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Distinguished Citizen of the Year – Dr. John Dabbs, DC It is our pleasure and our honor to be able to announce that Dr. John Dabbs, DC of Eden Chiropractic has been named as the Distinguished Citizen of the Year for 2020. Dr, Dabbs has been a resident of Eden most of his life and graduated from Morehead High School in 1987. After he completed college and chiropractic school, he returned to Eden and came to work with Dr. Robert Vaughn in 1995 at Eden Chiropractic. In 2018, Dr. Dabbs brought Dr. John LeSueur into the practice. Dr. Dabbs spent many years mentoring this fellow Rockingham County native and continues to be not only a boss, but a mentor and friend to Dr. LeSueur and the rest of the family at Eden Chiropractic. Dr. Dabbs is so much more than just a chiropractor or a nutritionist. He volunteers his time willingly to a variety of different groups, organizations, and boards as a means of giving back to his hometown. He is the team medical professional for the Morehead High School football team and wrestling team. He is a tumbling coach for the Morehead High School cheer program. Something else that he does that many outside of the MHS family do not know is that he treats injured student athletes at no

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Sheriff's Office and Reidsville Police Department Receive James W. Daniel Unity Award On January 6, 2021 at Zion Baptist Church, 807 Piedmont Street, Reidsville, N.C., the Reidsville Human Relations Commission, Reidsville Chamber of Commerce, and Reidsville Branch of NAACP held their 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity event. Due to COVID, this year's ceremony was a pre-recorded virtual presentation that aired on Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 18, 2021. During the ceremony, the joint winners of 2021 "James W. Daniel Unity Award" were announced to be the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office and the Reidsville Police Department. Sheriff Sam Page accepted the award on behalf of the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office and Reidsville Police Chief Robert Hassell accepted the award on behalf of his agency. "I am honored to receive this year's James W. Daniel Unity Award on behalf of the Rockingham County Sheriff's

Tax filing help Need help filing your taxes? Free tax assistance (drop off only) - call for appointment to drop off taxes so that we do not have too many people in our building. Tax Assistance will be offered at the Garden of Eden Senio Center, located at 508 Orchard Drive in Eden. Community volunteers who are trained and tested in current tax law by the IRS will be e-filing tax returns for citizens. E-filing is fast, more accurate, secure and simple. The Internal Revenue Service sponsors the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The mission of the program is to provide free basic tax return preparation for low-to-moderate income and elderly taxpayers. This also includes taxpayers with disabilities, limited English proficiency and the Military. No ministers, business owners or rental properties. Be prepared to fill out an intake form (you may pick the forms up anytime MondayFriday 8:30-3:30) bring it back the day of your appointment. Bring and know the following the day of your appointment, in order to have your taxes prepared: • You must know if you or your partner received a stimulus check and the amount of it. • You must bring last years tax return , your original social security card for yourself and all dependents and your photo ID. • You must bring W-2s, 1099's, SSA's and social security statements. If you are expecting a refund and want direct deposit, bring a voided check or bank routing # and the account #. To make appointment please call 335-627-1611.

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Teresa Ann Adkins, 72 - Eden Jesse Micheal Adams, 76 - Reidsville Jose Gomez Alvarado, 67 Joseph Aiken - Eden Ethel Allene Nelson Barker, 92 - RC Nina Helen Lankston Bryan Mr. Micheal Xavier Baskerville Barbara French Bolden - Eden Spencer Howard “June” Blackwell, Jr. - Reidsville William “Dink” Blackwell, 98 - Eden Samuel Eugene “Gene” Burroughs, 89 - Stoneville Abbey Lanie Brumagin, 23 - Madison Cynthia Shelton Bullins, 70 Lonnie Gray Clark, Sr., 75 - Eden Dr. Raymond Clark - Reidsville Bessie Orrell Cummings, 86 Laura Ann Church, 86 - Eden Peter Cobb - Reidsville Mrs. Margaret Pinnix Cotton Mrs. Viola Slade Cobb - Reidsville James Edward “Ed” Campbell, Jr., 86 - Reidsville Ms. Irene Waddell Cantrell - Reidsville Clarence Ray Coleman, 69 Richard Arlen Curry, Sr., 90 - Eden Keith Douglas Dalton, 67 - Eden Deborah Louise Courm Durham, 62 - Eden Lillian Wegner Dotson, 86 - Ruffin Robert Allen Dillery, 83 - Reidsville James Edward Dickerson - Reidsville Douglas Edward, 67 - Eden Fred Ray (Slick) Earles, 76 - Eden Carmilla Gaye Evans, 85 John Robert Freeman, Jr., 78 - Eden Mrs. Nettie Mae Napper Galloway - Reidsville Alvino Cano Gonzales, 67 Betsy Adamson Gritton, 91 Johnny Lawrence Gwynn, 79 Jesse “J.L.” Lee Greeson, 88 - Eden Charles Warren Hopper, 71 - RC Ronald Huff - Eden Mary Lucille Jones “Nanny” Holley, 80 - Reidsville James Wayne Hodges, 77 - Eden Dewey Arlo Harris Sr., - Reidsville Pleas Jackson - Reidsville Darrick De’Angelo Kelly, 21 William Michael Kivett, Sr., 72 William “Billy” Jasper King, 93 Jack Wilson LaPrad Sr., 83 - Eden Thomas Joseph Long, 95 Jessie Mae Farris Murphy, 66 - RC Nancy Lee Mabe, 89 Rita”Nette” Mills Mildred Ruth Hylton Manuel, 92 Mildred Katherine Mann, 85 Kenneth Dwight Michael, 79 Hazel Louise Smith McCann, 78 - Reidsville Charles R. Munson, 86

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Loved ones of Rockingham County who have recently passed away Continued from previous page Mrs. Flossie Sebrina Rudd Mc Coy - RC Sandra Joan Miles, 63 Ms. Lotoya Elanie Murphy - Reidsville Lillian Chilton McFarling, 93 - Stoneville Mrs. Mary Blackwell “Sister” Motley - Reidsville Micheal Wayne Martin, 62 - Madison Mary Elizabeth Wilson Moore, 86 Mrs. Marie B. Neal Ms. Shirley Ann Neal - Reidsville Mrs. Geneva Pass Price William Eason “Bill” Price III, 64 Bishop Carl Parker - Eden Joanne Andrew Phaup, 70 - Reidsville Joseph Bartlett “Joe” Pegram, 81 - Reidsville Mr. James “Jim” Purdy, 65 - Eden Lucy Mae Lassiter Pruitt, 79 Matthew “Buster” Pruitt, 96 Thomas William Perkins, 75 - Reidsville Ollie Lucille Wilson Paschal, 96 - RC Mark Tyler Perdue, 42 - Eden David “Ezra” Roberson, 55 - RC Carol Ruth Varney Reid, 82 Boyd Arnold Ray, 84 - Reidsville Sylvia Ann Smith, 86 - Eden

Thomas E. “Tommy” Saunders, 88 - Reidsville Jalene Moseley Smith, 79 - Madison Randy Allen Southard, 52 - Ruffin Carolyn Doss Smith, 73 - Mayodan Francis “Frankie” Soyers, 91 John Collidge South, Jr., 68 Easley Gray “E.G” Spencer, 87 Rachel Blackwell South, 90- RC Garnetta Hankins Turner, 98 - Stoneville Howard Clarence Thorton, 90 - Madison Norman Lewis Tuggle, 80 - RC Patricia Ann Marshall Thacker, 74 Mildred Frans Taylor, 87 - Eden Charles Graham Tillotson - Reidsville Garry Lynn Tilley, 50 - RC William Landon Vernon, 84 - RC Patsy Ruth Burks Vestal, 77 Arthur Norman “Art” VanHook III, 63 - Reidsville George Alfred Vernon, 93 - RC Mrs. Mary Louise Brown Williams - Reidsville Donnie Vern Wray, 69 - RC Mitchell Lee Willard, 45 Mary “Jewel” Warren, 90 - RC Kenneth Edwin Whicker, 84 - RC

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Or give us a call: 336-623-5333 Medical certification... Continued from Page 2 Upon completion, students will be eligible to apply for the National Institute for Certification of Healthcare Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel Examination (CBSPD). Cardiovascular Technician Feb. 19-May 14 Meets in person two Fridays per month from 9:30 a.m.-noon, and is otherwise online. Cost: $192 This program is designed and approved to prepare the student to become a certified EKG (ECG) and Technician/Monitor. Topics include: Anatomy and Physiology of the heart, principles of EKG, dysrhythmia recognition of sinus, junctional/atrial rhythms, heart blocks and bundle branches and ventricular ectopy rhythms. Skills include operating EKG equipment, running and mounting strips, reading and interpreting 22 types of cardiac leas tracing produced from 12 and five lead monitors. Upon completion, students will be eligible to apply for the Certified EKG Technician (CET) exam with the National Health Career Association. Nurse Aide March 1-May 27 Meets in person Monday through Thursday, April 5-May 27 from 8 a.m.-noon and otherwise online. Cost: $206 This program is designed to prepare graduates to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly, patients’ rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care procedures and activities, human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders, communication

and documentation, death and dying, and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. A skill/competency evaluation is required. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Certified Nurse Aide l by the N.C. Division of Facility Services. Emergency Medical Technician Initial March 2-July 1 Meets in person Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-10 p.m. and every other Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. starting March 13. Cost: $248 The EMT program is designed to teach basic life support skills. EMTs can function in many areas like EMS systems, fire departments, hospitals, rescue squads and physician offices. The class consists of lectures, hands-on skills, and field clinical opportunities. Upon successful course completion, students will be eligible for the NC or National Registry EMT examination. Prices include tuition as well as additional fees for clinical uniform shirts, HCP, CPR card fee, and Malpractice Insurance. Textbook and workbooks required - contact the RCC Bookstore to purchase. NC tuition exemption status applies, however additional fees and books are the responsibility of the student. RCC offers other medial programs that are not currently scheduled: Advanced EMT, Medication Aide, and Paramedic. Visit the website mentioned above and look for these program listings to fill out an interest form for notification of when the course will be offered. RCC also offers any quick certifications in the medical field such as CPR. For information on those courses, visit https://bit.ly/2L1DJND..

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Please join Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page and his team at the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office in congratulating Detective Jonathan Cheek and Detective Michael Wright in being awarded their Advanced Law Enforcement Certificates from the North Carolina Department of Justice. Detective Jonathan Cheek moved to Rockingham County North Carolina in 1982 from El Paso Tx. and has lived here ever since. Cheek graduated from Rockingham County High School in 1990 and then attended Rockingham Community College before transferring to East Carolina University. Cheek has been a sworn law enforcement officer for over 14 years, all of which as a Deputy with the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office. During his tenure at the RCSO he was a patrol officer for 5 years, and also served as a field training officer. Cheek entered the Criminal Investigations Division in 2012 where he currently still serves as a Detective. Cheek has also served on the Rockingham County Sheriff's Special Response Team during his entire tenure with the RCSO until recently retiring from this unit. Cheek has obtained certifications in Homicide

Investigation, Cold Case Investigations, Interview and Interrogation, Tactical Combat Casualty Care along with other areas of training. Cheek is also Voice Stress Certified and administers voice stress tests for the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office as well as other agencies and officers. Detective Michael Wright is a Rockingham County native. He is a United States Marine Corps Veteran and has been a Deputy with the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office since 2011. During his tenure a the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office, Wright has held various roles including Detention Officer, Patrol Deputy, Corporal in Patrol Division, Field Training Officer, Criminal Investigator and Rockingham County Sheriff's Special Response Team member. Wright holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Homeland Security from Liberty University and is a graduate of Police Law Institute. Wright has also received various specialized training in Criminal Investigations and Specialized Crisis Deployment and Response. Congratulations Detective Jonathan Cheek and Detective Michael Wright! We appreciate your hard work, dedication and the services you provide to the citizens of Rockingham County each and every day!

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serving the school aged youth in Rockingham County, North Carolina. We provide our members with a fun, safe and positive place to learn and grow. Our members participate in programming that meets their interests and needs; ensures they achieve positive outcomes for themselves, their families and this community and helps them reach their full potential. For the more than 400 members we serve each year and the greater Rockingham County community, our programming is tailored for young people, especially some of the most vulnerable and atrisk, achieve skills to ensure their future success. Our aim is to grow young people to be successful workers, community members and engaged citizens. We partner with local law enforcement, schools, civic organizations, local businesses, churches and other non-profits. We strive to reach as many residents as possible by opening our doors and teaching our youth the importance of giving back and helping the community. The Club was established in 1955 and has been serving the youth of this community for more than 60 years. Our goal remains the same, to educate our youth to be successful citizens and to provide a safe and positive place for them to learn, grow and have fun. Membership is open for girls and boys of all races, religions and cultures. The Club never turns away a

child due to lack of financial resources. Our programs are focused on: • Academic Success: Decreasing dropout rates, increasing the number of youth attending community college and universities, increasing grade promotion rates and a plan for the future. *Programs for Academic Success include, Power Hour (homework help), tutoring, computer classes, NetSmartz (internet safety). • Healthy Life Styles: fighting the obesity epidemic through increased physical activity, nutrition education, and healthy eating habits. • *Programs include; 6 organized sports programs, game room, Triple Play (exercise program for the mind, body and soul), weight room, nutrition & healthy life style education, cooking classes and a Club garden. • Character & Leadership Development: empowering youth to support and influence their Club and community, establishing meaningful relationships with others, developing positive self-image, respecting themselves and others, peer relationships and drug, gang and alcohol prevention education. *Programs; Junior Staff (teen program), Street Smarts, Smart Moves, arts & crafts, Youth of the Year and Youth of the Month.

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Leadership chosen for Purina in Eden There have been some recent announcements of the incoming leadership team at Purina’s new manufacturing facility in Eden, North Carolina. Will Steiner, Factory Manager will lead the team being assembled at the new Nestlé Purina manufacturing facility in Eden, North Carolina. Will joined Purina nearly 15 years ago, most recently serving as factory manager in Dunkirk, New York. Will is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering. Pamala Behm, Human Resources Manager joins the growing Nestlé Purina team in Eden, North Carolina, transitioning from her role as Human

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Guardian Ad Litem Needs Volunteers Did you know that right now in Rockingham County there are over 200 abused and neglected children in foster care? Each one of these children needs someone like you to be their voice in court. They need someone to visit with them at least once a month to make sure all of their needs are being met. This also includes letting the Court know what their wishes are. Are you able to dedicate a few hours each month to a child in foster care? If so, please consider becoming a Guardian ad Litem volunteer.

No experience is necessary. Just have a sincere concern for children, be over 18 years old, and be able to pass a criminal background check. We would love to have you for our next training in March 2018. Our training lasts 6 weeks and consists of in-person and online sessions. Please call Amanda Benavides at (336) 634-6106 for more information and to request an application packet be mailed to you. You can also submit an online application at www. volunteerforgal.org.

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12 Healthy Habits to Adopt in 2021

Forget New Year’s resolutions. Healthful living is a 365-day process made up of small steps that can add up to a big change. Make 2021 the year you become the best you that you can be. 1. Eat more fruits and vegetables How important are fruits and vegetables? A diet rich in produce can help lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke and protect eye health. 2. Move more Exercise can improve brain health, help you manage your weight, and strengthen your bones and muscles. Regular physical activity can also reduce your chances of developing type 2 diabetes as well as reduce your likelihood of developing heart disease or stroke. Try to get at least 150 minutes of exercise each week. 3. Eat earlier Consuming calories later in the day may be associated with obesity. When researchers compared 6 p.m. dinners to 10 p.m. dinners, they found higher blood sugar levels and less fat burned overnight for the late dinners. 4. Practice gratitude Grateful people are more likely to take better care of themselves, including eating better and exercising more. But practicing gratitude does more than lessen your aches and pains; it also reduces toxic emotions and lowers stress. 5. Eat breakfast In addition to giving you a boost to start your day, recent studies have shown that people who eat a hearty breakfast may burn twice as many calories as those who eat their biggest meal in the evening. Another study showed that adults with type 2 diabetes were better able to control their blood sugar by eating a high-energy meal for breakfast and a low-energy one for dinner. Simply changing the timing of meals can reduce glucose peaks throughout the day. 6. Drink more water Your body needs water to survive, yet many of us don’t drink enough. You have likely heard that you should drink at least eight 8 oz. glasses of water a day. While that is a reasonable goal, the fact is each of our needs is different, based on our health, activity level and even where we live. 7. Power down One in four Americans brings their cell phone to bed with them. Six in 10 use a laptop within an hour of going to bed. Yet studies have shown that the blue light from devices can interfere with sleep. Power down at least an hour before bedtime and make your bedroom a device-free zone. 8. Get more sleep Not getting enough sleep is linked to increased risk of obesity, stroke, heart attacks, type 2 diabetes, depression, even Alzheimer’s disease. 9. Try new things Trying new things keeps your mind and body active. In fact, learning a new skill can lead to changes in adult brains, creating new connections between brain cells. 10. Quit smoking The benefits once you quit smoking can be seen almost immediately. In fact, within 20 minutes of quitting, your heart rate and blood pressure will drop. Over time, your circulation and lung function will improve, and your risk of heart attack, stroke and smoking-related cancers will decrease. 11. Build muscle For most adults, adding strength training to your exercise plan two to three times a week can have many health benefits, especially seniors. In addition to increasing muscle strength, strength training can preserve bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Always check with your doctor before starting a new exercise plan 12. Get outside Nature has been linked to many health benefits, from lowering stress to increasing attention, even improving empathy and cooperation. From a walk in your local park to hiking in the wilderness, there is increasing evidence that nature positively impacts both our physical and mental wellbeing. We’re here to help We are proud to be your community pharmacy, and we are always here – for you, your family, and your health. Nothing herein constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, or is a substitute for professional advice. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other medical professional if you have questions or concerns about a medical condition.

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Valentine’s DRIVE-Thru Advocacy Event DATE: Thurs,, Febuary 4th, 2021 TIME: 10:00am - 2:00pm. LOCATION: Garden of Eden Senior Center RCARE - Reidsville Senior Center Join Garden of Eden Senior Center, RCARE and M&M Senior Center in a Rockingham County advocacy event. Pick up a valentine to fill out and return to your local center. We will mail them to our legislators and show gratitude for funding senior centers and as for continued support. You may also pickup your registration packet for Senior Games at this time. It is essential that you advocate for your senior center. For more imformation call: Eden Senior Center at 336-627-4711 Madison Mayodan Senior Center - 336-548-2789 RCARE 336-349-1088

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"You've Got Grit!" Que Tucker, Commissioner of the NC Athletic Association. Check out this video and find out about Marilyn "Que" Tucker of Rockingham County, NC. She shares colorful stories about her career, experiences, and what it was like being one of the daughters of a former Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Clarence "Tuck" Tucker.

Rev. Dr. Curtis Dean https://youtu.be/r3vLreur4sU "You've Got Grit," Pastor Curtis Dean! Please watch this video and meet Rev. Dr. Curtis Dean who lives in Rockingham County and serves as an associate pastor of Lawndale Baptist Church in Greensboro. After visiting friends in Rockingham County, the Dean family was attracted Dean to the natural landscape and the beauty of creation in Rockingham County like fishing, swimming, the natural areas, and the woods. He appreciates how friendly, gracious, and personable people are throughout the county. Dean has already become involved in the community by advocating for more WiFi and Internet support.

Colonel Glenn M. McNeill https://youtu.be/Sc0yaDUEcL4 "You've Got Grit," Colonel Glenn M. McNeill, Commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. You'll enjoy hearing encouraging words of wisdom from a humble, young, military veteran, who was born and raised in Reidsville. His honest interview will motivate others to achieve, succeed, and be the very best example serving others. As Commander of the NC State Highway Patrol, his responsibilities include: "all aspects of training from basic law enforcement to telecommunicator schools, in-service training, and specialized training courses such as firearms, defensive tactics, driver trainMcNeill ing, radar and training for civilian support personnel, as well as supervisors." Rockingham County Government and Spectrum 1304 look forward to presenting more local residents who can be described as "You've Got Grit!" Please help by telling us about a Rockingham County citizen you'd describe by saying, "You Got Grit!" Email a paragraph about that person you'd like to be interviewed on Spectrum 1304 to mscott@co.rockingham.nc.us Rockingham County has many unique citizens with diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences. Every now and then, we meet a person who really stands out from the crowd by displaying extraordinary characteristics. Help us showcase these resilient individuals who you'd describe as, "You've Got Grit!"

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600 senior citizens received free vaccinations on first day! This was a big deal!" That's how Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler described the fact that hundreds of seniors, 75-years-old and above, received a tested, safe, and effective COVID-19 vaccine on Jan 12th. Rockingham County Public Health began offering the COVID-19 vaccine to the public in phases. According to the rollout plan published by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Rockingham County Public Health initiated its first public phase or “Phase 1(b)." "This was a team effort, the vast majority were happy and thankful, plus we learned how to improve," Metzler added. "Due to a lack of vaccinations from the State, we will resume vaccinations when our Public Health Dept. receives the necessary quantities." Metzler is hoping the next free vaccination clinic will be held next week, but with varying vaccine allocation amounts and timing from the State, it will depend on how much is received as to when and how this clinic will be held. Rockingham County will be releasing information very soon on a new online COVID-19 vaccination scheduling system and hotline targeted at reducing the wait times at future events. Please note the following quotes to get a snapshot of Tuesday's vaccination event: Maintenance Coordinator Billy Booker: "Just to see the multitude of agencies come together and pull off an undertaking of this magnitude, and adapt on the fly, was done because we try to do as much as we can for the citizens of Rockingham County. Emergency Services/9-1-1 Director Rodney Cates: "The COVID Vaccination Site was a collective effort of many county and state employees. Through the commitment and dedication of these employees, the vaccination site was opened an hour earlier than planned and an additional 200 citizens were able to be vaccinated. The original plan was to begin vaccinations at 10am and vaccinate 400 citizens; but the site opened at 9am and 600 citizens were vaccinated." In addition, Cates said, "I received an unsolicited comment from a citizen who took her father to get his vaccination. She stated that she checked "Excellent" on all categories of her survey because everything worked so smoothly." Safety & Risk Director Chris Elliott: "It was overwhelming to see the positive impact Rockingham County made in the lives of so many through countless acts of kindness such as providing oxygen to seniors in need; foods and snacks to diabetic individuals; helping seniors with gas and battery issues with their vehicles; and seeing and hearing expressions of gratitude and thankfulness. It really touched my soul to see multiple agencies working together for a greater cause." Department of Health and Human Services Director Felissa Ferrell: "I had a lot of older folks just thanking us for doing the mass vaccination. A lady told

me, 'You are all angels; we appreciate you for doing this vaccine clinic for us.' I had another man tell me how thankful he was that he was able to get a spot in line and though it was a bit of a wait, he was just thankful we were doing the clinic and he would be getting his shot. Many of the older adults asked me to tell the staff how thankful they were for us (the employees) and our hard work. " Public Health Nurse Supervisor Jennifer Love: "It is our hope that every shot given is a life we were able to save. I am happy to be a part of this process to help save lives." Social Work Supervisor II Kim McNeal: "Almost all of the patients I encountered were grateful for the services provided with the vaccine clinic. One lady stated, 'yall are a blessing and saving my life!' I received many, many thank-you's and several compliments on how our clinic was run and how kind all personnel involved with the clinic were to patients. As a worker in the clinic, I feel that in a small way, I had a hand in positively impacting the lives of some of our most vulnerable citizens." Healthy Carolinians Coordinator Rebecca Oakes: "I feel so fortunate to be a part of something that is helping to save lives.” This event was a true testament of the combined effort of those from the health department, law enforcement, and emergency services to provide our county citizens with lifesaving vaccines." Sheriff Sam Page: "I observed one of the largest, mass vaccination deliveries I've ever seen in more than 30 years in law enforcement, outside my military experience. Deputies of the Sheriff's Office, and myself, spent several hours working with volunteers. It was one of the biggest displays of cooperation and collaboration with everybody working together for a common goal ... to make sure our seniors were vaccinated. We've been assured that our Public Health Dept. is making every effort to streamline and improve the COVID-19 delivery servic." Health Education Program Manager/PIO Katrina R. White: “Just having an opportunity to be present and a part of something that restored people's ‘hope’ again was absolutely incredible. In my experience in public health, I realize most people don't know nor understand all that public health does 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.” Public Health Director Trey Wright: "It's great to know that we were able to provide 600 individuals with a lifesaving vaccine." Environmental Health Director Angel Wyatt: "We were able to meet some kind, gracious people throughout the day." Nursing Director Susan Young: "Glad for the opportunity to be able to vaccinate the people we could. We will constantly be working to improve processes for all." Quotes received from citizens via feedback surveys: • "Very impressed, keep up the good work."

• "Well organized, good job." • "All attendants were wonderful, pleasant experience." • "Wonderful job today, yes, thanks for starting at 9:00 am. We were impressed with the procedure-very organized-everyone was so friendly." • "Everyone was so nice and helpful and so many workers. I was impressed." "Excellent staff, pleasant and helpful." • "The sheriffs and state patrols did a fantastic job in guiding and controlling traffic and parking.Excellent. Thank you." • "Congratulations to everyone involved. Well planned and carried out. Thank you!" "Thank you, each and every one!!" • "I'm impressed about how organized everything is." • "Great organization." • "Thank you for your kindness."

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Ongoing Events of Interest DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS - PLEASE CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE NUMBERS PROVIDED FOR UP TO DATE SCHEDULE CHANGES. ALSO CHECK OUT EDEN’S OWN FACEBOOK PAGE FOR UPDATES!

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CALL AHEAD FOR SCHEDULING CHANGES DUE TO PANDEMIC EDEN DRUG CLASSES OFFERED All Classes are FREE: • Eden Drug’s Heart Healthy classes held monthly on the 2nd Tues. at 10.am at Senior Center on Orchard Dr., Eden. • Diabetic Nutrition Classes are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 3:00 at Eden Drug’s Ed. Center located at 107 West Stadium Drive in Eden. • "The Sweet Spot" Eden Drug is hosting a Diabetes Education For Everyday Living "The Sweet Spot" class every 3rd Thursday of the month at 3 p.m. At the Eden Drug Education Center, 107 W. Stadium Dr., Eden NC 27288.Call Eden Drug at 336-627-4854 for details.

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CHRONIC DISEASE CARE • Parkinson's Support Group Call 336-627-8510 for dates and times • EVERY BABY SHOULD MAKE A GRAND ENTRANCE! Designed to help through the labor and delivery process, Free at UNC Rockingham Health Center’s Downstairs Classroom. Register (336) 623-9711 ext. 1712399. Leave a message with name, number, due date, email and Doctor’s name. Classes are not being held because of COVID, but hopefully will reopen soon.

Support Groups • 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. 336-327-8663.

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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.

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JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM for 16 & 17 year olds. The Draper Vol. Fire Dept. Must be in high school and have a NC license. Call 336-635-2233. MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 or - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712

Meetings & Classes LOVE TO LEARN TO PAINT? Join us at the Cascade Community Center, Mondays 10am - 1pm. Only $8. You bring your supplies. 434-685-7512 or 276-340-0101, If no answer leave msg. SPECIAL NEEDS FRIENDS GROUP Madison, First Baptist Church at 110 Franklin St. for anyone with a disability & their families. Crafts, community info., self-help skills, movies, games, music, parties, field trips. Call Teresa Julianso to assure enough supplies, seating, food & drink. 1 pm most afternoons. 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. Noon.

Military Groups

• ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Det. of Marine Corps League - All Marines, active/inactive, Navy Corps and Navy Chap. that served with FMF Marine Units and Spouses. 2nd Thur. of each mo. Eat 6pm, meet 7 pm at the Agriculture Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth. Joe Zanetti 336-623-6779 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan . Rock. Co. Post. The 2nd Sat. at 11 am. Post CDR. David Bray: 336-601-7176 • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS 2nd Sat. of month at 9:30 AM at Post

Building, 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan. American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle welcome. Bill Morey 276-340-5091 or billmoreyf1@gmail.com • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO. 2nd Monday. (time?) Chapter 63 -Ag. Bldg. at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, Room 180) Social 6 pm, meeting 7 pm. Transp. for veterans VA appts if needed. 349-6040. Need Volunteers (336) 3940080. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Thursdays of Month at 7PM at the legion. Curtis Pierce at 336-623-9481 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-932-9082, leave mesg. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans/ service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY - New info: 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral (where now?) in Reidsville. Betty Gatewood at 336-6237027 • VFW POST 8297- 2nd Sat. of month at 961 Church St. Ext., Reidsville, 10am. Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 -1st Tuesday of month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan, 7 PM. Donald Bien,CDR 336-548-3431. • SHARE EXPERIENCES... 3rd Sat. of month 8am - until. Freeman Wood Crafters 413 Church St (Near traffic circle). Eden. Park at the Three Rivers Outfitter follow signs. Call ahead: 336-573-9900. Handicapped access available, No bathrooms and no temperature control.

Community Help MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY • SALVATION ARMY -Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:45 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden

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 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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With lawlessness and gangsters running rampant, the Federal Bureau of Investigation was created to fill the void of a powerful law enforcement agency to combat the rising crime. Their smuggling of bonded liquor into the states made them exceptionally wealthy. The backwoods farmers and moonshiners also took advantage of this situation; white liquor was in high demand. The making and transport of these illegal spirits are the source of legends in the south. With crime and smuggling at an unprecedented high, congress passed an amendment to nullify prohibition after 13 long years. Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the 21st amendment on December 1933 into law and stating afterwards, “I think this would be a good time for a beer.” Quickly the states started regulating the sale of spirits and imposing a tax to increase state revenue. Virginia, being more lenient than North Carolina, had no problem in embracing this source of revenue. North Carolina residents found themselves with no alternative except to cross the state line to buy bonded alcohol or the local distilled white liquor. This was not the first time people from the Tri-Cities had to cross the line. Country stores selling gasoline started to pop up on the Virginia/Kentucky and Virginia/North Carolina state lines. These small stores were usually right on the line which easily facilitated transfer of alco-

hol across the state line. Located in rural farm communities, these dual purpose businesses did very well. These stores were usually built in what is known as a “shotgun style” structure consisting of three rooms. They usually had the tell-tale two gas pumps in front with glass balls on top of them. Some of these stores also doubled as a gambling house with poker being played in the rear of the store late at night. While most of these buildings have started to fade away after World War II, there sprung up a couple more of these clandestine liquor joints to join the existing one in Cascade. While all the others faded away, Cascade alcohol establishments defied time and lived on serving the area. How did these liquor joints make it when all others had closed down? Part 3 will appear in the next month’s issue of Eden’s Own Journal. Special Thanks to Keith Allen, Wayne Barrow, Telesa Smith Bleakley, Frank Meade, Roddy Moore, Ricky Stevens, and Melissa Whitten

Continued from Page 23 donated an unheard of amount at the time of four million dollars to the temperance movement which then heavily lobbied congress. With this wad of cash, the temperance movement was able to persuade an all male congress to pass the 18th Amendment which established the prohibition of alcohol in the U.S. In January 1920 the act went into full effect. The breweries and distilleries were all shut down again destroying legitimate businesses that had operated for years. The farmer’s stills were made illegal overnight. John D. Rockerfeller had no qualms in contributing to the destruction of alcohol manufacturing in the states. All the auto manufacturers concentrated on gasoline fuel as it was the only available option. More gas stations started to sprout up across more rural areas. It is easy to see that Standard Oil benefited greatly from this. Instead of becoming more pious and shutting down sin, the amendment had the opposite effect. This was the rise of the “Roaring 20’s.” The human psyche always gravitates to what it is forbidden to have. The forbidden fruit this time was alcohol. This enabled the Kennedy and Bronfman families to catapult to the top of wealth and power. The crime families took over transporting and selling of illegal spirits.

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ers. Thus far, Platinum Kutz has been established in the facility, opening February 1. Another company is now considering the space. If you would like a location for your business, visit www.edenventurebusinesspark.c om for more information and to apply. Nestle Purina In December of 2020, the N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority approved a $2 million building reuse grant for Nestle Purina. This funding will be used to help upfit the former MillerCoors facility for Nestle Purina. Special thanks goes to Existing Industry Manager Kerry Taylor of the Rockingham County Economic Development Department for her work in writing this grant. Night Owl National StoneWorks The N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority also approved a $100,000 building reuse grant for the Eden Venture Business Park (formerly the Eden Mall) to help upfit a cabinetry facility in this space. Weil-McLain This Eden company currently has openings for two manufacturing engineers and one purchasing agent. In addition, they have 25 full-time hourly positions that are open including assembly, material handling and machine operators. Visit www.weil-mclain.com/careers for more information. Main Street B & K Bargains-New Store! This new 232 The Boulevard business is owned by Christy Williams. This thrift store business can be reached at 336-2507586. Former Jones Hardware Building This iconic 630 Washington Street building has been purchased by Olde Leaksville Gun Shop owner Barry Carter. Barry has already started renovating the space, which is another example of progress in Eden’s most historic commercial area. Thanks to Barry and all the merchants and property owners who have invested in Uptown Eden— an exciting place to visit, shop and dine. TOURISM The 2021 Event Calendar is set. Pending lifted restrictions, we are preparing for 2021 events & festivals! Spring Grown & Gathered May 20th Piedmont Pottery Festival June 5 Oink & Ale June 19 Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest July 24 Summer Grown & Gathered

Aug. 12 Touch-A-Truck - August 21 RiverFest Sept. 17 & 18 Heritage & Heroes Oct. 16 WinterFest - Dec. 4 Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate and showcase our Small Town~Big Outdoors! -PHASE 3 PARKS AND RECREATION All Parks and Recreation facilities are open in a limited capacity due to Governor Roy Cooper’s Phase 3 regarding COVID-19. Please note, at all open indoor facilities, staff will have participants sign in, answer questions regarding symptoms of COVID-19 and pass a temperature check before they are allowed into the facility. Staff will also sanitize the facility before, during and at the end of each evening. Basketball Program Staff has begun registration for youth boys and girls basketball and will possibly start practicing with masks required if not affected by COVID-19 restrictions. Bridge Street & Mill Avenue Recreation Centers These two facilities will be open Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. There will be a maximum of ten participants allowed at any given time. Citywide Playgrounds All playgrounds are open. Eden City Hall City Hall is now open to individuals needing to conduct business within the Finance Department. In order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we ask that you wear a mask and remain six feet apart from others as there will be markings in the lobby appropriately spaced. Staff from other departments within City Hall can meet with individuals in the lobby or in the front Conference Room if needed. Facility Rentals There will continue to be no facility rentals due to the limited number of individuals allowed in a facility only being ten. Freedom Park The park will continue to operate by maintaining social distancing during the use of the park by citizens. This includes the walking track, basketball courts, skateboard park, nature trail and dog park. There will continue to be no shelter rentals at this time. Tournaments at Freedom Park Softball Complex and Multi-Purpose Field are scheduled to begin in February if not affected by COVID-19 restrictions.

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From the Desks of City Hall... Continued from Page 26 The 2021 Freedom Park schedule of events has been completed. If restrictions surrounding COVID-19 are lifted, there will be weekend tournaments scheduled at Freedom Park ballfields beginning February 6 and running through December 6. Included in the schedule of events is a N.C. Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournament from July 16-22. Garden of Eden Center This facility is operating with a limited capacity of ten participants indoors and 25 outdoors at any given time and will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Codes Inspector Position Fred Fleming has been hired as a Codes Inspector Trainee and is working with Chief Inspector Bob Vincent on a daily basis. Collections The City collected $249.00 for code enforcement fees. Payments made to the Rockingham County Tax Department in December for code enforcement fees that are due to the City of Eden were $13,251.02. COVID-19 CDBG Assistance to Low and Moderate Income Citizens Grant Staff received notice of the grant agreement and package being sent from the Housing Finance Agency. Draper CDBG The environmental review was completed and its record was posted on the City’s website, and is available for review at City Hall. The comment period for the environmental review record has ended and the report has been sent to the N.C. Department of Commerce with a ‘Request for Release of Funds’ for the grant. GIS Staff is making progress with the solid waste maps requested by Public Works so that each truck

can have a navigational device to direct them on the most efficient routes. The on-line services have been updated for City Staff to use with their mobile devices. The Engineering Department is providing data on the sewer remediation work as it progresses so that it can be made available to City staff as soon as possible. Historic Preservation Certified Local Government Our Preservation Commission has been certified for a number of years. The annual report has been submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office. Internal Technical Review Committee The ITRC met and continued discussions regarding the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for next fiscal year’s budget. Nantucket Mill Project At the present time, the City is awaiting an answer from the N.C. Housing Finance Agency. City staff is continuing to pursue grant funds for the project. However, Council has approved a way for the City to proceed with the project. Tree City USA Eden has been designated as a Tree City USA since the 1990s. The annual report, prepared by Planner Debbie Galloway, to continue the program has been submitted. Unified Development Ordinance The UDO is now effective. The next step will be to schedule a training session with City Council, the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment and City staff. POLICE DEPARTMENT Various administrative law enforcement personnel attended the quarterly Rockingham County LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) at the Rockingham County Emergency Services location in Wentworth in January in addition to participating in a prayer walk on The Boulevard on January 30.

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How home design trends are evolving for social distancing COVID-19 has brought changes to everything, and home design is no exception. Experts are expecting to see lasting impacts on everything from the materials we use to the rooms we prioritize. Check out these and other noteworthy trends: Houses over apartments: Many people who live in condos or apartments do so to be closer to the action — work, entertainment and shops — and never planned on spending much time at home. But the pandemic has changed that, and more people are going to want a home that offers plenty of room and outdoor space in case they need to self-isolate again. Self-sufficiency: A hard lesson we’ve learned is that things and services we thought we could count on aren’t necessarily a sure thing, so items that increase self-reliance will become very popular. Expect to see more homes with sources of energy like solar panels, sources of heat like fireplaces and stoves,

and even urban and indoor gardens that allow you to grow your own produce. Outdoor living: Between playgrounds closing and parks becoming overcrowded, many of us are turning to our balconies, patios and backyards for fresh air and nature. This means we’re going to be investing more in our outdoor spaces, with functional kitchens, soothing water features, cozy firepits, and high-quality outdoor furniture to create a much-needed escape. Healthier spaces: Thanks to spending more time indoors and reprioritizing our health, we’ll turn to design to help ensure our homes are safe and healthy for our families. We’ll see a rise in products like water filtration systems as well as materials that improve indoor air quality. For new homes and additions, alternatives to woodframing like insulated concrete forms from Nudura, which offer improved ventilation for healthi-

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Anderson Scales: Ex-Slave and Businessman Local Geneology Studies By Elvin Perkins, Jr.

Nancy Woodburn Watkins a volunteer with the Work Projects Administration performed interviews with former slaves in Madison, North Carolina. During the decade of the 1930’s she had numerous conversations with the Dalton and Scales families whose family members included ex-slaves. Following is her narrative concerning the life of former slave Anderson Scales (edited). Anderson Scales, age 82, lives three-fourths of a mile from his former master's mansion in Madison on Hunter Street, with his large plug tobacco factory across the street on the corner (where in 1937 stands the residence of Dr. Wesley McAnally). Anderson’s home is in some "quarters" which Nat Pitcher Scales had near Beaver Island Creek. Anderson was born to Martha Scales and his father was a "man name uh Edwards." Baby Anderson was the slave of William Scales, at one time the world's largest manufacturer of plug or chewing tobacco and he was named for

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had back lots with pigs. Later Anderson was hired to Nat Wall a colored farmer and blacksmith, then to Joshua Wall, a white planter of Dan Valley a few miles northeast of town. Contractors delivered mail to various towns and Anderson was hired by one of these contractors to carry the mail from Madison to Mount Airy, fifty miles distant in northwest Surry County. He would go by horse and sulky (sulky) on Monday, return on Wednesday; go on Thursday, return on Saturday. This was in the late 1870's and 1880’s. During the tobacco season, he worked in factories in Winston and Greensboro. Then he worked in Nat Scales' factory in Madison and in that of his former Master, William Scales. Anderson married Cora Dalton and started his home a mile up the Ayersville road from town. The railroads having come with the consequent transporting of freight, Anderson started a public “draying” [hauling] business of one horse and a wagon, which lasted thirty-eight years and was given up by him to his son-in-law, Arthur Cable who now, in 1937, has an auto-truck and hauls large paper poxes from the Gem Dandy Suspender and Garter Company located across Franklin Street from Anderson’s house boy home, that of James Cardwell, to the post office. From the freight train depot Arthur hauls merchandise also in paper cartons to the feed stores which do not own an auto truck of their own, and he hauls to the garter factory a few two by three-foot wooden boxes loaded with metal fillings for the suspenders. This is a complete contrast to the loads “drayed” by Anderson through the 1880’s, 1890's and 1900 to 1915 when the automobile began to change the world of transportation. For thirty-eight years Anderson met every train to capture the trunks of visitors or "drummers” [salesmen] in town. Immense hogheads packed with leaf tobacco was sold on the floors of Webster’s warehouse and Planters warehouse. Stacks of tobacco baskets loaded with the bundles of leaf five feet high, Anderson and his lean horse could “dray” from the sales floors to the packing houses where the tobacco was packed

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and pressed into the hogsheads or else stored for removal at a greater profit. One packing house was converted into the Gem Dandy Garter Factory about 1915, and today (1937) three of the original five remain. One or two are still used for tobacco packing, though the season of 1936-1937 marked the hauling of immense loads of tobacco direct from the sales floors to the WinstonSalem buyers. One pack house is used as a fertilizer sales house. One loaded to the roof comb with heavily insured tobacco was mysteriously burned during the World War where such insurance collections were the fashion. Anderson's “dray” business dwindled, any kind of hauling he could get he did, and as his horses died from strenuous work, they would be replaced by others who in no time learned the meaning of Anderson's constant pulls on their reins and his constant and meaningful clucks. With no swivel features to his wagon, Anderson could nevertheless work the horse and wagon into any kind of close position for loading and unloading. He always said the baggage of the writer was the heaviest he carried. This was so because of books packed in the trunks or boxes and twenty-five cents a piece was the fare. Anderson’s wife and children at home were making the acre homestead pay with a cow, pigs, chickens and vegetables quickly grown on soil enriched from his “dray horse” stable as well as the cow stable; "snaps", tomatoes, Irish potatoes, roasting ears, butterbeans, squash in the summer, in the spring mustard and onions; in the winter "sallet" and turnips, too! Fruit trees planted in time gave fruit for eating, canning and preserving while all the little children knew where wild strawberries, crab apples and black berries grew for the picking. With "Mommuh” taking in folks washing and the hauling money coming in, Anderson Scales prospered in Madison. Where he started from “zero scratch” he had money in the bank. Anderson said after "Srenduh" [surrender], he learned to read and write at a negro free school taught by Matilda Phillips. With his wife, Cora Dalton, sister of Sam Dalton, Anderson joined the African Methodist Church fifty years ago. This was located just across the street from the home of his former employer, Nat Wall until 1925 when it was abandoned with its parsonage and a new brick church built on the Mayodan road with stained glass memorial windows, electric lights, piano, well-finished interior, and christened St. Stephen’s Methodist Episcopal Church. In this church, Anderson was exhorter, trustee, and class leader. In religious capacities, his education by the colored teacher, Matilda Phillips was a great help to him. Anderson's second wife was Dinah Strong who had no chil-

dren. She died December 1933 from a goiter on her throat. For ten years or more Anderson has operated a grocery store in the corner of the Mayodan and the Ayersville roads. Customers come to me at night, so Anderson has time in the day to work his garden patches of onions, snaps and the like and to stop and rest on the porch of the small store house. Clad in good dark clothes, a low crowned derby hat, he often snoozes as he rests his eightytwo-year-old frame. Anderson’s son, Will Scales, was the first husband of Bertha who had to nurse him through the terrible spells he would have from “liquor debauchery.” Will was the servant of the Nat Picket family and once Mrs. Pickett herself went down to their home and nursed Will through one of his terrible “cramping spells.” After Will Scales' death, Bertha married Cleve Booker, plumber, ex-World War veteran and of surpassing good nature from Washington, Georgia. Their oldest son they named Chilicothe Ohio, because at that city, Cleve was in war camp and met Bertha. Some of Anderson Scales other children still live in Madison in homes marked by good construction, clean wellfurnished interior, artistic surroundings. Martha married Arthur Cable who also holds an honored place in the church. One daughter married Odell Dyson. Fannie Sue married a Thompson. Walter married Morris Carter's daughter. He died in early 1937 of pneumonia in West Virginia. His widow went to help take care of "Pap Anderson". Nancy Scales married Elder William Wells. When told that the pioneer graveyard of the Scales which is a mile or so west of his store was a thick tangle of growth and no stones to the once wealthy tobacco manufacturer, William Scales, Uncle Anderson exclaimed on May 19, 1937, “You don't mean to tell me my ole Marse ain't got no tombstone to his grave." A merchant's wife stated that about 1930, Anderson had more ready cash in the bank of Madison than any white man in town, but Uncle Anderson disclaimed this. But the Depression of 1930-1934 did not injure this energetic black man who started in a "quarter’s" cabin a mile or so west of his present home and store, lived all his life in Madison and faces the "one clear call" with comfortable snoozes on his own front porch. Respected by all who know him, Anderson Scales, 82, has guided his life by the gospel preached by his pastor, also an ex-slave, William Scales of Madison. Visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Room, MadisonMayodan Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, NC 27025; Phone (336) 548-6553. Elvin Perkins, Jr., Email: Eperkins2@aol.com

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This Quirky Life... Feeling the Love by Natalie Schwartz (my2sons9498@gmail.com)

I had ideas back in December for this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s article; yet here it is mid-January and I have changed my ideas. This month I am dedicating to you, my readers. This column idea started in my head back in the Summer of 2019. I was looking for something to keep myself occupied and an outlet for my writing. I contacted Lisa, our Eden Own Journalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s editor. I have never attempted to write publicly, but I felt lead to try it. After a couple of emails, Lisa offered to publish my Leukemia story in the September 2019 edition. I remember when the edition came out and my sons grabbing up copies for us to share with my friends. It felt good to see something I wrote published for others to read. I am so appreciative to Lisa for the opportunity. I never thought that I would end up writing a monthly column, then find out that I actually have readers who enjoy my column is wonderful. I met one reader when I was at lunch and her words were so

encouraging. In fact, she emailed me later with more encouraging words. Unfortunately, this past year I had some setbacks due to my most recent leukemia relapse. It was a few months that I was unable to write at all. I felt depressed that the one fun outlet I had was in jeopardy of not continuing. The thing is, I just started writing shortly before my original diagnosis in 2011. I wrote a novel, which is still sitting on my flash drive. Over the years I have written some short little writings, but never believed they were worth sharing. Needless to say, it was a big step for me to take to ask about writing a column. This column has become a blessing to me in ways that I cannot explain. Recently, during my relapse, it seems that you the readers missed seeing my column. Yes, word was reaching me that our newspaper readers were asking about me and what happened to my column. I want to thank all of you who reached out to our editor Lisa. You made me feel so

Schwartz special and loved too. It felt so wonderful for me in December when I was able to write again and submit my January article. It was a sweet way to begin this year, to get back on track with my life. You, the readers, do not realize how powerful your positive words are to those who write these columns. It is also wonderful, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure, for Lisa to see readers enjoying the newspaper she puts together each month. So, this month, I am dedicating my column to you our precious readers for your encouraging words. Thank you for welcoming me and my quirkiness into your lives. I pray that we can continue on this journey together for quite a long time. For now, may you all feel the same warmth and love I have felt.

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Morehead High School Studentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; GOOD-- News Congratulations Maggie! The Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship presented by Certiport, Inc. is a competition that tests students' skills in Microsoft Office Word, ExcelÂŽ and PowerPointÂŽ (2016 or 2019). Top students are invited to represent their respective states in the U.S. National Championship. To receive an invitation to the MOS U.S. National Championship, students between the ages of 13 and 22 must earn the highest score in their state in one of the categories mentioned above. We are proud to congratulate Maggie Milligan, a sophomore at Morehead High School, to be named North Carolina's Champion in Microsoft Word 2016 and receive this invitation. She is the daughter of Rebecca and Wesley Priddy and Joey Milligan. Maggie is enrolled in Ms. Thompson's Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Honors course and is the first student in Rockingham County Schools' history to receive such an honor. Maggie will be competing at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Hotel in Orlando, Florida,

from June 21-23, 2021, with other students from all around the country. At the Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship, on the morning of June 23, 2021, at the Awards Ceremony, Certiport will announce the U.S. National Champions. They will be invited to represent the United States at the 2021 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship in Orlando, Florida, on August 1-4, 2021. The First Place Champion will receive $3,000 along with a medal of achievement, trophy, certificate, and an invitation to compete at the MOS World Championship. The invitation includes an all-expenses-paid trip to the World Championship. The second-place winner receives $1,500 along with a medal of achievement and certificate. The third-place winner receives $750 along with a medal of achievement and certificate. Let's wish Maggie congratulations and lots of luck in winning Nationals!

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RCS Team Players hit the courts at Western Rockingham YMCA During January, middle and high school players joined Coach Bitrus Istifanus on the indoors courts at Western Rockingham YMCA in Mayodan. These four free Saturday sessions were sponsored by Rockingham County Tennis Association. Good luck to all these young players as they join our Rockingham County High School boys and girls teams for the spring match season. Team schedules should be posted soon. For more information about tennis for all ages in Rockingham County, visit our website at and follow us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/RCYouthtennis.

Maggie Murray, Director of team in Fall 2019. Student Life at Rockingham Wilson is continuing her Community College, is pleased education to study nursing. She to announce the appointment of holds several certifications in the Carrie E. Wilson health sciences area, as the new and while a student at women’s volleyHigh Point University, ball coach, was an undergraduate effective January researcher in the 2021. Biology Department She will sucand co-authored a ceed David Ragan, published article with who will coach the a High Point faculty women’s beach member in the Journal Wilson volleyball team of Microbiology and during Spring Biology Education in 2021. June 2018. Wilson’s focus will be to “We’re so excited to have recruit and prepare the team for Carrie step into the roll as head indoor/court volleyball for the volleyball coach for our Lady Fall 2021 season. Eagles. In addition to bringing Wilson is a graduate of a vast knowledge of volleyball, McMichael High School in she brings energy, excitement, Madison, and received her and passion. Our Lady Eagles bachelor’s degree in biology will be flying high with her leadwith a minor in English literature ership,” Murray said. from High Point University. “I am honored to be getting Her volleyball coaching the opportunity to coach and experience includes serving as rebuild the volleyball program at both an assistant coach and head Rockingham Community coach with NC Power College,” Wilson said. “I am Volleyball in Greensboro from excited to see where we can take 2016 to the present, and as assis- the program and cannot wait tant coach of the Rockingham to get started.” Community College women’s

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Chamber Awards... Continued from Page 1 cost to the athlete or their family. We could go on and on about Dr. John Dabbs and all his accomplishments. We know that his family is his #1 accomplishment and that without Debbie, Will, Tyler, Jean and Leesa and his strong faith in Jesus that none of this would be possible. Dr. Dabbs, thank you for being a loyal supporter of the Eden Chamber of Commerce! We are so proud to call you a partner and a friend! John E. Grogan Lifetime Achievement Award – Cindy Adams It is with great honor, pride, and humility that we announce that the winner of the 2020 John E. Grogan Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Ms. Cindy Adams! This award has been a long time coming and it is difficult to think of another person who has so willingly given of themselves to the City of Eden and the Eden Chamber of Commerce. Sylvia Grogan presented Cindy with this tremendous award. Here is Sylvia's presentation: I am excited to be here to present the John Grogan Lifetime Achievement Award today. The people in this room know there is something special about working to create a better community! No one does the work for the recognition, but recognition is a good thing. It is an outward sign of appreciation. I am especially excited to be given the opportunity to acknowledge this year’s recipient. She has been actively working to showcase Eden for 30 years. First at the Chamber of Commerce and then at the City of Eden. The 2020 winner is Cindy Adams. Cindy worked as Johnny’s Administrative Assistant when he was President of the Chamber. While he was out of the office working on economic development, Cindy was “running” the Chamber. He was totally dependent on her and felt comfortable knowing she had it under control. She became President herself in 2002 and served until 2008. During her Chamber leadership, she was responsible for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Chamber. She initiated the Business Expo: an annual event allowing businesses to share their services with the public and the popular Temptations in the Garden showcasing Eden’s restaurants. She held Chamber fundraisers: one of her most popular was a Spelling Bee to raise money for RCC students…teams dressed up in elaborate costumes to compete in a Spelling Bee. She left the Chamber to go to work for the city of Eden. But came back to the Chamber as a Board member in 2017 and served as Chair of the Chamber Board in 2019. Having been involved in the 2020 leadership

transition, she continues to provide assistance to the new Director, Jennifer Barton. Jennifer says she is an invaluable partner for the Chamber. Cindy has a creative mind. The Park committee worked with her on moving Grogan Park from concept to reality. I know when she proposes something, it will be a good idea and the committee knew if Cindy was responsible for carrying out whatever we suggested, it would be done with class. Cindy’s responsibility for the city is to bring new ideas to encourage potential visitors to come to Eden, but especially to find activities for the people in Eden to feel good about where they live. These can come from ideas she has seen or from her own mind. I always say there has never been an original idea: Sometimes you see something somewhere that you really like, and you bring it home and make it better for your community than the one you saw. Maybe you saw it in a magazine, another town, at a meeting. …. Case 1: Riverfest…Cindy has turned a small street festival into an event of an estimated 15,000 people –over a 2-day period. Other events she has spearheaded include: • Oink and Ale downtown hosts about 1000 people… • The popular Shagging on Fieldcrest in Draper has an estimated 500 people who come to Draper to dance. • Touch a Truck which is such a popular event for children. • Piedmont Pottery Festival - the first and best area Festival for these artists. Initially Cindy first worked with Mike Dougherty and then became responsible for that popular Festival. Grogan Park was another venue for activity for Eden. She started Hispanic Heritage Day for students at Central Elementary School to learn about the heritage of many students. Students could walk to the Park. She also created Winterfest for families at Christmas. The big attraction there is the display of wire animals that you see as you walk the trail. She saw these at a meeting, met the artist and had him create animals that roam in the Eden area for our trail in Grogan Park. One of the newest ideas was the classy GROWN AND GATHERED…a seated meal on the Mark Bishopric’s waterfront showcasing food grown in Rockingham County and prepared by Rockingham County chefs. This has been a sold- out dinner limited to 100 people. Something new is consistently added to OUR POPULAR RIVER TRAILS – the new butterfly trail, the sunflower field, the otter habitat and sculpture, the historical markers on the new trails. People come, many bring their children and grandchildren to follow the butterfly trail… to

Laurie Suthard, Tara Fargis, Jennifer Barton, Cindy Adams, Melissa CassadyShytle holding the plaques of recognition for Serving on the board

Donna Hopkins & Janis Hopkins Wade - winners of the Directors Awards with Chamber Director Jennifer Barton

Cindy Adams - recipient of the John E. Grogan lifetime achievement award with Chamber Director Jennifer Barton

see the sunflowers in bloom and see the wire animals…but then they return…again and again to walk the trails…to see the rivers…or eat lunch at Grogan Park. She worked on a very important idea before COVID: She created a partnership with the widely read Our State Magazine and Destination Magazine that showcased reasons to come to Eden. A video was also made with locals narrating. This was state-wide publicity for our rivers, our people, and our businesses in this popular magazine. More important was a personal/ business connection with Our State Magazine. Then COVID….This pandemic will be gone in its own time….until then..... we are particularly grateful to be able to rely on the highly successful Explore EdenNC and other social media as Cindy continues to keep us informed about what is happening in Eden as we are hunkering down with the virus. Thank you, Cindy, and Congratulations for earning the John Grogan Lifetime Achievement Award

Laurie Suthard, Chairman’s Star Award

Chamber Director Jennifer Barton (left) and Sylvia Grogan (right) present the award for Lifetime Achievement to Cindy Adams (center). Member of the Year – Mike Moore Mike Moore, owner of MikeMooreMedia, was selected for this award not just for his willingness to serve and help the Chamber, but his desire to do so. Mike has been a dedicated member of our Chamber for many, many years as well as serving on the board of directors multiple times. Mike is at almost every event we have. He broadcasts all our activities, takes photographs and provides the platform and facilities for us to create our monthly Member of the Month podcast. Mike is always willing

to do whatever we ask of him in the name of serving his community. Many of the things that he does go unnoticed because he prefers to be behind the microphone. He is an invaluable resource, and it is a joy working with him. Director of the Year – Tom Barbour Tom Barbour, owner of Barbour Studio & Gallery was chosen to receive this award for simply being so great to work with. He

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Contined from Page 30 is really a behind the scenes guy who is so willing to jump in and help wherever needed. He does not need or want a lot of spotlight or recognition – other than to be thanked for a job well done. Most people do not see all that he does to assist us at the Eden Chamber of Commerce, but he truly goes above and beyond to make sure that things look good. He takes headshots of our directors annually, he assisted with some of the artwork used on our new website, he has provided artwork for our office décor, he even came out to help spread mulch on Saturday in November. Tom is someone that can always be counted on, he will always show up for his commitments and he does it without expecting anything in return. Tom is also someone who is supportive of the Chamber even outside of his commitment to our Board of Directors. He is always looking for the good in people and in situations and is a great role model for future leaders in our community. Chairman’s Star Award – Laurie Suthard Laurie Suthard has been the epitome of what it looks like to roll up your sleeves and jump in to help wherever needed. 2020 was a very challenging year for the Eden Chamber of Commerce and she was more than willing to make sure that whatever needed to be done, got done. As a member of the Executive Board, she was instrumental in making decisions that would ultimately ensure that the Chamber was able to keep our doors open when the COVID pandemic hit us in the spring. She willingly gave of her time to come do some of the dirty work of cleaning out some closets and cabinets that had not been touched in years. Laurie is the kind of person who does not commit herself to things if she cannot give those things her all. She is someone who can be counted on to not only show up, but to be an active participant in all she does. She arrives early to set up and stays late to help clean up at events and is happy to do so. The contributions that Laurie has made to the Chamber over the years are countless and it is such a pleasure to be able to recognize someone who does not seek the limelight, but just wants to do what is right. We would not be where we are today without her help in 2020. Director’s Award of Excellence – Janis Hopkins-Wade & Donna Hopkins Donna is the owner of That Little Pork Shop on Monroe Street in Uptown Eden. As a native of Eden, most of us know and love her, but there are so many things about her that we do not know. Here are some of the things about Donna that show what a caring, giving, loving & selfless woman she is. Through the years she has helped so many employees pay

Tom Barbour - Director of the Year with Chamber Director Jennifer Barton

Chamber Director Jennifer Barton with Member of the Year award winner Mike Moore

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Tony Edwards, (left) incoming Chairman receives the gavel from JR Cecil, (right) outgoing Chairman Center: Chamber Director Jennifer Barton rent, light bills and pushed several through school. But this year when COVID-19 shut everything down we saw a bigger heart than ever! Her employees were having an awful time trying to get unemployment. She stepped in and paid them for six weeks! Her own money. Not loans. Hers. Then she ordered food trucks and boxed food and toilet paper for them and several good customers that she knew were struggling. Six weeks! She has always had a huge heart, but this was just overwhelming to watch. She is also a huge animal advocate! She donates 10% of all Saturday sales to different animal shelters and rescue groups. She held a month-long food drive for Rockingham County Animal Shelter in October in memory of her son Blake to mark one year of his passing. There are very few people in this world who exemplify what it means to “love thy neighbor”, but Donna Hopkins is one of those few people. It is a pleasure to know her, and to call her our friend! Janis Hopkins-Wade is one of the most special people that I have the pleasure of knowing! Janis grew up in Eden but has not lived here all her life. She came back to Eden after 22 years and opened her store, Sophisticated Rubbish right next

door to her sister Donna Hopkins at That Little Pork Shop. Janis celebrated her 1-year anniversary amid a pandemic – when many small businesses around the country were failing, she was in her groove full swing and thriving! As an active member of the Uptown Eden Merchant Association and a member of their Board, she is always working to do whatever needs to be done to keep our City alive and prospering. She opens her store to other pop-up boutique vendors when there are special events and is better than just about anyone else at driving business to other merchants in town if her customers are looking for something that she cannot provide. Tragically, on November 30, 2020, Janis lost her precious daughter Shana. In a time that would break most mothers, Janis showed all of us what it looks like to have true faith and has continued to exude strength when many could not. It is truly an honor to be able to recognize Janis for all that she does for everyone she meets. The City of Eden is lucky to have her as a merchant and the Eden Chamber of Commerce is lucky to have her not only as a member, but as a partner and a friend!

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Jennifer Barton, along with Mike Dougherty and Kelly Stultz congratulate Mike Carpino (2nd from left) on the two awards he recieved, the Beautification Award and the Business of the Year Award

The Old Central Hotel is getting the breath of new life

Carpino Investments wins 2020 Business of the Year Award The Eden Chamber of Commerce Annual 2020 Business of the Year Award was presented to Carpino Investments, owner of 618, 624 and 625 Washington Streets. Owner Michael Carpino, a Florida developer who has moved to NC and focused on Eden, Reidsville and other downtown areas of small North Carolina communities, began his work on 618 Washington Street in 2019. A dilapidated building was transformed into a popular coffee shop and apartments. Currently, he is completing the renovations at 624 Washington Street into a pizzeria and eight apartments. The final project started in 2020 is the historic Central Hotel that will house 27 luxury apartments and a fitness center for its residents. That project should be completed in the first quarter of 2021. Carpino has planned renovations for other Eden properties. In 2020, nine new businesses opened in Uptown Eden, as it is currently called, and seven building renovations began or were completed. “This is by far the most activity and investment to take place in this downtown area in decades,” stated Mike Dougherty, Director of Economic Development for the City of Eden. “Michael Carpino was a catalyst for record new businesses and investment in Eden, so the award was richly deserved.” Since the Eden Chamber of Commerce Annual Leadership Awards Dinner was not held this

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year because of COVID 19 restrictions, a small ceremony took place on January 21st to present awards to the various winners.

Washington Street, formerly one of the less attractive downtown buildings, was transformed into a popular coffee shop and apartments.

City of Eden Beautification Award – The Roasted Bean Each year, the Eden Community Appearance Commission selects monthly award winners for those businesses that have improved their appearance or done something special to make their building or grounds stand out in the community. At the end of each year, an annual winner is selected because that building or grounds was far and away the most impressive structure among the monthly winners. The award is given as part of the Eden Chamber of Commerce Annual Award Dinner. This year, the choice was unanimous. 618

“It was an easy choice for the coffee shop,” stated Kelly Stultz, Director of Planning and Inspections whose department oversees the Community Appearance Commission activities. Owner Michael Carpino also purchased 624 and 625 Washington Street in 2020 and is in the process of renovating those buildings. The award was given at a small ceremony in place of the normal Annual Chamber of Commerce Award Dinner that was cancelled due to COVID-19 gathering restrictions.

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Explore Eden Okoku Express

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This Eden restaurant offers Japanese food, including sushi. They have drive- thru service and are located in the restaurant space at 203 Meadow Road in front of the Eden Venture Business Park (formerly Eden Mall.) They are open 11:00am to 10:00pm every day. Call 336612-2681 for more information or to order take-out.

If you are looking to ski or escape winter weather, call owner Pam Cundiff at Travel Consultants Inc, located at 214 N. Van Buren Road in Eden. They now offer bridal registry services. Pam can be reached at 336-627-1175.

UNC Orthopedic Specialists at Eden Terra Beek, FNP-C is part of UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine located at 520 S. Van Buren Road in Eden. After completing her orthopedic fellowship at UNC Chapel Hill, Terra came to Eden with highly-skilled clinical capabilities, immediately strengthening their team-driven, patient-centered care. They treat sports injuries, joint issues, and chronic pain in the knees, hips or spine. Terra works in collaboration with physicians to expand access to comprehensive orthopedic care in Eden. Call 336-627-7500 for an appointment.

Small Town, Big Outdoors City of Eden Newsletter Each month, the immensely talented Eden City Clerk Deanna Hunt circulates all of the latest happenings and business news in the Small Town, Big Outdoors newsletter. Send your email address to smalltownbigoutdoors@edennc.us to get on the list and so you don’t miss out on anything you need to know about what is happening here.

Gildan Yarns This Eden company is seeking machine electricians, spinning technicians, spinning operators and a warehouse receiving clerk. Twelve hour shifts are available on a 2-2-3 schedule. If you are interested, pick up applications at their 335 Summit Road facility or apply online at www.gildanyarns.com

James Austin Health Center This center offers primary care, behavioral health and laboratory services. It is located at 207 E. Meadow Road #6 in Eden. Call 336-864-2795 or visit compassionhealthcare.org for more information.

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Tri-City Glass, located at 115 Stadium Drive in Eden, is now offering winter specials on replacement windows to keep you warm and save on power bills. They will come to your home for a free estimate. TriCity Glass has been serving Eden and Rockingham County for more than 70 years. They also offer automotive and other window glass as part of their full service business. Call 336-6239766 for more information.

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Sirloin House Restaurant You can enjoy inside dining or curbside pickup at Sirloin House, located at 207 S. Van Buren Road in Eden. They have home cooked vegetables, meats and delicious desserts. You can place your meal orders at 336623-7778.

First Choice Tire and Automotive (FTC) held their official ribbon cutting on January 15th with members of the Chamber and government officiating. Mayor Neville Hall welcomed the new business and cut the ribbon. Local owners, Kevin Edwards and Tommy Chambers, thanked the community for their support. In addition to tire services they have highly trained mechanics on duty to handle all your auto repair needs. FTC is located at 311 S. Van Buren Road. Call them today at 336-612-2884.

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Advertorials No, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not Dear Abby. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m simply the publisher of a countywide publication that hopes to serve the county for many years to come, with the loyal support of our advertisers and readers. There are so many businesses in the county who specialize in one thing or the other. My specialized skills are in design, advertising / marketing of your business. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do your job, and most of you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t skilled in what my job entails. So... I want to share some advice or â&#x20AC;&#x153;ADâ&#x20AC;?vice, as the title says, about advertising, and how you can use print ads to build new business, keep present clients, and bring back those who have fallen through the cracks. This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s column pertains to Advertorials. Most of you have seen them, but werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t aware you were reading them until the very end, if even then. People who read newspapers love to read. Period. And when you have a lot to say, but feel a display advertisement is not going to get it all across, you need an advertorial. These are advertisements in the format of an article/editorial. With an advertorial you are able to tell the history of your company, your mission, what is new or upcoming and inform. about yourself and your staff. But the main thing you can do is explain and convince readers about your particular product or service. You can put all the information in without having to fit it into a constrained space. Advertorials have been used in recent years with businesses ranging in size from corner ice cream stands to conglomerate drug companies, with great success. Used in combination, or alternately between traditional advertisements and Advertorials, profits could show a great improvement. In this way you reach the skimmers of a paper as well as the in depth readers, both of which could be your next client. What is the best way to use an advertorial? Start with a problem your potential clients may need to solve, then offer a benefit (not a feature): what problem can you help them solve? Now tell them what you can do for them. Let them understand that you are a professional in the field they need. Next, introduce them to

your company, it's history, its staff, and what you stand for. Tell them why they should trust you and your staff with their needs. Is it price? Is it professionalism? Is it years of service and experience? Let them know who you are and why you want to serve them. Advertorials don't have to be written by the owner, although they can be. I can help with the writing of the advertorial. That's what I am here for, to help you stay in business. If you are out of business then I am out of a client, and neither of us want that. Eden's Own Journal, which features the Rockingham County Star has county-wide coverage and wants to keep your money and our neighbors money right here in our county. We all want the same thing, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to think I can help you get what you need by assisting you with your marketing needs. Ask your readers to call you for information or stop in and ask for you or a staff member that is best suited to their issue or problem. Put in all your contact information, including hours and address, so they have no trouble getting in touch with you. The final step is to have an answering machine or set up voice mail in case they make the effort to pick up the phone, which might not always be during your business hours. Nothing loses new clients faster than having no way to contact you when

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they try to call. A â&#x20AC;&#x153;voicemail is fullâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;voicemail has not been set upâ&#x20AC;? really gets to me. How can an advertisement work if they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to you? If prospects or clients have made the effort to call you to no avail, they may simply call your competitor after they hang up. You MUST have an ANSWERING MACHINE or VOICE MAIL set up! And when you do, NEVER ignore a message. Call them back as soon as possible. If you don't, they will more than likely call your competitor! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done it myself. In this day of high tech, a phone ringing, with no answering machine to pickup, can raise your prospectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bloodpressure, and leave a bad taste in their mouth about your business. Don't do this to your business nor potential clients. Also, if you list an email, be sure to look at your emails daily, respond, if only with a "I will get back to you on that asap." No one likes to be ignored. Think about how many times you yourself have had k your messages ignored. It doesn't leave a good impression for you as a client, does it? Whether your business is your livelihood, or a sideline for pleasure, it is important to have a way for people to contact you, and for them to know they are important enough to be answered. Call me today at 336-6279234 and I promise I will get back in touch with you. Yes, I have an answering machine and voice mail, email and fax. If anything, I'm reachable. Thanks so much for supporting Eden's Own Journal.

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Do COVID-19 Bonuses Count Toward the Earnings Limit? Social Security Matters, Ask Rusty ASSOCIATION OF MATURE AMERICAN CITIZENS

Dear Rusty: I'm 63 and still working, and I receive Social Security benefits. Because of

COVID-19 my employer has been giving us a $300 bonus, every 3 months. This will be $1,200 for the year and it will put me over the $18,240 earnings

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limit for this year. My question is, since these bonuses are COVID19 related are they still considered earned income? My second question is, if I go over the limit does Social Security stop my check, even if it might be a portion of the check? Signed: Working During COVID-19 Dear Working: Whether your 2020 earnings (and those bonuses) put you over the annual earnings limit will depend upon how the bonuses are reported on your Federal income tax return (or your W-2 if you aren’t required to file). Your employer will send your W-2 earnings to the IRS which will, in turn, inform Social Security of your earnings. Social Security compares your 2020 W-2 earnings to the earnings limit to see if you exceeded the allowable limit. In other words, how your employer defines those COVID-19 bonuses and reports it to the IRS determines whether SS will count them toward the earnings limit. You should check with your employer’s Human Resources department to see if your COVID-19 bonuses will be considered as taxable earnings reportable on your W-2. If you exceed the limit, and you don’t inform Social Security in advance that you did, they won’t know about it until they receive your W-2 information from the IRS (sometime next year, after you file your income taxes). They will then send you a notification that you exceeded the limit and tell you how much you owe them, and they will want to recover $1 for every $2 you are over the limit (half of what you exceed the limit by). They’ll give you the option to repay what they consider to be an overpayment in one lump sum, request a repayment plan or to have your SS benefits withheld for as many months as it takes for them to recover what you owe. Note they only withhold full months of benefits, not partial, so you could go several months without collecting any SS benefits until they recover what is owed. The money they withhold because you exceeded the limit is not lost forever, because when you reach your full retirement age (66 ½ if you turned 63 in 2020) they will give you time credit for any months they withheld benefits. That means they will move your effective claim date forward by the number of months benefits were withheld, which will result in a small increase in your benefit amount. But you’ll get that higher benefit for the rest of your life, enabling you to eventually recover the money they withheld because you exceeded the limit. And for information, during the year you reach your full retirement age (FRA) the limit goes up and the penalty is less, and once you reach your FRA there is no longer a limit to how much you can earn while collecting benefits.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued From Page 10 Due to social distancing guidelines space is limited for these in-person sessions. Registration required. You can register for this session by contacting our Career Center at 336.544.5305 or email us at joto@triadgoodwill.org.

Career Digest Virtual Training and hiring events to be held New Virtual Career Fair! February One Virtual Career Fair with The Volunteer Center of the Triad on Monday, February 1 10:00 a.m. presents the February One Virtual Career Fair. Triad Goodwill has teamed up with their long-time partner and fellow non-profit organization, The Volunteer Center of the Triad to bring job-seekers in Central North Carolina this FREE opportunity. Several local employers will participate in the event, including the Greensboro Fire Department, Burlington Police Department, NC DPS, Right-At-Home In-Care Home Care & Assistance, XLC Services, and more. These opportunities are full-time and part-time and range between $10 – $20 per hour, depending on the position and company. Available positions include; warehouse/ logistics, customer service, home care & assistance, public service, and more. Experience is not required, but preferred for certain opportunities with employers. Registration in advance is required. Register in advance here and learn more: https://www.triadgoodwill.org/februaryone/

Duke, UNC Researchers Find "No Child-to-Adult Transmission" of Virus in Open Schools Study: "Our data indicate that schools can reopen safely if they develop and adhere to specific SARS-CoV-2 prevention policies" A groundbreaking study conducted by UNC and Duke University researchers adds yet more to the mountain of evidence supporting the conclusion that parents should have the option to send their children back to school for full-time, in-person instruction. In the first study of its kind in North Carolina, the researchers "examined 11 school districts with nearly 100,000 students/staff open for 9 weeks of in-person instruction, tracking secondary transmission of SARS-CoV-2." Their conclusion? "Within-school infections were extremely rare...If secondary transmission were as common in schools as in the community, we would anticipate 800–900 secondary infections within schools; however, only 32 within-school SARSCoV-2 transmissions occurred," and "no instances of child-toadult transmission of SARS-CoV-2 were reported within schools." The researchers followed the science and data in reaching the evidence-based conclusion that far too many are too scared to state publicly: "Our data support the concept that schools can stay open safely in communities with widespread community transmission." Sen. Deanna Ballard (R-Watauga) said, "The education bureaucracy is burying its head in the sand by withholding from children their Constitutional right to a sound, basic education. They're ignoring the mountain of evidence and pleas from objective public health observers, educators, and parents that show continued school closures are a disaster, and some children may never recover. Local school superintendents are grappling with inconsistent attendance, subpar student engagement, and lower grades for students, and overworked teachers who must tailor instruction for both virtual and in-person classes. The science and data show it is time to grant all parents the choice of full-time, in-person instruction.”

RC Commissioners Honor Elmer Alderman & Garland Paschal The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners presented a special resolution to honor Elmer Thomas "Tom" Alderman and Garland E. Paschal at the Jan. 4th, regular Board meeting, at the Governmental Center. Commissioner Mark Richardson, Chairman Charlie Hall, and other Commissioners thanked Alderman and Paschal for their outstanding service to

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Do You Love Yourself? Love Actually... One of my favorite movies... It always reminds me of the many different kinds of love and acts of love that often don't get acknowledged or noticed. I say this because the last few months have held a lot of challenges and transitions for many of us that ultimately often resulted in STRESS!!! And when things get stressful it’s easy to yourself be put last... Do you do that? If so... then you may not be loving yourself. And in order to give love you have to be able to receive love and love yourself fully. SO my question to you is... Do you really love yourself? Answer these questions to see if you do. Do you find yourself: • Comparing yourself to others? • Over-giving and overworking? • Taking responsibility for others ... feeling guilty? • Staying in unhealthy relationships? • Hating your body? • Trying to fit into someone else's idea of perfection? Would you rather: • Acknowledge yourself for how beautiful, brilliant and enough you are? • Choose to take care of yourself

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first? and Give Yourself permission to play more? • Choose to only have respectful and loving relationships? • Love every part of yourself? Even the "imperfect" parts? • Allow yourself to be who you really are? • Go for what your heart and soul desires, no matter what? If you answered YES to any of these questions, and want to explore ways to Love Yourself More I have prepared a list of ways to do that. I did this because most of us get that loving ourselves would be a good idea but most of us have no idea how to actually give ourselves love in the moments we need it most. BE YOUR BEST FRIEND FIRST and give yourself PERMISSION to do for yourself what you would easily do for another. To get the Love Yourself. Quiet Your Mind. Focus Attention on the Now Check list that My clients have told me is priceless to them. Just go to: It is my way of saying thank you to you for being a part of my life. And practice doing what I do daily. I have to remind myself: Surrender, Surrender,

Surrender. Trust that all will come together. I Celebrate the Love that is shown to me in all of the myriad and mysterious ways that it shows up and meet each day with Gratitude. For it is Gratitude that always sustains me and reminds me that Love Actually IS... Remember, You Matter. And You Have Value. And It's all about You being In Touch In Life. To find out about Teresa Lea and her work, Go to www.InTouchInLife.com, email her at TeresaLea@In TouchInLife.com. Be Well! And create yourself a beautiful and amazing day! With Love, Appreciation, & Respect, Teresa Lea, BA Somatic Psychology, NCLMBT # 1804 336-623-9138 (Office) 336-344-9138 (Mobile) Embody & Express Your Greatest Gifts - Accessing the Wisdom of Your Body Experience Deep & Lasting Healing, Eliminate Your Pain, Release Your Anxiety Get Your Life Back and Fully Embody Your Authenticity and Personal Power through Consciousness Based & BodyCentered Healing and Wellness

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Heather Goins Wins Annual RCC Essay Contest Each year, Rockingham Community College students are challenged to tell their story through an essay, for a chance to

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Gibsonville resident Heather Goins won first place with an essay that expressed the comfort of feeling at home at RCC, and how impressed she’s been from the first time she stepped on campus. “I have been a student at Rockingham Community College for almost two years, and I will be forever grateful for the education provided by RCC. I am in the Associate Degree program for Nursing, and this will be my second degree,” Goins said. “I have attended other community colleges, and an in-state university, and RCC stands apart from other institutions. Everyone that I have interacted with, from the Admissions department to instructors, truly care about my academic success. RCC gives me hope for a brighter future. I am so thankful that I made the choice to come to RCC,” she continued. Goins works at a local hospital, where she has witnessed nursing students from different programs, community colleges and universities alike, over the years during their clinicals. RCC always stood out to her as exemplary. RCC instructors were engaged and helpful to their students, and the students had a very professional demeanor. Several nurses that attended RCC have continued their education and have Masters degrees, holding high positions within the healthcare system,” she said. “The ‘Start Local. Go Far.’ motto has upheld a reputation of being so true for many graduates that I know,” Goins said. When she attended a nursing information session before applying for admission, Goins immediately knew RCC was where she wanted to get her edu-

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older is eligible to participate in programs at the The Garden of Eden Senior Center, located at 508 Orchard Dr, Eden. If a listed event requires a fee, fees can be waved if you are unable to pay. (336) 627-4711. Mon - Fri. 8am - 5pm. (If school system cancels school, programs will also usually be canceled). If delayed, the center will follow their regular schedule. Call to be sure. ) • The center will be closed on Feb. 15th for Presidents day. • If you are 65 and lonely, if you need to talk call NCBAM’s Hope Line at 866-578-4673. • Bingo Mon.Feb. 22nd at 10am • Insurance Counselling is provided through the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP). Contact Sandy Paisley at 336-627-4711 for an appointment. • Water Color Paint class Instructor John Canny will be held on Wed. 9:30 - 11:30. • Paint with Louise Thursdays, 10am 12 noon, Acrylic, water color, oil, pastels, your choice. Small fee.

life, they will discover there is a place for them.” Vannysa Coleman of Pelham, who is majoring in Information Technology, won second place in the essay contest. She first came to RCC to get her GED, then immediately started taking college courses. “I was delighted to find out that I had received money towards classes as a reward for completing my GED. As a parent, every extra dollar counts. The classes are perfectly priced, compared to the other options,” Coleman said. “There are so many opportunities for grants and scholarships. I can definitely appreciate the fact that upon the completion of my degree, I will not be in any debt!” Marissa Mitchell of Browns Summit took third place with her essay. With an Associate Degree in Business Administration in hand from 2017, she is back to work on her Associate in Arts Degree with a goal to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree. “While being back at RCC I have garnered a whole new appreciation for the college. The staff are always reaching out to the students and they do a great job of showing their overwhelming support to each individual. This goes beyond just helping students academically, they also ensure that students know there are countless resources made available such as counseling services, financial guidance, community service opportunities, career connections, and encouragement to engage in student life,” Mitchell said. “I thank the college for giving us these resources as it has exposed me to so many opportunities that have positively changed me.”

• Exercise with Emma - Bridge Street Recreation Department Monday and Wednesday 9am • Knit & Crotchet - Mondays 11am. All levels. Free. Instructor Karla McDonald. • Tech Help on Fridays starting at 10am 30 minute slots. Instructor Mike Shropshire. • FRIENDS is for everyone... you don’t have to sign up, just show up. Plan to join us! In February we meet every Tuesday at 10am. Chad from Eden Drug will be here the first Tuesday. Tammy Curry will conduct a workshop for COVID and Anxiety the second Tuesday. UNCG Nutrition is with us every third Tuesday. On the fourth Tuesday Hardees will provide biscuits and we will have fun and games. Join us! • Mystery Monday - February 22nd - Call for Information • Pickle Ball- Mon, Wed. Fri at 8:30 am at Mill Ave. Gym. Due to Covid-19 restrictions you must reserve a slot on Tues. & Thurs. evening. Call no more than 24 hours in advance for 5-7 or 7-9 time slot . Call 336-6274711.

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Reidsville & Wentworth Reidsville Rec programs Gearing up The Reidsville Parks and Recreation Department is moving forward with scheduling winter/spring sports. These plans will be contingent upon Governor Cooper’s orders pertaining to events and safety precautions related to COVID19. The City of Reidsville has not had any City-operated sports programming since late winter 2020. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution to prevent the spread of COVID19. Despite that, Parks and Recreation worked with travel baseball/softball teams and youth baseball directors to agree on COVID-19 safety precautions that allowed them to hold tournaments at City facilities. That collaboration has not only given the children an opportunity to participate in a safe activity during these trying times, but it has also given the City a chance to observe whether the COVID19 safety precautions put in place are working. To date, the safety measures have been effective, and there

have been no issues related to COVID-19 during those tournaments. Some of those precautions included: multiple handwashing stations, no fans in the stands (fans sat in lawn chairs surrounding the field with their families), players seating in the bleachers at least six feet apart instead of the dugout, and tournament personnel required to sanitize the bathrooms in between games. Moving forward with registration will allow the Parks and Recreation Department to get the youth signed up now in the event programs can move forward. With the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine and the many safety precautions the City has put in place, we are optimistic that programs can move forward in late winter and spring. In the event they can’t move forward, refunds or credits will be applied to any monies paid for registration. The following are programs currently taking registration: Basketball, Spring Softball and

Baseball, Volleyball, Summer Camp, and Flag Football. Also coming in the spring will be E-Sports Tournaments with Madden 21, NBA 2K2, Call of Duty, and Halo. Parks and Recreation Superintendent Quintin Robertson states “We are adapting to the challenges but still creating a safe entertaining environment for youth through sports and other programs. Our department will continue to be innovative and resourceful within our youth development activities also these new ESports Tournaments give more children an opportunity to participate if they are not into standard sports.” Ages for the standard programs are 5-17 depending on the sport. You can sign up at HTTP://ACTIVENET.ACTIVE. COM/REIDSVILLEREC. For more information, please contract Quintin Robertson at 336349-1091.

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Reidsville & Wentworth Roaming Around Reidsville By Angela G. Stadler, Public Information Officer City of Reidsville Apparently David Ankin has too much time on his hands. Ankin, who already stars in the hit series, Toymakerz, that is based here in Reidsville, is busy filming a second series, The Fast Society. The former stunt man is also a motorcycle racer and custom vehicle fabricator. Toymakerz focuses on Ankin and his crew working on what they describe as “one-of-a-kind custom motor builds” that can be

seen on the History Channel. But that doesn’t appear to be enough for the hard-working Ankin. In The Fast Society, he will star as Reid Carolina (appropriately named, don’t you think?), who is described as a “down-and-out stuntman and hot rod builder on a death-defying road to redemption”. Production started in December with a release date yet to be announced but expected to happen in 2021.

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development efforts by talking about how wonderful it has been to work with local officials in a video for the City’s site, RockItInReidsville. That’s why he is also included as one of our Reidsville Originals! “The City of Reidsville and everyone here has been super to work with,” said Ankin. “I really couldn’t have had the success I’ve had without the support of City officials, local businesses and Reidsville residents. I just love being here!” The partnership between the City and Toymakerz doesn’t end there. The City and Toymakerz will soon unveil a free, selfguided tour taking visitors to different locations around the area that play a part of the History Channel series. People will be able to go to the City’s tourism site, riseupreidsville.com, where a page will offer online access for the tours. Ankin has agreed to open up his shop two Saturdays a month by appointment only where visitors can meet members of the cast. More details will be coming soon about this exciting tour!

In other news: Story Walk Downtown. The successful Story Walk Downtown for the kids continues in February and March. The featured book for February is “How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?” The story will start at the Reidsville library branch at the corner of Morehead and Scales streets and comes to life as you read the story posted on storefront windows in the downtown. Maps are available at the library and at all participating businesses. Bring your map back to the library and be entered in a drawing for a $25 VISA gift card. Sorry! Just for children only! Reidsville Recreation Department Sports Gearing Up! Right now, the City of Reidsville is planning to hold recreational sports leagues in 2021. Of course, dates may change due to

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Roaming Around Reidsville... Continued from Page 18 COVID-19 precautions. Currently the following sports registrations are ongoing: Basketball until February 19th; Spring Baseball/Softball until February 22nd. Volleyball registration won’t begin until April 5th. You can register online by going to . Call the City Rec Department at 1-336-349-1090 with any questions. Host Families Needed. The Old North State League is making plans for its premiere 2021 season at Jaycee Ballpark and needs host families. Those

willing to open their homes to Reidsville Luckies players, average age 18-22, from the first of June until the end of July are being sought. ONSL is looking for welcoming homes in the community since some baseball players are traveling from across the country to play ball. Host families don’t have to feed players or provide transportation unless they want to! In return, host families receive season tickets, free gear and are recognized on host family night. You can learn more at . Interested families can email Lexie Allred,

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and are recognized on host family night! Host families are not expected to feed players or provide transportation, but are welcome to if they would like. The Reidsville Luckies came to fruition as the President and Vice President of the ONSL, Reggie and Alec Allred, sat down with a map and scanned their options of communities in North Carolina that would be a great homestand for a new team. They inevitably landed on Reidsville. Alec Allred, played one year of his collegiate career at Rockingham Community College and could see the City’s affinity for the sport. Soon after, the ONSL was approached by the City and determined there was a mutual desire for college baseball in Reidsville. With the support and knowledge of the City and its employees, the Old North State League decided to move forward with the new venture. The entirety of the Reidsville Luckies' branding is inspired by the history of the

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The NC Bird Atlas looks to harness the power of birdwatchers to advance avian research and conservation A group of government agencies, universities and nonprofit organizations will launch the first-ever NC Bird Atlas survey this March. The statewide community science survey will harness the power of thousands of volunteer birdwatchers to map the distribution and abundance of birds from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks. The observations will give researchers a comprehensive picture of bird populations across North Carolina and help wildlife officials, land managers and conservation organizations make important conservation decisions about the state’s avian population. Organizers are starting volunteer recruitment today and encourage birding enthusiasts of all experience levels to get involved by visiting NCBirdAtlas.org. Bird atlases are large-scale, standardized surveys and have taken place in states across the country since the 1970s. The NC Bird Atlas, led by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and partner groups, including NC State University, North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Audubon North Carolina, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Catawba College, will collect five years of survey data starting this spring. The survey will divide the state into 937 “blocks”, each roughly 10 square

miles. Volunteer observers will work with regional coordinators to fan out across each block over the course of the project and record the birds they see. All of the data will be submitted through eBird, an online, userfriendly database of crowdsourced bird observations. Participation in the NC Bird Atlas is like birding, except that participants will be asked to slow down. Rather than trying to observe as many bird species as possible, the breeding portion of the Atlas requires observers to watch individual birds closely and make note of behaviors. For example, an observer watching a Carolina Wren might take note of whether the bird is singing, or perhaps gathering twigs and leaves in its beak to build a nest. “More people than ever before are learning to identify the cardinals, chickadees, and all the other bird species at their backyard feeders,” says Scott Anderson, bird conservation biologist at the N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission. “The NC Bird Atlas is a great opportunity for people to use these newfound skills and give a little back. You’ll deepen your knowledge of birds, have fun outside with new friends and contribute to a widespread and critical research project that ultimately helps us better understand and protect birds.” The project comes at an important time for bird conservation. A recent study published in the journal “Science” documented the loss of nearly three billion North American birds since 1970, primarily as a result of

human activities. The data collected during the NC Atlas study will help prioritize conservation to benefit the most imperiled North Carolina birds. “We are excited to see this project get off the ground,” Anderson noted. “It’s been years in the making and is very important to the future of bird conservation in our state. Our agency is fortunate to have such amazing partners to help launch this program. Wildlife in North Carolina is for everyone, and we encourage participation by a diversity of North Carolinians to benefit our diversity of birds, hence our motto, ‘People Count. Birds Count’.” About the NC Bird Atlas The NC Bird Atlas is a statewide community science project led by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and partner groups, including NC State University, North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Audubon North Carolina, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Catawba College. The project’s mission is to mobilize thousands of volunteer birdwatchers across the state to log all bird species over the span of five years. The data collected will help state wildlife officials, land managers, and conservation organizations make important conservation decisions. More information about the NC Bird Atlas and volunteer opportunities visit NCBirdAtlas.org, or email coordinator@ncbirdatlas.org.

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Applying for Energy Assistance Programs Rockingham County Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services recognizes that citizens of the County may need to apply for heating assistance in a different way due to the economic impact from COVID19. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, you can apply for Energy Assistance in the following manner: All Individuals May Apply Beginning January 4, 2021 1. (NEW) You may CALL OUR OFFICE at 336-342-1394 and ask to speak with someone about completing an Energy Assistance Application. Applicants who contact the agency by phone wanting to apply for LIEAP will be interviewed at that time and offered the opportunity for a telephonic signature. 2. (NEW Effective January 2, 2021) Apply online with ePASS: epass.nc.gov Energy Applications for LIEAP and CIP will be available online. Applicants are encouraged to apply online through the ePASS

Portal or by US Mail or Fax. 3. Complete, sign and submit a paper application: • Mail your completed, signed application to: Rockingham County DSS PO BOX 61 Wentworth, NC 27375 • Fax your completed, signed application to: 336-349-5620 OR • Leave your completed, signed

application in the DROP BOX just inside the main doors of the DSS building at: 411 NC Hwy 65 Wentworth, NC 27375 4. Apply in Person: This year, in-person applications will only be taken via a DRIVE-

THROUGH PROCESS in the Old Wentworth School Parking Lot (591 NC Hwy. 65, Reidsville, NC). Look for the two Large White Tents. LIEAP Applications will be taken inperson, Monday - Friday from 8 am to 5 pm through March 31, 2021 or until funds are exhausted. NOTE: If you do not have access to computer to complete an application on ePass, or if you are unable to call our office, paper applications are available at DSS and at the Welcome Station. You will need to be Pre-Screened at the Welcome Station located at the entrance to the complex. Let the staff know that you are picking up an Energy Assistance Application. Once you pick up the application and complete it, you can return the completed, signed application by leaving it in the drop box just inside the main doors of the DSS building, or through mail or fax as stated above.

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Reminiscing About Family History During Hard Times Therese Francin Visiting my neighbor for the New Year is always a much anticipated joy. We take the opportunity to remember our own experiences, and reminisce about our family histories. Her family was originally from Boise City, Oklahoma. The “Boise” in Oklahoma is pronounced like the word “voice,” she told me. Her great, great grandmother was brought up during the Dust Bowl on the panhandle of Oklahoma during the 1930’s. She would often tell her grandchildren about what life was like when she was a very young girl growing up on those dusty plains. Those historical personal memories were passed down from generation to generation. During the great dust storms of the 1930’s in Oklahoma, the weather threw up so much dirt that, at times, there was zero visibility and everything was covered in dirt. No matter how tightly Oklahomans sealed their

A young boy covers his mouth during a dust storm on a farm. Cimarron County, Oklahoma. April 1936. Arthur Rothstein; The Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division

homes, they could not keep the dirt from entering. Drought first hit the country in 1930. By 1934, it had turned the Great Plains into a desert that came to be known as the Dust Bowl. In Oklahoma, the Panhandle area was hit hardest by the drought. The lands of the southern plains, including Oklahoma, were originally covered with grasses that held the fine soil in place. Settlers brought their traditional farming techniques with them when they homesteaded the area, and they plowed the land deeply. The topsoil was already damaged by the overgrazing of cattle and sheep. The situation escalated quickly and was so serious that, by 1935, the government developed conservation programs to improve the Dust Bowl by changing the basic farming methods of the region. Even with these measures, the Dust Bowl lasted about a decade and contributed to the length of the Great Depression of the 1930’s.

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My neighbor told me of her ancestors’ memories of those very difficult times, when her great, great grandmother grew up coping with the dust, the poverty, the scarcity of food and water and the unrelenting pounding by the fine sands unleashed during the dust storms, as well as the veil of complete blackness that resulted from the storms. Breathing was difficult and labored, even with the efforts of applying wet clothes to the face and ears of the children and adults. She told me several family members died from “dust pneumonia” when they breathed in too much of the fine particulate dust for a prolonged period. “Black Sunday” refers to a particularly severe dust storm that occurred on April 14, 1935. It was one of the worst dust storms in American history, and it caused immense economic and agriculral damage. It is estimated to have displaced 300 million tons of topsoil from the prairie area. On the afternoon of April 14, residents of several plains states were forced to take cover as a dust storm or "black blizzard" blew through the region. The storm hit the Oklahoma panhandle and northwestern Oklahoma first, and moved south for the remainder of the day. It hit Beaver, Oklahoma around 4 p.m., Boise City around 5:15 p.m., and Amarillo, Texas at 7:20 p.m. The conditions were the most severe in the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles, but the storm's effects were also felt in other surrounding areas. The combination of drought, erosion, bare soil, and winds caused the dust to fly freely and at high speeds. As the daylight dwindled, and the warmth from the sun began to fade away, we both

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5. Sprinkle with sugar and bake at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes. 6. Break into pieces while warm and serve with butter. Sally Lunn is an old-fashioned recipe, that pairs well with both sweets and savories. While it is rich and buttery, it is not really

“sweet.” Keep in mind that it’s bread, not a coffee cake. It can be sliced and toasted or heated in the oven or simply eaten at room temperature. This bread is usually spread with jelly (especially boiled cider jelly), but butter, or a mix of butter and jelly, work equally as well.

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by Darrell M. Gregory The 1934 Ford slowed as it entered the dirt parking lot of a country store and gas station on a summer’s evening. As soon as the front wheels touched the dirt, the store manager ran out the front door yelling “Harold Steel is in the woods!” Pittsylvania County Sheriff Harold Steel was left empty handed when the Ford spun through the parking lot and back onto the unpaved state road leading into North Carolina. George “Speedy” Meade quickly departed the store in a cloud of dust avoiding a bad situation as he left Virginia for sanctuary in North Carolina with a load of untaxed liquor. Thanks to the watchful eye of Meade’s employee who discovered the dedicated Steel lurking in the woods to observe illegal alcohol activity, Meade barely escaped the trap. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the January 2, 1981 raid that ended the Cascade illicit liquor houses bordering the North Carolina state line. Americans like to take a drink

and this was evident back to the founding of the country. Alcohol was a major commodity in the Revolutionary War era; it was a great barter item. Money was in short supply and the culture readily accepted any product that could be traded. The newly formed United States’ government was in desperate need of revenue to pay off its war debts. It was easy to pass a “sin tax” on the hard working farmer’s alcohol products. The small distillers revolted and refused to pay this levy on their corn liquor in Pennsylvania for it severely dampened their livelihood. In George Washington’s presidency this insurrection threatened the coffers of the federal government. Washington instituted the first draft and assembled over 10,000 troops to put this uprising down in 1793. The farmers were infuriated that they had just fought a war for independence from taxation without representation and vowed to stand firm. There was

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blood shed with some estimates as high as 200 being killed before the uprising was quelled. This did not stop the innovative farmers as they shifted their operations out of sight and at night. This may be where the term “moonshiners” came from. With the farmers trying to eke out a meager living hiding their wares, the large distilleries did much better. The larger whisky producers welcomed the elimination of their competition from the small farmers. The big distilleries could weather the tax much better by raising their price as their more affordable competition was eliminated. George Washington operated one of the largest distilleries in the U.S. The farmers continued to make their alcohol product without too much interference until the beginning of the 20th century. The women’s suffrage movement had begun to pick up steam and even though they had not procured the right to vote yet, they had enough clout to get North Carolina’s legislature to pass the nation’s first prohibition law in 1908. The “institution of the Devil” was dealt a heavy blow with this law. At the time, North Carolina was the nation’s leader in wine and distillers. Many legitimate businesses were forced to close, with their operators moving to other states to ply their trade. The people of the Tri-Cities area found no problem in this situation. They simply stepped over the line to procure their favorite spirits. It is documented that the construction and mill workers of the Draper mill made it a weekend event to go to Cascade for their beverage. Years before gasoline became reliable enough to use, alcohol was not only used as a beverage but was standard fuel for the first combustible engines. The innovative Henry Ford engineered his early automobiles to perform with alcohol and gasoline. The automobile operator could fill up his vehicle with gasoline in town and take off on country roads. When the vehicle needed more fuel, it was easy to find a farmer with alcohol to fill the tank. An adjustment to the timing and carburetor from the driver’s seat enabled the driver to make it back to town. Ford looked at the situation and commented that if he could not be the farmer’s customer how could they be his? At that time there were clearly more stills than service stations.

Typical 1930’s Stateline Store At the end of World War I, the price of oil and gasoline dropped because the façade of running out of petroleum based products was found to be false. John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil watched its profits dip precipitously. Noting that the Women’s Christian Temperance Movement was hammering on congress for prohibition to save

the country from its sins, Rockerfeller saw a way to get around Henry Ford’s preference for alcohol powered automobiles. Proving that the United States has the best politicians that money could buy has always been easy. John Rockerfeller

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What starts with a "t", ends with a "t" and is full of "t"? teapot • Mrs. Smith has nine children, half of them are girls. How can this be true? All them are girls • What is the smallest room in the world? Mushroom • What man cannot live inside a house? Snowman

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What is that you ought to keep after you give it to somebody else? A promise • What starts with e, ends with e and only has one letter? An envelope • How many sandwiches can you eat on an empty stomach? Only one • What do you drop when you need it and take back when you don't? An anchor

Q: Why is your foot more special than your other body parts? ANT - A small insect, always A: Because they have their own soul. working, but still finds time to • go on picnics A woman was complaining about the bad manners of a friend • who had recently visited. She said to her husband, “That BABY SITTER - Someone woman is so rude - she must’ve yawned a dozen times while I you pay to watch your tv and was talking.” “Honey, “ replied her husband, “maybe she waseat your food. n’t yawning. Maybe she was trying to get a word in.” • • BUDGETING - Orderly way A thief stuck a pistol in a man's ribs and said, "Give me your to get into debt money." The gentleman, shocked by the sudden attack, said, • "You cannot do this, I'm a congressman!" The thief replied, "In BRAT A child who acts like that case, give me MY money!” your own but belongs to • someone else. What does the world’s top dentist get for a good job? • A little plaque. BABY An angel whose • wings grow shorter as their Two factory workers are talking. The woman says, "I can make legs grow longer the boss give me the day off." The man replies, "And how •• would you do that?" The woman says, "Just wait and see." She CAR SICKNESS - How you then hangs upside down from the ceiling. The boss comes in feel each month when the and says, "What are you doing?" The woman replies, "I'm a payment is due. light bulb." The boss then says, "You've been working so much • that you've gone crazy. I think you need to take the day off." CAVITY - An empty space The man starts to follow her and the boss says, waiting to be filled with a "Where are you going?" dentist bill. The man says, "I'm going home, too. I can't work in the dark.” • • COACH - A man who will Why are chemists great at solving problems? Because they gladly lay down your have all of the solutions! life for the team. • • When I got to work this morning, my boss stormed up to me DOCTOR The man who and said “You missed work yesterday, didn’t you? tells you if you don’t cut out I said, “No, not particularly.” something, he’ll be cutting • something out of you. Why does it take pirates so long to learn all the alphabet? • They spend so many years at C. BOSS The one who is early • when you are late and late Why is the doctor always calm? when you are early. Because she has a lot of patience. • A farmer went into a hotel, and the clerk asked him if he wanted to register. The farmer said, “No, I don’t expect to vote here.” HEARTS FLOWERS CHOCOLATE KISS • Wife during argument: “OK, I’ll meet you halfway. LOVE CUPID WILD ARROW CANDY I will admit I’m right if you’ll admit you are wrong.” • SMITTEN BALLONS RELATIONSHIP A father took his daughter to see her first ballet. After watching the girls dancing on their toes all evening, the VALENTINE DATE AFFECTION PINK little girl asked, “Why don’t they just get taller dancers?” • ASH HUGS CARDS HUGS CANDLES An Eskimo mother was sitting in the igloo and reading from a story book to her small son. “Little Jack Horner,” she read, “sat in a corner.” “Mother,” asked the small boy, “what’s a corner?” • A grandson and grandfather were talking, “Grandpa, will Daddy be an angel? He’s got whiskers, and angels don’t have any.” The grandpa replies, “Well, your father may get there, but it will be a close shave.” • Where does the General keep his armies? In his sleevies! • What do you call a dinosaur that is sleeping? A Dino-Snore! • What has ears but cannot hear? A cornfield. • While visiting a friend in the hospital, a young man notices several pretty nurses, each one of them wearing a pin designed to look like an apple. “What does the pin signify?” he asks one of them. “Oh! Nothing,” she says with a chuckle, “we just use it to keep the doctors away.” • I bought the world’s worst thesaurus yesterday. Not only is it terrible, it’s terrible.

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