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An Online newsletter of<\/strong>
\u201cThe Andy Griffith Show<\/em>\u201d Rerun Watchers Club (TAGS<\/em>RWC)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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\"Mr.<\/a>
Ben is wearing his Mayberry spirit to show off pride in our hometown. You can too<\/a>. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Welcome to the July 2024 Weaver’s Newsletter<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the fourth issue of Weaver’s Newsletter for 2024 and for a 60+ year old television show, it certainly continues to draw fans to events and activities. The Mayberry community has been blessed to have fun new things to be part of both online and in person. There have been trips to Mayberry events found in the Event Calendar and online fun continues to be active. Weaver’s will try and give you a feel for the fun that’s already happened and guide you toward upcoming events you can, and should, attend if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And since this is a newsletter from our online store, Weaver’s is proud to share a few of our newer products related to The Andy Griffith Show that we hope you might want for yourself or as gifts for friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a reminder, 53 items<\/strong> have been discontinued<\/strong> and are no longer made by our supplier. A special section of the Weaver’s website has been created so you can check those items to see if any might be something you want to grab while there is still stock available. They are selling out fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

****Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg****<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Scottsburg, Ind<\/strong>. – Much of the cast and crew of Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg have their photo made in front of the town mural before the event kicks off.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Hey folks, guess what? There have been some major events related to The Andy Griffith Show since the last Weaver’s newsletter. The biggest one was Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg, Ind.!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was the second year for this awesome event, and it was even better than the first! There were more tribute artists, more shows, and even more Mayberry-related activities. The whole town of Scottsburg got behind the event and groups like 4-H helped out to make the town into Mayberry.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Scottsburg, Ind. <\/strong>– Family time at Beechwood Park to start off Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg weekend.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The fun kicked off on Friday at the park, where families could hang out with vendors and watch free shows. There was Berachah Valley playing bluegrass music and Mayberry tribute artists on hand to make the day as enjoyable as a day in the park in Mayberry would have been for Andy, Opie, and Aunt Bee. They even had all kinds of food and ice cream to really give it that Mayberry feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Friday evening, there was a meet & greet and auctions where people could get autographs from the stars who were there and bid on Mayberry collectibles. The stars included  Rodney Dillard<\/strong> (guitar playing Darling boy), Dennis Rush<\/strong> (Opie\u2019s friend \u201cHowie\u201d), Keith Thibodeaux<\/strong> (Opie\u2019s buddy Johnny Paul Jason), Karen Knotts<\/strong> (Don\u2019s daughter), Ronnie Schell<\/strong> (two episodes and Duke Slater on \u201cGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.<\/em>\u201d), Dixie Griffith<\/strong> (Andy\u2019s daughter), Dreama Denver<\/strong> (wife of Dud Wash #2, Bob Denver), and Dick Atkins<\/strong> (Producer of Murder in Coweta County). The food was great as was the entertainment provided by singer\/songwriter Daryl Mosley who\u2019s 2023 song \u201cMayberry State of Mind\u201d is something all Mayberry fans would enjoy.  Everyone had a smile on their face as they enjoyed the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Scottsburg, Ind<\/strong>. – Rodney Dillard & The Dillard Band entertain and woo the audience at Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Saturday was jam-packed with events all day long. It started with a kickoff parade with all the cast, tribute artists, cars, bands, and everything else you could imagine. The streets were lined with people, and kids were catching candy from the floats like crazy.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Scottsburg, Ind. <\/strong>– Auction items for the event. Which ones are the dummies?<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

After the parade folks could check out two Floyds over at the local barber shop, where both Floyd Lawson (Allan Newsome) and Floyd Colby (Norm Schultz) were on hand to give haircuts and measure sideburns. There were also trivia contests, pie eating contests, autograph sessions, a great interview of Keith Thibodeaux and Dennis Rush by author Randy Turner, a showing of the complete Mayberry Man the Series at the beautiful Ross Theater, and concerts by both The Dillards staring Rodney Dillard & David and The Giants featuring Keith Thibodeaux on drums.  What a day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that’s not all! On Sunday, there was a car show and more performances by Mayberry tribute artists with Berachah Valley, shows by Ronnie Schell and Karen Knotts, a showing of the Mayberry Man movie, and a showing of the Andy Griffith movie Murder in Coweta County followed by a Q&A with the movie’s producer Dick Atkins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg was a huge event and we definitely recommend you make plans to attend next year. Mark your calendars for the third weekend of June in 2025 and get ready for some Mayberry magic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

****Mayberry Meet-Up 2024****<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Mount Airy, N.C.<\/strong> – Most of those attending Saturday evenings activities in July 2024. Thanks to Jan Newsome and Codie Sloan for taking the photos<\/em>. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

 You won’t believe what happened in Mount Airy, N.C. in July. The 12th annual Mayberry Meetup went down, and it was a blast!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It all started 12 years ago when Allan Newsome, the host of the “Two Chairs No Waiting” podcast, and his wife Jan decided to interview Betty Lynn <\/strong>(Thelma Lou) in Mount Airy. They figured they might as well invite the podcast listeners to join them, and to their surprise, a bunch of people showed up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since then, the Mayberry Meetup has grown bigger and bigger. This year, well more than one hundred people came out to celebrate all things Mayberry. They hung out at the Mayberry Motor Inn gazebo, snacked on picnic food, and watched episodes of The Andy Griffith Show on a big screen.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Mount Airy, N.C.<\/strong> – Professor Neal Brower’s lecture on “Andy’s Rich Girlfriend” was a hit with a standing room only Andy Griffith Museum Theatre the weekend of the Mayberry Meet-Up. (Photo: Jan Newsome)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Meet-Up started in earnest on Friday evening around 6pm with folks gathering around the gazebo to visit and share stories. There was some rain that came through but it cleared out by dark so those that braved the weather, that people talk about but nobody does anything about, were able to enjoy four or five episodes on the big screen before things were packed in for the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Saturday, many went to the Andy Griffith Museum and took part in Professor Brower’s class, where they watched an episode of the show and heard from Neal Brower about the creation and behind-the-scenes stories. Neal had a special guest speaker, Codie Sloan, who provided information about the actual locations used in the filming of the episode. It was a lot of fun, and over 80 people attended the professor\u2019s class!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evening saw Meet-Up attendees return to the Mayberry Motor Inn gazebo for things like an amateur tribute artist parade, trivia, silent auction, door prizes from Weaver\u2019s Department Store and stories. Around 8:45 pm it was dark enough for the projections to be seen.  Somewhere near 11 pm, the shows came to an end but folks stayed around talking in the gazebo and near the pool until well into the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Mount Airy, N.C. <\/strong>– The Mayberry Meet-Up Amateur Tribute Artist parade was a big hit. All were wonderful but Mike & Carol McGonigal as Gavin McLeod’s “Andy” and his version of Aunt Bee were a special treat. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Mount Airy, N.C. <\/strong>– Saturday night was filled with Mayberry fun and fellowship. Consider joining the group next year to share in the fun.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Since Sunday of the Meet-Up weekend would be Don Knotts’ 100th birthday, episodes featured Barney in tribute throughout the event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday morning featured the Mayberry Bible Study for those able to attend. The study was about the episode \u201cThe Jinx.\u201d  The completion of the study was the official end of Mayberry Meet-Up #12 with folks heading back to the real world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


It was a wonderful weekend with folks having time to do the things around Mt. Airy during the day that they may not have time to do during Mayberry Days. The Mayberry Meet-up give us time to sit back and enjoy Andy\u2019s hometown.  \u201cWhat\u2019s your hurry<\/em>?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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**** Merchandise Update ****<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of Weaver’s suppliers of The Andy Griffith Show<\/em><\/strong> licensed t-shirts & sweatshirts are no longer producing Mayberry themed products. 53 different items<\/strong> are no longer being produced. What that means for you is that as soon as Weaver’s inventory of those items in stock are gone, they can not be re-stocked. IF there are particular items you’re interested in having, purchase them before they are gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discontinued Mayberry Items<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Just a few of the designs in our T-shirt lineup that were discontinued. Click the photo to see everything <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

A very incomplete list is: Lawmen, Fishin Hole, Barney Face – Woven Throw, Beach Towels, Pillows, Pillowcases, Bandanas, and Accessory Pouches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are just some of the items that are discontinued. Basically, if there is the face of a character on the shirt, it is very likely discontinued. It isn’t just t-shirts and sweatshirts. There are so many on the chopping block that I really can’t list them all. Clicking this link will take you to a page a Weaver’s<\/a> that list all the discontinued products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s pretty shocking when you see how many things that are no longer being made but don’t worry. Weaver’s is hard at work to find more fun Mayberry items for you to enjoy like the ones below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New Products only at Weaver’s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mayberry Wooden Home Decor<\/a> – $16-$20<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Mayberry<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Weaver’s recently added these decorative wooden blocks featuring things like the American flag with the word Mayberry below, I “heart” Mayberry, “It’s a Mayberry Thing,” and other Mayberry related phrases. Each phrase\/image is on “cream” color background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rustic blocks are a fun way to add personality to any shelf or mantel; the perfect shelf sitter! High-quality home decor handcrafted and made to complement any room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These wooden decor products are perfectly imperfect! Each piece is individually handmade in the U.S.A. making your sign a truly one-of-a-kind piece. Sizes vary depending upon your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mayberry Artwork<\/a> – $12-$60<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weaver’s is proud to showcase a variety of Mayberry-related art items that are suitable for framing and otherwise great for hanging on your wall. Some are limited-edition and\/or autographed items. Others are just hard to find. Still others are just plain neat. The image only shows some of the artwork so click on the image or link to see the full selection.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Mayberry Pewter Ornaments, Sun Catcher & Ceiling Fan Pull<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Mayberry<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Weaver’s has added new ornaments, a sun catcher and a ceiling fan pull<\/a> so you can add to the Mayberry fun around your home. The ornaments work well hanging around your home even if it isn’t the Christmas season. Here at Weaver’s, we have a small “Mayberry tree” that’s up all year round and is filled with Mayberry related items and ornaments . <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sun catcher  features the TV father & son fans have loved for years. Andy & Opie are depicted  along with the word “Mayberry, North Carolina.” Hang in a window to bring a smile to your face whenever you take in the outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ceiling fan pull features a representation of the Mayberry Sheriff badge that Andy wore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the pewter items are Lead free and hand cast. Made to be shiny but will gray naturally over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can restore the shine when it fades by polishing with Brasso or any other metal polish that lists Pewter on the container.  You can also restore the shine by polishing with a super-sheen polishing cloth or jewelers cloth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beaded Bracelet in Orange, Blue & Gold<\/a> -$8.00<\/p>\n\n\n

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Wear the orange & blue Mayberry Union High colors in the form of this dainty yet bold “seed bead” bracelet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orange & Blue miyuki seed beads along with 2mm gold filled beads are hand threaded onto high quality stretch cord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy one to wear or buy multiples and wear them together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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T-shirt and Cap Combo<\/a> – $26.00<\/p>\n\n\n

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If you enjoy wearing your Mayberry t-shirts with a Mayberry cap, Weaver’s has three great options for you.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These caps and tees come bundled together in colors that complement each other.  You can be sure your color coordinated when you leave the house and represent the Mayberry spirit to all with whom you come in contact. Sorry, the items are only sold as a combo and can’t be purchased separately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

100% Cotton Machine Washable T Shirt.
One size fits all adjustable strap in the back<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Style:<\/strong> Short Sleeve<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mayberry Four Coaster Set<\/a> – $28.00<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Mayberry<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

These four Mayberry stone coasters actually absorb condensation from your drink!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The coasters are digitally printed here in the USA with hand painted artwork. The back of each coaster has cork, safe for any surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Art is heat & water resistant for top absorption!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design of each coaster:
1 – Sheriff badge
1 – Meet me at Fishin’ hole
1 – Truck \/ barber stuff \/ pickles \/ baseball \/ beanie \/ jug
1 – Squad car \/ jail keys \/ badge \/ pistol<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Size:<\/strong> Each coaster is a 4.25″ Square with cork backing
Sold only as a 4 piece set.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mayberry Tote Bag<\/a> – $24.00<\/p>\n\n\n

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Fall in love with this large tote bag made from of organic cotton canvas material. Printed with original hand painted artwork. The design is similar to the Mayberry Tea Towel<\/a> and the Mayberry Coaster.<\/a> It is sure to be a conversation starter with fellow Mayberry fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These tote bags come with a full side and bottom gusset for support and durability. Over-the-shoulder organic cotton web handles are reinforced with stress point stitching for durability and to carry a heavy load comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use this bag daily, for work, at the beach, during Mayberry events, or on a day of grocery shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Made in United States
Weight:<\/strong> 4 oz (113.4 g)
Size:<\/strong> 15 x 5 x 15 in (38.1 x 12.7 x 38.1 cm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beehaving Wooden Cutting Board<\/a> – $22.00<\/p>\n\n\n

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This bamboo cutting board will serve any kitchen well for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only is it functional it will look great on the counter top or hanging on the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Etched into the wood is the phrase “Land sakes alive! …If it wasn’t for me, this house wouldn’t be fit to live in!<\/em>” along with a wonderful lady you may think you know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bamboo construction with the dimensions of 13 1\/2″ x 7″
Made in the United States<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Colonel Harvey’s Indian Elixir Flask<\/a> – $9.00<\/p>\n\n\n

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Weaver’s has been working with traveling salesman, Colonel Harvey, to bring you this stainless steel hip flask branded with the labeling for the Colonel’s elixir. The elixir is sold separately at your favorite local “tonic” store but you can enjoy displaying the flask on your shelves. Otis told Mr. Weaver that he’d take two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may not need to purchase the actual elixir unless\u00a0you are feeling tired and run down. Dragging yourself out of bed in the morning or feel that life seem hardly worth living. Then friends, you may need the elixir.\u00a0 Otherwise, this flask may lift your spirit by at least 85%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flask comes with a funnel to aid in filling with your choice of tonic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Size:<\/strong> 4.8″ x 3.7″ – 8 oz. – Stainless Steel
NOTE<\/strong>: Label may not survive in high quality if it gets very wet. (It may smear or become stained.<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Floyd’s Barbershop<\/strong> Bulletin Board<\/strong> &<\/strong> Event Calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Andy Griffith Museum<\/em><\/strong>, featuring the late Emmett Forrest’s amazing collection of Andy Griffith artifacts, is a must-see attraction for any visit to Mount Airy, N.C. For complete updates on operating hours and other info, visit the website at AndyGriffithMuseum<\/a>.org<\/a> <\/strong>or call (336) 786-1604.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are upcoming events that folks have posted on Floyd’s bulletin board:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Helen and Andy on the lamb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

* Aug. 17:<\/strong> Mayberry author 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. Today\u2019s lecture features \u201cA Wife for Andy.” <\/strong> Lecture admission is included with Andy Griffith Museum admission ($8 for adults, $6 for ages 12 and under). Visit www.andygriffithmuseum.org<\/strong><\/a> or call (336) 786-1604.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rodney Dillard<\/strong>
Photo by Robbie Curlee.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

* Sept. 24-29: 35th Annual Mayberry Days\u00ae<\/strong> <\/strong>in Mount Airy, N.C. Full details TBA, but advance tickets to some portions of the weekend–including for The Emmett Golf Tournament<\/strong> (followed by the Mayberry Days\u00ae Dinner with Entertainment<\/strong>, available with or without participating in the golf), a concert by The Dillards<\/strong> featuring Rodney Dillard<\/strong>, a concert by The Bellamy Brothers<\/strong>, and a new presentation called “Make America Funny Again ” by Karen Knotts<\/strong> (daughter of Don)–are available to order now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also confirmed are the popular “Memories of Elvis” show with Michael Hoover<\/strong>, perennial favorite bluegrass and comedy by Tim White & Troublesome Hollow<\/strong>, and the Mayberry Melodies<\/strong> show, plus a screening of Murder in Coweta County<\/em> (starring Andy Griffith and Johnny Cash) hosted by producer Dick Atkins<\/strong>, lectures by Neal Brower<\/strong> and Randy Turner<\/strong>, and the comedy of John Floyd<\/strong> (aka The Mouth of Mayberry). For tickets and more info, visit www.mayberrydays.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Howie float!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

* Oct. 26-Oct. 31: Cruise to Mayberry 17 <\/strong>sets sail for five days from Charleston, S.C., with ports of call at Princess Cays and Nassau, Bahamas, aboard Carnival\u2019s Sunshine<\/em>. The cruise\u2019s Special Guest will be Dennis Rush<\/strong> (Howie Pruitt ).<\/p>\n\n\n

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Also on board will be a full crew of Mayberry tribute artists, including 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

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****Happy 100th Birthday to Don Knotts****<\/h2>\n\n\n
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 As mentioned above, the folks at the Mayberry Meet-Up paid tribute to Don Knotts in honor of his Sunday July 21st birthday. One hundred years since the birth of our favorite deputy is certainly something to be celebrated and there were other celebrations around the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One was in Macon, Mo. and the other was in Morgantown, W. Va. Weaver’s doesn’t yet have the details about how the Morgantown event went but we did get the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The City of Morgantown unveiled a special tribute to Don Knotts on Fife Ave, named for Knott’s iconic character, Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show. The street sign commemorates the 100 years since the beloved actor’s birth. Bill Knotts, Don Knotts\u2019 nephew, provided a wonderful presentation guiding fans on a captivating trip back in time to the idyllic town of Mayberry and providing information about his uncle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 The Blood Brothers<\/strong> (Macon, Mo.) sponsored Barney 100th Birthday Bash<\/em><\/strong> and it was a big success! One of the special guest was Randy Turner and he had this to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What a great time I had presenting at Barney’s 100th Birthday Bash, an event in Macon, Missouri, organized by my friend Johnna Clarke, held on July 21, 2024, the centennial of Don Knotts’ birth. I was proud to follow the wonderful bluegrass band Keota with an audio\/visual presentation titled “The Incredible Career of Don Knotts<\/em>.” After an intermission with cookies and drinks for all, the great Sean Dietrich (Sean Of The South) took the stage for a fun-filled show. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me.<\/p>\nRandy Turner<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Here’s the “official” report from Blood Brother’s own Johnna Clark: <\/p>\n\n\n

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Macon, Mo.<\/strong> – Some, but not all, of the team responsible for Barney’s Birthday Bash. Thanks for the team making this event possible.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Macon, Mo.<\/strong> – Authors Randy Turner and Sean Dietrich sandwich Blood Brother Chapter’s co-founder Johnna Clarke during celebration.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Blood Brothers<\/strong> Chapter of The Andy Griffith Show<\/em> Rerun Watchers Club<\/strong> in cooperation with Carousel Productions of Macon, Mo, hosted Barney’s Birthday Bash in honor of the 100th birthday of Don Knotts.  After two years of planning, the day arrived with much anticipation and glee.  Johnna and Robert Clarke, co-leaders of Blood Brothers, coordinated the event and led an awesome group of team members to work the various aspects of the day.  <\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Randy<\/a>
Macon, Mo. <\/strong>– Randy gave an exceptional presentation on the life and career of Don Knotts. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Folks from 13 different states filled both the main floor and balcony of the historic Royal Theatre in the heart of downtown Macon.  Keota, a local favorite acoustic band, opened the party with tunes from TAGS.  The concert even featured a loaded goat!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, Sean Dietrich (aka Sean of the South) took the stage and performed his one man show with humorous stories and musical solos.  The party was complete with Sean and Keota sharing the stage together to perform a lively rendition of “I’ll Fly Away.”  As always, Sean held a Meet and Greet in one area of the Royal Theatre with Randy Turner and Keota greeting fans in another area.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immediately following the musical portion of the program, author Randy Turner took the stage to complete a nearly impossible task of speaking about the life and career of Don Knotts in 30 minutes.  As usual, Randy did a stellar job of sharing information with the captivated audience.  After drawing for door prizes, the crowd was treated to refreshments.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From start to finish, the event lasted over five hours for patrons who wished to attend all aspects of the celebration.  Johnna and Robert wish to thank their team for helping create a most memorable event for TAGS fans and hope everyone had as much fun as they did.  In the words of Barney Fife, “It was BIG!”<\/p>\n\n\n

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Macon, Mo. –<\/strong> Sean joins Keota in playing and singing “I’ll Fly Away” as a lively finale to the event.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

****News of Cast & Crew ****<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While their is *some* news of the cast and crew, there’s really not enough to fill the section with information not already mentioned in other portions of the newsletter. We can update, thanks to Peter Ackerman (a.k.a. Miss Ellie’s Boy in the Two Chairs No Waiting chat room), that Elinor Donahue<\/strong> is doing well and that on a recent visit, they enjoyed a boat ride. He reported that she is very happy in her retirement from public life and suggested we just remember her from her public life. Miss Ellie, we will most certainly remember you and wish you the very best. Enjoy your time in retirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weaver’s will dig deeper to find as much news of our Mayberry family and present it in future issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

****Chapter Update ****<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TAGSRWC has a new chapter! This is new chapters<\/strong> to add to the family. Here’s the latest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Law & Order Boys<\/td>Columbus, Ohio<\/td><\/tr>
“Where’s Chester?”<\/td>Martinsville, Ind.<\/td><\/tr>
Coach Flip Conroy<\/td>Mount Juliet, Tenn.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Our total number of chapters that have started since TAGSRWC was founded in 1979 is now 1,490.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 www.iMayberry.com<\/strong><\/a>.) Then submit your chapter\u2019s name with your location and a list of your founding members by e-mail to Goober@imayberry.com<\/strong>. That\u2019s all it takes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether or not you start or join a local chapter, you can always join our online \u201cWho\u2019s Been Messin\u2019 Up the Bulletin Board?\u201d<\/strong><\/a> chapter or any of several exclusively online chapters on Facebook<\/a> (see Mayberry on the Web below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

****Chapter News ****<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 This summer saw many chapters traveling to Scottsburg, Ind. and Mount Airy, N.C. Honestly, I can’t call out every chapter that attended the events so I’m sure I’ll miss some. Y’all are going to have to help us here at Weaver’s Newsletter if you want to be mentioned….but I’ll give it a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The host\/organizer of the Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg event is our own “little fat mayor”, Eric Lowry, and I’m not sure what chapter he’s officially a member of so I’m going to claim him as a member of the “Who’s Been Messin’ Up the Bulletin Board?”<\/strong> chapter (internet).. He spearheaded the event and put his sweat and heart into making the event a successful and fun one for those that attended. Among chapters spotted in Scottsburg were the Mayberry <\/strong>chapter (Knoxville, Tenn.), The Gomer and Goober Pyle Comic Book Literary Guild<\/strong> chapter (Cincinnati, Ohio), A Dollar and a Quarter <\/strong>chapter (New Philadelphia, Ohio), Blood Brothers<\/strong> (Macon, Mo.), Remembering Mayberry<\/strong> (Chillicothe, Ohio), Mother Figure<\/strong> (Huntsville, Ala.), \u201cNow You\u2019re Gonna Glenn Ford It All Over Town<\/strong>\u201d chapter (Lafayette, Ind.), \u201cStill Ugly, Single and Pitting Prunes<\/strong>\u201d chapter (Casey, Ill.), The Mayberry Cronies<\/strong> (Sebring, Ohio),  What Did Calvin Coolidge Say? <\/strong>(Batesville, Ind.), Trivial Trivialities<\/strong> chapter (Pawleys Island, S.C.), Bobby Fleet’s Band With a Beat<\/strong> (Raleigh, N.C.), Hearty Eatin’ Men and Beautiful Delicate Women<\/strong> (Tuscaloosa, Ala.), and other chapters I am sure I missed. It was BIG and there were a lot of Mayberry fans there enjoying things. I’m sorry if I missed your chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mayberry Meet-Up also had many chapters represented. Among them were the Mayberry <\/strong>chapter (Knoxville, Tenn.), A Dollar and a Quarter <\/strong>chapter (New Philadelphia, Ohio), Remembering Mayberry<\/strong> (Chillicothe, Ohio), Mother Figure<\/strong> (Huntsville, Ala.), The Mayberry Cronies<\/strong> (Sebring, Ohio), “You Were on a Date\u2013You Weren’t Taking Medicine”<\/strong> chapter (Piedmont, S.C.), Bobby Fleet’s Band With a Beat<\/strong> (Raleigh, N.C.), Hearty Eatin’ Men and Beautiful Delicate Women<\/strong> (Tuscaloosa, Ala.), “Who’s Been Messin’ Up the Bulletin Board?”<\/strong> chapter (internet), Mayberry Hotel<\/strong> (Mount Airy, N.C.), Barney<\/strong> chapter (Greensboro, N.C.), Got Time to Breathe Got Time for Music<\/strong> (Blountville, Tenn.), and No Mail for Me?<\/strong> (Smithville, Tenn.). Again, I’m sure I missed a number of chapters that were represented but as you can see, a lot of folks were in attendance and fun what had by all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Got Time to Breathe Got Time for Music<\/strong> (Blountville, Tenn.) chapters Tim White was honored just days after the Mayberry Meet-Up by the folks in the Bannertown community of Mount Airy for the amazing 45-foot-long mural painted on a wall outside Speedy Chef that now welcome travelers on South Main Street as they enter Bannertown. It’s a picture no artist could draw….other than Tim, that is. At-a-boy Tim!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Mount Airy, N.C<\/strong>. – Speedy Chef mural by Tim White<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Send in your chapter reports (floyd@imayberry.com<\/a>), show off your chapter’s Mayberry spirit and encourage others along the way. We would love to hear from you. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

****TAGS<\/em>RWC Crossword****<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NOTE: <\/strong>TAGSRWC Crossword originally published in The Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club official newsletter, The Bullet (Vol 1 Issue 3) August 27, 1983. Contributed by Roger & Terry Beck<\/em>. The solution to the puzzle will be in the next issue of Weaver\u2019s Newsletter<\/em>. Get your pencils sharp and good luck. You can print the entire puzzle by using the following link (so you can do the crossword easier<\/em>)<\/strong>. TAGSRWC CROSSWORD PDF File<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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ACROSS
1. Goober's cousin
2. Where Andy works
6. Took Rose's place
10. Ate some dynamite
11. Opie plays this
13. ____ and pepper suit
15. Barber
16. Irene Wilson (initials)
18. Justice of the Peace
21. Mayberry's department store
22. What Barney calls Ernest T.
23. No need for this with Sarah around
24. What Andy can't scramble
26. Barney loves to do this with charges
27. Aunt Bee fries chicken in it
29. Crazy man from up in the hills
31. Barney's cousin
34. Extra Sensory Perception (abbrev.)
35. What Barney is not
36. Thelma Lou is Barney's ____
38. Town drunk
40. Gomer joined the ____
42. Aunt Bee may put too much in laundry
44. Sometimes Andy tells a ____
48. Barney's whole body (two words)
50. Lady pharmacist
51. ____ Pilot (abbrev.)
52. ____ Union High<\/pre>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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DOWN
1. ____ says \"Hey\"
2. Otis' home away from home
3. Owen Ellinger (initials)
4. Small amount
5. Barney's is hurt a lot
7. Why Barney went to jail
8. Barney's job
9. Otis called Andy's \"The Rock\"
10. Gilbert Doyle (initials)
12. What Barney wants to do with his gun
13. Barney sometimes imitates Frank Sinatra's singing ____
14. Andy doesn't wear it with his uniform
17 . Original gas station owner
19. ____ it!
20. Mountain musicians
25. Expect it in the barbershop
28. Big city
30. Yes ____, Pa
32. Daphne and Skippy, fun ____
33. Hangs outside the cell
35. Mr. Darling
37. Opie has no ____
38. ____ lost baseball in haunted house
39. Barney's self defense
40. ____ Merriweather
41. Word Barney learned in Spanish Club
43. Andy, Barney, Aunt Bee, and Gomer are in this
44 R. _. _. (an abbrev.)
45. Barney's nickname
46. Schoolteacher
47. Barney's girl
49. What's in Myer's lake<\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
**** Mayberry on the Web ****<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The iMayberry Community<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This TAGSRWC online group is organized and overseen by webmaster Allan \u201cFloyd\u201d Newsome<\/strong> with most of the actual work begin done by Keith \u201cCol. Harvey\u201d Brown<\/strong> of the Trivial Trivialities<\/strong> chapter (Pawleys Island, S.C.). You can check out the fun of this online community and sign up for free at: http:\/\/i<\/strong>mayberrycommunity.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The iMayberry Community<\/strong> complements our other online activities, including our main www.i<\/strong>mayberry.com<\/a> page, podcasts, Facebook pages, online newsletters (such as The Weaver’s Newsletter<\/em>), weaversdepartmentstore.com<\/a> and chat rooms<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mayberry Podcast<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
“Two  Chairs, No Waiting<\/strong><\/a>” is 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
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There\u2019s a new episode every Tuesday (and you can watch and listen during live recording of the show on Monday evenings at 8pm ET @ live.twochairsnowaiting.com <\/a>). As of this week, there have been a mind-boggling  797 episodes since Allan launched the podcast over 15  years ago, in October 2008. Past episodes are in an online Archives<\/strong><\/a> in case you want to listen to or view the YouTube video installments<\/a> you\u2019ve missed. Surely you can find a few episodes you’d enjoy out of all those that are available. OH….they are all FREE<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take some time to look around the main Mayberry Podcasts <\/strong> (https:\/\/iMayberry.com\/podcaasts<\/a>) website for various other links, including one for another outstanding Mayberry-related podcast: \u201cBurke on Mayberry\u201c<\/strong><\/a> (hosted by TAGSRWC\u2019s Kevin Burke<\/strong> since 2008). There are also links for the Mayberry Devotional<\/strong><\/a> hosted by Brian Rose <\/strong>and for the Mayberry Bible Study Podcast<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Facebook<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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TAGSRWC\u2019s official page on Facebook<\/strong>  has over 251,000 Followers. You can find us at 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
Two Chairs No Waiting<\/em> podcast also has a Facebook page<\/a> and group where you can follow along with the podcast and interact with fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also have links in our \u201cLiked by this Page\u201d section to the pages (in the “About” section) of several TAGSRWC chapters on Facebook, as well as to Facebook pages for Mayberry Days,\u00ae  the Andy Griffith Museum, TAGS actors and others.  Click “See All” to check out all the links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even Ben Weaver has his own Facebook page at www.facebook.com\/weaversdepartmentstore<\/a><\/strong>. It features all the latest in Mayberry items and merchandise news. Weaver’s is also on X (Twitter)<\/a> so follow Weaver’s there if you’re on X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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****<\/strong> Post Note ****<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Well another issue of Weaver’s Newsletter is coming to a close. Thank you to everyone who sent chapter and event news & updates. As always, a very BIG thank you to those who have shopped with us at WeaversDepartmentStore.com<\/a>. The support and shopping at Weaver’s means so much to Jan and to me (Allan). We hope you enjoy browsing around our online store and that you get joy from reading the Newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Between issues of the Weaver’s Newsletter, you can keep up with all that’s going on in and around Mayberry by being part of the daily Who\u2019s Been Messin\u2019 Up the Bulletin Board?<\/a> <\/strong>(aka \u201cWBMUTBB?\u201d) Digest<\/em>. It’s free and you can sign up for that list by going to WBMUTBB.com<\/strong><\/a> and choosing the “Join\/Subscribe\/Unsubscribe” link. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check out the WBMUTBB Facebook Group<\/a> with links to more WBMUTBB chapter fun. The Facebook group is private and administered by me (Allan) so I hope that makes you feel better about joining in on the fun. It’s made up of TAGS fans only <\/strong>and I do my best to make sure things are fun for all…both on the WBMUTBB Digest emails and the WBMUTBB Facebook group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The next issue of our Weaver\u2019s Newsletter<\/em> will be published in September so make sure you’re subscribed to the newsletter so you don’t miss an issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Hope to see you at Mayberry Days in Mount Airy, N.C.!  Goober says, “Hey!”<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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