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Sheriff Page and County Commissioners Honor Sheriff's Office Retirees On December 7, 2020, during their monthly meeting, Rockingham County Commissioners joined Sheriff Sam Page and members of the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office Command Staff in honoring recent retirees Corporal Alan Tippett and Sergeant Cliff Vaughn. Corporal Alan Tippett(Ret.) served as a Rockingham County Sheriff's Deputy from July 1999 - September 1, 2020. Tippett retired as a Corporal and was a Field Training Officer for the Patrol Division. Sergeant Cliff Vaughn(Ret.) served as a Rockingham County Sheriff's Deputy from March 1999 - Dec. 1, 2020. Vaughn

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Billy Gene Anderson, 81 - RC Carlton Allen Austin, 49 Ms. Louise Brown - Reidsville Jacqueline Shelton Bowling, 82 Evie Elizabeth James “Lib” Brown, 87 - Reidsville Ida Norman Barnes, 56 - RC Donnie Lee Brim, Sr., 62 Peggy Lawrence Upchurch Butler, 81 Carrie “Hazel” Ray Barker, 84 - Madison Debbra O’dell Brame, 66 - RC Adell Rakestraw Barkers, 85 Reynolds “Bunny” McBride Biggs, 93 - Eden Jesse Ray Bennett, 81 Gregory Keith Craddock (Elvis), 74 Juanity Cox, 70 - Eden Veona Dodson Cox, 92 - Mayodan Ms. Dorothy Galloway Cobb - Reidsville Lynn Jackson Chilton, 66 Natalie Dawn Dickerson, 51 Marige Fern Chandler Dew “Mama Dew”, 96 Betty Tucker DeGraff, 94 Joseph Harold DeGraff, 94 Ervin “Nub” Vester East, 98 Rebecca “Becky” Faye Craig Evans, 63 James Barry Ellison, 82 - Madison Maxine Allen Eudy, 95 Frank Thomas “Tommy” Fuqua, 87 - Reidsville Jerome Christopher Flacks - RC Edith Chambers Gunn, 92 - RC Jon Dennis Gallagher, 71 Mrs. Florence Gilmore - Reidsville Marjorie Sue Oakley Grogan, 80 - Madison Ms. Wanda Denise Galloway, Reidsville John David Garrison, 84 Haywood Harris, Jr., - Reidsville Carlton Eugen Hill, 78 - Mayodan Stella Louise Brooks Hepperle, 72 - Eden William Berkley Hall, Jr., 76 Charles “Randy” Jefferson, 57 Jerry Odell Jordon, 77 - Stoneville Barry Wayne Kiser, 65 - Reidsville Mrs. Betty Clark Lawson - Reidsville Mrs. Frances Jacqueline “Jackie” Lasher, 66 Virgina Evans Lamberth, 92 - Reidsville Pauline Rakestraw Lofits, 100 - Mayodan Paul Lawson, 90 - Eden Nellie Wharton Hardy “Nell” Lilard, 84 - RC Melissa Lee Hardwick Lawless, 70 Jerry Lester, 58 - RC Faye Ball Light, 84 Deacon Lawrence Alfred “Bruh” Mc Cain - Reidsvillle Lillie Griffin Meeks, 90 - Eden Jane Morgan Mills, 87 - Reidsville James Robert “Jim” Murray, Jr., 56 - Eden Mary Frances McHone, 92 - Madison Betty Ann Williams White Martin, 80 - Mayodan Alfreda “Freda” Joyce Parrish Michael, 70 John Willard Nelson, 91 Joyce Ann Loftis Obey, 64 - Reidsville Mrs. Sheryl Denise Middleton Oliphant Shelia Diane Pruitt, 57 - Reidsville

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Loved ones of Rockingham County who have recently passed away Continued from previous page Joan Maureen Meekins Pennini, 87 Alice Novaline Powell Stratton, 91 - Eden Micheal Edgar Smith “Blinky” 73 - Madison Paul Edwards Southern, 81 - Mayodan Megan Nicole Sutherland, 24 Jewell Mills Shreve, 83 Ms. Annie Ruth Poteat Simpson - Reidsville Ms. Dedra “Dee Dee” Brown Stephens Micheal Edgar Smith “Blinky”, 73 - Madison Robert Bryan Schoolfield, 52 Una Mae Williams Stevens, 90

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A LETTER FROM EDITOR We truly appreciate you... I am often amazed at our readers who take the time and effort to call me or write a note in our stands telling us how much you love our paper and enjoy reading it. Like everyone, we get discouraged at times, but that’s usually when a call or note is received that makes us smile and keep going. We strive at Eden’s Own Journal to bring you uplifting and important information from your communities all across Rockingham County. We are invested in this county and plan on being here for our readers for a long time. For those of you who have called and left those messages, spoken to us at our stands, and even left sweet notes in our stands, we treasure them and appreciate you so much. People like you are what keep us going. Thank you all for a full 21 years in business, and for helping us to support your hometown and county we all call home.

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Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University – a resident of Rockingham County. NC A&T offers two tracks, Secondary Education and Agricultural Professional Service, both requiring a total of 120 credit hours. Students pursuing the Secondary Education track will be able to transfer 52 hours from RCC, and will take 67 additional hours at NC A&T that focus on teaching. Those pursuing the Agricultural Professional Service track can transfer 63 hours from RCC to NC A&T, leaving 58 more hours to take to obtain the B.S. degree there. "Agriculture is the world's largest industry. It's our country's largest industry, with 23 million individuals employed in agriculture, food and fiber. And it's an over $90 billion industry in the State of North Carolina," said Dr. Antoine Alston, associate dean of Academic Studies and interim chair of the Department of Animal Sciences at NC A&T. Alston visited RCC on Monday, Nov. 21 to sign the two articulation agreements along with RCC President Dr. Mark Kinlaw. " It's so important that we're producing future agricultural leaders and professionals, through programs like this at RCC and articulating to A&T for the baccalaureate degree in Agricultural Education. It's a win-win for our state, it's a winwin for our country, and for our global society when we can produce agricultural leaders," Alton said, as the ink dried on the agreements. When Kinlaw joined RCC six years ago, the College did not have an agricultural program. "And we're in a county that was built on agriculture. We had a horticulture program, and wanted to move into more of agribusiness, because that's where things are headed … well actually, where things already are," he said. RCC has renovated its Horticulture building and added a state-of-the-art greenhouse, repaired and refurbished another greenhouse, and is about to construct a storage building.

"We've really put an investment in the program, and we have our lead faculty John Ayers who has a long history in agriculture. I really feel good about the students we can attract. But getting connected to NC A&T with its long history in agricultural programs, this is going to be win-win for our students, the University, and the College," Kinlaw said. "I think it's going to be very successful. We've used some of our quarter-cent sales tax revenue to invest in this and are really happy with it." Alston said through the 2+2 program, students can take their classes on the NC A&T campus, "or they can sit right here in Rockingham County and don't have to interrupt their lives" and take online courses. "Students can take advantage of a great university to transfer to that is close by, so they're not far from home," Kinlaw said. "There are lots of jobs in this area." Ayers said RCC can offer students agribusiness education no matter where their interests lie. "We look at basic agricultural enterprises and operations, and the business components that are involved in them," he said. "We have classes in animal science, plant science, pest control, soil science, marketing, introduction to business, accounting, ag chemicals, farm business, ag law, and ethics," Ayers continued. "And then there's a work-based learning component, to provide a realworld experience for these younger students coming into the world of work. A touch of reality is something a lot of these young students need." Ayers noted that the average age of farmers in the United States is approaching 60. "A lot of these shoes will have to be filled. Many may not want to retire, but would like to have someone come in and fill part of their footsteps," he said. Gerri Hunt is director of public information at Rockingham Community College. She can be reached at huntg0780@rockinghamcc.edu or 336-342-4261 ext. 2170.

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Say Something reporting system launched at county schools Rockingham County Schools is officially launching the “Say Something” Anonymous Reporting System (SS -ARS) for students, which North Carolina public school districts will be adopting this year to meet the reporting guidelines and standards developed by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction and the Center for Safer Schools. Say Something is a youth violence prevention program from the national nonprofit organization Sandy Hook Promise (SHP), which has funding to provide the program and training at no cost to the district for grades 6-12. Rockingham County Schools Behavioral Health Department has developed a partnership to bring this resource to our students. The SS-ARS allows youth and adults to securely submit anonymous safety concerns – anytime, from anywhere – to help identify and intervene upon at -risk individuals before they hurt themselves or others. The system enables school administrators and law enfor cement to create effective interventions and to help prevent violence, suicide, bullying, self-harm and other forms of threatening behavior. “If a student needs to speak up about a concern – whether it’s about themselves or someone else – but they don’t k now who to turn to, RCS Crisis Team and Say Something is here,” said Dr. Stephanie Ellis, RCS Executive Director of Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, and Student Safety”. “It’s a robust system that’s always on, always accessible, and it allows students to voice their concerns anonymously, while making sure their messages are heard by the

right adults so we can help support them!” Designed specifically for use by students in grades 6 -12, SS-ARS provides three reporting platforms (mobile app, website, 24/7 phone hotline) for users to submit tips – and a crisis center to examine and triage those tips. When credible tips are received, the crisis center will notify district and school -based representatives, even after hours when tips are life-threatening and require immediate intervention. And, in cases of imminent threat, the crisis center will contact local 911 dispatch and involve law enforcement. The Say Something program is for reporting any type of serious concerns about students who are struggling or potentially violent. So “tipsters” can send reports on anything from school threats they’ve seen or overheard to personal crises including sexual harassment, self-harm, and depression. Students can submit a tip through the online Say Something system by visitingwww.saysomething.net directly, or navigate from the district and schools’ website homepages by clicking the Say Something icon on our school and district websites. The free app is available for download from the App Store and Google Play Store, and students can submit tips through the hotline by calling 1-844-5SAYNOW. Rockingham County Schools Behavioral Health Department is excited to partner with the Say Something App to ensure student safety by allowing students to voice their concerns anonymously, while making sure their messages are heard quickly so they can continue to be supported.

Gift Boxes sent to homes to help insure healthy holidays The one thing at the top of everyone’s gift list this year is to stay healthy. While Santa can’t deliver that, an area medical organization is sending the next best thing to many of its patients. Triad HealthCare Network (THN), a physician-led accountable care organization, is mailing gift boxes to help 40,000 people stay safe over the holidays and into the new year. THN’s “Be Ready Campaign” is sending masks, hand -sanitizer and information about COVID19 to its most vulnerable patients. While a lot of attention and a lot of hope has turned to vaccines, it will be a while before they are available to everyone. “We still have a way to go in this pandemic, says, Dr. Jim Osborne, medical director, THN. “We sent the kits to those who, based on age and medical conditions, are at higher risk for bad outcomes from COVID-19 or influenza. We want them to

stay vigilant until we make it to the finish line.” As an accountable care organization, THN’s business model is based on helping patients stay healthy and avoid costly medical care. It is affiliated with Cone Health. Triad HealthCare Network (THN), a provider-led accountable care organization (ACO) consists of community physicians, Cone Health and its physicians and hospitals, and other providers who together provide higher quality, better-coordinated and more efficient care for patients. THN improves the quality and value of health care in the Piedmont Triad by focusing on preventive care, improving communication and data flow among providers, and by providing innovative services. THN is a subsidiary of Cone Health and is governed and operated by a board of managers and a physician-led operating committee.

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2020 Christmas Rescue - Salvation Army Serves 250 Meals to Eden The Salvation Army Rockingham County “Eden Soup Kitchen” Served 250 Thanksgiving Meals to the Eden Community. It wasn’t exactly like the Thanksgiving

dinners needy residents and volunteers have come to look forward to, but the Salvation Army made sure Eden families had a warm meal for the holiday.

During a normal year, the Salvation Army would serve about 150 meals for its annual Thanksgiving dinner, but this year served over 250 meals. To help make the dinner

possible, Ms. Faye Shelton and Five Star Realty (Eden) sponsored 2020 Eden Community Thanksgiving dinner. Special thanks to all volunteers and B.J Case (Eden Advisory council chairman) The Salvation Army provide hot meals at Eden Soup Kitchen (Monday-Friday 11:45 am-12:30 pm) and serving about 75 meals

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County Swearing-In held The Dec. 7, 2020, Rockingham County Board of Commissioners meeting was held at Rockingham County High School Auditorium and included a Swearing-In Ceremony for three, newly elected County Commissioners and the Register of Deeds; plus the election of a new Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

Newly elected Chairman of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Charlie G. Hall III, presents a special thank-you plaque from the Board, to outgoing Board Chairman Mark F. Richardson.

Rockingham County Commissioners Thank Veterans for Their Service! American veterans are appreciated and celebrated in Rockingham County because of their service, dedication and love for freedom. The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners thanked local veterans in these TV public service announcements. Commissioners suggested that veterans needing support may contact Rockingham County Veterans Service Officer, Wanda Lane, at 336.342.8449 or email her at wlane@co.rockingham.nc.us. The following youtube addresses are the public service announcements by Rockingham County Commissioners:

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Opioid Safety Leader & Rockingham County Sheriff discuss take back MEDICATION TAKE BACK https://youtu.be/ou972JVzhmI Rockingham County 4-1-1 had two experts providing important tips about MEDICATION TAKE BACK! Rockingham County Opioid Safety & Resource Coordinator Jeff Pruett and Sheriff Sam Page had examples, stories, suggestions and tips for citizens to keep homes, neighborhoods, and communities safe via a MEDICATION TAKE BACK. They tell County Public Information Officer Mable Scott numerous tips in the video to clean out the medicine cabinet; where to take unused medicines; why it's important to get rid of old medicines; and to how to lock up medicines to keep them out of sight.

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New Commissioners Chair and Vice Chair named The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted for a new chairman and vice-chairman in December at its regular meeting. Charlie G. Hall III and Kevin Berger will lead the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners, for a one-year term, as chairman and vice-chairman respectively, effective immediately. Following the meeting, County Manager Lance Metzler said, “ Other members of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners include: Commissioner A. Reece Pyrtle Jr. of Stoneville, Commissioner Mark F. Richardson of Stokesdale, and Commissioner T. Craig Travis of Reidsville. A Rockingham County native, Charlie G. Hall III, graduated from Morehead High School. He has been a general contractor since 1984; and is co-owner and chief financial officer of Cirrus Construction, Inc. He was sworn in as a Rockingham County Commissioner on Dec. 3, 2018, to serve a four-year term. Hall served as vice-chairman of the Board of Commissioners since Dec. 2, 2019; then was elected Chairman of the Board on Dec. 7, 2020. He and his wife, Stephanie, have two daughters and three grandchildren. Hall was Eden Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in 2013. He is or has been active with: Salvation Army Advisory Board, United Way Advisory Board member and past Board Hall president, and former Board member of Eden Chamber of Commerce. Kevin Berger is a 1992 graduate of Morehead High School and is married to the former Amber Beatty. They have two children, Jackson and Emily. He graduated from UNC-G in 1996; Wake Forest Law School in 2000; and currently works in Madison with the Berger Law Firm, PC. He was sworn in as a County Commissioner on Dec. 5, 2016; and was elected chairman of the Board on Dec. 4, Berger 2017. He was re-elected Nov/2020 and elected vice-chairman of the Board. Some

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Support Groups • BROKEN CHAINS, Tue. 6pm inside Grace Baptist Ch., 14160 NC 87 N. (Oakland Ave.) Enter Side door. • COUNSELLING / JOB SEARCH HELP available Wednesdays by appointment from 10am - 6pm in the Life Changes Building at 7586 NC 770, Stoneville. 336-327-8663. - ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Call the following numbers to find out what schedules are still operating for the present Monday • Evening Words of Wisdom -6:00 pm. Life Changes Bldg, 7586 NC HWY 770 - Reidsville. (336) 623-8584 • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Tuesday • “A Vision for You” Group – 6:00 pm St. Thomas Episc. Church, 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville (336) 349-3511 Wednesday • Sparrow Group - 8:00pm William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St., Reidsville (800)591-6474 Thursday • Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Friday • “A Vision for You” Group – 8:00 pm Open Discussion, St. Thomas Epi. Ch.. 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville 349-3511 Saturday • 12 Changes Group – 9:00 am Life Changes Bldg., 7586 NC Hwy 770, Eden (336) 623-8584 • Serenity Group – 11:00 am William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St. – Reidsville (800)591-6474 • Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presb. Church 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Sunday Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presb. Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 ALANON Thursday • Draper Al-Anon Group - 7:00 pm First United Methodist Church 130 Main Street - Draper • Madison-Mayodan Group – 8:00 pm Episcopal Church of the Messiah 114 S. 2nd Ave. – Mayodan Sunday Paths to Recovery – 7:00 pm Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr. - Reidsville • ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn Call for date & times. South Day Room. Registration not required. 336-951-4674.

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

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Meetings & Classes LOVE TO LEARN TO PAINT? Join us at the Cascade Community Center, Mondays 10am - 1pm. Only $8. You bring your supplies. 434-685-7512 or 276-340-0101, If no answer leave msg. SPECIAL NEEDS FRIENDS GROUP Madison, First Baptist Church at 110 Franklin St. for anyone with a disability & their families. Crafts, community info., self-help skills, movies, games, music, parties, field trips. Call Teresa Julianso to assure enough supplies, seating, food & drink. 1 pm most afternoons. WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB 2nd Tues. monthly at 6:30 at Wentworth United Methodist Church, 1308 NC-65, Monnette Rich 336-951-2526 or Mary Jo Boswell 336-342-4346 STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB At the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday of month - 7pm Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB Bethany area. 1st Tues. at 6:30 in Fellowship Hall: Comers Chapel Bapt. Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA - Meets 3rd Tuesday monthly at Fursty's Rest. on Freeway Dr.. Reidsville at 6:30 pm. RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB 3rd Sat. of every month at 9:30 am for snacks, 10 am. Rock. Co. Republican Headquarters,

221 Piedmont St., Reidsville. RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. 708 Barnes St., Reidsville (Salvation Army Gym.) 434-203-3050 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30pm. THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807 ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Bldg, RCC ROCKINGHAM COUNTY LEADS GROUP A networking group for businesses in county. Meets each Wed. for lunch at El Parral, 734 S. Van Buren Rd. Just show up and join in with other business people in the area for a casual lunch. Noon.

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• 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

Church Events “Church Events” is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more. For up to 10 Lines (or less) the fee is $10 The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month and online, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them. Call 336-627-9234

Please contact your church for schedules or cancelations througout the Month REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS PROGRAM Complete, Free recovery program meeting at ROBERTS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Every Friday evening 7-9, Ph. 336-344-5083 203 Memorial Baptist Church Rd. Stoneville NC 27048 www.robertsmemorialbaptistchurch.org Why Are You Still Addicted? We can Help. • EDEN BAPTIST CHURCH The Church With A Y For You! 320 The Boulevard ~ Eden, NC Specialized Sunday School 9:45 AM YSunday Worship 10:45 AM and 6:00 PMY Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 PM Ministries for The Entire Family (336) 623-3515; www.EdenBaptistChurch.org • REDEMPTION ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH 2131 Hwy. 14, Reidsville, NC 27320 • 336-420-8805 Pastor D.L. Bray • Youth Pastor Luke Bray #RevivallnReidsville • Van Ministry • Ladies & Men’s Ministry • Youth Ministry • Food Pantry Ministry Sunday School 10am / Sunday AM Worship 11AM Sunday Evening 5pm / Wed. Night 7pm Preaching from the King James Bible •

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Ongoing Events of Interest

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• THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO. 2nd Monday. (time?) Chapter 63 -Ag. Bldg. at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, Room 180) Social 6 pm, meeting 7 pm. Transp. for veterans VA appts if needed. 349-6040. Need Volunteers (336) 3940080. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Thursdays of Month at 7PM at the legion. Call Curtis Pierce at 336-6239481 leave message. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-932-9082, leave mesg. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans/ service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com (Dates times of meetings?)

• DAV AUXILIARY - New info: 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral (where now?) in Reidsville. Betty Gatewood at 336-6237027 • VFW POST 8297- 2nd Sat. of month at 961 Church St. Ext., Reidsville, 10am. Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 -1st Tuesday of month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan, 7 PM. Donald Bien,CDR 336-548-3431. • SHARE EXPERIENCES... 3rd Sat. of month 8am - until. Freeman Wood Crafters 413 Church St (Near traffic circle). Eden. Park at the Three Rivers Outfitter follow signs. Call ahead: 336-573-9900. Handicapped access available , No bathrooms and no temperature control.

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Eden’s Own Journal among state winners of the USTA North Carolina & NCTF 2020 Award Recipients... The United States Tennis Association (USTA) North Carolina and the North Carolina Tennis Foundation are proud to announce award recipients for 2020. This year the state’s Grady Elmore Media Excellence Award went to Lisa Finney Griffith of Eden’s Own Journal in Eden, NC. Every year, USTA North Carolina honors those who go above and beyond, both on and off the court. Organizations, volunteers, and players are recognized for growing the game and

for their contributions to the sport. According to the USTA Eden’s Own Journal (EOJ), (www.edensown.com), a free monthly newsprint magazine with distribution at over 135 stands and community locations in Rockingham County North Carolina. EOJ covers tennis in their Sports Short pages each month publishing a monthly Tennis Talk column by Rockingham County Tennis Association’s (RCTA) Executive Director Shelby Rhyne and other guest columnists, RCTA press

releases, and photos of community and school tennis events. They offer low-cost advertising for tennis programs and events. They are THE media partner in Rockingham County covering news and providing community updates to six cities – Eden, Madison, Mayodan, Reidsville, Stoneville, and Wentworth. This year, 22 award recipients have been named. The individuals and organizations recognized have represented tennis well during a year of uncertainty.

The 2020 award recipients are: • Carlton Harris Tennis Professional of the Year – Aaron Mullennix (Charlotte, NC) • Community Tennis Association of the Year – Raleigh Tennis Association (Raleigh, NC) • Educational Merit Award Given by Buster & Karen Brown – Julie Dick (Raleigh, NC) • Family of the Year Given by J. Blount & Dargan M. Williams – Bobby Taylor Family (Snow Hill, NC) • Grady Elmore Media Excellence Award – Lisa Finney Griffith, Eden’s Own Journal (Eden, NC) • Junior Tournament of the Year In Memory of John Allen Farfour - STA Level 1A Championships (Asheville, NC) • Member Organization of the Year – MacGregor Downs Country Club (Cary, NC) • Peggy Golden Spirit Award – Amy Brandon (Mooresville, NC) • Special Tennis Event of the Year Given In Honor of Bev Earle – Winter Chill Tournament with Coach • Simon Earnshaw and North Carolina State University’s Women's & Men's Tennis (Raleigh, NC) • Tennis Official of the Year in Memory of Penny Brawley – Tracey Horton (Hickory, NC) • USTA Jr. Team Tennis Local League Coordinator of the Year – Donald Clark (Snow Hill, NC) • USTA League Tennis Local League Coordinator of the Year – Janie Ebner (Durham, NC) • USTA NC Diversity Outreach and Inclusion Award – One Love Tennis (Wilmington, NC) • Adaptive Tennis Award – Reid Kinlaw (Cary, NC) • Adult/Senior Tennis Council Award – Chris Bull (Hendersonville, NC) • Charity Tennis Event of the Year – Footprints on the Court with Abilities Tennis of North DEIRDRE L. MOYER dlm0301@gmail.com Carolina (Raleigh, NC) EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT HTTP://DEEMOYER.MYRANDF.COM 336-613-1548 • Facility of the Year – Raleigh Racquet Club (Raleigh, NC) Graduate of • High School Coach of the Year Nanhall – Jessica Eblen (Hendersonville, Professional School NC) of Dog Grooming • Junior Tennis Council Award – Rob Peterson (Cary, NC) • League Volunteer Service Award – Beth Krogstie (Huntersville, NC) • Outstanding Parks & Recreation Department – Goldsboro Parks & Recreation (Goldsboro, NC) • USTA League Captain of the Year – Ron Stogner (Cary, NC) Becky • North Carolina was well repreShamoli sented with three winners at the USTA Southern level. MacGregor Downs 130 The Boulevard, Eden • Country Club, Amy Brandon, 336-623-5930 and Coach Simon Earnshaw and North Carolina State University’s Thanks for your support in • Women's & Men's Tennis all Butch 2020 and Happy New Year! won their respective categories at Dillard from Becky & Butch! the section level. Since USTA North Carolina is not hosting an in-per• ALL CONCEALED CARRY NEEDS son Tennis Weekend event this • PURSES FOR CONCEALING year, recipients will be honored virtually. Barry Carter, Owner Rockingham County New Hours: Open 10-5 W-F and 9-1 Sat Tennis Association (RC Tennis), a 501c3 non-profit corporation, a USTA Community Tennis Association and a registered National Junior Tennis & oldeleaksvillegunshop@gmail.com Learning (NJTL) chapter.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued From Page 10 of the organizations he is or has been active: Bethany Community Middle School, First National Bank Advisory Board, former Board member of Rockingham County Pregnancy Care Center, and former Board member of Western Rockingham Chamber of Commerce.

Wildlife Commission Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rule Change The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has opened the public comment period for proposed changes to agency regulations related to wildlife management, inland fisheries and game lands for the 2021-2022 seasons. The comment period will be open through Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Comments may be submitted online, emailed to regulations @ncwildlife.org (must include name, phone number and mailing address in e-mail) or mailed to: Rule-Making Coordinator, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, 1701 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1700. The public can also provide comments at one of the public hearings the Commission will conduct in January. For more information, including the schedule for the upcoming public hearings, visit newwildlife.org/proposed-regulations.

Students Invited to Participate in MARC Essay Local agencies and groups are working in conjunction with Foundation Foward, Inc. to build a Charters of Freedom Setting outside of the new RC Judicial Center in Wentworth. The Foundation’s mission is to provide access to the founding documents of our democracy in all communities across the nation with a goal of educating and preserving history. Groundbreaking for the local project is planned for this fall. As a partnering agency, the Museum and Archives of RC invites students in RC to particiapte in a writing competion. Three winning essays will be selected to be included at the Charters of Freedom dedication ceremony in spring of 2021. Those essays will also be perserved in a time capsule located in brick vaults beneath the display, with the opening planed in the year 2087 to coincide with the 300th anniversary of the United States Constitution. Students from public schools, private schools, and homeschools across the county are urged to enter the contest. Essay topics are assigned by grade levels, and one essay will be selected per age group. Students in 6th and 7th grades, 8th and 9th grades, and 10 through 12 are eligible to particiate. Grade level topics and contest guidelines are available on the MARC website at www.themarconline.org. The deadline to submit entries to the MARC is midnight on January 15th. MARC strongly urges teachers and parents to encourage students to embrace the opportunity to reflect on patriotism and freedom. The relevance of this project is great due to current conversations surrounding social justice, the 2020 elections, and the United States Supreme Court Vacancy. These current events provide the perfect backdrop for dialogue with young people to reflect on the meaning of patriotism, the importance of the Delaration of Independence, and the need for democracy. The Charters of Freedom are county’s foundning documents which secured the freedom and rights of the American people. These three original documents, the Declaration of Independence, The United States Constitution, and The Bill of Rights, are on display in the National Archives in Washington DC. They are open to the public and free to view.

Legislative Leaders, Governor Announce Deal on Rural Broadband Funding Unused COVID relief funds for rural broadband will replace $30 million in eligible expenses already incurred using General Fund dollars. The Legislature will vote on a bill early this year to redirect the $30 million in freed up General Fund dollars to the GREAT program. Legislative leaders and Gov. Roy Cooper reached a deal to ensure $30 million is allocated as promised to the GREAT rural broadband program. Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) said, "I appreciate the work put in by legislators and legislative staff, working with Gov. Cooper and his team, to reach this agreement. Expanding access to rural broadband is a shared priority, and I'm glad we could successfully resolve this issue." House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) said, "Rural broadband remains a top priority of this General Assembly and our state is fortunate to have continued revenue availability to meet this need and make flexible budget adjustments as federal

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NC Ranked Top 5 in Student Investment Average $12,365 Per Student Spending Represents Strong Commitment to College Affordability North Carolina’s average per-student allocation at its public university system is one of the top five in the country. The state spends an average of $12,365 per student, allowing students and families to benefit from lower tuition rates and student fees. Recent data published by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System shows that North Carolina’s average ranks fifth out of all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In recent years, the Republican-led North Carolina General Assembly found creative ways to keep college education affordable, including capping student fee increases, fixed-rate tuition, and establishing the N.C. Promise tuition guarantee. N.C. Promise caps tuition

for in-state students at $500 per semester at three UNC System schools: UNC-Pembroke, a historically minority-serving institution; Elizabeth City State University, a historically black university; and Western Carolina University. Since implementing the tuition plan, all three campuses have seen enrollment increases. The N.C. Promise tuition rate also caps out-of-state students' tuition at $2,500 per semester. For many students, the N.C. Promise helps them stay in college. In a recent student survey, one WCU student remarked that N.C. Promise "... allowed me, financially, to study and remain a student at Western. I am very supportive of the reduced tuition as it allows students like me to come to a highly regarded institution." Republicans in the General Assembly passed laws aimed at making college more affordable.

In 2016 student fee increases across the UNC System were capped at no more than 3% per year. In-state undergraduate students also benefit from having a fixed tuition when they enter the UNC System. A fixed tuition price guarantees that the price a student pays as a freshman will remain the same for their four years in college, as long as they remain continuously enrolled during that time. "This data shows the incredible investments Republicans in the General Assembly have made to ensure college education remains affordable and equitable," Sen. Deanna Ballard (R-Watauga) said. "Legislators are committed to making sure all students have access to a high quality, affordable education that prepares them to enter the workforce. Our dedication to keeping college affordable is a model other states should emulate."

COVID-19 INFOGRAPHICS, 3W's, and Tips of the Week Rebecca Oakes, the Healthy Carolinian Coordinator within Rockingham County Public Health, has several creative ways to share COVID-19 data and materials to the community. Monday through Friday, citizens see an updated Rockingham County COVID-19 Infographic on the Public Health and County websites. The infographic is an up-to-date snapshot or

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Triad Goodwill Recieved $25,000 Grant from Truist Foundation Triad Goodwill is excited to announce that they have received a $25,000 grant from the Truist Foundation, which will be used to assist high school seniors in High Point with project-based learning experiences. Triad Goodwill, with the assistance of the Truist Foundation grant, has partnered in a collaborative initiative with Guilford County Schools (GCS) to assist high school seniors who are enrolled in the Occupational Course of Study (OCS) in the city of High Point. Participating high schools include Andrews, High Point Central, and Ragsdale. The program will provide four-week project-based learning experience opportunities with local organizations to students in preparation for a successful transition into the workforce upon graduating high school. Triad Goodwill will actively connect the students in the GCS OCS program with the participating organizations in the community. While in the program, students will receive educational and softskills training virtually and on school campuses from Triad Goodwill, in addition to the project-based learning with the participating organizations. “We are so honored to have the opportunity to assist students in our local community. Thanks to the Truist Foundation’s support, we are looking forward to

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Compassion Health Care Installs Air Purifying Technology Caswell Family Medical Center and James Austin Health Center in Eden take indoor air quality to the next level with NPBI technology. Compassion Health Care, Inc. has yet again taken extra measures at their Caswell Family Medical Center site in Yanceyville, NC and James Austin Health Center site in Eden, NC to reduce the potential for airborne transmission of COVID-19 and other viruses,

as well as pollutants, dust, allergens, and mold. “We take the health and safety of our staff, patients, and community very seriously. This (COVID) virus has devastated all of us, and while we cannot ensure that the recommended guidance to combat this virus is taken outside of our facilities, we do have the capacity to go above and beyond to make certain our facilities are as safe as possible indoors for everyone,

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which includes the quality of the air we breathe. Not only are we helping to reduce airborne particulates, but we’re doing our part to save on energy consumption and lower our carbon footprint at the same time.” – William Crumpton, Chief Executive Officer Prior to the pandemic, both CHC sites made sure that policies were in place to prioritize the health and safety of everyone who entered the

medical centers. The installation of the iWave self-cleaning Needle Point Bipoloar Ionization or NPBI® technology will safely deliver indoor air that is clean without producing ozone or other harmful byproducts. With the NPBI® technology from Global Plasma Solutions (GPS), all Compassion Health Care, Inc facilities’ pathogen rate of reduction for Human Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, Norovirus, MRSA, and many

others will be 90% or more based on independent laboratory testing results. Compassion Health Care, Inc. sites are open and taking appointments for primary care, behavioral health, psychiatry, and urgent care. To make an appointment at Caswell Family Medical Center in Yanceyville, NC, call 336-694-9331. For appointments at James Austin Health Center in Eden, NC, call 336-864-2795.

Heritage Garden Dedicated to Marianne Aiken A lovely new garden has been added to the already beautiful grounds of Governor Morehead Park in Eden. This new addition has been dedicated to Marianne S. Aiken, who worked diligently through the initial planning phase of the park and its development, and still remains dedicated to its continued maintenance and improvement. A small group of family and friends gathered at the dedication ceremony on November 22 to surprise Marianne, with a larger celebration planned at a later date, once the danger of Covid-19 has passed. Park goers are urged to visit this newly planted space and enjoy the beauty and serenity the park affords in this busy section of our town. Many may assume that Governor Morehead Park is a municipal space, but that is not the case. This important historic site became a place for all to enjoy through the efforts, in the

1990s, of the Eden Preservation Society, who continue to own and maintain it today. The massive rock wall that anchors the site is the original 1839 foundation of Governor John Motley Morehead’s first textile mill – the first such mill in the region.

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preserve the foundation of the mill, and then sell the property to EPS. Fundraising efforts then began to establish the park, with the Charlie Poole Music Festival adding much to these efforts. The stage in the park was built with timbers salvaged from another local landmark, the Rhode Island Mill, when that structure was undergoing renovations. Fundraisers and membership drives continue today as the Society works to maintain this important cornerstone of our community as a gathering place for all of our citizens to enjoy. Consider honoring Marianne Aiken and all of the volunteers who have given their time to this effort by becoming a member of the Eden Preservation Society (https://www.eps-eden.org) or by sending a donation to EPS, P.O. Box 2201, Eden, NC 27289.

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Reidsville & Wentworth Farmina... Continued from Page 1 Farmina Pet Food USA LLC is part of family owned and operated Farmina Pet Foods Holding, whose small-animal nutrition business began in Italy in 1965. The global company utilizes natural ingredients in manufacturing both wet and dry dog and cat food products containing natural antioxidants and no GMOs. Farmina remains headquartered in Italy and operates manufacturing facilities in Italy, Brazil and Serbia. It currently has a sales and marketing office in New York City. The company’s North Carolina location will include manufacturing, R&D and warehousing operations. “As a family-owned and operated business, we believe that Reidsville is the perfect fit for our values of quality and continuous innovation, from the workforce to the production technologies. Utilizing ingredients from Europe, Farmina’s North Carolina kitchen will make to order our Natural & Delicious and Vetlife dry nutritional solutions for cats and dogs,” said Farmina Holding CEO and Owner Angelo Russo. “A state-of-the-art microbiological and chemical lab will be equipped to carry out the compa-

ny’s strict quality control procedures, establishing a new benchmark for creating pet nutrition solutions in the U.S. We plan to further invest in the Southeast to develop a network of familyowned regional farms that meet our farm-to-table ingredient quality standards.” The North Carolina Department of Commerce led the state’s efforts to recruit Farmina, which also considered other U.S. destinations. The company’s new jobs will offer salaries averaging $46,722 per year, creating a $6.15 million annual payroll impact in the region. Rockingham County’s overall wages currently average $35,146 per year. Farmina’s North Carolina workforce will include positions ranging from machine operators and shipping clerks to veterinarians and chemical technicians. “Farmina’s selection of North Carolina for this significant investment provides ample evidence that our infrastructure, workforce, cost structure and global market access enable leading companies to meet their strategic business objectives,” said Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland. “We welcome Farmina as the newest member of our manufacturing community and appreciate the

Wright named new RC Health & Human Services Director Fred “Trey” Wright has over Public Health Administrator for seven years of experience in Cumberland County, Public working in both regional and Health Educator for Carteret consolidated public health County and Public Health agencies. “I am excited to be a Education Specialist for the part of the Rockingham County Eight-County Health District, Department of Health and Albemarle Regional Health Human Services, Division of Services. At Albemarle Regional Public Health” said Wright. Health Services, Wright’s role His experience was to implement in regional the Positive partnerships, health Parenting Program education and pro(Triple P) in a Tenmotion, and commucounty region with nity health has proaims to reduce child vided him the opporabuse and neglect tunity to work with while increasing diverse populations family in North Carolina. resiliency. Wright “In Public Health we has also served as Wright are in the business of Adjunct Faculty for helping others, and Carteret Community this is core value I College and Wilson live by,” added Wright. Community College, teaching Prior to joining Rockingham Public Speaking County Department of Health courses. and Human Services, Division of Wright earned his Public Health, Trey served as the Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Deputy Health Director for Nash Carolina University, as well as a County Health Department. At Master’s Degree in Public Nash County, Wright’s role was Health, and a Master’s Degree in to provide oversight for Health Communication from East Promotion, Animal Control, Carolina University. Case Management, and served as Wright enjoys fishing, the agency’s Public Information refinishing furniture, and is lookOfficer and Accreditation ing forward to road cycling Coordinator. Wright also served around the hills in Rockingham as the awards chair for the County. Wright’s wife, Susan, Eastern District North Carolina also works in the Public Health Public Health Association and Education and Promotion field. Task Force member for the Please join us as we Health ENC – Community welcome Mr. Wright in his new Health Assessment Survey leadership role to serve the Design group. citizens of Rockingham County. Wright served as Local

outstanding work of our partners and allies who helped make today’s announcement possible.” Farmina’s new presence in North Carolina will be facilitated, in part, by a Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) approved by the state’s Economic Investment Committee earlier today. Over the 12-year term of the grant, the project is estimated to grow the state’s economy by more than $857 million. Using a formula that takes into account the new tax revenues generated by the 129 new jobs, the JDIG agreement authorizes the potential reimbursement to the company of up to $1.833 million over 12 years. State payments occur only after verification by the departments of Commerce and Revenue that the company has met incremental job creation and investment targets. Projects supported by JDIG must result in positive net tax revenue to the state treasury, even after taking into consideration the grant’s reimbursement payments to the recipient company. The provision ensures all North Carolina communities benefit from the JDIG program. Joining the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina in the facilitating Farmina’s arrival in North Carolina are key partners that include the North Carolina Community College System, Rockingham County,

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years. I quickly decided I didn’t have enough space to write everything, but I felt I could get across what I considered the high points of his tenure here in Reidsville. Reidsville Councilman James Festerman summed it up well. He talked of getting the call from Preston that he was resigning. “Believe me, I tried to talk him out of it,” said Councilman Festerman. “He will be difficult to replace and has played a key role in economic development and staff development. His great work will benefit Reidsville for many years to come.” Preston brought with him a high energy level that was displayed across all areas of City government and its operations, but perhaps, nowhere was this

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more evident than in economic development. He stressed to his Management Team down to the front-line workers that we all are responsible for Reidsville’s growth and vitality. Whether you pave streets in Public Works or count pennies in Finance, we are all critical to the City’s economic growth and development. Since Preston has been in Reidsville, we have seen some 1,250 new jobs come as part of new or expanding industries and businesses. Industries like Stericycle, Merchant 1 Manufacturing and Speedline have moved to the City from nearby Greensboro. Unifi, Smith-Carolina, Elevated Environmental and Albaad have expanded their local operations and product lines. Sanritsu Logistics is the newest addition to the Reidsville Industrial Park while Farmina, an Italian pet food company, recently announced plans to build in the park in the near future. Industries like Bovone and Pella have also come to the Reidsville area, among others. While a lot of people both at the City and County level helped make these economic development announcements a reality, Preston has been an integral part in fostering an environment here in Reidsville dedicated to making things happen, even with COVID-19 in the mix. His “can do” attitude has resonated with the rest of our staff. He actively looked for economic development activities on a daily basis. As one Management Team member stated, Preston didn’t just think outside the box, he blew the box away. Yet it wasn’t just about bringing new businesses to Reidsville. It also was about keeping the businesses and industries we have. A big part of that was listening to the needs of our local industries and creating a business climate where the exchange of good ideas was sought. Part of that was the establishment of the Reidsville Industrial Alliance, creating a stronger working relationship with the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce and partnering with a variety of organizations, from the schools to nonprofits like the Reidsville Area Foundation and the Dan River Basin Association. The Manual Machining Program at Reidsville High School, the Mountains-to-the-Sea Trail, funding of Interstate 785 -all of these are programs and initiatives that have been pushed by the City. Another piece internally was focusing on customer service, making every effort to find ways to assist our local businesses and looking for

The Preston Mitchell family, above, at their Reidsville home, at left, outgoing City manager Preston Mitchell wearing his “Team Reidsville” hat at the beach with daughter Rileigh.

alternatives when problems arose. While every problem can’t be resolved, Preston stressed to staff the need to look for other ways to help if at all possible. Working on plans for The Depot District, centered around the revitalization of the former Adams Electric building, is a project that we expect will reap benefits for the City and has been the brainchild of Preston and City staff. The Adams Electric building was one of the first buildings that Preston remembered seeing when he first came here to interview for the job. That was when he started envisioning what that area across the railroad tracks one day could be, an eclectic neighborhood mixing residential, commercial and residential growth. Hand in hand with economic development comes quality of life issues. Preston realized that if we wanted people to come here to work and live, we also needed to give them the component of “play”. Preston emphasized recreation, working to strengthen the athletics program to getting more playground equipment and a dog park. Improvements at Lake Reidsville have included everything from installation of WiFi, a small zipline and a fishing trail to a sewer improvement project to benefit the campground area. Building on the existing walking trails the City already had to creating a blueways network has been a front burner item for our Recreation and Planning

departments for many months now. The City’s emphasis on recreation is reflected by the recent announcement that the Old North State League, a collegiate summer league, is coming to Jaycee Park starting next year. Preston realized that once people come to Reidsville, they need something to view and do. He sought to revitalize the downtown area, providing such amenities as downtown game boards and creating a historical tour using QR Codes that visitors can watch videos about local landmarks. He supported Reidsville Downtown Corporation’s Project DREAM (Downtown Reidsville Empowering Art Movement) and efforts to beautify the downtown commercial district. Current projects that are in the works include the Patriot Park showcasing historical documents, the Sesquicentennial Celebration and Clock Tower planned for 2023 and The Block mural project honoring the once-vibrant business community on Northeast Market Street, now known as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. And let us not forget the recent announcement that Brown Entertainment plans to turn the former Rockingham Theatre into a live entertainment venue like they have done at their Liberty Showcase. We

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economic development leads that had been in the works before COVID-19 hit will need to be revisited. Preston will not be there to nudge us to rre-establish those contacts and continue working on economic development leads and other projects. No doubt that Preston, known for dropping memorable sayings to staff and within the community, would remind us if he was here not to let anyone “out-Reidsville Reidsville.” However, I hope Preston’s legacy to us all is that he has shown us what Reidsville can become. We will take what we have learned from him and continue to apply it for the good of the City. We will miss them, but we wish Preston and his lovely family, wife Carleigh and daughters Rileigh and Anna, much success in their future pursuits. We’d like to think that no matter where they go, they will always, deep down, be a part of “Team Reidsville".

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a part of “Team Reidsville”. Councilman Donald Gorham complimented Preston not only on his professional abilities but also his personal attributes. “Preston has been the complete package,” the Councilman said. “He has been trustworthy, respectful and approachable. He has been a good listener and has had the ability to communicate with the Mayor, City Council, community and staff. In short, he is a man of good character and integrity.” “I wish the very best for Preston and his family,” said Councilman Festerman. “Our loss will be Mebane’s gain.” Preston’s last official day in the office will be Monday, January 4, 2021, as he accepts the post as Assistant City Manager in Mebane. The City’s Management Team, led by Interim City Manager Chris Phillips, will be tasked with keeping us going on in a positive direction as the City Council works to secure a new City Manager. Many projects and

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any success. But for anything, from economic development to showcasing our quality of life amenities, Preston believed that marketing was key. It is not surprising that our marketing firm came up with the “Team Reidsville” mantra. When your City has the most State high school football championships, it is a given that the team concept is a good idea on which to hang your marketing campaign. We have encouraged newcomers to Reidsville as part of our residential relocation program, “Reside in Reidsville,” and we have focused on “selling Reidsville to Reidsville” through programs like our “Team Reidsville Training Camp” for local residents, both new and established. Preston knew the importance of telling our story, using more press releases, our City website, social media, videos and advertising to get the word out about the good things on in Reidsville. We have encouraged everyone to become

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truly believe that this will be Rockingham County’s biggest tourism draw. All of this was being done, including an intensive 2020 Census campaign, in the midst of COVID-19. Preston brought with him the idea to aggressively pursue federal and state grants in a big way. Such grants have helped industries like Unifi to expand and the Lucky City Brewery, which plans to open in 2021, much earlier than many of their counterparts across the State. Other grants have helped rebuild our infrastructure, especially our sewer and water lines and improve both our Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants; and establishing a Neighborhood Revitalization program to assist low-to-moderate residents in rehabbing their homes. Preston would be the first to say that it takes everyone working together to make these things happen. He has stressed the team concept and is quick to credit the Council and his employees for

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Covid19 Relief bill adds funds to paycheck protection program On Decmeber 21st Congress passed the latest COVID-19 relief bill which includes numerous provisions that the banking industry has advocated for, including $284 billion in new funds for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and allowing for a second draw option for prior PPP borrowers. In addition, $15 billion of those funds will be set aside for first and second draws issued by community financial institutions, including community development financial institutions and minority depository institutions. An important component of the new relief package is a simplified PPP forgiveness process, which banks have been waiting on. The newly approved process will allow PPP loans of $150,000 or less to be forgiven after the borrower completes a one-page attestation. Also included is a repeal of a CARES Act provision that required PPP borrowers to deduct the amount of their Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advance from their PPP forgiveness amount. “North Carolina banks have done remarkable work throughout this year. They have committed significant resources and manpower to support their customers and their communities and are proud of the role they have played in the economic recovery of our nation,” said NCBA President & CEO Peter Gwaltney. “Our banks are strong and are committed to helping their customers and communities through this next phase of the Paycheck Protection Program and through the remainder of this pandemic.” Small businesses should visit to learn more about the Paycheck Protection Program and gather the required information before applying for a PPP loan

with their primary bank. Not every North Carolina financial institution is a fit to participate in the program. If your bank is not a participant in the Paycheck Protection Program, small businesses should inquire with other lenders. Since the launch of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program on April 3, 2020, North Carolina bankers have continuously worked to serve the state’s communities and small businesses. As of June 30, 2020, the SBA reported that 121,917 North Carolina small businesses have received $12.4 billion in PPP funding. 1.2 million North Carolina jobs have been supported by the PPP, and 80 percent of the total small business payroll in the state has been covered by PPP loans as of the June 30 date. Eight of the top 10 national PPP lenders are headquartered in North Carolina or have a significant presence in the state. ABOUT THE NORTH CAROLINA BANKERS ASSOCIATION: The North Carolina Bankers Association brings together all categories of banking institutions that best represent the interests of our rapidly changing state. Proudly serving North Carolina’s banking industry since 1897, the NCBA is the professional trade organization providing advocacy, leadership and support for its dynamic membership base. The Association has two subsidiaries, Centrant Community Capital and Community Bank Services (CBS). Centrant Community Capital provides permanent debt financing for workforce apartment communities and housing in a number of states. CBS offers insurance and employee benefit products and publishes a quarterly magazine, Carolina Banker. For more information, visit at .

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Rockingham County Division of Public Health to Receive First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccinations Rockingham County Division of Public Health officials were notified that approximately 500 COVID-19 vaccinations are expected to arrive during the week of December 20, 2020. Even though the exact date or time is not known, Rockingham County Division of Public Health staff members and community partners have spent many hours creating a strategic and comprehensive Vaccination Implementation Plan. According to Trey Wright, Rockingham County Health Director, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited about approval of the initial vaccination and our ability to work together as a community to slow the spread of the COVID19.â&#x20AC;? Moderna is the expected vaccination to be delivered. Release of the vaccination is contingent on the FDA Advisory Panel decision under the

Emergency Use Authorization. The order of vaccinations administered is not a local decision but based on the Vaccination Distribution Prioritization Framework provided by the National Academy of Medicine Framework for Equitable Allocation of COVID-19 and CDC Committee Immunization Practice. This will start with those most at risk, reaching more people as the vaccine supply increases. Who Gets the Vaccine and When Stage 1 â&#x20AC;˘ Healthcare workers at high risk for exposure to COVID-19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; doctors, nurses, and all who interact and care for diagnosed patients including those who clean areas used by patients â&#x20AC;˘ Long-term care staff and residents in skilled nursing facilities and adult, family, and group

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convoy from Reidsville to Chapel Hill. Some donated toys were shared with the local Salvation Army. County Commissioners Reece Pyrtle and Mark Richardson thanked county employees and volunteers for assisting. www.MyRockinghamCountyNC. com.

Cone Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s COVID-19 Response Gets Worldwide Recognition Hospitals from 28 countries receive International Hospital Federation Beyond the Call of Duty for COVID-19 award. Cone Health was recognized at the International Hospital Federation Beyond the Call of Duty for COVID-19 Program for its COVID-19 response action plan along with 103 hospitals from 28 countries. Cone Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Green Valley campus received the recognition badge after a thorough review by an international review committee consisting of 16 industry experts from the health care industry. The recognition indi-

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By Therese Francin It is well-known that much of the winter’s snow in North Carolina usually falls in the months of January and February. Memorable snowfalls occurred March of 1993, January of 2000 and December 2018. As the Christmas holiday comes to a close, I was reminiscing about a Greek neighbor who is always celebrating the New Year in January. She bakes her special traditions, which I like hearing about and participating in. The first one is the preparing of the Vasilopita cake, prepared in honor of Saint Basil the Great on January 13th, and traditionally cut on January 13. The Vasilopita can either be a cake or bread. This is a passed down recipe and there’s nothing spectacular about this cake. It is a simple cake with a pound cake like texture. Traditionally, a dime is wrapped in foil and is baked in the cake. In the Greek household, however, this cake is more about tradition mingled with religious symbolism than a dessert. This cake is usually made on the last day of the year and served right after the stroke of midnight or during New Year’s Day. The head of the household lightly passes a knife, three times, in a cross formation, without scoring or cutting the cake, while saying a prayer of thanks for all that has been received in the past year and all that will come in the New Year. The Vasilopita is then cut into servings. The first three pieces are offered to: St. Basil, Christ and The Virgin Mary. The order may vary, depending on the background and origin of the family, but they always come first. The following servings are cut for The House (the family’s household) and then the immediate family members living in it, beginning with the oldest member and ending with the youngest, then for the spouses of the children. We used to cut a few crumbs for our pets. As for the coin, it is said that the person who finds it will be the lucky one for the rest of the year. This is superstition, though, but it does make for a great scavenger hunt, especially when no one has found the coin and someone pops up and says they did. The most anxious family member will lift up the cake off the platter and look underneath to see if they can spot the coin. Then of course, everyone turns to the remaining cake to search for it. In most Greek families, The Vasilopita is not about the cake and coin. It’s about stopping, appreciating, as well as being thankful, for what we have: our health and prosperity. Anything else is always secondary.

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New Year’s Cake (Vasilopita) Ingredients • All-purpose flour: 4 cups and a little extra for the baking mold • Baking powder: 4 teaspoons • Sugar: 2 ½ cups. • Fresh butter: 2 ½ sticks and a little extra for the baking mold • Milk: a little more than 1 cup • Eggs: 6 • Lemon: 1, juice and zest • Salt: a little • Superfine sugar for sprinkling Directions 1. Sift flour together with baking powder and salt. Beat in a mixer butter and sugar, until they turn fluffy and blanched. Pour the eggs one by one and continue beating with the mixer. 2. Then add the flour and milk alternately while beating with the mixer on low speed. In the end, add the juice and zest of a lemon while you keep beating. 3. Grease and sprinkle with butter and flour respectively a big, round baking mold with removable sides. Turn it upside down and shake it, so that the extra flour drops off. Spread the mixture inside the mold and bake it in a preheated oven at 180 degrees F, for 1 hour. If you want to put a coin inside, wrap it in foil and place it when the cake is half-baked. 4. When you are sure that the cake is well baked (you can check it by inserting a toothpick in the center of the cake), you take it out of the mold and place it on a large platter that you have sprinkled with powdered sugar.

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• A limited number of computers are available to use for an hour per day • We have improved Wi-Fi and patrons may use our parking lot to log on for internet service if they are not comfortable entering the building Hours (May be subject to change, you may call first or check our Facebook page or Website) Monday 9 am – 8 pm, Tuesday 9 am – 6 pm, Wednesday 9 am – 6 pm Thursday 9 am – 8 pm, Friday 9 am – 6 pm, Saturday 9 am – 4 pm Miss Rachel, our Youth Services Librarian, still has multiple links for helping Patrons entertain their children. • January and February, we’ll have our Youth Winter Reading Challenge. Challenge Sheets can be picked up at the Library starting January 4th. Complete all challenges to earn a free book and puzzle. • January 13 – EcoExplore: Ornithology (Birds) Pre-recorded video posted to our Website and FaceBook. EcoExplore Backpacks are available to checkout at the MadisonMayodan front desk. • We’ll also be having activity packets on Pirates and Mysteries along with take-home story times on Winter and Construction throughout the month. • If you have any questions you may contact Miss Rachel: Books returned MUST be put in the drop box next to the front door. Attention MadisonMayodan and Stoneville Public Library Patrons: be aware that ALL books and other materials returned to the Library are on a 3-day quarantine after check in. If a hold is triggered it may be 3 days before that hold can be picked up after you receive notification. Please check with the Library if you receive an e-mail or a text before you arrive to be sure your items are available. These are difficult times and we want to provide the upmost safety for our Patrons and staff. Until further notice, our Friends of the Western Libraries will not be taking any more donations until after the Covid19 regulations have been lifted. We and the Friends Thank ALL of you for your support and look forward to your donations in the future. The October Book Sale is postponed. When a new date is set, we will announce it. Once again, updates or changes can be found on our Web Site, Facebook page, County Web Site or visit Spectrum 1304. We’ll post any Library changes on these links. Thank you for being patient. Be safe and healthy.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 14 rules may require." Gov. Roy Cooper said, "This pandemic has emphasized the importance of high-speed internet for people across our state and it is critical that we continue increasing access in rural communities. My administration is committed to following the law and getting maximum benefit from federal Covid relief funding, and I appreciate legislative leaders and my budget staff ensuring that funds can be used to expand internet access in North Carolina." In September, the legislature passed, and Gov. Cooper signed, legislation to allocate $30 million in federal CARES Act relief funding to North Carolina's GREAT program, which provides grants to expand rural broadband access. U.S. Treasury guidance jeopardized the eligibility of the funding because of questions about whether the CARES Actfunded rural broadband projects must have been complete before a Dec. 30 deadline. To avoid potential issues associated with the risk of ineligibility, the legislative and executive branch successfully negotiated a solution. The executive branch will use the flexibility afforded by state law to redirect the $30 million previously allocated to the GREAT program to other eligible expenses for which state General Fund dollars would have been used. The legislature will now vote on a bill early this year to appropriate the newly freed up $30 million from the General Fund to the GREAT program. Until the legislature formally appropriates the $30 million early next year, the Office of State Budget and Management will proceed with the administrative process of reviewing grant applications from providers and preparing contracts. That process generally takes several weeks anyway, so the time delay in awarding broadband grants under this new plan will be negligible.

Expanding Rockingham County Businesses Receive Rural Building Reuse Grants The North Carolina Department of Commerce announced today the Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved building reuse grants for three Rockingham County existing industry expansions; Blow Molded, Night Owl, and Sturm, Ruger & Company. The combined grant approvals equal $800,000 with a commitment of 106 new jobs collectively. Blow Molded, located in Mayodan, started in Rockingham County in 2009. The company serves the recreation, agriculture, large truck, construction, and consumer markets with its blow molded products including nursery/plant containers, golf cart tops, lawn mower, seats, and garbage containers. Due to an increase in demand, the company will use the $200,000 in grant funds to convert its current warehouse facility, to a manufacturing space allowing them to increase production capacity and add 28 new jobs. Night Owl, a commercial licensed general contractor providing interior and exterior renovation, restoration, and construction services, started operations in the City of Eden just this year. The company is already expanding and will use the $100,000 grant it was awarded to support the reuse of the former Eden Mall into a light manufacturing facility allowing for cabinet fabrication. This expansion brings 18 new jobs. Sturm, Ruger & Company established a new facility in Rockingham County in 2013. Earlier this week, the company announced its expansion plans for its Mayodan facility due to meet consumer demand. A leading U.S. designer and manufacturer of commercial and sporting firearms, they received a performance-based grant from One North Carolina fund in the amount of $150,000. These funds were granted to help facilitate Ruger’s expansion that includes a $10 million investment over the next three years. The additional $500,000 received from the building reuse grant will allow the company to move forward with renovations to its existing building, as well as, add infrastructure to allow for additional manufacturing space and the creation of 60 new jobs. “We are grateful to the North Carolina Department of Commerce and Rural Infrastructure Authority for partnering with us to make these three expansions possible. Not only will these expansions increase the tax base for our County, but they will bring 106 new, good paying jobs to the region,” stated Leigh Cockram, Rockingham County Economic Development Director. For more information or questions, please contact Tara Martin, Economic Development Marketing Manager at tmartin@co.rockingham.nc.us.

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The young man came out of the back door of a shotgun style cinderblock building with his precious cargo in hand. He quickly jumped into the running 76 Dodge van waiting for him in the cold January night air. The van was backed up into a parking space so it would be out of the way of other visitors. With the pint bottle of bonded liquor secured in the van with his other two friends, the vehicle started its slow trek by the cinderblock building to Cascade Road. Before the van made it to the road, a Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s car appeared out of nowhere and blocked the exit with its blue lights on. The occupants of the van looked at each other in disbelief. Just minutes earlier, 26year-old Darrell Gregory and his friend 20-year-old Lisa Smith had coerced Ricky “Zero”

Stevens into leaving his wife at home to go to the liquor joints for a pint. Being about midnight, it was the only option they had for a drink. Stevens and Smith were the maintenance personal at the Eden Mall at that time and had not been long in getting off work. After a rough evening at the end of his second shift maintenance job at Macfield in Reidsville, Gregory was ready for a drink. It was a cold Friday night and the uninsulated van was rather chilly to Smith, but Gregory and Stevens seemed to take no notice as the blue van crossed into Virginia on the Cascade Road. Gregory avoided going to the popular Line on the weekends for all the street racing going on at that time. There were too many people and cars running up and down the road and Gregory considered it a recipe

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for a bad wreck or some other disaster. The Mountain and Bullet’s, the other two liquor joints on the Cascade Road were much more subdued. The van pulled into the Mountain’s parking lot and Stevens was handed the money to secure a pint of brown liquor and a “gin fizz” for Smith. Stevens entered the establishment to find a couple of his acquaintances sitting down, Keith Allen and Marshall Prillaman, enjoying a drink. When Stevens saw a heavy set bearded man sitting down having

Marshall Prillaman was one of the Mountain patrons who was forced into the sheriff’s van. He wanted to be let out for a restroom break and even told the guard that he could hold the shotgun on him. The sheriff told him that he was going nowhere. Marshall then replied, “It would probably be out of the question to ask to go inside (the Line) for a mixed drink.” The occupants of the van got a good laugh out of that one.

a drink also, he had a very uncomfortable feeling come over him. Stevens paid the proprietor, “Little” Wayne Barrow for the drinks and hastily departed for the van. After sheriff’s car blocked the van’s exit, it seemed like a never ending stream of police cars descending upon the Mountain. Gregory backed up, allowing the stream of lawmen to come flooding in. The occupants of the van were taken inside as the law went down a list of names they had trying to match it with the people they were holding. After that, all were taken outside the Mountain which was bathed in flashing blue lights. WFMY Channel 2 News was there filming the raid and the notorious people that had been caught taking a drink. Gregory had his black leather jacket on and that was definitely deemed newsworthy as Channel 2 replayed that bit for weeks afterward on their promotions. Gregory believed that the law was looking for some felon and that they would be released soon. Gregory commented to Stevens in a not too concerned manner, “Lisa thinks that we are going to jail.” Ricky quickly said, “We are going to jail.” The sheriffs instructed the Mountain’s occupants to get in their van. It did not take long to figure out where the sheriff’s van was going as it made a few turns and the van’s passengers could see a red brick building looming up with a massive amount of blue lights again. The van pulled into another liquor joint that was known as The Line. It was another showing of an enormous amount of police cars. The occupants of the van witnessed the raid being in full force with the inhabitants herded outside to be placed in law enforcement vehicles.

custody along with the men. One of the women was heard yelling my dad is a sheriff in Rockingham County. The scene was surreal with lights, more blue lights, and sheriff officers running all around. A massive number of police cars and vans were all over the property. The sheriff’s van left “the Line” headed for Chatham when orders came to divert to Danville. The system was overwhelmed at Chatham with all the people that were arrested that night. When in Danville, the sheriffs took each person to a room that had several law personal present in different capacities. They asked each person that was picked up if they knew the bearded man that was at the

There were a few women at “the Line’ who were being taken into

Mountain when it was raided. The bearded man sat at the desk with a badge hanging out of his belt. Most of the arrestees, including Ricky Stevens, answered in the negative; never seen him before. Darrell Gregory looked at the bearded man and acknowledged that he had seen him before but did not know him. The sheriffs asked him about the pistol that was hidden in the van. Gregory quickly told them that the Hi-Standard 22 pistol belongs to his father and he had to get it back no matter what he was charged with. After adamantly pursuing redeeming the pistol, the officers placed him in a cell by himself and charged with a lesser offense than the majority. Ricky Stevens was placed in the bullpen with the rest of the sheriff abductees that night, the majority charged with aiding and abetting. Lisa Smith was also charged with aiding and abetting a public nuisance on her first and only trip to a liquor joint. After 7:00 am that morning, Ricky Steven’s wife Kim picked the Dodge van trio up and brought them back to the Mountain. To there surprise, they found the van still backed up behind the infamous liquor joint. The keys were still in the switch, just like it was left. When the sliding side door was pulled open, they found the pint bottle they had purchased the night before on the mattress. The seal had not been broken. It was hard to believe that it was left but making the most of a bad situation the top was popped. While they sipped on the brown beverage, they wondered how in the world had this just happened. The answer starts years before. Part Two will appear in the next month’s issue of Eden’s Own Journal. Special Thanks to Keith Allen, Wayne Barrow, Telesa Smith Bleakley, and Ricky Stevens

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For the Fun of it... Math...The only place where people can buy 64 watermelons and no one wonders why. • Only a Southerner knows the difference between a hissie fit and a conniption fit, and that you don't "HAVE" them, you "PITCH" them. • Only Southerners grow up knowing the difference between "right near" and "a right fur piece." They also know that"just down the road" can be 1 mile or 20. • Only Southerners make friends while standing in lines, ... and when we're "in line,"... we talk to everybody! • To those of you who are still a little embarrassed by your Southernness: Take two tent revivals and a dose of sausage gravy and call me in the morning. Bless your heart! • A woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services, when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables and yelled: ‘Stop! Acts 2:38! (Acts 2:38 (ESV) says “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of your sins.”) The burglar stopped in his tracks. The woman calmly called the police and explained what she had done. As the officer cuffed the man to take him in, he asked the burglar: ‘Why did you just stand there? All the old lady did was yell a scripture to you.’ ‘Scripture?’ replied the burglar. ‘She said she had an Ax and Two 38s!’ • A little boy who lived a sheltered life in the country came to town one Saturday with his mother and saw, for the first time, several bowlegged cowboys standing out in front of the general store. “Look at all those bowlegged cowboys!” the little boy exclaimed. When he got home, his father punished him for the brash remarks concerning the cowboys by making him read Shakespeare a hour a day for the next several months. When they returned to the little town months later, the same bowlegged cowboys were standing out in front of the general store. The little boy, without thinking, screamed, “Look at all those...”He corrected himself in the middle of the sentence and said “Hark, what manners of men are these, who wear their knees in parentheses?” • There was quite a bit of confusion in a church after the morning bulletin read: “Text for today, ‘Thou Shalt Not Steal.’ The chior will sing, ‘Steal, Steal Away.’” • An old salesman was giving advice to a young salesman: “Now don’t forget - never try to sell an encycolpedia to a new bride.” “But, why?” asked the new salesman. “Because a new bride thinks her husband knows everything,” advised the new salesman. • A man and his dog were playing checkers when a friend dropped by. That friend was amazed and watched for awhile. Finally he said, “That’s the most intelligent dog I have ever seen.” “He’s not really that smart,” said the dog’s owner. “I’ve beat him five out of six games” • A mother hen was having a difficult time keeping a strong willed chick in line, and exclaimed, “If your pa could see you now, he’d turn over in his gravy.” • Running a bussiness without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark you know what you are doing but nobody else does.

And a true Southerner knows you don't scream obscenities at little old ladies who drive 30 MPH on the freeway. You just say, “Bless her sweet little heart".. and go your own way. • What can you hold in your left hand, but not in your right hand? Your right hand • Can you tell me how I can cut down on my strokes while golfing? Sure, take up painting

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• Timmy and his mother were looking through old pictures. They came upon one of a handsome young man. “Who is that?” asked Timmy. “That’s your father,” replied the mother proudly. “Oh yeah” said Timmy, doubtfully. “Well, then who’s that bald-headed man that lives with us?”

My dad is a magician. His greatest trick is cutting people in half. I have three sisters and a half. • My wife is such a good cook she has to call the repairman to fix a TV dinner. She constantly serves leftovers. Its like eating reruns. • Why are chemists great at solving problems? Because they have all of the solutions! • How does Jesus make coffee? Hebrews it.

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AMAC - Ask Rusty - Should a Working Widow Claim Now or Wait? Dear Rusty: My husband died 13 years ago at age 50. I am now 64, never remarried, and work full time making a healthy income. I have never claimed any of his benefits. What are my best options? Signed: Working Widow Dear Working Widow: You have several options available as both a widow and a worker entitled to your own Social Security benefit. 1. You could collect a reduced survivor benefit (only) from your deceased husband and allow your own SS benefit to grow to a larger amount. At age 70, your own benefit will be about 29% more than it will be at your full retirement age, or FRA, which is 66 years and 4 months (your own benefit stops growing at age

70). If you take your survivor benefit now, since you are claiming it before you reach your FRA it will be reduced by about 11% from the amount your husband was eligible to receive at his death. But at your FRA your survivor benefit would reach the maximum of 100% of what your husband was eligible for at his death. 2. If your survivor benefit from your husband at your FRA will be more than your own benefit will be at age 70, you should strive to maximize your survivor benefit by waiting until your FRA to claim it. You can find out what your survivor benefit will be by contacting Social Security. They can also tell you what your age 70 benefit will be, but you can get that too by

SECU Foundation supports NC Community Foundation’s NC Healing Communities Fund The board of directors of the North Carolina Community Foundation recently announced a gift of $3 million from the State Employees’ Credit Union Foundation for the North Carolina Healing Communities Fund, NCCF’s fund to benefit COVID-19 pandemic response across the state. The $3 million grant is comprised of two pieces — a $2 million general purpose grant which will help NCCF provide assistance to community nonprofits through its North Carolina Healing Communities Fund and a $1 million challenge grant which will help NCCF raise the additional capital needed to meet the goals of the NC Healing Communities Fund. The gift will support the Fund providing critical resources for nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that have been impacted severely by COVID-19 through revenue loss and increased demand. The Fund’s focus will be to support nonprofits in marginalized communities that have been disproportionately affected by the virus and its economic impacts and have been underserved by other sources of financial assistance, specifically communities of lower wealth, communities of color, mostly rural communities and where English may not be the primary language. NCCF is deeply grateful to the SECU Foundation, according to Jennifer Tolle Whiteside, NCCF CEO and president. “Our board and entire organization are profoundly thankful to the SECU Foundation for their tremendous support of the North Carolina Healing Communities Fund,” she said. “These funds will be granted to nonprofit organizations most affected by the pandemic as impacts continue to be felt

across our state and communities.” The work accomplished by NCCF is inspiring, according to Jo Anne Sanford, SECU Foundation board chair. “The SECU Foundation supporting the North Carolina Community Foundation’s NC Healing Communities Fund is just one more way our members are helping our state’s good people find their way through this unprecedented pandemic which has caused so much hardship and pain,” she said. “With NCCF’s leadership and expertise, we can leverage resources to help smaller nonprofits in underserved and underfunded communities.” For more information on the North Carolina Community Foundation and the North Carolina Healing Communities Fund, visit nccommunityfoundation.org. About the North Carolina Community Foundation The NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has administered more than $184 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $290 million in assets, NCCF sustains more than 1,200 endowments established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions and scholarships. The NCCF partners with a network of affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance across the state. An important component of NCCF’s mission is to ensure that rural philanthropy has a voice at local, regional and national levels. For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org.

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creating your “My Social Security” account, which is easy to do at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. 3. If your own benefit at age 70 will be your highest benefit, you should strive to maximize your personal benefit by claiming your survivor benefit (only) first, as described in 1. above, and delaying the claim for your own benefits until age 70. But here’s a big red flag: since you still work full time at a “healthy income,” be aware that if you claim any SS benefit before you have reached your full retirement age, you’ll be subject to Social Security’s “earnings test” which limits how much you can earn before they take away some of your benefits. The earnings limit for 2021 will be $18,960 (changes annually) and if you are collecting early SS benefits of any type and exceed that limit, they will take back benefits equal to $1 for every $2 you are over the limit (half of what you exceed the limit by). The earnings test is in effect until you reach your full retirement age, after which there is no longer a limit to how much you can earn while collecting benefits. So, what is your best option, considering the above? Well, if your earnings from work are substantially more than the annual earnings limit, you may find that you will not receive any benefits, even if you were to claim. That’s because they will “take back” benefits by withholding your future Social Security payments until they recover what you owe. For example, if your annual earnings are $60,000, you would exceed the limit by about $41,000, which would mean you would need to repay them $20,500. If your monthly SS benefit was about $1500 (about average), they would withhold benefits for about 14 months to recover what you owe, meaning you wouldn’t be getting any SS benefits while you were earning that much money. Thus, you may find your best option right now is to wait until your FRA to claim any Social Security benefits. In the interest of full disclosure, there are some nuances related to the earnings limit. The limit is higher, and the penalty less punitive, in the year you reach your FRA (during the months before you reach your FRA). And while

you may gradually recover withheld SS retirement benefits starting at your FRA, survivor benefits withheld before your FRA may not be fully recovered, depending upon how long after your FRA you collect them. This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Ample Storage At Ample Storage they understand all of your storage needs. Their on-site managers take personal care in watching over your belongings and offer the best customer service in the industry. With their wide range of locations and sizes, they offer storage that will fit any budget. They are located at 842 S. Van Buren Road next to Tractor Supply. ARC Skate Shop This long-time Eden skate shop has reopened at 428-A Kings Highway. They sell skateboards, skating equipment, wheels, apparel and more. They are open noon – 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday. Call 336-635-9350 for more information. ModWash This company has now opened the new car wash located in front of Food Lion on Van Buren Road. At ModWash, their goal is to make life shine. They are an express car wash with a commitment to quality service, professional car care and doing good for the communities in which they are located. They like to think that with every wash, they are delivering something special. Driving a clean car feels good and they want to spread that feeling of pride across every community they serve. Slicks Tattoo Studio This newest tattoo studio has opened at 428-B Kings Highway. They are open 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. everyday. Call 336522-9970 for more information. Housing The City’s economic development team is working with local and regional housing developers to supply more housing stock in Eden. Since 2019, the Eden housing market has improved significantly with many homes selling within two days and bidding wars taking place. N.C. is one of the top states to which people are choosing to relocate because of its climate, relatively low cost of living and proximity to the mountains and ocean. Eden is participating in this success. COVID-19 has added fuel to this housing boom since many people wish to live in less densely populated areas of the country. After decades of the larger urban areas enjoying significant annual population growth, the trends are now pointing to growth in mid-sized cities, such as Greensboro and WinstonSalem, and small towns like Eden. One person from Research Triangle Park and one from Wake Forest, N.C. contacted the

City this summer stating they were moving to Eden because they preferred small town living and Eden’s internet speeds are the same as that of larger cities. COVID-19 has accelerated a trend of people working from home. They can live anywhere they can access the internet. Realtors report new residents from Arizona, California, New York, New Jersey, Vermont and Michigan coming to Eden in 2020. Our community is changing and the City staff is working to provide the amenities that current and new residents desire, such as trails and vibrant downtowns. INDUSTRY Acrow Bridges This newest Eden company is located at 406 Summit Road across from Gildan Yarns. They are seeking a forklift operator and laborers for day shift work of 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Compensation is $15-$17 per hour with benefits. If you are interested, apply online at careers@acrow.com Weil-McLain This Eden company currently has openings for two manufacturing engineers and one purchasing agent. In addition, they have 25 open full-time hourly positions including assembly, material handling and machine operators. Visit www.weilmclain.com/careers for more information.

Rockingham County have enjoyed unprecedented economic development success. Here is a rundown of the new projects and expansions that have taken place during this time: • Pella Corp. • Gildan Yarns • Bovone • Ontex • Nestle Purina • Night Owl • EVBP • Acrow • Sturm Ruger • Farmina This comes out to some 1,185 jobs and $607.million in investments in the county. Note: Nestle Purina is the largest single industrial investment in Rockingham County history and 39% of jobs will be in Eden—the largest single percentage of all county areas where jobs have located. Special thanks goes to the Rockingham County Economic Development team that either spearheaded or assisted the Eden and Reidsville economic development departments with these projects. This success is truly a team effort. From Eden’s perspective, we appreciate the partnership we enjoy with Rockingham County Economic Development Director Leigh Cockram and Existing Industry Manager Kerry Taylor. They are invaluable to our success and Eden is proud to be part of the Rockingham County Economic Development team. PARKS AND RECREATION

Gildan Yarns Gildan is seeking machine electricians, spinning and carding technicians, spinning and carding operators, and can haulers. There are some day shift positions, but the majority of these openings are on the night shift. Most positions are for 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule. For more information, visit their 335 Summit Road facility. Sturm Ruger On December 7, the N.C. Department of Commerce announced that Sturm Ruger will add roughly 60 jobs and invest approximately $10 million at its site in Mayodan over the next three years. Salaries for the new jobs are expected to average $44,033 per year, creating an annual payroll impact for the region of more than $2 million per year. Rockingham County’s overall annaul wages average $35,146. Strum Ruger’s new positions will include production assoicates and supervisors. for more information visit https://ruger.com/micros/careers/. Rockingham County Economic Development: 20192020 Beginning in the spring of 2019 and throughout the pandemicplagued 2020, Eden and

COVID-19 Updates-Phase 3 All Parks and Recreation facilities are open in a limited capacity due to Governor Roy Cooper’s Phase 3 regarding COVID-19. Please note, at all open indoor facilities, staff will have participants sign in and answer questions regarding symptoms of COVID-19 before they are allowed into the facility. Staff will also sanitize the facility before, during and at the end of each evening. Bridge Street & Mill Avenue Recreation Centers These two facilities will be open Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. There will be a maximum of ten participants allowed at any given time. Citywide Playgrounds All playgrounds are open. Eden City Hall City Hall is now open to individuals needing to conduct business within the Finance Department. In order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we ask that you wear a mask and remain six feet apart from others

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From the Desks of City Hall... Continued from Page 26 as there will be markings in the lobby appropriately spaced. Staff from other departments within City Hall can meet with individuals in the lobby or in the front Conference Room if needed. Facility Rentals There will continue to be no facility rentals due to the limited number of individuals allowed in a facility only being ten. FREEDOM PARK The park will continue to operate by maintaining social distancing during the use of the park by citizens. This includes the walking track, basketball courts, skateboard park, nature trail and dog park. There will continue to be no shelter rentals at this time. The Freedom Park Softball Complex and Multi-Purpose Field will continue to operate as it did in Phase 2 with no weekend tournaments being held. The 2021 Freedom Park schedule of events has been completed. If restrictions surrounding COVID-19 are lifted, there will be weekend tournaments scheduled at Freedom Park ballfields beginning February 6 and running through December 6. Included in the schedule of events is a N.C. Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournament from July 16-22. Garden of Eden Center This facility is operating with a limited capacity of ten participants at any given time and will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. PLANNING & INSPECTIONS Board of Adjustment The Board of adjustment approved the request for Solar as a Principal Use on Meadow Road at November’s meeting.

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Boards and Commissions Meetings remain suspended for all boards and commissions except those that receive requests that cannot be delayed, such as the Planning Board and the Strategic Planning Commission. COVID-19 CDBG Assistance to Low and Moderate Income Citizens Grant Per a conversation with the N.C. Department of Commerce, they expect to send out grant agreements soon. Dollar General The new store located at 1819 NC 135 is now under construction. Draper CDBG The environmental review was completed and its record was posted on the City’s website, advertised in the Rockingham Now newspaper and is available for review at City Hall. The comment period for the environmental review record has ended and the report has been sent to the N.C. Department of Commerce with a ‘Request for Release of Funds’ for the grant. GIS Coordinator Debra Madison has updated the City’s street map book, which is used by various departments. Historic Preservation Certified Local Government Our Preservation Commission has been certified for a number of years. The annual report is being prepared and will be submitted to the State Historic Preservation Offices Internal Technical Review Committee The ITRC will meet again in mid-December. The committee plans to have further discussions regarding the Capital Improvement Plan program and a discussion regarding an internship program.

awaiting an answer from the N.C. Housing Finance Agency. City staff is continuing to pursue grant funds for the project. However, Council has approved a way for the City to proceed with the project. Pedestrian Plan Planning staff had a virtual meeting with representatives of AECom and Integrated Mobility Division at NCDOT. They are currently compiling the information and data requested during the meeting in order to begin the process in January 2021. The consulting firm was chosen by NCDOT. Ray Commons Project This project is known to many as the old Central Hotel. The first floor is currently in the framing stage while the second, third and fourth floors are in the trim-out stage. Purina The building permit for Purina has been issued. The plan review process for this project will be ongoing throughout the construction phase. Stadium Drive Sidewalk Project with NCDOT The plan is to begin construction in the spring of 2021. There are a few easements still needed from property owners. The most recent estimated cost of construction by the engineering firm is over budget. A representative from Wetherill and Planning &

Inspections Director Kelly Stultz are arranging a conference call with NCDOT to discuss how the additional part of the project might be funded or if the project area will need to be changed. Strategic Planning Commission The SPC met on November 6 to discuss a recommendation that was made to purchase property for a farmers market. After discussions with County agricultural staff, the project is on hold. Tree City USA Eden has been designated as a Tree City USA since the 1990’s. The annual report was prepared by Planner Debbie Galloway. Unified Development Ordinance At the regular October City Council meeting, Council voted to approve the text of the UDO with an effective date of January 1, 2021. At the regular November City Council meeting, the proposed maps were

approved with one change recommended by staff for property on Highway 135. The next step will be to schedule a training session with City Council, the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment and City staff. POLICE DEPARTMENT Several training classes have been canceled due to COVID19. Therefore, law enforcement advanced training has slowed. The department continues to schedule training in hopes to keep its officers up to date and proficient. One of the classes canceled is the annual In-Service Instructor Update for In-Service Training Coordinators. Chief Clint Simpson will participate in the online training that is being offered. Captain Paul Moore continues to work on the Governor’s Crime Commission Grants, in particular the upcoming 2021 grant session that will close in January 2021.

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From Root to Branch

The Rakes Family Local Geneology Studies By Elvin Perkins, Jr.

According to historians researching the surname Rakes, the name is derived from the word “hraca” meaning throat, in this case a name relating to a topographic location as a narrow valley or pass through a mountainous region. The Rakes belonged to a group of people residing in such a region and appear to be named for those areas in which they inhabited. As many names do, the spelling of the name Rakes had numer-

ous variations which included Raikes, Raike, Raik, Rak, Ake, Drake and others sometimes beginning with the letter “W” as in Wraikes or Wrake. The name may also have been applied to an occupation such as a person making farm implements which included a “rake.” The origins are Welsh and date back to early Celtic cultures within the British Isles, the name Rake or Raike appeared in named locations in the areas of

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chased land and a cabin in 1787 from William Edwards around Smith River and Shooting Creek. According to family tradition the wife of Charles was a Native American from Buchanan County. A son was born to the couple circa 1790 and was named Samuel Jackson Rakes. Raised in the Smith River countryside, Samuel had worked and purchased land by 1816 on Poplar Camp Creek. He would marry 17-year-old Lucinda Nowlin on December 18, 1820, the daughter of John W. Nowlin and Mary Thomas. Lucinda’s grandfather James Nowlin was one of the earliest settlers to live in Patrick County, Virginia. Samuel and Lucinda would have 13 children (12 girls and one son) and by the time of his death in 1852, Samuel owned 662 acres on the Smith River in Patrick County. The settlement of Samuel Rakes estate stated that he owned 200 acres of workable land, 462 acres of woodland and pasture, 10 milk cows, 6 horses, 40 sheep, 40 head of cattle, 4 oxen and approximately 50 hogs and pigs. Lucinda was to keep for her personal use “2 of the pretty gray” horses. Lucinda died in November 1865. Rakes family descendant Eunice Bowman indicates that the Rakes came from Ireland to Virginia migrating to southwest Virginia to settle in Franklin County and Patrick County, Virginia. Her third great grandfather Anthony Rakes came with his brothers Elisha and Henry to Franklin County where they operated a gristmill. Ms. Bowman descends from Chesley Aaron Rakes the second son of Anthony and Sarah Rakes. According to family historian Calvin Eugene Rakes, his ancestor Chesley Rakes was born July 13, 1800. Chesley and his older brother David were likely born in Buckingham County, Virginia (founded 1761). Tax records for Buckingham County record that Anthony Rakes was living in that county at the time his two sons were born. After the death of his wife Sarah, Anthony moved southwest to Franklin County near the boundary of Patrick County where his brothers already resided. Anthony Rakes would marry and second time in 1807 to Nancy Oakes. Anthony and Nancy would have children, John, William, Lewis, and Polly. In Patrick County on December 6, 1821, Chesley Aaron Rakes married Sarah “Sally” DeHart the daughter of Gabriel and Hannah DeHart. The tax records for Patrick County show that Chesley was living in that county at the time. He had inherited land from his father Anthony who died in 1822. Chesley sold the property and by the 1830 census he and his family were living in Franklin County. By 1840 Chesley and his family were again living in Patrick County where Chesley and his wife would continue to reside until their deaths. The 1880 Census of Patrick County shows Chesley and Sarah living in the Smith River

District. Living in the home with them is their grandson John Anderson Cruise. Living in a dwelling next to Chesley is his daughter Rosina her husband David Cruise, the parents of John Anderson Cruise. Chesley and Sarah raised a large family. Their children were: Aaron DeHart born 1822, Polly Malinda born 1824, Rosina born 1826, Charles Jackson born 1830, David born 1832 (married a Cousin, Roxanna Rakes), Calvin born 1834, Chesley B. born 1838, Sarah “Sally” born 1841, John born 1842 (never married and died of typhoid at age 18), Thomas Tennyson born 1844, William Harvey “Henry” born 1848. Aaron would become a Primitive Baptist Minister. All the children but John would marry and have families of their own. Chesley Aaron Rakes died on October 23, 1884 and was buried in the Cruise family cemetery near Vesta, Virginia where many of his family and acquaintances would also be buried. The Rakes family is a large family with numerous descendants who still live in the land of their ancestors. Their family occupations varied from ministers to moonshiners, most were farmers, many served with honor in the War Between the States and later wars. Families moved to other states seeking employment and opportunity and many of them into North Carolina to work in the textile mills built in the early 1900’s. And one descendant, Lisa Finney Griffith the daughter of Dillard Finney and Betty Jean Rakes and a resident of Eden, North Carolina would become the owner and publisher of a newspaper, Eden’s Own Journal. Lisa and sister Debra Finney are the great-great granddaughters of David and Roxanna Rakes previously mentioned. Their son Robert A. Rakes married Rosa Belle Fain, who had a son named Burry. Lisa’s mom Betty Rakes Finney, was the youngest daughter of Maggie Johnson and Burry Rakes, who had 14 children. Arphie, Elva who burned to death at 2, Lorene, Mable, twins Sanford and Samuel, Edward (Jesse), Tom, Robert (Rob), Wallace, Edith, Virginia who died at 14 of epilepsy, Francis, and Betty was the youngest. For those who seek to research more on the Rakes family the records and information available is tremendous and obtainable from many sources. A final thought, the year we leave behind us was most unusual and historic. May the New Year 2021 bring us all happiness and peace. For research information contact: Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties, NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 27027-0152; Website: Elvin Perkins, Jr., GSRS member; Email: Visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Room, MadisonMayodan Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, NC 27025; Phone (336) 548-6553

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Wildlife Commision Duck Season notes As duck season begins, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission urges waterfowl hunters to practice safety and to share their boat with someone new to hunting. “Mentoring someone is a great way to pass along the rich tradition of waterfowl hunting in North Carolina,” said Chet Clark, the Commission’s recruitment, retention and reactivation (R3) manager. “The memories you create while sharing your knowledge with a new waterfowl hunter can last a lifetime.” While mentoring a new hunter, it’s important to remember the Commission’s Home From The Hunt™ campaign and share basic safety precautions while hunting from a vessel. “Boating accidents can occur in a split second, so it’s important to be prepared,” said

YOU’VE GOT GRIT” Eugene Russell of Mayodan YOU’VE GOT GRIT https://youtu.be/M0zoen_FMmc See how attorney Eugene Russel attributes much of his success to strong teaching and values he learned growing up as a youngster in Mayodan, NC. You’ll also hear how these foundations developed his strong sense of service to support his community and his county. Rockingham County Government and Spectrum 1304 look forward to presenting more local residents who can be described as "You've Got Grit!" Please help by telling us about a Rockingham County citizen you'd describe by saying, "You Got Grit!" Email a paragraph about that person you'd like to be interviewed on Spectrum 1304 to mscott@co.rockingham.nc.us Rockingham County has many unIque citizens with diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences. Every now and then, we meet a person who really stands out from the crowd by displaying extraordinary characteristics. Help us showcase these resilient individuals who you'd describe as, "You've Got Grit!"

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Clark. “Hunters should wear clothing made of wool or other synthetic materials instead of cotton to help prevent hypothermia. And, as always, wear a personal floatation device.” The Commission also reminds hunters: • Always let someone know your whereabouts and an approximate return time. • Be aware that small, flatbottom vessels are prone to capsizing and swamping. • Store equipment properly and keep it evenly distributed. Do not overload the boat, especially with passengers. • Keep hunting dogs prone in the center of the boat. • Never move about the boat with a loaded shotgun. • Stay with the boat and use it as a floatation device in the event of capsizing or swamping. The Commission has set dates, bag limits and applicable regulations for the 2020-2021 waterfowl seasons, with tundra swan (by permit only), duck and

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Sheriff pens Letter to Gov. Cooper concerning rising violence against Officers On Dec. 21st, Rockingham County (N.C.) Sheriff Sam Page sent the following letter to North Carolina Governor Roy Copper sharing his concerns on rising instances of violence against law enforcement officers plaguing our state and nation: Honorable Governor Roy Cooper, Governor Cooper, I am writing to you as One Sheriff in North Carolina who has serious concerns about violence being perpetuated against any of our law enforcement officers across the state. I have served in a sworn law enforcement capacity for approximately 37 years serving in Rockingham County, North Carolina. I have worked the streets, observed in the media and personally observed how our law enforcement officers have been treated over the years, and the threats and demands that these brave men

and women experience regularly. This past Thanksgiving one of my Deputies was injured by a gunshot in the line of duty and in time we look forward to his return to duty with the Sheriff's Office. Just in the month of December alone officers have been killed in the line of duty in North Carolina and seriously injured while serving their communities. The loss of even one officer's life is one too many. Recently the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association submitted a report publicly on recommendations from our committee on law enforcement reform. We in law enforcement support improving our professionalism, training and standards, accountability, supervision and transparency so as to build the public trust and improve relations for all citizens that we serve in all communities. During the past few years I have watched communities

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process. As we hold ourselves accountable in law enforcement, in society we must also have mutual respect, responsibility and accountability. This year just in North Carolina there have been peaceful protests which are constitutionally protected, and there have been acts of violence in

some of our cities directed toward private property, and state property. You can also see on TV, read the news and social media reports of our local peacekeepers experiencing violence being directed at them as they carry out their sworn duties. I was taught a long time ago that in order to get respect, you have to give respect. Each law enforcement officer in North Carolina that has taken an Oath and has sworn to uphold the law equally and fairly for all. What We need to hear from our Governor is his public support for the many fine law enforcement officers across this great state. Governor Cooper, if we continue to hear the same negative rhetoric being directed towards our brave men and women that wear the badge

I have personal and professional concerns that we may not be able to fill the need for law enforcement officers in the near future and future of our chosen profession. Governor Cooper you may have considered yourself as being the "Top Cop" in North Carolina when you served as the Attorney General. Today in this correspondence I am asking that you publicly as Governor, acknowledge and condemn any violence directed toward our law enforcement officers, local, state and federal. The only way to start turning things around in North Carolina and our nation starts with our leaders. Sincerely, Sheriff Sam Page Rockingham County North Carolina

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I am a planner, almost to a fault, and had plans for this stage of my life. This life stage that is post child rearing, this stage I had planned to work and pursue my own dreams. I was also looking forward to seeing my sons establish their own family units. Yes, I dreamed of becoming a grandparent and possibly helping in the care of my grandchildren. In my early years I worked in early childhood education and had hoped to return after I raised my sons. Well, this quirky life of mine changed my future without my permission. Actually, I guess I could say cancer made those changes for me, leaving me with some disabilities that affect my daily life and abilities. I am learning that our plans can easily be changed and how we respond to those changes affects our life and future. This month I will be celebrating my 50th birthday, a milestone doctors were not sure I would be gifted to see. I am also looking forward to the birth

of my first grandchild, a boy, early in February. These are two of life’s gifts I was not sure I would live to see after cancer became a part of my life nine years ago. Granted there are days that I feel frustrated by some of the limitations I now live with, yet I realize life is a gift from God. As we have all seen with this past year (2020), our plans do not always work as we would like. Life throws challenges in our way and how we respond dictates our future. Life and this pandemic have been and continues to be hard for us all, but I am seeing our community coming together. I see everyone coming together to help small businesses survive, provide support for first responders/medical, and simply watching out for our neighbors. Our plans for the near future have changed, but we can either gain from it or lose. We can stay positive, laugh through the tears and frustration. Many people have wondered how I can stay positive in my battle with

Schwartz cancer; and my response is simply I laugh. I laugh through the tears and pain. I also focus on some goal, like celebrating my 50th birthday and seeing my grandson’s birth. That focus on something positive is what gives me the drive to survive. As we begin a fresh new year, what is your focus? What is driving you to survive these challenging times our world faces? Find the sweet positive in your life and stay focused. It is that focus, that positive thinking that will make your future look brighter. Make plans, live this life and along the way bring some sunshine to others around you. Make 2021 your brightest year yet! Email comments: my2sons9498@gmail.com

A Thank Your from Help Incorporated: Center Against Violence and SquareOne Family Justice Center Through uncertain times, one thing remains the same – gratitude. We are grateful for the generosity that you have shown us during this year. From private donors, to those who stepped up during this pandemic and sponsored our Virtual Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Event, we thank you! To those that helped us with our Hope Angels, thank you. With your donations, we were able to help 26 families which is 84 people. There are a lot of families and children who had smiles on their faces at Christmas because of Hope Angels.

To those that held private fundraisers, birthday fundraisers on Facebook, and other fun things to support Help Incorporated, thank you! To our advocates and staff who have continued to see clients on a daily basis during this pandem-

ic, thank you. Help Inc. is committed to serving our clients at no charge even during these uncertain times. We follow strict protocols for cleaning and wearing masks for staff and clients. If you or anyone you know is in danger from domestic violence, please call our crisis line 24/7 – 336-342-3332. We are grateful for each and every one of you and wish for everyone to have a better and brighter 2021. Please watch for some exciting news coming from us soon! Happy New Year!

Visitors enjoy the driving tour through Henry County as they stop by Smith River Outfitters in Bassett to view finalists' art work in the windows. (courtesy of Dan River Basin Association)

Dan River Basin Association’s Elementry Art Contest This fall, the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) hosted an elementary art contest for schools in the Dan River basin. The contest was launched in October with a deadline before Thanksgiving break. Flyers went out to students in grades 2-5 in schools from both Virginia and North Carolina. Over 100 submissions were received from students excited to show “what a healthy river looked like to them.” First, second, and third place were selected from each grade level. To showcase the twelve finalists, DRBA will host a driving tour in Martinsville/Henry County with four locations for the young artists’ families and community members to view. First place winners will receive a DRBA goody bag, second place will receive a DRBA t-shirt, and third place will receive a DRBA keychain, along with information about DRBA and our mission. The locations on the driving tour include the Daily Grind Coffeehouse, Martinsville Visitor Center, Smith River Outfitters, and Philpott Lake Visitor Center. The finalists’ art work will be posted in the windows of the locations for visi-

tors to drive by and view, or to take a quick walk up to the windows to get a closer look at the winning pieces. A printable flyer with addresses can be found on the DRBA website at www.danriver.org. Student names and places were announced on Monday, December 7th. The driving tour will last from December 7th to December 21st. All finalists’ art work will also be posted on the DRBA website for viewing in mid-December. The Dan River Basin Association would like to congratulate the winners and thank all the students and teachers who showed us “What a Healthy River Looks Like to Them!” The mission of the Dan River Basin Association is to promote and protect the natural and cultural resources of the Dan River basin through education, recreation, and stewardship. DRBA works to fulfill that mission by building river accesses and trails, educating people of all ages about protecting our natural resources, and protecting our water resources through water quality monitoring, cleanups and master planning. To learn more about DRBA's impact and programs that protect and conserve our natural resources, visit danriver.org.

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RCC President’s List and Dean’s List Rockingham Community College is pleased to announce that 42 students were named to the President’s List and 88 to the Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester. Semester grade-point averages are computed at the end of each semester and grades received in any previous semester are not included in computing the GPA for the current semester. PRESIDENT’S LIST The following students were eligible for the President’s List because they each maintained a 4.00 grade-point average within the fall semester with at least 12 college level credit hours attempted: Cape Carteret – Benjamin Eric Pettee Eden – Karol Mariam Altamirano, Steven Whitley Dallas, Emalee Kate Dunn, Ethan Blake Hazelwood, Marie Carmen Ramirez Medina Elon – Elisabeth Cedillo Greensboro – Jatinder Kaur, Melissa Venise Mings Madison – Heath Garrison Carter, KaDedra Lanaye Dalton, Shane M. Linseman, John Edmond Sechrist

Mayodan – Yeiny Fabian Balderas, Zachary Dakota Calhoun, Evan Boone Kallam, Mary Kathryn Schultz Reidsville – Amanda Gale Adkins, Payten Danielle Bayne, Luke Wade Carter, Reina Garcia Chairez, Kaitlynn Brooke Corum, Allison Isley, Jeremiah David Langston, Ashley McMillon, Phillip Medeiros, Autumn Isley Padgett, Hope Elizabeth Smith, Erin Gray Stephens, Sanoa Jiem Washburn, Sarah Elizabeth Young Ruffin – Irvin Alexis Cordova Erives, David Louis Smith, Catherine Goodman Troxler Stokesdale - Esmeralda Castro Gonzalez, Kaden Lee Rackley Stoneville – Tyler Jordan Sexton, Gessica Melissa Silva, Su Min Song, Parker John Wyatt Clover, S.C. – Madelyn Strader DEAN’S LIST The following students were eligible for the Dean’s List because they each maintained a 3.25 grade-point average within the fall semester with at least 12 college level credit hours attempted: Browns Summit – Olivia Noelle Howe, Caylee Denise Young

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Sports Adult Indoor Tennis Leagues invite you to play! Western Rockingham YMCA, Mayodan 10 week season Members $60/Potential Members $100 • Womens Doubles Monday morning • Mens Doubles Monday and Thursday evening Register at Eden Family YMCA or Western Rockingham YMCA. TENNIS EXCELLENCE PROGRAM Jaycee Park, Reidsville Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm Youth age 10+ Free This free program is for players age 10+ who are serious about improving their skills.

Burlington – Tammy Elaine Turner Eden – Megan Brooke Blankenship, Lauren Carol Chatman, Michaella Nicole Collins, Kinley Paige Darnell, Curtis Howard Darnell, Brett Ashton Desarro, Kayla Nicole Duggins, Rhianna Jewell Elmore, Tiffany Anne Evans, William Edward Fannon, Makenzie Ta'mya Foster, Emily Lauren Gerringer, Holly Marie Jackson, Antoinette Lyn Johnson, Cody Chase Lemons, Jackson Creed Lemons, Michaela Raquel Mebane, Brayden Lucas Minichello, Laura Robin Moore, GracieVanessa Gabriella Paz-Mejia, Ebony Marie Price, Jonathan Michael Rivenbark, Austyn Ryan Snody, Jessica Bridges Villanueva, Elise Tracy Walker, Camden Hayden Woods, Carson James Wray Greensboro – Alissa Monette Shamburger Kernersville – Katelyn Marie Washington Lawsonville – Joshua Michael Logan Madison – Kolby Dillard Bullins, Mary K. Kalinowski, Trenton Lee Phelps, Macy Lynn Steele, Alissa Haley Wagner McLeansville – Andrew Jacob Flynn, Kenzie Darye Thompson Pelham – Sherita Gerwina Nunnally Reidsville – Natalie Faith Aswell, Dayahna Zoe Blatchley, Mary Dawn Boles, Nickey Lee Brame, Rachel Elizabeth Cullen, Ashlyn Quinn Earles, Marilena Esperanza Espinoza, Jordan Gray Fagg, Savannah Maelynn Fields, Sydney Michelle Gauldin, Megan Elizabeth Glenn, Justin Wyatt Hanks, Hayden Wayne Hundley, Austin Jordan Lynch, Kaitlyn Marquardt, Sharon Amber Mayfield, Ginger Lee Mitchell, Keri Ann Mitchell, Mason Colin Paschal, Summer Angel Perdue, Ethan Luther Pickrell, Ashland M Pruitt, Tena M. Shaver, Martins Shekiri, Jonathan Paul Todd, Ragan Elizabeth White Ruffin – William Keith Farlow, Kaiya Patrice Johnson, Sydney Clark Woods Sandy Ridge – Shay MacKenzie

Smith Stokesdale – Annie Elizabeth Armstrong, Preston Chase Rackley Summerfield – Caleb Landon Beacham, Jaden Glenn Graves, Nathaniel Lee Joyce, Havanna Adell Land, Joshua G. Little,

Christian Jacob Meeks, Lucas Rye, Annie Michele Tredway Winston Salem – Angel Alexander Gonzalez APO – Miranda Richmond Doyle Tampa, Fla. – Scott Wayne Meitzler

RCC congratulates graduates Rockingham Community College congratulates the following 34 December 2020 graduates, who earned associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates: DOVER Andrew Colvin – Electrical Systems Technology Commercial Wiring Certificate EDEN Elizabeth Jean Biggs – Associate in Arts Degree Kevin Dale Flint – General Occupational Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree Abigail Christian Fullerton – Associate in Arts Degree Julian Lamar Stokes – Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts Degree HAW RIVER Kayla Norman – Surgical Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree MADISON Mary K. Kalinowski – Surgical Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree Rebecca Lynn McMannes-Wells – Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts Degree Shelby Lane Nelson – Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts Degree Nathan Lee Woods – Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Diploma McLEANSVILLE Joseph Aubrey Fields – Associate in Science Degree REIDSVILLE Thomas Roy Bergeron – Associate in Arts Degree Katelyn Alexandra Caulder – Cosmetology Certificate Dakota M. Cooper – Associate in Science Degree Michael Andrew Dunkirk – Air Conditioning, Heating and

Refrigeration Technology Diploma Amber Nikole Johnson – Associate in Arts Degree Mary Elizabeth Lewis – Criminal Justice Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree Maria De Los Angeles Reyes Pedro – Associate in Arts Degree Hunter Danielle Sawyers – Early Childhood Education-Career Track Associate in Applied Science Degree Noah Christoper Sutton – Associate in Arts Degree Degree Brendon Jay Thorpe – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Basics Certificate Geraldine Lissette Vasquez Navarrete – Associate in Arts Degree Sharon Lee Ann Wall – Practical Nursing Diploma Ryan Taylor Washburn – Associate in Science Degree Sarah Elizabeth Young – Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts Degree STOKESDALE Kristy Gray Lawson – Associate in Arts Degree Preston Chase Rackley – Associate in Science Degree STONEVILLE Elizabeth P. Fritz – Business Administration Associate in Applied Science Degree Tanner Isaak Morse – Associate in Science Degree Joshua Franklin Wade – Computer-Integrated Machining Associate in Applied Science Degree Justin Parker Wilson – Associate in Arts Degree Timothy Micheal Wilson – Practical Nursing Diploma WALNUT COVE Jessica Nicole Joyce – Cosmetology Diploma

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What a difference a year makes. As the world continues to deal with the fallout of a global health crisis, some things have become clear: We need connection. We are interdependent. We need one another because we are stronger together! Nonprofits like Aging, Disability, & Transit Services of Rockingham County (ADTS) are only as strong as the community that supports them. This year, the residents and businesses of Rockingham County showed up in a big way for ADTS! On behalf of the elderly and disabled neighbors, ADTS supports, we say THANK YOU! Thank you for your graciousness and compassion. Thank you for

Huntsville Community Faithful Community First Baptist Church of Eden Main Street Methodist Church of Reidsville New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Reidsville Spray Baptist Church of Eden – Widows for Christ group Once again, on behalf of the elderly and disabled neighbors, ADTS supports, thank you! Thank you to everyone who gave throughout the year and during this holiday season. We wish you and your loved ones a holiday of peace and comfort.

Asheley Cooper, Community Outreach and Development Director Aging, Disability, and Transit Services of Rockingham County

the gift bags and handmade cards for our clients. Thank you for your financial contributions. These donations enabled us to create moments of comfort and connection in the lives of seniors and individuals with disabilities. We are so grateful for you and our community! We at ADTS wanted to acknowledge those who provided holiday blessings to the individuals we support: Dick’s Drive-In Drew Barefoot at PowellBarfoot Insurance Kelly’s Kitchen Burton Memorial Missionary Baptist Church- youth program Ellisboro Baptist Church-

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Morehead Moments Morehead High School Student— GOOD-- News MHS students become essential during the COVID-19 pandemic Gym Floor Repair Although the doors to MHS are currently closed to students it has provided an opportunity for facility updates. The gym floor and roof were damaged last year by water damage. Both the roof and floor have now been repaired with a new gym floor being installed. The band room was in need of some TLC. Marching Band The band room had been exposed to ongoing moisture issues and has never been updated. With a growing ban to nearly 100 students, the band facilities are now receiving a much-needed renovation. The facility has new floors, paint, a drainage system, and soundproofing. Other improvements are fresh paint in hallways and classrooms and updated lighting fixtures. Nathan Hines, the MHS band director, shared his thoughts on the band renovation project. “It probably goes without saying that the last 10 months have been difficult. No one has missed the band more than I. However, the time away has allowed us to take on many major projects with regard to our facilities and the band program in general. The band facility will look quite a bit different to our band members when they return. All of the flooring throughout the band department is being replaced. This will include new tile in all areas as well as The Good Ice!

carpeting in select locations. We are also installing acoustic material in all of our practice rooms as well as converting our former instrument storage room into a small ensemble and recording area. Security cameras and electronic door locks have already been installed, so our facility is more secure than ever. New and returning band members can also look forward to another major upgrade when they return. New uniforms arrived over the summer, so the band will have a new look to go with an updated and modernized facility. All-in-all, it's an exciting time for the band. While we may not be performing we are making forward progress. When the Pride of Morehead does return in the future it will be better than ever.” MHS Operation Christmas Beyond getting the building updated and ready for students to return, the MHS staff participated in MHS Operation Christmas. This is an annual event where MHS staff support students and families in need during the holiday season. The project team included Sgt. Bray, Kimberley Thompson-Hairston and Jerry Ellis. This year $1,400.00 was collected. With the funds, MHS was able to assist in providing gifts and food to several disadvantaged families from the Morehead High School Community.

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Rockingham County Commissioners' TV Announcements Regarding COVID 19 Rockingham County Commissioners shared thoughts about COVID-19 via public service announcements (PSAs) to help increase community awareness about the pandemic. Mark Richardson, Chairman of the Board https://youtu.be/qvy8l6c8CvQ "We need to do everything we can to stay healthy." Charlie Hall, Vice-Chairman of the Board https://youtu.be/__vfFKiOmtU - "Please follow the guidelines that have been issued by our Health Dept." Craig Travis, Commissioner https://youtu.be/2gKBDOXtF9I

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this past year. There are lots of ways I don’t balance things well and I’ve given up expecting myself to do so, all the time. This last year has been really challenging for a lot of us. It’s thrown some things our way that we weren’t expecting; and much of which we weren’t prepared for. And then just when you may have thought you reached your limit, more experiences that seem stressful may have come up. You’ve heard the saying… .One day at a time... But putting it into practice is another whole thing. Sometimes, for me, it’s getting down to one minute at a time. This helps me address and not let the part of my mind that thinks it has to know it all take over. See, if you consume yourself with worrying, you won’t see the good that is right in front of you. If, however you focus on

the present moment, you can be reminded of all the many blessings there are to be thankful for. SO for now, and for this New Year, as I reflect on the last year, I am asking myself three questions. Here they are for you to ponder too: • What am I celebrating? • What am I releasing? • What am I consciously calling in? By Being Present in the moment you can make conscious decisions on what you want to focus on and what you want to experience. And remember, Not every day may feel good but there is good in every day. Yes. You Matter. And Being Present matters too. Own Your Value. It's All About You. And It's About Being In Touch In Life. Teresa Lea, BA Somatic Psychology, NCLMBT # 1804 To find out about Teresa Lea and her work, email her at TeresaLea@InTouchInLife.com or call 336-623-9138

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RCARE At this time RCARE remains closed. Should our status change you can find updates and information on our Facebook page, RCARE Reidsville Senior Center We are currently making SHIIP appointments. SHIIP is a free health benefits counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their families or caregivers. SHIIP’s mission is to educate, advocate, counsel and empower people to make informed healthcare benefit decisions. SHIIP is an independent program funded by Federal agencies and is not affiliated with the insurance industry. If you need help with your Medicare call our office . We will be happy to assist you. You have until December 7th to make any changes to you Medicare plan. We would like to take this time and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Healthy New Year! We miss you all and look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

- "Let's take care of our neighbors just like they would take care of you." Reece Pyrtle, Commissioner https://youtu.be/x3RL62rmWLg - "Practice the 3 W's ... do it for a loved one ... we have a lot of citizens that are part of the atrisk population." The Commissioners personally shared why they thought following the 3 Ws will help combat the spread of the coronavirus.

The 3 Ws include: WEAR a cloth mask over your nose and mouth; WAIT six feet apart ... avoid close contact; WASH your hands or use hand sanitizer. The PSAs will be distributed to local media outlets and will appear on Rockingham County Governmental TV Channel/Spectrum 1304 and on county websites and social media.

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Explore Eden First Choice Tire and Automotive Located at 311 S. Van Buren Road, this new Eden business offers oil changes, new and used tires, tire repairs alignments, tire rotation, brakes, transmission repair, state inspections and automotive maintenance. They are open 8am to 5pm MondayFriday and Saturday from 8am to noon starting in January. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for Friday, January 15th at 10:00am. Call 336-612-2884 for more information. Eden Internal Medicine— Accepting new patients This Eden medical practice is now accepting new patients and deal with diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma/COPD, seasonal allegories, cold and ENT problems. They also address arthritis, fibromyalgia and all other internal medicine issues. Call 336-627-4896, opt #2 to schedule an appointment. Salvation Army Family Store If you have too much stuff, you can put it to Godly use by donating your gently used clothing and furniture items to the Salvation Army Family Store located at 346 King’s Hwy. The store is open from 10am-5pm daily. They also offer furniture pickup. Call 336-627-8153 for more information.

Weil-McLain This Eden company currently has openings for two manufacturing engineers and one purchasing agent. In addition, they have 25 open full-time hourly positions including assembly, material handling and machine operators. Visit www.weilmclain.com/careers for more information. Tri-City Glass & Mirror Co, Inc. This long-time Eden company is offering a special winter offer on replacement windows. They offer free estimates. They also are a full-service glass company meeting your vehicle windshield and other glass needs. They are located at 115 Stadium Drive. Call 336-623-9766 for more information and they also offer 24 hour emergency service at 336-623-6458. The Total Diva’s Closet Come find your Inner Diva while discovering the finest options in casual and professional wear, accessories, jewelry and cosmetics at The Total Diva’s Closet, located at 628 Washington Street in Eden. They also offer free wellness consultations. The store is open Tues.Thurs. 11am-5:30pm, Fri.11am6pm and Sat., 10am to 4pm. Call 336-747-0674.

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Sanctity of Human Life By Sharon Wingate of the Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center

I have heard 2020 described the hands of women who do not in many ways. To say it has know how to make a decision, been hard is an understatement. who feel like the world is closWe have all had to learn differing in around them and are overent ways to function. Wear a come with anxiety and fear. mask, wash your hands, and We’ve cried with the teenager socially distance are terms with who does not want a baby and is which we are all too familiar. so paralyzed with fear that all The changes we have had to deal she can think is: “I have to with are difficult but make this go away.” No thought manageable, and we know in as to what it would do to her time we will go back, maybe not future emotional state if she has to where we were, an abortion. We but at least back to have prayed with the some resemblance of couple who have what we once perexpressed their conceived as normal. cern as they are Right now I waiting for the pregwant to focus on nancy test results, “three words that that they absolutely will change your cannot afford anothlife.” You are preger mouth to feed Wingate nant! What should because he has lost be a joyous and his income due to exciting time in COVID-19. someone’s life is often clouded We minister without by fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. manipulation. To each client, The coronavirus has only regardless of the circumstances, made it worse. we offer hope: For example: ♥ Hope that comes with being ♥ The abuse victim—caught in a prepared to care for a child. vicious cycle of abuse, searching ♥ Hope that the world is not as for a need that is not being met dark and ugly as it seems. and she hears . . . You are preg♥ Hope that they will be nant! equipped to make a good ♥ The single mom—thought he decision for themselves and their would be there for her but NOT baby. And most importantly, when he heard those three words ♥ Hope that comes with knowing – You are pregnant! He is done Jesus Christ as their Lord and and wants no part of it or her. Savior ♥ The teenager—didn’t think it We guide them to make: would happen to her but it did, · Choices that will move them and she hears those words . . . beyond hopelessness, fear, and You are pregnant! Her life crash- anxiety. es down and she has no clue · Choices for life-giving actions what she is going to do. in which they are confident. We have seen all of the · Choices that are life-affirming. above—and more. We have held God’s word says, “But be

very careful to keep the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in obedience to him, to keep his commands, to hold fast to him and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.” Joshua 22:5 Over the last six years while serving as Executive Director of RPCC I have learned a lot. Specifically, that ministry takes prayer, ministry takes obedience, and ministry takes money. As our client load continues to increase, financial resources are one of our greatest needs. We are careful to use every dollar in a way that benefits the center and our clients while at the same time glorifying God. Yes, change is inevitable but those three words “You … Are… Pregnant” can be a joyous time. With the education and support of RPCC, it doesn’t have to be a time of fear and anxiety. With a firm foundation, strong leadership, and a community committed to “the cause,” change can be a very positive force. Our commitment has not changed— only grown stronger and more focused as we press forward loving clients where they are on the way to where they need to be. We continue to be governed by a dedicated Board of Directors and supported by a group of faithful volunteers, poised to fulfill the second sentence of our mission … to offer to our community the love and compassion of Jesus Christ and His plan for sexuality, marriage, and the family. God bless you!

Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill Empowering Victims of Porn Industry to Sue Host Websites U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored the Survivors of Human Trafficking Fight Back Act to create a private cause of action allowing victims of rape and sex trafficking, as well as individuals whose intimate images are distributed without their consent, to sue pornographic websites that profit off their exploitation. "Pornographic websites routinely post videos of woman who are the victims of abuse or exploitation, and it is past time these companies are held accountable for posting this

disgusting content,” said Senator Tillis. “I am proud to co-introduce this legislation with Senator Hawley that would allow the victims of these videos to sue pornographic websites for distributing and profiting from videos that are posted without consent." The Survivors of Human Trafficking Fight Back Act would: · Criminalize the knowing distribution of visual depictions of forced or coerced sex acts. · Criminalize the knowing, nonconsensual distribution of

depictions of sex acts (“revenge porn”), as well as privacyinvading “locker-room” images. · Require all websites hosting pornography to create notice and takedown procedures ensuring that victims of coerced or privacy-invading videos can promptly have their images removed from the internet. ·Allow victims to sue websites that knowingly host depictions of forced sex acts or that distribute privacy-invading images and videos.

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