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“The transition has been very seamless for me, and part of that is the support that I’ve received throughout the community college system and most specifically Dr. Mark Kinlaw [president of RCC]. He’s been an individual that you can always call, and he likes to answer... and has welcomed me to the system and provided valuable insight to me as I embrace this role,” Stith told RCC’s President’s Cabinet, a board made up of RCC administrators and several staff members.

“At this time in our state’s history, the community college board now more than ever is playing a key role, and leaders like Dr. Kinlaw have been very supportive,” he said.

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The Eden Police Department has partnered with organizations throughout the community to expand the Post Overdose Response Team (PORT) as a response to the continuing opioid crisis. In June of 2020, the Reidsville Police Department implemented a Post Overdose Response Team, a Pilot Program in Rockingham County. “Chief Hassel and his command staff shared an opportunity with me to attend the meetings as the PORT (Reidsville) program was in the initial phase of discussion and formation. I have attended meetings during the past year and we wanted to provide this service to our citizens who are currently struggling with addiction”, said Chief Clint Simpson.

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Elliott was originally scheduled to have her annual mammogram in March 2020, but it was postponed as the U.S. faced a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Fortunately, she paid close attention to her health and rescheduled her screening for June when she was diagnosed, and quickly began receiving treatment for breast cancer.

Today, she is a cancer survivor because of early detection.

The pandemic affected millions of people like Elliott.

According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 22 million cancer screenings were canceled or missed between March and June 2020.

Locally, those cancellations resulted in an estimated 130 fewer women in the Cone Health system being diagnosed with breast cancer. That means 130 local women could currently have breast cancer and not know it, says Cone Health Chief of Oncology Dr. Matthew Manning.

Although the thought might be scary, coming in for a screening as soon as possible could be the best defense against the disease.

“If we catch breast cancer when it’s the size of a grape or smaller, then we have a very good chance of curing it,” Manning said. “Finding out if you have breast cancer or not is the first step to beating breast cancer.”

Dr. Beth Hodges, medical director for the Triad HealthCare Network, has had patients who missed mammograms in 2020 and were later diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer in 2021.

Hodges says it is important for women who missed their mammograms last year to reschedule them as soon as possible.

“Although it might not seem like a big deal to skip your mammogram for a year, that could be the year that things change,” Hodges said. “Skipping one could literally change the rest of your life.”

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Continued from Page 1 dational mission of the community college system: to be the first choice for affordable and assessible education, to participate in economic recovery and continued economic growth, and the competitive advantage of the people in the community colleges.

“Whether you’re a newlyminted high school student or someone mid-career who needs to change careers, with the numerous [university transfer agreements] we have, when you look at the cost of higher education now, the community college system is critically positioned to serve” as first choice – the first pillar.

Stith pointed out challenges over the last year and a half due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in an renrollment decline of 11% nationwide and 10% in North Carolina. “We have some work to do to increase our enrollment,” he said. “As I go around the state, I hear that the community college system is the best-kept secret in North Carolina. People think that’s a compliment, and it’s not,” Stith said. “We need to be the best-known entity in North Carolina because of the opportunities that we provide for individuals.”

Stith said his parents started a business school in Durham in 1956, so he grew up in an environment that valued education.

“I think that’s what our community college system exemplifies now; we are a pathway to opportunity,” he said.

Stith thanked Dr. Kinlaw for his leadership, and thanked faculty, staff and administration for working through the pandemic.

“One thing that’s consistent across the state is our passion and commitment to the community college system and providing opportunity to our students,” he said. Stith said the NC Community College System has a reasonable legislative agenda this year.

“Dr. Kinlaw is vice-chair of the Legislative Committee. He brought us right to the end-zone (as past chair). There are some very critical issues, from budget stabilization to IT modernization, and we’re receiving very strong support from our legislature and our governor in [the area of] faculty and staff salaries. If we’re going to recruit – and more importantly, retain – top talent, we have to become more competitive, and we’re working to do that. It’s not going to happen in one legislative session. We are working with the President’s Association to pass a three-year strategic plan, and the cornerstone of that is faculty and staff salaries.”

Dr. Kinlaw told Stith, “One of the great needs we have here is the workforce, particularly for large industry. I wanted to build a new Center for Workforce

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RCC didn’t have enough NC Connect Bond funds for the $19 million, 41,000-square-foot building. Kinlaw explained that voters passed a quarter-cent sales tax in 2018, and the College started receiving monthly funds in January 2019, to the tune of about $2 million per year.

“It puts this college in a position long term to remain state-of-the-art, keep up with technology, and those types of things,” Kinlaw said. “We’ve spent a lot of money on technology infrastructure.”

President Stith viewed a slideshow of the architecture plans for RCC’s Center for Workforce Development (which can be viewed at www.rockinghamcc.edu/about/capitalimprovements/).

“We’re very excited about what this will do; it will change the level at which we’ll be able to

dents spoke up about proximity and affordability. “ When I was [visiting Edgecombe Community College], they taught me how to cut hair. Who’s going to volunteer to cut my hair?” he joked with them. Stith continued into the lab space, with Program Director Gale Gregory. “This is realistic, as if you were coming into a salon,” he said, as he toured his way into the reception area.

Nearby in the Whitcomb Student Center, Stith saw students relaxing in The Nest lounge, and in the dining hall, and checked out renovations.

Heading into the Advanced Technology building, Information Technology faculty member Lucien Pere walked Stith through the Cybersecurity lab. In another lab, faculty member Thomas Knight introduced Stith to students in his Hardware/Software Support class, who were working to figure out how classmates had sabotaged each other’s computers.

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“It wasn’t my fault!” he added, with a laugh.

Talley answered Stith’s questions about the progression of students through the Surg Tech program, then helped him remove his scrubs.

Nursing Program Director Anita Manning walked Stith through simulation labs where students were working with mannequins in hospital beds, and then EMS Clinical Director Ronald Hill showed him around the simulated ambulance bay.

Stith finished his campus tour at the baseball field.

Dr. Kinlaw said he thought the visit went well. “It is always nice to have the system president on campus. We were able to show him some of good things we are doing, and at the same time, point out continued needs we have,” he said. “He will be able to use what he is seeing at our colleges to become better informed and able to lead efforts to seek more funding from the General Assembly.”

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“That’s very impressive,” Stith said.

Stith, Kinlaw, and a handful of President’s Cabinet members spent the rest of the morning touring campus.

RCC Business and Industry Liaison Jennifer Lester walked Stith through Industrial Technologies I building, showcasing machining, robotics and welding labs. English Department Chair Tim Parrish gave a quick tour of the second floor of the Humanities building, which has undergone extensive renovation and is still awaiting the arrival of some furniture. Heading to the Science building, Stith heard summaries of recent lab updates from Science Department Chair Lori French.

Entering the brand-new Cosmetology lab, President Stith found students with whom he could interact. “I want to congratulate you for investing in your future by choosing the excellent community college in North Carolina, where you’re right at home. That’s what we believe too, that when you stay close to home, you invest in your community and help grow it,” he told them. When Stith asked why they chose RCC, several stu-

ed everything she had already verified was working correctly on her computer.

Emergency Medical Services Program Director Jason Collins led a tour of the Owens Health Sciences Building, where Director of Respiratory Therapy Clinical Education Ruth Underwood helped Stith try his hand at intubation on a mannequin.

“I appreciate what you’re doing, to be committed to prepare the next generation” of respiratory therapists, Stith said to Underwood, who was in RCC’s first graduating Respiratory Therapy class. Stith also spoke with two RT students, congratulating them on furthering their education and curious about why they chose that program of study.

One student turned to RT after lung cancer took her grandfather and emphysema took her grandmother, within a month of each other. The other became interested after learning about RT from a neighbor.

Surgical Technology Program Director Crystal Talley had Stith roll up his sleeves and learn to scrub his hands and arms, and then helped him fully suit up in scrubs – a process that also takes two people in real life.

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Angela was born in Danville, Virginia on February 18, 1969, the daughter of Bob Boone and the late Melvine Gilley Boone.

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The Traveling Vietnam Wall draws large crowds After a parade down Hwy 14 from Lowes in Reidsville to Freedom Park in Eden the Vietnam Traveling Wall was installed at the park for the weekend.

Visiting the Vietnam Traveling Wall was one of the many ways Rockingham County Citizens honored Vietnam Veterans and other war heroes on Oct. 15-17th with Heritage and Heroes group hosting a free event at Freedom Park in Eden.

The 8 foot tall replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. was on display.

People from the region came to see the names of loved one’s lost in Vietnam and to see the many other war and conflicts honored with the display brought along with the wall.

In addition there were 13

crosses honoring those from Rockingham County who did not make it home from Vietnam: Carter L. Graves, Thomas D. Griffin, Henry J. Hopper, Kenneth R. Howel, Jerry L. McKinney, William C. Johnson, Wilbert E. Jones, Michael J. Mummel, James M. Richards, Harry T. Satterfield, Billy L. Snipes, Willard G. Wright, and Van T Wray.

82nd Airborne Division Rock Band by the name of Riser Burn performed and also on display were military vehicles, veteran speakers, raffles and food vendors for the community to enjoy.

This family event brings back memories and honors heros who may not have been honored when they returned home after Vietnam.

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For those people who get their water from private wells, their water is coming from the underground aquifers, which are fed by local waterways and are impacted by what is happening above ground.

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United Way assists in Rent and Utilities Grant applications The United Way of Rockingham County has been contracted

by Rockingham County Government to process and verify applications for the CDBG COVID-19 Assistance Grant. These funds were awarded to Rockingham County by the North Carolina Department of Commerce through the Community Development Block Grant program. The County was awarded $900,000 to assist with rent, mortgage, and utilities which are past due for qualified residents.

Rockingham County Board of Commissioners Chair Charlie Hall, said, "We're happy to work with United Way of Rockingham County in order to serve and support citizens who have experienced many financial challenges during the COVID19 pandemic. Food, clothing, shelter, and utilities are essential and these assistance grants will help."

Casey G. Vincent, executive director of United Way of Rockingham County, agreed with Hall and said, "Due to COVID19, this past year has been extremely hard for many people to merely handle basic needs. We encourage those with rent and/or utilities needs to apply for an assistance grant."

The grant awards will be paid directly to the entity who is owed. No funds will be distributed directly to applicants. All applications will be reviewed and documentation will be verified.

In order to be approved and awarded funds, applicants must show debt owed; that they are indeed the debtor; that the bill/rent is in their name; and that they have a documented income loss due to COVID shutdowns.

With multiple business entities having shut down during the pandemic, the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners recognized local residents' tremendous need for assistance to meet financial obligations for monthly utilities and rent. The decision was made to apply for this grant issued through the North Carolina Department of Commerce.

The process has taken several months to achieve; Rockingham County filed the grant application in August 2020 and received the approval letter in June 2021.

Details on the requirements can be found on the United Way of Rockingham County’s website: https://uwrockingham.org/cdbg-covid-19-assistance-grant/ County residents (with exception of those living inside Eden City limits) should contact the United Way of Rockingham County at 336.342.7768 to schedule an appointment for application completion.

The City of Eden applied for and was awarded its own grant. Residents living inside Eden City limits should contact Eden’s Planning and Community Development Dept. at 336.623.2110 to obtain information on applying.

Girl Scouts give back through Fall Program Every year, local Girl Scouts participate in the Fall Product Program, a piece of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience where girls sell a variety of nuts, candy and magazines to earn startup funds for the new troop year.

As part of the fall program, girls also give customers the opportunity to donate to the Care to Share service project, which gives cans of honey-roasted peanuts to local food banks. This option is a great way for the public to show support of the Girl Scout program while giving back to those in need.

The public can give to Care to Share and/or purchase other items through the Fall Product Program by visiting the Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont website at : https://www.girlscoutsp2p.org/en/fall-product/about-fallproduct-program.html.

Like the cookie program, the Fall Product Program teaches girls five essential skills (goal setting, decision-making, money management, people skills and business ethics) and leads them to take action and build on these skills. The program is currently running now through November 8.

For additional information about the Fall Product Program or to learn more about Girl Scouting in your local community, please contact info@girl scoutsp2p.org or call 800-672-2148.

Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, a United Way agency, is one of 111 councils nationwide chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA to deliver Girl Scout program within specific geographic boundaries. The local council serves nearly 7,000 girls and 4,500 adult volunteers in 40 counties and maintains three camp properties and four service centers offering unique experiences for girls and adults. For more information on how to join, volunteer, reconnect or donate to GSCP2P, call 800-6722148 or visit www.girlscoutsp2p.org.

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SOAR business loans made available Southern Opportunity and Resilience Fund (SOAR) provides a loan opportunity for small businesses in our community who may have been

adversely impacted by COVID. The program is sponsored by The SOAR Fund. Partner community Capital (PCAP) (formerly Natural Capital Investment

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Do it for the animals Local Humane Society asks for help For the past twenty-eight years Sue Holland and a handful of dedicated volunteers and board members have cared for the lost, abandoned and surrendered animals of the greater Rockingham County area. This small group has run and maintained the Humane Society out of their love for animals and only from donations received.

The last seventeen years the Society has been located at 205 Boone Rd., in Eden. This NO KILL shelter is housed in the former courthouse and jail building, which was built in 1942.

The Humane Society rehomes an average of anywhere from 150 to 200 animals per year, that might otherwise never know the love and security of a forever home. The shelter works with area schools (students needing volunteer credit for graduation), businesses and the local county community service program (where offenders need to complete community service hours). Several generous area vets work with the shelter to provide medical, spay and neuter services. The majority of the food needs, for the animals, are donated by one loyal animal lover each month.

The largest obstacle facing the Humane Society is the upkeep and maintenance of an 80 year-old building. At present, there is no proper kennel drainage system, in each room, to clean the cages. All cleaning must be done by hand because this building functioned as a jail and court-house and was not built to be a shelter. Window air units, in various rooms, provide the only air conditioning for the building, the roof leaks and there is not sufficient lighting in the work areas.

The dream would be for the Rockingham County Humane Society to have a new and more functional building, to house and care for the animals that are surrendered and abandoned. Plans for a new shelter have been drawn up, but it would take a

major commitment from businesses and individuals in the greater Rockingham County area, to bring such a dream to fruition. The present Humane Society does not compete with the Rockingham County Animal Shelter in Wentworth.

At present, all that can be done to the existing building, is to band aid the problems, due to financial restraints and a lack of community support, in trying to keep the shelter operational. A generous benefactor and her husband (who grew up in Eden, but no longer lives here) have come forward to pay for a new roof to be installed and the lighting to be upgraded. One of the most urgent needs are funds for stainless steel cages, which will facilitate easier and quicker cleaning processes. Such cages can transfer to a future facility, should that become a reality. As time and funds allow, the other problem areas will be addressed. Our hope in bringing these needs to the people of Rockingham County, is that it will ignite a passion to join us in helping not only the animals of the area, but will lend support to a group that has dedicated their lives to keeping stray animals off the streets and finding medical care and homes for them.

During the Covid pandemic we have witnessed the vital mental health and companionship role that animals have provided to the world during this isolated and stressful time. Do we not owe the same compassion and support to the animals, and our local people who care for them, until they find forever homes?

If you are interested in volunteering or donating to the existing Humane Society or to a building fund, you may do so by contacting Sue Holland (336623-4428). Donations are tax deductible and checks may be made to Rockingham County Humane Society and mailed to 205 Boone Rd., Eden, NC 27288.

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SOAR will notify PCAP that the business has applied.

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process. PCAP will request the needed financial information and documents to underwrite the loan and support the business’ loan request.

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In Memory y of Angela Boone DNP P,, AGNP-C Drr.. Angela Boone joined d the Eden Internal Medicine family in March of 2014. Drr.. Boon ne quickly became loved by all she encountered. Her abilityy to listen with her heart and show how much she cared ab bout the smallest of issues demonstrated how carin ng she was. Many times, with her sense of humor and d her realistic way of seeing things, she calmed you down w without you even knowing it. Her patients often described d her as their friend. “She listened and I know she truly carred about me.”

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What does it even mean?

The history of noel is a fascinating one considering that its history helped guide whether or not we even celebrate Christmas.

Although often attributed to the French language, the word itself has a much farther origin. We can thank the Latin word natalis for it’s construction. Natalis simply means “date of birth” or “birthday.”

Within the heart of Europe’s Medieval Age when Latin and an individual’s first language usually intermingled, a variety of words came to be. As for this story, the Middle-French word “nael” was formed. The term nael was used within medieval caroling and dramatizations of the Nativity story. Saying this, nael nearly could not stand the test of time. In the early 1800’s, caroling was becoming increasingly obsolete.

Davies Gilbert resuscitated the tune of once popular carol “The First Nowell” in 1823 by publishing it in a collection of carols titled, Some Ancient Christmas Carols. Gilbert resuscitated the word and tune; however, a man by the name of William Sandy’s helped what we know as “noel” thrive. In an effort to revive Christmas and its holy tradition, he published the caroling collection Christmas Carols, Ancient and Modern.

Within this compilation “The First Noel” gave words to the tune, “The First Nowell.” Thus igniting it’s usage once again within the populace.

The First Noel is a melodic illustration of the birth of Jesus Christ and what we now refer to as, “the reason for the season.”

The accounts depicted within The First Noel can be found within the popular Biblical chapters of Matthew 2 and Luke 2.

In the fourth stanza, the purpose of the song is sang with full exclamation,

So as we continue into this Christmas season, I encourage you to celebrate the noel of Jesus Christ.

Without Him coming, not one person would be able to celebrate the noel of a new life in Him.

Merry Christmas!

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This star drew nigh to the northwest, o'er Bethlehem it took its rest; and there it did both stop and stay, right over the place where Jesus lay.

This verse is followed by the refrain, Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel.

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Rockingham County School System Recognized for Model Mental Health Program for Students Rockingham County Schools is pleased to share some exciting news. Dr. Stephanie Ellis, Executive Director of Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, and Student Safety was contacted at the end of last week by NC Department Public Instruction leadership to request a site visit in recognition of the work of her and her team in building a full continuum of support for mental health and emotional wellbeing for students.

NCDPI and the State Board of Education has recognized Rockingham County Schools as having a model program for mental health services and supports and for supporting the emotional well being of students! The goal of this visit conducted on October 11, 2021 was to help advocate for more

districts to implement their services and support in the manner that RCS has created for behavioral health. The leadership team was also very impressed with our Board of Education Supports for mental health and the support of specialized instructional support personnel and the RCS Behavioral & Emotional Therapeutic Assistance (BETA) team. Additionally, as another way of highlighting RCS's Board's commitment to Mental Health Services for students, they have asked Dr. Stephanie Ellis to present in November at the NCDPI AIM Conference to share with other districts how to set up these services in their district.

This visit was requested after RCS was selected as only one of three school districts in

10th Anniversary Best Auditorium Renovations Celebration You’re invited to the renovation celebration of the R. Duane Best Auditorium at Morehead High on Saturday, November 20th at 7pm Ted Hopkins is scheduled to be the Emcee and an intruductory performance will feature a Bluegrass selection by Wayne Seymour and Don Wright.

The musical program will be about an hour and feature MHS Chorus Ensemble & solos, the MHS Band Jazz Ensemble

and even a selection from the MHS Drama Department.

There will be an art display provided in the lobby from the MHS Art Department.

All available Choral Alumni are invited for the last time to perform with Maestro R. Duane Best to Magic Moments, by Burt Bacharach and lyrics by Hal David (1957) with Pianist Director Sharon Barnett.

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Finding Fur-Ever Homes Animal’s Of The Month Sweet Pea says hello and nice to meet you! This 1-year-old Hound mix has her nose to the ground sniffing out her next best friend.

Sweet Pea may not be winning any agility awards, but she will definitely win over your heart with her snuggling skills. If a night of snacks, snuggling and sitcoms is your thing – she may be your perfect match.

Sweet Pea's adoption fee is $75 and includes her spay, microchip, and up-to-date vaccinations.

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the state by the NC Department of Public Instruction Exceptional Children Division as a recipient of the Project AWARE/ACTIVATE Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Special visitors attended: ● Freebird McKinney, State Board of Education Director of Legislative Affairs and Community Outreach ● Julie Pittman, Educator Engagement Special Advisor to the NC State Superintendent Catherine Truitt ● Dr. Francis Harris-Burke, NCDPI Regional Director Piedmont Triad ● Dr. Heidi Austin, NCDPI Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) Director ● Laura Muse, NCDHHS Project AWARE Director ● Beth Rice, Social and Emotional Learning Lead; Integrated Academic and Behavioral Systems; EC Division ● NC Representative Reece Pyrtle These individuals recognize the work that Dr. Ellis has coordinated and she is very excited to share the services and support that she and her team have worked so hard to build for students to improve mental health and emotional wellbeing for students. The team will begin their visit by touring the RCS Day Treatment Program, attend a Lunch and Learn to hear how social and emotional supports and mental health are being implemented in RCS. Featured schools include: Central Elementary, Stoneville Elementary, Bethany Elementary, Rockingham County Middle School, Morehead High School, and Huntsville Elementary. All of the RCS schools and these featured schools are implementing best practices in mental health and emotional well being.

The team also visited a second classroom at Huntsville Elementary to see a resilience skill building lesson as well.

Dr. Stephanie Ellis states, “We are very humbled and excited to be highlighted and viewed as a model district for behavioral health and emotional well being services! I am so thankful for the opportunities our students

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ESTATE TAG SALE 321 Main Street, Eden NC Friday, November 5, 10am-4pm Saturday, November 6, 10am-3pm Priced & Ready to Go Partial Listing: Bedroom suites, dining table, china hutch, wall pictures, full sets of china, flatware, wicker furniture, antique Victorian couches, household decor, microwave, end tables, coffee tables, lamps, mirrors, vintage stereo cabinets, vinyl records, hats, shoes, clothes, bed linens, chenille bedspreads, curtains, patio furniture, costume jewelry, watches, kitchen wares, recliner lift chair, wheelchair, walker

ALL SALES FINAL – CASH ONLY Mask Recommended

THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY CLOSING The City of Eden Solid Waste Division will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25th & 26th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Recycling SOLID WASTE & REFUSE Recycling/Collection Date Center Monday 11-22-21 Normal Collection Closed Tuesday 11-23-21 Normal Collection Open Wednesday 11-24-21 Thur&Fri Collection Open Thursday 11-25-21 No Collection Closed Friday 11-26-21 No Collection Closed If your collection day falls on an observed holiday, your collection will be Wednesday of that week. **ANY AFTER HOURS CALLS FOR WATER OR SEWER EMERGENCY ISSUES, OR TREES DOWN ACROSS ROAD OR OPEN HOLES IN ROAD SHOULD BE MADE TO THE EMERGENCY ANSWERING SERVICE AT

336-415-4444!

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O n g o i n g E v e n t s o f I n t e re s t For Your Health...

CALL AHEAD FOR SCHEDULING CHANGES DUE TO PANDEMIC EDEN DRUG CLASSES OFFERED All Classes are FREE: • Eden Drug’s Heart Healthy classes

Kitchen Help Wanted

held monthly on the 2nd Tues. at 10.am at Senior Center on Orchard Dr., Eden.

• Diabetic Nutrition Classes are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 3:00 at Eden Drug’s Ed. Center located at 107 West Stadium Drive in Eden.

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

Apply in person Daily 11am - 5pm

(formerly Morehead Hosp.) FREE of Charge.

112 N. Van Buren Rd. Hwy. 14, Eden, NC Phone 336-627-1706

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

Register (336) 623-9711 ext. 1712399.

Leave a message with name, number, due date, email and Doctor’s name.

• UNC ROCKINGHAM HEALTH

We Accept Any Insurance Estimates

Chilton’s Body Shop 702 Morgan Road Eden, NC

Business 336-623-5660 Jesus Saves Graduate of Nanhall Professional School of Dog Grooming

• Car Sales • Mechanic On Duty • Auto Body Repair • New Tires

HOP’S SPEED SHOP We By 103 Boone Rd., Eden - At The Circle 336-344-0500 Junk Owner Junior Hall • mary.hall121566@gmail.com Cars

TOMMY UNDERWOOD Ward 5 would like to thank you for your support!

Paid by the Committee to Elect Cicero (Tommy) Underwood

JUNK REMOVAL RESIDENTIAL & BUSINESS CLEAN-OUTS

336-605-8272

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

Support Groups 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 336-257-0580 to assure enough supplies, seating, food & drink. 1 pm most afternoons.

• Love & Dementia: Caregiver Support Group- Are you caring for someone with Dementia. Join us in-person or virtual the second Monday of every month from 1:30pm-3pm at the LEAF Center (104 N. Washington Ave., Reidsville). 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 virtually the third Monday of month from 1:303pm. Rachel Pennington 336-347-2328.

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

336-327-8663.

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

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

NORTHSTAR QUILTER’S GUILD Open to anyone who wants to learn / participate. We talk, laugh, share and event eat a little!Thurs’ 10am - 3pm and First Saturday of each month 10am 3pm. At the Ag Center, 525 NC 65, Wentworth (beside the old Wentworth School) Call Linda at 336-616-2978 for information.

STONEVILLE RURITAN CLUB At VFW Hut, N. Glenn St. on third Tuesday of month - 7pm Dot Ellington 573-2093 or Ricky Craddock 336-453-7005 INTELLIGENCE RURITAN CLUB Bethany area. 1st Tues. at 6:30 in Fellowship Hall: Comers Chapel Bapt.

Church, Bald Hill Loop, Madison. Text 336 686 6013 or email intelligenceruritans@yahoo.com REIDSVILLE KIWANIS CLUB PROG. Meeting in person, on the second Thursday of the month, at Main St. Methodist Chruch Fellowship Hall using social distancing, mask. Catered lunch.

For info: rmullings@triad.rr.com.

THE FAMILY HISTORY CENTER of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is open from 1-4 p.m. Tues.and Wed. 4751 N.C. 14, south of Eden.

Consultant on hand to assist in researching ancestors. Those with laptops or tablets are asked to bring those since only two computers are available. Free access to various ancestry sites is available. The only cost is 10 cents per page for printing. For more information call 336-623-7154 during operating hours.

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

RC FEDERATED REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB Third Friday of month. Bring your own lunch at 11:30 - meeting begins at noon.

Rock. Co. Rep, Headquarters, 221 Piedmont St., Reidsville. for info call Bonnie Joynerat 336-549-1225.

RC AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 7pm on the third Tuesday of month.

708 Barnes St., Reidsville (Salvation Army Gym.) 434-203-3050 EDEN EVENING LION’S CLUB Every second and forth Tuesday of month at Santana’s, Eden at 6:30pm.

THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION OF EDEN Shelby Baker 939-2230 or Norma Woody 623-8807 ROCK. CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTY MONTHLY MEETING Third Tuesday of Month 7pm - 8:30pm Room 211, Advanced Tech. Bldg, RCC

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

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

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

Military Groups • ROCK. CO. PFC JERRY L. MCKINNEY GROUP - Det. of Marine Corps League - All Marines, active/inactive, Navy Corps and Navy Chap. that served with FMF Marine Units and Spouses. Sedond 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 Second Sat. of month at 9:30 AM at Post Blg, 302 N. 12th Ave., Mayodan.

American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of AL with a street legal motorcycle welcome. Bill Morey 276-340-5091 or billmoreyf1@gmail.com • THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS OF ROCK. CO. Second Monday. Chapter 63 -Ag. Bldg. at 525 HWY NC 65, Wentworth, Room 180) Social 6 pm, meeting 7 pm. Transp. for vets VA appts if needed. 349-6040.

Need Vol. (336) 394-0080.

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 254 Second Thursday of Month at 7PM at the legion. Curtis Pierce at 336-623-9481 • AMERICAN LEGION POST 79 Reidsville, second Sat. of month at 10 am (breakfast at 9am) Behind Auto Zone

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Church Events “Church Events” is for Special Occasions that Churches in the county offer the public such as Revivals, Music, Guest Speakers, Programs, Vacation Bible Schools and more.

For up to 10 Lines (or less) the fee is $10 per month The listing will be in the public’s hands for a full month and online, so be sure to tell the public what your place of worship has to offer them.

Call 336-627-9234

REDEMPTION ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH 2131 Hwy. 14, Reidsville, NC 27320 • 336-420-8805 Pastor D.L. Bray • Youth Pastor Luke Bray #RevivallnReidsville • Van Ministry • Ladies & Men’s Ministry • Youth Ministry • Food Pantry Ministry Sunday School 10am / Sunday AM Worship 11AM Sunday Evening 5pm / Wed. Night 7pm Preaching from the King James Bible • SHAW CHRISTIAN CHURCH 208 THE BOULEVARD, EDEN Thursday Service 6:30pm - Biblical Learning / Bible Study Saturday 6:30pm - Worship Service Now accepting volunteers for our Children’s Ministry for Thursday and Saturdays •

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Events of Interest Continued from Previous Page in Reidsville. 336-932-9082, leave mesg.

• AMVETS - Local group. All Veterans/ service men & women welcome. Willard (Woody) Waters at 336-635-1786 or woodyeee@embarqmail.com • VFW POST 8297- Second Sat. of month at 961 Church St. Ext., Reidsville, 10am. Bobby Jones 336-349-7733 • VFW POST 7033 -First Tuesday of month at 301 12th Ave., Mayodan, 7 PM. Donald Bien,CDR 336-548-3431.

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Third Sat. of month 8am - until.

Freeman Wood Crafters 413 Church St (Near traffic circle). Eden. Park at the Three Rivers Outfitter follow signs. Call ahead: 336-573-9900. Handicapped access available, No bathrooms and no temperature control.

Community Help CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH CARE CLOSET Free Clothing for the Needy 233 E. Stadium Drive, Eden Each Saturday 9am - 1pm visit: centralchristianeden.com ROCKINGHAM HOPE 3692 NC Hwy 14, Reidsville The Old Red Cross Buiding (336) 623-2133 Bus. Hours: Mon. to Thur., 9 am-4 pm Food Pantry Appointment Hours: Tues., Wed., Thur., 9 am-11:30 am • 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.

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

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

MEALS FOR THE HUNGRY • SALVATION ARMY -Mon. thru Fri. 12:00-12:45 at 314 Morgan Rd, Eden • MEALS WITH FRIENDS! Monday – Thursday at lunch time.

Anyone 60 +, Activities, good food & fun Hot Nutritious Lunches : • HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION 1151 Sardis Church Rd., Madison 336-427-5206 • LEAKSVILLE NUTRITION Bridge St. Rec. 400 Bridge St., Eden Contact 336-623-5343 • MAD. - MAYO. NUTRITION Mad. – May. Rec. 300 S Second Ave., Mayodan - 336-445-9840 • REIDSVILLE NUTRITION SITE 201 N. Washington Ave. Reidsville, NC 336-349-9757

FRIDAY, DEC. 3RD • MAYODAN CHRISTMAS STROLL - 5-7pm - Craft & Handmade Vendors, Santa Lane, Snow, Horse and Carriage ride, smores, hot chocolate and more!

SUNDAY, DEC. 5TH • STONEVILLE PARADE - 3pm Come out and support the community and have a great time in the meanwhile!

SATURDAY, DEC. 11TH • MADISON-MAYODAN CHRISTMAS PARADE - 1pm

NATIONALLY CERTIFIED WOMEN’S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

Lions Club Stew Postponed in 2021 The Eden Lions Club has decided to postpone our Brunswick Stew sale scheduled for November 6, 2021. Due to the strong existence of the Covid 19 virus, the Lions Club believes it is in the best interest of all to postpone this event until another year.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH • Veteran's Day Parade - 11:30am downtown Madison

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH • VETERAN’S DAY PROGRAM - 2:00 at the Rockingham County Veterans Park in Wentworth. Lt. Col. James Clark will be the speaker. Presentation of the Colors, Pledge of Allengenic to the Flag, Patriotic music, presentation of the wreath, and the reading of a poem. Rockingham County Veterans Honor Guard with a 21 gun salute and the playing of Taps. Curtis Pierce, Chairman Rockingham County Veterans Park 336-623-9481

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH • ANITA’S ANGELS TWICE-PICKED BARBEQUE DINNER and Live Music at Immanuel Friends Church, 502 Fieldcrest Road, Eden, 5:00 – 7:00 PM, $10 per plate, take outs available. Baked beans, slaw, rolls, dessert, and drink. Music by George Underwood and the Carolina Roustabouts. Tickets available from Lloyd’s Heating and Air, A&K Emporium, or any Anita’s Angels Team Member. Masks and other safety precautions are encouraged.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH • ANITA’S ANGELS LADIES NIGHT OUT at Osborne Baptist Church, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Entry per guest $5.00. Crafts, jewelry, handmade soaps, and gifts for Christmas or other occasions available. Check out the event page on Facebook. Masks and other safety precautions are encouraged.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 21ST • REIDSVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE. 4pm WGSR-TV 47 (Star News 5) hosting. Scales Street.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH • LEAKSVILLE NIGHT PARADE - Tentatively planned for this date. 6pm TBA if happening.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH • UPTOWN EDEN HOLIDAY STROLL - 10am - 6pm - Shopping specials, horse & buggy rides, kid’s activities, hot chocolate, carolers, Santa, Deweys’ Bakery and more. Free event is Uptown on Washington Street area.

• SHOP SMALL SATURDAY downtown Madison 10am until

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH • 10TH ANNIVERSARY BEST AUDITORIUM RENOVATIONS CELEBRATION 7pm in the R. Duane Best Auditorium at Morehead High, Stadium Dr., Eden. Music of all kinds. Visit with Duane and Gloria Best and enjoy a Choral Alumni performance led

by Best. Celebration Coordinator is Gloria Best (919) 234-0450.

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SATURDAY, DEC. 4TH • DRAPER CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARADE through Draper Village. Starting at 11am sharp along Main Street and on to Fieldcrest and west on Stadium. Parade line up starts in front of former Miller Brewery on Meadow Road in Draper Section of Eden beginning at 9am. Call - 336-6350237 or register at draperparade@ yahoo.com.

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Local Memories Cascade’s Finest Part 11

Honky Tonk Heaven

by Darrell M. Gregory

The woman picked up her ringing telephone to be surprised on who was on the other end.

On the spur of the moment she was requested to be at the Shiloh airport at 9:00 at night to pick up the passengers. She quickly agreed to this and promised to be there. This was unusual timing for this was the latest that the company airplane had ever flown in to town.

The single engine Cherokee 6 taxied off the runway to rest beside the airport office. The three bladed prop came to a full stop when the pilot killed the engine. Big Mac noticed right away that his ride was not there

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waiting for him. After several minutes the pilot asked if he wanted to leave but Big Mac said be patient for he was confident that it was just a minor delay. It took about 20 minutes before a four door car pulled into Shiloh Airport. A woman came hurriedly over to the aircraft to meet Big Mac’s right hand man, “Little Boy.” Standing at the wing tip with the pilot, Little Boy stopped the woman to tell her that Big Mac was a very punctual business man and he did not appreci-

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ate the delay. The woman went to the fuselage of the air craft to see Big Mac with his door open.

The woman immediately began to apologize for her tardiness and promising that it would never happen again before Big Mac could say anything. Big Mac took her for her word for he mainly wanted to go straight to the River’s Edge Lounge.

The pilot and Little Man always cherished these trips for they always ended up at Cascade’s favorite nip joints.

When Big Mac flew in to Shiloh, he never stayed overnight. Most of the time the white with red trim Cherokee 6 would fly in from Myrtle Beach in the late afternoon hours. He would usually have his driver “Little Boy” with him but he definitely was not the only one.

Big Mac would stay in town long enough to visit his favorite watering holes and socialize with the locals. The aircraft would always depart from Shiloh’s well lit runway late at night, usually going to his other job site at Virginia Beach.

Big Mac’s reputation paved the road for him at establishments in town. He was just about a regular at the Starlight Lounge for he became good friends with the proprietor, Gloria “Motormouth” Massey. After he stayed at the Starlight for a few hours, he would always make a trip to Babe Chamber’s “Line.”

Big Mac enjoyed the hospitality of the locals and found out that there was another liquor joint on the Cascade Road at the highest point of the road called the “Mountain” about two miles away. Another place to drink and party drew Big Mac to this joint.

After Babe Chambers told many of the locals that he had talked to Big Mac at the site of the Eden Mall that was being graded by Big Mac’s heavy equipment company, the scrutiny of this newcomer subsided. Not long after this, Big Mac showed up at “Little” Wayne Barrow’s “Mountain.” Since Wayne had a job that sometimes kept him out of town during the week, Big Mac rolled in during the week day to check the place out. Big Mac’s reputation had preceded him for everyone had heard of him by now. It was hard to forget the man that had no qualms about buying everyone in the house a drink, especially women.

One weekend before the crowd started showing up; Big Mac came to the back door of the Mountain to find Wayne Barrow going through his inventory. Wayne noted that the big man had rolled in on a white car with an antenna on the back of it. At this time, there was a CB Radio craze going on so Wayne thought nothing else about it.

This was the first time that they had met and they engaged in light conversation with Big Mac buying a drink. Wayne’s outgoing personality easily made friends and with Big Mac it was no different. Big Mac liked the Mountain for it was rockin at that time. On weekends, it was difficult to pull in and find a

Big Mac...

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Investing In Rockingham County’s Quality of Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 We’re Girl Scouts of the USA : Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. To join us, volunteer, reconnect or donate, visit www.girlscouts.org.

Become an Anti-litter group to keep Rockingham County Beautiful Help keep Rockingham County beautiful and get paid while doing so. If you are a member of a local group or an individual looking to raise money once a month, the county government now has a litter control program where you will be paid for keeping our county clean.

Earlier this year, the Administration in partnership with Public Utilities formed this program in an effort to keep Rockingham County free of litter. Groups or individuals will be assigned a stretch of road, if possible, near their organization’s meeting place. Once a month, they will be asked to clean at least a two mile stretch of road.

Rockingham County officials will pay the group or individual $75 per mile, a minimum $150 per month, once the road way has been approved by a Litter Control Program official. All supplies will be provided by the county, this includes safety vests, gloves, bags and the collection of the litter bags.

“This is a great way to get some exercise in as well as a bonding experience,” Director of Engineering and Public Utilities, Ronnie Tate said of the program. “We want to keep Rockingham County clean and this a great way to do that... it’s a win-win for everyone.”

Groups will need to apply for this program and complete a W-9 form to finalize proper payments. For more information on this program email or call Ronnie Tate, 336-342-8104.

DRBA's First Saturday Outing at Great Blue Heron Loop Trail The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) invites you to participate in its First Saturday Outing on November 6, 2021: a guided 3.5-mile hike on the Great Blue Heron Loop Trail at the Iron Ore Access of the Haw River State Park, 6068 North Church Street, Greensboro, NC (GPS 36.2370, -79.7862). This outing is free and open to the public.

Participants will meet at 9:00 am at the public parking lot at the end of the North Church Street access road. Coordinator for the outing is Wayne Kirkpatrick, an avid hiker and DRBA board member. The easy to moderate hike passes through a variety of ecosystems. Its southern path includes meadows and upland mature Piedmont forests of pine and hardwoods. The northern portion of the trail drops down and overlooks extensive wetlands that border the Haw River.

Opened to the public in 2016, Iron Ore Belt Access is located near the northern end of the North Carolina Piedmont’s iron ore deposits. From the 1770s to 1798, ore from the area’s mines was taken to Troublesome Creek Ironworks in Rockingham County for processing. During a second period of activity in the 1870s and 1880s the ore was shipped to a foundry on the western side of Greensboro. Some mining pits have been located on or near the park property, and veins of iron are found along ridge lines, which yield pebble-to boulder-sized rocks with deep red lines running through them.

Participants who attend the outing are asked to bring lunch, water, and hiking poles and wear hiking boots or walking shoes.

Dress in layers of synthetic fabric or wool, and be prepared for wind or rain. All participants will be asked to sign a waiver. For safety, and to respect outing participants, DRBA requests everyone wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth when gathered as a group. Also, since guidelines may vary, visit www.danriver. org by Friday, November 5, to confirm whether the outing will be held.

DIRECTIONS: To reach the park from US 220 (I-73), turn east onto Rt. US 158. Drive 7.9 miles, and turn right onto Church Street Ext. Drive 0.8 miles to the park entrance on the left.

From US 29 south of Reidsville, take Exit 145 onto US 29 Business. Drive 0.5 mile north, and turn onto Flat Rock Road.

Drive 4.8 miles, and turn left onto Rt. 158. Drive 3.5 miles, and

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Local Memories Honky Tonk Heaven Continued from Page 16 parking space. Big Mac noted that there were customers lined up at the back door to buy a drink. This was Big Mac’s kind of place.

One day Gloria “Motormouth” Massey took Big Mac to another joint that was a fifth of a mile down wind from the Mountain. “Bullet” Barrow’s cinder block building was rather inconspicuous compared to the Line and the Mountain. Bullet was content with selling a few drinks to the older crowd and fighting his chickens in the woods behind his establishment.

It is rumored that Big Mac went to Bullet Barrow to buy some eggs. When Bullet greeted Motormouth at the door of his pad, he invited her and Big Mac inside. By then everyone knew of Big Mac for he had been seen everywhere there was partying going on. Big Mac purchased his customary bottle of spirits. Big Mac was not too impressed by Bullet’s for it had an older clientele and did not have the party-

ing atmosphere that the Line and the Mountain had by a long shot.

When Big Mac came to town with his employees or business associates, he was fond of taking them around to all his favorite party places. He would laughingly tell them that this was honky tonk heaven and they agreed. They had never seen anything like it and it was a good reason for that for there was nothing like it. All Big Mac’s guests were fond of these trips and badgered him to take them back.

Besides Little Man accompanying him most of the time, Big Mac started bringing his bookkeeper Rick with him. Big Mac thought a lot of Rick for he was sometimes a passenger in the company’s aircraft on the trips to Eden. Rick enjoyed the hospitality of the area, especially the liquor joints. Rick exclaimed it was definitely honky tonk heaven on earth.

While the general populace accepted Big Mac into their fold easily, there were a few holdouts that refused to accept him at face value. Big Mac would patronize

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Homer Wood’s Railroad Café which was across the street from the Starlight Lounge. When Big Mac walked past Homer Wood’s brother Bunky sitting at a table with friends one afternoon, Bunky was quick to let his friends know that he had a gut feeling that something was not right with the big man. Bunky said in a gruff voice,” I don’t trust that sob; there is something wrong with him.”

Bunky Wood had been involved in the white liquor trade with Babe Chambers and Bullet Barrow in the early 60’s.

Bunky was fortunate in not being caught up in any of the raids that encompassed Babe and Bullet at that time. After he had some close brushes with the law, Bunky had seen the handwriting on the wall and gave up the lucrative moonshine business and went into the electrical profession. Bunky had a good eye for situations that did not seem right and did not hold back his opinion.

Since Motormouth rented an apartment from Homer Wood that was located behind the Railroad Café, Big Mac frequented the café often. Big Mac became well associated with Homer. It came up in conversation one day that Homer had a few guns to sell which Big Mac expressed interest in. When Bunky found this out, he quickly derailed this transaction as he told Homer to leave this man alone. Homer did not push his luck when he did not have to and let the deal fade away.

Bunky Wood’s observation of Big Mac fell on deaf ears for the locals were enamored with his persona and spending habits.

Big Mac associated with them and freely pulled his roll of cash out of his pocket to pay for their drinks, whether it was at the Starlight Lounge or the liquor joints. He picked up from the locals that they were miffed about being passed over by Miller Brewing for employment while bringing out of towners to take the high paying jobs.

Big Mac said that he may be able to help out this situation.

He brought a stack of generic employment applications to town and freely gave them out to all that cared for one. Big Mac

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Big Mac was a friend to all and was welcomed with his free spending habits at all establishments, legal or not. He had become a fixture at all the watering holes in Eden and in Cascade for everyone knew him by now. He was always bringing new people with him that were his employees or business associates and they were warmly welcomed into the inner circle.

Who would he bring next was anybody’s guess Part 12 will appear in next month’s issue of Eden’s Own Journal. Special thanks to Keith Allen, Jimmy Bailey, Joe Barrow, Joel Barrow, Wayne Barrow, Roger Blackwell, Telesa Smith Bleakley, Babe Chambers, Gene Chambers, Bobby Cox, Janice Estes, Jay Johnson, Tooti Gover, Raevone Hooker, Ronnie Hooker, Teresa Hutson, Jay Johnson, Gray Jones, Bill Mangum, Dan “Big Mac” McCullock, Frank Meade, Tim Mize, Roddy Moore, Louis Overton, Roger Dale Ragland, Fred Ramsey, Ricky Stevens, Melissa Whitten, Phillip Wood, Wendy Wood, and many more.

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The Block Mural Unveiled The City of Reidsville is pleased to announce another public art project which was unveiled on October 23 on Martin Luther King Drive in downtown Reidsville.

Started in 2018, The Block Mural is a joint project of the Old School Block Committee, the Reidsville Downtown Corporation and the City of Reidsville. This new mural will pay homage to what was known as “The Block”, a once-thriving Black business community that ran parallel to Scales Street.

Back then, the roadway was known as Northeast Market Street but has since been renamed Martin Luther King Drive. This area of town provided not only much needed services but also gave Blacks opportunities for entrepreneurship and employment from the 1930s to the 1980s.

The Block Mural will be unique in that it will provide what committee members have called a “visual validation of the historical contributions of the Black business community to our City.”

The Block Committee is comprised of Catherine Wilson; the late Portia Parris; Melanie Morrison of the RDC; Jill Weston, Main Street Manager; and City Marketer Judy Yarbrough. Wilson, who also heads the Old School Block Committee which holds annual events on Martin Luther King Drive, believes the rich history of The Block should be remembered.

“Three words come to my mind when I think about why I believe The Block should never be forgotten: Determination, Integrity and Pride,” said

Wilson. “Over the years I’ve come to understand how much determination it took for The Block to operate. It was made up of some people who never went to school and others who went to college and yet came back to start their own business on The Block. They worked together to build a ‘city within a city’, working with integrity and taking pride in the jobs they did.”

Yarbrough explains that The Block Committee was formed in 2018 when they applied for a grant through the Z Smith Reynolds Foundation. That grant application was not funded. The Committee then applied for a Grassroots Grant through the Rockingham County Arts Council. Unfortunately, that grant, too, was denied, and the mural was put on hold. Not giving up, the Committee talked with some local young artists, Rafael and Raquel Cruz, who felt if the Committee launched an online donation campaign to raise the funds, they would meet their goal and meet it they did.

The initial goal was $10,000 but with donations, the amount raised was over $15,000.

During the Grassroots Grant process, a muralist was selected.

Charles Hill is an art instructor from Martinsville, Virginia. Hill created scenes from The Block using old pictures and a couple of books that had some of The Block’s history. The Committee worked tirelessly coming up with scenes that would reflect the vibrant life that occurred there daily.

The free-standing mural has six large hand-painted panels highlighting different scenes from The Block. The back of the panels tell the history of The

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The display will be located in the grassy area by the current historical marker located on Martin Luther King Drive.

Yarbrough said, “This project has been near and dear to my heart. It’s something that needed to be done so the history of The Block is out there for all to see and not be forgotten. The information we received from Hulene Blackwell Totten brought The Block to life. Her recollection of how The Block was a vibrant part of the Black community and the gathering spot for entertainment, shopping and socializing with their neighbors was instrumental in how the artist captured life on The Block.”

The project ties in beautifully with the Reidsville Downtown Corporation’s “Project DREAM” initiative. DREAM stands for the Downtown Reidsville Empowering Art Movement.

According to Mayor Jay Donecker, “Project DREAM started by the Reidsville Downtown Corporation has really contributed greatly to the appearance of our downtown.

This Mural is just another asset.

It’s location on Martin Luther King Drive will mean it is the first mural on that street and marks a piece of Reidsville’s history that deserves to be told.”

Catherine Wilson also stated, “The Block project is something I have worked on for years. We hold the Annual Old School Block Celebration each year to get people together that remember life on The Block and to let the community know what The Block was about. But with this mural, I can finally say ‘Mission Accomplished’. The one thing I regret is that our dear friend Portia Parris, who was also instrumental in this mural, is not here to celebrate with us.

But we know she is here in spirit. “

Tri-County Relay for Life tries new Drive-thru event The Relay for Life of TriCounty held its first ever Drive Thru event on September 25, 2021 on the campus of Rockingham Community College. Cancer survivors and their families and caregivers were asked to decorate their cars for this inaugural event. The parking lot in front of the Student Center was arranged with Relay for Life team tents, tiki torches and approximately 800 luminaries. Each bag and tiki torch represented a cancer survivor or caregiver.

During the opening ceremony, Dr. Clarence Johnson blessed the survivors and all the efforts of the volunteers. Adam Wiles

sang a beautiful acapella version of the National Anthem. The Holmes Middle School Cheerleaders performed and then cheered each survivor as they paraded under the Relay for Life archway. Several dignitaries presented each survivor with a beautiful rose donated by Bob Adams Florist, Reidsville, and a gift bag stuffed with awesome gifts from many local businesses and RFL teams. The committee would like to thank: Sheriff Sam Page and the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department, Donald Gorham of the Reidsville City Council, Mayor Jay Donecker of Reidsville, Interim Police Chief Ronnie Ellison of the City of Reidsville, Mayor Bud Cardwell of Mayodan, Scott Adams of Bob Adams Florist and Sterling Bass.

Danielle Sowell, Senior Community Development Manager at the American Cancer Society, reports that $88,500 has been raised through Relay for Life team fundraisers. The goal this year was set at $100,000 and time is running out to achieve this goal.

There are several fundraisers still to happen that you can participate in so that this goal can be met. One way to easily help is to go the Relay for Life of Tri-County website and donate to a team or participant.

Go to www.relayforlife.org/tricountync and click the donate button. At that page you can search for a participant or team you know or Relay for Life of Tri-County to make your donation.

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November 18: Anita’s Angels Ladies Night Out at Osborne Baptist Church, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Entry per guest $5.00. Crafts, jewelry, handmade soaps, and gifts for Christmas or other occasions available. Check out the event page on Facebook. Masks and other safety precautions are encouraged.

The Relay for Life of TriCounty consists of teams from Caswell, Rockingham, and Stokes counties. These three counties joined together in 2021 to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s work with cancer research and to assist patients and caregivers in finding the information and aid that is critical to support them in the fight against cancer.

The following businesses have partnered with RFL of TriCounty this year: Presenting Sponsor-$5000.00: Cone HealthAnnie Penn Hospital, Platinum Sponsor-$2,500: Gildan Activewear; Gold Sponsor-$1,500: Home Trust Bank. Silver Sponsors-$1,000: Unifi, First Baptist Church on Hubbard Street, McMichael Mills; Bronze-$500: Elm Grove Baptist Church, Freedom Baptist Church (Reidsville, NC), Jerusalem United Holy Church; Signature-$250: The Budd Group, Fair Funeral Home, McLaurin Funeral Home, Turner Furniture, United Healthcare and Purple-$150: Rockingham Chiropractic Center, Southern Finishing Company, Ronni's Restaurant.

The Relay for Life TriCounty Committee consists of: Anita Jennette and Joni Morris, Co-Chairs, Linda Bass, Amber Garrison, Peggy Harrison, Cindy Huff, Samuel Moriarty, Benny Parrish, Vickie Scales, Vickie Shelton, Debra Stowe, Adam Wiles, and Tiffany Wiles

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Hydrants Painted Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Members of “Team Reidsville” painted two fire hydrants on Main Street pink this month in honor of October being “Breast Cancer Awareness” Month.

One fire hydrant is located at the intersection of Main and Piedmont Streets while the other is across the street from Annie Penn Hospital.

City Manager Summer Woodard, whose mother passed away from breast cancer, suggested the idea to City staff in late September. As Management Team members began painting the hydrants, each mentioned a family member or friend that was either a survivor of breast cancer or had passed away due to either that disease or some other form of cancer.

Once the hydrants were dry, members of the City’s Management Team returned to write the names of loved ones, who have been touched by breast cancer as well as other cancers.

The City is encouraging citizens throughout the month of October to bring a Sharpie to one of the two hydrants and write “In Honor of” or “In Memory of” the names of family members, friends and other loved ones, who have been affected by the disease. Those who participate and put their pictures on Facebook are asked to tag “#teamreidsville” so it will connect to the City’s Team Reidsville Facebook page to promote breast cancer awareness. Look for the pink signs located at the two hydrants.

One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and, on average, every two minutes a woman is diagnosed with the disease here. In 2021, an estimated 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the

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By Angela G. Stadler, Public Information Officer City of Reidsville The City of Reidsville’s governmental website, reidsvillenc.gov, has a new look.

The website was recently revamped to be more consistent with the City’s riseupreidsville.com and rockitinreidsville.com websites. One might think it a little unusual for a City our size to have three websites, but in this age of technology and digital information, we are trying to find the best way to inform our residents of what is going on in Reidsville.

The website, riseupreidsville.com, is geared more towards tourism and visitors to the City and rockitinreidsville .com is all about economic development in Reidsville. The websites are designed to work in tandem, and sometimes, depending on the information provided, the sites will link to each other.

The governmental site, reidsvillenc.gov, appeals more to our citizens. The website has information they can use, like how to pay your water bill or report a streetlight outage. The site also houses our jobs portal, where residents and others can find out current job openings in City government. Departmental listings let you know who covers what areas and who to contact.

As we were working on updating the website, special

consideration was given to how our residents and visitors would look for information on the site.

As governmental officials, we often create websites based on our existing knowledge. We sometimes forget that others might not know, for example, that nuisance vehicles and overgrown yards fall under our Community Development Department just because we do.

Our website designer took care to think about how people look for information, and while we hope that makes our website more user friendly, it will continue to be a work in progress.

Please, check out reidsvillenc.gov. If there is information you can’t find, please feel free to email me at astadler@reidsvillenc.gov. You never know … we might incorporate those suggestions into our site.

And don’t forget our websites aren’t the only way to find out what’s going on in Reidsville. If you are on Facebook, we have several pages, including City of Reidsville, Team Reidsville, Market Square, Reidsville Police Department, Reidsville Parks & Recreation, The Penn House and RCARE. Team Reidsville and the Police Department are also on Twitter and Instagram.

City Event Hotline.

Remember, the City’s Main Street Department has set up an event hotline that lists upcoming events sponsored by the Reidsville Downtown Corporation and City throughout the month. You can call 336347-2381 to find out what’s happening in the downtown area and around Reidsville.

Seats & Feet The Reidsville Police Department is a collection site for new underwear and socks to benefit children aged 5-18 at the Reidsville Housing Authority.

Please take your donations to the Police Department at 220 West Morehead Street during normal working hours by Thursday, November 18.

Reidsville Christmas Parade The City of Reidsville does not sponsor the annual downtown Christmas Parade; however, the event is coordinated by WGSRTV, Star News. The local television station has been overseeing the parade for many years now.

When this column went to press, the Christmas Parade was scheduled for Sunday, November 21, from 4-6 p.m. You can call 1276-656-3900 if you are interested in participating.

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Continued from Page 20 Decorating for the Holidays Stop by our downtown shops to check out the holiday décor.

Many of our local merchants will be participating in the Downtown Business Decorating Contest and will be decked out for the holidays. The windows will be judged during the first week in December.

Annual Tree Lighting Traditionally the Annual Tree Lighting in downtown Reidsville, sponsored by the Reidsville Downtown Corporation, has taken place in November, but this year, “Hometown Christmas” kicks off on Friday, December 3. This year’s event will be held on South Scales Street from 6-9 p.m. with Santa taking up residence at Market Square, which will be beautifully decorated for the holidays. There will be a bells performance, dance groups, food, hayrides, an outdoor movie with marshmallow roasting and a Santa’s Workshop at the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce. It sounds like a whole lot of fun!

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Historic Walking Tour Another Downtown Lantern Historic Walking Tour, like that held in December of 2019 prior to COVID, is tentatively planned for 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 4. Led by the City’s Historic Preservation Commission, the tour is free, but tickets may be required to get accurate numbers for the event to ensure there are enough tour guides. Details were being worked out as this column was due so please check out the

City’s social media and other news outlets as more information becomes available.

The Block Mural Back in October, Reidsville’s newest mural was unveiled. The Block Mural is a tribute to the once vibrant Black businesses that lined Market Street, now known as Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Not only does the mural depict scenes from The Block back then, the backs of the mural panels also tell the rich history of this commercial district.

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Decisions have not been made about Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine boosters.

No-cost third-dose vaccination appointments are available at all Cone Health vaccination clinics. Appointments can be made at conehealth.com/vaccine or by calling 336-890-1188 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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tions for cleaning in order to keep smoke alarms working well. The instructions are included in the package or can be found on the internet.

• Smoke alarms with nonreplaceable 10-year batteries are designed to remain effective for up to 10 years. If the alarm chirps, warning that the battery is low, replace the entire smoke alarm right away.

• Smoke alarms with any other type of battery need a new battery at least once a year. If that alarm chirps, warning the battery is low, replace the battery right away.

• When replacing a battery, follow the manufacturer’s list of batteries on the back of the alarm or manufacturer’s instructions. Manufacturer’s instructions are specific to the batteries (brand and model) that must be used. The smoke alarm may not work properly if a different kind of battery is used.

If you or any member of your family needs a smoke detector, or needs help changing the batteries in your existing smoke detectors, please give us a call at 336 623-9820. We will gladly assist you in any way we can. Remember, smoke detectors save lives!

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turn left onto Church Street Ext. Drive 0.8 miles to the park entrance on the left.

From Greensboro, drive north on North Church Street. Cross NC 150, and continue for 1.4 miles. The park entrance is on the right. For more information, contact Wayne Kirkpatrick, 540570-3511, wynbtyk@embarqmail.com. Outings and meetings of the Dan River Basin Association are free and open to the public.

Help with feral cats offered Tippy and Friends rescue have been inundated with requests for assistance with feral cats. Below is a list of resources that may be able to help with diet/neuter, vaccines, etc.

Feral Cat Assistance Program PO Box 29112, Greensboro, NC 27429 Call and leave a message at 336-378-0878. https://feralcatassistanceprogram.org • Sheets Pet Clinic 336-852-8488 809 Chimney Rock Court, Greensboro NC 27409 www.sheetspetclinic.com • Spay/Neuter Clinic at the Humane Society of the Piedmont 336-299-3999.4527 W. Wendover Avenue, Greensboro NC 27409 http://www.plannedpethoodclinic.com/fix-your-pet.html • Piedmont Communities Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic 336-333-5336 1910-E North Church Street, Greensboro NC 27405 www.pcspayneuter.com • Central Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic 336-723-7550 2780 West Mountain Street, Kernersville NC 27284. www.centralspay.com • Forgotten Felines of Forsyth FFFInfo@gmail.com http://forgottenfelinesofforsyth.org • Project B.A.R.K.* 336-965-1059 or 336-393-0000 www.projectbark.org • Human Society of the Piedmont Planned Pethood Clinic, 4527 W Wendover Ave, Greensboro, NC 27409 336-299-3060 appointments@hspiedmont.org https://www.hspiedmont.org/

RCARE Reidsville Senior Center, RCARE is located at 102 N Washington Street, Reidsville.

We are open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Phone Number 336-349-1088 • We will be closed Thursday November 11th and Thursday and Friday November 25th and 26th We are bringing cards back to the center!

Stay informed with all the changes going on at our center by visiting and “Liking” our Facebook page! You can also call us during business hours 336-349-1088.

• BRIDGE Thursday 1:00 pm Phase 10 Tuesday 9:00 am Hand Foot and Elbow/ Canasta Monday 1:00 pm • Painting: Monday and Wednesday 9:00- 11:00 • Crocheting: Tuesday 9:00 – 11:00 • Tai Chi: Tuesday 10:00 -11:00

• BOOM Exercise Class: Wednesday and Friday 9:00 – 10:00 • Carolina Girls: Linedancing Class Thursday 1:00-2:30 • Pickleball: M, W, F 10:3012:00 and Tues & Thurs 3:00 – 5:00 • Shuffleboard League: In progress • Cornhole League: In progress • Shuffleboard and Cornhole practice times Tuesday 1:00 3:00 • Free Legal Aide, November 10th 1-877-579-7562 appt. is required.

• We have a Shiip counselor available to help with your Medicare needs.

Open enrollment is October 15th – December 7th. Call our office for an appointment We at RCARE would like to Thank all of our Veterans for their military service.

Happy Thanksgiving and be safe out there!!

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Thanksgiving Meaning and Memories

By Therese Francin

Ever since childhood Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday, and I recall that my grandmother spent many weeks preparing for the festivities. I remember the sights and smells of the turkey, as well as the popovers, candied sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie.

What each of us remembers about our childhoods has always been a subject of joyful fascination to me, in the sense that even those raised in the same home, with the same experiences, will recall different aspects of what transpired.

One vivid memory that I remember are the chocolate turkeys my grandmother placed in front of every dinner plate.

Those treats would be our rewards for eating our meals.

Through the years, the family has continued the same ritual, and now that they are grown and have families of their own, there is a strong probability all of the grandchildren will continue the tradition with their children.

What I love most about holidays, such as Thanksgiving, is how they tend to bring families together, both physically and emotionally. In this highly technological age, it seems as if we are more connected digitally than emotionally. Some people try to connect with others by using emoji characters when texting on their smartphones, but this seems rather superficial, and minimizes the art of storytelling.

Holidays are times to share memories of special family gatherings. Some individuals are better storytellers than others.

In many cultures, one individual is often intuitively

Francin designated as the storyteller in a particular group. Senior family members are very often storytellers, and when we get down to it, we can say that life is really all about stories.

The holidays seem like an ideal time for family and friends to share stories. They have many purposes, but I believe that hearing other people's stories is what unites us as humans, and more importantly, it brings families together. During good and bad times, stories are a form of healing, and hearing and reading stories brings a dimension to

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This Thanksgiving, perhaps we can all make an effort to share stories and engage in mindful listening. Doing so serves as a reminder of our interconnectedness with others. Stories teach us lessons that help facilitate change, growth, and transformation, which can be very powerful.

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The best stories--whether in spoken or written form--have characters, conflicts, and resolutions.

The same characters, like those in our lives, experience a variety of emotions, including joy and pain, comedy and drama. We often share a little bit of mystery and adventure within our stories.

When discussing the upcoming holidays with friends and family members, I remember also that holidays can sometimes be difficult times. But they are also steppingstones or catalysts for change and can offer opportunities for growth. When telling stories, we are able to share from our first-person perspective, but we can also do so from a thirdperson perspective. This is a way of viewing a situation from the other side. We often bring out family photo albums of past fall holidays, and experience that

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Don’t miss that opportunity this November to enjoy reminiscing and visiting with friends, neighbors and family members to remember all that we are thankful for this year.

Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm Closed Sunday Visit our Charlie Lawson Family Tradgey Museum on the Second Floor

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½ teaspoon fat, melted ¼ teaspoon salt Mix flour and salt and ½ the milk. Beat until smooth. Add well beaten eggs and rest of milk and fat. Bake in hot oven (450 degrees) about 35 minutes in greased gem tins. (Gem tins are muffin cast iron pans from the 1800's. The term “gem tins” likely comes from the small cake or muffin tins that are small and decoratively-shaped, like star “gems”. It is basically a small or medium-sized muffin pan.)

GRANDMA’S PUMPKIN PIE 1 cup pumpkin cooked or (canned 100% pure pumpkin)

1 cup sugar 2 eggs ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 pint milk Beat eggs well. Add sugar, pumpkin, salt and spices. Mix until well blended. Add milk and beat again. Pour into unbaked pie crust and bake in a hot oven for about 10 minutes.

Then reduce the heat to about 325 degrees and bake for about 50 minutes more. You can make this with leftover squash and nobody will know the difference.

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CANDIED SWEET POTATOES 3-4 large sweet potatoes 1/3 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar OR ¾ cup maple syrup Peel and cut potatoes into thick slices. Boil until not quite done.

Drain and put them in a baking dish. Heat butter and sugar or syrup; pour over potatoes and bake at 400 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

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611 Burton Street, Madison Events at Madison-Mayodan Public Library: Events at Madison-Mayodan Public Library: November (Open to the Public) • Monthly Genealogy Soirée 2021: 2 pm – 4 pm, Tues., Nov. 9th: “Ancestry Trees Can Jumpstart Your Research ” Tuesday, November 30th: “Navigating Your Way Through FamilySearch” Usually held in the Linda C. Vernon Genealogy Room. Students are notified of any changes. Hand outs available. More info call: 336-5486553/e-mail: sbrimjones@co. rockingham.nc.us • Computer Classes – Every Wednesday: 9 am – 10:30 am *Free to the Public Week 1: Microsoft Office Word Week 2: Microsoft Office

Power Point Week 3: Microsoft Office Publisher/Excel Week 4: Review & • • Goodwill Resource Center Fieldtrip For More Info Contact M&M Public Library: 336-548-6553 • Children’s Programing – Every Wednesday Programs: Preschool Storytime: 10:30 am: COLORS!!!

Toddler Story Time: 11:15 – 11:30 Adopt a Desk Pet Craft – Wednesday, November 3rd: 4 pm – 5 pm Teen Club! “Nailed It!!!” Wed., Nov. 10th: 4 pm - 5 pm Lego Club – Wed., Nov. 17th: 4 pm – 5 pm Open to all who can safely play with small-sized Lego bricks. Look for updates on our Website, Facebook and Library Flyers

Madison Mayodan Recreation & Senior Center Recreation Department: Youth Winter Sports REGISTRATION OPEN NOW: • Basketball – Ages 3 through High School | Practices start the week of December 6/Games start the week of January 3 | Cost: $25 Resident/$40 NonResident/$20 Uniform Fee • Cheerleading – Ages Pre-K through 8th Grade | Cost: $25 Registration/$95 Uniform (uniform includes: cheer top, cheer bottoms, bloomers, bow, shoes, socks, and pom poms) • Winter Break Camp (ages Kindergarten through 5th grade): o December 27-31 from 8:00am-3:00pm - Out of School Day Camp | Cost: $100/child | Camp will include activities, indoor and outdoor (weather permitting) games, crafts, field trips and more!

• NEW Group Exercise and Small Group Personal Training Classes: Core and Stretch | Mondays from 12:00-1:00pm | $3.00/class B Fit Group Based Functional Training | 4 classes per week | 1-hour classes

• Guitar Lessons: Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Dobro | Instructor: Jordan Roberson | $25/lesson (30 min) Piano Lessons: Mon. and Thurs. | Instructor: Jeff Webster | $85/month (30-minute lessons) • Holiday Mall: Sat., Nov.r 13 from 9:00am-1:00pm | Vendors, door prizes, professional Santa pictures, Dewey’s Bakery Shop, food trucks and more!

• Dewey’s Bakery Shop will be HERE at the Rec Department beginning November 1st! Stop and purchase your holiday gifts.

Senior Center: • Cornhole League: Beginners Welcome! | League starts in November and will meet on Tuesdays at 1:00pm | Ages 55 and better | FREE • Senior Trips: Tanglewood – Festival of Lights Fruitcake Factory - TBA Wohlfahrt Haus – Dinner Theatre - TBA Rudy Theatre – TBA Lunch/Shopping Outings – TBA

• Animated Thanksgiving Movie Fun @ the Library – Mon., Nov. 8th : 2 pm - Closing.

See Flyers at the Library for Schedule of Movies, Popcorn & Beverages Provided. Shown in the McMichael Com.Room • “Remembering Freetown” A Week-Long Exhibit – Mon., Nov. 15th to Sat., Nov. 20th: 2 pm – 4 pm . Hosted by the Linda C. Vernon Genealogy Room & the Madison-Mayodan Public Library (Phone: 336-548-6553) Display of maps, charts, materials on businesses, residents, schools, Churches, and Library.

Patrons are encouraged to bring stories, genealogies, or family photos to share. Please come and share your memories, both sweet and bitter – and photos – of life in this area of Madison. See flyers for more information on this week-long event.

• Crafting with Tonya – Fri., Nov. 19th: 3 pm – 5 pm Relax and enjoy a crafting project with light music.

Materials will be provided by Western Friends of the Library.

Held in the McMichael Community Room • It’s Thanksgiving Movie Fun! @ the Library – Monday, November 22nd: 1:00 pm Closing. See Flyers at the Library for Schedule of Movies, Popcorn & Beverages Provided.

In the McMichael Com. Room • Nary a Thing Chapter of “The Andy Griffith Show” Rerun Watchers Club @ the Library – Tuesday, November 23rd: 3 pm – 5 pm.Will be showing “Andy and the New Mayor & The Cow Thief”.

Episode Trivia, Prizes & Light snacks provided Come join our Club and have some “Goooooooood fun!” Call for more information: 336-5486553. Held in the McMichael Community Room • VOTING to be held in the McMichael Community Room – Tuesday. November 2nd: 6:30 am – 7:30 pm • Veteran’s Day – Library CLOSED: Thursday, November 11th • Thanksgiving Holiday – Library CLOSED: Thursday, November 25th - Saturday, November 27th • Food for Fines Coming in November: Check our website, Facebook page or call for starting date 336-548-6553

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A local convenience to all citizens Trash, trash and more trash.

It grows daily in our homes and yards and businesses. The Rockingham County Landfill is the place to bring your excess junk for disposal. The following are some fo the features and rules that apply: • Hours: Mon - Fri. 7:30am 4:15pm, Sat. 7:30am - 12:30pm, Closed Sundays.

• The Landfill Convenience Center is located just past the Scale House and is available to county residents who bring their trash and recyclables to the landfill for disposal. Trash is place din te 40-yard containers on the left side of the center and recyclables are placed to the right in one of the two stationary com-

EMS searches for new talent, rewards existing talent Rockingham County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is looking not only for new employees to fill critical vacancies, but also reward their current staff who are willing to pick up extra shifts.

During the Board of Commissioners meeting on September 20, 2021 the Board voted to give a temporary $100 per shift bonus for current fulltime emergency services personnel who sign up for extra shifts due to a current staffing shortage.

Emergency Services Director Rodney Cates, in consultation with administration, proposed this shift bonus in an effort to reward those who are currently working above their expected duties. “EMS service is a lifesaving mission and we must take immediate action in an attempt to retain our current workforce,” Cates stated “...and reward those who are going above and beyond expectations to fill vacant shifts and keep operations afloat.”

In addition to this bonus, the Board approved increasing starting pay for new Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) by 5% as part of a larger countywide 1/3 compensation study.

Lance Metzler, Rockingham County Manager expressed his appreciation for EMS staffing by saying in part, “They work hard for the citizens of this county, especially during these challenging times facing the Covid-19 Pandemic. I hope the steps we’ve taken tonight not only reward our current staff but draws in new applicants to fill the positions we have open.”

Metzler and Cates proposed this bonus for up to the next six months at which point it may be reevaluated if needed. The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt both the shift bonus and 1/3 compensation study.

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• All kinds of recyclables area accepted including paper (newspaper, office paper, catalogs, cereal boxes, paper bags and cardboard), glass containers, metal cans and all plastic containers. No need to separate the recyclables as they are all mixed together with our commingle process. Please do not put plastic bas or styrofoam with the recyclables; they go in the trash.

• Some materials are banned from the landfill disposal. No types of liquids are accepted at our facility. But there are designated areas for used oil/oil filters in the Landfill Convenience Center area. Electronics recycling is only to go into the area set aside for such items. No yard trash such as grass clippings or leaves ando oyster shells can go into the Landfill.

• Other materials banned from the Landfill but available for recycling at the Convenience Center include: Televisions, computer equipment, hazardous wastes, lead acid batteries, aluminum cans, whole tires, rigid plastic, White goods (appliances), used motor oil and oil filters, anti-freeze, beverage containers from ABC Permitted Facilities.

• They recycle pesticide containers free of charge. They are required to be tripled rinsed and we have a separate enclosed container they are stored in. Any container with a metal handle, the handle has to be removed before disposal.

• The land fill charges a $10 Fee for any vehicle entering the Landfill with and uncovered/unsecured load. This fee will be paid prior to leaving the scale on the way to the Convenience Center/Landfill Face. This policy was enacted to help reduce blowing litter on Rockingham County roads and at the landfill. If you have questions, please contact Edward Shelton at 336-453-7782. Cash, check and major credit/debit cards accepted FEES FOR OTHER SERVICES: Construction & Demolition Waste • Clean wood and inert debris $55 per ton • Mixed D&D (metal, asphalt, brick concrete, wood and other materials of debris). $38 per ton plus $2 state

• Shingles $38 per ton plus $2 state tax • Sludge (fee) $38 per ton plus $2 state tax • Household waste/trash Individual vehicles with 4 wheels $12 per load • Area Service - Individual vehicles with 6 or more wheels or 4 wheels with trailer $37 per ton plus $2 state tax • Special Waste $76 per ton plus $2 state tax • Animal Remains $37 per ton plus $2 state tax • White Goods / Scrap Metal No Charge • Tires Scrap tires: Approved scrap tiers for county residents (noncommercial) limit of 5 passenger tires per visit, limit 2 visits per year. Residents must present valid ID and proof of the tire purchases in NC at the scale house before disposal is permitted.

Commercial: Unless prior approval from the landfill, commercial tire companies will be limited to 200 tires per week, per company, for free disposal and must submit the approval NC forms a the scale house before disposal is permitted.

Scrap tires not approved for Free Disposal will be $1.40 per tire or $140 per ton.

Tractor Trailer Tires $40 per tire or $350 per ton Farm Equipment/Heavy Equipment Tires $450 per ton.

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For the Fun of it...

The Engineer and the Frog An engineer was crossing a road one day, when a frog called out to him and said, “If you kiss me, I’ll turn into a beautiful princess.”

He bent over and picked up the frog and put it in his pocket.

The frog spoke up again and said “If you kiss me, I’ll turn back into a beautiful princess and stay with you for one week. The engineer took the frog out of his pocket, smiled at it and returned it to the pocket.

The frog then cried out, “If you kiss me and turn me into a princess I’ll stay with you for a week and do anything you want. Again, the engineer took the frog out, smiled at it and returned it to the pocket.

Finally, the frog asked, “What’s the matter? I’ve told you I’m a beautiful princess and that I’ll stay with you for one week and do anything you want. Why won’t you kiss me?”

The engineer said “Look, I’m an engineer. I don’t have time for a girlfriend. But a talking frog - now that’s cool.

What do you call a group of men waiting for a haircut?

A barbercue.

• What’s the difference between spinach and boogers?

Kid’s don’t eat spinach.

• Bob goes to see his friend Pete. He finds Pete in his barn dancing naked around his John Deere. "What are you doing!" asks Bob. Pete stops dancing & says, "My wife has been ignoring me lately so I talked to my psychiatrist and he said I needed to do some thing sexy to a tractor." [to attract her] • Mr. and Mrs. Brown had two sons. One was named Mind Your Own Business & the other was named Trouble.

One day the two boys decided to play hide and seek. Trouble hid while Mind Your Own Business counted to one hundred. Mind Your Own Business began looking for his brother behind garbage cans and bushes. Then he started looking in and under cars until a police man approached him and asked, "What are you doing?"

"Playing a game," the boy replied. "What is your name?" the officer questioned. "Mind Your Own Business."

Furious the policeman inquired, "Are you looking for trouble?!" The boy replied, "Why, yes."

My wife told me to take the spider out instead of killing him. Went out. Had a few drinks. Nice guy.

He’s a webdesigner • Can a kangaroo jump higher than a house?

Of course, a house doesn’t jump at all.

• What do you call your granny on speed dial?

Instagran

Optimist: The glass is half full.

Pessimist: The glass is half empty.

Mother: Why didn’t you use a coaster!?

• How many times could old Noah go fishing? Only twice.

He only had two worms.

• What do you call the new girl at the bank?

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Fire Marshal’s Office holds Toy Drive The Rockingham County Fire Marshal’s Office needs your help to give families in the hospital a holiday season to remember.

For the second year, firefighters in our county have organized a toy drive for the children and parents in the UNC Burn Center. Your donation will go straight to these families.

Collection boxes will be set out beginning October 1 through the end of November at various locations across Rockingham County. Once the toys are sorted and packaged, a team of volunteers will drive the toys to the Burn Center in Chapel Hill where they will be picked up by hospital staff.

“We wanted a good organization to donate [the toys] to,” Assistant Fire Marshal, Melissa Joyce said when asked about starting up the project. Joyce explained Covid-19 cancelled her fire station’s annual Christmas party and they were left with a huge number of toys.

“We were in the process of starting a Rockingham County Chapter of the NC Firefighters Burned Children Fund... So we decided to donate to the Burn Centers.”

These donations not only go to families during the holidays but also throughout the year. If a parent is hospitalized in the Burn Unit and can’t shop for their child’s birthday, that’s where these gifts come in. Attached you will find a Wish List with items ranging from coloring books to inexpensive head phones. The Wish List also has personal hygiene items and clothing that can be gifted year-round. Event organizers ask that gifts be new and unopened, small in size and not violent in nature as in guns or knives.

The Rockingham County Fire Marshal’s Office has a goal to deliver these toys to the UNC Burn Center by the first week in December. A list of locations will also be attached to this release. Last year’s toy drive was a huge success with hundreds of toys donated. The Fire Marshal’s Office is hoping for the same, if not better, this year.

Burn Center Wish List: Word Search. Word Find, Crossword Puzzle Suduko Puzzle Books Journals Adult Coloring Pages/Books Children’s Coloring Books Crayons / Colored Pencils /Pens Playing Cards (Regular, UNO, SkipBo, etc)

Small spiral notebooks Sharpie Markers – all colors Stickers and Sticker Books Light Up Wands Bubble Machine Blower Bubble Blaster Wand Toy Ambulance Sensory Toys Medical Kits / Doctor/Nurse Kits Kitchen Toys Teething Rings Crib Toys – Soft baby books, musical soothers, Mobiles, projectors)

Small Toy Dinosaurs Dolls/Barbie Dolls – all skin tones Match Box Cars

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Balls – All sizes, Nerf, Rubber, Sensory for younger children Action Figures/Superhero Toys – Spiderman, Supergirl, etc Handheld games – Suduko, Tetris, Yahtzee, Hangman, Mini Etch-a-Sketch etc) Frisbees / Yo-Yo’s / Play Dough Baby Cars – soft rubber for toddlers Fisher-Price Little People Figures Playskool Busy Popper Toy LeapFrog Learning Toys Vtech Learnering Toys Paw Patrol Toys / Disney Toys Small Lego Kits Princess Dress Up Kits Doc McStuffins Toys Hello Kitty Toys Playsckool Busy Gears Activity Board Small Prepackaged Craft Activities Toddler Toys – Shape sorter, Rubber Duckies, Musical toys, Light up toys, Toy phones that make noise, etc

Combs / Brushes Handheld Mirrors Socks – Adult & kids...

Men and Women White Cotton t-shirts – Adult sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL Pajama Pants – All Sizes...

Men & Women Pajamas – Girls and Boys Athletic Shorts – All Sizes... for patients to wear in Hosp.

Fleece Blankets Sneakers – Men and Women – Gloves Tie or Velcro - lg sizes Winter Hats Reading Glasses – all strengths Knee High Stockings (Helps patients with getting tight garments on) Queen size if available Cotton Tube Socks for therapy

Sun protected bucket hats with wide brim. Adults and Children Video Games for Xbox One, PS4 – Non-violent games. Mostly sports, Legos, Minecraft, Hasbro Fun Pack, Monster Jam, Marvel Games, PacMan, Madden, NBA, Fishing, etc.

Phone Chargers/Headphones/ earbuds – inexpensive ones Kindle Fire Individually Wrapped snacks Coffee – Kcups for Keurig Wal-Mart Gift Cards $25 Increments Gas Cards - $25 Increments

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.)

Garden of Eden Senior Center Senior Center Activities We have the capability to send out phone calls about special events. If you would like to get on the list, please call us at 336627-4711. We can also send texts or emails. Just let us know how we can connect you to services that we offer.

Masks are required for all participants at the senior center.

Activities are subject to change depending on the rising number of COVID cases.

• Garden of Eden Senior Center will be closed for the following holidays: Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11th and Thanksgiving, Nov. 25th and 26th.

• Cornhole – Mondays at 11am • Mah Jongg – Thurs at 11 am • Be Crafty– Fri. at 1:00 pm Legal Aid – Dec. 9th from 10AM to 1:00PM. Call the Help Desk at 1-877-579-7562 to open a file – Free. Must call for an appointment. There will be no appointments for November.

• BE Happy Bible Study – meets second Tues. each month at 10 am. Sponsored by Trinity Wesleyan Church, led by Joni Morris • Card Games – Hand and Foot Tuesdays at 1pm/ Rook – Wednesdays at 1pm / Phase 10 – Fridays at 10 • Pickleball – Every M, W and F at 8:30 am at Mill Ave. Gym Every Tues. and Thurs. evening at 6:30 at Bridge Street Rec. • Pickleball Beginners Clinics - Starting at 10 AM; located at the Bridge Street Rec; 319 N. Bridge St - Nov. 5, 12 and 19th.

There is no charge for these clinics. Register 336-627-4711 Instructor: Carla Huffman • BINGO- Monday Nov. 15th at 10am • Monday Movie Matinee – Last Mon. of the month at 1PM • Watercolor painting with John Canny- Wednesdays at 9:30 $ small fee for class (Nov. 24th last session) • Paint with FriendsThursdays 9:30 am • Paint with Louise- Thursdays at 10 (for instruction) • Walk with Emma – Exercise Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 am • Knit and Crochet (and cross stitch) Mondays at 11 am FREE instruction with Karla McDonald • Friends Meeting – This group is for everyone… you do not

Letter to the Editor

Morehead High School, I had the pleasure of teaching James for several years. When I say pleasure, it truly was because of his strong desire to learn and achieve. Other strong attributes that qualify James to become a city council member are: punctuality, trustworthiness, and a positive attitude. In my classes James was a leader not a follower.”

Mrs. Diane Thomas

To Our Fellow Edenites: As former educators, we enthusiastically support the candidacy of James C. Carter III for Eden City Council. We believe in his vision for Eden’s youth and attest to his vision, character, and compassion.

“I have known James Carter for many years. I taught James in middle school and continued to be involved in his academic career in high school and postsecondary. James is a very hardworking young man that strives for excellence. James works diligently and he strives for excellence in all tasks undertaken. He is more than capable of handling the demands and responsibilities regarding the citizens of Eden. He has the respect of his family and the community.”

Ms. Sherry Paulette Parker “As a Business Teacher at

“James is genuinely interested in the people of Eden. He is a hard worker and he wants our young people to have careers available to them upon returning home.

James is conscientious and will work with the other council members for the betterment of our city. He totally has my vote.”

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• Health Care Insurance Answers – (SHIIP) (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) is available by appointment on Wednesday, 1103-21 between 10am – 2pm.

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• OTAGO EXERCISES– (gentle exercises to help gain strength and balance) 11:30 on Tuesdays and Fridays at the • Garden of Eden Senior Center.

• Senior Center Phone Calls – We have a new system that allows us to send out reminders for classes and special events.

These recorded messages come from the following Massachusetts phone number: 617440-3507. Please save this number as Garden of Eden or Senior Center to prevent this number from being blocked in the future.

• New Cornhole League: Tuesdays from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Singles & Doubles. Cost: $20 per person at Bridge Street Rec; 319 N. Bridge Street. Call Tank at 336-280-5128.

Ms. Terri Martin (Ms. E) “James is an intelligent young man who is committed to the success of those around him. He was an active volunteer in the Support Our Students (SOS) afterschool program tutoring middle school students. His compassion for others is a strong attribute that will serve Eden well.”

Mr. Nathaniel Millner

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Christmas Eve - Friday, December 24th, 2021

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All Donations Support Danview Cemetery Maintenance and Mowing.

(Your loved one does not have to be buried at Danview)

Candles are only $5.00 each

Mail To: DVCMA, PO Box 594, Eden, NC 27289

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

James Mateer During her lifetime, the late Linda Cardwell Vernon compiled countless records of genealogy and wrote numerous articles. She was a friend and mentor to hundreds of people who shared her interest in genealogy and history. The fol-

lowing article of research by Linda concerns James Mateer, an early pioneer in Rockingham County who settled near the Haw River.

“The Haw River Presbyterian Church, located in Williamsburg Township, is the

Perkins final resting place for some of our early families that settled in that part of the county. The church building is no longer there but a large cemetery has survived which contains some very old tombstones. One of the families who lived in the area is that of James Mateer. He and two of his sons are buried in the church cemetery. James owned land on the waters of Big Troublesome Creek of the Haw River.

James first appears on the Rockingham County census records in 1790 and continues to be listed through the 1820 census. There is a marriage bond in this county dated 28 July 1791 for one James Mateer and Agness Scott. When James wrote his will in 1844, the wife named is Nancy. It is not clear if Nancy was a nickname for Agness or if this is a second wife.

In his will, dated 4 April 1844 and recorded in Will Book C, pages 27-28, he named four children and several grandchildren. He devised to his wife, Nancy, all the land on the north side of Troublesome Creek during her lifetime or widowhood, along with furniture, cattle, hogs, etc. His son Andrew was devised all the land on Roses Creek supposing to be 500 acres

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and also to have the land left to his mother at her death. John, another son, was to receive 310 acres on Big Troublesome Creek where he was then living. His will names a daughter Margaret and a son-in-law, Joseph Donnell and his son who were to receive money.

There is no further mention of his widow in the land transactions, nor does she appear on the 1850 census. She may have died soon after her husband, but if so, no tombstone was placed at her gravesite beside her husband. It is also possible that she may have moved away with a family member. James Mateer was born 22 December 1768 and died 13 May 1845, according to his tombstone.

The two sons mentioned in the will of James are buried at the Haw River Presbyterian Cemetery. Andrew, the older of the two, was born 4 September 1796 and died 5 January 1860.

He never married and left a will recorded in Will Book C, Page 312. On the 1850 census, he is listed as age 52, born in North Carolina, a farmer with an estate worth $3,800.00.

The second son, John S. Mateer, was born 24 July 1803

and died 12 September 1854.

He married 1 June 1825 (bond date) Letitia Wright, daughter of Martin and Sarah Wright. On the 1850 census he is listed as age 46, a farmer with an estate worth $4,000.00. John’s will is recorded in Book C, page 195 and dated 30 August 1854. He and his wife were the parents of at least four children: Nancy P. (1826-1866) who married Latham Donnell 30 December 1847 (bond date) in Rockingham Co.; Sarah C. (born circa 1831) who married 15 October 1850 (bond date) Pinckney R. Wharton in Rockingham County; James M. (born circa 1844); William N. (30 May 1828-9 September 1848) who never married and who is also buried at Haw River Presbyterian Cemetery.

The two daughters mentioned in the will of James Mateer are Margaret and Mary.

Margaret married 22 December 1837 (bond date) Joseph D. Watson. They were living in Rockingham County in 1840 but are not listed in the county on the next census. Several of their children are also named in their

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YMCA helps with youth vouchers through UnitedHealthcare Medicaid Youth & Teen Members Invited to Redeem $75 Voucher at YMCA of Greensboro (including Rockingham County) UnitedHealthcare Provides Value-added Service to Youth Members Many North Carolina YMCAs are partnering with UnitedHealthcare of North Carolina, a Medicaid health insurance company, to provide eligible youth aged 6 to 18 with an annual $75 voucher they can use at the Y. The pre-paid health plan is providing Medicaid members with this value-added service, in addition to health insurance, to support total health.

At the YMCA of Greensboro, we offer a variety of age-appropriate programs and opportunities the $75 voucher can be applied to such as youth sports, child care, family programs, teen membership, and more. If additional costs are needed, financial assistance is available to children and teens.

“We are excited to offer this additional service to our community,” said Rhonda Anderson, YMCA of Greensboro president and CEO. “Collaborating with UnitedHealthcare will help improve the health and wellbeing of young people in Guildford and Rockingham Counties. Families have trusted the Y for generations to empower our youth and this partnership gives us the opportunity to engage more youth in programs that help them grow and thrive.”

“We are excited about this partnership with the YMCA that will help our members live healthier lives,” said Anita

Bachmann, CEO of the UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina. “By partnering with the YMCA in the local community, children and families will have additional access to programs designed to improve their overall health and wellbeing.”

To request a youth voucher, the UnitedHealthcare parent or adult member must contact UnitedHealthcare’s Member Services at 1-800-349-1855 (Monday through Saturday, 7 am-6 pm). Once authorized, UnitedHealthcare members can bring their UnitedHealthcare member ID to the Y to register for a specific program. Y staff will need to verify the voucher with UnitedHealthcare before program enrollment.

The vouchers are non-transferable, not redeemable for cash and expire a year after the date of issue from the insurer.

Eligible youth may receive one voucher per year.

The YMCA of Greensboro was founded in 1889 with a mission to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Through its eight branches and YMCA Camp Weaver, the YMCA of Greensboro is strengthening the foundations of our community by offering a warm and friendly environment where people of all ages, races, faiths, beliefs, and physical and financial abilities participate in programs and experiences that make a positive difference in their lives. For more information on the YMCA of Greensboro, visit ymcagreensboro.org.

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Continued from Page 28 grandfather’s will: James Andrew Bracken Watson, John Watson, Nancy Watson, and one grandson whose name he did not know. This indicates that the Watsons were no longer living in the county when James made his will.

Mary Mateer, the other daughter, is never named in her father’s will. Her husband, Joseph Donnell, was devised $25.00 and his son, James McDonnell, $100.00. There is a marriage bond recorded in Rockingham County for Mary Mateer and Joseph Donnell dated 2 November 1818. The Donnells or McDonnells never

Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Opens at UNC Rockingham On Oct. 20 a free, COVID19 Vaccination Clinic opens on the campus of UNC Rockingham Health Care.

The hospital is partnering with the North Carolina Department of Health Service Regulations to operate the clinic Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. It will be at 518 S. Van Buren Road, Suite 2, in one of the physician offices buildings behind the hospital. Patients should follow signs to enter on the west side of the building (upper level).

The clinic will offer all three vaccines based on availability: Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson and will give first, second or third (booster) vaccines to anyone who meets eligibility guidelines. People between the ages of 12 and 18 are only approved for the Pfizer vaccine and those younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to receive the shot.

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appear on the Rockingham County census records. It appears that Mary had died rather early in her marriage, leaving only the one son.

I do not know if any of the descendants of James Mateer are still living in our county, but in the early days of our county, they apparently were a very well-do-do family with large land holdings.”

Visit the Linda Vernon Genealogy Room, MadisonMayodan Library, 611 Burton St., Madison, NC and the Genealogy Room of the Danbury Library, Stokes Co.,

NC. For more information on learning to research contact your local library, historical society or the Genealogical Society of Rockingham & Stokes Counties,

NC, P.O. Box 152, Mayodan, NC 27027-0152; Website: http://gsrsnc.com/; Elvin Perkins, Jr., GSRS member; Email: Eperkins2@aol.com

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VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY CLOSING The City of Eden Solid Waste Division will be closed Thursday, November 11th, 2021 in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday.

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Reidsville Police Department “Seats & Feet: Underwear & sock drive, benefiting children ages 5-18.

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From the Desks of Eden City Hall City Manager Jon Mendenhall

ADMINISTRATION Street Resurfacing Contract No. 1 Construction on the FY 2021-22 started the first week of October. Portions of the following streets to be resurfaced: Henry Street, Park Road, Knight Street, Taft Street, and Mill Avenue. As streets are posted for construction, please

remove all vehicles from the street and travel with caution.

The City of Eden will be installing the decorative crosswalks in the spring of 2022.

Northridge Mobile Home Park – Roadway Construction Construction of the new roadways in the Northridge Mobile Home Park was scheduled to resume in October. The developer completed the clearing and

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grading late last year but was unable to complete the construction due to contractor availability.

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Proposed Crosswalk – Morgan Road NCDOT Traffic Services has approved the installation of a pedestrian crosswalk on Morgan Road at The Cook Block as long as the City meets NCDOT’s lighting requirements. Staff is currently working with Duke Energy to obtain cost estimates on pedestrian lighting and flashing beacons. Once the total cost has been determined, staff will request a recommendation from Council.

Water Main Projects Update • The new 6-inch diameter water main installed by Collection and Distribution Division employees in Bridge Street passed the last testing.

Customers have been switched over to the new water main and both temporary waterlines have been removed.

• A crew from Haymes Brothers, Inc. started installing a 16-inch diameter water main in an unopened right- of-way east of S. Edgewood Road and encountered some hard rock while digging for a bore pit on the east side of a small stream crossing. Roughly 40 linear feet of ductile iron pipe was pushed through the 24-inch diameter encasement pipe. The crew stopped approximately 130 feet west of a proposed bore at the railroad tracks, with about 1,820 linear feet of water main installed during the month.

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PARKS AND RECREATION Bridge Street & Mill Avenue Recreation Centers These two facilities are open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. and on Fridays from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Those attending may participate in basketball, pickleball, track walking, or the playground. The Mill Avenue Recreation Center offers the same services with the addition of a baseball field while Bridge Street has tennis courts.

players must be enrolled in and attending high school) Free!

Games will be played on weekdays. Register online at www.edennc.us, at Eden City Hall, Bridge Street Recreation Center, or Mill Avenue Recreation Center. The Prowlers football teams are practicing on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6 until 7:30 p.m. with games being played on Saturdays. The Prowler cheerleaders are practicing on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays. They do a great job encouraging our players at the Saturday games.

PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Freedom Park Open daily from dawn to dusk, this park offers a walking track, nature trail, skateboard park, basketball courts, playground, dog park, picnic shelters, and an amphitheater.

Collections Payments received for code enforcement fees during the month of September consisted of $1,267.72 from the Rockingham County Tax Department and $350 by the City.

Garden of Eden Senior Center The Garden of Eden Senior Center is open weekdays from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and offers paint classes, mahjongg, pickleball (mornings and evenings offsite), exercise classes, cornhole, knit and crochet, strength and balance, legal aid, quilt guild, Friends Club, bingo, watercolor classes, craft classes, senior technology classes, and card games, along with assistance and referral for seniors. “My Senior Center” software is now being used to keep participants informed through email with newsletters and calendars of services and programs they might be interested in.

Community Eden Downtown Development Incorporation received a $25,000 Hometown Revitalization grant award from the Duke Energy Foundation.

Sports Programs • Games will start in Nov. Call Terry Vernon for more information at 336-623-2110.

• Youth basketball registration for ages 4-19 (18- & 19-year-old

Community Appearance Commission The commission granted the Community Appearance Award to Reynolds Brewery.

Grants Staff was notified by the grant consultant for CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization for the Draper area that the City could begin requesting income verification documents and schedule home inspections as soon as it could provide an Attorney’s Title Opinion.

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Eden earns Water Filtration Award City of Eden Water Plant Receives 2020 AWOP Award Since 1998, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has developed several new regulations to help reduce the risk of biological contamination while limiting the risk from disinfecting chemicals and their byproducts. The Area Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) was developed to help water systems meet more stringent regulations and achieve higher levels of water quality. Achieving this goal means that the water’s turbidity levels were less than onethird of the allowable limits 95 percent of the time. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness or haziness of water caused by individual particles that can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth.

Microbes are microscopic particles that occur naturally, but can potentially include harmful bacteria and viruses. Target turbidity levels are 0.1 ntu (nephelometric turbidity unit), well below the

regulatory limit of 0.3 ntu. Water treatment plants that consistently attain such a low level of turbidity achieve significant water quality benefits by removing particles that may harbor microbial contaminants.

AWOP Awards are given each year to water systems that demonstrate outstanding turbidity removal, a key test of drinking water quality. While all drinking water systems have to meet strict state and federal drinking water standards, the systems that achieve this award met performance goals that were significantly more stringent.

The Robert A. Harris Water Filtration Plant has participated in AWOP since 2005 and recently received one of the State’s highest honors in water treatment, the Area Wide Optimization Award for 2020. This is the plant’s twelfth award and ninth straight year of achieving this recognition. Of the 150 surface water systems in the State, only 64 received the award.

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Continued from Page 30 All documents for the CDBGCV have been submitted to the N.C. Department of Commerce.

The City is presently awaiting to receive the release of funds notification.

DOWNTOWN AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES The Boulevard Downtown Deli expanded its footprint to an adjoining building at 234 The Boulevard.

Draper Staff has been working with N.C. Wildlife Resources staff to develop a proper boat landing at Draper Landing.

Uptown Eden The QR code, Wi-Fi, and webcam are in progress with the Information Technology Department.

Mercury and You By: Melinda Ward, Utilities Manager Mercury is a shiny, silvery liquid metal that can cause serious health problems in humans. It can accumulate in fish and be toxic if it makes it to bodies of water where they live.

It can be found in everyday household items such as older thermometers and light bulbs. It can also be used for industrial purposes.

In the City’s recent permit renewal for the Mebane Bridge Wastewater Treatment Plant, a new requirement was added for mercury minimization as part of a new rule created through the Environmental Protection Agency that is now being handled by the states and delegated to each municipality through these permit processes. The City has been testing for mercury for years with no real issues found, but to further protect our system, we are now required to have a Mercury Minimization Plan (MMP). The purpose of this MMP is to describe best management practices through which the City of Eden will seek to reduce the amount of mercury discharged into its system and ultimately, to the environment.

Basically, it is designed to protect our rivers and fish from further contamination. The MMP compiles mercury reductionrelated efforts to-date and potential future action items.

It is a working document to help guide the City of Eden in its efforts to control mercury loadings discharged by users of the sewer system. Such a reduction in loadings to the sewer system should translate to a reduction in the amount of mercury which is discharged from the treatment plant.

Mercury is hard and expensive to remove at a treatment plant. Therefore, the best way to manage it is to prevent it from reaching the plant in the first

OTHER NextCare The new urgent care facility project is ending as they are currently in the process of moving in and setting up.

Purina The project is moving along at a rapid pace. The training area has been released for occupancy with more areas expected to be released by the end of the year.

INSPECTIONS AND PERMITS Spray Cotton Mill Local Landmark An application for landmark designation was received and staff began working on a report for the property. Plans are to possibly submit to Council in the fall.

Ray Commons Landmark The landmark designation for Ray Commons, the former John B. Ray building, has been approved by the Historic Preservation Commission

place. Mercury may be introduced into the sewer system through a variety of sources, such as from industrial users and other businesses. Residual deposits of mercury are also possible in the sewer system from historic practices where mercury was used years ago in an industry that is no longer in service. Trace amounts from household products and atmospheric deposition (both wet and dry) contribute to sewer system mercury loadings, but only in small quantities.

The City has spent 2021 evaluating available information to assess the potential for non-domestic users of the sewer system to contribute mercury to the system. The information reviewed includes: (1) Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) influent and effluent mercury data and trends; (2) industrial user permits and associated mercury monitoring data; (3) Toxics Release Inventory (TRI); and (4) state hazardous site registry and the National Priority List relating to mercury contamination.

The City has also surveyed and evaluated the following common sources of mercury in its service area: (1) dentist offices; (2) hospitals; (3) laboratories; and (4) other potential sources of mercury based on existing information. Even though we have done our due diligence in identifying all potential sources, we will continue to work with our industries and businesses to evaluate uses and explore alternatives if mercury levels are determined to be higher than expected. A formal evaluation will be conducted every five years to update our list of potential sources, if warranted.

For our facility, as well as for residential households, the best way to minimize mercury introduction to the sewer system is through best management practices. These may also help

Eden: Loose leaf collection 2021-22 The City of Eden’s annual loose-leaf collection is in full force until March 4, 2022.

Below is the schedule but please keep in mind that weather, equipment and the amount of debris to be collected may alter the schedule at times: • If your garbage collection day is Monday, leaves will be picked up Tuesday.

• If your garbage collection day is Tuesday, leaves will be picked up Monday.

• If your garbage collection day is Thursday, leaves will be picked up Friday.

• If your garbage collection day is Friday, leaves will be picked up Thursday.

There are some exceptions to the schedule.

• Parts of the Central area (Stadium Drive towards Kings Highway), Highland Drive and Dameron Street are targeted for collection on Wednesdays.

• Monday is leaf collection day for the Northridge area.

• Friday garbage collection and control some of the mercury reaching our storm sewer system as well. We will make sure all of our chemicals at our facility do not contain mercury, but will switch any that do. Any spills will be contained and prevented from reaching storm drains or going down the drain. Citizens can help by switching any mercury products that they may own for safer options. Chances are slim that you will face any adverse reactions to such low levels of exposure from the types of products that you will have in your home, but it is best to play it safe. To dispose of products containing mercury, enclose them in an airtight bag before throwing away. If a product containing mercury breaks, such as a thermometer or a light bulb, make everyone leave the area and let the room air out. Then, carefully pick up the pieces with a wet paper towel, preferably while wearing rubber, latex, or nitrile gloves. Mercury beads tend to spread quickly, so make sure that you have gathered them all up with an index card or piece of cardboard. Place the wet paper towel, the card or cardboard, and the broken pieces inside of an airtight bag before throwing away. NEVER THROW BROKEN PIECES OR MERCURY BEADS DOWN THE DRAIN!

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leaf collection will be on the same day for the following areas: NC 135 and NC 770 taking in all streets on both sides of NC 135 to Harrington Highway (including all streets in Indian Hills and both sides of Brammer Road from NC 135 to NC 770); Harrington Highway from NC 135 to NC 770 taking in both sides of Harrington Highway and both sides of Beddingfield Road to the dead-end on the fire station side only; and NC 770 from Harrington Highway’s right side only back to NC 135.

Please keep in mind that leaves must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day.

Leaves should not be placed in the traveled portion of the roadway as traffic would be impeded.

Place leaves at a location away from any objects such as parked cars, low-hanging tree limbs, power/phone/cable lines, catch basins and drainpipes. It is important that leaves are not placed in the actual ditch to prevent potential flooding caused by such a practice.

Sticks, rocks, bricks and any foreign type objects should be kept out of the leaves as they can cause severe damage to the collection equipment.

You are encouraged to keep leaves on your property and compost when possible by implementing a backyard composting project. Residents who want leaves for gardening purposes should contact the Street Division for information on signing up for delivery of

leaves by the truckload.

For additional information regarding leaf collection services, contact Darren Gatewood at 623-2110, ext. 3060.

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Hylton has the need for speed His first motorcycle was a Honda 50 dirt bike around age 11. And the love affair with speed began.

Marcus Hylton is 45 years old, and a graduate from Rockingham County High

School in 1994.

His sister Melanie says, “I actually think his need for thrills started at an even younger age when he would make his own BMX obstacle courses for his bicycle and he would ask our

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Marcus was asked if he ever had any accidents that put him out of commission. He noted one on a street bike and another particularly scary one on the track at over 100 mph.

He races professionally now. Getting into the circuit about 10 years ago, he won his first big race in 2017 at Rockingham Dragway. His major sponsors include DME Racing out of Winston Salem, Gann Customs out of Stonveille.

Most of us fear speed, What it's like to go down a track at high speeds? ‘It’s very exillarating. Actually, it’s done an overwith so fast you don’t have time to think.” With speeds up to 230 mph, he says the average speed he goes is around 180 mpg.

He got into the Extreme Dragbike Association (XDA) by qualifying as one of the top 16 out of well over 60 trying out for each event. Qualifying takes place on Friday and Saturday for the Sunday events.

The Xtreme Dragbike Association (XDA) is an east coast motorcycle drag racing series with 700+ motorcycle racers competing at each event.

His determination to qualify each time has paid off several times.

Marcus was the 2019 Real Street World Champion. In the Manufacturerys Cup Series held in Valdosta Ga.

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BACK- Melissa Winant (RCHS Assistant Principal), Thea Dowdle, Rylee Martin, Hannah-Anne Williamson, Coach Carter, Kaitlyn Marquardt, Samantha Saul, Olivia Bradley, Erica Chaney FRONT- Kaylie Ratcliffe, Kelly Carter, Celeste Gomez, Lydia Webster. Not pictured: Toni Smith.

TENNIS TALK November 2021

By Shelby Rhyne Executive Director, Rockingham County Tennis Association

Rockingham County High Lady Cougars advance to postseason play Rockingham County High School Lady Cougars season is still looking very bright. The team was seeded #3 for the west in the state tournament which began Wednesday, October 20 with a match against Kings Mountain High School. Season overall record is 10-0 with a conference win for 3A MidWest. 5 of our Lady Cougars will be headed to regionals in Concord: Kaitlyn Marquardt for singles (#3 in the conference), Hannah-Anne Williamson/ Kelly

Carter (#1 seed doubles teamconference), and Rylee Martin/ Olivia Bradley (#2 doubles team for the conference).

Coach Carter was selected as the Conference Coach of the year. Congratulations to RCHS Girls Tennis team!

For more information about tennis for all ages in Rockingham County, visit our website at www.rockingham .usta.com and follow us on Facebook at http://www.Face book.com/RCYouthtennis.

On July 25th he won the First Place in the XDA (Xtreme Dragbike Association) DME Racing Real Street at the WPGC’s Bike Fest at Maryland International Raceway.

Most Recently in Virgina Motorsports Park Marcus won the XDA (Xtreme Dragbike Association) event in Petersburg Va. Upcoming races will return in 2022 starting with June 19-21 Superbike Showdown.

Marcus’ day job for the past 27 years has been with UPS out of Greensboro, admittedly a bit slower paced than his dragway experience.

Hylton added, “Big thanks to my family from Eden, NC this victory is a for all of us. And a big shout-out to my famly and sponsors and all those who supporteded me through my career.

Eden Recreation Sports Schedules • Eden Prowlers Youth Basketball Practices Peanuts – Ages 4 & 5 – Co-ed – Tues. & Thurs.

Begins at 4:00 PM Thur., Nov. 4th at the Bridge St. Center • Tiny Mites – Ages 6 & 7 – Co-ed - Tues. & Thur. Begins at 4:30 PM Thurs., Nov. 4th at the Bridge St. Center • Mites – Ages 8, 9 & 10 – Coed - Mon. & Wed. Begins at 4:30 PM Wed., Nov. 3rd at the Mill Ave. Center • Girls – Ages 9, 10, 11 & 12 – Mon. & Wed. Begins at 4:30 PM Wed., Nov. 3rd at Mill Ave. Center • Midgets – Ages 11 & 12 – Tues. & Thur. Begins at 4:30 PM Tues., Nov. 2nd at Mill Ave. Center • Juniors - Ages 13, 14 & 15 – Mon. & Wed. Begins at 5:30 PM Wed., Nov. 3rd at both Mill Ave. Center & Bridge St. Center • Seniors – Ages 16, 17 & 18 – Tues. & Thur. Begins at 6 PM Thur., Nov. 7th at both Bridge St. Center & Mill Ave. Center For additional Information call 623-2110 Ext. 3026.

A September 1st, 2021 age cutoff is being observed. All players must have turn in Birth Certificate and Registration Form.

• Women’s Fall Volleyball League will be played on Monday evenings beginning Nov. 1st at the Mill Ave. Center for those that would like to come and watch. Matches begin at 6:30 PM. • New Cornhole League is being played on Tuesday evenings at the Mill Ave. Center beginning at 6:30 PM. We have over 25 people participating in singles and double for anyone that would like to come and spectate.

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Kasey celebrates retirement On October 19, 2021 Rockingham County Emergency Services honored a nearly lifelong serviceman for his dedication to the county. A celebration in honor of George Kasey was held at the Rockingham County Emergency Services Building at 150 Justice Drive from.

Kasey is the only member to retire from Rockingham County 911 with 30 years of service. Beginning his full-time career with the county in December of 1992, Kacey is no stranger to the work involved with Emergency Services and life saving techniques. He joined the Junior Rescue Squad at age 13 when a family member

encouraged the idea. Kasey received his Emergency Medical Technician’s certification before graduating high school. With hopes of gaining more experience and moving into working on the ambulances, Kasey began work in telecommunications where he stayed.

Post retirement, Kasey hopes to stay with 911 part-time as well as work with Eden Rescue. He is most looking forward to spending time with his 10-year-old daughter. “I’ve missed a lot of holidays and birthdays working emergency services,” Kasey said “I just want to be there for her.”

Decrease the Grease!

For several years now, the City of Eden’s pretreatment staff has implemented and been regulating the grease program for our city’s restaurants and commercial kitchens. The Sewer Use Ordinance has a special section that deals directly with Fats, Oils, and Greases, otherwise known as FOG. This requires our department to educate businesses, as well as citizens, of the effects of FOG and what they can do to reduce the issues that FOG can produce.

Staff inspects our restaurants and kitchens annually to make sure they understand the best management practices that help reduce FOG and to ensure that they are maintaining their equipment properly. If they have grease traps or interceptors, they must have these cleaned at least every two months but sometimes more often if they are stopping up and causing issues in our system. It has been a hard job getting this message out to all of the area businesses because of the high turnover in staff, but the last few years have shown a lot of improvement in understanding among the owners and employees. We appreciate all of the work that they do in helping us keep their businesses in compliance.

City staff will continue to meet and remind our businesses about the best management practices and requirements to protect our system, but our main focus now is on the regular households. We have no ordinance that allows us to inspect your kitchen and question how you dispose of your cooking grease, and we would not want to! However, we do see a need to continue educating our citizens on the proper ways of dealing with FOG because it is still a problem in residential areas.

Our main goal is to protect the environment and save money by stopping overflows and costly repairs due to unwanted grease and rags clogging up the sewer lines.

No one wants a blockage in their home and we feel the same way about our system.

Overflows can release harmful bacteria to our streams and

rivers, as well as become unsightly and smelly to nearby homeowners or trail walkers.

Many of our greenways run along prominent sewer lines because of the rights-of-ways that the City maintains, and this is a valuable asset to our community. If the greenways are covered in trash and smell of sewage, no one would want to be around it. As it stands now, people come from all around the area to enjoy our natural attractions and their pristine beauty.

We need your help to keep it that way.

A lot of fats, oils, and greases are in a liquid state when you are done cooking, but if you pour them down the drain, they turn into a solid form that can stick to other trash in the pipes.

Even small amounts can be a problem if they encounter other small amounts in a neighborhood and build up. Please make sure that you wipe out all pots, pans, and plates and dispose of any debris in the trashcan. If you have a larger amount of oil or grease, you can pour it into a separate jar or container to collect and then throw into the trash.

Even leftover foods and scraps contain a small amount of grease and should be scraped into the trash before washing.

Garbage disposals are not meant to collect trash and can actually cause more harm for our system if abused. Simple changes can mean a lot and as a result, you will see less issues with your sinks and pipes clogging over time, which is a benefit to you.

If you and your neighbors all make simple changes, the pipes in your neighborhood will see less clogging and truck traffic from crews trying to clear these blockages, which is also a savings to the City. In addition, there will be less chance of overflows that risk harming the environment around us. I will be the first to admit that I love greasy food sometimes, but it just takes better handling afterwards to keep it from becoming a problem for everyone. Let’s all do our part to DECREASE THE GREASE in our system!

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Those Annoying Medicare TV Commercials If you watch TV at all these days, there is a commercial every 5 minutes pertaining to Medicare Advantage Plans. This is because it is the Annual Election Period for Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, which runs from October 15 through December 7.

With a Medicare Advantage Plan, individuals eligible for Medicare receive their Medicare benefits through an insurance company like Humana, Blue Cross, Aetna, or United HealthCare, who are contracted with Medicare. And since Medicare pays literally hundreds of dollars each month to the insurance company for each person they enroll, many plans do not charge a monthly premium.

The insurance companies are advertising now to gain new members and receive more money from Medicare. But the other commercials, with Joe Namath and Jimmy Walker, are produced by insurance agencies who want people to call in so they can sell them a different plan and collect commissions.

So, when the TV Ad says, “Call the Medicare Benefits Helpline”, you are not calling Medicare.

We continue to receive calls and questions every week about these commercials, especially the ones that feature Joe Namath and Jimmy Walker. Please note the following, and call Me, or your local Agent, not Joe or Jimmy, if you have any questions.

1. There are no new changes to Medicare!

2. These TV ads are not produced by Medicare!

Medicare only produces one or two ads during October thru

December 7, just to remind people of the Annual Election Period.

3. These ads are by insurance agencies trying to sell you a different plan!

4. They do not have any different plans than what you already have access through me or other local agents.

5. Only a few plans offer the “give-back” benefit, and it is only $50, not $100. One does not cover drugs; the others have much higher copays and costs.

When Joe says “…plans that eliminate copays…”, and then mentions, “...free Dental, Hearing, Vision, Transportation, Meals, etc,…at no additional cost…”, these plans are for individuals with both Medicare and Medicaid! The same is true when they mention saving $144 per month. This is a Medicaid benefit.

Medicaid is for individuals with limited income and assets, and is administered by your County’s Department of Social Services.

If you call the number on the screen, they will help you do the paperwork to apply for Medicaid; they’re not actually going to give the money.

I have had clients to call these 800 numbers, and were then talked into changing plans.

This didn’t turn out well. One client was shocked to learn one of her prescriptions would cost over $200 more! Another client discovered he would not be able to see his current doctor. They were misinformed, if not misled!

So please, ignore these TV commercials, and those pieces of “junk mail” you receive. If it doesn’t state CMS, Center for Medicare-Medicaid Services, then it is probably just more “junk mail”.

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For Pop Art, most of the students are recreating a Roy Lichenstein or Andy Warhol Painting.

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MHS Visual Arts students just finished creating a puzzle piece impressionism group painting. Each student had multiple blank canvases with which to create specific sections of a Claude Monet painting entitled "Japanese Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies." The task at hand: recreate their sections via shapes, mixing colors, lines, textures, and values that were in the original painting. As you can see, the puzzle pieces came together beautifully!

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Carolina Cruz-Pacheco and Samara Galloway. (to the left) are creating a version of a MHS panther mural. The murals being painted were originally designed by students from last year during a mural design competition.

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SECU Foundation Helps Advance UNC Health Foundation Pilot for NC Public School Students SECU Foundation is pleased to join the collaborative efforts of UNC Health Foundation and other key organizations for a new telemedicine pilot addressing child and adolescent behavioral health issues for North Carolina public school students. A $1.97 million grant from SECU Foundation will assist the non-profit with the three-year development and implementation of a schoolbased virtual health program to reduce barriers for psychiatric care through telehealth services.

UNC will pilot the program at two sites representing rural and urban regions of the state to identify best practices and the potential expansion for a statewide model.

Statistics provided by UNC Health Foundation show that North Carolina ranks 50th in the United States for access to behavioral healthcare for children and adolescents, with only 200 child psychiatrists clustered in 31 counties and no current telemedicine services in the public school system. The UNC school-based virtual program will create an opportunity to expand virtual behavioral health services to reach families that historically have not had access to care, as well as improve the

emotional and physical health of students.

“Education and healthcare leaders are seeing firsthand the increase in behavioral health issues among North Carolina students and the critical need for innovative mental health programs,” said Jama Campbell, SECU Foundation Executive Director. “While COVID-19 has had devastating impacts in our communities and state, it has also been a catalyst for positive change and creative ways to address healthcare. We are proud to support a pilot program of this magnitude and applaud UNC Health Foundation and all those involved in making sure North Carolina’s school system has the tools to provide children with the help and care they need.”

Wesley Burks, MD, CEO of UNC Health and Dean of the UNC School of Medicine, remarked, “This innovative project increases access to high quality care and promotes greater health equity – two primary goals of UNC Health. We are proud to work with SECU Foundation and grateful for their investment in the mental and behavioral health of children in our state.”

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There is an enormous need to respond with innovative approaches to serve the people of North Carolina who are suffering with mental health concerns,” commented Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody, Chair, Department of Psychiatry at UNC Chapel Hill. “We are truly grateful for the incredible support from the SECU Foundation to help us serve the mental health needs of our children and adolescents – they are our future.”

Dr. Nate Sowa, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry at UNC Chapel Hill, shared, “The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted children’s mental health. North Carolina ranks near the bottom of the country in behavioral health treatment access for children, with the greatest limitations seen in more rural parts of the state. Project funding from SECU Foundation will allow us to provide telehealth care by child psychiatry specialists in partnership with school-based health services that can be scaled to deliver much-needed care broadly in North Carolina.”

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It’s been one year since Nestlé Purina PetCare announced plans to construct a new manufacturing facility in Eden, North Carolina. Much has changed at the project site on East Meadow Road in the last 365 days including a few eyepopping construction stats: 15,000 tons of steel have been erected and more than 35,000 cubic yards of concrete

have been poured, and 332 miles of electrical cable and 57 miles of cable tray have been laid.

The all-new processing building will be fully enclosed within the next three weeks, and main administrative offices are scheduled to be completed yet this year. Meanwhile, processing equipment continues arriving and the first setting of equipment should occur in the next month.

Once complete, the new 1.3 million square foot dry pet food facility will produce leading dog and cat food brands including Purina Pro Plan, Purina ONE and Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets. The factory is being designed with sustainability at the forefront, including a commitment to send zero waste for disposal, and production processes designed to recover and reuse heat and water. Purina is also striving to make the facility 100 percent powered by renewable electricity in the shortest practical timeframe, while supporting the company’s ambition for zero environmental impact in company operations by 2030.

Meanwhile, the Purina team in Eden continues to grow. The new manufacturing facility is looking to add 44 additional associates by the end of 2021 and currently has 40 local team members. In total, Purina plans to hire more than 350 hourly and salaried associates by mid-2023.

Positions include technical operators, production, maintenance and warehousing roles.

Interested candidates can learn more or apply today by visiting purinajobs.com/eden.

Vacation ideas discussed at Rotary Club meeting in Eden Sandals & Beaches Melissa O’Hara, Senior Business Developement Manager North Carolina region will give an indepth Power Point presentation at Eden Rotary Club meeting on the 16th of November at noon in Santana’s upper room, 436 Stadium Drive, Eden.

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If you are a member of the Rotary be sure to attend, if not, find a friend who is to invite you along! It will be a great time to learn more about the vacation of your dreams.

Be thankful for all you have been blesssed with.

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Hair-ston Total Designs 25 Years strong this year Most people have a passion, and for stylist Liaretta Hairston, hair is her’s.

As a young girl she would visit her Aunt Dot during the summer in Hampton, Virginia.

Aunt Dot had her own beauty salon and let Liaretta help her with the shampooing and roller

removal. After forty-four years in the business her aunt decided to retire.

As soon as she was able Liaretta attended Miracle Beauty, Barbers & Nails school in Martinsville, Virginia and became the stylist she dreamed of being for years.

When Liaretta’s aunt contacted her and told her to find a building in Eden, she added that she would give her all her equipment to get started up. That’s how she got started at 539 Morgan Road on the Cook Block in Eden. A few years later when the building she was in was sold she moved right across the street and didn’t miss a beat.

Now located in a large salon at 546 Morgan Road, she welcomes her clients with a smile and greeting that lets them know she is glad to see them. Even if Liaretta isn’t in the shop, there is someone there to serve you from 8am - 7pm Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Times were hard at times, but she said, “Sometimes I wanted to give up but my husband Bernie always told me not to give up.” He has always been supportive of everything she wanted to do and helped her to succeed in life. “I love and thank him for always being there for me. I also want to thank all my clients that have supported us

these 25 years, may God bless you all.”

At present she also feels blessed to have her team of stylists Tonya Hairston and Mel Martin, and her two barbers Shean Hairston and Co’hen Ebo. The salon does hair for women including cuts, color,

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P.I.C.K. Classes Begin for Third Year!

What has quickly become a popular program for the children of Rockingham County began its third year on Monday, October 18th. PICK (Piedmont Instrument Classes for Kids) is an after school music program that provides loaner instruments and instruction in traditional music on banjo, fiddle and guitar. Founded in 2019 by Piedmont Folk Legacies, and assisted greatly by the Rockingham County Education Foundation, PICK has brought a great deal of joy to the kids involved, especially during these difficult days of the pandemic.

With a record number of students enrolled (41), PICK has once again had to pivot in response to the Covid crisis, and offer its lessons in yet another format and location. PICK’s initial year was spent at LeaksvilleSpray Elementary, until the shutdown of schools in March of 2020. All of the 2020 – 2021 PICK year was spent with lessons via Zoom. That sounds like a nightmare, but these students proved just how resilient they

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are by not only learning these instruments, but bravely getting on stage to show off their skills when it finally became safe enough in May of this year to have an in-person, outdoor celebration. This celebration also treated them, for all of their hard work, to a concert by Grammywinning musician Dom Flemons.

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Covid, led PFL to seek an off campus location that might be more accessible to students from around the county. PICK was very fortunate to have Leaksville United Methodist Church on Jay Street in Eden open its doors to the program, providing a beautiful space for our children to learn. PFL has also been fortunate to employ several of the capable teachers from the LUMC preschool as helpers to assist the PICK music teachers during lessons.

PICK lessons this year are taught in individual 30 minute sessions, This produces a formidable schedule, but one that fills the halls of LUMC with wonderful music throughout the week.

Banjo classes are held on Mondays from 3 pm until 8 pm.

Fiddle classes are held on Tuesdays from 6:30 until 8 pm, and also on Sundays from 1 until 7. Guitar classes are taught on Thursdays and Fridays, both days from 3 until 7.

One of PICK’s greatest features, other than its precious students, is the teachers who have joined us to share their talents and knowledge with our kids.

We are so excited to announce these teachers for PICK 2021 – 2022!

Riley Baugus – Banjo Riley Baugus represents the very best of old time clawhammer banjo and song. His powerful singing voice and his expert musicianship place him squarely in the next generation of the quality American roots tradition.

He is a native of the southern Appalachians. His family

roots lie in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina, and he grew up learning the music of the region from older musicians in the area. In his performances, Riley focuses on old time songs, ballads and tunes from the Blue Ridge, and the stories that accompany them.

Riley has been called on to play and sing on many projects through the years, including for the Academy Award winning film, Cold Mountain, the multiGrammy winning recording by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Raising Sand, and with Willie Nelson on his recording, Country Music.

He makes his home near Walkertown, NC, where, when not performing or teaching, he builds finely handcrafted old time banjos.

Katie Griffin – Fiddle Katie Griffin returns to PICK from the 2020-2021 school year, and we know her students will love having her back. Katie grew up honing her skills at our own Charlie Poole Music Festival, and went on to receive her degree in Bluegrass and Old Time Music at East Tennessee State University.

Steven Pulliam – Guitar Steven's day job is an important one - protecting the environment of this area we love in his position as Dan Riverkeeper for Good Stewards of Rockingham.

Another of his passions, though, is music, and he has shared his love for the guitar by both performing and teaching. We are excited to have him on the PICK team!

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COUNTYWIDE CLASSIFIEDS

ALL CLASSIFIED ADS SHOULD BE PAID BEFORE DEADLINE TO RUN IN NEXT ISSUE. Cash, Checks, MC/Visa/Disc/Amex

If billing is required & accepted there will be a $1 billing charge added. (No 900 numbers accepted) email ad to.. lisag63@edensown.com -or - Call 336-627-9234 • Fax to 336-627-9225 Mail in your ad inform. and payment to - Eden’s Own Journal, 5197 NC Hwy. 14, Eden 27288 Eden’s Own is published and placed on the stands on the 1st of Each Month • Ads cannot be put in nor canceled after deadline. No refunds. Ads run only at the discretion of the management. We reserve the right to turn down any classified ad we deem not publishable for any reason.

APARTMENTS HOMES / LAND FOR RENT OR SALE 1, 2, 3, & 4 Bedroom Apartments / Homes for Rent in Eden area.

Reasonable Rates! W/D Hookups, Some include appliances.

Section 8 & HUD. Daytime 336-623-6948 Night 336-613-6322

“Living made simple”

SANDSTONE APTS 5219 & 5221 NC Hwy. 700

Furnished 1 BR, 1 Ba, Living Room, & Kitchen Utilities & water included Laundry On Site Call for Weekly or Monthly Rates

336-552-0755 MOUNTAIN VILLA APTS. Accepting Applications For 1 & 2 Bedroom Units Located in Mayodan, Handicap accessible units available.

Income restrictions apply.

Section 8 Assistance Available For Elderly 62 & Older.

Call 336-427-5047 NC Relay #711

Office hours: 8 am-1:30 pm. Mon.- Thurs.

Smoking Prohibited except in Designated Areas.

Equal Housing Opportunity

Managed By Community Management Corporation.

SERVICES AVAILABLE KELLY BOYS GRASS MOWING LOT CLEANING FIREWOOD CUTTING REASONABLE RATES 336-552-3202 Need to sell or buy something? Need an employee?

Have property to sell or rent? Call Eden’s Own Journal Classifieds. 336627-9234 Today!

ITEMS FOR SALE Stanley Home & Fuller Brush Products for Sale.

Brooms, Mops, and all cleaning supplies. 434-6857512 or 276-340-0303.

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I now have a booth at Vintage C&D on Hwy 14!

2 BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens, Eden NC. $12,000.

(Currently would cost $16,000).

Includes 2 plots side by side, 2 vaults, 1 bronze marker and 2 opening and closings.

Call 336-432-5155.

Use the patented Flea Beacon to control fleas in the home without toxic aerosols or costly exterminators.

Results overnight!

Y&W FARM CENTER 336-548-9017 (www.fleabeacon.com) HELP WANTED DOCUMENTARY PHOTO PROJECT OF EDEN. Senior thesis. Persons needed for photo array for thesis project. You would receive a digital copy of your photo for participating.

Contact Kayleigh MacDonald at 571-458-8756 or email Macdonaldki@VCU.edu.

HIRING FOR SEVERAL POSITIONS ON VARIOUS SHIFTS. Payrate is $11.00 - $13.50 depending on shift and position.

Applicants can apply online at: debbiesstaffing.com or contact our office at: 336-635-5980.

Walk-ins are also welcome: Debbie’s Staffing 125 Boone Road Eden.

If you need to announce an opening, remember to list it in the Eden’s Own Journal classified for results!

Call 336-627-9234 to advertise.

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Rebirth of a Community Event and a Community...

Christmas Tour Of Homes The Eden Preservation Society is excited to announce the rebirth of a treasured community tradition – the Christmas Tour of Homes, scheduled for December 5th from 2 until 5 in the afternoon. For over twenty years, this event has heralded the start of the holiday season, while also raising much needed funds for the projects of the group, especially the maintenance of Governor Morehead Park, and they are excited to bring back this special project, after taking time off due to the pandemic.

This year’s tour promises to be one of the best ever, with properties that, themselves, represent rebirth and restoration.

The Eden community has watched recently, with relief and excitement, as a number of our historic properties undergo transformations that will preserve and protect them for the next generation. The tour will feature some of these special places.

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336-589-5177 Facebook page – Beyond Special Events at The Cana House for more details on what they have to offer.

Brandy promises the house will be filled with signature magnolia leaves and loads of decorations, including a planned feature that will give back even

Cana House

The Cana House – 1011 Center Church Road The oldest of the houses featured this year was constructed in 1850, and was originally the home of Dr. A.B. Johns, Sr. and his family. The doctor’s daughter, Annie Eliza Johns, was a novelist whose book Cooleemee was based on her service as a nurse during the Civil War. This beautiful home was brought back from almost certain destruction several years ago by the painstaking work of Guerrant and Janet Tredway, and they have now relinquished it to its new owners and caretakers, Brandy and Curtis Collins.

Brandy Collins has a long history of event planning, and was in search of just the right property for hosting all of the important celebrations that life brings our way. Her original intent was to stay within a 30 mile radius of her home base in Kernersville, but after visiting what was then called the Johns Manor House, she and her family knew this was the right location for them to pursue their dream. The house, newly christened The Cana House, will serve as both the Collins home as well as an event center to serve Eden and the surrounding community. Check out her

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more to the community. Local organizations have been invited to decorate a tree, all of which will be on display. The trees will be auctioned off and the proceeds donated to several local ministries. You may leave this home with your own decorations!

Blossom Terrace – 11948 NC Highway 87 Originally built around 1930 for J. Frank and Katie Millner King, this beautiful home is approached down a long alley of alternating crepe myrtle and dogwood trees. The King family was instrumental in many ways in transforming this area, with J. Frank, along with his brother D.F. King, bringing electrification to the community through the Leaksville Electric Power Company. The King’s daughter, Katharine King Johnson, who was married for the first time under a large magnolia on the lawn of this beautiful property, went on to have significant influence on the arts in our state, including the establishment of the North Carolina School of the Arts.

The beautiful alley is what led the current owners, Christy and Jeffrey Starnes, to fall in love with this home and property. Their first exploratory adven-

ture down this driveway led them on a quest to obtain this house for their very own. After a number of twists and turns, they were able to purchase it from the estate of longtime owners, Lonnie and Marie Pulliam. The house still features a few of the Pulliam’s treasured furnishings, and Christy is excited to fill the rooms with lots of Christmas trees and fresh greenery from the gorgeous grounds that surround the home.

Christy’s daily work is all about preservation and restoration, as well, but within the context of helping women break free from addictions and lead Godled lives – this all through the work of the organization she leads, Genesis Ministries of Rockingham County. Christy and Jeffrey are excited to welcome tour goers to their home that they have so lovingly restored!

Wilson Home – 651 Highland Drive This lovely, multi-level home was built in 1938 by local attorney James Fagg and his wife Henrietta. James practiced law on Washington Street in Leaksville with his brother Harry Fagg, who was married to Henrietta’s sister, Lucile.

Henrietta and Lucile were granddaughters of David Settle Reid, Governor of North Carolina from 1851 – 1854, and U.S. Senator from 1854 – 1859.

The Wilson home still reflects a strong sense of community through the many involvements of its owners Ed Wilson and Laurie Wilson. Filled with lots of historical and community memorabilia, this is the type home that begs you to linger to absorb all of the interesting artifacts beautifully displayed throughout the house.

A commitment to community has been passed down to the four Wilson children, as well, and it was, in fact, their idea to have their home featured on this tour. Buddy, Harry, Maria and Ellie promise to have decorations everywhere, even including on their beloved pet rabbit, Bubbles. These young people have already contributed so much to this community, espe-

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Continued from Page 39 cially through their involvement with the Scouts. One of the projects in which they were involved is located near their home – Clearwater Park – a beautiful space along the river for the community to enjoy.

Ray Commons – 625 Washington Street One of the most extraordinary examples of restoration and rebirth has been through the work of developer, Michael Carpino, in bringing back to life this landmark of the downtown Leaksville area of Eden.

Originally built in the early 1920s, this handsome building has borne several names – The Realty Building – the John B.

Ray Building – Central Hotel – and has gone through years of prosperity but also years of neglect. Michael has brought it back to life, transforming it into the in-style place to live in Eden, with multiple apartments newly renovated on all four floors. One or more of the new tenants will graciously open their door and allow tour-goers a peek at this downtown gem, wonderfully brought back to life. If in need of a break during the tour, visitors can take an enjoyable detour to another of Michael Carpino’s projects – The Roasted Bean.

This lovely coffee shop, run by Michael’s capable wife and daughter, has quickly become a popular gathering spot downtown, While there, another important piece of local history, but with world-wide signifi-

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It’s “Moe” vember!!!

others will follow her example and reschedule their mammograms to give themselves a fighting chance against the disease.

“While we know the devastating impact COVID-19 is having within our community and

Every Saturday in November we are Donating 10% of sales to

Drive 4 Shelter, a Rockingham County Dog Rescue!

Moe the wonder dog says help us! We will be accepting any donations of food, treats, blankets or toys!

Moe says It's the season of giving!

cance, can be viewed. During renovations for the coffee shop, a mural was uncovered that had been hidden when the coffee shop building was built in the 1920s. The mural advertises a well-known (at that time) local business – Eggleston Brothers Tires – but it’s the artist who painted it who had worldwide influence. The muralist was Norman Woodlieff, the original guitarist for Charlie Poole’s North Carolina Ramblers. Poole and the Ramblers’ 1925 recording of “Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down Blues” is featured in the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Be sure to “like” and stay tuned to the Eden Preservation Society Facebook page for more updates and details as we get closer to Tour Day.

communities around the world, I can’t stress enough the importance of continuing to get screenings and regular care,” Elliot said.

To schedule a mammogram through Cone Health, visit the health care system’s Mammography and Breast Imaging website.

Summer Program Winners Madison-Mayodan Public Library

Western Friends of the Library Present: 2021 Photo Inspired Short Story Contest

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Adult Story Winner: Robin Jones - $50 Title: Staircase to Nowhere

Teen Story Winner: Kloe Jones - $50 Title: The Lonely Road

We will be repeating this Contest Spring 2022.

So start looking for details in March 2022.

We provide the story example photos, you write the short-story…

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1st Place Winner: Christina R. Foley

2nd Place Winner: Mona Price

Bookopoly: An Adult Summer Reading Contest – Summer 2021 3rd Place Winner: Kayla Wilder (no photo) Look for Bookopoly Summer 2022 in May.