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Nation’s Founding Documents on permanent display at Judicial Center in Wentworth A grand celebration of freedom and patriotism took place in Rockingham County on March 26th, as the thirty-third Charters of Freedom setting nationwide was dedicated in front of the Judicial Center at 170 NC Hwy 65 in Reidsville. This setting includes full-scale replicas of the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights. The ceremony began with musical performances by the bands from Rockingham County High School Directed by Donald Dohm, Reidsville High School Directed by Travis Pike, Morehead High School Directed by Nathan Hines, and McMichael High School - Directed by Caleb Foote. A rousing welcome speech was given by Master of Ceremonies and local resident, Mrs. Bonnie Joyner, who contacted Foundation Forward, Inc. of Burke County, NC, in 2019 to initiate the process that would eventually bring this permanent setting to Rockingham County. Joyner, who is also a retired educator, realized that the purpose of this project is to educate our future generations, honor veterans and first responders, and provide easy access to our founding documents for all citizens of this community and the surrounding area. Mr. Clarence Henderson then asked the crowd to stand, as he gave the invocation. Mr. Henderson is the President of the Frederick Douglass Foundation of N.C. He is a champion of civil rights, as he was among the protesters who participated in the lunch counter sit-in at the Greensboro Woolworths in February 1960. He continues to be a champion for freedom and equal rights for all.

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Founding Documents... Continued from Page 1 Veterans’ Honor Guard. They were joined in raising the US and NC flags by the Rockingham County Schools’ JROTC Honor Guard, and representatives from local first responders, law enforcement, legislative, and judicial groups. A special note was made by Mrs. Joyner in salute of Rockingham County’s two oldest WWII Army veterans. “Mr. Paul Prewitt, 101 years old, and Mr. Riley Rankin, 100 years old, have both received NC’s Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award, and Mr. Prewitt has been Knighted by the French Government. To both gentlemen, we thank you for your service”, Joyner said.

The National Anthem was performed by the combined bands from all four high schools. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by student winners of the recent Essay Contest held by the Museum & Archives of Rockingham County. These students are Meredith Dishmon (11th Grade, RCHS), Joey Perkins (11th Grade, RCHS), Isaiah Valdez (9th Grade, RCHS), Maria Wilson (7th Grade, Holmes Middle School), and Clarissa Hamlin (6th Grade, Pineview

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McHenry read brief letters on their behalf. The final speaker representing our government was Lieutenant Governor of NC, Mark Robinson, who electrified the crowd with his stirring words on the power of democracy and the strength of the words within these documents. The ceremony then shifted to a presentation by Foundation Forward, Inc., the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with communities across the country to build these Charters of Freedom settings. Companies and individuals who contributed to the construction of the setting, as well as those who have given financial sponsorships, were recognized by Mr. Mike Unruh, who then introduced the Founder of the organization, Mr. Vance Patterson. Upon the first time laying his eyes on the Declaration of Independence in the National Archives, Vance Patterson said that he “got goosebumps”. Then he read the Constitution's first three words - “We the People,” and Patterson said; “I actually got a lump in my throat”, and his wife, Mary Jo, was “wiping tears out of her eyes.” The couple wanted to bring that experience to their hometown of Morganton, North Carolina. Two years later, they dedicated the first replica Charters of Freedom display, which includes life-size replicas of the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights. Vance and Mary Jo established Foudation Forward, Inc. with the three principles of “providing education on American History and Civics so people know how the government is supposed to work, providing easy access to see the documents in a local setting, and providing communities a place to honor and reflect”. The Pattersons then began building settings in several other locations across the country, including sites in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska,

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Rockingham County’s Rockstar Rockingham County Economic Development Director Leigh Cockram has overseen significant industrial growth since coming to the county in February of 2019. 2020 was an especially good year with more than $886.5 million in investment and 1008 jobs announced, in addition to $5.5 million in infrastructure grants approved and 84 grants made to small businesses. Cockram worked with Eden Economic Development to bring Nestle Purina here, and supported Night Owl National Contractors in its opening of a countertop operation in the former Eden K-Mart space and its renovation of the former Eden Mall into an entrepreneurship facility. For Rockingham County, 79.5% of all investment made in the decade 2010-2020 came in 2020, a pandemic year. This alone is a remarkable feat. Eden Economic Development Director Mike Dougherty, recognizing Cockram’s energy and skills, contacted Business

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Edna Mae Harrll Anderson, 97 David Eugene Allen, 73 - Madison Wilbur Wallace Anderson, 66 - Eden Charles Kenneth Allender, 77 Ersell Evan Bullins, 90 Barbara Davis Brame, 86 Forrest Ray Barton, 83 - Eden Ms. Shirley Ross Blackwell - Reidsville Tony Lee Biggs, 57 - Eden Carl “Wayne” Bray, 84 - Reidsville Ruth D. Byrd, 82 - RC Kenneth “Kenny” Andrew Curry, 55 Chad Thomas Carter, 41 Louise Morris Carey - Wentworth Juanity Laurio Cummings, 74 Heather Ann Cox, 36 - Eden David Marion Crews, 77 Christopher Michael Cowden, 45 Gloria Lee Dishman, 78 - Eden Charles Madison Dunlap, 84 Marilyn Estella Duewson Hall David Lewis Disher, 76 Rev. Cleveland Strange Duke, Jr., 87 Bobby Darrell Farmer, 57 Elliott Leon “Pootie” Flack Donald Wray Foluks, 64 - Madison June Land Gatewood, 79 Donald Mitchell “Bud” Gwynn, 74 Jeffery Whitaker Grubbs, 58 Virgina Brooks “Ginger” Grogan, 77 - Reidsville Ms. Lillie Mae Galloway Graves - Reidsville Mrs. Elizabeth Graves Elder Joseph Frank Harrison - Reidsville Thomas Micheal “Little Mike” Hudson, 69 John Marvin Hawks III, 64 Lorranie Huskey Hyler, 81 - Reidsville David Anthony Joyner, 57 - Madison Max Gordon Johnston, 87 - Eden Edgar Glenn Jarrell, Jr., 73 Ronald Michael “Ronnie” Jordan, Sr., 75 Kay Smith Kriechbaum, 75 Carnell Deshawn Kelly - Reidsville Ms. Emmie Lambert - Reidsville Louvenia Motley Livingston - Reidsville Marsha Loftis, 67 - Reidsville David Jay Mosteller Sr., 82 - Eden Tony Stephen Miller, 21 Donnie Lee Mabe Eris Buncker Mabes, 95 - Eden Local Farewells... Contined on next page

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PROTECTING SKIN HEALTH – FROM THE INSIDE OUT After a long winter, it feels good to shed the layers and enjoy a little bit of warmth and sunshine. However, increasing awareness of the dangers of UVA and UVB radiation, including skin cancer, can be enough to keep you covered up. With proper precautions, however, you can enjoy the sun – and reap the health benefits. BALANCING THE BENEFITS VS. RISKS The human body is designed to use sunlight. Our sleep patterns are based on the rising and setting of the sun. Our skin uses the sun to makes Vitamin D which our bodies need for bone function. Even our moods can be affected by sunlight. Yet the sun’s ultraviolet rays are so powerful, just 15 minutes of exposure is enough to damage your skin. So how do you balance the risks of sun exposure with the health benefits? Protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is the key. 1. Sunscreen. Always use sunscreen and reapply often – especially after swimming or sweating. Look for sunscreen protection in your cosmetics as well, including lip balm. 2. Cover up. Keep skin covered with lightweight clothing, protect your face, neck and ears with a wide-brimmed hat, and look for sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays. 3. Seek shade. When the sun is highest in the sky, take a break from the sun and head for cover. NOT ALL SUNSCREENS ARE CREATED EQUALLY When you walk into the pharmacy, you’ll be greeted by an array of sunscreens. How do you know which one to choose to get maximum protection? Consider these three factors: 1. Broad spectrum. If the label doesn’t say “broad spectrum,” it is not giving you complete protection. Broad spectrum blocks both UVA and UVB rays. 2. SPF 30. Look for a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 30 or higher. SPF – or sun protection factor – indicates how long protection against UVB rays will last. No sunscreen blocks 100% of UVB rays, and higher SPFs are not much more protective than SPFs of 30 or 50. 3. Water resistant. Water resistant does not mean waterproof, and you will still need to reapply, but water resistance should last 40-80 minutes. Make sure you apply sunscreen liberally (about 1 oz. for the average adult) to all exposed skin before heading out and then reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating. Don’t forget your lips – use a lip balm with at least SPF 15. INCREASING YOUR NATURAL PROTECTION In addition to taking external precautions, there are things that you can do to keep your skin healthy from the inside out and increase its resistance to the sun’s harmful effects. Topping the list is antioxidants. Antioxidants prevent DNA damage, decreasing mutations and reducing skin cancer risk and their anti-inflammatory properties guard against sunburn. So, can a salad really help prevent sunburn? Short answer is yes! Carotenoids, which give pigment to orange and red vegetables and fruits, can help offer natural sun protection. Carotenoids, which include lycopene, lutein and beta carotene, accumulate in your skin to absorb sunlight and can help against skin damage and prevent premature aging. So next time you’re at the grocery store, load up on tomatoes (lycopene), sweet potato (beta carotene), spinach (beta carotene), berries (polyphenols), grapes (polyphenols), pomegranates (polyphenols), oranges (Vitamin C), fatty fish (omega-3s), and walnuts (omega-3s). Your skin will thank you! WE’RE HERE TO HELP If you need advice selecting a sunscreen product or are looking for relief from sunburn, talk to our pharmacist – we are always happy to help! Nothing herein constitutes medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, or is a substitute for professional advice. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other medical professional if you have questions or concerns about a medical condition.

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Sheriff Page Joins America’s Sheriffs in Urging Biden to Secure the Border, Halt Illegal Immigration Almost 275 of America’s Sheriffs from 39 states, representing a combined 19.82 million Americans, penned a letter to President Biden in April, urging him to secure the border and stop the mass influx of illegal immigration. “Currently, it appears President Biden is knowingly and intentionally undermining America’s Sheriffs and our collaborative efforts with our local, state and federal public safety partners to enforce the rule of law,” said Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page. “The first responsibility of government is public safety and protecting our citizens. This should be the administration's top priority.” Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page has worked on border security and immigration issues for over a decade now, and serves on the National Sheriffs' Association Border Security and Immigration Committee.

"These issues don't just affect states and counties along the southern border, they affect all states and counties in America", said Page. "If we fail to secure our borders, every Sheriff in America will become a 'Border Sheriff'". The following letter was sent to President Biden on April 7th 2021. The Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr. President of the United States Help America's Sheriffs Keep Our Neighborhoods and Communities Safe by Halting Illegal Immigration Dear Mr. President: America's Sheriff's are deeply troubled about the dangerous impacts your administration's border policies are having on our citizens, legal residents and communities. You must act now before our nation's public safety

resources are overwhelmed with the criminal side effects of unchecked illegal immigration, including transnational gangs, guns, dangerous drugs and human trafficking. America's Sheriff's urge you, Mr. President, to reverse course and help us protect our communities by securing the southern border. Both the Barack Obama and Donald Trump administrations recognized the threats and dangers presented by illegal immigration. It is critically important that you see it as well. We, the undersigned sheriffs, like you, took oaths and made promises to the American people that we would uphold and enforce the rule of law. The crisis at the border is penetrating our neighborhoods throughout the interior of the United States, thus undermining our unyielding commitment to protect "We, the People." As this situation continues to evolve, more families will be exposed to the violence associated with drug trafficking and transnational gangs. More parents will suffer the loss of their children, not because they were irresponsible, but because of exposure to criminal illegal alien violence caused by the reckless and irresponsible policies of your administration. America's Sheriff's recognize that in order for democracy to flourish and remain healthy in our republic, we must uphold and enforce the rule of law. There is no place for injecting political agendas that diminish the safety and security of our nation. We cannot undermine the confidence and faith of the people in our basic precept of equal justice under the law. Our founders established the legislative branch of government to create and amend laws. Neither “We, the People" nor the founders ever intended for those elected officials chosen by the American people to represent their interests to circumvent the legislature and decide for themselves what special class of individuals will be excused from abiding by our existing laws. In a myriad of ways, you and your administration are encouraging and sanctioning lawlessness and the victimization of the people of the United States of America, all in the name of mass illegal immigration. What is most troubling to America's Sheriffs is that you and your administration were well aware that this crisis would happen when you ceased construction of the border wall and changed border security policies. Sheriffs were talking with the Obama/Biden administration about these same concerns that we were experiencing at the time based on the lax policies then being implemented. In fact,

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Page joins America’s Sheriffs... Continued from Page 8 America's Sheriffs attended meetings in Washington with then Undersecretary of Homeland Security (DHS) Alejandro Mayorkas, who is now your Secretary of Homeland Security. You and he are fully aware of what illegal immigration does to our citizens,legal residents and our communities. You may imagine how violated America's Sheriffs feel that you unleashed a predictable crisis upon our nation that puts those we promised to protect at risk of grave danger. America's Sheriffs will not defy our oaths. We will not join with those who suggest that we ignore existing laws in collusion with those elected officials who arbitrarily feel that they should be excused from being accountable and required to follow our laws. To do so would violate the promise of America's Sheriffs to those who bestowed upon us the honor and privilege to represent their safety and security concerns. The people of the United States of America expect us always to uphold and enforce the rule of law.

In the interests of ending the undermining of our laws and the increased risks to the safety and security of the people of the United States of America, we respectfully request that you immediately reverse course on your pro-illegal immigration policies, resume the border wall construction, and embrace the common-sense, public-safetysupporting border policies of the previous administration. America's Sheriffs believe that the citizens we serve have an absolute expectation that our efforts will be rooted in public service rather than political selfservice. This fundamental distinction is the only path forward to a safer, more prosperous nation. America's Sheriffs stand ready to work with you and your administration if you are willing to move in the right direction. Until that time, all of us will continue to uphold our oaths, enforce our sovereign authorities, fight for public safety, and keep our promises to the American people who have placed their trust in us. Sincerely, (Signed by) Almost 275 of America’s Sheriffs from 39 states, representing a combined 19.82 million Americans

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Morning Star intruduces Assoc. Pastor Wilson Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Eden is honored to introduce their Associate Minster to the community. Reverend Terry L. Wilson, a native of Carton, Virginia, is a graduate of Laurel Park High School and attended Bethlehem Bible College, receiving her Associate Degree in Christian Education. Wilson was later called into the ministry in 1991 under the leadership of Dr. Robert L. Divens. She became an ordained minister and acceptRev. Wilson ed the call to preach and teach God's holy word, where she has influnced many to come to Jesus Christ, whether in word or in deed in her ministry. Wilson is an Associate Minister at the Morning Star Missionary where she serves on the Deaconess Board, the gospel choir, the praise team, as well as teaching the adult Sunday School class, director of the youth Dept and one of the founders of the couple's ministry. Minister Terry serves people with an open heart and her hands stretch wide in giving. You will often hear her say “I will bless the Lord at all times: His praises shall continually be in my mouth” Psalm 34:1. Minister Terry has set a high exemplary standard in prefecting the word of God. She's spiritually strong: bold in her convictions, rightly divining the word of truth. Minister Terry is married to Rev. William M. Wilson - Pastor of the Morning Star Baptist Church, Eden, N.C. The couple have two daughters and two sons. Morning Star Missionary Baptist is located at 607 Stanton St., Eden. For more information cal 336-623-6384.

UScellular Kicks Off 2021 Community Connections Program Providing a Virtual Way for K-12 Groups Raise up to $1,000 for Academic, Arts, Sports and Other Extra-Curricular Activities

For the seventh year in a row, youth-focused organizations in the Rockingham County area can earn up to $1,000 through UScellular’s Community Connections program. Whether it’s STEM programs, sports teams, marching bands, dance teams, arts or a variety of other groups, organizers can sign up at uscellular.com/communityconnections and start earning money for their activity, 100% virtually. Once registered online, non-profit groups representing youth from kindergarten up to 12th grade have 14 days to rally their friends, families and social followers to complete digital activities like watching a video or following UScellular on its social channels to earn funds. Each completed activity earns money that goes directly to the organization. “Now more than ever, K-12 groups are in need of funds to support their activities and initiatives,” said Jeremy Taylor, director of sales for UScellular in eastern North Carolina. “The Community Connections program offers an easy, virtual platform for Rockingham County youth organizations to raise money throughout the year and helps kids achieve their goals.” Since launching the program in 2015, UScellular has awarded more than $1.4 million to 3,100 groups nationwide to support their needs from equipment purchases to field trips. For more information and to view the official rules, please go to uscellular.com/communityconnections. UScellular is the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the US, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier is building a stronger network with the latest 5G technology and offers a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers’ lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with UScellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.

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Burkes Outlet Coming to Eden Soon! This new retailer is coming to the former Peeble’s space in Kingsway Plaza with its Grand Opening scheduled for Saturday, June 26th. Burkes Outlet is the place to find name-brand products, gifts, and stylish clothing at up to 70% off other stores' prices, every day. Burkes Outlet gets new arrivals all the time from great brands, top designers and today's latest styles. “We are guest-centric, family focused, off-price retailer with a commitment to deliver exceptional value. Our everchanging offering creates that “treasure hunt” shopping experience that our guests love,” stated Karen Filips, Director Communications and Community Affairs, Bealls Support Group. (Bealls is the parent company of Burkes.) Burkes Outlet sells women's clothing, men's clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories to bed & bath, home and beauty. Burkes Outlet has what you're looking for at unbelievable prices! You can shopburkesoutlet.com online. “We are pleased to have another retail business open in Eden,” stated Eden Mayor Neville Hall. “This complements what is happening downtown with nine new businesses open-

ing in 2020 and other commercial businesses recently opening in Eden.” Eden Director of Economic Development Mike Dougherty started his recruitment efforts of this store in 2007. “It has been a long road to convince them to come to Eden,” Dougherty stated. “They had changed their strategy for a number of years, seeking larger cities, but we are pleased they are giving Eden shoppers the opportunity to patronize their store.” Burkes Outlet is a privately held company, rich in tradition, owned by the founding family and its employees. Beall’s Inc. is the parent company of Burkes Outlet Stores, Inc. The corporation operates over 500 retail stores. Since its modest beginnings in 1915, Beals has grown to be a major employer in many southeastern U.S. states as well as a valued asset to the communities it serves.

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Reidsville). For more information, contact Rachel Pennington 336-347-2328. • BROKEN CHAINS, Tue. 6pm inside Grace Baptist Ch., 14160 NC 87 N. (Oakland Ave.) Enter Side door. • Mind Over Matter: Stroke & Brain Injury Support Group - For survivors and their caregivers. Join us virtually the third Monday of every month from 1:303pm. For more information, contact Rachel Pennington 336-347-2328. • COUNSELLING / JOB SEARCH HELP available Wednesdays by appointment from 10am - 6pm in the Life Changes Building at 7586 NC 770, Stoneville. 336-327-8663. - ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Call the following numbers to find out what schedules are still operating for the present Monday • Evening Words of Wisdom -6:00 pm. Life Changes Bldg, 7586 NC HWY 770 Eden (336) 623-8584 • Fellowship Group – 8:00pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Tuesday • “A Vision for You” Group – 6:00 pm St. Thomas Episc. Church, 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville (336) 349-3511 Wednesday • Sparrow Group - 8:00pm William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St., Reidsville (800)591-6474 Thursday • Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Friday • “A Vision for You” Group – 8:00 pm Open Discussion, St. Thomas Epi. Ch.. 315 Lindsey St., Reidsville 349-3511 Saturday • 12 Changes Group – 9:00 am Life Changes Bldg., 7586 NC Hwy 770, Eden (336) 623-8584 • Serenity Group – 11:00 am William’s Annex, 108 N. Main St. – Reidsville (800)591-6474 • Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presb. Church 318 S. Main St., Reidsville (336) 349-3474 Sunday Fellowship Group – 8:00 pm First Presb. Church, 318 S. Main St. Reidsville (336) 349-3474 ALANON Thursday • Draper Al-Anon Group - 7:00 pm First United Methodist Church 130 Main Street - Draper • Madison-Mayodan Group – 8:00 pm Episcopal Church of the Messiah 114 S. 2nd Ave. – Mayodan Sunday Paths to Recovery – 7:00 pm Reidsville Alliance Church 1300 Freeway Dr. - Reidsville • ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS - Annie Penn Call for date & times. South Day Room. Registration not required. 336-951-4674.

Meetings & Classes LOVE TO LEARN TO PAINT? Join us at the Cascade Community Center, Mondays 10am - 1pm. Only $8. You bring your supplies. 434-685-7512 or 276-340-0101, If no answer leave msg. SPECIAL NEEDS FRIENDS GROUP Madison, First Baptist Church at 110 Franklin St. for anyone with a disability & their families. Crafts, community info., self-help skills, movies, games, music, parties, field trips. Call Teresa Julianso to assure enough supplies, seating, food & drink. 1 pm most afternoons.

STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB At the VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. 3rd Tuesday of month - 7pm Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB Bethany area. 1st Tues. at 6:30 in Fellowship Hall: Comers Chapel Bapt. Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com

EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30pm. THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807 ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING 3rd Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Bldg, RCC

REIDSVILLE KIWANIS CLUB PROGRAM Now meeting in person, on the second Thursday of the month, at Main St. Methodist Chruch Fellowship Hall using social distancing, masks and catered lunch. For details contact rmullings@triad.rr.com.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY LEADS GROUP A networking group for businesses in county. Meets each Wed. for lunch at El Parral, 734 S. Van Buren Rd. Just show up and join in with other business people for a casual lunch. Noon.

REIDSVILLE CHARTER CHAPTER OF ABWA - Meets 3rd Tuesday monthly at Fursty's Rest. on Freeway Dr.. Reidsville at 6:30 pm.

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

RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB 3rd Sat. of every month at 9:30 am for snacks, 10 am. Rock. Co. Republican Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville. RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday of month. 708 Barnes St., Reidsville (Salvation Army Gym.) 434-203-3050

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

REFORMERS UNANIMOUS ADDICTIONS PROGRAM Complete, Free recovery program meeting at ROBERTS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH Every Friday evening 7-9, Ph. 336-344-5083 203 Memorial Baptist Church Rd. Stoneville NC 27048 www.robertsmemorialbaptistchurch.org Why Are You Still Addicted? We can Help. • REDEMPTION ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH 2131 Hwy. 14, Reidsville, NC 27320 • 336-420-8805 Pastor D.L. Bray • Youth Pastor Luke Bray #RevivallnReidsville • Van Ministry • Ladies & Men’s Ministry • Youth Ministry • Food Pantry Ministry Sunday School 10am / Sunday AM Worship 11AM Sunday Evening 5pm / Wed. Night 7pm Preaching from the King James Bible • SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 THE BOULEVARD, EDEN Thursday Service 6:30pm - Biblical Learning / Bible Study Saturday 6:30pm - Worship Service Now accepting volunteers for our Children’s Ministry for Thursday and Saturdays • TRI-CITY BAPTIST CHURCH (between Eden & Stoneville) 160 Romans Dr., Stoneville, NC • SPECIAL EASTER PROGRAM • Receive a gift of a photo of the tomb where Christ was raised. Call 336-627-1276 for Transportation Regular hours Sunday 10 am & 11 am and 6 pm. Wed. at 7pm Pastor Benny B. Wood • MICA ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH 895 Mica Road, Ridgeway Va Special Music Night The Runnels in concert Saturday May 1, 2021 at 6:00 PM. Normal Church Hours: Sunday School 10:15am Morning Worship 11am • Sunday Evening 6pm Wednesday 7pm Where I am no better than you BUT I’m just as good

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Events of Interest Continued from Previous Page Chap. that served with FMF Marine Units and Spouses. 2nd Thur. of each mo. Eat 6pm, meet 7 pm at the Agriculture Building, 525 Hwy 65, Wentworth. Joe Zanetti 336-623-6779 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 534 Post 534 - at 302 N. 12th Av. Mayodan . Rock. Co. Post. The 2nd Sat. at 11 am. Post CDR. David Bray: 336-601-7176 • AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS 2nd Sat. of month at 9:30 AM at Post Building, 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan. American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle welcome. Bill Morey 276-340-5091 or billmoreyf1@gmail.com • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO. 2nd Monday. (time?) Chapter 63 -Ag. Bldg. at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, Room 180) Social 6 pm, meeting 7 pm. Transp. for veterans VA appts if needed. 349-6040. Need Volunteers (336) 3940080. • AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 2nd Thursdays of Month at 7PM at the legion. Curtis Pierce at 336-623-9481 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, 2nd Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Behind Auto Zone in Reidsville. 336-932-9082, leave mesg. • AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans/ service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • VFW POST 8297- 2nd Sat. of month at 961 Church St. Ext., Reidsville, 10am. Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 -1st Tuesday of month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan, 7 PM. Donald Bien,CDR 336-548-3431. • SHARE EXPERIENCES... 3rd Sat. of month 8am - until. Freeman Wood Crafters 413 Church St (Near traffic circle). Eden. Park at the Three Rivers Outfitter follow signs. Call ahead: 336-573-9900. Handicapped access available, No bathrooms and no temperature control.

Community Help GOODWILL CAREER CENTERS GED, Computer Skills Classes, Employability Skills Classes, Job Leads, Network Room, Resume Assistance Eden –336-579-6418 Reidsville – 336-637-1010 Mayodan – 336-949-4849 MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY • SALVATION ARMY -Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:45 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden Rockingham Hope 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville (336) 623-2133 Bus. Hours: Mon. to Thur., 9 am-4 pm Food Pantry Appointment Hours: Tues., Wed., Thur., 9 am-11:30 am • MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time. Anyone 60 +, Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches : • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 427-5206 • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact 336-623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., Mayodan - 336-445-9840 • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE 201 N. Washington Ave. Reidsville, NC 336-349-9757 • SAMARITAN’S COVERED FOOD PANTRY. Every 2nd Wed. of Month. 12-3pm.Eden 7th Day Adventist Church, 220 E. Meadow Rd., Eden. Free Food to all in need. 336-612-2044. • FOOD BANK Every Friday 11am 1pm Stoneville Pent. Holiness Ch., Hwy 770, Stoneville. Free food to all in need.

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THROUGH - MONDAY, MAY 3 • BLACK TIE & BLUE JEANS - VIRTUAL EVENT - Online Auction - Bid on some great items from the comfort of your home. Proceeds benefit Rockingham Pregnancy Care Center. Please check our Facebook page or website (rpccares.com) for updates!

SATURDAY, MAY 8TH • HOOKED ON FISHING DERBY The Parks & Rec. and the Eden Kiwanis Club will once again host the Hooked on Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 8 at the Fireman’s Hut Pond located on Smith Acres Road (near the Eden Drive-In). Trophies will be awarded to the winner and runner-up for the “largest fish” and “most fish caught” in each age group. This is for kids aged 4 – 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

SATURDAY, MAY 15TH • SIP’N SHOP IN UPTOWN EDEN 12 noon - 4 pm, Washington Street, Uptown Eden. $10 in advance or $15 at door. Vendors will include: Childress Vineyards, Blissful Palette, Reynolds Brewery, The Hive, GIA Distillery and others. Contact Eden Chamber for info. 336-623-3336 or info@edenschamber.com

SATURDAY, MAY 22ND • FRIENDS OF THE EDEN LIBRARY SHREDDING DAY 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Located at Rockingham Insurance, 202 N. Van Buren Rd. Eden, NC 27288. Bring your personal documents to be shredded such as letters, old tax records, paperwork, mail, financial documents, etc. Please do not bring newspapers or business documents. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Eden Library and Rockingham Insurance. Shredding will be free but the Friends of the Eden Library will be accepting donations.

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Local Memories Part 4... Reprinted

Cascade’s Finest... Squat Martin Gregory

by Darrell M. Gregory

Due to a computer glitch that the publisher of EOJ didn’t catch, only the first part of the following article was printed in the previous issue... therefore, here it is again, in its entirety, for your enjoyment!

time to accomplish their goal was limited. A red brick building right across the state line was their destination. The cars pulled into the empty parking lot at the building. With a group of his “special” friends, Morehead senior David Barron had them line up in front of the most infamous establishment in Cascade, Virginia, while an unknown photographer snapped the most controversial picture of the 1971 Morehead High School’s yearbook. It is also the

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only known picture of the liquor house known as “Squats.” Bootlegging joints or nip joints as they were called did very well during the 1960’s. However, it seems no one kept the businesses open very long. It appeared that the new operators would usually keep the joints open for less than two years then move on when the law got too hot. It always seemed like there was someone ready to take the nip joints over and try their hand at running them. The profits were high but it did demand a lot of time, constant resupply of spirits and dodging the law. The old country store, doubling as an illegal bar on the state line, was taken over in the 60’s by a man known as “Squat” Martin. “Squat” Martin’s real name was Edward Howard Martin but no one knew him by that name. Not much is known about “Squat’s” early life except that he liked to play cards and drink. Martin, being a short man, would squat on the seat of his chair while playing cards and could stay in that position for over an hour easily. Pig Iron Murphy, another card player, called him Squat during one of these games and the name stuck with him his whole life. Squat Martin began operating the liquor joint on the line when he was in his late 40’s. He definitely ran the joint longer than anyone else had and with his name, the place picked up the moniker “Squats.” It became the best known liquor house in the area and was certainly the most popular. Squat Martin’s most popular mixed drink was his “gin fizz” and it became his trademark drink. Made with gin, 7-Up, and a dash of cherry juice, it was the drink of choice for the younger crowd that frequented it at the time. Squat Martin would mix up to a half gallon of the concoction for the customers that wanted a take-out drink in place of the usual cup. The parking lot always had customers in it. Squats, as well as Lee Barrow’s Mountain, and Bullet’s did more than a fair share of business. North Carolina customers were easily the most dominant clientele even though the establishments were all in Virginia. It was an interesting lot of customers as it encompassed everyone. The joints operated loosely as private clubs. The age limit was not important if Squat or someone inside knew you. Family lineage was important as a ticket to get served in these exclusive clubs. One young man knocking on the back door for admittance was denied service until one of the patrons inside recognized the young man and told Squat who his uncle was. Squat asked the new customer to verify the information, and then sold him a half a gallon. These semi-private clubs were just about self-governing as no conflict was tolerated and all knew that. They were the Tri-

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$80k Grant from SECU Foundation Supports Leadership Development Program for Principals SECU Foundation is working with the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD) and the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals’ Association (NCPAPA) to help increase leadership capacity among practicing school principals through a new initiative called the Distinguished Practitioners Network (DPN). Using a virtual platform, DPN will provide leadership development sessions to principals in high-needs schools addressing concerns highlighted by COVID-19. An $80,000 grant from SECU Foundation will help fund costs to train and compensate program facilitators to bring the DPN platform to education leaders in approximately 180 North Carolina schools over the next two years. NCASLD and its affiliate NCPAPA provide professional development for school leaders by targeting improved student outcomes through research-based standards. Statistics provided by NCPAPA show North Carolina public schools must replace 300-400 principals who have left the field of leadership each year, and the 180 lowest-performing schools in the state lose more than 33% of their principals annually. DPN will enable school leaders to collaborate with peers focused on the same issues, increase leadership capacity, and apply new strategies to address three key concerns elevated by COVID-19. The three targets are: raising achievement in reading and math; seeking equity to reduce disparities in student success; and supporting social and emotional well-being to create a thriving educational environment. “SECU Foundation understands the importance of providing support for a community forum where principals can discuss shared school challenges and address educational concerns that have been further exacerbated by the pandemic,” stated Jo Anne Sanford, SECU Foundation Board Chair. “Both new and experienced school leaders who are facing mounting pressures will benefit from this additional support and professional development. We believe the Network will accelerate the development and dissemination of ‘leadership best practices,’ thus promoting school and student success.” “Research shows that school leaders can improve student outcomes more quickly and significantly by learning from and collaborating with their peers who are focused on the same problems of practice. This is especially true as they navigate the uncertainty of instructional leadership during the pandemic,” said Dr. Shirley Prince, NCPAPA Executive Director. “With no clear roadmap, principals must rely on the collective insight and instincts of other successful principals as they figure out how to apply what they know about effective school leadership to these new, unpredictable situations. School leader onthe-job professional networks have been shown to reduce isolation and promote principal retention and improved student performance.” A not-for-profit financial cooperative owned by its members, SECU has been providing employees of the state of North Carolina and their families with consumer financial services for over 83 years. The Credit Union also offers a diversified line of financial advisory services including retirement and education planning, tax preparation, insurance, trust and estate planning services, and investments through its partners and affiliated entities. SECU serves over 2.5 million members through 271 branch offices, 1,100 ATMs, 24/7 Member Services via phone, a website, www.ncsecu.org and a Mobile App. Members can follow and subscribe to SECU on Facebook and YouTube. The SECU Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization funded by the contributions of SECU members, promotes local community development in North Carolina primarily through high impact projects in the areas of housing, education, healthcare and human services. Since 2004, SECU Foundation has made a collective financial commitment of over $200 million for initiatives to benefit North Carolinians statewide. In addition to the website, highlights are also available on the SECU Foundation Instagram page.

Vacinations made available for Homebound individuals through the county The Rockingham County Division of Public Health remains dedicated to providing COVID-19 vaccinations to every citizen, who wants to receive the protection. Although someone may want and need the vaccine, unfortunately there could be barriers, which prevent him or her from having access.

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Cities’ favorite watering holes. Everyone knew each other and kept each other in check. It is amazing that with all the alcohol sold and drank at these places that trouble was just about non-existent. These liquor joints were exclusively operated by North Carolina natives which kept good relations with the Rockingham Sheriff’s Department and the three TriCity police departments which would become the Eden Police Department. Sheriff Axsom and his right hand man Melvin Chaney were friends with all the operators of these joints. This relationship was evident when the liquor joint was robbed by three young men. With-in a few days they were apprehended at Myrtle Beach and turned over to the Rockingham County Sheriff. A fast trial followed with the three young men paying restitution which resulted in no jail time. Even the judges knew the operators and did discrete business with them. It is interesting that the robbery was tried in Rockingham County instead of the site of the robbery, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Squat Martin did not mind taking a drink while running his bar. All the steady customers acknowledged that they saw him working while under the influence of his liquid refreshments. One of Martin’s acquaintances made the comment; “you can’t dabble in your own product.” This rule of thumb never bothered Martin. Squat usually carried a small revolver and stayed close to his double-barrel shot gun in case of any trouble. What Squat Martin absolutely abhorred enough to bring his shotgun out was the drag racing going on right in front of his clandestine operation. Martin was known to run out the back door and fire both barrels to notify the racers it was time to move on. The Virginia/North Carolina State line was on the edge of Squat’s parking lot and it served as a start line for a fifth of a mile run into North Carolina. Excessive racing brought the Highway Patrol and unwanted attention. It seems like Squat Martin did not mind shooting his guns at times. One young man stopped by to secure a drink of his famous gin fizz and while he waited outside the rear screen door, he could not help but notice all the shell casings lying outside. The oak tree behind the store was just about shot in two. He left with his potent cup of gin fizz and never returned to Squats, preferring Bullet’s, another nearby joint for his beverage. Squat Martin also kept his favorite dog at hand in his establishment. He had what he said was a black Labrador Retriever. The large dog was well trained. He could take the money out of the customer’s hand and take it to Squat. Squat was very fond of

his dog performing this duty. The dog was so smooth at this trick, that many patrons would say that the dog could sneak the money out of the pocket of any inside customer that got too inebriated. Squat Martin was known to be rather ornery when he was drinking. Just a few of his best customers received the privilege of sitting inside at a small table to sip on their favorite alcohol. Most of the customers were met at the back screen door to place their order. If Squat did not know or like the potential customer he had no problem saying “I have nothing here for you.” With his famous “gin fizz” Squat Martin operated the Virginia/North Carolina liquor joint from the late 60’s to the late 70’s. This appears to be the longest that anyone was able to do that. The establishment was heavily visited by many people in all walks of life and there are still many tales about the place. It was so prominent that the students at Morehead High were knowledgeable about its operation and more than one had been there. David Henry Barron, a senior at Morehead High, devised a plan to put the well known Squat’s in the high school yearbook. Barron enlisted the help of his friends who were eager to take part in this adventure. Barron’s accomplices each forked over 5 to 10 dollars apiece to ensure a spot for Squat’s on the sponsor’s pages. The mastermind of this adventure, Barron, easily slipped the

Squat’s Fall 1970 MHS Students: Back Row: David Barron, Barry Ridley, Bobby Cox, Brad Nichols, Mike McKinney, Tim Richardson, Kim Welch, Kenan Wright, Tommy Underwood. Front: Jeff Sweeney, David Tucker illegal business in the yearbook and even proclaimed “Squat’s serving the community for over 30 years.” Wonder how the other lawful businesses that sponsored the yearbook felt about that one with juniors and seniors standing out front of this unlawful establishment? The students at Morehead were amused by the picture for it was an instant conversation piece. Even the principal Wendell Newlin thought it was humorous. Squat Martin did not give his permission or even know about it until someone showed him the yearbook. Fortunately, he also found it laughable. As the mid 70’s rolled around, Squat Martin’s health became an issue and it would not be long before he exited the Virginia/North Carolina business. As usual, it did not take much time for others to step up to take part in this lucrative business. Who would be the next operators of Squat’s? Part 5 is also in this issue of Eden’s Own Journal starting on page 16. Special thanks to Keith Allen, Wayne Barrow, Roger Blackwell, Telesa Smith Bleakley, Babe Chambers, Gene Chambers, Bobby Cox, Ronnie Hooker, Bill Mangum, Frank Meade, Tim Mize, Roddy Moore, Fred Ramsey, Ricky Stevens, Melissa Whitten, and many more.

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Gregory his older brother completed a transaction with one of the men of the town in the front yard. The man got into his car and his older brother stepped into the house stuffing the dough in his pocket. Clifton, the ten-year old boy, waited for his cut so he could buy some candy. It was hard to have excess money in 1934 for it was the height of the Great Depression. Clifton Fournoy Barrow came from a large family that worked and lived on the large Nelson Farm which later became the site of Miller-Coors Brewery. His father was basically a sharecropper and by the 1930’s they lived in a log cabin on Meadow Road. Just a few years later, TriCity Airport’s hanger was built close to the cabin. Clifton was raised up in the bootlegging trade, observing his older brothers dabble in the business to make ends meet. As a young man, Clifton Barrow relished the excitement and thrill of smuggling and selling untax paid liquor. A bold and fearless young man, he had no qualms about pushing the envelope. Since the airport was beside the family’s house, the twenty-eight-year old Clifton became a regular at the airport and made friends with the daring pilot Jeffrey Ayers. In addition to being a pilot, Ayers ran a taxi service, which was a good vocation for cars were still scarce in the late 40’s. Clifton and Ayers probably had a business arrangement for Ayers did very well selling bootleg and delivering it to the townspeople in his taxi. Ayers took Clifton up in his Piper Cub on Easter weekend, 1950 to buzz the big celebration going on at the dedication of the boat landing upstream from the Mebane Bridge since the Dan River Steam Station had just come on line with the dam backing up the river. Ayers did some extremely low flying over the flotilla with Clifton Barrow commenting that people were diving off their boats as Ayers rocketed over

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them. Barrow was thrilled with the acrobatics and was ready to fly again but it was not to be. The next day which was Easter Monday; Ayers pushed his luck too far and crashed killing Luther Lemons and himself at the airport. About this time Clifton Barrow picked up his most well known alias. One story is that he was shooting a pistol with his friends and amazed them with his accuracy and they began calling him “Bullet.” He might have enhanced this name by reportedly asking for another “bullet” when being served whisky. For what ever reason the name stuck and he is still well known for being “Bullet” Barrow. Clifton “Bullet” Barrow developed his superb accuracy when he was growing up at home. Clifton Barrow’s family was impoverished in the Great Depression and occasionally missed a meal. All the boys were given the task of bringing home small game for the supper table and when it was their turn to go into the woods, they were allotted one 22 bullet or one shotgun shell. If they missed with their one shot, the boys were beaten unmercifully by their cruel father. Their father liked to drink heavily and did not hesitate to take it out on his children. Bullet developed a strong passion for driving contraband in fast cars. He made many trips into Franklin County, Virginia to secure white liquor. He was fond of bragging to his nephews that he never lost a load or got caught. He would recall the danger of the “Blue Streak” tires not being able to with withstand the heavily loaded car sliding around the mountainous roads causing them to come apart. Bullet Barrow was fond of talking about the roar of the engine and the squealing of the tires as he simply out ran the revenue agents. Bullet had no qualms about shelling out big bucks at that time to keep his car capable of outrunning the law. Well known engine builder William Mason sold Bullet a 600 dollar built engine out of one of his racecars. Perk Brown from Spray was in the slot to drive the racecar at Daytona but health problems canceled the trip that enabled Mason to sell the engine to Bullet and charge 200 bucks more to install and set the engine up for optimal late night runs. Bullet’s favorite car was a 50 Ford with a 57 Cadillac power plant. Bootleggers preferred the 1950 Ford for the spacious trunk that could be stacked with cases of premium bootleg. Bullet Barrow hung around Lawrence Lemon’s Garage, the hotbed of fast bootlegging cars. One of Lemon’s most prolific customers was “Little” Henry Williams from Ridgeway. A powerful and prosperous bootlegger, “Little Henry” kept a small fleet of fast cars. By the

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“Bullet’ Barrow mid-50s “Little” Henry had been charged with several untax-paid felonies. “Little” Henry was dealing with being on probation in Greensboro for whisky law violations, in Federal District Court in Danville for concealing untax-paid whisky, in Henry County for possessing 300 gallons of untax-paid whisky, and another 120 gallons in Henry County. “Little” Henry and “Bullet” Barrow became fast friends. This relationship came to a tragic end in 1959 when “Little” Henry had an accident as he was leaving the Lynchburg area in his 59 Pontiac car. He veered off the road and hit a tree in the

middle of the field when he fell asleep behind the wheel in his favorite bootlegging car at four in the morning close to Halifax, Virginia. “Little” Henry had no liquid cargo in his car for he was collecting his due that early morning. With “Little” Henry dead, his operations was in jeopardy of shutting down. Bullet Barrow quickly stepped in. He knew where all of “Little” Henry’s cars were and his business contacts. Bullet kept the business going and started seeing “Little” Henry’s widow. The thirty-five year old

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life Continued from Page 14 Rockingham County has an aging population, needing additional assistance for things many may take for granted. For instance, being homebound with the inability to participate in the COVID-19 vaccination clinics hosted by our organization. Rockingham County Division of Public Health understands the importance of providing this invaluable service to members of one of our most vulnerable populations. In an effort to better serve our community, Rockingham County Division of Public Health will provide “in-home” vaccination services at no cost for those unable to participate in the clinics and/or other resources in the county. If you or someone you know would like to request this service, please complete a COVID-19 Vaccine Homebound Vaccination Request form. This form can be completed by the link provided, https://forms.gle /nWJjnEBHt8juQGZ79 , or by visiting the Rockingham County Human Services page at https://www.rockinghamcountypublichealth.org/ For more information and for assistance for those with no access to a computer, the form cam be completed by calling the Health Department at 336-342-8140.

Address change for Sheriff’s offices Please note that the physical address of the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office and Rockingham County Detention Facility has changed from 170 N.C. 65 Reidsville, N.C. 27320 to: 130 Justice Center Drive, Reidsville, N.C. 27320 No, we haven't moved to a new or different location. This change to our physical address is to better identify the location of the Sheriff's Office within the Rockingham County Judicial Center (primarily for package delivery services). This change to our physical address is effective immediately. Our mailing addresses remain the same: Rockingham County Sheriff's Office P.O. Box 128, Wentworth, N.C. 27375 Rockingham County Detention Facility P.O. Box 186, Wentworth, N.C. 27375

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Bullet Barrow... Continued from Page 16 “Bullet” Barrow married “Little” Henry’s widow making it his second marriage. It seemed like a good union because Bullet was tall with dark hair and a handsome man at this time. “Little” Henry’s wife was a very attractive woman that knew about the business. They had one child out of this union but for unknown reasons the marriage did not last long. “Bullet” left this marriage with more than he began with. Even though “Bullet” knew “Little” Henry’s business better than anyone else he still could not match “Little” Henry’s business savvy and his tireless pursuit of the illegal dollar. “Little” Henry stayed on the road most of time making deals and staying out of jail even though he was caught red handed several times. Beside Clay Earles, the owner of Martinsville Speedway, “Little” Henry was the most prolific and wealthy bootlegger of this time period. Bullet could not control his passion for smuggling liquor and kept driving fast cars outrunning the law. The days of running bootleg was coming to a fast end with revenue agents using radios and becoming more experienced in their quest to apprehend the bootleggers. While Bullet boasted of never being caught on his cars, his luck did run out. When the atmosphere became much too hot in the

early 1960’s for the bootlegging enterprise around the Tri-City area. Bullet and his friend Babe Chambers had started working for a big set-up near Rocky Mount, N.C. While Babe Chambers was mainly involved in transporting the goods, Bullet started to learn the trade of making bootleg liquor. It was a huge operation putting out hundreds of gallons of rye alcohol making it a very prosperous venture. Bullet bought a new red 1963 Ford fastback with the owner of the bootlegging operation helping him with generous terms of financing. This arraignment came to an abrupt end when revenue agents raided the liquor still catching many, including Bullet. Bullet Barrow pulled about three years for his part in running the operation. After serving his time, he enlisted the help of his friend Babe Chambers to help him find his stash that he buried in the woods. Bullet had buried 10,000 dollars in the woods and was having trouble finding it. Search as they may, they never found the old mason jars. Babe Chambers recalls that they had a metal detector and spent hours finding all sorts of metal objects in the heavy brush. Bullet Barrow felt like he was losing his mind for that translates into over 85,000 dollars in today’s money and he needed it to start over. There is a common rumor going around that Bullet robbed a bank and hid the money but

research does not justify this claim. By the late 1960’s, Bullet Barrow had Frank Saunders build a cinder block building right across the VA/NC state line on Cascade Road. The building was close to the dimensions of the Mountain which was about a half mile up the road. Small wonder for the design similarities for the owner of the Mountain, Lee Barrow, was Bullet Barrow’s brother. Frank Saunders was the logical choice for the block work as he was well known for his talents. Saunders built the concrete barriers at Draper Speedway that had withstood seventy years of wear. This building on Cascade Road became well known as Bullet’s. Bullet Barrow noticed that his brother Lee was making a living at his Mountain and it looked like a more subdued lifestyle than having to outrun and outsmart the growing presence of the law. This was a perfect place for Bullet to start selling bonded liquor to the many people that he knew. His construction man, Frank Saunders, was a long time and steady customer of the bootleg driver. Bullet was fond of his chickens and raised fighting roosters on his property. There was a path that led through the woods that other chicken fighting enthusiast could bring their roosters for the fight to death combat. Bullet took a little from the pot after each fight as the host was privi-

leged to. Bullet lived in the building and would always get up at all times of night to sell a pint or fifth of alcohol. He has told some of the customers that they could have waited for just another hour in the morning for his roosters would be crowing then. Bullet Barrow had made the transition from a fearless bootlegger driver to the fine art of making white liquor. When his luck ran out forcing him to pull time in the penitentiary, he made another change in his lifestyle. He decided to live a more subdued life at his small cinder block building. He would sometimes participate in his brother Lee Barrow’s poker games as well as running his own occasionally. He hosted chicken fights for his cut of the action. This was just side money compared to his serving of alcohol. While Bullet was doing well into the 1970’s, the other nip joints, Squat’s and the Mountain, began changing hands again. What changes would this bring?

Part 6 will appear in next month’s issue of Eden’s Own Journal. Special thanks to Keith Allen, Joe Barrow, Wayne Barrow, Roger Blackwell, Telesa Smith Bleakley, Babe Chambers, Gene Chambers, Bobby Cox, Ronnie Hooker, Bill Mangum, Frank Meade, Tim Mize, Roddy Moore, Roger Dale Ragland, Fred Ramsey, Ricky Stevens, Melissa Whitten, Wendy Wood, and many more.

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Reidsville & Wentworth Roaming Around Reidsville By Angela G. Stadler, Public Information Officer City of Reidsville Market Square’s Farmer’s Market is gearing up for another season. The market opens Saturday, May 1, 2021 in the City’s downtown at 303 South Scales Street. Hours are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays through October. Of course, it goes without saying in our current COVID-19 world, masks must be worn at the market. This little market has really grown in recent years. I have never seen a history of the local Farmer’s Market written down, but I have been told the market has been around for 30-plus years. Local farmer Rupert Jones Sr. and others started the market decades ago. In fact, his daughter, Nancy Langston, and son, Danny Jones, sold at the market for many years as well. Of course, back then the setting wasn’t as nice as the current day location with its beautiful brick overhang. Yet the Farmer’s Market was definitely in the mind of City planners when they created Market Square, which opened back in

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City Marketer Judy Yarbrough credits some of the food programs at the Farmer’s Market for its continued success. Since 2014, the City of Reidsville has been part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/ EBT) at the Farmer’s Market. A grant from the Reidsville Area Foundation back then allowed the market to accept EBT cards along with credit and debit cards. The Double Bucks program today is sponsored by rafi (Rural Advancement Foundation International). In 2021, the Farmer’s Market still accepts EBT cards from those shopping there. Also, a Double Bucks promotion allows those using these cards to “double their dollars” so $20 on that EBT card means the person has $40 to spend. There is no cap on doubling with those Double Bucks applying to any food items at the Farmer’s Market. Also, if someone brings a friend to shop with their EBT card or participate in the Cash Match program, you can receive an extra $5.00 in Double Bucks

tokens. If you bring your WIC or Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program vouchers to the Information Table at Market Square, Farmer’s Market Manager Elaine Sullivan will be happy to double the amount you have in vouchers. You can get a $4 match in Double Bucks per WIC voucher or a $3 match in Double Bucks per Senior voucher. The “Cash Match” program matches cash from customers that are EBT participants and/or Farmer’s Market WIC programs. But whether you can take advantage of the SNAP/EBT or WIC programs or not, the Market Square Farmer’s Market is just a great place to help support our local farmers and entrepreneurs while stocking up on healthy items to put on your dinner table. And, sometimes, it’s just a great place to catch up with your friends and neighbors who are shopping there too! No wonder it was named the top Farmer’s Market in the County by the News & Record in their 2020 Reader’s Choice Awards. In other happenings around the City of Reidsville in May: Shred Event on May 1st. The Reidsville Appearance Commission, in conjunction with the City of Reidsville, is holding a Shred Event for City residents in the back parking lot of Reidsville City Hall from 9 a.m. until 12 noon (or until the truck is FULL!). Vehicles will need to enter from North Main Street and exit onto North Scales Street. The event is free! Participants can dump their documents into bins that will be provided. Only paper products are allowed, NO plastics or boxes! Litter Pick-up Campaign. The Reidsville Appearance Commission, again in conjunction with the City of Reidsville, is hosting a community litter pick-up. The campaign began last month and continues through May. Participants in April were entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card at the end of the month. Those participating in May will also get the chance at a $50 gift card. To be eligible for the drawing, you have to email a picture of yourself picking up litter. Your photo must include an identifying marker of the street. You can send the photo to Briana Perkins at . Prior to the litter pick-up, call 336-349-1065 to get the required bags and assignment of street(s), along

Team Reidsville Sign at Tractor Supply. The City of Reidsville is very proud of the new “Team Reidsville” sign erected on the retaining wall at the Tractor Supply store located at 2627 South Scales Street. We really appreciate Tractor Supply letting us use their wall to advertise our team. The City, along with the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce, will hold a “ribbon cutting” for the new sign at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 13. Hope to see you there! Reidsville Rec Sports. Co-Ed Volleyball registration continues until May 14th, for youth ages 7-15. The cost is $15 for City residents and $30 for non-City. Please check with the City Rec Department at 1-336349-1090 for questions or updates. You can register online by going to . Rockingham County Senior Games. The 2021 Rockingham County Senior Games are still going on! The local games end May 14. City Offices Closed for Memorial Day. Reidsville City Offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, for the Memorial Day Holiday. The Material Drop-Off Center will be closed as well. No trash will be picked up on Monday but instead, Monday’s routes will run on Tuesday. Tuesday’s routes will run on Wednesday. Looking Ahead. I will save the details for next month’s edition, but I wanted to give you all a “heads up”. 2nd Downtown Fridays and the Market Square Concerts on the Square series will be starting back up beginning in June. And did someone say collegiate baseball at Jaycee Ballpark? It’s coming soon. We can’t wait! City of Reidsville Social Media. As I noted last month, if you can’t wait until the first of the month for the informative Eden’s Own Journal to come out, you can find out what’s happening in Reidsville and the surrounding area through the City of Reidsville’s Facebook pages and other social media. You can check out any of the following City-sponsored Facebook pages: City of Reidsville, Team Reidsville, Market Square, Reidsville Parks & Recreation, RCARE and the Reidsville Police Department. Team Reidsville also has a Twitter account. Stay informed!

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Reidsville & Wentworth Chief Hassell leaves Reidsville Police Department After nearly seven years with the Reidsville Police Department, Chief Robert Hassell will be leaving to become Chief of Police for Rocky Mount, NC. Chief Hassell informed Interim City Manager Chris Phillips of his decision in March and his last day with the City was April 30. He then took the helm of the Rocky Mount Police Department. “Chief Hassell has served the Department and the City well for almost seven years,” said Interim City Manager Phillips. “I was impressed by his knowledge and disposition the first time I met him. I have watched him lead by using those skills during his time here. Reidsville has been lucky to have him.” Chief Hassell came to Reidsville in August of 2014 from Fayetteville State University, where he was an Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief of Police & Public Safety. Prior to that, he had served as Chief of Police for Hope Mills, North Carolina. It was Hassell’s desire to return to a municipal police force, along with his favorable impression of Reidsville while participating in an assessment center here, that led him to apply. Chief Hassell said the move to Rocky Mount was a great opportunity to put him closer to his family geographically as well as to advance his career, but he has enjoyed his time working for our local citizens.

“During my time in connect individuals with area Reidsville, it has been my service providers. The creation unparalleled honor to serve of C.A.L.M. (Community, alongside the exemplary men Advocates, Leaders and and women of the Reidsville Ministers) was designed to Police Department,” foster a stronger Chief Hassell said. relationship with “Our commitment to the community by serving others has opening more lines made a difference of communication, for the citizens in and the Reidsville the community and Police Department for the City of has increased the Reidsville. With number of communiheartfelt gratitude, ty programs it holds I humbly thank the to build on that Hassell Reidsville City relationship. The Council for its department has also support and for granting me the been reorganized to put more immeasurable privilege to serve “boots on the ground”, which, as Chief of Police.” in turn, has shortened response “Chief Hassell has been a times, he said. Improved great asset to the Reidsville technology and equipment for Police Department and the City his officers has aided in their of Reidsville,” said Mayor Jay safety and service to our citizens, Donecker. “While here, he which was another top priority served as President of the NC for Chief Hassell, along with Association of Police Chiefs, improving career development making a big difference not only opportunities to help officers’ locally but also on the State professional growth. level. He has brought innovation Phillips said Major Ronnie and leadership to the Department Ellison has agreed to serve a that will be missed, but we can second stint as Interim Police only wish him the best as he Chief for the City. “Ellison’s moves forward in his career.” experience and bond with the While in Reidsville, Chief Department’s staff will help Hassell said he has been very provide a seamless transition as proud of what he and his team the search for a new Police have been able to implement. Chief is under way,” Phillips Among those accomplishments said. is the establishment of a Post Overdose Response Team (PORT) to help combat the number of opioid-related overdoses in the City and

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Reidsville & Wentworth Pella celebrates grand opening and ensures product safety Pella Offers Tips and Resources for Consumers In partnership with the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce, the Pella Reidsville location hosted thier official (but delayed due to COVID-19) grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on April 1st, 2021. Pella Corporation in Reidsville, a leading window and door manufacturer, spreading awareness of the importance of window safety in the home during National Window Safety Week in April. Each year, the National Safety Council (NSC) dedicates a full week to educate consumers on safety tips that will protect their loved ones year-round. Pella has been “Leaders in Innovation” since 1925, with over 150 patents for products and design in their name. Since announcing coming to the Reidsville Community in 2019, they have overcome their opening goals by a year, offered a $30,000 Community Impact grant to the City of Reidsville for its Greenway and Blueway Projects at Lake Reidsville, contributed to the Reidsville Chamber’s Champions program and are continuing to make wonderful things happen. The Pella plant in Reidsville manufactures Pella 250 Series double hung, single hung, sliding, casement and fixed windows, and local company managers offer their tips for window safety that can help families reduce the risk of injury or death in the home. “Ensuring our windows are both beautiful and safe is a top priority for all of us at Pella. We have a team of dedicated product engineers who design with safety in mind - every time.

City, County and Chamber officials joined in on the official ribbon cutting ceremony for Pella in Reidsville. We also have quality engineers at each of our manufacturing locations who are responsible for checking each product line thoroughly and ensuring all necessary safety measures are in place and that the windows meet all code requirements,” said Josh Moorehead, Reidsville’s manufacturing facility manager. Pella is committed to ensuring that strict quality control standards are followed as a part of all manufacturing operations. This includes making sure windows produced adhere to the well-established safety standards of the window industry, as well as the many different code requirements set forth by local communities. Pella window safety features and related tips include: • Think Screen Safety. Remember, screens are intended to keep bugs out, not keep children in. Teach young children about window safety and never leave a young child unattended near an open window. • Consider Placement. Windows intended for showers and stairways need tempered glass to help prevent pass-through falls in the event of an accident. For windows on the second story and above, special window opening and closing devices are available to limit the opening to 4 inches; making it large enough for fresh air, but small enough to prevent a fall. • Climate. Having the right windows for your home’s location is important. Pella windows are designed and built to exceed standards for structural performance during extreme weather.

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• Prevent Choking Accidents. Pella windows are designed and tested to make sure they DO NOT contain small parts that could be choke hazards for children. However, it is always a good idea to do routine maintenance checks in your home to ensure there are no loose parts or pieces that a child could swallow. • Consider Adding Options. Optional between-the-glass blinds can eliminate dangerous cords and help prevent choking hazards for children. Pella Lifestyle series windows are certified by Parents for Window Blind Safety with their Seal of Approval. To help celebrate National Window Safety Week, the National Safety Council makes a number of resources available, including a and a – both of which provide good tips and recommendations for parents, grandparents, caregivers and children. The Pella Reidsville location has been in operation since 2019 and manufactures Pella 250 Series double hung, single hung, sliding, casement and fixed windows. Pella Corporation designs and manufacturers windows and doors for residential homes and commercial applications. The company is headquartered in Pella, Iowa, and employs more than 8,000 people with 18 manufacturing locations and more than 200 showrooms across the country. “Pella is known for their core values in everything they do. We are delighted that they chose the Reidsville community for their site. We are confident that they have found a talented workforce with a bright future. They have already provided a significant number of jobs, over what the original amount for this timeframe. Pella committed to giving back to this community immediately, supporting Reidsville Parks and Recreation, amongst other initiatives.” remarked Chamber President, Diane Sawyer.

Reidsville City Facilities re-open The City of Reidsville announced plans to re-open its facilities to the public beginning April 26, 2021. All visitors to City buildings will be required to wear masks. City officials recommended the re-opening since the County’s COVID-19 positivity rate has remained consistently below the 5% benchmark. Also, vaccinations have been on the rise as well, noted Interim City Manager Chris Phillips. He reported to Reidsville City Council at its April 13th meeting that the City’s COVID-19 task force has been discussing how to safely re-open facilities. Among the City facilities that will be re-opened are City Hall and Parks & Recreation offices, including the RCARE/ Senior Center and Fitness Center that are operated by recreation staff. The lobby of Public Works will also be opened again to the public. While City employees have continued to work throughout this time, the buildings have been open by appointment only. The lobby of the Reidsville Police Department has been open to the public throughout the pandemic, but access by outside groups has been limited. Likewise, at the City’s three fire stations, access even prior to COVID was made possible by visitors ringing the station’s doorbell. The City-owned Penn House has been open for events and weddings that follow the Governor’s mandates since June of last year. The City has received several requests from seniors that RCARE re-open. While closed since March of 2020, RCARE staff has continued to provide some services, including tax preparation and Medicare assistance. Under the new re-opening

guidelines, the facility will only be available to visitors at reduced capacity. The center will offer limited programming consistent with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. “We understand that these changes may limit the number of people allowed in the Center at one time, but we want to make sure that we are providing a safe experience for everyone,” said Haywood N. Cloud, Jr., Assistant City Manager for Community Services. “We have to ensure that we are balancing the needs of our participants with our capacity and resources. Our hope is to provide Center services to as many as possible.” Several new protocols at RCARE are required for staff and participants to minimize the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Older adults must follow proper hand hygiene and wear a mask except for those reasons specified as exemptions in Governor Roy Cooper’s order dated March 29, 2021. To maintain social distancing, seating capacity is limited and may be arranged. Additional protocols are in place and will be communicated to all prior to entering and posted throughout the building. The Center will not provide food or drink initially as the facility re-opens. Cloud said staff is still evaluating possible screening protocols for those entering RCARE as well as new cleaning protocols, which may impact some of the Center’s program scheduling. He said the Center will also make a list of activities available during this initial re-opening. The Reidsville City Council also is planning to return to inperson meetings beginning on Tuesday, May 11.

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Woodard named new Reidsville City Manager Woodard, currently serving as the Town Manager of Franklin, NC, fills the vacancy left by Preston Mitchell earlier this year. Woodard plans to assume her new duties on Monday, June 14, 2021. “Our Council and I are very excited that Summer Woodard has agreed to be Reidsville’s next City Manager,” said Mayor Jay Donecker. “She comes highly regarded by the citizens she has served ably in Franklin, and we were very impressed by her qualifications and experience that she will be bringing to Reidsville.” Woodard, 35, comes to the City of Reidsville after more than 10 years of experience in municipal government. She has been employed as the Town Manager of Franklin, North Carolina since 2014, overseeing some 61 employees. While there she oversaw the hiring of key management-level personnel, used public-private partnership to secure property for a Fire Department sub-station and implemented a Comprehensive Improvements Plan (CIP) and rate study for water and sewer projects. She also successfully increased the town’s General Fund balance from 32% to 82%. She previously worked as Assistant to the Town Manager and Human Resource Officer in Franklin from 2010-2014. “I am excited to become a member of Team Reidsville,” said Woodard. “I look forward to working with Mayor Donecker,

City Council, City Staff and the Reidsville community. The City of Reidsville is immersed in history and community. The sense of community and hometown pride is what drew me to your beautiful City. I greatly appreciate the opportunity Mayor Donecker and City Council have afforded me. I can’t wait to meet each of you and call Reidsville home.” A Franklin native, Woodard holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and History from Western Carolina University, where she also secured a Masters of Public Administration. She also has completed the Municipal Administration Certification offered by the UNC-School of Government. While in Franklin, Woodard has been very active in the community. She served on multiple boards, including the Tourism Develo%pment Commission and Tourism Development Authority Boards, the Macon County Transit Board and Rotary Club. Woodard is proud of her association with the Macon County Care Net Board, a local food bank where she has been a member of the board for six years, and the R.E.A.C.H. Board, a non-profit focused on domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Woodard will be missed in Franklin. “I have thought for some time that Summer would be sought after by another town,” noted Franklin Mayor Bob Scott. “She has the

reputation of being an outstanding town manager so it was only a matter of time. I cannot begin to tell you how much I will miss

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patients—that’s a game changer for us,” says Rider, whose clinic serves about 800 unique patients, many of whom are essential workers. The clinic also serves much of the county’s indigent Hispanic population, who benefit from the clinic’s fulltime translator. The clinic substantially increased their monthly average of appointments and reduce the need for emergency room visits after implementing the project in the fall of 2020. They are now considering plans to build a HIPPA-compliant shelter for curbside patients. • Telehealth and Patient Communication Upgrades Belmont Medical Associates (Reidsville) COVID-19 pandemic increased Belmont Medical’s essential need to advance their outdated digital communications to maintain connection with their

patients, many of whom live rurally and have limited access to providers. For its project, the practice sought to improve their digital presence and patient communications with a focus on chronic-condition patients with comorbidities. The grant provided for new routers and provider computers as well as upgraded health record modules, website and social media improvements, staff training, and marketing efforts. The practice saw a 12% increase in patients seen from Q4 2019-2020. The project’s portal improvements allowed the practice to target specific patient groups for sending timely alerts. For more information about Greensboro AHEC Practice Support and services available to practices in our region, please contact Suzanne Lineberry at 336.662.5810 or suzanne. lineberry@conehealth.com.

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Thrift Shack grand opening held Thrift Shack owner Joshua Wright opened the business, located at 111 South Scales Street, in October 2019. While navigating the waters of a new business owner, amid a global pandemic, the Thrift Shack remained open offering new, and gently used secondhand furniture, clothing items, home décor, and the option to shop with 7 different local vendors

offering a multitude of items. We are so happy to have another successful business in downtown Reidsville. Through all the obstacles of being a firsttime business owner, Josh has navigated the waters of a global pandemic also. We wish them many years of success and look forward to our continued partnership.” – Reidsville Chamber President, Diane Sawyer.

“We realize the changes to the center may limit the number of participants in the center at one time, they are in place to provide a safer experience for everyone,” said Haywood N. Cloud, Jr., Assistant City Manager for Community Services. “We are balancing the needs of our participants with our capacity and resources and hope to service as many as possible, “. (RCARE) provides health and social services to older adults 55 and over. The center physically closed in March of 2020 to prevent the spread of Covid-19, but RCARE staff continued to provide some services including tax preparation and Medicare Assistance. All Events are Free and open to the public unless otherwise listed. (RCARE) Reidsville Center for Active Retirement is located at 102 N. Washington Avenue, Reidsville.

EVENTS • BOOM exercise starts Wednesday May 9th at 9:00am and class will continue to meet on Wednesday and Friday at 9:00am starting May 12th. • TaiChi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention starts Tuesday, May 11th at 10:00am. • Line dance group (Carolina Girls) class starts Thursday, May 13th at 1:00pm. • Technology classes for Apple products - May 13th at 10:00pm. If you would like to sign up for this class, call us at 336-349-1088. Android classes will be offered at a later date. • Painting & Crocheting classes will begin May 3rd & 4th with a limited number of participates. • Pickleball and Fitness room will require reservations. Call for time and availability. COVID Regulations: Use hand sanitation stations frequently, wear a mask, and stay 6 feet from others.

RCARE Reopens The City of Reidsville’s Center for Active Retirement Enterprises welcomes guests back to the building on April 26th, 2021, at reduced capacity. The center will offer limited programming consistent with The Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. Several new protocols are required for staff and participants to minimize the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. All who enter must wear masks and follow proper hand hygiene. Older adults must follow proper hand hygiene and wear a mask except for the reasons specified in Governor Roy Cooper’s order entitled “Requirement for the Use of Face Coverings and Masks” dated March 29, 2021, page one under the section titled Guidance for People “Exceptions”. To maintain social distancing, seating capacity is limited. Additional protocols are in place and will be communicated to all prior to entering and posted throughout the building.

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Madison-Mayodan Public Library Located at 611 Burton St., Madison, NC We have resumed a regular schedule. The Rules are as follows: • ALL Patrons must wear masks • ALL Patrons must observe social distancing • Parents and children MUST stay together • If you are sick, please stay home. If you show up sick, you will not be permitted in. • Signs will be posted in the Library to remind Patrons of social distancing masks • A limited number of computers are available - an hour per day • We have improved Wi-Fi. Patrons may use our parking lot to log on for internet service if they are not comfortable entering the building. For More Information Contact MadisonMayodan Public Library: 336548-6553 • Monthly Genealogy Soirée 2021: 2 pm – 4 pm Tuesday, May 11th: 2021 “Improve Your Local Research Skills” Tuesday, May 18th: 2021 “Lab Work – Use Your Research Skills” Classes held in the McMichael Community Room. Students will be notified of any changes. Handouts available. For info call: 336-548-6553/e-mail:

Flyers at the Library for Schedule of Movies, Light Snack. To be shown in the McMichael Community Room • Kids Fairy Tale Movies @ the Library – Thursday, May 20th: 2 pm – Closing LIMITED Space available. See Flyers at the Library for Schedule of Movies, Light Snack. Located in the McMichael Community Room • Nary a Thing Chapter of “The Andy Griffith Show” Rerun Watchers Club @ the Library – Tuesday, May 25th: 3 pm – 5 pm. Will be showing “Crime Free Mayberry” and “Bookie Barber”. Episode Trivia, Prizes & Light snacks provided. Come join our Club and have some “Goooooooood fun!” Call for more information: 336-548-6553. To be held in the McMichael Community Room • Unwind with Adult Coloring & Challenge Your Mind with Puzzles – Friday, May 28th: 3 pm – 5 pm - LIMITED Space available. materials will be provided, located in the McMichael Community Room.

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Sometimes that makes me remember my grandmother, who we used to visit, and ask her to fix us her delicious “Dropped Eggs”, which we still enjoy so much, any time of day. Dropped Eggs Boiling water, salt, 2 eggs and buttered toast Boil water in a shallow pan – a deep frying pan is good. Salt lightly, and drop in the eggs, one at a time, after breaking them into a cup “to see if they are fresh”. Cook until the whites are just-set, then lift them from the water with a skimmer and place on hot buttered toast.

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• The Rockingham County Senior Games comes to a close on Friday, May 14 at Freedom Park. We had 148 participants this year!! • NEW lunch and evening Group Exercise classes (for all fitness levels) will begin in May. Check out our FB page for updates and class descriptions. • Breakfast Club and Bingo will be held on Friday, May 7 beginning at 9:00 am.

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Nancy Hutcherson Steele: A Life of Adventure The late Linda Cardwell Vernon was a wonderful genealogist and historian for Rockingham County and the surrounding area. She inspired and helped many family researchers during her lifetime. She left behind an enormous amount of compiled works and notes that will continue to benefit us for years to come. Linda discovered the following article which first appeared in the Greensboro Daily News in 1947 and was written by Margaret Clark Pratt of Madison on September 6, 1947. Linda’s edited version of the original article gives us an account of a long life well lived. “Mrs. Nancy Jane Lind Hutcherson Steele of Madison is one of Rockingham County’s oldest citizens. She became 96 years old today. As the widow of Rowan Hutcherson Steele, a Confederate veteran, who served as a courier for General Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Appomattox, she recalls many interesting experiences of the Civil War and the Reconstruction period after the war as well as harrowing experiences as a pioneer in Kansas during the 1880’s when it still contained Indian Territory. The daughter of Thomas and Mary Steele Hutcherson, she was born on a farm near Sandy Ridge in Stokes County in 1851. One of nine children, most of her family were blessed to live to an incredibly old age, one sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Ward, of North Wilkesboro, being 99 when she died in 1945. Because of her father’s great admiration for the famous Jenny Lind, the Swedish singer, she was given the name of Lind as one of her names. Besides being a planter, Thomas Hutcherson was a tailor, having learned that trade from a Greensboro man. As a child, little Nancy Jane became an expert at tailoring herself and even today she tailor-makes most of her clothing, using both the machine and her hands. She received her education mostly from her father, who was a welleducated man. Part of the time their community employed a teacher for about four months of the year when school was conducted in a log hut. Little Nancy Jane was ten years old when the Civil War began. She helped farm while her father and brothers were serving in the army. Besides plowing, she could use a threewheel loom. Flax was grown on their farm, and they raised their own sheep. Some days she could spin a pound of wool a day, she said. When the cloth was done, it was dyed the desired shade in the old-fashioned way. The Hutcherson family suffered many hardships during the war, but they got along well.

They could obtain no supplies from the North or from England. At that time, parched rye and wheat were used as coffee substitutes. For sweetening, molasses or honey was used. Following Confederate General Lee’s surrender, the coming of many northern men down through the Sandy Ridge section was described. Most of them caused little trouble she said. Some sought horses, money, silver, jewelry, meat, and various foodstuffs. While they

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were in the vicinity, valuables were hidden in the woods, caves, or buried. Of course, some people had to part with their prized possessions. At the age of 17, Nancy Hutcherson was married to Rowan H. Steele, a neighbor who lived about two miles away. He was then 24 years old. Having served three years in the army on the “last call,” he was released at the age of 21 years. During the Battle of Appomattox, he was slightly wounded in the head. Mrs. Steele is proud that her husband served with the famous General Robert E. Lee, and that he was with him at the surrender. Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Steele lived for 18 years at Hairston’s Ford near Walnut Cove. The Steele family then decided to explore the Midwest. They, and several relatives and friends, settled in Kansas where they farmed and hoped to raise fine apples as a specialty. It was in Kansas that Thad Steele, who now, in 1947, resides in Madison, was born in 1888. Another son, Jim, who lives in Punta Gordo, Florida, was born in Arkansas. After Mrs. Steele became homesick for her native North Carolina, the family, consisting of eight besides father and mother, returned home. Before their train of covered wagons, they drove 42 head of cattle back all the way from Kansas to North Carolina. The Steeles located in Mayodan in 1914, following short stays at Donahoe, on the

Perkins Yadkin River, and on a farm near Stoneville. It was in 1917 that Rowan Steele died in Mayodan. For the past 18 years, Mrs. Steele has made her home with her granddaughter, Mrs. Dick Shelton in Madison. Just now Mrs. Steele leads a quiet life. It has not been long, however, since she walked downtown a distance of about nine blocks. Just recently she put on glasses for the first time, for reading only. She reads her Bible and the Greensboro Daily News regularly.” Mrs. Nancy Hutcherson Steele died on January 1, 1949 and is buried beside her husband in the Old Mayodan Municipal Cemetery. According to her husband’s death certificate, Rowan Steele, died on September 26, 1917. He was struck and killed by a train while walking on the railroad tracks. Rowan was born to John and Nancy Hutcherson Steele on April 18, 1845 in Stokes County. Visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Room, MadisonMayodan Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, NC and the Genealogy Room of the Danbury Library, Stokes Co., NC. For more information on learning to research contact your local library, historical society or the Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties, NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 27027-0152; Website: http://gsrsnc.com/; Elvin Perkins, Jr., GSRS member; Email: Eperkins2@aol.com; Nancy H. Steele photo courtesy of Jeannette Rook at https://www.findagrave.com/

The Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County will hold a modified exhibit due to Covid19 restrictions. The exhibit will be held in the Eden Room at Eden City Hall, 308 E. Stadium Dr. We are excited to be able to partner with the City of Eden for this exhibit. CALLING ALL ARTISTS!!! All entries will be received on Thursday, May 6, 2021 between 12 PM and 6 PM. There is no charge to the artist for this exhibit. Each artist is limited to two pieces of art. There will be no categories. There will be three prizes total. $300 “Best of Exhibit”, $200 “Board Choice”, and $100 “Peoples Choice”. For mor information contact Debbie Moore – 336-344-5539.

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The exhibit will be open to the public May 10 – May 14, 2021 from 10 AM – 5:30 PM each day. Please wear a mask while enjoying the art. You will be able to vote for your favorite piece during your visit and can also purchase art (to be picked up at the end of the exhibit) The awards will be announced via Facebook live on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 5:45 PM. To see the awards announcement, go to our Facebook page – Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County. Debbie Moore, Exec. Dir. 336-344-5539

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MAY • Beware weather forecasts, trends and warnings • Protect tender young plants with some type of cover; remove it as soon as danger is over or the plants will bake in the sun • Water each week; most plants and shrubs need about one inch weekly • Fertilize trees and shrubs: Use an evergreen type of plant food for rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, etc. • Fertilize roses, deciduous shrubs and trees with an all purpose garden fertilizer (10-10-10) and water in thoroughly • Keep an eye on roses and spray for aphids and other pests as well as for diseases such as black spot • Prune back forsythia, weigela, and spirea when they have finished blooming. Cut a third of the old canes to ground level and one third of remaining branches by one third of their height • Remove wilting seed heads from rhododendrons and azaleas so the energy goes into next year’s flowers • Work lime into soil around hydrangeas for pink blossoms and aluminum sulfate for blue • Remove any sucker growths from fruit trees as soon as they appear • Prune lilacs lightly after they finish blooming and feed with 10-1010 fertilizer. If your soil is acidic, work a little lime into the soil as well • Plant dahlias, gladiolas, lilies, cannas and other summer flowering bulbs. Gladiolas may be planted every two weeks until the first of July • Set summer flowering perennials into the garden any time this month: delphiniums, phlox, daylilies, carnations, candytuft, etc. • Continue to feed and care for tulip and daffodil foliage until it has died back naturally. Old plantings of daffodils may be divided and moved, but wait to dig or move other spring flowering bulbs until their foliage has ripened and died back • Plant impatiens, petunias, geraniums, and fuchsias by mid-month • Plant salvia, zinnias, marigolds, and cardinal flowers toward the end of the month • Check houseplants—if they are root bound, it is time to repot • Take steps to control snails and slugs now • Work to eliminate weeds before they set seed • Keep compost pile damp and turn it frequently

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Attention Caregivers Are you caring for an older loved one with chronic illness? Do you feel overwhelmed, especially during the COVID pandemic? Do you want to receive the latest information on best caregiving practices along with relaxing and rejuvenating activities to help you? Please sign up or visit our website www.Well-Spring Solutions.org/Thrive for the most up to date information and opportunities. Phone: (336) 274-3559 Email: jwest@well-spring.org You must be a family caregiver and reside in Guilford or Rockingham Counties to be eligible. Here are the latest offerings from our Thrive Program! BOOKS Caregivers can select a book to receive free. Descriptions are available on our website. We offer virtual book clubs for each book! TABLETS Samsung tablets on loan through September 2021! Video presentations on suggested apps to explore with your loved one are available on our website. ART SUPPLY KITS Provided FREE to use with your loved one during virtual painting classes! Classes will also be recorded to watch at any time. YOGA MATS Coming in May 2021! Yoga mats are provided free. We will also be offering recorded yoga demonstrations on our website. BRAIN HEALTHY GROCERIES Coming Summer 2021! Free brain-healthy groceries accompanied by videos led by an expert nutritionist.

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

The Eden Public Library is located at 598 S. Pierce Street Eden, NC. THE LIBRARY HOURS HAVE RESUMED AS FOLLOWS: Come out and enjoy some of this month’s events: • $5 Bag Sale Book Sale - Fill up a bag of books for $5 • Book Quote Crossword Contest - Pick up a Book Quote Crossword at the Eden Library, fill it out and return it for a prize. Everyone who fills out and returns the crossword will receive a prize. The library will also do a drawing for a large print copy of the New York Times Crossword Book. • Bingo for Books on Monday May 17, at 6 p.m. at the Eden Library Join us for a night of Bingo with book titles and fun! Prizes will be awarded to our winners! Bingo for Books is a free program intended for our adult patrons. • Friends of the Eden Library Shredding Day on Saturday, May 22, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Located at Rockingham Insurance, 202 N. Van Buren Rd. Eden, NC 27288. Bring your personal documents to be shredded such as letters, old tax records, paperwork, mail, financial documents, etc. Please do not bring newspapers or business documents. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Eden Library and Rockingham Insurance. Shredding will be free but the Friends of the Eden Library will be accepting donations. Rebecca Smith, Branch Manager 336-623-3168 (Phone) Books galore for every interest plus:

Other eBooks and eAudioBooks • History & literature eBooks, including the series Daily Life, Critical Companions, Literature in Context, as well as American Slavery: A Composite Autobiography. • Scholarly titles supporting student and faculty research, and general nonfiction on topics such as school & studying, career development, arts & leisure, and practical life skills. • Over 26,000 fiction, reference, scholarly, and professional books online. • Searchable collection of online reference titles. • A collection of more than 3,200 eBooks from a variety of North Carolina publishers. Includes popular and scholarly nonfiction, novels by well-known NC authors, and award-winning short fiction and poetry. A downloadable eBook collection with books contributed from libraries across the country. Create a username and password to borrow up to five books at a time. Articles, nonfiction books, images, activities, and websites curated for educational relevance, age appropriateness, and readability. Designed specifically for elementary and middle school students.

H PAGE 28 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, MAY 2021 also visit Freedom Park with all its fun things to do or walk the Freedom Park Nature Trail. Come sit or swing in Grogan Park and enjoy the shady trail area, chimes and public art. So many options!

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A new mural adorns the side of Ramsey’s Barber Shop located on Morgan Road in the Spray area of town. It depicts a vintage “City Strip” that was placed on the front of vehicles years ago. It is a beautiful addition to our city’s public art collection! Thanks to local artist Brandon Hardison for a job well done!

Facility Rentals We are now renting out shelters and some facilities. Karate classes are once again being held at the Boone Road facility.

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ADMINISTRATION Accepting applications for the 2021-22 City of Eden Youth Council. Membership is open to individuals who live in the Morehead High School Attendance Zone (MHS, college, homeschool, or private school students) and are between the ages of 14 and 20. This experience provides our youth with: • Service opportunities • Development of leadership and professional skills • Networking amongst civic leaders • Coordinating opportunities for Eden youth • Great experience to list on resumes and college applications Applications are available online on the City’s website. COMMERCIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Ample Storage This latest Eden business celebrated its ribbon cutting on April 7 at its 842 S. Van Buren Road location next to Tractor Supply. They offer interior storage spaces, allowing you to drive into the building to reach your storage space in a clean and safe environment. For more information, contact them at 336-660-2770. Facebook (from Business NC Magazine) Dealing with the impact of the pandemic has had mixed results for the state’s small businesses compared with peers nationally, according to Facebook research. The search engine giant reported these results based

on February data:  Only 17% of small businesses in N.C. reduced employment because of COVID-19, 10 points below the national average.  About 44% of N.C. small businesses reported that their sales were lower than sales in February 2020, seven points below the national average.  However, 63% of business owners in N.C. are confident in their ability to stay open for at least six months, which is five points below the national average and seven points below the average for southern states. About 73% of S.C. business owners are confident in their ability to continue operating for at least six months. INDUSTRY Help Wanted! Virtually all Eden industries and many commercial businesses are eagerly seeking employees. If you need a job, check the N.C. Works website to learn about the opportunities in Eden and Rockingham County. Gildan Yarns Originally slated to employ 85 people, there are more than 90 workers at the Summit Road facility. A sign of the economy recovering is the need for yarn, which has resulted in the plant running at full strength to keep up with demand. Nestle Purina Soon you will see cranes on the Nestle Purina site as the building is raised three times its height compared to when MillerCoors operated it. The company’s human resources staff is creating training programs for the future Eden employees. When the Nestle Purina

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announcement was made, the N.C. Department of Commerce estimated it would have a $2 billion positive impact on the state. Signode (formerly Blue Ridge Plastics) This company has made significant improvements and expanded from 30 to 80 employees with 100 to be employed by the end of 2021. They make packaging materials, including plastic frames and divider sheets for pallets. They are located at 11511 NC Highway 770 east of Eden. TOURISM Grown & Gathered Our spring Grown & Gathered is SOLD OUT! The event will take place May 20 along the canal at the Spray Mercantile. The food is being prepared by Jarrett Nycamp of The Blissful Palette Events & Catering. Our summer Grown & Gathered will be August 12. Piedmont Pottery Festival The 18th Annual Piedmont Pottery Festival is set to take place on Saturday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church located at 582 Southwood Drive. Potters from all across N.C. and VA will be presenting the finest in handcrafted pottery. There will be demonstrations and door prizes all throughout the day. FREE RiverFest We are now accepting vendor applications for RiverFest! Please check out www.Explore EdenNC.com where you will find applications for artisans/crafters/civic, business and food vendors. Our dates are September 17 and 18! Spring is Here! Explore Our Trails! Spring in Eden is a beautiful time of year! Take advantage of these warm sunny days and get out and explore the Smith River Butterfly Trail along the Smith River Greenway where you can also visit the otter sculpture or view the river from the observation deck. Walk along the beautiful Matrimony Creek Nature Trail and have lunch or supper under the shelter. You can

Bridge Street & Mill Avenue Recreation Centers These two facilities will be open Monday - Friday from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. There were approximately 891 visits at Bridge Street and 1,606 visits by residents at Mill Avenue over the previouse month that participated in the following activities: exercise classes, basketball (Around the World), basketball (Horse), pickleball, walking track, playground and weight lifting. The after-school program continues at the recreation centers.

ENGINEERING FY 2020-21 Street Resurfacing Contract, No. 2 The Eden City Council approved to award the FY 202021 Street Resurfacing Contract, No. 2 to Waugh Asphalt, Inc. on March 16. The contract consists of the resurfacing of Patterson Street (Washington Street to Center Church Road) and Kennedy Avenue (Kings Highway to Stadium Drive). Construction is scheduled to start in early May. NCDOT Road Resurfacing – Kings Highway APAC-Atlantic, Inc. has begun construction on Kings Highway. The damaged/worn manholes and water valve boxes were replaced on April 8 and 9. The asphalt milling and resurfacing phase of the contract startrf the week of April 19. The work is expected to take approximately two weeks, if it continueds into May, please use extreme caution when traveling in this area. PARKS AND RECREATION COVID-19 Updates COVID-19 numbers are going down, thus opening more things up for Parks & Recreation and its facilities. Governor Roy Cooper increased the number of people allowed to gather indoors from 25 to 50 and the number outdoors from 50 to 100. Sports Programs Practices are as follows: • Co-ed Peanut Baseball (ages 4 - 6) practice on Tues. and Thur. at 4:30 p.m. • Dixie Youth Coach Pitch (ages 7 - 8) practice on Mon. and Wed. at 4:30 p.m. • Dixie Youth Minors (ages 9 10) practice on Tues. and Thur. at 4:30 p.m. • Dixie Youth Ozone (ages 11 12) practice on Tue.and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. • Girls Softball (ages 9 - 10, 11 12 and 13 – 15) will practice on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. • Adult/Youth Kickball and Pony Baseball both began practicing in early April. All of the above practices

Freedom Park During the past month, there were approximately 2,500 visits by residents and nonresidents who participated in the park activities: Two tournaments were held at the park during the month of March. Freedom Park and all other greenways and trails are closed each day from dusk until dawn unless there is an event planned. The gates at Freedom Park will be locked accordingly. The Splash Pad will open on Memorial Day. Garden of Eden Center The Senior Center was very active for the month of March. We had several workshops, virtual and inperson. We offered “Laughter is the Best Medicine,” “My Big Fat Mouth Workshop,” “Healthy Recipes for Success” and an Eden Drug information session during our Friends Club. We also had a breakfast sponsored by Hardees. We continued to have our exercise class at the Bridge Street Recreation Center and our pickleball at the Mill Avenue Recreation Center. We also had a pickleball tournament at the Bridge Street Recreation Center that included senior athletes from Madison, Mayodan, Stoneville, Reidsville and other areas throughout the county. Our quilt guild met again for the first time since 2020 and had a wonderful time. In total, we had about 540 on our sign-in list at Morgan Road and at least 300 more visits for our senior programs off site, for a total of 840 visits for our programs offered by the Senior Center during March. Mill Avenue Pool The Mill Avenue pool will open on Memorial Day. PLANNING & INSPECTIONS Collections Payments received from Rockingham County Tax Department for code enforce-

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Local Landmark Report Staff is working on a local landmark report for Ray Commons (John B. Ray/Central Hotel building).

ment fees due to the City of Eden were $3,958.57. Statements were mailed on March 3 to all property owners with a balance due to the City of Eden. Local Codes and Inspections Staff is working on updating the code compliance report. Local code complaints have slowed down as they typically do this time of year; however, complaints continue to be addressed in a timely manner and notices sent as needed. Ongoing Projects for Inspections: • The Purina project is beginning to intensify: 150 new construction documents were reviewed in March with more anticipated. • The building permit for the upfit and construction of the new pharmacy located at 901 Washington Street (old Wachovia Bank) has begun. • Staff is expecting to receive the construction documents for the new urgent care center, which will be located at 824 S. Van Buren Road Unit F. Snipe Signs - Staff is removing signs from the right-of-way daily. PLANNING BOARD-UDO ADJUSTMENTS: Comprehensive Plan At the March City Council meeting the consultant for the Comprehensive Plan was chosen, Stewart Inc., which was the same firm that the City used for the UDO. The Comprehensive Plan will involve many opportunities to reach out to citizens and stakeholders and will encompass all aspects of city government and life in our community. The Internal Technical Review Committee (iTRC) will have continued involvement as the plan progresses. In a year, the plan should be ready for adoption as the process is required by July 1, 2022. Affirmative Maintenance Council was presented with the beginnings of a restoration of several programs that oversee maintenance of grounds and

GRANTS UNDER MANAGEMENT Draper CDBG The Environmental Review has been completed and its record was posted on the City’s website and advertised in the Rockingham Now. It is available for review at City Hall. The comment period for the record has ended and the report has been sent to the Department of Commerce with a Request for Release of Funds for this grant. COVID-19 CDBG Assistance to Low and Moderate Income Citizens Grant Staff had its startup meeting with Dennis Branch, the City’s Department of Commerce representative. We hope to begin helping people within the next month. NCDOT – Stadium Drive Sidewalk This project was sidelined by the COVID-19 pandemic, as were so many others. A joint meeting with NCDOT, City staff and Wetherill Engineering took place in March to finalize the plans and move toward a construction date. A list of property owners have been given to the City Attorney. Safety Committee Local Codes Administrator/ GIS Analyst Debra Madison is now the Secretary of the Safety & Loss Control Committee. She has been gathering information from other municipalities to assist the City’s committee in updating our current manual. POLICE PD command and supervisory staff will be conducting interviews for the two vacant detective positions and the vacant K-9 officer position assigned to patrol. Eden officers will participate in the annual spring inservice training. The training consists of mandatory firearms training and qualifications,

Explore Eden MAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RIBBON CUTTINGS • ModWash On May 4th at 10:30am this business will celebrate its ribbon cutting. Mod Wash has installed new vibrant signage and offers monthly rates that allow unlimited washes.

Cities in the 15,000 largest markets in the U.S. were considered. Eden saw a 21.8% increase and ranked #2 of the top 30 North Carolina cities and is ranked #1 in fastest growing home prices among cities in the Greensboro-High Point metro area. The 10-year home price change was +42.8%.

• Ingrid’s Cupcakes What started as specialty cupcakes has blossomed into a wide variety of cake & buttercream flavors, hand-pressed butter mints, cookies, pies, cake pops, and more. All of Ingrid’s products are made fresh, to order, and with nothing more than is needed. Each and every cake is a custom creation based on your requests. They are proud to say that they have moved to a commercial location and are no longer a home-based bakery. They are now located at 238 W. Kings Hwy, Suite B, Eden, North Carolina. Their ribbon cutting is scheduled for May 18th at 1pm.

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• H&B Hardware The former Builders Mart located at 137 Cox Street is now H & B Hardware, an ACE Hardware store. They have a wide range of hardware and home improvement items. They will celebrate their ribbon cutting on May 21st at 1pm. Stacker.com Stacker compiled a list of NC cities with the fastest growing home prices using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the change in Zillow Home Values Index for all homes over the last year as of January of 2021.

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Eden Parks & Recreation Activities • The Eden Parks & Rec. Dept Peanut Tee Ball League (Co-ed ages 4, 5 & 6) has been practicing for the past three weeks. They practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. and will start their regular season with the Boys & Girls at the beginning of May. Girls softball (ages 9 & 10; 11 & 12 and 13 thru 15) practices on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. All practices for all age groups are being held at Freedom Park. • Parks & Rec. has a new program: Adult/Child Kickball. Children aged 9 and up will be allowed to participate, as well as their parent or guardian. Participants may come out, practice and be placed on a team or an individual can pick up their own team. For additional information, contact the Parks & Recreation office at 336-623-2110 extension 3030. • Church Youth Co-ed – girls aged 13-18 & boys aged 13-15 Men’s Church League Women’s Open League Any church interested in placing a team in one of the above leagues, please contact the Parks & Recreation office at 336-623-2110 extension 3030: • The Parks & Rec. and the Eden Kiwanis Club will once again host the Hooked on Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 8 at the Fireman’s Hut Pond located on Smith Acres Road (near the Eden Drive-In). Trophies will be awarded to the winner and runner-up for the “largest fish” and “most fish caught” in each age group. This is for kids aged 4 – 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

attention. Make a consultation appointment at UNC Surgical Specialists at Eden. They will develop a plan around your goals and schedule you promptly for the care you need. Call them at 336-623-9118. Wright Printing This Rockingham County company is celebrating 35 years in business in 2021. They are your one-source for all printing needs. They are located at 302. N. Pierce Street in Eden. Call them at 336-627-7947. The Oasis—Now Open Stop by The Oasis, located at the corner of W. King’s Hwy and Bridge Street just before you reach Uptown Eden. They have flowers, plants and other items for your spring planting needs.

Garden of Eden Senior Center All Events are Free and open to the public unless otherwise listed. The Garden of Eden Senior Center is located at 508 Orchard Dr, Eden, NC 27288 (336) 627-4711. Mon - Fri. 8am - 5pm. (If school system cancels school, programs that day will also usually be canceled). If delayed, the center will follow their regular schedule. Call to be sure.) • Senior Games and Silver Arts - Friday, May 14th at 11am Awards Ceremony, exhibits and luncheon at Freedom Park Amphitheatre (luncheon by reservation only) • AARP Home Fit Virtual Class - Tuesday, may 4th at 9 am. Small changes in your home and make a big difference in your life. They can make your home a space that enables you to thrive as your living situation changes and make life easier for visitors to your home from grandchildren to adult children and friends. • Home Invasion Prevention Workshop may 11 at 10 AM Home safe home. A home invasion prevention virtual workshop for older adults. This virtual workshop will give you greater peace of mind as you learn how to implement and maintain a plan to prevent a home invasion. Attendees will also become aware of who is most vulnerable to home invasions, safety and prevention tips, and what to do in the event of an invasion. • Pickle ball meets every Monday Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 AM at the Mill Ave. Gym and Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Bridge Street recreation Center. • Paint with Friends Thursdays 10 AM to 12 noon. Acrylic, watercolor, oil, pastels. Your choice. The class is free. • Legal aid May 13 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Call the help desk at 1877-570-7562 to open a file. This is free. • Walk /Exercise with Emma, Bridge Street recreation depart-

ment on Monda,y Wednesday, And Friday at 9 AM. • Mah Jongg Thursdays 11 am • Strength and Balance exercise class Tuesdays 11am • Be Crafty Fridays 1pm - Call for details • Knit and Crochet Mondays, 11 AM all levels instructor is Karla McDonald. This class is free. • TECH help on Fridays starting at 10 AM with 30 minutes slots by appointment only. • Friends Club is for everyone... You don’t have to sign up, just shut up. Plan to join us every Tuesday at 10 AM. The second Tuesday is special featuring “My Big Fat Mouth” which is a Bible study sponsored by Trinity Weslyan Church. UNCG Nutrition it Is with every third Tuesday. On the fourth Tuesday a local restaurant where provide biscuits and we will have fun and games! • Movie Monday is at 1 PM usually, call for information. • Bingo is Monday, May 17 10 a.m., enjoy fun and free prizes. • We need you to join our PEP RALLY on Zoom on May 20 at 9:30 AM • Community Garden Tho hlep in our Community Garden contact the senior center at 336-627-4711. • On May 29 at Freedom Park Cruz-in starts at 5:30 PM with a live concert beginning at 6:30 PM Carolina Kool. Concessions will be available, remember to bring your lawn chair. • Monday May 31st will be a Holiday closing for Memorial Day Anyone 50 and older is eligible to participate in programs at the Garden of Eden Senior center, regardless of ability to pay. Fees will be waived for participants that are unable to pay. There are many other classes and meetings, stop y the center and pick up a calendar for the month!

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Vita Volunteers honored The Garden of Eden Senior Center VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteers were honored at the Eden City Council Meeting on April 20th. They prepared close to 500 tax returns this year saving the public $94,000 in fees. Most clients were very appreciative for the FREE tax service. Pictured above are Luther Jackson, George Page, Jennifer Taylor, John Tuschak and Doug McMillian. Not pic-

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I hope we are able to offer this service next year. We usually begin making appointments in February and stop the first week in April. The City of Eden provides the internet and computer lab in order to offer this service. Thanks to Kevin Taylor, the city IT Director for keeping our equipment up and running, so we can efile and print tax returns for citizens.

Ralph Gilbert, beloved educator, passes Ralph Bowling Gilbert, 91, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at UNC-Rockingham Nursing Center. He was laid to rest in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens with Military honors provided by Rockingham County Honor Guard. Mr. Gilbert was born February 15, 1930 in Leaksville, NC to the late Elmer Gene Gilbert and Sallie Bowling Gilbert. He was the ninth of their ten children. He was a graduate of Stoneville High School. Upon graduating high school, he enlisted in the Air Force where he spent a year in Germany. After his military service he continued his education at Elon University receiving a Bachelor’s degree in English and later a Master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His teaching career began at Bethany School. He later served as a principal, bus driver and teacher at Happy Home School. After thirteen years at Happy Home he accepted a job as principal at his alma mater, Stoneville High School. Ralph was a member of First Baptist Church where he

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tured are Charlie Rice, Virginia Steele and Mary Staley. This year at the Garden of Eden Senior Center was a very challenging tax year. The stimulus check money and the changing tax laws not to mention the threat of covid made it extremely difficult. Tax assistance was not in-person this year due to covid. We offered drop off and pick up when completed. This caused countless hours on the phone and extra administrative work.

sang in the church choir. He enjoyed fishing, working in the yard and spending time with his family. His biggest joy came from spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. They would go on outings in their boat to Philpott Lake, spend weeks at a time at Ocean Lakes Family Campground and spent lots of time watching sporting events. He was a diehard Duke fan and spent many Saturdays at Wallace Wade Stadium tailgating and watching football games with his family. Mr. Gilbert enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow up and spent many hours watching both Noah and Hailey play sports. Mr. Gilbert was a wellknown and respected educator and coach in Rockingham County. Everyone who came in contact with Mr. Gilbert had a positive story to share about their encounter, from former students and players, to his caretakers in the past 5 years. His since of humor will always be remembered, and his commitment to the students was admirable. Everyone who knew him could say his smile could light up any room.

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He is survived by his daughter, Sally Jo Blackwell and husband, Jon; grandchildren, Noah Gilbert Blackwell and Hailey Anne Blackwell; and his sister, Margaret Robertson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joretta Wade Gilbert and daughter, Melia Anne Gilbert. The family would like to extend thanks to Pam Blackwell, the staff at Brookedale Eden and the staff at UNC-Rockingham Nursing Center and Hospital for their care and compassion. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

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Book: Highways of the South includes Rockingham County locations Local author and photographer Stephen H. Provost takes to the road again for his latest release, Highways of the South. It’s the third installment in his America’s Historic Highways series. Highways of the South is the third in his America's Historic Highways series. It includes photos of such local fixtures as Dick's and the Eden Drive-In, as well downtown Reidsville, among more than 400 images over 300-plus pages. Our highways are a microcosm of American life itself, and nowhere is that truer than in the South. You’ll find things here you won’t find anywhere else. And you’ll find a host of roadside traditions that started out in the South and spread nationwide, from Chick-fil-A to Cracker Barrel, from Krystal to Krispy Kreme. The author of Martinsville Memories looks at it all, along with the complicated history of the region, from Prohibition to segregation, that’s reflected on its roads. No matter where you live, you owe more to the South than you probably realize. It’s given us fried chicken and barbecue, NASCAR and Mayberry. It’s a region rich in history and tradition, steeped in pride and tainted by prejudice. To travel the Highways of the South is to travel through a time capsule, past ’30s diners, motels from the ’40s, drive-ins from the ’50s, and the billboards of today. You’ll pass dinosaurs and giant

chickens, Waffle Houses and Muffler men. You can even sleep in a wigwam or see seven states from Lookout Mountain — or so they say. Illustrated with 400 historic and contemporary images, Highways of the South takes you on a trip along the highways to discover it all. It’s a companion volume to Yesterday’s Highways and America’s First Highways. A former veteran editor, reporter and columnist with more than 30 years of experience at daily newspapers, Stephen H. Provost moved to Martinsville, Va., to write novels and nonfiction full time in 2018. He is the author of more than 30 books. His works of historical nonfiction include A Whole Different League, The Legend of Molly Bolin, Fresno Growing Up, The Great American Shopping Experience (forthcoming) and histories of Highway 99 and Highway 101 in California. Fictional releases include Memortality and its sequel, Paralucidity; The Academy of the Lost Labyrinth; Identity Break; The Only Dragon and a collection of chilling short stories, Nightmare’s Eve. About the book Title: Highways of the South Author: Stephen H. Provost Publisher: Dragon Crown Books Publication Date: March 29, 2021. Price: $19.95 Genres: U.S. History, Travel ISBN: 978-1949971187 Formats: 8” x 10” paperback,

Piedmont Largest Earth Day Fair Celebration Goes Virtual On April 19th, local nonprofit Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA) kicked off their 2021 Virtual Piedmont Earth Day Fair, a week-long series of FREE virtual events with a program that included live webinars and demonstrations, educational videos, kids activities, and more. This online programming replaced the Annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair, which had been scheduled to take place at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds in April. “For 15 years, Piedmont Earth Day Fair has been a place

where community members joined together to learn about environmental topics, share their commitment to sustainability, and take action to protect our planet. This year’s Virtual Earth Day Fair continues this tradition by providing valuable information and activities, while keeping our community safe inside their homes,” says PEA Executive Director, Jamie Maier. Follow Piedmont Environmental Alliance on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @ peancorg for Virtual Earth Day Fair updates and content.

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Eden Chamber Members of the Month for April: Eden Drug Eden Drug began in 1982 by two local pharmacists, Willie Shoemaker and Wendell Evans. They built a successful business and ran it until their retirement in 2006. Pete and Debbie Crouch bought the business and continued the great service that the pharmacy had always provided. They focused on how to give a world class experience to all patients and customers through adding new programs, installing technology, and training an amazing team. Eden

Drug is a shining example of how a business can prosper by continuous improvement and having a passion for serving others. Eden Drug is a full service, family-owned pharmacy serving the individual needs of patients in our community. They consider themselves as problem solvers who aim to take care of their patients. They strive to hire and train employees that will provide a friendly and helpful experience for every customer. Navigating

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Pete & Debbie Crouch of Eden Drug ply companies to provide for this need. Within their compounding lab pharmacists mixed hand sanitizer until the main ingredient, alcohol, became unavailable locally. When a distillery in eastern North Carolina provided 25 gallons, this allowed the pharmacy to donate hand sanitizer to our first responders and all the physician offices in Eden. Eden Drug also started testing patients for Covid-19 as soon as the tests were available, sometimes testing as many as 50 patients a day. The genetic (PCR) tests were free to the public but had to be sent to a lab with results in 2-3 days. With patients needing faster results, Eden Drug began to offer rapid tests which provided results in just 10 minutes. The staff has performed over 10,000 Covid-19 PCR tests and over 2,000 Rapid tests. For the convenience and safety of our community, as soon as the Covid-19 vaccine became

available, they started the process of giving the vaccinations immediately. They administered approximately 400 vaccines weekly. Up to date, their staff has given over 2,700 vaccinations to help protect our community against the Covid-19 virus. The pharmacists at Eden Drug continue to encourage vaccines to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and to move our community forward through this pandemic. Individuals 18 and older can register for a vaccine at www.edendrug.com

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GILDAN YARNS DON’T MISS OUT!!! On the opportunity to work with our AMAZING Spinning Operators, Card Operators, Can Haulers, Technicians, and many others at Gildan Yarns! Gildan Yarns offers a work schedule which allows you to be off half of the year!

We also offer fantastic benefits including insurance benefits beginning after only 30 days. These include medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, company paid life insurance for you AND for your eligible dependents, and many more. In addition, we provide a company matched 401k plan, paid holidays including 2 that you get to choose, and vacation time.

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Full Circle to Escape Rockingham Health Care Foundation holds fun fund-raising event It seems like just yesterday that the Rockingham Health Care Foundation announced its next big event, The Enigma Escape Room. This time last year, excitement was building for the opening of the Escape Room, scheduled for late March 2020, but as COVID quickly took over, we were put into an enigma ourselves. Instead of unraveling clues and plotting the resolution of a mystery, our country faced what none of us could have predicted -- an international pandemic. The safety of our community took precedence, and the escape room was postponed… …Until now! Rockingham Health Care Foundation is excited to announce that we have rescheduled the Enigma Escape Room for May! The Enigma Escape Room is a fundraiser for UNC Rockingham Health Care and has been executed by Phil Raybourn with Raybourn Creative. Raybourn plans corporate escape rooms around the globe and is helping our vision come to life.

Come solve the mystery with your friends! Your adventure will begin with a 15-minute pre-game video that sets the scene: A renowned magician and his assistant have mysteriously disappeared after a trick goes horribly wrong. Using teamwork, brains, and problemsolving skills, your job is to enter the escape room and unravel the clues to discover the location of the missing assistant. With only 45 minutes to solve the mystery, groups of six will work together. The team to complete the mystery in the least

amount of time will win the grand prize of $1,000. Due to the popularity of the event, reservations should be made in advance by calling (336) 627-8510. Six people will be admitted during each time slot. You can make reservations for your full team of six or, if you have fewer than six, we’ll assign other registrants to complete the team for that time slot. The cost is $20 per person.

Carolina Fuels, now Berico of Eden, announces the modernization of station Rockingham County Animal Shelter needs donations!

Checks can be made out to RCAS & mailed to 250 Cherokee Camp Rd. Reidsville, NC 27320. They also take donations of canned & dry dog & cat food, cat & dog treats, blankets & towels, non-clumping cat litter, dog & cat toys, Lysol wipes, bleach, paper towels, newspapers, & hand sanitizer. Thank You!

Carolina Fuels, now Berico of Eden, located at 856 S. Van Buren Road, Eden, is proud to bring our community and customers a long-awaited update. We have replaced our outdated pumps with state-of-the-art chip reader pumps, canopy, bathrooms, digital signage, LED lighting and computer operating software. After many customer requests, we are now offering Premium gasoline in addition to all the previously offered products.

Customers will be able to buy fuel at the pumps 24/7 with cards. We are still filling & recertifying propane cylinders of grill tanks or larger. We have motor oil and diesel exhaust fluid available as well. Our kiosk building is open Monday – Friday 6AM to 7PM and Saturday 7AM to 5PM. We have been serving Rockingham County since 1926 and over 50 years in our present location. Hope you come by and check out our new updates. Watch for details of a regrand opening coming soon with specials and giveaways.

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Sports RCC Eagles take flight into the college world "Over the past 3 years we have had 29 baseball players transfer to play baseball at four year universities. We are very proud of this as we help mold our student-athlete as a student AND an athlete. Our head coach, Reece Honeycutt, is a great supporter for our players in getting them to further their education and playing careers." Maggie Murray, RCC Director of Student Life, Athletic Director. RCC staff is always proud of their student athletes, This year three RCC Eagles baseball players signed up for college play: Jarred Simpson (first base/DH)Bluefield State College (from Eden and went to Morehead) Justin Cash (RHP) - Bluefield State College Scott Meitzler (catcher/RHP)Lenoir Rhyne Univ. Below are former transfers from RCC for their athletes. 2019 College Transfers • Christian Ruff, Catcher – Emmanuel College (GA) (D-2)

• Chayce Aldridge, Outfielder – Erskine College (SC) (D-2) • Weston Kerley, RHP/Infielder – Erskine College (SC) (D-2) • Zach Mcginnis, Infielder – Queens Univ. (NC) (D-2) • Gavin Taylor, Outfielder – William & Peace Univ. (NC)(D-3) • Dominic Colosimo, RHP – Greensboro College (NC) (D-3) • Clayton Day, RHP – Ferrum College (VA) (D-3) • Ausar Rankin, Outfielder – Bryan College (TN) (NAIA) • Timmy Smith, Infielder – Montreat College (NC) (NAIA) 2018 College Transfers • Walker Joyce, RHP – East Tennesse State Univ. (TN) (D-1) • Brett Ferguson, Catcher– StAugustine’s Univ. (NC) (D-2) • Tristian Hartfield, RHP – Erskine College (SC) (D-2) • Beau Eger, Infielder – Glenville State College (WV) (D-2) • Robert Robledo, RHP – Methodist Univ. (NC) (D-3) • Jehu Zarate, Infielder – Greensboro College (NC) (D-3)

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County High Schools... Tennis Teams in play Congratulations to these Rockingham County High School Boys Teams who completed their season this spring: McMichael High School, Morehead High School and Rockingham County High School. Rockingham County High School Girls teams began

Spring is for Tennis! Well, spring has sprung and tennis is blooming right here in Rockingham County! After a successful Youth Try Tennis indoors at the Western Rockingham YMCA, plans are underway for this summer’s programming and we are looking for motivated youth to join us to make it happen. Check out this newsletter for links for more info and summer camp scholarship opportunity. High School team play is resuming as well. Coaches please consider applying for the NC Tennis Foundation grant for your team. Spring tennis instruction for youth and adults players is back as Pat's Tennis Aces comes to Deep Springs Country Club and the Eden Family YMCA. It will be a great investment to improving your game! We encourage all players to protect themselves and other by following state Covid-19 mandates and site rules.

• Dalton Binkley, LHP – Pfeiffer Univ. (NC) (D-3) • Garrett Ward, RHP – Greensboro College (NC) (D-3) • Chase Revier, RHP – Montreat College (NC) (NAIA) • Caleb Henderson, Infielder – Montreat College (NC) (NAIA) 2017 College Transfers • Brett Saunders, First Basemen – Tusculum College (TN) (D-2) • Brandon Moore, Outfielders – Young Harris Univ. (GA) (D-2) • Austin Sherrill, Outfielder – StAugustine’s Univ. (NC) (D-2) • Jack Witner, Shortstop – Shenandoah Univ. (VA) (D-3) • Blake Bond, Outfielder – Greensboro College (NC) (D-3) • Nick Tilley, Catcher – William and Peace Univ. (NC) (D-3) • Jamey May, LHP – William and Peace Univ. (NC) (D-3) • Noah Carter ,RHP – William and Peace Univ. (NC) (D-3) • Sean Parlee, Catcher – Bluefield College (VA) (NAIA) • Dylan Haskell, Outfielder – Montreat College (NC) (NAIA)

their match play the last week of April and continue through May. Good luck to all our young players as they represent their high schools on the courts. You can find their season match records and schedules on www.maxpreps.com For more information about tennis for all ages in our county, visit our website at www.rockingham .usta.com and follow us on Facebook

McMichael High School Fighting Phoenix: Parker Wyatt, Tyler Lawrence, Christian Joyce, Peyton Baynes. Not pictured Coach Cliff Lester

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It's important to our physical and mental health to safely connect with friends. Why not do that while playing one of the best life sports around? See you on the courts!

Other Tennis News • HIGH SCHOOL TEAM GRANTS provide support to High School Tennis Teams in North Carolina. Funds from this grant can be used for equipment, supplies (including items needed for meeting covid-19 requirements), facility projects, and more. Deadline August 15

• NJTL INTERNS JOB OPENING Age 14-18 for Summer 2021 June 14 - July 31 $10/hour We are looking for vibrant, engaged middle and high school youth to help lead group tennis clinics on the court and be mentors and leaders off the court connecting tennis and education using the ACE curriculum. Training is provided. Tennis experience is not required. • NJTL COORDINATOR JOB OPENING Ages 19 - Adult for Summer 2021 - $20/hour We have an opening for a part-time program coordinator for our summer youth tennis outreach program. The position is responsible for planning and oversight of the 6-week tennis and education program with our Rockingham County summer day camp partners.

Morehead High School Panthers: Front row: Josh Slaughter, James Martin, Hunter Smith, Isiah Espinoza, Back row: Coach Jamie Gilley, Ethan Styron, Harry Wilson, Mason Harris, Cole Garrett, Cole Vernon, Coach Dillard.

Rockingham County High School Cougars: Kneeling: Samuel Jones, Seth Williams, Taft Harrell. Standing: Guy Goots, Jacob Vaden, Sullie Hall, Patrick Clay, Joey Perkins, Ross Jones. Not pictured - Chase Brannock, Charlie McKinney, and Jacob Shreves, Captain and Coach Wendy Myers

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Morehead Moments Morehead High School Student— GOOD-- News done so much for me.” He is grateful for his friendships and the opportunity to represent Morehead through athletics.

Hutchens Hatcher Hutchens Hard Work and Initiative As he was growing up, Hatcher H. spent plenty of time at his family’s 150 acre cattle farm in Martinsville, Virginia. In many ways, time spent there represents the source of Hatcher’s work ethic and approach to life. He frequently shared meals there with extended family, and he often lent a hand with daily chores. Now, Hatcher is a confident senior at Morehead High School and preparing to embark upon the first steps towards a bright future. Because of his upbringing, Hatcher is resourceful and comfortable with hard work. Instead of remaining idle during the pandemic, he decided to make the most of the newfound free time. When COVID-19 wrenched Morehead students from classrooms and isolated them from one another, Hatcher mobilized resources at his disposal to found a lawn care business. Since then, his clients have grown to 17 weekly yards, and his employees now include a few friends from Morehead. Hatcher is involved in Student Council, Varsity Football, and Varsity Baseball. He is also a member of the Eden City Youth Council and the youth program at Trinity Wesleyan Church. After graduating from high school, Hatcher will attend Western Carolina University to study business administration and pre law studies. His ultimate goal is to become a sales manager and eventually own rental properties. In addition to sports, Hatcher’s favorite memories also derive from Ms. Smith’s AP U.S. History class, especially her endless collection of hilarious stories. When he leaves Morehead, Hatcher wants to “leave behind a positive impact…this school has

dent of the Eden City Youth Council. As her responsibilities grew, so did her confidence and leadership ability. Even with all her stellar achievements, Reece spent much of her senior year worried about her admission decision from UNC. In January, Reece’s dream of becoming a Tar Heel became a reality when she was accepted to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The next day, she and a close friend (who was also admitted to UNC) met one another with a tear-filled embrace. From there, they proceeded to ride around Eden, blaring songs like Carolina Girls, Carolina on my Mind, and the UNC fight song. Endless hours of studying, leading, serving culminated in relief. Reece was finally a Tar Heel. Just as she had always been.

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school, found her passion and now works as a dental assistant. Alex strives to model his character and work ethic after his dad and his sister. After graduating from Morehead High School, Alex will attend Davidson College. His love of animals drives him

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Goodwill and Occupancy Heroes to help support our local community,” says Tom Gray, vp of sales central region for CCAC. Triad Goodwill would like to thank long-time partners, CCAC, who generously donated a training unit specifically designed to replicate a heating and cooling system that would be found in single-family and apartment homes. This unit will allow students to visualize all the working components within an air conditioning and heating system. In-person classes will be held at Triad Goodwill’s Career Center at 1235 S. Eugene St. Greensboro, NC 27406 and will meet every Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Online classes are also available via Hero University (powered by Maintenance Heroes). Students who enroll in the program though Triad Goodwill, will be charged a discounted one-time $2,000 fee (normally $3,600) which includes the instructional course, hands-on training, materials, uniform shirts, and the final exam to obtain the EPA Certification and the HVAC controls certificate. Funding options are available for those who qualify. Interested students are required to complete an assessment prior to entering the program. For more information and to enroll in the program, please visit: https://www.triadgoodwill.org/hvac/ Triad Goodwill (Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc.), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit leader, promotes the value of work by providing career development services, skills training and work opportunities for people with employment needs. In the past year, Triad Goodwill provided 20,868 services, served 7,249 people in the community and helped place 1,022 workers in competitive employment. 85¢ of every dollar earned in Triad Goodwill stores supports their mission of Improving Lives and Enriching Communities Through the Power of Work. Occupancy Heroes Incorporated: Maintenance Heroes a division of Occupancy Heroes Incorporated is a fully certified training and employment organization, specializing in multifamily housing, single family projects, and commercial facilities. The solution to your Maintenance Pains.

MAY 2021 EDEN’S OWN / COUNTY STAR, PAGE 37 H responsibility and a desire to be positively engaged in society.” system Altamirano was also a student in members recently Maria Williams’ threw their support Communications behind her to be class. this year’s RCC “Karol’s exceptional winner of “The Altamirano speeches and assignGreat Within the ments illustrated her 58,” an academic strong work ethic and excellence award excellence in academic work,” through which the North she said. “Her research skills Carolina Community College were outstanding with attention System recognizes one outstandto detail and academic rigor.” ing student from each of the Associate Professor of state’s 58 community colleges. Psychology Anne Marie Ross Aaron Bowman, assistant agreed. “I have had the pleasure professor of Anthropology and of having Karol in two Sociology, headed Altamirano’s Psychology courses, in which local nomination. she was both a conscientious and “Karol was a student in my Sociology class… she completed self-motivated student. Her coursework has always been of essays with depth and demonthe highest quality, and she has strated understanding and application of course content. She fre- maintained her 3.851 grade point average even during the difficult quently asked insightful and transition to fully online and virmeaningful questions that other tual classes.” students had – sometimes withAltamirano plans to graduout them even knowing they had ate this May with an Associate in a question,” Bowman wrote. Science degree and head to “Once the class transitioned to UNC-Greensboro in the fall. online learning due to the “After that, I will apply to be a COVID crisis, Karol continued physician’s assistant. I’m to perform well. She continued intrigued by how minds work, to ask questions… in the format

and I love talking and giving advice, counseling,” she said. “My two psychology classes are interesting. They are hard but you understand [what’s being taught]. I like having an answer for everything.” Altamirano is quick to extoll the benefits of attending RCC. “I love the small classes, and the instructors are considerate and understanding,” she said, adding that large classes make her nervous. “I know all of the campus, so I don’t get lost. RCC is local, so everyone knows each other. I get anxious around new people.” To students getting ready to choose where to pursue their higher education, Altamirano has some advice: “Don’t be afraid to go to a community college. I’m not in debt, and I was able to apply for scholarships. If you ever need a letter of recommendation, your instructors know you personally. You get the same level of education as at a university, but you’re in town. The work is not hard, it’s just time consuming to understand the concepts of the classes. And free tutoring is amazing.”

Eden Student overcomes language barrier Receives academic excellence award from college BY GERRI HUNT Rockingham Community College

Karol Altamirano came to the United States from Mexico at the age of six. With hardly any English spoken in her home, she had to repeat kindergarten so she could learn the language better – and something clicked in just a couple of months. Her entire life, she has spoken Spanish at home, and English everywhere else. She has been her family’s translator since childhood, helping them understand mail, doctors, and more. She is now the first in her family to graduate from high school and the first to go to college. “My parents have factory jobs, and they have always instilled in me, ‘I don’t want that future for you,’” Altamirano said. “I couldn’t get help from my parents so I became more independent, and have had to do my own research,” she said. But she has excelled. At Morehead High School, she was president of the Spanish Club, started a Gardening Club, was in the National Honor Society and National Technology Honor Society. She also obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant certificate while in high school. Before graduating, Altamirano was “bummed” because all of her friends were headed to universities, while she enrolled in Rockingham Community College.

“At first it was a financial decision. I didn’t want to go to a four-year college because of the debt. My parents make too much money for me to [be eligible for federal financial aid]. I thought I had no options,” she said. “But this is the best decision I have ever made, and I was able to get scholarships. I love it here, and I wish this was a fouryear college.” Altamirano has worked since she was 16, and currently holds down a waitressing job, while still making the dean’s list and serving as an ambassador at RCC. “Before COVID, I would talk to transfer students, because that’s what I am,” she said of being an ambassador. “I gave tours, let them know about classes, things they can do in school, The ARC (RCC’s free tutoring center), and monitored emails to answer questions. After COVID, we’ve been doing Zoom meetings with new students coming in.” She keeps up with her studies – and everything else has going on – with “little mind notes,” to-do lists she files in her head, or scribbles on a scrap piece of paper. “I keep track of what I have to do and the deadlines,” she said. Her assignments are typically due on Thursdays or Fridays, so she does her schoolwork on Mondays and Tuesdays, her off days. Altamirano’s academics and activities have not gone unnoticed on campus. Six faculty

of the occasional email asking for clarity of the task assigned or for review of an attempt before a final submission.” Bowman praised Altamirano for demonstrating concern for others and a willingness to engage with any classmate in assigned group work. “I am confident this positive disposition is part of her life outside of the college setting in her workplace and family life as well,” he said. “I can see that she displays an awareness of civic

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Check your Birdfeeders! Bird Feeders could cause Salmonellosis in song birds Biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission have received a concerning number of reports of dead goldfinches and pine siskins in yards across the state. They had multiple carcasses tested and the preliminary results point to salmonellosis. Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease, often fatal in songbirds that frequent bird feeders. Sick birds may appear thin, fluffed up, depressed, have swollen eyelids or may have trouble passing waste. They are often lethargic and easy to approach. There are widespread cases of salmonellosis in the Southeastern United States. “Out of an abundance of caution, we are recommending that if you own a bird feeder

you should clean it frequently with a dilute bleach solution (no more than 1-part bleach to 9-parts water) and allow the feeder to dry completely before refilling,” stated Wildlife Biologist Greg Batts of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. • If you suspect salmonellosis, the only option is to remove the feeder completely for a period of two to three weeks. • Even after intensive cleaning, re-contamination can occur where birds are fed because the disease is shed by feces and

some birds are carriers. • It is not recommended that people scatter bird seed on the ground either because birds can acquire salmonellosis while feeding together in these situations also. • Pets that ingest dead or dying songbirds may be at risk of getting sick, as well as humans who handle sick or dead birds. • When disposing of bird carcasses, always wear gloves, bury or double bag the animal before disposing it in the trash and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water. The Wildlife Commission urges you to report any suspected salmonellosis cases to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Wildlife Helpline at 1-866-318-2401 or by emailing: HWI@ncwildlife.org.

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Calling all quilters! Quilters’ Corner is calling all quilters! Regular meetings have resumed at the Garden of Eden Center, located at 508 Orchard Dr. in Eden, NC. The club meets monthly on the second Thursday of every month. Our next meeting will be held April 8, 2021. The Two Rivers Quilt Guild was formed in 2004 and is open to all with an interest in quilting and sewing.

We recently had a Challenge quilt contest. Members purchased the same charm pack and were able to add up to 3 fabrics of their choice and make a quilt. Eleven members participated and created some beautiful work! The quilts are to be displayed at Blacksheep Boutique Quilt Shop in downtown Eden. You can visit us on our Facebook page (facebook.com/ tworiversquiltguild). As a guild

we go on bus trips to quilt shows and fabric outlets, have quilt camps, members give demonstrations on different techniques and projects. Members are active in community charity, to include donations of handmade quilts to youths in the county’s foster care system, to veterans and to senior members of the community. We are looking for new members! For more information about the guild, call 336-6274711.

Eden Police seek help for Fraud Case On March 12, 2021 the Eden Police Department responded to BB&T bank located on Van Buren Road in reference to a fraud. Investi-gators discovered

that on March 10, 2021, a white female entered the bank, presented a fraudulent passport and made two withdrawals of a substantial amount of money. The Eden Police are asking

for assitance in identifying the white female suspect. If you recognize the suspect or have any information regarding this incident, please call the Eden Police Department. Anyone having information concerning this fraud is asked to call Detective Neil Johnston or Lieutenant Chuck Gallaher at 336-623-9755 (24hr), 336-6239240 8am-4pm. Anyone wishing to provide information and remain anonymous is asked to call Rockingham County Crimestoppers at 336-349-9683.

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