{"id":5543,"date":"2023-06-21T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/?p=5543"},"modified":"2023-06-21T11:16:34","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T16:16:34","slug":"weavers-newsletter-june-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/2023\/06\/weavers-newsletter-june-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Weaver&#8217;s Newsletter June 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>An Online newsletter of<\/strong><br><strong>\u201c<em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em>\u201d Rerun Watchers Club (<em>TAGS<\/em>RWC)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weaver_head_color_favicon_600px.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weaver_head_color_favicon_600px-300x300.png\" alt=\"Weaver's head\" class=\"wp-image-5129\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weaver_head_color_favicon_600px-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weaver_head_color_favicon_600px-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/weaver_head_color_favicon_600px.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the<strong> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">June Weaver&#8217;s Newsletter<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for joining us for the third Weaver&#8217;s Newsletter of 2023.  We&#8217;ve been working hard here at Weaver&#8217;s even though the first half of the year has been a little slow.  Mr. Weaver has been kept busy keeping Asa awake during the night shift and organizing the shelves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer is here and Floyd provided a report saying it&#8217;s &#8220;<em>hot&#8230;.92<\/em>.&#8221; He&#8217;s no weatherman but I&#8217;m sure it&#8217;s warm where you are so try and stay in the shade and stay cool.  Maybe head inside and watch The Andy Griffith Show in the air conditioning with friends and family or head up to the mountains where it&#8217;s cool up there while it&#8217;s hot down here.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Better yet, there is a &#8220;<em>big<\/em>&#8221; Mayberry event coming in June and a slower paced one in July.  That&#8217;s not even mentioning the fall events that are scheduled so be sure to check out the Event Calendar to see which one(s) you might like to attend.  With that said, let&#8217;s move along and see what&#8217;s happening in and around Mayberry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For event information between issues of the Weaver&#8217;s Newsletter, visit the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/tagsrwc.com\/the_ebullet\/mayberry-event-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\">Event Calendar<\/a> located at iMayberry.com for updates (<a href=\"https:\/\/weaversdepartmentstore.com\/newsletter\/mayberry-event-calendar\/\"><strong>iMayberry.com<\/strong>)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/BarberPoleGif.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/BarberPoleGif.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4262\" width=\"90\" height=\"180\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Floyd&#8217;s Barbershop<\/strong> <strong>Bulletin Board<\/strong> <strong>&amp;<\/strong> <strong>Event Calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The <strong><em>Andy Griffith Museum<\/em><\/strong>, featuring the late Emmett Forrest&#8217;s amazing collection of Andy Griffith artifacts, is operating on its full, normal schedule. For complete updates on operating hours and other info, visit the website at <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/AndyGriffithMuseum.org\" target=\"_blank\">AndyGriffithMuseum<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.surryarts.org\/agmuseum\/index.html\">.org<\/a> <\/strong>or call (336) 786-1604.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Here are upcoming events that folks have posted on Floyd&#8217;s bulletin board:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*<\/strong> <strong>June 23-25: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mayberrycomestoscottsburg.com\/\"><strong>Mayberry&nbsp;Comes&nbsp;to&nbsp;Scottsburg<\/strong><\/a> festival in Scottsburg, Ind. Ever since the town of Danville, Ind., chose to close out their version of the Mayberry in the Midwest event in 2019 after six successful years, Mayberry fans throughout the Midwest  and beyond  have been hungry to have a major Mayberry event return to  Indiana. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Rodney_Dillard_dec2022-e1682566481547.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Rodney_Dillard_dec2022-1024x691.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5272\" width=\"187\" height=\"150\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Rodney Dillard<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DixieGriffith.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DixieGriffith.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5516\" width=\"110\" height=\"149\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Dixie Griffith<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg<strong> <\/strong>is the answer to that desire. Special guests confirmed so far include<strong> Rodney Dillard<\/strong> (the guitar-playing Darling boy) and his Dillard Band, <strong>Ronnie Schell <\/strong>(two TAGS episodes and Duke Slater on &#8220;Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.&#8221;), <strong>Margaret Kerry<\/strong> (Bess Muggins and Helen Scobey on TAGS), <strong>Dennis Rush<\/strong> (Opie pal Howie on TAGS), <strong>Dixie Griffith <\/strong>(daughter of Andy), <strong>Karen Knotts<\/strong> (daughter of Don), and <strong>Dreama Denver<\/strong> (wife of Bob Denver, who played Dud Wash in the &#8220;Divorce, Mountain Style&#8221; episode and Gilligan on &#8220;Gilligan&#8217;s Island&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ScottsburgGuests.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"967\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ScottsburgGuests.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ScottsburgGuests.jpg 967w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ScottsburgGuests-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ScottsburgGuests-768x361.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DickAtkins.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DickAtkins.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5540\" width=\"101\" height=\"117\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Dick Atkins<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition, Mayberry tribute artists and other special guests will also be providing entertainment throughout the weekend, and there will be a free screenings of <em>Murder in Coweta County<\/em> (starring Andy Griffith), 2021&#8217;s documentary <em>The Mayberry Effect<\/em>, and 2021&#8217;s <em>Mayberry Man<\/em> movie. Special guest <strong>Dick Atkins<\/strong>, a producer of <em>Murder in Coweta County<\/em>, will be on hand for a Q&amp;A session as part of the m0vie&#8217;s screening on Saturday, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much of the festival is free, including a parade, tribute artist performances, a car show, and performances by local musicians. There were also be lots of food and crafts vendors and variety of games and activities for all ages. Ticketed portions include a Mayberry Celebrity Meet &amp; Greet Dinner on Friday; separate shows by Rodney Dillard and the Dillard Band, Ronnie Schell, and Karen Knotts; and a Q&amp;A presentation with Dixie Griffith and Karen Knotts. For full details or to order tickets, check out the festival&#8217;s website at <a href=\"https:\/\/mayberrycomestoscottsburg.com\/\"><strong>www.mayberrycomestoscottsburg.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mayberry_meetup_Logo_400.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mayberry_meetup_Logo_400-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Mayberry Meetup Logo\" class=\"wp-image-5192\" width=\"210\" height=\"120\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>*<\/strong> <strong>July 21 &amp; 22:&nbsp;11th Annual Mayberry Meetup<\/strong>, sponsored by <em>TAGS<\/em>RWC\u2019s <strong>\u201c<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twochairsnowaiting.com\" target=\"_blank\">Two Chairs, No Waiting<\/a>\u201d<\/strong> podcast, gathers in Mount Airy, N.C.&nbsp;For more info\/schedule, visit this link:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1SGtgFHs-274dvtfduYqs0GRbhTcX7i3EXm2XjfuxvE8\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\">11th Annual Mayberry Meetup<\/a>. Also, please Register so we&#8217;ll know who&#8217;s attending the event.  You can register by visiting this link: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/pU3APqCbWks5DeTg8\" target=\"_blank\">Mayberry Meetup 2023 Registration<\/a>   <strong>Note<\/strong>: <em>There\u2019s also a Mayberry Bible Study on Sunday morning, the 23rd. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FloydValentines.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FloydValentines-300x191.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5218\" width=\"184\" height=\"118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FloydValentines-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/FloydValentines.png 438w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 184px) 100vw, 184px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TRUE LOVE?&#8211;Looks can be deceiving.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>*<\/strong> <strong>July 22:&nbsp;<\/strong>Timed to coincide with the Mayberry Meetup, <em>Mayberry 101<\/em> author <strong>Neal Brower<\/strong> presents the second installment of his summer lecture series about TAGS, starting at 2 p.m., in the Andy Griffith Museum Theatre in Mount Airy, N.C. All three monthly, hour-long lectures this summer are about an episode featuring a key supporting character. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today&#8217;s lecture features<strong> &#8220;Floyd the Gay Deceiver.&#8221;<\/strong> Lecture admission is included with Andy Griffith Museum admission ($8 for adults, $6 for ages 12 and under). Visit&nbsp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.surryarts.org\/agmuseum\/index.html\"><strong>www.andygriffithmuseum.org<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or call (336) 786-1604. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GomerVacuum-e1673805202464.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GomerVacuum-e1673805202464-292x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5219\" width=\"158\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GomerVacuum-e1673805202464-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/GomerVacuum-e1673805202464.jpg 455w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 158px) 100vw, 158px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SLEEPY HOLLER&#8211;The night universally abhors a vacuum.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>*<\/strong> <strong>Aug. 19:&nbsp;<\/strong><em>Mayberry 101&nbsp;<\/em>author&nbsp;<strong>Neal Brower<\/strong> concludes his summer lecture series about TAGS, starting at 2 p.m., in the Andy Griffith Museum Theatre in Mount Airy, N.C. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today&#8217;s lecture features<strong> Jim Nabors<\/strong> in <strong>&#8220;Gomer the House Guest.&#8221;<\/strong> Lecture admission is included with Andy Griffith Museum admission ($8 for adults, $6 for ages 12 and under). Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.surryarts.org\/agmuseum\/index.html\"><strong>www.andygriffithmuseum.org<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or call (336) 786-1604.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/RodneyDillardMD14B.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/RodneyDillardMD14B-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"Rodney Dillard\" class=\"wp-image-1312\" width=\"120\" height=\"150\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Rodney Dillard<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>* Sept. 19-24: 34th Annual Mayberry Days\u00ae<\/strong>&nbsp;in Mount Airy, N.C. TAGS cast members confirmed so far include <strong>Rodney Dillard<\/strong>, who will be performing with his<strong>&nbsp;Dillards<\/strong>&nbsp; band; <strong>Ronnie Schell<\/strong> (two TAGS roles and Duke Slater on &#8220;Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C.&#8221;); <strong>Dennis Rush<\/strong> (Opie pal Howie); and&nbsp;<strong>Keith Thibodeaux<\/strong> (Johnny Paul Jason), who will be performing with his Christian Rock band,<strong>&nbsp;David and the Giants<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MargaretTeele.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MargaretTeele.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5508\" width=\"132\" height=\"177\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Margaret Teele<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A TAGS cast member making her first appearance at any Mayberry event is <strong>Margaret Teele<\/strong>, who played Agnes Jean Parker in &#8220;A Visit to Barney Fife&#8221; and also appeared in two episodes of &#8220;Gomer Pyle, U.S.MC.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Surry Arts Council is also pleased to announce that returning for his second Mayberry Days<strong>\u00ae<\/strong> is actor-producer-director <strong>Dan Roebuck<\/strong> (Cliff Lewis on &#8220;Matlock&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/KeithThibodeaux.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/KeithThibodeaux-211x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5236\" width=\"106\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/KeithThibodeaux-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/KeithThibodeaux.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 106px) 100vw, 106px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Keith Thibodeaux<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Other ticketed parts of the festival that are confirmed include: Comedy by<strong> John Floyd (aka &#8220;the Mouth of Mayberry&#8221;)<\/strong>, concert by<strong>&nbsp;The Embers<\/strong>, <strong>Mayberry Days\u00ae Golf Tournament (aka The Emmett)<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Mayberry Days\u00ae Dinner &amp; Entertainment<\/strong>, concert by&nbsp;<strong>Band of Oz<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Michael Hoover\u2019s \u201cMemories of Elvis\u201d<\/strong> with<strong> Denise Glass <\/strong>as Patsy Cline,<strong> Tim White and Troublesome Hollow\u2019s \u201cTribute to Mayberry,\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;concert by<strong>&nbsp;The Bellamy Brothers<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Professor Brower\u2019s Lecture<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>Colonel Tim\u2019s Talent Time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More special guests and festival events are TBA. For more info, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surryarts.org\/mayberrydays\/index.html\"><strong>www.mayberrydays.org<\/strong><\/a>. Tickets for some portions of the weekend are already available&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/d\/nc--mount-airy\/mayberry-days\/?mode=search&amp;q=mayberry%20days&amp;page=1&amp;start_date=2022-09-19&amp;end_date=2022-09-26\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CarnivalSunshine-e1668964721394.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CarnivalSunshine-e1668964721394-300x151.jpg\" alt=\"Carnival Sunshine\" class=\"wp-image-5073\" width=\"150\" height=\"76\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CarnivalSunshine-e1668964721394-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/CarnivalSunshine-e1668964721394.jpg 622w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carnival <em>Sunshine<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/MaryWigginsMissMayberryJr-e1649790639395.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/MaryWigginsMissMayberryJr-e1649790639395-300x273.jpg\" alt=\"Mary Wiggins Miss Mayberry Jr\" class=\"wp-image-724\" width=\"169\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/MaryWigginsMissMayberryJr-e1649790639395-300x273.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/MaryWigginsMissMayberryJr-e1649790639395.jpg 378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CROWNING MOMENT&#8211;<strong>Joy Ellison<\/strong> as Miss Mayberry Jr., Mary Wiggins. All hail!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong> *<\/strong> <strong>Oct. 28-Nov. 2: Cruise to Mayberry 16<\/strong>&nbsp;sets sail for five days from Charleston, S.C., with ports of call at Half Moon Cay and Nassau, Bahamas, aboard Carnival\u2019s <em>Sunshine<\/em>. The cruise\u2019s Special Guest will be&nbsp;<strong>Joy Ellison<\/strong>&nbsp;(Mary Wiggins and others). \u201cAll sail with thee, Miss Mayberry!\u201d  <br><br>Also on board will be a full crew of Mayberry tribute artists, including <strong>Dixie Griffith<\/strong> (Andy\u2019s daughter) as Mt. Pilot Fun Girl Skippy. For more info and to book call All About Cruises (336)538-4926.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mayberrybooks.com\/mayberryretreat\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2024-Mayberry-Retreat-brochure-129x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Mayberry Retreat\" class=\"wp-image-5571\" width=\"97\" height=\"225\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong> *<\/strong> <strong>May 8-10, 2024: The Mayberry Retreat<\/strong>  is an event featuring Mayberry author Randy Turner and held at the beautiful Sauder Heritage Inn in Archbold, Ohio. Last years inaugural Mayberry Retreat was a real treat and this year is expected to be a good time for all. Randy will be presenting <em>How Andy Griffith Became Andy Taylor<\/em> examining Griffith\u2019s early career and the origin of The Andy Griffith Show. Mayberry Days regular Tim White will be providing entertainment filled with bluegrass, humor, and a tune or two Mayberry fans will recognize. The event will be a relaxing all-Mayberry, all-the-time experience so if this sounds good to you, visit the website for details <a href=\"https:\/\/mayberrybooks.com\/mayberryretreat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>mayberrybooks.com\/mayberryretreat\/<\/strong><\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;grid-template-columns:auto 35%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.2\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=731\">Complete Series DVD Set of Mayberry R.F.D.<\/a> ($48)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayberry fans have been waiting for years to get the complete series of <em><strong>Mayberry R.F.D.<\/strong><\/em> on DVD and our wish has finally come true.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can all spend even more time in Mayberry with this wonderful addition to the town we all came to love on <em>The Andy Griffith Show.<\/em>&nbsp; We get to see more of Goober, Howard, Emmett, Sam Jones and so many more friends who make our hometown such a wonderful place to visit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The set contains 12 DVDs with all 78 episodes and 33 3\/4 hours of Mayberry memories to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=731\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=731\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"255\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mayberry_rfd_series_dvd.jpg\" alt=\"Complete Series DVD Set of Mayberry R.F.D.\" class=\"wp-image-5576 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mayberry_rfd_series_dvd.jpg 255w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mayberry_rfd_series_dvd-219x300.jpg 219w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;grid-template-columns:34% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?keyword=Gilligan\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bob_denver_gilligan_maynard_and_me_book.jpg\" alt=\"Gilligan, Maynard and Me\" class=\"wp-image-5577 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bob_denver_gilligan_maynard_and_me_book.jpg 280w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bob_denver_gilligan_maynard_and_me_book-233x300.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?keyword=Gilligan\"><strong>Gilligan, Maynard and Me<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp; &#8211; Book or Audiobook ($15 &#8211; $20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1993 Bob Denver wrote this career memoir, which encompasses stories from Dobie Gillis, Gilligan\u2019s Island, The Good Guys, Dusty\u2019s Trail, Far Out Space Nuts and all three Gilligan movies filmed in the late 70s and early 80s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every word in this book was written by Bob himself, which means his wonderful story telling talent shines through on every page. His attention to detail regarding stunts from Gilligan&#8217;s Island is not only astounding, but informative.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also  in 1993 , Bob Denver recorded an audio of his book. This was long before audio books became a &#8220;thing,&#8221; but now they are a &#8220;thing&#8221; and Mr. Denver&#8217;s wife, Dreama, has made Bob&#8217;s book to be available to his fans. After having the original cassette recording digitized, you can now hear Bob&#8217;s book read by Bob himself! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose the physical book, the audiobook, or BOTH!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?keyword=Gilligan\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">****News of Cast &amp; Crew ****<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ron_howard_brice_spiderman_spiderverse_movie_v2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ron_howard_brice_spiderman_spiderverse_movie_v2-300x229.jpg\" alt=\"Brice Dallas Howard and Ron Howard review Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse\" class=\"wp-image-5580\" width=\"225\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ron_howard_brice_spiderman_spiderverse_movie_v2-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ron_howard_brice_spiderman_spiderverse_movie_v2.jpg 739w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Former Gwen Stacy, Brice Dallas Howard and Ron Howard gave \u201cSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse\u201d  smiles and great reviews.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Ron Howard<\/strong> (Opie) and his wife Cheryl celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on June 7th.  They were married June, 7 1975 having gone on their fist date November 1, 1970.  Weaver&#8217;s isn&#8217;t sure how they celebrated their wedding anniversary but we do know that on that first date, Ron took Cheryl to see a movie, <em>It&#8217;s a Mad Mad Mad World<\/em>, and for pizza at Barnone&#8217;s in Toluca Lake.  Barnone&#8217;s is no longer in business but reports are the Howard&#8217;s still celebrate that first date by watching a movie and having pizza.  Rather than going out, they pick a movie on Netflix and order take-out pizza.  Ron says of Cheryl, &#8220;I met her, and there was never anybody else.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine Entertainment, founded by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, recently closed an exclusive multiyear first-look film deal with&nbsp;Amazon Studios.  In making Amazon its new movie home, Imagine will give Amazon &#8220;first look&#8221; on narrative features and documentaries Imagine intends to produce.  Jennifer Salke, the head of Amazon and MGM Studios said, \u201cWhether it\u2019s a captivating drama like&nbsp;<em>Thirteen Lives<\/em>&nbsp;or a poignant documentary like&nbsp;<em>Lucy and Desi<\/em>, the team at Imagine Entertainment has an incredible gift for storytelling,\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clint_howard_scooby_doo_villian.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clint_howard_scooby_doo_villian-236x300.jpg\" alt=\"Clint Howard as a Scooby-Doo villain\" class=\"wp-image-5584\" width=\"118\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clint_howard_scooby_doo_villian-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clint_howard_scooby_doo_villian.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 118px) 100vw, 118px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>One of the many memes created sees Clint Howard captured as a Scooby-Doo villain. He would have gotten away with it, too, if it wasn&#8217;t for the pesky kids.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There is more going on with Imagine Entertainment than Weaver&#8217;s feels qualified to report but rest assured that Ron Howard remains a creative and driving force in the industry.  We continue to celebrate his success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clint Howard<\/strong> (Leon) has been busy creating fun memes on Instagram and sharing his travels with fans.  He&#8217;s been staying busy and just recently confirmed he has written a script for the sequel to his 1995 horror comedy&nbsp;<em>Ice Cream Man<\/em>.  The original <em>Ice Cream Man<\/em>, not really Mayberry-ish, &nbsp;has developed a strong cult following over the years since its release and Clint plans to bring that audience more killer ice cream man action.  No word if he has plans to dress in a cowboy hat or to sell peanut butter and jelly sandwich ice cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the mean time, Clint continues to appear around the country at pop-culture events where he signs autographs and meets fans.  Be on watch to see if he&#8217;ll be in your area. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/margaret_kerry_cherry_blossom_festival_2023.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/margaret_kerry_cherry_blossom_festival_2023-300x222.jpg\" alt=\"Margaret at the Cherry Blossom Festival\u00a0in Marshfield, Mo.\" class=\"wp-image-5585\" width=\"225\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/margaret_kerry_cherry_blossom_festival_2023-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/margaret_kerry_cherry_blossom_festival_2023-768x568.jpg 768w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/margaret_kerry_cherry_blossom_festival_2023.jpg 782w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>2023 Cherry Blossom Festival&nbsp;in Marshfield, Mo. &#8211;<\/strong> <em>Margaret Kerry posed here with a few fans. Smiles were in great supply. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Margaret Kerry<\/strong> (Bess Muggins and Helen Scobey), the original Tinker Bell live action model, was seen in Disneyland on May 11th being escorted by none other than Peter Pan.  Margaret was celebrating her 94th birthday at Disneyland. What an awesome gift for fans to see her reunited with Peter Pan and celebrating yet another milestone in her amazing life.  Margaret also attended the Cherry Blossom Festival&nbsp;in Marshfield, Mo. the end of April and will be at the <a href=\"https:\/\/mayberrycomestoscottsburg.com\/\">Mayberry Comes to&nbsp;Scottsburg<\/a> Ind. event coming the end of June.  To follow her busy schedule visit her website,&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tinkerbelltalks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tinker Bell<\/a>&nbsp;Talks.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/dr_rodney_dillard_2023.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/dr_rodney_dillard_2023-300x207.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Rodney Dillard\" class=\"wp-image-5588\" width=\"224\" height=\"170\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Springfield, Mo.<\/strong> (May 19, 2023) &#8211; <em>Rodney Dillard receives Honorary Doctorate in Public Affairs from Missouri State University. Congratulations to Dr. Rodney Dillard.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Rodney Dillard<\/strong> (guitar playing Darling boy) has news and, well, BIG ain&#8217;t the word for it. On May 19th, Rodney became Dr. Dillard when he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Public Affairs from Missouri State University. Dr. Dillard was recognized during the Missouri State commencement in Springfield, MO.  Afterward, he presented the keynote address for the graduation exercises. At-a-boy Rodney!<br><br> Dr. Dillard and The Dillards will be performing at the <a href=\"https:\/\/mayberrycomestoscottsburg.com\/\">Mayberry Comes to&nbsp;Scottsburg<\/a> Ind. event coming the end of June. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rodneydillard.tv\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check their official website<\/a> for tour dates as they are confirmed and for The DIllards CDs and videos.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sunset_in_san_deigo_dennis_rush_may_2023.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sunset_in_san_deigo_dennis_rush_may_2023-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Dennis Rush sunset\" class=\"wp-image-5593\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>San Diego, Calif. <\/strong>&#8211; <em>Dennis Rush, Opie&#8217;s friend Howie, shares one of the wonderful sunsets he gets to enjoy.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Dennis Rush<\/strong> (Howie) is gearing up for Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg in Scottsburg, Ind. coming up 23- 25 June 2023.  He has also been taking photos of celebrating the beautiful sunsets in his hometown&nbsp;San Diego, Calif. and sharing them online.  June 10th marked his birthday so Weaver&#8217;s would like to take a moment to wish him the best in the coming year.  You can wish him well in person if you are attending the <a href=\"https:\/\/mayberrycomestoscottsburg.com\/\">Mayberry Comes to&nbsp;Scottsburg<\/a> Ind. event coming the end of June as Dennis will be greeting fans during the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ronnie_schell_roasted_by_phyllis_diller_1980s.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ronnie_schell_roasted_by_phyllis_diller_1980s-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ronnie Schell roasted by Phyllis Diller in early 1980s\" class=\"wp-image-5594\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The roasting of Ronnie Schell<\/strong> &#8211; <em> In the early 80s, Ronnie was the subject of a comedy roast. Seen here with Phyllis Diller, it was a fantastic evening surrounded by friends and the greatest in comedy.<\/em> (Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/ronnieschell.com\/\">RonnieSchell.com<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Ronnie Schell<\/strong> (two episodes and Duke Slater on \u201cGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.\u201d) continues to spend time online interacting with fans. He answers questions, posts photos, and gives information about appearances on his <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/therealronnieschell\" target=\"_blank\">personal Facebook page<\/a>.  He&#8217;s recently posted images and video from his amazing career with commentary and insights. He will be coming to the <a href=\"https:\/\/mayberrycomestoscottsburg.com\/\">Mayberry Comes to&nbsp;Scottsburg<\/a> Ind. event as well so come out and see him in person. To keep up with Ronnie, visit his website (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ronnieschell.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">RonnieSchell.com<\/a>) to find out more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weaver&#8217;s is so happy to be in contact the Peter Ackerman, the son of Mayberry&#8217;s own Miss Ellie &#8211;  <strong>Elinor Donahue<\/strong>, and received this kind note from him. <em>\u201cI speak to my mother by phone on Sundays and frequently share the messages I receive from fans of <strong>The Andy Griffith Show<\/strong>. She is always both surprised and delighted! I will invite her to pass along a message for me to share with everyone!\u201d<\/em>  Thank you to Peter for letting his mom know that she is on the minds of Mayberry folks. It&#8217;s wonderful to hear that she may pass along a message to us in the future but should that not occur, we appreciate Peter keeping her aware of our love for what she did to make our hometown such a friendly place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Stark Howell and Cort Howell<\/strong>&nbsp;(sons of&nbsp;<strong>Hoke Howell<\/strong>, Mayberry\u2019s first Dud Wash) have finished a &#8220;rough cut&#8221; of  the  Mayberry Man TV series. The series takes place about a year after the final scene of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?category=86\"><em>Mayberry Man<\/em> <\/a>movie and follows the daily lives of the movie characters. MANY fans of The Andy Griffith Show helped make both the movie and the series a reality and also make appearances.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mayberry Man movie was a finalist for Best Comedy at the 50th Annual International Christian Visual Media (ICVM) Crown Awards but didn&#8217;t walk away from the awards as the winner.  If you get a chance to watch the award show, you will be able to see Barney (Rik Roberts) and Floyd (Allan Newsome) presenting an award. Let us know if you see them as the air date hasn&#8217;t been announced as of yet. If you haven&#8217;t yet seen the movie , you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?category=86\">pick up a DVD or other related items<\/a> at Weaver&#8217;s Department Store. The series is planed to be released in the fall of 2023. We are still unsure exactly what network will air the series so stay tuned for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;grid-template-columns:auto 29%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.2\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=681\">Mayberry Man DVD<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Special SALE Price! &#8211; ($15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-extra-small-font-size\">Mayberry Man is about an arrogant movie star who is busted for speeding in a small southern town and sentenced to attend Mayberry Fest: a weeklong festival celebrating&nbsp;<em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em>. Immersed in a modern-day Mayberry, he\u2019s given a chance to discover the true meaning of friendship and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to have &#8220;Floyd&#8221; (Allan Newsome) autograph your DVD, just let Mr. Weaver know. Like water and air, there&#8217;s no charge for the autograph.&nbsp; (<strong>NOTE<\/strong>:&nbsp; <em>To autograph the DVD will require the factory packaging&nbsp;to be opened.<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=681\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=681\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MayberryManDVD.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4446 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MayberryManDVD.jpg 350w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MayberryManDVD-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MayberryManDVD-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">****Chapter News ****<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mayberry<\/strong>&nbsp;chapter (Knoxville, Tenn.)&nbsp;members gathered and phoned in to have a birthday party for&nbsp;<strong>Elinor Donahue<\/strong>&nbsp;on April 22, 2023. They phoned Elinor and talked with her for half an hour while they watched the  &#8220;<em>Ellie Saves a Female<\/em>&#8221; episode in the background. Elinor told the chapter members things she remembered from that episode one of which was that is was a lot of working with Frankie Flint (<strong>Edris March<\/strong>). She also talked about other parts of her career like when she was star struck meeting Ray Bolger (Scarecrow&nbsp; from The Wizard of Oz)  when she was young. She dared asked him for an autograph.&nbsp;It was BIG!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget that the Mayberry chapter produces a paper newsletter with the latest edition publishing this very month. The <em>Mayberry Minutes<\/em>&nbsp;is available for $20 for two or three 16 page issues per year or $10 for a pdf version. If you like your Mayberry news on paper, or as a pdf,&nbsp;<em>Mayberry Minutes<\/em>&nbsp;is a great option. For more info, contact editor&nbsp;<strong>Dennis Beal<\/strong>&nbsp;at KingOfMayberry@comcast.net.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mayberry_chapter_miss_ellie_bday_2023.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mayberry_chapter_miss_ellie_bday_2023.jpg\" alt=\"Mayberry chapter Elinor Birthday 2023\" class=\"wp-image-5603\" width=\"710\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mayberry_chapter_miss_ellie_bday_2023.jpg 947w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mayberry_chapter_miss_ellie_bday_2023-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mayberry_chapter_miss_ellie_bday_2023-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">April 2023 \u2013 <em>Mayberry Chapter celebrates Elinor Donahue&#8217;s birthday with a cake, phone call, and watching Miss Ellie on DVD.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Trivial Trivialities<\/strong>&nbsp;chapter (Pawleys Island, S.C.) had a BIG Mayberry party at their home base in late May. Two very special guests were in attendance, Tim White  of the \u201cTroublesome Hollow\u201d bluegrass band (formerly of The VW Boys) and Dixie Griffith, Andy Griffith\u2018s daughter, were on hand for the fun. This event was so big, the local newspaper, Costal Observer, did a full page story about the goings-on with pictures and everything.  What a special evening it was.   <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trivial_trivialities_keith_brown_dixie_griffith.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trivial_trivialities_keith_brown_dixie_griffith.jpg\" alt=\"Trivial Trivialities Keith and Dixie\" class=\"wp-image-5610\" width=\"653\" height=\"522\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pawleys Island, S.C. &#8211; <em>The \u201cTrivial Trivialities\u201d Chapter hosted a Mayberry Party. Keith Brown reports, &#8220;Our house came alive with lots of fun, food, door prizes and music Saturday night! <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Blood Brothers<\/strong><em>&nbsp;(Macon, Mo.)<\/em> chapter attended the Mayberry Retreat in Berea, Kentucky in early May.&nbsp; The event was hosted by Randy Turner, Mayberry enthusiast and expert. There were three days of presentations, musical concerts, and regional treats for all to enjoy.&nbsp; Special guests were <strong>Leroy Mack McNees<\/strong> and his wife Janice.&nbsp; A very special experience for the attendees was when Leroy played THE dobro that he played on TAGS.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/johnna_clark_leroy_mac_mayberry_retreat_2023_v1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/johnna_clark_leroy_mac_mayberry_retreat_2023_v1.jpg\" alt=\"johnna_clark_leroy_mac_mayberry_retreat\" class=\"wp-image-5606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/johnna_clark_leroy_mac_mayberry_retreat_2023_v1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/johnna_clark_leroy_mac_mayberry_retreat_2023_v1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Berea, Ky. &#8211; <em>Fans attending the Mayberry Retreat  in May 2023 were blessed to see the actual dobro that LeRoy McNees played on episodes of The Andy Griffith Show. Our Blood Brother, Johnna, got a signed photo and some wonderful memories. LeRoy and Janice McNees pose with the dobro.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/blood_brothers_sean.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/blood_brothers_sean.jpg\" alt=\"Blood Brothers Chapter and Sean\" class=\"wp-image-5608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/blood_brothers_sean.jpg 640w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/blood_brothers_sean-300x190.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paola, Kan. (April 29, 2023) &#8211; <em>Johnna and Robert Clarke of the Blood Brothers chapter (Macon, Mo.) traveled to see Mayberry fan and TAGSRWC member Sean Dietrich a 95 minute show of non-stop family friendly comedy, stories, and music. Sean was able to attend The Mayberry Meetup in 2022 but his popularity and demand for performances make is unlikely he&#8217;ll be able to repeat in 2023. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/col_harvey_or_not_korczak_chief_standing_bear.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/col_harvey_or_not_korczak_chief_standing_bear-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"Col Harvey living among the Shawnee\" class=\"wp-image-5611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/col_harvey_or_not_korczak_chief_standing_bear-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/col_harvey_or_not_korczak_chief_standing_bear.jpg 477w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Col Harvey living among the Shawnee?  Actually sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski who arrived in the Black Hills on May 3, 1947 and worked the remainder of his life to bring the Crazy Horse Memorial to life.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Who&#8217;s Been Messin&#8217; Up the Bulletin Board <\/strong><em>&nbsp;(Internet.)<\/em> chapter member Christie McLendon (you&#8217;ve seen her at events as Charlene Darling) was recently visiting national parks with her family and traveled to see the Crazy Horse Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota. While visiting the museums, she was shocked to see   a face that seemed familiar.   The painting (seen below) sure looks like Col. Harvey and might prove he DID live among the Shawnee after all. While it did turn out not to be the Col. but instead the sculptor responsible for the Crazy Horse Memorial, it makes one wonder if writers from The Andy Griffith Show might have see this painting and loosely based Col. Harvey on him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s all the Chapter News for this issue. Weaver&#8217;s would LOVE to hear the news from your chapter so we can all celebrate what you are up to. <em>Please keep those chapter reports and photos coming<\/em> to&nbsp;<strong>Floyd@imayberry.com<\/strong> and we&#8217;ll try and spread the word right here in Weaver&#8217;s Newsletter about what&#8217;s happening where you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=685\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"245\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/MayberryPuzzleBook-e1633726402740.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4346 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/MayberryPuzzleBook-e1633726402740.jpg 245w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/MayberryPuzzleBook-e1633726402740-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=685\"><strong>The Mayberry Puzzle Book &#8211; Season 1<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; <\/strong><br>($15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mayberry Puzzle Book &#8211; Season 1 contains Crossword and Word Search puzzles for each episode. However, the book is much more than puzzles. For each episode, there is a summary and a playbill. The puzzles contain questions with a variety of difficulty. In most cases, you will need to watch the episode to complete the puzzle. That is why we consider this book to be a watching companion. The perfect excuse to watch your favorite show and increase your trivia knowledge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>265 pages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=685\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">****Chapter Update ****<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TAGSRWC has no new chapters that started since the April issue of <em>The Weaver&#8217;s Newsletter<\/em>.  That could be because Mr. Weaver missed it or it could be because there really haven&#8217;t been any new ones in a while. Either way, here&#8217;s the latest chapter info:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our total number of chapters that have started since TAGSRWC was founded in 1979 is 1,485.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting a chapter of TAGSRWC is still just as easy as it was four decades ago. You simply pick a name that hasn\u2019t previously been selected by another group. (You can check the searchable list of chapter names already taken at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imayberry.com\/cgi-bin\/chapters\/chapterdatabase.pl?chapters.txt\"><strong>www.tagsrwc.com<\/strong><\/a>.) Then submit your chapter\u2019s name with your location and a list of your founding members by e-mail (to&nbsp;<strong>Goober@imayberry.com<\/strong>) or by U.S. Mail to TAGSRWC\u2019s HQ (<strong>118 16th Avenue South, Suite 4, PMB 146, Nashville, TN&nbsp; 37203-3100<\/strong>). That\u2019s all it takes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether or not you start or join a local chapter, you can always join our online&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/wbmutbb.com\/\"><strong>\u201cWho\u2019s Been Messin\u2019 Up the Bulletin Board?\u201d<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;chapter or any of several exclusively online chapters on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tagsrwc\/\">Facebook<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mewe.com\/group\/5fa93f3042de351591b9b455\">MeWe<\/a>&nbsp;(see Mayberry on the Web below)..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;grid-template-columns:37% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=709\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"334\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/TiedUpInKnottsCover.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4000 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/TiedUpInKnottsCover.jpg 334w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/TiedUpInKnottsCover-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=709\"><strong>Tied Up in Knotts Me &amp; My Dad Paperback<\/strong><\/a> ($19 or $29)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much has been written about Don Knotts&#8217;s career, especially about his iconic role as Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show, but personal views into the man himself are few and far between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Tied Up in Knotts, a loving daughter provides a full-life narrative of her father: Don&#8217;s difficult childhood in an abusive home, his escape into comedic performance, becoming a household name, his growth as a feature film actor, his failing health, and his family life throughout, leading to touching and hilarious moments that will make the reader laugh and cry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those looking for a behind-the-scenes peek at the show, from the nuts and bolts of production to the hilarious pranks and heartfelt moments between the cast and crew, will see it all through the eyes of the little girl who grew up on the set. Knotts will delight readers with the memories of celebrities touched by Don&#8217;s life, including Ron Howard, Tim Conway, Andy Griffith, Maggie Peterson, John Waters, Barbara Eden, and Jim Carrey. Tied Up In Knotts delves beyond Barney Fife nostalgia to tell the life story of a man and father.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weaver&#8217;s offers autographed books by Karen, they come with an autographed bookplate. Sorry, but the autographs can&#8217;t be personalized.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This paperback book is a wonderful read at 288 pages.&nbsp;Your Choice:<br>unautographed $19.00<br>autographed $29.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=709\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;grid-template-columns:auto 53%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.2\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?category=6\">Mayberry T-shirts<\/a> <\/strong>(prices vary)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head over to Weaver&#8217;s and choose from 84+ different  designs, styles, long &amp; short sleeve, and colors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weaver&#8217;s was just able to get back in stock the royal blue version of Mayberry Union High tees and sweatshirts.  Head over to Weaver&#8217;s Department Store and find a shirt you would love to wear and share your Mayberry spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?category=6\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?category=6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mayberry_Ad_MUH_shirts_450.jpg\" alt=\"Mayberry Union High Shirts\" class=\"wp-image-5479 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mayberry_Ad_MUH_shirts_450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mayberry_Ad_MUH_shirts_450-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mayberry_Ad_MUH_shirts_450-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>****&nbsp;TAGSRWC Reruns****<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, there have been many reports about the things that happen in and around Mayberry.  Weaver&#8217;s wanted to re-highlight some of these past events so fans could travel back in time to experience them once again. The following comes from the Mother Figure Chapters one-time newsletter called &#8220;My Sen-Tence&#8221; published on November 30, 1995. The newsletter, and article, was written by Allan Newsome so&#8230;just don&#8217;t over expect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">35th Anniversary Celebration: A Mayberry Reunion<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"165\" height=\"122\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5620\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>On September 30 and October 1, 1995 a very special celebration was held at the <strong>Stevens Center<\/strong> in <strong>Winston-Salem, North Carolina<\/strong>. Twenty cast members from &#8220;our hometown&#8221; gathered together to pay tribute to <em><strong>&#8220;The Andy Griffith Show&#8221;<\/strong><\/em> and share their experiences in Mayberry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Neal Brower<\/strong>, member of the<strong> Barney Chapter<\/strong> and known as <em>Professor Brower<\/em> to readers of <em><strong>&#8220;The Bullet&#8221;<\/strong><\/em>, took the stage to open the event. Neal was instrumental in the planning and was a driving force behind the event and we, the members of <em><strong>TAGS<\/strong><\/em><strong>RWC<\/strong>, are grateful for his effort. Thanks Neal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following Neal&#8217;s introduction, the <strong>Darling Boys (Doug Dillard, Rodney Dillard, Mitch Jayne, and Dean Webb<\/strong>) took the stage and honored <em><strong>TAGS<\/strong><\/em> faithful with more than a couple of our favorite Darling tunes. They had the Stevens Center audience tapping toes and clapping hands in no time flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Richard O. Linke, <\/strong><em><strong>TAGS<\/strong><\/em> Associate Producer and long time personal manager to Andy Griffith, graced us all with his recollections of time spent working on <em><strong>\u201cThe Andy Griffith Show\u201d<\/strong><\/em> and with Andy in general. He walked on stage wearing a brown corduroy baseball cap with the word <em>Mayberry<\/em> embroidered on it in yellow. That cap was one of the original cast caps given to all the folks that worked on <em><strong>TAGS<\/strong><\/em>. He said that he had not worn the hat for years but wanted to wear it to Winston-Salem so people would know who he was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>James Best<\/strong>, guitar player Jim Lindsey, walked onto the stage with a guitar slung over his shoulder proclaiming that he was always asked if he really played the guitar on the show. He was going to prove he could play and was just about to start strumming when he ran out of time for his part of the program and had to give up the stage. He did have time to mention that he enjoyed his time on the <em><strong>TAGS<\/strong><\/em> episodes he was on and told us about some of the other projects that he has worked on like the <em>\u201cTwilight Zone\u201d, \u201cThe Dukes of Hazzard\u201d<\/em> and several westerns he appeared in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amzie Strickland<\/strong>, Miss Rosemary , treated the audience by reading entries from her day planner that she had written back when she landed her first role on <em><strong>TAGS<\/strong><\/em>. The entries were things like, \u201cGot part on Andy Griffith Show&#8230;buy new hose.\u201d It was an interesting insight to the things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>she was thinking about and I for one enjoyed every minute.<strong>Joanna Moore<\/strong>, Nurse Peggy, came on stage and spoke about her time on <em><strong>\u201cThe Andy Griffith Show\u201d<\/strong><\/em> and sang <em><strong>\u201cDown in the Valley\u201d<\/strong><\/em> making us all feel like we were sitting on Andy\u2019s front porch.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"102\" height=\"85\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5623\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Jean Carson<\/strong> came out for two appearances on stage. The first time dressed as Daphene the fun girl and the second as Naomi the escaped convict. Her \u201cHello Doll\u201d thrilled the hearts of all the fans. \u201cIf you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself\u201d was also a big hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bernard Fox<\/strong>, Malcom Merriweather, was wonderful with his performance of British pub songs. He had the crowd laughing and singing along. His first words following the \u201cspontaneous ovation\u201d were, \u201cAren\u2019t ya\u2019 kind. Aren\u2019t ya\u2019 kind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keith Thibodeaux<\/strong>, Opie\u2019s pal Johnny Paul Jason, came out and said a few words about his time on <em><strong>TAGS<\/strong><\/em> and how it compared to his work on <em><strong>\u201cI Love Lucy\u201d<\/strong><\/em> where he played \u201cLittle Ricky\u201d. He said that he enjoyed <em><strong>TAGS<\/strong><\/em> much more, mainly because there were other kids on the set that he could play with. Then he showed us why he had earned the role of Little Ricky by performing on his drums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>George Lindsey<\/strong>, Goober (like you didn\u2019t know that already), kept the house in tears with his stand-up comedy routine. He was a big hit, as he always is. He ended his performance with the great poem, he wrote, called<em><strong>, \u201cWhat Mayberry Means to Me.\u201d<\/strong><\/em> If you\u2019ve never heard this poem, check out his autobiographical book<em><strong>, \u201cGoober in a Nutshell\u201d<\/strong><\/em>, and you&#8217;ll see why it cracks folks up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maggie Peterson<\/strong>, Charlene Darling, charmed the fans with song. She brought out her \u201cbrothers\u201d and the Darlings sang, <em><strong>\u201cSalty Dog\u201d<\/strong><\/em> and other songs that make you cry. The only thing bad about the singing was when it ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hoke Howell<\/strong>, Charlene\u2019s husband Dud Wash, shared memories of the time he spend on the set and explained to us why Bob Denver was used as Dud in the final appearance of Mr. Wash. He said the truth of the matter is Bob was about to start some new show called, <em><strong>\u201cGilligan&#8217;s Island\u201d<\/strong><\/em>and CBS wanted him to be on TV all he could be to promote the new show. Bob Denver was a great Gilligan, but there&#8217;s really only one Dud.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"91\" height=\"102\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5624\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Allan Newsome dances with Jackie Joseph<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Jackie Joseph<\/strong>, Ramona Ancrum, told about the fun she had on the <em><strong>TAGS<\/strong><\/em> set. She also spoke of her ex-husband, <strong>Ken Berry<\/strong>, and the time he spent on <em><strong>\u201cMayberry, RFD\u201d<\/strong><\/em>. She was just as sweet as could be and was bubbling over with emotion from all the love the fans were showing her. I even got to dance with \u201cmy darling Romeena\u201d for a picture at the reception following the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Howard Morris<\/strong>, Ernest T. Bass, made his entrance in typical Ernest T. style by running down the aisle of Steven Center throwing rocks, laughing, and hugging all the pretty girls he could find. And of course he sang <em><strong>\u201cOld  Aunt Maria\u201d<\/strong><\/em> for us playing along with his gas can all tuned up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elinor Donahue<\/strong>, Ellie Walker, told us about how nervous she was when they were suppose to record the song for the Christmas episode. Andy asked her to sit down on the floor of the recording studio because he could see she was nervous. They both sat right down in the middle of the studio and Andy would play his guitar and hum along saying she should start singing whenever she felt ready. So, whenever you\u2019re watching the Christmas episode remember that Andy and Ellie were really sitting on the floor of a recording studio when they were singing <em><strong>\u201cAway in a Manger.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5625\" width=\"136\" height=\"98\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Arlene Golonka and Jan Newsome of Mother Figure Chapter<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Arlene Golonka<\/strong>, Millie, spoke about <em><strong>TAGS<\/strong><\/em> but also about her time on <em><strong>\u201cMayberry, RFD\u201d<\/strong><\/em> where she played Ken Berry&#8217;s love interest. She also revealed that George Lindsey was the one who introduced her to her ex-husband and said with a twinkle in her eye that she\u2019d never forgive him for that. At the reception, I told Arlene that the guys I work with call Jan, Millie so she made sure Jan got a picture of the \u201c2 Millie\u2019s\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Betty Lynn<\/strong>, Thelma Lou, was very appreciative of the standing ovation she received when she took the stage. Betty is one of the most caring people I have ever met. She really does appreciate the fans and is thankful for the love they show her.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"191\" height=\"153\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5626\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don Knotts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While Betty was on stage, they brought a telephone on stage and called <strong>Aneta Corsaut<\/strong>, Helen. Aneta had planned to attend the event, but was unable, due to her health. The audience gave her a standing ovation that lasted for several minutes. Betty was in tears and by the sound of her voice you could tell that Aneta was touched by the sentiment. She told us all that she wished she could have been there with us and was thankful to visit by phone. This was truly a moment that all those present in Stevens Center will remember for a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To close the evening, <strong>Don Knotts<\/strong> came out and performed several skits and a scene from <em><strong>\u201cNo Time for Sergeants\u201d.<\/strong><\/em> It was a fitting ending to a BIG evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To sum it all up, <strong>Jim Clark<\/strong> (our Presiding Goober) said, <em>\u201cThis was better than Disney World for <strong>TAGS<\/strong><\/em> fans.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;grid-template-columns:auto 39%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=549\"><strong>Barbershop Hair Styles Print<\/strong><\/a><br>($12)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Weaver has been working with Floyd to bring you a recreation of the &#8220;Official Hair Styles for MEN and BOYS&#8221; print that hangs in Floyd&#8217;s Barber Shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The print is 16&#8243;x 20&#8243; on heavy weight stock. The print will be shipped in an art tube to protect it during shipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>he print includes a recreation of the sample hair styles offered at Floyd&#8217;s Barber Shop and a scene representative of a certain man and his son walking home from the fishin&#8217; hole in the top left corner.&nbsp; Get yourself a copy for your barber shop or Mayberry room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>There is a slight fuzziness to the depicted &#8220;heads&#8221; if viewed within 10 inches of the print. Mr. Weaver thinks that&#8217;s &#8220;art&#8221; but wanted to make customers aware<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=549\">Shop Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=549\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/HaircutPoster.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3691 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/HaircutPoster.jpg 350w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/HaircutPoster-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;grid-template-columns:42% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=687\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/MayberryEffectDVD.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4341 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/MayberryEffectDVD.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/MayberryEffectDVD-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weaversdepartmentstore.com\/catalog.php?item=687\"><strong>The Mayberry Effect DVD<\/strong><\/a><br>($20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Mayberry Effect<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;is a humorous and inspiring film exploring how&nbsp;<em><strong>The Andy Griffith Show<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;has influenced individuals and audiences over many generations.&nbsp; This film follows&nbsp;<strong>David Browning<\/strong>, the nation\u2019s number one Barney Fife tribute artist,&nbsp;<strong>Allan Newsome<\/strong>, the&nbsp;Floyd The Barber tribute artist, and many other tribute artists&nbsp;as they entertain crowds all over the nation at various Mayberry festivals helping new and old&nbsp;<strong><em>Andy Griffith Show<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;audiences laugh and stay connected to one of America\u2019s favorite television sitcoms of all time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Mayberry Effect<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;also explores how fans today continue to celebrate the sitcom through festivals like&nbsp;<strong>Mayberry Days<\/strong>, decorating their own homes and businesses in all things Mayberry, through participating in Bible studies based on the lessons taught in the show and by dressing up as their favorite&nbsp;characters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The question is, &#8220;<em>How long will&nbsp;The Mayberry Effect&nbsp;last?<\/em>&#8221;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Andy Griffith Show<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;has never been off the air since its last season in 1968. &nbsp;Will people continue to flock to Andy Griffith&#8217;s hometown of Mt. 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You can check out the fun of this online community and sign up for free at:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/imayberrycommunity.com\/\">http:\/\/<strong>i<\/strong>mayberrycommunity.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong>&nbsp;iMayberry Community<\/strong> complements our other online activities, including our main&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.imayberry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.<strong>i<\/strong>mayberry.com<\/a>&nbsp;page, podcasts, Facebook pages, online newsletters (such as&nbsp;<em>The eBullet<\/em>),&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/weaversdepartmentstore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">weaversdepartmentstore.com<\/a>&nbsp;and chat rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/podcasts\/category\/two-chairs-no-waiting\/\"><strong>Two&nbsp;&nbsp;Chairs,&nbsp;No Waiting<\/strong><\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;is&nbsp;our weekly podcast of TAGS news, interviews and pretty much whatever\u2019s happening in and around Mayberry. It\u2019s hosted by Allan Newsome.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/TwoChairsLogo2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/TwoChairsLogo2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1076\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a new episode every Tuesday (and you can watch and listen live during tapings on Monday evenings). As of this week, there have been a mind-boggling&nbsp; 740 episodes since Allan launched the podcast in October 2008. Past episodes are in an online&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/podcasts\/episode-listing\/archives-by-year\/\"><strong>Archives<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;in case you want to listen to or view classic installments you\u2019ve missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And look around the main Mayberry Podcasts web page for various other links, including one for another outstanding Mayberry-related podcast:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/imayberry.com\/podcasts\/category\/burke-on-mayberry\/\"><strong>\u201cBurke on Mayberry\u201c<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(hosted by TAGSRWC\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>Kevin Burke<\/strong>&nbsp;since 2008). There are also links for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/podcasts\/category\/mayberry-devotional\/\"><strong>Mayberry Devotional<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;hosted by&nbsp;<strong>Brian Rose&nbsp;<\/strong>and for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/imayberry.com\/podcasts\/category\/mayberry-bible-study\/\"><strong>Mayberry Bible Study Podcast<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FacebookThumb.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FacebookThumb-200x300.gif\" alt=\"Facebook like\" class=\"wp-image-5333\" width=\"100\" height=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>TAGSRWC\u2019s official page on&nbsp;<strong>Facebook<\/strong>&nbsp; has over 250,000 Followers. You can find us at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tagsrwc\">www.facebook.com\/tagsrwc<\/a><\/strong>. If you haven\u2019t already dropped by the page, we hope you\u2019ll check it out sometime when you have the chance. We invite you to become a TAGSRWC Facebook Friend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also have links in our \u201cLiked by this Page\u201d section to the pages (in the &#8220;About&#8221; section) of several TAGSRWC chapters on Facebook, as well as to Facebook pages for Mayberry Days,\u00ae&nbsp; the Andy Griffith Museum, TAGS actors and others.  Click &#8220;See All&#8221; to check out all the links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even Ben Weaver has his own Facebook page at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/weaversdepartmentstore\">www.facebook.com\/weaversdepartmentstore<\/a><\/strong>. It features all the latest in Mayberry items and merchandise news.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MeWe.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MeWe-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"MeWe\" class=\"wp-image-3911\" width=\"113\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MeWe-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MeWe-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MeWe.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 113px) 100vw, 113px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>And TAGSRWC also has a growing presence on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mewe.com\/\">www.MeWe.com.<\/a>&nbsp;Mayberry\u2019s pioneering outpost on MeWe is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mewe.com\/group\/5fa93f3042de351591b9b455\"><strong>\u201cSittin\u2019 on a Velvet Pillow\u201d<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;chapter, headed up by&nbsp;<strong>Lynn Thomas<\/strong>. That group was followed in short order by&nbsp;<strong>Allan Newsome<\/strong>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mewe.com\/group\/5fb41e97a7e4cb20fe206f1f\"><strong>\u201cTwo Chairs, No Waiting\u201d Podcast<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a>and by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mewe.com\/group\/5fae0ba8087b692db9e93ab7\"><strong>\u201cOnly One Word I Can Think of\u2026Big!\u201d<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(a TAGSRWC group that\u2019s also on Facebook), administered by&nbsp;<strong>Myron Clark<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Tommy Rainwater<\/strong>&nbsp;and an able crew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you\u2019re not familiar with MeWe, it\u2019s similar to Facebook a lot smaller and a bit more calm. It has no ads so it\u2019s more along the lines of a quiet street like Willow or Woods Way as compared to the hustle and bustle of Main Street in downtown Mayberry. (\u201cYou\u2019re on my foot! You\u2019re on my foot!\u201d) If you\u2019re looking to \u201crelax, slow down, take it easy,\u201d then you might want to check out some of the TAGSRWC groups on MeWe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>****<\/strong> Customer Testimony <strong>****<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Josie_Lloyd_in_The_Andy_Griffith_Show_1960.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/WeaversDepartmentStore.com\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Josie_Lloyd_in_The_Andy_Griffith_Show_1960.jpg\" alt=\"Lydia Crosswaithe\" class=\"wp-image-5635\" width=\"100\" height=\"147\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\">I am a &#8220;careful buyer&#8221; and I always enjoy shopping online at Weaver\u2019s. You can tell Mrs. Weaver really enjoys her job, unlike my father, because she always takes the time to include a personal handwritten note. I guess your ordinary person would characterize that as excellent customer service, but I just don\u2019t like to chit chat. <br><br>Mrs. Weaver often includes a free token of appreciation such as a sticker or a collector card. As long as she doesn\u2019t start including a playing card, I\u2019m fine with that, as I don\u2019t gamble. Weaver\u2019s has the best selection of T-shirts, including long sleeves, which are perfect for sunny days. <br><br>Their stylish selections help prevent me from getting the herpes from being out in the sun too long. Their shirts are also soft and don\u2019t tickle the back of your neck, like when you just had a haircut and those little hairs are between your skin and shirt collar.<br><br>I like to keep my shopping dollars in Mayberry, not in the big cities like Raleigh or Mt. Pilot and in turn, a portion of Weaver\u2019s proceeds helps support Mayberry events. I highly recommend shopping with Weaver\u2019s. It won\u2019t lay on your chest.<br><br>My only negative comment is that they don\u2019t carry hair ribbons.<br><br>L. Crosswaithe<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>****<\/strong> <strong>Post Note&nbsp;****<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another issue of Weaver&#8217;s Newsletter comes to a close and I want to thank you for making it this far.  Thanks to everyone who sent in updates about your chapters and to all of you who dropped by WeaversDepartmentStore.com to browse and buy.  Your support means more to Jan and to me thank we can express.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that between issues of the Weaver&#8217;s Newsletter you can keep up with all the happenings in Mayberry with the daily&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wbmutbb.com\/\">Who\u2019s Been Messin\u2019 Up the Bulletin Board?<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>(aka \u201cWBMUTBB?\u201d)&nbsp;<em>Digest<\/em>.  You can sign up for that list by going to  <a href=\"https:\/\/wbmutbb.com\/\"><strong>WBMUTBB.com<\/strong><\/a> and choosing the &#8220;Join\/Subscribe\/Unsubscribe&#8221; link. NEW is the <strong>WBMUTBB Facebook GROUP<\/strong> and a link to it is also found at <a href=\"https:\/\/wbmutbb.com\/\">WBMUTBB.com<\/a>.  It&#8217;s a private group administered by&#8230;well, me.  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