wearing a mask during the COVID-19 crisis.

RCS Names 2020-2021 School-Based Employees of the Year

School-based Teachers of the Year and Classified Employees of the Year for Rockingham County Schools have been elected by their fellow faculty members for the 2020-21 school year.

Beginning Teachers were nominated by his/her Principal and Mentor to compete for the title of Rockingham County School’s Beginning Teacher of Excellence in 2020-2021.

The 2020-2021 School-Based Teachers of the Year: Elementary Schools: Kimberly Fulton - Bethany Elem.

Lauren Beckner - Central Elem.

Tori Webster - Dillard Academy John Riddle - Douglass Elem.

Amanda Farrell - Huntsville Elem.

Deborah Bliss - Leaksville-Spray Elem.

Shannon Land - Lincoln Elem.

Laura Miller - Monroeton Elem.

Taneshia Artis - South End Elem.

Dana Tucker - Stoneville Elem.

Brittany Beasley - Wentworth Elem.

Kaitlyn Knight - Williamsburg Elem.

Middle Schools: Kelly McCorkle - Holmes Middle Christopher Daniels - Reidsville Middle Brettany Brown - Rockingham County Middle Todd Jones - Western Rockingham Middle High Schools: Karen Hopkins - McMichael High Elizabeth Richardson - Morehead High Daphne McLaughlin - Reidsville High

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convenience store near one of their sites saw thousands of dollars in increased sales from this past June to the previous June, even with COVID-19. A typical game can draw between 100-400 fans per night, depending on the facility.

“Baseball leagues such as this can generate upwards to $200 per capita in economic impact,” noted Jeff Garstka, the City’s Economic Development Director. “Also, many of the players in the league have not been exposed to Reidsville and all it has to offer. As these individuals finish college and move into various careers, the City may be able to capture new permanent residents as the players choose their next life move. This is a chance for Reidsville to make a strong first impression to a very sought-after sector of our nation’s population – young professionals and families.”

Better Quality of Life: Cloud noted that this type of project benefits our youth and gives our citizens something to do at night during the summer.

Hopefully, it will encourage young kids to want to play baseball and allows individuals and families time outside watching America’s favorite pastime.

“Baseball popularity in Reidsville is growing so the arrival of the Old North State Collegiate Summer League will only fuel that interest,” Cloud said. “That popularity was evident with the record number of children who registered to partic-

ipate in our 2020 Spring Baseball/Softball recreation leagues pre-COVID-19. We subsequently postponed the league out of an abundance of caution, but we are planning on having those who registered in the spring to play in a late summer/ fall league if conditions improve regarding the pandemic.”

Better Facilities: With the improvements to Field #3 at Jaycee Ballpark, our facilities there will benefit our recreational leagues and increase our chances of drawing other tournaments to Reidsville to play. The Old North State Collegiate play doesn’t start until our rec leagues wrap up their seasons. “We are so excited to welcome The Old North State League to Reidsville, and we look forward to a long lasting partnership,” Cloud said. “In addition to bringing summer collegiate baseball here, both the Old North State League, collectively with City staff, as well as staff individually are having discussions with various post-secondary education levels for opportunities to host tournaments in the future as well.”

Cloud said these improvements should be completed over the course of this winter and early 2021, meaning the League could begin play by June of 2021. Mayor Jay Donecker stated, “This is another example of the ‘can do’ attitude that our City staff has, and we are very thankful.” So soon, it will be time to “play ball”!

And a final reminder!

Have you filled out your 2020 Census? The City of Reidsville was still reaching for 60% participation when this column went to press. Census workers will soon start canvassing neighborhoods to reach those residents who have failed to respond. Why do we keep emphasizing how important the accurate reporting of our population in Reidsville is to the City? We’d love to get a share of the approximate $675 billion the Federal Government gives annually to local and state governments. Much of that money is based on population and goes to provide much needed programs to our City as well.

It also affects economic development because census data is used by business owners and developers to decide where they will open new stores or expand their operations. It might help us get that elusive Chick-fi-la franchise! Encourage your neighbors and family to FILL IT OUT! Go TEAM REIDSVILLE!

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City of Reidsville Main Street Program Receives 2020 National Accreditation

The City of Reidsville’s Main Street Program has been designated as a 2020 Accredited Main Street America™ program.

Accredited status is Main Street America’s top tier of recognition and signifies a demonstrated commitment to comprehensive commercial district revitalization and proven track record of successfully applying the Main Street Approach™. Reidsville joined the North Carolina Main Street program in 1984, and this is the first time the city’s program has achieved accredited status.

“We are proud to recognize this year’s 860 Nationally Accredited Main Street America programs that have dedicated themselves to strengthening their communities,” said Patrice Frey, President & CEO of the National Main Street Center. “These Accredited Main Street programs have proven to be powerful

In other news: Downtown Farmer’s Market.

The Downtown Farmers Market at Market Square continues to offer fresh fruits and vegetables to its patrons. As we have noted in the past, entry into the market is different this season as visitors must practice social distancing rules. Hours are 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

engines for revitalization by sparking impressive economic returns and preserving the character of their communities.

During these challenging times, these Main Street programs will be key to bringing economic vitality back to commercial districts and improving quality of life during the recovery process.”

In 2019 alone, $6.45 billion of public and private reinvestment was generated, 6,466 net new businesses were opened, 32,316 net new were jobs created, and 10,412 buildings were rehabilitated in Main Street America communities.

The performance of Reidsville’s Main Street Program is evaluated by The North Carolina Main Street NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center, which works in partnership with

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defined artist spaces, to comply with proper social distancing guidelines for North Carolina.

Among these competitors will be local bodypaint artist and homeowner, Chad Canterbury.

The hotspot will be hosted for broadcast by Reidsville resident and 5-time World Champion Bodypaint Artist Madelyn Greco, who normally hosts live World Bodypainting Festival coverage on-the-ground, in Austria. Greco and husband Scott Fray have competed, judged, taught, lectured and exhibited at the Festival since

2010. The pair were also married on World Bodypainting Festival main stage in 2015. Fray and Greco went on to co-create the largest American bodypaint competition ever staged, Living Art America, running from 2013 - 2017, first in Atlanta, then moved to Greensboro, NC. The direct actions of these two artists have facilitated the organic growth of the art form in this area.

Reidsville, North Carolina will now share a piece of the global spotlight with some prestigious cities around the world on the final day of the festival week, in the World Bodypainting Festival’s online TV Program, highlighting a full review of the competitions and featuring the awards presentation.

“We are thrilled that Reidsville has been named one of the competitive ‘Hotspots’ for the 2020 World Bodypainting Festival, no doubt due to the efforts of our own Scott Fray and Madelyn Greco,” said Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker.

“We are so proud that these award-winning bodypainting artists have made Reidsville their home and have brought such a prestigious honor to our City.

They have contributed to our City on so many levels, includ-

ing inviting others to live here!”

The local organization created by Scott Fray and maintained by Fray, Greco and Chad and Dianna Canterbury is “The Carolina Bodypainting Guild” https://www.facebook.com/carolinabodypaint/ List of Cities and Host Venues: 1 Seoul, South Korea (SBS Academy) 2 Las Vegas, USA (Skin City) 3 Auckland, New Zealand (Body FX) 4 Rome, Italy (Sonja Ricci's Studio) 5 Kiyv, Ukraine (Kodi Studio) 6 Berlin, Germany (Senjo Loft) 7 Hong Kong (Karen Yiu Makeup School) 8 Oosterhout, Netherlands (Superstar Make-up) 9 San Pietro in Casale, Italy (Face&Bodypainting House) 10 Reidsville, USA (Canterbury Castle) 11 Taipeh, Taiwan (Asia Colors) 12 Grantorto, Italy (City Center) 13 Los Angeles, USA (Artbymiho Studio) 14 Barcelona, Spain (Cazcarra Image Group) 15 Costa Rica (From the Beach) 16 Rostock, Germany (Moya Kulturbühne) 17 Ferrara, Italy (Ferrara's Anxiety Point) 18 Vienna, Austria (Austrian Make-up School) 19 Christies Beach, Australia (Facythatonbeachroad)

The City of Reidsville has announced it will allow existing restaurants to provide outdoor dining during the COVID-19 pandemic if the eateries can follow the Governor’s Order for capacity and social distancing.

Reidsville City Council held a special meeting in June unanimously approving this change to the City’s Zoning Ordinance since a temporary zoning permit is required. This comes on the heels of a similar temporary change to the City’s Code of Ordinances that was approved by Council at its June 9th meeting.

In making the presentation, Community Development Manager Donna Setliff explained that existing restaurants in General Business, Neighborhood Business and Highway Business zoning districts, along with coffee shops in General Business, Highway Business and Light Industrial, would fall under this temporary change. When issued, the zoning permit will expire 30 days after Governor Roy Cooper ends restaurant capacity restrictions.

This change means off-street parking can be reduced by 50% to accommodate outdoor dining, but the normal flow of traffic can’t be disturbed, and handicapped parking spaces must remain available. If the restaurant or coffee shop is located in a multi-business property, the operator must have a letter from the property owner granting permission to use the parking area for outdoor dining. The zoning compliance permit fee will be waived for this temporary permit.

The temporary ordinance takes effect immediately, but restaurants must secure the necessary permit before providing outdoor dining. With the fast changes occuring, keep informed of the most up-to-date restriction adjustments.

The amendment to the City’s Code of Ordinances approved by Council earlier allows restaurants and coffee shops in the downtown Municipal Service District (MSD) temporarily to have an outdoor dining area for food and drinks on sidewalks once the

zoning amendment was put in place. Again, the eateries must meet the Governor’s Order for capacity and social distancing.

Restaurants in the MSD must maintain a three-foot travel way for pedestrians if they are utilizing the City sidewalks. If their outdoor dining extends to the sidewalk in front of an adjacent business, the property owner of that business must provide a letter granting permission. The outdoor dining area must be clearly defined. Both the property owner and business owner must sign a Hold Harmless statement with the restaurant operator also providing proof of insurance. The City must be named an “Additional Named Insurance” as recommended by the NC League of Municipalities.

Restaurant operators with questions can call the City’s Community Development Department at 336-349-1065 between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays.

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apply. Those who were able to provide adequate space to accommodate teams in accordance with local gathering considerations and social distancing mandates were chosen.

Reidsville, North Carolina was one of those cities, among just three sites selected in the USA. The competition days ran for a week in July, with Reidsville’s Hotspot on operation for one category on July 10, “World Award: Brush/Sponge Bodypainting”.

This year’s category theme is “Psychedelic Circus”. Seven area artists will gather to compete at the private residence nicknamed “Canterbury Castle”, 408 Main Street in downtown Reidsville.

The nearly 5,000-squarefoot home will have clearly

Los Angeles, Los Vegas and… Reidsville? A Piedmont Triad community has received a colorful distinction, finding itself among a global selection of artistic gathering spaces for the 2020 World Bodypainting Festival. Nineteen cities around the world were chosen as competitive “Hotspots” for artists for this year’s online edition of the festival, now in its 21st of production.

In response to the COVID19 Virus restricting travel to the World Bodypainting Festival’s host country of Austria, festival organizers decided to allow a selection of categories to be staged as an online competition.

To facilitate these competition days, venues who could safely host a required number of competitors were encouraged to

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Main Street America to identify the local programs that meet ten rigorous performance standards.

Evaluation criteria determines the communities that are building comprehensive and sustainable revitalization efforts and include standards such as fostering strong public-private partnerships, documenting programmatic progress, and actively preserving historic buildings.

North Carolina joined the Main Street program in 1980, and Reidsville was the 13th designated NCMS community in September 1984. Today more than 80 cities and towns are part of North Carolina Main Street.

In FY 18-19 alone, these North Carolina communities reported more than $261 million in public and private investment in downtowns, 303 net new businesses, and more than 1,700 net new full- and part-time jobs. In the last fiscal year, Reidsville’s downtown reported more than $120,000 in public and private improvements, six net new businesses, and a net gain of 13 full time jobs.

Missy Matthews is Reidsville’s Main Street Manager, and The Reidsville Downtown Corporation (RDC) serves as the advisory group for the city’s Main Street participation. The RDC organizes and implements downtown events such as Second DownTown

Fridays, the Christmas Tree Lighting, and the Fall Jubilee. In 2018-19, this group of dedicated volunteers gave more than 1,100 hours of service, valued at more than $26,000.

“Reidsville has been a Main Street community for nearly 36 years, and this is the first time we have achieved national accreditation,” Matthews said.

“Accreditation was one of my goals when I became Main Street Manager in 2017. I am so proud of the hard work that the RDC board and volunteers have put in over the last few years to achieve this milestone – and even more proud of the positive changes this group of volunteers continues to bring to our downtown.”

One priority of the RDC over the past few years has been the installation of public art through Project DREAM (Downtown Reidsville Empowering Art Movement).

The first mural, “Greetings from Reidsville” was completed in fall 2018, and since then, murals at the public library, an alleyway on South Scales street, and the City Hall parking lot have been created. In addition, more than 35 fire hydrants have been painted throughout downtown, as well as several utility boxes. In June 2020, 28 art panels by Mary ED Ryan were added to planter boxes in the 100 and 200 blocks of South Scales Street, and Ruby Blanco recently completed a mural on the back of

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Revitalization is also ongoing in downtown Reidsville.

Lucky City Brewing (228 Gilmer St.) recently completed their underground plumbing and poured a concrete floor. At 105 Gilmer Street, developer Michael Carpino is renovating the long vacant Nunnelly Photography Studio building into three apartments and a street-level retail space. Both projects are on pace to be complete by September 2020.

“For 36 years, Reidsville has been a proud North Carolina Main Street City. We are even more proud this year that we have, for the first time, received national Main Street accreditation,” said Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker, a member of the Downtown Corporation Board.

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“Accreditation recognizes that Reidsville’s downtown is a contributing part of this national movement, which celebrates community character, preserves local history and generates impressive economic returns.

Exciting projects are taking place in our downtown, with more development on the horizon. That development has continued, even in a time of economic downturn, confirms the vitality of our downtown and our community.”

The Reidsville Downtown Corporation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) is a volunteer organization which serves to coach and advocate for creativity, inclusiveness, and healthy living as they relate to championship development, revitalization, and historic preservation in our downtown. The RDC’s efforts are largely funded by a special tax district on the central business district of Reidsville, and contributions from the City of Reidsville’s General Fund. The

Downtown Corporation is governed by a 14-member board of directors. Their vision statement is to make Downtown Reidsville, the nucleus of the “Lucky City” and Rockingham County, the primary destination for champions of creativity, community and business inclusiveness and healthy living opportunities.

Main Street America has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for 40 years.

Today, it is a network of more than 1,600 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Since 1980, communities participating in the program have leveraged more than $85.43 billion in new public and private investment, generated 672,333 net new jobs and 150,079 net new businesses, and rehabilitated more than 295,348 buildings. Main Street America is a program of the nonprofit National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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Reidsville Recognized as Budget-Friendly for Renters

The City of Reidsville is a very budget-friendly option for renters.

Reidsville was ranked on its rent-to-income ratio by LendEDU, coming in at #25 in the State and #714 in the US. Using real estate data from the US Census Bureau, the company noted that Reidsville has an average annual rent cost of $8,160 and a median household income of $41,771 for a rent-toincome ratio of 19.54%.

LendEDU explains that a rent-to-income ratio is the proportion of a city’s median household income that goes to annual rent costs, including utilities. It is recommended that a renter’s rent should cost no more than 30% of their annual income. At 19.54%, these numbers reflect Reidsville’s proximity to highpaying jobs relative to affordable housing in the area, LendEDU reports. It also means young adults especially will have the

opportunity to save their money before taking the step to home ownership.

“Reidsville has seen tremendous growth in new industry jobs over the past four years, which results in more disposable income for those entering, or advancing within, their careers,” said Jeff Garstka, the City’s Economic Development Director.

“A direct result of this success is shown by the absorption of well over 200 new apartments in the City as well as new singlefamily residential development.

Whether people are moving to Reidsville or ‘upgrading’ their living situation we expect these positive trends to continue as we market the community as a viable alternative to larger, neighboring metropolitan areas that have a higher cost of living.”

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Justin Bulla - Rockingham County High Rob Seltzer - Rockingham Early College High Alternative School: Megan Behe - The SCORE Center Teachers of the Year are selected by their peers for the quality of their teaching, professional development, teaching philosophy and methods, community involvement, and contributions to education. A Central Office administrator committee will select finalists from the School-Based Teachers of the Year, one of whom will be chosen as the Rockingham County Schools’ TOY and will serve as a nominee for North Carolina Teacher of the Year.

The 2020-2021 Beginning Teacher of Excellence Nominations are (please note not every school elected to nominate a Beginning Teacher of the Year Excellence): Candice Corcoran – Central Elem.

Sydney Simpson – Central Elem.

Hayleigh Hall – Dillard Academy Maggy Greeson – Leaksville-Spray Elem.

Holly Warner – Lincoln Elem.

Shikela Harris – Monroeton Elem.

Kimberly Jackle – Wentworth Elem.

Takia Blackwell-Price – Reidsville Middle Lauren Fabian – Rockingham County Middle Olivia Lusk – Western Rockingham Middle LaKisha Crews – Reidsville High Walter Moore III – Reidsville High Jacob Anders – Rockingham County High Taylor “Kristyn” Carter – Rockingham County High The 2020-2021 Classified Employees of the Year: Elementary Schools: April Long - Bethany Elem.

Sheri Hopkins - Central Elem.

Eder Dadul - Dillard Academy Teresa Dishmon - Douglass Elem.

Jennifer Miller - Huntsville Elem.

George Wells - Leaksville-Spray Elem.

Malinda Moore - Lincoln Elem.

Jami Foster - Monroeton Elem.

Sherry Grogan - South End Elem.

Vanessa Conner - Stoneville Elem.

Karin Allen - Wentworth Elem.

Karen Reichenbach - Williamsburg Elem.

Middle Schools: Nathaniel Millner - Holmes Middle Ariel Owens - Reidsville Middle Sandy Fabian - Rockingham County Middle Vance Southard - Western Rockingham Middle High Schools: Della Smith - McMichael High Tiffany Gammons - Morehead High Allison Thomas - Reidsville High Crystal French - Rockingham County High Pete Witty - Rockingham Early College High Alternative School: Janice Anderson - The SCORE Center

NC Sheriff’s Association Working Group chosen

Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page (District 6) is honored to announce his selection to the North Carolina Sheriff's Association Working Group on Law Enforcement Professionalism.

The assignment for the Working Group will be to evaluate matters related to entry-level training, in-service training, certification and decertification of officers, use of force, documentation of use of force and any other topics related to Law Enforcement Professionalism.

The Working Group will be asked to identify those areas within the law enforcement profession where change is needed, as well as those areas within the profession in our state where appropriate guidelines and procedures are currently in place.

In order to facilitate open discussion and to enable the committee to conduct its business in a prompt manner, the Working Group includes one sheriff to represent each of 10 districts from across the state of North Carolina.

"It's an honor to have been selected to the N C Sheriffs

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News from the Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce

Susan Reagan, Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurship at RCC received additional funding (51K) from the State to be used towards additional counseling services. The State has given the SBCs very strict guidelines and timeframes to spend these dollars. She must spend all 51K by

the end of December, and spend the dollars in increments starting in July.

She has decided to use the 51K to give free websites and 2 years of free social media counseling to as many small businesses in Rockingham County as possible. She has hired Zibster out of Greensboro to assist.

Look them up online at www.zibster.com, and if you know of a few small businesses that could truly benefit from this service and invest their time in working with Zibster, please email director@wrcchamber.com as soon as possible.

Western Rockingham Treasures

Genealogy: Discovering our Ancestor’s Life and Times My love of history began in college, when my teacher taught the class from the rich perspective of social or cultural history.

I remember that course well. It combined the approaches of anthropology and history to look at cultural traditions and interpretations of the historical experiences of everyday life.

It opens a window to understand how our ancestors lived, and how their lives were affected by the times they lived through.

Genealogy opens that window to gain a clear focus of what it was like during a specific period of time. Many historical novels are written from the perspective of “life as we knew it,” and include a virtual day-today diary and re-telling of their life and times. By researching more than just a scientific “DNA” relationship, this exploration remembers our past and tells us what our ancestors would have told us if they had written a daily diary of their experiences. This knowledge is gained by exploring multiple sources of data, including information from the census, Family Bible entries, newspapers and cemetery records for the families that settled and prospered in the Western Rockingham area.

The legacy of local genealogy was promoted by the late Linda Vernon, who was instrumental in compiling and publishing twenty-five books which facilitated the exploration of what life was like in the past.

I remember many times going to the Madison Library, which used to have a small research area, and reviewing old newspaper articles from papers in Rockingham and Eastern Stokes Counties. I found it fascinating.

When I had difficulty finding microfilm spools and running the microfilm machine, Linda would always offer her assistance, and would answer any questions I had about what everyday life was like in Western Rockingham County.

She was always joyful and enthusiastic. I remember discussing a lesson I was preparing

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for a middle school class about life in the Dust Bowl. The book we were using was Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse. It contains an intense description of life experiences during the dustbowl. Although it is historical fiction, it is an award-winning publication which reminds me of the discovery of what Linda told me could be an “awakening” experience. I discovered what life was like during the Dust Bowl, because it was written in a diary format. The book told in gritty reality the family dynam-

Small Business Spotlight: Vibe Nutrition

Vibe Nutrition, owned and operated by 24 year old Alex Nickerson, took the town of Madison by storm when it opened its doors June 15, 2020. Vibe Nutrition is a healthy smoothie and energy bar, which was the first of its kind on the western side of Rockingham County.

Alex got the idea for the shop after Crave Nutrition opened in Reidsville last year. She found herself driving across the county on a weekly basis to visit the shop, and quickly realized Madison needed something like this. After several conversations and lots of support from Crave Nutrition owner Victoria Ellis, Alex decided to take the leap of faith and become an entrepreneur herself.

The downtown area of Madison has flourished into what is now considered the heartbeat of the town, thus leading Alex to West Murphy Street as her business home. The location she chose was perfect for her efforts, small and quaint yet rich in history. The now Vibe Nutrition storefront was once a horse stable in the 1800’s which was later converted to the covered building you see today. Renovations for the building, which were done by building owner Chris Alvis, as well as Alex and her dad, Roy Nickerson, were simple with a huge impact, especially the exposed brick wall.

Business for the young entrepreneur has taken off and continues to grow. While she sees many new faces visit the store, she has also already established regular clientele who visit every day. “I have been blown away by the sense of community that has been shown to me since opening Vibe Nutrition,” states Alex.

“Having been born and raised in Rockingham County, local support is something that is important to me.”

Vibe Nutrition is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm each week. They offer 14 energy drink recipes as well as 30 shakes. They are located at 121 West Murphy Street, Madison.

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

program packet using our curbside library service. Turning your Reading Log in automatically enters you for a prize drawing. Prizes are sponsored by the Friends of the Library groups.

➢ August 13th at 10:30 am The Greensboro Science Center will be hosting a Zoom Program with live animals. Register at: ecoexplore.net for the link. ➢ We’ll be giving away free copies of “The Berenstain Bears’ Trouble with Money” as a part of Money Smart Week along with a recorded reading. This will be the week of August 2428. ➢ Check our website and Facebook pages for more programs and activities.

Until further notice, our Friends of the Western Libraries will not be taking anymore 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. The October Book Sale is postponed. When a new date is set, 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 on these links when we’ll be open to the public again. Thank you for being patient. Be safe and healthy.

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➢ We are still offering “Curbside” (pickup items on the roll cart in front of doors), and we offer limited services to our patrons, making copies, sending faxes and answering telephone questions. ➢ If you have access to the Internet, you can visit our Web Site (www.rcpl.org), Facebook page, County Web Site (www.co.rockingham.nc.us) or visit Spectrum 1304, to stay current on what we are doing. ➢ There are YouTube videos online to help you do or access what you need. If you have trouble you may call us at 336-5486553. ➢ We have improved Wi-Fi and patrons may use our parking lot to log on for internet service. ➢ Miss Rachel, our Youth Services Librarian, still has multiple links for helping Patrons entertain their children. There are NC KIDS! HIMAMA.com, multiple Weekly Virtual Library Programs, and reminders to ask for your “Take Home Story Time Sheets” when picking up materials.

Attention MadisonMayodan and Stoneville Public Library Patrons: be aware that ALL books and other materials returned to the Library are on a 3-day quarantine after check in.

If a hold is triggered it may be 3 days before that hold can be picked up after you receive notification. Please check with the Library if you receive an e-mail or a text before you arrive to be sure your items are available.

These are difficult times and we want to provide the upmost safety for our Patrons and staff.

Summer Reading is coming to an end. Be sure to turn in your reading logs, before Friday, July 31, and pick up the last weekly

ics and everyday experiences of that dark time of struggle. Linda opened my eyes to the wealth of information that could be found in the archives about life dating back many years in the Western Rockingham area.

When newspapers are stored in the Linda Vernon Genealogy Room in the Madison-Mayodan Public Library, I am sure they will reflect the current experiences of this generation of the people who live in Western Rockingham County. Linda’s contributions and enthusiasm for genealogy has inspired many to be interested in exploring and discovering those residents and ancestors who went before them, and how they endured and blossomed in this picturesque countryside.

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Social Security Matters

by AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens

• Ask Rusty – About Working While Collecting Social Security

Dear Part Time Again: If you started your Social Security benefits in August of last year at age 63, for the remainder of 2019 you were subject to the “first year rule” which means you had a monthly earnings limit of $1,470 after your benefit started.

If you exceeded that monthly limit starting in October of 2019 and for the rest of the year, you won’t be entitled to benefits for the months of October, November and December. Social Security will consider that an overpayment, and they will want you to repay all those benefits to them. However, if it would be to your advantage to do so, you can request that Social Security use

the annual earnings limit for 2019, instead of the monthly limit. For example, if using the 2019 annual earnings limit ($17,640) would result in a smaller impact to your benefits, Social Security may accommodate your request to use the annual limit. Depending upon your total earnings in 2019, you may want to consider asking that the annual earnings limit be used, instead of the monthly limit, when determining your 2019 impact for exceeding the earnings limit.

Starting in 2020 you’ll be subject to an annual limit of $18,240 (limit changes yearly).

If you exceed the annual limit, SS will take back benefits equal to $1 for every $2 you are over the limit. If you’ve again stopped working at the higher amount, and now only working part-time and won’t earn more than $18,240 for this year, you’ll not be subject to the annual limit. But exceeding the 2019 monthly limit last year will still affect you.

You will receive a form from Social Security asking you to specify your 2019 income month by month for the months you were receiving benefits.

Since you exceeded the monthly limit from October through December, they’ll be asking you to repay all of the benefits you received for those months. They will give you the option of either repaying them in full in a lump

sum, or they will recover what you owe by withholding your monthly benefits until the overpayment is satisfied. That will mean you’ll go some months without benefits, the number of months dependent upon your monthly benefit amount and how much you owe them. You have the option to request the annual limit if it will benefit you.

Though you’ll lose benefits for some number of months now, when you reach your full retirement age (66 years and 4 months) they will automatically give you time credit for the number of months they withheld benefits and move your SS claim date forward. That will increase your monthly benefit amount slightly, and you’ll get that slightly higher benefit for the rest of your life.

One final point: In the year you reach your full retirement age the annual earnings limit will go up by about 2.5 times and the penalty for exceeding it will be less ($1 for every $3 over the limit). And when you reach your full retirement age the earnings limit goes away entirely.

This article is intended for information

Karen Brinson Bell, Executive Director of the State Board of Elections has issued an emergency order to protect voters from disease and reduce the likelihood of long lines and crowds at voting sites during the 2020 general election.

The order aims to ensure voters who choose to vote in

person have every opportunity to exercise their constitutional right without unnecessary risk to their health during the pandemic.

“If we do not take these measures, we risk much longer lines at voting sites and greater possibility of the spread of the coronavirus,” Brinson Bell said.

“These are not acceptable risks

in this important election year when we expect high turnout.”

The order mandates the following, among other provisions: All county boards of elections must open each early voting site for at least 10 hours on the weekends of October 17-18 and October 24-25.

Each county board must open at least one early voting site per 20,000 registered voters in the county. A county board of elections may apply for a waiver if its proposed plan sufficiently serves the voting population, maintains social distancing and reduces the likelihood of long lines. Any board with only one early voting site must arrange for a backup site and staff.

County boards may open early voting sites before 8 a.m. and remain open later than 7:30 p.m., provided that the sites are all open at the same time.

All county boards must take precautions to protect voters and workers from the spread of disease. These safeguards include: social distancing at voting sites, including barriers between elections officials and voters at check-in; frequently sanitizing surfaces including voting booths; providing single-use pens to mark paper ballots or cotton swabs for ballot-marking devices; requiring elections officials to wear masks and making

Dear Rusty: In 2019 I was out of work for an extended period.

I was eligible to begin receiving retirement benefits (at age 63) and started to do so in August.

My part time job was limited so it did not conflict with my Social Security amount, but in October through the end of 2019 I went back to my old industry at four times the pay rate. My understanding is that I will need to pay Social Security back about $1.40 for every benefit dollar they have paid me while I worked at the higher wage.

When and how is that paid?

Signed: Part Time Again

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. To submit a question, visit our website (amacfoundation.org/programs/socialsecurity-advisory) or email us at ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org.

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U.S. Cellular enhances network in county

U.S. Cellular continues to invest in its fast, high-quality network with a new Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) cell site in Rockingham County. The site will enhance U.S. Cellular’s network in Rockingham County and improve coverage in and around Reidsville along N.C. Highway 14 and U.S. Highway 29. The site is one of more than 630 sites U.S. Cellular has across the state. VoLTE also provides customers with new features such as HD calling and simultaneous voice and data usage.

“At U.S. Cellular we focus on providing a consistently exceptional customer experience and a fast, reliable national network to keep our customers in Rockingham County connected to their friends and family,” said Jeremy Taylor, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in eastern North Carolina. “Our engineers live and work in our communities and monitor the network around the clock to ensure that it keeps up with the needs of our customers.”

U.S. Cellular keeps customers connected nationwide with the latest technology and devices from Apple, Samsung, LG and other popular brands. This includes smartphones, tablets, smart home solutions, Internet of Things (IoT) technology and High-Speed Internet for homes and businesses.

U.S. Cellular’s local engineers travel throughout the company’s coverage area, sometimes hundreds of miles a day, ensuring U.S. Cellular meets its promise to provide fast, dependable service. For more information about network coverage in the area, visit uscellular.com/ coveragemap.

2020 "FANS FOR THE ELDERLY" Donation Drive Underway

The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office is collecting FANS FOR THE ELDERLY again this year will continue through September 4th. We are later in beginning this donation drive this year due to restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but now more than ever, it is important to take care of our elderly neighbors in need!

Fans donated must be new in the box, and UL approved in order to be redistributed to someone in need.

Used fans, regardless of condition, cannot be accepted.

Donated fans can be dropped off 24/7 at the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office located at 170 N.C. 65 Reidsville, N.C. Those wishing to donate that cannot make it to one of these locations can flag down a Deputy working in their area or call the Sheriff's Office non-emergency number at 336-634-3232 to arrange for the Deputy in your area to stop by and pick up your donation inbetween calls for service.

Fans donated to the Sheriff’s Office will be given to the Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services for distribution to our elderly Rockingham County Neighbors in need, giving those without the means a way to beat the heat this summer.

Those who are requesting to receive a donated fan should contact the Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services at (336) 342-1394 to see if they qualify.

Please help us help our neighbors in need by donating a new, UL approved fan today!

AGAIN, PLEASE NOTE - The Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services will be the point of distribution for the collected fans this year. Call Vickie Duncan, 336-342-1394 extension 7023 or Beth Lewis, 336-342-1394 extension 7037

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ADTS announces participation in food program

The Aging, Disablity and Transit Services of Rockingham County - LEAF Adult Day Health Center announces their participation in of the U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled participants. The income guidelines for free and reduced price meals by family size are listed on the back of this sheet. Children who are TANF recipients or who are members of SNAP or FDPIR households or are Head Start participants, are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. Adult participants who are members of food stamp or FDPIR households or who are SSI or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits.

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masks available to voters who do not bring their own. Voters are not required to wear masks.

County boards of elections that already submitted unanimous early voting plans to the State Board must reconsider their plans and resubmit them in light of this executive order or apply for a waiver.

North Carolina voters will have all voting options available to them in the 2020 election: absentee by-mail, in-person early voting and Election Day voting.

“This order gives more opportunity to voters this year, assuring they can cast their ballot at a time and in a manner that is most comfortable for them,” Brinson Bell said.

State law and administrative rules authorize the executive director to exercise emergency powers to conduct an election where the normal schedule is disrupted by a catastrophe arising from natural causes. It was determined the Pandemic has disrupted the election and necessitates that she exercise the emergency powers outlined in the order.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabili-

ties may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.

Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by mail to U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW,

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For the Fun of it...

What’s the tallest building in the world? The library, because it has so many stories

What do you call security guards working outside Samsung shops? Guardians of the Galaxy

I bought some shoes from a drug dealer.

I don’t know what he laced them with but I’ve been tripping all day

How does the moon get a hair cut? Eclipse it

What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back? A stick

I went into a store to buy some books about turtles. “Hardbacks?” Replied the shopkeeper.

“Yes,” I replied. “And they have little heads, too.”

As a scarecrow, people say I’m outstanding in my field. But hay, it’s in my jeans

I told my friend 10 jokes to get him to laugh.

Sadly, no pun in 10 did.

Cole’s la : Thinly sliced cabbage

Why did the physic teacher break up with the biology teacher? No chemistry

How many gorillas can fit into a car? Eight. How many chickens can fit into the car? None, the car is already full of gorillas.

What did the judge ask when he went to the dentist? “Do you swear to pull the tooth, the whole tooth, and nothing but the tooth?”

Why is it a bad idea to insult an octopus? Because it is well armed

Why are eggs not very much into jokes?

Because they could crack up

I dreamed about drowning in orange soda last night, it took me a while to realize it was a fanta-sy.

What do you call a deer with no eyes?

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Why did the fish fail school? He was under sea

Have you heard what happened to butter?

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I once knew an arrogant sponge...

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A Freudian slip is when you say one thing but you mean your mother.

Why did the scarecrow win a Nobel Prize?

For being “out standing” in his field.

Do I lose when the police officer says papers and I say scissors?

I just found out how to burn 2,000 calories, I left my brownies in the oven too long I’m not sure if I trust Dr. Duck, he might be a quack.

My wife said she didn’t want me too spend to much money on dates, so I bought prunes, they are okay, I guess.

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Local Memories

At the Movies series Part 8 - Moving Pictures come to the Tri-Cities

by Darrell M. Gregory

The Boulevard Theater was headlining the most sought after motion picture of the day, “Gone with the Wind.” A 13 year old young man, Raymond Eden, observed the long lines. He had heard about the popularity of this film and how could he not have?

The Boulevard was only able to show the blockbuster for a week causing Ballard Martin, the owner of the movie house, to sell advanced tickets about a month in advance. During April 1940, all the tickets had been secured for reserved seating. It was easily the most anticipated film of that era and the box office returns proved it.

The movie was a production of David Selznick’s film company after it had acquired the rights to it from Margaret Mitchell’s best selling novel that appeared in 1936. A four hour long movie that adhered to the book’s story line, it was an instant success.

The movie theaters had to pay up to 70% of the take which was more than twice the normal fee. A star studded cast with extraordinary acting abilities played out the story in accurate form. “Gone with the Wind” garnered the most academy awards for one film at that time. Clark Cable received the best actor award which cemented his legacy in film history. Hollywood starlet Olivia Dehaviland was bested in the best supporting actress category by the first black American Hattie McDaniel to win the prestigious award.

Ballard Martin was always able to pull in the most popular movies of the time because of his ties to the mega-studios; this was just one example of his clout. The movie patrons had to pay a premium for the tickets but they were thrilled to be able to view this spectacle. Raymond Uden never tried to secure a ticket for this movie event for he would much rather amble up the street to his favorite theater the Grand.

Uden, as well as many of his friends, were much more interested in the week-end westerns that were usually shown.

Since Uden’s parents ran a business on the Boulevard, he spent a lot of Saturdays watching serials in the daytime of which “Buck Rogers” was one of his favorites. The cowboy movies were always highly desirable even though most of the Grand’s line-up were B-Grade westerns.

This particular brand of movies appealed heavily to the younger crowd and it was always a treat from the rigors of a hard week during the Great Depression.

Raymond Uden was no exception as he was fond of cowboy Johnny Mack Brown and his trademark “lopsided hat.” Johnny Mack Brown never reached the stardom achieved by Clark Cable, (who bested him in several starring

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roles), but the undeterred Brown reinvented himself and came back to be a star in his on right as he had a good following at the box office-where it counted.

It was young people like Raymond Uden, who supplied the currency to keep the Grand Theater as a viable alternative to the Boulevard Theater. It is interesting to note that both theaters prospered during the depression

and white. A 20 by 16 vestibule would house the modern ticket booth. On either side of the ticket booth, two small store spaces which would house the Craddock Radio Shop and another business were constructed. Modern restrooms for ladies and gentlemen were built, showing that no expense had been spared for the customer’s comfort. On the main floor, a sanitary water fountain was made available to all. While this was what the viewing public could see, there was much more.

A most modern ventilating system which combined the heating and cooling system was installed, this was state-of-the-art at the time and guaranteed uniform temperature at all times.

The basement, under the stage, had a large silent blower that was able to completely change the air

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largest neon sign in the county attached to the marquee. At 24 feet long it was sure to be an eyecatcher.

In August of 1938, the Grand Theater was broken into while Douglas Craddock was changing the billboards after the last show.

Connie Cobler, an employee, had an extra set of keys made for the office. With the help of Vercil Austin, she opened the door to the office and took the cash box.

Both were arrested and put under a $1000 bond, but the box and cash was not found. Douglas Craddock offered a 25 dollar reward for the return of the box and the money plus free admission for six months.

Almost two years after the Boulevard Theater was rebuilt and a neon sign installed, Douglas Craddock did a little touch-up on the Grand Theater by adding neon lighting to the marquee and on the façade.

Competition was strong between the two theaters but both seem to prosper in the late 1930’s. With the next decade around the corner, more changes were on the horizon with World War II looming.

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and the competition between the two began to show. The Boulevard Theater had enjoyed over 20 years of uncontested competition but now the Grand Theater changed the business climate dramatically.

James W. Price of Price, N.C. contracted the Holland Sound and Vision construction company out of Greensboro to build a modern theater on a vacant lot between the Floyd Hill Furniture Company and the Boulevard Bank. The 150 by 55 feet structure would have the seating capacity of up to 600 chairs that proclaimed to be the latest and most comfortable available. Provisions were made for an adding a balcony in the future. The floor had a noticeable slope going down to the screen for better viewing. A stage was built in front of the screen for future plays or events.

The newest acoustical material was used to promote the best sound from anywhere on the floor so the patrons would not have to move around to pick the best seats. The front façade carried the latest fashion in the modern trend in architecture of black

every two minutes at optimum capacity.

Completing the operation, Douglas Craddock was the manager with James Price’s son assisting. Undoubtedly, the most important addition to this management team was the addition of Louis M. Wade from Raleigh.

Wade operated theaters in the Raleigh area and was instrumental in the securing of quality movies that Ballard Martin had no control over. Wade had complete control over the buying and contract of new motion pictures coming on line. Wade kept the Grand Theater well stocked with films that were very competitive with the Boulevard Theater.

Although the Grand Theater was projected to be completed in just three months, horrendous January weather played havoc with the start of the construction.

On top of that, labor strikes hampered the delivery of building supplies and projection and sound equipment. Undeterred, the Grand Theater opened on April 8th, 1937 with the popular comedy “My Man Godfrey.” The $20,000 Theater still had workmen supplying the finishing touches several weeks after the first showing.

Ballard Martin had no intention of his flagship Boulevard Theater being in the shadows of the Grand Theater. In a massive overhaul starting in July of the same year, the Boulevard Theater was completely rebuilt. New sidewalls and a roof were built over the existing structure, and then the original sidewalls were carefully removed to enlarge the building. The show schedule was never altered while the construction was going on. The icing on the cake was the placement of the

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall

Citizens Academy The City of Eden’s annual Citizens Academy will not be held this fall. The unpredictability of social distancing and capacity restrictions for the rest of the year have affected scheduling for the City along with the rest of the country.

Interim City Manager Terry Shelton said it was a difficult decision to make. “The Citizens Academy is one of the most effective tools we have to help increase citizen knowledge about the workings of local government,” he said. “Graduates of the academy have become members of City Council, as well as other boards and commissions. It has been a tremendously effective educational and outreach resource for employees and citizens and we regret having to pause it, even temporarily.”

The City encourages anyone interested to stay tuned. Plans to restart the academy will be in place as soon as it is safe to do so.

New City Manager The City of Eden has hired Jon Mendenhall, most recently Town Administrator of Carolina Shores, N.C., as its new City Manager effective August 17.

The City Council had conducted an exhaustive nationwide search since December of 2019 to find the right individual to lead the City. “We are very pleased to have Mr. Mendenhall as our new City Manager,” stated Eden Mayor Neville Hall.

“He brings a wealth of experience in planning, engineering, finance and economic development that will serve Eden residents well.”

“I am truly honored to be selected as the next City Manager for Eden,” said Mendenhall. “I look forward to serving the residents, supporting the staff, and working to achieve the vision of the Mayor and Council. I have told many that Eden has a hometown feel and everyone is gracious and friendly. I look forward to working with the strong team of residents, elected officials, and a solid group of employees.” A High Point native, Mendenhall has served as Town Admin. of Carolina Shores, N.C. since 2014 and previously served as County Manager of Gates County, N.C. He has 16 years of local government experience, having started his career in Stanly County, N.C. as a Planner. Mendenhall earned his Masters of Science degree in Technology Systems with a concentration in quality control from East Carolina University, a certificate in Project Management from N.C. State University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in History from UNC

Chapel Hill. He is a current board member of the North Carolina Resource Conservation and Development Association and Cape Fear Resource Conservation and Development, non-profits engaged in economic development and resource conservation in predominantly rural North Carolina. As an ICMA Credentialed Manager, Mendenhall is committed to professional and quality principles in local government.

He will succeed Interim City Manager Terry Shelton.

“Both the City Council and I wish to extend a great deal of thanks to Mr. Shelton who guided the City through the transition period to a new City Manager,” stated Hall.

“At the end of the day, each resident, employee, and economic development prospect are all customers and we must emphasize an approach to customer service that adds value to our relationship with that customer,” Mendenhall remarked. “We must consistently communicate that value in order to be the very best version of ourselves.”

Mendenhall will reside in Eden. His starting salary is $130,000 plus benefits.

Matrimony Creek Nature Trail The Matrimony Creek Nature Trail will be closed at least another month. Currently, staff is working on a repair plan for the flood-damaged areas to address exposure of sewer lines that have been uncovered, as well as wash out of some of the trail surfaces. We have been in contact with inspectors from DENR & Land Quality Management and DEQ to find out exactly what the City can do to reinforce protecting the sewer lines on the upper end of the trail. We hope to have answers and a plan to bring before Council at the August 18 City Council meeting.

INDUSTRY

Weil-McLain Economic Development This Eden company is hiring 10-15 full-time employees including machine operators, assemblers, material handlers, and paint operators. Visit www.weil-mclain.com/careers to apply and learn more information about these jobs.

Night Owl National Contractors This company is a granite and quartz fabrication center located in the former K-Mart building on Meadow Road. They are hiring electricians, electricians’ helpers, granite polishers, CNC machine operators, forklift operators, finish carpenters, sheetrock workers, and framers.

Visit www.noncstoneworks.com /careers or call 888-283-6303.

Gildan Yarns Gildan is seeking machine electricians, spinning and carding technicians, spinning and carding operators, and can haulers. There are some day shift positions, but the majority of these openings are on the night shift. Most positions are for 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule. For more information, visit their 335 Summit Road facility

Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) The MVP project remains on go and is not to be confused with the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) that Duke Energy cancelled because of lawsuits from environmental groups and escalating costs it incurred. MVP will hire a significant number of construction workers who will bolster the local economy while they are completing the Eden and Rockingham County portion of the project.

Business NC reported that the ACP was a major economic blow for eastern NC. The 600mile pipeline was to generate about $680 million in revenue during the 18-24 months construction phase, creating 4,000 construction jobs.

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Builders Mart-New Ownership This business is now under new ownership with plans to expand product offerings.

TOURISM AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Gordon Allen Photos Gordon Allen took a series of gorgeous photos of the Smith River Greenway Butterfly Trail.

Check them out on our Explore Eden Facebook page! Make sure you visit the trail and see the beautiful butterfly art for yourself! While you’re there make sure you see the Otter Sculpture located down the steps and to the left near the Island Ford river access. Enjoy!

Traveling Vietnam Wall We will not be bringing in the Traveling Vietnam Wall to Freedom Park in October.

Because of COVID- 19 we have rescheduled for 2021.

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Klyce Street Landing You might notice a new directional sign located on Washington Street directing you to the Klyce Street Landing.

Soon you will also see a new entrance sign at the end of Klyce Street, along with picnic tables and a directional kiosk at the landing.

Otter Holt A huge thanks to the Street Department for the installation of the Otter Holt along the Smith River. This has been an exciting joint project between the City of Eden and the Dan River Basin Association. We will be installing a camera that we will call the “Otter Cam.” You will be able to see the activity on our website: ExploreEdenNC.com.

We hope to welcome otter pups to Eden next spring!

Grogan Park Come enjoy Grogan Park and walk in the shade under the beautiful trees! You can enjoy public art, lots of seating, a swing, wind chimes, a walking path, and picnic tables.

Bring your lunch, your family, or a good book and enjoy this beautiful setting located on the City Hall campus at 308 E. Stadium Drive!

Great River Race – September 19 Get those creative homemade vessels ready! More detailed information coming soon.

ENGINEERING

2020-21 Street Resurfacing Contract The bid opening for the FY 2020-21 Street Resurfacing Contract was held in February.

Four responsive bids were received for the project. The successful bidder was Waugh Asphalt, Inc. for $486,376.61.

Sectors of the following streets are included in the contract: Kemp St., Oakwood Dr,, Westwood Dr., Fagg Dr., Spruce St., Greenwood St., Morehead St., James St,, John St., Pine Ln, Panther Ln, Carpenter Rd., Hairston St. , Ridge Ave., Delaware Ave., Maryland Ave., and South Ave. Construction is scheduled to start in August.

Waterline Replacement Projects Update A crew from Citty’s Plumbing & Pools, Inc. started pipe installation on the eastern leg of the Ample Storage WL reroute in June, with three bends and roughly forty feet of 8-inch diameter ductile iron pipe placed, along with thrust blocks poured at the bends. Good bacteriological test results were received on June 24 for this

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A small shipment of water pipe, valves, and fittings ordered for use with the Jackson Street Pressure Zone project . Delivery of the duplex skid booster pump system manufactured by Carolina Pumpworks took place a few days later. Stakeout and clearing of the proposed pump station site should take place by early August.

PARKS AND RECREATION

Facilities All Parks and Recreation facilities, except for the indoor Parks & Recreation facilities, are open in a limited capacity due to COVID-19. Additional amenities hope to be opened when Phase III of the Governor’s Executive Order goes into effect.

PLANNING & INSPECTIONS

Collections All code enforcement fees assessed since July 1, 2019, have been transferred to the Rockingham County Tax Department to be collected with the 2020 property tax bills.

These totaled $71,984.00 and the City received $1,980.00 in payments in June.

Unified Development Ordinance We have received all of the proposed text of the UDO, except for the definitions. We plan to present the text to the Council at the regular August Council meeting.

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We have re-scheduled our spring in-service mandatory training for August 10, 17, 24 and 31. This training consists of daytime firearms qualification requirements, Bloodborne Pathogens training, and HAZMAT training.

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Robert Scales Allen

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

Several years ago, Robert G. Allen contributed research concerning his Allen family to the Genealogical Society of Rockingham and Stokes Counties. Like many families of the 1800’s, the Allen family would contribute to the westward expansion of the United States as it grew and expanded into new territories.

Robert Scales Allen was born on 22 November 1831 (or 1832) in Rockingham County, North Carolina, the fifth child of Nathaniel Allen (born 22 February 1805) and Charlotte Freda Napier (born in 1809). It is believed that Robert Scales was named for his mother's father, Robert Napier IV and his father's mother, Ellen Scales.

Ellen was a relative of Alfred Scales who served as a Governor of North Carolina from 1885 to 1889. Ellen Scales married Samuel Alexander Allen.

Nathaniel and Charlotte Allen are recorded with seven of their children living in the Western District of Rockingham County in the 1850 federal census. The couple had ten children.

Ellen Champion Allen was born in 1825 and married Charles Waddell Ellington.

Charles was killed in 1865 during the War Between the States.

Afterwards, Ellen moved to Montgomery County, Illinois, with her nine children where she lived for a time with her brother Robert.

Mary Ellen Allen, born 1827, married Richard Roberts, their marriage recorded in Rockingham County on April 1, 1846. Several of their descendants also moved to Montgomery County, Illinois.

Eliza M. Allen, born 1828, married John L. Nelson, August 27, 1849. They moved from Rockingham County, to Pirtle, Texas. A family story relates that Eliza's father, Nathaniel, did not approve of her marriage and this contributed to her family moving to Texas.

John W. Allen, born 1830,

married Adeline F. Frazier. A marriage bond is recorded for this couple on August 30, 1857 in Stokes County, North Carolina.

Joseph H. Allen was born 1833 and first married Sarah Eliza Apple, April 29, 1857 in Guilford County. He would marry twice more having a second wife named Lydia, and a third wife Elizabeth. Joseph fought for the South during the Civil War and was captured. He was later released when he agreed to fight for the North.

After the war, he decided it was best not to return to North Carolina and lived near his brother Robert in Montgomery County, Illinois, later moving to McPherson County, Kansas.

Continuing to move west he finally settled in Los Angeles, California.

Katherine Allen, born 1836, married Jonathan Galyen.

Elizabeth Allen, born 1842.

Nothing further is known about her.

Susan Francis Allen, born

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Nathaniel Allen, Jr., born 1851, moved with his parents to Montgomery County, Illinois. In 1869 he was hit and killed by lightning while hiding under a haystack. He is buried in an unmarked grave in Edward's

Chapel Cemetery which is north of Donnellson, Illinois. His mother was later buried next to him in also in an unmarked grave.

Robert Scales Allen grew up in the country southeast of Madison, North Carolina. His great-grandfather, Valentine Allen, and his grandfather, Samuel Alexander Allen, owned considerable land in that area. In 1853, at the age of 21, Robert decided to move to Illinois in a covered wagon drawn by a mule.

He initially went to New Holland and Esther, Illinois. It was in Esther that Robert worked at a roadside inn and store for Joel Traylor. The store contained the Esther post office.

Joel's wife was Sarah Ann Ohmart. Living with them was Sarah's sister, Harriett who would later marry Robert in 1855.

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He continued to work for Joel Traylor (who had also moved) as a helper in his store.

Robert’s wife, Harriett Ohmart was born in Ohio on 17 July 1834. Her parents were George Ohmart (born in 1800 in Pennsylvania) and Margaret Moomaw.

Robert and Harriett raised two sons. The first, William A. Allen, was born 28 January 1856. He became a prominent doctor and landowner in the Donnellson, Illinois area. The second, George Nathaniel Allen, was born 29 April 1858. He later assumed responsibility for his father's farm and was on the Board of Directors of the Hillsboro, Illinois, Bank.

Robert Allen purchased two tracts of land in East Fork Township. He lived the balance of his life on this land, as a farmer raising a variety of crops.

He also enjoyed playing the fiddle. Robert also served as Constable for East Fork Township in Montgomery County, in 1861 and 1867; and was a Justice of the Peace in 1875. Being a staunch supporter of the principles of the Democratic party he became influential in public affairs. He also became a member of the Masonic fraternity and valued this connection throughout life.

Harriett attended the Coffeen, Illinois, Presbyterian Church, and later the Donnellson, Illinois, Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Robert Allen did not participate in the Civil War, even though he would have been in his early thirties at the time.

There is a family story that, as was the custom, he hired someone to go to war for him and that person was killed in battle.

Robert’s father Nathaniel Allen, Sr., would return to Reidsville, North Carolina where he would live until his death sometime around 1880. On 4 July 1889, Robert's mother, Charlotte, died in Montgomery County. She is buried in the Edward's Chapel Cemetery, which is just west of the Donnellson-Hillsboro Road some three miles north of Donnellson, Illinois.

On 1 August 1891, Robert died in East Fork Township. He is buried with his wife (she died on 21 November1900) in the McDavid Point Cemetery, which is located one mile west of Coffeen, Illinois, some 300 yards south of the Coffeen-toHillsboro Highway. After Robert's death, his wife Harriett moved from the farm some three miles southwest to the town of Donnellson.

Robert Allen had lived for sixty years. He struck out on his own into the frontier of Illinois, married, raised two sons, and established a fine farm. He had provided a temporary home for several of his brothers and sisters and for his mother. He was a typical pioneer of the 1800’s who helped to develop the fertile farmland of the Midwest.

For research information contact: Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties, NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 27027-0152; Website: http://gsrsnc.com/ Elvin Perkins, Jr., GSRS member; Email: Eperkins2@aol.com Visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Room, MadisonMayodan Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, NC 27025; Phone (336) 548-6553

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Great River Race This event will take place on Saturday, September 19th at the Klyce Street Landing at the end of Klyce Street and end at Leaksville Landing on Hamilton Street. Participants will create their own “seaworthy” vessels and float or paddle down the Dan River to the Leaksville Landing finish line. Prizes include: First Prize: $500, Second Prize: $300 and Third Prize: $200. For more information on the event call Randy Hunt at 336-613-2859. Come be part of the fun!

Gildan Distribution Starting August 1st, the Saturday-Monday shift at Gildan, located at 602 E. Meadow Road, will be active again. Employees work from 7:00pm-7:00am for these three days and have the rest of the week off. Contact Ameristaff (302 N. Pierce Street 336-6236252) Debbie’s Staffing (124 Boone Road 336-635-5980) or Workforce Unlimited (1425 Freeway Drive, Reidsville 336349-7783.) for more information.

Eden Chiropractic John Dabbs, and John LeSueur provide chiropractic services at Eden Chiropractic, located at 405 Boone Road in Eden. They can be reached at 336-627-7398 or visit www.edenchiropractic.com. You can also email them at edenchiropractic@hotmail,.com

Eden Internal Medicine: Allergy Testing Eden Internal Medicine, located at 405 Thompson Street, is providing allergy testing and immunotherapy service. They believe that building up your immune system will not only help you to feel better, it may be an important factor to avoiding or treating a host of other more serious health issues. Call them at 336-627-4896 to learn more about these services.

Seth Woodall & Associates, PLLC They are experienced attorneys and counselors dedicated to providing effective and cost-efficient legal services to Eden and Rockingham County residents and businesses. They do real estate law, criminal law, trusts and estates, civil litigation, family law and personal injury law.

Attorneys and Counselors at law include Seth M. Woodall, James R. Walker, and Philip E. Berger.

Call 336-623-3138 or email seth@woodall-law.com or visit www.woodall-law.com The Oasis Delight Located at 598 W. King’s Hwy in Eden, they have plants, garden items, perennial and annual items as well as seasonal produce, including watermelon, cantaloupe, tomatoes and more.

They also sell masks and hand sanitizer. Call 704-737-6452 and like them on Facebook.

Rockingham Wellness Center

The Rockingham Wellness Center is located inside of Layne’s Pharmacy at 509 South Van Buren Rd., Eden, NC. The

center is holding no classes until further notice from the Governor’s office. Call for schedules (336) 778-3659.

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lorena Rojas, owner of neveria ice Cream shop cut the ribbon on her ice cream shop in eden in July. located inside la Jaliciense su Tienda amiga at 698 linden drive (behind save-alot). lorena (in black & white shirt) cut the ribbon alongside her sons, daugher and granddaughter, friends and co-workers.

Come in and get your fix of ice cream at this delightful little shop!

That Little Pork Shop They are open serving your favorites, including hot wings and babyback ribs. This restaurant is located at 629 Monroe Street in Historic Downtown Eden. Call 336-623-7675 for more information hours.

Draper Cycle Street, off-road, ATVs, machine shop and sales and service are located at Draper Cycle, 513 S. Fieldcrest Road in the Draper section of Eden. They are open Monday-Friday, 9:00am -5:00pm and Sat, 9 am to 12 pm. Call 336-635-5811 for more info.

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Former Eden Mall In the near future, you will see improvements to this former mall facility. The new owner will repaint the exterior, improve the parking lot, and clean up the shrubbery. Look for new signage on leasing opportunities in the near future. The goal is to lease to professional businesses, not retail.

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Tennis Talk, July 2020

By Anna Luking, Assistant Coordinator, Rockingham County Tennis Association

Success on the Court and in a Pandemic From when I started playing tennis as a little girl, to where I am now, playing club tennis for NC State University, my definition of success in the game has changed.

Growing up watching players like Rafael Nadal, Serena and Venus Williams, and Roger Federer win grand slam after grand slam, many young players

like myself had the tendency to think success is purely winning.

That it’s how many points you get, the titles that you have to your name. In middle school, I thought it was about proving yourself; proving to others that you deserved whatever seed you held on the team. As I got older and more seasoned in the game, and especially through my involvement with RCTA this summer, I recognized that it’s not

Two players at Bridge Street Recreation Center give each other a socially distance “racket-five” after their match.

about that at all.

Success will always be a little tricky to define, but for me, I’ve summed it up to this: success is derived from the enjoyment of what you do and the effort you put into doing it. It isn’t about amassing the most wins on your stats sheet, it’s about simply walking on to the court and saying “I’m going to make myself proud today”. There’s a lot that goes into that regarding self-evaluation, discipline, and accountability, but ultimately, how you feel leaving the court is what matters most on game day.

This summer’s programming has looked quite different due to the many difficulties that our community, and country, have faced.

Before COVID-19 hit the United States, our program looked completely different than it does now.

We had planned to be involved in multiple organizations throughout the county, as well as host events like a county-wide tournament for our high schoolers.

When mandates from the USTA and CDC prevented us from moving forward (and rightfully so) it was difficult not to feel discouraged, like our program was going to be unsuccessful.

However, as our reimagined program has lifted off this July, the amount of joy I’ve seen from

Intern Hannah Wood, who was recently rewarded the USTAF college scholarship. every kid on the court has dismissed any doubt I ever had about the success of this summer.

Once again, I’ve been reminded that success lies not in the numbers but in the feeling. On an organization level, success has been about bringing our vision to fruition, even if it’s an adaptation of that vision. Although we may not have interacted with as many kids or organizations as normal, I believe the impact is all the same.

Things may look different during this season, but tennis is still alive and well in our county thanks to a successful summer.

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Triad Goodwill partners with Mama Crockett’s Cider Donuts for expanded truck tour Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc. (Triad Goodwill) will partner with renowned donut truck Mama Crockett’s Cider Donuts for their newly expanded Truck Sale Summer Tour.

The partnership between the Greensboro-based non-profit and the Lynchburg, Virginia donut truck will begin with Triad Goodwill’s Truck Sale event at 3739 West Gate City Boulevard in Greensboro on Friday, July 24. Mama Crockett's will begin selling donuts at 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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doors to shoppers at 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

When Triad Goodwill launched their Truck Sale Summer Tour in June, the response was so positive that they expanded it with three additional stops. Customers showed up more than two hours early to take advantage of the truckloads of surplus donated goods that were packed throughout their Lawndale store.

They reached out to Mama Crockett’s to give shoppers who were waiting in line added value by providing a fun, exciting way

to enjoy delicious, fresh donuts that are made to order.

To celebrate the partnership, Triad Goodwill will purchase a free donut for the first 50 shoppers who are waiting in line for their Truck Sale event.

Additionally, the first 100 shoppers will receive a scratchoff card that will give them an exclusive discount of up to 50% off all donated goods they purchase at the event.

The following is a list of upcoming Truck Sale Summer Tour dates and locations: • Friday, August 21 – 2012

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The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners recognized and thanked three, citizen, heroes who went beyond the call of duty to save two lives.

During the June 15th Board meeting, Commissioners showed their appreciation for extraordinary service by Tyrone Wade, Alex Chehaitla (off-duty Highway Patrol Officer), and

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Andy Flinchum. They offered selfless acts of courage, rendering life-saving aid, by pulling two passengers, Anthony Sinclair and his fiance' Regla Soto, from a burning vehicle. On April 10, 2020, Sinclair's vehicle was involved in a head-on collision on U.S. 220.

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Things Should Never be taken for Granted: Malaysia Murphy Thanks to Morehead High School and the Eden community,

Malaysia Murphy felt like a princess. As the homecoming parade proceeded downtown, she couldn’t help but feel appreciated. She sat atop a fancy car, wearing her nicest clothes, waving to friends and family. Nothing could have been sweeter. Malaysia knew she had reached a crowning moment of her senior year, and she couldn’t help but smile.

Growing up in Eden means a great deal to Malaysia. She fondly remembers attending carnivals at the Eden Mall with her family.

When she reflects on her growth, she instantly recognizes her maturity. She now more fully understands accountability and the gravity of her choices.

Malaysia knows she owes much of this maturity to the mentors and teachers who molded her.

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School. For Malaysia, Mrs. Edwards often goes unappreciated for her ability to spread joy to others. On a personal level, Malaysia says Mrs. Edwards helped guide decisions about her future and taught her that “things should never be taken for granted.” She also helped reinforce the power of prayer in Malaysia’s life.

Malaysia most appreciates Morehead High School’s diversity and lack of conflict. Outside of academics, she was a UNC Rockingham Hospital volunteer, a Spokes Model for Ashley Latham Photography, a Varsity Cheerleader, and was active at Melanie Paschal Dance Studio.

When she graduates, Malaysia will attend East Carolina University to follow her passion and study nursing. She is already a CNA, and her goal is to become a NICU nurse.

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Grace is enthralled as she “documents [her] journey in a creative way, so that it is visually appealing.” Now, she finds her journey in Eden and at Morehead High School nearly complete.

Grace grew up in the countryside outside of Eden. Her grandma lived on a farm, and she often bounced between grandparents while her mom worked.

When reflecting upon her growth during high school, Grace responds enthusiastically: “I’ve grown in figuring out that it’s okay to ask for help when you

need it.” It is thus unsurprising that she grew to appreciate her relationships at Morehead High School, especially those with her two best friends: Case and Kayley.

As a student at Morehead, Grace was involved in Theater, Latin Club, Yearbook, Battle of the Books, and was a Media Assistant. Her involvements gave her fascinating perspective on why Morehead High School is so great: “I love Morehead’s ability to evolve. I witnessed it evolve in the last couple of years, especially with the changes Dr. [Ryan] Moody made. Historically, it evolved from Tri City High School. Now, clubs are coming to Morehead, combining, changing, becoming better, and accepting people from all walks of life.”

In the fall, Grace will attend the University of North Carolina at Greensboro to pursue a degree in Photography. She is also considering a minor in Journalism, as her dream is to work as a photojournalist for a magazine like Rolling Stone. There, she hopes to capture moments for millions to remember.

Help for Kids who Stutter is as close as your local library Kids who stutter have a lot to say, and friends can show them how in Stuttering: For Kids

By Kids, a DVD in English and Spanish starring kids who stutter, available at most public libraries or through interlibrary loan.

Many children who stutter have never met others who struggle with the same disability. In this DVD from the Stuttering Foundation, they meet kids who recount how they handle challenges such as teasing, speaking out in class, and teaching others about stuttering.

Swish, a lively and engaging animated basketball character designed by students at Purdue University, narrates the DVD. The children, who range in age from first-graders to high school students, offer frank and sometimes differing views of stuttering.

For example, Matthew, age 10, says about his speech difficulties, “It’s no big deal;” but Kate, age 9, worries about talking, what is going to happen next and whether or not she’ll stutter.

Arianne, age 14, says, “The hardest part about stuttering is to get through it and to stay in there when you’re stuck.” Umang, age 12, agrees, “Sometimes it gets

kind of annoying when you want to say something and you can’t. I also get worried what other people might think if I do stutter and wonder if I’ll be able to get out of my blocks and things.”

“All those interested in helping kids learn more about stuttering will want to see this tape,” said speech-language pathologist Bill Murphy of Purdue University. “The children featured are a perfect example of how to openly and honestly handle stuttering.” “This is an important tool for families and teachers of kids who stutter,” added Jane Fraser, president of the nonprofit Stuttering Foundation.

Other professionals and specialists in stuttering in this production include Kristin Chmela of Northwestern University, Joe Donaher of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Lisa Scott of Florida State University, and Lee Caggiano of Friends.

The 73-year-old nonprofit Foundation has provided free materials to public libraries nationwide. A library that will shelve them can download a request form at http://www.stutteringhelp.org/libraries-information.

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Women’s Only 5K Walk & Run Goes Virtual

Hannah Wood, a 2020 graduate of Rockingham County High School and member of the Girls Tennis Team, has been awarded the USTA Foundation’s Rosalind P. Walter College Scholarship for $10,000.

Wood receives USTA Foundation’s Rosalind P. Walter Scholarship

Hannah Wood, a 2020 graduate of Rockingham County High School and member of the Girls Tennis Team, has been awarded the USTA Foundation’s Rosalind P. Walter College Scholarship for $10,000. The mission of the USTA Foundation is to bring tennis and education together to change lives. The Foundation supports the network of National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) chapters that reaches over 160,000 underresourced youth throughout the U.S. Hannah shared that “ The highlight of my senior year was spending many hours on the court with my best friend, eventually making it to Regionals as a doubles team and States as a team.”

Hannah plans to attend Appalachian University in the fall and major in elementary education. She is one of four

Rockingham County high school seniors who intern this summer with Rockingham County Tennis Association (RCTA). These interns help RCTA connect tennis and education for young players at weekly summer clinics as part of the National Junior Tennis & Learning network (NJTL).

This scholarship is named in honor of Rosalind Palmer Walter, who has been an active member of the USTA Serves Board since its inception and was responsible for funding the first USTA Serves scholarship in 1994, well before a comprehensive program was put in place.

She has consistently supported the scholarship program ever since.

The Rosalind P. Walter Scholarship is available to one male and one female high-academic achieving student of good character who are entering a

four-year college or university program and share her belief in always putting forth one’s best effort and giving back to one’s community to make it a better place.

The recipients of the Rosalind P. Walter College Scholarship are eligible to receive $2,500 per year for a total of up to $10,000 to cover costs of tuition, room and board and educational materials. The scholarship will be paid directly to the college or university in which the student is enrolled and is disbursed annually based on the recipient's standing with his/her college.

Rockingham County Tennis Association (RCTA), a 501c3 non-profit corporation, a USTA Community Tennis Association, and a registered one star chapter in the National Junior Tennis & Learning

Alexander Artis (A.J.) a native of Eden, N.C. a 2011 graduate of Morehead High School and son of Ann and William Artis has been promoted to Director of Strength and Conditioning for football at the University of Tennesse in Knoxville, TN. A.J. Artis is the 11th African American in the nation to earn this position. A.J. Artis is married to “D” Janelle Brown Artis of Oklahoma.

The 28th Annual Women’s Only 5K Walk & Run becomes a virtual event this year. T-shirts, prizes and community remain a part of the event. And, as always, proceeds help area women detect and battle breast cancer. The Women’s Only runs September 28 – October 3.

“We know how important this event is to providing mammograms and cancer support for area women. We understand how important this event is to the thousands of women who support it every year, too,” says Debbie Cunningham, DNP, senior vice president, Cone Health and vice president, behavioral health services. “We have worked hard to keep the qualities that make the Women’s Only special.”

Registration opened July 1 online at http://www.womensonly5k.com. There, participants will find instructions on downloading the event app and taking part in the Women’s Only virtual race. T-shirts and keepsake bibs will be mailed to those registering before Sept. 11. Those registering after will be instructed on picking up race materials in person at drive by events at Omega Sports on Battleground Avenue.

Participants are encouraged to join the Women’s Only 5K community at #WO5K. Entry fees benefit the Mammography Scholarship Fund and the Cone Health Alight Program. The Mammography Scholarship Fund provides screening mammograms to women who are

uninsured or can’t pay for the screening. The Alight Program helps with the everyday needs of breast cancer patients in treatment, such as financial assistance, educational materials, peer mentoring and support groups.

Nearly 600 women received mammograms through the Women’s Only last year.

Several ways women, girls and others can get involved: • Register for the Women’s Only 5K Walk & Run. Early bird registration is $30 through Sept. 11. After that date, registration is $40 and runs all the way through October 3.

• Girls 6 years old and younger can register for the Girls’ Only Mini-Walk & Run. Registration is $10.

• People who aren’t running or walking can show their support by becoming a Pink Ribbon Partner. A $20 registration earns partners a special T-shirt to cheer on participants and an opportunity to race in your own 1-mile Fun Run route.

"While we have to run apart virtually this year because of COVID-19, we will still be able to come together in our support of women in our community facing cancer," says Cone Health Vice President of Oncology Services Skip Hislop.

The cancer experts at Cone Health Cancer Center treat more cases of breast cancer than any other type. 1,003 patients were diagnosed and/or received treatment for newly diagnosed breast cancer in 2019.

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Wildlife Photo Competition still open for entries The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will accept entries to its 16th annual Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition until 5 p.m., Sept.

1, 2020. Potential participants can review details of the contest at ncwildlife.org/contest, and winning photos from previous years can be viewed on the Commission’s website.

The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers of all ages, except for employees of the Commission, the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences and their immediate families (children, siblings and spouses).

Entrants must be either current magazine subscribers or younger than 18 years old. The Commission will only accept online entries — no slides, negatives or prints will be accepted by mail. Only photographs taken in North Carolina since Sept. 15, 2016 are eligible for the competition. Entrants may submit a maximum of two photos per category, and each photo must be in JPEG format and no larger than 2 megabytes.

The categories are: • Animal Behavior • Birds

• Invertebrates • Mammals • Outdoor Recreation • Reptiles and Amphibians • Wild Landscapes • Wild Plants and Fungi • Youth Photographer: Any of the above subjects, shot by photographers ages 13-17.

• Youth Photographer: Any of the above subjects, shot by photographers age 12 and younger.

Photos of captive native animals are allowed, but photos of animals that are both captive and non-native to North Carolina will not be accepted. No pets or domestic animals will be accepted, except animals participating with people in an outdoor activity, such as hunting dogs or horses with riders.

Entries will be judged by a panel comprising staff from the Commission and the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, as well as professional wildlife photographers. The grand prize winner will have his or her photo published on the cover of the January/February 2021 issue of Wildlife in North Carolina and will receive a check for $200.

All winning photographs will be published in the magazine and exhibited at the N.C. Museum of

Natural Sciences in Raleigh.

Winners will also receive a print of their winning entry from JW Image Company. First place in all categories pays $100; second place, $75; and third place, $50.

Wildlife in North Carolina is published bimonthly by the Commission in both print and electronic formats. Subscribers to the magazine enjoy exceptional color photography and articles on hunting, fishing, natural areas, wildlife research and the state’s environment in every issue. Subscribers also receive spring and fall outdoor guide special editions, with the latest hunting, fishing and sportsman information. Subscriptions to the printed version of the magazine cost $12 per year or $30 for three years.

About the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission we encourages the public to visit our website, www.ncwildlife.org, to purchase fishing, trapping and hunting licenses and to renew a vessel registration. The Commission’s License and Vessel Registration Call Centers are open from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. For the most up-to-date information on agency-related closures, cancel-

CLEAN Clean surfaces using soap and water, then use disinfectant.

Cleaning with soap and water reduces the number of germs, dirt and impurities on the surface. Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces.

Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces.

More frequent cleaning and disinfection may be required based on level of use.

Surfaces and objects in public places, such as shopping carts and point of sale keypads should be cleaned and disinfected before each use.

High touch community surfaces include: Tables, doorknobs, light switches, counter tops, handles, printers, carts, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, sinks, etc.

for dilution (unless stated otherwise on the label) • Avoid mixing chemical products • Label diluted cleaning solutions • Store and use chemicals out of the reach of children and pets You should never eat, drink, breathe or inject these products into your body or apply directly to your skin as they can cause serious harm. Do not wipe or bathe pets with these products or any other products that are not approved for animal use.

Diluted household bleach solutions may also be used if appropriate for the surface.Check the label to see if your bleach is intended for disinfection and has a sodium hypochlorite concentration of 5%–6%. Ensure the product is not past its expiration date.

Some bleaches, such as those designed for safe use on colored clothing or for whitening may not be suitable for disinfection.

Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser.

Leave solution on the surface for at least 1 minute.

To make a bleach solution, mix: 5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of room temperature water OR 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of room temperature water Bleach solutions will be effective for disinfection up to 24 hours.

Alcohol solutions with at least

70% alcohol may also be used.

Soft surfaces For soft surfaces such as carpeted floor, rugs, and drapes Clean the surface using soap and water or with cleaners appropriate for use on these surfaces.

Launder items (if possible) according to the manufacturer’s instructions.Use the warmest appropriate water setting and dry items completely.

Or disinfect with an EPAregistered house cleaner ELECTRONICS For electronics, such as tablets, phones, printers, touch screens, keyboards, remote controls, and ATM machines Consider putting a wipeable cover on electronics.

Follow manufacturer’s instruction for cleaning and disinfecting.

If no guidance, use alcoholbased wipes or sprays containing at least 70% alcohol. Dry surface thoroughly.

LAUNDRY For clothing, towels, linens and other items such as shoes: Launder items according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the warmest appropriate water setting and dry items completely.

• Wear disposable gloves when handling dirty laundry from a person who is sick.

• Dirty laundry from a person who is sick can be washed with other people’s items.

• Do not shake dirty laundry.

• Clean and disinfect clothes hampers according to guidance above for surfaces.

• Remove gloves, and wash hands right away.

How to properly clean and disinfect during COVID-19

DISINFECT Recommend use of EPA Household Disinfectants Follow the instructions on the label to ensure safe and effective use of the product.

Many products recommend: Keeping surface wet for a period of time (see product label).

Precautions such as wearing gloves and making sure you have good ventilation during use of the product.

Always read and follow the directions on the label to ensure safe and effective use.

• Wear skin protection and consider eye protection for potential splash hazards • Ensure adequate ventilation • Use no more than the amount recommended on the label • Use water at room temperature

lations and postponements visit ncwildlife.org/covid19.

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 wildliferelated educational, recreational and sporting activities.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FACTS Total Land Area: 572 sq. mi.

Altitude (at County Seat of Wentworth): 898 ft. above sea level Total County Population: 91,891-/+ Population of Unincorporated Area of County: 54,030 Population Density per Square Mile: 160.65 County Seat: Wentworth, NC

Population, July 2016

Rockingham County Total 91,891 Eden 15,279 Madison 2,203 Mayodan 2,427 Reidsville 14,152 Stoneville 1,047 Wentworth 2,753 Unincorporated areas 54,030 Source: NC Office of Budget & Management, State Demographer