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John B. Ray Building, history coming back to life The most prominent structure in the bus. district of Leaksville is the Neoclassical Revival style building comonly known as the John B. Ray Building, as well as the Central Hotel. The site formerly was occupied by a frame structure built in1880 as Leaksville's first tobacco warehouse and after 1910, when the warehouse was moved to the present site of the former U.S. Post Office, contained grocer C. P. Smith's Grocery. The site chosen for the building happened to be the plot of C. P Smith as a garden where he grew vegetables to meet the demand of customers at his grocery across the street. A small circus wagon from which A. L. Elliott sold hot dogs and taffy also was parked across Monroe Street until the property was bought for the new building. Just a hole in the ground back in 1924, P. W. Ziglar took a crew of 22 men with horses and wagons to the site. Rock strata had to be blasted so a rock crusher from out of town was called in to set off dynamite, the local crew could set the charges but were not licensed to do more. All the blasted rock was loaded onto the wagons by hand and hauled away. Blasting in the center of town caused a problem for some merchants since a large radius was covered with rocks and dirt. From this nine-foot-scooped-out hole, the first

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connection with his wife. “Now when she comes home from work and she tells me about her day, we can talk. We get each other now. It’s helped get our stress out,” he said. “With clinicals, I can go talk to her about my experience that day, and she can help me out.” He has advice to anyone interested in the Respiratory Therapy field: “There’s a lot of patient interaction and you truly have to care for them in order to see good results. Have the patient in mind, always.” And he’s quick to recommend Rockingham Community College. “I love RCC. I know this campus… I was also at Rockingham Early College High School, so I’ve been here quite a bit,” Reyes said. “Everyone is great to me, and the staff is very helpful – they are always there to help you out if you need it.” Reyes continues to work fulltime at Elizabeth’s, and said a scholarship through the RCC Foundation has really helped him in the pursuit of his goal. Cindy Johnson Scholarship The Eden community lost a fantastic citizen when Cindy Johnson unexpectedly died of a heart attack in August 2013. A 1973 Morehead High School graduate, she spent 35 years at Morehead Memorial Hospital. There, she was director of the Cardiopulmonary and Cardiovascular Department, Cardio Rehab, and Sleep Lab. She was co-chair of the hospital’s United Way campaign, and a member of the hospital foundation’s board and the 20 Plus Club. She also served as coordinator of the March of Dimes Campaign and Walk. Cindy and her husband Skip have a connection to RCC – their daughter Sandy, who has spina bifida, attended RCC until complications caused problems with her vision in 2007. Three years after the loss of Cindy, Reece Pyrtle Jr. established the Cindy Johnson Memorial Scholarship at RCC, awarding $500 per semester to a Respiratory Therapy student who attended a local high school and held a 2.5 grade-point average. “Cindy and Skip were close friends of mine, and Cindy was instrumental in respiratory therapy at Morehead Hospital,” Pyrtle said. “I was a county commissioner, and I took my commissioner’s money and used it to start the scholarship,” he continued. “I went around to other friends of Cindy and Skip for donations.” He said all he did was plant the seed money for the scholarship, and sends out text messages each year soliciting funds, collects the money, and sends it to the RCC Foundation. “We’re just a community of friends. People know Skip throughout the community, not just because he’s retired from Eden Police, but because he’s so involved in everything,” Pyrtle said. “Starting the scholarship was an easy thing to do, and is

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Duke Energy Helicopter crashes in Eden On April 28th at 1:28pm Rockingham County 9-1-1 received numerous calls about an aircraft that had crashed in the area of South Edgewood Drive and Rosewood Road, near the Duke Energy Power Station. According to Rockingham County Emergency Services Director Rodney Cates, units arrived on scene and located a helicopter that had crashed in the wooded area near the powerline off South Edgewood Dr. The entire crash site was located in the woods and no residences were impacted and no power outages occurred as a result of the crash. Two crew members from the helicopter were able to escape the wreckage and Rockingham County EMS made immediate patient contact. One passenger/crewman was transported by ground to UNCRockingham and a second passenger/crewman was air lifted to Wake Forest Baptist Health Care. Both are recovering from their injuries. These two passengers reported a third member, the pilot, who was not immediately located. Immediately following the crash the helicopter was engulfed in flames and firefighters worked to extinguish the flames. Once the fire suppression was complete and the scene was safe to approach, responders located the pilot of the helicopter who was deceased. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stayed on scene conducting the investigation into the cause of the crash. The FAA was joined by the National Transportation Safety Board who assited with the investigation and the removal of the wreckage. The investigation continues as of press time. An environmental cleaning agency was immediately contacted to assist with any environmental impacts from the crash, fuel spill and the subsequent fire suppression. Cates added, “The helicopter and crew were employed by Duke Energy and were surveying power lines. Though this was a horrific scene and a tragedy for the pilot and his family, who will

Art in the Garden Join Art in the Garden at 138 Scales Street, Reidsville, NC on June 12, 6-8:30pm for a special performance by the Bo Clevis Project. Music continues through the summer on the second and fourth Saturdays in Art in the Garden Gallery. Bring your own beverage and snacks, some to share if you'd like and some are provided, too! It's a community event- seating is limited, to be sure you have a great spot! Also join Art in the Garden Saturdays at 6pm, June 26 and July 10th. Non Profit. 336-347-8625 kathryn@ artinthegardennc.org

remain in our thoughts and prayers.” A Duke Energy representative stated that this was an outstanding response from the “Team.” The “Team” consisted of Rockingham County 9-1-1 who processed the calls and initiated the dispatch of: Rockingham County EMS, Eden Rescue Squad, Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, Eden Fire,

Draper Fire, Leaksville Fire, Shiloh Fire who responded with fire suppression foam, Virginia Air Life, Wake Forest Air Care, Eden Police, NCSHP, Rockingham County Emergency Management, Rockingham County Fire Marshal’s Office, NC Emergency Management and the FAA. This efficient team effort made a successful mitigation to a tragic event.

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Eden’s Independence Day parade to return Yes, it’s that time again! Time to don your most patriotic attire or costume, decorate that wagon, golf cart, bicycle or stroller, and walk or ride with the neighborhood through the streets near Fair Funeral Home. This happens to be the 25th year for the July 4th Fun Parade that this year will be held on Saturday, July 3rd instead, at Fair Funeral Home in Eden. Streaming in well before 9am most years, the participants begin to gather in the parking lot at 432 Boone Rd. Everyone is welcome to participate, or you can sit on the sidelines and watch all the people go by. Having to miss the 2020

parade was so sad, but we hope all will come out this year and enjoy the fun! Children and adults, even pets show their love of country with costumes and decorated floats which depict scenes from history, Uncle Sam, the Statue of Liberty and much more. Make your own, you could win a prize! Everyone is welcome, just come on down, and enjoy the fun of the leisurely walk through the neighborhoods. There are prizes for every sort of category including (but certainly not limited to): Most

creative, original, unique, patriotic as well as the best decorated float, golf cart, stroller, bicycle, tricycle, scooter, wagon, kid’s battery powered vehicles, gocart and more. People can win with their own or their pet’s costumes, the youngest and oldest in attendance, family themed dress and groups such as veterans and others are even up for a prize. But everyone wins in the end when they get to eat free watermelon! For more information call Ann Fair at 336-627-8918.

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In May Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page joined Arizona Sheriffs Mark Lamb and Mark Dannels along with Illinois Sheriff Tony Childress in Sierra Vista, Arizona. There, the Sheriffs began a two-day tour of the Southern Border in an attempt to highlight the problems currently being faced by law enforcement in the area, and how those problems trickle out to the rest of the cities, towns and states in the U.S. within two to three days time. "Why does the crisis at the Southern Border, 2000 miles away from Rockingham County, concern me?", asked Sheriff Sam Page. "Because that is where the heroin and fentanyl is coming into the U.S.. The same heroin and fentanyl that is killing resi-

Left to Right, NC Sheriff Sam Page, AZ Sheriff Mark Dannels, IL Sheriff Tony Childress, AZ Sheriff Mark Lamb together in Sierra Vista, Arizona dents in Rockingham County, North Carolina. According to the DEA, 90% of the illegal drugs in America come in across the Southern Border. These are the reasons why I care. It affects us

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Board of Commissioners, a special resolution was approved. County Commissioners passed a resolution honoring the retiring Ron Farris for over 40 years of service, where for most of his career, he served faithfully as Building & Grounds Supervisor for the Engineering & Public Utilities Dept. The Resolution Honoring the Dedicated Service of Ron Farris To Rockingham County described how during his tenure with Rockingham County Government, " ... Ron Farris has successfully overseen the construction of over 85% of all county owned buildings, the most predominate being the Rockingham County Judicial

Center, 911 Operations, Madison/Mayodan Public Library and the Western EMS Base; and ... has served as an example of service, working many overtime hours, working, and serving equally alongside his staff and devoting his career to the betterment of Rockingham County ..." As elected and administrative county leaders honored Farris in the Governmental Center Commissioners Chambers, his staff was present; along with wife, Cindy; and mother, Margaret; to celebrate a true public servant who shared numerous gifts to enhance Rockingham County, NC.

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RCC Foundation For information on RCC’s programs of study, including Health Sciences programs like Respiratory Therapy, visit https://www.rockinghamcc .edu/programs/programs-of-study/. For information on enrolling at RCC: https://www.rockinghamcc .edu/admissions-aid/apply/. For information on available scholarships: https://www.rockinghamcc .edu/continuing-education/scholarships-sponsorships/. For information on establishing a scholarship or a sponsorship, call 336-342-4261 ext. 2201 or visit https://www.rockinghamcc.edu/abou t/foundation/giving-to-the-rcc-foundation/. Gerri Hunt is director of public information at Rockingham Community College. She can be reached at huntg0780@rockinghamcc .edu or 336-342-4261 ext. 2170.

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Students Pinned The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing program at Rockingham Community College held a pinning ceremony for 22 students on May 13. Hopkins will receive her Associate in Applied Science in Nursing degree in July. The others received their degrees during RCC’s commencement exercises on May 14. Earning this degree makes the graduates eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN).

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JUNE 2021 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 7 H it is believed that she may have had it earlier. But my mother never tried to let it get to her or With sadness we lost a beloved writer Natalie Schwartz, in May. define her. Natalie Schwartz was The following is a letter from her a fighter, a fighter who went against her foe 5 times, and son Joshua: went through a bone marrow It is with a heavy heart that transplant. I write this. My She fought to mother Natalie see both me and my Schwartz, the writer brother graduate of "This Quirky high school, and for Life", passed away my brother to start a on May 13, 2021. family. For which First I wish to thank she got to meet and all of those who read fill her first grandson her article the past with as much love as year and a half, she could. She was a when she met the Schwartz constant source of occasional reader it warmth, comfort, always brightened advice, and love to many in and her day. For those who were not outside of her family. aware my mother was diagnosed Though she only had 2 biowith AML, Acute Myeloid logical sons, her motherly Leukemia a blood cancer with warmth was felt by many of no known cure. She was diagthose she called her "Heart nosed in August of 2011, though

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Continued from previous page Carole Bradsher Moore, 70 - RC Mrs. Brenda Moore Timothy Wayne Miller, 51 - RC Ahna Laya Miller, infant James Charles McGuire, 83 Roy Franklin Manus - Reidsville Steven Faucette “Steve” Maynard, 73 - Reidsville Catherine Pegram Moore, 78 - Reidsville Elanie Pauline Proetz Munson, 78 Linda Diane Daniels McBride, 69 Roderick Louis Manuel, 56 - RC Little Julian Maximiliano Aguilar Mendoza - Reidsville Juanita Irene Tesh Morton, 98 Elder Itaskia Lindsay Neal - Reidsville Melvin Elwood Neal - Reidsville Mrs. Marguerite Gunter Nunnally Shirley Shelton Overby, 75 Gail Hobart Pace, 67 - Reidsville Ms. Brenda Mims Perkins - Reidsville Mitchell Todd Rickman Steven “Norris” Roberts, 64 - RC Tina Faye Richardson, 51 Larry Wayne Roberson, 80 - Eden Royce Don Smith, 80 - Eden Pencie Clark Trent Sutton, 80 - Reidsville Mrs. Helen Graves Settle - Reidsville William “Bill” Elbert Smith, 92 Micheal Edgar Smith “Blinky” 73 - Madison Carolyn “Ann” Shockly Stegall, 80 - Eden Barbara Gail Cozart Stump, 68 - Eden Rev. Dr. Mazie Palmer Simpson - Reidsville James Franklin Stanley, 80 - Reidsville Kinsley Lynn Stone Johnnie Beth Black Robertson Stacy, 87 Ann Jeanette Tucker, 75 - Stoneville Betty Lou Hill Tilley, 77 Martha Ashburn Webb, 84 - Stoneville Lois Faye Nelson Whitten, 84 - Mayodan Glenn Tazwell Webb, 91 - Stoneville Steven Creig Wilmoth, Sr. 51 - Reidsville Dewey Ray Williams, 76 - Eden Deborah Jean Wilson, 67 William “Bill” Warren Wright, Sr., 82 - RC Jasper J. Wilkerson - Reidsville Charles Edward Yates, 53 Dorothy Hoffman Ziglar, 78 - Madison

William "Bill" Eugene Earles November 11, 1963 - May 18, 2021 William “Bill” Eugene children, Brooke Chandler Earles, 57, passed away unex(husband Joshua) of Eden, Shea pectedly on May 18, 2021. His Earles Doss (husband Joshua) of funeral was held Reidsville and May 23rd at Fair Jarred Joseph Earles Funeral Home, folof the home; and his lowed by burial in adored five grandRoselawn Memorial children, Alleigh, Gardens in Hayleigh, Jake, Reidsville. Emma, and Gentry; Born November three siblings, Mary 11, 1963 in Eden, Jane Burroughs NC, Bill was the son (husband Tommy), Earles of the late James Susan Earles Wilson Russell Earles, Jr. (husband Dean) and and Evelyn Hailey Earles. He Lindsey Earles; droves of prewas a long-time truck driver for cious aunts, uncles, cousins, 40 years, most recently with nieces and nephews; along with Unifi, Inc. in Yadkinville. Bill his beloved dog, Camdyn, a will be remembered as the miniature Yorkie. “world’s best cook”. He loved In addition to his parents, to fish, listen to bluegrass music, he was preceded in death by two and, when able, he loved to brothers, James Harold Earles hunt. He enjoyed antiquing with and Joseph Garland Earles. his “Lovie” Online condolences may be He is survived by his wife, offered to the family at www. Lisa Earles of the home; three fairfuneralhome.com

Kids". Many who often turned to her for comfort in their own lives, calling her mom. My mother was a human who wanted to see the best in each person, and strove to support those who she could even if she couldn't do much. Natalie Schwartz always said that she wanted people to be able to laugh and remember her, not feel sad for her. As she said once, "I am not going to lose this fight with cancer. I am just taking the Bastard to the grave with me.". She never wanted to be seen as a victim, but a fighter who fought to her last breath. She will be missed, but the lessons that she tried to teach me and my brother and our friends will live on. I ask in her wishes that people not be sad about her passing, but celebrate the life that she did live and drink some wine or a fuzzy navel in remembrance.

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Scouts... Continued from page 8 Another big thing the troop did during the pandemic was have District Attorney Jason Ramey meet with them to discuss requirements for the

Law Merit Badge. They met at the Eden Greenway and heard about Mr. Ramey's experience in law as well as Eden Police Officer Sgt. David Stepps. The troop also just completed the Public Health merit badge. Melinda Ward, the

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Sheriff’s office congratulates Roberts on earning certification Please join Sheriff Sam Page and his team at the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office in congratulating our Evidence Technician, Kayla Roberts, on her recent certification as a Certified Property and Evidence Specialist through the International Association for Property and Evidence (IAPE). As defined on their website, the "International Association for Property Roberts and Evidence (IAPE) is a non-profit organization created by and for law enforcement professionals to help establish recommended standards for all property and evidence departments. IAPE is dedicated and committed to provide education and training pertaining to all aspects of the handling, storage, maintenance and disposal of law enforcement held property and evidence." Her most recent certification, obtained virtually, was a Property and Evidence course covering a wide range of topics such as Evidence Policy and Procedure, Chain of Custody, Purging and Dispositions, Firearms and Narcotics Handling and Disposal, and Biological Evidence Storage. With the knowledge acquired through this course as well as her experience in Property and Evidence Management, we are proud to announce that Kayla successfully completed and passed the examination to become a Certified Property and Evidence Specialist. Kayla has been a member of the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office since 2016 and took the position of Sheriff's Office Evidence Technician in August of 2018.

Concealed Carry Permits applications now online County residents now have the option of submitting their Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) application online! To submit your application for a permit to carry a concealed handgun online, visit our website at . Then go to the "Gun Permits" tab at the top of the page and select "Concealed Carry Permits" from the drop-down menu.

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Grown & Gathered On May 20th the City of Eden’s Tourism and Special Events held its ever popular Spring Grown and Gathered, after last year’s postponement due to the pandemic. Along the Spray Mercantile walkway beside the canal. The premier farm-to-fork fundraiser was for the Rockingham County Arts Council Jarrett Nykamp of The Blissful Palette provided a gourmet meal, showcasing ingredients sourced from local and regional farms and food artisans. Nearly 100 guests enjoyed the meal, evening air, beautiful decor and fellowship

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- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Call the following numbers to find out what schedules are still operating for the present Monday • Evening Words of Wisdom -6:00 pm. Life Changes Bldg, 7586 NC HWY 770 Eden (336) 623-8584 • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Tuesday • “A Vision for You” Group – 6:00 pm St. Thomas Episc. Church, 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville (336) 349-3511 Wednesday • Sparrow Group - 8:00pm William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St., Reidsville (800)591-6474 Thursday • Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Friday • “A Vision for You” Group – 8:00 pm Open Discussion, St. Thomas Epi. Ch.. 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville 349-3511 Saturday • 12 Changes Group – 9:00 am Life Changes Bldg., 7586 NC Hwy 770, Eden (336) 623-8584 • Serenity Group – 11:00 am William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St. – Reidsville (800)591-6474 • Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presb. Church 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Sunday Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presb. Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 ALANON Thursday • 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.

Meetings & Classes LOVE TO LEARN TO PAINT? Join us at the Cascade Community Center, Mondays 10am - 1pm. Only $8. You bring your supplies. 434-685-7512 or 276-340-0101, If no answer leave msg. SPECIAL NEEDS FRIENDS GROUP Madison, First Baptist Church at 110 Franklin St. for anyone with a disability & their families. Crafts, community info., self-help skills, movies, games, music, parties, field trips. Call Teresa Julianso to assure enough supplies, seating, food & drink. 1 pm most afternoons. STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB At the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday of month - 7pm Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB Bethany area. 1st Tues. at 6:30 in Fellowship Hall: Comers Chapel Bapt. Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com REIDSVILLE KIWANIS CLUB PROGRAM Now meeting in person, on the second Thursday of the month, at Main St. Methodist Chruch Fellowship Hall using social distancing, masks and catered lunch. For details contact rmullings@triad.rr.com. REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA - Meets 3rd Tuesday monthly at Fursty's Rest. on Freeway Dr.. Reidsville at 6:30 pm. RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB 3rd Sat. of every month at 9:30 am for snacks, 10 am. Rock. Co. Republican Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville. RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. 708 Barnes St., Reidsville (Salvation Army Gym.) 434-203-3050 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30pm.

THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807 ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Bldg, RCC ROCKINGHAM COUNTY LEADS GROUP A networking group for businesses in county. Meets each Wed. for lunch at El Parral, 734 S. Van Buren Rd. Just show up and join in with other business people for a casual lunch. Noon.

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

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• ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Det. of Marine Corps League - All Marines, active/inactive, Navy Corps and Navy Chap. that served with FMF Marine Units and Spouses. 2nd Thur. of each mo. Eat 6pm, meet 7 pm at the Agriculture Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth. Joe Zanetti 336-623-6779 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan . Rock. Co. Post. The 2nd Sat. at 11 am. Post CDR. David Bray: 336-601-7176 • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS 2nd Sat. of month at 9:30 AM at Post Building, 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan. American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle welcome. Bill Morey 276-340-5091 or billmoreyf1@gmail.com • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO. 2nd Monday. (time?) Chapter 63 -Ag. Bldg. at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, Room 180) Social 6 pm, meeting 7 pm. Transp. for veterans VA appts if needed. 349-6040. Need Volunteers (336) 3940080. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Thursdays of Month at 7PM at the legion. Curtis Pierce at 336-623-9481

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

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. • 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 Continued from Previous Page • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-932-9082, leave mesg. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans/ service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • VFW POST 8297- 2nd Sat. of month at 961 Church St. Ext., Reidsville, 10am. Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 -1st Tuesday of month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan, 7 PM. Donald Bien,CDR 336-548-3431. • SHARE EXPERIENCES... 3rd Sat. of month 8am - until. Freeman Wood Crafters 413 Church St (Near traffic circle). Eden. Park at the Three Rivers Outfitter follow signs. Call ahead: 336-573-9900. Handicapped access available, No bathrooms and no temperature control.

Community Help 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 MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY • SALVATION ARMY -Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:45 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden Rockingham Hope 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville (336) 623-2133 Bus. Hours: Mon. to Thur., 9 am-4 pm Food Pantry Appointment Hours: Tues., Wed., Thur., 9 am-11:30 am • MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time. Anyone 60 +, Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches : • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact 336-623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., Mayodan - 336-445-9840 • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE 201 N. Washington Ave. Reidsville, NC 336-349-9757 • SAMARITAN’S COVERED FOOD PANTRY. Every 2nd Wed. of Month. 12-3pm.Eden 7th Day Adventist Church, 220 E. Meadow Rd., Eden. Free Food to all in need. 336-612-2044. • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am 1pm Stoneville Pent. Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

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At an Honest Charlie’s Speed Shop in Raleigh one fall afternoon in the early 70’s, the manager called his usual customers to the front counter where an interesting conversation was taking place. When all had gathered around the manager and three N.C. State students from Eden, the manager told students to repeat the story he had just heard starting with beginning the race in Virginia and finishing it a fifth of a mile into North Carolina.

With a small audience of locals, the young men from Eden repeated the story that was the norm to them. The young men said that they would cross over the Virginia State line and go past a liquor joint known as “Squat’s.” The two cars that would be racing would then turn around in what was known as the “Solite Road” or Leaksville Junction and make their way back to the VA/NC state line. Once the cars had topped the knoll and could see past the

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liquor joint to the straight Gant Road going into North Carolina a choreograph move took place. If no incoming traffic was spotted, the last car would quickly line up in the left lane beside the other car and step the speed up to about 20 miles an hour. When the front wheels of the two street racers felt the slight bump of the joining of the VA/NC road, the race was on. About a fifth of a mile on the right was a closed farm road that was the finish line. The racers would usually drop their passengers off there to witness this unlawful speed competition. After the run, the cars would pick up their passengers and leave the scene of the crime. The manager then interrupted with the statement,” Let me get this straight, you would start in Virginia and finish in North Carolina. Then you would stop at the liquor joint and get a mixed drink.” The Eden men responded that it was pretty much like that except they would drive around the block to let things calm down at Squat’s. One of the young men said that he had just raced at Squat’s the past weekend. He related how it was about an hour before sunset when the two cars had positioned themselves side-byside maintaining about 20 mph. By the time they had started to come by Squat’s, about ten of the clientele had emptied the Squat’s and lined up in front of the red brick building to watch the race. The young man related that when his GTO and a 57 Chevy went by the nip joint his Uncle Alvin was among the crowd, pointed his finger at him and he could read his lips he was so close, “I’m gonna tell Daddy.” I know that he told my granddaddy, the Eden street racer said laughing. The manager looked at the young men and said, “Unbelievable.” By the mid-seventy’s, Squat Martin’s health had deteriorated enough that he could no longer operate his money-making enterprise. The longest run of this illegal liquor joint had finally come to an end. Squat Martin with his trademark gin fizzes were well known throughout the area and the establishment was visited by many people of diverse backgrounds. He kept very good relations with the law enforcement and avoided serious confrontation with the badge carriers. Giving credit to the new operator, the business did not lapse when Squat Martin exited. In fact, it went on like there were no major changes. One would not even recognize the fact that Squat had departed. The next man that took over the brick building was a man known by his nickname “Piggy.” His real name was Preston Jenning Riddle but no one can even recall him being called anything but “Piggy Riddle.” No one knows how he got his moniker Piggy for he could be described as small and skinny. Piggy Riddle worked for

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Grant helps to expand Psychiatry care access Compassion Health Care Expands Access to Psychiatry with a Community Health Grant through the Office of Rural Health CHC is awarded $150,000 as a one-year grant from the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Compassion Health Care, Inc. (CHC) is proud to be the most recent recipient of the Community Health Grant through the NCDHHS North Carolina Office of Rural Health (ORH). These grant funds are supported through the NC General Assembly and are for assuring access to primary and preventive care to meet the health needs of our state's most vulnerable populations. The mission of ORH is to support equitable access to health in rural and underserved communities. They accomplish this by improving access, quality, and cost-effectiveness of health care. “Compassion Health Care, Inc. strives to break down barriers to health care and deliver a level of care to our communities that are affordable without compromising excellence in all we do. With grants like this one from the Office of Rural Health, we are able to fulfill our mission and serve the communities we love. Grants are competitive, especially in health care, so we are very grateful and honored to receive this award.” – William Crumpton, Chief Executive Officer, Compassion Health Care, Inc. The Community Health Grant is a competitive grant process and is reviewed by a panel familiar with health care needs of the uninsured across North Carolina. The reviewers represent the NC Community Health Center Association (NCCHCA), the NC Free and Charitable Clinic Association, the NC Healthcare Association, The School Based Health Alliance, and the Division of Public Health. The highest scoring applicants in this year's grant process either received a three-year award, or a one-year award, based on scores, to provide opportunities for grant applicants who have not received an award in competitive years. Funding requests depend on money available and awarded for program use. With these funds, Compassion Health Care, Inc. will be able to expand access to Psychiatry for both Caswell County and Rockingham County with the addition of a full time psychiatrist that will be working alongside Connie Robinette, Pscyh NP. Dr. Register will be joining the CHC family. Dr. Register is originally from Florida and went to the University of South Florida for Medical School. She will join our staff on July 26. She is also a National Health Service Corp Scholar. Compassion Health Care, Inc. sites are open and taking appointments for primary care, behavioral health, psychiatry, and urgent care. To make an appointment at Caswell Family Medical Center in Yanceyville, NC, call 336-694-9331. For appointments at James Austin Health Center in Eden, NC, call 336-864-2795.

Youth Fishing Events Planned Across the State and National Fishing and Boating Week is June 5 - 13 The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, along with Neuse Sport Shop, the U.S. Forest Service and Trout Unlimited North Carolina, will sponsor over 25 fishing events for children across the state in May and June in recognition of National Fishing and Boating Week, June 5 - 13. The fun kicks off this weekend in Caldwell and Ashe counties and will continue through June 19 in Alleghany, Haywood and Montgomery counties. Children can fish for free – no license required – and register to win prizes at each event, including a statewide grand prize drawing for a lifetime sportsman license. The license, donated by Neuse Sport Shop in Kinston, includes both fishing and hunting privileges. Also available is a freshwater lifetime fishing license donated by N.C. Council Trout

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more customers. What happens next at this old brick store with its new operators?

Part 4 Continued from Page 14 was 62 years old when he passed away in January, 1977. His tenure lasted about two years. The small, brick building on the VA/NC did not stay vacant long. Two underground businessmen decided to make a go of it. Both had dabbled in the bootlegging trade and other nefarious enterprises. These men were well known in the community and were much more customer friendly than Squat Martin or Piggy Riddle. The two men took over and it quickly picked up

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Cascade’s Finest... Continued from Page 14 plants. It was noted early on that he had exceptional mechanical skills which earned him a job specializing in making modifications on various machines and giving input to the factory engineers to improve the efficiency of the textile equipment. It was a strange change of vocations that Piggy Riddle took the job of running Squat’s. When Piggy took over, he was in his late 50’s. He had noticed, as many more had, that Squat Martin had fine tuned this nip joint into a very prosperous business. Piggy also had the same problem as Squat Martin in that he was fond of tasting his wares. He would become ornery when he had a little too much to drink. This was not the only problem that Piggy faced and if Squat Martin strongly disliked the street racing, Piggy absolutely abhorred it. Piggy did not like the attention the street racers were bringing. He was so obsessed with stopping it that he was willing to try anything. Piggy comes up with the plan to render the starting spot in Virginia inoperable. Piggy procured a quantity of used motor oil and proceeded to saturate the road with the slick substance. Satisfied that he had made the starting spot too slick to be able to get traction and therefore the racing would be over. Some local street racers caught wind of this and quickly concocted a plan. One of the racers’s worked at Jr. Lemon’s body shop and had access to old chemicals that were highly flammable. Unnoticed at dusk,

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four men brazenly doused the oil tainted spot that was about 30 yard’s away from Piggy’s nip joint. Setting it on fire was dramatic. The oil drenched spot rose up in a very bright flame. The street-racers from Draper jumped in their cars and high-tailed it back across the state line. As they crossed over into Eden city limits, they could look back and see a massive column of thick black smoke reaching straight up. One of the men commented that it looked like a stack of tires on fire. Fortunately there was no damage to the area and the road was burned clean of the waste oil. That night, the street racing returned. These young street-racers were mainly in their 20’s, the age when young men were working and being able to afford what is now known as a muscle car. These cars were everyday rides that took their owners to work, to the grocery store, and drive-in movies. These young men enjoyed their past time of building engines and fixing up cars. It was not uncommon for a street race to break out any time of day. These races were mainly for fun and bragging rights. Their favorite road to race on went right by this long standing liquor house. This red brick building had witnessed racing since the 30’s. The road was really too narrow for racing from a dead start like a drag strip. It was too much of a risk to come “out of the hole” spinning sideways and causing an unfortunate meeting of sheet metal of the

two cars lined up side-by-side. Roll starting the race at about 20 mph lessened the chance of a wreck by one of the cars spinning sideways. While these cars were daytime rides, some of them were extremely fast. The big block Chevy Chevelles seemed to be the dominant street racer at that time but there are always exceptions to the rule. One did not necessarily have to have a muscle car to participate. As in any good ole boys racing, “you would run what you brung.” Nothing was off the table. All brands of automobiles, muscle cars, family cars, vans, trucks, motorcycles, and what ever was left found their way to the VA/NC line. While the street-racers did bring unwanted attention and the Highway Patrol did venture to the impromptu drag strip, it was always after the fact. Sometimes the Highway Patrol would make a surprise visit on a weekend night and scatter the racers for a while but the racers always came back. If anyone was caught on the two-lane blacktop it was much more of a fluke than the norm. No one running an illegal establishment wants any attention and Piggy Riddle was no exception. The racing did not faze his business income at all. About all of the street racers frequented his joint at one time or another, so they did make a substantial contribution to Piggy’s bankroll. While Piggy did very well, his health began a rapid slide downward. Piggy

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Ray Building... Continued from Page 1 Despite some changes to the Washington Street store fronts, the upper elevations of the building remain unaltered. Brick pilasters running through the three upper stories and a rich application of limestone detailing characterized the handsome Neoclassical Revival style design. Dr. John Bullard Ray (18751958), a prominent local physician, public servant and bus.man, purchased the building on the corner of Washington and Monroe in Leaksville Township from Jefferson Investment Corp. in 1937 for $42,500. At this time it contained shops on the first floor and offices and the Central Hotel in the upper stories. Early tenants on the first floor included B. Foreman's Department Store, followed by Allen's Department Store for forty years in one unit, and Huwill's store, Phil Marks' ready-to-wear, and Roses' five and ten cent store in succession in the other. Among the numerous tenants of the offices were Rockingham County District Attorney Allan D. Ivie, Jr ., and other attorneys, insurance companies operated by Roy J. Moore and E. P. Rothrock, and several doctors and dentists. During Dr. Ray's ownership, the upper floors included a hotel, professional offices, and a dining room. Dr. Ray rented out 2/3 of the ground floor and the basement to Rose's 5-10-25¢ Stores for $150/month plus 5% of gross sales over $36,000/year. The rest of the ground floor was occupied by Allen's Department Store. The basement also housed the local Selective Service Board, of which Dr. Ray served as chairman for many years, including during both World Wars. Dr. Ray sold the building in 1946 to Dr. Sam E. Pace for $100,000. After several subsequent transactions, the building came into the possession of Billy

Hopper who converted it to apartments. After suffering several years of decline, the apartments were closed and the upper portion of the building stood vacant for years. Different thrift and antique shops occupied the larger “Roses” sections over the years, and Town Squire remained for a while. The John B. Ray building as well as several others in the area are currently under a revitilaza-

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grandson of John Hall Bullard, who was hired from Massachusetts by John Motley Morehead to set up and run the Old Stone Mill, the earliest textile mill in this area, the foundations of which are still visible in the Governor Morehead Park in Spray. Dr. Ray was born and lived his whole life in the house built by Mr. Bullard, which still stands one-half block west and is the home of Jean Harrington, the neice of Dr. Ray. Jean Harrington remembers her uncle fondly who proudly admits that he has been a major influence in her life and has brought her immeasurable pride and pleasure. Jean remembers further, “My brother, Bill, (who was also a doctor of orthopedics) went to stay with our Uncle John and Aunt Chat (Chat was mother’s sister) when our father died. We were very, very young. We never left until we went away to school. It was a very happy childhood living in the midst of things; all bus.es were downtown; Joun and Chat were active in everything, it seemed. Chat and John had no children. So, though I could writhe much more I must just summarize and say that I inherited this house from John because there was no one else who loved and the house more than I.” He is said to have ridden on the first steamboat to come up the river from Danville, and the first Danville & Western train to enter Leaksville. After studying at the Baltimore Medical College, Dr. Ray entered practice with Dr. John Sweeney in the Spray Mercantile Building at the age of 23, but much of his practice was devoted to house calls. He estimated that he traveled 100,000 miles on horseback and buggy and delivered more than 3,000 babies. Early in his practice he charged $1 for a house call and $5 to $10 for a delivery, but he was acknowledged never to put

money over the relief of suffering. One of his patients wrote after his death, "He did much practice for the poor for which he would make little or no charge – understanding and knowing their circumstances." During the 1918 flu epidemic, he used to go for up to three days running without having time to change his clothes. He worked through three typhoid epidemics and one smallpox epi-

demic. He learned to let his typhoid patients eat rather than fast, as had been the conventional regimen, to which he attributed an improved recovery rate. He was proud of once having had 212 simultaneous typhoid cases and only losing 13 patients. Dr. Ray was mayor of

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 14 Unlimited. The Wildlife Commission is also providing 100 additional fishing-related prizes, such as tackle boxes, rods, reels and more. Drawings will be held at the end of June and published on the Commission’s website, ncwildlife.org, in July. Local sponsors may also provide prizes and gifts at fishing events to registered participants. The Commission will stock fish at many of the sites prior to the events to give anglers a better chance at reeling in a catch. “We anticipate stocking thousands of fish,” stated Chet Clark, program manager of the Commission’s Recruitment, Retention, Reactivation initiative. “We’re excited to get these events back on the calendar. Last year we had to cancel most of them due to COVID. This year the excitement is high. Once they catch one fish, they’ll be hooked.” For a full list of fishing events, visit the Commission’s website. For more information about National Fishing and Boating Week, visit the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation’s website, takemefishing.org. About the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Due to COVID-19, we encourage the public to visit ncwildlife. org to purchase fishing, trapping and hunting licenses and to renew a vessel registration. Since 1947, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has been dedicated to the conservation and sustainability of the state’s fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use and public input. The Commission is the state regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws and provides programs and opportunities for wildlife-related educational, recreational and sporting activities. Get N.C. Wildlife Update — news including season dates, bag limits, legislative updates and more — delivered free to your Inbox from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.

County Budget presented to board The FY 2021/2022 recommended budget for Rockingham County has been presented to the Board of Commissioners and is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk to the Board, located at the Govern-mental Center, Second Floor, Wentworth, NC. It is also able to be viewed at rockinghamcountync.gov The proposed budget provides for an ad valorem tax rate of $0.695 per one hundred dollar valuation. A public hearing is scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2021, 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be reached on the agenda, Governmental Center, Commissioners’ Chambers, Wentworth, NC. Citizens are invited to make written or oral comments

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Ray Building... Continued from Page 16 Leaksville from 1907-1910, chairman of the Leaksville Township School Board, a founder and long-time president of Home Building & Loan (now

Home Savings Bank), and vicepresident of Leaksville Bank & Trust Co. He was a prime mover behind the establishment of a public health unit in our county, and served as chairman of the Board of Public Health from the time of its establishment as a full-time department in

1940. After his retirement he was named chairman emeritus of the Rockingham-Caswell District Health Department. He was a founder of the Central YMCA, warden at the Church of the Epiphany, and leader in many humanitarian and charitable organizations and causes.

Dr. Ray and his wife "Chat" (née Ivie) were renowned for their hospitality. Dr. Ray was said never to miss a baseball game, and although he had no children of his own, he would take carloads of children to the circus when one was nearby.

Parts of article were researched through Eden News 1969, the National Register of Historic Places, and personal historic documents provided by Jean Harrington.

Reidsville & Wentworth Pella Donates to Local Greenway On May 25th the City of Reidsville officially dedicated the blueway entrance at the Lake Reidsville McCoy Road Access point to honor the donation made by the Pella Reidsville facility. The Pella Rolscreen Foundation, a non-profit organization affiliated with Pella Corporation, made a $30,000 donation last year to benefit the City of Reidsville’s greenway and blueway beautification project. “As a dedicated community partner, Pella takes pride in contributing to opportunities that make the areas where our employees live and work better,” said Lisha Akers, human resources manager for the Pella Reidsville location. “The City of Reidsville is doing tremendous work to enhance our parks, trails and waterways to both preserve their natural beauty and make them accessible for all our residents, so we are happy to contribute toward these efforts.” The greenway/blueway project is a multi-year effort focusing on enhancements to the Lake Reidsville and Lake Hunt recreation complexes. Funds are being used to widen paths and make the terrain more stable, as well as provide additional opportunities for visitors to access riverways and trails. While the Pella Reidsville location is a relative newcomer to the area, the business has already made significant investments in its plant, as well as contributions to the community. In 2020, Josh Moorehead, the Reidsville plant manager, announced a $20 million investment that would lead to 125 new jobs in the area. “The support in this community has been outstanding, and we look forward to growth opportunities and all the future will bring,” Moorehead said. About Pella Corporation Pella Corporation designs and manufacturers windows and doors for residential homes and commercial applications. The company is headquartered in Pella, Iowa and employs more than 8,000 people with 18 manufacturing locations and more than 200 showrooms across the country. For more information, visit pressroom.pella.com.

New Learning Trail opens Trail on MSPS campus will provide students outdoor learning opportunity RCEF, UNCG Moss Street Partnership School, Community partners celebrates new learning trail with May 28 Ribbon Cutting Students at Moss Street Partnership School will now get to experience a new on-campus learning tool to explore the outdoors. Several community partners celebrated the opening of a new learning trail, with a ribbon cutting on May 28. The ceremony was held at Moss Street Partnership School The trail, which will function as a linear classroom, is made possible with support from the NC Outdoor Heritage Advisory Council, UNCG, City of Reidsville, Dan River Basin Association, Rockingham County Schools, and Rockingham County Education Foundation. It features several educational assets that will allow teachers to use the trail for instructional lessons, as well as physical activity. Interpretive signs and several weather-related data collection displays also provide for learning opportunities about the woodland forest, wildlife corridors and the role riparian forests play in water quality. "MSPS is excited about utilizing the outdoor learning trail to support teaching and learning,” said MSPS Principal Catina Chestnut. “This learning trail will provide an opportunity for MSPS students to exercise sensory stimulation by interacting with the natural environment, as well as contribute to a sense of shared community. “We are extremely grateful for our partnerships with Rockingham County Schools and the Rockingham County Education Foundation and their contributions in making this dream a reality." The project was funded by a $15,000 NC Schools Go Outside Grant awarded to the Rockingham County Education Foundation in October 2020. “Rockingham County Education Foundation is so proud to be part of an initiative that connects learning and the environment,” said RCEF Executive Director

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Jenny Edwards. “Research shows that outdoor classroom experiences can lead to more engagement and less stress for students. It creates unique opportunities to learn and grow by combining nature and curriculum.” Edwards also thanked community project partners for working diligently on behalf of the students and teachers at Moss Street Partnership School. "This project was possible because of authentic and incredibly supportive partnerships among all involved,” added UNCG School of Education Grant Specialist Adam Shull, whose assistance led to the discovery of NC Outdoor Heritage Advisory Council funding opportunities for the trail. “Given a tight deadline and unique circumstances, none of our organizations could have pulled this o alone,” Shull said. “The MSPS and Reidsville community have a wonderful new asset thanks to the leadership of the Rockingham County Education Foundation, and others, who helped us live up to our motto of 'Better Together.'" The half-mile trail is designed by Tony McGee of Round Rock Design. McGee’s precision and articulate trail-cutting skills have helped form a trail culture in Rockingham County. The veteran trailblazer has designed, built or consulted on half of the nearly 25 miles of natural surface trailage developed here in our own communities. His involvement has also connected an African American community to a new urban trail in Eden and most recently led to the launch of a K-12 trails initiative with RCEF. McGee was instrumental in the creating the beautiful mountain bike trail at Farris Park in Mayodan and connecting town leaders and the Dan River Basin Association with the North Carolina Interscholastic Cycling Association, who has hosted state championship races at the venue. State Representative Jerry Carter said that the opening of the trail is exciting for students and the entire community. “It will be a great new resource

and activity to help encourage outdoor learning,” Carter Said. “I appreciate everyone who helped make it happen.” ABOUT Rockingham County Education Foundation Rockingham County Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by Rockingham County citizens looking to increase the collegegoing culture and value of education in our county. Our mission is to provide leadership, advocacy and program resources to increase the education

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Reidsville & Wentworth Roaming Around Reidsville By Angela G. Stadler, Public Information Officer City of Reidsville I LOVE baseball. In my younger days, I was a Cincinnati Reds fan. Then it was watching my boys play in the Reidsville recreational leagues up through playing for the Reidsville High School Rams. I also enjoy watching my beloved Tar Heels and Atlanta Braves engaged in America’s national pastime. My mom and dad would watch the minor league team, the Reidsville Luckies, play ball at Kiker Stadium. The Luckies played in the mid-1930s up until 1955, although I believe that last year they were called the Reidsville Phillies. John Gentry, a local historian of sorts, tells me that the games were very popu-

lar, sometimes being played as many as 5-7 days a week during the summer months. Of course, the season had to wrap up by August, most likely so football could be played in Kiker Stadium. As I noted back in my column in August of 2020, the City of Reidsville has been instrumental in bringing a new league to town, the Old North State League. Comprised of collegiate baseball players, the team will be called the “Reidsville Luckies”, a nod of respect to the City’s original minor league baseball team. That name is not unfamiliar to either longtime residents or to the newest, who

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“Work on the Monster Wall and fields have been under way in recent months to prepare for the first home game of the Reidsville Luckies collegiate team, part of the Old North State League, on Saturday, June 12, at Jaycee Ballpark

might know the Reidsville Luckies as the moniker of a current youth travel baseball team here in our City. Back in the summer of 2020, the Reidsville City Council agreed to make the necessary improvements to Field #3 at Jaycee Ballpark in order to accommodate the summer collegiate baseball program. The City’s Public Works Department deserves a big shout-out for getting the field ready, enlarging it to collegiate ball specifications. The project also includes relocating lights and fencing, getting additional bleachers in place, and constructing a new right field “Monster Wall”. “The City of Reidsville is excited to have a collegiate league playing at Jaycee Ballpark,” said Interim City Manager Chris Phillips. “City staff, especially our Public Works Department, has been hard at work, preparing the field to make this a reality not only for the Old North State League but also creating an economic development driver for Reidsville, which should help

our hotels, restaurants and other businesses. It also benefits our citizens by giving them a fun activity to do with the family while also improving our recreational facilities at Jaycee. It really is a ‘win-win’ for all.” The Old North State League will kick off play in Reidsville with opening night on Saturday, June 12, at Jaycee Ballpark, 125 Jaycee Park Road. Game time is 7 p.m. for the conference matchup between the newly formed Luckies team and the Lexington Flying Pigs. This will be the second meeting of these two teams, who are scheduled to play at the Lexington ballfield on June 3. The team is led by Head Coach Ritchie Pegram. Tickets are available at the gate. The cost is $6 per person with kids 10 and under getting in free. If a doubleheader is slated, the price for both games is $10 per person. On June 12, there will be giveaways to the first 200 visitors, memorabilia available and concessions. When this column was going to press, we understand that the sons of the former Reidsville Luckies bat boy will be on hand to toss out the first pitch. Do you know someone who played for the Reidsville Luckies? Email me at astadler@reidsvillenc.gov with their name and any details you’d be willing to share. We’d also love to know if any of the remaining Luckies are still around. Also, there was a black Reidsville Luckies team. If anyone knows where that team played or any details, we’d love to hear them! As the City of Reidsville prepares for its Sesquicentennial in 2023, we’d like to focus on, among other things, the City’s rich sports heritage. While we are known for our football prowess on the high school gridiron, we’d also like to showcase our baseball history and any other sports that should be included. Share your thoughts with me! In other happenings around the City of Reidsville in June: 2nd Downtown Fridays Return! As life returns more to normal, the 2nd Downtown Fridays also return to Scales Street in Reidsville. For four months, starting on Friday, June 11, the downtown cruize-ins return, along with music, kid’s zone and food. The time is 6 p.m.-9 p.m. centering around Mural Park in

the downtown area. It will be a great time to catch up with old friends and make new ones! If you can’t make it June 11th, 2nd Downtown Fridays continue on July 9, August 13 and September 10. Hope to see you there. Concerts on the Square. Summer 2021 continues with live concerts at Market Square in downtown Reidsville beginning Saturday, June 26. “Trial by Fire”, a fantastic Journey tribute band, returns to 303 S. Scales Street to make us all nostalgic. The concerts start at 7 p.m. until 9. Bring your chair. Other concerts are set for July 24, August 28 and September 25, but we’ll tell you more about them and the featured bands later. Of course, if you just can’t wait, go to www.reidsvillenc.gov to find out more. Also, the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce will be providing a Beer Garden at both the Downtown Friday events and concerts. Fitness on the Square. For those who have been stuck at home, here’s the chance to get some exercise. “Fitness on the Square” at Market Square in downtown Reidsville began in May and continues through September. From 6-7 p.m. “Pound” classes are held on Mondays and “Bootcamp” on Thursdays. Pound is a full body cardio-jam session using drum sticks (provided) while Bootcamp is interval training mixing calisthenics, body weighted exercises, cardio and strength training. Bring a mat, towel and water! Email downtown@reidsvillenc.gov. Funded in part by Cone Health. Also, if you love to walk, “Tuesdays to Topsail” is a weekly guided walk in downtown Reidsville where walkers can track their steps all the way to Topsail Beach! For more information about the walk, held every Tuesday, weather permitting, at 12 noon at Market Square, 303 S. Scales Street, you can email downtown@reidsvillenc.gov. Tracking logs are provided. The walks began May 4th and end July 6th. Farmer’s Market. Don’t forget! The Farmer’s Market at Market Square in downtown Reidsville opened up last month. Come get your fresh veggies and more at the market, open from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m.

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other downtown businesses. She has been a member of the Reidsville Downtown Corporation and The Reidsville Federated Woman’s Club. Theresa loves to support local causes and hosts Girl’s Night Out every October, which raises funds for breast cancer. She gives back to the community by donating to Freedom House and the Backpack program. Theresa grew up in Greensboro before meeting her husband here in Reidsville 41 years ago. Prior to being in retail, she spent 25 years working with children, from being a teacher to preschool director. She also, spent 27 years as a military wife. Theresa, her husband and son have made their home in Reidsville since 2006 when her husband retired from the USAF.

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Reidsville & Wentworth Reidsville Chamber Celebrates Four Ribbon Cuttings Diane Sawyer, President Reidsville Chamber of Commerce

We are excited to celebrate four ribbon cuttings Hutchens Rentz Eden Oil celebrated their Ribbon Cutting on April 29th, in Reidsville, NC. Rentz-Eden Oil started in Reidsville in 1949 by L.W. Rentz and Jimmy Thompson. Reid Teague became the new owner in 1975 supplying many in the Reidsville and surrounding areas with diesel, gas, and kerosene heat fuels. Mr. Teague has now “passed the baton” to Mr. Tim Hutchens who owns Hutchens Petroleum out of

Stuart Virginia and has teamed up with Rentz-Eden Oil to bring more jobs to the Reidsville area and to give back to the community that it has called home for years. Terowa Fashion celebrated their Ribbon Cutting on Friday, April 30th. Terowa Fashion opened in downtown Reidsville March of 2020. They are known for their family fashion pieces but as you walk in, you are met with a variety of items including jewelry, soaps, household items, toiletries, and some easy meal ideas along with snacks. Be sure to stop by 137 S. Scales St. at Terowa Fashion and see all that

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Updates to Water Recreation Points The signs that help direct people to the water recreation points in Rockingham County, have a fresh look thanks to a partnership between the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and Rockingham County Tourism Development Authority (TDA). TDA staff reached out to NCDOT last year to explore options for replacing the existing signs that point people in the right direction to access Rockingham County’s blueways, which includes rivers and lakes. With 19 years of wear and tear on them, the previous signs were more than ready to retire and make way for their replacements. As the previous signs started showing significant age, concern from local TDA experts began to rise. With 16 access points countywide, water recreation is the number one tourist attraction in Rockingham County. These points are located in all corners of the county – along the Dan, Haw, Mayo, and Smith rivers, and at the Haw River and Mayo River state parks, Belews Lake, Lake Reidsville, and Lake Hunt and the access signs are an integral piece in directing visitors to Rockingham County to them. “Being situated between Greensboro, Raleigh, and the Virginia line, our location is amazing,” said Robin Yount, the Tourism Manager for the TDA. “Our blueways, along with our

location, are key drivers in attracting visitors to our county.” “Tourism is a vital piece of economic growth in Rockingham County,” said Leigh Cockram, Director, Rockingham County Economic Development, Small Business, and Tourism. “In 2019 alone, domestic visitors to and within Rockingham County spent a record $80.76 million, an increase of just over 7% from 2018. Giving our visitors the tools they need to make the most of their trip to Rockingham County is what keeps them coming back to our amazing community!” TDA took inventory of all the access points with help from the Dan River Basin Association, then worked with NCDOT’s local district and traffic units to settle on sign designs. The TDA supplied the new signs and NCDOT agreed to help get them installed. “We understand what these water-based recreational opportunities mean to the residents and visitors of Rockingham County, and are glad to be able to assist in updating these wayfinding signs,” said NCDOT District Engineer Jason Julian. “The fresh signs will also help the Tourism Authority as it prepares to rebrand its blueway system in the near future.”

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Madison / Mayodan / Stoneville Madison River Park opens Madison River Park opened to the public on May 21 when project officials and local leaders helped to celebrate historic park and natural boulder-weir restoration with a ribbon cutting. River enthusiasts, county residents and tourists can now experience the recreational benefits of an extraordinary restoration project on the Dan River.

The Park on Lindsey Bridge Road, near Pine Hall Brick, reopened to the public after a months-long restoration project to restore the Dan River and opened a portion of the river previously closed off to the public. The destination location provides options for paddling, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, tubing and much more.

Events at Madison-Mayodan Public Library: June (Open to the Public) Monthly Genealogy Soirée 2021: 2 pm – 4 pm Tuesday, June 15th: 2021 “There Are No Ready-made Trees: Part 1” Tuesday, June 22nd: 2021 “Lab Work – There Are No Ready-made Trees: Part 2 ” Classes will be held in the McMichael Community Room for the comfort of the students. Students will be notified of any changes. Handouts available. More information call: 336-548-6553/e-mail: ___________________________________________ Computer Classes – Every Wednesday: 9 am – 10:30 am *Free to the Public & Limited Seats “Reboot-Call and sign-up soon!” • Week 1: Intro to Computers • Week 2: Intro to Software • Week 3: Intro to Hardware • Week 4: Intro to Browsers/Search Engines For More Information Contact Madison-Mayodan Public Library: 336-548-6553 __________________________________________ Children’s Programing – Every Wednesday Programs: Coming June 14th…. Summer Reading Challenge 2021 “Tails and Tales…” • General Displays June 1st – 14th • Week 1: June 14 - 19: Farm Animals; Week 2: June 21 – 26: Aviary; Week 3: June 28 – July 2: Zoo Animals • EcoExplore: Ornithology (Birds) Pre-recorded video posted to our Website and FaceBook. EcoExplore Backpacks are available to checkout at the Madison-Mayodan front desk. Limited supply, first come, first served. • If you have any questions you may phone us at 336-548-6553 ______________________________________________________ Kids’ Animals Movie Fun! @ the Library – Thursday, June 10th: 1 pm – Closing LIMITED Space available…… • See Flyers at the Library for Schedule of Movies, Light Snack • To be shown in the McMichael Community Room ______________________________________________ Western Friends of the Library Present: 2021 Photo Inspired Short Story Contest “Winners Announced” • Winners will be announced on June 14, 2021 • Categories: Adult and Tweens & Teens. The prizes are: 1st Place $50; 2nd Place $25; 3rd Place $15 for each category ______________________________________________ More Animals Movie Fun! @ the Library – Thursday, June 17th: 1 pm – Closing LIMITED Space available…… • See Flyers at the Library for Schedule of Movies, Light Snack • To be shown in the McMichael Community Room _____________________________________ Crafting Fun with Miss Tonya – Friday, June 25th: 3 pm – 5 pm LIMITED Space available…… Relax with a crafting project and light music, materials will be provided. To be held in the McMichael Community Room ________________________________________________ Nary a Thing Chapter of “The Andy Griffith Show” Rerun Watchers Club @ the Library – Tuesday, June 29th: 3 pm – 5 pm • Will be showing “Bailey’s Bad Boy” and “The Manicurist” • Episode Trivia, Prizes & Light snacks provided. Come join our Club and have some “Goooooooood fun!” Call for more information: 336548-6553. To be held in the McMichael Community Room _______________________________________________ Adult Summer Reading Program Returns… Bookopoly– Starts Monday, June 7th and runs through September 14th. Join us all Summer & play Bookopoly. Pick up your Playing Sheet at the Circulation Desk . Prizes will be given. • We have resumed a regular schedule. The Rules are as follows: • Wearing masks are up to the Patrons • Parents and children MUST stay together • A limited number of computers are available • We have improved Wi-Fi. Patrons may use our parking lot to log on for internet service if they are not comfortable entering the building

The new park features a widened concrete boat launch that was remodeled at the start of the new rapids, to provide kayakers and tubers easier access. An expanded parking lot, handicap accessible lots near the riverside, a handicap parking spot for trailers near the launch, concrete sidewalks and a new entrance, widened to better traffic flow, are just a few of the park’s improvements. The added amenities were constructed following a vigorous restoration phase last summer that included the installation of the unique dam-to-weir transformation, opening more than 50 miles of river and passage for the federally endangered Roanoke Logperch. Engineers used over 10,000 tons of boulder material to rebuild the dam into a natural weir system that opens up previously blocked passageways for the federally endangered fish species to return upstream to natural habitat. The first dam restoration of its kind in North Carolina, designed by Kris Bass Engineering, will also enhance the town’s water-intake system by securing current and future water supply needs for residents, businesses and future growth demands in western Rockingham County. “This is a historic moment for the Town of Madison,” said Madison Mayor David Myers, who first introduced the potential of using weirs to replace the dam during preliminary discussions about the project. Economic estimates suggest that the recreational park could see about 250,000 visitors annually and create over $30 million in estimated annual tourism income once completed. The River Park Concept was developed in 2017 after town officials discovered that replacing their failing dam at the Lindsey Bridge site would cost approximately $8 million. Looking for alternatives to the high price tag, officials began collaborating with environmental agencies and scientists who had for some time been exploring options for improving habitat for the endangered Roanoke Logperch, James River spinymussel, and other native fish vital to a healthy river ecosystem. With the goal of protecting the logperch and the town’s water supply, an alliance quickly

formed to form a solution that would benefit town infrastructure, the natural habitat and citizens who frequent the popular destination. The Town of Madison, NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Dan River Basin Association, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Kris Bass Engineering, LKC Engineering, The Conservation Fund, Duke Energy and Rockingham County Education Foundation all played a key role in the project. The development of the natural weir system at Madison River Park also focuses on restoring portions of erosion below the dam.

New barriers made of boulders, line the riverside, and will help protect the park from major flooding events. Officials also emphasize that local flooding will not impact or wash away the newly built infrastructure. During the first initial months, officials are asking the public for patience with current landscaping, as grass and vegetation continues to grow. Building strong roots is an imperative measure to provide additional barrier protection. Visit the Madison River Park on Facebook or www.townof madison.org.

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Spring Fling brings smiles to the community By Therese Francin Francin programs teach children how to plan and construct artwork beading from start to finished product. Learning the creative steps helps them learn how to complete projects step-by-step and to create something beautiful and personal for themselves. They also learn to identify various precious stones and other materials such as leather and colorful twine for braiding. Popi illustrated drawing a sketch of the pattern they want to create with beads. Betty Blessin was also on hand to illustrate and demonstrate her beaded jewelry and braided bowls made with fabric and clothes line. The Arts Center hosts classes for different artistic expressions and many artists display their work, including artists and photographers. There was also a bounce house set up that the children enjoyed, as well as sales of ices and ice cream. The Robert Tilley Blue Grass Band entertained patrons at the Red Bird Café, and the downtown streets were alive with children and adults enjoying themselves on a warm spring day.

In the early afternoon of a beautiful mid-May afternoon in Mayodan, the Spring Fling festival was up and running. Many were enjoying the weather, the people, the music and food, but most of all the freedom and reawakening of the hope of perhaps going back to enjoying life in the usual ways. Sponsored by the Downtown Mayodan Merchants Association, the stores and restaurants were open and happy to greet customers. The Mayodan Arts Center was open with craft making demonstrations and offerings. Many weaving and craft creations were illustrated by working artisans. Using glass and stone beads, the creations were demonstrated from inspirational start to completion. Some are braided and sewn, and many are hand loomed from following a created concept drawing for a special piece. Colorful and fashionable, the bracelets and necklaces were bright and vibrant in the afternoon sun. Popi of Kaliopi Designs was working with a loom and describing her after school classes, called “After School Brilliance”. The different

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This kind of afternoon spring festival reminds me of my grandmother entertaining her grandchildren during a backyard celebration and making funnel cakes for all of us, topping them with ice cream and whipped cream. Old Fashioned Funnel Cake Ingredients • 2 large eggs, room temperature • 1 cup 2% milk • 1 cup water • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup sugar • 3 teaspoons baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • Oil for deep-fat frying (Canola oil is best) •Confectioners' sugar Directions • In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, water and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; beat into egg mixture until smooth.

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• In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. • Cover the bottom of a funnel spout with your finger; ladle 1/2 cup batter into the funnel. Holding the funnel several inches above the oil, release your finger and move the funnel in a spiral motion until all the batter is released, scraping with a rubber spatula if needed. • Fry until golden brown, 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar; serve warm.

• If your funnel cake is falling apart, try chilling the batter in the fridge. This will help if your batter is too thin. The batter should be thicker, so it flows evenly from the spout. You can still make a funnel cake without a funnel. Just pour the batter into a large baggie and snip off the end. Another option is to use a clean squeeze bottle—just snip off more of the tip. Funnel cakes are delicious with just powdered sugar, but my grandmother used to top ours with ice cream and whipped cream.

Madison Mayodan Recreation Center Events Madison/Mayodan Recreation Center: 300 S. Second Avenue, Mayodan NC • 336-548-2789 • FREE Senior Technology Classes begin May 4. Classes are for both Android and Apple users. Training is for any older adult who has or does not have a tablet or cellular device. Or is not sure how to use their current device. Class starts at 1:00pm and will run for 4 weeks. Call M-M Rec at 336-548-2789. • The Rockingham County Senior Games comes to a close on Friday, May 14 at Freedom

Park. We had 148 participants this year!! • NEW lunch and evening Group Exercise classes (for all fitness levels) will begin in May. Check out our FB page for updates, class descriptions. • Breakfast Club and Bingo will be held on Friday, June 4th beginning at 9:00 am. • Summer Camp registrations open on May 3. Summer camp is held for kids that have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Camp runs from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through

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217 graduate from RCC, earning 227 credentials Rockingham Community College held its commencement exercises on May 14 for the Class of 2021. Mirroring last year’s ceremony with health and safety in mind, the event was spread out over the entire day, enabling small groups into the Robert Keys Gymnasium at a time. “As I think back over the last year and a half, you have had to deal with so much. You have had to face a worldwide pandemic that altered all of our lives, and without question, it altered how we approached your education. We had to change how we provided instruction, how we offered support services and the pandemic made it so you could not engage with fellow students as you had been able to do when you first started with us,” Dr. Kinlaw said. “I am proud of the work you have done, and especially how you adjusted to the changes. You faced changes in your personal life that made continuing your education even harder. You are a special class – you were thrown a curveball, and you adjusted, and made it despite all the challenges.” Kinlaw further told the graduates that RCC has provided a good education that has equipped them to face life’s challenges. “Commit to a life of learning; it will be the difference for you along with working hard at whatever you do,” he said, and encouraged the graduates to give back to their community. Throughout Friday, Dr. Kinlaw presented certificates, diplomas and degrees to the College’s May graduates and December 2020 graduates who also participated in the ceremony. Congratulations to the following 217 graduates from the following counties: ROCKINGHAM COUNTY EDEN Karol Mariam Altamirano Saavedra – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Katherine E. Bailey – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Megan B. Blankenship – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Timothy Mark Blankenship Jr. – Electrical Systems Tech. Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Felix Moises Calderon – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Lars E. Clifton – Assoc. in Fine Arts in Visual Arts Deg. Jacob Riley Dalton – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Curtis H. Darnell III – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Kinley Paige Darnell – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Leigh Ann Denny – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Victoria Faith Dodson – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Emalee Kate Dunn – Criminal Justice, Tech. Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Marisa Renee Fain – Med.Office Admin. Med. Billing and Coding Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Damian Erik Foley – Welding Tech. Cert. Makenzie Ta'mya Foster – Medical Office Admin. Patient Services Representative Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Kimberly Dawn Gantt – Medical Office Admin. Medical Billing and Coding Cert. Rachel Lee Gearhart – Medical Office Admin. Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Summer Leigh Gould – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Katie Ann Hankins – Bus. Admin. Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg.; Accounting and Finance Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Brenden Russell Harris – Welding Tech. Cert. Haley C. Hunt – Medical Office Admin. Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Lucas O'Neil Hyler – Elec. Systems Tech. Mechatronics Cert.; Elec. Systems Tech. Programmable Logic Controllers Cert.; Industrial Systems Tech. Troubleshooting Cert. Keshana Shanise Hylton – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Christopher B. Jauregui – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Shelby Marie Johnson – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Robin E Jones – Information Tech. Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Madison C. Lester – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Somer Gabriela Lillard – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Helena Livingston – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Wendy Janeth Martinez – Accounting and Finance Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Phillip D. McLaughlin – Welding Tech. Cert. Ruben Mendoza – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Xiomara E. Micciulla – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. David Carl Moreadith II – Electrical Systems Tech. Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg.; Electrical Systems Tech. Commercial Wiring Cert.;

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Regan McKenzie Kunst – Assoc. in Fine Arts in Visual Arts Deg. Conner W. Lamberth – Welding Tech. Cert. Zachary Dylan Lloyd – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Jason Daniel Martin Jr. – Welding Tech. Cert. Viridiana Martinez – Early Childhood Educ. Trans. Licensure Track Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Ashley McMillon – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Brianna Chante Noble – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Amanda Shea Ore – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Ana Maria Perez – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Seth Addison Pruitt – Welding Tech. Cert. Angel Lashell Ray – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Casey Samuel Saul – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Keynon E. Settle – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Tena M. Shaver – Respiratory Therapy Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Madison Taylor Shropshire – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Thomas James Sladky – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Jacob Lee Stanfield – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Anaysia LaNese Taylor – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Justyce Emonea Thomas – Early Childhood Ed. Trans. Lic. Track Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Cesia I. Tzun-Cifuentes – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Luis R. Varela Casper – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Sydni Vernon – Assoc. in Fine Arts in Visual Arts Deg. Candice Joan Walker – Criminal Justice Tech. Generalist Cert. Michael B. Walker – Welding Tech. Cert. Sanoa Jiem Washburn – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. RUFFIN Samantha Allison Buck – Medical Office Admin. Medical Billing and Coding Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Emilee Brooke Gantt – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. David Louis Smith – Air Cond., Heating, and Refrig. Tech. Air Cond. and Refrig. Basics Cert. Catherine Goodman Troxler – Resp. Therapy Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. STONEVILLE Maci Noel Brame – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Jasmine Marie Curry – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Noah James Dorsett – Information Tech. Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg.; Information Tech. Cybersecurity Cert. Abigail Grace Hooker – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Joshua Glenn Little – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Kristopher M.l Martin – Welding Tech. Cert. Maggie Nicole Reeder – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Bobbie Richards – Accounting and Finance Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Gessica M. Silva – Criminal Justice Tech. Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Sarah Virginia Taylor – Assoc. in Fine Arts in Visual Arts Deg. Jonathan Paul Todd – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Annie M. Tredway – Welding Tech. Cert. Amber Lee Tucker – Surgical Tech. Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. ALAMANCE COUNTY AND AREA Alfred Clay Dillard – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Marshall Ray Frye – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Heather Horner Goins – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Jennifer Knighten Matherly – Medical Office Admin. Medical Billing and Coding Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Tammy Elaine Turner – Respiratory Therapy Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Elisabeth Cedillo – Criminal Justice Tech. Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Ashleigh Boone Adams – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Mary LuCinda Watkins – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. BUNCOMBE COUNTY Xaviar D. Stewart – Assoc. in Arts Deg. CASWELL COUNTY Justin Wesley Cash – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Aiman Al Ozeri – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg.

CLEVELAND COUNTY Isaac L. Roberson – Assoc. in Arts Deg. DINWDDIE COUNTY, VA Janet Randolph Gwynn – Accounting and Finance Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. FORSYTH COUNTY Marcetia G. Hayes – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Jennifer Clark Casey – Surgical Tech. Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Katelyn Marie Washington – Respiratory Therapy Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. GASTON COUNTY Dylan A. Mauldin – Assoc. in Arts Deg. GUILFORD COUNTY Robert Brooks – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Ryan L. Brown – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Sierra Faith Burnette – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Jasmine McKayla Martin – Bus. Admin. Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Casey Lee Simpson – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Tyler Michael Swarts – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Xavier Devon Peele – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Evan N.l Chrismon – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Janie Barnes Hawkins – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Marissa Nicole Mitchell – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Erica Nneka Okafor – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg Lily Jo Watkins – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Ashlyn Jayne Wheeler – Emergency Medical Sci. Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Kimberly Ann Jackson – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Kacy Jean Porter Dye – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Crystal Joy Flores – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Anna E. Armstrong – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Shayna Noelle Gates – Cosmetology Cert. Jamie Jacobs – Accounting and Finance Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Christopher Bryan Marks – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Aubrey Grayson Martin – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Kaden Lee Rackley – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Collin Austin Reed – Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Tech. Diploma John Noah Robertson – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Ashley Christine Robinson – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Erick Hunter Rodies – Electrical Systems Tech. Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg.; Electrical Systems Tech. Robotics Cert. Halei Sorrell – Assoc. in Arts Deg.

Olubunmi Fatima Adekunle – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Candice Sharee Applewhite – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Tara Deane Baker-Dalton – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Tiondra Monica Barnes – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Haley Marie Brame – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Jessica Nicole Eller – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Ayiebainemi Igoni – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Jatinder Kaur – Respiratory Therapy Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Gaye Ann McLaurin – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Scott Wayne Meitzler – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. Sakara Moye – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Grace Oguama – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Denisa Nicole Purvis – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Alissa Monette Shamburger – Respiratory Therapy Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Kedra K. Sumner – Assoc. in Arts Deg. Shymeka Renea White – Medical Office Admin. Medical Office Professional Cert.; Medical Office Admin. Patient Services Representative Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Hunter James Lail – Assoc. in Sci. Deg. HENDERSON COUNTY Michael James Connelly III – Bus. Admin. Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. LEE COUNTY Brittany Lachelle Owens – Assoc. Deg. Nursing Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. LINCOLN COUNTY John G. Duncan – Assoc. in Arts Deg. MECKLENBURG COUNTY Zachary Carson Bennett – Assoc. in Arts Deg. STOKES COUNTY Caleb Thomas Bullock – Information Tech. Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Kristy Griffin – Medical Office Admin. Med. Billing and Coding Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. Katey Anna-Ray Overman – Medical Office Admin. Medical Billing and Coding Assoc. in Appl. Sci. Deg. YORK COUNTY, SC Madelyn Strader – Assoc. in Arts Deg.

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I tried to sue the airline for misplacing my luggage.. I lost my case • Why is it a bad idea to insult an octopus? Because it’s well armed • Why was the tomato red? Because he saw the salad dressing. • Some people eat snails. They must not be into fast food. • A man walks into a library and orders a hamburger. The librarian says, “This is a library.” The man apologizes and whispers, “I’d like a hamburger, please.”

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Garden of Eden Senior Center All Events are Free and open to the public unless otherwise listed. The Garden of Eden Senior Center is located at 508 Orchard Dr, Eden, NC 27288 (336) 627-4711. Mon - Fri. 8am - 5pm. (If school system cancels school, programs that day will also usually be canceled). If delayed, the center will follow their regular schedule. Call to be sure.) • Paint with Friends Thursdays 10 AM to 12 noon. Acrylic, watercolor, oil, pastels. Your choice. The class is free. • Legal aid June 10 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Call the help desk at 1877-570-7562 to open a file. This is free. • Walk /Exercise with Emma, Bridge Street recreation department on Monda,y Wednesday, And Friday at 9 AM. • Mah Jongg Thursdays 11 am • Strength and Balance exercise class Tuesdays 11am

• Be Crafty Fridays 1pm - Call for details • Knit and Crochet Mondays, 11 AM all levels instructor is Karla McDonald. This class is free. • TECH help on Wed starting at 10 AM with 30 minutes slots by appointment only. • Friends Club is for everyone... You don’t have to sign up, just shut up. Plan to join us every Tuesday at 10 AM. The second Tuesday is special featuring “My Big Fat Mouth” which is a Bible study sponsored by Trinity Weslyan Church. UNCG Nutrition it Is with every third Tuesday. On the fourth Tuesday a local restaurant where provide biscuits and we will have fun and games! • Movie Monday is at 1 PM usually, call for information. • Bingo is Monday, June 21 10 a.m., enjoy fun and free prizes. • Join our PEP RALLY on Zoom on May 20 at 9:30 AM

• Community Garden Tho hlep in our Community Garden contact the senior center at 336-627-4711. • On June 26 at Freedom Park Cruz-in starts at 5:30 PM with a live concert beginning at 6:30 PM Carolina Kool. Concessions will be available, remember to bring your lawn chair. • Rook is Back! Wedensday, June 2, 1 p.m to 4 p.m - Please wear your mask. • Hand & Foot and Phase 10 Cards start in June! Anyone 50 and older is eligible to participate in programs at the Garden of Eden Senior center, regardless of ability to pay. Fees will be waived for participants that are unable to pay. There are many other classes and meetings, stop y the center and pick up a calendar for the month!

Warm weather brings snakes The warm weather means more snakes will start to show up along trails, in the woods, crossing roads and in our yards. Wildlife diversity biologists at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission request that if you see a snake, do not be alarmed, do not kill it, give it plenty of room, and if you see a pine snake or rattlesnake, report it. About 70% of snake bites occur when people try to kill or handle them. Some may become aggressive if agitated by a human or animal, but most will leave people alone if they aren’t bothered and are provided an escape route. Watching for snakes and giving them a wide berth is an effective habit for preventing snake bites. “You can gently spray a snake with a garden hose to safely encourage it to leave your yard,” suggested Jeff Hall, a biologist with the Wildlife Commission. “You can also

make your yard less hospitable for snakes by cleaning up clutter such as stick and rock piles, keeping your lawn mowed, closing gaps and holes in your siding and foundation, and sealing openings under doors, windows and around waterpipes. There are many ways we can coexist with snakes.” Snakes are an important part of the ecosystem and help control the rodent, slug and insect populations. Unfortunately, some of the state’s 38 native snake species are in decline and are listed as threatened in North Carolina. Questions about humanwildlife interactions can be directed to the agency’s NC Wildlife Helpline, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., at 866-318-2401 or by email anytime at HWI@ncwildlife.org. About the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Due to COVID-19, we encour-

age the public to visit ncwildlife.org to purchase fishing, trapping and hunting licenses and to renew a vessel registration. Since 1947, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has been dedicated to the conservation and sustainability of the state’s fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use and public input. The Commission is the state regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws and provides programs and opportunities for wildlife-related educational, recreational and sporting activities. Get N.C. Wildlife Update — news including season dates, bag limits, legislative updates and more — delivered free to your Inbox from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.

Report from Eden Library Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed

The Eden Public Library is located at 598 S. Pierce Street Eden, NC. THE LIBRARY HOURS HAVE RESUMED AS FOLLOWS: Come out and enjoy some of this month’s events: Trivia Night Join us for our first Trivia Night at the Eden Library on Monday June 14, at 6 p.m. Questions will be book related. People are welcome to come alone or in a group. (There will be a maximum of 5 people per group.) Prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners. This program is free and is sponsored by the Friends of the Eden Library. Literary Quotes Crossword Pick up a Literary Quote Crossword Puzzle at the Eden Library circulation desk. Turn in your crossword puzzle completed to the best of your ability (No Googling) and get a free large print puzzle book! You will also be entered into a drawing for a New York Times Large Print Crossword Puzzle Book. Turn in your puzzles by June 25th! Penny Spinner Craft Kit Pick up a Penny Spinner craft kit at the Eden Library circulation desk during the month of June. Decorate your spinner with our provided 3 pack of crayons or at home with your own crayons, markers, or colored pencils. We have a limited number of kits so pick yours up while supplies last! Needlecraft Social Join us at the Eden Library every Monday from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. for our a fun time of knitting, crocheting, and sewing! Share your knowledge with others, browse books to learn new techniques, and/ or just have a fun time socializing while you work on your project. Everyone is welcome. If you have questions call the Eden Library at 336-623-3168 and ask to speak to Rachel Fetzer. Books galore for every interest plus:

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

The Robert N. Payne Family Rockingham County genealogist and historian Linda Cardwell Vernon in trying to research a branch of her husband’s family tree had reached a “dead end.” A dead end is a fact that the genealogist must face when a family has no other information and there are no longer available records to continue the search. Researching a family tree becomes a never-ending puzzle in which we continuously search for that elusive missing piece. Often-times the missing piece is never found but sometimes you get lucky. Linda’s husband, Landon Vernon was a descendant of the Payne family. In this article Linda gives an account of her efforts to compile and document records of the Payne family. “It was not until I was doing research on the Civil War Veterans buried at Sardis Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery south of Madison that I found Robert N. Payne. I had

lost him in Henry County, Virginia in the 1860’s records of that county. He was a child of John Jackson Payne and wife Nancy Jane Oakley, being born circa 1845 and was living with his parents in Henry County in 1850 and 1860. But I could no longer find him in that county after 1860. He was important to me because he was a brother to Susan Payne Watkins, my husband’s great grandmother. Because the Robert N. Payne that was buried at Sardis Church was of the right age to have served in the Civil War, I checked some published Civil War books at the Madison Library. I learned that this man had indeed served in the War and the sketch on him stated that he was born in Henry County, Virginia. At this point, I started to suspect that he just might be Susan’s brother. I checked his death certificate at the courthouse in Wentworth, which confirmed the name of his parents. I then hurried back to the

Perkins Madison Library to read later Rockingham County census records. These records revealed that Robert N. Payne probably was married more than once. I had found one marriage record for him to Martha A. Thacker at the courthouse in Wentworth, dated 3 January 1875, but she would not be the mother of his two older sons who were born before 1875. Marriage licenses give the name of the parents of the couple getting married and provide us with the proof we often need in placing a person. I had also found that he married a third time, in 1910, to Nannie Miner who is also buried at Sardis, but with no tombstone. I was about to make a trip to Henry County, Virginia, to search again for the first marriage record of Robert N. Payne when, quite unexpectedly, I heard from Mrs. Myrtle Payne Washburn of Wilmington, North Carolina, a descendant of Robert N. Payne and his second wife, Martha A Thacker. And she had a copy of the marriage record of Robert N. and his first wife, Sally Ann Slaughter, which had been recorded, in Stokes County, North Carolina. Looking for this marriage in that county had never entered my mind. She also had information of the two

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sons by Sally Ann. The oldest son was Joseph Cephus Payne, born in 1869 and died in 1956, and married Ellen Joyce in Stokes County on 20 December 1891. The second son by his first wife was John Tyler Payne who was born in 1872 and died in 1942 and married Eliza Ellen Whitaker. The next seven children were by the second wife, Martha A. Thacker, who was born in September 1846 and died sometime before November 1910 when her husband married his third wife. She was the daughter of John B. Thacker and wife Annie Grogan who lived up near the Virginia line. The first three children were daughters: Jenny A. was born in 1877 and married 26 March 1899 in New Bethel township, in Rockingham County to Samuel McBride. Lucy W., the next child, was born in 1879 and died 13 July 1971, married 28 December 1899 in New Bethel township, Rockingham County, John Frank Foulks. Cora Elizabeth was born 5 November 1875 (or 1882) and died 13 July 1971, married Houston Landreth in 1907. The next four children born to Robert N. and Martha A. Payne were sons. Robert Chestley Payne was born 23 December 1883 (or 1884) and died 21 August 1952. He married first, 22 January 1905, in Huntsville township, Rockingham County, Annie Currie, daughter of Tom and Sarah. He married second, Elsie Alverna Welch, 12 January 1908 in Rockingham County. Robert C. resided in Thomasville, N.C. James Thomas Payne was born 20 October 1885 and died 19 November 1966, according to dates on his tombstone and is buried at Palestine Methodist Church in Rockingham County. He married 22 November 1908 in Huntsville Township, Mollie Landreth, daughter of James and Millie Landreth. Jesse Poindexter Payne was

born 2 January 1892 and died 18 February 1954 and married 5 December 1910, near Madison, Rosa Lee Parrish, daughter of David and Sarah Parrish. He is buried at Palestine Methodist Church Cemetery in Rockingham County. The last son, William (Billie) Payne was born July 1894, according to the 1900 census or 5 August 1892 according to the date on his tombstone. He died 26 September 1976 and is buried at Sardis Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. He married 29 October 1916, in New Bethel township, Rockingham County, Lillie Mae Ore, daughter of T. J. and Martha Ore. These are the parents of Myrtle P. Washburn who has been of great help to me with this family. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Robert N. Payne enlisted in Rockingham County in Company A, 45th NC Regiment. He was captured near Petersburg, Virginia in 1865 and was confined at Point Lookout, Maryland until the end of the war. His pension records indicate that he was also wounded in the head and the hip at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on 1 July 1863. After the Civil War, Robert N. Payne lived in Stokes County a short time before moving back to Rockingham County where he continued to live, as a farmer, until his death 11 May 1922.” Visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Room, MadisonMayodan Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, NC and the Genealogy Room of the Danbury Library, Stokes Co., NC. For more information on learning to research contact your local library, historical society or the 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

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Bradley The Highest Human Act Is To Inspire and well... Mr. Scott you have committed the highest human act and inspired me to become an employer myself. I Thank YOU for your kind gestures for the holidays. I Thank You for the opportunity to be able to provide income to take of my family. Most of all, I thank you for the talk we had as I was leaving work before the IM ME Experience, those words I will always remember. Until the day I perish, now I have to give life a FULL 10 or a 100 as I would say. To the beautiful ladies that work the offices: Kimmie, Brittany, Brandy, and Tori. Although, I haven't personally met all of you due to me working opposite shifts from you all. Noticing, and pay attention to the work you women put in crunching those numbers, making sales, and making sure customers get Tri-State Merchandise; Such as a Hat, Hoodie, or one of those suckers that I snook into the office, and before my shift started. I noticed all the girl's hard work. It was a pleasure working with you all. To the Drivers Curtis, I appreciate your attitude and how you embrace us in the morning. When I do see you, you always say how YOU doing Shawn. That's going a long way in my eyes. To my main man Eddie B the talks we have are like no other when you mention the scripture and you talk about God, man it brings me to tears Harmony is super blessed to have a Grandfather like you who looks after and takes care of her so always remember Harmony respect and listen to Pop Pop cause he is a wise man and has a lot of knowledge and wisdom to place inside of you baby girl. And To My shop workers, where

I'm going to be biased lol where we get the work in. Kevin bro you be busting your hump it be days I will be like how he works this fast lol but man you good at what you do and I wish and pray that you and your family have nothing but the best. And last but certainly not least they say you save the best for last Thomas Jerrell (Tommy) my supervisor/ co-worker man I haven't meet a person that has so many different talents like you from the hard work ethic to the sound effects, funny voices, the nights where you have me cracking up laughing with just picking at joking with a co-worker or the incoming truck drivers, the craftiness from you building something right on the spot YOU A SPECIAL dude man. As time passed we have had some GREAT CONVERSATIONS and I appreciate every single one of them. To your son, Lil Tommy, Jr (or in this case Thomas cause that's what he likes to "be called".), always listen to your father. He is a great man and only sets you up to have a great future working all these nights can take a toll on our bodies. So allow daddy to get his rest and always cherish those Father and Son Breakfast outings you two have because I lost my father years ago and I would give up the world to be able to have one day to go out and eat with my daddy stay smart like your father always brags that you are and YOU WILL BE THE FUTURE of WORLD in anything that it is you put your mind too. So, in closing, I've never formally done this. It is the first time I have ever had to give a two-week notice but, I wanted to make it special; But this is because I have NOW become a bus. owner myself. I have begun my path like Steve himself to be able to help people. But I wanted to give T.S.S the flowers it deserves and let the future clients and future employees know once the expansion comes off the top tier company TriState is. Tri-State Steel is where the people and company are as solid as the product they sell, STEEL.

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall City Manager Jon Mendenhall

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Burkes Outlet After 13 years of the City actively recruiting this clothing store, Burkes Outlet will locate in the former Peeble’s location in June of this year. They will hold their grand opening on Saturday, June 26. Burkes Outlet is the place to find name-brand products, gifts and stylish clothing up to 70% off other stores' prices, every day. Burkes Outlet gets

new arrivals all the time from great brands, top designers and today's latest styles. Kotis Properties owns Kingsway Plaza. As part of the shopping center improvements, owner Marty Kotis will include 20 murals with the Garden of Eden theme. Kotis has created a mural destination in the “midtown” section of Greensboro where he owns several businesses. Perkins Professional Day Care Inc. Owner Elretha Perkins has operated Perkins Professional Day

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Care Inc. for more than 40 years. Generations of children have been under the care of Ms. Perkins and her staff. During the May 18 City Council meeting, Ms. Perkins was honored for her years of providing safe and nurturing care to Eden’s children. Ample Storage This latest Eden store celebrated a ribbon cutting on April 7 at its 842 S. Van Buren Road location, next to Tractor Supply. ModWash On May 4, this business celebrated its ribbon cutting. Mod Wash has installed new signage and offers monthly rates that allow unlimited washes. INDUSTRY Help Wanted! Virtually all Eden industries and many commercial businesses are eagerly seeking employees. If you need a job, check the N.C. Works website to learn about the opportunities our County.

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TOURISM • Grown & Gathered Our spring Grown & Gathered took place on May 20 along the canal at the Spray Mercantile. The food was prepared by Jarrett Nycamp of The Blissful Palette Events & Catering. The Summer Grown & Gathered will take place August 12. • Piedmont Pottery Festival The 18th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival is set to take place on June 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church located at 582 Southwood Drive. Potters from all across N.C. and VA will present the finest in handcrafted pottery. There will be demonstrations and door prizes all throughout the day. Admission is free. • RiverFest We are now accepting vendor applications for RiverFest! Please check out www.Explore EdenNC.com where you will find applications for artisans/ crafters/civic, business and food vendors. Our dates this year are September 17 and 18! • Spring is Here! Explore Our Trails! Spring in Eden is a beautiful time of year! Take advantage of these warm sunny days and get out and explore the Smith River Butterfly Trail along the Smith River Greenway where you can also visit the otter sculpture or view the river from the observation deck. Walk along the beautiful Matrimony Creek Nature Trail and have lunch or supper under the shelter. You can also visit Freedom Park with all its fun things to do or walk the Freedom Park Nature Trail. Come sit or swing in Grogan Park and enjoy the shady trail area, chimes and public art. So many options! ENGINEERING NCDOT Road Resurfacing – Kings Highway APAC-Atlantic, Inc. has completed the street resurfacing on Kings Highway. The permanent pavement markings will be installed after the City completes the resurfacing of Kennedy Avenue. NCDOT Road Resurfacing – Washington Street Dudco, Inc. started adjusting and/or replacing the water and sewer structures on Washington Street on May 10. Resurfacing (paving) Operation schedule, if not done in May will be announced.

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Waterline Replacement Projects Update Installation work for the Bridge Street waterline replacement project is expected to begin in early June. Traffic in the block between Irving Avenue and Oak Street will be impacted while the section of a 6-inch diameter water main is replaced. Revised preliminary plans prepared for four future water main replacement projects are expected to be received by midMay for review, followed by submission of the plans to the Public Water Supply Section for review and approval.

PARKS AND RECREATION COVID-19 Updates COVID-19 numbers are more stabilized, thus opening more things up for Parks & Recreation and its facilities. Governor Roy Cooper loosened the restrictions for Covid. Bridge Street & Mill Avenue Recreation Centers These two facilities will be open Monday through Thursday from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. and from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Fridays. During the past month there were approximately 568 visits at Bridge Street and 2,588 visits by residents at Mill Avenue that participated in the following activities: exercise classes, basketball (Around the World), basketball (Horse), pickleball, walking track, playground and weight lifting. The after-school program continues at the recreation centers. Facility Rentals We are now renting out shelters and some facilities. Karate classes are once again being held at the Boone Road facility. Freedom Park During the past month, there were approximately 4,000 visits by residents and non-residents who participated in the following activities: walking track, nature trail, skateboard park, basketball courts, playground use and dog park. • The Splash Pad opened Memorial Day. • The miniature golf course is now open Friday through Sunday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. • Freedom Park and all other greenways and trails are closed each day from dusk until dawn unless there is an event planned. • The gates at Freedom Park will be locked accordingly. Garden of Eden Center The Senior Center was very active over the past month. It offered paint classes, mahjongg, pickleball, exercise classes, cornhole, knit and crochet, strength and balance, legal aid, quilt guild, Friends Club, bingo, water color class, craft class and technology assistance. Virtual Zoom workshops were held, along with NCBA, on “Bearing Fruit as we Age” and “Still Cruzin’” on new N.C. requirements for ID, Real ID or Gold Star licenses. • An appreciation lunch for the VITA volunteers was held on April 9. • Senior Games began on April 13 with the cornhole and pickleball events being held in Eden. • The center’s community garden is starting to blossom. Mill Avenue Pool The Mill Avenue opened on Memorial Day. Sports Programs Co-ed Peanut Baseball (ages 4 6) will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. Adult/Youth Kickball playing

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From the Desks... Continued from Page 30 pick-up games on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. Baseball and Softball pick-up games are on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. All practices and games are held at Freedom Park. PLANNING & INSPECTIONS Community Appearance Commission Officers were elected at the May meeting. Discussion about potential projects was held. Plants were installed in the planters on Washington Street and in The Boulevard downtown area. Comprehensive Plan Staff met with consultants from Stewart, Inc. and a meeting with department heads is next on the schedule. The comprehensive plan was different from other plans conducted in the past and would entail the work of every department in the City. Historic Preservation Commission The commission met and elected officers. The HPC recommended approval of the Ray Commons Historic Landmark and also initiated a landmark designation for the mural that was uncovered next to the coffee shop in Uptown Eden. The HPC’s recommendation for the Ray Commons landmark designation, along with all of the state required paperwork, has been submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office. Nantucket Mill Project The City Council considered a participation package for the low and moderate income housing project at their April City Council meeting. The developers indicated their gratitude for the City’s assistance. Ongoing Projects for Inspections: • The Ray Commons project at the old Central Hotel is moving along and the second floor was expected to be finished in May. • Annual fire inspections have been conducted for the hospital and the nursing/assisted living facilities. • The schools are next on the schedule. The Osborne Baptist Church additions have begun and should be completed by the end of the year. Planning Board-UDO Adjustments: The Planning Board considered five cases concerning the UDO: (1) Z-21-03 to amend Article

5.15 of the UDO to provide for accessory structures in the RA district; (2) Z-21-06 to amend Article 5.06(F) to allow religious institutions without standards in the RMX and NMX districts; (3) Z-21-07 to rezone 7 properties on Stadium Drive, Edgewood Road, Maplewood Drive and Palmer Court from R20 to NMX; (4) Z-21-08 to rezone property at 414 S. New Street from HI to RA; and (5) initiate Z-21-09 to rezone property at 259 The Boulevard from BC to HI. Snipe Signs Staff is removing signs from the right-of-way daily. Uptown Eden Small Area Plan The Council has authorized the small area plan for Uptown Eden (Leaksville). A walking tour of the area within the Municipal Service District was held and included views from Henry Street as Karastan Mill would be included in the Uptown Eden plan. DOWNTOWN AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Cook Block The most visible vacant building has been sold and will be remodeled as office space. Draper CDBG The Environmental Review has been completed and its record was posted on the City’s website and advertised in the Rockingham Now. It is available for review at City Hall. The comment period for the record has ended and the report has been sent to the Department of Commerce with a Request for Release of Funds for this grant. NCDOT – Stadium Drive Sidewalk The project is gaining final approval from NCDOT. A list of property owners for potential easements has been given to the City Attorney. Urgent Repair Grant The City was not funded this year. However, the City was very close in points and was urged to apply for the next cycle. POLICE Members of Police Administration will be attending and participating in a county wide ‘Next Generation 911’ event at the Rockingham County Emergency Operations Center. The two-day event will be scenario- based training that will include scenarios such as vehicle crashes, multiple tornadoes, HAZMAT events, structure fire,

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Rockingham County Schools is pleased to announce that Ms. Erselle Young has been named as the Director of Classified Staff/Career & Technical Education. Ms. Young has over 19 years of experience in education and many years in the business/ banking sector as well. She began her career as a Member Services Manager at a credit union in Virginia and then became an Assistant Branch Manager at Suntrust Bank. During this time, she also taught at Patrick Henry Community College as an Adjunct Faculty Member in the Business Department from 1999-2003. Ms. Young began her career in Rockingham County Schools as a Career and Technical Education Teacher at Rockingham County Middle School from 2002-2005. She was then promoted to Assistant Principal of Rockingham County Middle School through 2008. She then went on to serve as the Principal at Williamsburg Elementary (2008-2012) and Reidsville Middle School (20122015). In August of 2015, Ms.

Young began working as the Mrs. Young also stated, “I RCS Director of Nutrition where began working in North Carolina she has done a wonderful job in 2002 and let’s just say, I love growing and expanding this pro- calling Rockingham County gram. home! I believe in investing in Ms. Young earned her bach- our students and community. elor’s degree in Business Rockingham County Schools has Administration. She also comallowed me to achieve career pleted her masters of business growth through many unique administration from positions from a Averett University. CTE teacher helping She also obtained an students achieve the additional master’s skills necessary to degree in school be successful in administration from their lives beyond Appalachian State the classroom to a University. Director of School Ms. Young disNutrition. I am very tinguished herself as excited to continue Young the best fit for this my journey with position through her Rockingham County management and Schools by using my planning expertise, CTE experiexperiences to help our students ence, and overall commitment to and employees reach their goals the district. and dreams through a shared Dr. Rodney Shotwell, vision for success.” Superintendent states, “I am Mrs. Young will formally excited for Mrs. Young to begin her new position as assume this role in our school Director of Classified district. Her experience and Staff/Career & Technical skills make her a wonderful can- Education as soon as possible. didate for this role. We look forPlease see the attached press ward to her beginning in this release! position.”

Purina checks in with Eden Construction continues Since announcing plans to invest $450 million to construct a new factory in Eden, the Nestlé Purina PetCare team has been working hard to transform the former brewery into an innovative, technically advanced pet food manufacturing facility. Current plans call for the new location to be operational later next year, joining Purina’s 21 existing U.S. facilities, producing leading dry dog and cat food brands including Purina Pro Plan, Purina ONE and Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets. There’s activity aplenty as we bring our new factory to life. The roof on the north building was recently removed to start flying in steel to construct a high bay processing area. Meanwhile, demolition work on the second-floor office space and server rooms continues. It’ll feel like home in no time! Leadership team grows While construction work continues, the team is starting to grow. We’re happy to have some great leaders in place and are eager to open more positions very soon. Will Steiner will lead the team being assembled in Eden. Will joined Purina nearly 15 years ago, most recently serving as factory manager in Dunkirk, New York. Will is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering. Joining Will on the local leadership team is Pam Behm, who is transitioning from her role as Human Resources Manager at the Purina manufacturing facility in Denver. Pam is a Colorado native and graduate

of Johnson & Wales University. To view and apply for positions at Purina’s new factory, please visit purinajobs.com/ Eden. To receive alerts and updates on new available positions, visit purinajobs.com/ NC. Donation nourishes pets in Rockingham County At Purina, we are passionate about supporting the communities where we live and work and know that organizations like the Rockingham County Animal Shelter are vital to bringing pets and people together. That’s why we recently donated 100 pet shelter blankets and more than 3,700 pounds of dry dog food, wet cat food and cat litter to nourish the animals the shelter cares for in the region. We are excited to continue making connections in Rocking ham County and surrounding communities and finding ways to positively impact the region. Pet separation anxiety In the past year, many of us have been working and studying from home, which has made our

pets some of the happiest members in the household. With extra pets, treats and cuddles, our furry friends are getting a lot of attention and bonding time with us. But now families are preparing for children to go back to school and for adults to start working at the office again. It’s important for families to start preparing their pets for this transition period. Pets thrive on routine. Help them get reac- climated to their new schedule before the time comes. For example, start waking up early for walks and breakfast time as if you would before work. Then, start dinner and evening walks at the same time you would when you would normally return from work. Try to find reasons to leave the house throughout the day without your pet so they get used to you being away and also get the opportunity to greet you and have that ‘welcome home’ moment when you return. For more tips on separation anxiety and other topics, from nutrition to training, from the Purina experts, explore purina.com/expertise to learn more. PURINA PETS There is another new member of the Purina family who now calls North Carolina home. Will Steiner’s 11-year-old Weimaraner, Ruger, is loyal, friendly and intelligent—though as Will describes, sometimes too much so for Ruger’s own good. In total, Ruger has joined Will in eight different locations during his Purina journey. Both Will and Ruger are excited to get acclimated in the Tar Heel State.

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Explore Eden The Bette-R-Look Salon & Day Spa Hair, nails, skincare and massage are offered at this 715 Washington Street business run by Bette Hutchens. TanMark’s Tanning Salon is also located inside the salon. They are now offering spray tans. Call 336623-9912 for more information or to schedule an appointment. H&B Hardware The former Builders Mart located at 137 Cox Street is now H & B Hardware, an ACE Hardware store. They have a wide range of hardware and home improvement items. They celebrated their ribbon cutting on May 21 at 1 p.m. Oak Hills Swim Club Located at 436 East Stadium Drive in Eden, this swim club offers family-friendly pool with three pools from which to choose. Family memberships are $500 and single memberships are $250. New easy access steps and railings have been added for all pools. Apply to Oak Hills at 336-623-6381 or email kenan.wright@ oakhillsgolf.net Ingrid’s Cupcakes and Confections What started as specialty cupcakes has blossomed into a wide variety of cake & buttercream flavors, hand- pressed butter mints, cookies, pies, cake pops and more. All of Ingrid’s products are made fresh-to-order and with nothing more than is needed. Each and every cake is a custom creation based on your requests. They are proud to say that they have moved to a commercial location at 238 W. Kings Highway, Suite B, and are no longer a home-based bakery. Railroad Café—Celebrating over 60 years in business The dining room is now open at The Railroad Café, located at 239 N. Main Street & 770 East in Eden. You can enjoy country cooking in a friendly atmosphere. Call 336-635-1709 for more information or to place take-out orders. Oink & Ale— June 19, 2021 Lockdowns are over and it is time to have fun in Uptown Eden! On Saturday, June 19th, the 5th Annual Oink & Ale event will happen on Monroe Street from 6-9pm. The event will include Eagles tribute band On the Border, delicious barbecue, ax throwing, and great beverages. Reynolds Brewing, Hell on Horseback Brewing, Pig Pounder Brewing, and Two Witches Brewing will offer tastings. The Eden Rotary Club will operate a beer garden. Free Admission. Be sure to mark your calendars for this exciting event! For more information, contact City of Eden Marketing and Special Event Manager Cindy Adams at cadams@edennc.us or 336-552-6132.

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Sports DRBA Paddles Philpott Lake Enjoy a late spring paddle with the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) on Philpott Lake. DRBA’s June 5 First Saturday Outing will be a 3.5mile round-trip paddle on the lake in Franklin County from Twin Ridge Recreation Area to Deer Island. Philpott Lake is a blue gem, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge and surrounded by forested shores. Participants should meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Twin Ridge Recreation Area, Henry (GPS 36.8151, -80.0528). Three Rivers Outfitters of Eden, 336-627-6215 or www.3-R-O.com, will offer boat rentals for the outing. Coordinator for the paddle is Robin Davis, former DRBA board member and avid paddler. According to Davis, “Many potential paddlers don’t feel comfortable with the idea of rivers and currents, and that prevents them from enjoying the activity. This is where our flat water adventures can be a great benefit. You get to set your own pace and easily stop and enjoy nature from the shore or just by floating near the edge.” As a frequent kayaker on the lake, Davis adds, “Philpott Lake has 100 miles of shore for

you to explore. It was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and opened in 1953. If you enjoy your time there, you may also want return to take advantage of one of the eight campgrounds or nine boat launches.” The destination of this paddle is Deer Island, accessible only by water, where paddlers will stop for a shady lunchtime rest. Primitive camping is permitted on the island, by reservation. The Dan River Basin Association has a unique partnership with the USACE at Philpott Lake. Under a cooperative agreement, touted as a national model, DRBA works to increase trails and recreational opportunities at the lake, which straddles Patrick, Henry and Franklin counties. In 2011 the South Atlantic Division of USACE recognized the DRBA-USACE partnership with its first USACE Excellence in Partnership Award. Participants in the outing are asked to dress in layers of quick-drying fabric, to be prepared to get wet, to provide boat, paddles, life jacket for each boater, lunch and water, and to sign a waiver. Hats and sunscreen are recommended.

Eagles win Region 10 Baseball Championship Third year in a row!!! 2018, 2019, 2021 (no 2020 play) RCC lost the first game of the tournament and then won 4 games in a row to take the Region 10 Championship title. Winning three Region 10 championships in a row is another record for RCC baseball. "These boys have had the most up and down season I have ever seen or been a part of in my lifetime. COVID-19 has put a strain on every college program in the country -- from closing the season down last year to having not as much time for development for the players this year. The guys came out flat and just not ready to play in game 1 of the tournament. They turned that around by eliminating every single one of the teams the rest of the tournament. We have now won Back to Back to Back Conference tournament Championships. I am more than proud of the way these boys fought this weekend than I can describe!" - Head Coach Reece Honeycutt.

Celebrating the win! Other RCC highlights from the tournament: Player of the Year: Scott Meitzler Coach of the Year: Reece Honeycutt First Team All-Region Scott Meitzler (pitcher) Scott Meitzler (catcher) Bennet Nooe (outfield) Gabe Duncan (outfield) Garret Hladilek (infield) Second Team All-Region Daniel Sell Trenton Wood Jonathan Todd Jarred Simpson

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Sports Tennis Talk By Shelby Rhyne Executive Director, Rockingham County Tennis Association

In Rockingham County there is a vibrant local tennis community. Local people almost all of whom are passionate, committed volunteers – run, support and promote tennis programs in this community. Since 2014, Rockingham County Tennis Association has helped local tennis court owners by providing programs and access to USTA NC programs and facility grants. We have popped up our nets at community festivals and on RCS elementary, middle and high school campuses and partnered with summer day camps to introduce our youth to this sport. We’re excited by RCS’s recent announcement that they will break ground for a new 6-court tennis facility on the campus at Western Rockingham Middle School in Madison. Here are some exciting facts about tennis nationwide: • Tennis participation in the United States increased by 22 percent in 2020 over 2019. Additionally, in the nine- state area covered by United States Tennis Association (USTA) Southern, there was a 31.1 per-

cent increase. • Nearly 22 million people played the sport last year, according to the recently released Physical Activity Council’s Participation (PAC) report, which surveyed more than 120 different sports and activities participated in by Americans. • We are thrilled that so many people found the joy of tennis during a year when so many sports were put on hold. As tennis continues to grow, nearly seven million people were new to the game or returned as players during 2020. The growth from 2019 in both new and returning players is staggering. • The participation numbers are strong evidence that our CTA was part of a united tennis industry that ensured that tennis not only survived but thrived. Not only did participation numbers increase, but racquet sales in the entry-level category also increased nearly 40 percent. That’s big for local business as it also means that sales of tennis apparel, court time, etc. has also been lifted.

• Tennis is the ideal social distancing sport, which puts it in a great position to continue to grow and allow people to stay active and social in a healthy and safe manner. And the health benefits of playing tennis were recognized in numerous studies, including adding 9.7 years of life for tennis players over sedentary people. Tennis also has mental and social benefits, especially for young players. Rockingham County Tennis Association (RC Tennis), a 501c3 non-profit corporation, a USTA Community Tennis Association and a registered National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) chapter.

Photo by Gordon Allen EDEN PARKS & RECREATION FISHING DERBY WINNERS Left to right starting in back row: Noah Holley, Harley Shreve, Jaylen Adams, Olyvia Lunsford, Tatum Holley, Cody Millner Front row: Alli Kennedy, Bella Blankenship, Jackson Shreve, TyRon Scales, Kian Barnett, Lilliana Lorenzo, Noah Atkins Thanks to Eden Kiwanis Club and Eden Parks and Recreation Department and Garden of Eden Senior Center.

Tennis is in full swing! From Western Rockingham Middle School's construction project to ongoing High School play in all parts of the county, Rockingham County tennis is in full swing this month! The RCTA is pleased to bring you “up-to-date” in this month’s newsletter... Coaches: Check out the High School Team grant!! So simple! Players: Excellent instruction with Pat's Tennis Aces continues in May and a week long summer camp with Coach Mann in July! Students: Employment & Leadership training opportunities. (Here’s a secret: you don’t necessarily have to be an experienced tennis player.) The RCTA Board is in the process of reviewing our efforts here in the county and we welcome your input! Please message us on our Facebook page with your thoughts and suggestions. Until then, we’ll see you on the courts! Liz Luking President, RCTA Board of Directors • RCS announces new tennis courts! Western Rockingham Middle School will be the site of a 6-court tennis facility to serve both WRMS and McMichael

High School. HM Kern, contractor, is scheduled to begin site preparation in May with project completion by late July. NCTF High School Team Grant. This grant provides support to High School Tennis Teams in North Carolina. Funds from this grant can be used for equipment, supplies (including items needed for meeting covid19 requirements), facility projects, and more. Deadline August 1st. • FREE Tennis Excellence Program Jaycee Park courts, Reidsville Tuesdays/Thursdays 6-7:30p TEP welcomes youth age 10-18 and adults to weekly free clinics with Coach Chuck Faint and Mariana Faint. Schedule could vary due to RHS girls tennis team practice and home matches. • Reidsville YMCA Summer Aces Tennis Camp Jaycee Park courts, Reidsville July 26-30 Ages 7-25 $60 Y members; $75 Potential Members. Coach Alyssa Mann and her daughter Victoria return to host a week-long tennis camp at Jaycee Park. For more information contact Kia Mason at Kia.Mason@ymcagreensboro.or g 336 342-3307

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A Salute to Honor Two of Morehead High School Heroes Two park benches were built locally and installed in the grass area behind the Army JROTC Building in honor of two of the school's Fallen Heroes. These benches will benefit all Morehead HS students as it will provide them a meeting place near the back parking lot. It will

also educate everyone on the sacrifices made by our service members during war and in peacetime as both of these men served not only in the Armed Forces but in their communities as well. The MHS Leadership Team Meeting discussed projects that would improve our campus appearance. The JROTC Cadet Leadership discussed a service learning project and decided to take this on as our ServiceLearning Project with the intent to build on it annually while honoring those who served our

Adkins nation. Also, it will allow us to educate MHS students on the history of those from Morehead HS who served in the Armed Forces. Locally sourced: Freeman WoodCrafters 413 Church Street, Eden NC 27288 (Jim and Susan Freeman) Jim Freeman is a Vietnam Veteran and he is doing all the woodwork. Roger Hair who was in the inagraual 19751976 MHS JROTC Class and was the 1st Cadet Battalion Commander for the Panther

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Pride Battalion, donated the metal legs and arms for both benches. The cost of the benches $1,105.00, Sod, Mulch, Flower Bed $1,125.00 and sign for back wall donated by NC National Guard - Total $2,230.00 Lieutenant Colonel (Deceased) Donald V. Adkins His father, who was a World War II veteran, encouraged the military life, so Adkins joined the Army ROTC. Shortly after graduation from Marshall in May 1958, he was commissioned a second lieutenant. Adkins retired in June 1979 and took a position with Morehead High School as JROTC Commander, and he later became Athletic Director. He retired a second time after serving as principal at Holmes Middle School. Lieutenant Colonel Adkins flew 750 combat missions in Vietnam, earned the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, and 30 Air Medals, one for valor, among other medals.

This was SSG Eggleston's third deployment in support of Overseas Contingency Operations. He attended Western Carolina University and graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. He graduated from John M. Morehead High School in 2001. He enlisted in the United States Army in July 2006. Upon completion of basic training and advanced individual training, he attended the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course. He completed the Special Forces Qualification Course in March 2009 and was assigned to 4th Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg as a SF Communications Sergeant.

awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Purple Heart, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with a third campaign star and the Combat Infantry Badge. Surviving SSG Eggleston is his Wife, Karen Reames Eggleston of Raeford; two daughters, Molly Eggleston and Avery Eggleston of Raeford; his mother Alisa Moody and her husband Paul of Pearisburg, VA; a sister, Erica Eggleston of Pearisburg, VA and his grandparents, Roy and Vicky Eggleston of Eden, NC; two nephews, Zack Eggleston and Jack Eggleston, both of Pearisburg, VA. SSG Eggleston was preceded in death by his father, Tim Eggleston.

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Quilters’ Corner Calling all quilters! Regular meetings have resumed at the Garden of Eden Center, located at 508 Orchard Dr. in Eden, NC. The club meets monthly on the second Thursday of every month. Our next meeting will be held June 10, 2021. The Two Rivers Quilt Guild was formed in 2004 and is open to all with an interest in quilting and sewing. Recently we have donated a quilt to the Rockingham Animal Shelter to raffle for fundraising. Brittany Flynn, Shelter Director and Ashley Ray, Shelter Manager and their assistant Ripley were on hand at our meeting for the presentation of the quilt. You can visit us on our Facebook page (facebook.com/ tworiversquiltguild). As a guild we go on bus trips to quilt shows and fabric outlets, have quilt camps, Secret Sisters, Challenge Quilts, also members give demonstrations on different techniques and projects. Members are active in community charity, to include donations of handmade quilts to youths in the county’s foster care system, to veterans, shelters and to senior members of the community. We are looking for new members! For more information about the guild, call 336-627-4711.

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Meals on Wheels seeking volunteers to make a difference in a shut-ins life Powers ADTS Meals on Wheels has relied on volunteers to deliver a daily hot, nutritious lunch to 300 individuals annually who are homebound, unable to prepare their meals, and unable to grocery shop. During the pandemic, Meals on Wheels transitioned from volunteer-based delivery to using staff for safety reasons. As safety restrictions are lifted, and more people are getting their vaccine, it is time to transition back to volunteers for meal deliveries. "We have added a hundred individuals to the Meals on Wheels program since the pandemic started. We have expanded to 11 hot routes in the county. Throughout the years' long-term volunteers have supported the %vital work of the Meals on Wheels program. Unfortunately, these volunteers are transitioning out of service, and we need new volunteers," said Volunteer Services Coordinator, Sandy Branch. Meals on Wheels helps older adults live a more nour

ished and independent life while supporting them to remain in their own homes as long as possible. For the hundreds of people served through our nutrition programs, the benefit goes far beyond nutritious meals. For many, the daily contact with our dedicated volunteers is a key component, helping to reduce social isolation and increase the person's overall well-being and sense of security. "Volunteers are vital to the program and do more than deliv-

er meals. They offer social engagement and wellness checks. Often, it's a volunteer that brings to our attention that a client needs additional supports to remain in their home," said Ms. Branch. Volunteers are needed for Meals on Wheels deliveries throughout the county. Meals are picked up from rec centers, senior centers, & churches. Most volunteers deliver once every other week. In addition, routes should take no longer than two hours to complete. Interested individuals, civic groups, or faith-based groups who would like to volunteer can contact Sandy Branch, Volunteer Services Coordinator, by phone at 336.394.1226 or by email at sbranch@adtsrc.org. Meals on Wheels is proudly supported by United Way.

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