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A scholarship has been established with the RCC Foundation in memory of a former Rockingham Community College employee.

Jennifer Tulloch joined the College in 2006, serving as Director of Phlebotomy and Surgical Technology.

Following a year-long battle with lung cancer, she resigned in July 2019, and died from complications of her cancer treatments just a few weeks later.

Tulloch attended Eden City Schools and graduated from John Motley Morehead High School. In 1987 she graduated from Elon University with a BA in English.

“I was living in Charlotte and she moved in with me and managed a nice restaurant on Tryon Street. She was really good at that too,” said her sister, Julie Tulloch Cresenzo. “Then she came home [to Rockingham County] and switched careers.”

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Harden, on his 19th year working for the city, had served as deputy fire chief and fire marshal since 2010. He has been acting fire chief since former Fire Chief Tommy Underwood’s retirement Jan. 1. In addition to being certified as a firefighter, Harden holds many certifications which include hazmat, technical rescue, and fire officer. He is a certified fire investigator, fire inspector, and fire instructor.

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Continued from Page 1 her realization that she would not be able to sustain such a physically demanding career, Tulloch became an educator, according to her sister. That’s when she came to work at RCC. “She was a great teacher.

She definitely had the personality and loved teaching,” Cresenzo said.

RCC Dean of Health Sciences and Public Services Vickie Chitwood agreed.

“This is where she belonged, standing behind the operating table teaching students,” Chitwood said, standing in the simulated operating room in RCC’s Owens Health Sciences Building.

Eventually, the requirements for teaching and directing programs changed, leading Tulloch to obtain her Associate in Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technology from RCC in December 2017, according to RCC Director of Human Resources Joy Chappell. She continued working for another 19 months, during which time her health declined.

Following Tulloch’s passing, it was Julie Tulloch Cresenzo’s husband Randy who decided the family would make a monetary gift to the RCC Foundation to establish the Jennifer Tulloch Memorial Endowed Scholarship.

The Cresenzos ask that recipients of the annual scholarship demonstrate financial need and be residents of Rockingham County. They may be traditional or non-traditional students, and must have been accepted into a health science program of study.

The applicant must be in good academic standing, and maintain at least a 2.75 grade-point average. Priority is given to students pursuing a Surgical Technology degree – Jennifer’s focus area.

“The applicant must possess a giving and kind character marked by empathy and an earnest desire to serve others in seeking relief from illness and pain,” according the scholarship details.

The Cresenzo’s twin sons are both in the health field – a doctor and a nurse. “I have a profound respect for those in the field, who are selfless and not money-oriented, and use their hands to act as the hands of God with selflessness,” Randy Cresenzo said. “Maybe through this scholarship process, what Jennifer conveyed to others can be carried on.”

Students seeking additional information on the Jennifer Tulloch Memorial Endowed Scholarship should contact RCC’s Financial Aid Office at 336-342-4261 ext. 2203 or finaid@rockinghamcc.edu, or visit www.rockinghamcc.edu /admissions-aid/finanancial-aid/.

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Donors wishing to do so, or to establish their own scholarship, should contact Foundation Office at 336-3424261 ext. 2201, contact pryork@rockinghamcc.edu, or visit www.rockinghamcc.edu/ about/foundation/.

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The Foundation’s endowed scholarship program invests the principal amount and uses 75 percent of the interest earned annually to provide scholarships.

The remaining 25 percent is reinvested in an effort to assure fund growth will keep pace with increasing education costs.

“There’s no doubt that the needs of our students are great and that their lives are forever

changed because of the gift of education,” said Kim Pryor, RCC Foundation executive director. “We are grateful to all donors and we are committed to helping them provide scholarships that assist our students and as a result improve the quality of life in Rockingham County.”

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John Preston Atkins, 50 - RC Sample Sidney Anderson, 99 Toni Burchell, 83 Lovetta Mae Stevens Bailey Mrs. Annette Moore Black Thelma Louise Pickrell Brown, 85 John Clifton Bridges, 66 - Eden Dewey Aaron Baynes, 64 - Reidsville Mrs. Rena Marie Outing Broadnax - Reidsville Brenda Moorefield Curry, 86 - Reidsville Jessie Johnell Cox, 71 Sallie Mae Slaughter Coone, 89 Paul Thomas Crabtree, 61 - RC Bessie Christine Joyce Craddock, 92 - RC Forrest Wayne Chilton, Jr. 53 - Eden James Marshall “Coach” Courm Jr., 62 - Eden Faye Boyte Clark, 94 - Eden

Humberto Felix Damian Ellen Yeatts Gaulden Doyle, 99 Briana Armfield Dudley, 42 Ms. Theresa Mabry Dalton Ms. Mary Alverson Mc Duffle - Reidsville Wendy White Ellington, 52 - Eden Blanche Ledford Elmore, 90 Linda “Gail” Bartlett Fulp, 64 - RC Dana Ray Ferguson, 73 - Eden Jimmy Donald Gilley, Jr., 61 - Eden Peggy Davidson Grogan, 80 - Reidsville Molly Irene Mangrum Grogan, 91 - Eden Ms. Juanita Gwynn - Reidsville Ronald “Ronnie” William Gray, Sr., 74 Mr. John Irvin Graves Iris Marie Hall Glidewell, 79 Anthony Mature “Bubba” Galloway - Reidsville

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Loved ones of Rockingham County who have recently passed away Continued from previous page Patricia Anne Griffin - Reidsville Terry Dallas Hendley, 73 - Reidsville Lois Collins Hoyle, 90 Robert Stanley Hill, 56 Steve Franklin Hancock, 63 - RC James Weldon Herbin - Reidsville Ethel Lee Presley Joseph, 84 Thomas Jackson “Jack” Johnson, 99 - Reidsville Seth Alexander King, 25 Ethel Mae Alexander Lemons, 87 Shelby Brown Lewis, 80 - Eden Ms. Diane Louise Moore - Reidsville Josephine East Martin, 86 Gladys Anis Mitchell, 98 Lili Manning, 64 Irene Hall Mabe, 93 Sandra Meeks Mabes, 63 - Eden Kathleen Mills Moore, 98 Robert “Leon” Mabe 67 Hubert “Mike” Micheal Marshall, 77 Maurice Joshua Norris, 77 Gordon Douglas Neal, 83 - Reidsville Lewis Donald Nelson, Jr., 91 Pete Overby, 88 - Eden William Charles Pulley - Reidsville

Daniel “Sonny” Edward Pittman Sr., 73 - Reidsville Edgar “Tubby” Priddy, 88\ Pamela Gauldin Patterson, 69 - Reidsville Oliver Kyle Robertson, 85 Mrs. Sadie Watlington-Rogers - Reidsville Cynthia Lee Payne Rumley, 62 - Madison Mary Payne Reid, 94 - Reidsville Ms. Vickie Denise Allen Settle - Eden Joyce Ellen Stewart, 63 - RC Kowinna “Kay” Sharpe (Beeman), 58 - Reidsville Jimmy Floyd “Snuffy” Smith, 71 Mary Kathleen Ligon Southern, 79 Grayson Wright Strader C. Alfred Stewart, Sr., 88 Inice Nelson Joyce Stewart, 92 - Madison Rebecca Ruth Griffin Travis, 78 Patricia Ann Ellington Taylor, 89 Patricia Nelson Watkins, 63 Robert “Bob” Ray White, 75 - Reidsville Ricky Lee Watlington - Reidsville Billy Ray Willard, 78 John Pershing “J.P” Washburn, 90 Stuart Graham Wyott, 59 - Eden David “Hon” Ross Walker, 74 - Eden

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Every dollar counts in RCC Foundation fundraising Through the generosity of donors, the Rockingham Community College Foundation helps students achieve their educational goals by providing financial assistance. During the 2020-2021 academic year, the Foundation awarded $170,000 in scholarships.

Donations are also used for campus projects that help students, such as paying for costly licensure exams and short-term training to prepare students to enter the workforce. The Foundation awarded $144,000

this year, based on requests of faculty and staff.

None of this can happen without supporters across Rockingham County.

A campus campaign just ended, bringing in donations from RCC employees.

“We surpassed our goal by raising $21,067 during the annual 2020 RCC Foundation Campus Fund Drive. A very special thank you to 84 percent of RCC employees who pledged a donation,” said Sarah Evans, Business Technologies

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Department Chair and head of the Campus Fund Drive. “Their generosity will help the RCC Foundation support our students, our campus, and our community.”

Now, the RCC Foundation kicks off its month-long Annual Giving Campaign on Feb. 18.

For just four weeks, board members, staff and volunteers will ramp up efforts to raise money in the community.

“This campaign is very important because it allows us to assist those students who may not be able to afford college,” said Mary Martin, Foundation secretary.

Arnold Robertson, board member and vice president of Resource and Organizational Development – the arm of the Foundation that oversees fundraising – agreed.

“RCC is the ‘educational diamond’ of Rockingham County. The RCC Foundation provides financial support through the generosity of donors and supporters of the College.

Due to the COVID pandemic, there is a tremendous need for retraining of individuals who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own,” he said. “The Foundation provides financial aid and scholarships to those who are wanting to better themselves. Your financial support of the RCC Foundation will

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enhance opportunities for those who truly need help.”

Foundation President Bobby Wharton said the pandemic has changed their fundraising methods.

“We usually have volunteers who go talk to our donors, but we can’t do that now,” he said.

“We could not have events, and that affects our bottom line. We are hoping to have the golf tournament this year, because making that personal contact with donors is just as important as the money,” Wharton continued.

“When a golf tournament raises between $20,000 and $30,000 to help students, that’s a big loss. It’s really hard not to have those funds,” said Foundation Executive Director Kim Pryor. “Essentially our fundraising last year consisted of direct mail, and a lot of phone calls. We kept it alive. We raised $216,000, even in a pandemic.

That turned out to be a very good year. People are very supportive of their scholarships, and many people send gifts with no designation, just to be used for campus projects. We’re very grateful for that.”

Wharton recognized the importance the RCC to the community, and vice versa.

“I remember when we didn’t have a community college. When it came on, it was such a shot in the arm for the

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county,” he said. “The College is so important to local students.

It’s one of the one of the only entities that touches every area of the county. The need is there, especially right now with people losing jobs. We appreciate any donations that come in, $5 or $20,000, whatever size it is.”

An RCC graduate with an Early Childhood Education degree, Martin constantly instills the importance of college and the benefits of attending RCC. “Every chance I get, I encourage local students to start at RCC. The College will assist them to obtain their degree, or for students that don’t prefer a fouryear university but want to be a CNA, welder, etc., they can get all of that at RCC.” Martin said donating to the RCC Foundation is one of the best investments possible – an investment in the future.

“You’re investing in an individual who may have no hope of going to college, but now because of you the have hope. You’re investing in someone who may come back to our county and become one of our officials,” she said.

For information on making a donation to the RCC Foundation, call 336-342-4261 ext. 2201 or visit https://www.rockinghamcc.edu/a bout/foundation/.

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Vernon tapped to head of Eden Parks & Recreation The City of Eden is pleased to announce the appointment of Terry Vernon as Interim Parks & Recreation Director, his new title was effective Feb. 10.

Vernon in an Eden native and graduate of East Carolina University. He has made recreation a career for nearly 40 years, starting with the Boys & Girls Club in 1981 and eventual-

ly serving as their executive director. Vernon joined the city in 2007 and served as athletic director until this recent promotion. He is also the district 8 director for Dixie Youth Baseball for Rockingham, Caswell and Person counties, serves on the Dixie Youth Baseball State Board, and is Morehead High School’s announcer for football,

basketball, and baseball teams.

“Terry brings many years of experience to the Parks and Recreation Department,” Mayor Neville Hall said. “His knowledge of the operations of the department will be an asset to the City of Eden. We appreciate him accepting this role and are confident he will do an outstanding job.”

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Simpson to serve dual roles The City of Eden is pleased to announce the appointment of Clint Simpson as assistant city manager of public safety.

Simpson is the current police chief and will continue to serve in that role as he takes on the additional duties of overseeing the Eden Fire Department, two newly formed offices - customer service and marketing, and overall city safety.

Mayor Neville Hall addressed the newly created role.

“City Council has discussed the creation of this position for many months and feel this is the best direction for our citizens and staff,” he said. “We believe it will protect our organization from a gap in leadership in the event our city manager is unable to perform the duties of the job.”

Simpson, a 25-year veteran of the Eden Police Department, has served as police chief for nearly a year. He assumed his new responsibilities effective Feb. 10. Simpson is a graduate of the Piedmont Leadership

Academy and the UNC School of Government’s Municipal and County Administration Program.

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Simpson serves on the Salvation Army Board of Directors and the Rockingham Community College Criminal Justice Curriculum/BLET Advisory Board, United Way of Rockingham County Board, and Boys and Girls Club of Eden Safety Committee. He is a member of the Eden Rotary Club.

“We are excited about the appointment of Chief Simpson,” Mayor Hall said. “He has done an excellent job during his tenure as chief of police. He is highly respected by his staff, other city employees and the citizens of Eden. We appreciate his willingness to accept additional duties for the city.”

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How switching the clocks can affect your health Much of the world adjusts their clocks each spring and fall.

In the fall, clocks are fixed on standard time, while in the spring they’re moved forward one hour to daylight saving time, or DST.

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Even though the energy savings associated with DST can be significant, some suggest those savings come at the expense of human health.

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Research suggests that a onehour time change twice a year can significantly throw off humans’ internal clocks. A report conducted by the Massachusetts Legislature in the summer of 2016 found that people lose a significant amount of sleep in the days following DST, which can lead to an increase in both traffic fatalities and on-the-job injuries. Disrupted sleep cycles can leave people restless and coping with anxiety. A 2012 study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology found shifts related to DST led to killing time on the internet and other “loafing” around from lack of energy and motivation.

Finnish researchers analyzed more than 10 years of stroke data and its relation to DST. The overall rate of ischemic stroke increased by 8 percent in the first two days after transitioning to DST.

Similarly, other issues arise when clocks are switched back to standard time in the fall.

Danish researchers found the rate of people seeking care for depression rose for up to 10 weeks after clocks were turned back.

Various petitions have been created to urge legislators to maintain DST all year long. The United Kingdom-based Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents says doing so will reduce road deaths currently caused by darker evenings in autumn and winter. Keeping the time consistent can help avoid body clock resets, may prevent accidents and could increase productivity in the evening hours when the autumn arrives. Only time will tell if turning the clocks back and moving them forward will become a relic of the past.

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Explore Eden Platinum Kutz Beauty Salon and Barber Shop This newest Eden salon and barber shop opened February 1st next to the former Belk building in Eden. Owner Tim Dickerson is a veteran who has opened a beautiful facility in the new Eden Venture Business Park. All styles are offered. Call 336-4177224 or visit https://platinum kutz.style/.

Alvarez Roofing Inc. Located at 600 Washington Street in Eden, offers residential and commercial roofing, new installation and roof repair, as well as emergency service IB Roofing Systems are also available. Call them at 336-623-3970.

Henniges Automotive Maintenance Technicians are needed at Henniges Automotive, 226 Watlington Drive, Reidsville, NC. Send your resume to HR Manager Dana Huskey at or call 336-342-9300 for more information.

EMS Degree The RCC Emergency Medical Science Bridge program enables credentialed paramedics to earn an Associates in Applied Science EMS degree in just 25 credit hours. 336-342-4261 ext. 2333.

Di’Lishi Frozen Yogurt Di’Lishi Frozen Yogurt is located at 640 Van Buren Road and open from 1pm to 9pm

Wednesday-Sunday. They serve delicious frozen yogurt with many flavors and toppings. Call 336-623-5155 for more information.

Brookdell & Beck Counseling Services This counseling service addresses anger management, panic attacks, coping strategies to decrease anxiety, depression, grief counseling and relationship counseling. They accept BCBS, Aetna, Megellan, Tri-care, Cigna, Optum and Medicaid.

They are located at 905 Irving Avenue in Eden. Call them at 336-432-7400 for more information.

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100-Year-Old WWII Hero recieves Vaccine WWII hero and centenarian, Paul Prewitt of Eden, said he received his COVID-19 vaccine today from Rockingham County Public Health, and "was glad to get it to help protect me from that pandemic!" Prewitt said he would tell others to also take the shot and explained he "felt finefine" since he exercises and walks 30-minutes a day. His mask reads: "100 years old ...

Never looked so good!" He said he likes his mask: "since I look like I just turned 21 last week, I have to wear this to let people know I'm older than that!"

Prewitt will turn 101 on March 23rd.

Accompanying Prewitt and also getting her vaccine was 79year-old, Susie Prior, who said the Public Health Vaccination Clinic "was very organized, we're very thankful, we have to do our part to stop this." She talked about how "they are doing everything humanly possible to do the right thing" and "taking every precaution we can to be safe." Due to COVID precautions, the two celebrated Christmas together, just with their cat, Ms. Lilly.

During last year's Oct. 5th Rockingham County Board of Commissioners meeting, Chairman Mark Richardson, Vice Chair Charlie Hall, and

Prewitt and Prior Commissioners Kevin Berger, Reece Pyrtle and Craig Travis presented The Order of the Long Leaf Pine awards to Prewitt and to fellow centenarian Riley Rankin of Reidsville.

Prewitt, a former U.S. Army technical sergeant, was conferred a Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honor by the French government. Rankin, also a WWII hero, was a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant.

The Order of the Long Leaf Pine “is presented to persons for exemplary service to the State of North Carolina and their communities that is above and beyond the call of duty and which has made a significant impact and strengthened North Carolina.”

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Small Town, Big Outdoors City of Eden Newsletter Each month, the immensely talented Eden City Clerk Deanna Hunt circulates all of the latest happenings and business news in the Small Town, Big Outdoors newsletter. Send your email address to to get on the list and so you don’t miss out on anything you need to know about what is happening here.

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Whether your goal is as simple as drinking more water or as difficult as trying to quit smoking, keeping track can help you achieve your health goals.

You know what you want, now create your personal roadmap to get there. Creating and maintaining a “health scorecard” can help you get started on your journey to improved health – and give you the push you need when the going gets tough.

10 steps to create your personal scorecard 1. Define your goals. What do you want to achieve?

2. Develop your strategy. How are you going to get from A to Z? 3. Define your objectives. You are not going to stick to it if you don’t know why you are doing it. You know what you want to accomplish, but do you know why?

4. Create your map. How are you going to reach your goals? Be specific.

5. Measure your progress. How will you determine if you are moving towards your goal?

Steps walked, hours slept, the amount of time you were active per week, the number of cigarettes smoked, your blood pressure, etc. – how will you measure progress?

6. Assign yourself tasks. When your boss gives you a job to do, you get it done, right?

Make yourself your own boss.

7. Keep track. Create your own personal tracker in a spreadsheet. Ask your friends for good apps that they have tried. Put that fitness tracker to use. It doesn’t have to be complicated, just use what works for you.

8. Evaluate your progress. It’s easy to lose sight of the progress you’re making, even feel like you’re not making any at all. Check your scorecard from time to time to see where you are and remind yourself where you started. Adjust your plan as necessary.

9. Make yourself accountable. Your goal was to be active four days this week, and you only managed two? You vowed to eat healthier but couldn’t resist that piece of cake? Own it.

Keep yourself accountable and write it down.

10. Stick with it. You’re not going to get from A to Z overnight. You’re going to stumble, lose motivation from time to time, and get frustrated. It’s okay. Just keep moving forward.

Keeping yourself aware – and accountable Putting your goals in writing and then tracking your progress can significantly help you reach your objectives. That doesn’t mean that simply entering the information into your tracker guarantees success – you still need to put in the actual work – but data supports that it does help boost your motivation. Most importantly, it keeps you aware and serves as a reminder why you started this journey in the first place.

Reaching your health goals is a journey, and by defining, mapping and tracking the steps along the way, you can chart your way to better health.

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Neil R. Jacques of Wentworth has been named co-chairman of the County Wide Food Drive, replacing Ann Fish who will continue as an advisor/consultant for the organization.

Jacques joins Blake Dawson who helped Fish organize the first food drive 11 years ago.

At that time, the two were asked

by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to come up with an idea to make the church more visible in the community.

Initially, Dawson and Fish thought the drive would be a one-time event. However, the five agencies they assisted that year requested it become an annual event.

Now the food drive serves seven agencies throughout the county and the most recent goal was 50,000 pounds. The drive is conducted in March and April each year but, in 2020, was cut short when Gov. Cooper shut down the state in mid March.

Even though many supporting businesses and organizations were closed or working on reduced hours with limited personnel, nearly 40,000 pounds of food still were collected.

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Detective Sergeant Bobby Richardson is congratulated by Sheriff Sam Page

Detective Seargeant Richardson Retires Please join Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page and his team at the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office in congratulating Detective Sergeant Bobby D. Richardson on his retirement!

During his distinguished 30 year career in law enforcement, Bobby Richardson has served as Detective Sergeant of the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, Crime Scene Investigator for the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, Corporal and Field Training Officer on the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division, Police Officer for the Town of Madison and Police Officer for the Piedmont Triad International Airport. On June 29, 2000, Bobby received the North Carolina Governor's Award for Bravery and Heroism.

"Bobby is going to be deeply missed by all of us at the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office", said Sheriff Sam Page.

"His expertise in the field of Crime Scene Investigations is known state-wide, and I am very proud of him for that. Through his years of hard work and dedication, many Rockingham County families have found justice, and those who victimized them were held accountable. Although he is starting a new chapter in his life, he will always be part of our Sheriff's Office family."

Congratulations on your retirement Detective Sergeant Bobby Richardson!

Youtube videos explain county issues https://youtu.be/QFhsNowqrK0 Meet the new Chairman of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners, Charlie G. Hall III, of Stoneville.

He's featured in this edition of Rockingham County 4-1-1 as he Hall explains the role of county commissioners. Hall talks about the feedback he receives from constituents; why he ran for county commissioner; and the County Government's main accomplishments. He highlights key areas left to tackle; frequent citizen concerns; and Rockingham County's future. Watch this video of Chairman Hall and see a sincere community leader whose focus is on service because he loves Rockingham County.

• "Updated" COUNTY MANAGER'S CORNER Featuring: Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler Rockingham County Manager Lance Metzler wants to keep local citizens informed about county governmental issues. He is sharing a public affairs TV program each month to highlight major county topics, projects and programs. The COUNTY MANAGER'S CORNER will air on Metzler Spectrum 1304, county social media, county websites, and will be distributed to local news outlets.

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Paint some furniture. Clean and restore vintage home decor. Sell at a pop up vendor show. She moved on to selling in consignment stores.

2017 she moved back to Eden and then came Jim Wade.

He liked to dig and hunt for old, dinged up, dented, scratched up stuff too! Before they knew it they had a garage full of new loved items! So they tried a bigger market. Three day vintage sales and they were very successful. A few bigger shows under their belts and customers were seeking us out. They looked at several small shops to sell in but just were not satisfied.

Early 2019 they looked at a space on Monroe St in Eden but it was huge and they held off a bit. June 2019 they went back to the same space and jumped in headfirst. Lots of ideas, lots of work, lots of help and Sophisticated Rubbish storefront was real! September 2019 they were open for business!

They have grown quite a bit since opening. The store includes The Beauty Shop where Janis does hair, Rubbish Resale Room in the back where they have discount overstock, vintage and antique salvage and a new Christian gift shop and home decor section! Cold bottled soda, candy shop, small prayer group meets on Wednesday mornings.

Food Drive...

to assist our neighbors in Rockingham County,” Jacques Continued from Page 10 said. “The people involved in the At the January planning meeting seven charities this food drive of the group, it was decided to supports work selflessly to feed retain the 50,000-pound goal for and support those in the coun2021. ty. They not only provide food A native of Attleboro, and other essentials but provide Mass., Jacques and his wife, a level of personal support necKaren, have lived in essary for those in need.

Rockingham County since 1996 “You can be confident that the when he accepted a donations made, job with Schlegel whether in time, Corp (now Henniges food or cash will Corp) in Reidsville. go to help someone Jacques worked for in need,” he said.

Commonwealth Agencies served by Brands, before retiring the food drive in 2016. He is a forinclude: Hands of mer Bishop of the God in Madison, Eden Ward of The Men in Christ and Church of Jesus Christ Reidsville Soup Jacques of Latter-Day Saints Kitchen in and served as manager Reidsville, of the Bishop’s Cooperative Christian Ministries Storehouse in Greensboro that in Eden, Rockingham County distributes food to needy memVeterans Coalition, The ber families over a four-state Salvation Army Soup Kitchen in area, including North Carolina, Eden, and The Salvation Army Virginia, South Carolina and food pantry in Reidsville.

West Virginia.

Anyone wanting more informaJacques has worked closely with tion about the food drive or the food drive over the past four wishing to become a participant years, coordinating the annual can contact Jacques at 336-61320,000+ pound food distribution 6292, or Dawson at 336-432from the church, and has devel2843. Information also is availoped a special relationship with able at the organization’s website the agency leaders.

RKCfooddrive.org and Facebook “I am inspired by the work done page: RockinghamFoodDrive

Guardian Ad Litem Needs Volunteers Did you know that right now in Rockingham County there are over 200 abused and neglected children in foster care?

Each one of these children needs someone like you to be their voice in court. They need someone to visit with them at least once a month to make sure all of their needs are being met.

This also includes letting the Court know what their wishes are.

Are you able to dedicate a few hours each month to a child in foster care? If so, please consider becoming a Guardian ad Litem volunteer.

No experience is necessary.

Just have a sincere concern for children, be over 18 years old, and be able to pass a criminal background check.

We would love to have you for our next training in March 2018. Our training lasts 6 weeks and consists of in-person and online sessions.

Please call Amanda Benavides at (336) 634-6106 for more information and to request an application packet be mailed to you.

You can also submit an online application at www. volunteerforgal.org.

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CALL AHEAD FOR SCHEDULING CHANGES DUE TO PANDEMIC EDEN DRUG CLASSES OFFERED All Classes are FREE: • Eden Drug’s Heart Healthy classes held monthly on the 2nd Tues. at 10.am at Senior Center on Orchard Dr., Eden.

• Diabetic Nutrition Classes are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 3:00 at

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• "The Sweet Spot" Eden Drug is hosting a Diabetes Education For Everyday Living "The Sweet Spot" class every 3rd Thursday of the month at 3 p.m. At the Eden Drug Education Center, 107 W. Stadium Dr., Eden NC 27288.Call Eden Drug at 336-627-4854 for details.

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CHRONIC DISEASE CARE • Parkinson's Support Group Call 336-627-8510 for dates and times • EVERY BABY SHOULD MAKE A GRAND ENTRANCE! Designed to help through the labor and delivery process, Free at UNC Rockingham Health Center’s Downstairs Classroom.

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Classes are not being held because of COVID, but hopefully will reopen soon.

Support Groups • BROKEN CHAINS, Tue. 6pm inside Grace Baptist Ch., 14160 NC 87 N. (Oakland Ave.) Enter Side door.

• Love & Dementia: Caregiver Support Group- Are you caring for someone with Dementia. You are not alone! Join us inperson or virtual the second Monday of every month from 1:30pm-3pm at the LEAF Center (104 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville). For more information, contact Rachel Pennington 336-347-2328.

• Mind Over Matter: Stroke & Brain Injury Support Group - For survivors and their caregivers. Join us virtually the third Monday of every month from 1:303pm. For more information, contact Rachel Pennington 336-347-2328.

• COUNSELLING / JOB SEARCH HELP available Wednesdays by appointment from 10am - 6pm in the Life Changes Building at 7586 NC 770, Stoneville. 336-327-8663.

- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Call the following numbers to find out what schedules are still operating for the present Monday • Evening Words of Wisdom -6:00 pm.

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

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

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

Registration not required. 336-951-4674.

For the Youth

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

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

Meetings & Classes LOVE TO LEARN TO PAINT? Join us at the Cascade Community Center, Mondays 10am - 1pm.

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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 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

RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. 708 Barnes St., Reidsville (Salvation Army Gym.) 434-203-3050 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30pm.

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

Military Groups

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

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

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

American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle welcome. Bill Morey 276-340-5091 or billmoreyf1@gmail.com • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO. 2nd Monday. (time?) Chapter 63 -Ag.

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Please contact your church for schedules or cancelations throughout the Month

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

Call 336-627-9234 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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Ongoing Events of Interest 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 • 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 • DAV AUXILIARY - New info: 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon at the Golden Coral (where now?) in Reidsville. Betty Gatewood at 336-6237027 • VFW POST 8297- 2nd Sat. of month at 961 Church St. Ext., Reidsville, 10am. Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 -1st Tuesday of month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan, 7 PM. Donald Bien,CDR 336-548-3431.

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Community Help 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.

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

Upcoming Events

• BLACK TIE & BLUE JEANS - VIRTUAL EVENT Online Auction April 22-May 3, 2021 Bid on some great items from the comfort of your home.

Allow proceeds benefit Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center Please check our Facebook page or website (rpccares.com) for updates • SAVE THE DATE RELAY FOR LIFE OF RC Saturday, September 18th (time TBA) at RCC Student Parking Lot, 215 Wrenn Memorial Boulevard, Wentworth, NC We are happy to announce that this year we will be joined by Caswell and Stokes counties to make this a Tri-County event!!

2021 “DRIVE-THRU” Relay for Life Register today at www.relayforlife.org/rockinghamnc or by phone at 800-237-2345.

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At around 1 a.m. February 19th, Rockingham County Sheriff's Deputies responded to 120 Tide Drive Madison, N.C..

Upon their arrival, Sheriff's Deputies found a male subject in the driveway deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. The deceased male was later identified as Mark Anthony Vaden, 42, who lived at that residence.

Rockingham County Sheriff's Detectives are currently investigating this homicide.

Additional updates will be provided as they become available.

Anyone with any information is asked to call investigators at the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office at 336-634-3232 or the Rockingham County CrimeStoppers Hotline at 336-349-9683.

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Garden of Eden Senior Center The Senior Center is now open with restrictions - you must wear a mask and practice social distancing.

All Events are Free and open to the public unless otherwise listed. Anyone 50 and older is eligible to participate in programs at the The Garden of Eden Senior Center, located at 508 Orchard Dr, Eden. If a listed event requires a fee, fees can be waved if you are unable to pay.

(336) 627-4711. Mon - Fri. 8am - 5pm. (If school system cancels school, programs will also usually be canceled). If delayed, the center will follow their regular schedule. Call to be sure. ) • If you are 65 and lonely, if you need to talk call NCBAM’s Hope Line at 866-578-4673.

• Insurance Counselling is provided through the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP). Contact Sandy Paisley at 336-627-4711 for an appointment.

• Legal Aid - March 11th from 10-1. Call the Help Dsk f to open a file 1-877-570-7562 • Water Color Paint class Instructor John Canny will be held on Wed. 9:30 - 11:30.

• Paint Friends - Thursdays, 10am 12 noon, Acrylic, water color, oil, pastels, your choice.

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• Exercise with Emma - Bridge

Street Recreation Department Monday and Wednesday 9am • Knit & Crotchet - Mondays 11am. All levels. Free. Instructor Karla McDonald.

• Tech Help on Fridays starting at 10am 30 minute slots.

Instructor Mike Shropshire.

• FRIENDS is for everyone... you don’t have to sign up, just show up. Plan to join us! Meet every Tuesday at 10am.

• Pickle Ball- Mon, Wed. Fri at 8:30 am at Mill Ave. Gym. Due to Covid-19 restrictions you must reserve a slot on Tues. & Thurs. evening. Call no more than 24 hours in advance for 5-7 or 7-9 time slot . 336-627-4711.

• Upcoming: Laughter Is the Best Medicine - Tuesday, March 2nd 10am - 11am. Virtual workshop or sign up and attend at the Garden of Eden Senior Center.

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Medical Science has proven the importance of laughter and its benefits to emotional and physical health. This workshop helps us to choos laughter and intentinally increase happiness in life.

Preented by Yvetta Smith, NCBAM Northeast Regional Director • Upcoming: My Big Fat Mouth - Bible Study sponsored

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Tuesday, March 9th, 2021. There are limited seats so please register if you are interested. Call 336-627-4177 to register. If you would like to take this class by Zoom please call and we will sned you the link.

• Upcoming: Bearing Fruit As We Age - April 1, 10-11:30am.

Very often the world says we are too old, but the Bible teaches us that we are to bear fruit all of our lives. We will examing Galatians 5: 22-23 that talks about the Fruit of the Spirit.

Presented by Robert Leonard, NCBAM south Central Regional Director.

• Parks, playgrounds and greenways are open from dawn to dusk as of our deadline to go to print. Unless Governor Cooper changes anything the Bridge St. and Mill Ave. Recreation Centers are open daily from 2:00 PM until 7:00PM except on Friday when they are open from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. • Tech Help on Fridays.

Starting at 10 am in 30 minute slots. Instructor: Mike Shropshire.

• Bible Study Starting on March 9th, the second Tuesday of each month we’ll have a Bible Study from 10-11am called “Me and My Big Fat Mouth” Video series. Mark your calendars and check back for more details!

• Senior Technology Class 8 week class where participants check out or bring their own iPads or tablets and can get instruction on how to use them.

• Eden’s parks, playgrounds and greenways are open from dawn to dusk.

• The Bridge St. and Mill Ave. Recreation Centers are open daily from 2:00 PM until 7:00PM except on Friday when they are open from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. • Mystery Monday - March 29th, Call center for information.

• Senior Games and Silver Arts (Recreation, Competition, Exhibits for adults 50 and better for Rockingham County Seniors.

Registration is $10. Deadline is March 19th. Literary Arts (esssays, poetry, life experience, short stories) are due with the entry form. Heritage arts and visual arts are due at City Hall (Parks and Recreation Offic) April 19 - 23rd.

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued From Page 10 • https://youtu.be/w4gSBHlzPkM Recycling Initiatives to Keep Rockingham County Clean is the topic for this Rockingham County 4-1-1 segment. Director of Engineering & Public Utilities, Ronnie Tate, discusses recycling, the Public Landfill, what you can recycle, what you can't recycle, and county convenience sites. He offers many pragmatic reasons to illustrate why recycling is critical. Watch the show for this recycling boot camp with Tate educating citizens about major recycling changes; why the Public Landfill and convenience sites are important; and recycling in the future.

Sign up for FREE Code Red Emergency Notification Rockingham County emergency leaders encourage local citizens to stay abreast of weather and critical community alerts with CODE RED. All citizens are urged to sign up for the CODE RED EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM: https://public.coderedweb.com/cne/en-US/BFFE135A8D6B Emergency Services Director Rodney Cates and Assistant Fire Marshal Jeremy Shelton suggest that constituents sign up for CODE RED in order to be notified by local emergency response teams in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts like: adverse weather, evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices, and missing child reports. Watch this Rockingham County 4-1-1 video where Cates and Shelton talk with Public Information Officer Mable Scott about CODE RED: https://youtu.be/SUi_qU63csU During the interview, Cates and Shelton discuss in depth, the benefits of CODE RED and how it helps citizens; how CODE RED has played an important role with safety and emergency situations; safety fire tips for households; and how to register for CODE RED.

Get Free Coloring Books & Help Keep Rockingham County Clean!

EMAIL mscott@co.rockingham.nc.us for your FREE coloring book on how to keep Rockingham County clean and green!

We have beautiful scenic trails, rivers, and lakes here in Rockingham County, NC! So we must inspire our families and friends to keep Rockingham County clean! Email us and get a free, Rockingham County coloring book that explains how we should take good care of our planet; utilize resources wisely; recycle; keep our environment clean; and create less waste for our public landfill. Kids of all ages will enjoy this KEEP OUR ENVIRONMENT CLEAN educational coloring and activity book. And remember, it's absolutely free, just email mscott@co.rockingham.nc.us

NCDSF Endowment Grant Restores Smiles in Rockingham County The NC Dental Society Foundation (NCDSF) Endowment is helping a local organization fulfill its mission to restore smiles in Rockingham County. NCDSF awarded a $5,000 grant to Care Connect, an organization designed to serve uninsured residents of Rockingham County.

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This Quirky Life...

Milestones

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by Natalie Schwartz (my2sons9498@gmail.com)

Life is full of milestones; they mark different events in our lives. Some milestones may be our own accomplishments, or they may be someone else’s that we are privileged to be a part of.

The thing is the milestones in our lives is what keeps us going. Some may be goals we are trying to achieve, life events, and some may be a special birthday. I am thrilled to say that I experienced two milestones so far this year. At the end of January, I was able to celebrate my 50th birthday!

As those who know my cancer story know this was a milestone doctors were not sure I would live to see. The good Lord blessed me with a wonderful 50th birthday celebration that lasted almost two weeks.

The day after my birthday we celebrated my youngest son John’s 23rd birthday. This was his first one as a husband, a sweet milestone for him.

I have always loved birthdays. I believe they are our own personal holiday. A few days after John and I celebrated our birthdays we all received a special little gift: the birth of my first grandchild! Yes, another

milestone I prayed I would be around to witness and thankfully was here for. John and my sweet daughter in-law had their first baby on February 2nd. It was such a wonderful milestone for our whole family! Baby Eli is the first grandchild on both sides of the family. Needless to say, a great event for all of us.

The funny thing is, I realized I was the same age as John when I had my first child. I was twenty-three years old when my oldest son, Josh, was born. In fact, this month (March) we will be celebrating his 27th birthday.

Yes, twenty-seven years ago I became a mother for the first time; such a wonderful, sweet milestone. I love being a mom, still do, and never thought I could feel a love any stronger.

Now that I am a Gammy, I am experiencing a whole different type of love, one just as strong yet different. As I watch my sons, the new daddy John and new Uncle Josh, interact with baby Eli my heart swells with pride. The love in the eyes of my sons and daughter in-law when they interact with Eli, it’s just an overwhelming amount of feelings I cannot fully describe.

Your tax refund can support vulnerable wildlife in state The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is asking taxpayers to help conserve the state’s most vulnerable wildlife populations by donating all or a portion of their tax refund directly to the Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Fund.

The Fund supports research, conservation and management of nongame animals and endangered wildlife species.

The Wildlife Commission depends on the tax refund donations as the most significant source of non-federal funding to support projects that benefit sea turtles, freshwater mussels and fish, salamanders, frogs and other wildlife species without a designated hunting and fishing season. However, game species, such as deer, turkey and bear also benefit because these animals live in many of the same habitats.

“Whether it is $2 or $200, any amount is greatly appreciated and goes a long way toward helping the Wildlife Commission match federal and other grants,” said Sara Schweitzer, the Commission’s wildlife diversity program supervisor. “These donations also help pay for outreach activities and programs, such as our partnership with the statewide Box Turtle Connection Study. When we match grants using donations, we increase the dollars that we can spend on programs. For example, if we receive a $100 tax refund donation, we are granted an additional $185 for wildlife diversity initiatives.”

North Carolinians can participate by checking line 30 on their NC state income tax form, or by telling their tax preparer

they would like to donate. If using tax preparation software, like Turbo Tax, e-filers receiving refunds will be directly asked if they would like to contribute to the N.C. Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Fund.

Corporations can also participate and should consult with their tax preparer about how to best allocate funds.

If you do not expect a refund or want to contribute in other ways, donations are accepted year-round by: Registering a vehicle or trailer with a Wildlife Resources license plate.

Donating online at www.ncwildlife.org/give.

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.

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The 11th Annual Countywide Food Drive Begins March 1 and continue through the month of April.

Although many of the businesses and organizations have cut back on their schedules with many employees being furloughed or working from their homes, the decision to have this year’s drive was made at a recent meeting of the board that oversees it.

Last year, although the drive was cut short in its second week when the governor shut down the state in an effort to

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couple who had helped with the food drives in the past are among those now receiving food.

Neil Jacques recently was named new co-chairman to serve with Dawson replacing Ann Fish who will continue as a consultant.

Dawson and Fish organized the first food drive 11 years ago.

At that time, they were asked by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to come up with an idea to make the church more visible in the community.

Initially, they thought the drive would be a one-time event.

However, the five agencies they assisted that year requested it become an annual event.

“It has been an on-going success, growing from five agencies that first year to seven now and from 10,000 pounds to 50,000 pounds,” Dawson said.

A number of churches, businesses, organizations and individual are involved in the annual collection process.

Several ROTC classes at the county’s four high schools have been involved in the past and the organizers hope they will be able to continue this year although most students have been doing their classes online in the past year.

“Right now, it’s a big demand to assist those in the community,” said lst Sgt. David Bray, Senior Army Instructor with the Morehead High School Army ROTC. “We try to teach the cadets it’s always a blessing to bless others. We want to give back to the community.”

The City of Eden is a strong supporter of the food drive.

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put out boxes at the local fire departments in February and plans to give the food collected by the firefighters to the Rockingham County Veterans pantry.

This year, most county fire departments are serving as convenient drop-off points for people who live in the rural areas.

Many have been involved for several years, Dawson said.

“It’s just easier for someone drop of food at the local department or hand a bag of food to a neighbor who is a firefighter in these times when social distancing is a high priority for most citizens,” he said. “Several departments have done this in the past and brought in quite a bit of food on the final day.”

Several agencies that benefit from the collection efforts also provide food for the backpack programs in the local schools.

Even though the schools have been closed for most of their school year, school staffs have worked to make sure children who otherwise might go hungry still get the backpacks filled with food.

“We have a lot of partners who help us collect the food each year,” Dawson said. “We encourage churches, businesses and organizations to do drives within their units and drop off the food at one of the agencies or other designated drop-off points.”

“Youth groups such as scout troops also can conduct food drives within their neighborhoods as special service projects,” Dawson said. “It is important to involve our youth because if they learn about helping others at an early age, it usually develops into a lifelong trait.”

The agencies are: Cooperative Christian Ministries, Hands of God of Rockingham County, Men in Christ Ministries, Reidsville Soup Kitchen, Rockingham County Veterans Coalition and The Salvation Armies of Reidsville, Eden and Western Rockingham County.

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Reidsville & Wentworth Harbor Freight Tools opens in Reidsville Harbor Freight Tools, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, opened its new store in Reidsville February 13th.

The Reidsville store, located at 1640 Freeway Drive, in the former Bowling Alley location, is the 43rd Harbor Freight Tools store in North Carolina. The new store brings approximately 25-30 new jobs to the community.

As a designated essential service, the store will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. It will resume its regular hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday after the COVID-19 crisis has passed. Store photos and logo available upon request.

“Reidsville is pleased to have been selected by Harbor Freight for their next location," said Mayor Jay Donecker, “not only for jobs and tools but especially for all of the "do it yourselfers" in our Reidsville area."

“We’re ready to serve and deliver value to customers in Reidsville and all of Rockingham County,” said David Doss, store manager. “At Harbor Freight, we recognize that now, more than ever, our customers depend on Harbor Freight for the tools they need to get the job done at an affordable price. We are the place for quality tools at the lowest prices for mechanics, contractors, homeowners and hobbyists—any tool user who cares about value.”

The store stocks a full selection of tools and equipment in categories including automotive, air and power tools, storage, outdoor power equipment, generators, welding supplies, shop equipment, hand tools (which come with a lifetime warranty) and much more. At 14,000-square-feet, the stores are much easier to shop than the huge home centers.

Harbor Freight recently introduced the Harbor Freight Credit Card, which customers can apply for in-store. Once customers apply for a Harbor

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Details can be found at www.harborfreight.com/credit.

During the COVID-19 crisis, all Harbor Freight stores have implemented more frequent cleaning and are following the guidelines from the Center for Disease Control, including social distancing to protect the health and safety of our customers and associates. Any individual who has any COVID-19 symptoms is asked to shop on our website, www.harborfreight.com rather than in our stores.

Harbor Freight Tools was founded in Southern California in 1977, when 17-year-old Eric Smidt began transforming his father’s small sales business into a successful mail order company.

That first year, Eric cut out the middlemen and sourced tools directly from the factories, realizing that if he could buy tools directly for less, he could pass the savings on to the customer.

Today, Harbor Freight has over 1,100 stores across the country with over 21,000 employees.

The company is still family owned and remains true to its humble beginnings while serving more than 40 million customers who depend on Harbor Freight’s quality and value to earn a living, repair their homes and cars, and pursue their hobbies.

With core values of excellence, continuous improvement and doing the right thing, Harbor Freight Tools is working to constantly improve the quality of its products and is introducing hundreds of new tools and accessories each year with the features, performance and durability of the best brands on the market—but at a fraction of the price.

Customers can sign up to receive a monthly coupon book

by mail with dozens of product coupons and additional discounts. Customers can also receive additional discounts by email. To sign up, visit HarborFreightSignUp.com.

Another of the company’s core values is giving back to the communities it serves.

In order to help protect healthcare workers caring for COVID19 patients, Harbor Freight recently donated its entire stock of nitrile gloves, N-95 masks and face shields to hospitals in every community served by a Harbor Freight Tools store.

Harbor Freight Tools for Schools is an initiative of The Smidt Foundation, established by company’s founder Eric Smidt, to advance excellent skilled trades education in public high schools America. The program’s flagship initiative is the annual Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, which honors 18 public high school skilled trades teachers and their programs with $1 million in cash awards. Last year’s winners were announced on October 15, 2020. For more information, visit harborfreighttoolsforschools.org.

Harbor Freight Tools also supports non-profit organizations that serve K-12 public education, first responders and veterans.

For information on the gift card donations program, visit harborfreightgivingback.org.

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By Angela G. Stadler, Public Information Officer City of Reidsville Following last month’s ice events, I wanted to give a big “shout out” to the City of Reidsville’s Public Works Department. Reidsville and Rockingham County were hard hit by the ice storm event of February 13, 2021.

Duke Energy workers get a lot of kudos, deservedly so, for their efforts during ice and snow events because everyone knows that no power can make for some miserable days.

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job when ice and snow events occur. Power issues wreaked havoc at our City’s Water Treatment Plant which left some homes with low to no water pressure briefly, but thankfully, all hands were on deck to get the problem resolved.

Oftentimes the biggest responsibility of our employees during these kinds of events is moving fallen trees and debris out of the roadways. More than 175 trees were down in the streets, which had to be cut up and moved out of the way to open up the road. As I was working on this column, at least 15 trees were still down that were tangled up with power lines so our workers were waiting for Duke to clear the lines so they could remove the trees.

Trees are a visible sign of what our workers do, but they also responded to over 400 alarms at our lift stations, four of which were without power at the time this column was written.

One of our pump stations was working on only one pump with repairs under way on the burnt out motor. Public Works was also checking our high priority sewer lines across the City for damage. Many trees were down on sewer outfalls.

Getting trees out of the roadways is a top priority, but trees were also down in other areas of the City. All of the City’s Greenways were blocked with fallen trees, meaning they have to be temporarily closed.

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Debris left by a February ice storms is cleared parks and the City’s Greenview Cemetery. They all add up to a long “to do” list that the Public Works Department will be working on in the weeks ahead.

As this column was being turned in, we were waiting to see if another ice storm event would hit our area. That means Public Works employees could possibly be out again picking up the debris left from Mother Nature and whatever else is tossed their way. They will be leaving the comfort of their homes and time with families to get the job done.

They will leave the tree down in their own yard until they can get the trees out of City roadways. The same is true when we have snow events. They have to prepare the roads with salt and brine when needed and then have to push the snow off the streets so that we can get out.

While not necessarily fun, it is a necessary job, and I for one, am glad they are out there willing to do it, among all their other duties. So, again, a big “shout out” to our Public Works Department and all the employees who all help make our lives a little easier.

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The Rules are as follows: • The Library will only allow 10 patrons in at a time • ALL Patrons must wear masks • ALL Patrons must observe social distancing • ALL Patrons will answer a list of Covid-19 related questions before being admitted • Parents and children MUST stay together and are allowed an hour in which to pull materials to check out • If you are sick, please stay home. If you show up sick, you will not be permitted in the Library.

• Signs will be posted in the Library to remind Patrons of social distancing and wearing their mask • A limited number of computers are available to use for an hour per day • 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 Hours (May be subject to change, you may call first or check our Facebook page or Website) Mon. 9 am – 8 pm; Tue. 9 am – 6 pm; Wed. 9 am – 6 pm, Thur. 9 am – 8 pm; Fri. 9 am – 6 pm; Sat. 9 am – 4 pm Miss Rachel, our Youth

Services Librarian, still has multiple links for helping Patrons entertain their children.

• We have the Youth Winter Reading Challenge continuing.

Pick up a sheet at the library, complete the 9 challenges, and return it for a small prize while supplies last.

• We’ll have take-home story times themed on Your Neighborhood, Trains, and Bunnies.

• Our family activity packets will be on Sports and Bugs.

• EcoExplore: Ornithology (Birds) Pre-recorded video posted to our Website and FaceBook.

EcoExplore Backpacks are available to checkout at the MadisonMayodan front desk. If you have any questions you may contact Miss Rachel • Western Friends of the Library Present: 2021 Photo Inspired Short Story Contest. This starts in March and will need to be turned in by May 3, 2021.

Pick up the Entry Form, Rules and Photo Selections at the Madison-Mayodan Library Circulation Desk. Fill in the entry form, follow the instructions, and write a short story.

There are 2 categories: Adult and Tweens & Teens. The prizes are: 1st Place $50; 2nd Place $25; 3rd Place $15 for each category

• Books returned MUST be put in the drop box next to the front door.

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

If a hold is triggered it may be 3 days before that hold can be picked up after you receive notification. Please check with the Library if you receive an e-mail or a text before you arrive to be sure your items are available.

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

Until further notice, our Friends of the Western Libraries will not be taking any more donations until after the Covid19 regulations have been lifted.

We and the Friends Thank ALL of you for your support and look forward to your donations in the future. When a date is set for a book sale, we will announce it.

Once again, updates or changes can be found on our Web Site (), Facebook page, County Web Site () or visit Spectrum 1304.

We’ll post any Library changes on these links.

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Western Vista

Madison / Mayodan & Stoneville

Native American Ancestry and History in Western Rockingham County

By Therese Francin Francin My yearly holiday letters are a long-standing tradition.

Many years I receive letters and phone calls from former neighbors who have moved away. I received one such delightful call from a neighbor who is quite knowledgeable about the heritage of Western Rockingham County residents.

We discussed family matters, and then my friend started to reminisce about her family’s beginnings in Goinstown, a small enclave in Western Rockingham County. Many of the residents who settled in the area in the 1800’s came from Stokes, Henry, Patrick and Orange Counties. She talked about the small one room schoolhouse where her ancestors went to school, commonly called the “Indian School.” It was torn down in the 1950’s or 1960’s, but it educated many students who were of the Catawba or Saura tribes, or a mixed blend of several Native American ancestors, and Caucasian and Black individuals. Many of the Native Americans from Goinstown who attended the one room Indian School went through a process of sharing and learning the cultural traits or social patterns of either the Caucasian or Black family individuals they identified with most closely.

Unfortunately, at that time it was either live with your tribe, or merge with the conventions and associations of either the White or Black man’s way of life.

However, many families of Goinstown consider themselves Indian.

Goinstown Road ran from Sandy Ridge in Stokes County up into the Western area of Rockingham. This is a rural area which is referred to by residents as “Goinstown.” Many residents were named Goins, Harris, Hickman or Richardson, Harris being a familiar name in the Catawba tribe. The Catawba Nation is a term that describes an eighteenth-century amalgamation of different peoples that included the Catawba Indians.

Historically, the Indians who came to be called "Catawba" occupied the Catawba River Valley above and below the present-day North CarolinaSouth Carolina border. They are descended from a large group of independent peoples in the Catawba Valley who spoke a Siouan language.

The Goinstown residents in the early 1800s were considered “free colored persons.” Many attending the Indian School described themselves as Indian people and descendants of the ‘Croatans’ or remnants of the Saura tribe who mixed with nonIndians in the area. The location of the old Saura Town was nearby on the Dan River, so it is possible that these people possess,

to some degree, Saura ancestry.

The school was functioning until the late 1950s or early 1960s before it merged with the community schools run by the County.

Along with living in the NW corner of Rockingham County, and the NE corner of Stokes County in NC, the area of the Native American population living in the Goinstown area included people from the southern portions of Henry and Patrick Counties in VA, and many who lived along Buffalo Creek and Hickory Creek.

Many had the surnames of Goins, Moore, Gibson and Harris.

I came back to the present with our conversation, and asked about her recipe for Venison Lasagna, because I remembered how much everyone always enjoyed her meals.

Venison Lasagna Recipe Serves: 12 Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound of ground venison (can add more meat if desired) 1 (1-pound) box lasagna pasta Cooking oil 1 small onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ cup dry red wine 2 (24-ounce) jars marinara sauce 15 ounces whole ricotta 2 pounds shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly cracked pepper Freshly chopped parsley Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion, basil, oregano, thyme and a pinch of salt, and sweat until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Turn heat up to medium-high; add ground venison and brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add red wine and allow to reduce by half.

Brown the venison with chopped onions, basil, oregano, thyme and salt.

Next add 1 ½ jars of marinara sauce to the venison mixture and bring to a simmer. Add your favorite marinara sauce to the venison mixture and let it simmer until warmed.

Take pan off of the heat when warmed through.

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.

Grease a 9x13 baking dish.

Spread half of remaining marinara sauce onto the bottom of the dish. Then line the bottom of the dish with a layer of lasagna pasta. On top of that, spread on some of the meat sauce, mozzarella cheese, a few dollops of ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Place another layer of pasta on top and repeat twice more. After putting down the last layer of pasta, spread the rest of the meatless marinara sauce on top and cover with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

This lasagna recipe is usually made with three different cheeses.

Cover the dish with foil and cook for 30 minutes in a 375degree oven. Remove the foil and continue baking until cheese turns slightly golden. Allow lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley.

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Free Virtual Turkey Hunting Seminars Offered

Sports Eden Parks and Recreation Fun The Eden Parks & Recreation Department is now registering for its upcoming spring sports. Forms may be picked up at the Parks & Recreation office at Eden City Hall, the Bridge St. Center or the Mill Ave. Center.

Practice Schedules are as follows: Peanut Baseball League (Co-ed) for ages 4, 5 & 6 will begin practices at Freedom Park on Tuesday, March 30th at 4:30 PM. Games will be played at Freedom Park.

Dixie Youth Coach Pitch - Ages 7 & 8 – Practice begins on Monday, March 22nd at 4:30 PM at Freedom Park. Games will be played on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Dixie Youth Minor League – Ages 9 & 10 – Practices will begin on Tuesday, March 16th at 4:30 PM at Freedom Park. Games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Dixie Youth Ozone League – Ages 11 & 12 - Practices will begin on Tuesday, March 16th at 4:30 PM at Freedom Park. Games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Pony Baseball League – Ages 13 & 14 – Practice will begin on Friday, April 9th at 4:30 PM at Freedom Park.

• The Eden Parks & Recreation is beginning a new program next month. An Adult/Child Kickball program will begin practices in March at Freedom Park. Children aged 9 through 15 will be allowed to participate as well as their parent or guardian.

Participants may come out and practice and be placed on a team or an individual can pick up their own team. For additional information contact the Parks & Recreation office at 336-623-2110. Ext. 3030.

Madison / Mayodan Recreation Department News

Hooked on Fishing Derby returns!

The ever popular Hooked on Fishing Derby for Kids ages 4-12 will return on Saturday, May 8th, 2021.

The derby is sponsored by the Eden Parks and Recreation and the Eden Kiwanis Club.

Join in the fun at the Fireman’s Hut Pond located on Smith Acres Road near Eden Drive-in. Registration begins at 9am, fishing starts at 9:30am and ends at 11am.

Door prizes will be given immediately following. Trophies are awarded to winner and runners-up in groups: Largest Fish and Most Fish Caught, in each age group.

Kids must be accompanied by an adult. One rod per child, adults are not allowed to fish.

Must fish with bait worms provided.

For more information call Carla Huffman or Mary Staley at 336-627-4711. Rain date will be Saturday, June 19th (only if it is a heavy rain)

Spring Adult Coed 6V6 Volleyball Registration runs through April 5th.

Player - City-Resident fee is $20 Player - Non-Resident fee is $25 Team Entry fee is $50 Captain’s Meeting - April 12th Practices Begin - April 13th Game Start the week of April 26th and will be held o Monday’s and Wednesdays. For more information call 336-548-2789. Participants can register at the Recreation Center or online at www.m-mrec.org.

Spring Youth Volleyball Divisions are Elementary and Middle School Registration is now runs through March 19th Player - City-Resident fee is $25 Player - Non-Resident fee is $40 Uniform Fee $10 Register in person at Mad/May Recreation Center, 300 S. 2nd Ave., Mayodan, NC or register online at m-mrec.org.

Evaluations for Elementary students are Monday March 29th at 6 pm.

Middle school evaluations are Monday, March 22nd at 7:30 pm.

Coaches will draft players after evaluations.

Practices start the week of April 5th, games start the week of April 19th. Games will be on Tuesdays for Elementary and on Thursdays for Middle School.

For more information call 336-548-2789 or visit m-mrec.org.

Youth Spring Soccer Age Divisions are 3-4, 5-6, 7-9, and 10-13. Registration if through March 6th.

Player - City-Resident fee is $25 Player - Non-Resident fee is $40 Uniform Fee $20 Evaluations: 5-6 Year olds Sat., March 13th at 9am When it is safe to travel again 7-9 Year olds Sat., March 13th at 10am let us help you create memories 10-13 Year olds to last a lifetime.

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The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will offer free, online turkey hunting seminars this March. Topics will include biology, species habits, habitats, scouting, essential equipment, setup, effective shot placement, decoy placement and hunting strategies. Each class will be held from 7–8 p.m. and will conclude with an interactive Q&A session.

“The seminars are intended to be taken as a consecutive three-night workshop, however the virtual format allows for flexibility. Students may take one or more classes in the order they choose,” said Walter “Deet” James, the Wildlife Commission’s R3 hunting specialist. “Although open to all skill levels, the seminars are especially intended for those that have never hunted and lack access to a hunting mentor.”

2021 Turkey Hunting Seminar Schedule: • March 2 and 9: Biology for Hunters, Regulations, Where to Hunt and Scouting • March 3 and 10: Firearms, Ammo, Clothing and Miscellaneous Equipment • March 4 and 11: Hunting Techniques and Strategies Space is limited and preregistration is required on the Wildlife Commission’s website.

Classes will be held via Zoom,

and participants will receive their link after registering.

The seminars are being held prior to the wild turkey open seasons for male or bearded turkeys, which occurs April 3 – 9 for youth under 18, and April 10 – May 8 statewide.

Turkey hunting rules and regulations are available in the North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting & Trapping Regulations Digest. For more information on turkey seminars and other skills-based seminars, visit ncwildlife .org/sbs or contact James by email at walter.james@nc wildlife.org or at 984-202-1387.

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 wildliferelated educational, recreational and sporting activities.

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ModWash Makes a Big Splash in Eden High-quality express car wash is now open and offering specially priced monthly subscriptions Nestled between Danville, Virginia and Greensboro, North Carolina, Eden is a small, charming Southern city where the Dan and Smith Rivers meet, making it a quaint spot for a day of canoeing, kayaking or rafting.

But after all of that time in the great outdoors, there’s one thing that completes the perfect day out … a brilliantly clean car.

Fortunately for locals, Modwash is now serving customers at 104 East Harris Place and will focus on positively influencing others through exceptional customer service and providing a brilliantly clean car.

The high-quality express car wash features a contagious vibe with a wide range of the latest technology and amenities, such as free vacuums, air tools, automatic mat cleaners, microfiber towels, window cleaner and more.

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Listening to Your Own Heart & Intuition Do you know what it is like to listen to your own heart, or your own intuition?

"There comes a time when the world gets quiet and the only thing left is your own heart.

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As you mature you are called to make decisions, take actions and think for yourself.

Sometimes, that can seem hard to do. If you have been taught to seek approval and validation from others, there can be fear of doing the wrong thing. You may also have a sense of confusion of what is really important and what it means to know that what you think actually matters.

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Many times, however, people make decisions based on what others might say or think of them. When they are doing that then they are actually making a decision out of fear.

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What if there was a way to TRUST yourself? To believe in yourself? To listen to your own heart? Your own intuition?

Here is a way to begin to let that happen.

When called to make a decision don't just think about it.

Ask yourself these 3 questions: 1. Does the potential decision feel light or heavy?

2. Expansive or contractive?

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In my experience, and with assisting my clients with this, there are certain indications that let you know you are on the right track, even when the decisions are hard ones.

• There is a sense of peace around it.

• There is a sense of expansion.

• There is a lightness and openness.

As you begin to practice this method of decision making there are some things that you will begin to notice.

• You will feel more at peace.

• You will feel a greater sense of confidence.

• You will trust yourself in taking the next steps.

The truth of the matter is this. Often times, people are out for themselves. And only a few will stay completely true to you. YOU should be one of those that are true to you.

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2021 Summer Cuba Agroecology Tour Organic Growers School adds a summer Agroecology Tour to Cuba June 2021 Organic Growers School is partnering with Food First and Altruvistas to offer their fourth Cuba Agroecology Tour and their first such trip in the summer from June 22 through July 1, 2021, with a focus on the country’s intensive sustainable agriculture practices. The tour, to be comprised of growers, community leaders, educators, and activists who are passionate about sustainable agriculture, will begin in Havana and travel to destinations such as Pinar del Rio, Artemisa, and Matanzas.

The trip offers participants onthe-ground exposure to Cuban agriculture and the food sovereignty movement and will highlight their engagement with the global food system. The intention is for participants to acquire the knowledge and strategies to create just, sustainable, local, and healthy food systems in their own communities.

Cuba has had a focus on organic agriculture production methods since the 1970s. The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989 ended Cuba’s access to agricultural inputs overnight, propelling them into what is now known as the “Special Period”— a crisis of reduced resources and increased hunger. The country embarked on a massive and rapid conversion to agroecology in an attempt to boost food pro-

duction. The tour will focus on small farmers, sustainable food systems, and national security.

There are multiple opportunities in Cuba’s diverse agricultural landscape to learn many lessons and insights for the development of a secure and sustainable food system elsewhere.

“The purpose of this tour is not to romanticize or glorify Cuban agriculture,” says Sera Deva, Director of Programs with Organic Growers School and the trip organizer. “It is instead an opportunity to learn about what a country-wide commitment to sustainable, local agriculture can look like. It will broaden and deepen our region’s wisdom regarding alternative food systems. Our goals are to show our participants the importance of cooperative farming models and sustainable farming techniques, as well as encouraging them to think critically about practical and governmental structures that could support a thriving community of organic growers and consumers.”

Local partners will provide an overview of Cuban history, culture, politics, agriculture, and ecology. Additionally, the group will meet with specialists who will provide background on the country’s transition into agroecological farming practices and the national policies that prioritize organic farming and the remediation of hunger. With a firm commitment to sustainability and justice, this tour will connect

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participants to farmers, consumers, activists, NGOs, policymakers and experts working to transform the global food system.

Tour highlights will include the following: Discuss agroecology with Fernando Funes, co-author of Food First’s book Sustainable Agriculture & Resistance in Cuba.

Visit community permaculture and agricultural education, and food conservation projects.

Discuss changes in US-Cuba relations and how they might affect the future of tourism and agriculture in Cuba.

Meet with the National Association for Small Farmers (ANAP) and the Ministry of Agriculture.

Meet with a variety of small farmers and farmers’ cooperatives.

For the purposes of this trip, OGS is partnering with Food First, a “people’s think tank” dedicated to ending the injustices that cause hunger and helping communities to take back control of their food systems. Food First has been offering tours to Cuba for more than 20 years with the organizing assistance of Altruvistas, a socially responsible and philanthropic travel company that has facilitated 20,000 travelers to Cuba.

The cost of the trip is $2,950 and will serve, in part, as a fundraiser for Organic Growers School (OGS), a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Thanks to a grant from the Christopher Reynolds Foundation, there are a limited number of partial scholarships for farmers and food activists to attend. This tour and all registrants will not be affected by recent political actions to restrict American travel to Cuba.

Cuba is considered one of the safest destinations for travel, partially due to their diligent and holistic approaches to healthcare.

Due to COVID-19, the traveling climate of the US (as well as tourist restrictions in Cuba) is changing daily. Cuba has implemented many of the same precautionary measures implemented around the world to minimize the spread of COVID-19 including social distancing, limiting travel to the island completely through the summer, and closing schools. In early November 2020, Cuba reopened its borders to travelers.

Potential tour participants can visit the OGS FAQ page which answers questions such as, “Why Cuba?,” “What are the legal considerations when traveling to Cuba?,” “Why ravel with Organic Growers School?,” “What does the tuition cover?,” and “What can I expect to experience?” Traveler testimonials from previous trips, the full itinerary, as well as a photo gallery can also be found on the website.

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In 2019, The NCDSF grant provided 12 denture treatments for underprivileged residents under the Smile Big Rockingham Program, a value of $23,743.00 worth of services.

Through this grant the Smile Big Rockingham County program continues to reach underserved Rockingham County communities and expand the access to comprehensive oral care.

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Experience Offers Inside View of Dementia Asheley Cooper Community Outreach and Development Director Aging, Disability, and Transit Services of Rockingham County

LEAF Center a program of Aging, Disability & Transit Services (ADTS) will host a unique opportunity for family and professional caregivers to briefly, yet movingly, experience the challenges and struggles of a person living with dementia.

Dementia Live™ is an innovative program designed by a team of dementia, sensitivity and awareness, and professional development experts from the nationally recognized AGE-u-cate® Training Institute headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

Using specialized gear within a safe, experiential setting, Dementia Live™ provides gives participants a real-life simulation of what it must be like to live with dementia. Participants gain greater awareness and understanding of the constant struggles (24/7) affecting persons with dementia. Greater understanding leads to more sensitive care partnering.

The Dementia Live program is the newest tool in the powerful arena of sensitivity awareness training being used for the booming number of direct care staff, family caregivers, healthcare professionals, and college and university students. “We are at the crossroads of understanding aging and dementia; this understanding is not an option but a necessity for every member of our society. It is a worldwide phenomenon affecting every level of our society”, states Pam Brandon, President and Founder of the AGE-u-cate Training Institute. “We must equip those who are caring for and serving our aging population to better understand their challenges. We are living in a fast-aging world.”

To pre-register for the Dementia Live™ experience, contact LEAF Center Director, Rachel Pennington at 336-347-2328 or via email rpennington@adtsrc.org. This event will be held at the LEAF Center, 104 N. Washington Avenue, Reidsville. To best serve participants, pre-registration is required and time slots are available Saturday March 13th & 20th from 9am-3pm.

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Local Memories Part 3...

Cascade’s Finest...

Nip Joints Gregory

by Darrell M. Gregory Gordon Mangum was tending his small store on the Virginia/North Carolina state line right after World War II when an official looking car pulled up in the parking lot.

Two men exited the car and casually walked in announcing themselves to be federal revenue agents. They asked if Mangum would object to them looking around his Cascade store.

Mangum nonchalantly told them to look all they wanted to.

Mangum knew that they were there to discover illegal liquor sales. Mangum, being a very experienced poker player, kept his smooth demeanor intact as he engaged in small talk with the feds. After thoroughly examining the Cascade store on this warm summer day, one of the feds asked if Mangum knew where he could get a cold drink. Mangum pointed to his new drink cooler

with the two sliding doors on top. Mangum said, “The coldest ones are on the other end of the cooler.” Both agents started to pay Mangum but he stopped them and declared this one’s on me, I hate to see you boys leave empty handed. The feds departed and Mangum breathed a sigh of relief for in the opposite end of the cooler were drink bottles filled with white liquor and caped off like regular cokes.

Gordon Mangum left the store business shortly after this for although he was a risk taker as evident by his favorite saying, “sometime you have to take a chance to have a chance,” but he was far from being reckless. An avid card player and bootleg smuggler, he teamed up with George “Speedy Meadey” Meade of Draper several years later to drive his flathead Ford racecars on the early NASCAR

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MARCH • Get serious about gardening—but remember the weather is fickle • Spraying of fruit trees may be done until the fifteenth as long as the temperature is above 40 degrees • Safely transplant azaleas as long as the buds have not swelled or broken open • Fertilize shrubs and trees if it wasn’t done in February • Use acid type rhododendron fertilizer to feed evergreens, conifers, broad leaf evergreens, camellias, rhododendrons, and azaleas; use an all-purpose fertilizer to feed roses and other deciduous trees/shrubs • Finish pruning fruit trees before the buds swell • Resist the temptation to remove winter mulch— better to remove it too late than too early— its purpose is to protect from sudden changes in temperature • Severe pruning of roses this month results in more compact bushes and longer stemmed flowers; spray for black spot and start feeding schedule • Sow seeds of summer blooming annuals indoors to be transplanted later • Take cuttings of “wintered over” plants such as chrysanthemums, geraniums, and coleus • Notice plants that have “heaved” and push them back into the soil • Divide and transplant summer blooming perennials and fertilize when new growth appears • Plant tender bulbs and tubers such as gladiolas, lilies, and dahlias every two weeks until mid-June for a continuous source of bloom • Remove all spent blooms from spring bulbs, but leave foliage in place • Pinch off tops of sweet peas and chrysanthemums when four inches tall • Mist or spray houseplants to prevent spider mites and provide humidity • Turn the compost • Pull weeds before they have a chance to go to seed • Clean the birdhouses now, before birds return— if they haven’t already • Check plants under the eaves of the house to see they have sufficient moisture

tracks. Meade had also departed this same store that was well known for selling liquor several years earlier when he almost got caught by Pittsylvania County sheriff officer Harold Steel.

The Cascade area was a hotbed of bootlegging in the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. Well known bootlegger Benny Cross resided in Cascade and most of the moonshine in those parts had his hand in it. It has been suggested that the brick store on the Virginia/Carolina line had his signature on it. This three room brick building was seemingly in an unpopulated area between Cascade and Draper which aided in its clandestine operations. The people from the Tri-Cities found that they could easily get their alcohol right over the state line and many prominent people also stopped at this small store at all hours of the day.

After the war, many customers of illegal alcohol began calling these establishments nip joints. While most of these nip joints were eventually closed, the one on the line continued to prosper. Some of these nip joints also ran card games in the back room that were high stakes and there were more than one killing at these illegal gambling hideouts.

In 1949, Draper Speedway was built about a quarter mile from the state line. It was a straight and narrow road from the racetrack to Cascade’s favorite nip joint. Before the race and definitely after, the parking lot was over capacity from the traffic. It was nothing to see towed racecars stop at their favorite watering hole after a hot Sunday afternoon of racing. Beginning in the late 1950’s, Draper Speedway was renamed Bi-State Speedway which ran races more consistently on Sunday. It was nothing for fans to leave the racetrack during the race to pick up a bottle of their favorite spirits a quarter of a mile away. It is no wonder that there are many stories of fights breaking out during and after the race.

The racers were often cited for misdemeanor infractions of fighting at the racetrack that incurred small fines and everyone departed the courtroom to continue on the next race day.

One man felt that he had unjustly been targeted and employed local attorney Floyd Osborne to defend him instead of paying a small fine. When Osborne questioned one of the witnesses to the fight about trips to the nip joint on the line after the race, the witness quickly responded, “I don’t know but you are there more than me, you should know.” Osborne promptly dismissed the witness.

During the 1950’s the liquor joints began to shy away from bootleg spirits and embraced taxpaid bonded liquor. The federal agents were exceptionally hot on moonshine with stiff penalties.

The days of fast cars outrunning federal agents in the dead of night were rapidly coming to an end with better equipment and tactics from the law enforcement agencies. The operators of these

Cascade Store joints adapted to buying alcohol from the state operated alcohol beverage stores to escape the scrutiny of the feds.

These small stores operating in the sparsely populated countryside began to drop their façade of operating as legitimate businesses. The doors were closed with no signs signifying what was going on inside, just the cars parked around it. These nip joints operated as private clubs. Whoever ran the operation had to know you or the back door would remain locked. The operators of these establishments

went back to the days of George Washington.

While many nip joints came and went, the joint on the VA/NC line continued to prosper into the 60’s. Going to one was an experience for one would never know who was patronizing the establishment. Law officers (out of uniform of course), lawyers, mill executives, mill workers, business owners, automobile mechanics, and what have you all made rounds there.

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For the Fun of it...

Why couldn’t the toilet paper cross the road?

It got stuck in a crack.

• A weasel walks into a bar. They bartender says, “Wow, I’ve never served a weasel before. what can I get you?”

“Pop, goes the weasel.”

• A man walks into his home to realize that all his lampswere stolen.

He was delighted.

• What language do doctor’s curse in?

Ibuprofane.

• A lumberjack once told me he’s cut down 27,562 trees.

“How do you know exactly how many?” I inquired.

The lumberjack replied “Easy, I keep a log.”

• What do you call a Frenchman wearing sandals?

Phillipe Phillope • Somebody once told me to stop playing Smash Mouth.

I said “Hey now..”

• My friend asked me to help him round up his 37 sheep.

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• A guy walks into a bar and orders a fruit punch.

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The guy looks around, but there is no punch line.

• What do you call a row of bunnies moving backwards?

A receding hare line!

• One night, an airplane was burglaized, and all the toliet paper was stolen. When the police came to investigate, their report was inconclusive, because they had nothing to go on.

• One day I was walking down the road when I met a man with no toes. Something about this upsetted me, so when I got home, I walked up to my dad and said “This guy had no toes. I guess I’m lack toes intolerant.”

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Towels.

• What do you call birds that stick together?

Vel-crows • I have found that I have been happier since I switched from coffee to orange juice. My Dr. explained that it’s the vitamin C and natural sugars but I really think it’s the vodka.

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A doctor puts up a sign in front of his clinic. The sign reads, if I can cure you, I get $20. If I can’t cure you, I pay you $100. A laywer decides that it’s his time to shine, so goes to the doctor.

“Doctor, I can’t taste anything anymore. Please cure me!” The doctor tells his nurse to get him some of the medicine from drawer 33.

The lawyer takes a big swig, gasps, and spits it out. The lawyer says, “This is gasoline!” “There you go. $20 please.” The lawyer pays and leaves, frustrated. He goes back the next day, determined to succeed. “Doctor, please cure my memory loss.”

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A card-again

A Mexican magician tells the audience he will disappear on the count of three.

Uno, dos... poof.

He disappeared without a tres.

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• What kind of dog never bites?

A hot dog • When will a net hold water?

When the water is frozen

A hungry donkey was tied to a rope eight feet long. About 30 feet away there was a basket of fresh carrots.

The donkey wanted to eat those carrots, how did he reach them?

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A misdirectomy.

• What can you swallow that can also swallow you?

Water

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Continued from page 23 Cascade Road, about a mile as the crow flies over the woods from the VA/NC line nip joint. A cinder block building consisting of three rooms was probably originally built as a family dwelling at the crest of the Cascade Road. It was known as the Mountain. The new owner of this structure was a restaurant operator, Lee Barrow.

During the war, Lee Barrow was an experienced welder in a shipyard around Norfolk, Virginia. He was known as being one of the best “blind welders” in the business. He was one of the few that could weld pipes positioned against the bulkheads of navy warships without anyone being able to see the welds.

After the war, Lee Barrow operated several successful restaurants including the Serve U. The

best known is the 700 Club located less than a half a mile from the Draper Bridge. Lee Barrow decided to downsize and maximize his profits with the purchase on Cascade Road.

Lee Peters Barrow operated his new establishment in his usual no nonsense way. Women were barred from his new joint as many will attest to; men, women, and alcohol would eventually lead up to conflict. Lee Barrow kept a low profile while he served the community with mixed drinks and did very well.

He would often cash checks from second shift mill workers knowing that they would buy some drinks. Some of the mill workers liked to play poker and have been known to leave their whole paycheck at the Mountain.

While gambling was just a side job, Lee Barrow was a shrewd gambler. He would accommodate anyone that wanted to try their hand. Barrow was

no novice at rolling the dice.

One of his customers was asked how many times he had won on dice after about 20 tries and he responded this time would be different as he headed to the Mountain. Lee Barrow was a quiet and smaller frame man but he had sharp instincts in this line of business.

The 60’s duo of nip joints was joined by another establishment that was built down hill from the Mountain. Now there were three illegal alcohol establishments within a mile of each other. This is when it gets interesting.

Part 4 will appear in next month’s issue of Eden’s Own Journal. Special thanks to Keith Allen, Wayne Barrow, Roger Blackwell, Telesa Smith Bleakley, Babe Chambers, Gene Chambers, Bill Mangum, Frank Meade, Roddy Moore, Ricky Stevens, Melissa Whitten, and many more.

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Eden Venture Business Park (formerly Eden Mall) Owner Ron Hutchens is offering buildto-suit spaces for businesses, except retailers. Thus far, Platinum Kutz has been established in the facility and opened February 1. Another company is also considering the space. If you want a location for your business, visit www.edenventurebusinesspark.com for more information and to apply.

MAIN STREET UPDATE 627 Monroe Street Carpino Investments now owns the former Duke Power building, as it is best remembered, located at 627 Monroe Street. Plans are to build condominiums on the property. This property was vacant and deteriorating badly for more than a decade, so it is great to see it being renovated.

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Chamber of Commerce Director’s Award of Excellence Last month, it was reported that sisters Janis Wade and Donna Hopkins, who also happen to own side-by- side businesses on Monroe Street, jointly won the Director’s Award of Excellence for 2020. This is the first time this award has been given to two people but it was almost impossible to select one over the other. Donna has created a very popular downtown restaurant after running the successful Red River Grill for many years. That Little Pork Shop is a hip BBQ (and other delicious items) spot that Eden residents enjoy. Janis runs Sophisticated Rubbish, a really cool shop that has an ever-changing inventory of great items for your shopping pleasure. She is also a vital part of the energy and progress in Uptown Eden. Congratulations to these two sisters who have made a difference indeed.

Special Events City of Eden Coordinator of Special Events and Tourism Cindy Adams has released the 2021 schedule of events for Eden, assuming the COVID-19 social restrictions are lifted and the public is willing to participate in group events. They are as follows: • May 20 - Spring Grown and Gathered • June 5 - Piedmont Pottery Festival • June 19 - Oink & Ale • July 24 - Shaggin’ on Fieldcrest • August 12 - Summer Grown and Gathered • August 21 - Touch-A-Truck • September 17 & 18 RiverFest • October 16 - Heritage & Heroes • December 4 Winterfest

OTHER Eden Rotary Club_ On February 2, N.C. Senate ProTem Phil Berger (RRockingham) was the guest speaker at the Eden Rotary Club.

He presented information about the education investment and reforms made by the N.C. General Assembly since 2010. It included the following: • Increasing the annual budget by $3 billion in K-12.

• Teacher pay was reformed by collapsing the 32-step pay scale toward an evidence-based pay schedule.

Because of this reform, over a 30-year career, a teacher has the potential to make $256,800 more in lifetime earnings in the new Republican base pay schedule than he/she would have on the former schedule. This amount does not include benefits or state

and local supplements and bonuses.

• Provided teachers a pay raise each of the last seven consecutive years, with an average raise of 21.4% since 2013-14 and raised starting pay by $5,000.

• The average pay raise in the 2019-21 budget was 3.9% sending average teacher pay to $54,606.

• Teacher bonus programs centered on reading, math, advanced courses and industry certifications have been implemented.

Teachers can earn from $2,000 to $7,000.

Affordable College Education The cost to attend a public university has been on the rise nationally, including N.C. In 2016, the General Assembly passed the N.C. Promise Tuition Plan giving N.C. students access to more affordable public higher education options. There are four main pillars of the new law: 1. Guarantee of no in-state tuition increases for a standard undergraduate college term in all 16 N.C. public universities.

2. Freezes student fees-often used to fund non-academic expenses at all N.C. public universities at current levels and limits future increases to no more than 3% per academic year.

3. Lowers tuition at three universities to $1,000 per academic year ($500 a semester) for instate students and $5,000 per academic year for out-of-state students beginning in the fall of 2018. Those universities include Elizabeth City State, UNCPembroke and Western Carolina University. This has led to 41.9%, 32.1% and 11% increases in enrollment of these universities respectively.

4. Directs $1.8 million annually to award up to 20 scholarships under the new Cheatham-White Merit Scholarship Program for students at N.C. Central and N.C. A&T Universities.

Senator Berger also noted that the newly-elected Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt, the General Assembly and now the Governor have all encouraged in-classroom education for the remaining academic year as evidence shows a very low likelihood of COVID-19 transmission between students and teachers.

ENGINEERING FY 2020-21 Street Resurfacing Contract, No. 2 The main scope of work for this contract shall consist of the resurfacing of sections of Kennedy Avenue and Patterson Street. The bid opening was held on February 9. The City received the following bids: Waugh Asphalt, Inc., $205,988.83; Adams Construction Company,

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Continued from Page 26 $218,109.00; APAC-Atlantic, Inc., $229,947.00; J.C. Joyce Trucking & Paving Company, $257,936.50; and Triangle Grading & Paving, Inc., $285,036.00. The apparent low bidder was Waugh Asphalt, Inc. out of Franklinville, N.C. The availability date for this contract is April 5.

NCDOT Road Resurfacing – Kings Highway The N.C. Department of Transportation has Kings Highway from Fagg Drive to Boone Road rescheduled to be resurfaced in the spring. APACAtlantic, Inc. will be the primary contractor. This work is scheduled to be completed during daytime hours, so traffic delays should be expected.

NCDOT Road Resurfacing – Washington Street The N.C. Department of Transportation will soon be accepting bids for the resurfacing of Washington Street from Bridge Street to Hamilton Street.

According to NCDOT District Engineer Jason Julian, this work is scheduled to be completed at night with a completion date of June 30.

PARKS AND RECREATION City Appoints Vernon New Head of Parks and Recreation The City of Eden is pleased to announce the appointment of Terry Vernon as Interim Parks & Recreation Director, effective February 10.

COVID-19 Updates-Phase 3 All Parks and Recreation facilities are open in a limited capacity due to Governor Roy Cooper’s Phase 3 regarding COVID-19. Please note, at all open indoor facilities, staff will have participants sign in, answer questions regarding symptoms of COVID-19 and pass a temperature check before they are allowed into the facility. Staff will also sanitize the facility before, during and at the end of each evening.

Baseball Program Staff will continue to register for baseball with the possibility of practice starting in March if not affected by COVID-19 restrictions.

Bridge Street & Mill Avenue Recreation Centers These two facilities will be open Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. There will be a maximum of ten participants allowed at any given time.

Citywide Playgrounds All playgrounds are open.

Eden City Hall City Hall is now open to individuals needing to conduct business within the Finance Department. In order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we ask that you wear a mask and remain six feet apart from others as there will be markings in the

lobby appropriately spaced.

Staff from other departments within City Hall can meet with individuals in the lobby or in the front Conference Room if needed.

record has ended and the report has been sent to the N.C. Department of Commerce with a ‘Request for Release of Funds’ for the grant.

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Facility Rentals There will continue to be no facility rentals due to the limited number of individuals allowed in a facility only being ten.

Freedom Park The park will continue to operate by maintaining social distancing during the use of the park by citizens. This includes the walking track, basketball courts, skateboard park, nature trail and dog park. There will continue to be no shelter rentals at this time.

The 2021 Freedom Park schedule of events has been completed. If restrictions surrounding COVID-19 are lifted, there will be weekend tournaments scheduled at Freedom Park ballfields beginning February 6 and running through December 6. Included in the schedule of events is a N.C. Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournament from July 16-22.

The first weekend tournament at Freedom Park took place on February 6 as the NSA (National Softball Association) held a Men’s Tournament in which ten team participated in the tournament.

Garden of Eden Center This facility is operating with a limited capacity of ten participants indoors and 25 outdoors at any given time and will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Staff is making progress with the solid waste maps requested by Public Works so that each truck can have a navigational device to direct them on the most efficient routes. The online services have been updated for City Staff to use with their mobile devices. The Engineering Department is providing data on the sewer remediation work as it progresses so that it can be made available to City staff.

Historic Landmark Request The City received a request for a local landmark designation for the John B. Ray/Central Hotel

building.

Nantucket Mill Project At the present time, the City is awaiting an answer from the N.C. Housing Finance Agency.

City staff is continuing to pursue grant funds for the project.

Comprehensive Plan At the January City Council Budget Retreat, staff presented a request for a comprehensive plan. The overhaul of the planning statutes mandates that such a plan be reasonably maintained (the City’s Land Use Plan is nearly 14 years old).

Additionally, plans must be updated and or adopted by July 1, 2022.

COVID-19 CDBG Assistance to Low and Moderate Income Citizens Grant Staff received notice of the grant agreement and package being sent from the Housing Finance Agency. As of deadline there had been no release of funds thus far.

Draper CDBG The environmental review was completed and its record was posted on the City’s website, and is available for review at City Hall. The comment period for the environmental review

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Mickey Families Were Moravian Local Geneology Studies By Elvin Perkins, Jr.

In 1751 John Carteret, the Earl of Granville and an agent for the King sought to bring settlers to the English colony of North Carolina. Wanting ambitious and industrious workers he turned to the Moravian Church in Pennsylvania to purchase 100,000 acres and offer settlers a

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Janelle Mickey Johnson, a descendant of Moravian settlers, and a resident of Mayodan, North Carolina is a member of the Genealogical Society of Rockingham and Stokes Counties and has long been an avid researcher of family history.

With so many sources available for research Janelle points out that delving into the Moravian records of Salem can offer a treasure trove of information. In the information here she gives an account of the emigrant Mickey family in Colonial America.

Janelle explains, “Since I began looking for my roots, I discovered that the Moravian records are full of interesting things about the early settlers.

After locating the Mickeys in Salem, I found out that the name originally was spelled Mucke.

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became of age, he entered a single brothers’ house where he was taught the brewer and stiller trade. In 1766, at the age of 17, John came to the Moravian settlement of Wachovia in North Carolina. He came to be the apprentice for Brother Aust at the still house in Bethania.

John also was a musician.

He enjoyed music and often played at the Moravian love feast. At one time, he was chosen to establish and manage the love feast fund.

On June 1, 1774, the settlers had the usual service of preaching. Then the Marriage Doxology was sung, and four couples were married. John Peter Mucke married Magdalene Hirtel. Brother Utley performed the ceremony. To this union were born three children: John Lewis, Elisabeth and Beningna.

During the Revolutionary War, the Moravians did not join the cause by supplying the men needed but did help with supplies to the Americans when requested. John Mucke oversaw purchasing rye for the still house. He went to Town Fork, Belews Creek and elsewhere to buy the grain needed. He found enough grain but had to promise each person who delivered his grain that the payment would be a gallon of brandy for each bushel. John also went to Dan River where the purchase of grain had him paying $6.00 a bushel. On November 8, 1778, the drawing of the militia for service for Captain Henry Smith found that many Wachovia Moravians were on the muster rolls. John and many others of his community paid 25 pounds each to be released from duty.

Many things were done in the communities by asking your fellow Moravian to help. On January 20, 1779, Brother Mucke came from Bethabara and asked Brother Aust to help set up a stove in his living room in the new still house. Brother and Sister Mucke moved into their rooms at the new still house on January 21, 1779. All efforts to fix the kitchen’s chimney failed. It would draw only when the kitchen door stood open.

During the fall of 1779, Magdalene’s brother Tobias Hirtel came with Johannes Krause for a three-week visit. In 1780, John needed someone to help in the brewery and distillery. Since there was no one in the settlement present it was proposed that Abraham Transou of

Bethania might do but he declined. John finally agreed to take the eldest son of David Enox on trial. John Pratter, a Baptist, hired to Brother Mucke for one year on probation. On November 7, 1781, John was notified by the Sheriff to appear at the next court to serve on a jury in Richmond. On May 12, 1783, Brother Mucke had a bad attack of vertigo which made it necessary for him to be bled [a medical custom of the time].

In March 1784, it was reported that the still house’s chimney caught fire. Sister Mucke, who was not well, was in the yard with her son, and suffered a severe shock when the flames burst out, but was somewhat, relieved by bleeding and a footbath. On March 31, 1792, John Peter Mucke moved his family to the farm that he had taken three miles from Bethabara near Germantown. He had owned a tavern and distillery. He purchased tavern bonds from the county for his establishment. John served as a commissioner of the town of Germanton for several years. He also was on the first jury called in Stokes County after the county formed in 1790.

John’s wife, Magdalene, died in 1801. Sometime after 1804, John married the widow, Julianna Strube Phillips. He adopted her two young children John and John Solomon. John and Julianna were blessed with at least one child. In 1806, his will made provision for his three children, her two children and an unborn child. John died on February 6, 1807. His first wife was buried in Dobbs. At his death, John must have found favor with the Moravians again because he was buried in God’s Acre at Bethabara.

If you have roots in the Moravian settlement of Salem, I suggest you read the Records of the Moravians of North Carolina, edited by Adelaide L. Fries.”

A visit and tour of the Moravian town of “Old Salem” in Forsyth County offers a wonderful opportunity to see and understand the customs of the Moravian settlers. [Note: Covid19 virus restrictions may currently be in place limiting or cancelling tours.]

An internet search of Wachovia, Salem, Bethania, and Bethabara can offer more interesting reading about the Moravians in Colonial America and North Carolina. https://northcarolinahistory.org/e ncyclopedia/the-wachovia-tract/ also https://www.oldsalem.org/ and http://townofbethania.org/ For research information contact: Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties, NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 27027-0152; Website: http://gsrsnc.com/ Elvin Perkins, Jr., GSRS member; Email: Eperkins2@aol.com Visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Room, MadisonMayodan Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, NC 27025; Phone (336) 548-6553

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Morehead High School Student— GOOD-- News Learning Opportunities at MHS This month’s spotlight: Career and Technical Education (CTE) Internships Spring 2021 Work-Based Learning is an educational approach or instructional methodology that uses real work in the workplace to provide students with the skills and necessary knowledge to connect their school experiences to reallife work activities and future career opportunities. One form of work-based learning is an internship. An Internship is a professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work related to a student's field of study or career interest. An internship gives a student the opportunity for career exploration and development while learning new employability skills.

Internships occur when a student works in an organization for one or two class blocks each day in order to gain work experience or satisfy requirements for a work credential. The student receives high school course credit for internship hours.

Internships are generally arranged through the Career Development Coordinator (CDC) at the school and some high school academies require an internship. Internships occur during the senior year. An application for an internship is required and there are some eligibility/ safety guidelines for which career sites are permitted to accept interns. If you would like additional information regarding work-based learning opportunities feel free to contact Mrs. Christy Hensley, MHS CDC @ 627-7731 ext. 63206.

Intern: Alexis Anderson Internship Site: Eden Chamber of Commerce Internship Business Sponsor: Mrs. Jennifer Barton, Director Future Plans: Attend GTCC to major in medical technology/radiology. She has really loved meeting business owners as well as city officials.

She enjoys learning about our city as well as the people who make it a better place to work, live, shop, and play.

Intern: Alex Graniel Internship Site: Eden Veterinary Hospital Future Plans: Attend Davidson College and major in pre-veterinary medicine. Alex has enjoyed observing Dr. Boothe interacting with the animals to provide the best possible health and wellbeing pet care and treatment.

Intern: Danielle Hart Internship Site: That Little Pork Shop Business Sponsor: Ms. Donna Hopkins, Owner Future Plans: Major in Psychology with a minor in Food Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill. This internship has propelled Dani’s interest in food studies. She has enjoyed learning about the psychology of marketing for your business as well as serving high-quality food in a friendly environment.

Sizemore-Office Manager & Chelsea Sprayberry-Hygienist; Mrs. Mitchem-Kindergarten Teacher Future Plans: Attend a Community College to major in Nursing. “I plan to work as a CNA to put my skills and knowledge into practice. I have enjoyed observing them provide passionate patient care at the dentist office.”

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Intern: Crystal Cruz-Pacheco Internship Site: Dayspring Family Medicine Business Sponsor: Lynn Brannock, LPN Future Plans: Attend college to major in Nursing.

“This internship relates to my career goal by providing me with an opportunity to see many people with different careers at work.”

Intern: Elijah Allen

Intern: Fiona Hasanaj Internship Site: Eden Drug Business Sponsor: Pete Crouch, Owner/Pharmacist Future Plans: To attend UNCChapel Hill and major in Biology with a pre-med track.

“The job of a pharmacist really intrigues me simply because I love knowing the “behind the scenes'' of medicine.” “I count it a joy and privilege to intern with Eden Drug.”

Intern: Kasie Morris Internship Site: Central Elementary School Business Sponsor: Ms. Amy Fargis, Kindergarten Teacher Future Plans: To attend UNCG to major in Elementary Education. Kasie has truly enjoyed interacting with the students as well as getting to experience the day-to-day life of a teacher.

Intern: Jada Cockman Internship Site: Eden Drug Business Sponsor: Pete Crouch, Owner/Pharmacist Future Plans: Attend RCC to major in Nursing. She would like to be an ER Nurse. “I do most of the things they do (Pharmacy Technicians) and have gotten really good at it. I enjoy it!”

Intern: Elijah Allen Internship Site: Central Elementary School Business Sponsor: Mrs. Gunn, 4th Grade Teacher Future Plans: Attend NC State to major in K-12 Education and Zoology. He would like to be a teacher and part-time Veterinarian Tech or Animal Breeder.

“I wanted to intern because it would allow me a great opportunity to not only witness firsthand what it would possibly be like in my future career, but it would also give me some responsibility and experience for the future.”

Intern: Ashley Chavez Mundo Internship Site: Hugh T. Dowdy Dentistry & Central Elementary School Business Sponsor: Brenda

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Finding Fur-Ever Homes Animal’s Of The Month Penelope is a gorgeous 3year-old Domestic Long Hair girl looking for a warm lap to cuddle on. She would prefer a kitty friend to spend her days with as she lounges in the sun. Her adoption fee is $15 and includes spay, vaccinations, and microchip.

These beautiful pets are located at the Rockingham County Animal Shelter at 250 Cherokee Camp Rd, Reidsville (Wentworth Area).

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Website: www.rockinghamcountyanimalshelter.org Phone: (336) 394-0075 Who could not resist this loveable smiling face! Mason is a happy-go-lucky mixed breed that loves attention and snuggles. He is fully grown at a little over a year of age. Mason's adoption fee is $75! As always that includes his neuter, up to date vaccinations and his microchip.

We had the opportunity to host a small Chamber Networking Coffee earlier this week at Salon 209. Thank you to Stephanie Pratt, Owner of Salon 209 for so graciously hosting us.

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Dear Rusty: I am 73 and receive a pension from my state’s Police and Fire Pension Fund. I took a full pension, so my wife only gets a widow’s pension when I die, and this is only a fraction of what my full pension is. I also get a small Social Security benefit, about $95 a month, and that amount is pro-rated because of the amount of my state pension.

My wife is 71 and receives a Social Security benefit of about $600 a month. When I die, can she get a portion of my Social Security benefit? And will it increase since she will not be getting my full state pension?

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Dear Retired: The state you live in is one of 26 which have opted for many state employees to not participate in the Federal Social Security program. As a result, your Social Security benefit, earned from work outside of your state employment, is reduced by your state pension.

The details of your state pension and what portion of that pension your wife will receive as your widow isn’t what affects your, or your wife’s Social Security benefit amount. Rather, the base amount of your current state pension is what affects your benefit, due to a rule known as the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).

WEP is why your Social Security (SS) benefit is only $95/month. WEP applies to your personal Social Security retirement benefit (earned from working outside of your state employment) and reduces your Social Security benefit due to your state pension, because neither you nor your state employer paid SS FICA taxes on your earnings.

And since your personal SS retirement benefit is reduced by WEP, your wife’s spousal benefit (not her widow’s benefit) from you would also be reduced, although from the numbers you shared your wife isn’t entitled to a spousal benefit.

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record is not affected by WEP because WEP applies to your benefits only. And neither will your wife’s SS survivor benefit as your widow be affected by your state pension, should you predecease her. If you die first, your wife will be eligible to collect, as her survivor benefit, 100% of the amount you were entitled to before your WEP reduction, if that amount is greater than the SS benefit she is entitled to on her own work record. And that would, again, be totally independent of whatever she receives from your State pension. In other words, your wife’s Social Security benefit her own SS benefit or her survivor benefit - will not be at all affected by your state pension.

This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity. To submit a question, visit our website (amacfoundation.org/programs/s ocial-security-advisory) or email us at ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org.

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Heavy are the Scales: Griggs v. Duke Power Co. The newest exhibit at the Museum and Archives of Rockingham County entitled, “Heavy are the Scales: Griggs v.

Duke Power,” is the culmination of several years of research into a pivotal court case brought about by a group of brave African American employees working in Reidsville, NC. MARC invites the public to join in the celebration of the exhibit’s official opening via Zoom on Monday, March 8 from 6:30 to 7:45 pm.

The virtual opening commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court of the United States decision on the case delivered March 8, 1971. It is considered to be the first case of its type concerning discriminatory employment practices, and a case similar in importance to the Brown v. the Board of Education case heard by the high court in 1954.

Ironically, despite the study of this case in law school settings, there has been little recognition of its significance in history books or even in Rockingham County.

This exhibition is the product of research originated by Valencia Abbott, history teacher at Rockingham County Early College High School and an active member of the MARC team. She and the team of curators have looked beyond the

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court transcripts of the case to delve into the individual men involved - what they were like and how the case impacted them and those closest to them. Abbott will be a guest speaker during the exhibit opening webinar.

Our work has drawn the attention of Professor Cynthia Tompkins, who will be the featured speaker for the virtual opening. Ms. Tompkins currently serves as Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Prosecution at Liberty

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She has held a variety of public and private posts including litigation of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission cases, 20 years of civil and criminal trial practice, service on US Department of Justice’s National Church Arson Task Force, and Assistant Director of the District of Columbia Office of Human Rights.

We appreciate the support and encouragement we have received from Ms. Tompkins and look forward to her participation in the gallery’s opening.

The virtual event is free; however, participants should preregister to receive the event link.

Registration information and access to the Zoom link are available through the MARC Facebook page and on our website at www.themarconline.org.

We are grateful to the Town of Wentworth and the Reidsville Area Foundation for sponsoring this exhibit and associated educational programs to follow.

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Nominations Needed for Nongame Wildlife Committee The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is looking to fill expert and at-large seats The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking nominations through April 30 for four seats on its Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee — a board of North Carolina citizens that provides advice to the Wildlife Commission on nongame wildlife conservation issues across the state.

Nominations are being accepted for expert and at-large seats on the Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee.

Available seats, including relevant experience, are: Expert affiliate seat: Nominees for these seats should have extensive biological, regional, academic, scientific and/or habitat expertise and experience in matters dealing with nongame wildlife conservation in North Carolina.

At-large affiliate seat: Nominees for these seats should be qualified individuals from land trusts serving North Carolina, federal natural resource agencies (other than the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), non-governmental conservation organizations, industries with operations and/or management that have landscape-scale effects on wildlife, or other organizations that provide a stakeholder voice in wildlife resource conservation.

Individuals should have a comprehensive knowledge of nongame wildlife conservation in North Carolina.

The Wildlife Commission asks committee members to participate actively throughout their terms. The committee meets four times a year, usually at the Commission’s headquarters in Raleigh. The 19-member board of the Commission is scheduled to appoint committee members at its July meeting based on the nominees’ credentials, expertise, affiliation and constituency at large.

To nominate an individual for the Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee, submit a nomination form with information regarding affiliation and expertise, cover letter and résumé (if available).

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Attn: Shauna Glover, Wildlife Management Division, MSC 1721, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1700.

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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 wildliferelated educational, recreational and sporting activities.

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YOU'VE GOT GRIT Rockingham County has many unique citizens with diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences. Every now and then, we meet a person who really stands out from the crowd by displaying extraordinary characteristics. Help us showcase these resilient individuals who you'd describe as, "You've Got Grit!"

Rockingham County Government look forward to presenting more local residents who can be described as "You've Got Grit!"

Please help by telling us about a Rockingham County citizen you'd describe by saying, "You Got Grit!" Email a paragraph about that person you'd like to be interviewed on Spectrum 1304 to mscott@co.rockingham.nc.us

together with his family; and saw his first glimpse of a TV set in a B.F. Goodrich Store. He remembers when people really knew each other; when folks understood human nature; when everyone was not considered your enemy. You can't miss this episode to hear how Spear suggests a two-year military service or public service for high school graduates to gain a sense of cohesion on how we're all in this game of life to help each other, similar to WWII. Video: https://youtu.be/zeAVspOuzQQ

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• Student Doctor Megan Blackstock of Eden, now in ECU School of Dental Medicine! Megan Blackstock will say she is ambitious, driven, goal-oriented, and service-oriented. When you watch this segment, you'll realize she is a gifted, compassionate, young woman who honestly has much to give to her beloved hometown and county. She became a little teary-eyed just thinking about wonderful memories of Eden, her family, childhood, schools, and teachers. Becoming a Student Doctor in East Carolina University's School of Dental Medicine has been a struggle and a journey. She first left Eden for Durham and the NC School of Science & Technology. Then, she went to Winston-Salem for Wake Forest University. Megan admits being at ECU in Greenville is difficult, but doable, thanks to a strong network and goal-setting which makes challenges easier. After majoring in chemistry, she thinks young people should strive to reach their dreams.

According to Megan, "the number one thing is to go to God and pray," and "be the change you want to see." This motivating segment highlights her advice for youngsters to ask for help; seek opportunities for learning; connect with people; go to church; find what you want to do, and give back to your community.

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• Tinker Woods of Stoneville.

When he describes David "Tinker" Woods, he says he is fortunate, blessed with good health, a retired county employee, has spent 50 years married to

his girlfriend, and has children and grands. They moved from a 3,000 sq. ft. home to a comfortable cabin, where he's living the dream in his rocking chair, on his scenic front porch. His foundation was laid by his Christian parents, values, work ethics, respect, and treating people the way you wanted to be treated.

He smiles and rocks reminiscing about family, chores, sports, playing in a combo band, and helping with tobacco during the summer. As North Carolina's first, full-time, sworn deputy and solid waste enforcement officer, Woods explained the value of keeping Rockingham County clean. Check out this episode to hear his ideas on environmental issues, litter, dumping, and recycling, plus why we must all become more active, responsible volunteers with these efforts.

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school, then went to the post office and joined the Marines where he worked with aviation electronics technology. He completed junior college with an associate's degree in applied science; landed a job with Bell laboratories; and completed an undergraduate degree at NC A&T State University. He also received a higher calling to preach at the very same time; matriculated at Shaw University's Divinity School; and was called to lead Elm Grove Baptist Church in Reidsville. As a full-time pastor, he was available to serve his parishioners and he was available to serve his local community in Human Relations, NAACP, numerous boards, and now as President of the Ministerial Alliance. This retired, seasoned pastor has been married for 58 years and credits Jesus as the glue that has kept them together.

He offers his ideas for successful living so please check out this episode to also hear his wishes for Rockingham County regarding jobs, diversity, education, unity, and attracting young people back home. Video: https://youtu.be/JIOByqoxJ0

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