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Governor Roy Cooper, announced in May Rockingham County’s newest corporate partner, Ontex Group.

“Following the previously-announced decision to invest in manufacturing in the eastern part of the country to complement shipments from abroad, we are proud to announce the forthcoming opening of Ontex’ first U.S. production site,” Ontex CEO Charles Bouaziz said.

“With this meaningful step we accelerate the execution of our strategic priority to increase our U.S. presence.”

Ontex is a Belgium born company that specializes in the manufacturing of disposable hygiene products including adult and baby diapers, as well as feminine hygiene products. With manufacturing facilities currently located in 16 countries, this will be their first in the United States.

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Poverty, hunger, loss of health coverage are growing threats for children in Rockingham County New county data cards present crucial benchmarks on child health and well-being in all 100 counties.

Fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic means that many more families are struggling with basic needs.

Today, NC Child releases its annual County Data Cards, highlighting key indicators of child well-being that elected officials should track, and respond to, in their communities. In Rockingham County, 53% of children lived in poor or low-income homes before the pandemic struck. Download the County Data Cards at: https://www.ncchild.org/datacards “Before the pandemic struck, nearly half of children in North Carolina lived in a family that was struggling with poverty,” said Michelle Hughes, executive director of NC Child.

“Widespread job losses have meant that many more families are now sliding into dangerous territory. That’s concerning because of the cascade of other traumatic events for kids that can come along with poverty, from losing your home, to a parent struggling with depression.”

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It is with great disappointment and sadness that the organizers of The Fair Family 25th Annual July 4th Fun Parade have announced the 25th edition will be postponed until 2021 because of social gathering restrictions resulting from COVID-19.

“I conferred with my family and our judges before making this heartbreaking decision,” stated Ann Fair, who organizes this annual event that starts at her family’s Fair Funeral Home parking lot on Boone Road in Eden. “This has become such a

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The Fair Family Annual July 4th Fun Parade started many years ago when Ann and Neil Fair’s daughter Alice was six years old and thought it would be a great idea to start a neighborhood parade on our nation’s birthday. She invited her neighborhood and church family to join them in the Fair Funeral Home parking lot and walk or ride bikes in the neighborhood.

About 30-40 children attended the first year. Alice’s greatgrandfather John Dyer encouraged her and her mother Ann to continue the parade annually.

It has grown tremendously over the years and now has become an Eden institution.

The Fair family and judges award prizes for entrants and everyone shares in watermelon after the parade ends. Some of the award categories include Most Unique, Most Original, Most Creative and Most Patriotic. Many families in the neighborhoods watch from their front yards. Others start their July 4th celebrations with this parade and parties afterward.

“This is a bit of Americana in our small town,” stated Cindy Adams, Coordinator of Special Events and Tourism for the City of Eden. “I have attended this parade since my children were young and always am excited by the community spirit demonstrated by Eden residents.”

Fair promises an even better parade when she is able to officially celebrate the 25th Annual event in 2021. “We look forward to 2021 and expect participants to fill the parade with homemade floats, bikes, strollers and other vehicles, she remarked.”

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Located in Rockingham County’s newest industrial park, Carroll Ind. Development’s, South Rockingham Corporate Park, the Ontex project will bring $96 million in new capital investment along with 403 jobs.

“We are excited to add Ontex to our industrial base and look forward to a long-term partnership ensuring their success,” stated Leigh Cockram, Rockingham County Economic Development Director. “This announcement is not only a great opportunity for job expansion in our area, but also solidifies that Rockingham County, including the South Rockingham County Corporate Park, is positioned well for future growth.”

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

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“I am truly honored to be selected as the next City Manager for Eden,” said Mendenhall. “I look forward to serving the residents, supporting the staff, and working to achieve the vision of the Mayor and Council. I have told many that Eden has a hometown feel and everyone is gracious and friend-

ly. I look forward to working with the strong team of residents, elected officials, and a solid group of employees.”

A High Point native, Mendenhall has served as Town Administrator of Carolina Shores, N.C. since 2014 and previously served as County Manager of Gates County, N.C. He has 16 years of local government experience, having started his career in Stanly County, N.C. as a Planner. Mendenhall earned his Masters of Science degree in

Technology Systems with a concentration in quality control from East Carolina University, a certificate in Project Management from N.C. State University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in History from UNC Chapel Hill. He is a current board member of the North Carolina Resource Conservation and Development Association and Cape Fear Resource Conservation and Development, non-profits engaged in economic development and resource conservation

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in predominantly rural North Carolina. As an ICMA Credentialed Manager, Mendenhall is committed to professional and quality principles in local government.

Mendenhall will succeed Terry Shelton, Interim City Manager.

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

“At the end of the day, each

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

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

Eden’s July 4th Celebration Cancelled

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The Kiwanis Ole Fashioned 4th of July, 2020 Celebration & Fireworks was canceled due to Covid-19 social gathering restrictions and overall concerns for safety. The celebration, including music, food vendors and fireworks, is facilitated by the Eden Kiwanis Club annually on the grounds of Morehead High School. The Celebration began in 1967 with the Jaycee’s as facilitators of the event.

Organizer Kenny Kirkman and the Eden Kiwanis Club assumed control of the event when the Eden Jaycee’s disbanded more than fifteen years ago.

“The club is very disappointed that it had to cancel this year’s proceedings,” stated Kirkman. “We believe this is necessary for safety reasons and because the social gathering restrictions would prohibit this type of event from happening.”

Various sponsors help fund this event, including the City of Eden, but the fireworks are paid for primarily from the proceeds coming from the rides and food vendors. Without the celebration, there is not ample funding for fireworks. Moreover, even if fireworks were funded, prohibitions against social gatherings would not have allowed the organizers to proceed with them.

The 1st Annual Eden Car Show was scheduled to be part of this event, but is also cancelled.

“We hope to return in 2021 with an even better event so the citizens of Eden and surrounding areas can help celebrate our nation’s birthday,” stated Kirkman.

Numerous NC communities have cancelled traditional events due to the COVID-19 social gathering restrictions. For more information, please contact Mr. Kirkman at the above contact information.

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Local Farewells

Emma Carter Amos, 90 - RC Raymond John Bramlett, 78 Joseph “Joe Bill” Branes, 73 - Eden Edna Williams Brame, 79 - Eden Willie Pleas Brown - Reidsville Teresa Faye Gibson Brande, 62 - Ruffin Arrie Chavis Clark, 88 Shannon Leslie Cochran, 39 - Eden Larry Keith Cobb, 55 - Reidsville Bertie Pegram Cranfill, 94 - Reidsville Randy Thomas Chilton, 65 - Reidsville Steven Culkin, 39 - Eden Linda Sue Cardwell, 71 - RC Everett “Larry” Cannon, 64 - Stoneville Stephen Gray Coltrane, 74 Alberta Cummings Jerry Wayne Duncan, 61 Dare Hinson Donathan, 86 - Reidsville Peggy Shockley East, 87 - Eden Ella Mae Edwards, 92 William Bill Fuller, 57 - Madison Lona Odetha Hethcox Fulcher, 61 Boyd Leon Fisher, 92 Dennis Aaron Griffin, 78 - Eden Frances Ann Gonzalez, 78 Annalisa Nicole Gardner, 25 - Eden Gracie Lee Harrison Graves - Reidsville

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Robert Moir “Winky” Hall, 72 Erma Totten Henderson Mary Gwynn Hutchins, 71 Frank Edward Harris - Eden Thelma Odell Hall, 76 - Eden Stephen Kasten Hayes Judy Burleson Hamby, 72 - Stoneville Robert “Bob” Burns Irving, Sr., 93 Stephen Lewis Johnson, 65 Elizabeth Ann “Blondell” Jumper - Reidsville Albert Wayne Joyce, 67 Charles "Monk" Jarrett, 90 - Eden Brooks Daniel Kirkman, 36 - Eden James H. Lemons, 80 - Stoneville Geneva “GG” Jones Miller, 89 - RC Francisco Alverado Mendoza - Reidsville Henry Elmer Mills, Sr. - Reidsville Jimmy Lee Mayes, 62 Hazel Marie Willard Martian, 92 - Eden Kay Frances Cardwell Martian, 77 - RC Betty Howard Miller, 60- Eden Geraldine Holbrook Stanley Marks, 76 Timothy Dean Medford, 59 - Ruffin Betty Crockett Moffat - Eden Hester Chapmon McKinney, 77 - RC Judith Texara Mefford, 74 - Reidville Peggy Brown McCandless, 80

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When North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry (NCBAM) began its Hope Line service in the summer of 2019 to address social isolation and loneliness among older adults, no one imagined the societal changes that would occur nine months later. Over the course of just a few days in March, 2020, calls to the Hope Line increased exponentially. To meet the demand, the ministry opened the service on weekends and added two lines.

Now open daily, 9:00am – 9:00pm, the Hope Line (866.578.4673) continues to receive more than 100 calls each week from older adults—many of whom have been living in isolation for years. Other callers are new to the experience because of self-isolation measures or stay-at-home orders, many of whom are now alone and also experiencing feelings of fear and uncertainty. NCBAM team members and volunteers trained in evidence-based health coach techniques focus on listening and allowing callers to have a safe space to express themselves.

Knowing that many individuals most in need of a friendly call service may not initiate a call, the Hope Line now offers outbound calls. The service is free and can be requested by calling 877.506.2226 or by emailing ncbam@bchfamily.org.

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the “friendly call” service. Call recipients must be 65 or older and live in North Carolina.

Requests can be made by individuals themselves or by a family member or caregiver.

Whitney Brooks, Board Certified Integrative Health Coach through Duke Integrative Medicine developed and teaches the training provided to all Hope Line communicators. When the pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, Brooks responded with extra guidance. “Many of the incoming Hope Line calls are heavy conversations, and when a volunteer has three of these in a row, that can be pretty stressful.

We've updated the training to incorporate self-care strategies so that volunteers can learn how to maintain and nourish their own emotional health while helping others.” NCBAM has also implemented a monthly support group meeting for Hope Line volunteers.

NCBAM’s director, Dr. Sandy C. Gregory, began the Hope Line because of the adverse health risks associated with social isolation and loneliness and is now more concerned than ever. “More than one million North Carolinians 65+ are currently experiencing an increased level of isolation – and for an indeterminate length of time. NCBAM wants to help as many as possible by making the Hope Line available for both inbound and outbound calls.”

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poverty can have a serious impact on a child’s overall wellbeing and school readiness,” said Heather Adams, Executive Director of the Rockingham County Partnership for Children.

“Our agency is committed to providing services to families to help mitigate the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACES), many which often come from the conditions of poverty. We know over the next few months and likely years families will need extra support to navigate their way through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

HUNGER One of the most immediate threats to children’s health and well-being is hunger. Many families are now relying on the thousands of feeding sites set up by schools and local food banks across the state. Even before the pandemic hit, 22% of children in Rockingham County lived in families that struggled to put nutritious food on the table.

“RCPC is thankful to the many community partners who have worked together to provide meals for children,” shared Daphne Alsiyao, RCPC’s Director of Strategic Initiatives.

“Our team has worked diligently to connect families we serve to food resources throughout the county. We anticipate this will be an ongoing need for some time.”

The hungriest counties are located in eastern North Carolina. In Tyrell, Scotland, Washington, and Robeson counties, nearly 30% of children were in families considered “food insecure” before COVID-19 hit.

Federal and state officials must ensure that programs like SNAP, WIC, and school nutrition programs have adequate resources to meet the sharp increase in need.

HEALTH COVERAGE In the last month or more, hundreds of thousands of North Carolina families have lost the health insurance they previously received through their jobs.

“North Carolina is one of only 14 states that has not taken federal funds to expand its Medicaid program to get health coverage to people with low incomes,” said Ciara Zachary, Health Program Director at NC Child. “That means there are fewer options for people to get coverage in our state than in states like Virginia and Kentucky that have expanded Medicaid.

That’s a problem for kids, because when parents aren’t covered, their children are less likely to be covered as well.”

The rate of children with no health insurance is at 5% statewide, or 130,000 children with no health coverage.

Children’s health coverage is critically important, because children need regular preventive care throughout childhood. Wellchild visits and immunizations have dropped significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic began – meaning that many children are not getting the vaccinations and developmental screenings

they need to stay on track and grow up healthy. This can have painful and expensive consequences later.

“In Rockingham County, the vast majority of the young children we serve have access to health insurance and/or Medicaid”, stated Heather Adams, Executive Director of the Rockingham County Partnership for Children.

Unfortunately, many of their parents do not. If NC expands Medicaid, many of these parents will have access to health coverage. We have a growing concern about the impact no coverage has on families. While our work centers mainly on the child, we know that overall family wellbeing is critical to children’s growth and development.”

INFANT MORTALITY The infant mortality rate in Rockingham County in 2018 was 10 deaths for every 1,000 live births, compared with 6.8 deaths for every 1,000 live births in the state. While this new statewide low is an important milestone, mortality rates remain much higher among Black families and those with lower incomes. As high numbers of adults lose their employer-provided health insurance in North Carolina, it will be critical to ensure that women of child-bearing age continue to get the care they need to ensure healthy pregnancies.

These are data points, RCPC staff are keeping a close watch on while delivering services like Nurse-Family Partnership, a proven strategy to improve infant mortality.

NC Child anticipates that parents’ decreasing access to health care could impact critical children’s health indicators in future years, including babies born prematurely and at low birth weight, and infant mortality. These outcomes are strongly influenced by the health of mothers – before, during, and after their pregnancies.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION One key indicator included in the County Data Cards is whether children are reading on grade level when they reach the third grade – a huge predictor of future school success and lifetime earnings. High quality early childhood programs are proven to bolster children’s success in school.

In Rockingham County, 51% of third-grade students scored proficient in reading in the 2018-19 school year, compared to 57% statewide. Third grade reading scores will be an important indicator to watch in future years. Many families already struggle to find highquality, affordable care for their young children. COVID-19 has reduced families’ access to early education across the state. This could impact both children’s school performance in the future, as well as their parents’ ability to keep their jobs right now.

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Child Health Issues... Continued from Page 6 “Early education facilities across Rockingham County have made incredible strides over the last few years, increasing their star rating and their overall quality,” stated Heather Adams.

“Like so many other businesses across the county, early education facilities also feel the impacts of the pandemic. We worry that the increase in job loss will impact the demand for child care services.”

DATA POINTS FOR STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS TO TRACK The data benchmarks presented in the new County Data Cards indicate how North Carolina’s children were faring before COVID-19 struck.

Officials should use these data points as a baseline and watch for changes as North Carolina moves from emergency response into long-term recovery.

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The Rockingham County Partnership for Children (RCPC), the local Smart Start affiliate, strives to help children enter school healthy and ready to succeed. RCPC works to give young children the best possible start and a strong foundation so they can grow to be healthy and well-rounded students, employees and members of society. The Partnership advocates for comprehensive and equitable services for all children and families, builds capacity for early childhood educators and meets the needs of our community.

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A Feature of the Leaksville Garden Club

Compiled by Margaret Petty

July Gardening Tips from Leaksvillle Garden Club

• Water thoroughly and deeply each time and allow the soil to dry out between watering • Container plants need daily watering, especially if exposed to sunlight. Water until it runs out of drainage holes • Water during early morning hours to allow leaves to dry off before the suns hits them. Wet foliage makes plants more susceptible to fungus and disease.

• Keep deadheading annuals to encourage continued blooming • Pull out dead annuals and add them to the compost pile • Replant that spot with hardy annuals such as pansies or calendulas • Get a second bloom from faded annuals by cutting back by one half their height, then fertilize with a liquid 5-10-10 fertilizer • Fertilize container gardens regularly with a liquid all-purpose plant food • Discontinue pinching mums by mid-month to allow development of flower buds for the fall • Provide adequate support for dahlia blooms and allow only the main terminal bud to develop • Divide and replant bearded iris when they have finished blooming • Sow seeds of hollyhocks, daisies, foxgloves, Canterbury Bells, and Sweet William into the garden now for next year’s bloom • Prune summer blooming shrubs for shape after they have finished flowering. Remove diseased or dead branches • Fertilize rhododendrons, azaleas, and camellias after flowering with a rhododendron or evergreen type fertilizer • Plant successions of salad crops for continued harvesting throughout the summer. Sow seeds of cool-season crops by mid-July • Replant empty areas with a cover crop to be tilled into the ground later to add nitrates to the soil • Raise the cutting height of the mower to keep grass roots cooler and the moisture in the soil longer • Avoid using lawn fertilizer in hot, dry weather • Move houseplants to a shady, protected spot. Water and mist more often. Feed with ½ the recommended strength with a soluble house plant fertilizer while they are actively growing • Keep weeds pulled before they have a chance to flower and go to seed again • Change the water in the birdbath regularly • Seek and destroy all slugs and their eggs • Continue to watch for insect or disease damage and take steps to control it • Sit back and enjoy your efforts in the garden!

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Citizens Academy canceled

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

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

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

For more information, please call City Clerk Deanna Hunt at 336-623-2110, option 8.

County Salvation Army stores reopened in May. Meal programs continue with special restrictions.

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Rankin honored with commissioners, family and friends in June.

Inset: Rankin pictured with wife Marjorie.

Resolution honors Rankin on 100th Birthday

The June 15th Rockingham County Board of Commissioners meeting was quite a celebration at the Governmental Center in Wentworth. Commissioners congratulated and celebrated World War II veteran, Staff Sergeant Riley R. Rankin, who turned100-years-old on June 29th.

Their special honor for this Rockingham County native son was an official resolution to declare June 29, 2020 as Riley R. Rankin Day in Rockingham County, NC. Rankin was born in Rockingham County on June

29th, 1920 and was in the U.S. Army from September 3, 1942 until Jnauary 19th, 1946, serving in World War II and being hononably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Upon returning he worked at Cone Mills White Oak Plant retiring after 30 years there.

Riley and Marjorie McCain were married in 1948, recently celebrating their 71st anniversary; together they have three children.

The couple are members of St. Paul United Methodist Church.

Commissioner Kevin Berger

read the resolution; Comm.

Reece Pyrtle presented County lapel pins to Riley & Marjorie Rankin (married 71 years); and many family, friends, and church members surrounded the Rankins for photographs.

When the Rankins left the Commissioners Chambers, there were more photos and videos and an interview by WFMY-TV News 2. This 100th birthday will be an exciting time as citizens across Rockingham County join in saluting an outstanding, distinguished, World War II Veteran, Staff Sergeant Riley R. Rankin!

The City of Eden recognizes the financial hardship that COVID-19 has put upon many of our water and sewer customers. The Governor of the State of North Carolina implemented Executive Order No. 142 that prohibits utility shut-offs, late fees, and reconnection fees until July 29, 2020. If you have gotten behind with your water and sewer bill, we encourage you to contact the Finance Department to set up a payment arrangement.

We also want to remind you

of the different ways that you can pay your water and sewer bill. We have a drive-by payment drop box that is on the left side of the circle drive in front of City Hall. The box, which resembles a mailbox, is green and yellow and includes the City seal. It makes paying water and sewer bills easy…just drive up, fill out the envelope, and insert your bill and payment.

Finance Department personnel will be checking the box each business day to collect the payments. In addition to the drop

box, the Finance Department offers several other convenient ways for you to pay many of your City bills, providing you with levels of convenience, cash management, and benefits from credit card reward programs along with providing a safe, secure, and proven way to reduce paperwork, speed transactions, and eliminate errors.

The City does not charge additional fees for these payment types.

• Option I: Electronic payments for water bills, recreation payments, and other miscellaneous payments using all major credit and debit cards, via the Internet at www.edennc.us • Option II: MasterCards, Visa cards, Discover cards, and debit cards at the counter or MasterCards, Visa cards, and Discover cards by telephone (623-2110, option #1) or after hours (1-888-626-9061).

• Option III: Automatic bank draft - customers who prefer to pay by bank draft must come to the Finance Department to set up their draft.

If you need a payment arrangement, we hope you will take the time to contact the Finance Department. Our employees are eager to provide both service and information to those who request it. If you do not find the information you seek within our website, please stop by the Finance Department at City Hall or call 623-2110, option #1 for a personal response to your inquiry.

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Follow the art in Eden

LEAKSVILLE MURAL Jean Harrington Park on Washington Street: presenting an artist’s rendition of the best our beautiful city has to offer

OTTER SCULPTURE Island Ford Landing at the Smith River Greenway on Meadow Road: “The Visitor” - an exquisite bronze sculpture of a river otter.

RUG MOSAIC Grogan Park on Stadium Dire: a replica of Karastan’s famous 717 carpet, this one made of nearly 38,000 glass tiles.

WIRE ANIMALS Grogan Park on Stadium Drive: woodland creatures are strategically placed on the grounds - see how many you can find!

DRAPER MURAL Fieldcrest Road near Ridge Avenue: a compilation of beloved Draper icons was painted into this mural finished in 2019.

METAL PLANTERS Draper Public Space on Feildcrest Road: industrial-chic, one-of-a-kind planters bring nature into the space.

TRAIL AMENITIES Matrimony Creek Nature Trail on Washington Street: includes Western Cedar live edge benches, designed by nature, took by expert craftsmen.

FIRE HYDRANTS The downtowns from west to east: look around and you are sure to spot one of these cleverly painted hydrants

BUTTERFLY TRAIL Smith River Greenway on Meadow Road: discover, explore, find - this interactive exhibit will kee you enthralled for hours.

QUILT SQUARE Grogan Park on Stadium Drive: part of the County’s Quilt Square Trail, this piece features our natural resources and wildlife.

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The 2017 Great River Race winners.

Get Creative and bring your sunblock!

The Great River Race Returns!

The Great River Race 2020 Eden’s Great River Race will resume on Saturday, September 19, 2020, starting at the new Klyce Street river access point and ending 1.07 miles east at the Leaksville Landing off of S. Hamilton Street. In the early 1980’s, The Great River Race was held on the Dan River and was repeated in 2017.

Participants will create their own “seaworthy” vessels and float or paddle down the Dan River to the finish line at the Leaksville Landing.

This race will be included in RiverFest activities when the festival resumes in 2021.

(Because of the COVID-19 social distancing and gathering restrictions, the 2020 RiverFest has been cancelled.) Since RiverFest is designed to celebrate Eden’s art, history and river heritage, The Great River Race certainly celebrates Eden’s rivers. It is also part of the Get Fit Rockingham program which

was partially suspended this year because of COVID-19, but the Great River Race will be the main event of this year’s program.

There will be prizes for the first three to cross the finish line: First Prize: $500 Second Prize: $300 Third Prize: $200 The organizers ask that everyone make safe crafts, wear personal safety vests and remove your vessel, regardless of what shape it is in at the end, so it does not remain on the river.

Rules are available at Eden City Hall or the Eden Chamber of Commerce.

In order to register for the race, contact the Eden Chamber of Commerce at 336-623-3336 between 10:00am and 2:00pm daily or call Randy Hunt at 336613-2859.

This will be a great way to show your creativity, have fun on the river and possibly earn a prize! Come join us.

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BOULDER ENTRY MARKERS Freedom Park on Edgewood Road: huge rocks blend in with their surroundings but are detailed works of art.

COMMUNITY LOGO Draper Public Space on Fieldcrest Road: this standout sign captures perfectly the essence of it’s neighborhood.

COCA-COLA SIGN Fieldcrest Road: vintage perfections, seeing this restored sign will make you think of way back when.

Get out and enjoy the outdoors SAFELY!

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Keeping Yourself ♥ Healthy

PROTECTING SKIN HEALTH – FROM THE INSIDE OUT After a long winter, it feels good to shed the layers and enjoy a little bit of warmth and sunshine. However, increasing awareness of the dangers of UVA and UVB radiation, including skin cancer, can be enough to keep you covered up. With proper precautions, however, you can enjoy the sun – and reap the health benefits.

BALANCING THE BENEFITS VS. RISKS The human body is designed to use sunlight. Our sleep patterns are based on the rising and setting of the sun.

Our skin uses the sun to makes Vitamin D which our bodies need for bone function. Even our moods can be affected by sunlight. Yet the sun’s ultraviolet rays are so powerful, just 15 minutes of exposure is enough to damage your skin. So how do you balance the risks of sun exposure with the health benefits? Protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is the key.

1. Sunscreen. Always use sunscreen and reapply often – especially after swimming or sweating.

Look for sunscreen protection in your cosmetics as well, including lip balm.

2. Cover up. Keep skin covered with lightweight clothing, protect your face, neck and ears with a wide-brimmed hat, and look for sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.

3. Seek shade. When the sun is highest in the sky, take a break from the sun and head for cover.

NOT ALL SUNSCREENS ARE CREATED EQUALLY When you walk into the pharmacy, you’ll be greeted by an array of sunscreens.

How do you know which one to choose to get maximum protection? Consider these three factors: 1. Broad spectrum. If the label doesn’t say “broad spectrum,” it is not giving you complete protection.

Broad spectrum blocks both UVA and UVB rays.

2. SPF 30. Look for a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 30 or higher. SPF – or sun protection factor – indicates how long protection against UVB rays will last. No sunscreen blocks 100% of UVB rays, and higher SPFs are not much more protective than SPFs of 30 or 50.

3. Water resistant. Water resistant does not mean waterproof, and you will still need to reapply, but water resistance should last 40-80 minutes.

Make sure you apply sunscreen liberally (about 1 oz. for the average adult) to all exposed skin before heading out and then reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating. Don’t forget your lips – use a lip balm with at least SPF 15.

INCREASING YOUR NATURAL PROTECTION In addition to taking external precautions, there are things that you can do to keep your skin healthy from the inside out and increase its resistance to the sun’s harmful effects. Topping the list is antioxidants.

Antioxidants prevent DNA damage, decreasing mutations and reducing skin cancer risk and their anti-inflammatory properties guard against sunburn. So, can a salad really help prevent sunburn? Short answer is yes!

Carotenoids, which give pigment to orange and red vegetables and fruits, can help offer natural sun protection.

Carotenoids, which include lycopene, lutein and beta carotene, accumulate in your skin to absorb sunlight and can help against skin damage and prevent premature aging.

So next time you’re at the grocery store, load up on tomatoes (lycopene), sweet potato (beta carotene), spinach (beta carotene), berries (polyphenols), grapes (polyphenols), pomegranates (polyphenols), oranges (Vitamin C), fatty fish (omega-3s), and walnuts (omega-3s). Your skin will thank you!

WE’RE HERE TO HELP If you need advice selecting a sunscreen product or are looking for relief from sunburn, talk to our pharmacist – we are always happy to help!

Nothing herein constitutes medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or is a substitute for professional advice.

You should always seek the advice of your physician or other medical professional if you have questions or concerns about a medical condition.

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Eden Senior Center earns certification

As a result of efforts to improve the standard for the best practice for senior center operation, the Garden of Eden Senior Center has been awarded the distinction of Senior Center of Merit by the North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services. The senior center is dedicated to serving seniors in our community ages 50 and up.

The mission of the Garden of Eden Senior Center is to promote the most enriching quality of life for seniors by providing an assortment of social, educational and recreational activities.

Seniors are encouraged to use their skills to help others while enriching their own lives.

The certification process began in June 2019. Johnny Farmer, Eden Parks and Recreation Director approved adding square footage to the Garden of Eden Senior Center in order to meet the requirement to be eligible for certification. The Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) assembled a task force for senior center development and to improve a standard for best practice in senior center operations. The task force helps senior centers complete a self-evaluation, review independent site visitors and receive certification.

Due to COVID-19 the facility is closed to the public so a desk review was conducted virtually by the DAAS. Senior Centers are community focal points for active older adults to connect with community services that can help them stay healthy and independent. Senior centers are required to provide older adults with services and activities that respond to their needs.

Congratulations to the Garden of Eden for achieving this distinction. A celebration and ribbon cutting will be held when the facility is able to reopen.

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Rockingham County 411 - will provide crucial info and updates, calendar and events. To sign up go to ww.myrockinghamcounty.com Emergency services director Rodney Cates Sends out vital info and updates regarding Rockingham County, NC, with this new, video called, "ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 41-1." Announcing items such as Ready NC - road closing, shelter info, preparing for the unexpected problems, storm announcements, power outages info, preparation advice for these events.

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

County’s Engineering supports changes due to Covid-19

Ronnie Tate, Director of Engineering & Public Utilities, recently outlined some internal and external safety measures to Public Information Officer : • Transforming the Governmental Center’s kitchen/ meeting room into a multipurpose room for meetings; an overflow social distance space for Board meetings, and a TV studio for public information projects.

• Exterior with tents, barriers, signs to greet customers and limit people in lobbies • Maintenance Team fighting germs, viruses, mold, and mildew.

They super clean with Halo Mist Disinfectant Fogging Solution, a whole room disinfection to thoroughly reach all surfaces, nooks and crannies in a room.

• Summary of Free Week at the Public Landfill • Benefits of the new cell at the Public Landfill • Future Projects involving the new normal with social distancing, Plexiglas shields, re-organizing offices, lobbies, break areas, signage This video is being shared on Rockingham County Government’s website, social media, local news outlets, and the County’s public access television channel, Spectrum 1304.

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DRBA receives grant so students can learn from Dan River

This upcoming school year, every sixth grade student in Pittsylvania County, VA will receive environmental education focused on the Dan River, thanks to a grant from the Virginia Environmental Endowment (VEE).

"VEE is pleased to partner with the Dan River Basin Association to help these students learn about the environmental wonders of their own backyard and community," said Joseph H. Maroon, Executive Director of the Endowment. "It is our hope that wherever they end up as adults, they will take with them a conservation ethic forged in their Pittsylvania experience and education."

The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) was awarded the two-year grant to provide environmental programming to the same 600 students through the 6th and 7th grades. The project, called "Students Taking on Environmental Matters" or the STEM Project, is in partnership with the Pittsylvania County Public Schools at the STEM Academy in Chatham, VA. Krista Hodges, DRBA's Education Manager, says, "A student's time in school provides a unique opportunity to build the skills necessary to understand and utilize scientific evidence so the students will be better informed to make decisions regarding environmental issues. What is learned in the classroom will then be combined with outdoor field experiences to connect students to their watershed so they can become involved in their own community."

The middle school students will focus on community conservation, environmental literacy, and water quality protection. The first year, the students will conduct water quality monitoring investigations on the Dan River while focusing in the classroom on human impact to the environment. This investigative type of learning helps students to learn about their own community and decide for themselves ways they can take action through civic responsibility.

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Black Tie Blue Jeans Virtual Auction went very well

Just outside Eden there is a tropical paradise at the home of Tommy & Cindy Lovelace of Butterfly Road.

There lawn is dotted with various rare hybrid flowering plants as well as native favorites.

But one they are particularly proud of is their large grouping of Banana trees with their huge leaves waving in the wind.

Recently, while doing some work in the yard the couple discovered a rarety; the trees are actually producing fruit. Although, it isn’t unheard of in this area, it is rare. They planted the trees almost 11 years ago and this is the first appearance of fruit.

Black Tie Blue Jeans 2020 is one for the record books.

Because of the nationwide pandemic, we chose to move our event to an online auction.

And WOW! Our supporters did not disappoint. What we did miss was seeing each of you and enjoying the food from local restaurants.

While money continues to come in, we can say that our generous sponsors and contributors did not disappoint – nor were they deterred by the threat of the pandemic.

Although money is still coming in, we expect Black Tie & Blue Jeans 2020 to bring in over $55,000. We are graciously appreciative of your support of the Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center. Thanks to your generosity, our services will not be interrupted despite the challenges of 2020.

A final tally will be released in our upcoming newsletter. If you are not on our mailing list, call us at (336) 623-5540 and tell us to add you.

Thank you for your support!

--Sharon Wingate Executive Director

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Summer Art Programs

Join Art in the Garden for workshops! You can enjoy the first few from your own workspace! In your comfy clothes!

Yes! AITG is online with some new art projects for youth and adults.

Workshops are scheduled for in the Art Center soon and those dates will be on our website and social media soon.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and visit our Website for quick updates and arts information.

Woman’s League joins in art project at senior center

The Woman's League of Eden is a local service organization that focuses on supporting the needs of the community.

There are six committees within the group. A few years ago the group’s Art's Committee selected the Garden of Eden Senior Center in Spray to partner on a project.

“One of our member's mother enjoyed going there so they recommended that we contact Carla Huffman to see if there was something they might need,” said Beth Pulliam, of the league.

Huffman, the director of the senior center, suggested the pavers and the Art's Committee purchased and delivered them to the center. The creative folks there painted them, and they

were then placed in their lovely garden area to create a patio for everyone to enjoy. “They did a great job with it and we were excited to support such a great project,” Pulliam added.

The Woman's League of Eden currently have approximately 40 members and are always looking to add civic minded individuals to our group.

The group meets the first Thursday of each month from January to May and September to December. If anyone is interested in learning more about joining, please send an email to wloenc1982@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page Women's League of Eden, NC to learn more about our current projects.

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All events / schedules in this issue are subject to change due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Please be sure to check with each event coordinator to see if the schedules are as listed or if changes have been made.

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• "The Sweet Spot" Eden Drug is hosting a Diabetes Education For Everyday

Living "The Sweet Spot" class every 3rd Thursday of the month at 3 p.m. At the Eden Drug Education Center, 107 W. Stadium Dr., Eden NC 27288. Please call Eden Drug at 336-627-4854 for info.

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

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

Life Changes Bldg, 7586 NC HWY 770 - Eden. (336) 623-8584 • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Tuesday • “A Vision for You” Group – 6:00 pm St. Thomas Episc. Church, 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville (336) 349-3511 Wednesday • Sparrow Group - 8:00pm William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St., Reidsville (800)591-6474 • “Circle of Love” Group - 8:00 pm Open Discussion - UNC Rockingham Health Center (Morehead Hosp) 117 E. Kings Hwy., Eden -(336) 623-9711 Thursday • Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Friday • “A Vision for You” Group – 8:00 pm Open Discussion, St. Thomas Epi. Ch..

315 Lindsey St., Reidsville 349-3511 Saturday • 12 Changes Group – 9:00 am Life Changes Bldg., 7586 NC Hwy 770, Eden (336) 623-8584 • Serenity Group – 11:00 am William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St. – Reidsville (800)591-6474 • Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presb. Church 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Sunday Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presb. Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 ALANON Thursday • Draper Al-Anon Group - 7:00 pm First United Methodist Church 130 Main Street - Draper • Madison-Mayodan Group – 8:00 pm Episcopal Church of the Messiah 114 S. 2nd Ave. – Mayodan Sunday Paths to Recovery – 7:00 pm Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr. - Reidsville

• ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn Call for date & times. South Day Room.

Registration not required. 336-951-4674.

For the Youth

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

MOPS - Reidsville MOPS - Contact Kelly at 348-1634 or - Rockingham MOPS - Contact Heidi at 427-2712

Meetings & Classes

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

WENTWORTH RURITAN CLUB 2nd Tues. 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

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1121 Washington St., Eden 336-623-5373

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 Networking Made Easy!

A networking group for businesses in the 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.

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Church Events

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

Call 336-627-9234 and ask for Lisa.

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

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

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

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Events of Interest Military Groups

• ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Det. of Marine Corps League - All Marines, active/inactive, Navy Corps and Navy Chap. that served with FMF Marine Units and Spouses. 2nd Thur. of each mo. Eat 6pm, meet 7 pm at the Agriculture Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth. Joe Zanetti 336-623-6779 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan .

Rock. Co. Post. The 2nd Sat. at 11 am.

Post CDR. David Bray: 336-601-7176 • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS 2nd Sat. of month at 9:30 AM at Post Building, 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan.

American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle welcome. Bill Morey 276-340-5091 or billmoreyf1@gmail.com • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO. 2nd Monday. Chapter 63 -Ag. Bldg. at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, Room 180) Social 6 pm, meeting 7 pm.

Transp. 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 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 336635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • DAV AUXILIARY - New info: 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral in Reidsville.

Betty Gatewood at 336-623-7027 • VFW POST 8297- 2nd Sat. of month at 961 Church St. Ext., Reidsville, 10am. Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 -1st Tuesday of month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan, 7 PM. Donald Bien,CDR 336-548-3431.

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Letter to the Editor

Now is the time! Not 2021!

At each table of decision making (locally, NC, USA), WE CAN FIND A WAY, the way to be ethnically inclusive.

Right now and in the past, we've let our official "this is the way that it's done" or "we go by our By-Laws," etc. secure us and protect us from officially addressing system (systemic) racism. The “US” has only included “WE” white Americans and not enough people of color to make the systemic changes necessary to really make a difference in the lives of people of color.

In 2020, we've got to make some adjustments (changes) that produce greater racial equality within the systems that govern and define policy. Changes must be BIG, BOLD, and RAPID. We have wasted far too much time getting it WRONG and assuming that it was our “job,” our “right” our assignment to speak for “everybody”.

We were wrong and continue to be WRONG as long as we do not “trust” that people of color can lead this revolution toward the changes necessary to sustain equitable racial equality.

We can make the difference! The current police situations have often presented a negative, combative view of what is going on between black people and white authority. However The Durham Police Chief has shown us how she goes to the street to talk to protesters about the curfew. She seeks to listen and hear what they have to say.

We have also observed how instantly banning police chokeholds is quickly happening!

White decision makers, Black Americans are telling us that they are not satisfied with White decision makers making choices/decisions on their behalf.

We have assumed that we can tell everybody’s “story” for them and make the best decisions for everyone. We can NO LONGER

assume that we can do that and get it “Right”.

How would that work for you, if it were reversed? Every person has a right to tell their own story and tell their history for themselves. Allow people of color to have a meaningful seat at the table. Invite enough people of color to the table to “tip the scales.” We have hidden behind “tokenism” for too long.

Allow enough people to the table to make a difference. One or two seats are not enough.

White decision makers, let's get creative! Let's adjust our policies! Our procedures! We have positive work that we can do to (1) improve education, (2) eliminate low income housing, (3) improve nutrition, (4) equalize ethnic participation.

(Partnerships) Find ways to bring "decision makers of color" to share your singular seat at the table with equal voting authority. Yes, do something structurally and politically radical in 2020. Call it an experiment! Call it by any name, but do something that welcomes "people of color to the table," RIGHT NOW!

In truth and spirit, Duane* and Gloria** Best * NC Long Leaf Pine Recipient 2014, Former Eden Band Leader ** Former English Teacher

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Community Help

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• HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact 336-623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., Mayodan - 336-445-9840 • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE 201 N. Washington Ave. Reidsville, NC 336-349-9757 • ROCKINGHAM RESCUE MISSION 618 Early Avenue, Eden 336-623-2133 Tues., Wed. & Thurs 11:00-12:30 • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am 1pm Stoneville Pent. Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

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

Ongoing Events

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Upcoming Events -

Mark your Calendars!

• CITY OF EDEN SUMMER DAY CAMP - starts June 8th.

RELAY FOR LIFE has been rescheduled for Friday, September 25th at 6pm at Freedom Park in Eden. Please watch for updates.

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We are all so proud of our 2020 Graduates!

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DALTON MCMICHAEL HIGH

Kaylee Adams Jared Adkins Ignacio Aguilar Carranza Andres Aguirre Helen Ahrens Isaiah Alley Manuel Armenta Brito Kiarra Atkins Yeiny Balderas Dallas Barber Grayson Blackburn William Bohlinger Haley Bolejack Dylan Bowman John Bray Kwalic Brown Amber Bullins Brandon Bullins Kolby Bullins

Graduate of Nanhall Professional School of Dog Grooming

Louie Bullins Autumn Burchell Dalton McMichael High Alfonzo Canales-Hernandez Lisbeth Canela Cisneros Dalton McMichael High Liseth Canela Cisneros Gabriel Caple Destiny Cardwell Jenny Carranza Giulia Carreri Belinda Carrillo Aparicio J'naya Carter Peyton Carter Zamarion Carter James Cash Jonathan Casper Jennifer Castro-Nava Marian Cayton Cesar Cervantes-Coronado Damien Clark Reegan Corum Dylan Cox Jesse Craddock Brooklyn Cummings

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Ashley Dalton Kobe Dalton Isaiah Dickens Jasmine Dickens Ethan Doyle Carley Easler Amanda Elmore Ethan Evans Cody Fain Aliyah Farmer Autum Farmer Ashley Ferguson Elijah Foddrell Raven Freeman Haley Fulp Shane Fulp Zaria Gallimore Anna Gann Christopher Gann Fallon Gann Kristyan Garrison Savannah Gentry Tristen Gibson Oscar Gonzalez Kevin Gonzalez-Ignacio Jesus Gonzalez-Pena Jessica Goodwin Rylee Graham Jaden Graves Ashlyn Griffin Jenna Gwyn Connor Hall Lacy Hall Nolan Hall Tyler Hanes Trinity Hatchel Gwendolyn Hawkins Hollie Hawkins Adrian Hebreo Ramirez Emily Hernandez-Hernandez Brady Hill Kai Hodge Justice Holleman Blake Hopkins Ashleigh Hurt Cameron Ilo Cade Isley Abbigail Johnson Jayden Johnson Chandler Joyce Cody Joyce Kyann Joyce Lindsey Joyce Payton Joyce Brooke Joyner Matthew Kearns Hayden Kelley Ciara Kinsey Jackson Kirkpatrick Dawson Lancaster Chase Lawson Avery Lemons Jamison Lemons Jared Lemons Madison Lemons Brianna Lester Clifford Lester Joshua Lewis-Harris Cameron Livengood Bryce Lowder Andrew Lowe Clyde Mabes Jamari Malloy Selena Malloy Olivia Manring Aliyah Mayo Bailey McGuire Shayla McKee Abraham Medina Brenden Meeks Jason Millner Jr James Moore Nayshauna Moore Shaiyla Moore Makenzy Morton Jared Nelson Skylar Neri Sadie Nester Chloe Neugent Jareth Nitsch Ashlyn Nix Caleb Oakley Brian Oshinski Alexis Panuco Ibarra Nicholas Parsons Mckenzie Payne Braxton Perry Austin Pinnix Juan Pinzon Dalia Price Ciara Prillaman Jared Pruitt Kayla Pruitt Oralis Quiterio-Morrison Allison Rakes Jose Ramirez Jr

Aaron Redd Cameron Redmon Macy Reid Zayda Richardson Dakota Roberts Christian Robinson Manuel Rocha Sosa Demetric Romero Marisol Romero Ryan Rose Luis Rubio Tyler Saunders Jason Scarlette Taylor Schroeder Haley Sears Logan Self-Disque Giovanni Serrano Mayo Kelly Sharpe Allison Shelton Emily Shelton Gracie Shelton William Shelton Lucas Shively Nicholas Shumake Andrew Simmons Austin Simmons Benjamin Simpson Hannah Sizemore Dawson Smith Hannah Smith Holly Smith Jacob Smith Jameera Smith William Smith Logan Snead Jordyn Sorensen Dorian Stanley Macy Steele Makenzie Steele Charles Stevens Michael Stevens Megan Stilwell Thomas Stott Billy Stout III Steven Stripling Jr Brittney Styles Chaslin Tatum Alyssa Taylor Grayson Toole Luis Trejo Gonzalez Michael Tucker Magi-Lyn Tucker-Griffin Avery Vaughn Jayleen Vazquez-Gutierrez Manuel Velazquez Erubey Velazquez Hernandez Taryn Vestal Carson Via Rey Villarreal-Castro Elise Walker Emma Whitt Dawson Whitten Molly Williams Nathaniel Wood Bailey Wright Marco Yanez Levi Yates Sisi Zavala Armenta Jordan Ziglar

MOREHEAD HIGH SCHOOL

Alexandria Adams Kenyan Allen Jonathon Altizer Mayra Leticia Cruz Alvarado Alyssa Archuleta Anayah Griffin Artis Anthony Atkins Camden Bailey Tyler Baker Janeya Bullard Mason Barham Mary Beam Demetrius Breedlove Phoenix Beggs Dominique Blackwell Nakiah Blackstock Evelin Rivera Bravo Jeremiah Bridges Bryanna Brooks Codi Boulet Danielle Boyd Tyson Broadnax Nyjeon Brandon Isaac Bowman William Bustos Blake Byrd Jakhia Casey Macy Carter Aaron Carelock Jose Caloca-Barrios Javen Chandler Christian Choice

Michaella Collins Cara Combs Lauren Cox Jonathon Creasy Hugo Cerda de la Cruz Dominque Dalton Autumn Dalton Johnny Dalton Logan Dodson Lamyah Duncan Jahquez Eaddy-Newkirk Simon Ellington Keiry Mazariegos-Escalante James Flint Madison Florence William Flynt Camille Fontaine Braxton French Bryan Fuller Katherine Gauldin Emily Gerringer Tevon Gibbs Nikole Gibson Delaney Goard Isabella Goard Eshan Gondal James Griffith Cassie Hailey Mila Hairston NiJayla Hampton Lydaije Hampton Fredrick Harris Grace Harris Austin Hatley Natalie Herrera Brandi Hoffman Laken Jones Drake Jones Ethan Kaneko Shytiek Lampkin Mason Law Savannah Laws Glamia Leake Alyssa Lee Richard Lemons Jackson Lemons Justin Long Sierra Lewis Laura Lynn Lainey Mabe Jaeclyn Mason Isaac Martin Taylor Medley Bailey McMillan Taranda Mcrae Christian Millner Janika Millner Carol Moore Tamya Moore Maria-Emilia Morales-Rendon Samuel Murphy Malaysia Murphy Yanrra Chavez Mundo Brittney Murguia Sierra Napier Noah Nelson Cameron Nickelston Camryn Olson Aliayh Olverson Tasia Pass Alizay Peele Kayley Perdue Brisa Reyes Pedro Kayla Perkins Jala Perkins Devin Pike David Pinnix William Rendon Madison Reynolds Joshua Rickman Jarrod Rorrer Shamar Robinson Shemar Rudisill Ana Ruiz Kaley Sandridge Tyleak Scales Andrew Scales Xavier Searcy Lorena Servin James Sexton Abby Sharpe Jordan Sharpe Makenze Shelton Matthew Shockley Erin Shropshire Derrick Silvers Brayden Smart I'saiah Smith Jala Smith Jazlyn Smith Mackensie Smith Ashleigh Smithey Austyn Snody

2020 GRAduATES...

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2020 Graduates

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Uriel Soto Deanna Stallings Jarret Stewart Joshua Strader Moath Suleiman Julian Taylor Muhammad Tariq-M Muhammad Tariq-O Jose Terrazas Lucas Tiano Zakaiah Tinsley Ashley Thompson Airyn Thornton Koria Travis Conner Trent Kamryn Turner Jessica Valdovinos Amonie Valentine Essence Vass Christopher Villnave Kloe Wellington Dontae Wells Jonathan White Larson White Carson Wray Camden Woods Brenda Castro Zarate

REIDSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

James Abbott Daniel Abel Jamil Adams Rossemary Agundiz Kenneth Allen Reidsville High Ramon Almeida Alexis Alvarez Evelyn Angel-Velasquez Jada Artis Nicholas Atkins Angel Baez Sommer Bailey Kaniya Baize Patricia Banda Ana Yeli Bautista Alexis Bernal Cordero Emonie Blackwell Tarek Blackwell Tyla Bolden Stefan Boromisa Kayla Bray Kemiah Broadnax LeShanti Broadnax Ryan Buchanan Elexis Buck Brandon Burkett Christy Burleson Demontez Canada Alma Carbajal- Lopez Giovanni Carrillo Castro Kathelin Castro-Martinez Matthew Chrismon Derek Bryan Cisneros Aliza Clanton Jacob Clements Tynion Courts Aronday Cox Brittany Cox Aisa Cuin Alvarado Chandeleer Cunningham Dequan Cunningham Venetra Dalton Kwame Davis Thailand Davis Cierra Doggett Chase Drizake Landon Durham Auldon Edwards Madison Edwards Wrania Eleby Ryan Favre Madison Finney Lamar Flacks Kymi Foster Morgan Foster King France III Joseph Franson Emily Friesen Jordan Frye Trinity Galloway-Broadnax Dweight Gaston Emily Gregory Kirah Gusman Roy Gutierrez Dhazea Hairston Justin Hairston Timothy Hand Ahmad Harden Jenna Harper David Hernandez Perez Jiheem Hooper Gracie Howell Delaney Ionadi Jason Jackson

Daquan James Pablo Jaramillo Osorio Seth Jeffries Colby Johnson Julie-Anna Joyce Elizabeth Julian Aleigha Kennon Jasmine Knott Nicholas Knutson Jordan Lindsay Amaya Lindsey Lionel Long Hamilton Lopez Fuentes Cheelsea Loredo Christian Loredo Andrea Lucero Aguayo Brittany Marquez-Maldonado Inge Marsh Jacob Marshall Alyssa Martin Ciera Martin James Martin Levi Martin ZaQuain Martin Anahi Mata Gutierrez DeShonte McBride Charles McCall Jerry McGinn Sterling McKinney Kayla Mendoza Aljuriah Miller Zhakel Miller Essence Mitchell Pleasure Mitchell Tauríyona Moore Brittany Mora-Cervantes Camilo Moreno Jada Mosley Thomas Mothershead Najamcus Murphy Everick Newborn Jr Robert Pait Torri Parson Esmeralda Pena Summer Perdue Alexia Pickard Trey Pickard Ethan Pickrell Za'Keria Pomeroy Joseph Preece Alyssa Pruitt Timothy Pruitt III Josmar Ramos-Perez Maria Reyes Flores Asia Reynolds Yamiya Reynolds William Rezmer Tyrell Rheaume Makayla Ritchey Ivan Robertson Serenity Robinson Emily Rodriguez Dakayla Sellars Tyheim Slade Tyvon Smoot Claudia Spencer Nyla Stockton Dana Stubblefield Carmella Sutton Cameron Thacker Anna Thomas JaMonica Thomas Elizabeth Tomaro Victor Torres Jr. Sataria Torres Rodriguez China Tucker Macey Tuttle Treyveone Waddell Olivia Walker Sarah Waller Kabriya Watlington Osiris Webb Bryson Welch Barkley Wheeler Matthew Wilkinson Jasmin Willard Cody Williams Ja'Meek Williamson-Lilly Victoria Wilson Tatyanna Wimple Nickellion Womack

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY HIGH

Harley Aarnout Kaitlyn Acord Kimberly Adkins Andrew Albertson Talia Anderson Robert Apple Andrew Ashley Francisco Banda Turrubiartes Jackson Barham Bryson Barnes Grace Barrios Ian Bartlett Destinee Bauguess Payten Bayne Taylor Beedham Maggie Biggs

Austin Boaze Aiden Bognar Harley Bolden Matthew Bonds Steven| Brooks Isaac Brown Ron Brown Cheyenne Burnette Lucas Cain Austin Call Michael Campbell Victoria Cantu Ridge Capps Aaron Carter Ramon Carter Asa Cassell David Clifton Destanie Collins Bernardo Colunga Antunano Kimberlyn Cook Victoria Cook Ethan Cooley India Crawford Austin Cummings Kyle Davis Carson Deel Mason Denny Madison Dery Javon Dickerson Jackie Duncan Isabella Dunlap Seth Edmonds Chyanne Edwards Andrew Ellington Mary Ellington Marisa Evans Nicholas Evans Nasir Figueroa Dusti Fillion Makayla Fincanon Baylee Fisher Da'Shaun Flippen Madison Ford Olivia Frazier Dakotah Friddle Theressa Fulcher Bryson Fulp Taylor Gagnon Juandiego Garcia Reina Garcia-Chairez Madison Gauldin Aia Ghatts Reem Ghatts Sean Gibson Kaylee Glenn Stephanie Gonzalez Carlos Gonzalez Na'jera Kiran| Gosrani Landon Gunn Bryson Hairston Carlie Haizlip Andrew Hall Brooke Hall Justin Hall Tyler Hall Jackson Ham Riley Hamilton Zachary Hamlet Jeffrey Hammett Triniti Hammond-Fleming Laura Haney Marcus Hardin-Pinkard Sydney Hawkins Skylar Hefner Taylor Herbison Kendall Hershman Eric Hesslink Sydney Hladilek Emily Hodges Mason Hollifield Emaleigh Hudson Kayla Hudson Hayden Hundley Allison Huss Brenna Hutchens Jimmy Hutchens Mary Hylton Darren Hyre Coby Ingle Allison Isley Makayla Isley Mark James Lucero Januzys Titus Jenkins Destiny Johnson Kelvin Johnson Erin Jones Ethan Jones Jonathan Jones Giovanni Julian Paez Chandyn Kalilimoku Brandi Kallam Emily Kassay Daniel Kearney Kaitlyn Kennon Paul King Holly Kircher Andrew Knight

2020 GRADUATES...

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Reidsville & Wentworth

Roaming Around Reidsville

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

As the deadline for this “Roaming Around Reidsville” column was approaching, the City was making plans for a ribbon cutting for the new walking trail extension at Lake Reidsville to be held around the end of June. It reminded me as we slowly return to our new normal after the emergence of the COVID-19 Pandemic that the City is blessed to have a great network of trails for its residents to use.

Walking a trail fills so many of our needs right now, especially in our COVID-19 world. Let’s be honest. Many of us have probably put on a few extra pounds because so much of our activity has been restricted as we have had to stay inside more than normal. Now that the weather has turned beautiful, minus many of those rain clouds we have been experiencing recently, walking an outdoor trail is a perfect activity for those exercising alone or with the family.

The 2.25-mile trail extension at Lake Reidsville is the City’s newest offering, a wonderful addition to the nearly three miles of existing

The natural walking trail at Lake Reidsville, above, and the Jaycee Trail, below.

hiking/biking trail. This new natural surface extension goes along the water’s edge by land donated to the City by the Murray family

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about a year and a half ago. The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA), through funding by the North Carolina Trails Grant program, has spearheaded this project for the City as the organization has sought to help the City develop Lake Reidsville as even more of a recreational source for residents and visitors. Part of that goal is to develop this land as part of the Mountains-to-theSea Trail route through North Carolina. The walking trail is just another amenity out at the lake, which already offers disc golf, camping, boating and picnic areas. And while you’re out there, Lake Reidsville is located on the North Carolina Birding Trail so be on the lookout for some of the beautiful bird life to be found on the 750-acre park & lake property.

But you don’t have to go to Lake Reidsville to enjoy a good walking trail. In the heart of the City you will find two trails – Jaycee Park and Sherwood. The Jaycee Park Trail is 1.3 miles long and connects Reidsville Middle School and Reidsville High School with the Jaycee Park recreational area. The Jaycee Trail Extension takes you a little farther to lower Jaycee Park located on South Scales Street. Another neighborhood gem is the .78-mile Sherwood Trail that connects Courtland Park to Sherwood Drive.

And if you are looking for more than just exercise and hanging out with nature, you

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White graduates Public Health Leadership Institute

"This is a great opportunity for our sixth graders to build life skills, reinforce their SOLs, and enjoy hands-on activities. This two-year consecutive program allows for investigation and knowledge-building of the natural processes affecting our local watersheds," stated Jill Collins, STEM Academy teacher.

The second year of the grant dives White deeper into understanding the freshwater environment and ecosystems. This will include identifying freshwater organisms and discussing the effects of pollution on the organisms and food webs. At the end of the second year, the seventh grade students will create an environmental awareness project such as an art display or public service announcement to share with the community and the younger sixth grade students.

"The project will allow the teachers to fully integrate environmental, watershed-based learning into their curriculum while aligning with state standards," said Tiffany Haworth, Executive Director of DRBA. "The impact of this generous grant from VEE will carry on after the grant period because the supplies and resources are reusable."

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

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

DRBA works to fulfill that mission by building river accesses and trails, educating people of all ages about protecting our natural resources, and protecting our water resources through water quality monitoring, cleanups and master planning.

The Dan River basin is 3,300 square miles including sixteen counties throughout Virginia and North Carolina.

New Welcome Trailer checks visitors in

Reps DIRECT YOU to County Offices, Public Health, or DSS!

Be mindful of the stop signs and the new Welcome Trailer to check in vistors into the R.C. Governmental Campus!

When you arrive, please stop at the big STOP signs where representatives at the new Welcome Trailer will direct you to County business offices, Public Health, or Dept. of Social Services (DSS).

Previously, two canvas tents were located at the entrance, but now the Welcome Trailer provides a one-stop entrance, while decreasing personnel needed to assist customers. The air-conditioned/heated trailer provides a sturdy, protective work environment, especially during wind and rain.

This procedure prevents county lobby overcrowding, supports social distancing, and helps prevent the spreading of the Novel Coronavirus.

New, operational changes were enacted to protect citizens and employees' health and safety. Constituents are encouraged to call 336.342.8100 to first determine if their needs may be met via phone, email, mail, or online services.

Homing pigeon attends meetings

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Downtown Farmer’s Market.

While many of the usual City activities have been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19, the Downtown Farmers Market at Market Square has been open since the beginning of May. You can still get your fresh fruits and vegetables, but realize that entry into the market, etc. will be a little different as visitors must practice social distancing rules.

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Independence Day Celebration.

Don’t forget! The Reidsville Parks & Recreation Department will hold a fireworks only celebration this year for Independence Day. Usually held at Lake Reidsville, this year the fireworks will be launched from Jaycee Ballpark beginning around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2020. You won’t be able to get into the ballpark, which will be closed to ensure safety during the launching of the pyrotechnics, but you should be able to see the fireworks in various areas around Jaycee Ballpark.

us on Facebook or visit our website www.ci.reidsville.nc.us We look forward to the day we will be able to open our doors to our participants.

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might be interested in the walking tour created by the City’s Historic Preservation Commission that highlights historical buildings in Reidsville.

Three different tours are included in the informational brochure that is available online on the City’s website, reidsvillenc.gov, or at Reidsville City Hall, 230 West Morehead Street.

The “Roam Reidsville” walking (and maybe a little bit of driving) tour showcases historical buildings and attractions in the downtown area. You can use your cell phone to download the QR Code app and learn more about the various sites on the tour. They include Reidsville City Hall, the Municipal Building/Police Department, the Reidsville Branch of the Rockingham County Public Library, the “Budding Future” sculpture, American Tobacco Company, Kelly’s Way, the Rockingham Theatre, Mural Park, Market Square/Meet Me at the Square, The Penn House and RCARE/Senior Center. The “Roam Reidsville” informational cards are available at Reidsville City Hall or online, again at reidsvillenc.gov. Look under Planning a Visit on the website and then “Roaming Reidsville” to learn more about all of these tours.

And a final reminder!

Don’t forget to fill out the 2020 Census! The City of Reidsville was slightly over 58% participation when this column went to press. Census workers will soon start canvassing neighborhoods to reach those residents who have failed to respond. Why do we keep emphasizing how important the accurate reporting of our population in Reidsville is to the City? The Federal Government distributes approximately $675 billion annually to local and state governments and exactly how much a municipality or State gets is based on population. The more people you have, the more money you get.

Receiving such grants can also free up monies that cities can then put toward events such as the Independence Day celebration. It also affects economic development because census data is used by business owners and developers to decide where they will open new stores or expand their operations. And a final reason is that population counts help decide our electoral districts, which affects who represents you on the State and National level. If you’ve done it already, encourage your neighbors and family to FILL IT OUT! Go TEAM REIDSVILLE!

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Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

At this time RCARE remains closed. Activities will be scheduled as soon as the state mandates are announced and venues reopen.

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And back in May, we talked about in this column all of the beautiful artwork that can be found throughout the downtown area, which makes for a wonderful walking/driving art tour as well. You can go to riseupreidsville.com and click on Team Reidsville to find information on the Downtown Reidsville Art Tour.

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Pinwheels placed in honor of Adult Abuse Prevetion

Older people are vital, contributing members of our county and their maltreatment affects all of us. Just as we have confronted and addressed the social issues of child abuse and domestic violence, so too can we find solutions to address issues like elder abuse, which also threatens the well-being of our community.

Between July 1, 2019 and May 31, 2020, Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Service, Division of Social Services received 242 reports alleging abuse, neglect or exploitation of an adult. Of these reports, 95 reports were substantiated, meaning that these reports were found to be in need of services. When looking at counties across the state of

similar size to Rockingham County, our county is above average for the number of substantiated reports.

It is difficult for older people to stay involved with and connected to their communities as they age. As a result, older people are more likely to experience social isolation, which increases the likelihood of abuse and neglect. This is even more specifically true now during these difficult times as Covid-19 has created even more challenges for our aging population and those that serve them.

As a community, we can design stronger societal supports to keep our older people connected and protect them from financial, emotional, physical or sexual abuse. When we address a

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There are many ways to get involved in strengthening our communities and preventing elder abuse: • It is up to everyone to prevent and address elder abuse. Talk about it – to your leaders, and to your neighbors.

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Rockingham County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services hosted a pinwheel ceremony to participate in this national conversation. This year, 74 pinwheels were plantet at the Governmental Building which represents the number of protected persons that Rockingham County holds under guardianship.

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Madison-Mayodan Public Library Limited Access – July

We are still offering “Curbside” (pickup items on the roll cart in front of doors), and we offer limited services to our patrons, making copies, sending faxes and answering telephone questions.

If you have access to the Internet, you can visit our Web Site (www.rcpl.org), Facebook page, County Web Site (www.co.rockingham.nc.us) or visit Spectrum 1304, to stay current on what we are doing.

There are YouTube videos online to help you do or access what you need. If you have trouble you may call us at 336-5486553.

We have improved Wi-Fi and patrons may use our parking lot to log on for internet service.

Miss Rachel, our Youth Services Librarian, still has multiple links for helping Patrons entertain their children. There are NC KIDS! HIMAMA.com, multiple Weekly Virtual Library Programs, and reminders to ask for your “Take Home Story Time Sheets” when picking up materials.

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

If a hold is triggered it may be 3 days before that hold can be picked up after you receive notification. Please check with the

Library if you receive an e-mail or a text before you arrive to be sure your items are available.

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

It’s Summer Reading time!

We have our reading challenge materials available! Be sure to pick up a reading log and a weekly program packet using our curbside library service.

Then see if you can spend 20 hours reading during June and July. Turn in your completed log before Friday, July 31 for a small prize and be entered to win one of our grand prizes.

Open to anyone under age 18 and includes having books read to you. Prizes are sponsored by the Friends of the Library groups.

Until further notice, our Friends of the Western Libraries will not be taking anymore donations until after the Covid-19 regulations have been lifted. We and the Friends Thank ALL of you for your support and look forward to your donations in the future.

Once again, updates or changes can be found on our Web Site (www.rcpl.org), Facebook page, County Web Site (www.co.rockingham.nc.us) or visit Spectrum 1304. We’ll post on these links when we’ll be open to the public again. Thank you for being patient. Be safe and healthy.

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The Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department will hold it’s McMichael Dirty Birds Football and Cheer Camp from July 27 through July 29 6:30 PM to 8 PM at Farris Park. The cost of the camp is $25.

There’ll be instructions for high-level coaches to develop your football and cheer skills.

Register at the Madison Mandy and Recreation Center or online at www.m-mrec.org.

Check in is Monday, July 27 from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We encourage participants to wear football cleats or cheer sneakers, sunscreen and bring bottled water.

All participants will receive instruction from the Dirty Birds Coaching Staff.

We will be teaching proper techniques and fundamentals of football and cheerleading while at the same time making it fun for all three drills activities competitions and games.

For more information call 336-548-2789.

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Join the league! Youth Football & Cheerleading Football and Cheer age groups include. Games will begin September 5th on Saturdays.

The season will end approximately near the beginning of November. Early Bird Registration continues through July 16th • 6U (can not turn 7 before Aug. 1st) • 8U (Can not turn 9 before Augu 1st) • 10U (can not turn 11 before Aug. 1st) • 12 U (can not turn 13 before August 1st) Football Cost is $70.

Cheer Cost is $25 plus uniform $95 (Unless you are a returning cheerleader and do not need new uniform) Regular Registration which is received from July 17th through the start of the season is $90 for Football and for Cheerleaders $40 plus uniform $95 (Unless you are a returning cheerleader and do not need new uniform) If you have any questions call the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center at 336-5482789 or go to www.m-mrec.org.

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Room/TV Studio, formerly the kitchen/ meeting room, on the second floor of the Governmental Center.. County Maintenance and Information Technology teams renovated the room to better accommodate various meetings with technology support and to provide adequate space and lighting for television productions.

The homing pigeon felt right at home checking out the television studio since homing pigeons have often served as messenger birds with the postal service and wars before telephones.

Rockingham County's homing pigeon is always welcome to fly by and watch key messages and communications materials being produced to keep citizens informed and educated.

Free new webinars for business owners available

Adam Mark, Small Business Manager of the Rockingham County Center of Economic Development Small Business & Tourism expressed, “I am excited to announce a new webinar series being hosted by the City of Reidsville and the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the County Economic Development and the Small Business Center.” All webinars are free to join and while focused on small business owners, they are available for anyone interested.

The first webinars will provide valuable information and updates to the SBA, EIDL, and PPP programs. JR Cecil from Liberty Tax will present changes and details to walk you through EIDL and PPP programs.

To register, please visit go to: https://www.ncsbc.net/center.aspx?center=75430&subloc=8 Mark added, “As always my office is looking for ways to offer assistance in anyway to help grow your business and navigate the new normal in COVID-19. With that being said, I am always looking for feedback on your specific needs and issues.

Your feedback will allow me to better serve you and be a better resource for you and your business. Please feel free to reach out to me if there are other topics or assistance you are looking for so that I might be able to better assist you.”

Adam Mark, 425 NC 65, Reidsville, NC, 27320 or call Office: 336-342-8134 or Mobile: 336-706-6680 amark@co.rockingham.nc.us

Kick off the Canvass brings Smoke Alarms to the public

Rockingham County Fire Marshal’s Office … KICKED OFF THE CANVASS! in June with the Smoke Alarm Canvass for the state sponsored by OSFM! Normally we would go door to door to install smoke alarms & distribute fire safety material, but due to Covid-19 this year is different!

Rockingham County Fire Marshal’s Office has a dedicated phone line for smoke alarm installs. The Rockingham Count Fire Marshal’s staff will come out to your home & install free smoke alarms for you and your family.

Help us make the 2020 Smoke Alarm Canvass a success!

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Unifi Achieves Milestone of 20 Billion Bottles Transformed

Company remains on track toward goal of 30 billion bottles transformed by 2022 Unifi, Inc. (NYSE: UFI), one of the world's leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, reached a key goal set in 2017, transforming more than 20 billion PET bottles.

The driver of this new milestone was Unifi’s REPREVE® platform of recycled performance fibers, which has been adopted by more than 500 global brand and textile partners.

“As we celebrate World Environment Day this week, we want to thank all of our brand and mill partners around the globe for helping us reach this significant achievement and working with us to reduce plastic bottle waste,” said Tom Caudle, President & Chief Operating Officer of Unifi. “Because it takes one plastic bottle an average of 450 years or more to start

decomposing, it’s important to keep as much plastic as possible out of our natural and urban landscapes. If each of us makes a conscious effort to recycle, we can improve our environment for today and can protect it for the future.”

To put the milestone into context, 20 billion single-serve plastic bottles can physically circle the earth approximately 100 times or fill the Empire State building more than 13 times. Recycling and transforming these bottles has the potential to: • Save enough energy to power more than 189,000 average homes for one year; • Save more than 1.7 billion liters of water, the equivalent of one year of drinking water for approximately 2.3 million people; and • Improve air quality by avoiding more than 517 million kilograms of CO2 emissions, the equivalent of eliminating CO2 emissions from the consumption

Drive-Up, Community-Based COVID19 Testing at Madison-Mayodan Public Library

The Caswell Family Medical Center, Inc. CFMC has announced a new initiative.

Through James Austin Health Center (JAHC) , the organization will offer drive-up communitybased COVID-19 screening and testing at the Madison-Mayodan Public Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, 27025. Testing will continue at this remote site every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. There will be no out-of-pocket costs; first-come, first-served; everyone is encouraged to come early to benefit from this new service.

The Madison-Mayodan community was specifically identified as being part of Rockingham County that had limited access to COVID-19 screening and testing by the Rockingham County Health Department. After a meticulous planning process that included input and guidance from many community partners, and with the financial support made available to CFMC and JAHC through the US Department of Health and Human Services, the site will operate on two half days per week. The hours and days of the week are expected to expand based on the community’s response to the opportunity for testing.

“CFMC and JAHC are committed to the work involved in supporting the community’s healthcare partners’ efforts to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and are fortunate to have the resources necessary to make it

happen” says William Crumpton, CEO. JAHC wants the community to know that individuals who choose to attend the drive-up COVID-19 testing do not need an appointment. You may simply drive up during the open hours at the library. Also, there will be no out-of-pocket cost for testing.

Jason Vaughn, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) who sees patients at JAHC, and recently documented his travel to New York as a volunteer with Queens Feeds Hospitals, shared that “We are working hard to extend our (JAHC) ability to care for our community. Our hope is that the drive-up testing site at MadisonMayodan Library will help our county and the community we love and care for reopen safely.”

Vaughn himself has gone through the COVID-19 testing process after returning from his volunteer work in New York. “If someone wants to see what it’s like, I made sure we filmed and documented not only my journey to New York, but also my return to Rockingham. This includes my COVID test from my car.”, says Vaughn. “My hope is that people won’t shy away from getting tested. It’s not a big deal at all and the specimen collection is pretty quick.”

For more information about this COVID-19 testing site, or any of the others available through CFMC and JAHC, visit https://caswellmedical.org/covid19-testing-sites/ or call (336) 864-2795.

of 1.2 million barrels of oil.

This milestone is also the equivalent of keeping 156 plastic bottles per U.S. household (assuming approximately 128 million U.S. households) out of the landfill and transforming them into sustainable fabric with REPREVE® recycled performance fibers that are used in apparel, upholstery, automotive and industrial applications.

The idea for REPREVE® was born in the early 2000s when Unifi was looking for a way to recycle its own fiber waste. The solution evolved to include using recycled plastic bottles as raw material for fiber, with the option to add performance capabilities like moisturewicking and odor control. In addition to keeping bottles out of landfills and giving them a second life, REPREVE® production uses less energy and water, while also producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to manufacturing virgin synthetic fibers.

“Sustainability and recycling are key priorities for Unifi, and we are proud to lead by example as we continue to drive awareness of the importance of recycling,” Caudle concluded.

“Consumer demand for more sustainable products will continue to drive demand for REPREVE® from our brand, retail, and mill partners, and that will help us reach our goal of transforming 30 billion bottles in 2022.”

Unifi, Inc. is a global textile solutions provider and one of the world's leading innovators in manufacturing synthetic and recycled performance fibers. Through REPREVE®, Unifi has transformed more than 20 billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber for new apparel, footwear, home goods and other consumer products. The Company's proprietary PROFIBER™ technologies offer increased performance, comfort and style advantages, enabling customers to develop products that perform, look and feel better. Unifi continually innovates technologies to meet consumer needs in moisture management, thermal regulation, antimicrobial, UV protection, stretch, water resistance and enhanced softness. Unifi collaborates with many of the world's most influential brands in the sports apparel, fashion, home, automotive and other industries.

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Eden Chamber of Commerce Updates

Eden Chamber of Commerce is still working on a reduced schedule due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Current office hours are Monday-Friday 10am-2pm.

Get Fit Rockingham is back. Things look a little bit different this year in that we cannot do any group fitness activities together. However, t-shirts are available for pick up at the Chamber during our normal business hours, Monday-Friday,

10am-2pm. We want to see you out getting fit and staying active even during this unusual time.

Take a picture of yourself getting fit in your Get Fit Rockingham shirt and post it to social media and tag us and #getfitrockingham. We cannot wait to see you, your creativity & your progress.

Welcome to our newest Chamber members: New Southern Loans & The Roasted Bean.

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Soft Wash Shrub Pruning Light Tree Removal Storm maintenance

Robert Boyd, Owner/Operator • 336-552-4182

Oportunities to get involved with DRBA River Watch Volunteers Volunteer FormWe need to volunteers to walk along waterways and assess health and issues on a monthly basis. Email or call Brian Williams bwilliams@danriver.org or 276-618-1457 Water Quality Monitors (YearRound)- Learn how to test the quality of our local rivers and streams. Special focus on Duke Energy Coal Ash Spill sections of the Dan River. Training is required. Email Krista Hodges or call 276-634-2592 Note: Water Quality Monitors are especially needed in the Danville, VA and Caswell and Rockingham Counties in NC. Volunteers must be willing to commit to the full year of service.

Clean Ups - Trash brings down property values, scares away employers and gets in your drinking water... Plus, it’s just gross! Are you tired of seeing trash in our streams, creeks, rivers,streets, alleyways and parks? Well, we are too! Even though DRBA holds several big events every year and volunteers clean up hundreds of miles of waterways and trails, it is not enough. We need your help!

DRBA’s Clean-Up Crew program allows you to direct your own trash cleanup, even if it’s not on our calendar. You choose the “who, where and when” and we provide the necessary supplies, including trash grabbers, gloves, bags, first aid kits and a report sheet. Clean Ups & Clean Up Crew Program.

Step 1: Choose your cleanup location from the map, or suggest your own location.

Step 2: Fill out the Clean Up Crew Form Step 3: DRBA will contact you to set up a time for you to pick up your cleanup supplies.

Step 4: Conduct your trash cleanup and leave bags at designated area.

Step 5: Before leaving the cleanup site, fill out the Trash Cleanup Report that is enclosed in the cleanup kit.

Step 6: Return your supplies,

with the completed Trash Cleanup Report, to a DRBA office during regular hours.

Art In Nature Auction Volunteer - (Jan. - Sept.)

Help acquire art pieces for DRBA's annual Art in Nature Auction. Email Tiffany Haworth or call 336-627-6270

Trout in the Classroom Assistant - (Oct. - May) Help out in a classroom or at a trout release. Also need help maintaining trout tanks by checking chillers etc.

Background check may be required. Email Krista Hodges or call 276-634-2592

DRBA Presenters (Year-Round) - Do you have knowledge about the environment that children or adults need to know about? If you have a topic related to protecting and/or preserving our natural resources, you could become a DRBA presenter in local classrooms, companies, organizations and/or special events. Background check may be required for classroom presenters. Email drba.nc@danriver.org or call 336-627-6270.

Mayodan Mountain Bike Trail - DRBA is seeking volunteers to help on the trail. Volunteer teams will use hand tools to perform finishing work on the trail that includes mild dirt scraping, using loppers to remove vegetation, and tamping down the trail bed. Restrooms are available and drinks and snacks are provided.

A typical volunteer work session is 3 - 4 hours and includes a safety talk prior to beginning work. Volunteers should dress in layers, bring gloves, bug spray, sun protection, and protective eye wear. Tennis shoes or hiking boots are acceptable footwear.

Contact DRBA Eden NC, 413 Church St., Suite 401, Eden, NC 27288 or call 336.627.6270 or email drba.nc@danriver.org.

Western Rockingham Treasures

Help Incorporated: Center Against Violence Reopens Resale Shops

By Therese Francin

New Beginnings Too located at 653 Washington St., Eden, and Nouveau Beginnings located at 110 West Murphy St., Madison reopened for business on June 15. The resale shops provide valuable revenue for Help Incorporated in the mission to assist victims of violence in Rockingham County. New protocols will keep both customers and staff safe, while adhering to the State Phase 2 recommendations. New operating procedures

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will affect how people donate, shop, and how staff function.

There will be reduced occupancy in each store – Eden – no more than 8 and Madison – no more than 12. During phase 2 the dressing rooms and bathrooms are closed to the public.

There will be no exchanges or returns. Hand sanitizer will be available for everyone. The stores will be cleaned each day before opening and the register

area will be cleaned after each customer.

Donation hours are now different. Monday through Saturday – 10 AM – 11 AM and 2 PM – 3 PM for clothing and household items. Customers are encouraged to call the stores and set up appointments for donations. Donations of furniture and larger items will be sprayed with Lysol prior to items entering the stores.

With your help, we will all stay safe and help victims of violence in Rockingham County.

Eden store – 336-627-5003 Madison store – 336-548-5004

Looking for a few fun things to do locally?

On March 30th, Governor Roy Cooper's "Stay-At-Home" order went into effect bringing the entire U.S. tourism industry to a screeching halt. For the first time ever, we were having to encourage visitors to stay home instead of showing them all the wonderful things Rockingham County has to offer.

During our stay at home, many of us couldn't help but want normalcy back, but also wondered would there be a NEW normal? As we navigate through phase two, we are realizing the world has changed while we stayed at home. Masks are the new norm and hand sanitizer is our ammunition. Those southern hospitality hugs have turned into awkward waves hello from 6 feet away or even elbow bumps for the brave. One thing that has not changed, however, is the tranquil beauty of Rockingham County and the adventures to be had here.

There are so many parks and greenways in the county, you don’t have to travel far to find one. And the rivers, oh the rivers. Fun tubing, kayaking and canoeing, or even a little fishing can be a thrill.

So many of us are longing to get away but are still not ready to go far. Luckily, Rockingham County fits the bill for just that. Our rural setting and outdoor activities offers the ideal spot to step out of your reality while keeping you out of harms way.

Many of our local restaurants have re-opened their doors with limited capacity as well as our winery, distilleries, and bars. Our hotels, Air B&Bs, and VRBO's are taking extra cleaning precautions for your safety. In Rockingham County, we are ready for you when you are ready to venture to a good place! Below are a few other ideas to check out.

Eden Splash Pad is OPEN The Splash Pad at Freedom Park (121 N. Edgewood Road) is open daily 12-6 for all ages.

Due to gathering restrictions, 25 people are allowed inside at a time in two-hour increments beginning at noon. Admission is $2 per person but free for those under 4 and 55 and over.

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Where You Don't Have to Travel Far for an Adventure.

Rockingham County has a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered...it's waterways!

From its rivers to its lakes, Rockingham County is the perfect place to take a dip, bounce along some white water, or simply float the time away.

Eden Drive In Open for Season The Eden Drive In is open for the season with new social distancing guidelines in place and second screen currently in the works. With the new limited capacity, it is encouraged you arrive early to secure your spot.

Gates open Friday-Sunday at 6:30 and the first show starts at dark. The second screen is slated to open soon to allow additional movie showings and viewings.

Are You Ready for a Round?

Are you a serious golfer or are you more interested in a fun day of hitting a few balls on the course? Either way, Rockingham County offers some amazing courses perfect for all skill levels. From 18-hole championship golf courses to "play a short round" nine-hole courses, you are sure to fall in love with Rockingham County's Courses.

Come Get Your Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at Market Square Are you looking for the freshest fruits and vegetables as well as some other amazing finds? Then look no further than Market Square Farmer's Market in Downtown Reidsville. They are open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7:00 am until 1:00 pm (or until sold out) each week. They also offer Fresh Bucks Tokens to assist low income families double their snap dollars up to $20 a day.

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

You can follow us on facebook (@rockinghamcountyweather) or by email:rockinghamcweather@gmail.com

Tennis Anyone?

• TENNIS EXCELLENCE PROGRAM 6-7:30p. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning June 2.

Jaycee Park Tennis courts, 25 Jaycee Park Road, Reidsville.

Free. www.Faintsbook.com sponsors free tennis clinics for players age 10+ who are serious about improving their tennis skills. For registration details contact chuckfaintrealty@yahoo.com • DEEP SPRINGS CLUB TENNIS 4-8pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning June 9.

160 Country Club Drive, Stoneville. Deep Springs Club welcomes Pat's Tennis Aces for low-cost 4-week session of instruction for youth 11&Under and 12-18, adults and Cardio Tennis. Members and NonMembers welcome. Contact pat@patstennisaces.com for questions, fees, and registration.

• EDEN FAMILY YMCA TENNIS COURTS REOPEN. M-F 8am - 7pm, Saturday 8am1pm. 301 S Kennedy St, Eden.

Outdoor Tennis Courts are open to YMCA Greensboro branch members only at this time.

Make your court reservations online at https://www.ymcagreensboro.org/tennis. Contact pete.baker@ymcagreensboro.org of details.

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Unifi Supplying the Frontlines in the fight against COVID-19

Unifi Inc. recognizes the hard work that its customers are doing in supplying critical products during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unifi supplies yarns and fibers to more than 100 companies that are producing the masks, gowns, and other military personal protective equipment needed by our first responders, medical personal and military.

“We have customers actively engaging in the fight against COVID-19,” said Tomy Caudle, president & COO of Unifi.

“We’re proud that our company is playing a part in the fight by providing the fiber they need.”

Unifi customer, Contempora Fabrics, based in Lumberton N.C., normally supplies fabric for baseball uniforms this time of year, but this season’s fabric is shifting to the production of medical masks and gowns. The factor using Contempora’s fabric is located in Pennsylvania and is owned by sports gear producer, Fanatics. The repurposed fabric is 100% polyester sourced from Unifi’s operation.

“We are honored that our fabricis is able to help the med-

ical staff, first responders, and military personnel who are putting their lives on the line everyday to combat the COVID-19 outbreak” said Ron Roach, president of Contempora Fabrics.

“Only in American textile inddustry will you find the ingenuity to solve a mask shortage with baseball uniform fabric. Thanks to Fanatics for their innovative vision, we’re just as happy to be a part of the solution. Another Unifi customer, Phenix Engineered Textiles, based in South Carolina, supplies elastic strapping for face masks. Unifi supplies the fiber to Phenix Engineered Textiles and the yellow yarn for the familar yellow straps is dyed at Unifi’s dyehouse in Reidsville, N.C. “We’ve had to ramp up production to keep up with the demand” said Rod Grandy, CEO of Phenix Engineered Textiles.

“Unifi is a vital part of our business, and it would be difficult to keep pace with heightened demand without such a reliable partner. U.S. manufacturers are often overlooked, but this local supply chain is precisely why we

North Carolina elections officials are looking for “democracy heroes” to work at polling places and early voting sites in 2020.

These local heroes will protect democracy, learn about the elections process, serve their communities and get paid in the process.

The State Board of Elections encourages voters of all ages to lend a hand to the democratic process in this important presidential election year.

Election workers often consist of retirees and older members of a community – groups at higher risk during the COVID-19 pandemic.

To learn more and express your interest in working in the 2020 general election, fill out this election worker interest survey on the State Board of Elections’ website.

“Elections officials in many North Carolina counties are looking for election workers for the November 3 general election and the early voting period in October,” said State Board Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell. “Not all heroes wear capes. You can be a hero for democracy and our state in 2020.”

After completing the online form, your information will be forwarded to your county board of elections. You will be contacted if election workers are needed in your county.

The State Board is committed to protecting election workers’ health and safety.

Appropriate protective equipment, including where applicable masks, gloves, face protection,

and cleaning supplies, will be provided, and social distancing guidelines will be in place at polling places this year.

Election workers have an important role. They: • Staff polling places during early voting and on Election Day • Set up and close the voting enclosure • Check in voters and issue ballots • Assist voters upon request • Serve at the Help Table and perform research for voters who are not on the pollbook To serve as an election worker, you must be a registered voter and serve in your county of residence. Other restrictions may apply. To check your registration status, go here: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/.

In North Carolina, high school students may also serve as election workers. To become a student election assistant, you must: • Be 17 years old by Election Day; • Be a U.S. citizen; • Reside in the district where you wish to serve; • Be enrolled in a secondary educational institution with an exemplary academic record as determined by that institution; • Be recommended by the principal or director of the institution; AND • Have the consent of a parent, legal custodian or guardian.

The Student Election Assistant application can be found at: https://www.ncsbe.gov/Portals/0/ Forms/Student%20Election%20 Assistant%20Guide.pdf.

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haven’t missed a beat.”

Unifi’s fiber is an essential ingredient in the production of hundreds of critical components and products including masks, gowns, sewing thread for gowns, sterile wipes, drapes and elastics for maks and face shields.

“We expect to continue to deliver critical products to our customers who are supplying the necessary fabrics and products to those most in need,” added Caudle. “I also want to recognize and thank our hard-working employees for their efforts, especially during these unsettling times.”

Help for Kids who Stutter

Kids who stutter have a lot to say, and friends can show them how in Stuttering: For Kids By Kids, a DVD in English and Spanish starring kids who stutter, available at most public libraries or through interlibrary loan.

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

Swish, a lively and engaging animated basketball character designed by students at Purdue University, narrates the DVD. The children, who range in age from first-graders to high school students, offer frank and sometimes differing views of stuttering. For example, Matthew, age 10, says about his speech difficulties, “It’s no big deal;” but Kate, age 9, worries about talking, what is going to happen next and whether or not she’ll stutter.

“All those interested in helping kids learn more about stuttering will want to see this tape,” said speech-language pathologist Bill Murphy of Purdue University.

The 73-year-old nonprofit Foundation has provided free materials to public libraries nationwide. Contact your local library for detials.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY CLOSING The City of Eden Solid Waste Division will be closed Friday, July 3, 2020 in observance of Independence Day.

Recycling SOLID WASTE & REFUSE Center Recycling/Collection Date Monday 6-29-2020 Normal Schedule Closed Tuesday 6-30-20 Normal Schedule Open Wednesday 7-1-20 Friday’ Collection Open Thursday 7-2-20 Normal Schedule Open Friday 7-3-20 Closed Closed If your collection day falls on an observed holiday, your collection will be on Wednesday of that week. **ANY AFTER HOURS CALLS FOR WATER OR SEWER EMERGENCY ISSUES, OR TREES DOWN ACROSS ROAD OR OEPN HOLES IN ROAD SHOULD BE MADE TO THE EMERGENCY ANSWERING SERVICE AT 336-415-4444!

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For the Fun of it...

Toung Twisters

If coloured caterpillars could change their colours constantly could they keep their coloured coat coloured properly?

• Tie a knot, tie a knot. Tie a tight, tight knot.

• I saw a kitten eating chicken in the kitchen.

Dimensional analysis It's a nice night for a white rice fight.

• Fresh fried fish, Fish fresh fried, Fried fish fresh, Fish fried fresh.

• Which wristwatch is a Swiss wristwatch?

When Joshua’s primary-care doctor referred him to a cardiologist, he thought the man’s name sounded familiar.

And when he showed up for his appointment and noticed the framed diploma on the wall, he recalled that a tall, dark-haired boy with that name had been in his class. But when he met the doctor, he saw that although the names were the same, that was just a coincidence.

This balding physician with a wrinkled face was clearly too old to have been his classmate.

Even so, he asked the doctor where he had gone to high school.

“I went to Morehead,” the doctor said.

“So did I,” said Joshua. “ And did you graduate in 1963?”

“How did you know?”

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“Really?” said the doctor. “What did you teach?”

• A Koala and a Polar Bear are talking.

Koala: You cannot bear the heat.

Polar Bear: Well, you’re not koala-fied to be in the cold • Why don’t ants ever get sick? Because they have little anty bodies • Why do cows wear bells?

Because their horns don’t work

How many Germans does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

One, they’re very efficient and not very funny.

• What happened when the strawberry attempted to cross the road? There was a traffic jam • Why does a chicken coop have two doors? If it had four doors it would be a chicken sedan.

• How does a cucumber become a pickle? It goes through a jarring experince.

• What did one toilet say to the other?

You look a bit flushed • Never criticize someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you'll be a mile away, and you'll have their shoes.

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Two men meet on opposite sides of a river. One shouts to the other, "I need you to help me get to the other side!"

The other guy replies, "You're on the other side!"

A magician worked on a cruise ship in the Caribbean. The audience would be different each week, so the magician did the same tricks each week.

However, there was a problem, the captain's parrot saw the shows each week and began to understand how the magician did every trick.

Once he understood, he started shouting out the secrets in the middle of the show, "Look, it's not the same hat." "Look, he is hiding the flowers under the table." "Hey, why are all the cards the Ace of Spades?"

The magician was furious but couldn't do anything, it was, after all, the captain's parrot.

One day, the ship had an accident and sank. The magician found himself with the parrot, adrift on a piece of wood, in the middle of the ocean.

They stared at each other with hatred, but did not utter a word.

This went on for a day, then another, and another.

Finally, after a week, the parrot said, "Okay, I give up. Where the heck is the boat?"

A guy goes to a pet store to buy a goldfish.

The salesman asks him, "Do you want an aquarium?"

The guy responds, " I don't care what star sign it is!"

• Exaggerations have become an epidemic.

They went up by like a million percent last year.

• What do lawyers wear to court?

Lawsuits

Why did the cow cross the road?

It wanted to go to the mooovies.

• Where does a skunk do its washing up?

In the kitchen stink • How does Moses make his coffee?

Hebrews it • Where does the General keep his armies?

In his sleevies

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Local Memories

At the Movies series Part 7 Tri-Cities Movie Theaters weather the Great Depression

by Darrell M. Gregory

The boys were itchy all day long in school, waiting for the bell to signal the end of Thursday’s classes. After school they all rushed to the Boulevard Theater in hopes of catching their first view of a live lion. Even though most of the boys and the now gathering of local townspeople had seen this lion countless of times, they have never seen it in person. The crowd pressed closely to the specially prepared, yellow truck hoping to catch the big cat devour its twenty-five pounds of raw meat. The lion’s trainer put on an exhibition that evening, thrilling the audience with the famous MGM authentic lion’s roar. On January 15th, 1931, Leo the MGM trademark lion made a first time appearance on the Boulevard.

The famous MGM lions are all named Leo to the public, but this lion’s name was Jackie.

He was the second lion in the series stretching up to the present. With the advent of talking movies, he was the first lion to roar in the MGM’s introduction to their movies. The second Leo made trips to the movie theaters across the United States for publicity purposes, which were well received. This lion had a storied career, starting as being born in the wild and transitioning to stardom with his famous MGM roar. He also starred in up to a hundred films making him a premier movie star.

Of course, he starred in the original Tarzan movies with Johnny Weissmuller. Dubbed Leo the Lucky for all the mishaps that he was involved with, including a sinking ship, two train wrecks, an earthquake, an explosion at a studio and an airplane crash in the desert that the pilot had to go for help leaving Leo for four days.

The big movie studios like MGM, Paramount, Warner Brothers, to name a few, had catapulted into the realm of rich movie moguls and near idol like worship of the movie stars. With the introduction of sound movies, more complex story lines and a whole new genre of talking actors and actresses captivated the growing theater patrons. The movie industry was one of the more profitable businesses in the country in this time of economic despair. With the stock market crashing in October of 1929, it did not take but several months for the businesses in the Tri-City area to file for bankruptcy or close.

Fortunately for the movie theaters in this area, they were able to ride it out on the popularity of motion pictures. All of the

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five theaters in the towns had converted to sound systems before the Great Depression hit.

The mills began going on short time causing a lot of financial stress for families that were just getting by. As bad as times were, the movie admission prices remained reasonable enabling many customers an escape their situation in the struggling towns.

All of the theaters remained profitable by providing an imaginary picture of better times ahead for their patrons.

In April 1933, President Roosevelt signed the National

Recovery Act into law thus giving relief to the working man.

Hours were shortened to 40 hours a week with overtime pay mandated for anyone working over that. This forced manufacturers to hire more workers instead of paying overtime. This was designed to put the unemployed masses suffering from the throes of The Great Depression back to work. It also gave working Americans more free time.

The people that were still working were excited about being paid at least $12 dollars a week as well as extra leisure time. More people said that they would spend more time listening to the radio as well as visiting the movie theaters more often. The movie studios benefited greatly by the rise in ticket sales and the movie houses followed suit.

An example of how well the movie houses were doing is evident by the two theaters in Draper. Even with the mill operating on short time, the YMCA Theater and the Palace kept going strong with a population of under 3000 people. This was noticed by Douglas Craddock, the owner of the towns’ first radio station, WLOE on the Boulevard. The Boulevard was clearly the more vibrant area of the Tri-Cites, for this is where all the action was.

Douglas Craddock made the bold move of making his stake in the movie business by building the second theater, which is known as The Grand on the same side of the street as The Boulevard Theater. It was a very bold move, for the Boulevard Theater had the inside track to all the major production studios, especially MGM. That would effectively limit the new theater to films from minor companies like RKO. The new theater took advantage of lenient building codes and used the walls of the Floyd Hill Furniture Company and the Boulevard Bank saving in construction cost. In January of 1937, J.W. Price was contracted to build the 600 seat theater with a balcony. With the money saved on building cost, cushioned seats were installed in three tiers, the middle tier the widest. On April 8th, the first movie was shown at The Grand Theater.

Douglas Craddock instituted a standard program that insured his customers would be entertained by a comedy, a cartoon, an up-todate newsreel, and then the feature. The feature would usually be a low budget cowboy film.

Craddock found a steady clientele as he was able to garner a good size clientele that kept the bills paid. Even though Ballard Martin had the clout to keep the best films out of Craddock’s new theater, Craddock run a tight ship and definitely found his niche clientele with popular low budget cowboy films.

Young boys who had time on their hands on Saturday would take their nickel or dime and spend half a day at one theater then go to the other one to finish out the day. The Boulevard Theater had settled on showing the top ranked films every night while Craddock’s Grand Theater, relied on older proven techniques of running serials such as Buck Rogers and the ever popular cowboy movies that never went out of style. The boys preferred to frequent The Grand instead of The Boulevard because of the B grade action films. The Boulevard Theater showed romantic films along with musicals with more popular actors, but the young people wanted action.

While it may seem like it was one too many entertainment venues on the Boulevard, it did spike competition on the street with each theater modernizing and picking up the pace. What would be the outcome of this rivalry between Martin and Craddock?

Part Eight will appear in next month’s Eden’s Own Journal. Special thanks to the Eden Historical Museum, Ronnie Hooker, Teresa Meade Hutson, James Ivie, Jay Johnson, Ted Johnson, Sam Lindsey, Dale Pollock, Karien Roberts, Ann Lindsey Rudd, Raymond Uden, Melissa Whitten, and many more.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Eden Industry As the state continues to reopen, many Eden industries have also rehired employees, while others continue to struggle. Ours is a consumer-driven marketplace and shutting down businesses for eight weeks will naturally have an adverse effect on the economy. As of May 29, more than 40 million Americans were unemployed. Commercial businesses are in dire straits because many have been unable to pay rents and must negotiate with landlords for rent relief, which may or may not come.

Datex Property Solutions reported that 54.1% of rents were paid in April and 58.6% of rents were paid in May. On the positive side, national unemployment did not reach the 20% level that was feared in May but remains at 13.3%, which is traditionally very high.

Also, even with the pandemic, there has been significant economic development activity in both Eden and Rockingham County since early April of this year.

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RCC Workforce Development Center The Center for Workforce Development (CWD) project is on budget and on schedule at Rockingham Community College, with plans to begin construction in late 2021 and finish in early 2023. On Monday, May 4, Rockingham Community College President Dr. Mark Kinlaw updated the County’s Board of Commissioners on the $19 million project, which is being funded by the quarter-cent sales tax voters approved in 2018. RCC has received $2.66 million in revenues so far.

The RCC Board of Trustees approved an exterior design of the CWD in March, which included design modifications they requested after seeing a presentation at their January board meeting.

The one-story building will be 41,500 square feet, with a main entrance roughly in the center, facing the parking lot across from the Science Building. The CWD will house the programs for Electrical Systems Technology, Industrial Systems Technology, and Machining; and includes a lobby, common areas, offices within an administrative area, conference rooms, a 200-seat corporate meeting room, and a kitchen.

The interior is being planned out now, during the design development phase, which will last through August. The remaining timeline includes:  Construction documents, October 2020-March 2021  Advertisement for bids, September 2021  Bid opening, October 2021  Construction start, December 2021  Construction completion, February 2023 All of the Connect NC Bond Fund projects, and those paid for with sales tax across North Carolina, go through the state construction office, keeping them busy and delaying the RCC project.

The College has spent $1.82 million of sales tax revenue, mostly on technology. RCC upgraded 20 computer labs in seven buildings, replaced several faculty and staff computers, upgraded network wiring, and installed a new telephone system.

The City of Eden Economic Development Department was a key supporter of the tax: spent months advocating for the tax at civic and other community groups and had a seat at the table of the committee that promoted the initiative.

Initial unemployment-insurance benefit claims have dropped for the fifth consecutive week in the state, indicating economic activity has started to pick back up. North Carolina had the 10th-highest number of UI filings in the nation for the week ending March 28. There was nearly an 18% decline in claims to 36,400 for the week ending May 30, down from 44,202 the week prior.

Southern Rockingham Corporate Park The below graphic shows the location of the Southern Rockingham Corporate Park. A new Belgium company is coming to the park bringing more than 400 jobs. The park’s proximity to PTI and it being on an interstate highway were major considerations for Carrol’s investment in this property.

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Small Business Impact This Is Nirvana, in the former Tommy’s Barber Shop at 615 Washinton Street, selling international home décor, clothing, and jewelry. The store will have an official ribbon cutting at a later date.

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downtime to rearrange her inventory to allow for social distancing.

The director of Help, Inc. reopened New Beginnings Too. They are researching their business model of accepting donations and disinfecting them.

They will also change out their inventory before they reopen.

This store will be the last to reopen in downtown since the Governor shut down businesses.

Many businesses have received government support to survive during forced shutdowns. Some have not received any Payroll Protection Program funds or Economic Injury Disaster Loan funds because they thought restrictions would be lifted sooner. Others are now applying for relief.

Get Fit Rockingham will begin in the next few weeks with tshirt inventory delivered to the participating towns. The Kate B. Reynolds grant will be divided amongst the towns so that they may run their own separate programs this year.

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Recycling Grant The City of Eden has received an almost $20,000 NC Dept. of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) recycling grant that was submitted in the fall of 2019.

TOURISM AND SPECIAL EVENTS

A Celebration of Art & Otters. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 21 at 10 a.m. You don’t want to miss A Celebration of Art & Otters on the Smith River Greenway! We will be celebrating the Butterfly Trail, Otter Sculpture, and the Otter Holt. We will be honoring the artists and organizers of these exciting projects!

Launch Party We will officially launch our new ExploreEdenNC.com website in July on the plaza in Grogan Park. The date will be announced soon via our website and Facebook page. We want to celebrate our designer and all that makes Eden great!

Signature Events We are anxiously awaiting Governor Cooper’s announcement coming at the end of the month concerning the criteria for Phase 3. Currently in Phase 2, outside gatherings are limited to 25. We will then make decisions concerning Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest, Summer Grown & Gathered, Touch-A-Truck, and RiverFest. Stay tuned!

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More detailed information coming soon.

JULY 2020 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 27 H Coming Soon! Improvements to the Freedom Park Nature Trail!

ENGINEERING

Waterline Replacement Projects - After all active customers on George Street were switched over to the new 2” PVC water main, a Sam W. Smith, Inc. crew cut and plugged the old galvanized water main at the intersection of Clark Street and George Street on May 12.

Pavement cuts were patched two days later to complete the project.

Two crews from Citty’s Plumbing & Pools, Inc., assisted

by Engineering Dept. personnel, started closing a valves at 10 p.m. on June 2. Over the next five days, about 260 linear feet of 8” diameter ductile iron water main was installed from the south side of the building, along with seven bends, to connect with the new valve on the west side. Hydrostatic pressure testing of this section was passed on June 8.

Additional testing will continue as the crew begins installation of additional new water main starting at the valve on the east side of the cross assembly, with this other section to be located east of the retaining wall installed by the Ample Storage developer.

Additional information needed to provide electrical service to the Jackson Street Pressure Zone project was received from the booster pump supplier in mid-May. Plans and proposed materials listing were sent to other City employees for review prior to requesting and receiving a purchase order for the package booster pump system on May 28. Fabrication and testing of the pump system normally takes about three to four weeks, weather permitting.

Parks and Recreation Facilities All Parks and Recreation facilities, except for the indoor Parks & Recreation facilities, are open in a limited capacity due to the COVID-19. The Freedom Park Splash Pad opened on June 1 and the Mill Avenue Pool was opened by June 15 .

The City hopes to open additional amenities after June 26, when the Governor allows Phase 3 to go into effect.

PLANNING & INSPECTIONS GIS - The City executed the Local Government Cloud-Based Small Enterprise Agreement with ESRI. This Agreement will improve the City’s ability to run analysis reports on our GIS data and allow 100 users, who can be viewers or creators. The employees identified as creators will be able to collect and correct data in the field. We have started our first project to create a navigation plan for the solid waste routes so that the truck drivers can use iPads that will tell them the turns and stops.

When the AMR meters were installed in 2012, the thirdparty vendor sent crews the

Nantucket Mill - We have been working with Economic Development on potential grant funds for this project. The State currently has two grant programs that the City could apply for: (1) a traditional CDBG for residential uses; (2) a grant for Covid19 issues. Housing for low and moderate income people is one of the areas covered.

GPS the meter coordinates after all the meters were installed.

The meters previously installed for testing and all meters installed since that time were not included in the list of GPS coordinates. Since that time, our staff has run reports geocoding active water accounts with address points in our GIS data.

Engineering staff continues to locate water meters and identify water meters that were incorrectly located on our GIS maps.

Draper CDBG - A copy of the rehabilitation assistance application was mailed to everyone that had been surveyed before. The notice is on our website and our Facebook page. We have been answering many questions from the residents and are seeing a lot of interest. Those in the grant area have until July 30 to submit applications.

At the June meeting of the City Council, a number of policies have been presented for approval that are required by the CDBG program.

COLLECTIONS All code enforcement fees that have been assessed since July 1, 2019 have been identified and the property owners have been given notice that any fees not paid by June 15 would be transferred to the Rockingham County Tax Department. These fees will be added to the tax bills that are mailed out in August.

Unified Dev.Ordinance - The fourth Steering Committee Meeting and reviewed two of the three modules of the proposed ordinance. The consultants are preparing the first sections of the third and final module

POLICE

Operations & Procedures The Eden Police department continues to work under CDC guidelines and the Governor’s current order to prevent the

Boards and Commissions We had the regular Planning Board meeting through Zoom and have sent two cases to the Council for consideration: (1) a rezoning of land off Gilley Road; (2) a Watershed 10/70 request.

spread of COVID-19. We are still social distancing whenever and wherever possible. We continue to take reports via telephone when appropriate and minimize our exposure to each other and citizens when possible.

Some of the training for our officers has begun to open up.

Commission classes, mandated recertification classes, and other training is once again being offered at community colleges and the North Carolina Justice Academy. We have not reset our mandatory in-service training dates yet, but that should be done within the next few weeks.

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From Root to Branch The Peace Movement and the Execution of Allen Absher Local Genealogy Studies By Elvin Perkins, Jr.

For years I have researched the military service for Allen Absher of Wilkes County, North Carolina, and some of the possible reasons for his desertion from duty and eventual execution during the War Between the States. Having found a news article from Edgefield, South Carolina mentioning his death in 1863, I researched and found additional material that the Edgefield newspaper referenced.

Years ago, I interviewed and received information from an Allen Absher descendant, Ambrose Hincher (now deceased) of Wilkes County.

According to Ambrose, an oral history within the family states that Allen deserted to return home and check on his family’s needs. Other soldiers often did the same. After attending to his family’s needs, Allen returned to his military unit where, according to Ambrose, he was sent to the front lines as punishment to be killed. The oral history of the family concerning Allen's demise was quite different from the reality. The documented military record for Allen indicates that he was charged with desertion and hanged.

Allen Absher was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina

about 1828 and resided there as a farmer, prior to enlisting into the Confederate Army in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina on October 4, 1861 and served at the rank of Private. He was a member of the 33rd Regiment North Carolina Troops, Company D, the "Wilkes Regulators" which was formed in Wilkes County. Records at his enlistment give his age as 26.

He was recorded as present or accounted for until he was reported absent without leave in July 1862 and October 1862 through February 1863. He was apprehended (date not reported) and court-martial-ed June 14, 1863. He returned to duty and was present or accounted for through August 1863. He was court-martial-ed again on September 10, 1863 and was executed by hanging near Orange County Courthouse, Virginia on September 19, 1863 for "desertion."

From a history of the 33rd Regiment, North Carolina Troops, during the period 18631864 the Regiment that Allen Absher was assigned was camped at Morton's Ford, Orange County, Virginia on September 19, 1863: "After crossing the Potomac [in a

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retreat from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania during the month of July], the brigade encamped near Culpepper Court House for some days, and then moved to Orange Court House, and did picket duty at Morton's Ford until [J.E.B.] Stuart's fight at Jack's Shops on September 22.

We were then ordered to Liberty Mills as a support to Stuart's Calvary."

It appears that Allen Absher and other soldiers were likely influenced into desertion by the Peace Movement advocated by articles written in a North Carolina newspaper owned by William W. Holden. He would be accused by political opponents for contributing to the deaths of soldiers who deserted.

Holden would later be involved in other post-war conflicts in the years following the Civil War during the Reconstruction period

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In 1843, North Carolina political leader, journalist and future governor, William Woods Holden of Orange County became owner and editor of the North Carolina Standard newspaper, changing its party affiliation to the Democratic party.

When Holden took over the newspaper, it was struggling financially. Under his leadership, it became one of the most widely read newspapers in the state.

As years passed and the Civil War progressed, Holden became an outspoken critic of the Confederate government, and became a leader of the “North Carolina Peace Movement.”

"Although Holden had reluctantly thrown his support behind secession, by the summer of 1863, he publicly called for peace talks in the Standard's columns. Holden's editorials spoke plainly of Federal gains across the South and the inadequacies of the Confederate government. The Confederate command blamed Holden and the Standard for dissent and desertion. Soldiers broke into and ransacked the paper's offices in September 1863. Only the intervention of Governor Zebulon Vance convinced the soldiers to return to camp and leave the equipment undamaged."

"Some of the effects of [the Standard's] teachings" were published in the Edgefield Advertiser, Edgefield, South Carolina, Wednesday, October 28, 1863, page 2: "We cannot in justice to ourselves and the people of the State, refrain from publishing the following letter from a Surgeon in the Army of Northern Virginia, and one whom every citizen in this section is well acquainted with, concerning the principle reason why so many desertions have been caused from this State. He states that we may rely upon the facts as true, as he has had them from those who were acquainted with the facts. We also publish it to show what are the consequences attending those who are persuaded to follow wrong teachings; and we are satisfied that the brave veterans in [General Robert E.] Lee's army are a unit with us on this subject: Camp in the Field, Army Northern Virginia September 23, 1863 MESSRS. EDITORS: On last Saturday, two men in our brigade, Esom Fugit and Allen Absher, both from Wilkes County, and both belonging to the 33rd North Carolina Troops, were executed near this place for desertion. Seven others belonging to our brigade have since been tried for the same offence; five of them have been convicted, and as their sentences have been approved by Gen. Lee, they will be shot next Saturday. The cases of the other two came under the Presidents’ proclamation, and they were released.

Nearly every one of them stated while upon trial that they were induced to desert by the teachings of the North Carolina Standard. One of them, whose

name is Greer, from Watauga County; a member of Company B, 37th North Carolina Troops, gave the teachings of the Standard as the sole reason for his desertion. Others said they read the Standard believed it to be true, and thought they were doing their duty when they deserted.

I understand Holden boasts that a large majority of the privates are with him in his present traitorous course. Messrs.

Editors, were Holden compelled

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on next Saturday, as we will be to march out and see those men who have basely deserted their colors, receive a dishonorable death from the hands of their comrades, I think, hard as is his heart; and seared as is his conscience, he would pause and reflect ere he again sent his baneful teachings to delude his ignorant followers to bloody graves." - A NORTH CAROLINIAN From the Editor of the IREDELL EXPRESS – “Great God! What a record to be brought against a man [William Woods Holden] professing to be Southern and having the cause of his fellow countrymen at heart, in the great day of judgement, when he shall be called upon to answer for the lives of those poor deluded followers of his wrong teachings. It is sickening to a lover of his country and liberty!”

Allen Absher had twin granddaughters Emma and Izzie Absher who would raise their large families in the Mayodan area of Rockingham County, North Carolina. Emma married Ellis Jackson in 1897 and Izzie would marry Tom Hurd in about 1902. Emma and Izzie were both blind, affected by a genetic eye disease, Retinitis Pigmentosa that would be inherited from their grandmother, Nancy Handy, the wife of Allen Absher.

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

Explore Eden

Howard’s Restaurant This new restaurant has opened at 203 E. Meadow Road in front of Eden Mall in the former Vault building. They offer appetizers, soups and salads, subs, hot dogs, burgers and entrees. They have daily specials. Howard’s is open Monday-Thursday, 10:00am to 10:00pm, Friday, 10:00am to 11:00pm and Saturday, 3:00pm to 11:00pm. Call them at 336635-9133 or visit their Facebook page.

The Roasted Bean: Smoothies now being served!

The Roasted Bean, located at 618 Washington Street, has added orange tangerine, strawberry, banana, mango and four berry blend smoothies. They consist of 100% crushed fruit with no sugar added. They have outside seating so you can enjoy your drink while enjoying the warm summer sun. Open 7:00am to 7:00pm daily.

This is Nirvana-New This Historic Downtown Eden store is located at 615 Washington Street and sells international home décor, clothing and jewelry.

Chain Stores All of Eden’s chain retailers have reopened, although some have reduced their operating hours. Please support these businesses that employ local citizens.

Salon 209 This salon is located at 813 Washington Street in Eden.

Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-7:00pm and Saturday by appointment. They are welcoming Nail Tech Laila Jones to their business. If you need grooming, call 336-552-5887 to schedule an appointment.

Eden YMCA The YMCA pool, outdoor exercise groups and day camp are opening this week. All precautions are being taken including temperature checks, masks for staff and members. The pool is laps only and in a 45-minute block of reserved time. For more information, call the Eden YMCA at 336-623-8496.

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Jarrod Rorrer is awarded the 23rd annual Lynn H. Smith Memorial Scholarship

Two 2020 Morehead High School Graduates

By College Advisor Matt Queen

Mary Beam—Continuing her personal growth at UNC For Mary B., Friday night football games were most memorable because of smoke machines, bubbles, controversial posters, cutouts of opposing team members, and baby powder. She loved the energy and excitement of cheering for her hometown team, and appreciates the camaraderie with her community and classmates.

Being Student Body President at one’s high school carries certain connotations: being driven, successful, and

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confident. Although Mary fits that mold well, her growth during her time at Morehead High School is immeasurable. She remembers her freshman self being shy and passive. Her four years helped instill the value of speaking up, improving her school, and making a positive difference. She overcame the habit of overvaluing what others thought of her. She learned to be her own person.

Mary’s upbringing is atypical. During her childhood, her siblings were already grown and out of the house. She often felt like an only child, forced to learn independence from a young age.

At the same time, she combated loneliness by incessantly inviting friends to visit and stay the

night. Mary appreciates her experiences in a small city like Eden because she automatically shared a common experience with those around her. She also values Morehead High School’s intimate environment and small staff size, features that allow students to know their teachers incredibly well.

This fall, Mary will attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to pursue a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. She has a passion for working with children and wants to explore career fields that address children’s needs most effectively.

William Busto—Proud of the small town that gave him promise As the overtime period expired in a late-season soccer match between Northeast Guilford High School and Morehead High School, William B knew penalty kicks would decide the outcome. He stepped up to the mark, only twelve yards from the goal, and placed the ball. One of the team’s seniors, he was taking the shot that could end the game. He approached steadily, struck, and watched as the ball sailed towards the goal keeper’s hands, deflecting into the upper corner of the net.

Celebration ensued. This is an understatement. It was pandemonium. Although not born in Eden, William spent most of his childhood there. When asked about his upbringing, William says, “living here has always been natural to me … Eden is

Busto special because it is a small town. To us, it’s a big deal. We take pride in our town.” His pride extends to his involvement at Morehead High School. He is a member of the National Honor Society, the Varsity Soccer Team, Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, Morehead’s band program, MHS Club, and Rachel’s Closet.

Throughout his time at Morehead High School, William has valued relationships with his teachers. He recognizes their commitment to helping students grow and equipping them with the tools needed to succeed in life. Particularly, Ms. Sheila Thompson helped him gain certifications through her various Career and Technical Education courses. Coach Lin Stadler taught him how to live a healthy lifestyle, to take care of his body, and to maintain a consistent work ethic.

William’s parents motivate him most. They are honest and strict, inspiring him to push his limits even when he lacks the energy to do so. After graduating, he will attend college and eventually pursue a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. When asked why he is interested in the challenge of pursing a STEM field, he replies with a smile: “It’s just who I am.”

Rockingham Wellness Center

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

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

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Jarrod Rorrer, the son of Bunyan and Lisa Rorrer and a 2020 Morehead High School graduate, has been awarded $2,000 as the 23rd annual Lynn H. Smith Memorial Scholarship recipient. The scholarship was formed in 1997 to both honor the memory of Lynn H. Smith and to further the education of a Morehead High School graduate who is entering a four-year fine arts degree program.

Rorrer plans to attend UNCG as a music performance major with a concentration in the French horn. He hopes to use that degree and further higher education to work in a professional orchestra, and possibly teach at the university level.

Jarrod said, “Music is a natural part of being a human, and being someone who creates it and shares it is a truly amazing honor.”

Lynn H. Smith, who passed away in 1997, was the wife of Sam Smith, Jr. She was a graduate of Morehead, where she was a member of the glee club, in the late 60’s. She attended Mitchell College shortly, before moving to Florida to take a job as a piano player at the Polynesian Resort with Walt Disney World.

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Lynn returned home to Eden, where she was an active part of the music program at Spray United Methodist Church and other community events. She was truly a lover of music.

Wally White, the scholarship’s chair, said, “I started this scholarship so that Lynn could continue to support young people achieving their dreams in the arts like she had done for me. It’s so wonderful that 23 years later, she’s still doing it. She would be very happy to support Jarrod Rorrer.”

Smith will use award money to attend Campbell University

Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU) proudly congratulates, Harrison Smith who is the recipient of an LGFCU Scholarship Award.

Smith will use the scholarship to study at Campbell University and is one of 120 deserving high school seniors and post-secondary students that will receive the funds to apply toward their education at the university, community or technical college of their choice.

“This is the 22nd consecutive year we have offered this scholarship,” said LGFCU CEO Maurice Smith. “It’s still a real pleasure to reward these fine adults for not only getting notable grades, but also for finding the determination to take active roles in their communities.

We congratulate them and wish them luck in their studies and

beyond.”

The LGFCU Scholarship Award recognizes a student’s high achievement in extracurricular activities, as well as academic excellence by their having maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. For more information or to apply, call 919.755.0534 or visit www.lgfcu.org.

Local Government Federal Credit Union serves North Carolina’s local government employees, elected/appointed officials, volunteers and their families. The $2 billion federally chartered credit union is a cooperative of more than 330,000 members associated with various facets of local government in North Carolina’s 100 counties and 546 cities, towns and villages.

Support the arts in Rockingham County! Your donation (in any amount) helps provide quality art programs throughout our county.

Join the Rockingham County Arts Council today!

RCAC is a non-profit 501(3)c organization and your donation may be tax deductible.

Please mail your donation to: 124 S Scales St. Suite 111, Reidsville, NC 27320 Or Call: 336.349.4039 Or Email: director@artsinrockingham.org Or Visit: www.artsinrockingham.org

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This Quirky Life...

Life’s Preparations

by Natalie Schwartz

It amazes me how life can prepare us for things that are going to happen in the future.

I have noticed in my life that going through certain situations it seems to prepare me for the future. Past situations create in us the person we are to become, and they can give us the skills we need for later. I had to have a bone marrow transplant (BMT) a few years ago during my first relapse with leukemia. Trust me when I say it was an exceedingly difficult time for me. From the first day, I started chemo, harsher than any other chemo; I started a 100-day journey with several rounds of that chemo.

Once it had taken my body down to nothing, I then receive the transplanted bone marrow donor cells.

I was carefully watched over for possible signs of rejection by my body or the donor cells. Every patient who has BMT experiences numerous health crises that can affect just about every system of the body.

After spending a month or so in the hospital, I was released to go home and continue my recovery. At that point, I was around Day 30-34 of my 100day process. During the next two months, I was not allowed to go out in public, be around anyone (except family), or participate in

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Allison Cruise has been selected for the 2020-2021 National Library of Medicine Associate Fellowship Program.

The NLM is the world's largest biomedical library and a component of the National Institutes of Health.

"The Associate Fellowship Program is a residency fellowship at NLM on the campus of the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland.

The one-year program, beginning in September every year, offers a robust educational and leadership experience, ranging from formal lectures and presentations to projects in operations, research and development, policy, and data analysis, all within the context of the role of a national library on the national and international stage." You can read the announcement by going to: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/news /2020_2021_Associates.html Allison is a Morehead High School graduate and the daughter of Gordon and Dana Blankenship of Eden. She is married to Nicholas Cruise of Eden.

any activities. The only thing I did during that time was travel to the Bone Marrow Clinic at Duke, I lived in Raleigh, and receive blood transfusions and anything else my body required.

The 100th day is when I basically finished everything. I had to adjust to my new “normal”, but that is life for most BMT patients. Our bodies are not the same and we always will have to take extra precautions.

You may be wondering why I am telling you all of this, but it is important background information. That 100 days of restrictions fully prepared me for the restrictions placed upon us all with this pandemic. I lived with restrictions that kept me at home, isolated me from the public (for my health), and caused me to lose my social life. Now living with leukemia for the fourth time, I am now dealing with restrictions yet again.

Before the pandemic, I was just starting to invest in social life here. I was quite excited to be joining life again! Then boom, this pandemic hit our world and life seems to have stopped for us all! I recently found this a bit quirky that we are under restrictions because I realized life already gave me the skills to survive this. I have noticed many people are not prepared for this type of living, yet I have enough experience I could probably write a book on surviving these restrictions.

No, I do not claim to know everything here, so do not get me wrong. I just found it quirky that my 100 days restriction, and my most recent health restrictions, prepared me to not go insane during this Covid19 pandemic.

I know how to keep myself entertained while stuck at home all day every day.

During my BMT recovery, I was teaching myself to paint by watching YouTube videos.

I also tapped into my favorite hobbies again. My suppressed immune system could not fight off simple food born illnesses; so, I learned how to make it without my favorite restaurants which were not fun. I was never a good cook, so I began learning new recipes from a new cookbook.

Thankfully, my oldest sonour resident chef makes fabulous meals. His cooking talents have been a saving grace during the transplant recovery and now.

The sun provides us much needed Vitamin D, so I spend plenty of time sitting outside on my porch. I have spent the majority of my recovery days over the years sitting outside (with a sunhat). Plus, the fresh air is good for our brains and our emotional well-being. I do a lot of my writing outside on my porch. As you may notice I gained quite a few coping skills when I went through my BMT a few years ago.

Those coping skills, I now put into practice through these

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restrictions we all find ourselves living under. During times of trouble examine the skills you have and see what can be used to help you through those times.

We all have dealt with difficult times in life, but if you look closely you will see that you came out of it with new life skills. Yes, life is quirky, and we do not always feel prepared but along the way, life has provided us with the necessary skills to survive. I can guarantee you will find what you need to survive the restrictions life places upon you whether it is pandemic restrictions or a different life restriction. This too shall pass, and we will all have gained new skills because of this experience.

The important thing in life is to never give up, stay positive, look for something good each day, and trust the skills you have been given in this life.

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DRBA to Paddle Beaver Creek Reservoir

Celebrate Independence Day on the water with the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA)!

Beginning at 10:00 a.m. on July 4, DRBA will host its First Saturday Outing at Beaver Creek Reservoir in Martinsville, Virginia. Coordinator for the outing is DRBA leader and avid kayaker Betty Kirkpatrick, who has introduced countless paddlers to the rivers and lakes in the region.

Boats and gear may be rented from Three Rivers Outfitters in Eden, NC, 336-627-6215, www.3-r-o.com, or from Smith River Outfitters in Bassett, VA, 276-618-1457 , www.smithriveroutfitter.com.

After cancelling the April and May outings and redefining the June outing because of the global pandemic, DRBA members believe that with appropriate precautions we can safely enjoy the flat water lake paddle.

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The Dan River becomes a classroom to teach youth about conservation and natural resource protection. source of drinking water.

Participants will paddle to the furthest point of the lake where Beaver Creek feeds into the lake along with two other branches of water. This out-and-back paddle will total approximately 4 miles, with easy options to turn back at any time during the float.

Kirkpatrick states, "Since no motorboats are allowed on the lake, it remains one of the calmest flat water floats in the area. The reservoir is alive with a variety of flowering plants.

Herons, turtles, and an occasional eagle can often be seen along the shoreline or in the trees."

Participants are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. at the boat ramp, located on Boat Ramp Drive (off Redskin Drive), Martinsville, VA. Dress in synthetic fabric, be prepared to get wet, and bring boat, paddles, life jacket for each boater, lunch or snacks, and water. Hats and sunscreen are highly recommended.

Each participant is encouraged to follow state issued guidelines by practicing social distancing and by wearing a mask when launching or disembarking at the ramp.

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All participants will be asked to sign a waiver.

All First Saturday Outings of the Dan River Basin Association are free and open to the public. For directions, or questions about this event, please contact Betty Kirkpatrick by phone or text at 276.692.4063.

For information about the Dan River Basin Association, visit www.danriver.org.

Freedom Park Splash Pad & Mill Avenue Pool Opens

The Freedom Park Splash Pad and the Mill Avenue Pool are open to the public daily from 12 pm – 6 pm. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, only 25 participants are being allowed in at one time in 2-hour increments.

After each 2 hours, the participants leave the facility, and then another 25 participants are allowed to enter. The cost is $2.00 per person for the 2 hour increment. Individuals under 4 and those 55 and older are free.

You may call the Parks and Recreation Department at 336623-2110-Option #3 to reserve the Splash Pad or Mill Avenue Pool for a party rental. Rental times for the Splash Pad are from 10 am -12 noon and 6:30 pm 8:30 pm. Rental times for Mill Avenue Pool are from 6:30 pm 8:30pm.

For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 6232110-Option #3.

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Youth & Sports Shorts

Eden Parks & Rec brings fun to the outdoors

The Eden Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of programs and facilities for the residents of the city of Eden and visitors to the City.

There are sports related activities for youth and adult, such as baseball, softball, football, flag football, basketball, indoor soccer, volleyball, and others scheduled throughout the year.

The City offers a full service Senior Citizens program that is held Monday-Friday from

8am-5pm at the Garden of Eden Senior Center. The location of this facility is 508 Orchard Drive. A wide range of activities, both passive and active are held each day.

The City has many facilities available for use by the public, which includes Freedom Park, Freedom Park Dog Park, an RV Park, Bridge Street Recreation Center, Mill Avenue Gym and Pool, Garden of Eden Senior Center, Boone Road Community Center, Peter Hill Park, Dehart Park, Draper Ball Field, Smith

Tennis is up and running!

Liz Luking President, RCTA Board of Directors

The NC Dept of Health and Human Services has identified tennis as one of the acceptable sports to begin engaging in within the context of the pandemic.

We recently posted the USTA recommendations for Playing Tennis Safely at our local tennis courts.

RCTA is grateful to have Shelby Rhyne at the helm. She continues to show wisdom and excellence in collaboration as initial discussions begin to reintroduce programs with local community tennis partners. I am personally thankful for the

opportunity my daughter, Anna, has to work with Shelby this summer as they formulate plans for this summer's NJTL program.

Tennis has long been a “polite” sport. It’s one of the reasons I love it and why our family plays it. Players are expected to be courteous to their opponents and respectful of officials. It allowed us to teach our daughters about fairness, honesty, and good sportsmanship. It’s not surprising that tennis made the list of acceptable sports for such a time as this.

Remember this as you return to play in a manner that is healthy and fun. We are truly in this together.

River Greenway, Leaksville Landing, Island Ford Landing, and Draper Landing, Call if you have questions about schedules due to the Pandemic some items may be delayed or canceled.

The Parks and Recreation Department strives to offer programs and facilities that will help enhance the quality of life for the residents in the City of Eden, and help make for an enjoyable experience for visitors when they come to visit our City.

Eden YMCA starts activities!

Tired of being cooped up and feeling like you need some physical activity? Maybe it is time to start a new exercise routine - while enjoying the outdoors (socially distanced of course).......We have great news!

The Eden YMCA has re-opened and restarted some of their activities. Come check out their classes, tennis or laps in the pool.

Reservationa re required. details at ymcagreensboro.org / YMCAReopening Hours available for swim and tennis reservations are Monday through Friday 8 am 7 pm, Saturday 8am - 1pm.

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Get Fit Rockingham is BACK!

Our program looks different this year, but that is no excuse!

Get out and start or restart an exercise or fitness program.

Stop by the Eden Chamber to register and get your t-shirt. Then, get out and GET FIT! Take pictures and share them on social media showing us all of the fun a creative activities you are doing - don't forget to tag us in your posts.

Dixie Youth District 8 Director Terry Vernon, Brayden Smart (holding scholarship plaque from DYB) and Morehead High School Varsity Baseball Coach Jeffery Roberts.

Smart, who is heading to Clemson in the fall, was chosen to receive a $2000 Dixie Youth Scholarship this year. This year Dixie Youth gave out 100 scholarships to high school seniors.

Rockingham County High Schools have had a winner four out of the last five years.

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Fish for Free in North Carolina’s Public Waters on July 4 On July 4, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, can enjoy one of the state’s best outdoor activities for free.

Free Fishing Day, which runs from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., offers residents and out-ofstate visitors the opportunity to fish without having to purchase a license; however, all other fishing regulations apply, such as length and daily possession limits, as well as bait and tackle restrictions.

Authorized by the N.C. General Assembly in 1994 and sponsored by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, North Carolina’s annual free fishing day, which always falls on July 4, was created to promote the sport of fishing.

“Free Fishing Day is a great opportunity for families to enjoy some quality time together on the water,” said Christian Waters, the agency’s chief of the Inland Fisheries Division.

“Fishing is an inexpensive activity that anyone, no matter what their age or skill level, can enjoy.”

To give anglers a better chance of catching fish, the Commission stocks a variety of fish in waters across the state — including trout and channel catfish. The agency also provides access to fishing sites across the state, including public fishing areas and boating access areas.

The interactive fishing and boating maps on the Commission’s website list more than 500 fishing and boating areas, many of which are free, that are open to the public.

Many of the boating areas likely will be crowded over the busy holiday weekend, so the Commission urges boaters to be patient, courteous and follow the boating etiquette tips : • Realize that parking lots will be crowded. Be patient and

remain calm until an open parking space is available.

• Wait your turn in the launch line. Get in line without block or cutting off others • If possible, park your vehicle and trailer while someone moves the boat away from the ramp, also if possible, have someone move the boat away from the ramp while you retrieve your vehicle and trailer • Observe no-wake zones and be cautious Also, because of COVID19, the Commission recommends maintaining a social distance of at least 6 feet between you and others while on the boat ramp, on beaches or islands, or when rafting up with other boaters. Read more social distancing while boating safety tips.

While anyone can fish for free on July 4, on all other days of the year, a fishing license is required for people age 16 and older, in order to fish in any public water in North Carolina, including coastal waters.

Purchasing a license online is quick and easy. Other ways to purchase a license are: Call the Commission at 888-248-6834. Current hours of operation are 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Visit a local Wildlife Service Agent.

For more information on fishing in public, inland waters, visit the Fishing page.

We encourage the public to visit our website, www.ncwildlife.org, to purchase fishing, trapping and hunting licenses and to renew a vessel registration. Currently, the Commission’s License and Vessel Registration Call Centers are open from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. For the most up-to-date information on agency-related closures, cancellations and postponements visit ncwildlife.org/covid19.

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Farmers Can Apply for USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

Online Tools and Toll-Free Number Available to Assist Producers

Farmers and Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. The application and a payment calculator are now available online, and USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff members are available via phone, fax and online tools to help producers complete applications. The agency set up a call center in order to simplify how they serve new customers across the nation.

"We know North Carolina producers are facing a tough time now, and we are making every effort to provide much needed support as quickly as possible,” said Eddie Woodhouse, state executive director for FSA in North Carolina. "FSA is available over the phone and virtually to walk you through the application process, whether it's the first time you've worked with FSA, or if you know us quite well."

Applications will be accepted through August 28, 2020.

Through CFAP, USDA is making available $16 billion for vital financial assistance to producers of agricultural commodities who have suffered a five-percent-or greater price decline due to COVID-19 and face additional significant marketing costs as a result of lower demand, surplus production, and disruptions to shipping patterns and the orderly marketing of commodities.

"We also want to remind producers that the program is structured to ensure the availability of funding for all eligible producers who apply," Woodhouse said.

In order to do this, producers will receive 80 percent of their maximum total payment upon approval of the application.

The remaining portion of the payment, not to exceed the payment limit, will be paid at a later date nationwide, as funds remain available.

Producers can download the CFAP application and other eligibility forms from farmers.gov/ cfap. Also, on that webpage, producers can find a payment calculator to help identify sales and inventory records needed to apply and calculate potential payments.

Additionally, producers in search of one-on-one support with the CFAP application process can call 877-508 8364 to speak directly with a USDA employee ready to offer assistance. This is a good first step before a producer engages the team at the FSA county office at their local USDA Service Center.

Farm Production and Conservation FSA | NRCS | RMA | Business Center Applying for Assistance Producers of all eligible commodities will apply through their local FSA office. Those

who use the online calculator tool will be able to print off a pre-filled CFAP application, sign, and submit to your local FSA office either electronically or via hand delivery. Please contact your local office to determine the preferred method. Find contact information for your

local office at farmers.gov/cfap.

Documentation to support the producer's application and certification may be requested after the application is filed.

FSA has streamlined the signup process to not require an acreage report at the time of application and a USDA farm number may not be immediately needed.

Additional Commodities USDA is also establishing a process for the public to identify additional commodities for potential inclusion in CFAP. Specifically, USDA is looking for data on agricultural commodities, that are not currently eligible for CFAP, that the public believes to have either: 1. suffered a five percent-orgreater price decline between mid-January and mid-April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemnic, 2. shipped but subsequently spoiled due to loss of marketing channel, or 3. not left the farm or remained unharvested as mature crops.

More information about this process is available on farmers.gov/cfap.

To find the latest information on CFAP, visit farmers.gov/ cfap or call 877-508-8364.

USDA Service Centers are open for business by phone appointment only, and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing. While program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with producers by phone and using online tools whenever possible. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with the FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or any other Service Center agency are required to call their Service Center to schedule a phone appointment.

More information can be found at farmers.gov/coronavirus.

Cone Health’s Annie Penn Again in Top 5% in Nation for Patient Safety Safety is more important than ever as people return to hospitals in the wake of COVID-19.

Many people have put off health care and are afraid of returning to hospitals and doctor’s offices. They fear getting COVID-19. That is why picking a hospital that emphasizes patient safety is important.

Annie Penn Hospital has received the Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence AwardTM. This distinction places them among the top 5% of acute care hospitals as evaluated

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This is the second year they have received the award (20192020). “Today, more than ever, we appreciate the importance of preventing infections, of taking the right steps to avoid spreading germs and of keeping patients safe,” says Bruce Swords, MD, PhD, chief physician executive, Cone Health. “Hospitals are redoubling efforts to keep patients safe by increasing the use of UV robots, cleaning more areas more often and configuring waiting areas to accommodate social distancing. It could be a silver lining that by taking the steps to lower the risk of COVID-19, we have fewer health care-associated infections of all types going forward.”

Healthgrades found that patients treated in hospitals receiving the Patient Safety Excellence Award were, on average*:

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