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Rockingham County Economic Development fully staffed, and Ready for 2022 The Rockingham County office of Economic Development, Small Business, and Tourism is excited to announce they have recently restructured the organization in an effort to strengthen its already successful services.

Over the last few months, Economic Development Director, Leigh Cockram has identified numerous strengths of the Economic Development staff and has restructured positions to accentuate each of those strong qualities. As a result, Kerry Taylor-Pinnix was named Deputy Director and Betsy Brame was named Small Business and Economic Development Coordinator.

As Deputy Director, Taylor-Pinnix serves as the main contact for existing industries and business owners throughout Rockingham County ensuring they have the atmosphere required to be successful in our community. In addition, she also actively participates in new business/industry recruitment and expansion projects while also managing local and state incentive packages for new and existing industries.

Brame’s transition to Small Business and Economic Development Coordinator puts her in charge of a wide range of administrative functions as well as makes her the primary contact for small business efforts carried out by the department. Her primary focus is on assisting entrepreneurs and small businesses in their efforts to start-up and/or Cockram grow their business in Rockingham County.

Most recently, and to complete the team, Lindsay Pegg joined the department as its Tourism Manager. A native of Rockingham County, Pegg comes to the department with extensive experience and passion for outdoor recreation, adventure, sports, and travel. “I am very grateful for the opportunity to lead Rockingham County’s tourism efforts,” said Pegg.

“Having grown up in Rockingham County, I realize there is a lot to experience here, no Taylor-Pinnix matter your age. I look forward to showing our visitors all that Rockingham County has to offer, as well as identifying new adventures to be had.”

As Tourism Manager, Pegg will be responsible for coordinating activities and initiatives that promote Rockingham County to new and repeat visitors. In addition, she will work with a variety of partner organizations to develop and distribute promotional materials pertaining to current travel and Brame tourism attractions of the county as well as identify new tourism opportunities for the county.

“As the lead economic development agency in Rockingham County, we felt our clients and county as a whole could be better served by restructuring the function of the office,” said Leigh Cockram, Director, Economic Develop-ment. “Although years 2020 and 2021 were surprisingly strong years for economic growth in Rockingham County, I feel 2022 will be even stronger Pegg with our new rolls and staffing. I look forward to seeing what big things this small, but mighty team will accomplish.”

Tara Martin joined Economic Development, Small Business, & Tourism in March 2020. Tara is a lifelong Rockingham County native and is currently raising her family here. As Marketing Manager for Economic Development, Small Business, and Tourism, Tara is responsible for implementing marketing strategies aimed at increasing the visibility of Rockingham Martin County as a great place to live, work, and play.

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Purina & Square One... Continued from Page 1 office, the Department of Social Services, and many other human services providers together under one roof – creating the SquareOne Family Justice Center.

“The services provided by Help, Inc., in our community are invaluable, and we appreciate the proactive steps they’ve taken to expand and enhance their ability to support those in need,” said Will Steiner, new factory manager at the Purina manufacturing facility slated to open in Eden, North Carolina in 2023.

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services for victims and their pets across Rockingham County.”

Help, Inc. Center Against Violence has been assisting Rockingham County, North Carolina families since 1976.

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“Purina’s support of our ambitious project will help provide our community an innovative, proven, and life-changing initiative that is so badly needed in rural Rockingham County,” said Debbie Moore, Outreach Advocate for the SquareOne Family Justice Center. “Our county continues to rank eighth out of 100 counties for the largest number of clients served, yet our rural county lacks the basic resources to assist survivors in becoming self-sufficient.”

This donation is being granted through the Nestlé Purina Trust Fund, established

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years, Purina contributed more than $150 million towards organizations that bring and keep people and pets together and help our communities and environment thrive.

Purina’s growing team in Eden is donating an additional $1,455 to Help, Inc. following a Purple Leash Project fundraiser this fall. The Purple Leash Project is a national initiative established by Purina and non-profit RedRover to provide services and support for domestic abuse survivors with pets who often struggle to find petfriendly sheltering options. More than 70 percent of women in domestic violence shelters report their abuser threatened, injured, or killed a pet as a means of control. Because only 15 percent of domestic violence shelters in the U.S. allow pets, almost half of all victims – 48 percent – will delay leaving their abuser if they can’t take their pet with them into the shelter.

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On January 14th, a service to celebrate her life was held at The Lamb’s Chapel Haw River Campus.

Betty was a longtime member of The Lamb’s Chapel in Haw River. In addition, she worked tirelessly alongside her husband in numerous businesses for many years, including the Leaksville Frozen Food Locker Plant on Patrick St in Eden until about 1970 when they moved to Alamance County to start multiple Rest Homes. While they were in Eden, they were members of the Central Church of Christ.

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Search for new School Superintendent is on Public Comment. Students, parents, other members of the community, and staff also may sign up to address the board during the public comment period at the upcoming regularly scheduled board meeting, currently scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on February 14, 2022. There are no public comments at the Work Session on January 24, 2022. Please visit the RCS website (https:// www.rock.k12.nc.us/) for updated information about the date, time, and location of the meeting. All individuals and groups must sign up to speak before the meeting begins and must otherwise comply with applicable board policy.

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Statements from Community Groups and Organizations. In addition to input received from the surveys, local groups, and organizations may submit written statements regarding the leadership qualities that they consider important in the next superintendent. Such statements should be submitted directly to NCSBA via e-mail at sthorp@ncsba.org. Such statements should be received no later than Friday, Feb. 4, 2022.

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Do not contact, or ask anyone you know to contact, individual board members about your interest in or application for this position. All inquiries should be directed to Jim O’Rourke, Assistant Legal Counsel for Superintendent Searches, North Carolina School Boards Association, at jorourke@ncsba .org or 919-841-4040. All inquiries will be kept confidential.

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The Rockingham County Board of Education is seeking a superintendent to lead the school system as it continues to empower each child to be a lifelong learner, equipped to contribute in a changing, complex society. Applications are due by February 21, 2022.

Rockingham County Schools serves approximately 11,700 students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.

The school system operates 22 schools, including 12 elementary (pre-K- 5) schools, 4 middle schools, 4 traditional high schools, an alternative school, and an early college. The mission of Rockingham County Schools is to provide a safe, dynamic, and globally competitive education environment in which all students can reach their highest potential. The school system enjoys strong community support and is governed by a 7-member partisan board of education, 4 of whom are elected by district and 3 of whom are elected at-large, to serve staggered 4-year terms.

Rockingham County is home to approximately 93,000 residents.

Candidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed as a superintendent in North Carolina or otherwise be qualified and eligible to serve under State Board of Education policy.

In addition, the selected candidate will be required to live within the Rockingham County Schools attendance area.

Central office and building-level experience is preferred. A doctorate degree or progress toward a doctorate degree is preferred but not required.

A successful candidate also must demonstrate ability and success in: • Visionary educational leadership • Understanding equity factors and the influence of equity on educational outcomes • Curriculum and instruction • Goal-setting and monitoring student achievement • Fostering community and intergovernmental partnerships • Administration and organization of short-term and long-term strategic planning, budgeting, and personnel and facilities management • Communication and teambuilding

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Community Survey. The board invites students, parents, and other members of the community to participate in a community survey that can be accessed and completed online by clicking the superintendent search survey link on the RCS website: https://www.rock.k12.nc.us/. All surveys must be completed by Friday, February 4, 2022, with results to be compiled, summarized, and presented by NCSBA at the board meeting on February 14, 2022.

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Bessie Lilian Willard Agee, 95 Brenda Dixon Apple, 74 - Reidsville Thomas L. Armour, 90 - Stoneville Mary Sue Meeks Bibee, 70 - Eden Ruby Jones Beville, 98 Ornza Brown, Jr., Antoinette Rita Dansereau Bernier, 87 - Stoneville Timothy Broadnax - Reidsville Sylvia Jean Brim Battle, 81 - Eden William Spencer Barham, Sr., 66 - Eden Teresa Stokes Brown, 65 Nancy Tuttle Bullins, 84 Alred Lee Bratcher - Reidsville Edward Donald “Don” Barrett, 84- Reidsville Christopher Allen Boggs, 47 Edith Hunt Barker, 87 - Eden Mary Ellen Cantrell, 65 Delane Cardwell, 87 - Mayodan Stafford Opry Cox, 96 - Eden James Clark, 72 David Bryant “Caveman” Collins, 68 Jim Hardy “Jimmy” Cochran, 57 - Reidsville Winfred “Mac" Chapmon, 79 Shirley “Fay” Champon, 78 Mrs. Thelma DeLois Logan Callands Mary Dalton, 88 James Henry Dalton, 88 Keith Ford DeJournette - Reidsville Juanita Mabe Dickerson, 86 Mr. Alvin Douglas Dickerson Betty Barker Dyer, 92 Kevin Eugene Eason, 58 Cater Dillard Estes, 82 - Eden Evelyn Sutton Ferguson, 90 Ms. Gloria Gail Flacks Richard Leo Fontaine, 82 - Madison Deacon Charles Everett “Paw Paw” Finch - Reidsville Clara Marie Williams Fulcher, 86 Matthew Giles, 79 - Eden Mary Horner Gibbs, 74 - Reidsville Myrna Young Gaffney, 80 - Stoneville Sherry Burchell Grogan, 63 - Eden Ronald “Ronnie” L. Hundley, Sr., 87 Juanita M Howlett, 89 - Eden Sylvia Valerie D’Abbracci Hoover, 75 - Eden Nannie Hairston, 85 - Eden Lessia Elanie Hart Hairston, 68 Garland Leo Hallbrook, 76 Edward Booker Hudson, 82 - Eden Frank Thomas “Tommy” Heffinger, 78 - Stoneville Jose Arcadio Trejo Hernandez, 59 Joy Dean Joyce Hamm, 83 - Madison William “Lil Willie” Hairston Sr., 68 Lessia Elaine Hart Hairston, 68 Douglas Macarthur Hairston, 70 - Madison Rosa B. Hairston, 88 Beverly Simpson Hoover, 89 - Eden Darrell Wesley Hurd, Sr., 59 - Eden Inez Moore Hole, 91 James Odell Hairston - Reidsville Louise Lee Jeffreys, 89 Emma Mae Pratt Joyce, 103 - Eden Carolyn Brady-Johnston, 71 - Eden Jack Knight, 93 - Stoneville David Nelson Kilbourn, Sr., 68 Joseph Cleveland Light, 55 - Ruffin Frankie Goins Lawson, 73 Peggy Lee Meeks Lewis, 82 - Reidsville Sheila Ann Allen Largen, 56 Delois B. Moore, 85 - Stoneville Alonzo H. Manns, 75 - Eden Flora Margaret B. Moser, 84 - Reidsville Charles Everette Massey, 71 - Stoneville Alma Josephine Brewer Martin, 80 - RC Willie S. Mills - Reidsville Mother Lena T. McAllister - Reidsville Rev. Dr. Stephen Moore Martin, 74

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John Luther Martin, 70 - Stoneville Excell Mumford, 91 - Reidsville Patricia Diane Lowe Nicholson, 50 Jack Night, 93 - Stoneville Samuel Cody Nichols, 91 Laura Correia Odell, 93 - Eden Barbara Clark Paschal, 74 - Eden Joey Byron Pinnix - Reidsville Master Marcus Christopher Pass, Jr. - Reidsville Richard Eugene Pinnix - Reidsville Danny Ray Pruitt, 64 - Reidsville LaBreeska Dawn Pegram, 46 - RC Master Marcus Christopher Pass, Jr., - Reidsville Louise Rakestraw Roberts, 81 - Reidsville William Eula Richardson, Jr., 96 - Eden Carol Dawn DeHert Sturgill, 79 - Eden Ira Lee Somers, 91 Annie Laura Dyson Smith, 86 - Eden Aubrey Simpson, 91 Rachel King Sutton, 72 - Reidsville Harvey L. Scales, 74 Carrie Elizabeth Smith, 41 - Eden Stephanie Spellman, 63 - Eden Terri Lynn Bullins Simmons, 62 - RC Betty Hudson Shaw, 82 - Reidsville John Herbert Swift, 91 Lynn Denise Brown Sullivan Berty Jane Hoover Skellenger, 94 - Mayodan Aubrey Simpson, 91 Mrs. Mernella Mai Wright Sheffield - Ruffin Peggy Sebastian Tickle, 86 Cheryl Ann Hayden Thompson, 57 Paul Javan Tilley, Jr., 78 - Madison Audrey Smith Davis Thompson, 91 Jackie Gordon Talton, 68 - Reidsville Dorothy Mae Hancock Walker, 89 - Eden Harold Wayne Vaden, 84 Christina Ann Cook Wines, 31 - Reidsville Carl “Mack” Edward Wray, 57 - Reidsville Jan Church Wingfield, 63 Richard Brian Welborn, 87 - Stoneville Donald Arthur Walker, 54 - Reidsville John Frank Webster, 61 James “David” Williams, 75- Stoneville Steve R. Wall, 71 Nona Boose White, 80 - Eden Sandra Neal Williams, 76 Joyce Ann Mayes Wade, 78 - Eden

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Eden Library February events Rockingham County Public Libraries will all be closed for staff training on President's Day, Monday, February 21, 2022.

• Weekly Event: Knitting, Crocheting, and Sewing Social Time: Mondays from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

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• Weekly Event: Preschool Story Time: Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

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Sheltons Lighting up the seasons Neil Shelton, owner of Audio Plus and Eden Resident started a great new Christmas tradition this past year with an impressive light and music show on the corner of Wilson and Pierce Streets.

Back in the Christmas season of 2020 there were two light shows in this area Neil and his wife had visited, McMaster’s in Graham and Maple Ridge in Burlington. He was so impressed at how the music and lights were so well synchronized. “I’m into stuff like that because as you know I do sound for the church here at Osborne.” He said.

After viewing the show he looked over at his wife and smiled, “I’m gonna have me a tree next year!”

Shelton soon contacted Maple Ridge who gave him a lot of good information as to where to find websites and facebook groups in addition to some very informative YouTube videos.

Neil started researching other places that had setups similar to shows like what he envisioned.

The remarkable computer program which controls the synchronizing of the lights is called xLights. (A free service that takes donations). This program runs the whole thing. It determines when a light turns what color while synchronizing with the music.

By mid summer of 2021 neighbors and passers by started to see some work in the Shelton’s front yard. Most wondering what it could be just waited patiently to see different things going up weekly.

In August after beginning the huge project in June, tragedy struck. Jennifer, Neil’s wife, came down with Covid and was hospitalized and put on a ventilator for 14 days. He said they almost lost her twice and his mind was no where near putting up the installation. “That whole time frame I was thinking I don’t have time for that tree.”

He wasn’t even going to finish it. Then, one evening, he was at dinner with friends Jerry and Paige Strader. Jerry said “You know you’re going to have to finish that tree.”

Shelton responded “Jerry, my mind ain’t on that tree, my mind is on my wife.”

Jerry responded, “I know, but you know Jennifer would want you to finish that tree.”

Paige added, “You could... do a welcome home Jennifer on it!” That did it. The project was back on.

A song that meant so much to the couple was chosen, “My Jesus by Ann Wilson. Shelton contacted his friend at Show Stopper Sequences and told him the circumstances. The song sequence was programed and donated to Neil. When Jennifer was finally brought home from the hospital, on October 14th, she was greeted by her “Welcome Home” song and sequence on the new installation.

A little later in October 2021 he had the tree up and running with a Halloween theme,

then Veteran’s day, and the Christmas Holiday season fowled soon after.

He had two seperate “Shows running at Christmas.

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Shelton gets a lot of questions of how much it cost and how to go about getting a set up like his. It adds up because of all the electrical equipment, not to mention the LED’s, wiring, the building of the huge metal structure and of the props. There is no “Kit” to do this, it is a long hard labor of love.

He built the tree by hand with help from friends. It fits into a three-foot deep hole filled with rebar and concrete to support the tree which is also anchored down with guy wires.

The LED Mega Tree (anything above 8 ft is considered a mega tree) stands on a 24 foot pole with an additional 4 foot star, then there are numerous other “props” to go along with the light show, that he also built himself. There are over 270 pixels on the star and 6048 pixels on the tree. Putting in all the Pixels took 4 weeks beginning in June.

When you set up your own props, like the additional items in the yard not including the tree, you just don’t know how much is involved until they are all set up.

Neil says his wife Jennifer picks on him now about how it was just supposed to be a tree installation but is growing in so many other directions.

Its a very time consuming project on the programming side, too. For example, just one of the songs, “Wizards of Winter” , which he had already bought programmed, took 12 additional hours of programming just to add his own special touches.

Using a low powered bandwitdth which reaches about a half mile, is how he set it up to hear the music from your own vehicle to watch the display.

The Shelton’s energy bill doubled, but it’s all worth it.

When asked if the traffic bugged him he said, “No! I love it!”

Although, as of now he has taken it down, it will rise again!

He said, “We will probably have a show on the 4th of July, not with the tree but probably on the house.”

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Volleyball player Malasig makes history Skye Malasig’s last-minute decision to attend Rockingham Community College led to making history.

Graduating with the Dalton McMichael High School Class of 2021, Malasig was unsure of where to enroll to further her education.

“Going into the medical field has always been in the works. My mom is a cardio technician, and my dad is a nurse,” she said.

“Keeping money in mind, I was planning to go to a four-year university and medical school. It was a lot of stress on me, knowing I was going to have my parents pay for all that, which they said was never a problem,” Malasig said.

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She enrolled about two weeks before the fall 2021 registration deadline.

It didn’t take long for RCC’s head volleyball coach to reach out to Malasig, just a few weeks before the season began. The student wasn’t interested, but Coach Carrie Wilson continued to contact her.

Malasig finally agreed to visit a couple of practices to see how she liked the team.

“I came, really loved the girls, and never stopped going to practices and I was just on the team,” she said.

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In this first meeting of 2022, Rockingham County Commissioners in partnership with County Management, the Board approved the beginning stages of several projects around the county including the location for a possible driving pad for the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program and restroom facilties for the Belew’s Lake Park Project.

Rockingham Community College President, Dr. Mark Kinlaw requested of the Board that the Community College move forward with developers regarding a 53-acre plot of land, owned by the county, to be used for a driving pad and related law enforcement training facilities. Currently, the BLET program is using Guilford Technical Community College’s driving pad.

The land within the 53-acre plot will allow training to stay within the county and allow RCC to their own area for program growth.

The Board of Commissioners approved RCC moving forward with the planning process for this training area. RCC officials believe they will have a more detailed plan for this project in the coming months. Until then, the College will work with developers on a cost and usage plan for this lot.

The Board also approved to add permanent toilets to the Belew’s Lake Park Project. Director of Engineering and Public Utilities stated in the meeting a permanent restroom facility will be more cost efficient in the long run for the County versus the use of portable toilets on the site. In October, the Board approved to pay for a gravel parking lot, night lights, trash cans and maintenance of the common areas in addition to power and restrooms at this park. Further plans for this park include walking trails, benches and trail kiosks maintained by Rockingham Community College. Because of the decision at the January 10th meeting, the County can move forward with developments of the park in the western part of Rockingham County.

“Rockingham County is constantly growing thanks to the people we have leading departments and organizations,” County Manager Lance Metzler said Monday night, “We have a lot of new and exciting projects coming for 2022 and I hope the citizens will be just as excited as we are.”

40K SECU grant awarded for Statewide Communications Initiative SECU Foundation is once again working with EducationNC (EdNC), this time awarding a $40,000 grant to assist the nonprofit with a project designed to promote dialogue and encourage the sharing of ideas and best practices across the state. Through the year-long initiative, EdNC plans to gather information from schools and other anchor institutions in each county to better understand how information is shared and disseminated.

The goal is to develop a template to be circulated to statewide organizations to ultimately improve the lines of communication and strengthen communities.

“EdNC is a strong advocate of education and we are proud to support their efforts. The work they undertake to increase opportunities for students and provide North Carolinians with news and perspectives about issues affecting education are important,” remarked Jama Campbell, SECU Foundation Executive Director. “The funding from SECU Foundation will help EdNC strengthen community ties and bring greater awareness to their mission and work through this project.”

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Continued from Page 10 my dad. He played volleyball in the military, and he always wanted me to play. I played soccer when I was younger, and then I got better at volleyball,” she said, adding that she needed to choose which sport to pursue.

“Part of the reason, looking back, was to make my dad proud; I played volleyball for him.”

The beginning of the team’s season was rocky.

“Our center was out the first game. We had never practiced without her. We started practicing new lineups and I called one of my teammates from McMichael to play. She helped us out a lot, and our center came back,” Malasig said. And the attentiveness of Coach Wilson all season also helped immensely.

“She personally touched my life,” Malasig said, explaining that they formed a good relationship quickly. “She cares about the players and their mental health more than their ability to put up stats on the court. She always makes time for every single one of us. Carrie made sure there was time for us. It wasn’t work, work, work.

“We didn’t get a win until the middle of the season, but once we got it, it programmed in everyone’s head that we can do this. We took off. You could tell there was a different mentality.

We wanted to win because we knew we could win,” she said.

And it paid off for Malasig herself, when was named to the 2021 National Junior College Athletic Association Division III All-American Volleyball Team as an honorable mention. She’s the first RCC athlete in history to earn such an honor.

“I wasn’t expecting it. I didn’t know it was a thing,” she

said. “I had gotten All-Region first team at the championship.

It’s exciting.”

During the Lady Eagles’ 17 matches of the season, Malasig had 58 sets, 173 kills, and averaged nearly three kills per set.

She also had 17 assists, 27 service aces, and 176 digs.

Academically, Malasig excels as well. She was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester.

Although she just graduated from high school in May 2021, she aims to earn her Associate in Science degree in May 2022.

“When we had the option to return to in-person classes at McMichael, I chose to stay at home. My senior year, I was in all classes at RCC because I was basically done with high school.

I just stayed online. I was getting college credits in high school, so I will be getting my associate degree a year early,” Malasig said.

And she’s been able to stick with online classes, only coming to campus for volleyball.

“I love online classes; it gives me time to do it at my own pace. I don’t have to be here at a certain time. It gives me time to go to the gym in the morning,” Malasig said. “In person, you have to go by the teacher’s schedule. Online, you can be done with the class, if you really wanted to, in a few months.”

The soon-to-be graduate is already working out her future.

“I was planning to go to a fouryear university after RCC, but when everything with volleyball took off, I wanted to play some more and come back another season (at RCC). The only way for me to do that while still following a medical career path was Nursing,” Malasig said.

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“I guess I want to do something different from both of my parents. My original plan was dermatology, which I still plan on going into. I plan on doing Nurse Practitioner for dermatology, so I’ll be doing that after my BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing),” she said.

For anyone considering higher education, Malasig recommends Rockingham Community College for its community and support.

“It’s like a safety net in my opinion, because you’re safe here. Everyone’s going to take care of you,” she said.

“Nursing was never my plan. Coming to RCC was never my plan either. Do what’s best for you. Just do you. If you think something is good for you, go and do it for yourself because I really feel like I would not be as happy as I am right now if I had gone away, and I would not have gotten the experience here.”

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

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- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday • Evening Words of Wisdom -6:00 pm.

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

Get involved in a local group, make friends and enjoy life!

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.

• RC SHRINE CLUB . Meets last Thursday of Month at 6:309 pm. at 380 Shrine Clube Drive. Reidsville. Contact 336-280-5147. Looking for new members NORTHSTAR QUILTER’S GUILD Open to anyone who wants to learn / participate. We talk, laugh, share and event eat a little! Thurs’ 10am - 3pm and First Saturday of each month 10am 3pm. Ag Center, 525 NC 65, Wentworth (beside the old Wentworth School) Call Linda at 336-616-2978 for information.

STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB At VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. on third 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 KIWANIS CLUB PROG. Meeting in person, on the second Thursday of the month, at Main St. Methodist Chruch Fellowship Hall using social distancing, mask. Catered lunch.

For info: rmullings@triad.rr.com.

THE FAMILY HISTORY CENTER of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is open from 1-4 p.m. Tues.and Wed. 4751 N.C. 14, south of Eden.

Consultant on hand to assist in researching ancestors. Those with laptops or tablets are asked to bring those since only two computers are available. Free access to various ancestry sites is available. The only cost is 10 cents per page for printing. For more information call 336-623-7154 during operating hours.

REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA - Meets third Tuesday monthly at Fursty's Rest. on Freeway Dr.. Reidsville at 6:30 pm.

RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB Third Friday of month. Bring your own lunch at 11:30 - meeting begins at noon.

Rock. Co. Rep, Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville. for info call Bonnie Joynerat 336-549-1225.

RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 7pm on the third Tuesday of month.

708 Barnes St., Reidsville (Salvation Army Gym.) 434-203-3050 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Every second and forth 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 Third Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Bldg, RCC

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

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. Second Thur. of each month. Eat 6pm, meet 7 pm at the Eden Moose Lodge, 626 Forbes St., Eden. 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 Second Sat. of month at 9:30 AM at Post Blg, 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

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

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

Call 336-627-9234

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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Liberty Safes

Continued from Previous Page • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO. Second Monday. Chapter 63 -Ag. Bldg. at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, Room 180) Social 6 pm, meeting 7 pm. Transp. for vets VA appts if needed. 349-6040.

Need Vol. (336) 394-0080.

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 Second Thursday of Month at 7PM at the legion. Curtis Pierce at 336-623-9481 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, second 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 • VFW POST 8297- Second Sat. of month at 961 Church St. Ext., Reidsville, 10am. Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 -First Tuesday of month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan, 7 PM. Donald Bien,CDR 336-548-3431.

• SHARE EXPERIENCES...

Third 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 CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH CARE CLOSET Free Clothing for the Needy 233 E. Stadium Drive, Eden Each Saturday 9am - 1pm visit: centralchristianeden.com

ROCKINGHAM HOPE 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville The Old Red Cross Buiding (336) 623-2133. Bus. Hours: Mon. to Thur., 9 am-4 pm Food Pantry Appointment Hours: Tues., Wed., Thur., 9 am-11:30 am • SAMARITAN’S CUPBOARD FOOD PANTRY. Every Sunday 12-3pm Eden 7th Day Adventist Church, 220 E. Meadow Rd., Eden. Free Food to all in need. 336-612-2044.

• GODS HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY at 708 A Rockingham Square Madison (off Chief Martin Rd.) give away food boxes to those in need. 11am - 1pm.

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

MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY • SALVATION ARMY -Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:45 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden • MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time.

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

• REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE 201 N. Washington Ave. Reidsville, NC 336-349-9757 COOPERATIVE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES Food Bank is located at 712 McConnell Ave. Open to Eden residents. The food bank is in the basement of Leaksville Moravian Church. Please bring ID and proof of address. Open on Thurs. from 9:30 am -12 pm. We also help Eden residents with their water bill. We also help Rockingham County residents with their Duke energy bill. For help with water and electricity call 336-623-7214 and leave a message. Website: ccmeden.org • Facebook.com/ CCMFoodPantry

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MAYODAN DANCE RETURNS! Every Friday from 7pm-9pm, American Legion William Johnson Post 534 will be hosting a dance. Located at 302 N. 12th Ave, Mayodan NC. There is a $5.00 donation at the door. The Mayodan Band will be playing a variety of music. Keep up to date with the most recent restrictions and closures due to Covid!

CASCADE SCHOOL COMMUNITY CENTER DANCE- Every Friday night from 7:00-9:30, located at 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade, VA 24069. $8.00 donation requested at the door.

Check our Facebook Page for band playing - “The Cascade Community Center Dance” or call (276) 732-5398.

TRIUMPHANT IN CONCERT Saturday, March 26th 3:00pm & 7:00pm.

Located at Grace Fellowship Church 1863 S. Park Drive, Reidsville NC General admission: $15.00

Charles Seal, Owner cslandscaping78@gmail.com

336-280-5153

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HVAC Certification Program!

Info Sessions Every Day In-Person Info Session: HVAC Certification Program, every day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Triad Goodwill’s Career Center, 1235 S. Eugene St. Greensboro NC 27406. Are you looking for a career change with great earning potential? Starting pay for entry level positions as a HVAC technician average $18 per hour. We recently partnered with Maintenance Heroes (a division of Occupancy Heroes Incorporated), and the local nonprofit organization Reading Connections to provide an outstanding HVAC Training Program to all interested adults in Central North Carolina. In addition, we have partnered with WRLP (Welfare Reform Liaison Project) to provide supportive services to qualified individuals. Sessions will provide individuals with information surrounding the HVAC Program, income potential, as well as other professional

development offerings available to them! Register here.

About Triad Goodwill: Triad Goodwill (Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc.), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit leader, promotes the value of work by providing career development services, skills training and work opportunities for people with employment needs. In the past year, Triad Goodwill served 2,518 people in the community and helped place 449 workers in competitive employment. 85¢ of every dollar earned in Triad Goodwill stores supports their mission.

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Goodwill sessions available Orientation Every Monday!

Jobs On The Outside Orientation (on-going, in-person training) Triad Goodwill presents Jobs on The Outside program Orientation.

Learn more about how this program can help you explore opportunities, gain skills, and market yourself for success. Orientation takes place Every Monday, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at our 1235 Eugene Street Greensboro, NC Career Center. Registration required. You can register for this session by contacting our Career Center at 336.544.5305 or email us at joto@triadgoodwill.org.

Leaf & Snow Removal Lawn Treatments Mowing Mulching Pine Needles Seeding Hedging Fertilizing

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life

By Citry Manager Jon Mendenhall

ADMINISTRATION A crew from Haymes Brothers, Inc. began installing a 16-inch diameter water main in an unopened right-of-way on Knott Street, east of a proposed bore under nearby railroad tracks. The crew was able to install approximately 1,820 linear feet of pipe, stopping west of a wet weather ditch near the New Street sewer pump station. The crew was scheduled to work on two bores

under railroad tracks during January and possibly make a wet tap on the 24” water main along the east side of S. Edgewood Road.

PARKS AND RECREATION Bridge Street & Mill Avenue Recreation Centers These two facilities are open Mondays from 1 to 9 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and

120 Mebane Bridge Rd. Eden, NC 27288 Phone: 336-627-4989 Email: heatandair@triad.rr.com

Steve Underwood N.C. Licenses: GC #9773 HVAC #10623H-1,2,3 Service • Sales • Installation • Design-Build • Planned Maintenance

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Chilton’s Body Shop 702 Morgan Road Eden, NC

Business 336-623-5660 Jesus Saves NATIONALLY CERTIFIED WOMEN’S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

We have Immediate Job Openings in Eden, Mayodan, and Reidsville!

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Thursdays from 12 to 8 p.m., and on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Those attending may participate in basketball, track walking, cornhole, or the playground. The Bridge Street center offers tennis courts while Mill Avenue center offers a baseball field.

Bridge Street Recreation Center: Basketball games for ages 4 through 7 are being held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. A new cornhole league started January 6. The senior center is hosting exercise classes at the center on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Meals on Wheels continues to operate out of the nutrition center each weekday.

Mill Avenue Recreation Center: Basketball games for ages 8 through 10 are being held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5 p.m.; games for ages 11 through 12 are being held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m.; and games for ages 13 through 15 are being held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5 p.m.

Pickleball is played on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 8 a.m. with games being played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m. Women’s winter volleyball starts January 10 with games being played at 7 p.m.

Freedom Park Open daily from dawn to dusk, this park offers a walking track, nature trail, skateboard park, basketball courts, playground, dog park, picnic shelters, and an amphitheater.

Garden of Eden Senior Center The Garden of Eden Senior Center is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and offers paint classes, mahjongg, pickleball (mornings and evenings offsite), exercise classes, cornhole, knit and crochet, strength and balance, legal aid, quilt guild, Friends Club, bingo, watercolor

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Continued From Page 10 ed by the contributions of SECU members, promotes local community development in North Carolina primarily through high impact projects in the areas of housing, education, healthcare, and human services. Since 2004, SECU Foundation has made a collective financial commitment of over $216 million for initiatives to benefit North Carolinians statewide.

Join DRBA on a hike along creek to see geologic wonders in Happy Home Community DRBA's February 5 outing will be an easy 2-mile hike along Tanyard Creek on a farm near Ruffin, NC exploring unusual geologic formations on a North Carolina Natural Heritage site.

Meeting at 9:00 am at the Happy Home Congregational Christian Church, we will carpool to the farm.

Coordinated by DRBA Board member and avid hiker Will Truslow, the hike will follow a woodland farm road to the creek.

We will hike along the creek to see a cascading waterfall of about 30 feet, creating a gorge through Triassic conglomerate rock on its way to the nearby Dan River. Some 200 million years ago, this section of northern North Carolina and southern Virginia was a deep lake. As rivers flowed into the lake, the slowing water dropped its sediment load - first the large rocks, then smaller pebbles, then sand and silt. Over the eons, geologic pressures fused the surrounding clay particles, enclosing the rounded stones and pebbles in a concrete-like mass. In addition, some buried logs became petrified wood.

Participants in the outing are asked to supply lunch and water, wear hiking boots and layers of artificial (quick-drying) fabric or wool, be ready for rain or wind, and sign a waiver.

Hiking poles are advisable because of the uneven streambed and a short steep ascent out of the gorge. DRBA strongly encourages you to be vaccinated and to wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth when in a group setting, even outdoors DIRECTIONS: Happy Home Congregational Christian Church is located at 6941 NC 700, Ruffin, NC (GPS 36.496516, 79.629472) • From Danville- Travel south on US 29 into North Carolina. Exit onto NC 700 at the North Carolina Welcome Center and travel west toward Eden for 10 miles. The church is on the right.

From Eden- Travel east on NC 700, crossing the Dan River. The church is on the left, about 4 miles from the river.

• From the south- Travel north on US 29. About 1.5 miles south of the Virginia line, exit onto NC 700. Turn west toward the NC Welcome Center and travel west toward Eden for 10 miles. The church is on the right.

FURTHER INFORMATION: Will Truslow, 336-547 1903, willtruslow@hotmail.com.

To learn more about how to stay safe outdoors, please visit DRBA’s website: https://www.danriver.org/our-watershed/trailsand-river-info/trails-river-safety.

To learn more about DRBA's impact and programs that protect and conserve our natural resources, visit danriver.org.

The mission of the Dan River Basin Association is to promote and protect the natural and cultural resources of the Dan River basin through education, recreation, and stewardship.

DRBA works to fulfill that mission by building river accesses and trails, educating people of all ages about protecting our natural resources, and protecting our water resources through water quality monitoring, cleanups and master planning. The Dan River basin is 3,300 square miles, including sixteen counties throughout Virginia and North Carolina.

The Inspire Dan River Clean Water Art Contest Sponsored by the Uptown Martinsville Rotary Club For youth in grades 3 – 12 Open to all youth in the Dan River Basin Artwork submitted to the contest should focus on the theme “Protecting our rivers and streams and the wildlife that lives in them.” These works of art should be a highly visual learning tool about the importance of protecting our waterways through protection of storm drains.

Nine winners will be announced in March, 2022 – three from elementary, three from middle, and three from high school.

Of those nine winners, three finalists, one from elementary, middle and high school, will be selected to re-create their artwork on a storm drain in Uptown Martinsville, VA in Spring, 2022.

Finalists will be recognized in regional media and on the Dan

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From the Desks of City Hall...

Pediatric Vaccine Days Designated at UNC Rockingham

Continued from Page 14 classes, craft classes, senior technology classes, and card games, along with assistance and referral for seniors. The center hosted a class, titled “What Do I Eat?” to help prepare participants for the holidays. It also offered a virtual class in collaboration with Brookdale of Eden.

PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Grants Three applications were received for the CDBG-COVID grant; two have been submitted to the consultant for review and staff is waiting on remaining documents to be turned in for the third application.

Spray Cotton Mill Local Landmark Staff is working on the landmark designation report for Spray Cotton Mill.

POLICE • All police vehicles purchased under the Police Department’s

vehicle capital outlay have been delivered. Parts for the animal control truck have been ordered and are awaiting installation.

• The department’s contract with Axon Enterprises has been signed with a rush order placed for implementation of the body worn cameras. The rush order hopefully put the department in full operation of the body worn cameras by the middle of January followed shortly by the tasers and in-car cameras.

• The department is currently conducting its second field test of the Tait TP9600 handheld radio system. The department purchased and installed four Tait TM9400 mobile radios to replace unserviceable systems in the patrol fleet. At the present time, the TM9400 systems have proven to be reliable. Therefore, the department foresees Tait radios as being a viable option for the agency as they move towards the July 1, 2025 Time Division Multiple Access compliance date.

Explore Eden Randy Hunt, Eden Community and Economic Development

• Hairston Total Design has moved into a sleak new facility at 307 W. Meadow Rd., Suite D Eden, NC 27288. Come in and see the new set up and visit with the friendly staff! Liaretta & Bernie Hairston, owners, welcome you. Call 336-627-0805.

Walk-in’s welcom.r • Help to save your own or a loved one’s life in case of an auto emergency. Medical Alert Seat Belt Covers. If you have a family member with a disability or medical concern that EMS needs to know in case of a car accident, then this is what you need. See them today for details.

It could save your loved one’s life. These are each made specificly for your needs (Diabetic, Autistic, Pacemaker, ect) at Hop’s Speed Shop at 103 Boone Road, were they are doing Sublimation on these seat belt covers as well as on on cups, shirts, almost any fabric, wood and more. Call them today at 336-344-0500 A new department store is coming to Meadow Greens Shopping Center. They plan to begin construction in February of 2022. They will fill the space formally occupied by Pennies for Change.

The new owner of 246 The Boulevard has begun renovations of the downstairs storefront, as well as the upstairs apartment.

The construction of the State Employees Credit Union ATM off Fieldcrest Road is nearly complete and is expected to be

in service in February of 2022.

The Duke Energy Downtown Revitalization Grant awards were distributed from the Eden Downtown Development Corporation. A total of $25,000 was distributed to Uptown Eden businesses.

Mustard Seed Cafe and Catering Company is coming to Eden at 121 North Fieldcrest Road. The cafe has begun to set their menu and have catering reservations already set.

A new deli is coming to Uptown Eden expecting to open in early March. Biscuits, Bagels & Bread will have its own Entrance at the back of Sophisticated Rubbish and feature deli meats, cheeses along with biscuit and bagel offerings.

McNeil’s Home Care is opening

by February at the former T’s Pizza Parlor in Fieldcrest Road in Draper. They have new signage matching the new paint making the downtown look more inviting.

Fridays and Saturday will be designated days for individuals ages 5 to 17 to receive COVID-19 vaccines at UNC Rockingham’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic.

The move, which limits days that children and adolescents can receive vaccines, allows the clinic to more efficiently manage pediatric vaccine allocations to ensure availability and reduce waste. The clinic is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. No appointments are required for children to receive a vaccine on a Friday or Saturday, but they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Adults may still receive a vaccine any day the clinic is operating.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and FDA have updated guidance for booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine for children. Adolescents ages 12 to 17 may now receive a booster dose five months after receiving the initial Pfizer series, an interval that was shortened by one month. In addition, the federal agencies now recommend that children ages 5 to 11 who are moderately or severely immunocompromised receive a third primary dose 28 days after

Get the 411 on Rockingham County Rockingham County 411 will provide crucial info and updates, calendar and events.

To sign up go to ww.myrockinghamcounty.com Emergency services director Rodney Cates Sends out vital info and updates regarding Rockingham County, NC, with this new, video called, "ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 41-1." Announcing items such as Ready NC - road closing, shelter info, preparing for the unexpected problems, storm announcements, power outages info, preparation advice for these events.

On a periodic basis, Public Inform. Officer Mable Scott, will share important, crucial news that citizens can use. The short segments will provide interviews, updates, calendar info, and events to keep you informed and up-to-date.

their second shot. Parents should consult with their child’s doctor to determine if a third dose is needed.

The UNC Rockingham Vaccine Clinic offers children and adolescents both primary and booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are current options for primary doses or boosters for adults, however, Moderna will only be available for a limited time at the clinic.

Those who need a second shot or a booster and previously got a Moderna vaccine, may get Pfizer as an additional dose. The inter-

val for adults between the Pfizer initial series and the booster has also been reduced to five months. No interval changes were made for adults who received Moderna or Johnson & Johnson: six months for Moderna and two months for Johnson & Johnson.

UNC Rockingham Vaccine Clinic is behind the hospital at 518 S. Van Buren, Suite 2.

UNC Health is comprised of UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill, ranked consistently among the best medical centers in the country For more information, please visit www.unchealth.org.

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RCARE Reidsville Senior Center, RCARE, is located at 102 N Washington Street, Reidsville.

We are open Mon. – Fri., 8:30 am 5 pm.Call 336-349-1088 • BINGO Thur. Feb. 17th 1:00 • Painting: Monday and Wednesday 9:00- 11:00 • Crocheting: Tuesday 9-11am • Quilting: Wednesday 1-3pm • Ceramic painting Tue. 1pm • BOOM Exercise Class: Wed. and Fri. 9-10 am • Tai Chi: Tuesday 10-11am • Carolina Girls: Linedancing Class Thur. 1-2:30 pm • Pickleball: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:30-12 and Tues & Thurs 3-5 • Fitness Center Weekdays 8:30 – 5:00 • BRIDGE Thursday 1:00 pm Phase 10 Tuesday 9:00 am • Hand Foot and Elbow/ Canasta Monday 1:00 pm

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• ROOK Wednesday 1:00 Tournament: Sign up to play Shuffleboard League: TBD Cornhole League: TBD • Shuffleboard and Cornhole practice times Tue. 1-3 pm Like us on Facebook or call 336-349-1088.

• Free Legal Aide Call 1-877579-7562 for March appt.

• Blind Support Group meets 10 am 3rd Wed. of the month • SHIIP The Seniors Health Insurance Information Program

counsels Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D ins. Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Jan. 1 – Mar. 31st Call June at 336-349-1088 • VITA Tax Service We have trained volunteers ready to serve you with your virtual tax return.

Call 336-349-1088 for appt.

• Rockingham Senior Games Silver Arts Registration February 1st – March 31st

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Contined from Page 14 River Basin Association’s website and e-newsletter in Spring, 2022. All nine winners will receive a goody bag of nature items!

All submitted artwork should focus on the theme of protecting our rivers and streams and the wildlife that lives in them. Submission Rules: Only one submission per student.

Student must be willing to paint their design on a storm drain in the spring of 2022 in Martinsville City, Virginia. All paint materials will be provided. Submissions must be on an 11” x 8.5” plain/printer paper. Artwork should be landscape layout.

You may use pencil, colored pencil, crayon, or marker to draw your picture. Think colorfully! See attached storm drain art examples for ideas. You must include your name, school name, and grade level on the back of your paper.

Deadline to submit your art work is February 11, 2022.

Winners will be announced in March, 2022.

For questions, please contact Krista Hodges at khodges@danriver.org. Please mail the submission to: Dan River Basin Association Attn: Krista Hodges Henry County Admin. Building, 3300 Kings Mountain Rd. Martinsville, VA 24112

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Roaming Around Reidsville

By Angela G. Stadler, Public Information Officer City of Reidsville The City of Reidsville got its first snow of 2022 last month.

Luckily it wasn’t as bad as first predicted although as I was writing this column, we were waiting on a second wave, which might include more snow. Like many of you, I love to see that first beautiful snowfall of the season, but I quickly grow tired of the problems that can come with it, including icy roads and possible power outages.

After a really mild winter so far, the City of Reidsville’s Public Works Department faced its first inclement weather test the third weekend of January.

The work of our Public Works employees is always a necessity, but especially in cases of inclement weather. In every season, they can be seen on the streets repairing broken water lines, filling pot holes and, of course, scraping City streets when wintry weather hits. Our Public Works Department has been especially taxed this year, finding it hard to locate temporary helpers for leaf collection as well as full-time employees. Add in the shortages experienced because of COVID, and you have a reduced workforce the likes of which we have probably never seen before. With the recent snow and ice, our Public Services Division had to call on their co-workers in Sanitation to help clear the streets. Go TEAM

REIDSVILLE! While we are safe in our homes, these workers are out braving hazardous conditions to get our roadways brined and salted. And while many of our citizens are understanding and complimentary of their efforts, others are quick to find fault with the results. I don’t know about you, but I am glad that we can depend on those workers, along with NC Department of Transportation and Duke Energy employees and our Police & Fire, to help prepare us for what’s coming, even when the weatherman doesn’t get it right.

So, if you see a Public Works employee out and about, thank them for what is often a thankless job. As we find it challenging to recruit for such positions, we must constantly remind our applicants of the wonderful long-term benefits of working with the City. The benefits package is great for those looking not just for a job but a lifelong career.

If you are interested in a position , we have a lot of openings right now. Go to https:// jobs.reidsvillenc.gov/ and check out the postings. You may find

something that you’d be a perfect fit for and might land up with a new position in City government. I can attest that there is no better job than working for the City of Reidsville and being a part of the team. Come join us!

Reidsville & Wentworth Basketball Registration.

Basketball for ages 7-9 started January 31st at the Reidsville Parks & Rec. Dept., 200 N. Franklin St.. Registration for ages 10-12 and 13-17 is through Feb. 4th. Call 336-349-1090 or register online at https://apm. activecommunities.com/reidsvillerec/Home. Go to Reidsville Parks & Rec’s Facebook page for updates.

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Activities at Lake Reidsville.

The monthly disc golf tournament on the Lake’s Edge course at Lake Reidsville, 630 Water Works Road, is planned for Feb. 27. Call Lake Reidsville at 336349-4738 for details. Bass and catfish tournaments are being planned for March. You can check the Lake Reidsville Facebook page for more info!

Retired Deputy City Clerk Cindy Farris.

I’d also like to give a “shout out” to retired Deputy City Clerk Cindy Farris. Cindy retired at the end of December with nearly 14 years of service to the City of Reidsville. Cindy’s smile and wonderful demeanor was an invaluable asset not only for our office but also for the entire city.

She was the first face many of our citizens saw here at City Hall, and she also served as the staff liaison to the City’s Human Relations Commission while here. In everything she did, she was the epitome of customer service and will be hard to replace. The Reidsville City Council recognized Cindy at its January 11th Council meeting and thanked her for her years of service. She will be missed!

Event Hotline. Due to the weather and winter season, there aren’t many City downtown events slated for right now.

However, when there are, you can check out the Downtown Reidsville Event Hotline to find out about upcoming events. You can call 336-347-2381 to find out what’s happening.

Board & Commission Openings.

As I noted last month, the City of Reidsville is always looking for residents committed to their community and willing to serve on our boards and commissions.

All positions are appointed by either the Mayor or the Reidsville City Council.

Interested? You can check out the openings on the City website, www.reidsvillenc.gov.

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IN OTHER NEWS AROUND THE CITY OF REIDSVILLE: Holiday Decoration Contest.

Congratulations to Demond Williams, Christie Sanford and Cindy Chmielecki, winners of the Reidsville Appearance Commission’s Holiday Lighting Contest. These winners received a gift card for their efforts.

Rock. County Senior Games.

Registration for the Rockingham County Senior Games is slated to kick off on February 1st with registration packets being available that day. Each Senior Center in the County will host a kickoff event on March 18 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.

Tax Assistance.

Our Senior Center/RCARE at 201 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville, will begin providing tax assistance beginning Feb. 1st, but you must call 336-3491088 to make an appt. You can check out RCARE’s Facebook page for updates on ongoing programs and events.

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Rockingham Community College announces several new hires and position transitions.

Terrica Williams, assistant registrar/assistant director of records, took a position as business faculty. She is now in both the Workforce Development and Academic Affairs divisions, and reports to Sarah Evans, department chair of Business Technologies. Williams earned her Bachelor of Science degree from UNC-Greensboro and her Master of Business Administration from East Carolina University.

JaRiah Morris has joined RCC as a transition advisor in the Student Development Division. She reports to Derick Satterfield, director of Enrollment Services. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from UNC-Greensboro.

Tianna Holloway has joined RCC as director of TRiO Student Support Services in the Student Development division.

She reports to Dr. Bob Lowdermilk, vice president for Student Development. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from UNC-Charlotte, and a Master of Arts degree from University of Indianapolis.

John Edwards has accepted a part-time position as director of Basic Law Enforcement Training. He has already worked as one of RCC’s BLET instructors. He is now in the Academic

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Reidsville & Wentworth

Did you know there is a reality show filmed right here in Reidsville? If you don’t, you should! The City of Reidsville, in conjunction with Toymakerz, is launching a self-guided driving tour where fans can visit some of their favorite sites from the show filmed in Reidsville.

As a bonus, twice a month fans can get up close and personal by signing up to visit the Toymakerz shop and meet the crew!

Toymakerz is a custom fabrication shop in Reidsville NC featuring the unconventional and one-of-a-kind designs of owner David Ankin. A former stuntdriver and racer turned extreme vehicle fabricator and the visionary for Toymakerz, David says if he can see it, then he and his team can build it, then he drives it!

The show, airing on the History and FYI networks, includes one-hour episodes that feature everything from monster trucks to tanks, race cars and drones to fully custom never seen before exhibition cars. You never know who you might see on the show like race car driver icon Richard Petty and actor Dean Cain.

Mayor Donald Gorham says “The City of Reidsville has always had a fantastic relationship with David Ankin and Toymakerz since they started filming here. We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with them once again to showcase in and around Reidsville the beautiful locations Toymakerz enthusiasts have seen on their television screens.” In addition to the Toymakerz series, now Ankin has a brand-new, highoctane digital series, THE FAST SOCIETY. Featuring some of the world's most incredible one-off

racing machines, THE FAST SOCIETY offers an uncharacteristically real and dramatic window into the intense worlds of today’s street racing, Grand Prix cars, off-roading, motorcycles and drifting.

According to Judy Yarbrough, City Marketer, “We are thrilled to have this tour so we can connect with all the fans that are coming into Reidsville to visit Toymakerzs and to promote to the world the opportunity for them to visit. This not only showcases Toymakerz but also our beautiful city. It’s a ‘win win’ for us all!”

The tour features ten locations throughout the City. You can go to our website (riseupreidsville.com/toymakerz), to see a map of the locations that will guide you on your tour. At each site is a sign with a QR code that will give you info about the location as well as show a clip from the show at that site.

From the website, fans can send an email to Toymakerz to sign up for an in-person tour of the shop and meet some of the crew.

The shop will be open twice a month the 1st and third Saturdays of the month beginning mid-January 2022. Tours are from 9 a.m. until 12 noon, and you must register in advance.

David Ankin, owner of Toymakerz, said, “I am so excited about this project. We have fans traveling to Reidsville all the time and when they arrive, they want to see where we have filmed. This tour gives them that opportunity as well as a reason to visit Reidsville. It also allows us to set up specific times to meet our fans. It’s a wonderful opportunity for us and Reidsville. The more people we can bring into the City, the more

exposure and when those people come, they visit our restaurants and businesses, and they may stay at our hotels. It’s a very effective tourism tool, and we are pleased to be partnering with the City to make it happen.”

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Orth is no stranger to Cone Health. She previously held several leadership positions with Cone Health between 1983 and 2007, including site administrator for Wesley Long Hospital.

And it was at Moses Cone Hospital where she got her first taste of heath care as a cashier during high school and college.

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If you are curious about how bankruptcy can help you, please call me and schedule a free consultation.

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Madison / Mayodan & Stoneville Events at Madison-Mayodan Public Library: (Open to the Public) Events at Madison-Mayodan Public Library: February (Open to the Public) • Monthly Genealogy Soirée 2022: 2 pm – 4 pm. Tuesday, February 8th: “They Had Names: Identifying Children Represented by Tick Marks in Pre-1850 Censuses ” Classes are usually held in the Linda C. Vernon Genealogy Room.

Students are notified of any changes. Handouts available.

More information call: 336-5486553/e-mail: sbrimjones@co. rockingham.nc.us • Computer Classes – Every Wednesday: 9 am – 10:30 am *Free to the Public. The Madison-Mayodan Public Library is still taking a break from traditional computer classes during this month.

Weekly meetings will still be every Wednesday, or you may schedule one-on-one assistance or mini-classes.

For More Information Contact Robert Smith: resmith@co.rockingham.nc.us or call 336-548-6553 • Children’s Programing – Programs Every Wednesday: Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am: More Different Kinds of Stories!!!

Toddler Story Time: 11:15 – 11:30 Take Your Child to the Library Day!!! Saturday, February 5th: All Day Stop by & make your own Reading Pointer to help track words on a page. 9 am – 4 pm “After School Crafternoon!”

Learn to make balloon animals Wednesday, February 9th: 4 pm - 5 pm For ages 8+ Lego Club – Wednesday, February 16th: 4 pm – 5 pm Open to all who can safely play with small-sized Lego bricks.

“Come Build With Us” PS- We’ll also be having a Youth Winter Reading Challenge for February. See the Flyer on the Bulletin Board.

Look for updates on our Website, Facebook and Library Flyers Call 336-548-6553 or resmith@co.rockingham.nc.us.

• “Love and Friendship” Animated Movie Fun @ the Library – Thursday, February 10th : 2 pm - Closing. Flyers at the Library for Schedule of Movies, Snacks & Beverages Provided. To be shown in the McMichael Community Room • Crafting with Tonya – Monday, February 14th: 3 pm – 5 pm with light music. Materials will be provided. To be held in the

McMichael Community Room • Gaming Night @ the Library – Thursday, February 17th: 5 pm – 7 pm. Snacks & Beverages Provided. To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Employee Workshop– Library CLOSED: Monday, February 21: - All Day • Nary a Thing Chapter of “The Andy Griffith Show” Rerun Watchers Club @ the Library – Tuesday, February 22nd: 3 pm – 5 pm. Will be showing “Andy the Marriage Counselor & The Gentleman Crook” Episode Trivia, Prizes & Light snacks provided. Come join our Club and have some “Goooooooood fun!” Call for more information: 336-548-6553 To be held in the McMichael Community Room • “Baby It’s Cold Outside” Movie Fun! @ the Library – Thursday, February 24th: 1:00 pm - Closing. See Flyers at the Library for Schedule of Movies, Snacks & Beverages Provided.

To be shown in the McMichael Community Room • February is Preparing for Tax Season Time…

Come in and view our Displays, pick up some handouts. Browse our Collection for materials on preparing for your taxes….

Madison Mayodan Recreation & Senior Center • YOUTH SOCCER Registration is open Feb. 1 - March 4.

Age divisions are 3-4, 5-6, 7-9, 10-13.

Evaluations will be: Saturday, March 12 • 5-6 - League @ 9am • 7-9 League @ 10am • 10-13 League @ 11am Coaches will draft players after the evaluations.

Practices start the wek of March 14th. Games start on Apirl 2nd. All game days are on Saturdays.

Residents $25, non-residents $40. Uniforms $20.

• 6th - 9th Grade Division Evaluations March 28th 7:30pm At M-M Rec Center Resident $25, Non Resident $40, Uniform $10 Practice starts week of April 4th Games start Week of April 18th Game Days Tuesdays for 2nd 5th Grade and Thursdays for 6th - 9th Grade PONY TBALL BASEBALL / SOFTBALL Registration Feb. 1 - Mar. 4 Shetland 4-6 yrs Pinto 7-8 yrs Mustang 9-10 yrs Bronco 11-12 yrs Pony 13-14yrs *Pony age requirement is age on April 30th

Softball 8U-10U-12U City Resident Fee $25, Resident fee $40, Uniform $20 Practices start the week of Mar 14th and games start the week of April 4th. Register in person or online at m-mrec.org ADULT COED 6V6 VOLLEYBALL Registration: Feb. 1 - April 8 City Resident fee $20

SPRING YOUTH VOLLEYBALL Registration: Feb. 1 - Mar 25 • 2nd - 5th Grade Division Evaluations March 28th 6pm at M-M Rec Center

Non resident fee $25 Team Entry Fee $50.00 Captain’s meeting held on April 12th Games start the week of April 26th. Games will be on Mondays and Wedneswdays. For more information call 336-5482789. Participants can register at the recreation center or online at wwwm-mrec.org.

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Madison / Mayodan / Stoneville

Welcome New YearI As each New the Year approaches, review and reminisce sayings with Hope and the Gladness written down in my grandmothBy Therese Francin er’s cookbook. Although it has many old-time recipes, it also includes pointed advice on how to view life in each New Year. It is written in longhand, and the first few pages offer advice and encouragement on how to view and live your life with a positive and hopeful attitude each and every day of the New Year.

There are many pearls of wisdom and comforting words.

She reminds me that I should view the New Υear as unfolding before us just like a new flower that blooms, slowly unfolding each Petal. She writes to always remember that each day of the New Year gets filled up with sweet fragrance of contentment and peace. Her words are poignant and powerful, when she advises to “Always remember that the upcoming year flourishes with new opportunities, and that another chapter will be added to your book of life.”

She goes on to state “my children, the New Year brings to you the warmth of love, and a light to guide your path towards a positive destination. Let us leave behind sadness, regrets and painful moments and have a new start full of joy in this New Year.” She reminds her grandchildren that the upcoming year “flourishes with new opportunities and brings new discoveries to life.”

It is the best time to start fresh by forgetting the past and embracing the future.

New Year gives all of us a chance to stop “brooding over the spilled milk” and make a new beginning. She reminds us not to “forget to pen down your goals and keep working hard for them,” and to “trust my journey.”

Francin Losing hope is losing life and “on the occasion of New Year, we must never let that happen.

I wish that all the problems that have troubled you in the last year come to an end and there is a fresh beginning to your life in this upcoming year.”

One of the most interesting of her writings was when she wrote about living through the Great Depression in the early 1930’s: This year we have been thrust into loss and loneliness, disease and despair. So, we walk together in the deep darkness. In doing so, we learn we can see in the dark. We may surprise ourselves with our own strength and courage, and discover, in the dark, that we can find our own divine light.

She encourages her grandchildren to take joy in the little things, enjoy the journey and take nothing for granted.

Appreciate what life gives us.

On the back cover of the cookbook I was surprised to find what I thought was a poem, but it was actually a hymn written

by Frances Ridley Havergal, who was an English religious poet and hymn writer: Light After Darkness Light after darkness, Gain after loss, Strength after weakness, Crown after cross; Sweet after bitter, Song after sigh.

Home after wandering, Praise after cry.

Sheaves after sowing, Sun after rain.

Sight after mystery, Peace after pain.

Joy after sorrow,

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Havergal was so full of life and vivacity that her father, who was a clergyman, called her his “Little Quicksilver.” She was very precocious, and could read simple books easily at three years of age.

At the end of the cookbook is the message for the New Year: “There is nothing impossible in this world and that is what this year is telling you. Make it happen my dear.”

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Local Memories Cascade’s Finest Part 14

Change is Coming

by Darrell M. Gregory

The young man gingerly walked in front of his home that early December morning. He was hurting from a wreck that he had from the night before. The soreness had set in, forcing him to take small steps. The gash on his forehead that required many more than one stitch was also a pain issue. While pausing to gain his strength back, he looked down and saw a derringer lying on the ground directly in front of him. He struggled in pain to bend down and pick it up. Once

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A few years earlier in 1978, an election was being played out in Rockingham County.

The incumbent Sheriff Carl “Buster” Axsom had been in office for five terms. A popular sheriff that was from Draper was well respected and thought of by a vast majority. Axsom was highly regarded and powerful in the North Carolina Democratic Party. Axsom was well known as

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Sheriff Axsom’s deputies also took part in a noticeable number of illegal still raids. In the 1960’s there were a fair amount of liquor stills functioning in the county. At one still that was raided, one of the young men ran away but his car was impounded. Sheriff Axsom called the seventeen-year old and his father to his office.

After a stern lecture, the young man was fined 25 dollars with the advice coming from Sheriff Axsom to get a real job and leave the moonshine alone.

Sheriff Axsom was known for giving first time offenders a break. The young man replied that he would but the sheriff’s department had impounded his car. With that said, Sheriff Axsom reached into his desk drawer and pulled out the keys to a 56 Ford. Axsom tossed the keys on the table and told the man to get a job and stay out of trouble. With that advice, Paul “Babe” Chambers thanked the sheriff and promised him that he would do better.

Sheriff Axsom had also made some powerful enemies while in office. Two years before the 1978 election, there was a federal investigation into improprieties in the activity and function of the sheriff’s department. Misuse of the department for his own financial gain was a main topic. After that investigation could find no conclusive evidence another federal investigation was instituted. Again, nothing was found. With the election right around the corner, the feds launched an unheard of third investigation.

The local newspapers were full of the ongoing saga. The evidence that was accumulated was finally given to the grand jury. The grand jury said it was insufficient evidence to pursue an indictment.

The constant barrage of newsprint took a toll on Sheriff Axsom’s ability to conduct a successful political campaign for his sixth term in office. When the votes were tallied, a new sheriff was voted in. Sheriff

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Since Axsom was from Draper, he knew all the local men that operated the nip joints across the Virginia state line. Axsom’s departure from the sheriff’s office was not looked on favorably with the operators.

As 1980 came to a close; it was time for the holidays to roll around again. As usual there was no shortage of customers for the Cascade alcohol establishments. Riding by these clandestine joints one could not help but notice the parking lots were filled with North Carolina license plates.

Even before automobiles had become the primary transportation around, it was documented that the citizens from Draper had crossed the state line to secure their favorite spirits for the first Christmas that was celebrated in the new town in 1906.

Due to the proximity of Leaksville, Spray, and the Boulevard to the Virginia state line, it is a safe bet that these townspeople had been there earlier. North Carolina had prohibition laws in place but Virginia had no problem in licensing many small distilleries for a minor fee. It was popular to call the alcohol being purchased “John Barley Corn.” That was really a catch all term for any and all liquor being made at that time.

As the Christmas season loomed ahead, the racing at the NC/VA line was steady. Big Mac’s employee Thomas was standing at the Line with a few of the spectators that had come out of the nip joint holding a cup of spirits. A Volkswagon beetle stopped in front of the Line to say a few words to the spectators that the driver knew, and then he pulled off going into North Carolina.

Minutes later a dark Monte Carlo and a Road Runner came from Virginia headed into Carolina. The Chevy was in the driver’s lane with the Plymouth beside when they both blasted by the starting line.

Unfortunately, the Volkswagon beetle had stopped at the finish line with the lights off to talk to some of the spectators when both cars bore down side by side. The Monte Carlo clipped the VW in the left corner trying to avoid collision. The Monte Carlo then hit the side of the Road Runner causing it to spin and flip over in the road. The Road Runner was pointing north toward the NC/VA line.

The spectators quickly rushed over to the capsized car to find that there were no injuries.

With all the people at the finish line, they were able to manually flip the Road Runner back on its wheels. They were unable to start the car in its condition but they pushed the car over a fifth of mile to cross over the Virginia state line. The car was pushed behind the Line to hide it from public view for the accident had been reported by then,

prompting the North Carolina Highway Patrol to rush to the scene. The patrolman investigated the Monte Carlo and Volkswagon collision missing the third vehicle in the wreck that would have instituted much stronger citations.

With the weather abnormally warm for that time of year, the bartender for the Mountain had the night off. Joel Barrow dressed up in an all white pants and shirt to go out and enjoy a night of partying. Late in the afternoon, Joel may have had one too many. When he left the Line to go to the Mountain, the car went into a vacant field and hit the only pole in it. The violent collision threw him into the windshield, completely knocking him out.

When Joel started to come back to consciousness; he could sense that a doctor was hovering above him. With his senses and vision blurred, he asked the doctor what he was doing. The doctor calmly replied that he was putting his eyeball back in at that moment.

The doctor was able to do a very fine job, closing the wound up with 72 stitches and saving his eye.

Later that night, Joel’s mother and her friend Louise Boyd picked him up at the Danville hospital. Joel had lost a fair amount of blood as his white clothes attested to but he still was not ready to call it a night after totaling his car. Returning to Eden on Hwy 700, Joel urged his mother to stop at Frank Underwood’s bar that was located within sight of the Draper bridge. Joel went into Underwood’s causing quite a stir among the customers with his blood soaked clothing.

Enticing one of his friends to take him to the Mountain, he slipped out the back door leaving his mother waiting for him.

When Joel arrived at his place of employment, he again caused a commotion among the customers. Joel looked like something out of a horror movie with the vivid red blood soaked white clothes and the hideous stitches around his right eyeball. One of Joel’s favorite customers, Roarke was there. Joel was adamant about having a stiff drink, which he did promptly causing him to blackout. The loss of blood, trauma, and alcohol was too much for his body to cope with.

Roarke picked Joel up to take him home which was a good choice. Over the last six months the two had good conversations at the Mountain while Joel was working. They talked about everything from women, to geopolitics, to the economy, and Roarke’s experiences when he was in Vietnam. Joel took a liking to Roarke and even had him take him home several times after the Mountain was closed down for the night.

The next morning, Joel struggled with his throbbing head trying to make sense of the

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Continued from Page 22 night before. Every part of his body screamed out in pain from the impact with the windshield.

Trying to make his body function again was a chore as he torturously walked across his yard.

Taking slow baby steps, Joel saw a derringer lying on the ground and pick it up. The 38 caliber derringer was of the over and under type. Holding the firearm and trying to walk forward, he saw a key for a room at the Mar-Gre motel on the path going to the bridge that comprised some of the driveway.

Two days later, Joel had recovered enough to make it back to the Mountain. Roarke came in and they rehashed the events of the night of the wreck.

Joel asked Roarke if he had lost anything which Roarke replied no. About a week later when they met again at the Mountain, Roarke said that he did lose something. Joel asked what it was and Roarke said it was a derringer. Joel gave the firearm back. A week later while Joel was bartending at the Mountain, Roarke said that he did lose something else which Joel asked what and he replied it was a motel key. Joel produced

Joel Barrow late 1970's with his built 750 Honda

Many construction workers stayed there including Roarke when he was in town so that was no big deal. A few more steps he saw a pocket knife and painfully stooped to picked it up.

the key for Roarke. A week after that, Roarke was at the nip joint again and said that he had lost something else.

Joel always made Roarke tell him what was lost and again

Roarke claimed his missing pocket knife. Even though Joel had taken a liking to Roarke, this turn of events and the way Roarke handled it raised a red flag. Joel’s suspicious nature was aroused by Roarke’s actions and Joel started looking at his friendship in a different light. Joel’s cousin, Mark Barrow, was quick to point out from the beginning that he did not trust Roarke or Big Mac. While many embraced the newcomers, mainly because of their extravagant spending practices, there was a small contingent of townspeople led by Bunky Wood that never deviated from proclaiming they were undercover agents.

Joel became very uneasy about the situation, so much that close to Christmas, he exited his bartending job at the Mountain. This was the most prosperous time for these illegal bars and the way it looked it was going to be another financial blockbuster finish to 1980.

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

Biography of a former slave Catherine Scales Nancy Woodburn Watkins, a volunteer with the Work Projects Administration in the 1930’s performed interviews with former slaves in Madison, North Carolina. The following narrative documents her visit with Catherine Scales.

About ten years old at the "Srenduh” [Southern surrender at Appomattox, Virginia, April 1865], now quite feeble, but aristocratic in her black dress, white apron and small sailor hat made of black taffeta silk with a milliner's fold around the edge, Aunt Catherine Scales is small, intensely black with finely cut features and thin lip. Her hand is finely molded, fingers long and slender. Her voice is soft, and poise marks her personality.

Sallie Martin, a ginger-colored woman of, age sixty-five, has lived as a kind of caretaker with Aunt Catherine since 1934 and thereby gets her own roof and refreshment, for Aunt Catherine has gotten “relief” from the county welfare chief, Mrs. John Lee Wilson. The Depression years have been hard on folks.

Jeff Scales, age seventy, brings Sallie to the "relief” dispensary in his two-horse wagon for the apples, onions, grapefruits or prunes with dried beans, milk, canned beef, or potatoes as the stores yield. A white horse and a brown mule comprise the team, and several dogs trot alongside. Sallie also small and frail looking sits in a chair planted in the flat wagon bed behind the drivers' seat, a plank resting on the sides.

Jeff drives close to the door, alights, and politely helps Sallie step on to the back of the wagon bed, thence to a chair he has placed, then to the ground, just as men did to their women folks after the [Civil] war when they would ride in wagons in order to carry the family, and the servants, to town, to church or to picnics with the dinner, horse feed, water buckets, chairs, and cushions.

Arriving at their destination Sallie gets in line, presents Aunt Catherine's card, which she has gotten by mail, hears the dis-

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pensing lady call to the helping men what Aunt Catherine is to have, and struggles to the door with it where Jeff meets her and transfers the load to his wagon bed. Then with his hands he steadies Sallie as she mounts the chair, then onto the back of the wagon bed, over the side with her voluminous long skirts, and old-fashioned ruffled sun bonnet.

Then off they go to the hilly north part of Madison called Freetown, Jeff expertly guides his team through automobile traffic. During the worst of the depression Aunt Sallie said she kept her coal reserve in a tub upstairs so nobody could steal it.

Aunt Catherine strengthened by her relief food can talk comfortably. “I sure did love my white folks, Ole Mister Timberlake and Ole Miss Mary Timberlake. My mother, Lucy Ann Timberlake, bought their portraits at the sale of the old Timberlake things, and kept them and brought them with her to Madison, when we moved up here, and kept them until Mammy was in her last sickness.

Two of Ole Misses daughters came over from Greensboro and begged and Mammy sold the pictures to them for a quarter a piece. I still have Ole Misses mother’s dish though. I’ve got it packed away in a safe place. I’ll get it and show it to you. It is a large flat platter of the ware called iron ware and was generally used to serve fried ham and eggs while the gravy came in a small dish. In summer, a heap of snaps greasy with middling meat slashed and boiled down with Irish potatoes around the edge came to the table in the platter.”

The keeper of the Timberlake oil portraits was Lucy, slave of Nat Scales, and Lucy’s husband was Nathan Scales (named for “Mister Nat”).

Slave Nat Scales had married a black woman who “came across the water,” named Sallie Green and who later by purchase became Sallie Scales. Thus, Aunt Catherine recalls her grandmother as one who “come over the water with a white lady.” The purchaser of Sallie was Mrs. Scales who was from the LeSeur family. Her father, Mr. LeSeur, was Clerk for the Rockingham County Court and kept the session records of his Presbyterian church in a fine neat script.

Aunt Catherine continued, “The LeSeur’s had a big a house as the Scales house at Deep Springs. I’ve stayed many a night in it. It was next to ole Mister Jimmie Scales. John Durham Scales, Mister Jimmy's

Perkins grandson lived and died in it, his grandmother’s house, the Ole LeSeur place, ten miles down the Dan River toward Leaksville.

Miss Mary LeSeur married Mister Gus Timberlake and was the grandmother of William Timberlake Lipscomb who used to come up to Madison and go to Dr. Schucks’s Beulah Academy just after srenduh. When Mister Billy’d get lonesome, he’d go down to Spring Garden and dance with the Scales girls. Ole Mister LeSeur’s wife was Miss Lizzie Scales.

Nome [no ma’am], us slaves didn’t have no church.

Mister Nat Scales would let his slaves go to the babtizing’s.

I could hoe but I didn’t do much cleanup work. I spun on a great big wheel that went m-mm-m. I wish I had a big wheel to spin on right now. My Mammy, Lucy Ann, could weave. Colored folks didn’t have much education then. She [Mammy] would take cow hair and kyard and spin it with a little cotton into rolls, and then she’d weave cloth out of it.

And how they made their shoes then. My father would cut shoes out of the raw cowhide and put them on bottoms (soles) he cut out of wood. And he couldn’t run in them a-tall, just had to stomp along. And they didn’t put on shoes till nearly Christmas.”

Asked about schooling, Aunt Catherine said she “learned her letters in a school for colored folks taught by Mr. Sam Allen just after srenduh close to the old Timberlake place. Mr. Sam was the son of Mr. Val (Valentine) Allen and Miss Betsy Martin (granddaughter of Governor Martin).”

“Sometimes Miss Betsy’d git worried with the little colored children rolling roun’ on the floor under her feet, and she’d say, ‘Gway! Gway! Gway from here! Gway to Pamlico.” And the little one’s would ask, ‘Miss Betsy, what’s Pamlico?’ And Miss Betsy replied, ‘Nine miles tother side of hell.’” “ Yes, Mr. Sam Allen learned me my letters. He was crippled.

He married a Grogan, and two Allen girls married Grogan’s – one named Mary. Mister Val Allen’s father was William Allen. I went to Mr. Val Allen’s funeral, and he was buried on his father’s ole place, and Miss Betsy too.

How the colored folks did hate to be sold down south in the cotton country! One-time ole

Marse Jimmy Scales was going to sell a hundred down south, and he died, and all the colored folks was glad he died cause he was going to sell ‘um, and after he died they didn’t have to be sold from home.

One slave woman was sold way from home – had three children, and they was six, eight, and ten years old. She sang a song just for they took her off.

She put her three children between her knees. She sung, ‘Lord, Be with Us.’” Aunt Catherine then sang with quavers, pathos, and entreaty, “Remembuh me, remembuh me, oh Lord remembuh me.” Aunt Catherine added, “Then she cried! And they took her off, and the children never saw her no more.”

“After I learned my letters at Mister Sam Allen’s school, I learned a Bible verse every day and if I wasn’t busy, I’d learn half a chapter. I read some newspapers, and some story books that Miss Mary Timberlake gave us children to read and look over. I learned to write in a copy book, and I’d write stories about Christ, and several other different stories. I filled a great big copy book with practice. I learned the most tho’ from Webster’s Weekly in Reidsville.

We took that newspaper going on five years. I read everything in it.

Nome, I didn’t know Miss Irene McGehiet [McGehee].

Uncle John R. Webster made that paper. It sure was a good paper. [Note: Irene McGehee, 1866-1936, never married, daughter of School Teacher and Dry Goods Merchant, Henry James McGehee and wife Mary Elizabeth Webster.]

My Daddy was Mister Nat’s slave, and Porter Scales was his slave too. Ole Mister Jimmie Scales sons was Nat Pitcher and John Durham, and John Durham went to war. He took Richmond Scales along with him to wait on him, cook for him, make his pallet, clean his clothes, rub down his horses, and Mister John Durham and Richmond would sleep next to each other in the winter to stay warm. Richmond would carry his water canteen during battle. Mister John Durham had on a ring that was carved and he told Richmond, ‘Take a good look at this ring,’ so he would know him by it if he didn’t come up after a battle.

Richmond would hold onto his horse’s tail and go with him as far as he could for a battle.

Yes’m, I married Richmond.

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When he was a widower, he had a boy named Jeff. I never had no children. Jeff’s seventy now, and lives across the street there in the other house the Vaden’s built sixty years ago. I live in one too.”

Aunt Catherine’s house has a front room with stairway in the corner leading to one above. A back door leads to a side porch flanked by a two roomed ell and ended by a pantry. Chimneys with fireplaces once gave heat, but a stove had been put in and Aunt Catherine added a lump [of coal] at a time in the winters of depression and relief 1932-1937.

A big double bed, bureau, washstand, center table, chairs, and the stairway consumed the living room floor space.

“I joined the church after a big meeting held by Preacher Richard Walker about 1907. I joined the Methodist Church and I have always loved to go to the church. This street goes on and goes into the Mayodan Road at our new brick Methodist Church [built 1925]. Richmond Scales, my husband died long ago; my mother about four years ago. She was very old. I wanted to move to Reidsville when we left the ole plantation where we could get work waiting on women (obstetrics), but the men folks had kin up here and we came here.

I know the ole Sharp graveyard, ‘bout two miles (east) from Madison, close to Mister Turner Peay’s, cause lots of colored folks buried there and I went to the funerals. I could go straight to it.”

Catherine Scales, the daughter of Nathan Scales and Lucy Ann Timberlake, died of influenza and pneumonia at her home in Madison, February 3, 1941. The informant for her death certificate information was her stepson, Jeff Scales. The 1900 Census records Catherine’s birth as February 1858. The Rockingham County marriage register records that Justice of the Peace, E. P. Barnes married Catherine Scales and Richmond Leseur [Scales], March 24, 1881.

Richmond Scales was born May 1844 and died in Madison on July 12, 1914. The 1940 Census list Catherine living in her residence with lodger, Sallie Joyce.

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The Importance of Connection and How To Build It I have been thinking about connection and the role it plays in our lives as a whole.

Connection is important. It brings help, collaboration and support. Multiple studies report that human-to-human interaction has been shown to lower depression and anxiety, improve immune systems, and help to regulate our emotions.

Connection requires interaction on some level. While some may need different kinds or different amounts of interaction, I think that many of us are craving some connection in one way or another. And as much as we crave it, we might be unconsciously afraid of it too.

It is in our nature as human beings to connect. In fact, we are innately drawn to connect because the FEELING of being connected is integral to our overall health, our relationships and our sense of safety.

Connection happens in many ways. It can happen through socializing, conversation

and laughter. A more intimate connection can happen through deep listening, attention, caring, sharing, and responding with acknowledgement. Acknowledging a person’s feelings can create a sense of being seen, heard, cared about and accepted.

Connection happens through acceptance. And acceptance builds trust. If someone doesn’t feel accepted, or feels dismissed in some way, they will pull away and avoid sharing that which is meaningful and significant to them. Instead they will share only superficially.

Eventually they may stop reaching out and you might feel disconnected from them and wonder what happened. This is often how friendships become disconnected. One or the other, or both persons, don’t feel fully connected, anymore.

Sometimes we have outgrown friendships because our lives and values have changed..

But sometimes friendships and relationships become disconnected because a feeling of acceptance and trust has been broken.

Evaluating which is the case can help you know how to move forward. It’s important in times like these to be empathetic and understanding towards yourself

and each other. Honoring the relationship either way is important.

Connecting with ourselves is important too. The more we know ourselves and love ourselves, the more open and available we are for intimate and connected relationships.

I am committed personally and professionally to create meaningful and connection experiences with myself and others – no matter where I am.

Part of my dedication is to helping you achieve your personal health and success. And connection is key.

John F Kennedy said, “A rising tide lifts all boats” SO let’s rise together. We all have much more in common than we realize. Open your hearts to it. And you will feel it.

Reach out to me if you want support in any way. I’m here by your side.

You and Others Matter and Have Value. CONNECTION MATTERS. It's All About EACH of US. And It's About Being In Touch In Life.

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February • Deep fertilize trees and shrubs: Punch one to two inch holes two feet apart around the drip line and fill with appropriate food • Use an acidic type Rhododendron fertilizer to feed evergreens, conifers, broadleaf evergreens, Rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias • Use an all-purpose fertilizer to feed roses and other deciduous trees and shrubs • Water in granular type fertilizers thoroughly • Keep watering trees and shrubs as needed • Remove all dead, decayed, or broken branches • Prune roses depending on the variety or type • Thin out climbing roses to get rid of last year’s tangled growth • Prune grapevines and begin training on supports • Prune forsythia, quince, spirea and other early flowering plants after they have bloomed • Apply dormant spray to fruit trees • Press back into place any plants that may have been pushed out of the ground due to frost heave • Clean birdbaths and keep seed refreshed • Put up bluebird feeders—they’re here and looking for a home • Spring gardens like sun and good drainage—Sun at least eight hours each day. Raised beds are ideal!

• Lettuce, spinach, mustard and turnip greens can be grown from seed or transplants.

• Plant daylilies, bleeding hearts, and hosta this month • Onions can be planted from sets. Leeks, shallots, and garlic should be planted next fall • Add lime to the compost • Get rid of all those early weeds before they go to seed • Visit a lawn and garden center to see what’s available now • Peruse seed catalogs for something different this year

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The Eden Chamber of Commerce held thier January Coffee at the Hive in Uptown Eden.

Members and guests joined in the fun and enjoyed refreshments and new information from the Chamber

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Garden of Eden - Schedule Masks are required for all participants at the senior center.

Activities are subject to change depending on the rising number of COVID cases.

65+? Lonely? Need to talk?

North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry (NCBAM) is here for you! Call the NCBAM’s Hope Line at 866-578-4673.

Garden of Eden Senior Center will be closed for President’s Day: February 21st, 2022 Registration for Rockingham County Senior Games begins Feb. 1st, 2022.

Please call 336-627-4711 for details.

Notary– Starting Feb. 1st, 2022; Notarizations only, not an attorney, documents must be prepared before arrival. Hours will be Tuesdays 11 am to 3:30 pm, Wednesdays 1 pm to 3:30 pm and Thursdays 10 am to 3:30 pm. Other times may be available. Please call 333-627-4711 to schedule an appointment.

• Mah Jongg – Thursdays at 11 am • Be Crafty– Fridays at 1:00 pm Legal Aid – Feb. 10th, 2022 from 10AM to 1:00PM. Call the Help Desk at 1-877-579-7562 to open a file – Free. Must call for an appointment.

• Card Games – Hand and Foot Tuesdays at 1pm / Rook – Wednesdays at 1pm / Phase 10 – Fridays at 10am • Pickleball – Every M, W and F morning at 8:30 am at Mill Ave. • Gym Every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6:15 pm at Mill Ave.

• Pickleball Beginners Clinics Fridays at 10AM on the following dates in Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at the Bridge Street Rec; 319 N. Bridge St in Eden. Free clinics. Register by calling 336-6274711. Instructor: Carla Huffman • BINGO- Monday Feb. 28th, 2022 at 10 am.

• TV Time – Last Monday of the month call for details 336-6274711.

• Open project time Wednesdays at 9:30. Bring your projects and work on them at the center.

• Water color painting with John Canny will be starting on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 @ 9:30AM • Paint with Friends- Thursdays 9:30 am (free).

• Paint with Louise- Thursdays at 10 am ($ small fee for instruction).

• Walk with Emma – Exercise Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 am at Bridge Street Rec. • Quilt Guild – Meets Thursday, February 10th, 2022 from 1-3 pm. Call 336-627-4711 for details.

• Knit and Crochet (and cross stitch) Mondays at 11 am FREE instruction with Karla • McDonald Friends Meeting – This group is for everyone… you do not have to sign up, just show up. Please plan to join us every Tuesday at 10 am. The 4th Tuesday we usually eat

336-939-9839 breakfast together. Local restaurants provide biscuits.

• OTAGO EXERCISES– (gentle exercises to help gain strength and balance) 11:45am on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. **New time** Senior Center Phone Calls – We have a new system that allows us to send out reminders for classes and special events.

These recorded messages come from Belmont, Massachusetts with area code 617. Please save the number displayed on your phone as Garden of Eden or Senior Center to prevent this number from being blocked in the future.

• Morning Cornhole League: Begins Feb. 3rd, 2022 on Thursday mornings at 9:30 am at Bridge Street Rec. • Line Dance for fun and exercise – Begins Feb. 6th, 2022 on Thursday mornings at 10:30 am at Bridge Street Rec. Virtual or In Person Programs at the Garden of Eden (GOE), please call 336-627-4711 if you would like the zoom link for any of the following programs: The following programs begin at 10 am.

• Feb. 1st, 2022: Eden Drug • Feb. 8th, 2022: “Be Happy” Bible Study Sponsored by Trinity Wesleyan Church and led

by Joni Morris• Feb. 15th, 2022: Valentine’s Day • Feb. 22nd, 2022: UNCG Recipe for Success

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Eden Parks & Recreation Department Tiny Mite League Bobcats Kneeling L to R – Legend Carter & Raul Enrinquez.

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by Shelby Rhyne Executive Director of RC Tennis Association

NEW Courts Western Rockingham Middle School – Ribbon Cutting Congratulations to Rockingham County Schools on completeing a new 6-court tennis facility at Western Rockingham Middle School. The new courts look awesome!

Western Rockingham Middle School will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Western Tennis Courts on Thursday, February 10 at 9:00 am. Ms. Dillon with the Western Chamber of Commerce is supporting RCS with planning this event.

For more information about tennis for all ages in Rockingham County, visit our website at www.rockingham. usta.com and follow us on Facebook at http://www.Face book.com/RCYouthtennis.

Eden Recreation Upcoming Activities and Events at the Eden Parks & Recreation Department The Eden Parks & Recreation Department is looking for a couple more Adult Coed Volleyball teams for ages 15 & up. The league will be played on Wednesday evenings at the Mill Ave. Center. There will be an entry fee charged for each team as well as an activity fee for players that live outside the Eden City limits. Contact the Parks & Rec office at 336-6232110 Extension 3026 to register.

• Registration for Indoor Soccer is now open at the Eden Parks & Recreation Department.

Ages 4, 5, 6 & 7 will play at the Bridge St. Recreation Center while the 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 year olds will participate at the Mill Ave. Center. Practices will begin the first week in February or as soon as the basketball leagues are completed. Games and practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Contact the Parks & Rec office at 336-623-2110 Extension 3026 to register.

• The Eden Parks & Recreation Department is now registering for its upcoming Cornhole League. Contact the Parks & Rec office at 336-6232110 Extension 3026 to register.

Matches will be played on Tuesday evenings at the Bridge St. Center and the league is open for ages 16 and up. A program fee will be charged and the league will begin in February.

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Winter tailgating tips Winter may chill things down, but tailgating season is still hot. While the National Football League season gets started when the leaves still haven’t changed colors, it runs through the heart of the winter, with the season culminating on February 13. But that’s not the only professional sports schedule that dominates the season.

Hockey drops the puck in October and the season extends into the first week of summer.

College and professional basketball also are games to catch during the winter months. With so much sporting action to enjoy, tailgating season likely won’t stop just because the mercury has dropped.

Tailgating typically takes place in the parking lots of sports arenas and stadiums before and after big games. Even though weather starts out perfect for tailgating events, snow, ice and freezing temperatures may make their presence felt throughout the winter tailgating season.

Tailgating doesn’t necessarily have to end when Mother Nature cools things down. These winter tailgating tips can keep the fun flowing well into winter.

• Don warm gear. Body heat can escape through the head, hands, feet, and face. Pay attention to these areas in particular when bundling up, donning heavy gloves, thick socks, a hat, a scarf, and insulated boots when tailgating. Warming gear can serve double-duty when it’s emblazoned with team logos.

• A camping tent or canopy can block wind and offer protection

against precipitation. Secure it with bricks or tie it down to something heavy.

• Snuggle next to the fire. A propane fire can or a fire pit (if permitted) can provide the added warmth needed when temperatures plummet.

• Use heated accessories. Electric or chemical hand warmers can provide extra warmth, as can blankets, heated camping chairs and other items.

Tailgating is a popular activity during sports games, concerts and other group events. Winter weather doesn’t have to dampen tailgating efforts when there’s a focus on warmth along with camaraderie.

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Ask Rusty – Is My Analysis of my Wife’s Social Security Correct?

Social Security Matters

by National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens

Dear Rusty: I am 63 and my wife is exactly 4 ½ years younger than me to the day. I plan to file for Social Security when I turn 70. My earnings history is considerably higher than my wife’s. I talked with a person at the local Social Security office, and she suggested that my wife file at 62 based on her own record then convert to her spousal benefit when I file at age 70. However, from what I can tell, if she files before her FRA of 67, not only will she get less based on her own record, but she will also receive less for her spousal benefit, as well as her survivor benefit if I die before her (which is statistically likely).

Is my analysis correct? Signed: Planning Ahead Dear Planning: Your analysis is correct regarding your wife’s spousal benefit while you are both living, but incorrect regarding her

survivor benefit if you die first.

Here’s why: If your wife takes her personal Social Security (SS) retirement benefit at age 62, she’ll get 70% of what she would get if she waited until her FRA of 67 to claim. That amount is permanent (except for COLA), and it is what her “spousal boost” will be added to when she takes her spouse benefit (when you claim).

In the scenario you mention, in addition to your wife’s own benefit being reduced by 30% for claiming at 62, since she will not yet have reached her FRA of 67 when she takes her spouse benefit from you her “spousal boost” will be reduced as well. So, claiming at 62 not only reduces her personal benefit it also means she’ll get less than 50% of your FRA benefit amount when you claim (FRA amounts are used to compute spouse benefits, regardless of the age benefits are claimed). All of which means her spousal benefit will be considerably less.

That isn’t necessarily an unacceptable strategy unless she

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is working, in which case she’ll be subject to an earnings limit which will either reduce how much Social Security will pay her while she’s working or, if her earnings are high enough, eliminate her eligibility for any benefit until she stops working.

The earnings limit changes yearly but for 2022 it will be $19,560 and if that is exceeded, they will take away benefits equal to $1 for every $2 she is over the limit. There is no longer an earnings limit when your wife reaches her FRA so your wife’s plans for working should be factored into her decision on when to claim.

In any case, you should look at your overall benefit opportunity as a couple to see when your wife should claim, and life expectancy should always be factored into your thinking. If your wife expects to live a long life (and does), waiting until her FRA to claim her own SS will maximize her monthly benefit (including her spouse benefit) for the rest of her life. If her life expectancy is less optimistic, claiming earlier has much merit. Just for reference, a woman your wife’s age, statistically, will live to an average age of 87.

Regardless of when your wife claims her own benefit or her spousal benefit while you are both living, her benefit as your widow will not be affected.

What affects her survivor benefit is her age when she claims it. If she has reached her full retirement age when she claims her widow’s benefit, she’ll get 100% of the benefit you were receiving when you died instead of the smaller benefit she was previously getting. If she hasn’t yet reached her FRA when she claims her widow’s benefit, then it will be actuarially reduced by a fraction of a percent for each month earlier than her FRA she claims it. Be aware too that even if your wife hasn’t reached her FRA when you die, she can choose to delay claiming her survivor benefit until it reaches maximum at her FRA. This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity. To submit a question, visit our website (amacfoundation.org/programs/s ocial-security-advisory) or email us at ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org.

About AMAC The 2.4 million member Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] www.amac.us is a vibrant, vital senior advocacy organization that takes its

marching orders from its members. AMAC Action is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization representing the membership in our nation’s capital and in local Congressional Districts throughout the country. And the AMAC Foundation (www.AmacFoundation.org) is the Association’s non-profit organization, dedicated to sup-

porting and educating America’s Seniors. Together, we act and speak on the Association members’ behalf, protecting their interests and offering a practical insight on how to best solve the problems they face today. Live long and make a difference by joining us today at www.amac.us/join-amac.

Rockingham County Weather is here to help the citizens of the county be aware and ready for when severe weather strikes with both National weather service 100 miles away we can pull the weather here in the middle and help you be aware of any threat of severe weather.

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Free Turkey Hunting Webinars Offered This February, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) will offer three free turkey hunting webinars with topics including biology, species habits, habitats, scouting, essential equipment, setup, effective shot placement, decoy placement, and hunting strategies. Each hourlong class will conclude with an interactive Q&A session.

The WRC webinars were created with the new hunter in mind. Turkey hunting can be more approachable than other big game hunting but has challenges. The instructors will provide a comprehensive overview of how to prepare for the hunt, expect, and execute a successful harvest and enjoy the time in the wild, even if unsuccessful. It’s an excellent opportunity for novice hunters to learn how to get started.

“The webinars are specially intended for those that have never hunted and lack access to a hunting mentor, although they are open to all skill levels,” said R3 Hunting Specialist Walter “Deet” James with the Wildlife Commission. “The multi-skill set series of turkey hunting webinars will be completed over three consecutive evenings. Anyone interested in attending all skill sets must register for each class separately.”

2022 Turkey Hunting Webinar Schedule: Feb. 8, Biology for Hunters, Regulations, Where to Hunt and Scouting, 7 – 8 p.m.

Feb. 9, Firearms, Ammo, Clothing, and Miscellaneous Equipment, 7 – 8 p.m.

Feb. 10, Hunting Techniques and Strategies, 7 – 8 p.m.

Space is limited, and preregistration online is required.

Participants will receive their Zoom link after registering via a confirmation email on these Zoom Classes. The class will be recorded and available to registered participants later.

The webinars are scheduled before the wild turkey open seasons for male or bearded turkeys, April 2 – 8 for youth under 18, and Apr. 9 – May 7 statewide.

Turkey hunting rules and regulations are available in the 2021 – 2022 North Carolina Regulations Digest. For more information on turkey seminars and other skills-based seminars, visit ncwildlife.org/sbs or contact James at walter.james@ncwild life.org or call 984-202-1387.

Since 1947, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has dedicated itself to the conservation and sustainability of the state’s fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use , and public input. In addition, the Commission is the state regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of fishing, hunting, trapping, and boating laws.

Finally, it provides programs and opportunities for wildlife-related educational, recreational , and sporting activities.

Purchase or renew fishing, trapping, and hunting license and renew a vessel registration online at ncwildlife.org.

Get N.C. Wildlife Update news including season dates, bag limits, legislative updates, and more delivered free to your inbox from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.

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Budget-friendly Valentine Day Ideas The National Retail Federation indicates Valentine’s Day is the fifth largest spending event in the United States after the winter holidays and Mother’s Day. Each February, people clamber to get gifts for their sweethearts and create romantic memories through fine dining and decadent desserts.

According to Finder, a tool used to navigate complex decision-making processes, Americans were expected to spend a combined $50 billion on gifts and activities in 2021, with gifts averaging $187. Men tend to spend more than women on Valentine’s Day. Everyone may be spending more on Valentine’s Day this year due to inflation. In 2021, used cars and trucks, oil, meats and poultry, airline fares, and women’s apparel were just some of the items that increased significantly in price. Finding ways to be frugal may be challenging this February, but these ideas are a start.

DIY card - While a card may be the smallest purchase on your shopping list, you can still save an average of $3 to $5 on a card by making one yourself or

sending a free digital greeting.

Dine in Restaurants are popular options for couples on Valentine’s Day, but they can be busy and prices may be inflated.

Many also offer limited prix fixe menus. By making a meal at home and picking and choosing less-costly ingredients, couples can save a substantial amount of money.

Be flexible with jewelry You don’t have to spend a fortune to make an impression with gifts. Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but other stones are often less costly. Try giving a birthstone as an alternative. If gold is out of your price range, many sterling silver options are just as beautiful. In addition, consider warehouse retailers for jewelry purchases, as they may

have lower costs.

Frugal flowers - The cost of roses definitely goes up near Valentine’s Day, so consider giving another flower. Lilies can be lovely or maybe that special someone has a signature flower.

A flowering plant, which will cost less than many bouquets and will last far beyond Valentine’s Day if given care, is another alternative to consider.

Save on chocolate - Sweet treats are the name of the game, but many popular chocolate boxes can be pricey this time of year. Plan ahead and keep a stockpile of chocolates from Halloween or Christmas. Then use floral wire or pipe cleaners to turn bite-sized packages into a handmade chocolate bouquet.

Otherwise, purchase various chocolate bars and package them with hot chocolate, chocolate cookies and other decadent offerings in a themed gift basket.

Saving on Valentine’s Day comes down to being creative and focusing on the sentiment rather than the price.

Save on Valentine’s Day festivities with a homemade meal, like a heart-shaped pizza at home.

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How Candlemas Day Turned into Groundhog day “If Candlemas be fair and bright, come winter, have another flight. If Candlemas bring clouds and rain, go winter, and come not again.” - English folk song If a day to predict the arrival of spring weather sounds familiar, it probably calls to mind Groundhog Day. However, for centuries, February 2nd was celebrated as a Christian Feast Day known as Candlemas. The day also bore significance outside of Christianity, marking the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It was celebrated as an ancient Roman festival of light.

The name “Candlemas” refers to the traditional processions and blessing of candles that came to characterize the feast day. It also is called the Feast of the Presentation, because it honors the day that Mary and Joseph presented the infant Jesus at the Temple according to Mosaic law.

Candlemas Day was always cel-

ebrated on February 2, exactly 40 days after Christmas on December 25th. Mosaic law stated that 40 days was the period of purification time after the birth of a child.

Candlemas also presented an opportunity to predict weather. According to the New England Historical Society, New Englanders who once lived in old houses looked at how far the sun would shine in through cracks in the structure to determine how far the snow would continue to blow in through to the month of May. Like many religious celebrations, Candlemas has a secular alternative in Groundhog Day. Groundhog Day was first recognized in the United States during the late 1800s and was popularized in Pennsylvania by German settlers who had their own Candlemas Day rhymes related to the weather. The Germans connected weather prognostication to the local hedgehog. When German immigrants arrived in America,

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Morehead Moments

The MHS Robotics Team traveled to a robotics tournament Saturday, January 8, 2022 in Concord, NC. All three MHS robots made it into the quarterfinals while team 9064X made it into the semi finals and won the Design Award which qualifies them for the state championships in March.

Pictured Left to Right: Alishba Tanveer, Eric Dooley, Levi Brady, Graham Latham, Rida Tariq

MHS students shown: Harry Wilson and Jacob Wakefield.

A visit to our MHS Spanish Teacher Ms. Almeida’s room is like a breath of fresh air! She works constantly to make her classroom inviting. On Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022 her classroom received an extra special makeover, new whiteboards to display her interactive word wall!

On the last day of class for 1st semester, Mrs. Dishmon’s English as Second Language (ESL) students used Google Translate to create the phrase “You are loved!’ in a language other than English. Our MHS Panthers are spreading love and kindness all over our campus!

Nicole Gardner, MHS Instructional Coach, provides her test administrators with an extra treat and a smile during the week of End of Course (EOC) Exams! We are extremely proud of our students for finishing this semester strong!

Shout out to the MHS Student Council for their efforts in providing several MHS students in need with essentials for the holiday season!

Shout out to the MHS Art Club for giving the Panther statue a face lift!

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FEBRUARY 2022 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 33 H The 2021 Salvation Army Christmas Red Kettle Campaign @ MHS! Our MHS bell ringing helped people remember that there are individuals in our neighborhoods and schools who would not have a Christmas without the help of others! MHS Panthers showed their support and kindness this past Christmas Season by bringing spare change to give during lunches on Wednesday, December 15, 2021! Members of our MHS National Technical Honor Society rang the bell outside of the cafeteria, in the main hall, and in the Career Center! The sounds of JOY, HOPE, and CHEER rang throughout our campus!

Pictured Left to Right: Veronica Costagliola, Kennedy Smith, Taylor Hines, Mario Rubio

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Shout out to the MHS Art Club for two new murals: Mrs. Jeanne Manuel, Dr. Leesa Dabbs, Mrs. Nicky

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Bible Studies: Get Dirty, Get Clean

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To many, philosophy usually looks a little like the following. Someone takes a seemingly obvious question, and thinks way too much about it.

In fact, philosopher Lev Shestov, encouraged constant uncertainty regarding the things around us.

He is recorded saying, “The business of philosophy is to teach man to live in uncertainty... Not to reassure him, but to upset him.”

Although this is a fairly daunting way to look at life, I can affirm this. Many good things in life begin at the moment we get upset about something. If someone is fed up with their living conditions, they will begin striving to improve them. In a relationship if someone is upset, it would be appropriate to address the problem with a resolution.

For Christians, they believed in Jesus Christ, first by coming to the end of themselves and of their sin.

I can offer thousands of more illustrations but my point is this. Often, in order to improve, you need to question.

You will find that there are some upsetting realities encompassing a kosher life.

Journey with me for a moment. Allow me to offer a philosophical question of my own. It may not be entirely unique to me, nonetheless, I feel it necessary to address this simple question.

“What is clean?”

Or maybe to answer this, we need to ask- “What is dirty?”

The answer seems so obvious, but really think about it. Do you really know what it means to be clean?

Upon researching, I have found that dictionary’s struggle with these questions. Merriam-Webster dictionary’s top definition of dirty is, “Not clean, or pure.” Their top definition of clean is, “Free from dirt or pollution.” But obviously, that definition does not get to the root of it.

Regardless of the definition, let me suggest this. To get something to humanity’s standard of clean, someone has to make something dirty and something once clean must become dirty to clean the desired object.

If a child were to spill soda on a counter, thus making it dirty, a mom would take a clean paper towel or rag and restore the countertop to its former glory. The thing that ends up being cleaned, is often the thing that you prioritize the most.

Philosophically then, it would be wise to question what your priority is and what you want to become or remain clean.

God in all of His splendor did so. Humanity had begun pure, until they were made dirty by sin in the Garden of Eden. For thousands of years, the Israelites rejected God’s offers to make them clean again. It is here in the Biblical narrative that we see God initiate His plan to make humanity clean once again. It was through the dirty work of

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Harris Christ’s death, that our filthy sins were cast upon Him and in His resurrection that humanity became new.

The Apostle Paul speaks on this transference in Romans 3:24-25 when he teaches, “Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God.” Of course, Jesus was possibly the only case where the cleaning substance did not remain dirty, as He conquered and purged death with His resurrection.

But the point is this, in His Gospel, God prioritized humanity because they are His prized creation. In His love, He made a way for us to be known as His children (1 John 3:1). So He made a way for us to be made clean before Him. So, let the question be this in our day to day lives. “What needs to be made dirty?” Could it be the sacrifice of toxic habits that are hindering a better life for your family and between God? Possibly, it may be that time is cut from the cloth of vain rhythms and contributed to more time with God in His Word.

These things come with the dirty work of becoming crucified with Christ, for the ultimate goal of becoming alive and clean before Him (Galatians 2:20).

The clean things are the things we prioritize. So get something dirty and get clean for it.

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Why President’s Day is called Washington’s Birthday An official list of federal holidays in the United States won’t feature “Presidents’ Day” among the observed holidays.

Some may say that’s preposterous, as they’re certain that post offices and other federal entities are closed on such a day each February. While the third Monday of February is commonly referred to as “Presidents’ Day” throughout the United States, the day is legally referred to as “Washington’s Birthday.”

According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, this holiday is designated as “Washington’s Birthday” in section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States Code, which is the law that specifies holidays for federal employees. Though other institutions, such as state and local governments and private businesses may use other names, it is OPM policy to always refer to holidays by the names designated in the law.

The idea to give presidents a little extra fanfare originally was established in 1885 in recognition of George Washington. After his death in 1799, Washington’s birthday on February 22 became a day of remembrance, according to History.com. Its observance as an official holiday was signed into law in 1879 by President Rutherford B. Hayes. Originally, the holiday only applied to the District of Columbia, but in 1885 it was expanded to the entire country.

Abraham Lincoln, another revered American president whose birthday was February 12, also was largely celebrated dur-

ing the month of February as a state holiday, particularly in his home state of Illinois. In the 1960s, when Congress proposed a measure known as the Uniform Monday Holiday Act that designated Monday as the day to celebrate various federal holidays, the proposal also included a provision to combine the celebration of Washington’s and Lincoln’s birthdays to provide more equal recognition of these two influential leaders. The name Presidents’ Day was proposed at that time. However, when the bill moving the celebration of Washington’s birthday to the third Monday in February went into effect in 1971, Congress rejected the name change, so it remained Washington’s Birthday. That name stands to this day.

Even though federal calendars will list February 15 this year as Washington’s Birthday, it will largely be referred to as Presidents’ Day. This unofficial moniker developed in the 1970s due largely in part to retailer’s use of that name to promote sales and the proximity of the holiday to both the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln. Indeed, a Washington’s Birthday furniture sale doesn’t have the same ring to it as a Presidents’ Day sale.

No matter what the holiday is called, Presidents’ Day offers citizens a chance to learn more about the history behind Washington and Lincoln — two pivotal statesmen in American history.

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