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DRBA receives $21,500 grant from Purina to fund park project in County Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) recently received a $21,500 donation from Nestlé Purina PetCare Company to support the development of the future Belews Park in Rockingham County. Once completed, Belews Park will be located on a beautiful 100-arcre tract of land near Belews Lake and the Belews Lake Marina, and be in close proximity to the 189-acre Knight Brown Nature Preserve with nearly three miles of hiking trails. The new park will also create a potential connection to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, the wildly popular state-wide trail in North Carolina. “As we continue getting more acclimated with our new home in Rockingham County it’s evident that outdoor activities are one of this region’s best qualities, so it’s an honor to help DRBA and the county further their efforts to bring a quality attraction to our community,” said Will Steiner, new factory manager at the Purina manufacturing facility slated to open in Eden, North Carolina in 2023. “In all of our communities, Purina is committed to enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. We’re excited to see lots of happy pets using Belews Park for years to come.” The vision of DRBA is to foster a region where all enjoy a high quality of life with easy access to clean and

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The Truckload Carriers Association has named Elwood Blackstock, from Eden, NC, a Highway Angel for helping safely locate a missing elderly man described in a Silver Alert. In early November, Elwood Blackstock, a driver with Best Logistics Group, was on Route 40, about 40 miles outside Wilmington, North Carolina. It was 3 a.m. when he received a Silver Alert about a missing elderly male. Blackstock soon spotted a driver and vehicle matching the missing man's description and called 911 to report the man's location. Blackstock kept an eye on the gentleman until police arrived, who were then able to safely pull the driver over. Blackstock has been a professional truck driver for six years, with five of those being with Best Cartage, one of three fleets at Best Logistics Group. Director of Fleet Operations, Rob Treadaway, shares that, "We are incredibly grateful to have drivers like Elwood Blackstock on our team who care about the community and go out of their way to ensure the safety of others." Since the program's inception in August 1997, nearly 1,300 professional truck drivers have been recognized as Highway Angels for the exemplary kindness, courtesy, and courage they have displayed while on the job. Thanks to the program's Presenting Sponsor, EpicVue, and Supporting Sponsor, DriverFacts, TCA is able to showcase drivers like Mr. Blackstock.

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Purina Grant to DRBA... Continued from Page 1 healthy rivers, streams, parks, trails and heritage attractions – amenities necessary to supporting a strong and vibrant local economy. Outdoor enthusiasts and concerned citizens organized DRBA in 2002 to preserve and promote the wilderness-like rivers of this border region of Piedmont North Carolina and Virginia. Faced with the decline of tobacco and textiles, traditional economic bases, leaders in the Basin's counties recognize the increasing importance of the abundant high-quality water in this 3300-square-mile region. In addition to its economic value as a water source and its historical significance as a means of transportation, this river system can provide excellent recreational opportunities to the 1.5 million citizens who live within an hour's drive. “Our organization is passionately committed to preserving the natural resources of this region and we are so appreciative to Purina for expanding operations here and almost immediately getting involved and making a difference,” said Tiffany Haworth, Executive Director of DRBA. “Belews Park will quickly become a cherished outdoor

amenity that enhances the quality of life for residents of Rockingham County and all those who visit from around the country.” This donation is being granted through the Nestlé Purina Trust Fund, established by Purina founder William H. Danforth to provide critical support to important community causes. The company is investing more than $1 million in its communities this year through several capital and capacitybuilding grants to support local non-profit organizations. Over the past five years, Purina has contributed more than $150 million towards organizations that bring, and keep, people and pets together, as well as those that help our communities and environment thrive. DRBA will use the Purina Trust Fund donation to construct a half-mile trail, create a kiosk and educational/interpretive trail signage with information on local flora, build trail benches and install a Nature Sound Station designed to encourage visitors to be still and immerse themselves in nature. Belews Lake and the Knight Brown Nature Preserve are currently visited by thousands of people annually. To learn more about causes Purina supports, visit www.purina.com/about-purina/supportingcommunities.

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employees within the service industry, and the majority were employed in healthcare,” Beauregard said. “These standards were adopted with the specific purpose of reducing COVID-19 work-related illnesses and fatalities among healthcare workers. The primary goals of NCDOL’s OSH Division include reducing the rates of occupational injuries, illnesses and fatalities.” The OSH Division partners with businesses and organizations that represent some of the most hazardous industries through partnerships and alliances to heighten industry awareness and assist with education and training. The services industry suffered the most work-related fatalities with 24 in 2021, two more than in 2020. Most of the services industry deaths were due to COVID-19. The construction industry had the second highest number of work-related deaths with 15, a decrease of 12 from the previous year.

also notify industries of any concerning patterns or trends identified and issue hazard alerts. “The overall reduction in occupational fatalities from 2020 to 2021, during a time that the overall workforce increased in our state, is very encouraging,” Kevin Beauregard, director of the state OSH Division, said. “In particular, North Carolina experienced significant reductions in fatalities among employees in the construction and manufacturing industries, while employment in those industries increased. Unfortunately, COVID-19 work-related fatalities accounted for 33.8% of all work-related fatalities in North Carolina last year." NCDOL began enforcement of OSHA’s COVID-19 Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in July 2021. The aim of the ETS is to protect workers who provide healthcare or healthcare support services from COVID-19 in the workplace. The Healthcare standard will remain in effect in North Carolina until the OSH Division determines the standard is no longer necessary to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 hazards. “Over 68% of the COVID19 work-related fatalities investigated were associated with

Manufacturing had the third highest number of work-related deaths with 10, five less than in 2020. In addition, government had eight fatalities in 2021, a decrease from nine in 2020. There were six fatalities in the transportation and public utility industry, an increase from five in 2020. Agriculture, forestry and fishing experienced five fatalities in 2021, a decrease from 13 in 2020. There were also three work-related fatalities in wholesale trade, an increase from two in 2020. Retail trade experienced three workplace fatalities.

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Rockingham County will soon be one of the best-connected counties in North Carolina Rockingham County will soon be one of the best-connected counties in North Carolina. At its regular meeting in February the Rockingham County Board of County Commissioners approved a $3.985 million grant agreement with Spectrum to provide broadband internet access to the 3,250 Rockingham County known addresses that do not have high-speed internet access. The total estimated cost of this project is $14.4 million, with Spectrum investing approximately $10.4 million toward this expansion as well. This agreement also provides a framework for further expanding coverage as new addresses without broadband access are discovered. A key part of this agreement is its short timeline, with all work scheduled for completion within two years. This agreement is the first of its kind in the state, and is made possible through a financial partnership between Rockingham County Government ($3.25 million), Reidsville Area Foundation ($1.5 million), Rockingham County Schools ($1 million), and Rockingham Community College ($250,000). This total local project funding of $6 million will be used for broadband expansion to the known unserved addresses, as well as to additional unserved address points the County anticipates will be discovered as work begins. “Expanding broadband internet access countywide has been a major priority of the Board of Commissioners for quite a while” stated County Manager, Lance Metzler, “so entering into this partnership with Spectrum is a major deal for Rockingham County. Thanks to the research and background information staff have been collecting for years we were in a great position to pursue an agreement like this once funding became a possibility.” While work towards this

goal began prior to COVID-19, the changes the pandemic brought to everyday life in areas like education, business, and commerce only furthered the importance of high-speed internet access. “This project not only benefits those in our community who have traditionally not had access,” stated Dawn Charaba, Executive Director of Reidsville Area Foundation. “it now expands and opens the door for economic advancement for our business and families.” One of the sectors most significantly impacted by COVID-19 is education. In discussing Rockingham County School’s decision to partner in this project, Superintendent Dr. Rodney Shotwell stated, “I’ve heard parents first hand voice their frustrations for their students and their schoolwork. This project will allow our students of all backgrounds the opportunity to grow into professionals without the obstacle of inconstant or unreliable internet.” Dr. Mark Kinlaw, President of Rockingham Community College echoed the importance of broadband at the college level as well, stating, “Collegiate education has changed dramatically in terms of how instruction is delivered, particularly from a technological standpoint. Having high speed internet access is critical for pursuing a degree or credential in college. This initiative will help to open doors for many of our residents that they currently do not have, and that is exciting.” Rockingham County covers 573 square miles and is home to more than 91,000 residents. The County Government’s vision is to provide the best quality of life educationally, economically and environmentally. This is achieved by focusing on the following areas: Economic Development, Organizational Efficiency & Effectiveness, Public Safety, Citizen Engagement and Communication, County Appearance and

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Carlton Dillard Estes, 82, passed away on January 19, 2022 at UNC Rockingham Health Care Rehab Center in Eden, NC. His funeral service was held January 25th, 2022 with burial at Ridgeview Cemetery in Eden. Carlton was born in Eden (Draper) to the late John Earlie Estes and Lila Hardiman Estes. He graduated from Ruffin High School in 1958 as president of his senior class. He worked for Ivie Tire in Eden until drafted into the Army where he served as a military police at Fort Bragg for 2 years. Upon returning to Eden, he went to work at DuPont in Martinsville, VA and retired after 30 years. He attended Immanuel Friends Church. He played baseball in high school, church league and commercial league and eventually coached his grandsons and other youth for the Draper Recreation Department. An avid car racing fan, he also was a mechanic and pit crew member for Jimmy Griffin. He is survived by wife of 59 years Janice Wray Estes; daughters, Angela Estes and Carla Estes Porter; grandson Brian Porter and step-grandsons Chris and Travis Porter; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Cecil , Ralph , Calvin and Doug Estes, and sisters Christine Chrismon, Inez Pegram, Bobbie Thornton, Edna Alderman, Betty Ann Estes, Edith Chilton and Delores Estes.

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Mrs. Martha Dillard Artis Jacqueline Howlett Aheron, 86 - Eden Theresa Atkins - Reidsville Ramonita Medina Agosto Inez De Dolores Acuna, 81 Kevin Micheal Austin, 49 - Madison Marty Catherine Bell, 97 - Reidsville Marvin Eugene Bartlett, 38 - Eden Bobby “Bob” Wayne Boone, 82 - Eden Mary Catherine Bell, 97 - Reidsville Ronald Wayne Bullins, 79 Zachary Benfield, 33 Anne Burgess Biggs, 93 - Eden Elbert Bouldin, Jr - Reidsville C.A “Sandy” Brown, 79 - Reidsville Waylon Keith Bolden, 42 Alfred Bennett “Buddy” Brumfield, Jr., 80 Donna Lynn Brewer, 62 - Stoneville James “J.D” David Carter, 73 Shirley Mae Haskins Crow, 76 - Eden Mike Bernard Carter, 64 Johnny G. Cobb - Reidsville Libby Simmons Collins, 60 Mary Burton Chrismon, 101 - Reidsville Harold Augustus Cobb - RC Robert Dale Cardwell, 75 - Ruffin Henry Willard Cochran, Jr., 68 - Eden John William Cox (Bill), 82 Jean Nichols Catlett - RC Carolyn Allen Chilton, 83 David Micheal “Mickey” Connelly, 82 - Stoneville Genevieve Shelton Cox, 91 - Eden Beatrice Evelyn Jones Cochran, 101 - Eden Mary Price Cole, 74 - Mayodan Martin Thomas Duncan, 82 Rivien Shaunte Daniels, 29 - Mayodan Robert Benton Dishmon, 80 - Eden Cheryl Lynn Dalton, 68 - Madison Crystal Danielle Dunlap, 34 - Stoneville Destiny M. “Charlie” Deal, 15 Patsy S. Dillard, 70 - Eden Christopher Bradley “Chris” Everette, 45 - Reidsville Carlton Dillard Estes, 82 - Eden Deborah Schoolfield Evans, 73 - Reidsville Daffer “Dorothy” Hiatt Fulp, 79 Betty Prevatte Freeman, 81 - Eden Paul David Fliehman, 76 - Stoneville Marion Elmond Gwynn, 78 TaunaTe Sames Gray, 41 - Eden Patsy Ann “Pat” Galloway, 56 John Henry Galloway - Reidsville Iran Franklin Galloway - Eden Jeffrey Blake Gilley, 64 - Eden Beulah Doris W. Hayes, 94 - Madison Leroy Hand, 81 - Eden Wanda Pilson Hennis James Hairston, 64 William “Trigger” J. Hairston, Jr., 90 - Stoneville Ronnie Edwin Hooker, 79 - Eden James S. “Jimmy” Hall, 83 - Ruffin Chelsea McKenzie Light-Hopper, 27 - Madison Debra Anne Hinton, 68 Douglas Ray Hickman, 72 James Aubrey Halberg, 73 - Madison Danny Allen Hazelwood, 77 - Madison Vernell Compton Hubbard, 74 - Ruffin Blanche Ramona Harmon “Sister” Joyner, 84 - Reidsville Wesley Howard “Jimmy” Joyce, Jr., 86 - Mayodan James Robert “Bobby” Jones, Sr., 74 Patsy Jack Goolsby Joyce, 80 - Stoneville Patricia Truesdell Kiser, 71 - Reidsville Paul Dean “PD” Knight, 91 - Madison Eugene Lester “ Gene” Lucas, 62 - Reidsville Kimberly Booth Lewis, 54 - Eden Candice Priddy Lawson, 69 Ronald “Ron” Wayne Lawson, 79 Dr. Nelson “Chip” Hague Leonard, 76 Joyce Martin Land, 86 - Eden Sandra A Mahovlich, 80 - Eden Charles Everette Massey, 71 - Stoneville Pearl Joann Williams Manring, 87 - Reidsville Jimmy Wilson Moorefield, 70 - Eden

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Local Farewells

Loved ones of Rockingham County who have recently passed away

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Vickey “Lynn” Medlin, 63 Jimmie Wayne Mungle, 77 - Eden Sam Wesley Martin, Jr - Eden Betty Lou Collins Michaux, 74 Jimmie Dale McQueen, 89 Ricky Lee Neal, 58 Dorothy Adkins Nance Rebecca Ann Odell, 84 - Eden Dorothy Ziglar Ore, 88 - Mayodan Kenneth Allen Puckett, 52 Margaret C. Pruitt, 86 Bobbie Gray Apple Papoulias, 86 Ms. Ruby Perkins - Reidsville Ms. Valerie Lenore Parker Catherine R. Kamara Peters, 70 - Eden Luz Elena Padilla, 82 - Madison Mrs. Ashley Laverne Turner Richardson - Reidsville Eleanor Samuels Robertson, 84 Robert Donald Robinette Jr., 53 Phillip Lynn Siple, 72 Virginia Marie Sharp, 97 - Madison Hester “Mae” Bullins Southern, 80 - Reidsville Charlie Weldon Smith, 73 Lucy Cardwell Smith, 98 Claude Lee Shockley, 83 - Eden Dennis Scot Sapp, 70 - Reidsville Jerry Stokes - Reidsville Belva Strong, 68 - Eden Florence H. Simpson, 72 - Reidsville Charles Simmons - Reidsville Franklin “Frankie” James Spencer, 62 Master A’King Smith Slade - Reidsville Linda Wilson Scearce, 80 - RC Ernest “Lee” Southard, Jr., 60 Danny Romel Speaks, 68 - Reidsville Jack David Simmons, 74 Ms. Stephanie Nicole Totten - Reidsville Willie Frances Foulks Taylor, 78 - Madison Ager LaToya Tucker, 43 - Madison Scott Thomas Vestal, 51 - Eden Janice Shrader Wilcox, 72 Vernell Jefferson Willard, 83 - Reidsville Dorothy “Dot” Chilton Wells, 94 - Reidsville James Franklin Ware III, 60 Thomas Velton West, Jr Gilmer Oneil Watkins, 74 Mrs. Rosa Lee Wilson Marilyn Cline Walls, 59 Nehemiah Watlington - Reidsville Thomas Byron “Tom” Gold, III, 81 - Reidsville Joe Williamson Bentley Richard Yeatts, 92 Bobby Lee Young, Sr., 81 - Eden

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explorer, James Cook. James Cook is infamous for quite literally, sailing to places “where no man has gone before.” In fact, the pilot episode of Star Trek, Where No Man Has Gone Before, is a direct reference to one of Captain James Cook’s diary entries. James Cook and James Kirk had a plethora of things in common. But I want to note one. They were notoriously proactive in their destiny. They proactively plotted their movements and as circumstances beleaguered them, they proactively addressed them. I believe that characters such as these, who model desirable attributes, are the reason that the Star Trek series took off. Now it's time to be honest with ourselves in relation to God’s Word. If you are not proactive in life, life will be proactive to you. If you fall subject to this model, then that leaves you living reactively. If you are living reactively, the honest truth is that you have no control over your life. The Christian life should be one of the most proactive lifestyles in society. Growing in Godly stature may even be described as learning to be proactive in your faith while reconciling the rest and joy that God provides in the midst. The Apostle Paul in Philippians 3:14 proclaims that, “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in

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Christ Jesus.” Only a few lines following, Paul urges the Philippian church to give their worries to God, stand firm in Christ, and think on good things. We proactively submit our worries unto God and by His Spirit, He proactively comforts us in the midst of our Christian walk (Philippians 4:6-7). Paul elsewhere likens our faith to a race (1 Corinthians 9:24). I find it interesting that competitive long-distance runners recover in a similar manner as the Philippians model. They will run considerably high mileage and then practice “active recovery.” Active recovery involves running more mileage, at a lower pace, in order that the stimulus can essentially “soak in.” Much like the Christian life, even recovery and rest is proactive. So consider these questions. If faith is solely reactive to the assault of our enemy, Satan, then when will you have time to proactively work to advance Heaven’s numbers? When will you grow, if you are constantly suppressed? Now here is a question that needs to be answered on a person to person basis. What is the difference between proactively and reactively addressing life’s circumstances? Or, what would it look like to live proactively, and lay aside the lifestyle of a victim to reaction. I simply want to suggest that as you pursue a proactive lifestyle, that by the grace of God, you may go where no man has gone before.

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remedy, nor even wants to change. Being homeless is ometimes easier than doing the hard work required to change their circumstances. We’re sure you, like most of us, would prefer to help someone who wants to be helped, who is ready for change. If you do, then The Salvation Army has a way for you to do this. It’s very simple: By becoming a Bed & Bread Club member, you can be assured that your donation is being used right here in our community to help someone who wants to change their life for the better. How can joining the Club make a difference? When your gift is combined with those of other people who are concerned about the welfare of the hungry and homeless, we have the

Need help with Rent and Utilities? Help is just a call away The United Way of Rockingham County has been contracted by Rockingham County Government to process and verify applications for the CDBG COVID-19 Assistance Grant. These funds were awarded to Rockingham County by the North Carolina Department of Commerce through the Community Development Block Grant program. The County was awarded $900,000 to assist with rent, mortgage, and utilities which are past due for qualified residents. Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Chair Charlie Hall, said, "We're happy to work with United Way of Rockingham County in order to serve and support citizens who have experienced many financial challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Food, clothing, shelter, and utilities are essential and these assistance grants will help." Casey G.Vincent, executive director of United Way of Rockingham County, agreed with Hall and said, "Due to COVID-19, this past year has been extremely hard for many people to merely handle basic needs. We encourage those with rent and/or utilities needs to apply for an assistance grant." The grant awards will be paid directly to the entity who is owed. No funds will be distributed directly to applicants. All applications will be reviewed and documentation will be verified. In order to be approved

and awarded funds, applicants must show debt owed; that they are indeed the debtor; that the bill/rent is in their name; and that they have a documented income loss due to COVID shutdowns. With multiple business entities having shut down during the pandemic, the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners recognized local residents' tremendous need for assistance to meet financial obligations for monthly utilities and rent. The decision was made to apply for this grant issued through the North Carolina Department of Commerce. The process has taken several months to achieve; Rockingham County filed the grant application in August 2020 and received the approval letter in June 2021. Details on the requirements can be found on the United Way of Rockingham County’s website: https://uwrockingham.org/ cdbg-covid-19-assistance-grant/ County residents (with exception of those living inside Eden City limits) should contact the United Way of Rockingham County at 336.342.7768 to schedule an appointment for application completion. The City of Eden applied for and was awarded its own grant. Residents living inside Eden City limits should contact Eden’s Planning and Community Development Department at 336.623.2110 to obtain information on applying.

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Dr. Harold Jennings, retired Reidsville optometrist and longtime member of the Reidsville Kiwanis Club, presented a program on the history of the Reidsville club which will soon be 100 years old. He talked about past history and the outstanding leadership that lead the club. Years ago, membership was for men only until the late Helen Cozart, the Kiwanis pianist for meetings, became the first female member. Now there are seven women in the club of 26 members. Anyone interested in helping children are needed in the club. The club has served Reidsville and Rockingham County with various projects to benefit children. Some of these include the Annual Pancake Supper which will be held inperson this year at the Main St. Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on March 25th. Another is the club's annual golf tournament in October at Monroeton Golf Club and the annual paper drive. Organizations that Kiwanis supports includes Camp Carefree, Rolling Ridge Therapeutic Riding, high school Key Clubs, Salvation Army Angel Tree, Camp Jubilee Ministries, YMCA Bright Beginnings, Shoes for Kids and others. Visitors are always welcome at Kiwanis meetings, each Thursday, 12 noon at Main Street Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

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More than 120 college scholarships administered by the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) are now open for applications from students across the state, representing more than $1.5 million in available scholarship funds. NCCF, the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina, partners with fundholders to administer hundreds of scholarship opportunities across North Carolina. All scholarships are made from specific funds with criteria established by the original donor. Last year, NCCF awarded nearly $1.1 million in direct scholarship aid to 289 students across the state. Scholarship recipients hailed from 126 North Carolina cities and towns, and much of the scholarship funds were used at North Carolina colleges and universities. “Our scholarship program provides an abundant opportunity for North Carolina students to find support for their education and we urge students to get their applications in,” said Leslie Ann Jackson, NCCF’s Vice President of Community Investment and Engagement. “We are grateful to our generous scholarship fundholders and the dedicated scholarship administrators who support and encourage the educational pursuits of North Carolina’s students.” Scholarships are available to students in all 100 counties, and requirements for scholarship award vary greatly. Deadlines for applications range from mid-February to early June, but the vast majority are due in March and April. Applicants to any NCCF scholarship should review the information on NCCF’s website about how to apply before beginning the process. Students can search by their home county to find scholarships they may be eligible for and the criteria for the awards. Scholarship applications are available on the NCCF Online Application System. Applications must be received by the deadlines posted. For more information, visit the Scholarships page on NCCF’s website. The North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF) is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has administered more than $217 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $400 million in assets, NCCF sustains more than 1,200 endowments established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions and scholarships. NCCF partners with a network of affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance across the state. An important component of NCCF’s mission is to ensure that rural philanthropy has a voice at the local, regional and national levels. For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org.

Sheriff Page to Attend National Sheriffs' Association Conference in D.C. Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page joined Sheriffs from across America at the National Sheriffs' Association's 2022 Winter Conference in early February. This year's conference was held in Washington, D.C. The attending Sheriffs met to tackle issues facing todays law enforcement agencies and sample new technologies available to aid Sheriffs in the day-to-day duties within their patrol, investigations and detention divisions. Sheriff Page also attended a meeting of the National Sheriffs' Association's Border Security and Immigrations Committee, of which he is a long time member. While in Washington, D.C., Sheriff Page met with North Carolina's 10th District Representative Patrick McHenry and Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis. Sheriff Page's focus during these meetings was on the flow of illegal heroin, fentanyl and human trafficking and smuggling, the dangerous and all too often deadly effects of which are being seen in Rockingham County and across North Carolina.

Crime Stoppers Info needed Rockingham County Sheriff's Office Investigating Homicide and Shooting that Occurred at 1960 Moir Mill Rd. Reidsville Early Wednesday, Febraury 9th. At around 3:30 a.m. on Feb. 9th, 2022, Rockingham County Sheriff's Deputies were alerted about an individual that had come to UNCR Hospital in Eden, N.C. seeking treatment for apparent gunshot wounds. Upon speaking to the individual, who was

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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 • Madison-Mayodan Group – 8:00 pm Episcopal Church of the Messiah 114 S. 2nd Ave. – Mayodan Sunday Paths to Recovery – 7:00 pm Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr. - Reidsville • ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn Call for date & times. South Day Room. Registration not required. 336-951-4674.

Meetings & Classes LOVE TO LEARN TO PAINT? Join us at the Cascade Community Center, Mondays 10am - 1pm. Only $8. You bring your supplies. 434-685-7512 or 276-340-0101, If no answer leave msg. • RC SHRINE CLUB . Meets last Thursday of Month at 6:309 pm. at 380 Shrine Clube Drive. Reidsville. Contact 336-280-5147. Looking for new members NORTHSTAR QUILTER’S GUILD Open to anyone who wants to learn / participate. We talk, laugh, share and event eat a little! Thurs’ 10am - 3pm and First Saturday of each month 10am 3pm. Ag Center, 525 NC 65, Wentworth (beside the old Wentworth School) Call Linda at 336-616-2978 for information. STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB At VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. on third Tuesday of month - 7pm Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005

INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB Bethany area. 1st Tues. at 6:30 in Fellowship Hall: Comers Chapel Bapt. Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com REIDSVILLE KIWANIS CLUB PROG. Meeting in person, on the second Thursday of the month, at Main St. Methodist Chruch Fellowship Hall using social distancing, mask. Catered lunch. For info: rmullings@triad.rr.com. THE FAMILY HISTORY CENTER of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is open from 1-4 p.m. Tues.and Wed. 4751 N.C. 14, south of Eden. Consultant on hand to assist in researching ancestors. Those with laptops or tablets are asked to bring those since only two computers are available. Free access to various ancestry sites is available. The only cost is 10 cents per page for printing. For more information call 336-623-7154 during operating hours. REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA - Meets third Tuesday monthly at Fursty's Rest. on Freeway Dr.. Reidsville at 6:30 pm. RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB Third Friday of month. Bring your own lunch at 11:30 - meeting begins at noon. Rock. Co. Rep, Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville. for info call Bonnie Joynerat 336-549-1225. RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 7pm on the third Tuesday of month. 708 Barnes St., Reidsville (Salvation Army Gym.) 434-203-3050 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Every second and forth 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 Third Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Bldg, RCC

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

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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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 drivers license. Call 336-635-2233.

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. Second Thur. of each month. Eat 6pm, meet 7 pm at the Eden Moose Lodge, 626 Forbes St., Eden. 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 Second Sat. of month at 9:30 AM at Post Blg, 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. Second Monday. Chapter 63 -Ag. Bldg. at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, Room 180) Social 6 pm, meeting 7 pm. Transp. for vets VA appts if needed. 349-6040. Need Vol. (336) 394-0080. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 Second Thursday of Month at 7PM at the legion. Curtis Pierce at 336-623-9481 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, second Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-932-9082, leave mesg. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans/ service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • VFW POST 8297- Second Sat. of month at 961 Church St. Ext., Reidsville, 10am. Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 -First Tuesday of month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan, 7 PM. Donald Bien,CDR 336-548-3431. • SHARE EXPERIENCES... Third Sat. of month 8am - until. Freeman Wood Crafters 413 Church St (Near traffic circle). Eden. Park at the Three Rivers Outfitter follow signs. Call ahead: 336-573-9900. Handicapped access available, No bathrooms and no temperature control.

Community Help CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH CARE CLOSET Free Clothing for the Needy 233 E. Stadium Drive, Eden Each Saturday 9am - 1pm visit: centralchristianeden.com

• MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time. Anyone 60 +, Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches : • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 336-427-5206 • 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

and electricity call 336-623-7214 and leave a message. Website: ccmeden.org • Facebook.com/ CCMFoodPantry

Entertainment MAYODAN DANCE RETURNS! Every Friday from 7pm-9pm, American Legion William Johnson Post 534 will be hosting a dance. Located at 302 N. 12th Ave, Mayodan NC. There is a $5.00 donation at the door. The Mayodan Band will be playing a variety of music. Keep up to date with the most recent restrictions and closures due to Covid!

COOPERATIVE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES Food Bank is located at 712 McConnell Ave. Open to Eden residents. The food bank is in the basement of Leaksville Moravian Church. Please bring ID and proof of address. Open on Thurs. from 9:30 am -12 pm. We also help Eden residents with their water bill. We also help Rockingham County residents with their Duke energy bill. For help with water

CASCADE SCHOOL COMMUNITY CENTER DANCE- Every Friday night from 7:00-9:30, located at 3561 Huntington Trail, Cascade, VA 24069. $8.00 donation requested at the door. Check our Facebook Page for band playing - “The Cascade Community Center Dance” or call (276) 732-5398. TRIUMPHANT IN CONCERT Saturday, March 26th 3:00pm & 7:00pm. Located at Grace Fellowship Church 1863 S. Park Drive, Reidsville NC General admission: $15.00

March 2022 Events SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH • 7PM REIDSVILLE SHOWCASE Ralph Stanley III & The Clinch Mtn Boys - Bluegrass Recording Artist. Purchase Tickets online at www.thereidsvilleshowcase.com Reservation line (336) 524-6822. Located at (old Reidsville Theartre) 205 Gilmer St. Reidsville NC

SATURDAY, MARCH 19TH • 10AM-6PM WILLA ASHE 2ND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Located at 112 E. Murphy St. Madison NC.

FRIDAY, MARCH 25TH • 8PM REIDSVILLE SHOWCASE Collin Raye - Bluegrass Recording Artist Purchase Tickets online at www.thereidsvilleshowcase.com or call the reservation line (336) 524-6822. Located at (old Reidsville Theartre) 205 Gilmer St. Reidsville NC

SATURDAY, MARCH 26TH • ROCO MAKERS MARKET 10am-4pm located at First Presbyterian Church in Eden, NC. Local craftsmen, artisans and small business owners. Find everything you could possibly want or need for spring from local vendors • REIDSVILLE CHILI COOK OFF SPRING FLING - Located on S. Scales Street Reidsville. 12pm - 3pm Everyone is welcome!

SUNDAY, MARCH 27TH • CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEDDING EXPO 2pm-5pm, located at Autumn Creek Vineyard at 364 Means Creek Rd, Mayodan NC - deadline for vendors is March 4th. Check ad on pg 21 for more information.

ROCKINGHAM HOPE 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville The Old Red Cross Buiding (336) 623-2133. Bus. Hours: Mon. to Thur., 9 am-4 pm Food Pantry Appointment Hours: Tues., Wed., Thur., 9 am-11:30 am

Expires: March 31,2022 Not valid with any other offers. Limit One. Valid at Eden Location Only

• SAMARITAN’S CUPBOARD FOOD PANTRY. Every Sunday 12-3pm Eden 7th Day Adventist Church, 220 E. Meadow Rd., Eden. Free Food to all in need. 336-612-2044.

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• GODS HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY at 708 A Rockingham Square Madison (off Chief Martin Rd.) give away food boxes to those in need. 11am - 1pm.

Expires: March 31,2022 Not valid with any other offers. Limit One. Valid at Eden Location Only

• FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am 1pm Stoneville Pent. Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life

By City Manager Jon Mendenhall

ADMINISTRATION A crew from Haymes Brothers, Inc. completed tie-ins to a 16inch diameter water main pipe they previously installed east and west of the bore site. The contractor moved equipment needed for proposed bores north of Mill Avenue and south of E. Meadow Road. The crew encountered hard shale rock while digging a bore pit north of a tributary to Dry Creek at approximately 840 feet north of Mill Avenue.

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PARKS AND RECREATION Bridge Street & Mill Avenue Recreation Centers These two facilities are open Mon.s from 1 to 9 p.m., Tues., Wed. and Thur. from 12 to 8 p.m., and on Fri. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Those attending may participate in basketball, track walking, cornhole, or the playground. The Bridge Street Center offers tennis courts, while Mill Avenue center offers a baseball field. Bridge Street Rec. Center: A new cornhole league is in the works. Be sure to contact the center to praticipate! The Senior Center is hosting exercise classes on Mon.,

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Make It Fit Moore Alterations Linda Moore, Owner

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Wed., and Fri. mornings. They have also started up a line dance class. Meals on Wheels continues to operate out of the nutrition center each weekday. Mill Avenue Recreation Center: pickleball is played on Mon., Wed., and Fri. at 8 a.m. Freedom Park Open daily from dawn to dusk; this park offers a walking track, nature trail, skateboard park, basketball courts, playground, dog park, picnic shelters, and an amphitheater. Garden of Eden Senior Center Open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and offers paint classes, mahjongg, pickleball (mornings and evenings offsite), exercise classes, cornhole, knit and crochet, strength and balance, legal aid, quilt guild, Friends Club, bingo, watercolor classes, craft classes, senior technology classes, and card games, along with assistance and referral for seniors. The center hosted programs from Eden Drug, Brookdale of Eden, UNCG Recipe for Success, and the City’s Information Technology Department on internet and scam safety. Along with their usual programming, the center held an AARP class at the Bridge Street Recreation Center. Sports The department is now registering for indoor soccer for ages 4 - 12. The Bridge Street Rec. Center will host ages 4 - 7 on Tue. and Thur. afternoons while ages 8-12 will be hosted at Mill Avenue Rec. Center. Registration has begun for the Eden Prowlers Baseball and Softball program, ages 4 - 12. You may register for both sports at Bridge Street or Mill Avenue Recreation Centers, City Hall-Customer Service Office, or online at www.edennc.us PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Grants Four applications were received for the CDBG-COVID grant; two were submitted to the consultant for review and were approved, resulting in $2,602 being paid towards rent, mortgage payments, and electrical bills. Staff is waiting on remaining documents to be turned in for the third application. The fourth application was forwarded to the consultant for evaluation. INSPECTIONS AND PERMITS Total Inspections PerformedJanuary: 144 (not including fire inspections)

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Continued From Page 10 identified to be Quantez Donte Moore, 30 of 1960 Moir Mill Rd. Reidsville, N.C., Deputies were dispatched to Moore's home where the shooting was believed to have taken place. Moore was airlifted to a triad area hospital for additional treatment of his injuries. Rockingham County Sheriff's Deputies arriving at 1960 Moir Mill Rd. found Rivien S. Daniels, 29, of 706 Ayersville Rd. Mayodan, N.C. deceased inside the home. At that time Daniels appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound as well. Rockingham County Investigators and Crime Scene Investigators were then called to the scene. Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page said "My investigative team is working the case now and it is our goal to bring the person or persons responsible for this homicide and felonious shooting to justice as quickly as possible. Because, I realize that when a horrendous act like this occurs, it's not just the victims and their families and friends that are affected, it's the whole community." Anyone with any information about this homicide and felonious shooting is asked to call the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office at 336-634-3232 or Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683.

Free e-visits provide more timely care for COVID-19 patients Cone Health has added additional virtual COVID-19 care options—including a free option-- for people experiencing COVID or flu-like symptoms. The free COVID-19 e-visits can be found by going to conehealth.com/covidcare or directly through Cone Health MyChart. The move comes after Cone Health saw a record 304 people with COVID-19 Monday in its hospitals. Virtual care provides needed options and will help people from experiencing long waits in emergency departments. The free COVID-19 e-visits consist of an online questionnaire. A care plan will be sent back with-in an hour. On-demand video visits are also available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Cone Health MyChart. They allow face-to-face discussions about symptoms with a Cone Health doctor or advanced practice provider. Video visits are charged through the patient’s insurance carrier Both types of virtual visits provide information about the next steps for an individual’s care. The virtual options are for those with common COVID-19 symptoms. People having any of the following symptoms should seek emergency care and not request an e-visit or on-demand video visit. • Trouble breathing • Persistent pain or pressure in chest • New confusion • Inability to wake or stay awake • Pale, gray or blue-colored skin, lips or nail beds, depending on skin tone “The CDC has terrific information on what to do if you have COVID-19. For most people the best thing is to hunker down at home and treat the symptoms,” says Dr. Olu Jegede, area medical director, Cone Health Medical Group. “However, while Omicron is mild for most people, it can be deadly for others. Our virtual care options are there to help people make better decisions.” Cone Health urges everyone to get a booster vaccination, wear a mask, wait at least 6 feet apart and wash hands often. These proven steps are the best way to avoid COVID-19.

DRBA wants to have help in the community NEW! DRBA Youth Council: DRBA is looking for young leaders, ages 14 - 17, to join our new Youth Council. The DRBA Youth Council will create and implement strategies that help to engage future advocates for the environment and learn skills to preserve and protect our natural resources. Please email drba.nc@danriver.org your name, address, age, short personal bio and highlight any experience with environmental or outdoor recreational skills. You Can Be a SOS Monitor!: Founded in 1922, the Izaak Walton League is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected conservation organizations. Save Our Streams (SOS) volunteers monitor for benthic macroinvertebrates found under rocks and muddy bottoms in rivers and streams. Virginia Save Our Streams

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From the Desks of City Hall... Continued from Page 14 Total Permits Issued-January 87 Tenant upfits for ChopStix, Aaron’s, and Dayspring Family Medicine have begun. Staff is continuing to review construction documents for Purina and plans for the Spray Cotton Mill project. DOWNTOWN AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Draper Mustard Seed Café and Catering Company is coming to 121 N. Fieldcrest Road. The café has begun to set their menu and already has catering reservations. McNeil’s Home Care opened in February at 115 N. Fieldcrest Road.

Uptown Eden Biscuits, Bagels & Bread is a new deli that is expecting to open in early March. They will have their own entrance at the back of Sophisticated Rubbish and will feature deli meats and cheeses, along with biscuit and bagel offerings. Roses Department Store Roses has began construction in Meadow Greens Shopping Centre in the space formerly occupied by Pennies for Change. POLICE All police vehicles purchased under the Police Department’s vehicle capital outlay have been delivered. Parts for the animal control truck have been ordered and are awaiting installation. The department’s contract with

Axon Enterprises has been signed with a rush order placed for implementation of the body worn cameras. The fielding of the tasers and in-car cameras will follow. The department is currently conducting its second field test of the Tait TP9600 handheld radio system. The department purchased and installed four Tait TM9400 mobile radios to replace unserviceable systems in the patrol fleet. At the present time, the TM9400 systems have proven to be reliable. Therefore, the department foresees Tait radios as being a viable option for the agency as they move towards the July 1, 2025 Time Division Multiple Access compliance date.

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Eden City Hall to make Software Change By Tammie McMichael, Director of Finance

The City of Eden is currently working to change our Finance and Human Resources software to Southern Software. The new software consists of different user-friendly modules that will be configured to meet the city’s needs. Each module will be set to fully integrate together to provide a complete, powerful Financial Management System. Our Citizens will notice a change in how their water bill looks, and the system used to make electronic payments by telephone and through the city’s website will change. We also want to remind you of the different ways that you

can pay your water and sewer bill. We have a drive-by payment drop box that is on the left side of the circle drive in front of City Hall. The box, which resembles a mailbox, is black. It makes paying water and sewer bills easy. Just drive up, fill out the envelope and insert your bill and payment. Finance Department personnel will be checking the box each business day to collect the payments. In addition to the drop box, the Finance Department offers several other convenient ways for you to pay many of your city bills, providing you with levels of convenience, cash management and benefits from credit card reward programs along with providing a safe, secure and

‘RoCo Is Home’ announces

Spring Makers Market New Vendor Event coming to Eden ‘RoCo Is Home’ and RoCo Is Home LLC announces a new vendor event coming Saturday, March 26th. This market has been created to showcase Rockingham County artisans and small businesses. The Makers Market will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Eden from 10am to 4pm. Rockingham County has so much to offer, and this market hopes to showcase as much variety as possible. Artisans and businesses can apply to be a vendor for the Spring show. Applications are available at www.rocoishome.com. and are due by February 26. Vendors will be notified on Feb 28th if their application has been accepted. ‘RoCo Makers Market’ goes beyond just a vendor fair. Its purpose is to give back to the community at large. A large portion of the proceeds from the event tickets sales and vendor fees will be donated to Rockingham County charities. ‘RoCo is Home’ has chosen Rockingham County United Way and Help,

Inc as their two partner nonprofits for this first event. “We have created this event to host and promote Rockingham County artisans and small businesses. Giving back to the community is a huge part of who we are as business owners, so we wanted to create something that was full circle, a real community project” said Ingrid McCraw and Leslie Wyatt coowners of ‘RoCo Is Home’ and RoCo Is Home.

proven way to reduce paperwork, speed transactions and eliminate errors. For electronic payments, there is a convenience fee. The Bank who processes the electronic payments will apply a percentage base on the total amount of the transaction. The fee will automatically be charged to the users debit or credit card. • Option I: Electronic payments using all major credit and debit cards (processes as credit), via the Internet at www.edennc.us • Option II: MasterCard, Visa, Discover and debit cards (processed as credit) at the counter or by telephone (6232110, option 1) • Option III: Automatic bank draft - customers who prefer to pay by bank draft must come to the Finance Department to set up their draft • Note: The City of Eden has no connection with DOXO.com. We hope you will take the time to consider each of these payment options and hopefully one will work for you. If you need a payment arrangement, we hope you will take the time to contact the Finance Department. Our employees are eager to provide both service and information to those who request it. If you do not find the information you seek within www.edennc.us, please stop by the Finance Department at City Hall or call 623-2110, option 1 for a personal response to your inquiry.

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RCARE Reidsville Senior Center, RCARE, is located at 102 N Washington Street, Reidsville. We are open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Phone Number 336-349-1088 MARCH 2022 • BINGO Thursday March 17th 1:00 $1 • Painting: Mon. & Wed. 9 -11 • Crocheting: Tuesday 9:00 – 11:00 • Quilting: Wed 1:00 – 3:00 • Ceramic painting Tue 1:00 • BOOM Exercise Class: Wed and Fri 9:00 – 10:00 • Tai Chi: Tuesday 10:00 -11:00 • SilverSneakers Chair Class 10:00 – 11:00 • Carolina Girls: Linedancing Class Thursday 1:00-2:30 • Pickleball: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:30- 12:00 • Beginners Pickleball Tues & Thurs 3:00 – 5:00 • Fitness Center Weekdays 8:30 – 5:00 • BRIDGE Thursday 1:00 pm • Phase 10 Tuesday 9:00 am, & Friday 1:00 • Hand Foot and Elbow/ Canasta Monday 1:00 pm • ROOK Wednesday 1:00 Looking for players!!! ROOK Tournament: Sign up if you would like to play • Shuffleboard League: TBD • Cornhole League: TBD • Shuffleboard and Cornhole practice times Tuesday 1:00 3:00 • Stay informed by “Liking” us on Facebook or call 336-3491088. • Free Legal Aide Call 1-877579-7562 for March appointments. • Blind Support Group meets 10:00 3rd Wed of the month • SHIIP The Seniors Health Insurance Information Program counsels Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D insurance. Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Jan. 1 – March 31st Call June for an appt. 336349-1088. VITA Tax Service We have trained volunteers ready to serve you. Call 336-349-1088 to make an appt. • Rockingham Senior Games Silver Arts Registration through

March 31st. Senior Games Kickoff March 18th 10:00 -12:00. RCARE is joining hundreds of other senior centers in North Carolina to mail thank you notes to our legislators. This event is provided by partnering with the NC Senior Center Alliance. The goal is to provide one united voice from the senior centers across the state. Federal, state and local funding allows our center to provide free or lowcost activities and services to our older adults. These two special events will allow seniors to fill out “Thank You” cards that show their appreciation for

support and keeps senior centers on the minds of our Legislators. We will be writing and filling out Thank You cards on the following dates at RCARE: • 3/17/22 1:00 p.m. Senior Bingo • 3/18/22 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Senior Game Kick-off Event. Seniors will be asked to write a personal note to our legislators, address the card and RCARE will take care of mailing them. All supplies will be provided. For more info on this event call 336 349-1088 or send email to aynes@ci. reidsville .nc.us

Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Contined from Page 14 mobilizes volunteers across the state to monitor the quality of their local streams and creeks. Volunteers collect critical data and submit it to a central database, which is provided to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. With this volunteer data, the DEQ has information on hundreds of stream sites across the state. To learn more, visit vasos.org. Sign up for more info about a training! EE Fund: Your donation to the EE Fund will bring these natural benefits to both students and adults. Being in nature reduces obesity by building active, healthy bodies, raises Vitamin D levels, and reduces stress levels. Environmental education programs help raise scores on standardized tests, improve critical thinking skills, and develop a sense of responsibility to protect and conserve the environment.

DRBA Dice, A game that gives back! One purchase = 2 months of river monitoring supplies These five, hand burned wood dice were made right here in the Dan River Basin and come in a small canvas bag with directions for five suggested games, but unlimited options for you to create your own. Perfect for taking on a hike or camping trip and a unique gift for your favorite nature lover. Your purchase will help keep our rivers and streams healthy! Only $12.99 (includes shipping).

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There will be a Free Vaccination Clinic (DAPPv for dogs & HCP for cats) and Reduced Fee for Rabies ($5) & Microchips ($15) March 1 through 31, 2022 by appointment only. This is held at the Rockingham County Animal Shelter 250 Cherokee Camp Rd. Reidsville, NC 27320 Call (336) 394-0075 to schedule your appointment This event is being sponsored by the Petco Foundation.

Spring Makers Market RoCo Is Home, LLC announces a new vendor event coming Saturday, March 26th. The Makers Market will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Eden from 10am to 4pm. This market has been created to showcase Rockingham County artisans and small businesses. Artisans and businesses can apply to be a vendor for the Spring show. Applications are available at ww.rocoishome.com. RoCo is Home has chosen Rockingham County United Way and Help, Inc. as their two partner non-profits for this first event.

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Reidsville & Wentworth Roaming Around Reidsville By Angela G. Stadler, Public Information Officer City of Reidsville Like everything else in our lives, COVID-19 has really hampered the City’s efforts to plan for our Sesquicentennial in 2023. But our Committee is going full throttle trying to get our activities and plans ready for the City of Reidsville’s 150th Birthday. We have been planning a year-long celebration, creating new events and tying in our Sesquicentennial theme with existing events and activities. The kickoff will be the “unveiling” of our Sesquicentennial Clock Tower at the corner of South Scales and Williams Streets across from Fire Station #1 in January of 2023. This will tie in nicely with the 9/11 Memorial at the front of the fire station. Combined together, the Clock Tower and the 9/11 Memorial help create a defined entrance at the southern end into our downtown area. And our new Sesquicentennial logo ties in the new clock tower beautifully! Working hard on the Reidsville150 project are Chris Phillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration/Finance Director; Judy Yarbrough, City Marketer; Leigh Anne Bassinger, HR Director; Donna Setliff, retired Community Development Manager; and myself. We are currently establishing the partnerships needed to pull off a project of this size, enlisting the help of community members, some of our boards and commissions and others. We are currently looking into possible publications to showcase for the celebration. The key is to have enough historical photos to include. Unfortunately, as the years pass by, we are losing a lot of our older citizens and their access to such photographs. If you have anything you’d like to add either in photos, ideas or items for the Sesquicentennial, you can email us at Reidsville150@reidsvillenc.gov. Among the ideas are Founders Day/1873 at the Governor Reid House with oldtimey games and period-dressed performers; a lawn party at the Penn House centered around the music and dress of the Roaring

1920s; a 1970s day at Market Square, complete with a downtown scavenger hunt; and the burying of a time capsule on December 22, 2023, the actual 150th anniversary of the City’s incorporation. We are also planning to tie into existing events, like the Concert Series at Market Square, various art projects and the Fall Festival/FAB event as well. (There’s more, but we don’t want to tell all our surprises!) In addition to possible print publications, we are considering creating a Reidsville board game and a Sesquicentennial Christmas ornament. We also plan to open up the Governor Reid House at various times throughout the year and display some of the historical items we’ve been collecting. You should expect to see more about our plans for the Sesquicentennial in the coming months. We will also be pushing out information on social media. We think 2023 is going to be a spectacular Sesquicentennial year! Let’s see what else is happening in our City during the month of March: A Thank You to Our Legislators. See the RCARE article on facing page for details. Senior Games To Kickoff March 18. Local Seniors are gearing up for the Rockingham County Senior Games. Each Senior Center in the County, including our very own RCARE, is hosting a kick of event from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. You can call RCARE at 336-349-1088 for more details. Rec Basketball Registration. March 4th is the extended deadline to register for the Superteen Boys and Girls (ages 13 to 16) Basketball League. The cost is $20 for City residents and $40 for non-City with a $5 late fee. Register online at https://apm.activecommunities.c om/reidsvillerec/Home. Questions? Call Parks & Rec at 336-349-1090.

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

Downtown Streetscape Underway in Reidsville One of the first steps of the City of Reidsville’s updated Streetscape plan is to remove the remaining trees and stumps along Scales Street that have been wreaking havoc on City sidewalks for several years. But the updated plan also calls for those trees to be replaced by Crepe Myrtles, which have a much less aggressive root system which is less likely to spread out and create uneven sidewalks and be a tripping hazard. In total 28 Crepe Myrtles will be added to the downtown. While its root system can extend outward, Crepe Myrtles have relatively weak roots that will not insert themselves into nearby foundations and sidewalks, making them much better for the downtown landscape. “This will allow the trees to be planted, and the existing downtown planters will be repurposed and added to City parks and other areas of our beautiful City”, said Reidsville City Manager Summer Woodard. Woodard presented the updated Streetscape proposal to City Council during its February 3rd budget retreat. The updated plan became more urgent with the issue of sinking pavement that has occurred in recent months at Mural Park. Replacing the existing pavers in the park is included in the plan, along with upgrades and replacement of asphalt and decorative stampings in the 100 and 200 blocks of South Scales. While Reidsville residents and visitors alike have always loved the City’s downtown trees, the trees have outgrown their sidewalk space in the 100 and 200 blocks of South Scales Street. The trees, which have been in place since the early 1990s, have led the City’s Public Works Department to repair and replace hundreds of sections of sidewalk in these two blocks of the downtown. As part of the Streetscape plan, the City is also looking into running electrical and fiber on both sides of the proposed streetscape. Existing light poles would be replaced with decorative poles that would allow for the placement of banners as well. The streetscape project, some of which can be done in house by City crews, is estimated to be completed within 18 months, dependent on the weather and availability of workers and supplies.

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Reidsville Chamber welcomes new Board of Directors “The Reidsville Chamber of Commerce is honored to announce our 2022 Board of Directors comprised of dedicated and committed community leaders,” said Chamber President Diane Sawyer. “As an organization that is driven by our goal to be Champions for our community, the Reidsville Chamber would not be able to carry out our mission without the support of our volunteer community leaders.” Our leadership team for the organization for 2022 are as follows: Jessie Meador, Annie

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MARC receives NEH Grant and funding The Museum and Archives of Rockingham County (MARC) has been awarded a $162,500 matching grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for improvements to the 1907 Rockingham County Courthouse located in Wentworth that serves as the county’s museum and archives. On January 18, 2022, the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners voted to accept this match grant and to allocate $487,500 to fund needed improvements to the building. The total combined $650,000 will be utilized for the replacement of the outdated heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems. In addition the MARC will be implementing a capital campaign to accomplish further improvements and vital projects in the building. Rockingham County owns the historic courthouse which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and now houses the MARC. “This funding from Rockingham County and the NEH will ensure the future of the Museum and Archives of Rockingham County” stated MARC Executive Director Matthew Titchiner. MARC was one of only 13 institutions nationwide to be selected for this highly competitive building capacity grant. He added, “The NEH grant to the museum project was the largest award to any organization in North Carolina in 2021.” With exhibits and varied programs, from Law and Order to Bluegrass, Natural History to Civil Rights, the MARC welcomes visitors of all ages

from across the State and beyond. Opened in 2012 through the joint efforts and resources of the Rockingham County Historical Society, County Commissioners and fellow history advocates, the MARC is dedicated to collecting, preserving, disseminating and exhibiting the history, culture, human and natural resources of Rockingham County, for the benefit of present and future generations. Even though the primary MARC facility has been closed to the public due to the COVID19 pandemic, the continued success of the organization has been ongoing with tours of the 1816 Wright Tavern. In addition, the MARC provides online content regarding its extensive collections and the stories they tell, as well as making available by appointment a wealth of court, newspaper and genealogy records that are invaluable community resources to academics and casual researchers alike. MARC Board President Jeff Bullins said, “Our online presence at www.themarconline.org has grown substantially over the past 18 months with the addition of virtual tours, newsletters, presentations and recordings.” Ranked number one for cultural heritage experience for the county, MARC continues to strengthen its community involvement and educational programing. Over the past year, the MARC has received incredible support and financial assistance from local, state and national grantors including the

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Reidsville & Wentworth MARC... Continued from Page 18 Reidsville Area Foundation, North Carolina Department of Commerce MURR Grant, Town of Wentworth, Duke Energy Racial Inclusion Grant, Small Business Administration, North Carolina Humanities Council, Cannon Foundation and National Geographic Educators Grant. Public support through MARC’s annual Gala fundraiser, held as an online event due to the pandemic, provided over $30,000 for operational expenses. Numerous individuals made financial contributions, as well as those who donated countless volunteer hours and items to the MARC collections. Throughout the renovation process, the MARC offices will be relocated to the Old Post

Office building beside of Wright Tavern. We will continue with our current status to offer Wright Tavern tours and access to exhibits, archives and resources in the courthouse building on a limited basis by appointment, to the extent possible considering public safety during construction. The MARC organization is dependent upon financial support and volunteer assistance from members, donors, and friends of the museum. As we head into this brand-new chapter for the museum with exciting prospects to better serve the community and expand our vision, Interested individuals who wish to join our dedicated team should contact Matthew Titchiner for more information about opportunities to become involved.

Continued from Page 17 Rec Basketball Season Start Date. Speaking of basketball, March 7th is the start date for the Boys 10-to-12 Basketball and the Girls 8-to-12 Basketball League. Games are played at the Parks & Rec gym. Activities at Lake Reidsville. Several Bass Tournaments are planned this month at Lake Reidsville. A One-Man Bass Tournament will be March 12 at a cost of $25 per person. A Team Bass Tourney is set for March 26 at a cost of $50 per team. Also, the Monthly Disc Golf Tournament on the Lake’s Edge course at the lake will be held Sunday, March 27. Call the lake at 336-349-4738 for details. Chili Cookoff in the Works! As this column went to press, our Merchants Association was planning to host a Chili Cookoff from 12 noon until 3 p.m. on March 26. Be on the lookout for more details.

City of Reidsville Names New Planning Official The City of Reidsville has a new Planning and Community Development Manager. Jason Hardin comes to the City from Jacksonville, Alabama. He fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Community Development Manager Donna Setliff in 2021. "I am incredibly excited to join Team Reidsville and become a part of this wonderful community!” Hardin said. “I hope to continue fostering a sense of community engagement in planning and community development as we work together to build a bright future for the City." Hardin, a native of Cartersville, Georgia, has been living in Jacksonville since 2010. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and his Master’s of Public Administration from Jacksonville State University. While in graduate school, Hardin worked as a planning intern with the City of Anniston, Alabama, later becoming a Regional Planner with the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission in 2018 upon graduation. After two years with the Commission, he became Senior Planner. When the position came open in Reidsville, Hardin saw it as a good fit. “Reidsville struck me as a great place with a great community,” he said. “The City offers the charm of a small city with proximity to larger metropolitan areas, along with great ongoing projects and considerable potential for the future. I also love the City’s dedication to historic preservation. Whether it’s preserving the Governor Reid House or the downtown historic district, I really appreciate that commitment.” Hardin also believes his job experience in Alabama will help

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Guess Who’s Hopping into Town? Just a heads up that I’ve heard the Easter Bunny is planning to make an appearance in downtown Reidsville the first weekend of April. The Bunny reportedly will be in the “pink house” at Market Square. More details to follow!

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Monthly Genealogy Soirée 2022: 2 pm – 4 pm Tue., Mar. 8th: “More Than Just Names - Advanced US Census Research” Classes are usually held in the Linda C. Vernon Genealogy Room. Students are notified of any changes. Handouts available. Call: 336548-6553/e-mail: sbrimjones@ co.rockingham.nc.us • Computer Classes – The Madison-Mayodan Public Library will be taking a break from traditional computer classes and will post when classes start again. • Children’s Programing – Programs Every Wednesday: ➢ Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am: Even more Different Kinds

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Madison / Mayodan & Stoneville Western Rockingham Treasures Spring Awakening By Therese Francin Francin March is tiptoeing in this year, but it will be a welcoming awakening and transformation to begin to welcome spring in Western Rockingham County. March is the month of Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, Daylight Savings and the long awaited Spring Equinox on March 20th. In Madison Willa Ashe Boutique will celebrate their 2nd Anniversary of the opening of their store on Murphy Street, and the Chamber of Commerce will have a Wedding Expo at Autumn Creek Vineyards in Mayodan. As the daffodils make their heroic Spring sprout this year, many will begin to put winter behind them, and walk in the parks, enjoy the beginning of some warmer weather. Many will enjoy the mountain bike trail in Farris Memorial Park in Mayodan, as well as hiking in

the State Park trails as nature remembers and recreates its transformation to spring. The Madison-Mayodan Recreation will be registering for spring sports, as well as the NC Senior games, which will be held April 19 through May 20th. There will also be a workshop on starting your own business on March 9, entitled “Be Your Own Boss”. The Mayodan Town Manager, Lessa Hopper, will be retiring after serving a total of 22 years as a municipal manager on February 28, 2022, and the new Town Manager, Kathleen Patterson was sworn in. Changes are welcome, as this winter fades, and its snow and coldness exit as we await spring rebirth. One of my fondest childhood memories are the recipes

we made to celebrate the coming of spring. When I was a child and used to complain about the cold weather, my grandmother used to say we would soon be making Hot Cross Buns and Carrot-Onion Glaze for our Spring Easter celebration. I continue to make these dishes every year to welcome spring and the joys it brings. I remember her saying that March “goes out like a lion and comes in like a lamb.” Welcome spring! Carrot-Onion Glaze 1-2 bunches of small carrots ½ pounds small onions 3 tablespoons of butter 3 tablespoons of sugar Clean carrots with a scrub brush and cut long ways into strips. Peel onions and prick with a fork so they won’t break. Cook onions in boiling salted water for about 15 minutes. Add carrots and cook until tender. Drain. Add vegetables to butter and sugar in frying pan and cook until shiny and brown. She notes “Good as a garnish for roasts, ham or chicken, or as a side dish.”

Mayodan brings in new Town Manager The Town of Mayodan announces the appointment of Ms. Kathleen Patterson as Town Manager following the retirement of Mrs. Melessa Hopper. On February 28th a reception was held for the public to welcome Kathleen to the Town and to also wish Lessa well in her retirement. The city staff would like to to congratulate Kathleen and Lessa.

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Local Memories Cascade’s Finest Part 15

Operation State Line by Darrell M. Gregory

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Melvin Chaney usually stopped at his father’s home everyday at 12 noon for dinner. Chaney developed this habit when he was Rockingham County Sheriff Carl Axsom’s right hand man for over 20 years. When the new sheriff came in late 1978, all the stalwart Axsom employees were given the pink slip. Chaney did stints as a security guard for

various companies as well as detective work for different law enforcement officers when they did not have his resources to gather information. Melvin Chaney had developed many contacts over the years and was privy to confidential information. After the meal, Melvin Chaney and his father T.B. Chaney had a discussion out of

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earshot of other family members. Chaney looked his father dead in the eye to say in the strictest confidence, “Tell them boys not to go down to Squats tonight, it is going to be raided.” Later that day, T.B. Chaney told his grandsons Benny Mangus, Phillip Riesnon, Barry Cobb, and Kenny Terry not to go to Squat’s that Friday night. With that bit of advice, the four young men loaded their modified Pinto onto a two axle trailer that their grandfather used to transport his tractors. They had access to their grandfather’s 70 Ford truck that they had “borrowed” several times before to take them to the state line. The cold air that night would aid in the power output of built engines that were soon to gather at the state line for a night of strong competition. The young men had become infatuated with the heavy racing at the state line. So much that they had lightened a Ford Pinto and installed a modified 351 Windsor power plant. The small car was really a bona-fide drag strip machine but it deceptively still had a valid license plate. The young men were excited with the prospect of racing on the first week-end of January 1981 for they had a fast car. No old man’s warning was going to prohibit them from seeking victory at the Line. Little did the four young men traveling to the Line know that earlier that day Virginia State Police, Pittsylvania County Sheriff deputies, Virginia Alcohol, North Carolina ALE officers, and Rockingham County Sheriff deputies met at the National Guard Armory in Danville. This large gathering of law enforcement was going over the planning of a massive raid that was to take place that Friday night. The Virginia alcohol agent that planned the raid had drawn up plans for the night’s operation in detail. Several of the undercover agents were there to add their comments and suggestions on the largest sting operation that had ever been planned for the Cascade area. At the close of the gathering, the main Virginia Alcohol agent, Dan “Big Mac” McCulloch announced to all that

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the name of the operation was to be known as “State Line.” Virginia State Police officer Robert Thomas was also at the meeting in uniform. While the North Carolina State Patrol concentrated on motor vehicles, the Virginia State Police was an all encompassing law enforcement agency. It’s realm of jurisdiction exceeded motor vehicle policing. It is as its name implies, it is the Virginia State Police. The Virginia Alcohol division as well as the Drug Agency often crossed department lines with the state police personnel in complex investigations.

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Robert Thomas had been working undercover but as the date of the Cascade raid was finalized, Thomas was pulled off the case. Thomas traded his street clothes for his state police uniform to patrol the northern part of Pittsylvania County to keep his real identity hidden. Gone was his beard and longer hair when he supposedly worked for “Big Mac.” He was assigned to be at the Line that fateful January night. North Carolina Alcohol agent Rick Amick was also at the National Guard Armory that day to synchronize his role in the raid at the Line. Rick Amick was assigned to complement the work of the Virginia law enforcement on the North Carolina side but he forayed into Virginia quite often with Big Mac. Big Mac introduced Rick as his bookkeeper for his construction company when he went to the Virginia liquor joints and the North Carolina bars. Of particular interest to Rick was Gloria “Motormouth” Massey’s Starlight Lounge on Main Street in Draper. Big Mac was well received at the Starlight as he was friends with Gloria and her younger sister Mildred. Big Mac always stopped at the Starlight while in town and later called it his “base.” That January night was cold as Big Mac wheeled his white Thunderbird into the parking lot of the Mountain. There was a large chair in the Mountain that Big Mac liked to stake a claim to when he visited. “Little” Wayne Barrow was bartending the establishment that night as he usually did on weekends when he was not out of town on his day job. The Christmas holiday as well as the New Year’s partying was definitely a boom for business and the weekend had promises of a carryover financially from the New Year partygoers. Big Mac talked to Barrow trying to find out more about another case that was ongoing in

the area that did not involve alcohol or his investigation. Big Mac was satisfied that Barrow had no knowledge of a murder in that area. Big Mac excused himself and went outside to his Thunderbird to pull out a walkie-talkie behind the front seat. With that action he secretly transmitted the code word that initiated the “State Line” operation. Within minutes of his call to his compatriots, the police cars and vans started to converge on the Mountain and the Line. Big Mac went back inside of the Mountain to wait for the hammer to fall. With Big Mac seated in his large chair, Pittsylvania Sheriffs appeared at the back door and just opened the door and came in because there was no security in place. The nip joint had operated for so long without harassment, no bartenders at the Mountain worried about anything abnormal taking place. The Sheriff’s officers filled the small room quickly with more officers blocking the exit of a few vehicles in the parking lot. Wayne Barrow immediately realized that this was no ordinary visit. With the sheriff deputies standing over Big Mac now, Barrow interjected that Big Mac had just come in and did not have anything to do with the Mountain. One of the deputies asked Barrow if he knew who this man was. Barrow eagerly pointed out that he was Big Mac and he ran a large construction company. The deputy then asked Big Mac to show him who he was. With that Big Mac got out of his chair and produced a badge. The stunned Barrow was at a loss of words momentarily as the reality of one of his best customers was an undercover agent. Barrow asked what he was being charged with and how many charges were going to be levied on him. Big Mac responded that there were at least six to seven warrants. With that being said, Big Mac hurriedly left the Mountain to proceed to the Line. The Rockingham Sheriff’s Department had teamed up with the Pittsylvania Sheriff’s Department to produce a publicity windfall. WFMY 2 television out of Greensboro was ushered in to make a film for the story of the raid that was to be broadcast all weekend. When the customers of the Mountain came out of the nip joint, TV2 was there to film it all. The TV crew was fixated on a young man wearing a black leather jacket in the parking lot, leaving the law enforcement officers and customers with a minor appearance in the next morning’s “Breaking News.” Wayne Barrow was put in a separate vehicle from his customers who were placed in a Pittsylvania County van. Barrow went to Danville while the others were taken to the Line to pick up some more partygoers. Just minutes before, Babe Chambers was coming from Danville when he went by the old deserted brick plant on the

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Local Memories Operation State Line... Continued from Page 22 North Carolina side of the Berry Hill Road. Babe saw at least six police cars in the parking lot which was hardly a mile from the Line. Babe knew that no good could be expected of this collection of law enforcement. Babe made a right turn on the Gant Road and hurried down the straight stretch not worrying about the racing that may be taking place on the same road. Babe whipped his car in the parking lot of his bar and dashed inside the Line. Fred Sims was his dependable right hand man that always handled the weekend traffic. Babe motioned Sims to come into the front room with him. Alone, Babe told him to get everyone out and shut the doors. With that Babe rapidly exited when one of the men standing around taking a drink said, “Stick around, Big Mac wants to talk to you.” With that statement, Babe hardly looked back but said that

he would be right back. Babe wheeled out of the gravel parking lot headed away from North Carolina. On the way, he passed several sheriff cars headed to the Line. Babe secured a room in Martinsville and listened to the raid going down on his police scanner. Big Mac’s supposedly “bookkeeper” Rick Amick had stopped in the Line earlier that Friday night. Rick was on a first name basis with the bartender, Fred Sims. Rick had taken a standing position at the back door, helping the bartender check out the nip joint’s potential customers while Sims concentrated on his bartending job. The Line was packed that night with the locals enjoying drinks that kept Sims occupied. Rick was waiting for a special knock on the door which finally came. Without looking out the window, Rick opened the door to let a flood of Pittsylvania Sheriff Deputies rush in. Fred Sims and his guest were stunned to see unwanted company file

In The Garden of Eden Are You Certified? By: Shawn Bradley

The definition of certified is to be officially recognized as possessing certain qualifications or meeting certain standards. In life everyone looks for valadition through ones actions whether it's through peers or yourself. Something that began in us "When We Where Young" to become certified in maybe a passion or a goal like becoming a doctor, lawyer, counselor, entertainer, musician, etc. The bumps and bruises along the journey is what makes the certificate that much joyful. No one can say that they had a easy path getting that certification, it was a test that you may have failed or an assignment you may have missed, or maybe you forgot to study for an exam, but that never shall stop you, keep at it and when the going gets tough, you get tougher. Who said the road to being certified was easy? It's not. But it's what you need in your life. It's what your soul thrives off of in having validation that all the hard work you put in with those countless nights up studying, practicing your craft, in the filmroom, watching the people that inspire you making you better. What makes you certified is not just a piece of paper with your name on it, but it's the facts of the work that you put in is true to your soul that you gain recognition from digging deep into parts of you that you didn't even know existed. How many 3s did Kobe Bryant miss in that series against Utah to all my sports fans reading this? But that didn't make him any less of a professional athlete because he had all of the makings and qualifications of a pro baller. Thats what

Bradley being certified is about. So you see the name Kobe Bean Bryant on that contract is his certificate from the Los Angeles Lakers verifying him as a qualified professional athlete, but Mamba Mentality is what made him CERTIFIED. Tearing an achilliles tendon and still walking to the charity stripe and sinking 2 free throws is what gets you Certified. Winning a championship with a broken finger the whole season and not making any excuses why your shot isn't falling that's what makes you not only certified but a LEGEND. So do you give up on your dreams of becoming that CNA because of a tough week or month and say I'm just going to try it again later. No you are already in the game now, so stay in there; its no giving up now. New semester starts March and we have to blow it out of the water like C4. I took the time to write in Edens Own today so I could hopefully inspire that 1 person or people reading this that no matter what's going on or how much "Pain" one deals with it's always someone watching us and that we represent hope for a small city with an even bigger heart. So the road that you are taking to become certified in whatever craft or profession, you are chasing your story. It has become a testimony to share with the world. DONT STOP! KEEP GOING! WE GOT A CITY THAT NEEDS THAT WIN "Odie" LETS GET IT!!!!

into their private bar. Sims was upset with Rick but nothing could compare to Big Mac entering the establishment. When Big Mac exposed his badge to Sims and his company, there was a gasp of disbelief. Sims was completely floored by one of his best customers being “the man”. While Sims was basically speechless while Big Mac charged him, the customers quickly finished their drinks off before being forced to pour them out and loaded onto police vans. Benny Mangus was standing out to the side of the Line with his half-brothers and his fast Pinto when someone tapped him on the shoulder. When he turned around he found himself staring into a Pittsylvania Sheriff uniform. The deputy put his finger to his lips and pointed to a van that was behind the Line. With that, Mangus went to the van with his entourage right behind him. It did not take long before the deputies filled the van and took off to Chatham. By then all the police cars and vans had descended upon the Line filling the night air with flashing blue lights. The Mountain raid was relatively quiet compared to the Line raid. It looked like every Pittsylvania Sheriff and Virginia State Police car in the county was there. The Line had a full house not to mention street racers that were caught up in the raid. Several race cars and their transport were impounded and were taken to Chatham. There were so many people caught up in this sting operation that Chatham had to stop taking them in. The overflow traffic was taken to Danville city jail. The end of nearly a year’s investigation had started with hundreds of warrants being served. This was not just a Virginia operation as North Carolina’s Alcohol Law Enforcement had issued a long list of charges on illegal alcohol sales and some drug charges. With the raid continuing to unfold from Friday night into all day Saturday, the magnitude of it was simply astonishing. The largest sting operation in the history of the Cascade and Rockingham County area had just taken place. Part 16 will appear in next month’s issue of Eden’s Own Journal. Special thanks to Keith Allen, Rick Amick, Gina Gregory Axsom, Jimmy Bailey Joe Barrow, Joel Barrow, Wayne Barrow, Roger Blackwell, Telesa Smith Bleakley, Babe Chambers, Gene Chambers, Bobby Cox, Donnie Estes, Janice Estes, Jay Johnson, Tooti Gover, Raevone Sims Hooker, Ronnie Hooker, Teresa Hutson, Jay Johnson, Grey Jones, Bill Mangum, Benny Mangus, Dan “Big Mac” McCulloch, Frank Meade, Tim Mize, Roddy Moore, Edward “Sumpkins” Powell, Louis Overton, Roger Dale Ragland, Fred Ramsey, Ricky Stevens, Bob Thomas, Melissa Whitten, Phillip Wood, Wendy Wood, and many more.

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For the Fun of it... An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employercontractor of his plans to leave the house - building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended family. He would miss the paycheck, but he needed to retire. They could get by. The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career. When the carpenter finished his work the employer came to inspect the house. He handed the front door key to the carpenter. “This is your house,” he said, “my gift to you.” The carpenter was shocked! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently. So it is with us. We build our lives, a day at a time, often putting less than our best into the building. Then with shock, we realize we have to live in the house we built. If we could do it over, we’d do it much differently. But we cannot go back. You are a carpenter. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. “Life is a do-it-yourself project,” someone has said. Your attitudes and choices make today, build the “house” you live in tomorrow. Build wisely!

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

Return to Smithtown Tuesday, January 7, 1908, Deputy United States Marshall, G. A. Carroll, arrived in Winston-Salem from Greensboro. He and several other area officers had spent the past week in Stokes County in the settlement of Smithtown. That area was notorious for blockading [moonshining] and the past week had been successful in destroying several distilleries and he believed the recent raids would encourage local citizens to behave themselves, at least for a while. During the raids, the officers with warrants in hand, captured John Williams and Joe Bateman at their homes on Monday morning. Bateman’s family, which included nine children, had been terrified at the sudden appearance of the revenue officers fearing they were there to lynch Bateman. Joe Bateman was calm, inviting the officers to join them for breakfast, which they accepted. With the children now at ease the group settled in to enjoy the meal. While eating, “the revenuers were struck with the similarity of the three daughters, who appeared to be about 11 years old, and upon inquiry learned that they were triplets. The girls are about the same size and there is a striking resemblance in their features. They are bright, healthy girls.” [Winston-Salem Journal, Wednesday, January 8, 1908] John Williams and Joe Bateman were carried to Greensboro where they were jailed and charged with illegal distilling. Others captured during the raids included Lewis Spencer, Arthur Shelton, and Henry Herber. “Herber is a negro and is said to have been a distiller for the past five years.” None of the captured would answer questions. Unfortunately, the real prize had eluded Deputy Marshall Carroll. The man he most wanted was Jim Smith. A resident that Deputy Carroll believed to be a reliable informant told him that Smith and three others had left Smithtown the past Friday. The officers were able to trace the group to Roanoke, Virginia, where they were thought to have purchased train tickets to a western State. The Revenue Officers interviewed several Stokes County residents, looking for evidence of Smith and his colleagues. One individual claimed that “not long ago” he had played cards with Smith in Madison. Another bystander hearing the conversation indicated that he was well acquainted with Jim Smith and remarked that Smith “is a fighter and a dangerous chap to fool with. He has a little black horse that will do almost anything Jim tells him.” Yet another resident commented that Jim had fled to Oklahoma to “retain his liberty.” Generally, the people of the Smithtown community in northeast Stokes County knew well

that local moonshiner Jim Smith was by nature a violent man. Wanted for distilling illegal alcohol and possible murder, revenue officers considered Jim Smith to be the most dangerous of the Smithtown Blockaders and offered a one-thousand-dollar reward for his capture, but according to the Danbury Reporter, “there are few men who have so little care for life that they are anxious to undertake the capture.” Revenue officers felt that Smith “would commit murder to escape arrest.” A fellow blockader and associate of Smith, Oscar Sisk described Smith as a “desperate character going about Smithtown declaring he will never be taken alive, and he goes heavily armed all the time.” Sisk had been one of several charged with the murder of Officer J. Walter Hendrix, December 20, 1907. Few people in the community believed Sisk had been involved in the killing. Most felt that Jim Smith was the culprit and some men said that they were willing to swear that they had witnessed Smith do the killing. Almost daily some residents claimed that Smith could be seen doing business as usual near his barricaded home and in various parts of Smithtown declaring he will not be caught and only allowing family members to approach him at a close distance. However, it was reported in January 1908 that Jim was having his property surveyed by Samuel Shelton which had some locals convinced that Jim desired Shelton to prove no distilleries were on his land and that he may be willing to turn himself in to the authorities. Jim owned several large tracts of land some of which he had inherited from his grandfather John Preston Smith. Jim lived in the homeplace of his grandfather. The WinstonSalem Journal recorded that Jim had a “nice wife and several well reared children,” and that “her home is often the stopping place of the preacher, Mrs. Smith being a staunch Methodist.” Revenue officers report that Mrs. Smith is a “fine woman and is true and loyal to her husband.” On Thursday (January 9, 1908), “she told the officers that while [Jim] might be a worse man in some respects, in many particulars he was a great deal better than many of his accusers, and that many things attributed to him were false. She said he was a kind and indulgent father to his children, a most thoughtful husband, and a kind-hearted neighbor who never refused anyone in distress a helping hand.” The officers concur that the condition of “Smith’s home and premises indicate that he takes good care of his family.” The officers, “all praise his wife.” James Preston “Jim” Smith was born in Smithtown on February 25, 1871, to William Worth Smith and Ruth Emma Hall. Jim married a local Stokes

Perkins County girl, Nora Beulah Lawson, April 25, 1897, in Peters Creek Township. Nora was born March 16, 1876, to Pleasant “Ples” Lawson and Celia Melissa Frye. They would have twelve children: Hessie, Beulah, James, Lucy, Clarice, Clabie, Maude, Edna, Harry Wilmoth, Wilfred, and Arthur. Monday, January 20, 1908, United States Marshall J. T. Millikan in Greensboro received a telegram from a Deputy Marshall in Fargo, North Dakota. Law enforcement there had received word from North Carolina to be watching for suspects at large. Full descriptions of Jim Smith and his brothers had been sent to United States Marshalls in other States in the hopes the fugitives from justice would be captured. The result, Fletcher and Frank Smith had been captured 350 miles west of Fargo on January 19th and were being detained in the Fargo jail. “One by one, those Smithtown celebrities are being corralled.” A Marshall and two deputies delivered the two Smith brothers to Greensboro arriving at 6 o’clock p.m. on the night of Jan. 29th. Before the Smiths were arrested, they had arrived in Stanley, North Dakota on January 19th, Fletcher, Frank, and another brother Zeb found a local pool room where they became engaged in a game of cards. A disagreement resulted in the angry brothers shooting up the town, terrorizing its citizens and shooting several bullet holes into the hat of the town Marshall. Fletcher and Frank were captured and arrested. Zeb escaped and could not be found. The two brothers were given a preliminary hearing and bond was set at $2000. It was discovered that the two had outstanding charges for the illegal distilling of alcohol in North Carolina. It was also suspected that they may have been involved in the death of Officer J. W. Hendrix the past December. The brothers were shackled, transported in a railroad drawing car and were delivered to

Greensboro by U.S. Marshall J. F. Shea, and Deputy U.S. Marshall Gil Stout of Fargo, and county sheriff J. J. Lee of Minot, North Dakota. The prisoners were well treated, made comfortable and given good cigars. It was a pleasant and uneventful trip. By February 5, 1908, eighteen blockaders had been arrested; eight were serving sentences in the federal prison in Atlanta, Georgia. Jim Smith remained free believing he was most safe from danger in Smithtown where he knew the country well. He commented to a friend “that he had no idea of surrendering; that

he was prepared to shoot 48 times in quick succession and that he had decided to kill or hurt somebody before being captured.” The bravest of the revenue agents were shaken when the discussion of raiding for distilleries would include going near the home of Jim Smith. For more research visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Room, MadisonMayodan Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, NC 27025; Library phone (336) 548-6553. Elvin Perkins, Jr. – Email: Eperkins2@aol.com

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network, the ADTS Nutrition program will participate in the annual March for Meals event. This month-long event is designed to generate public awareness about senior hunger, isolation and to raise funds for the invaluable services provided by senior nutrition programs. Businesses throughout Rockingham County will participate in a variety of ways; by donating a percentage of their daily sales, encouraging customers to "Buy-A-Wheel," and lastly, asking customers if they would like to round up their bill and donate the overage to ADTS Nutrition programs. A list of participating businesses is located online at adtsrc.org under the March For Meals tab or on the Aging, Disability & Transit Services Facebook page. There are other ways to support nutrition programs

outside of giving financially. Volunteers are crucial to the success of the Meals on Wheels program. They do more than deliver meals. They offer social engagement and wellness checks. "Often, it's a volunteer that brings to our attention that a client needs additional support to remain in their home," said Ms. Branch. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Sandy Branch, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at 336-394-1226. Committing to one two-hour delivery shift a month would have a tremendous impact on the program. For 50 years, national senior nutrition services have helped create healthy, strong communities where all members can flourish regardless of their age. That's why we proudly recognize this milestone anniversary of the national Senior Nutrition Program and its tremendous impact on the health and well-being of older adults in our community. Join us in celebrating our seniors, our program, and our community by participating in March for Meals. Meals on Wheels is proudly supported by United Way.

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MARCH 2022 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 27 H would just be a pretty campus with great academic courses,” Rieger said. “However, I have found that it is really the people who make the school extraordithat I understand the topic they nary. It is the faculty with their are teaching,” she said. unwavering support and knowlRieger praised the library for its edge as well as my incredibly books, resources, and quiet ambitious peers atmosphere. who have shown “The librarians me that I have are incredibly helpful made the right and are always availchoice.” able to help students Jasmine find a specific book, Johnson of cite a resource in Reidsville placed MLA or APA format, second in the essay or order an important contest. A book that a student December graduate Rieger might need. These are in the Early just a few of the Childhood incredible resources Education prothat I have been given access gram, Jasmine touted “amazing to as a student at RCC.” teachers who saw and underRieger has become involved stood my full potential and in campus activities. “I have encouraged me to develop as an recently joined the Student individual.” Government Association and Johnson said that she never have met some of the most supbelieved in herself or that she portive, passionate people. I am could accomplish anything. starting a book club, which has “I was hearing wonderful provided me a creative outlet things about RCC and knew it and the opportunity to create was close by, so I decided to lasting relationships,” she said. convince myself that ‘I can do “I am so grateful for the this,’” she said. “I can’t express unending support that I am how much RCC has transformed receiving from the director of my life and how much becoming Student Life, librarians, and the a student has changed me for the English department. These peobetter. I’ve learned a lot at RCC, ple have helped me learn, grow, and it’s helped me improve my and achieve things that I once verbal, writing, and interpersonal thought were impossible,” skills.” Rieger said. “Being given the Johnson’s confidence in opportunity to join and start completing assignments has clubs has led me to flourishing increased abundantly at RCC, creatively and it has also taught as has her work ethic. me important leadership and “RCC presented me with group skills that I hope to keep the most extraordinary student with me for the rest of my life.” experience. I feel like I have At first glance, “I thought it found a family at RCC who

Essay winner: RCC exceeds expectations quickly Rockingham Community College students are challenged each year to write an essay about why RCC was their best choice, for a chance to win a monetary prize from the RCC Foundation. Kylee Rieger, an English Language/Literature student from Greensboro won the $500 first-place prize with her essay about how RCC exceeded her expectations in a short period of time. Rieger said that when she enrolled in RCC, she could not have imagined the impact the college would have on her in just her first semester. “I chose RCC because it had a beautiful campus and had classes that I knew I would be interested in taking,” she said, adding that in the first 10 weeks, she “ formed amazing relationships not only with fellow students, but with faculty as well. In my short time at RCC, it has provided me with incredible education … and also offered me an outlet to create and do things that are important to me.” She said RCC provides tools to succeed both academically and personally. “One of the most vital resources being the faculty, all of the teachers that I have had in my first semester made it clear that their number one goal is making sure their students succeed. Whether it be in class or in their office hours, every time I have asked one of my teachers a question they have always gone above and beyond to make sure

actually loves and cares for me,” she said. Brittany Griffin of Eden took third place in the essay contest. Losing her mother to cancer just weeks after Griffin’s high school graduation, her mindset was not on RCC’s Nursing program in which she enrolled

that fall. She took off a semester and tried again, to no avail. But five years later, with a husband and two small children, she began striving to be a role model for them. Already working full-time as an accounting assistant, she enrolled in RCC’s Accounting and Finance program.

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unassuming building on The Boulevard, was provided by owner April Blackstock and her crew, as Glenn Denney provided the sound and background music. Keynote speaker, Leigh Cockram, Rockingham County’s Director of Economic & Tourism Develepment said, “I am proud

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incredible resiliency and determination of Eden’s business community, all of you, who allow us to showcase a community that is growing, investing in itself, and supporting each other, especially during this unprecedented pandemic.” There is still a lot of opportunity for growth. Cockram’s office is currently working on seven industrial projects focused on sites within the city limits. It is proactively working with an engineering firm to help identify areas that might be suitable for future industrial growth. Eden currently has only two appropriate sites available for manufacturing projects and will need more. “Industrial growth isn’t the only area for which I see an opportunity.” She added, “I also believe that Eden is positioning itself well for future commercial, retail, and residential growth, which are all key components to building a healthy local economy. I believe that you will see positive impacts from the Casino in Danville, and when a mega project lands at the Berry Hill Mega site, Eden will also win. So, as you can see, I am very bullish in your city and am excited to see what the future holds. “ “Your investments in your downtowns with locally-owned shops, boutiques, bakeries, restaurants, gathering spaces, and living spaces are amazing and have literally shocked clients, and visitors alike, as they had no idea so much was going on in these areas, Cockram said. The investments made in cleaning up and leasing out

former strip malls, the renovation of the former Eden Mall, and the many vacant buildings that have been turned into viable businesses all across Eden have also wowed prospects and played a role in our ability to market Eden as a great place to live, work, and play. Tony Edwards, sitting Chairman of the Eden Chamber, introduced the new Chamber Interim Director Sandra Meadows, who presented the Director of the Year and Chairman’s Star Award winner, Ashley Latham. Casey Vincent, Chamber Events and Development and Executive Director of United Way of Rockingham County, announced Leslie Wyatt, owner of “The Hive’ on Washington Street, as the Business of the Year. Kimberly ThompsonHairston, 2022 Chairperson and Assistant Principal of McMichael High School presented the Member of the Year award to J.R. Cecil of Liberty Tax. Randy Hunt, Eden’s Interim Community & Economic Development Manager, announced that Marty Kotis had earned the City of Eden Beautification Award for providing his building to exceptional artists in Kingsway Plaza. Because Kotis could not be present, Randy Hunt accepted the award for him. Graffiti of Eden is the latest mural installation curated by Kotis Street Art at Kingsway

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These beautiful pets are located at the Rockingham County Animal Shelter at 250 Cherokee Camp Rd, Reidsville (Wentworth Area). Please stop by and find your Fur Babies today! Website: www.rockinghamcountyanimalshelter.org Phone: (336) 394-0075 Boots is a 2-year-old cool cat that has been patiently waiting to find a home. Boots' ideal home would have a plush, comfy rug for him to spread out on and a cozy window for him to sunbathe in. Boots' adoption fee is $15 and includes his neuter, microchip, and up-to-date vaccinations. He is FeLV and FIV negative.

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Plaza. The walls on the side and behind the building collect artwork from artists worldwide, painted on-site beginning summer 2021. The artwork’s subject matter centers around the Garden of Eden, paying homage to the city’s name inspired by William Byrd’s land survey in the 1700s comparing the area to the original paradise. At Kingsway, you will find murals inspired from the tree of knowledge, mind-boggling blossoms of all shapes and sizes, an ironclad guardian angel, a dreamy Eve expressing her newfound free will, and a serpent the size of a building. Imagery representing the Smith and Dan Rivers flows onto Kingsway Plaza to make paradise bloom. Kotis Street Art offers a new model for muralism, grounded in free expression, by providing artists with all the necessary materials to create their dream projects. These visual gifts spark dialogue and create unexpected cultural hubs in the communities Kotis Street Art Serves. Two people were recognized including Mike Dougherty for 19 years of dedication, and Meagon Hankins, of the Eden Chamber for all her hard work, going above and beyond in the past year. The 2021 Distinguished Citizen Award went to the welldeserving Homer Wright, local citizen, and philanthropist. Will Flynt, Jr. said, “Through the years, Eden has benefited from his desire to ensure that Eden is a great place to live, work and

Eden Chamber, said, “Will was a backbone of the organization, the biggest fundraiser and the Chair of every committee the Chamber had. He has been the glue holding the Chamber together for years.” Flynt has served as president of the Rotary Club and the NC Rotary’s District Representative. He is a member and former chairman of the RC Planning board, presently a member of the Eden Planning Board, founding member, and now chairman of the UNC Rockingham Hospital Foundation Board and a Trustee of the Hosptial Board. He also has served the last three terms as chairman to the Leaksville United Methodist Church. Grogan noted that “In his paid work and volunteer work, he is devoted and very involved. Will is a natural leader.” The award humbled will Flynt Jr. He said, “Thank you, this is quite an honor... I do not take what I am able to do for granted. I am very grateful for the individuals who have given me the opportunity to be involved.” “To be honored with an award in John E. Grogan’s namesake is quite humbling. I am very appreciative of that,” and Flynt shared that so many in the room were part of his journey, “I can’t thank you enough for having faith in me to be your Chair. When you can actually see the results of your work that is very rewarding.” Wrapping things up, Tony Edwards, Chairman of the Eden Chamber of Commerce, recognized the Outgoing Board members, Introduced the new 2022 Board Members and Installed them with a pledge. As always, the passing of the gavel took place, and this year it was presented to Kimberly Thompson-Hairston.

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play. His fingerprints can be seen throughout the entire community.” Flynt continued, “Homer Wright realizes that to create a better future, you must start with a strong foundation and one form of a foundation is education. Homer E. Wright’s most recent project provided new technological support for a new generation of learners. At Morehead High School, the new Library/Media center in his name was dedicated on Nov 15, 2021. Homer E. Wright Jr. Student Center at Morehead. Students and faculty are very grateful for Wright’s support in the community. The school principal Dr. Ryan Moody said “Thanks to the generosity of Mr. Wright, Morhead High students now have a first-class facility to study, collaborate and conduct research. Our students and faculty are grateful to Mr. Wright for constantly advocating and supporting education in our community.” In Mr. Wrights absence, Martha Hopkins & Amelia Dallas accepted on his behalf. The evening led to the special 2021 John E. Grogan Lifetime Achievement Award, which Sylvia Grogan specially presents. Grogan said, “Will Flynt is one of the hardest working people in the room,” and went on to say, “Will graduated from Morehead and UNC Charlotte and returned to his hometown.” Flynt became active in the Chamber of Commerce years ago, a member of many civic groups and organizations. Cindy Adams, former Director of the

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Budget restrictions made it hard for the operation of 4 Early Voting Sites Budget short fall forces the Board of Elections to plan to operate only the Wentworth early voting site during the next primary election. At its meeting on Feb 15th , the Board of Elections voted unanimously to approve the 2022 Primary Election One Stop

(Early) Voting Sites that would include all 4 one stop (early) voting sites in Eden, Reidsville, Wentworth and Western, just like it has been in the past. The Board of Elections is making every effort to prepare for the primary and general elections.

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That wasn’t the case at first. After a careful review of the requirements imposed by the State Board of Elections via the General Assembly and their existing budget, the Board of Elections (RCBoE) determined earlier in February that a budget short fall would preclude the operation of four early voting sites for the primary elections. Director of Elections Paula Seamster explained that the major identifiable cause is that the number of hours required to operate one-stop voting sites has increased from forty-five (45) hours per site in 2018 to one hundred forty-five (145) hours per site today. In prior years, the Wentworth site would be open all the day of early voting and the remote sites were open about one week. The mandate for 2022 is the county board of elections office is open only regular business days and hours as well as the last Saturday before Election Day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and all of the remote one-stop sites must be open every weekday during the early voting period from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and the last

Saturday before Election Day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The current FY 2021-2022 approved budget did not originally provide enough money to cover the cost of the precinct officials for four early voting sites. The original budgeted amount available for the onestop site personnel and Election Day personnel was $49,035.48.

On January 27, 2022, RCBoE Chair Ophelia Wright sent a letter to Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Chair Kevin Berger explaining the need for additional funding. Thankfully, he RCBoE found the additional funds to operate all four one-stop voting sites during the primary elections.

Online Absentee Ballot Request Portal Now Open for 2022 Primary Any registered and eligible North Carolina voter may now request an absentee ballot for the 2022 primary election online through the North Carolina Absentee Ballot Portal, available on the State Board of Elections’ website. The State Board launched the secure absentee request portal in 2020. That year, more than 362,000 requests were made through the service. “The absentee ballot portal has helped many voters securely request their absentee ballots since we started it in 2020,” said Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections. “Whether you prefer to vote by mail or in person, we encourage all voters to choose the voting method that works best for you.” The 2022 primary election is May 17. A number of municipalities across the state are electing their representatives that day as well. The general election is November 8. To request a ballot through the portal, voters must verify their identity by providing their full name, date of birth, address, and either their driver’s license number (or other DMV ID number) or last four digits of their Social Security number. Voters will sign and submit the form online. If a voter provides their email address, they will receive a confirmation email after the request is submitted through the portal. The deadline to submit a request for an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. May 10, one week before Election Day. The State Board encourages voters to request a ballot sooner to ensure they can return their ballot in time to be counted. In late March or early April, after ballots are prepared, county boards of elections across North Carolina will begin sending them out to voters who request them. What is a Primary Election? In a primary election, voters select which candidates will appear on the ballot for a given political party in the general election in November. Voters registered with one of the recognized political parties (Democratic, Libertarian, or Republican) may only cast a ballot in that party’s primary election. Unaffiliated voters may request a Democratic, Libertarian, or Republican ballot, or a nonpartisan ballot, if available.

For any nonpartisan local elections also taking place on May 17, all qualified voters choose among the same candidates, regardless of the voters’ party affiliation. Returning the Ballot Absentee voters must return their ballot, sealed inside the specially provided envelope, to their county board of elections no later than 5 p.m. on Election Day, May 17, 2022. Absentee ballots received after 5 p.m. on Election Day will be counted only if they are postmarked on or before Election Day and received by mail no later than 5 p.m. on the Friday after the election. Ballots without a postmark must be received by Election Day. The portal also allows military and overseas (UOCAVA) voters, as well as visually impaired voters, to request and return an absentee ballot through the web-based portal. The request deadline for military and overseas voters is 5 p.m. May 16. The request deadline for visually impaired voters is 5 p.m. May 10. For more information about voting by mail in North Carolina, visit the Vote By Mail section of the State Board website. Also see FAQ: Voting By Mail.

2022 Primary Dates and Deadlines • March 28, 2022: The date by which the Board of Elections must make available absentee ballots, unless reduced by five days under N.C.G.S. 163227.10(a). • April 22, 2022: Civilian voter registration deadline for the primary. • April 28, 2022: One-stop, in-person early voting period begins for the primary, under N.C.G.S. 163-227.2(b). • May 10, 2022: Deadline for civilians to submit an absentee ballot request form for the primary. • May 14, 2022: One-stop, inperson early voting period ends at 3 p.m. for the primary, under N.C.G.S. 163-227.2(b). May 17, 2022: Election Day for the primary and civilian absentee ballot return deadline.

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Frequently Asked questions of the Board of Elections Everyone has questions sometimes. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions from county boards of elections regarding the NC Supreme Court’s decision to suspend candidate filing and postpone the March 2022 primary and municipal elections, as well as subsequent court orders concerning the redistricting cases and election schedule. Q1: Since the primary has moved to May 17, 2022, when is the filing period for that primary? Is it different for municipalities? A: The filing period for the May 17, 2022, primary and municipal elections resumed at Feb. 24, 2022, and ends at noon on March 4, 2022. Q2: When does absentee voting start for the May primary and municipal elections? A: March 28, 2022, barring any action by the State Board or the courts to delay that date by five days. Q3: When will voters be able to request absentee ballots for the May elections? A: Voters may request absentee ballots now, either through the State Board’s online request portal, or using the PDF version for paper submission to the county board by mail or in person. Civilian absentee requests must be delivered to the county board by 5:00 p.m. May 10, 2022.

Q4: What is the voter registration deadline for the May primary and municipal elections? A: April 22, 2022 . Voters who miss this deadline may register using same-day registration during one-stop early voting.

Q8: Does the court’s order reschedule municipal elections and other ballot items that were scheduled for March 8, 2022? A: Yes. Per the NC Supreme Court’s order, “all ballot items, including referenda, that would have appeared on the 8 March 2022 ballot prior to the Court’s prior Order enjoining elections for public office shall appear on the 17 May 2022 ballot.”

Q5: When may the county boards process the registration applications of 17-year-old applicants who will be 18 as of the general election? A: March 18, 2022, which is 60 days before the primary. Q6: When does early voting start for the May primary and municipal elections? A: April 28, 2022. Q7: When is the new deadline for counties to submit one-stop plans for the May primary and municipal elections? A: Feb. 18, 2022. County boards have to adopt one-stop plans for the May 2022 primary. If the county board adopts the same one-stop plan for May as it did for March, the board must vote to authorize those plans to be used for the May primary. The State Board plans to consider nonunanimous one-stop plans on March 7. Directors and board members should be prepared to present nonunanimous plans to the State Board at this meeting. Once the number of nonunanimous plans have been determined, we will notify your office of a general time to be present during the board meeting.

Q9: When would any subsequent runoff or general election occur for a municipality using the election-and-runoff or primary-and-election? A: July 26, if there is any federal second primary in the state. Also, in the unlikely event there are no second primaries anywhere in the state, the municipal elections would be on July 26. July 5, if there is no federal second primary but there is a non-federal second primary anywhere in the state. Q10: Does the new primary date affect the timeline for a candidate to affiliate with a political party in order to run in that party’s primary? A: Yes. “No person shall be permitted to file as a candidate in a party primary unless that person has been affiliated with that party for at least 90 days as of the date of that person filing such notice of candidacy.” The new affiliation deadline is 90 days prior to the new dates of filing.

Q11: If a state legislative candidate filed for office in Dec. but they are no longer eligible based on the updated districts, how is their existing filing be handled? A: We recommend that the county board immediately review the residency eligibility for all legislative candidates once the new district mapping tool is made available by the State Board. For any candidates who are no longer eligible, the county board must send the candidate a notice of cancellation of filing. That candidate may refile for the district they now reside in. Q12: What happens to the filing fee of someone who is no longer eligible to file based on the updated districts? A: For any legislative candidates that you identify as no longer eligible, do not refund the filing fee until after candidate filing ends. Once candidate filing ends, if the candidate did not refile in a new district, refund the filing fee. If you send a notice of cancellation of filing (see Q11), inform the candidate that their filing fee will be refunded at the end of the filing period, unless they refile. Q13: Can a state legislative candidate file again in an updated district after having first filed in a district in December? A: If the district number is the same, their existing filing would be sufficient, and they should not file again. If they want to file in a different office, their first filing will need to be cancelled

(by the county board, if they are now ineligible), or the candidate would need to withdraw their notice of filing by close of business on March 1. Once their initial filing has been cancelled or withdrawn, they may file again. Q14: How do we file legislative candidates in the updated districts once filing resumes? A: Initially, you may need to file legislative candidates for updated districts by paper, because Election Setup may not be updated with the proper contests assigned to each county in time for the resumption of filing on February 24. (This should not apply to any districts that do not change for a county. The county can proceed using Election Setup.) Once the State Board updates Election Setup, which should take only a day or two at most, you will be able to file legislative candidates in the updated districts electronically. At that time, if any candidates were not filed electronically, you will need to input any candidate filing information that you received in paper form. Whenever you file a legislative candidate, use the State Board’s web tool to check their residential eligibility, regardless of whether you are filing in paper or electronically. Q15: A candidate for sheriff obtained the felony disclosure statement prepared by the

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Swimming to to victory • Men’s team finished cochampions in the conference • Womens team finished 2nd in the conference • Jodi Troxler named Girls coach of the year • Both teams received the conference sportsmanship award • Men’s 200 free relay finished 1st in the region and 2nd in the states And among other sports: • RCSH Wrestling Team qualified for NCHSAA dual teams • Women's Basketball team finished 2nd in the conference.

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Easley wins RVA Sports Award Aubrey Easley of the Eden Boys and Girls Club wins the RVA Sports Awards "Moment of the Year" The inaugural RVA Sports Awards celebrated nine community members along with 400 guests. The event, on February 5th. was hosted by NFL alum Tiki Barber and broadcast live. Moment of the Year – PONY League Players Make History - PONY League Baseball and Chesterfield County’s Abrielle Shaw faced off against Aubrey Easley in the 2021 PONY World Series. Shaw and Easley became the second and third girls to ever play at Pony League’s World Series level and the first two girls to face each other. The ceremony was also serving as a fundraiser for the Richmond Region Tourism Foundation’s Sports Tourism Grant initiative, a program that gives grants to local sports organizations to develop new events and expand existing events to attract new visitors. “The Richmond Region’s sport community is full of champions,” said J.C. Poma, Richmond Region Tourism Vice President of Community Relations. “We were thrilled to honor this year’s winners for their unwavering commitment to excellence and for helping to make our community a better place through their determination and dedication. We’re thankful for the partners, sponsors and athletes who helped make our inaugural event a success.” The awards show also helped fund a scholarship program to support two annual scholarships for students in Virginia State University’s sports and hospitality management program and in the Center for Sport Leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University. For more information, visit www.RVASportsAwards.com.

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Questions & Answers... Continued from Page 31 Sheriffs’ Commission before Dec. candidate filing. Can that candidate reuse that disclosure statement in new filing period? A: Disclosure statements issued by the Sheriffs’ Commission are valid for only 90 days after issuance. Most likely, if a sheriff candidate obtained a disclosure statement prior to December filing, that statement has expired. You should always check the issuance date to be sure. If it has expired, the candidate will need to obtain a new disclosure statement from the Sheriffs’ Commission before they file. If the individual already filed for the office of sheriff in Dec. and provided a disclosure statement at that time, then they do not need to obtain a new disclosure statement. Q16: What happens to mailed notices of candidacy that were received on December 8? What about those received after that date? A: The State Board considers mailed notices of candidacy to be filed as of the date the notice is received by the board of elections. Since the court’s order suspending candidate filing was issued at the end of the day on December 8, any notices of candidacy delivered on or before that day should have been processed in Election Setup, and consistent with the court’s order, those candidates should be considered filed and their filing fee should be accepted. Any notices of candidacy received after that time and before the start of the resumed filing period on Feb. 24 should not be processed, per the court’s order, but should be returned to the candidate, along with their filing fee. Any mailed notices received between Feb. 24 and March 4 should be processed. Q17: When can a candidate who filed during the December filing period withdraw and get a refund of their filing fee? A: Under the Supreme Court’s December order, a candidate

who filed in Dec. may withdraw “during the newly-established filing period,” so they may withdraw starting on Feb. 24. The deadline to withdraw is Tue., Mar. 1 at the close of business. The boards of elections may refund a filing fee only when a candidate withdraws their notice of candidacy by this deadline. Q18: If someone filed already and wants to change party, can rthey withdraw their notice of candidacy, change party, and be eligible to file again? A: Once candidate filing reopens, candidates may withdraw their previously filed notices of candidacy up until the end of the third business day before the last day of candidate filing and they may submit a new notice of candidacy. If, at that time, they have been affiliated with a political party for 90 days, they may file in that party’s primary. Q19: Can a candidate challenge be filed against a candidate who filed their notice of candidacy before the court’s order suspending candidate filing? A: Yes. Under the court’s order, any candidate who filed in December prior to the suspension is “deemed to have filed” in the May primary. A challenge to that person’s candidacy may be filed once the board of elections receives the notice of candidacy. The deadline to file such a challenge is 10 business days after the close of candidate filing— March 18. Note: For challenges regarding legislative and congressional offices only, the boards of elections cannot proceed to hear the challenge until those districts are resolved, per court order. Remember to notify the SBE of any candidate challenges.

Q20: With the delay in the primary election, what is the deadline to submit petitions to qualify as an unaffiliated candidate on the general election ballot? A: Noon on May 17, 2022, for non-municipal contest. For unaffiliated candidates who seek to run in partisan municipal elections, please see N.C.G.S. § 163-296.

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Q21: If a candidate started a petition as an unaffiliated candidate, could they cancel the petition and change their party affiliation in order to file in the new filing period of 2022? A: Yes, as long as the candidate has affiliated with that political party for 90 days prior to when they file during the new filing period. Q22: Will petition signatures gathered to run unaffiliated in a congressional or legislative district be valid if the petitioner changes the district they are petitioning for, upon the update of the districts? A: Any signatures gathered from residents of the district that the petitioner is ultimately seeking to run in would be valid. For any petitions for existing districts that change, and for any petitioners who change their district, you will need to re-review the previously gathered signatures to count any currently eligible voters. Q23: What is the deadline to file a petition in lieu of the filing fee? A: Monday, February 28, 2022, at noon. The deadline to file any petition in lieu of a filing fee for a partisan contest will be noon on Monday preceding the filing deadline. Please note, under that statute, petitions for certain offices must be presented to the county board for verification 15 days prior to the above deadline. Petitions in lieu of a filing fee for nonpartisan primaries and elections are due 60 days prior to filing deadline for the contest. Q24: Will any filing fees change to reflect any local budget changes after the December filing period that was suspended? A: Possibly. The filing fee is set as the current starting annual salary for most offices, at the time of filing. Please confirm the starting annual salary for your county offices with your county. Also confirm the filing fee as set by any municipalities that are on the May 17 ballot.

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Give Kids A Smile Day brightens kids faces!

Rockingham County Division of Public Health Dental Clinic hosted their Give Kids A Smile Day on February 4, 2022 thanks in part to a $5,000 grant awarded by the Delta Dental Foundation. Children and adolescents

received free dental services ranging from general cleanings, sealants, fillings, and more! “We provided treatment to several kids in our clinical set up. Looking at some numbers, we did 41 procedures worth about $2648 for free to kids under this 'Give Kids a Smile Day', said Dr. Shruti Shastri, DDS, MHA, Dental Clinic Program Director and General Dentist. Patients also attended an oral health activity expo where children and families played games, solved puzzles, and witnessed informative presentations given by the dental clinic staff.

Trey Wright, Rockingham County Public Health Director noted that the entire team always looks forward to providing such essential services to the youth in Rockingham County.

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