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The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) recently named seven Rockingham County teachers to the elite group of nearly 616 educators in North Carolina who earned National Board Certification (NBCT) this year. National Board Certification is considered one of the highest credentials in the teaching profession, and participation is voluntary. Teachers achieve certification through a rigorous performance-based assessment that takes between one and three years to complete and measures what accomplished teachers and counselors should know and be able to do.

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Rockingham County Schools congratulates the following educators on their accomplishment: Newest National Board Certified Teachers: Brittany Beasley – Wentworth Elementary Jeanie Clark – Rockingham County Middle Rachel Gillem – Central Elementary Kelsey Heiney – Wentworth Elementary Lisa Noe – Central Elementary Melissa Pugh – Holmes Middle Dana Tucker – Stoneville Elementary Renewals: Jennifer Hardin – Wentworth Elementary Donna Harrelson-Strader – Wentworth Elementary Rebecca Joyce –Leaksville-Spray Elementary Wayne Knight – Reidsville High Jane Lemons – Western Rockingham Middle Molithia Spencer – Stoneville Elementary Tara Talluto – Williamsburg Elementary Melanie Triche – Wentworth Elementary

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On January 30th, The Garden of Eden Senior Center will hold a kick off party to sign up for activites. Times and activites vary, so call 336-6274711 for more information. Along with with the kick off of senior games / SilverArts, the second week of each month, the Senior Center van will go to a special shopping area for fun, fellowship, and of course, shopping! The date will be announced each month after the trip is chosen.

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Rockingham County Emergency Services Training Officer Justin C. Stewart, and Full Time EMT Curtis Bolick, just shared some surprising photographs! Bolick captured captivating images of an American Bald Eagle in action, at approximately 10 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 17th, on Price Grange Rd in Stoneville. Rockingham County Government is thrilled to have several royal residents, especially American Bald Eagles, living in different parts of the county. Several months ago, Rockingham County Public Landfill's American Bald Eagle,

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a national program that offers free tax preparation for people with low-to-moderate incomes (about 53,000 and below). VITA sites are operated by local community coalitions/partners with support, training and supervision from Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Returns are prepared and reviewed by IRS-certified volunteers using IRS-approved software. You can get involved in several different ways! We are looking for tax preparers and reviewers. You must pass one or more IRS tests, ranging from Basic to Advanced. For tax preparers and reviewers, training and taking the test will be required and may take 12-14 hours. There is no time requirement for general volunteers. Vita sites are usually open from the end of January until the beginning of April. As a volunteer, you can choose the hours that fit into your schedule.

What skills are necessary to volunteer as a tax preparer or reviewer? *Ability to learn about tax regulations and pass IRS test *Ability to use a computer and tax preparation software *Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse groups of people *Good attention to detail *Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality Anyone can volunteer! It’s a great opportunity to learn about tax preparation and give back to the community! Call us at 627-4711 for more info. If you plan to utilize VITA, please call and make an appointment. Appointments are on Monday and Wedensdays beginning January 27th, 2020. The items you must bring include: a copy of last years taxes; social security card for yourself and all dependents; photo id for all adults; earing statments such as W-2, 1099’s, statements...etc.; a void check or bank routing number if you want direct deposit.

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Tri-City Glass & Mirror father-son owners, Dana and Dustin Hussey and family, with the Rockingham County Commissioners during the Company’s 70th Anniversary recognition at the December board meeting.

Tri-City Glass & Mirror celebrates 70th Anniversary

The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners recognized Tri-City Glass & Mirror of Eden for its 70th anniversary of being in business. The locally owned and operated company provides glass and mirror products for the residential and commercial markets throughout North Carolina, southern Virginia and portions of West Virginia. Tri-City Glass & Mirror was originally established in the

“Draper” area of Eden in 1949 by the Martin brothers. They moved the company to its current location on Stadium Drive and named it Tri-City after the three small mill towns that formed the City of Eden. Current owner Dana Hussey and his brothers acquired the company in 1985. Hussey took full ownership of Tri-City Glass in 1991 and has been leading the company since then with a staff of about 10 full-time employees.

In Memory of Elizabeth Ann Smith Bailey

Elizabeth Ann Smith Bailey, 62, went home to be with her Savior on Monday December 16, 2019. She passed peacefully at her home in Eden, NC. Ann was preceded in death by her father James Smith and mother Bailey Lizzie Smith. She is survived by her only son, Scott Bailey and wife Amanda, one grandson Tyler and two granddaughters Kayleigh and Kennedy. Ann is also survived by her sister Cindy Clark (Dean), niece Allison Clark, and nephew Aaron Clark (Morgan), and many cousins and friends. Ann enjoyed music, being around her family and friends (especially if it involved the mountains and/or cookouts), and movies. She was a member of a local church where she loved worshiping her Lord and Savior. The Family had her cremated per her desire. A private memorial service will be held by immediate family at Hanging Rock State Park, one of her favorite places to visit. She will be missed greatly!

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In recent years, Sheetz has been one of the company’s largest commercial customers. Tri-City Glass & Mirror has furnished and installed store fronts for over 100 Sheetz stores in North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. The company has also provided products for more than 50 remodeled McDonald’s restaurants in North Carolina and Virginia. Hussey says he is semiretired but has set the company on a secure path for the third generation. His son Dustin came on board in 2012 as vice presi-

dent and is now in charge of the day-to-day operations. “On behalf of the Board of Commissioners, congratulations to Tri-City Glass & Mirror and its dedicated employees for reaching this milestone. We thank Dana and the entire company for their commitment to doing business in Rockingham County for the last 70 years,” said Reece Pyrtle, chairman of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. “We hope to see them have many more years of success here in Rockingham County."

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Voter Photo ID Educational Mailing coming soon

The first of four educational mailings about the photo ID requirement for voting, which takes effect in 2020, will soon arrive in mailboxes of North Carolina residents. Every residential household in the state – 4.7 million in all – will receive a mailer in the coming days. “The March 2020 primary is quickly approaching, and we want to make sure voters are informed about the state’s photo ID requirements,” said Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections. “These mailings are part of the State Board’s efforts to educate and prepare voters.” Beginning in 2020, North Carolina voters will be asked to present photo ID to vote, though certain exceptions apply. All voters will be allowed to vote. Voters who don’t have an acceptable ID will be offered a provisional ballot. Voters who vote by mail will be asked to include a copy of their ID. The 2020 primary election is March 3. The general election is November 3. In the November 2018 general election, 55.5 percent of the state’s voters approved a referendum requiring voters to present a photo ID to vote. Session Law 2018-144, as amended by Session Laws 2019-22 and 2019-239, implements the new photo ID law. Legal challenges to the law are pending. As part of the law, the State Board is required to send four educational mailings about voter ID to all residential households in the state. The first mailing explains pertinent details related to the photo ID requirement: Which types of IDs are accepted How voters can obtain a free Voter ID Card Policy for voting without an acceptable photo ID Qualifying exceptions to the requirement A complete list of acceptable IDs for 2020 is available at VoterID.NCSBE.gov. For more information about North Carolina’s photo ID requirement, visit VoterID. NCSBE.gov or contact the State Board at (919) 814-0744.

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Tribal Enrollment Card Issued by: An approved state tribe; OR A federal tribe, if the card contains a photograph and an expiration date. Must be valid and unexpired OR expired for one year or less May be expired if voter is over the age of 65 and ID was unexpired on their 65th birthday Military ID Card or Veterans ID Card May be used even if expired or if there is no expiration date.

Tax Listings, Revaluations, Exemptions, Deadlines, New Online Sites on "Rockingham County 4-1-1"

Rockingham County leaders from Tax Administration are sharing valuable info about personal property listings, property listings, the 2019 Revaluation, and exemptions for the elderly, disabled, or veterans. "Rockingham County 4-1-1" public affairs show features Tax Administrator Mark McClintock and Personal Property Manager Babbi Moore, discussing with Public Information Officer Mable Scott, important tax tidbits and deadlines for citizens. They also highlight something local taxpayers have been requesting! Rockingham County taxpayers will be able to list online! Once taxpayers receive their 2020 listing form, at the beginning of Jan., they will need their listing number and owner ID number from that form to access the online listing. The link to list can be found on this website: www.MyRockingham CountyNCTax.com Taxpayers may only use this option if they have previously listed personal property in Rockingham County. Residents may find a link to download both business and personal property listing forms on the Tax Administration's website or may call 336.342.8305, 336.342.8287, or 336.342.8295. Residents seeking possible exemptions available for the elderly, disabled, or veterans, may check the Tax website at: www.MyRockinghamCountyNC Tax.com. 336.342.8305 between Jan. 2, 2020 and June 1, 2020.

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In accordance with regulations, it is reported that the City of Eden had a discharge of untreated sewage from the City’s Railroad Pump Station located at 11540 NC Hwy 770 on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at 8:19 AM. The overflow continued for 6 hours, 11 minutes, ceasing at 2:30 PM the same day. A total of 6,600 gallons of untreated sewage was lost, flowing into Dry Creek. The cause of the overflow was inflow and infiltration from rainfall. The NC Division of Water Resources was notified. For information, contact Mark Bullins, Water and Sewer Construction Projects Manager, P. O. Box 70, Eden, North Carolina 27289, (336) 623-7789-ext 3033

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New trash pickup details for Eden residents

Please take part in helping us do our very best in keeping our wonderful City of Eden clean, safe, and looking great. Below you will find just a couple of city ordinances that are in place to help us provide great weekly service to our residents. We’ve been tagging and speaking to residents to correct and prevent these rapidly growing issues, including rollout garbage containers permanently left at the curb and even some in the streets after being emptied. Some containers are being overfilled with extra bags of garbage. As the arm raises the can into the truck to dump it, extra bags fall out onto the arm causing them to tear open making a mess for the driver to clean up and causing the route to be delayed. As we continue to see containers with the lid open more than 6 inches, we will be tagging these containers and not emptying them until this issue is resolved. Stickers can be purchased at City Hall in the Finance Department for $1 each for each additional bag you have. Place one sticker on each bag and set them beside the container and this lets the driver know to pick the extra bags up. § 12-31 PLACEMENT OF ROLL-OUT REFUSE CONTAINERS; COLLECTION SCHEDULE; REMOVAL FROM STREET RIGHT-OFWAY AFTER EMPTYING.

(A) As used in this section, CONTAINERS shall mean those roll-out refuse containers owned by the city that have been distributed to any person, firm or corporation in the city.

(B) It shall be unlawful to: (1) Place a container within the public right-of-way at any site other than the site designated by the city;

(2) Place a container within the public right-of-way prior to 24 hours before the day of collection;

(3) Place a container within the public right-of-way after 7:00 a.m. on the day the container is scheduled to be emptied;

(4) Fail to remove a roll-out container at a residential location from the public right-of-way within 24 hours following the date the container was scheduled

to be emptied;

(5) To place a container at the curb for pickup, with a lid opening and failing to close with a gap of more than six inches. (6) To place a container in such a fashion that it cannot be serviced, due to obstruction by objects.

The other issue we need your help with is the tremendous amount of TVs, computers, tires and pallets sitting at the curb. As you can read below, the City doesn’t pick these items up. They must be removed by the owner. These items listed below are being tagged by our route drivers notifying the resident of these issues. TVs, computers and tires can be taken to the Rockingham County Landfill by the resident at no charge. Pallets can be taken to the Landfill also only if they are free of paint, oil, stains, etc. The City will start taking action on these items not being removed from the curb if this isn’t addressed resulting in fees and fines.

§ 12-56 MATERIAL NOT COLLECTED BY THE CITY. (C) Tires will not be collected by the city, and shall be removed from the premises by the owner. (D) Wooden pallets, discarded computer equipment and discarded televisions will not be collected by the city, and shall be removed from the premises by the owner.

§ 12-90 ENFORCEMENT. It shall be the duty of the Solid Waste Superintendent to enforce all provisions of this chapter, and to make all necessary inspections to determine whether or not the provisions of the chapter are being met.

§ 12-91 PENALTY. (A) Each violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a Class 3 misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $500, as provided by G.S. §14-4, as amended. Each calendar day during which a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. (B) The provisions of this article may also be enforced through any equitable or other legal remedy authorized by § 1-16 of the City Code or as otherwise permitted by law.

§ 12-93 CIVIL PENALTY; NONEXCLUSIVE.

Violations of this chapter may also be punished by a civil penalty in the amount of $100 for each violation, which penalty shall be enforced as provided by § 1-16.2 of the City Code. This remedy shall be nonexclusive.

For more information or questions about Solid Waste, please call Superintendent Dusty Curry at 336-627-7783.

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Appalachian Power awards Grant to SVRA

The Southern Virginia Regional Alliance (SVRA) was one of nine organizations in Virginia and West Virginia awarded funding by Appalachian Power’s Economic Development Growth Enhancement (EDGE) program. The program is part of Appalachian Power’s ongoing effort to promote local and regional programs that attract industry and support business expansion in the company’s service area. “We are thankful for the support that Appalachian Power provides to our area and for this grant funding to market the region,” said Mark Gignac, Board Chair for the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance. “We value their ongoing support of the electric infrastructure that provides high quality and costeffective pricing to attract and retain jobs in our region.” A total of $125,000 was recently distributed among organizations to help support local economic development efforts ranging from site development and strategic planning to marketing. The funds were provided by Appalachian Power in the form of grants to government and nonprofits that oversee pro-

grams and initiatives tied to economic development. “We enjoy a close working relationship with the local and regional economic development organizations in our service area,” said Brad Hall, Appalachian Power external affairs vice president. “The EDGE Grant program is an opportunity to express our support for the great work they are doing to bring about new jobs and investment.” Appalachian Power launched its annual EDGE Grant program in 2014. “We’ve awarded more than $1 million in EDGE Grants since the program began,” said John Smolak, Appalachian Power economic and business development director. “Economic development is a team effort, and we view these funds as an investment in the communities we serve.” Below is a list of the 2019 EDGE Grant recipients. Virginia received a total of $57,500 from the grant, $16,500 of which went to the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance for marketing materials and videos of the southern region and regional mega-sites;

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It’s easy to start the year with all new intentions, all the positivity… “This will be the year.” The year I keep my resolutions, the year I lose the weight, the year I exercise more, the year I land my job or promotion. We say it and we mean it, but somehow we lose focus. Sometimes we lose focus right away and other times something happens or there are life events that cause a shift in our focus. Either way we are distracted from where we want to get to. So, how do we get our focus back? Don’t give up! It is more important to recognize the things you are doing are not getting you to your end goal and shift back rather than give up. It is easy to say things just aren’t happening the way I want them to, so I will stop. Keep on trying, and persevere through the difficult times, and you will find your reward! Often, when we feel like we aren’t making enough movement in the direction of our goals, we need to review and reprioritize. This is the time to really settle in and really look at the steps that

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Eden Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree Gifts Almost 500 Eden and area children were given Christmas gifts and food thanks to the generosity of the Eden community when the 2019 Eden Salvation Army Christmas Angel distribution day took place on Monday, December 16th at the former Pennies for Change building in Meadow Greens Shopping Center. Volunteers, including Morehead High School students, helped assemble food boxes in late November which were later filled with food paid for by donations from Eden citizens. Christmas angel gifts were received from citizens and organizations until the day before they were distributed to recipients. The Distribution Day included volunteers from the Eden Salvation Army Board of Directors, Eden Police Department, Eden Fire Department, City Hall and many

others. Grateful parents began lining up at 8:30am with the last of the angel recipients leaving after 4:00pm.

program this year. Salvation Army Human Resources Manager Paula Young coordinated the kettle program. More than 1,000 angels across the county were fulfilled. Majors Lee, natives of South Korea (so they are legitimate “Southerners”) have done an excellent job in managing the Salvation Army Corp in this county, having just been appointed earlier this year. They previously served in Kernersville, NC. Ms. Cox will be in charge of public relations and coordination of volunteers, bringing a wealth of energy and expertise to her position. Special thanks to all of the Eden and Rockingham County citizens who generously donated to this annual worthy cause to help struggling families provide a great Christmas to their children.

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The 2019 Chairman of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners, A. Reece Pyrtle Jr., received words of thanks for his leadership by colleagues, along with an impressive plaque. He was congratulated for his service before 2020 leaders were selected. The Dec. 2nd organizational meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners, at the Governmental Center, produced new leadership for the upcoming year. County Commissioners chose Mark F. Richardson of Stokesdale, as the 2020 Chairman, and Charlie B. Hall III of Stoneville, as Vice-Chairman. Commissioners also include Kevin Berger of Reidsville, A. Reece Pyrtle Jr. of Stoneville, and T. Craig Travis of Reidsville.

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will begin accepting applications through local county social services departments for the state’s Low-Income Energy Assistance Program on December 2, 2019. Households including a person aged 60 or older, or disabled individuals receiving services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services who have a life-threatening or health-related emergency due to a lack of heating, are eligible to sign up for assistance Dec. 2–31, 2019. All eligible households may apply from Jan. 2–March 31, 2020 — or until funds are exhausted. “This funding can help assist eligible individuals and families with their heating expenses during the winter months,” said David Locklear, Deputy Director of Economic and Family Services in the Division of Social Services. “We want to ensure families are healthy and safe during some of the most difficult times of the year.” The federally funded program helps households with low incomes with a one-time payment made directly to their heating vendor to offset the high cost of keeping their homes warm. For more information or to apply, individuals should contact Rockingham County Division of Social Services by visiting www.rockinghamcountydhhs.org and click on the Social Services tab. Applications will be accepted until funds are exhausted. To be eligible, a household must: • Have at least one U.S. citizen or non-citizen who meets the eligibility criteria

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Moving Pictures come to the Tri-Cities Part 2

The Hub Becomes the Theatre Boulevard

By Darrell Meade Gregory

Tom Dunn guided his wagon on a winding road across the top of a ridge that separated the area of Spray and Leaksville. Dunn was coming from his sawmill about a mile away located in an area that is now close to the Brian Center on 87. Dunn was doing very well supplying the local mills with wood. Dunn had traversed this area known as Floyd Hill many times but the subtle changes could easily be seen taken place. Most of the people were transplants from Floyd, Virginia and they had tremendous work ethics and pride in their community. The area had become a popular socializing and trading center. It was even said to be more popular than the churches on Sunday which was a strong statement to make in this Christian community. The people of the area nicknamed it the Boulevard in a play on the ritzy, rich sections of larger towns. Little did they know that this area would transform into a prosperous mercantile section that had new businesses spring up in rapid succession that propelled the Boulevard into “the place to be,” in the Tri-City realm. While the Lodge Theatre in Draper is documented as the first place that a moving picture was shown, it may have been preceded by test runs at the Tri-Cities’ premier unit of advanced academics. It is known that a Mr. Bright, a student at this school, ran the projector for the first film shown at the Lodge Theatre. Bright had to be exposed to this new entertainment tool at the LeaksvilleSpray Institute. The Leaksville-Spray Institute was advertised as having “three splendid brick buildings” to further educate boys and girls preparing to go to college. Some of the following courses were in the literary field, music, art, expression, voice, as well as other commercial training for everyday life. All the teachers

were college graduates and were ahead of the times of ordinary instruction. One of the structures housed a stage that was undoubtedly used for speech training and plays. It is believed that the first movie projector in town was first experimented with and fine tuned at this mini theatre before it was taken to the Lodge Theatre. With the popularity of these 15 to 20 minute films growing in leaps and bounds across the nation, buildings were being built to accommodate larger crowds. The early movie houses were called nickelodeons, for they just cost the movie-goers five cents. The nickelodeons had a short lifespan, as they could only seat fifty or less people. The much larger theaters, with a capacity of more than a thousand people, were designed for plays and orchestras and were the mainstay of the larger metropolitan areas, leaving the smaller towns severely lacking in entertainment venues. Business innovators in the smaller towns quickly noticed that there were profits to be made and started to construct smaller theaters across the land. The seating capacity of these smaller theaters was always under a thousand, with most of them under five hundred. They were most always built with a large stage that could accommodate the traveling vaudeville shows which were very popular with their plays, musicals and the crowd pleasing comedy skits. These theaters served a dual purpose that ensured a variety of shows and movies which kept the public coming back. By the early 1900’s, the fastest growing and most prosperous area of the Tri-Cities was undoubtedly the Boulevard section at this time. It made good business sense to build the first movie theater in town on its main street. The vacant lot started stockpiling lumber for its construction on October 28, 1908. By 1909, the area had its

first built from the ground up movie theater. The theater boasted a 450 seat capacity which was rather large for the town’s population it was serving. The moving picture and vaudeville amusement house was known as The Hub. It’s only competition was the Central YMCA (Spray) completed in 1910, which soon showed movies once or twice a week. As it was the first theater in town, it had its growing pains. In later years, movie-goer William Blackburn recalled “that the silent pictures at The Hub were hand cranked and hand fed and that the movies lasted 10 minutes each. An intermission sign was put in the projector while the reels were being changed. There were generally 8 intermissions during the show and the film usually broke six or seven times during the show.” The whole moving picture industry was undergoing growing pains, also. This was a learn as you go experience and the film makers, theater operators, and customers kept trying to keep up with the rapid advances of this new entertainment venue. Though definitely not even close to perfect, the audiences were fascinated by scenes of far away places and events they had only heard of that kept them coming back for more. Though the films may have been called silent films, they were anything but that. The larger city theaters had an orchestra or a band to accompany the film while the smaller theaters most certainly had a good piano player. On top of this, the audience liked to take part in the action as they cheered the hero or booed the villain. This often got out of hand as was evidenced by the arrest of three young men in February of 1911 at The Hub for “misbehaving”. This may have been more than that charge indicated, for they were sentenced to 30 days or leave town. It is believed that they left. In early March 1915, the

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lease of the theatre was picked up by two young and well known entrepreneurs of the community. Twenty-seven year old William S. “Willie” Martin and his friend, twenty-eight year old James Lester Clayton were no strangers in the entertainment industry. Martin was leaning on the expertise of Clayton’s dealing in the local fairs and shows in the area. It was easy to see the mistakes that the less than stellar Hub made. The lively and aggressive young men first addressed the most common complaint of the movie-goers. The Hub was pushing a 450 seat capacity that was most uncomfortable for the patrons. A hundred seats were removed and the remaining was spaced adequately apart to allow for a more enjoyable movie experience. The interior of the building was, in its best description, sparse. Clayton and Martin observed that the more modern theaters in the larger cities were given the name “movie palaces,” for their lavish interior decorat-

ing. The easiest way to cover up the unsightly exposed rafters was the application of “hundreds of yards of daintily colored and harmoniously blended bunting.” Borrowing from the French style Madam Dubarry crimson, Clayton and Martin highlighted the entire playhouse with this attractive color scheme. Another problem with the old Hub theater was the lack of tolerable ventilation. The installation of electrically propelled fans forced the stale air through a modern roof exhaust system creating a draft of fresh air into the structure. Proving that Clayton and Martin had done their homework on this subject, they had soon acquired a newly designed forced draft refrigerated air induction system to be installed by summer. Clayton and Martin were adamant about customer pleasure and comfort. Clayton and Martin went through a very selective process to secure the best employees

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Support Groups

• Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Support Group - Every 2nd Tues. of month 11am - 1pm at Wellness Center inside Laynes Pharmacy, 509 Van Buren Rd. , Eden. Visit on Facebook: #gotpain.

• BROKEN CHAINS, Meets Tuesdays 6pm inside Grace Baptist Church, 14160 NC 87 North (Oakland Ave.) Enter at side door. All Welcome.

• COUNCELLING / JOB SEARCH HELP available Wedesdays by appointment from 10am - 6pm in the Life Changes Building at 7586 NC 770, Stoneville. Call 336-327-8663 for details and appointments.

- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday • Evening Words of Wisdom -6:00 pm. Life Changes Bldg, 7586 NC HWY 770 Eden. (336) 623-8584 • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Tuesday • “A Vision for You” Group – 6:00 pm St. Thomas Episc. Church, 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville (336) 349-3511 Wednesday • Sparrow Group - 8:00pm William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St., Reidsville (800)591-6474 • “Circle of Love” Group - 8:00 pm Open Discussion - UNC Rockingham Health Center (Morehead Hosp) 117 E. Kings Hwy., Eden -(336) 623-9711 Thursday • Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Friday • “A Vision for You” Group – 8:00 pm Open Discussion, St. Thomas Epi. Ch.. 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville 349-3511 Saturday • 12 Changes Group – 9:00 am Life Changes Bldg., 7586 NC Hwy 770, Eden (336) 623-8584 • Serenity Group – 11:00 am William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St. – Reidsville (800)591-6474 • Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presb. Church 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Sunday Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presb. Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 ALANON Thursday • Draper Al-Anon Group - 7:00 pm First United Methodist Church 130 Main Street - Draper • Madison-Mayodan Group – 8:00 pm Episcopal Church of the Messiah 114 S. 2nd Ave. – Mayodan Sunday Paths to Recovery – 7:00 pm Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr. - Reidsville ARC OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, INC. MONTHLY DANCE - 2nd Thurs. of every month. Rockingham Wellness Center, 570 S. Van Buren, Laynes Bldg 6:30 pm - 8 pm. Call 336-552-8576

• ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn Call for date & times. South Day Room. Registration not required. 336-951-4674.

Youth Classes & Events

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.

SPECIAL YOUNG ADULTS A night for adults ages 18-45 with mild or moderate developmental disabilities to meet new friends, play games (Bingo, Uno, Dominoes), crafts, snacks and social activities. Call Brenda Moore at 336-623-1077 or 336-613-5174 after 6 p.m. MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 or - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712

Meetings & Classes

Special Needs Friends Group Madison at the First Baptist Church at 110 Franklin St. for anyone with a disability & their families. Crafts, community info., self-help skills, movies, games, music, parties, field trips. Call Teresa Julianso to assure enough supplies, seating, food &drink. Meets at 1 pm most afternoons. WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB 2nd Tues. monthy at 6:30 at Wentworth United Methodist Church, 1308 NC-65, Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346

STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB At the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday of month - 7pm Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005

INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB Bethany area. 1st Tues. at 6:30 in Fellowship Hall: Comers Chapel Bapt. Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com

REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA - Meets 3rd Tuesday monthly at Fursty's Rest. on Freeway Dr.. Reidsville at 6:30 pm.

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

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

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

THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807

ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Bldg, RCC

Military Groups

• ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Det. of Marine Corps League - All Marines, active/inactive, Navy Corps and Navy Chap. that served with FMF Marine Units and Spouses. 2nd Thur. of each mo. Eat 6pm, meet 7 pm at the Agriculture Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth. Joe Zanetti 336-623-6779 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan . Rock. Co. Post. The 2nd Sat. at 11 am. Post CDR. David Bray: 336-601-7176 • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS 2nd Sat. of month at 9:30 AM at Post Building, 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan. American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle welcome. Bill Morey 276-340-5091 or billmoreyf1@gmail.com • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO. 2nd Monday. Chapter 63 -Ag. Bldg. at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, Room 180) Social 6 pm, meeting 7 pm. Transp.

Church Events

“Church Events” is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more. For up to 10 Lines (or less) the fee is $10 The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month and online, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them. Call 336-627-9234 and ask for Lisa. REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS PROGRAM Complete, Free recovery program meeting at ROBERTS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Every Friday evening 7-9, Ph. 336-344-5083 203 Memorial Baptist Church Rd. Stoneville NC 27048 www.robertsmemorialbaptistchurch.org Why Are You Still Addicted? We can Help. • SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 The Boulevard, Eden • 336-635-2277 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 • EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH The Church With A Y For You! 320 The Boulevard ~ Eden, NC Specialized Sunday School 9:45 AM YSunday Worship 10:45 AM and 6:00 PMY Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 PM Ministeries for The Entire Family (336) 623-3515; www.EdenBaptistChurch.org • REDEMPTION ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH 2131 Hwy. 14, Reidsville, NC 27320 • 336-420-8805 Pastor D.L. Bray • Youth Pastor Luke Bray #RevivallnReidsville • Van Ministry • Ladies & Mens Ministry • Youth Ministry • Food Pantry Mininstry Sunday School 10am / Sunday AM Worship 11AM Sunday Evening 5pm / Wed. Night 7pm Preaching from the King James Bible

JANUARY 2020 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 13 H for veterans VA appts if needed. 3496040. Need Volunteers (336) 394-0080. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Thursdays of Month at 7PM at the legion. Call Curtis Pierce at 336-6239481 leave message. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, 2nd Sat. of month 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-932-9082, leave message. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans/service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY - New info: 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral in Reidsville. Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • VFW POST 8297- 2nd Sat. of month at 961 Church St. Ext., Reidsville, 10am. Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 -1st Tuesday of month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan, 7 PM. Donald Bien,CDR 336-548-3431. • SHARE EXPERIENCES... 3rd Sat. of month 8am - until. Freeman Wood Crafters 413 Church St (Near traffic circle). Eden. Park at the Three Rivers Outfitter follow signs. Call ahead: 336-573-9900. Handicapped access available, No bathrooms and no temperature control.

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GOODWILL CAREER CENTERS GED, Computer Skills Classes, Employability Skills Classes, Job Leads, Network Room, Resume Assistance Eden –336-579-6418 Reidsville – 336-637-1010 Mayodan – 336-949-4849

Events of Interest

MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY • SALVATION ARMY -Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:45 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden • MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time. Anyone 60 +, Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact 336-623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., Mayodan - 336-445-9840 • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE 201 N. Washington Ave. Reidsville, NC 336-349-9757 • ROCKINGHAM RESCUE MISSION 618 Early Avenue, Eden 336-623-2133 Tues., Wed. & Thurs 11:00-12:30 • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am 1pm Stoneville Pent. Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

Ongoing Events

"ART IN THE GARDEN" A conversation on developing an art center in Eden. Facebook Group. Facebook.com/groups/ 1033311406690931/)

DANCE - LARRY J’S 1201 Old Leaksville Rd., Ridgeway, Va. Friday’s feature the House Rockers as well as others (see ad on this page) Saturdays - Various Guest Bands Doors Open 6pm, Music 7pm - 9:45pm No Alcohol • Smoke Free Concessions Available Adults $6 Donation, 12 & Under Free For Info Contact Wayne at 276-956-1337 or 276-340-6212

CASCADE COM. CENTER DANCE 621 (3561 Huntington Trail) Cascade Virginia. Doors open 5:30 pm, Concessions avail. Music Friday night from 7-10 pm by Cascade Express with Eddy Irving & Friends and Bluegrass the 1st and 3rd Sat.

BACKROADS BAND Country, Beach and Oldies First Saturday of each month Doors open 5 PM Dance 6 to 9 PM Admission $6 (40% of admission goes to Mason’s Children’s Foundation.) The Jefferson Penn Masonic Lodge 110 S. Main St., Reidsville, NC 27320 Children under 11 admitted free.

THE BARN 151 Gant Rd. Eden, N.C. - Tuesday Night at “The Barn” Open Jam 6:15PM, Doors Open 7 p.m. Saturdays at “The Barn” Music at 7:00 PM. Call Jerry 336-706-1018 or Debbie 336-706-2144

SENIOR DANCES -REIDSVILLE EVENTS CENTER - Downtown Reidsville @ 223 S. Scales St. 7-9:30pm Thur. - Classic Country: City Limits Band Bob or Myra Tudor 336-342-6770.

VFW WEEKLY DANCE Every Thursday 7pm - 10pm Live Music, Refresh. Avail. • No Alcohol $5 donation at door - VFW Bldg., 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan, NC

STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY – Tuesdays at Reidsville – Wednesdays at Madison-Mayodan – Thursdays at Eden – Fridays at Stoneville 10:30 am with Miss Rachel Stories, songs, dancing and more! Story time is geared for those under 5 years of age and their caregivers. It is always free to attend. Contact Miss Rachel at rshaw@co.rockingham.nc.us

THIS MONTH IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19TH

• SANCTITY OF LIFE SUNDAY is a day for Americans to focus on the value of human life. It is celebrated every year on the Sunday closest to the anniversary of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade. There are different ways to recognize this very important day. Please contact the RPCC office at (336) 623-5540 and we will be happy to assist you.

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• MLK DAY OF SERVICE - 3rd Annual Day of Service to celebrate the Martin Luther King Day holiday and join the national MLK Day of Service movement. The event is FREE and open to the public. Help with hands-on projects at Western Rockingham Middle School to benefit students, families & community. Register Now! Contact is lori@helprockingh amstudents.org or call 336-552-0761.We look forward to seeing you on January 25th!

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30TH

• RCSG KICK OFF DAY FOR SENIOR GAMES AND SILVER ARTS - Times and activites vary, so call 336-627-4711 for more information. Evernt dates are April 14th - May 16th. Registration is only $7 during the Kick off event. (Normally $10) You may register online from Feb. 1 - March 20 for only $7 at torch.ncseniorgames.org

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From Root to Branch

Peter Smith, War Patriot and his Descendants (Part 2) Local Geneology Studies By Elvin Perkins, Jr.

When Revolutionary War Patriot Peter Smith filed for a pension for his military service, he stated that he had served in the Savannah River military campaign. In what would become known as the Battle of Brier Creek, militia forces consisting of men from Georgia and about one thousand men from North Carolina under the command of General John Ashe were caught by surprise and attacked by British forces commanded by Lieut.-Col. Mark Prevost on March 3, 1779 near the confluence of Brier Creek and the Savannah River. The Continental force fresh off a vic-

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tory at Kettle Creek north of Augusta, Georgia a few weeks earlier suffered severe losses in the Brier Creek attack. Approximately 150 men were killed and over 200 were captured. The battle site is east of what is now Sylvania, Georgia near the South Carolina state line. Sandra Covington Turney continues her history and genealogy of the Smith family: After their children were grown and most of them married, Peter Smith, the son of Jacob Smith and grandson of Patriot Peter Smith, bought a farm in the Brown Mountain Community of

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Stokes County and moved from his farm on the Dan River. It is not known why he left his home place near Danbury to move to the Brown Mountain Community, leaving most of his family in the Danbury area. My speculation is that he knew about the land in the Brown Mountain area because it had once belonged to a Christian Smith, possibly his great-grandfather. The four children of Peter Smith and Margaret Abbott are: 1) Sally Ann Smith, b. abt. 1833, married Joseph Lankford. 2) Jane Smith, b. abt. 1835, married Snyder Hill. 3) Nancy Catherine Smith, b. abt. 1837, married Gideon A. Simmons 27 December 1855. 4) William Alexander Smith, b. 18 December 1839, married Emily Jane Reddick 04 January 1866. He was a Civil War veteran. Peter Smith left a will in Stokes County in which he left his farm that was three miles north of Danbury on the Dan River to his daughter Nancy Catherine and her husband, Gideon Simmons. His son, William A. Smith, received the Brown Mountain Community farm. He left money to his other two daughters, Sally Smith Lankford and Jane Smith Hill. Peter Smith died 21 November 1888 in Stokes County. Margaret Abbott Smith died 25 May 1890 in Stokes County. They are buried in the Smith Cemetery on their farm in the Brown Mountain Community of Stokes County. Peter Smith’s son, William Alexander Smith, is my greatgreat-grandfather. He was born 18 December 1839 and married Emily Jane Reddick, daughter of Thorton Reddick and Elizabeth Rierson, on 04 January 1866. I was always puzzled that William had gone all the way from the Brown Mountain Community to Danbury to find his bride. I thought it was quite a distance for him to travel when he was a young man. Also, I thought the Dan River would have presented an obstacle for him to get there. For years, I just thought he REALLY must have loved Grandma Emily Jane to travel under those circumstances to see her. Then I found out that my grandmother, Lillian Cox Smith, had given the Family Bible to a distant cousin. I borrowed it to copy the information written in it and found that what I thought was the Smith Family Bible actually was Emily Reddick’s Family Bible. It had belonged to her father, Thorton Reddick. I began doing more research and found that William A. Smith had lived in the same Danbury community as Emily. I learned that her father, Thorton Reddick, was one of the owners of the original Piedmont Springs resort and had built the first cabins there.

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The date of the 2020 Elections general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. To determine the nominee for certain contests, there is a primary election on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. If there is no clear party nominee in certain contests following the partisan primary election, there may be a second primary for that contest, either on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 (if no contest for federal office in the state requires a second primary), or Tuesday, May 12, 2020 (if one or more contests for federal office in the state requires a second primary). Most filings were over in December but the filing for soil & water conservation supervisors begins at noon on June 8, 2020 and ends at noon on July 6, 2020. Candidates seeking municipal or other local office must check with their county board of elections for the dates of the filing for these offices. U.S. Senate candidates must be at least 30 years of age, a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, and a resident of the state by the date of the general election. U.S. Congress candidates must be at least 25 years of age, a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, and a resident of the state by the date of the general election (a candidate running for U.S. House is not required to be a resident of the congressional district in which the candidate is seeking election). Governor & Lieutenant Governor candidates must be at least 30 years of age; a citizen of the Unites States for at least five years; and a resident of North Carolina for at least two years by the date of the general election. Candidates must also not have served more than two consecutive terms of the same office. Attorney General and Judicial and District Attorney candidates must be duly authorized to practice law in the courts of the state. NC House candidates must have resided in the district for one year immediately prior to general election. NC Senate candidates must: be at least 25 years of age and have resided in the state as a citizen for two years and in the district for one year prior to the general election. • The Notice of Candidacy form provided by the State Board of Elections includes a statement that addresses whether the candidate has ever been convicted of a felony. Candidates are required by law to file a statement that answers the following question: “Have you ever been convicted of a felony?” Candidates who answer “yes” to this question must provide the name of the offense, date of conviction, date of restoration of citizenship rights, and the county and state of conviction. Candidates must fill out the Felony Disclosure Form, available on the State Board of Elections’ website (NCSBE.gov), for this purpose. It is a Class I felony for an individual to knowingly provide untrue information in response to this question. A candidate is not required to disclose a felony conviction if the conviction was dismissed as a result of reversal on appeal or resulted in a pardon of innocence or expungement. A prior felony conviction does not preclude holding elective office if the candidate’s rights of citizenship have been restored. If a candidate does not complete the statement at the time of filing or within 48 hours after the notice, the filing is not considered complete, the name shall not appear on the ballot as a candidate, and votes for the individual shall not be counted. It is a Class I felony to complete the form knowing that information as to a felony conviction or the restoration of citizenship is untrue. The notice of candidacy is a public record in the office of the board of elections where the candidate files. No one is permitted to file as a candidate in a party primary unless he or she has been affiliated with that party for at least 90 days as of the date of that person’s filing of notice of candidacy. A person registered as "unaffiliated" is ineligible to file as a candidate in a partisan primary election. Filing Fees are generally 1% of the base salary for the office they seek.

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William Smith’s parents’ farm was within one mile of Thorton Reddick’s land. William Smith and Emily Reddick had actually married while living near Danbury. It was later that William and Emily moved to the Brown Mountain Community when his parents, Peter and Margaret Smith, bought their farm there. The six children of William Alexander Smith and Emily Jane Reddick are: 1) Thorton Linza Smith b. 2 January 1867, married Ada E. Flinchum, d. 1943, 2) William Powell Smith, b. 26 January 1869, married a) Lucy Ellen Marshall and b) Maggie Lawson, d. 5 June 1952, 3) Margaret “Sis” Smith married Jim

Durham, 4) Samuel Smith, 5) Ila Savannah Smith b. 28 January 1886, married Joseph Thomas Tilley, d. 21 December 1949, 6) Earley Smith. William A. Smith was a farmer. According to William A. Tilley, son of Ila Savannah Smith, William Alexander Smith was also a “drummer.” This means that he traveled and “drummed up business” for goods that he sold. He and his boys made plug tobacco to sell. They did this by boring holes in trees to serve as molds to shape the tobacco. Some of the tobacco was flavored with molasses or peaches. It was allowed to “set up” in the holes. Also, he made liquor, legal and common at the

time, for which a government stamp was issued. William A. Smith died 09 December 1905. Emily Jane Reddick Smith died 24 May 1933. They are buried in the Smith Cemetery in the Brown Mountain Community. William Powell Smith, son of William A. and Emily Smith, is my great-grandfather. He was born 26 January 1867. He married my great-grandmother, Lucy Ellen Marshall, in Stokes County on 27 November 1894. She died when my grandfather, William Arthur Smith was eight years old. Children of William Powell Smith and Lucy Ellen Marshall are: 1) William Arthur Smith, b. 1 June 1897, married Lillian Mae Cox, 2) Mary Smith, born about 1899, married Robert Jones, 3) Roy Smith, b. about 1900 Grandpa Powell Smith died when I was ten years old. He had lived with my grandparents, Will and Lillian Smith, for seventeen years before his death. I can remember going to his room when I was very small with my uncle, Larry Smith, who was three years older than I. We would beg him to tell us “stories.” He would tell us about riding his horse to go “courting” and hearing a “panther” scream as he headed home after dark. I imagine that it may have been a mountain lion along the Dan River. He told us that his horse reared up and started running as hard as it could while he held on

Ask Rusty – How Can We Change Social Security’s Earnings Limit?

Dear Rusty: How do we change the Social Security earnings cap amount? Do I need to go through my Congressman? Social Security is withholding my benefit because they say I earned too much. The system is very unfair! Signed: Disgruntled Worker

Dear Disgruntled: The Social Security earnings test has been a part of Social Security’s rules and regulations since the original Social Security Act of 1935. In fact, benefits were originally paid only if someone was not working at all, and if a beneficiary worked after they started collecting, they lost all benefits. The law has undergone changes over the years to bring it to where it is today, which is to limit the amount of earnings someone can have while collecting Social Security prior to their full retirement age before taking back some benefits. If the earnings limit is exceeded, and you have not yet reached your full retirement age, Social Security typically withholds your benefits until they recover what you owe for exceeding the limit. The limit is adjusted annually based upon changes to the National Wage Index, and the annual limit for 2020 is $18,240, up from $17,640 last year. There is also a “first year rule” which will subject those who haven’t yet reached their full retirement age and claim benefits mid-year to a monthly limit (1/12th of the annual limit) for the remainder of that year. The earnings limit increases significantly (by about

2.6 times) during the year you reach your full retirement age (FRA), and goes away entirely once your FRA is attained. As you are probably aware, exceeding the limit will cause Social Security to take back $1 for every $2 you are over the limit, or if you’re subject to the “first year rule” they will take back your entire benefit for any month you exceed the monthly limit. In the year you reach your FRA (but before your FRA) the “penalty” for exceeding the limit is less severe - $1 for every $3 over the limit. What you may not be aware of is that when you reach your full retirement age, Social Security will give you time credit for any months you did not receive benefits because you exceeded the earnings limit and receiving that time credit at your FRA will result in your benefit being increased. For example, if, over the years before you reached your FRA, Social Security withheld 12 months of benefits due to you exceeding the earnings limit, when you reach your full retirement age Social Security will recalculate your benefit to account for those 12 months by changing your claim date to 12 months later than when you actually applied. That will increase your benefit somewhat and, as a result, you may be able to eventually recoup some, or all, of the benefits which were withheld (depending upon your longevity). How can we change the earnings cap? Well, the earnings limit already increases automati-

cally each year with changes to the National Wage Index. But if you mean how can we eliminate it, I’m not optimistic that is possible since it would require full Congressional approval as well as Executive Branch approval to do so, and since Congress is now more focused on Social Security’s broader issue of the Trust Fund being depleted in about 2035 (which will result in an across-the-board cut in benefits unless Congress acts sooner). Nevertheless, you should certainly feel free to bring your concerns about Social Security’s “earnings cap” to the attention of your Congressional Representatives. Congressional Representatives are always willing to hear and understand the concerns of their constituents, and Social Security is very much a topic of discussio in Congress today. qThis 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/socialsecurity-advisory) or email us at ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org.

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for dear life. He told us about driving his horses and wagon across the river when it was frozen. For years, I thought he was talking about North Double Creek where he lived, but years later I learned that he was actually talking about the Dan River. After Grandma Lucy died, Grandpa Smith married a lady named Maggie Lawson. She, too, died young, leaving two young daughters. Grandpa Powell Smith was a widower for many years. He died at the home of my grandparents on 05 June 1952. He and his two wives are buried in the Smith Cemetery where his parents and grandparents are buried. My grandfather is William Arthur Smith, son of William Powell Smith and Lucy Marshall. He was born 1 June 1897 in Stokes County. He married Lillian Mae Cox, daughter of Robert Franklin Cox and Perry Wilkes Cox in 1916. “Daddy Will,” as I always called him, was a farmer all of his life. He owned one of the farms that

his father had owned. It was the farm on North Double Creek that was located where Christian Smith had bought land in 1791. “Daddy Will” was an accomplished fisherman and loved to watch football games on television. “Mama Lillian” was a great cook and seamstress. Their children are Willie Mae Smith, Iris Lee Smith, Robert E. Garland Smith, Ellen Vernelle Smith and James Larry Smith. Will Smith died in 1966 and Lillian Cox Smith died in 1989. They are buried at Brown Mountain Baptist Church. For research information contact: Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties, NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 27027-0152; Website: http://gsrsnc.com/ Elvin Perkins, Jr., GSRS member; Email: Eperkins2@aol.com Visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Room, MadisonMayodan Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, NC 27025; Phone (336) 548-6553

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All Events are Free and open to the public unless otherwise listed. (RCARE) Reidsville Center for Active Retirement is located at 102 N. Washington Avenue, Reidsville. Mon. & Thur. 8:30 -8:00pm / Tues., Wed. & Fri. 8:30-5pm, 2019. 55 or over may participate. 336-349-1088. Classes: • Painting -Monday 8:30 a.m. & Wednesday 8:30 a.m. • Crochet –Tuesday 9:00 a.m. • Bible study –Wed. 10:00 a.m. • Jewelry making -1st & 3rd Friday of the month 1:00 p.m. • Quilting –Wednesdays 1:00pm • Cross stitch classes will begin in January. Call center for dates • Two additional Craft Classes Thursday January 9th & 23rd 9:00 a.m. Call for more info. Cards: • Phase 10 – Tues. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Rook - Wed. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. • Duplicated Bridge - Thursday -1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Canasta, Hand Foot and Elbow –Monday & Thursday 4

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advertisement. Now, if this is a huge sale or giant event there is a cause for a “once and done”, run ad. But keep in mind that a “once and done” run advertisement should only be for special events. When wanting to build your business in a way that holds clients attention you need to repeat the advertisement over a period of time. Repetition builds trust. It tells the readers you are not a fly by night business, but well established in the community. Repitition and branding puts your business at the top of their memory when they suddenly need your service or finally are able to purchase your product. No one wants to be tied down to a long term contract. So, there are no extended length of time contracts with Eden’s Own Journal. Yes, you can run once, big or small ads. But we suggest you run an advertisement that fits your budget, on a monthly basis, to assure readers that you are here to help, and you are here to stay. You will be here to back up your sale or service. If you do decide ahead to run for a few months, by paying up front you will get a discount off the already low prices. Either way, as a bonus, your advertisement will be online for three months on our webpage at no additional charge, ever. If you have any questions or want to see our rate card, you can call Lisa at 336-627-9234, or email: lisag63@edensown.com. We are a small local business, family owned, and eager to serve you.

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Offering direct one-on-one assistance for small business owners and prospective owners as well as short courses and seminars for business owners while providing networking opportunities and partnerships with state agencies and other groups, The Small Business Center located on Rockingham County Community College’s Campus is providing a confidential, experienced counseling for new and existing businesses. Available on an as need basis, there are several topics to answer all questions including business plan development, sources of capital and loans, human and capital management, finance and operations as well as marketing and selling. This is a free service.

Do you know any of these firefighters? Above, Left to Right: Tom Dallas, Wallace Garrison, Self Davis, Bill Stanfield, Floyd Trent, “Doc” Preddy, Hugh White and Jesse Dallas. Below is a color photo of the fire truck when the fire station was on Morehead Street. (Photos Courtesy of Reidsville Fire Department)

Legend has it that the truck was destined for the Boston Fire Department but was re-routed to Reidsville due to a fatal fire. The LaFrance was delivered by rail at the old train depot on Northwest Market Street to replace the town’s horse drawn carriage steam pumper, according to local Fire Department officials. When hooked to a hydrant, this truck had the capability to pump 750 gallons of water per minute, which was exceptional for its day. The American LaFrance was taken out of active fire service in 1952, but the truck still remains a popular attraction during tours of Fire Station No. 1 located at 402 South Scales Street in downtown Reidsville. The truck has been a centerpiece of events held at the Fire Station over the years, including as a popular photo opportunity at Christmas time. The LaFrance has been making more of an appearance out in the community lately. It was in the lawn for viewing as visitors came to the open house for the Governor Reid House during the downtown Fall Jubilee in October. The antique fire truck returned to the downtown Christmas Parade in late November. For that event, the

al fire service (LOL). Reportedly part of the truck can be found in the New Bern Firemen’s Museum. Originally the truck had two red lamps which were used for emergency lights. These lights were fueled by kerosene and at some point in time, one of the lamps was donated to the New Bern museum. The head lights were lamps fueled by acetylene, which is a colorless gas and can be unstable in its purest form. Back in the day, firefighters had to manually light the lamps with an open flame in order to have the head lights and emergency lights in working order. An old article I found about the fire truck when it was on display at the 1991 Rockingham County Folk Festival described it as a “powerhouse of its day” with a six-cylinder engine and a chain-driven rear end. Rated at 105 horsepower, the engine could run up to a maximum speed of about 45-50 miles per hour, which was pretty fast for the time. It was likened to a Model T Ford of the same period, which would only have had 20 horsepower so it sounds like the fire truck would have won a race between the two. The City’s fire trucks have definitely seen a lot of changes in recent years. When American

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LaFrance made the 1919 model, the company made the entire vehicle and all its parts. These days, a fire truck can be a compilation of parts from several different companies. The American LaFrance Company went out of business in 2014, but the exceptional fire trucks they built live on in the wonderful examples found at fire departments like the one here in Reidsville. We love this terrific example of history, both of the City and its Fire Department. Happy Belated 100th Birthday to our 1919 American LaFrance Fire Truck!

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truck was on a flatbed truck; however, Fire Chief David Bracken said his department has gotten the old engine running again. He said they hope to have it “road ready” sometime in the coming year although there are no plans to put it back into actu-

Upcoming Events in January • Jan.1, 2020: Reidsville City Offices will be closed. • Jan. 2, 2020: A Big Lunker Fishing Contest will be held. $20 per person at Lake Reidsville. Call the lake at 336349-4738 for more details . • Jan. 3, 2020: Reg. ends for the 10 to 12-year-old Basketball League. Games start January 20th! Call the Parks & Rec Dept. at 336-349-1090 for info. • Jan. 6, 2020: Reg.begins for Spring League Baseball & Girls Softball! From T-Ball (ages 4-6) to Coach Pitch (ages 7-8) to Minor League (ages 9-10) and Major League (ages 11-12), we’ve got all the ages covered.

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Brent Huss

Left to right back row – Dailei-Anne Wilkinson, Harley Redmon, Levi Corriher, Abby Corriher, McKayla Doom, Sam Johannesmann. Left to right front row – Addison Garris, Ryan Clabeaux, Brantley Sipe, Landon Cayton, Levi Sharpe, Shelbey Redmon, Katelyn Hewitt, Ansley Garris, Zarius Dillard.

Rockingham County 4-H Nutrition Fair

On November 21, 2019, Rockingham County 4-H held their annual 4-H Nutrition Fair. 4-Hers from ages 5-18 displayed their recipes and food dishes. There were 15 youth participating in the contest! 4-Hers prepared a food dish in one of the 5 categories such as salad, snack, dessert, main dish or beverage.

Some examples of food displayed were temptation cookies, chicken pie, taco soup, blueberry yogurt popsicles to name a few. The 4-Hers not only had to prepare their dishes; they had to share their knowledge to the judges. The youth had to choose a theme for their table and dish. Each of the judges taste tested 4-

Did you know that right now in Rockingham County there are over 200 abused and neglected children in foster care? Each one of these children needs someone like you to be their voice in court. They need someone to visit with them at least once a month to make sure all of their needs are being met. This also includes letting the Court know what their wishes are. Are you able to dedicate a few hours each month to a child in foster care? If so, please consider becoming a Guardian ad Litem volunteer. No experience is necessary. Just have a sincere concern for children, be over 18 years old, and be able to pass a criminal background check. We would love to have you

for our next training in March 2018. Our training lasts 6 weeks and consists of in-person and online sessions. Please call Amanda Benavides at (336) 634-6106 for more information and to request an application packet be mailed to you. You can also submit an online application at www. volunteerforgal.org.

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H dishes and asked questions about the preparation and display of the food. Youth had to tell the judges about the nutrition of their dish as well as the important preparation steps to creating their dish. The 4-Hers then shared their food with one another before the awards were presented. 4-H participants received certificates and cooking items to improve their culinary experiences. Our 4-H chefs were Landon Cayton, Abby Corriher, Harley Redmon, Ryan Clabeaux, Levi Corriher, Zarius Dillard, Sam Johannesmann, Katelyn Hewitt, Levi Sharpe, Addison Garris, Brantley Sipe, Dailei-Anne Wilkinson, Ansley Garris, Shelby Redmon and McKayla Doom. We had a great crowd to sample the food and everyone went home with a recipe book with all the 4-Hers’ recipes. 4-H would like to thank the Nutrition Fair judges, Rockingham County Farm Bureau and United Way. They all helped make this program possible for our 4-Hers. Rockingham County 4-Hers culinary skills shined brightly at the Nutrition Fair! For more information about 4-H in Rockingham County; contact Morgan Maness, 4-H Agent at 336-342-8230.

Above Brent Huss and Below Amanda Bell are honored with plaques.

Board Reorganization

At the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting on December 9, new leadershership transitioned for the 2020 year. Board Members voted Paula Rakestraw as the 2020 Chair, and Bob Wyatt, as Vice-Chairman. The outgoing Chairman of the Board of Education, Brent Huss, received words of thanks for his leadership by colleagues, along with a plaque. The Rockingham County Board of Education's first meeting for 2020 will be 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 13, at the Rockingham County Schools Central Administrative Offices, 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC 27288. Also recognized was Amanda Bell for her service as Board Chair from 20172018.

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available for employment. The new theater workers were always courteous and attentive to the needs of the patrons. The Hub was saddled with the bad publicity of unruliness which alienated families from attending. The new owners were quick in proclaiming “there will positively be no rowdyism tolerated.” The first ad of the new theater was in The Review from Reidsville on March 8, 1915. It featured nightly movies with a Saturday matinee of five cents which is about $1.27 in today’s currency. The nightly features were advertised and cost ten cents for the melodramas or comedy features. The projectors must have been upgraded from the archaic and worn out ones that were used extensively for over five years. The next ad in The Review pointed out that the films shown were now flickerless as well as having steady light. The upgraded ventilation system was proclaimed “perfect.” The Theatre Boulevard” had made a much needed makeover, and it was the only modern theater in town for about the next four years. The small, outmoded Lodge Theatre in Draper only ran on Saturday night while Theatre Boulevard showed films every night. Clayton and Martin had no trouble in renaming the Hub with a much more favorable moniker. Almost all businesses of this retail powerhouse area retained the Boulevard name in their titles. Being glad to show their pride in the business section, they were pleased to christen their entertainment venture “Theatre Boulevard.” Theatre Boulevard started showing a popular serial on Monday and Friday nights. The “Peril’s of Pauline” introduced the viewing public to the first film heroine. The twenty episode melodrama serial had Pauline avoid a series of deathly situations perpetrated by a villain who was trying to steal her inheritance. This may have conjured up the image of a damsel in distress, tied to the railroad tracks with a steam locomotive charging down on her. The 10 to 20 minute reels usually ended with what was first called a cliffhanger that had the fans coming back to catch the next episode. The heroine, the athletic

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Pearl White, did most of her own stunts that resulted in a serious back injury. She was paid 250 dollars an episode which increased rapidly into 1250 dollars, way above the five dollar a day most actors received. A very astute business woman, she had amassed a two million dollar fortune at the time of her death. The movies where gradually becoming more polished as the filmmakers experimented with their newly found trade. The best movies were being made in Europe where they had more talent and acting ability but the Americans were gaining ground fast. Most of the American movies were filmed in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. All of that was about to alter dramatically as a landmark film took the nation by storm and the motion picture industry was changed forever. What was this film and what did it do? Part Three will appear in next month’s Eden’s Own Journal. Special thanks to the Eden Historical Museum, Ronnie Hooker, Teresa Meade Hutson, James Ivie, Jay Johnson, Ted Johnson, Sam Lindsey, Karien Roberts, Ann Lindsey Rudd, Melissa Whitten, and many more.

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CAR: Center for Active Retirement Center for Active Retirement is located at 1086 NC Hwy 65 suites 1-6 Reidsville NC on the second floor of Marc (old courthouse Wentworth). WeCare being on the second floor is asking for you to call Linda Wilson when you arrive. For security reasons the museum (Marc) is locked. If you plan on coming to any events please call or text Linda Wilson (276)806-9683. Center Closed for Holidays To reopen Jan. 6, 2020. Weather permitting. • January 6th Snowflake wreath

Cookie candy contest at WeCare (Wentworth center for active retirement and education) second floor of Marc. We had 3 categories pie, cookies and candy. Our judges were Kevin Berger, Charlie Hall and Hazel Puckett.

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Computer classes Thursday 10:00-12 16 weeks $50 • Sign language class begins January 14th 1:30-4:00. 13 weeks $40. Come learn sign language from Susie Prior who has years of experience signing for several presidents and first ladies. • Jan. 13th Snowman sign $12. Paint a snowman board that can be used for a wreath or just hang on your wall. 9:00 am • January 20th 9:00 am Snowman welcome board. $30. Come paint a snowman board for your porch. They are so cute. • January 27th 9:00 am. Valentine's day dollar tree craft. $12 come join in the latest craze of creating a craft from $ tree items. We may enhance with other items also. • RSVP to Linda Wilson 2768069683 or email lindaleewilson@comcast.net. If the forecast is bad we will reschedule. Follow WeCare on Facebook. Sometimes we have pop up trips and pop up craft classes.

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BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM

Gildan Yarns - More than 150 people have applied for the 85 positions available at the 335 Summit Road facility. They are still taking applications at the plant so do not hesitate to complete an application if you are interested.

Morgan Olson Manufacturing - The former IKEA employees are being given first consideration for the 700 available jobs at this Danville, Va., facility. In February or March of 2020, the company will be advertising in Eden for potential applicants. More will be reported as the company progresses in their new location.

Loparex - This is the first Eden industry to participate in the Rock-A-Top Apprenticeship program offered through the Rockingham County Schools system. High school participants are paid during their apprenticeship period, then often are offered permanent positions within the companies for whom they apprentice. The program has been very successful in other county industry.

Lidl - The company has dedicated an individual to dispose of the Eden property and other locations they have closed or abandoned. We are hopeful that they will have a broker list the property by the first of the year. The City tried for nine weeks to obtain entry into the building to show a viable prospect before the company announced it would assign the property to a real estate broker to facilitate the sale of the property.

KFC - Construction is well on its way at this Highway 14 facility. Bayberry Retirement Village – 30th Anniversary Bayberry has six N.C. locations, the Eden location celebrating its 30th year in operation this year. The company was honored at the December 17 Eden City Council meeting. We wish them another 30 successful years in Eden.

Tri-City Glass & Mirror – 70th Anniversary - This Eden company is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Earlier in December, the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners honored them. On December 17th, the Eden City Council honored owners Dana and Dustin Hussey. One great story

about Tri-City Glass & Mirror is how they established a relationship with Sheetz, their Stadium Drive neighbor. When Sheetz was building the Eden store, they had issues with another supplier and gave Tri-City an opportunity to supply their glass. Almost 10 years later, Tri-City continues to supply glass for Sheetz stores, recently completing their 100th store. This is an example of a large business helping an Eden small business. If you see Dana or Justin, please congratulate them for reaching such a significant milestone.

Women’s League in Preppy Pirate Outfitters - The Eden Women’s League opened a Dewey’s Bakery retail shop inside Preppy Pirate Outfitters, located at 347 Washington Street in Historic Downtown Eden. The Women’s League raises funds annually through different projects they undertake with all of the funds going to community causes. “We know there are needs in the Eden community, so we wanted to do a bigger fundraiser to help more,” stated President Tammy Shelton. “We have added members who will join us in serving the Eden community.” Past projects include giving annual scholarships to Morehead High School seniors, supporting Help Inc., the Eden Public Library and various classes in Rockingham County Schools such as the Morehead High School robotics team, as well as the Salvation Army.

Panther Pride: Good News Over the last several months, the City of Eden has worked with Morehead High School in publishing the Panther Pride: Good News column about what great things are taking place in our local high school in Eden’s Own Journal. We have covered young professionals who have returned home to start their careers in Eden, the Automotive Technology Class led by Instructor Blair Pruitt and how he has helped students who thrive in a hands-on learning environment as well as students who visited the RCC Simulated Hospital to learn more about healthcare careers. The January issue features the MHS JROTC

program and February will include a story about how students are learning entrepreneurship though the high school food and nutrition programs. There are lots of great things happening at Morehead High School. Learn more about them by following these columns each month.

Winterfest What a great night! A huge thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated winter and the Christmas season with us! It was wonderful seeing all the children’s smiles and wide eyes! We would also like to thank everyone that made this the fun night it was:

2020 Signature Event Dates – Mark Your Calendars • May 12 – Hispanic Heritage Day • May 21 – Spring Grown & Gathered • June 6 – Piedmont Pottery Festival • June20–Oink&Ale • July 25 – Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest • August 13 – Summer Grown & Gathered • August 22 – TouchA-Truck • September 18 & 19 – RiverFest • December 5 – WinterFest ENGINEERING

Waterline Replacement Projects - Preparation of preliminary plans are underway for three waterline projects for proposed improvements along George Street, a section of Primitive Street south of Spring Street, the section of Spring Street west of Dameron Street, and for the installation of a small booster pump station off the east side of Jackson Street.

JANUARY 2020 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 21 H The City’s Youth Basketball program is in full swing and players are practicing at the Bridge Street Recreation Center and the Mill Avenue Gym. Games will continue through March 2020. PLANNING & INSPECTIONS

Community Development Block Grant - The City received a $750,000 Housing and Infrastructure Grant aimed at the mill village in the Draper area. We have not been given the grant agreement yet. Work cannot start until we get that from the State. This is the first housing related grant we have received strictly aimed at this section of the City. NCDOT Stadium Drive Sidewalk Project - In partnership with NCDOT, we are underway with a sidewalk project that will extend from the intersection of Pierce Street and Stadium Drive east to the intersection of Edgewood Road and Stadium Drive. This sidewalk is a part of our Greenway Master Plan and our existing Pedestrian Plan. The NCDOT portion of the project is estimated to be $394,000 and the City portion to be $98,106. Preparing the plans are Wetherill Engineering.

Coming up, Staff will conduct the monthly podcast with Mike Moore Media on January 3 and attend a Be Healthy Rockingham County meeting on January 8.

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Nantucket Mill Rehabilitation - The Nantucket Mill located at the intersection of Morgan Road and Church Street is owned by Nantucket Mill LLC. The zoning case to create a mixed use planned unit development as approved by the Planning Board at and approved by the city council in the December meeting. The owners are preparing for a $26 million dollar renovation of the property. We are

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NCDOT Bike and Pedestrian Plan - The city was recently notified that we have received funding from NCDOT to update our Bike and Pedestrian Plan. This process will begin soon. The Piedmont Triad Council of Governments will assist us with the plan. A plan of this type is a requirement to receive funds for pedestrian and bike facilities from the NCDOT. Unified Development

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Construction of Phase II of the Matrimony Creek Greenway was completed in December.

Ordinance - Our land use regulations are still in the framework that they were in when adopted in the 1960s. In 2019, the N.C. General Assembly overhauled all of the statutes relating to land use planning and put them in an entirely new chapter. Beginning January 1, 2021, all related ordinances must be amended to be in compliance with the statutes. The Strategic Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that $60,000 be committed for this vital project. The City Council approved the funds at the November regular meeting.

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This Quirky Life... New Year... New Adventures by Natalie Schwartz

New Year, new adventures Welcome to the year 2020, a new year and new decade! Our opportunity to begin anew; to look ahead to new adventures. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the year just passed and look ahead to a fresh start. Yes, some things from the previous year follow us into the new year, but we have an opportunity to make this coming year better. A chance to better ourselves, our lives, our future. We can look ahead to new adventures! We can try something new, finish a project, renew relationships, or simply live life better. This coming year holds much for each of us, but it’s how we approach it that can make a difference between a good year or bad. For me I try to approach it with hope: hope to make life better. Around the beginning of this past decade I had dealt with a challenging year. As I was anxiously trying to close out that particular year, I was looking for ways to make the coming year

better. I’m sure we all can relate to that. I’m sure many of you reading this are thinking the same thing about this coming year, how to make it better. Well, I had read in a magazine that what we do New Year’s Day sets the tone for the coming year. I dwelt on that thought quite a bit as the old year was ending back then. I thought the article made sense. As I have learned in life our attitude makes a big difference. How we approach a situation or a person, our attitude can really influence what happens. Well one night I decided that I would do something fun for New Year’s Day, try set a tone for a fun year. I decided to be spontaneous! Ok, I need to make a little confession here. I am not, nor ever have been spontaneous! I am a typical type A personality who plans everything to the finest detail. I can drive my family crazy with my insistence on planning everything! So me trying be spontaneous is an impos-

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sible task. Yet, at that time I was determined to be a new improved person, to be more relaxed, to do fun things. So New Year’s Eve I decided to be spontaneous for the following day! Simply saying, I planned to be spontaneous New Year’s Day and do something fun with my family. The night before I decided to surprise my sons with a New Year’s Day picnic in the park! Oh yes, a breakfast picnic in the park on a cold wintery January day. I thought it would be a fun way to welcome the new year and set a tone of fun for the coming year. It had not crossed my mind that the weather might not be suitable for outdoor picnic. My sons and I always enjoyed picnics in the park, so I thought it would be perfect surprise for them. Now remember I’m trying to be spontaneous. Of course, the new year came in with a bit of a nip in the air, actually more than a nip. The morning arrived with a cold wind, and very cold temperatures. Not the perfect weather for an outdoor picnic unless you are a polar bear. My family and I bundled up with our coats, gloves, and hats that morning. I still did not tell them what I had “spontaneously” planned, poor things. We went to the grocery store and I ran in for our breakfast items, leaving everyone in the car. Then I drove us to the big beautiful park with very empty picnic tables. In fact, I do not think there were really any people out in the park that morning. Quite honestly, we were probably the only fools out there that cold windy day. Once we parked, I excitedly told my sons that we were going celebrate the new year with a breakfast picnic. If memory serves me correctly I received strange looks with my exciting news. Thankfully everyone did play along with my picnic plans, and we settled at one of the picnic tables. I was

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pleased that we were able to even find a table in one the overhangs. Guess what, I had all the picnic tables in the park to choose from that day! We settled in and unpacked our breakfast. Due to the winds we had to hold onto our plates and cups to prevent them from blowing away. I ignored the snide remarks from my family about the weather conditions. I was determined to make this a fun time for us, a sweet family memory. It has become a family memory, but more of funny memory. That day we did enjoy our breakfast picnic, but with haste. We did not stick around the park after our hasty breakfast. The funny thing is it did set the tone for our

future, it was a tone of fun times with my sons. Since then, I have learned that it is not in me to be spontaneous. I still look for small adventures, but I plan them out a bit better now. Life is an adventure and we do not always have to plan a special adventure. If we stay open to it life will provide us fun adventures- big or small. As you look towards this new year (and decade) be open to life’s adventures. Approach this with the attitude of fun anticipation and an attitude of gratefulness for a fresh year and possibly a fresh start. So may the year 2020 be the start of a decade filled with wonderful adventures for you and your loved ones.

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9 Ways Gratitude Influences Your Life

I've decided my only intention for this New Year is to be more grateful and appreciative for Life and the experiences it is bringing me. Here are some reasons why. I'd love for you to join me; and even let me know your experience and how it influences your life and your goals. Having a Gratitude Practice and Journal is essential for me. Here are 9 Reasons Practicing Gratitude can influence your life for the better 1) It strengthens your relationships. You build greater rapport and connection by letting the people that matter to you know what you are grateful for about them.

2) It builds relationships. People want to be around grateful and positive people. It is uplifting and draws positive energy into your life that opens up to more success in the areas you want to improve upon. 3) It improves your health. The boy as a whole functions at a higher level and the immune response is greater when there is an attitude of gratitude. 4) It reduces stress and in general makes you happier. Endorphins get released when you express gratitude that allow the body to be in a better feeling state.

5) It helps you realize what you do have. If you only focus on what you don't have you will always feel cheated. By focusing on what you DO have and being grateful for those things, you will begin to feel filled and brimming with joy from all the beauty and abundance you realize is surrounding you. 6) And It opens up opportunity to receive more good things to

you. By being grateful for the things you have in your life, you open up possibility to more of what you want

7) It opens up your thinking to new solutions. When focusing on a problem it is often difficult to see a way through. By focusing on and being grateful for the things that are working in that situation, and asking how it could be better with gratitude, new ideas for solutions flow more easily

8) It puts situations in perspective. This helps you see the good things happening in your life and makes it more difficult to stay stuck by in complaining mode.

9) By simply noting one or more things to be grateful every day your life can begin to change for the positive. Being grateful for the small things in life Lead to being grateful for bigger things.

I keep a simple Notebook with me always that I write down throughout the day things I notice I am grateful for. Try it out and see what happens in your life. Practicing Gratitude is a skill worth developing. And is broken down into these 3 steps: • Recognize what you are grateful for - Notice all the things around you! • Acknowledge it - Express it, say it, write it down • Appreciate it - Feel it Now, go have a GRATITUDEFULL day And a New Year full of Appreciation! Yes. You Matter. Own Your Value. Be Grateful. It's all about You. And it's about being In Touch In Life. Teresa Lea, BA NCLMBT # 1804 To find out about Teresa Lea and her work and more ways to care for yourself, go to www.InTouchInLife.com or call 336-623-9138

May you have a blessed New Year. 2020 Here we Come!

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seeking grant funds to help them. The property is a Brownfield property but the State has recently released the prohibition of residential uses of the property. Engineering and design work is expected to begin in early 2020. POLICE DEPARTMENT

Anti-Litter - The Eden Police Department continues to post a Public Service Announcement on the Eden Police Department’s Facebook page asking citizens to Stand Against Litter as part of the countywide campaign to aggressively enforce littering and illegal dumping violations. We will continue to replay the announcement each month and aggressively enforce littering and illegal dumping statutes. Fundraiser for County employee - This year, our

department participated in ‘No Shave November/ December” and ‘Crazy Nail / Casual Dress November/ December’ fundraising campaign in support of one of the members of our “First Responder” family this year. Emily Thacker is a Rockingham County 9-1-1 Telecommunicator and a volunteer in the Eden Rescue Squad. Emily is a 34-year-old single mother of three children (ages 11, 6, 5) and lives in Eden. Emily was diagnosed with Stage 1 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Breast Cancer. Emily has been a trooper since her diagnosis. She has had multiple doctor’s appointments for testing, scans, and biopsies. Emily has had to leave work for appointments and came back to work afterwards. This will be not only a lengthy process for her but a costly one as well. Firearms replacement - In 2016, the City of Eden applied for a grant to replace our aging duty firearms. We received the funding, $24,244, in 2019. We

Rockingham Wellness Center

The Rockingham Wellness Center is located inside of Layne’s Pharmacy at 509 South Van Buren Rd., Eden, NC. All events offered at Rockingham Wellness Center are open to the public and there is no charge to attend programs. (336) 7783659Exercise Class Offerings:

• Stretch and Tone- Join Adrienne Branch for Stretch and Tone class on Monday afternoons at Rockingham Wellness Center. Stretch and Tone classes work on improving movement and flexibility, with a bit of muscle toning thrown in for good measure. You'll be bending and stretching to music, targeting different muscle groups to help you move better and feel great. Date and Time: Every Monday from 2:00 – 3:00 pm Date and Time: Every Thursday from 2:00 – 3:00 pm

• Gentle Yoga – Yoga appears to be particularly beneficial when it comes to mental health, with studies showing it helps improve psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), by using physical postures, breath work, and meditation. Please join Elohee El-Bey as he guides you through yoga. Date and Time: Every Thursday from 4:00 – 5:00 pm Special Events for the month of January:

• What Is Recovery?- This presentation will help partici-

pants define recovery, understand the ten fundamental components of recovery, the four dimensions of recovery, and recovery supports. Join Chelsea Bullins, Member Engagement Specialist with Cardinal Innovations Healthcare dispel stigma and emphasize hope. Registration is required for this course and closes two business days before the class begins. Please call 336-778-3659 to register. Date and Time: January 28, 2020 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

• Understanding Integrated Care - The future of healthcare is moving towards an integrated model which provides a bridge between medial and behavioral health. We hope this course will be a demonstration of ways to promote integrated care and the benefits of ensuring that our members with complex needs are receiving care that meets their overall needs. Registration is required for this course and closes two business days before the class begins. Please call 336778-3659 to register. Date and Time: January 27, 2020 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

• Craft Time taught by Olga Diaz: Come out and enjoy craft time with your children. During this class, children will learn to make different types of art and be creative while having fun. This class is geared towards children ages four to ten years old. However, anyone is welcome to come and make crafts if they would like. Supplies will be provided free of charge. This

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have completed the transition to the new Ruger American Duty Firearm.

Keep our streets safe As we approach the Christmas holidays and New Year’s Eve, we would encourage all our citizens to drink responsibly and utilize designated drivers. The Eden Police Department will have additional officers working throughout the holidays and New Year’s Eve to keep our streets and highways safe. Facebook

The Eden Police Department would like to continue to encourage the citizens of our community to utilize the Eden Police Department’s Facebook page for updates and information concerning our c ommunity, as well as Crimestoppers, to provide anonymous information concerning illegal activity to keep our community safe. We all have to work together to keep our community safe.

class will be led by local artist, Olga Diaz. Date and Time: January 3, 2020 from 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm Date and Time: January 17, 2020 from 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm Date and Time: January 31, 2020 from 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm

• Safely Dispose of Sensitive Documents - Visit Rockingham Wellness Center to securely dispose of documents which may contain personal or confidential information. Date and Time: January 14, 2020 from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Date and Time: January 28, 2020 from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

• Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia Warriors Support Group – Chronic pain affects both the individual and the people they love. Support groups provide emotional strength and promote empowerment in a community environment. This group plans events and speakers, and provides assistance in meeting basic needs. Join members for refreshments and fellowship. Be a part of building support for Rockingham County residents who suffer with chronic pain. Date and Time: January 14, 2020 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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Changes to Hunting & Fishing Licenses and Fees Take Effect The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is announcing several changes to its hunting, inland fishing and trapping license structure and associated fees, which are set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. SPECIFIC CHANGES INCLUDE: All licenses that authorize inland fishing will now include the trout privilege. All hunting and trapping licenses, with a few exceptions, will include the game lands privilege. Establishes a new Resident Lifetime Trapping License. Minor license fee adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. For more information on all NCWRC licenses, download the Commission’s 2019-2020 North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Digest. To purchase a license, visit ncwildlife.org/ licensing or a Wildlife Service Agent. About the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission - Since 1947, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has been

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For the Fun of it...

“I promise not to make any bad jokes for the rest of the year” A dad on New Year’s Eve • My New Year’s resolution is 1080p • If 2019 was a person, I would sue him for pain and suffering and lost wages • -Knock Know -Who’s there? -Mary and Abby -Mary and Abby who? -Mary Christmas and a Abby new year. •

Q: What do New Year's Parades have in common with Santa Claus? A: No one is awake to see either of them. • An iPhone and a firework were arrested on New Year's Eve. One was charged and the other was let off. • What do you get when you cross a pine tree with an apple? Pineapple! • What do you call a dad duck that tells jokes? A wise quacker! • - Which U.S State has the smallest soft drinks? - Minisoda • A tree toad loved a she-toad, Who lived up in a tree. He was a three-toed tree toad, But a two-toed toad was she. The three-toed tree toad tried to win, The two-toed shetoad's heart, For the three-toed tree toad loved the ground, That the two-toed tree toad trod. But the threetoed tree toad tried in vain. He couldn't please her whim. From her tree toad bower, With her two-toed power, The she-toad vetoed him. • The owner of the inside inn was inside his inside inn with his inside outside his inside inn. •

I waited and stayed up all night and tried to figure out where the sun was. Then it dawned on me. •

Q:What do you call BEARS with no EARS? A: B • -Q: What does a pepper do when it’s angry? A: It gets jalapeño face! • As a scarecrow, people say I’m outstanding in my field. But hay, it’s in my jeans •

A long-married couple are having dinner at the home of their good friends. When the meal has ended and the wives get up to clear the dishes, the men remain at the table and continue talking. “I meant to tell you,” says the host, “that we went to a terrific new restaurant on Thursday. I think you’ll love it.” “Great. What is it called?” “Darn, now I’m blanking. Help me out here. What’s the name of that red flower?” “A poppy?” “No, the other one.” “A tulip?” “No-you know, with thorns.” “A rose!” “Thank you.” Turning towards the kitchen, he yells, “Rose! What’s the name of that new restaurant?”

• A man walks into a pharmacy. I’m looking for some acetylsalicylic acid,” he tells the druggist. “You mean aspirin?” “Thank you! I can never remember that word!” • Tell me two things you can never eat for breakfast. Lunch and Supper! • There were 3 men in the desert. They all wanted something to cool them down. One brought a pail of water. The second brought an umbrella. The third took out a car door. The other two said,"Why do you have a car door?" The person said, "So we could roll the windows down when we get hot!" • Why are sharks mostly salt water creatures? Because pepper would make them sneeze.

What does an air conditioner have in common with a computer? They both lose efficiency as soon as you open windows. • Q: What building has the most stories? A: The library.

How much dew does a dewdrop drop if dewdrops do drop dew? They do drop, they do As do dewdrops drop If dewdrops do drop dew. • Q: Why wouldn't the shrimp • Q: When can you see cows share his treasure? with 8 feet? A: Because he was a little A: When 2 cows are stand- shellfish. ing side by side!

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JAMES AUSTIN HEALTH CENTER This Center offers primary care and integrated behavioral health for all ages. They are located at 207 E. Meadow Road #6 in Eden. They accept all insurances including Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare and a sliding fee for those who qualify. They are accepting new patients. Call 336-864-2795 for more information.

KFC Like the Phoenix rising from the ashes, a new KFC is being built on its former Hwy 14 site. The projected construction time is 45 months.

CUSH’S CRUISES CELEBRATES 20 YEARS Billy Cushman of Cush’s Cruises has been helping people vacation for 20 years now. Working out all the details and plans for you, he can plan your cruise, all inclusive tropical get aways as well as international travel needs. He notes that he can almost always beat the online prices for you and you will have a live travel agent to answer your questions! Give Billy a call today at 336-635-1947 or 336-613-4911. and see how he can help you reach your dream travel destination!

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LOPAREX This is the first Eden industry to participate in the Rock-A-Top Apprenticeship program offered through the Rockingham County School system. High School participants are paid during their apprenticeship period then often are offered permanent positions within the companies for whom they apprentice.

THE HAIR COMPANY This Eden company celebrated its 45th Anniversary in November. Owner Larry Turner will be honored at the January 21, 2020 Eden City Council meeting at 6:00pm.

2020 CITY OF EDEN EVENTS Many of you attended the December 7, 2019 Winterfest, Eden’s last major event of the season. It was well-attended and got everyone there in the Christmas spirit. As we look forward to 2020, here are the event dates so you can mark your calendars: Hispanic Heritage Day May 12th Spring Grown & Gathered May 21st Piedmont Pottery Festival June 6th Oink & Ale June 20th Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest July 25th Summer Grown & Gathered August 13th We hope you will attend Touch a Truck August 22nd these great events in RiverFest September 18th and 19th 2020. Winterfest December 5th

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY HOLIDAY CLOSING The City of Eden Solid Waste Division will be closed Monday, January 20, 2020 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday!

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A Different Type Of TIME

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Tick,Tick,Tick the time of everyone's clock will eventually stop but what we do in our sequence is totally on our “hands”. My last week which has proven this to me even more than ever, My time is NOW and I have already punched that time clock to greatness and no person or no thing will get in the way of me cashing in on the rewards of my labor. See, time has a funny way of showing us many things: who really stands with you in trying times, who has your best interest at heart and who clearly wants something from you to better their own self agenda but I only serve under ones mans agenda and that's My MAIN Man Upstairs. One may be too embarrassed to speak on past actions or mishaps, but I NOW embrace them and walk to those moments instead of running from them, as I once did in the past. Having to serve time in jail did this for me taking away my TIME, GAVE ME TIME to really think about how I could use my “hands” of this “watch” I call my life and make the most beautiful “peace” of jewelry man has ever made. I have seen how ones spent thier TIME in jail and which I knew WE were all looked at as Cold Hearted criminals but the men that were in there were simple human

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beings looking for the world to love them just like anyone else. Not for one second am I gloryifing jail or my experience in there but it was quite the experience. I fellowshipped with other men from all walks of life on how to make their lives and others lives around them better. We had Bible study together where I recieved many more confirmations on my life’s purpose and last but not least I saw men who barely had anything to give, prepare a meal for many other inmates showing that no matter what their situation was, still had genuine love for each other inside that pod. So, as I let out a sigh of relief to be out of there, I want to thank Justin and Jim for the fellowship and confidence they gave me to keep this stopwatch rolling and make sure I lap my competitors. OUR (The City of Eden) Time is now, and I will not allow a single second to go past that I'm not working my fingers to the bone to make sure the inevitable happens. That's the time I’m on as I know I'm not racing to the finish line I’m pacing myself for the marathon to finish my final Victory Lap see you guys again Jan 16th.

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During the hustle and bustle of the past Christmas season with stores filled with lights and Christmas gifts and toys there was a family in Rockingham County that just prayed to get by. The family is faithful in the church community and states they are pinching pennies as the mother completes her last 5 months in college. At times they had to choose between gas or food. “God always provides at

the last minute, in His time” says the mother of three young children. “We try not to worry even when things look like they won’t work out because God always comes through”. With just days until Christmas the children began to ask why there weren’t presents under their tree and their parents just had to smile and say in faith, there will be some under there soon. With plans to pay a

few financial obligations then use what was left for Christmas after filing for an early tax refund. But the family didn’t get what they anticipated. Instead of buying gifts, they chose to continue to put God first and have faith and be happy with the little that they had. This is when the unexpected happened.

American Legion William C. Johnson Post #534 of Mayodan, NC Commander David Bray presented the Blue Star Banner and Certificate of Honor to three families who have sons that are Active Duty service members. On Nov. 9, 2019 at the Post meeting Bray recognized David and Gracie Moreadith as their son David Moreadith III is currently serving with the NC National Guard in Afghanistan. On Nov. 28, 2019 Bray attended a family Thanksgiving dinner in Danville, Virginia and presented the ban-

ner and certificate to the family of Doug and Kahlah Stratton Doug is a United States Marine Corps' Drill Instructor currently serving at Parris Island, SC. He also recognized the family of Cori Wade (photo-right to left, Lamont and Sherika Carter) who is currently serving with the United States Navy in Spain. Commander Bray said "The Blue Banner Campaign started in 1917 but fell off after the World Wars. The American Legion rekindled that spirit of pride in our military men and women following the Sept. 11,

2001, terrorist attacks by providing banners to military families across the nation. It’s an American tradition to display a Blue Star Service Banner in the window of a home when a loved one is proudly serving in the United States Armed Forces. Post 534 feels as Americans, it is important to recognize families and support the troops currently serving. The Blue Star Service Banner is a reminder that war touches every neighborhood."

This is Rockingham County's 3rd Annual Day of Service to celebrate the Martin Luther King Day holiday and join the national MLK Day of Service movement. The event is FREE and open to the public. All ages are welcome to help with hands-on projects at Western Rockingham Middle School to benefit students, families & community. We need everyone's helping hands! FAQs • Can I bring a group from my company, church, school, sports team, Girl Scout troop, etc? Absolutely! There is an option to register a group on the form. If you have difficulties, send your group request and questions to lori@helprockinghamstudents.or g. • Can we bring kids? elders? YES! We've designed the projects to encourage even the littlest hands to be able to participate. Children do need to be accompanied by an adult who can work alongside them. • How should I preprare for the day and what should I bring? We suggest wearing sneakers/boots, as well as bringing a coat in case of bad weather. Water, snacks and lunch will be provided. If you have a food allergy, you may want to bring a back-up snack. • Where can I contact the organizer with questions? You can email us at lori@helprockinghamstudents.org or call the

Rockingham County Education Foundation office at 336-5520761. We'll be in touch soon! • Can I make a monetary donation? Yes! Donations help pay for the supplies we use at MLK Day

of Service. Thank you! Register Now! Contact is lori@helprockingh amstudents.org or call 336-5520761. We look forward to seeing you on January 25th!

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Local Transportation System now integrated into Google Maps

Love the idea of riding the skat public transit system but aren’t sure when and where the buses arrive? Finding route and schedule information for the skat transit system is easier now than ever! Trip planning through Google Maps now includes the bus schedules, current route and connector information. By using the online tools available through Google Maps, riders can quickly access up-to-date route information with only a few simple steps. By plugging in the destination, riders can find the bus stop nearest to the originating destination and project the travel time and route to the destination point. In addition to providing information about the Eden, Reidsville and Western Rockingham routes, the app will also give detailed information about how to use the connecter

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routes that operate between the municipal systems. Google is working to further enhance the app to ultimately allow riders to access real-time tracking so that anyone could see where the bus is at the exact moment, whether on time or running behind. Riders can continue to find information about routes, fare charges and other questions at www.rideskat.org or by contacting our main office at (336) 3472287. The buses and connectors offer a convenient and affordable way to access the entire community for work, for school, for shopping, for leisure or whatever the need may be. The system has provided more than 100,000 trips since its inception and getting “on-board” is easier now than ever before!

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Representative Travis Phelps from “Your Community United Juniors” contacted the family asking if they could provide Christmas for their children this year. Tearfully the mother told them that she was blessed by the news and thanked them graciously. The group of young volunteers had started a Christmas drive earlier last year in October to provide Christmas for a family in need and a food drive to give meals to the local homeless veterans. They placed donation boxes in various places in

Rockingham County such as Inkternal Art Studio, McMicheal Mills, O’Neal Manufacturing Services, Piedmont Truck Center, Beach House Grill and Verizon. This group of volunteers has been involved in many volunteer opportunities including fundraisers food drives and the group even helps in the cleanup and preservation of the local Citizen’s Cemetery. The group has gone above and beyond this time because not only did they provide Christmas for a family in need but they insisted on knowing exactly what the children wanted for Christmas in order to go to the store and pur-

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chase more items to bless these children. Little did they know things were looking very bleak for this family just moments before they received the phone call and the family firmly believes that they were recipients of a Christmas miracle. For more information on how you can get involved or if you know a high school age teen that would like to join them please contact Travis or Trenton Phelps (Candyman Creations) 336-908-9197 or check out their Facebook page: Your Community United JuniorsYCUJ

Events at Madison-Mayodan Public Library (Open to the Public)

• Monthly Genealogy Soirée 2019: 2 pm – 4 pm Tues., Jan. 14th: Planning Your 2020 Genealogy Research Goals Classes are usually held in the Linda C. Vernon Genealogy Room. Students are notified of any changes. Handouts available. More information call: 336-548-6553/e-mail: brim jones @co.rockingham.nc.us • Children’s Programing – Every Wednesday Programs: ➢ Storytime: Pre-school 10:30 am; Baby Time: 11:15 – 11:30: “A, B, C, D!” ➢ Teen Club – Wednesday, January 8th: 4 pm – 5 pm “Bad Art ” ➢ Lego Club - Wednesday, January 15th: 4 pm: Join us for some building fun! For those who are in K – 5. ➢ Friends of the Library Present: Youth Winter Reading Challenge 2020 – Pick up a Reading Challenge Log, complete the challenges and turn it in by February 25th to be entered into the Grand Prize drawings. Grand Prize includes a $25 Gift Card. Open to anyone under age 18. • Computer Class – Every Wednesday: 9 am – 10:30 am *Free to the Public ➢ Week 1: Introduction to Computers

➢ Week 2: Introduction to Hardware ➢ Week 3: Introduction to Software ➢ Week 4: Introduction to Browsers and Search Engines For More Info call MadisonMayodan Public Library: 336548-6553 • Jammin’ @ the Library: Monday, January 6th: 5:30 pm – 7 pm. To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Smash Brothers Gaming Night @ the Library – Thursday, January 9th: 6 pm – 7 pm See Flyers at the Library for Schedule of Movies, Popcorn & Beverages Provided. To be shown in the McMichael Community Room • “Happy Birthday!” Storytime Saturday @ the Library – Saturday, January 11th: 10:30 am. Featuring Miss Dale - Join us for crafts, music, storytelling, puppets and more! • Bingo for Books @ the Library: Adults Only - Monday, January 13th: 6 pm . To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Western Friends of the Library Present – Kitchen Towel Crafting Time @ the Library – Friday, January 17th: 3 pm – 5 pm. Relax with light music and do a little craftin’. To be held in the McMichael Community Room

• Nary a Thing Chapter of “The Andy Griffith Show” Rerun Watchers Club @ the Library – Tuesday, January 21st: 3 pm – 5 pm. Will be showing “Barney Mends a Broken Heart” and “The Fun Girls” Come join our Club and have some .“Goooooooood fun!” Call for more information: 336-548-6553 ➢ To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Winter Apocalypse Movies! @ the Library – Thursday, January 23rd: 1 pm – Closing. See Flyers at the Library for Schedule of Movies, Popcorn & Beverages Provided. To be shown in the McMichael Community Room • An Encore Viewing of White Christmas, Bloody Christmas & Discussion @ the Library – Thursday, January 30th: 5 pm – 7 pm. General discussion and Lawson Family Genealogical Information. Popcorn & Beverages Provided. To be shown in the McMichael Community Room • All Rockingham County Libraries will be CLOSED Wednesday, January 1st – In Celebration of New Year’s Day All Rockingham County Libraries will be CLOSED Monday, January 20th – In Honor of Martin Luther King Day

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Inkternal Arts Studio Celebrates a Decade of Business

Two young men with the goal of providing a clean and safe place to share their creativity with Rockingham County, Inkternal Art Studio was just a dream and a plan for Alan and Wes ten years ago. Alan states “It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years”, but he knew there would be much more in store for Inkternal Art Studio in the years to come. Alan said he truly felt responsible to Madison and Rockingham County as a whole to become the best shop they could offer and to always strive to get better individually and as a whole crew. They understood that it's one thing to open up a shop and say we're different, but we knew we had to live up to the standard and show people they were different, whether it was through the artwork itself or just the vibe and feeling someone got when

they walked in the door. When asking Alan about the goals he hopes to accomplish during the next decade, he replied “the plan is the same as it’s always been, to grow as an artist individually because if you aren’t trying to better yourself, it’s probably time to stop”. Alan states that Inkternal has been very lucky in our journey here in Madison and he believes they have held up our end of it, but we will continue to work on getting better artistically and giving people a one of a kind environment to come and enjoy. Congratulations to the Inkternal Art Studio family for a decade of sharing your creativity with us and we are excited to watch you grow more and more over the next ten years! Inkternal is located at 101 N. Frandklin St., Madison. Phone is 336-548-8282. 101 N. Franklin St. Madison, NC 336-548-8282 No Deals No Gimmicks Just Us

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He was born in New Jersey in 1740, and he was well-educated at the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), achieving both A.B. (Latin for Bachelor of Arts Degree) and A.M. (Latin for Master of Arts Degree). His parents emigrated from Ireland, and settled in New Jersey. He grew up to become the fourth and seventh Governor of North Carolina and served from 1782 to 1784 and again from 1789 to 1792. Governor Alexander Martin’s leadership abilities during these years of conflict and crisis made him popular, even though he represented the western section of the state. Alexander Martin had both successes and failures in his life. He supported Washington’s Continental army, and in October 1777 led his command at the Battle of Germantown. Thick fog caused Martin and his soldiers to make a grievous mistake when they mistook British troops for Continental soldiers. Martin faced a court-

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tial for this costly mistake. He was never convicted and he resigned from the army. In 1761 he received a 436-acre land grant on the Dan River, where he eventually established his home in 1773. Martin named his home Danbury. He continued to carry on in the service of his country, despite his failure in the army. He capitalized on his greatest strengths and was elected to the North Carolina Senate in 1778. He became governor for the first time in 1781 by appointment, and was elected by the General Assembly in 1782 as Governor. The end of the Revolution created a maelstrom of problems for the new Nation, including how to treat property owned by both sides of the conflict. Martin took the high road and resisted the pressure to confiscate and redistribute this property, and advocated the return to all owners except for North Carolina’s most infamous Tories.

After his term as governor ended, Martin returned to the Senate, and became Speaker. Although Martin attended the Federal Convention, he left early, and did not sign the Constitution. Martin faced a great wave of Anti-Federalist sentiment in North Carolina, and did not win the Senate election. Despite this failure, he was still popular in the General Assembly and was again elected governor in 1789 and held the office until 1792 when he reached the term limit for this office. But despite his losses, during his second tenure as Governor, he advocated for a permanent seat of North Carolina government in Raleigh, located in Wake County. Another noteworthy accomplishment during his tenure as governor was the establishment of the University of North Carolina in 1789. Alexander Martin is honored by an N.C. State Historical Marker located on State Highway 704 east of Planters Road in Madison, near the location of his home. It states his accomplishments in times of extreme stress, when he demonstrated exceptional perseverance and determination to accomplish the goals he had set forth for the new Nation and the state he served.

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Music has been in the tradition of Methodism since its beginning with John and Charles Wesley in England. Main Street United Methodist Church in Reidsville continues that tradition with its beautiful Organcraft organ, its dedicated choir, and its sponsorship of the Winter Concert Series. This concert series was started in 2016 when current choir director and organist, Justin Terrell, wanted to do more outreach to the local community with music and drama. He contacted the Dewey’s Bakery about their program for fundraising with a local holiday store. The choir and church members staff a Dewey’s store each holiday season for the sale of their products in Reidsville. The profits from this annual project help to fund choir projects including the winter concert series and a summer music camp for elementary age children that began in 2018. The concert series has included a variety of events during the past four years, including the Carolina Brass, a jazz pianist, the UNCG Percussion Ensemble, a bagpipe performance , and several gospel groups. This year the concerts begin with a dramatic presentation on January 12, 2020 at 6:00 by Marquis Laughlin. He and his family live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His live Scripture presentation is “The Bible Live A.D.” He describes his work as “enabling audiences to hear, see, and feel the God of the Bible.” He is the founder of Acts of The Word Ministries, a non-profit, non-denominational ministry. He has an active world wide touring schedule of his dramatic presentation of the Scriptures. The other performances in this year’s concert series include Runnin’ Cedar, a bluegrass and gospel group based in Reidsville, NC. The group includes Travis Denny, Jerry Jones, Ray Denny, Kevin Tompkins, and Randi Adkins. They enjoy playing music together and sharing the Christian message through songs. Their performance is scheduled for 6:00 on February 9, 2020. The last concert will be on March 15, 2020 at 6:00 and will feature the southern gospel/praise music trio called Covenant. The members of this group are Tony Deaton, Teri Moss, and Charles Scarlette and are based in North Carolina. Their music is a message of hope by sharing the gospel in song. All concerts are free and open to the public. They will be offered in the Main Street United Methodist sanctuary at 221 South Main Street in Reidsville, NC. There will be a love offering but no admission charge. In addition to the concerts, the Dewey’s fundraiser has also allowed Main Street to sponsor an excellent music camp for elementary school children each

one to come to enjoy the sharing of drama, music, and fellowship as the plans for the Winter Concert Series and the Summer Music Camp begin a new year! Information for any of the events: Call church office: 336349-3432 or check the church website: http:// mainstreetunitedmethodist.com/

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https://www.jotform.com/nctennis/2020AdultTryTennis TRY TENNIS FOR ADULT BEGINNERS. Saturdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25 from 23:30p. Western Rockingham YMCA indoor tennis courts, 600 S 5th Ave, Mayodan, NC 27027. Are YOU ready to try tennis? Been a while since you played? Join Coach Pat Williams of Pat’s Tennis Aces and go from “couch to court” in just 4 weeks. Fee includes four 90-minute group clinics, a new racket and t-shirt. $40. Register online for the Rockingham County - Mayodan location at www.trytennis.net or https://form.jotform.com/nctennis/2020JuniorTryTennis TENNIS EXCELLENCE PROGRAM (TEP) sponsored by www.Faintsbook.com, Monday, Wednesday, Friday as weather permits. 5:30-7pm. Jaycee Park tennis courts, 125 Jaycee Park Road, Reidsville NC 27320. Age 10 up who are serious about improving their skills meet on the court for drills and match play. Free. Contact chuckfaintrealty@yahoo.com for program details and registration.

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The Morehead High School (MHS) Army JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps) program is a course that takes place during the regular class day. It has been at MHS since 1975. In addition to teaching leadership, success skills, physical fitness, health and citizenship, JROTC also teaches students how to efficiently improve their school work. Students are taught how to study more effectively, enabling them to be more focused and proficient while taking tests. It is a student-led program. They do after school and weekend activities, some being competitive and some are community service. Senior Army Instructor David Bray, a retired Army veteran of 21 years, came to MHS in 2005. He normally teaches 100 students per semester. In the beginning, the students learn to march, practice leadership skills and learn essay writing. Students are taught how to use a compass which helps them learn geography. On Monday and Friday, they engage in physical fitness exercises, including warm up stretches, exercises, activities or games. Students wear uniforms one day per week and they must maintain grooming standards to remain in the program. Competitive projects include drill team, raider, rifle team and color guard. They also have a Jeopardy-like Junior Leadership Academic Bowl where the MHS students compete against other schools nationwide in leadership and academic knowledge. MHS Junior, Alexis Fix, is in her third year with JROTC. She wanted to see what the program was like when she signed up during her freshman year. “It

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has taught me responsibility, leadership and how to be a better person,” stated Fix. “You can talk to instructors who teach us how to improve school performance.” The JROTC community service programs include assisting at the Rockingham County Pregnancy Care Center, helping set up the Eden Library book sale, conducting trash clean up and maintaining cemeteries with local American Legion and VFW chapters. JROTC also does tutoring weekly at Central Elementary assisting 2nd graders with their Math and Reading skills. Their “Blessed to be a Blessing” canned food item drive includes purchasing turkeys and hams to help families in the community. They also run the MHS Backpack program that provides food for students during weekends. This year, one week before Christmas, JROTC will be assisting Meals on Wheels as they deliver 75-80 meals to the elderly in Eden. Bray sees a change in students from 9th grade to 12th grade. “They come in scared; wondering what they have gotten themselves into,” he stated, “But we had 7 national honor society students in 2018 and 28 graduating seniors.” Bray commented that sometimes he acts as a counselor to students who may be having a difficult time in school or at home. This kind of

emotional support also helps students overcome problems and become the best individuals they

Alexis Fix and Senior Army Instructor1st Sgt. Bray

can be. Bray has been the Leadership/School Improvement Team Chairperson for the past 10 years at MHS and recently submitted the Character Education Application requesting MHS to be recognized as a National School of Character. Alexis has been inspired to pursue a time in military service followed by a career in Eden. “I want to join the National Guard or U.S. Air Force,” she remarked. “When I am finished, my goal is to return to Eden to share my experiences in the military with local students and then be either an EMT or fire fighter.” JROTC is motivating our young men and women to be better citizens; another good thing happening at our local high school.

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Rockingham County Schools (RCS) will receive the 2019 USTA SOUTHERN Member Organization of the Year Award during the USTA Southern Annual Meeting at the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. This award is presented to a member organization to recognize outstanding service to the local community, to the organization members, and to the game of tennis. In the 35-year history of this award, RCS is the very first school system to be selected. Here are just a few of the reasons we think RCS is the perfect recipient of this award: • Eight RCS Elementary Schools, Holmes Middle School, and McMichael High School are registered www.NetGenera tion.com providers who receive free or low-cost youth tennis equipment and SHAPE-approved tennis curriculum for their PE or School Age Childcare (SACC) programs. • Using a free USTA Schools Line grant, eight elementary schools and Holmes Middle School have painted lines on their playgrounds for 39 youth-sized tennis courts. Each fall and spring RCS PE teachers and SACC partner with RCTA to offer after school Kids Tennis Clubs right outside the class-

room door. Morehead High School PE teacher and Football Coach Lin Stadler sponsors a 10- day high school PE tennis class on the courts each spring. • During the school year, RCTA community coaches and volunteers pop-up the nets on campus for Family Fit Nights, PE tennis demo days, and lead fun tennis activities for school festivals, PTO meetings, and field days • RCS High Schools offer NCHSA boys and girls tennis team programs and RCS Middle Schools field girls tennis teams each fall as part of a 5-school athletic conference that includes Dillard Middle School in Caswell County. Reidsville High School hosts Division II MidState Conference tournament play at Jaycee Park. All-County RCS Team tournaments for both boys and girls bring together players from all four high school teams to determine a county champion each year. • Each summer, 15 middle and high school RCS students, most tennis players but not all, share their passion for connecting tennis and education with over 300 young summer campers at six summer day camps as part of a National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network. • RCS owns one tennis facility at Morehead High School and partners with

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drawing board to serve the schools and tennis community in the western part of our county. THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS to Rockingham County Schools. You are creating the next generation of tennis greats in Rockingham County NC. “Tennis gives kids the confidence to be champions on and off the court “

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The Rockingham County Schools 2019 District Science Fair achievement awards in science comprehension and presentations were held in December. A total of 103 projects were entered in the fair to compete for the chance to advance to the Region 5 Science Fair to be held at UNC-Greensboro on February 1, 2020. First, second, and third elementary winners and five Honorable Mention projects advance to the Regional Competition. In the middle and high school categories, first and second place winners advance to the Regional Competition. All Winners are listed below: ELEMENTARY ( 3-5) 1st Place - Kameron Furstenberg and Jordan Handy Project – Visual Water Rescue John W. Dillard Academy 2nd Place -Sophia Barton Project – It’s As Cold As Ice John W. Dillard Academy 3rd Place - Jonas Jones Project – What Floats Your Boat? South End Elementary HONORABLE MENTIONS • Addington Hodgin Project – Do You Know What Viscosity Is? Monroeton Elem. • Annie Chilton and Lainey Cox Project – Flour Power

Williamsburg Elementary • Edward Smith Project - How Do Colors of Light Affect Your Mood? Bethany Elementary • Elijah Boothe Project - Bridging the Gap Central Elementary • Diego Acosta and Cooper Knight Mention Project - Erosion Control Huntsville Elementary MIDDLE SCHOOLS (6-8) BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE A 1st Place - Paylina Wilson and Reagan Harris Project – Soak It Up Baby! Holmes Middle 2nd Place - Diamond Smith, Samya Hairston, Akira Hairston Project - What Kind of Drink Stains Your Teeth The Most? Holmes Middle BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE B 1st Place - Arisa Hasanaj Project - The Water War Holmes Middle School 2nd Place - Sadie Matheson, Chloe Fisher Project - Shocking Discoveries Holmes Middle 3rd place - Ahcosha Madkins Project - Blooming Holmes Middle EARTH / ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 1st Place - Jackson Jones

Project - Fire Starter Rockingham County Middle 2nd Place - Velda Thomas Project - Acidic Soil Reidsville Middle 3rd Place - Emma Lambert Project - Tornado In A Bottle Reidsville Middle CHEMISTRY 1st Place - Maria Torres Martinez. Project – Be Careful What You Drink Reidsville Middle 2nd Place - Jacob Jackson Project - Milk Into Plastic Rockingham County Middle PHYSICS AND MATH 1st Place - Maddie Wheatley Project – Tennis Ball Bounce Rockingham County Middle 2nd Place - Shenandoah Veese Project - Amazing Magnet Builder Holmes Middle 3rd Place - Candice Wright, Acelyn Jones Project - Hot Chocolate Holmes Middle ENGINEERING 1st Place - Kyosha Dalton Project - Sink of Float? Western Rockingham County HIGH SCHOOL (9 - 12) BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE A 1st Place - Peyton Baynes, Johnny Castaneda Project - A-MAIZE-N Dalton McMichael High

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2nd Place - Alex Juarez, Bailey Kinsey Project - Bacteria on Your Ice Dalton McMichael High 3rd Place Haley Minnick, Victoria Nichols Project - Cookie Mutation Dalton McMichael High BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE B 1st Place- Genesis Stokes Project - How Quickly Do We Respond to Color? Reidsville High 2nd Place - Lucy Jones, Kiani Stephens Project - The Effect of Emotion on Cognition Dalton McMichael 3rd Place - Cheyenne Jacobs, Nadia Munoz Project - Realistic Romance Rockingham Early College High EARTH/ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 1st Place - Ashley Black, Jordan Jobe Project - Environmental Relationship Between Water and Soil Rockingham Early College High 2nd Place - Jake Sharpe Project - The Ideal Humidity for Competitive Running Dalton McMichael High 3rd Place - Devin Dillon, Angel Dickerson Project - Coal Ash and pH Morehead High School CHEMISTRY 1st Place - Kylie Belton, Roman Goins Project - The Effectiveness of

Home Remedies vs. Over the Counter Antacids Dalton McMichael High 2nd Place - Rachel Crouse, Zoe Zackfield, Morgan Ellington Project - Burning Calories Rockingham County High 3rd Place - Aminah Ahmed, Brock Money, Maziel Jimenez Project - Which Toothpaste Whitens the Most? Rockingham Early College High PHYSIC AND MATHEMATICS 1st Place - Bobby Ray Wyatt, Janae Jeffries Project - Beefed Up Electromagnets Dalton McMichael High 2nd Place - Shelby Parker, Emmanuel Perea Project - The Perfect Shot Dalton McMichael High ENGINEERING 1st Place - Enrique Gonzalez, Rachel McGuire Project Robotic Plant Rotation Dalton McMichael High 2nd Place - Joel Vaughn, Brian Aquirre Project - Structure of MultiFloored Building vs An Earthquake Dalton McMichael High TECHNOLOGY 1st Place - Treasure Aikens, Ayden Smith Project - Plant Watering System Dalton McMichael High School 2nd Place - Joey Ionadi, Frankie Spangler Touch Sensor Efficiency Dalton McMichael High

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Chasity Fix Teacher of the Year 2019-2020 Central Elementary

Chasity Fix teaches 2nd grade at Central Elementary School. Of her job she says, "People say that you do not die until someone says your name for the last time. In other words, your legacy lives on, and I decided to live on by making a difference in the lives of my students." Chasity graduated Suma Cum Laude from UNC-G with a Class A Licensure in Grade K-6. "Currently, in second grade, I enjoy transforming the classroom to include genuine, captivating learning experiences in order to motivate students to succeed. Our classroom has been an operating room where my students have performed non-fiction text feature surgery, a courtroom where my students have presented and weighed arguments about the guilt or innocence of the Big Bad Wolf, a yogurt bar where my students have written persuasive responses to interview questions to obtain a job, a restaurant where my students have “tasted” various book genres, the barn from Zuckerman’s farm, India Opal’s backyard party, a crime scene for students to use inferencing skills to figure out who stole their cookies, and a glow party for my students to review math skills. I love seeing my students engaged with the material by asking questions and respectfully justifying their opinions or work on a constant basis."

Brittany Flynt Teacher of the Year 2019-2020 Bethany Elementary

Ms. Brittany Flynt is a kindergarten teacher at Bethany Elementary School. Brittany attended UNC-G and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a concentration in Global Studies. A second grade teacher was a major inspiration for Brittany becoming a teacher. That teacher is Hava Rideout, who also works for RCS! "You can’t sweat the small stuff but always have to look at the bigger picture and know what a difference you are making in the student you have during the short time youare with them." "I use data notebooks for each child to track their academic progress. I show them where they started and how much progress they have made and I can tell that they always want to strive to do even better the next time. I have had several students who needed extra support throughout my seven years of teaching and it always questions me to how I can better help them succeed not only educationally but socially. I can’t change what happens in their home life, but I can inspire them and care for them at school as they know

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they have a safe and loving environment when they enter my classroom. Some students need a lot more love and I try to be a positive role model in their little lives. I want them to look back one day on their school experience and think of how I inspired them."

Amber Haskin Teacher of the Year 2019-2020 Stoneville Elementary

Ms. Amber Haskin is a fifth grade teacher at Stoneville Elementary School. Amber went to college majoring in nursing, changed majors, started working, then went back to school and earned her teaching licensure from NC A&T. She has since earned a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Liberty University. Haskin says, "Some would argue that it is the child’s responsibility to come to school motivated and prepared to learn. I agree with that up to a point. Yes, the child needs to find that intrinsic motivation. However, it is up to the teacher to help them find it." Haskin has taught 3rd, 4th and 5th grades during her career. Her favorite part of teaching is when she is going over something new and you can actually see that light go on when they “get it.” It’s a pretty magical experience to her. She adds, “In my 12 years of teaching, I feel like I have come across a lot of different learning styles and abilities. I have spent days researching ways to teach math strategies to my EC inclusion students. I have stayed up at night figuring out how to make the concept of main idea more “hands-on” for an AIG student with autism. In all the students I have come across as a teacher, I have never met one who was not capable of learning and growing. Whether or not they grow is up to me."

Adrianne Hensley Teacher of the Year 2019-2020 Reidsville Middle

"Teaching has been a roller coaster ride, but what is life without a few twists and turns. I love what I do and I love the feeling that it gives me when my students love what they do. That by far, has to be the greatest accomplishment in any educator’s career,” Says Hensley Ms. Adrianne Hensley is a 6th grade math teacher at Reidsville Middle School. Adrianne earned an Associate of Arts from Rockingham Community College, a Bachelors of Arts, Elementary Education from Greensboro College, and a Masters of Education from Ashford University. She is currently working on a Doctorate of Psychology at the University of the Rockies.

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"One of my greatest accomplishments in education was starting the “Lady Raiders”. This afterschool interest group was full of young ladies that were recommended by their home base teachers. Students that need a little extra love, because they have been in a bit of trouble. We worked on manners, social relationships with family and friends, school discussions and how to eat at a professional dinner party. This program was so successful that the young men wanted me to have a club with them the following year. My first year as a middle school teacher, my colleagues and teammates often referred to me as 'the guidance counselor queen'. It took me a while to realize they called me this because students (whether I taught them or not) always came to me to talk, get advice, or to just cool down to keep them from getting overly angry. Every student needs to have someone in their school that they feel safe to talk to. I do not have to be that person, but I will be that person for any stu-

John Butler Teacher of the Year 2019-2020 McMichael High School

Mr. John Butler is a Technology, Engineering & Design Education Teacher at McMichael High School. John has obtained a Master of Science Degree in Technology Education from NC A&T, he did his undergrad at NC State and received a BS in Technology Education. In 2018, John won the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association Teacher Excellence Award! "There are 3 major points that define my teaching philosophy... 1. Teamwork is the best work. 2. Performance is everything. 3. Relationships will get you farther." "My first big accomplishment was starting the McMichael Electric Vehicle team about 12 years ago. I remember when I first proposed the idea of converting a gasoline powered vehicle to electric propulsion to them, I said “Do y’all want to do something that

you will remember for the rest of your life?”. Little did we know this project would change their life and definitely mine. A few years later the electric vehicle project subsided by morphing into three other things. 1) the current McMichael Robotics team, 2) The McMichael chapter of Technology Student Association, and 3) the Phoenix STEM academy at McMichel High School. Now instead of having 1 major project that a few students can center around we have 3 major areas of opportunities where students can experience a wide range of STEM topics and best make informed choices about their college and career choices."

Robin Jones Teacher of the Year 2019-2020 Douglass Elementary School Ms. Robin Jones is a first grade teacher at Douglass Elementary School. Robin, inspired by her mother to pursue her dreams, went back to school to become a teacher. Robin grad-

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uated from Greensboro College in 2013 on the Dean's List! "It is important to me that my students not only receive a solid education but also know that I am aware of and sensitive to their individual needs. A classroom environment should promote diversity and a sharing of ideas. In a nurturing and fair environment, students can become responsible for themselves as well as their learning." "The simplest, and I feel the most important personal connection I make to my students each day, is standing at our doorway greeting the children as they come in. In those first short minutes, I comment on a pretty dress, notice new shoes or haircuts, ask about a missing front tooth, or comfort a student who

has gotten off to a shaky start at home. At the end of our day, I wish each child a good night and let them know how much I care about them. Building these relationships has led to more successful learning outcomes. Becoming a teacher was not easy and neither is being one. Reflecting on my journey into this profession and why I chose it helps me to stay focused and take pride in my successes. I am making a difference in the lives of children and guiding them to make the right choices in life."

Beth Wilson Teacher of the Year 2019-2020 South End Elementary

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Teaching Certification Program at NC A&T then completed her Teacher Licensure Certification requirements at Greensboro College. She also has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Bryan College. "While my route to becoming a teacher had a few twists, I feel all the seeds planted by my own teachers and early experiences have come to fruition with accomplishments I have had with my own students during these years of teaching." said Wilson. "There are no momentous contributions I have to share from the 20 plus years I have been teaching, but there are many little accomplishments or moments that show my life’s pursuits have mattered. Enjoying that moment when a child sees what they have learned and accomplished in the classroom. Seeing a child apply the knowledge I taught, both academically and socially. Hearing a parent say that their child loves what we are learning about in class. Seeing the excitement students bring with them when coming back to school on a Monday morning. Having students ask me, “when can we do that again”? Helping special needs students to be successful in a classroom. But most of all, seeing my students successfully and confidently start on their journey of navigating life."

Andrea Cox Teacher of the Year 2019-2020 Williamsburg Elem.

Ms. Andrea Cox is a fifth grade teacher at Williamsburg Elementary School. Andrea graduated from Appalachian State in 2004 with Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, and in 2008 a Master of Arts, Reading Education (K-12). "Teaching is a special art form made for the multi-taskers of the world, who love children and enjoy seeing them learn and grow. Teaching is not a one size fits all type of a job, just as the kids we teach everyday are not one size fits all." "Students learn best in an environment that they feel safe in. At the beginning of the year, I read a lot of books and hold a lot of discussions about respecting each other and each other’s ideas. I model this behavior and expect it from my students all year. Students in my class feel comfortable sharing their ideas and learning from each other in this way. I often have students share their strategies for solving math problems to the class. It’s always encouraging to me when I see other students learning from their strategies and praising them for their good work. I also believe that children learn best when given opportunities to use their different learning styles. I was chosen as our school’s Personalized Learning Ambassador this year and I’ve really enjoyed learning more about personalized learning. I live for the 'lightbulb moments'."

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