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Davie County Enterprise Record 4-28-2022USPS 149-160 Number 17 Thursday, April 28, 2022 32 Pages 75¢ Plant Sales Local groups to be busy sharing next two weeks Who’s Running? Learn about candidates for local offices 89076 3821260Pages 11, B14 Pages B8-B12 Morgan Creason is in Will Mars Graphic Design class at Davie High School. He is helping make car plaques that we will be given away to the first 100 people who arrive Saturday morning at the auto show.From auto tech to graphic design Davie High School students working together to make Spring Fling Auto Show a success Auto tech/welding students from Seth James’ class: Conner Keaton is welding and Ashton Douglas is de- signing/helping. They are making trophies that will be awarded for the 7 categories in the auto show. By Jim BuiceEnterprise Record BERMUDA RUN - For the second time in three months, the town council approved a zoning map amendment to Vil-lage Mixed (VM) with the po-tential to add more residential housing in the town’s limits. The council voted unani-mously in favor of a request from Fuller Land Company to rezone four tracts of land along Hillsdale West Drive totaling 22.57 acres from Gen-eral Business (GB), Gateway By Susan HawkinsDavie Cooperative Extension Farmers Market season is already upon us. It’s time to buy local straw-berries, , eggs, honey, and many different kinds of local produce. Some markets will feature farmers who have veg-etable transplants and other plants for sale. Davie County is fortunate to have three farmers markets open Spring to Fall. Each has its own unique blend of farm- ers and other vendors.• The Bermuda Run Farm-ers Market is open on Fridays from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at 190 NC 801 S. The market accepts vouchers for the Senior Farm-ers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Vendors for 2022 include: Cedar House Farms, Dyson Apiaries, Hart Family Farms, Ingram Farms, Steele 5 Farm, Stella Creek Soap, as well as local artisans and more. Learn more on Face-book at https://www.facebook.com/BermudaRunFarmers- Market/. The market posts the latest vendor lineup on Face-book each week.• The Mocksville Farmers Market opens on Wednes-day, May 4 and will be held through Oct, 26 every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. in the parking lot of the old Mocksville Police Station, 278 N. Main St. Vendors for 2022 include: Cherry Hill Farm, Darcy Farms, Hanes Farms, Sonni Jo’s Chicken, Triple J Honeybee Farms, Yellow Bell Farm, and more. Events and vendor news will be on the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MocksvilleFar-mersMarket/. • Smith Grove Farmers Market opens on Saturday, May 7 and runs each Saturday through Oct. 29 from 1-3:30 p.m at 3492 US 158, Mocks-ville, on the campus of Smith Grove UMC. The market has applied for SNAP/EBT and hopes to offer this to the pub-lic by the end of June. Vendors for 2022 include: Cherry Hill Farm, Hart Family Farms, Mousavi Farms, Steele 5 Farm, as well as local artisans and more. Food will be avail-able from The Dog Wagon ev-ery other week. Opening day, May 7th, will feature Mona Jo Griffin and Friends with bluegrass music. Follow Smith Grove Farmers Market on Facebook or on Instagram at smithgrovefarmersmarketnc.Whichever market you decide to attend (and why not try all three?), enjoy the fresh food, friendly faces, and fel-lowship. You won’t be sorry. Try a local farmer’s market: ‘You won’t be sorry’ By Mike BarnhardtEnterprise Record Saturday’s Spring Fling at Davie High School won’t be your average auto show.Not only will it raise money for the schools Skills USA and War Eagle Motorsports teams, plenty of food and activities are planned to go along with the auto show.Expect to see Tamsen Beroth, a 2000 Davie High graduate, owner/president of Speedol-ogy Lifestyle Solutions and an amatuer drag racer. She’s helping organize the event, and may even bring along her Nissan GT-R drag car. She in-validated the warranty within an hour of buying the car, but that’s another story.There will be other display vehicles, in addition to area residents entering vehicles in the competition. There will be plenty of food trucks, kids activities and a DJ providing music.She has lined up an array of businesses that cater to the au-tomotive industry. Most need workers. And the car show is being held to raise money to help train those future work-ers. Other sponsors will also be there, like Gildan and Avgol, explaining jobs they offer.“It’s kind of turned into a job fair, too,” she said. “I want the students to learn a network of people who want to help them grow and succeed. They need workforce. They need a fu-ture.”Admission to the show, on the school campus off Farm-ington Road near I-40, will be $5. Vehicle show entry is $20 in the following categories: best of show, people’s choice, Please See Show - Page 5 By Mike BarnhardtEnterprise Record Autopsies on Wednesday, April 20 revealed what investi-gators had suspected all along, a mother and her two children were murdered before the gun-man - father of the children - set the house on fire and then turned the gun on himself, tak-ing his own life.The final scene was at their home on Junction Road near Cooleemee on Monday, April 18.Dead are: Ashton Brown, 26, the mother of Bella, 4, and Brixx, age 8 months. Au-thorities said they were shot to death by the children’s father, Aschod Ewing-Meeks, 26, who was dead from a self-in-flicted gunshot wound. Apartments concerning to BR neighbors Family visited sheriff’s office Man takes own life after death of wife, kids Please See Deaths - Page 7 Please See Apartments - Page 7 2 ‑ DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022Editorial PageIn The Mail ... Letters Welcome The Enterprise Record welcomes letters from its readers on topics of local, state, national or interna-tional issues. An effort will be made to print all letters, provided they are not libelous, vulgar or in poor taste. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for gram-mar and for space. Letters should include the name and address of the writer and a signature. A telephone number, not to be published, is requested. Have letters in the newspaper office no later than noon Monday of the week to be published. Enterprise Record P.O. Box, 99, Mocksville, mike.barnhardt@davie-enterprise.com. The Literary Corner Renegade Writers Guild USPS 149-160 171 S. Main St., P.O. Box 99, Mocksville, NC 27028 (336) 751-2120 Published weekly by Salisbury Newsmedia LLC John Carr.....................................Publisher Mike Barnhardt............................Managing Editor Ray Tutterow...............................Advertising Director Brian Pitts....................................Sports Editor Mocksville Enterprise 1916-1958 Davie Record 1899-1958 Periodicals Postage Paid in Mocksville, NC 27028Subscription RatesSingle Copy, 75 Cents$32.03 Per Year In Davie CountyPOSTMASTERSend Address Changes to:Davie County Enterprise RecordP.O. Box 99, Mocksville, NC 27028 Cooleemee Journal 1901-1971 Spry most qualified to be clerk Please See Renegade ‑ Page 14 Restaurant really was Mocksville’s anchor EasterBy Gaye HootsEaster is a celebration of awakening; when many had lost hope, were lost and confused, Christ arose. Each year we celebrate this with family and give thanks for family, friends, and a future beyond our earthly home. The trea-sures I count are time spent with each other.My most precious memories are of my childhood, church celebrations, Easter egg hunts, and meals at my grandpar-ents with aunts, uncles, and cousins. There was a cluster of crepe myrtles where we hid eggs and played games. I revisited these times with my children when they played with cousins and friends. The new outfits and bonnets they sported along with Easter baskets were part of the yearly ritual. I enjoyed this with my children, my stepchildren, my grandchildren, and a great grand. My youngest grandchil-dren are five years old and looking forward to this Easter with great excitement.We are fortunate to live in small towns where we are somewhat sheltered from the madness and chaos of the world we hear reported on the news. We feel safe and pro-tected from much of what we see others exposed to. The present war in Ukraine has the potential to start a third World War. I pray this does not become a reality. The last two years have been a challenge with COVID and the economic issues following it. Most of us have man-aged to keep our familiar family routines that help our kids feel safe. I live in a town smaller than Advance, and it feels completely safe, but last week an adult called in bomb threats to schools in this area. They sent the kids home To the editor:Sonya Spry is running for Davie County Clerk of Su-perior Court. There is no better candidate for the position.I have worked with Ms. Spry most recently at the clerk’s office in Davidson County. During this time, she has prov-en herself to be an effective leader and a conscientious clerk. I can attest to the respect that she has for the men and women of Davie County. She has worked in the many divisions of the Davie County Clerk’s Office and her vast experience makes her the best one to handle the responsi-bilities of the office.Sonya Spry has an unrivaled work ethic and innate lead-ership abilities. Her “can do” attitude and willingness to work together with others has been a wonderful asset to her colleagues and the other offices in the judicial system in-cluding law enforcement, attorneys, district attorneys and judges. Unlike her opponents, she has worked for the State of North Carolina for 30 years and has direct and specific ex-perience working as a Clerk of Court. Not only has she maintained her employment and experience, but she also continues learning through educational opportunities of- fered by the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts. She stays informed of the most current laws and procedures of the office. She has a passion for her career and is fully invested in providing exemplary service to the citizens of Davie County.Sonya has been a lifelong resident of Davie County with deep family ties in the Harmony, Sheffield/Callahan com-munity. She has been to many public speaking forums and events to connect with the people in the community. She is always available to answer questions and offer reassurance that the clerk’s office will be the best it can be with her in office. She is personally invested in being the clerk that Davie County deserves.Ms. Spry has lengthy experience and superior knowl-edge of what it takes to be an effective and professional Clerk of Superior Court for Davie County. Many members in the community, her coworkers and judicial officials en-dorse Ms. Spry for Clerk of Court. It is on our behalf that I ask you to support and vote for Sonya Spry the best candi-date for Davie County Clerk of Superior CourtSherry WallLexington To the editor:Vote Brock for Davie County Clerk of Court and he will not disappoint. I met Andrew Brock in 2013 when he was a NC Senator. With other legislators, he was at a meet and greet, Q&A event I attended for the physicians I worked for. I asked Sen. Brock about the faulty new Medicaid claims processing system and how to fix it. Its faults had created a disastrous situation affecting payments to medi-cal providers and preventing some citizens from getting medical care. He gave me his contact information and insisted I get in touch with him. I did, and he gave me important con-tacts that helped. Later, I traveled to Raleigh with others to speak and express concerns to the Joint Legislative Over-sight Committee on IT, on which Andrew Brock served. He was there and advocated for improvement, and the sys-tem continued to change.Andrew Brock was instrumental in having a failing sys-tem do a complete turnaround because he cared and worked hard for the people. He's personable and of high integrity who takes his job and any undertaking seriously. As Davie County Clerk of Court, he will "hit the ground running" and do a superb job as he did in all his terms as NC Senator where he served on various committees, and as he's done in all his other endeavors. He is very much qualified for the important position of Davie County Clerk of Court. See bio at: www.andrewbrock.com. Sherry WilliamsGermanton Brock qualified to be the clerk To the editor:Many false teachers of today, and there are many, preach and tell politicians to lead from the “middle” or the center. At the center of this leadership style is compromise. To compromise is to make concessions or accommodations for someone who does not agree with a certain set of stan-dards or rules. There is a time and legitimate reasons for compromise such as in marriage, business deals, contracts, etc. How-ever, the Bible makes it clear that God does not condone compromising his commands: “Be careful to do what the LORD your God has commanded you; do not turn aside to the right or to the left” (Deuteronomy 5:32). Joyful are those who “do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths” (Psalm 119:3). There are certain lines that should not be crossed, and there are times when com-promise actually becomes evil (Revelation 2:20). In life, we hear cries for compromise, to not be so di-visive, and keep the Bible stuff to yourself. But we read that “the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life” (1 John 2:16) all tempt us to compromise in areas we should not. Usually, the temptation to compromise is heightened by some type of fear, such as the fear of being rejected, criticized, or conflict of interest. If I vote this way then my friends may shun me, I may lose influence in the community, I may lose that board seat I worked so hard for, I’ll lose business or contracts, I may lose my job—all of these are conflicts of interest driven by fear and forcing us into compromising positions. What makes compromise so dangerous is the subtle way it approaches us. Compromise, by definition, doesn’t in-volve a wholesale capitulation to worldly ways or ideals; rather, it accommodates them. Compromise says that we can have the idol and keep Jesus, too. There’s room on the shelf for one more object of worship, right? And what’s the harm, since we still have Jesus? Wrong, as an imperfect person myself, it is a daily battle to keep those idols (anything good or bad getting in the way of our relationship to God) off the shelve and my full commitment and full attention to God (Jesus). He wants all of you, not just an hour of you on Sunday. “No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.” (Luke 16:13). Regardless of who wins, lead Biblically.Be bold. Be loving. Have courage. Be joyful. And trust in Jesus.Matthew G. Johnson, Mocksville Compromise accommodates worldly ways early; while some saw this as free time away from school, I am sure others felt the threat. This year as we celebrate, let’s emphasize God’s gift of His son and be aware of all His many blessings that we en-joy. They are temporary, as is this life. We strive to ensure a similar lifestyle for our children and their children and pray God will bless them as we have been. My prayer is that all the world could experience the same benefits. Let us continue to appreciating what we have and finding ways to share it.A friend is making it possible for my family to celebrate Easter in Advance by inviting us into her home for Easter. Friends like her and her husband are a significant blessing, Sometimes, you don’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone.Yes, that’s a variation of an old saying, maybe even lyrics to a song, but those of us who frequent Downtown Mocksville are beginning to realize the truth in those words.Restaurant 101 - the Macy’s of the mall, the WalMart of the shopping center, the coliseum of the city - was Mocksville’s anchor. The place really brought people to town.For those who haven’t heard, Restaurant 101 is closed, has been for a few weeks now. Closed in-definitely, according to the business Facebook page. We probably don’t need to list the reason, because it is happening everywhere from Mocksville to Man-teo, from Davie County to Sonoma County, Calif. They were having trouble finding and keeping good workers to keep what was probably the busi-est kitchen in the county (At least during the hours it was open.) running. Join the club. Many of their customers worked at places having the same prob-lem - too many jobs and/or too few workers. Not to get into politics here, but where did all of the workers go? Are we paying people more to stay home than they could make working? That isn’t right. Are we so wealthy that more and more of us just don’t have to work? That isn’t right, either. Susan Parker and her team at Restaurant 101 did things their own way, - apparently the right way. They thrived when others failed. They grew when others were closing. They became part of us, and us part of them. I’ll not go into a restaurant review here, but you knew what to expect at 101 and you got it - every time.My wife operates a shop right across the street from 101. She’s seen the frustrated and surprised look on peoples’ faces as they try to enter the closed building. She’s seen the lack of people in town just after offices close at 5 p.m. Once crowded streets now have plenty of room for cars.Thank goodness Mocksville isn’t a one-horse town. Other businesses are thriving and bringing their own crowds onto the sidewalks along Main Street. For sale and for rent signs are rare, and you can bet those buildings are getting lookers, as well.It’s because Mocksville has charm. People like to visit here. People like the downtown area. Even if there were no businesses, I think people would still like to come to town just to walk around. It’s that special.But until Restaurant 101 reopens, don’t expect the crowds for anything downtown to be as large. It was, after all, our anchor.Downtown Mocksville isn’t going to die, far from it. The place has too much going in its favor, like a new park, new streetscapes - and yes, even new businesses popping up that also bring in lots of peo-ple. Sure, the restaurant will open again. Maybe just like before. Maybe with a new menu. Maybe with new owners with a new focus. But be assured, it will open again.In the meantime ...We miss you.- Mike Barnhardt DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 - 3 Presidential sites Time to Talk about mental health By Julie WhittakerFor the Enterprise When we talk about mental mealth, first, please recog-nize that all persons wish to be well.Unfortunately, there are conditions that some are born with or acquire later that affect their wellbeing and behavior. So, the broad description of mental health is often referring to the opposite; conditions that cause less than optimal wellbeing. These include intellectual and de-velopmental delays/disabilities for 1 in 6 persons, mental illnesses for 1 of 5 persons (with 1 of 25 cases being = serious and disabling), substance usedisorders (too many, without well-defined data) and traumatic brain injuries resulting in 80,000 to 90,000 persons per year with the onset of long-term disabilities.When we don’t understand why people do or say the things they do, and we disagree with someone’s conduct, we tend to avoid interaction with the person. Worse, some will confront them in negative manners, and the situation can become quite out of control. Many have experience or have witnessed this. Others may name call, or make jokes, or relate negative information about a person’s appearance or conduct. This happens even when it may be obvious that the person has a compromising condition. And all too often, they are denied jobs, homes within their communities, and access to the services they need to maintain their wellbeing.As a society, we develop attitudes toward those with mental ill being. Not all attitudes are negative; there is a lot of compassion, respect, and desire to help others. Yet, there is room for improvement. A small group of people is working toward improve-ment. We call ourselves the Davie County Mental health Advocates. Our goal is to raise public awareness, learn more from others, make connections, and offer advice to county and community agencies. We advocate for the community supports needed to help persons maintain their mental wellbeing in a kind, inclusive, supportive Davie society. We agree that societal stigma; that strong lack of respect for a person or a group of people or a bad opinion of them because they behave in ways others do not approve of, is a problem that needs to be addressed. Are you wondering what you can do? Writing about mental illnesses, but applicable to most mental illbeing, Joshualin Dean, a person with lived and professional experience offers these opportunities to fight stigma:“…. there are steps that all people can take to change our cultural attitudes toward mental illness. We can change the lived experience of people with mental illness by addressing hurtful labels, calling out reductive lan-guage and changing the conversation about mental illness in our own lives.”A few ways of fighting the stigma include but are not limited to:• Taking the time to learn about symptoms and treat-ment of mental health conditions can provide critical insight into what living with mental illness can be like, promoting empathy and compassion. This can also help us better support those who are navigating mental illness and recovery.• Advocating for those with a mental illness provides visibility, encourages necessary policy and social chang-es, and underscores the fact that those living with mental health conditions are not alone. Moreover, people living with mental illness may see these efforts and reconsider their internalized stigma, like feelings of shame and guilt.• Shedding light on and educating others about the damaging effects of stigmatizing language is an essential step toward ending stigma. When we change our words, we can change people’s attitudes and perceptions of mental health.• Speaking openly about mental illness normalizes its existence. Hhaving a safe space to share experiences can provide hope to others in their journey and may even encourage them to share their experiences as well.• Providing support to someone with a mental illness or a loved one of someone with a mental illness not only shows them that you care, but it also helps the individual feel less isolated.Ultimately, the conversation surrounding mental illness does not need to be riddled with labels and stigma. It can be a hopeful and productive dialogue that high-lights the bravery, diligence, and resilience of people with mental health conditions. The DC MH Advocates ask that you consider your own perceptions, feelings, thoughts, and decisions regarding mental illbeing or persons with mental disabil-ities.The DC MH Advocates will welcome your experience stories, suggestions, and help. We try to meet monthly using hybrid virtual and in-person meeting spaces. DC MH Advocates have prioritized these needs within Davie; the reduction of stigma, the needs for supported housing, and transportation throughout the county for those with disabilities. We are thankfully working with the Davie Department of Health and Human Services and Part-ners Behavioral Health. DC MH Advocates welcomes diagnosed/disabled persons, family members or compas-sionate persons with work experience in the field with a strong desire to work for improvement to volunteer with us. Please contact Julie Whittaker via missjulieysl@gmail.com.Julie Whittaker is mental health wellness advocate who lives in Mocksville. Mental Health Action Plans Active Crisis • If you have an active dangerous situation, call 911 and ask for a CIT trained officer • If you are trying to cope with an urgent situation, but can transport your person safely, you may go to the Behavioral Health Urgent Care, 336-955-8430, at 650 N. Highland Ave. Suite 100, Winston-Salem, NC; https://www.daymarkrecov- ery.org/locations/bhuc-forsyth To Arrange Help And Services • If you have private insurance, often through an employer on purchased on the marketplace, call the number on your plan card and ask for help finding mental health services and supports. • If you are not insured or are already on Medicaid, contact our Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organiza- tion-Partners Behavioral Health- they establish a network of providers, and act as the insurance company for clients. They also offer trainings free for anyone trying to learn more about mental health situations.1-877-864-1454. https:// www.partnersbhm.org – search for providers, services definitions and supports by disability category. Training Academy- https://www.partnerstraining.org. • There are folks at the Davie Health and Human Services, off Farmington Road at I-40, who can help you navigate this process. 336-753-6750. • Local resources are offered via professional services or community supports: This list is not comprehensive, but can get one connected and started on a road to services, trainings, supports and recovery when possible. IDD-Intellectual and Developmental Delays/Disabilities • Children often receive services though the school system’s Department for Exceptional Children- 336-751-2491, https:// www.godavie.org/departments/exceptional-children • Adults may receive services and supports via: Milling Manor- residential and daily activity supports, 336-751-5014; Monarch- Daily Activity supports 866-272-7826; o RHA- supported residential living - Raleigh Administrative Office 919- 803-2960; Davie/Forsyth Chapter of the Autism Society,davieforsythchapter@autismsociety-nc.org; Down Syndrome of Greater Winston-Salem info@dsagws.org. * There is a need for local support groups and supportive agencies for families coping with IDD diagnoses in Davie. MI/SMI/SPMI - Mental Illness, Serious Mental Illness or Serious and Persistent Mental Illness • Daymark Recovery Services- 336-751-5636 https://www.daymarkrecovery.org • Dragonfly House Children’s Advocacy for Families with special circumstances • Karen Rose-134 W. Water St., Mocksville, Licensed Independent Social Worker/Counseling • Kintegra Behavioral Health, 172 Clement St., Mocksville, for children and families, 154 Government Center Dr., Mocks- ville; And services at DCHS, DCECHS, NDMS, SDMS, WRDE, CZE • NAMI NW Piedmont, NC serves Davie County though free programs via trained volunteers with lived experience. Sup- port groups and educational classes and presentations. http://naminwpiedmontnc.org/ • Facebook for access to timely articles, news, and program, or event notices. https://www.facebook.com/NAMI.NWP.NC SUD-Substance Use Disorder • Southern Family Medicine, 121 Country Lane, Mocksville • AA meetings https://district-21-aa.com/join-us/ • Substance Abuse Family Education - SAFE, contact via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=substance abuse family education-safe. TBI-Traumatic Brain Injury • Supports for traumatic brain injury have been offered via the IDD providers and may be located through the Local Management Entity- Partners Behavioral Health, at https://www.partnersbhm.org/traumatic-brain-injury/ or call 1-877- 864-1454. The state is in the process of separating and defining services that will be specific to the needs of persons with TBIs. Conversation shouldn’t be riddled with labels, stigma By Betty Etchison WestFor the Enterprise Of the seven Ohio-born men who have served as President of the United States, four died in office. Ohioans William Henry Harrison, James A. Gar-field, William McKinley and Warren G. Harding died while serving in that high office. The second to suffer an untimely demise was Garfield. James Garfield was the last of the presidents to be born in a log cabin. His parents were poor and the situation was made worse when James’ father died when he was 2. His moth-er worked hard to support her family by working in the fields and by taking in washing. When James was old enough to think about supporting himself, he went to work as a mule driver on the canals. Evidently he was accident prone because he fell in a canal 14 times. He developed severe chills and fever. He went back home, and his mother told him that the only way to improve his lot was to get an education. James took his moth-er’s advice and enrolled in Geauga Seminary in Ches-ter, Ohio for a year, and then he went to Western Reserve Eclectic Institute, which was later named Hiram College. Finally, he enrolled in William College in Massachusetts. After graduating from Williams, he went back to teach at the Eclectic Institute where he finally became headmaster. While there, James Garfield was ordained as a minis-ter—the only U.S.President to date who has been an or-dained minister. The Civil War began, and, like other loyal union-istd, Garfield joined the Union Army. He was suc-cessful in several battles and received the rank of Brigadier General. Gar-field’s victories caught the attention of the people of Ohio because they elected him as their Representative in U.H. He served in the House for 17 years. After that service, he was elected as one of Ohio’s Senators. Before he could serve in that office, he was chosen as the Republican candi-date for President.In 1876, four years be-fore he was elected Pres-ident, Garfield purchased a 118-acre farm. He later purchased 40 more acres. The farm had a rather di-lapidated one and one-half story house. Garfield shored up that existing structure and added a sto-ry and a half to accommo-date his family, which at that time included not only Garfield and his wife, Lu- cretia, but five children and his mother. Garfield was a good speaker and had been attracting attention by mak-ing speeches since his days at the Eclectic Institute. After he was chosen by his party as the presidential candidate, Garfield made his campaign speeches from the front porch of his house.A brochure printed by the National Park Ser-vice, the U.S. Dept. Of the Interior, the National Historic Site in Ohio and the Western Reserve His-torical Society, the groups that administer the Garfield home, says: “During the summer of 1880, the farm, which reporters named “Lawnfield,” became the backdrop for Garfield’s successful bid for the pres-idency. It was here that he broke from the tradition of presidential candidates remaining quiet during the election process and began a precedent-setting front porc’ campaign that paved the way for future candi-dates to more actively seek the presidency. Countless delegations of dignitaries, students, well-wishers, and political supporters came by horse, buggy, or train to hear the Republican Party’s best speak.”Garfield won the elec-tion and became the 20th President, but the eupho-ria was short-lived. Four months after he was in-augurated, he was at the train station preparing to leave for a weekend visit with his family at the coast when a disgruntled office seeker walked up and shot him. President Garfield was taken back to the White House where his suffering was almost unbearable. It was decided that he might feel better if he was moved to the seashore where he could feel the cool breezes and see the waves. About 300 men worked furious-ly laying train track to the cottage where he would be taken. He made the trip to no avail. He got worse and died. It is believed that the doctors probing for the bullets with unclean fin-gers may have caused the infection which he was not able to overcome. The medicines available today to control infection were unknown in 1880-1881.President Garfield’s body lay in state in the Rotunda of the Capitol, near the Chamber where he served so many years as a Representative. Pres-ident Garfield was buried at the Lake View Ceme-tery in Cleveland, Ohio, which is on land where he used to romp as a child. Mr. Garfield’s tomb is big. President James A. Garfield and wife Lucretia; their memorial at Lakeside Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio; and his home “Lawnfield” in Mentor, Ohio. Garfield last president to be born in log cabin Please See Garfield - Page 13 4 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 By Jeanna Baxter WhiteWord Master Media Group Davie High seniors Jonah Longworth and Zachary Blalock won the Top Tech Challenge at UTI/NAS-CAR Insitute in Moores-ville. They earned $10,000 scholarships, plus a Snap-on toolbox and tools for the automotive program at Da-vie High. “I am blessed to always have a few very passionate students dedicated to im-proving their lives by taking CTE (Career and Technical Education) classes,” said Seth James, automotive technical teacher. “These two young men have put forth so much effort and to say I am proud of them is an understatement. Whoever hires them will enjoy them as employees, they are what you are looking for nowa-days.” The students competed against teams from North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The competition was based on skills learned through Automotive Service Level III and involved a written test and hands-on tasks in-cluding parts and tools iden-tification as well as basic vehicle diagnostics such as electrical, drive train, steer-ing, and suspension. The duo placed fourth last year against seniors. “This time we knew what we were doing,” said Blalock. Having grown up around Davie students win Top Tech automotive challenge Jonah Longworth, Zachary Blalock, and Seth James show off the trophy, toolbox, and tools won at the Top Tech Challenge at UTI/NASCAR Insitute in Mooresville Call before you dig! Frontier Natural Gas Company would like to take this opportunity to inform and educate the general public on safety around our natural gas pipelines. Frontier has natural gas lines in your area and we want you to be safe when digging near and around our lines. Always call 811, the North Carolina dig safe program, when digging in an area that may have a natural gas pipeline. If you’re not sure, it’s better to call and be sure. All homeowners, professionals, and government agencies should call 811 before beginning any digging project. It’s the law! 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Because safety is our number one priority, we are happy to comply with these federal rules. 24-Hour Emergency Number: 1-888-337-4774 If you would like any additional information on natural gas or want to inquire about the location of our pipeline, please contact our office during normal business hours. 336-526-2690 Phone 336-526-9940 Fax 70035839cars, taking automotive classes was a natural choice for Blalock.“When I took the entry-level class, Mr. James saw something in me that I didn’t.” That support com-pelled him to take all of the automotive classes the high school offers. He also works part-time at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts. Blalock is deciding which school he would like to attend and what area of automotive technology he wants to study. “I’ve always been into cars. My dad always worked on cars and I hung out with him while he was doing it,” said Longworth. He, too, has taken all of Davie High’s automotive classes. “It’s a good program and Mr. James is a great teach-er.” Longworth enjoys his job at Modern Auto Extras, which specializes in vehicle upgrades like wheels and tires and lift kits, and plans to stay in that field. They both expressed their gratitude for James and the opportunities that they’ve had through the automotive program. “We wouldn’t be where we are without Mr. James,” said Blalock. James hopes that news of their success will help shine a light on the hands-on ca-reer and technical education classes at the high school. Career and Technical Education programs in-clude career skills training that helps students become ready for college or work. Students Anna Lowery and Ben Hoke before competing in Medical Terminology, and First- Aid/CPR event. Ashton Douglas looks up from his proj- ect to take a quick picture during the Masonry 1 Competition. Nick Roda “butters” the end of a brick during the Masonry 1 Competition. CTE curriculum focuses students on academic, em-ployability, and technical skills used in a specific oc-cupation. A key component to the success of CTE pro-grams is that students can find connections between their academic coursework and their career goals, mak-ing high school a more rel-evant, and engaging, expe-rience for students. “I don’t know that all par-ents understand that these classes will prepare their students for a hands-on ca-reer that offers job security. After the pandemic, if you looked at who the essential workers were, it was pretty much the people in the areas we are teaching here.”Davie High offers CTE pathways in agriculture; business, finance, and mar-keting education; computer science/IT; family & con-sumer science; health sci-ence; technology, engineer-ing & design; and trade & industry. To further enhance the students’ learning oppor-tunities, Davie High also offers a chapter of Skill-sUSA. SkillsUSA is a ca-reer and technical student organization serving more than 395,000 high school, college, and middle school students and professional members enrolled in train-ing programs in trade, technical, and skilled ser-vice occupations, including health occupations.The SkillsUSA website explains that its activities and competitions help stu-dents develop positive at-titudes, build self-esteem and empower them to excel. They give students a head start in developing valuable professional skills such as communications, interper-sonal abilities, time man-agement, teamwork, and more. Because SkillsUSA works hand-in-hand with business and industry, stu-dents get the skills employ-ers want.Fifteen students, includ-ing Blalock and Longworth, competed in masonry, construction, automotive, health sciences, and draft-ing during the Northwest Region SkillsUSA Rally at Wilkes Community College on Feb. 28. The following top-five will compete at the state level on April 28th. • Automotive Beginner: Jonathan Gunter, first; Con-ner Lewis, second. Students (L to R) Zach Blalock, Kole Bilyeu, Jonah Longworth, Conner Lewis, and Jonathan Gunter get ready to compete in Automotive Service and Automotive Beginner competitions. Instructor Matt McKnight - Top Right, Ashton Douglas - Bottom Left, and Carter Cuthrell - Bottom Center, pose for an awards picture at the end of the Masonry 1 Competition.Please See Tech - Page 5 DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 - 5 Continued From Page 4• Automotive Service Technology: Zach Blalock, fifth.• Construction Core: Logan Miller, first: Rylan Koontz, second.• First Aid-CPR: Ben Hoke, first.• Masonry 1: Ashton Douglas, second; Carter Cuthrell, third.• Medical Terminology: Anna Lowery, third.•Technical Drafting: Slade Keaton, first; Palmer Williams, second; Josh Clark, fourth.“We are doing great things and pushing these kids to get out of their com-fort zone to be leaders. We are really trying to prepare them for the workforce, as much as possible, which is our ultimate goal in CTE,” said James. There are numerous costs associated with participat-ing in competitions like these. To raise funds for the Da-vie High Chapter of Skill-sUSA, DCHS will host the Spring Fling Auto Show on Students gather with their medals after arriving back from the SkillsUSA Northwest Regional Rally, from left: Ashton Douglas, Jonah Longworth, Kole Bilyeu, Conner Lewis, Jonathan Gunter, Carter Cuthrell, Logan Miller, Rylan Koontz, Josh Clark, Palmer Williams, Ben Hoke, Anna Lowery; and in front, Nick Roda, Zach Blalock. Tech ... Josh Clark, Palmer Williams, and Slade Keaton are set to compete in the Technical Drafting Competition. Rylan Koontz (Top) and Logan Miller (Lower) work on their Construction Core competition projects Continued From Page 1imports, domestics, exotics, bikes, trucks/SUVs/Jeeps. “We will have a very impressive and diverse VIP section that will in-clude special and rare ve-hicles along with our spon-sors Flow Auto, HBI, and Tuttle Motorsports, who will be showcasing some of their amazing inventory. Davidson-Davie Commu-nity College and NASCAR Technical Institute will have trailers, equipment, and ve-hicles on display, some of it being interactive.”Students have been ac-tively involved in getting the show together, making commemorative plaques that will go to the first 100 entrants who show up. Stu-dents designed the t-shirt. Others printed it. Students designed, then made the tro-phies. The list goes on. “The students have been more than amazing. They really care about the community.”“I want the students to feel engaged,” she said. “They are going to help run the event. I want these kids to dig deep and see what the community offers and when Show ... they give back, there is an opportunity for both.”Beroth believes in the Skills classes, because they help train students for real jobs in the real world - jobs that will likely always be around. “I want people to understand there’s so much opportunity here. I want these kids to come up and talk to me. You don’t have to go far to be successful.”“If I can make one posi-tive outcome, or an intern-ship, a mentorship, a job, I’ve accomplished my goal.”Beroth got her love of auto shows and cars natural-ly. Her father worked with NASCAR and RJ Reynolds automotive promotion de-partment. In other words, she grew up around race tracks and car shows.“People reminisce about cars,” she said. “I’ve always liked racing and cars. Cars have always been part of my identity.”“The car show is a group effort of passionate people rallying together to create an event that benefits students monetarily and in life ex-perience. Students are able to see economics, graphic design, marketing, weld-ing, social media, computer science, and so much more in bringing this car show to fruition and are directly involved in that process,” said Will Marrs, Davie High graduate who teaches draft-ing and engineering.Brittani Steger, who teaches sports & entertain-ment marketing, values the auto show because students can apply what they learn to a real-life event. “Many students often question why they are be-ing taught a particular sub-ject matter because they don’t think they will use it in the future. This event helps combat that thought process,” she said. “Being involved in the community and having the community support our school and our students means the world. I can’t wait to see the turn-out.”Morgan Creason is one of the students who has ap-plied what he has learned in class to the car show. He and Autumn Harbour de-signed the t-shirt through Steger’s course. “It meant a lot to be a small part of our school’s auto show. I loved that Sports & Entertainment Marketing students had the opportunity to display their talents and what they had learned. It was fun to com-pare and contrast ideas to build the best product. I am honored to have my design chosen. I’ve never consid-ered myself to be very ar-tistic, but I guess I proved myself wrong. I had a ton of fun working on this and let-ting my ideas come to frui-tion,” said Creason. “Two teachers really helped me with this design. Mrs. Ste-ger taught me the elements that I needed in an event de-sign, and Mr. Marrs taught me how to apply those ele-ments to create an atmo-sphere around the design.”The rain date for the event is May 14.Local writer Jeanna Bax-ter White contributed to this story. Levi Miller and Autumn Harbour, sports marketing students, won the t-shirt design contest. Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Davie County High School, 180 War Ea-gle Drive, Mocksville. This family-friendly event will feature classic cars, sports cars, race cars, and more. The rain date is May 14. MOM H ADVOCATE H COLLABORATOR H Mom of 2 Davie County students: 3rd grader at Cooleemee Elementary in the Special Needs Classroom and a 7th grader at Ellis Middle School H Advocate for students of all abilities H A firm belief that BOE members should have an understanding of what is happening in education at the state level and how that impacts our schools and students at the local level H Believes that CRT is divisive and violates the constitutional principles of nondiscrimination and equal treatment H A lifelong conservative actively involved in our schools and community since 2007 H Founder of Empower Davie Youth Follow on Facebook at: Marie Helms for Davie County School Board Vote Marie Helms for Board of Education on May 17th! Paid for by Ron & Teresa Bivins. Authorized by Marie Helms. 1436542 6 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022Public Records MarriagesThe following were issued marriage licenses by the Davie Register of Deeds.- John Douglas Shields III, 67, and Anita Louise Beachum, 67, of Clem-mons.- Anthony Robert Can-tanio, 23, of Clemmons, and Alyssa Catherine Hay-mond, 20, of Cherokee.- Ardrena Eugenea Drayton, 43, of Charlotte, and Eric Lamont Fisher, 41, of Mocksville.- Ethan Atlee Hedrick, 20, and Ashleigh Fayth Church, 19, of Mocksville.- Ashley Nicole Spill-man, 28, and Lee Bryce Landers, 45, of Mocksville.- Erica Brooke Mor-ton, 26, and Jeffrey Wyatt Hardison, 32, of Mocks-ville.- Lexie Jordan Hodge, 26, and Jay Morvaldin Ba-con III, 28, of Mocksville.- Nancy Ruth Purvis, 29, and Taylor James Frank, 28, of Winston-Salem.- Andrea Taylor McCau-ley, 26, of Washington, and Evan Michael Sugar, 27, of Belmont.- Katharine Alexis Mc-Cormick, 28, and Micah Cecil Fuller, 27, of Mocks-ville.- Robert Francis Sperti II, 45, of Clemmons, and Holli Lynn Martin, 41, of Advance.- Patty Sue Gunter, 57, and Kevin Matthew Weav-er, 52, of Clemmons.- Bruce Martan Rose-man, 51, of Newton, and Teresa Elaine Seats, 53, of Mocksville.- Elora Rose Buter-baugh, 21, of Mocksville, and Samuel Jacob Caudle, 23, of Yadkinville.- Larry Moore Rober-son, 75, and Sandra Char-lene Brewer, 76, of Mocks-ville.- Victoria Rose Brock-man, 31, and Jonathan Clayton West, 27, of Mocksville.- Giselle Rodriguez Luque, 24, and Valentin Granadero Maqueda, 26, of Mocksville.- Daniel William Lay-ton, 32, and Rachael Nicole Moore, 29, of Mocksville.- Jacob David Baity, 24, and Clarice Brianne Pierce, 23, of Yadkinville.- Amanda Faye Chaffin, 32, and Travis Marvelle Scales, 33, both of Mocks-ville.- Grishma Prakashbhai Shah, 33, of Concord, and Chelsea Marie Burchette, 29, of Mocksville.- Kendra Kimmer Rid-dle, 46, and Eric Chad Roten, 47, of Mocksville.- Kurt Radclife, 64, and Sharon Elaine Eidinger, 65, of Advance.- Andrea Natalia Ro-sales-Rodriguez, 21, and Camilo Lopez-Franco, 24, of Clemmons.- Emily Nicole Whetsel, 24, of Mocksville, and John David Kerr, 23, of Win-ston-Salem.- Emanuel Bolivar Fran-co, 19, of Clemmons, and Kenya Chiquitta Thornton, 46, of Winston-Salem.- Austin Jade Rogers, 20, and Destiny Nichoel Waugh, 20, of Mocksville.- Taylar Paige Albertini, 30, and Bradford Fiske Rit-zel, 37, of Advance.- Jeffrey Mark Foster, 53, and Terri Lynn Hosch, 46, of Winston-Salem.- Boyd Everette Beatty, Jr., 84, and Emmy Gayle Lowe, 47, of Mocksville.- Harley Nichole Sto-rey, 26, of Statesville, and Joshua Allen Cranfill, 28, of Mocksville.- Roxanne Loret-ta Bowers, 54, and Edgar Julius Butler, Jr., 62, of Mocksville.- David Edward Ayers, 58, and Julie Marie Robin-son, 46, of Advance.- Katherine Joyce Long, 23, of Mocksville, and Jar-vey Dean Smith, 30, of East Bend.- James Philip Miller, 75, and Ellyne Margaret Miller, 73, of Advance.- Sean Austin Wood, 27, and Terra Cheyenne Stan-ley, 25, of Mocksville.- Clint Ryan Barber, 44, of Mocksville, and Sara Elizabeth Maley, 39, of Henderson.- Donna Annette Nich-ols, 30, and Travis Ben-jamin Woolwine, 28, of Landis.- David Allison McGee, 35, and Amanda Dawn Johnson, 35, of Advance.- David Michael Tyler, 73, of Walkertown, and Marina Rosanne Blattner, 73, of Harmony.- Teddi Rhoades Utt, 25, of Advance, and Charles Cameron Short, 26, of Greensboro.- Victoria Lisi Frye, 23, of Mocksville, and Osvaldo Fuentes Martinez, Jr., 21, of Rockwell.- John Anderson Hayes, 49, of Salisbury, and Chris-tina Elizabeth Beaver, 31, of Mocksville.- Destiny Danielle Poos, 22, and Brian Lee Wilson, II, 23, of Cooleemee.- Monica Lizzet Salas-Hernandez, 22, and Jose Angel DeJesus Loeza, 34, both of Mocksville.- Payton Ashley Mill-er, 26, of Wilkesboro, and Craig Austin Woodruff, 30, of Lewisville.- Gorman Winfield Mosser IV, 33, and Megan Lynn Hattenbach, 32, of Mocksville.- Megan Nicole Cooper, 33, and Andrew Jeffrey Mullins, 37, of Mocksville.- Beverly Janis Brady, 63, and Jean Marie Dom-inique Talbot, 54, of Win-ston-Salem.- Courtney Timothy Vincent Pannell, 32, and Chelsea Rose Kloepfer, 44, of California. ArrestsThe following were ar-rested by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office.April 23: Shawn Mi-chael Baity, 32, of Baity Road, Mocksville, obtain-ing property by false pre-tense, larceny; Michael Lee Luffman, 50, of Mead-owview Road, Mocksville, communicating threats; Erin Lee Mabe, 40, of NC 801 S., Mocksville, failure to appear in court.April 21: Kenneth Cahrles Bowman, 39, of Salisbury, DWI, open container in vehicle after drinking; Forsythea Claris Mooe, 22, of Statesville, cruelty to animals.April 20: Roger Lee Brown, 45, of Center St., Cooleemee, failure to re-port new address as a sex offender; Caterina Dia-mond Lee, 29, of Yadkin-ville, trafficking opium or heroin, selling Schedule II controlled substance, pos-session with intent to sell Schedule II controlled sub-stance.April 19: Brady Frank-lin Link, 29, of Harmony, non-support of child; John Wayne Sherwood, 52, of Granada Drive, Advance, communicating threats.April 18: William Brett Canter-Robinson, 24, of Canter Circle, Mocksville, failure to appear in court; Kenneth Robert Gilley, 21, of Lewisville, interfver-ing with jail fire system; Kadeshia Crystal Hollo-way, 33, of Camden Point Court, Mocksville, contrib-uting to the deliquency of a juvenile; Shantelle Marie Painter, 29, of NC 801 S., Cooleemee, non-support of child; Charles Eric Wesse, 44, of Connelly Springs, assault with physical injury. Sheriff’s OfficeThe following are from Davie County Sheriff’s Of-fice reports.April 23: domestic dis-turbance, Gladstone Road, Cooleemee; suspicious ac-tivity, US 158/Gun Club Road, Advance; suspicious activity, Oakland Ave., Mocksville; domestic dis-turbance, N. Hiddenbrooke Drive, Advance; assault, Jasmine Lane, Mocksville; missing person, Valley Road, Mocksville; do-mestic disturbance, Car-avan Lane, Mocksville; suspicious activity, Will Boone Road, Mocksville; disturbance, S. Main St., Mocksville; disturbance, Calvin Lane, Mcoksville; assault, Ijames Church Road, Mocksville; larceny, Cedar Creek Road, Mocks-ville; suspicious activity, US 158, Advance; larce-ny, Cooper Creek Drive, Mocksville; larceny, Twins Way, Bermuda Run; larce-ny, Bermuda Village Drive, Bermuda Run; runaway, Mill Cove Drive, Advance; suspicious acrtivity, Circle Drive, Mocksville; suspi-cious activity, NC 801 N., Bermuda Run; domestic disturbance, Meadowview Road, Mocksville; do-mestic disturbance, Cal-vin Lane, Mocksville; suspicious activity, Court Square, Mocksville.April 22: suspicious activity, Duke Whittaker Road, Mcoksville; suspi-cious activity, Kilbourne Drive, Bermuda Run; dis-turbance, Meadowview Road, Mcoksville; domes-tic disturbance, Dogtrot Road, Mocksville; assault, Twins Way, Bermuda Run; domestic disturbance, Thousand Trails Drive, Ad-vance; larceny, Farmington Road, Mocksville; assault, Twins Way, Bermuda Run; assault, Government Cen-ter Drive, Mocksville; lar-ceny, Shadybrook Road, Mocksville; trespassing, Granada Drive, Advance; disturbance, NC 801 N., Bermuda Run; larceny, NC 801 N., Advance; larceny, Shadybrook Road, Mocks-ville; suspicious activity, Peachtree Lane, Bermuda Run; trespassing, Cooper Creek DRive, Mocksville; fraud, Yadkin Valley Road, Bermuda Run; assault, Wil-liam Ellis Drive, Advance; suspicious activity, Cooper Creek Drive, Mocksville; larceny, Gordon Drive, Ad-vance; harassment, Calvin Lane, Mocksville; harass-ment, Woodhaven Lane, Mocksville; domestic disturbance, Hospital St., Mocksville; disturbance, Guinevere Lane, Mocks-ville; suspicious activi-ty, NC 801 N., Bermuda Run; suspicious activity, Gladstone Road/US 601 S., Mocksville; suspicious activity, Clydes Trail, Mocksville; suspicious ac-tivity, Main Church Road, Mocksville.April 21: burglary, Shadybrook Road, Mocks-ville; suspicious activity, Dutchman Trail, Mocks-ville; suspicious activity, Park Drive, Mocksville; trespassing, Legion Hut Road, Mocksville; dam-age to property, Carolina Ave., Mocksville; domestic assist, Turkeyfoot Road, Mocksville; harassment, Granada Drive, Advance; fraud, Granada Drive, Ad-vance; trespassing, Neely Road, Mocksville; do-mestic assist, Government Center Drive, Mocksville; harassment, Tyler Court, Advance; suspicious activ-ity, Cooper Creek Drive, Mocksville; damage to property, N. Main St., Mck-sville; suspicious activity, US 601 N., Mocksville; suspicious activity, Juney Beauchamp Road, Ad-vance; damage to proper-ty, NC 801 S., Mcoksville; suspicious activity, War Eagle Drive, Mocksville; fraud, NC 801 N., Advance; disturbance, Oakland Ave., Mocksville; suspicious ac-tivity, Stone Wood Road, Mocksville; trespassing, Calvin Lane, Mocksville; larceny, Yadkinville Road, Mocksville; fraud, Watt St., Cooleemee; trespass-ing, Cooper Creek Drive, Mocksville; fraud, Pine Ridge Road, Mocksville; harassment, Farmington Road, Mocksville; assault, S. Davie Drive, Mocks-ville; harassment, Margin-al St., Cooleemee; assault, Calvin Lane, Mocksville; harassment, N. Main St., Mocksville.April 20: suspicious activity, Yadkinville Road, Mocksville; harassment, Eaton Road, Mocksville; damage to property, Heath-er Court, Mocksville; suspi-cious activity, Cross/Main sts., Cooleemee; larceny, No Creek Road, Mocks-ville; domestic assist, Oakland Ave., Mocksville; damage to property, Bethel Church Road, Mocksville; larceny, Cemetery St., Mocksville; sex offense, William Ellis Drive, Ad-vance; fraud, Legion Hut Road, Mocksville; assault, Yadkinville Road, Mocks-ville; assault, William Ellis Drive, Mocksville; larceny, Yadkinville Road, Mocksville; fraud, Legacy Drive, Advance; assault, Farmington Road, Mocks-ville; robbery, Salisbury Road, Mocksville; fraud, Fairmont Drive, Mocks-ville; suspicious activity, Salisbury Road, Mocks-ville; disturbance, NC 801 N., Bermuda Run; assault, Stone Wood Drive, Mocks-ville.April 19: harassment, Twins Way, Bermuda Run; harassment, Milling Road, Mocksville; dam-age to proeprty, Cemetery St., Mocksville; larceny, Junction Road, Mocks-ville; damage to property, Sweat Trail, Mocksville; disturbance, Riverside Drive, Cooleemee; lar-ceny, Fork-Bixby Road, Advance; domestic assist, Granada Drive, Advance; larceny, Meadowview Road, Mocksville; distur-bance, NC 801 N., Ber-muda Run; trespassing, Milling Road, Mocksville; fraud, Brantley Farm Road, Mocksville; domestic as-sist, Oakland Ave., Mocks-ville; domestic disturbance, Jasmine Lane, Mocksville; fraud, Magnolia Ave., Mocksville; domestic as-sist, Rosewood Lane, Mocksville; fraud, US 64 W., Mocksville; larceny, Legion Hut Road, Mocks-ville; domestic disturbance, Thousand Trails Drive, Ad-vance; suspicious activity, Boone Farm Road, Mocks-ville.April 18: suspicious ac-tivity, NC 801 N., Bermu-da Run; disturbance, Court Square, Mocksville; fraud, Morse St., Mocksville; do-mestic assist, S. Main St., Mocksville; suspicious activity, Country Lane, Mocksville; larceny, Dead-mon Road, Mocksville; trespassing, Children’s Home Road, Mocksville; harassment, Government Center Drive, Mocksville; trespassing, Salisbury Road, Mocksville; larce-ny, Cooper Creek Drive, MOcksville; disturbance, NC 801 N., Bermuda Run; damage to property, Beau-champ Road, Advance; domestic assist, Granada Drive, Advance; disturb-ing the peace, Bean Road, Mocksville; harassment, Martin Luther King Jr. Road, Mocksville; domes-tic assist, Oakland Ave., Mocksville; fraud, Govern-ment Center Drive, Mocks-ville.April 17: suspicioi-us activity, Cemetery St., Mocksville; suspicious ac-tivity, Park Drive, Mocks-ville; domestic disturbance, Sonora Drive, Advance; nuisance complaint, Mc-Cullough Road, Mocks-ville; fraud, Yadkinville; disturbance, NC 801 N., Bermuda Run; suspicious activity, Tara Court, Mocks-ville; larceny, Harding St., Mocksville; burglary, Bean Road, Mocksville; distur-bance, NC 801 N., Bermu-da Run; larceny, Cooper Creek Drive, Mocksville; disturbance, NC 801 N., Bermuda Run; doemstic disturbance, Joe Road, Mocksville; domestic dis-turbance, Camden Point Court, Mocksville; disturb-ing the peace, Mountview Drive, Mocksville; suspi-cious activity, Boone Farm Road, Mocksville. Sealed Bids for the construction of the Contract 15.0 – Bear Creek Pump Sta- tion Improvements will be received, by the Town of Mocksville, at Town Hall 171 South Clement Street, Mocksville, NC 27028, until 2:00 pm local time on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of improvements to the Bear Creek Pump Station including the addition of a third pump and associated electri- cal equipment. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a lump sum or unit price basis as indicated in the Bid Form. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at Willis Engineers, 10700 Sikes Place, Suite 115, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277, 704.377.9844 on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as de- scribed below. Bidding Documents also may be examined at Town Hall 171 South Clement Street, Mocksville, NC 27028, on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm. The Issuing Office for Bidding Documents is Duncan Parnell (www.dpibid- room.com). Documents may be obtained for a purchase price as listed on their website. All payments are to be made to Duncan Parnell. Prospective bidders must purchase Bidding Documents directly through Duncan Parnell in order to be considered an official plan holder. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Ad- denda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. A pre-bid conference will be held at 1:00 pm local time on Friday, April 29 at Town Hall 171 South Clement Street, Mocksville, NC 27028. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory. Access to the site will be available following the meeting. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Owner: Town of Mocksville By: Kenneth Gamble Title: Town Manager Date: April 4, 2022 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TOWN OF MOCKSVILLE WASTEWATER FACILITIES CONTRACT 15.0 – BEAR CREEK PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS 1434444 VOTE FORCHARLES O.WILLIAMSRepublican Candidate forCounty Commissionerof Davie CountyI Would Appreciate Your Vote PAID FOR BY CHARLES O. WILLIAMS 1431726RANDY MILLER& SONS 295 Miller Road • Mocksville(336) 284-2826 • We Pump Septic Tanks • SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Septic SystemsFootingsLoader Work Skid Steer WorkTrencher WorkHauling StateCertifiedInspector Over 8 Secluded Acres with a Mobile Home, Shop, and Aluminum Carport Plus, an additional Mobile Home site with rental potential! (Sold by 10-Day Upset Bid Process at 12 Noon) This is a double income producing property! Estate of Ruby Rumfield (Living) Real Estate Terms: $10,000 Non-refundable Deposit Due Day of the Sale in Cash or Certified Funds. 10-Day Upset Bid Process Through Forsyth County Clerk of Court. Close Within 30 Days After the Last and Final Bid Has Been Accepted, or Delivery of the Deed. Sold “AS IS” WITH NO Warranties or Guaranties. Saturday, April 30TH @ 12 PM 4098 Bonne Venture Rd., Walkertown, NC 27051 Real Estate DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 - 14 Generous people can work together to improve the community through en-dowment funds at the Davie Community Foundation.As endowment funds (permanent) are opened, they are invested with the intent that a portion of the earnings will be used each year to make a positive difference. In January the foundation board decides how much of the earnings in the endowments they will make available for grants and scholarships. The ap-proved amount is then pulled from each of the en-dowment funds. There are 75 Community – Unrestricted and 23 Com-munity – Area of Interest Funds that were established as permanent endowments. The earnings is intended for Education Grants Grantee Reason Amount Cognition of Davie Capacity Building $30,000 Cognition of Davie Maker Space Tools $15,383 Davie County Schools STEM Pipeline Camp $15,000 Davie County Schools Hands on Pitsco Labs for 6th & 7th Grade $40,000 Davie County Schools Leadership Development $26,400 Davie County Schools Professional Development K-8 Math Teachers $3,250 North Davie Middle School Registration for “House System” Conf. - positive school culture $6,000 Smart Start of Davie Nurturing Parenting Program $9,000 Davie High/3 middle schools Book Collection $10,000 IGNITE DAVIE College Promise Program $20,000 Total Education $175,033 Food & Poverty Grants A Storehouse for Jesus Feeding the Hungry $7,500 Family Promise Family Shelter $15,000 William R Davie Food Ministry $13,28 Total Food/Poverty $35,781 Parks & Enrichment Grants Davie American Little League Equip, Empower, Mentor Coaches $2,290 Farmington Community Capacity Building $20,000 Milling Manor, Inc. Tools for Independent Living $14,147 Total Parks/Enrichment $36,437 Total all Projects $247,251 use in awarding grants for community projects with some focused in a general area such as children, ed-ucation, health, recreation, senior adults, and so on.Every February the foun-dation accepts requests for grants. After detailed review and follow-up, the requests are presented to the board of directors who make de-cisions about funding. As award amounts are decided, the available dollars from the appropriate Community Funds are added together to make each grant.At its April 19 meeting, the board approved grants. The payment for each rep-resents the community working together as the dol-lars from many funds are added together to make one grant. “Small and large endow-ments are important in mak-ing a positive difference in our county, and some of the funds were established by donors who are now de-ceased, said Jane Simpson, foundation president and CEO.Endowment funds can be opened with as little as $5,000. They are perma-nently invested with a por-tion of the earnings used each year for grants and scholarships. “Once opened, they have a positive impact on Davie County forever,” Simpson said.To learn more, contact Simpson at (336) 753-6903 or jsimpson@daviefounda-tion.org or visit www.da-viefoundation.org. Foundation awards grants to make positive influence Continued From Page 1All bodies were found inside of the house, which had been intentionally set on fire, said Davie Sheriff J.D. Hartman, who provid-ed a timeline of events that included the family having several interactions with emergency personnel just prior to their deaths.All four had visited the sheriff’s office just a couple of hours prior to the deaths, and the two adults had tele-phone conversations with an officer for several minutes.At 12:11 p.m. Monday, April 18, all four were on video in a visit to the sher-iff’s office. “They were very vague about what they wanted. They just wanted Deaths ...1436227998 Yadkinville Rd., Mocksville, NC (Beside Whitnee’s Variety) (336) 528-9357 HOURS: MON. – FRI. 10 AM – 6 PM AND SAT . 8 AM – 2 PM Accepting Credit & Debit Cards We Now AcceptEBT to talk to an officer,” Hart-man said. The receptionist tried to get names and an address, but were only giv-en a Gwyn Street address, that of Ms. Brown’s mother. There were no alarms that would have tipped staff that something would happen, Hartman said.They left the lobby four minutes later, with the re-ceptionist giving them a card with a non-emergency telephone number if they decided to talk to an officer later.“There was nothing out of the ordinary,” Hartman said. “They really wouldn’t interact with the reception-ist or tell her what they wanted.” Twenty minutes later, Ms. Brown called that 911 non-emergency number saying they wanted to talk to an officer. “They wouldn’t say what they wanted; they had some safety concerns, they said,” according to Hartman.Ms. Brown: “Hi, how do you call in to speak with a deputy or anything?”Dispatcher: “Do you need to speak with a depu-ty?”Ms. Brown: “Yes, please.”Dispatcher: “OK, what is your name? I just need a lit-tle bit of information. What is your phone number.”Ms. Brown: Gives phone number. Dispatcher: “And, what do you need to speak to an officer about?”Ms. Brown: “I just need to speak with him about a safety reason.”Dispatcher: “OK, from what address?”Ms. Brown: “What’d you say?”Dispatcher: “What ad-dress is it occurring at ... They’re still going to call you, we need to know that ... to dispatch an officer.”Ms. Brown: “Oh, you’re going to dispatch him?”Dispatcher: “No, he can call. I just need to know an address.”Ms. Brown: Gives Junc-tion Road address.Dispatcher: “Tell me ex- actly what’s going on there. I just need to know.”Ms. Brown: “I’m calling for my fiance. We’re both trying to speak with him.”Dispatcher: “Can I speak with your fiance? I need a small reference to give them (officer). Ms. Brown”Ms. Brown: “Really, it’s just safety precautions.”Dispatcher: “OK, we’ll go ahead and get an officer to give you a call.”Ten minutes later, an officer called them for a 33-second conversation. “Ms. Brown answered. She talked very shortly then she made the statement to the effect that she was just call-ing for her boyfriend and she handed the phone to her boyfriend - Mr. Meeks.”All conversations after that were with Mr. Meeks.After the first call ended by being lost or dropped, the officer called back. They talked for 55 seconds and it was dropped. The officer calls back and talks with Mr. Meeks for two minutes, 8 seconds. It was dropped. The next call lasted for 6 minutes 22 seconds before being dropped.It was 1:06 p.m. by now, and all subsequent calls from the officer went to voice mail.“Mr. Meeks, he wouldn’t advise what he wanted. He advised to the officer that he thought somebody was following him, but he wasn’t in any danger, that they weren’t threatening him. The officer attempted to get him to come back to the sheriff’s office. They were driving around and they wouldn’t tell the officer where they were.”Hartman said the officer made every effort - calling back several times - to try to learn the issue. The officer called a total of six times, the last two at 1:06 and 1:07 went to voice mail. There was no indication of what was to occur later, he said.At 2 p.m., a neighbor spotted all four in the yard of their Junction Road home, and they appeared to be arguing, they told of-ficers. That witness left, go-ing about his business, Hart-man said.Soon after that, a pass-er-by spotted smoke and drove to the nearby Cool-eemee Police Department, who had firefighters on the scene three minutes later, at 2:17 p.m.Hartman said that fire-fighters did a great job of putting out the flames while preserving the scene. The SBI was called in to help with the investigation.The bodies of the infants and mother were found in the living room, the 4 year old at the entrance to a bed-room. The gunman’s body was in the hallway leading to the kitchen.“I’ve seen a lot in 30 years, but children, espe-cially children killed by gunshots and burned, it’s pretty heinous,” Hartman said.None of those involved had prior run-ins with local law enforcement, although unbeknown to officers, Ew-ing-Meeks had a history of being treated for mental ill-ness, Hartman said. Deaths ... Continued From Page 1Overlay (GC-O) to Village Mixed (VM) to develop a portion of the property for residential townhouses.This follows action in February to rezone six tracts of 6.54 acres of land east of NC 801 and west of Ivy Cir-cle south of Walgreens near the busy US 158/NC 801 intersection for a potential 98-unit, multi-family devel-opment.Chad Bomar, the attor-ney representing Fuller, said during the public hearing that the change in zoning for the property in Hillsdale West Business Park would be minimal.“This is General Busi-ness, and we’re asking for Village Mixed,” Bomar said. “If you put those cur-rent uses next to one anoth-er, they are virtually identi-cal. We are asking for a little bit of a decrease in zoning. Why you ask? Our intent is to put in townhomes there. Right now, General Busi-ness does not allow that.”Town officials are on the record as saying although the applicant has indicated a use, this is a general use rezoning, and all uses in the Village Mixed zoning dis-trict should be considered. High density residential development is encouraged to support the commercial uses within Village Mixed.Bomar said the change is reasonable and in the public interest by facilitat-ing the redevelopment of vacant land and supporting residential growth – add-ing apartments could have been done without a zoning change.“It makes good sense for the town and the communi-ty, and the development will generate more tax dollars,” he said. “That helps every-one involved.”Bomar was one of two speakers during the public hearing, which preceded the positive vote by the coun-cil. Kim Strohacker, who has been a Realtor in Davie County for 17 years, said he was asked to give an opin-ion.“Most of the folks I’ve worked with that have moved to Bermuda Run or Advance are moving here for quality of life and not for business,” Strohacker said. “I do know that we have a severe need for owner-occu-pied housing.”Council member Mike Ernst concurred, saying: “What we did tonight with the approval for the townho-mes was a good move. We need more rooftops.”Town Manager Lee Roll-ins said this week’s planning board meeting will have two items for consideration – a rezoning request for 22 acres behind Lowes Foods and another conditional re-zoning request off of US 158 for another develop-ment because this area is in the Village Mixed Hillsdale at Bermuda Run area.“That will come to you for the April 26 agenda meeting, then at that point you can decide to hold the earliest public hearing at the May 10 council meeting,” Rollins told the council.That meeting will be held at the WinMock Barn Loft instead of Town Hall because of early voting for the upcoming election.Regarding the rezoning request for the property – and possible apartments – behind Lowes Foods, Tina Smith Goins, who lives in Kinderton Village, spoke during the public comments portion of the meeting and asked to see if the coun-cil “would put out a public statement to get ahead of some of the mistruths that are being spread that I feel like are really divisive and causing quite a rift in our community.“In the last three weeks, I have received 13 messag-es, had three letters put in my door, had people knock on my door, had people stop me on the street and call me as well – all to address the exact same things.”That included, she said, people being under the im-pression that the town owns those 22 acres and that the town is getting a $16 mil-lion grant to build low-in-come apartments there. She said others have said there is a financial relationship be-tween the builder and peo-ple within the town.“I truly believe that all of these are pure rumor started by one or two people, but I would love to see a public statement to address those and get ahead of it,” Smith Goins said.In another item in the manager’s report, Rollins reported that the NCDOT board approved $500,000 in contingency funds earlier this month for a stepped im-provement at the US 158/N. 801 intersection at the Wal-greens corner. “Pat Ivey, our district engineer, says there is a lot involved in the project and construction is not im-minent,” Rollins said. “He has invited me to be part of a kickoff meeting sched-uled for May 6 to discuss the project and see how the town might assist.”In other highlights, the council:• Also heard from Roll-ins saying that NCDOT had a scoping meeting regarding the Baltimore Road/I-40 in-terchange project and that the plan is to move forward with that and due diligence.• Approved the adoption of a resolution to apply for a state wastewater asset in-ventory grant in the amount of $400,000 with no re-quired match from the town. 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And it is an invisible crisis that affects our own com-munity; 106 students in Davie County Schools have been identified this year as experiencing homelessness. “To most people, home-lessness is encampments, mental illness, and sub-stance abuse,” said Lisa Foster, executive director of Family Promise of Davie County. “However, in small rural communities like ours, it's usually families living in budget motels, their cars, or doubled up with family or friends.” On Thursday, April 28, Family Promise of Davie County (FPDC) will host Family Promise Giving Day, a 24-hour online cam-paign to raise awareness and funds to support local fami-lies, like Julie’s, who are experiencing homelessness.“This year, we're asking you to 'Give an Hour' to Family Promise, whether that be a donation of an hour of your salary or an hour of your attention to learn more about Family Promise and the 3 million children who experience homelessness every year in America.” Preventing families from spiraling into homelessness is an essential part of the Family Promise mission.Since opening its doors in 2017, FPDC has served over 1,000 parents and children through its shelter, transitional housing, and emergency financial assis-tance programs. “Our mission is to help families experiencing homelessness and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response. We help families through the provision of shelter, financial assistance, and case management.” It’s proven to be a highly successful approach. Ac-cording to Foster: • 94% of families in the shelter and transitional housing programs obtain in-dependent/permanent hous-ing within 12 weeks;• 90% of families in the shelter and transitional housing programs are still housed one year after gradu-ating from our program; and• on average, it costs $800 to prevent homelessness and divert a family from the shelter.Low wages and a lack of affordable housing ex-acerbate the problem. She shared the following statis-tics:There is no state, even those where the minimum wage has been set above the federal minimum wage of $7.25, where a mini-mum-wage worker working 40-hours per week can af-ford a modest two-bedroom rental unit at the average fair market price. In Davie County, a min-imum-wage worker would need to work nearly 88 hours per week to afford the average rent of $825. Realistically, a single per-son in Davie County would need to earn at least $15.87/hour ($33,000/year), and more if they have children. Staggering Statistics Help Family Promise end homelessness in Davie County The 2022 Primary Elec-tion will be held in Davie County, Tuesday, May 17. Each of the 14 county polling locations will be open 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.. Curbside voting will be available at all locations during these hours for per-sons able to travel to the polls, but unable to leave their vehicle. The voter registration deadline for the May 17 Primary Election for new voters was Friday, April 22. Voters who did not meet the registration deadline may register and vote the same day at any of the one-stop locations with proper proof PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT MARK HOWELL FOR SHERIFF ElectMarkHowell Republican Candidate for SHERIFF OF DAVIE COUNTY My goals as the Sheriff would be to bring more professional and dignified law enforcement service to the county. I consider myself a public servant and want to serve the people of Davie County. With being a Davie County native that is where my heart is. With a motto to serve and protect, it’s more than just a motto on the side of a car. If elected I will serve the people of Davie County to the best of my ability. VOTE MARK HOWELL FOR SHERIFF ON MAY 17TH! Endorsed by retired Davie County Sheriff Allen Whitaker Endorsed by retired Rowan County Sheriff George Wilhelm You would be Voting for 43 YEARS of Law Enforcement Experience! 113 Marketplace Drive, Mocksville, NC 27028www.mocksvillefamilydentistry.com (336) 753-6630 CALL NOW FOR AN APPOINTMENT 1328851No Insurance? No Problem! 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Missing a couple of days of work to care for a sick child or having car troubles can spiral into something so much larger.” Family Promise has chal- lenged each local affiliate to raise $10,000 through the Day of Giving to help these families in need. Since FPDC hasn’t been able to hold an in-person fundraiser since 2019, the money is needed now more than ever. “All funding raised during Giving Day will go directly to serving and supporting local families experiencing housing crises. It is our goal to provide services at every level of the housing crisis- preventing homelessness in the first place, diverting a family from the shelter if possible, providing safe shelter, and ongoing support to help maintain stability for those that regain housing.”“Join us on April 28 in the fight against family homelessness. You can do-nate online at https://www. fpgives.org/organizations/family-promise-of-davie-county or make a check out to Family Promise of Davie County and mail it to PO-Box 1536 Mocksville.”To learn more about Family Promise of Davie County and its programs, visit https://www.familypro-misedc.org/what-we-do or call (336) 284-4200. of residency. Registered voters who need to make address or name changes may do so at any of the One Stop voting sites while vot-ing. No excuse absentee bal-lots will be available for re-quest through Tuesday, May 10, with the exception of sick or disabled voters who may request a ballot through Monday, May 16. Requests may be made for ballots in person or by mail on a State Absentee Ballot Request Form signed by the voter, or by the voter’s near relative or verifiable legal guard-ian. The form is available at http://www.daviecountync. gov/elections.One Stop/No Excuse Ear-ly voting will be available Thursday, April 28-Friday, May 13, weekdays from 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m., and Satur-day, May 14 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. One Stop/No Excuse Ear-ly voting will be available at three sites: Davie County Board of Elections office, Bermuda Run Town Hall, and Jerusalem Volunteer Fire Department. No photo ID is needed to vote. Direct questions to the elections opffice at 753-6072, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon-day-Friday. Paid For By Sonya Spry For Clerk Of Court VOTESonya Spry For Davie County Clerk of Court Early voting starts Thursday at three sites in Davie County DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 - 9 Davie County 4-H is gearing up for the 2022 Summer Fun Camp series. Each camp allows youth ages 5-18 years old a chance to learn new skills and sci-entific knowledge through hands-on, fun activities. Fifteen camps are available for youth covering a wide range of skills and activi-ties. Some returning camps: Junior Master Gardener Camp where youth learn gardening skills from Davie County Master Gardener volunteers; Junior Cooking where youth learn about basic cooking skills; Horse Camp where youth learn riding skills at Silver S. Ranch; and Firearm Safety and Skills where youth go to Tom Cowden Youth Shoot-ing Sports to learn and im-prove firearm skills. New camps: a Cloverbud STEAM Camp where youth K-2nd grade get to do some fun science experiments; Stitchin’ It Together cross-stitching camp; and an Anatomy Camp for middle and high school youth to learn about the inner work-ings of animals. “One thing that sets our camps apart from other camp experiences is that they are education focused,” said Danny Lough, Davie 4-H agent. “Youth come to our camps to learn new skills that they can use later on in life.”Davie 4-H tries to ensure all youth have an chance to learn these skills while keeping the camps afford-able to families. This is where 4-H heavily relies on local partners and commu-nity members. “Most of our leaders are volunteers or Cooperative Extension staff who have knowledge and skills in the areas they teach,” said Lough. “Our 4-H certified shooting instructors lead our shooting camps, our livestock agent leads our Farm to Table Camp, and our Master Gardener volun-teers lead our Junior Master Gardener Camps.”To assist in keeping costs of camps low and inclusive for all youth, local business-es and organizations have sponsored the camps: The Mebane Foundation, United Way of Davie County, Farm Bureau-Davie, Trailers of the East Coast, Mocksville Auto Pride Car Wash, Fuller Welding and Fabricators, The Art of Kevin S. Marion, Meg Brown Home Furnish-ings, and Fuller Architec-tures. Several scholarships are available for at-risk youth or families in need of financial assistance. Davie County 4-H Sum-mer Fun Registration is open and runs until camps are filled. All youth attend-ing Summer Fun must be Enrolled on 4-HOnline. To view the camps and to download a registration sheet, visit https://davie.ces.ncsu.edu/davie-4-h/summer-fun/. For questions about Summer Fun, reach out to Lough at (336) 753-6100 or danny_lough@ncsu.edu. BY SEALY ®queen mattress now only$799* megbrown.com | 336-998-7277 Located just off I-40 in Bermuda Run, NC *Terms and conditions apply. See store for details. 30399-SEA Meg Brown EVG Golden Elegance Print Ad Feb22_A_02.indd 1 2/8/22 2:02 PM 4-Hers meet an alpaca at a local farm during Farm-to-Table Camp, spon- sored by Farm Bureau of Davie County.Summer Fun Davie 4-H camps expanding 4-H Camper Liam meets a giant tortoise during Scales & Slime Camp. 4-H Camper Noor with her first fish caught dur- ing Freshwater Explorations Camp. Get it weekly! With a subscription to the Enterprise. Call 751-2120 10 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 By Carrie MillerDavie Senior Services Senior Center activi-ties kicked off April with a bang.Senior Services started the month with April Fools Bingo, sponsored by Kin-tegra Family Medicine. A group of volunteers from Kintegra ccalled out the bingo game, and en-joyed visiting with each participant. The grand priz-es consisted of four invert-ible umbrella. Bingo will be back bon May 10, spon-sored by Ellis & Newsome.On Monday, April 4, Su-san Hawkins from the Da-vie Cooperative Extension shared information about container and small space gardening. Hawkins shared information about what to do if trying to grow plants on an apartment balcony or in a small area. She even suggested varieties of bush plants that grow in contain-ers and are easily trans- Nancy Freiheit shows off her American Flag quilt.Barbara Hedrick is proud of her beautiful quilt. ferred inside during the winter months. The first Tuesday of each month means that it is time for Blood Pressure Screen-ings. If you have questions or need to have your blood pressure checked, be sure to swing by Senior Services at 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. This month, screenings were completed by retired nurse and volun-teer, Linda Felts. The first Thursday brings author, Marie Craig, for the Senior Writing Group. This group focuses on improv-ing writing and allows for discussion about writings in order to engage in conversa-tions. This group has a lot of good times and would love to have you join them each month. To close out the begin-ning of April, Senior Ser-vices held its annual Easter Party. The party featured a great game of Easter Trivia and pictures with Michael Cottontail, the resident Eas- ter Bunny. The party con-sisted of a fun vegetable tray that resembled a bunny along with a cheese tray that looked like a carrot. Addi-tional snacks were chicken nuggets, bunny bait, and mixed nuts plus a cup of Cheerwine Punch. The table centerpieces featured wood-en block bunnies made by Emily Miller. This party was fun and well enjoyed.Weekly activities at the Senior Services Main Cam-pus are still going strong such as Art, Quilting, Dom-inos, Woodcarving, Dupli-cate Bridge, Chorus, and more.The Brock Campus week-ly activities include walk-ing, cheerleading, Zumba, Line Dancing, Yoga, Pick-leball, and more. If you are interested in Karaoke and Dance, that will begin later this month.Call Senior Services with any questions or visit. To register for any events, call 336-753-6230.. Easter Bunny visits Senior Services party Marie Craig holds up a quilt she is making to look exactly the same as a quilt she made for her granddaughter years ago. Visiting with the Easter Bunny at Davie Senior Services, from left: Azalee Stockton, Inez Miller, Carol Yow, Betty White and Kay Stevenson. RE-ELECT HARTMAN SHERIFF Proven Leadership Proven Experience Proven Results “Right Here in Davie County” Paid for by Hartman for Sheriff Proven Results “I have worked with JD Hartman since 1999 – long before he was Sheriff – and worked as a road deputy, detective, then later as Captain over Criminal Investigations Division. When I think of JD, I think of character. He has a strong sense of right and wrong. When there’s a problem, he deals with it im-mediately and I haven’t ever called when he didn’t answer his phone. JD has had a tremendous impact on me both personally and professionally. Professionally, he is top notch and has always looked for ways to improve the office with technology and training to help us better do our jobs. Personally, he’s been a friend - there for me every step of the way - and stood with me when I lost both of my parents and several other family members - all within eight years. 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Heart & Vascular Center A part of Iredell Health System 1328815 Mocksville Garden Club members sell plants in the fall at the town farmer ’s market. Baked goods and garden accessories - and plants - will be for sale. ing of the Mocksville Farm-er's Market on North Main Street downtown between the park and the old police station. Plants come from club members and other garden-ing friends. Find every-thing from bulbs and tubers, shrubs and trees, and many perennials that need divid-ing ever so often. Baked items include cakes, pies, cookies, etc., which are homemade by club members. Sometimes there are items (non-flower-ing) that add a little some-thing to flower beds, some- times flower pots. While there, pick up a pamphlet to learn more about the club, or contact Allison Wiedeman at 410-858-6846. Market time ture designing or building golf courses, or be a ma-jor farmer with crops and/or cattle, or you may want to be a forest ranger, be a horticulture person for the county or state,” said club member, Linda Dean. “Be an environmentalist that works with the ocean and ocean life. Or you may just want to be a chemist or sci-entist that works with im-proving our environment by working to develop non-toxic chemicals used daily by the state and others.”To apply by May 1, call Nancy Turner at 336-492-5520 or visit https://dchs.godavie.org/student-servic-es/scholarships. Club selling plants at May 4 opening 1200205 Sholarship available 12 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 On April 13, Young at Heart from Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Advance enjoyed a pre-Easter trip to Cody Creek near Dobson. Prior to dinner at The Depot, participants held an Easter devotional and Hymn sing in the Cody Creek cha-pel. They also donated items to A Storehouse for Jesus as part of the group’s ongoing missions project. Joe and Lois Steelman are coordinators for the Young at Heart group. Young at Heart dines at Depot Residents at Somerset As-sisted Living in Mocksville had some special guests for an Easter celebration.Davie County Sherriff J.D. Hartman and his wife Robin, along with depu-ties Karen Austin and Mike Butero attented the annual egg dying event hosted by Trellis Supportive Care. Sherri Moore, accoun-tant executive for Trellis, brought other volunteers who were all glad to get a chance to help Somerset residents. A competition was held, and the Prettiest Egg was by Karen Hutchcraft, the Most Unique Egg was by Char-lotte Warren and the Most Creative Egg was by David Orren. The sherriff present-ed each with a candy filled Easter basket. “We would like to thank Trellis volunteers and Davie sheriff‘s department for tak-ing time out to spend with Somerset residents,” said Angel Parrish, activities di-rector. Glenna Hendrix, Karen Hutchcraft and Charlotte Warren dye Easter eggs at Somerset Assisted Living of Mocksville. Helping at the celebration are Karen Austin, Mike Butero and J.D. Hart- man from the sheriff’s office, Angel Parrish, Somerset activity director, and Amanda Icenhour, Somerset business office manager. Davie Orren and Dianne Stanley enjoy the Easter festivities. Dottie of Trellis has fun with resident Virgie Nich- ols. Shelley of Hospice assists Verna Lee in creating an egg design. Somerset residents ‘get eggy with it’ at Easter DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 - 13 KidsFest is back.After two years of getting creative with how to safely present KidsFest, it will be back in person from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 28 at the Davie Commu-nity Park, 151 Southwood Drive, Mcoksville.KidsFest is full of fun for the whole family: carseat safety checks, fire trucks, sheriff’s vehicles, a magi-cian and balloon artist, per-formances by Krysta Gary/Zumba, Davie Recreation and Parks (TaeKwon Do and Toddler Enrichment), Yadkinville Rd. (Hwy. 601) Mocksville (Beside Tractor Supply)Phone: (336) 751-1222 HOURS: MONDAY-SATURDAY 10AM-6PM Specializing in Top Quality Furniture and Mattresses OPENINGSOON! NEW LOC A TI O N!! NEW Mocksville Store! BESIDE TRACTOR SUPPLYIN MOCKSVILLE Furniture IN STOCK and Ready to Deliver! OFFERING THE BEST SELECTION & VALUE! NEW LOC A TI O N!! RE-ELECT HARTMAN SHERIFF Paid for by Hartman for Sheriff 1420361New LocationIn Mocksville“The Best that Heart and Hands Can Give” MOCKSVILLE CHAPEL NOW OPEN!953 Salisbury Road, Mocksville, NC 27028 • Ph:336-477-2086 Visit Our Website to find our Lexington & Winston-Salem Locations www.robertsfuneral.com 1109590 Cheryl V. Anderson Manager & Mortician and Davie Family YMCA.There will be more than 20 child serving agencies represented, each with an activity for the kids to par-ticipate in and there will even be a visit from Pete the Cat.All activities will be free, however Sunset Slush will be onset selling slushies and the Masonic Lodge will be selling food with proceeds benefitting the Oxford Chil-dren’s Home.For more information and to pre-register, visit da-viesmartstart.org. KidsFest is back in person Saturday at community park Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, of-ten including the threat or use of violence. Domestic violence happens when one person believes he/she is entitled to maintain coer-cive control over their part- Vandals damaged several grave markers at the old cemetery on Milling Road in Mocksville.“Unfortunately, the per-petrators who vandalized the cemetery are ignorant of the heartache it causes family members and may be unawaree that defacing or desecrating a gravesite is a criminal offense in North Carolina, punishable by jail time and fines,” said Pris-cilla Williams, after a recent visit to the cemetery. “I wish they would think before committing such pranks.”Anyone with information as to the culprits is asked to call the Davie County Sher-iff’s Office. Grave markers damaged Several of the grave markers were overturned. Davie has domestic violence hotline ner. According to the Na-tional Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an inti-mate partner. Violence may consist of physical, sexual, coercive, financial, and/or technological abuse. Often times victims of domestic violence or inti-mate partner violence are hesitant to reach out for help for fear that the vio-lence will increase, fear of losing their children, fear the batterers will take the children or harm them or another family member. In addition to fear, victims often times have limited re-sources to seek help and/or leave the batterer. The lack of resources may be but not limited to; financial means, transportation, childcare, employment, food, cloth-ing, medical care, and hous-ing.Domestic violence does not discriminate-it impacts people regardless of age, gender, socioeconomic sta-tus, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or educa-tion. If you or a loved one have experienced domes-tic violence or sexual as-sault, you are not alone, and there is help. Davie Center for Violence Prevention is available 24/7 to provide support, information and create a plan for safety. All services are voluntary, free and confidential. Davie Center for Vio-lence Prevention crisis line is 336-751-(HELP) 3457. Continued From Page 3It is described as follows in a booklet published by the Lake View Cemetery Association: “The Garfield Memorial, located on a commanding hill in Lake View Cemetery, is a circu-lar building 50 feet in diam-eter and 180 feet high, built of native Ohio sandstone upon a broad stone ter-race. A square stone porch projects at the base of the tower, around the exterior of the porch are five panels in base-relief depicting Gar-field’s life and death.……In the crypt directly be-low Memorial Hall are the bronze caskets of Garfield, Garfield ... draped with an American flag and that of his wife, Lucretia Garfield, who died 37 years after her husband’s assassination.” That only partially de-scribes the Memorial. There are 14 windows which de-pict the 13 original colonies plus Ohio. Each state’s window show items that supposedly represent the state. North Carolina’s win-dow has rice, sugar cane and southern fruits on it. Each state was asked to contrib-ute money to help with the cost of the windows. A do-cent at the Memorial said that North Carolina sent $19. Evidently, Garfield was not a very well-liked president in North Carolina because of his ideas about reconstruction after the Civ-il War.The Garfield Memorial is most interesting and so is “Lawnfield,” the large Gar-field’s home. The house is interesting because most of its furnishings belonged to the Garfield family. After President Garfield died, his wife used money donated in his memory by the American people to add another wing to “Lawn-field.” That wing houses books, papers, and artifacts that were connected to Mr. Garfield. One item there is a well preserved flower ar-rangement which was sent to Mr. Garfield by Queen Victoria of England when he was inaugurated as Presi-dent.To get information about the house in Mentor, Ohio, which is 485.6 miles from Mocksville, call 1-440-255-8722. The Davie County High School Class of 1982 is planning its 40th-year re-union for Oct. 8 at The Farm at Oak Hill, 186 Kent Lane, Mocksville, from 7-11 p.m.The cost will be $40 per couple/$25 per person ($30 per person at the door)Preregister soon so or-agnizers can plan accord-ingly. Advance payments should be made payable to: "DHS Class of 1982" to: Shelia Walker Stanley, PO Box 601, Mocksville, NC 27028.Details will be provided on the Davie High School Class of 1982 Facebook group page. Questions may be directed to Kim Foster Stewart by email at stewart-kim1982@gmail.com. The Davie County Veter-ans Memorial story will be told by Jack Koontz when the Davie County Historical and Genealogical Society resumes meeting after a his-toric pandemic interruption on Thursday night, April 28 at 7 p.m. in the library His-tory Room. All members are en-couraged to attend and the public is invited to hear the backstory about the cre-ation, dedication and recent developments (when light-ning struck) about the me-morial on the town square and those it honors. Koontz will tell of special guests at the dedication including Tom Ferebee and will bring original documents to share, including a fascinating let-ter. His famous pound cake will be served. Learn about memorial Class of 1982 planning reunion 14 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 Kathleen Anna Powell CranfillMrs. Kathleen Anna Powell Cranfill, 79, of Lakewood Circle, Mocksville, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice Home in Salisbury.She was born on Jan. 1, 1943 in Baltimore, Md. to the late Gor-don Ralph and Marie Sienkie-wics Powell.She and her husband, Le-roy, drove a truck together for many years. Kathleen loved rid-ing motorcycles, travelling out west, and spending time with her grandchildren.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Leroy Cranfill, and an infant daughter, Cheryl.Survivors include: her 4 children, Debbie Halley of Baltimore, Md., Carol Capps (Steve) of Mocksville, Brenda Guy (Bruce) of Keavy, Ky., and J.R. Cranfill (An-drea) of Mocksville; 5 grandchildren, Jessica Jones, David Capps (Jessi), Kirby Jones (Monica), Brandi Capps, and Luke Cranfill; and 6 great-grandchildren.A funeral service was conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 24 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Mr. Dean Allen of-ficiating. Interment followed in Turrentine Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends from 1-3 p.m. Sun-day at Eaton Funeral Home.Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. Donna McCoy ShrewsburyDonna McCoy Shrewsbury passed away early Sunday morning, April 24, 2022 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.She was born on July 20, 1968 to the late Donald Ray and Alice Colene McCoy. She is survived by: a son, Joshua (Kera) and grandson Bradley of Mocksville; 2 siblings, Craig (Donna) and Scott McCoy of Mocksville.She loved her grandchild, Bradley. She also had many loved in-laws, nieces and nephews and enjoyed spending time with her family and pets. She worked for many years as an electrician for RJ Reynolds, Alcan, and Oracle. She was loved by many and could always make people laugh. She will be missed by all of us.Per her wishes, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers or cards, please donate to your favorite charity Continued From Page 2and we will always be grateful. Praying their kindness will be multiplied and re-turned to them and wishing each and every one a joyous Easter with loved ones. Home and FamilyBy Julie Terry Cartner I’ve been out of town for most of the past two weeks, but when my husband and I pulled into our driveway this afternoon, the first thing I noticed was my lilac bushes blooming, their lavender scented loveliness wafting across the yard to welcome me home. Home and family are very important to me. My husband and I have worked hard to make our home a sanctuary for ourselves, Renegade ... ACROSS 1. (K) Dispatched 5. Drain, as one’s energy 8. (K) Operate wings, like a bird 12. Party times before big events 13. (K) Sci-fi alien transporter 14. (K) Fun thing to kick 15. Arizona city 16. ___ de plume (pen name) 17. (K) “What’s gotten ___ you?!” 18. Very eager to know more 21. (K) Great place to climb to 22. Something an office copier might do 24. (K) Tried a little sauteed spinach 28. (K) Shows with lots and lots of singing 31. (K) Part of the human eye 32. (K) Negative prefix 33. (K) Chin hiders 36. (K) Low voices 38. Husband- and wife-related 40. Musical twosome 42. (K) Fly catcher 47. “Black Beauty” author Sewell 49. (K) Dir. to the right of north 50. What some call Ireland 51. (K) The sun is one 52. (K) Car-cleaning object 53. (K) Math branch 54. (K) Result of using a spade 55. (K) Colossal or gigantic 56. (K) Places for some hillside creatures DOWN 1. (K) Most have 18 wheels 2. (K) What tying the score makes you 3. (K) Place for a new bird 4. Russian monarch prior to 1917 5. Ra, to ancient Egyptians (2 words) 6. Run ___ of the law (get in legal trouble) 7. Large citrus fruit 8. (K) U.S. crime-fighting agcy. 9. (K) Lamps of old 10. Palo ___, Calif. 11. (K) Sit down with a lazy jump 19. (K) Drink cooler 20. High-five alternative 23. Darjeeling and others 24. (K) Where dirt goes down the drain 25. (K) GPS abbreviation in the city 26. (K) Like extra workers hired at Christmas time 27. (K) Infield cover 29. (K) Had roasted chestnuts 30. Family member, informally 34. (K) Two, in Mexico 35. (K) Terrific 36. Scoundrel in a dozen? (2 words) 37. Amber beverage 39. Moses’ mountain 40. (K) 40-yard event 41. (K) “Do ___ others as ...” 43. Having finished one’s career, briefly 44. (K) Type of coat hanger 45. What some call Ireland 46. (K) Does a doggy trick 48. (K) “How ___ you doing that?” PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER © 2022 Andrews McMeel Syndication syndication.andrewsmcmeel.com Can you find the answer to this riddle within the solved puzzle? Letter opener? Look for the answer in next week’s paper. Created by Timothy E. Parker May 9, 2022 The (K) Clues Are for Kids Stand off? 15-A) LEAN Previous riddle answer: our families, and anyone who comes to visit. It’s a blending of our two worlds, and it works for us. The linden trees came from my home in New York, now over 25 years ago. The saplings are now towering trees, providing shade for us and our ani-mals and protection for the many songbirds that come to eat at our feeders. The lilac bushes remind me of my childhood home also. Even though they didn’t come directly from the farm, they provide a feast for my senses. And the house and gardens sit on land that my husband’s family farmed for generations.I can’t have Long Island Sound in my back yard, but I do have a saltwater pool which is in constant use from April un-til late October. And I have the creek that winds through the property; the creek that watered many cows over the years. The rest is a blend of both our lives; the mari-golds, zinnias and sunflowers providing color, beauty, and sustenance for the birds, beds of strawberries, lettuce, peas, spinach, and peppers for delicious salads. Blueberry bushes and crabapples for jellies and good eating. I could continue…Two weeks ago, my husband and I went to a Braves game, compliments of our thoughtful children. Baseball is something we both grew up with. Memories of Yan-kees and Mets games with my parents and Braves games with my sister tied the past to the present as we cheered on our most local professional team then returned to a lovely Airbnb provided by our children.This past week, we drove to Connecticut to help our son and his wife get their house ready to sell, so they can move to North Carolina. We spent days driving, pulling a trailer, first empty, then loaded with their household items, and two days helping in the house and yard. We raked and hoed, cleaned out flower and vegetable beds, and refilled them with new plantings working on that curb appeal, then painted and hung cupboards and did countless other odd jobs to help ready the house. We worked hard because that’s what family does. We also took time to visit, to chat and laugh and meet new people, because that’s what fam-ily does too.Families and homes don’t run in straight, parallel lines. There’s not a complete sepa-ration between then and now, his and hers, ours and theirs. It’s all entwined, intercon-nected, woven together. My daughter has a linden tree in her yard. She never lived at Linden Farm, but she is tied to it through me. My son and his wife are going to try to make a living farming. He watched his dad and his grandpa work the farm and wants the tranquility of space, of open fields and protective trees. He knows the rigors of farming, but he has a plan. As I sit in my yard enjoying the sweet scent of lilacs, I can easily drift back to the many times Dad and I sat in the yard at Linden Farm smelling that same alluring perfume as we opened scallops or clams, or strung string beans or shelled peas, some- times chatting, sometimes just silently enjoying the beauty around us. Now my children come home and enjoy sitting in our yard, listening to the birds chirping and enjoying the aroma of fresh cut grass or blooming flowers. It’s different, but it’s the same. Home, family, memories, past and present, life. Like the tendrils of wis-teria growing on our arbor, long and short, straight or winding, they grasp the separate pieces of generations of lives and join us, never allowing us to separate, always bind-ing us together. Egg Carton BeadsBy Marie CraigI am especially interested in recycling items. My notebook of ideas and plans il-lustrates that. One thing I learned to do is to take a white styrofoam tray that holds meat in the grocery store and use the hole punch to create “beads.” Then you take needle and thread to string them in the cen-ters so that they lie next to each other on the circular surface. If you put enough of them together and then tie the knot to join them and hide the loose ends, it looks somewhat like expensive puka beads. If you want a shorter set of beads, you can include the necklace findings to be able to fasten them. Puka means “hole” in Hawaiian and these actual shell fragments with holes ready for stringing are considered good luck items. Another material to use in this manner is styrofoam egg cartons. This will give various colors of created necklaces. They are really quite beautiful. Children would enjoy this craft.One year, I taught basic math in a middle school. I tried to include interesting things to show and tell them. I discussed my pink recycled beads I was wearing that day and described how I’d made them. With this age student, you have no idea whether any-thing you’re saying registers with them.My son was in a different class at that same time. He and a boy in my class got into a serious argument at school and al-most came to blows. The boy’s parting blow to my son came in a shout, “At least my mother doesn’t wear egg cartons around her neck!” Obituaries The following personnel changes were approved by the Davie County Board of Education at their April 5 meeting.Employment: Amanda Barber, teacher, Shady Grove; Jodey Barber, custo-dian, Shady Grove; Daphne Bowman, substitute; Vic-toria Brockman, substitute; Amanda Davis, substitute; Carly Gander, teacher, Cool-eemee; Tanya Hare, tem-porary instructional assis-tant, Cornatzer; Lori Lane, substitute; Kaylin Mamon, substitute; Rebecca Manos, math teacher, North Davie; Sarah McWilliams, teacher, Shady Grove; Robin Min, substitute; Robert Peterson, substitute; Kris Shepherd, substitute; David Wanucha, substitute; Amanda Wor-ley-Watson, teacher, Shady Grove; Nicole Williams, teacher, Cooleemee; Phillip Wogatzke, substitute; Kar-lee Johnson, teacher, Wil-liam R. Davie; Katy Wil-liams, teacher, William R. Davie; and Katherine Woll-ner, substitute.For information only (not voted on):Reassignment: Olivia Bowman, teacher, Cor-natzer; Deborah Jackson, school nutrition assistant, William R. Davie; Ash-ley Kieffer, teacher, Shady Grove; Wendi Maglio, prin-cipal, Central Davie; and Rebecca Miller, interim dance teacher, Davie.Resignation: Lori Crump, dance teacher, Davie; Em-ily Funk, art teacher, Cool-eemee; Nicholas Manzi-one, teacher, Shady Grove; Bethany Miller, teacher, Cornatzer; Emma Miller, teacher, Pinebrook; Terri Rachel Morse, instructional assistant/bus driver, Cor-natzer; James Nance, in-structional assistant, Cool-eemee; Yevgeniya Peoples, instructional assistant/van monitor, Mocksville; Jenni-fer W. Smith, ESL teacher, Cooleemee; Teresa Ste- phens, receptionist, Davie; and Bruce Wallace, head basketball coach, Davie.Retirement: Donna Bo-ger, teacher, William R. Davie; Elizabeth Edwards, principal, Central Davie; Sara Hartman, teacher, Pin-ebrook; and Gina Smith, teacher, Shady Grove. Schools OK personnel decisions DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 - 15Obituaries Hailey Breeanne PirkHailey Breeanne Pirk, 23, of Mocksville, passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2022 at her home in Rowan County.Hailey was born on Sept. 2, 1998 in Forsyth County, daughter of Rayan Stake and Paula May (Pirk) Hicks. Hailey was preceded in death by her grandfather, Carl Steven Lewis, and a great-grand-mother, Margaret Lewis. In life, Hailey graduated from Davie County Schools. She chose a career in the health care field where she was a house manager for RHA Services. Hailey loved poetry and even had a poem published. She was incredibly artistic and loved to create. Hailey was a great person who had a big heart for taking care of everybody. Hailey leaves behind to cherish her memory: her loving mother, Paula Hicks (Gary) of Mocksville; 2 fathers, Bry-an L. Lewis (Felecia) and Rayan Stake (Crystal); grand-parents, Jocelyn Weisberg and Garry Pirk Sr.; brothers, Conner Stake, Jarron Barnhardt, Bryan M. Lewis, Mikey Lucas, Payton Lewis, Dustin Hicks and Joshua Hicks; and sisters, Madison Anderson, Seanna Welch, and Cassidi Stake; who will all miss her greatly.A visitation was held Thursday, April 21 at Davie Fu-neral Service of Mocksville, followed by a funeral at 5 p.m. officiated by The Rescue House. Hailey was laid to rest in Legion Memorial Park.We, at Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville are hon-ored to serve the family. Oscar Lee KoontzMr. Oscar Lee Koontz, 90, of Dorse Road, Mocksville, died Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Bermuda Commons Re-habilitation Center in Advance.He was born on Jan. 17, 1932 in Mocksville to the late Adren Dorse and Sudie Campbell Koontz.Oscar was a faithful Christian. He had been a member of Jericho Church of Christ and for the past 27 years a member of North Main Street Church of Christ. He had many cherished friendships among his church family and the Davie Acade-my community. Oscar lived on the family farm on Dorse Road all of his 90 years. He loved to farm and especially loved work-ing with cattle. He was an elec-trician by trade and worked for Shell Electric C. of Statesville for a number of years. He started Koontz and Son Electrical Co. and worked with his son, Jimmy. Before his retirement he worked at Davie County Hospital in the maintenance department. Oscar loved having his family live close by.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: Sara, his wife of 70 years; his son, Jerry Lee Koontz; a brother, Adren Koontz; and 2 sisters, Kathleen Daniels and Frances McGarity.Survivors include: 3 children, Jimmy Koontz (Caro-lyn), Elaine Snow (Jimmy), all of Mocksville and Mark Koontz (Amy) of Salisbury; 5 grandchildren, Jessica Nichols (Blake), Sara Davis (Caleb), Jamie Wilson (Matt), Jacob Snow (Kawoni) and Logan Koontz; 10 great-grand-children, Tyler, Levi and Bryson Nichols, Adren and Cass Davis, Brayden, C.J., Emersyn and Madisyn Wilson and Kanen Snow; and nieces and nephews, Doris Yost (Bob), Wayne Daniels (Mickey), Walter Pence (Pat) and Mary Jo Frye.A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, April 25 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Mr. Jered Mark-man and Mr. Jimmy Snow officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service. A private interment followed at Jericho Church of Christ Cemetery.Memorials may be considered for: North Main Street Church of Christ, 605 N. Main St., Mocksville, NC 27028; or Carolina Bible Camp, PO.Box 1234, Mocksville.Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. William Robbin JohnsonMr. William Robbin Johnson, 68, passed Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Lexington Medical Center. Born March 22, 1955 in Davie County, he was the son of the late William Henry Edwards Johnson and Elizabeth Mason Johnson. Educated in the public schools of Davie County, he was a gradu-ate of Davie County High School. Mr. Johnson also attended Eliz-abeth City State University and Winston-Salem State University.His interest and intelligence carried him many places. He held many positions including fire mar-shall, machinist, truck driver, and kitchen staff. Employed by many places, he worked at RJR Tobac-co Co. and was last employed and retired from O’Callahans Publick House. Mr. Johnson en-joyed free hand drawing, sketching, and painting. He was a passionate musician all of his life. He was an amazing drummer and instrumentalist. Loved jazz, westerns, cook-ing, and seeing different places. In recent months, he was able to some local traveling enjoying the mountains and scenic places. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Mocks-ville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother, Seresa Britton Mason. Those left to cherish his memories: his daughter, She-ria White (Christopher) of High Point; former spouse and mother of his daughter, Gayle Hickman Neely of States-ville; grandchildren, Christopher White Jr., Dallas White, and Madison White of High Point; close family and cous-ins, Magalene Gaither of Mocksville, Shanlon Buchanan (Ronald) of Winston-Salem, and Rickie Hudson (Louise) of Salisbury; close friends and family, Louise F. Kilpat-rick and family, Jane Clement and family, and the Grimm Town community.Not just a father and grandfather, he was a special friend, brother, and like an uncle to many. He leaves a host of loved ones to cherish his memory.Services were held Friday, April 22 in the A.R. Kelsey Memorial Chapel, Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home. Visi-tation was at 1:30 p.m. and the service at 2 p.m.Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home is assisting the John-son family. Online condolences: nobleandkelsey.com. Cyrette Holliday SanfordCyrette Holliday Sanford, 83, of Mocksville, died Sat-urday, April 16, 2022 at her home.She was born Jan. 27, 1939 in Thomasville to the late Dr. Robert Henry Holliday and Margaret Mae Bethea Hol-liday. Cyrette was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Mocksville and Rotary International. She was a Paul Harris Fellow and served as the president of Joppa Cem-etery Board. Cyrette was a grad-uate of Greensboro College. She was a dental assistant and started her own framing business. As an Air Force spouse, she travelled extensively. Her family will miss her creativity, gentle spirit, and guiding wisdom. Survivors include: her hus-band, Lash Gaither Sanford Jr.; daughters, Caroline Sanford Curran (Michael Sean) and Al-lison Sanford Jennewein (Jona-than Paul); son, Robert Gaither Sanford; brother, Robert Hen-ry Holliday Jr. (JoBeth); and grandchildren, Hayden Kelso Jennewein, Sarah Langdon Jennewein, Paul Sanford Jennewein, Nathaniel James Jennewein, Jesse Gaither Curran, Fletcher Sean Curran, Hansford Bethea Curran and Cyrette Murphy Curran.A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 23 at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dana Fruits officiating. Interment followed in Joppa Cemetery. The family received friends at the church prior to the ser-vice. The service is available to view on the Lambert Fu-neral Home website. Please consider memorials to: First Presbyterian, 261 S. Main St., Mocksville, NC 27028; or charity of donor’s choice.Condolences: www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com. Linda Putnam GarlandLinda Putnam Garland, 77, of Mocksville, met her Lord and Savior on April 19, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Linda - known as “Granny” by many - was born on Feb. 3, 1945 in Greenville Coun-ty, S.C., and was the second child of the late William A. Putnam and Madolyn Gore Putnam.Linda was a graduate of Wade Hampton High School in Green-ville and went on to receive a de-gree in nursing from Greenville Tech. Linda’s passion and drive for nursing was exemplified by attain-ing Who’s Who Among Techni-cal Students in 1976 at Greenville School of Technology. Many of Linda’s patients became lifelong friends over the years she worked in the Greenville hospital systems, elder care facil-ities, and Milliken plants. After retiring, Linda and family resided in Mocksville, where she spent her days being a grandmother and friend to many. Linda and her husband Gene celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary in April. Linda’s passions were well-known by family and friends for fishing, gardening, painting, cooking for her family and watching her children and grandchildren com-pete in sporting events. She enjoyed nothing more than going to the lake with family to catch a mess of fish for cooking a feast. Linda is survived by: her husband, Gene Garland of Mocksville; a son, Stephen Garland (Katherine) of Spar-tanburg, S.C.; 3 daughters, Stephanie Garland (Ron Ra-mella) of Greenville, S.C., Stacie Helms (Wayne) of Ea-sley, S.C., and Gina Suzanne Garland of Mocksville; 2 brothers, Grover and Michael; 4 sisters, Patricia Putnam, Denise Douglas, Lisa Harris, and Ginger Pop; 9 grandchil-dren, Hunter Sales, Harrison Sales, Hannah Sales, Hayes Sales, Miranda Brown, Madolyn McKinney, Ashlie Swen-gel, Chuck Gosnell, and James Garland; 2 great-grandchil-dren, Sara and Briar; 2 great-nieces, Julia and Ella; and a great-nephew William.A celebration of life will be held in the Westminster Presbyterian Church Sanctuary at 309 Fernwood Drive in Spartanburg, S.C., at noon on Saturday April 30. Fol-lowing the service, the family and friends will gather to continue the celebration of life, share past experiences, and a meal in the fellowship hall. Visitation and a time for remembering will be after the service. In Lieu of flowers please donate to: Blaise Baptist Handyman Fund, at 134 Blaise Church Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028.We, at Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville are hon-ored to serve the Garland family. “What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us.” — Helen Keller Jean SteeleJean “Auntie Jean” Steele of Hull, England, born on Sept. 28, 1934, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2022 at Fairvern Nursing Home to be reunited with Robert “Un-cle Bobby” Steele (predeceased Dec. 16, 2009). Jean was also predeceased by: parents Joseph (Joe) W. Brown & Iris (Johnson); and sister, Sheila (Jim) Small. Auntie Jean will be truly missed by: Carolynn (Andy) MacKay, Jeff (Kim) Small and great nieces & nephew, Sa-mantha, Connor and Sophie; and by her dear friend Joyce Terrill. Jean was born in Hull, England and an older sister to Sheila. In February 1948, Iris and her daughters boarded the Ascania to come to Canada to meet up with Joe in To-ronto. Jean was a free spirit and loved adventures. In 1957 Jean moved to New York City to take a job in reservations with American Airlines. She met Robert through a col-league, Rob’s sister, and they married in April 1958. They moved to Hauppauge on Long Island where they lived un-til 1994. Jean loved to be active, teaching downhill skiing, ran 3 New York Marathons in the 1980s, playing tennis, bike rides, to name a few. Jean and Rob skied at Killington in Vermont for many years. Even into her late 70s, she would be seen at the YMCA doing Zumba classes. Jean was delighted to travel, visiting family in England several times, including a trip for the Royal Wedding, Greece, Ha-waii and many more adventures. Auntie Jean & Uncle Bobby retired to Mocksville, and continued active lifestyles adding golf to their repertoire. They maintained their fitness regime at the “Y”, as they would call it, which was their second home in Mocksville. Auntie Jean moved to Huntsville, Ontario to be close to family after suffering a fall in Mocksville. She lived at a retirement residence where she made new friends and was able to get the extra care needed and “and participated in family activities and celebrations over these past few years.”. She was a best friend and we will miss her dearly. Please share a story at carolynnmackay7@gmail.com. John Robert AllenJohn Robert Allen, 79, of Mocksville, died Sunday, April 24, 2022 at his home.He was born Oct.28, 1942 in Iredell County to the late Robert Groce and Edna Lucille Bowles Allen. John retired from Ingersoll-Rand as the shipping and receiving super-visor. He had also been a dairy farmer. John was a member of Hardison Methodist Church. He loved wood working, working on model trains, cars and trucks,In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his first wife, Mary Juarell Allen; and his second wife, Kay Feimster Allen.Survivors include: a daugh-ter, Robin A. Durham (Todd); a sister, Susie Wilson (Larry); 2 grandchildren, Jenna and Brandon Durham; and a great-granddaughter, Zoey Lip-scomb-Durham.A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Sat-urday, April 30 at Hardison Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Wesley Sink officiating. The family will re-ceive friends from 12-1:30 p.m., Saturda, at Lambert Fu-neral Home. The service will be available to view on the funeral home website.In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to: Hardi-son Methodist, 1630 Jericho Church Road, Mocksville, NC 27028.Condolences: www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com. Local obits online www.ourdavie.com VoteBenita Finney For Davie CountyCommissioner A hard working candidate who willrepresent ALL Davie County citizens Paid for by Benita Finney for Davie County Commissioner 1434034 16 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 Bless Your Spoon By Stephanie Williams Dean The arrival of spring stirs a longing for gardens – a bounty of greens, veggies, and fruits – with vibrant, col-orful flowers for arranging. Garden enthusiasts gathered at Forsyth Country Club for the Garden Club Council’s Celebration Luncheon. The sold-out event commemorat-ed 90 years of protecting, preserving, and beautifying our environment. Founded in 1932, the Garden Club Council includes 21 garden clubs and over 800 members. The menu was perfect. Fresh, locally grown Bibb lettuce was lightly tossed with roasted Roma tomatoes, candied peppered bacon, crispy shallots, Grana Padano parmesan, herb buttered toasted pecans, freshly sliced cucumbers, and grated car-rots. The salad was topped with a lemon beurre blanc marinated chicken breast. Two dressings were offered – a delicious Roast-ed Shallot Vinaigrette and classic Buttermilk Ranch. Dessert was a specially de-signed, hand-painted sugar cook-ie depicting a secret garden with lock and key. Cookies were indi-vidually crafted by Canvas Cake Studio on Jonestown Road in Winston-Salem.Attendees gathered at round tables for 10 covered with floor-length burlap cloths. Using con-tainers, plants, flowers, and de-signs, stunning centerpieces were created by award-winning designer Morgan Moylan of West Queen Studio, based in Hillsborough – lucky silent auction bidders carried them home. Renowned guest speaker was book author, founder, and editor-in-chief of Flower magazine, Margot Shaw. Margot delighted guests with a signed copy of her flower design book, “Living Floral, Entertaining and Decorating with Flowers” with forward written by Charlotte Moss. Then came the moment we’d all been waiting for – to hear Margot share her creative uses of outdoor naturals. But guests received more than they’d paid for – a message. Margot opened her talk by thanking her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, who had brought her up and out of an opioid addiction 26 years ago. Her foray into flowers had been a journey of faith. A passage in Margot’s book reads, “It must be said that, in my experience, especially in the dark-er seasons of my life, beauty, and especially natural beauty, have buoyed me in an almost supernatural way.” Her book’s dedicated to her beloved husband – a farmer, pastor, mentor, counselor, trusted friend – and the One who brought them together. Margot could never have foreseen where life would take her in the future. But she followed her instincts, focusing on and honing her God-given tal-ents. God has a plan for each of us. Like a gardener, He plants seeds in our hearts – and then waters them. He sees, hears, and guides us - and supports us with grace and compas-sion. Jeremiah 29:11 reads, “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (NIV) God brings us out of life’s pitfalls – and we’re made stronger through our trials. So continue to have faith, and pursue Him wholeheartedly. Today’s recipes include green salads topped with sim-ple, marinated meat. A classic salad can be simple or com-plex, depending upon the season and what’s available. If you want crispy greens – wash in cold water, dry with a salad spinner, and refrigerate in airtight Ziploc bags. Enjoy the greens of spring. APPLE TOSS GREEN SALAD8 unpeeled, diced red, yellow, green apples1 head torn Boston lettuce1 pkg. torn fresh spinach1 lb. diced Swiss cheese1 cup dry-roasted cashewsPoppy Seed Dressing1 cup Wesson vegetable oil¼ cup sugar1/3 cup wine vinegar1 Tbsp. poppy seedsFor the salad, in a bowl, toss 3 different colored apples with a little fresh lemon juice. Drain and add torn lettuce, spinach, and cheese. For the dressing, combine oil, sugar, wine vinegar, and poppy seeds in a jar with tight lid. Cover and shake to mix. Refrigerate. When ready to serve, add just enough dressing as desired and gently toss to coat. You can use greens and apples of your choice. Top salad with slices of marinated meat. PEAR, NUT, AND CHEESE GREEN SALAD4 cups arugula4 cups torn butter lettuce½ cup crumbled bleu cheese2 thinly sliced ripe pears ½ cup toasted walnutsSalt to tasteShallot Dressing½ cup Wesson vegetable oil2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice1 minced shallot½ tsp. sugar½ tsp. freshly ground black pepperFor the salad, in a bowl, combine arugula, butter, let-tuce, cheese, sliced pears, and toasted walnuts. For the dressing, in a bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, shallot, sugar, and pepper. When ready to serve, add just enough dressing as desired and gently toss to coat. Top each serving with slices of marinated meat. VERY CHERRY GREEN SALAD1 torn Bibb lettuce1 torn leaf lettuce1 torn romaine lettuce11 oz. drained mandarin oranges½ cup dried cherries or cranberries½ cup toasted sliced almondsSesame Dressing½ cup salad oil½ cup sugar¼ cup cider vinegar2 Tbsp. sesame seeds1 ½ tsp. minced onion¼ tsp. paprika¼ tsp. Worcestershire sauceSalt and pepper to tasteFor the salad, in a bowl, toss Bibb, leaf, and romaine. Add drained oranges, dried cherries, and toasted almonds. Gently mix. For the dressing, in a blender, combine salad oil, sugar, vinegar, sesame seeds, onion, paprika, Worces-tershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth. Cov-er and refrigerate. When ready to serve, add just enough dressing as desired and gently toss to coat. Top each serv-ing with slices of marinated meat. TABLESIDE COMPANY SALAD1 head romaine lettuce1 chopped tomato1 medium chopped red onion1 large, chopped avocado2 oz. crumbled bleu cheese6 slices fried, crumbled baconDressing¾ cup vegetable oil¼ cup vinegar1 minced clove garlic1 tsp .salt4 tsp. sugarFresh pepper to tastePrepare in front of guests. Arrange romaine at bottom of a large bowl. Chop all vegetables the same size. Ar-range each veggie in a colorful row on top of the lettuce. Add dressing just before serving and toss. For dressing, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, sugar, and pepper in a jar. Shake well. Top each serving with slices of marinated meat. ROQUEFORT AND PEAR SALAD3 cups green leaf lettuce½ cup thinly sliced green onions½ peeled, pitted, diced avocado3 cored, chopped Bartlett pears1 ½ oz. crumbled Roquefort cheese3 Tbsp. candied pecansDressing3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar1 ½ tsp. sugar1 ½ tsp. yellow mustard1 minced clove garlic½ tsp. saltPinch of freshly ground black pepperIn a serving bowl, combine lettuce, onion, avocado, pears, cheese, and pecans. Pour just enough dressing to coat and toss. For dressing, in a blender, combine red wine vinegar, sugar, yellow mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend well. Top each salad with slices of marinat-ed meat. CHINESE GREEN SALAD1 head torn romaine lettuce1 cup bamboo shoots1 cup pea pods½ cup chopped green onions1 cup toasted cashews20 oz. drained Mandarin orangesSesame DressingSee recipe aboveFor the salad, in a bowl, toss the romaine, bamboo shoots, pea pods, green onions, and cashews. When ready to serve, toss in oranges, reserving some to use as a top-ping. Top each serving with sliced chicken breast and a few oranges. Prepare Sesame Dressing and drizzle over top. SWEET-SOUR MARINADE FOR BEEF1 cup pineapple juice1 small bottle soy sauce½ cup bourbon or brandy¼ cup vinegar3 crushed cloves garlic1 tsp. meat tenderizer1 tsp. Worcestershire sauceChoice of steakIn a bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, bourbon, vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and meat tenderizer. Mix well. Place beef in a shallow dish and pour marinade over top. Turn to coat. Cover and marinate while occasion-ally turning in refrigerator for 2- 10 hours, depending upon cut of meat. After cooking, cut steak in diagonal strips and place on top of salad greens. HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN MARINADE1 cup orange juice½ cup honey 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard2 tsp. lemon pepper¾ tsp. ginger powder1 crushed clove garlicFreshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)In a bowl, whisk the orange juice, honey, Dijon mus-tard, lemon pepper, ginger, and garlic. Place chicken in a single layer in a shallow dish. Pour marinade over top. Cover, marinate and occasionally turn in refrigerator for 3 hours or more depending upon thickness of chicken. When ready to cook, drain. After cooking, cut chicken in strips and place on top of salad greens. A variation is to cut in strips and roll in freshly grated Parmesan cheese. CITRUS-SOY MARINADE FOR FISH½ cup soy sauce½ cup sherry1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice¼ cup Wesson vegetable oil1 crushed clove garlicChoice of fish In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sherry, lemon juice, veg-etable oil, and garlic. Mix well. Pour over fish, and mar-inate in refrigerator for 3 hours or more depending upon type and texture of fish. After cooking, place fish on top of salad greens. SUGARED BACON1pound regular bacon ¼ cup brown sugar1 tbsp. ground cinnamonSet regular bacon (not thick-sliced) out of refrigerator so it will be room temp. When room temp, cut each slice in half crosswise. In a bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Thoroughly brush on both sides of each slice of bacon. Bake on a broiler pan in a 350-degree oven for 15-20 min-utes until bacon is crisp and sugar bubbles. Don’t allow sugar to burn. Cool on foil. ORANGE PECANS1 cup sugar1/3 cup frozen orange juice1 tsp. lemon extract2 tbsp. salted butter2 ½ cups pecan halvesIn a saucepan, combine sugar and orange juice, and bring to a boil. Stir in lemon extract and butter. Beat with a whisk until creamy. Add pecans and stir. Turn pecans out onto waxed paper. Allow to completely cool and break into pieces. MONTEREY JACK SALAD WAFERS1 lb. Monterey Jack cheeseThis recipe only works with Monterey Jack cheese. Cut cheese into ¼-inch slices. Then cut into small cracker-sized circles or squares about 1 ½-inch in diameter. Bake on a non-stick cookie sheet at least 3 inches apart for 10 minutes in a 400-degree oven. They will spread. Don’t overbake. Immediately remove and allow to cool. Store in airtight container. ROASTED SHALLOT DRESSING4 Tbsp. sunflower oil1 tsp. walnut oil1 tbsp. sherry or red wine vinegarPinch of salt and freshly ground pepper1 diced roasted shallotIn a jar, combine oils, vinegar, salt, pepper, and shallot. Shake well. Toss with salad. Increase recipe amounts if ad-ditional dressing is desired. A colorful hand-decorated with key- lock, Secret Garden Door sugar cookie was dessert. The veggie and Bibb lettuce salad with sugared bacon and toasted pecans was topped with a chicken Luncheon guests were welcomed with a stunning spray of long stem multi-flo- Each guest received a copy of Mar- got Shaw’s book, Living Floral. Spring brings a variety of greens - and growth More recipes like these at ...www.ourdavie.com DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 - B1Sports Dynamic Duo: Rosenbaum/Crenshaw take CPC title By Brian PittsEnterprise Record The doubles bracket in the Central Piedmont Conference Tournament at West Forsyth on April 20 was less a contest than a coronation. Davie senior C Crenshaw and junior Burke Rosenbaum put on a four-match tennis clinic, outscor-ing opponents 44-4, extending their perfect record and becoming Davie’s first doubles champions in 16 years. Coach Shane Nixon marveled at the 14-0 powerhouse. “Not once was this thing even in doubt,” he said. “Burke is so dynamic and yet so steady. Ev-erything he does on the court has purpose; there is no wasted effort. “C is as good a shotmaker as there is in high school tennis. Their pairing is such a good one. Of course, they know each other like the backs of their hands. Their chemistry is off the chart. Anyone who’s seen them play has high expectations of a good run in the state tournament.”Last season Rosenbaum played singles in the CPC Tournament and dismantled the field as a sophomore, winning 6-0, 6-0 in the title match and becoming Davie’s fifth singles champ this century. But this year he chose to play doubles so he could team up with his cousin. In the first three rounds, Rosen-baum/Crenshaw won 10-0; 10-0; and 6-1, 6-2, burying opponents from Reagan, Mt. Tabor and West Forsyth. In the championship match against another pair from West, they romped 6-0, 6-1. “It’s nice, especially consid-ering that’s what we’ve always wanted to do,” Crenshaw said. “Since we were little kids, we were pumped to play doubles together at the high school.” Then Crenshaw offered the understatement of the season: “We click pretty well.” Please See Duo - Page B3 By Brian PittsEnterprise Record Davie’s varsity softball team was rocked 10-0 at mighty East Forsyth, but the War Eagles were all smiles by week’s end. Getting a gutsy pitching effort from fearless freshman Raelyn Lankford, big hits from London Dirks and Carleigh Croom and a defensive gem from Sydney Dirks, they atoned by beating West For-syth in Clemmons to lock up sec-ond place in the Central Piedmont Conference. “We gutted it out,” assistant coach Fred Smith said. The War Eagles played three games in four days. At home on April 19, they battered lowly Mt. Tabor 17-0 in two and a half in-nings. S. Dirks, Leah Grimes and McKenzie Mixon highlighted the rout with home runs. Two days later, Davie was burned 10-0 at East Forsyth. It was ugly as Davie was outhit 12-1. Da-vie made all five errors in the game and struck out 15 times against all-star Kierston Deal. First-place East (13-1 overall, 11-0 CPC) notched its eighth shutout. Davie dropped to 9-2 in the league, with both losses to East. S. Dirks had the only hit off Deal, going 1 for 2 with a walk. To put Deal’s talent into perspective, Davie is 5 for 38 (.131) in the two East games, at which point it was hitting .471 (172-365) against everybody else. “They were emotional after the game,” Smith said. “I told them it’s supposed to hurt.”Davie 7, WF 4Davie regrouped in a hurry, winning its second showdown with the Titans on April 22. In the second inning, two West errors gave the War Eagles a 1-0 lead. In the fifth, Davie took advantage of a two-out West error. The miscue gave Summer Simpson a chance to swing with Melanie Gobble aboard, and she cranked a triple that made it 2-0. The Titans came back in the fifth. After only managing one hit against Lankford in the first four innings, they used three singles and a walk to force a 2-2 tie. But Davie fired up its danger-ous offense in the sixth. West’s pitcher, junior Cate Etcheson, fell behind the first batter, L. Dirks, 2-0. L. Dirks was looking for one pitch in one spot and she smashed a tiebreaking home run. “London worked the count to Girls get gritty win at West By Brian PittsDavie Enterprise Record Reynolds thumped Davie’s varsity soccer team 4-1 in March. Davie entered the rematch with Reynolds at 0-6 in the Central Piedmont Conference. It’s safe to say coach Corbin Kopetzky was thrilled with a 1-1 overtime tie against the Demons on April 20. “It’s the best ball we’ve played all season,” he said. “We moved the ball. One thing we’ve gotten very good at this season is iden-tifying the problems we have to fix, and they fixed them tonight. It might not be a win in the col-umn, but it’s a win for our girls. They’ve worked their butts off and I couldn’t be more proud of them.”There was nothing fluky about Please See Gritty - Page B2 Step Forward Andrade scores for a tie against Reynolds the tie after 100 minutes of action. It was 0-0 at halftime and Reyn-olds was probably fortunate to be in that position. “We had the ball at least 60 percent of the first half on our of-fensive side,” Kopetzky said. “We shot six times.”The first goal came from a Davie freshman, a Sarah Andrade shot that raised the bumps on your skin. “I started her tonight. We switched a couple things up,” Kopetzky said. “She attacked the ball heavy, stole the ball, took a good touch and made a beautiful lower 90 shot - where I told them we need to put them when we talked at halftime. She hit the left post and it rolled in the right side Please See Forward - Page B5 By Brian PittsDavie Enterprise Record East Surry was supposed to be a sizable obstacle for Davie’s varsity baseball team in Pilot Mountain on April 20. But thanks to Jaydon Holder’s pitching and three-RBI efforts from the Davin Whitaker/Ty Goodson/Drew Krause trio, the War Eagles won the nonconference game by an eye-popping score of 18-4 in five mercy-rule innings - 12 days after Davie shocked a once-beaten West Forsyth team 24-10. The Cardinals were 15-0 before meeting Holder and Co. The result was another confidence booster for a team that has now won five straight and seven of eight. “That’s two undefeated teams we’ve beaten (West Forsyth was actually 12-1 before losing to Davie destroys unbeaten East Davie),” coach Joey Anderson said. “Obviously, East Surry did not throw their top two guys, and I’m sure they’re two great pitchers. But our guys were focussed from the first pitch. They wanted to give them their first loss.”The high-octane Cardinals, who are 9-0 in the Foothills 2-A Conference, came in averaging 9.2 runs per game. But enter Holder, a junior lefty whose performance met the moment. He faced just four batters in each of the first three innings. In the fourth, East got two runners on, but Holder preserved his shutout by recording a pair of strikeouts. He took an 18-0 lead into the fifth, when a Cardinal connected for a grand slam. Holder scattered six hits, walked one, fanned six and threw 54 of 81 pitches for strikes. He improved to 3-1 with a 3.50 ERA while tossing his third complete game. By contrast, five East pitchers needed 156 pitches to work five innings, each of which saw Davie post crooked numbers. “He got on a roll like we’ve seen from Jaydon in the past,” Anderson said. “He was doing all the things we expect from him. He made two mistakes all night (fielding error, home-run pitch), and that was it. To have that kind of outing against a team like that, hats off to him.”Holder’s arm doesn’t tell the whole story, of course. In the top of the first, Whitaker had a two-run double and Goodson had a run-scoring single as Davie burst to a 3-0 lead. The second was an eight-run merry-go-round that saw Davie blend five walks, four hits, an error and a hit batsman. Two-run hits by Goodson and Krause were the big blows. Whitaker went 1 for 3 with three runs, three RBIs, two walks and a double. He’s enjoyed a resurgence since starting 2-16 in the first six games. This made him 13-35 (.371) over 11 games to lift his season average to .294. “He’s starting to relax,” An-derson said. “He puts a lot of pressure on himself. He wants to be in big situations. After having a great year last year, he’s been pitched differently in our confer-ence games, and it’s been tougher on him. When he relaxes and lets his ability work ... he is starting to heat up.”The other three-RBI outings came from two of Davie’s prom-ising freshmen. Goodson went 2-2 Please See Destroys - Page B4 Bayden Hazlip motors around third in an attempt for an inside-the-park homer. He was thrown out. - Photo by Leigh Bliss Emily Garner plays hard defense. - Photo by Marnic Lewis Burke Rosenbaum and C Crenshaw are 14-0 in doubles. B2 ‑ DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 Continued From Page B1her advantage to get some-thing she could unload on - and she crushed it,” coach Debbie Evans said. That ignited a huge rally. Audrea Fowler singled and Mixon reached on error, but it was still 3-2 with two outs when a freshman pinch-hit-ter made her presence felt. Croom jumped on the first pitch and delivered a two-run single to right. Later in the inning, Croom took sev-eral steps off third, induced a throw from the catcher and stole home as Davie charged to a 7-2 lead. “I had been waiting on a situation for Carleigh,” Smith said. “She reminds me a lot of Anna Devereaux. She baited them halfway down the line. They threw Gritty ... KC Restructures Merrifield’s ContractThe Kansas City Royals restructured Whit Merrifield’s contract right before the 2022 season. Before the 2019 season, Merrifield signed a four-year contract worth a guaranteed $16.25 million that included a fifth-year option for 2023. The team exercised its club option on Merrifield for 2023 and added a mutual option for 2024. Terms were not disclosed but the restructured contract will pay him $7 million this year and $2.75 next season with $4 million in potential escalators based on him staying healthy, a source told The Star. The 2024 mutual option added on April 6 is $18 million or a $500,000 buyout. Sign Up For Legion Baseball If you’re interested in playing American Legion baseball this summer for either the junior or senior team, you need to register on the Mocksville Legion Facebook page. If you have trouble downloading the form, contact Donnie Simmons at 336-816-2175 or Charles Kurfees at 336-940-7503. Registration/parent meeting for junior and senior teams will be May 1 at Rich Park at 4 p.m. Bring a copy of birth certificate or driver’s license. The first practice will be May 14 at 2 p.m. Martin Improves In All FacetsLook at Cody Martin’s development from last year to this year with the Charlotte Hornets. He improved in no less than seven categories. His scoring average went from 4 to 7.7. His rebounds went from 3.1 to 4, his assists from 1.7 to 2.5, his field goal percentage from 44.1 to 48.2, his 2-point percentage from 51.5 to 54.2, his 3-point percentage from 27.6 to 38.4 and his free-throw percentage from 58.1 to 70.1. Davie Girls Basketball CampThe Davie girls basketball camp will be July 25-28 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for kindergarten through eighth graders. The cost will be $75 per camper if registered by June 25; $100 after early registration. Register on the Davie County web-site and click “buy event tickets.” For more information, contact coach Lindsey Adams at adamsl@davie.k12.nc.us. Davie Girls Soccer CampThe Davie girls soccer camp will run July 18-20 from 8-11:30 a.m. for rising third through eighth grades. The cost is $60 if you register by July 1; $80 at the door. For more information, contact coach Corbin Kopetzky at kopetzkyc@davie.k12.nc.us. Davie Wrestling CampThe Davie wrestling camp will be held July 18-22 from 8 a.m.-noon with two divisions - third-fifth graders in one and sixth-12th graders in another. The cost is $75 if you preregister and $100 at the door. For more information, contact coach Perry Long at longp@davie.k12.nc.us. The Davie boys lacrosse team hammered visiting Atkins 16-2 in a nonconfer-ence game on April 20.Ryan Walton poured in five goals as Davie halted a four-game losing streak. Daniel Reichard and Cam-den Beck had hat tricks, while Ty Carter had two goals. Scoring once were Kole Bilyeu, Sebastian Bel-lomo and Owen Horne. Alex Speckin handed out four of Davie’s 10 assists. Carter had two, while Bel-lomo, Bryce Harnsberger, Horne and Walton had one apiece. Two days later at home, the War Eagles punished Glenn 15-2 in the final reg-ular-season game. Davie jumped to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter and coasted from there. Beck By Brian PittsEnterprise Record Of course, Davie’s JV baseball team pulled out victory in the late innings, because that’s what it does, fighting back repeatedly, staging rallies and this time pulling away to beat visiting Forbush 9-3 on April 21. Sam Wyrick’s first year as coach has produced wonderful madness, this marking the sixth win when Davie was tied or behind in the fifth inning. Against Glenn on March 11, the War Eagles trailed 4-2 in the fifth before win-ning 8-4. Against East For-syth on March 15, they were tied 6-6 in the fifth and won 11-10. Against East Forsyth on March 18, they were tied 4-4 in the fifth and won 8-4. Against West Davidson on March 28, they were behind 7-5 in the fifth and won 13-7. Against West Forsyth on April 8, they were down 2-1 in the sixth and won 4-2. And when they hosted the Falcons last week, it was Colby Moore and Sean Coates broke 40 last week for Davie’s golf team. Moore shot 2-over 38 at Maple Chase on April 19. Davie’s other scores came from Cooper Drum (40), Walker Jones (41) and An-derson Beliveau (41). Two days later at Oak Valley, Coates paced Davie with a 3-over 39. Davie got a 40 from Jones and 41s from Drum and Moore. After losing six in a row, the Davie girls lacrosse team picked up two much-needed wins last week.In a home nonconference game on April 20, the War Eagles took down Atkins 12-6. Scoring multiple goals were Sarah Rajacich (three), Lyndsay Harrison (three), Myka Smith (two) and Re-ese Tutterow (two). Helena Berrier and Grace Butler had one each. Two days later at home, Davie routed Glenn 21-4 in the final Central Piedmont Conference game of the regular season. S. Rajacich and Butler both had a hat trick. Ava Rajacich and Zoey Cleary had two each. Getting one were Nicole Blake French went 3 for 4 with a triple and 3 RBIs as North Davie’s baseball team cruised past visiting South Davie 10-0. Brady Marshall (2-3, double) and Reynolds Tom-linson (2-2) were the other Wildcats with multiple hits. “Brady and Blake are two big bats in the middle of our lineup,” coach Trevor Gooch said. Three pitchers combined for a six-inning one-hitter. Josh Whitaker struck out five in three hitless innings. Ian Patton fanned three in two innings. Noah Potts wrapped things up in the sixth. “Josh had a quality start by throwing strikes and staying ahead of hitters,” Gooch said. The defensive player of the game was Hayden Potts. “Our defense was solid, es-pecially Hayden, who made several gems at shortstop,” Gooch said. Jadyn Davis and Carly Crouch had two hits each and Kayleigh Allen smacked a triple as the Ellis softball team raced past the Forsyth Home Educators 21-0 on April 19. Raegan Davis and Bri-anna Tolar split the pitching against FHE. The Jaguars raised their Upcoming Games Wednesday, April 27Davie golf at home vs. West Forsyth at Pudding RidgeDavie track at Mt. Tabor at 4:30Davie JV baseball at Forbush at 4:30Davie JV/varsity softball at West Rowan at 4:30/6:30Thursday, April 28Davie varsity softball at home vs. Glenn at 7Davie varsity baseball at High Point Christian at 4:30North Davie baseball at Ellis at 4:30Friday, April 29Davie tennis in Midwest Regional at GrimsleyDavie varsity soccer at Glenn at 6Davie varsity baseball at home vs. Glenn at 6:30Davie JV baseball at Glenn at 5:30 Davie track at Weddington at 4:30Saturday, April 30Davie tennis in Midwest Regional at GrimsleyMonday, May 2Davie varsity soccer at home vs. Mt. Tabor at 6Davie golf in Midwest Regional at Oak ValleyTuesday, May 3Davie track in CPC championship meet at Reagan at 4:30Wednesday, May 4Davie JV/varsity soccer at West Forsyth at 5:30/7 Korczyk, Kinnah Cham-berlain, Steph Bueno, Tut-terow, Cecily Fishel, Kasey Williford, Emma Jones, Katie Freeland, Lilli Seats, Kayleigh Sagendorf and Berrier. The War Eagles (4-12 overall) finished sixth in the CPC. West Forsyth and Reynolds tied for first at 11-1. East Forsyth (7-5), Mt. Tabor (6-6) and Rea-gan (5-7) were the other teams ahead of Davie (2-10). Glenn was last at 0-12. The top four scorers for the season are Butler (29 goals), A. Rajacich (19), Chamberlain (18) and Korczyk (12). The CPC Tournament is this week. Girls LAX wins 2 (four goals) and Walton (three) led the attack. Bily-eu, Chase Atkinson, Harns-berger, Horne, Reichard, Nick Ruff and Eli Wooten added goals. Speckin had all three assists. Davie (7-9 overall) finished fifth in the Cen-tral Piedmont Conference standings. Reynolds (12-0), Reagan (9-3), Mt. Tabor (9-3) and West Forsyth (5-7) finished ahead of the War Eagles (4-8). East Forsyth (3-9) and Glenn (0-12) fin-ished sixth and seventh. The top three in goals are Walton (57), Beck (40) and Reichard (25). The assist leaders are Speckin (34), Walton (19) and Reichard (11). The CPC Tournament is this week. Boys LAX beats Atkins and Glenn The War Eagles finished fourth in both Central Pied-mont Conference meets, and they are fourth in the season standings. Reynolds has run away with the lead at 1,009 strokes. Reagan (1,081) and West Forsyth (1,087) are second and third, respectively. Davie (1,133), Mt. Tabor (1,215) and East Forsyth (1,268) are in the bottom half of the standings. Golf 4th in CPC record to 8-0 with an easy 14-2 win over North Car-olina Leadership Academy on April 21. Brylie Creel had three hits. J. Davis tripled and hit an inside-the-park homer. R. Davis was dominant in the circle, striking out 13 in five innings. Ellis softball 8-0 behind her and off she went. They were rattled at that point.”“It was clutch,” Evans said. “Carleigh was able to push one through the back side to pick up two big runs for us.”In many ways, the win was a tribute to Lankford. The freshman who had no expectations to pitch in 2022 announced her varsity arrival when she went the distance in the circle in a 15-5 blowout of Reagan on April 8. She did it again before a hostile environment in Clemmons. In the fifth, West had the bases load-ed with one out with the score 2-2. Lankford reached deep, striking out clean-up batter Emily Mutter on three pitches and snagging a comebacker off the bat of Hannah Paterson to keep the score tied. “She held it together,” Smith said. “I called time because Raelyn was frustrat-ed. It was 2-2 and the mo-mentum was in their favor. I told her: ‘Keep doing what you’re doing.’ She settled down and got us out of it.”West threatened in the seventh as well. The lead-off batter, Sydney Horton, homered on the first pitch. Then Abby Hunter singled, Madison Barringer doubled and Mutter walked. Runners were at first and second with no outs, and the tying run was at the plate. What did Lankford do? She struck out Paterson looking and coaxed two popouts. That’s what. “She was a beast,” Smith said. “No. 1, she’s just a competitor. The fire she brought in the circle was something we haven’t seen in a while. She is fiery. Peo-ple are like: ‘Where did that come from?’”Things might have gotten really hairy in the seventh if it weren’t for S. Dirks’ run-ning catch. After Lankford got Paterson on strikes with the bases full, Timia Sales hit a popup in shallow cen-ter. S. Dirks chased it down for the second out. “Sydney made a huge play,” Smith said. “It was hit over second base and Sydney made an over-the-shoulder catch. That was go-ing to score one if not two.”Notes: The Titans are 15-5 overall. ... East (11-0), Davie (10-2) and West (9-4) are 1-2-3 in the standings. ... Davie has three straight wins over West, including 7-5 on March 22. ... L. Dirks paced Davie’s nine-hit attack with a single and the homer. ... On a 119-pitch night, Lank-ford improved to 3-1 with her second complete game in four starts. Her ERA is a solid 2.45. ... Simpson was outstanding at shortstop (six assists), and Smith considers first baseman Grimes an invaluable cog. “She’s our defensive MVP,” he said. “When throws are in the dirt or high, she makes it look easy. She snagged a one-hop laser, turned around and tagged the bag to get a big out.” ... Five War Eagles are scorching at the plate: S. Dirks (.500 average), Fowl-er (.500), Simpson (.500), L. Dirks (.470) and Gobble (.425). ... Davie has quite a home-run race brewing. L. Dirks, S. Dirks, Grimes, Mixon and Simpson all have four homers on the season. Sports Briefs JV team loves a late rally 3-3 in the fifth before Davie busted it open to notch its 10th win. “I’ve been impressed with what Wyrick and (Ty) Woodring have done with that group, especially in the late innings,” varsity coach Joey Anderson said of his JV coaches. “They never give up,” Wyrick said. “They are al-ways going to be to the end.”In the first inning, Carson Queen’s walk and Andrew Daywalt’s single set the table for the game’s first run. In the third, Davie over-came a 2-1 deficit despite the first two batters getting retired. Dane Porter’s two-strike, two-run single to right-center scored Queen and Daywalt to put Davie in front 3-2. In the top of the fifth, Forbush tied the score on a sac fly. But Davie exploded in the last half of the inning. Singles by Craig McBride, Queen, Larson Stem and MJ Jacobs sandwiched a Daywalt walk as the War Eagles roared to a 7-3 lead. They padded the margin in the sixth to lift their record to 10-7. Meanwhile, Connor Berg was dealing on the hill. He went the distance, absolute-ly pounded the strike zone (one walk, 68 strikes in 87 pitches) and only allowed one earned run. “I was talking to him and he said: ‘Keep me in. I feel good,’” Wyrick said. “I trusted him and he got it done for us. He was dialed in.”No one had a bigger day at the plate than the No. 2 batter, Queen. He went 3 for 3 with four runs, a walk and two stolen bases. “Carson had a day,” Wyrick said. “It was one of his best games in the field (at shortstop) and on offense.”Porter (2-4, four RBIs) and Stem (2-4, two RBIs) have had several stellar mo-ments this season, and they just added to the list in this one. Daywalt reached base three times, scored twice and swiped two bases. “I feel very confident with Dane at the plate,” Wyrick said. “That’s why we have him in the four spot. He’s a very good hitter.” ND 5, Ellis 2Tanner Steinour keyed a big inning, Marshall struck out 11 in five innings and the Wildcats won a showdown against visiting Ellis. Both teams came in undefeated in the conference. Marshall hurled five no-hit innings before giving the ball to Brice Wilson, who recorded the final four outs as North improved to 9-1-1 overall and 7-0 in the league. “Brady was dominant on the mound and set the tone for our team,” Gooch said. The Wildcats put up a five-spot in the second. The rally started with walks by Whitaker and Nathan Nuckols. Then came Stei-nour’s big hit in the form of a two-run double. Potts knocked in a run with a hit, then scored on a passed ball. After Marshall and Ty Sain drew walks, French supplied a run-scoring double. North lost its shutout bid in the sixth, when Ellis scored twice. Gooch said the defensive standout was second base-man Nuckols. North baseball wins showdown FISH DAY! IT’S TIME TO STOCKYOUR POND! 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CWD is a fatal, neurological disease that affects white-tailed deer and other cer-vids. It has been found in 30 states and a handful of Canadian provinces.In response to the dis-covery of CWD in a 2 ½-year-old Yadkin Coun-ty buck, the commission has taken steps to address the problem by establish-ing Primary and Second-ary Surveillance zones, approximate circles with 10- and 60-mile diameters around the site of the kill. Regulation changes in the two zones include ending any fawn rehabilitation, prohibiting the transfer of whitetail glands and pro-duced secretions out of the areas, requiring extensive sampling and testing of deer killed this fall in both zones, making it illegal to transport deer carcasses Cody Vincent of Lake Charles, La. with the bass he caught twice in last six months from Toledo Bend Reservoir on Louisiana-Texas border in almost the exact same spot - and 12 miles from where he released it. - Photo courtesy Toledo Bend Lunker Program out of the PSA zone, and prohibiting supplemental feeding and baiting of any birds or wildlife except from Sept. 1 through Jan. 10, including mineral sites.Wanted: Cobia CarcassesThe N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is ask-ing anglers targeting cobia in North Carolina waters to help with data collec-tion when the recreational season opens May 1. The agency, working with the Atlantic States Fisheries Commission, wants to col-lect size, age and genetic information from as many cobia as possible. The agency is asking anglers to donate cobia carcasses at a handful of collection sites along the coast that will have freez-ers for donations (https://deq.nc.gov/about/divi-sions/marine-fisheries/science-and-statistics/car-cass-collection-program). Also, creel clerks will be collecting fin clips from cobia at marinas and boat ramps.Recreational anglers can take one cobia per day, with a 36-inch fork-length mini-mum size, or two per ves- sel, from May 1-June 30. The limit per vessel will decrease to one fish on July 1. For-hire vessels (charter boats) will have a one-fish daily limit with a four-fish vessel limit.Homing pigeon or bass?Anglers have long won-dered about the way fish migrate in bodies of water. Some biological studies tend to point in that direc-tion, as does the historical tendency of some sea-run species – striped bass and salmon, in particular – to return from the ocean to the river of their origin. A huge largemouth bass in a reservoir on the Tex-as-Louisiana border has contributed to that debate.Cody Vincent of Lake Charles, La., caught a 10.88-pound bass from the Six Mile Creek arm of 185,000-acre Toledo Bend Reservoir, last Nov. 12. By reaching double-digit weight, the fish qualified for the Toledo Bend Lunk-er Program, which recog-nizes any bass weighing 10 pounds or better caught from the sprawling lake. Lucky fishermen receive a replica mount of their bass, which is weighed, mea-sured, tagged and released alive back into the lake.Vincent carried the fish 12 miles from his spot in Six Mile Creek to Buckeye Landing, an official weigh station, where the fish hit the scales, met the measur-ing tape, was tagged and re-leased at the marina’s boat ramp.On March 14, Six Mile Creek spit out another huge fish for Vincent, this time a 10.19-pounder. Then, on April 6, he caught another giant, weighed it in his boat in Six MIle Creek, knew it was another double-digit bass, and headed back to Buckeye to weigh this one. And he noticed his third big fish in six months had tag protruding from its back.At Buckeye, the fish weighed 10.44 pounds. The weighmaster checked his paperwork and discovered that the fish was the same one Vincent had caught in November. Vincent guessed that the fish had al-ready spawned, explaining why it was 6 ounces lighter than when he caught it in November.“Its tail was red, and there were a couple of scratches on it. The belly was still big, but from the weight, I figure she had spawned out and was just starting to feed again,” Vin-cent said.But he was in complete wonder at the thought that his third big bass was caught 200 yards from where he caught it the first time, 6 months earlier. The bass, released at Buckeye Landing, had navigated the 12 miles back to almost the exact spot in Six MIle Creek.Bass or homing pigeon? Huge bass migrates 12 miles; caught a 2nd time Duo ... Continued From Page B1Rosenbaum said: “We’ve been talking about this since we picked up rackets, so it felt really special to do it today. I wanted C to go out on top and get a conference championship his senior year. We played at a very high level all four matches.”Here are Rosenbaum/Crenshaw’s sparkling num-bers. They’re 27-1 as part-ners in their careers. They went 5-0 at No. 1 doubles in the abbreviated 2020 season. They went 8-1 in 2021, with the only loss coming against Grimsley. (“Their one was a freaking machine,” Crenshaw said.) And they’re 14-0 heading into the Midwest Regional. What’s more, they have left everyone in their path gasping for air, the 2022 running score reaching 124-21 at West Forsyth. In the 28 career matches together, the aggregate score is 232-58. Crenshaw: “Burke doesn’t miss. He knows where you’re going to hit the ball before you have even thought where you’re going to hit it. He anticipates so well. I mean he hits winners whenever he wants to. He dictates every point pretty much.”Rosenbaum: “C serves it great for us. He places his serve really well. We don’t lose many on his serve, and then his hands at the net are just crazy. He doesn’t miss many shots at the net. No matter how hard they hit it, it always goes right back at them. He’s a brick wall up there. He’s one of the best shotmakers, too. Today he made a lot of drop shots and cut shots that were just unbelievable.”And then: “Also, his emotion. C fires me up. I try to keep it a little mellow when I’m playing by myself. But with C, he brings the emotion out. A lot of extra fist pumps and roars come out when I play with C, which makes it more fun.”Bryce Bailey trounced a guy from Reagan, 10-2, in the first round. Although he lost 10-5 to East Forsyth senior Bennett Smoak in the second round, there was nothing to be ashamed about. “He drew arguably the third-best player in sin-gles,” Nixon said. “Last year Smoak crushed Bryce 10-0 in the first round.”The Smoak loss closed a tremendous season for Bai-ley. After going 8-5 at No. 6 as a sophomore, he showed massive improvement and went 14-2 at two and three as a junior. “Bryce played his heart out,” Nixon said. “To see Bryce’s improvement is overwhelming. He made people take note that he is a player to watch next year. I couldn’t be happier with his play. He plays with guts every time he goes out.”Junior Aidan Froelich lost in the first round in singles, and junior Jack Williams/freshman Zach Hill and sophomore Slade Keaton/freshman Hayden Key fell in the first round in doubles. But all of them will be back in 2023. “We had a really good showing,” Nixon said. “(Froelich, Williams, Hill, Keaton and Key) are all underclassmen, so this ex-perience is invaluable for them.”Notes: In the final regu-lar-season match in Clem-mons on April 19, West beat Davie 7-2. Rosenbaum rolled 6-2, 6-0 in singles, and Rosenbaum/Bailey pre- vailed 8-5 in doubles. Davie (10-5 overall) finished 8-5 in the CPC. “I was proud of my guys,” Nixon said. “We really were just using this to tune-up for the CPC Tournament.” ... Rosen-baum/Crenshaw became the first doubles champs since Matt Hauser/Phillip Hursey in 2006. ... The Midwest Regional is April 29-30 at Grimsley. “We’ll take it one match at a time, but hopefully we make it to states and make a run,” Rosenbaum said. 132 Interstate Drive Mocksville, NC 27028 (336) 753-8473 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 - 5:30 MockBerothTire.com 12 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! OFFER VALID 04.19.22-04.30.22 1 Receive $70 off 4 eligible Bridgestone tires or $60 off 4 eligible Firestone tires purchased between April 19 and April 30, 2022. Limit 2 per household. Participating retailers only. Not combinable with other offers. Void where prohibited. Other restrictions, fees, and taxes may apply. Discount given at time of purchase and is on pretax amount. See store associate for details. 2 Receive the $100 or $90 savings when you make a qualifying tire purchase with any eligible CFNA credit card account. CFNA credit card subject to credit approval. 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Neither team could hit a winner from that point on, which covered 20 minutes of OT drama. But the War Eagles (3-7-3 overall, 0-6-1 CPC) found a new wave of confidence by holding off a team that is third in the league. Freshman defender Jaden Sink played a crucial role. “She was our savior,” he said. “(With the score 1-1), they took a touch, got past our back four and got around Avery (Yount, the goalie). Everybody thought it was going in and out of nowhere here comes Jaden. She saved it and got it out. She had a heck of a game. She stopped the game-win-ning goal.”But also give credit to senior forward Katie Shupe, junior forwards Lexi Kulis and Mya McGowan, junior midfielder/defender Emily Garner and junior midfield-er Rebecca Devericks. “Mya does everything I ask of her,” he said. “Every time she goes in the game, she battles. “Emily and Rebecca are holding down the center. Becca has been playing a defensive mid position and she’s everywhere. Emily switches sometimes be-tween defense and midfield and she helps hold down the middle. “Katie was very big of-fensively tonight. She had a couple of chances and she ripped them. She almost had a couple goals. “We played through Lexi pretty heavily on the right side. She had an outstanding game.”Notes: Davie took 15 shots despite playing its first game in 13 days. “We were firing left and right,” Kope-tzky said. “We had more op-portunities than they did.” Catching up with ... C Crenshaw (tennis)When you were growing up, what did you want to be? Tennis pro.The biggest pet peeve I have is when: People chewing too loudly.If I could have one super power, it would be: Super speed.What’s the funniest moment in your sports career? Any moment on the bus rides back from a match.What’s the proudest moment in your sports career? Beating the No. 2 seed from Reagan my freshman year.If you could turn back time and witness one event, what would it be? Larry Bird winning either the NBA finals or the 3-point contest.Who is the funniest teammate? Burke Rosenbaum.Which teammate is happiest after a win? Defi-nitely Burke.Hobbies: Golf, video games and hangin’ with my pals.Athletes I most admire: Larry Bird, Rajan Rondo and Terry McLaurin.Interesting fact about myself: I hit a hole in one.What I like most about Davie High: The friends I have gained throughout high school.If I could do one thing better, it would be: Get better at golf.Person I’d most like to meet (dead or alive): Tiger Woods and John Daly.Fantasy job: Being a PGA pro.I can’t live without: Playing golf with my friends. Post-high school ambition: none.If you hit the lottery, what’s the first thing you’d do? none. Destroys ... ... Reynolds moved to 4-6-2 overall. ... The CPC stand-ings at this point: West For-syth 7-0, East Forsyth 5-1-1, Reynolds 3-2-1, Reagan 3-3-1, Mt. Tabor 3-4, Davie 0-6-1, Glenn 0-5. ... Davie’s JV played its first game in 16 days and lost 4-0 to Reyn-olds. Although the JV is 0-7, Kopetzky can see steady growth. “They are getting better every game,” he said. “Their record doesn’t reflect it, but the work ethic is there and they’re moving the ball a lot better. It’s not kick and clear like we started the season.” Senior Profile Runner JT Bumgarner and coach Joey Anderson wait out a pitching change. Davin Whitaker looks to bunt. Outfielder Parker Simmons fields on the run. The War Eagles, who have won seven of eight and five in a row, huddle before a game. - Photos by Leigh Bliss Junior Parker Simmons is among Davie’s top hitters and has a five-game hitting streak. Teammates jump up in excitement as Bayden Hazlip rounds third. Hazlip on the hill. The action draws smiles from Cooper Bliss (left) and Braeden Rodgers. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 - B5 Continued From Page B1of the goal. It was a heart-stopper, but once it went in the back of the net, we all went crazy.”Reynolds’ answer came off a corner kick. “She headed it and barely squeezed it inside the right post,” Kopetzky said of the Demons’ tying goal. Neither team could hit a winner from that point on, which covered 20 minutes of OT drama. But the War Eagles (3-7-3 overall, 0-6-1 CPC) found a new wave of confidence by holding off a team that is third in the league. Freshman defender Jaden Sink played a crucial role. “She was our savior,” he said. “(With the score 1-1), they took a touch, got past our back four and got around Avery (Yount, the goalie). Everybody thought it was going in and out of nowhere here comes Jaden. She saved it and got it out. She had a heck of a game. She stopped the game-winning goal.”But also give credit to senior forward Katie Shupe, junior forwards Lexi Kulis and Mya McGowan, junior midfielder/defender Emily Garner and junior midfielder Rebecca Devericks. “Mya does everything I ask of her,” he said. “Every time she goes in the game, she battles. “Emily and Rebecca are holding down the center. Becca has been playing a defensive mid position and she’s everywhere. Emily switches sometimes be-tween defense and midfield and she helps hold down the middle. “Katie was very big of-fensively tonight. She had a couple of chances and she ripped them. She almost had Forward ... Famil y Medicine 3301 Salisbury Highway, Statesville 704-872-3148 • lilshavers.com  Mulch  Pine Needles  Wheat Straw  Fertilizer  Vegetable & Flower Seeds  Soil  River Rock  Pressure Treated Lumber Spring Arrivals Just In- Live Plants! Locally Owned a couple goals. “We played through Lexi pretty heavily on the right side. She had an outstanding game.”Notes: Davie took 15 shots despite playing its first game in 13 days. “We were firing left and right,” Kop-etzky said. “We had more opportunities than they did.” ... Reynolds moved to 4-6-2 overall. ... The CPC stand-ings at this point: West For-syth 7-0, East Forsyth 5-1-1, Reynolds 3-2-1, Reagan 3-3-1, Mt. Tabor 3-4, Davie 0-6-1, Glenn 0-5. ... Davie’s JV played its first game in 16 days and lost 4-0 to Reyn-olds. Although the JV is 0-7, Kopetzky can see steady growth. “They are getting better every game,” he said. “Their record doesn’t reflect it, but the work ethic is there and they’re moving the ball a lot better. It’s not kick and clear like we started the season.” NOW HIRING Apply in Person 251 Eaton Rd., Mocksville E.O.E. $14/hr. & up $500 Sign On Bonus Great Benefits • PAY & BonusesAll Shifts Available We’re Growing! Junior Riley Almond pressures a dribbler for the War Eagles, who showed major progress by coming out of the Reynolds game with a 1-1 tie. Senior forward Katie Shupe steals the ball. At right, she plays a long ball. - Photos by Marnic Lewis B6 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 By Carrie MillerDavie Senior Services This week, Senior Games had a great time.Tuesday, April 19, three excellent Ttnnis players enjoyed a brisk morning of tennis doubles.Carrie Miller, Senior Games co-coordinator, filled in as the fourth per-son so that a doubles match could be played. The morn-ing was filled with joyful laughs and great fellowship and sportsmanship from ev-eryone thawhot participat-ed.Wednesday, April 20, was time for the 2022 Men’s It’s a ringer! Horseshoes fly at Senior Games in Cooleemee Carolyn Sloan, Doris Hinsdale, Alice Barnette, Barbara Chapman, Lois Green, and Sue Allen pose with their medals after the Senior Games horseshoes. Alice Barnette and Charles Mashburn pitch for the gold in Senior Games horseshoes. Doris Hinsdale pitches a great shot. Roni Barney celebrates having a 3 point ringer. Alice Monk and Peggy Evans are excited for their ringers. Robbie Jackson focuses on taking home the gold medal. Sue Allen concen- trates. Please See Games - Page B7 DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 - B7 Continued From Page B6horseshoes tournament at the Cooleemee Recreation Center. The men played a great set of games and pitched horseshoes to the best of their ability. The horseshoes were flying and the scores were great. Following the men, on April 21, the ladies took over the horseshoe pits and had several competitions between age groups. The sportsmanship was fantas-tic and everyone celebrated each other when they were able to get a ringer. At this event, Food Lion 601 South employees volunteered to score the events and en-joyed the morning with the Senior Games ladies. They were a fantastic help, and Senior Services appreci-ates all they did to keep the event running smoothly so that multiple games could happen at one time.Senior Services would like to give a shout out and thank you to the Town of Cooleemee and Aaron Thies for allowing Senior Games to use the horseshoe pits each year and for ensuring the safety and upkeep of the horseshoe pits.Senior Games does have an opportunity for men and women’s basketball and softball teams. If there is in-terest in joining a team, con-tact Miller. If teams were to form now, then Davie Coun-ty Senior Games would be able to play in the season next year after a year of practice. This is a wonderful opportunity that is available – all it takes is participation from the fantastic people in Davie County.Senior Games is all about empowering others. If you have any questions about Senior Games, give Senior Services a call at 336-753-6230! 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Tennis Doubles winners, Kim Kinder and Renae Tkach, all smiles after a great morning of tennis. Kim Newsom and fill-in teammate, Carrie Miller, enjoyed playing doubles tennis together. WinnersTennis Doubles: (55-59). first, Kim Kinder and Renae Tkach; (75-79), first, Kim Newsom.Horseshoes: (60-64), first, Carolyn Sloan; (65-69), first, Robert Jackson; second, Gary Dailey; (70-74), first, Lester Key, Alice Monk; second, Peggy Ev-ans; third, Karen Umberg-er; (75-79), first, Charles Mashburn, Barbara Chap- man; second, Johnnie Stall-ings, Lois Green; third, Steve Evans; (80-84), first, Alice Barnette; second, Do-ris Hinsdale; (85-89), first, Bud Stroud, Sue Allen. B8 ‑ DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 The Candidate Name Eric Farr Age 38 Address Mocksville Family Wife, Aimee. Two sons, ages 6 and 8 Education Edinboro University, bachelor’s degree in political sci- ence, minor in history; Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, juris joctor Occupation Assistant District Attorney, N.C. Judicial Branch Pros- ecutorial District 33 (Davidson and Davie counties). Prosecute misdemeanor and felony criminal cases for the state, fighting for victims of crime and seek- ing justice.Oversee all juvenile prosecutions and ad- vise and assist law enforcement with investigative/ charging decisions. In The Community • Immediate past chair of the Board of Directors, Da- vie Pregnancy Care Center • Davie Little League baseball coach • YMCA youth flag football coach • Active member, Calvary West (band member, pre- school leader) • Former mentor, Big Brothers/Big Sisters • District 33 Bar President (Davidson and Davie coun- ties) • Member Davie County GOP, former delegate to the NC GOP 13th District Convention * Guest speaker, mock trial class for basic law en- forcement training (BLET) program for Davidson-Da- vie Community College. The Candidate Name Jon William Welborn Age 41 Address Princeton Court, Advance Education East Wilkes High School, graduated 1998; Appala- chian State University, bachelor’s degree in criminal Justice, graduated 2002; Intern, Watauga County District Attorney office; Appalachian School of Law (Grundy, Va,), graduated juris doctor 2005; Intern Iredell County District Attorney office Occupation Owner and Attorney, Welborn Law, Mocksville. 17 years substantial trial experience; civil, criminal, and felony Superior and District court. Practice areas fo- cus on criminal and family law. Licensed to practice law in all N.C. state courts, Western District of the U.S.Federal Court In The Community • Davie GOP Chair 2017-2021 • GOP District Vice Chair 2017-2021 • Active member of Hillsdale United Methodist Church; Spiritual Leadership Team; Children’s Ministries • Master Mason; Board of Directors, Masonic Home for Children, Oxford • Family Promise of Davie County • Farmington Community Center • Member, Davie County Chamber of Commerce • Member, National Rifle Association • Little League Softball coach 2016-2021 Republican - District Court Judge District 22B (Davie County Seat) - Vote for 1 The Candidate Name Cindy Ellis Age 43 Address Overlook Drive, Advance Family Husband, Spencer Newsome; 5-year-old twin boys, 1-year-old girl Education Catawba College, bachelor’s degree in business ad- ministration; Charlotte School of Law, juris doctor Occupation Attorney in private practice handling capital defense, criminal, juvenile, child custody, domestic violence In the Community • St. Paul’s Lutheran Church • Member, Davie County Republican Women’s Club Why did you decide to seek public office?Ellis: My husband, Spen-cer, and I are foster parents. We have three beautiful fos-ter children that we love and adore. Having experience in court proceedings that involved the department of social services and the chil-dren they remove gave us a unique perspective on fos-tering. District court judges make decisions that forever effect the lives of those chil-dren. My husband and I de-fend parents that are facing allegations of abusing or ne-glecting their children. The combination of defending those parents and being fos-ter parents that provide love and safety to children who have been displaced from their homes provides a dif-ferent perspective for me. I am in some form of juvenile court every week.District court judges pre-side over a variety of cases including: custody, divorce, juvenile abuse, neglect, and dependency (commonly called DSS cases), juvenile delinquency, small claims appeals, misdemeanor crimes, and involuntary commitments. I current-ly practice in every one of these areas of law. Knowing the law and understanding how to apply it is the func-tion of the judge. I have experience and knowledge in all types of district court proceedings. After praying about it, having numerous discus-sions with my family and friends, I decided to seek this office. I want every citizen who appears in a courtroom to feel valued, respected and heard. These are some of the reasons why I decided to run for district court judge.What is your work/life ex‑perience to qualifies you to be a judge?Ellis: I practice law with my husband, Spencer, in Davie, Davidson, Rowan, Yadkin and Forsyth coun-ties. I am in at least one district courtroom four days out of every five in a work week. I decided to become an attorney to help people. Since I have been practic-ing, I have always included indigent defense, common-ly referred to as “court ap-pointed” work as part of my practice. Spencer and I have argued cases in the appellate courts of the state. As an attorney on the capital de-fense roster, I also represent people charged with homi-cide offenses.In a relatively short ca-reer, I have gained vast experience in a variety of cases. Having a general law practice has allowed me to help people with all types of cases. Helping people get a favorable resolution for their issue is the cornerstone of my practice. Whether it is child custody, divorce, or criminal charges, that case if the most important thing in their life at that time. The prospect of going to court for any issue can be scary. All people deserve to be treated with respect and to have their voice heard. All the actors involved should leave feeling that justice was done, win or lose. Judg-es play a crucial role in cre-ating that feeling.Does it matter if District Court Judges are Demo‑crat or Republican, liberal or conservative? Give rea‑sons.Ellis: Of course it mat-ters if judges are Democrat or Republican, liberal or conservative! As with any elected official, voters de-serve to know what values the candidates have. With judges having so much dis-cretion to rule how they see fit, their values and prin-ciples help voters predict what kind of judge that can-didate would be.A conservative district court judge will follow and apply the law as it is written. As recent cases have moved through the appellate courts and federal courts, some judges attempt to (and often succeed) in legislating from the bench. This is an unac-ceptable practice and good, constitutional conservatives at all levels of the judiciary could stop it.We elect legislators to make law, judges should never attempt to do that job. Judges must follow the law, even if the judge personally does not agree with it. It is important to now what the candidates’ values are, their integrity, and their experi-ence.Other IssuesEllis: As the only candi-date with extensive, recent, relevant experience in all types of cases that are heard in district court, my plat-form focuses on families and children.A district court judge spends a significant amount of time presiding over cases involving families and chil-dren. Whether it is a child charged with a crime, a child who has been alleged to have been abused or ne-glected, or a child whose parents cannot agree on a custodial agreement, these cases have far reaching impacts on the families in-volved and the community. Having been on every side of these cases, I am prepared to begin hearing those mat-ters on day one, if elected.As a foster parent, I am fully aware of the reper-cussions of a judge’s deci-sion. A wrong decision can change the trajectory of a life. Parents can feel hope-less and regress into what-ever behaviors created the issue initially. Children can be placed in homes that are unsafe and be further vic-timized. As a community, we should all be striving to cre-ate a world where children are safe and loved. It takes a community to do that. As district court judge, I would Ellis: Experience, put children first Please See Ellis ‑ Page B9 Why did you decide to seek public office?Farr: Being a judge is truly a calling and it is one that I have had for many years. Unfortunately, I was exposed to the legal system at a young age due to my parents’ divorce. I saw how important it was to have the right person on the bench- the person who would de-cide issues involving fami-lies, freedoms, and property. I was the first person in my family to attend law school. While in law school, I had many great professors but two of my favorites were judges. One was a state trial court judge and the other was a U.S. Court of Appeals judge who was initially appointed by President Ronald Reagan! Both men taught me so much about the law and life in general as well. I devel-oped a deep admiration for them and began to feel that perhaps one day, God would allow me to be a judge. When our Chief District Court Judge, Jimmy Myers, announced that he would be retiring, I knew that the time had come for me to serve on the bench. I have so much respect for Judge Myers. He swore me in when I began practicing law in 2010 and I had the privilege of trying many cases- both civil and criminal- before him. I have had the distinct privilege of working closely with Judge Myers while I was an attor-ney in private practice, as a magistrate, and also as a prosecutor. He has served the people of Davidson and Davie counties honorably and I hope to follow in his footsteps.What is your work/life ex‑perience that would quali‑fy you to be a judge?Farr: My first legal ex-perience was during col-lege when I interned for a personal injury attorney. I learned a great deal helping out on cases and attend-ing depositions and other hearings. After finishing my law school courses in just two years, I worked my entire last semester as a full-time intern in a prose-cutor’s office. I sat “second chair” on a first-degree rape trial and also in a probable cause hearing in a capital (death penalty) double ho-micide case in which two men brutally tortured and murdered a woman (who was 8 months pregnant) along with her unborn child. Farr: Integrity and desire for justice Working on these tragic cases were formative expe-riences in my legal career that have helped to mold me into who I am, profession-ally, today. I also conduct-ed various hearings on my own, met with victims of crime, conducted research, and performed appellate work, writing legal briefs to appellate courts.After law school I opened my own law firm in Lexington, where I focused my practice primarily in Da-vidson and Davie counties. I practiced in the following areas: criminal defense at both the District and Supe-rior Court levels; juvenile defense; Dept. of Social Services cases involving child abuse and neglect and also termination of paren-tal rights cases; family law (child custody, child sup-port, etc.); wills and trusts; civil litigation- personal in-jury, contracts (formations/disputes etc.), small claims; debt collections; involun-tary commitment hearings; competency proceedings before the Clerk of Superior Court (to determine wheth-er a guardian would be ap-pointed); and various other matters. I greatly enjoyed the pri-vate practice of law but a new opportunity presented itself when I was appoint-ed by our Senior Resident Superior Court Judge to be a N.C. magistrate here in Davie County. Serving as a magistrate was one of the greatest honors of my life. I gained invaluable judicial experience presiding over probable cause hearings in criminal cases to determine whether to issue charges, search warrants, or war-rants for arrest; setting bond conditions; presiding over traffic court; determining involuntary commitments; performing marriages; and presiding over many civil trials in small claims court (cases where the plaintiff is seeking up to $10,000). Many of these were cases that used to be heard by Dis-trict Court Judges before the General Assembly raised the jurisdictional amount from $5,000 up to $10,000.Serving as a magistrate was an extremely rewarding career and I am glad that I was able to help so many people in our communi-ty, but ever since my law school internship, I always Please See Farr ‑ Page B9 Why did you decide to seek public office? Welborn: I am a Chris-tian, father, husband, and patriot. My wife and I have been married for 14 years, and we have two daughters, ages 12 and 8. I have a per-sonal investment in keeping our communities safe and supporting the families that live here. My Christian faith calls me to serve my com-munity and be an encour-agement to others. I firmly believe that a person should seek pub-lic office, to give to the community, not to receive. Stewardship and service are central to the role of the Judge. I see a great op-portunity to effect positive change in our communities through support and men-torship for our struggling youth. I will serve the res-idents of North Carolina by administering justice with-out favoritism to anyone or the State. My faith and family raising compel me to examine every situation through a lens of humility and a desire to leave things better than I found them. If elected, I will be ac-cessible to attorneys, law enforcement, and the gen-eral community. I welcome emails and phone calls of support or concern. Hearing from the community, about the community, is central to serving in a public office for the community. I can guar-antee that if my signature is needed for the protection or welfare of a citizen/com-munity, I will answer the phone, any time of the day or night. What is your work/life ex‑perience to qualifies you to be a judge? Welborn: There is no in-cumbent in this race; there-fore none of the candidates have judicial experience.However, I am the most experienced and most en-dorsed candidate by far. I have 17 years of legal experience in all matters arising in District Court. I know what it is like to juggle multiple courts, in multiple counties; all while managing a small business and being a husband and a dad. I have appeared in the District Court of nearly 30 counties so I have seen first-hand the difference between a good and bad Judge. I be-lieve good character, stead-fast demeanor, strong work ethic, and diverse legal ex-perience serve as critical metrics to measure the qual-ifications of a judicial can-didate. I have been a little Welborn: Apply the law fairly to all league coach and chairman over a variety of church, community, and charita-ble organizations over the years. I have experience be-ing a leader within the com-munity. You can be assured no one will outwork me and I will make bold decisions if required, to uphold our Constitution, our rights, and protect our communities. I was blessed with a great family that raised me right. I grew up 30 minutes from Mocksville, under-standing what it means to put God, Country, and fam-ily first. My father passed when I was 18, and I chose to attend a local community college so that I could stay close to home and help my grandfather work his land. My family needed me, and I knew what was required. I continued to work toward entry into law school and was successful as a trans-fer student at Appalachian State. I share that story with young people as a reminder that there are multiple paths to a successful career, and how community college is a viable choice for young adults who have multiple responsibilities. Mentorship to youth in the courtroom is a critical role of a District Court judge. Judges require logic and common sense. I believe the Judge must be able to accu-rately apply the law, while simultaneously applying a sense of logic and common sense to make decisions. Al-though there are guidelines that Judges must work with-in, there is also an aspect of autonomy that allows the Judge to consider case spe-cifics. Even if a Judge is cor-rect in their interpretation of the law, the results can be devastating if they lack a sense of logic and common sense. The protection of cit-izens’ rights and the welfare of our communities depend on a Judge’s willingness to consider the unique circum-stances of every case, and the gravity of each decision. If elected, logic and com-mon sense will be part of every judgment.Additionally, an effec-tive judge needs compre-hensive legal experience. My legal background en-compasses both prosecuto-rial and defense experience. I enjoy being in trial and don’t shy away from being in court. For the last 8 years, I have been blessed with the ability to focus my practice and caseload to better serve Please See Welborn ‑ Page B9 DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD Thursday, April 28, 2022 ‑ B9 Continued From Page B8 protect the most vulnerable members of our communi-ty while also protecting the rights and privileges of par- Ellis ... Continued From Page B8wanted to prosecute again, so in February of 2021 I ac-cepted a position offered to me by our elected District Attorney, Garry Frank, to serve as an Assistant Dis-trict Attorney for Davidson and Davie Counties. One of my favorite aspects of pros-ecuting is that I get to be a voice for people who have been victimized by the ille-gal actions of others. Does it matter if District Court Judges are Demo‑crat or Republican, liberal or conservative? Give rea‑sons. Farr: To answer this question, you must first look at what a District Court Judge does. A judge must always remain neutral in every case and decide the issues before him or her in a fair manner, without regard to who is appearing before the court. In other words, they must see that justice is served in every case. Justice requires that a judge treat everyone fairly- without re-gard to who they are, what they look like, or where they’re from. I was raised in church and taught to value Christ over everything else. I’m a very conservative person and a registered Republican because my values align with what the Republican party stands for - faith, fam-ily, freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for all. All judges’ decision-making framework is informed by their life experiences, knowledge, education, and work experience. As a Christian and con-servative, I believe that judges should never im-pose their personal feel-ings and beliefs on others. Many times, District Court Judges make decisions that implicate fundamental Con-stitutional rights, like an individual’s First Amend-ment free speech rights or parents’ rights to raise their children as they see fit (or to have their children removed from their care). I feel that a truly conservative judge knows how to decide these tough questions in a fair and impartial manner and ensure that they don’t leg-islate from the bench. It’s important to have conserva-tive judges who understand that they don’t write the law, they apply the law. Other IssuesFarr: Our next Dis-trict Court Judge should be someone with integrity, ex-perience, and who will en- sure that justice is served in every case. If you ask those that know me, they will tell you I’m a man of integrity. I have strong moral princi-ples and always try to do the right thing. I have over 12 years of legal experience. I’m the only candidate who has worked in private prac-tice, served as a magistrate, and also as a prosecutor. I have devoted my career to serving the public and seek-ing justice in every case. This is something that a judge must do. I’m a Chris-tian and a true conservative who understands that judges apply the law- they don’t write the law. I grew up in the coun-try working on a farm and working construction as I got older. I’ve been work-ing hard my whole life and will continue to work hard to serve the citizens of Da-vidson and Davie Counties if I am elected to serve as your next District Court Judge. I’m running for this position because I have been encouraged by many in my profession who think that I will be a good judge and also because I believe I have been called to it. I feel that all of my experiences in both work and life have uniquely qualified me to be a District Court Judge.Lastly, I’m a devoted public servant who stands for the rule of law- that no one is above the law. If you believe in the rule of law as I do, with my whole heart, then I humbly ask for your vote in the Republican Pri-mary on May 17. Go War Eagles! Farr ... Continued From Page B8my clients and spend more time in trials. By far, I have the most legal experience of any candidate running for this seat.A friend once described me as being “just like y’all but knows the law”. I am proud of that description. I feel it is accurate. I know the importance of a solid work ethic and commitment to one’s community. I be-lieve that a good judge has a combination of legal experi-ence, morals and ethics, and logic and common sense. I am the candidate that pos-sesses all those traits.Does it matter if District Court judges are Demo‑crat or Republican, liberal or conservative? Welborn: I am unasham-edly a Christian, Consti-tutionally Conservative Republican. It is always important to have a good understanding of the person for whom you vote. Under-standing their perspective and beliefs is necessary to measure how they may or may not represent the com-munity they serve. Aware-ness of a candidate’s asso-ciated political party is one way to understand a candi-date and analyze if their ma-jor ideals line up with yours. The general duties and responsibilities of a Dis-trict Court Judge are to ap-ply and enforce the law, not interpret Law therefore the political affiliation at this level of Judge may not be as critical as it would be in appellate courts. Judges must be impar-tial, here’s where an under-standing of the candidate’s character is most important. Even if I disagreed with an individual's beliefs, I would apply the law fairly and im-partially to all that entered the Courtroom. I adhere to the principles of strict Con-stitutional Conservatism, whereas the Constitution’s meaning endures through time. As a Judge, it will not be my job to create law, but rather to apply the law fairly and correctly. Knowing my Christian values, one may be able to relate this con-cept to Biblical principles. Specifically, fair and correct interpretation of the law is a Biblical principle. Neither the Constitution nor the Bi-ble may be what you want it to say, or what you think it should say, but what spe-cifically does it say? Judges who serve their communi-ties in this way can simulta-neously remain impartial to individuals in the courtroom while remaining true to their convictions. Many in our community have seen the role District Court Judges can play in their lives firsthand through family or friends in criminal & traffic matters; civil cases such as domestic violence, divorce & child custody; or maybe even juvenile cases such as delinquency, neglect or adoption. Those people know how import-ant it is to have a judge that understands the community and the judge’s role in the courtroom. However, more recently we’ve seen how important it is to our state and repub-lic for judges to do their job, and not the job of our legislators and lawmakers. Some judges have taken it upon themselves to inter-ject their political beliefs to push against the will of the people. For example, judg-es ruled against NC voters when voters spoke loudly that they wanted Voter ID. We’ve seen federal judges push against border policies set by lawmakers. This is what happens when judges legislate from the bench. It is my belief, that in some instances, the association with a specific political par- ty may be a key indicator of how a judge views their role in the courtroom. Voters who want their vote protect-ed from an activist should vote for a genuine Republi-can. You have my word that I will stay in my lane and not legislate from the bench.Other IssuesWelborn: I have been blessed in many ways throughout this campaign. I want to thank each and every person that has contributed, volunteered, or simply just engaged in my social media posts. I have received some unbelievable endorsements for my campaign from a variety of elected officials and leaders such as NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, NC Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr., and NC Superior Court Judge Lori Hamilton. You may see other endorse-ments and learn more about me at JonWelborn.com. With my remaining allot-ted space, I want to do what I’ve done as the GOP chair from 2017 to 2021. I want to tell you about other candi-dates that need your support and vote. I feel strongly that conservatives must work together and inform our communities of the best and most authentic conservative candidates if we are to make a difference in NC. First, Trey Allen for NC Supreme Court. He is a for-mer US Marine and current General Counsel for the NC Administrative Office of the Courts. In that capacity, he is a trusted advisor to NC Supreme Court Chief Jus-tice Paul Newby and pro-vides legal guidance on a broad range of subjects to court officials across the state. A vote for Trey Allen is the only way to keep our conservative majority on the Court of Appeals. Second, Judge Michael Stading for the Court of Appeals. Judge Stading is a current District Court judge in Mecklenburg County and serves as a Captain in the US Air Force. He has a proven track record to de-fend law and order and up-hold the Constitution. I know both of these gentlemen personally and professionally. They are two of the most intelligent and hardworking candidates I have ever met. They will uphold our Constitution, ensure equal justice for all, and defend Law and Order in our higher Courts. I en-courage everyone to learn more at TreyAllenNC.com and MichaelStading.com. Welborn ... ents. It is a difficult balanc-ing act to do both. Experi-ence in those types of cases is the key to being able to balance all the interests in-volved. Marketing Solutions for YOUR business Newspapers • Special Sections OurDavie.com • Digital Marketing Business Card Directory Including: SEO, SEM, Targeted Marketing, Social and Reputation Management, Website Design, AND MORE. For more information contact us at: 171 S. 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What do you think are the most significant challenges facing the county, and how do you intend to address those challenges?Blakley: Davie County is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. We have a tremendous school system, a low tax base, and great sense of community. This makes Davie Coun-ty very attractive to people wanting to live here. Be-cause of these, and other reasons, Davie County has experienced significant growth over the past few years. The most important issues facing our County are how we continue to deal with this growth and main-tain our high quality of life. With new growth comes new issues. We need to ensure our teachers and schools are able to serve our students without being burdened with overcrowded classrooms and insufficient supplies. We must guaran-tee we provide Fire, Rescue and EMS with the tools they need to continue delivering exceptional service. Our County will require new and improved roads and quality infrastructure proj-ects. We also must increase water and sewer service throughout the County. Our leaders must be able to un-derstand the complex nature of these problems and have the ability to solve them. Our commissioners must realize that Davie County taxpayers are the ones who are ultimately paying to ad-dress these issues. We must be good stewards of their tax dollars when addressing these needs. I will ensure that all decisions made that deal with these issues keep Republican - County Commissioner Candidates - Vote for 2 The Candidate Name James Victor Blakley Age 41 Address Arnold Palmer Drive, Advance Education Davie High School, graduate; UNC Greensboro, bachelor’s degree in chemistry and business admin- istration; Landscape Contractor License-State of NC; Irrigation Contractor License-State of NC Occupation Owner & Operator of a family-owned landscaping company in Davie County. Our company was origi- nally founded in 1979 by my father, Tony Blakley. We are a full-service landscape contracting company. In The Community • Participate in a number of worthwhile causes in Da- vie: The Davie Community Foundation, Cognition, Dragonfly House, Bermuda Run Cares, Davie Coun- ty Go Far, Riverpark at Cooleemee, Mocksvillae Po- lice Department Shop with a Cop, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Davie Family YMCA, Storehouse for Jesus, Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church, William R. Davie Elementary School, William Ellis Middle School • North Davie Ruritan Club (past President) • Davie County Chamber of Commerce Board • Various sports groups as children participate locally the taxpayers bottom line first and foremost. We must make decisions that im-prove the quality of life for Davie County citizens while also maintaining a fiscally conservative approach to addressing these issues.What are the top qualities that should be considered for a county manager? What salary range should Davie County pay its man-ager?Blakley: First and fore-most, any candidate being considered for the job of Da-vie County Manager needs to have substantial prior experience being a County Manager. The needs of our county are significant, and our County Manager must have the capability to un-derstand these needs. Com-munication is the next most important quality needed in our County Manager. They need to have clear and open communication with our citizens, our county depart-ments and our County Com-missioners. The citizens of Davie County need to know the County Manager is working to ensure all as-pects of county government are operating to improve our quality of life. The salary for the Coun-ty Manager should be based upon experience and results. Other IssuesBlakley: My wife Kristen and I reside in Advance and are lifelong Davie Coun-ty residents. We are both products of Davie County Public Schools. We have 3 wonderful children enrolled in the Davie County School System as well. I graduated from UNCG with a Bach- elor Degree in Chemistry and Business. I am the sec-ond-generation owner of Blakley Landscaping Ser-vices in Mocksville. My wife is a licensed NC Phys-ical Therapist and performs in-home physical therapy in Davie County. When I first ran four years ago, I stated that County Commissioners must be held accountable to the people they serve. Our role is to listen to the needs and suggestions of residents and work with county de-partments to find solutions. It has been my honor to serve the people of Davie County over the past four years working to improve the quality of life of all Da-vie County citizens. We have had tremen-dous success over the past four years. We increased the county teacher supple-mental pay by more than $665,000. The Commis-sioners were able to pro-vide almost $1,000,000 in increased funding to volun-teer fire departments. The East Davie Water and Sewer project has been completed allowing for increased ca-pacity. The Davie County Little League and the Brock Performing Arts Center both received over $150,000 for lighting upgrades. There have been many more suc-cessful actions taken over the past four years. But the most important fact is that we did all of this by not raising any taxes. In fact, we decreased property tax-es ½ penny ($0.005). I will continue to work to im-prove your quality of life here in Davie County. It is extremely important that we elect leaders that understand how to get results while also maintaining our high qual-ity of life and being good stewards of your tax dollars. I would be honored to con-tinue serving you as a Davie County Commissioner and ask for your vote in the May 17th Primary. Blakley: Results while maintaining quality of life The Candidate Name Benita Finney Age 53 Address Advance Education Davie County High School; Forsyth Technical College Occupation Eaton Funeral Service, administrative assistant In the Community • Fork Baptist Church • Just HOPE board • CCRT/SART board • JCPC board • DCRW member Why did you decide to seek public office?Finney: I chose to run for Davie County Commis-sioner because I love Davie County and Davie Coun-ty people. I have spent my adult days in Davie County trying to make our county a great place to live and I felt that becoming a commis-sioner would allow me to continue on that journey. I noticed that some areas of our county did not have a voice in county government and many citizens who can-not advocate for themselves needed to be heard. I have learned so much during my first few years on the board and I hope to continue to be a voice for all Davie County citizens. I believe that local government is more than just numbers and meetings. Local leaders need to lead with common sense and compassion as well. I hope that my passion is demon-strated and my desire to make the right decisions is recognized through my leadership. I try to remain involved in the community and be accessible to our cit-izens. We are blessed to call Davie County home and I am grateful for the opportu-nity to serve.What do you think are the most significant challenges facing the county, and how do you intend to address those challenges?Finney: Growth is a huge challenge to our county at the present time. Because this is such a great place to live, we have a lot of new citizens choosing to call Davie County home. Along with this growth must come careful planning to accom-modate the growing popula-tion. We must be proactive in planning for utility im-provements, schools, emer-gency services and working with NCDOT on roadway advancements and more. We have developed an ev-er-changing plan, but it is imperative that we ensure that services are provided for our citizens. With the increase in industry comes a demand for work force and the aftermath of COVID has increased the number of help wanted signs in our county. The housing market in Davie County is booming, but I would like to see us maintain a lot size that will support comfortable living. There are already areas of the county that are endur-ing high traffic volumes at certain times of the day and demonstrating the chang-es. The increase in homes also brings up a question of county ordinance chang-es. We have always valued the freedom that our rural communities have supplied, but in our more populated areas, I believe it is time to discuss possible noise ordi-nance adjustments and other subjects that would enhance the quality of life in more congested neighborhoods. Also, with the increased growth comes an increase of emergency service situa-tions. Nationwide, there is a shortage of emergency ser-vice personnel, and we need to ensure that we continue to provide the outstanding service that our citizens are accustomed to by adjusting pay rates and support to our emergency service provid-ers. We cannot allow the new growth to cause us to lose sight of those citizens that are already here and in need of services. We know that senior citizens are our fastest growing population group, and we must con-tinue to supply their needs. And we must stop allowing the new growth to take pri-ority over the smaller areas of the county. I believe the most effi-cient way to address our issues is communication. We need to have produc-tive communication with our service providers and our citizens. As a board, we need to listen to a larger variety of voices and seek to make fair, educated de-cisions. I do not want to see our county change into an unrecognizable place. I would like to see everyone work together to maintain what makes us great. As the world around us becomes harsh and undesirable, we must all work together to maintain what we have here. The issues cannot be addressed by just a gov-erning board, they must be addressed by everyone and that entails that we must be open to listen.What are the top qualities that should be considered for a county manager? What salary range should Davie County pay its man-ager?Finney: Davie County may be small, but we are a complex place to govern. There are many dynam-ics and as mentioned, lots of growth, but still a lot of tradition existing here. Therefore, the first quali-ty that I feel is important is for a manager to get to know the county, the whole county. Not just those who demand to be noticed, but those that must be sought after as well. There are a lot of dedicated, busy people in Davie County who quietly go unnoticed, but who are providing huge services. We need a manager who will acknowledge the needs of our smallest town, Coolee-mee, and who will notice the beauty of the William R. Davie and Farmington areas along with the charm of the town of Mocksville and the growth of Bermuda Run. Our county has so many va-rieties of area, and each of them is just as important as the other.Even though we hope to hire an experienced man-ager, it is important for a manager to come here to en-hance what we already have established, not change ev-erything to resemble the area from which they come. We are not a large coun-ty and I feel that some of the changes that have been made in the past to match what “everyone else” is do-ing across the state, have been detrimental to our par-ticular environment. We are unique and I do not wish to follow in others’ foot-steps. Some changes have drowned representation and have caused situations that are unproductive.I especially think an im-portant quality in a manger is for them to recognize that there are five commis-sioners elected in Davie County and all five of us should be addressed/in-formed equally regardless of titles. I also believe that a manager should commu-nicate major issues through commissioners before exe-cution, especially on issues that vastly affect the lives of our citizens. Even though the county manager style of government was adopt-ed, I believe that a manager should consult and advise commissioners regarding major decisions and provide regular updates on county matters.I realize that “chain of command” is the design of most governments, but I would like to see a county manager break through that chain and ensure that our employees are content and recognized and to ensure that we have an open-door policy for all employees. In a time when quality em-ployees are difficult to hold on to, I feel that we should go the extra mile to make our employees feel appreci-ated and heard.As far as salary, we are being told that we will need to increase our advertised salary in attempt to recruit a quality manager. It was actu-ally quite surprising to learn of the salaries of managers in surrounding counties and even though it is difficult to accept that we will need to offer a more substantial pay, we also have to realize that we need to be competitive in order to attract a quality manager.Other IssuesFinney: I imagine ev-eryone knows by now, that one of my passions is vol-unteer fire departments and the rescue squad. We are so very blessed to have been served for so many years by volunteers who have saved us thousands of dol-lars each year. As society strays away from volunteer-ism, our fire departments are struggling for members. I am proud of the fact that just last year, we finally in-creased the funding that our departments receive, but we still have a long way to go. These men and women ded-icate their lives to protect us and many of our volunteers are highly trained in their field. They spend countless hours training to protect us in our time of need. When they arrive at an emergency, they know what to do. We must continue to assist these departments with expenses and capital needs. We are also blessed with a fabu-lous EMS system here in Davie County and many of the employees of DCEMS also volunteer with our fire departments and/or rescue squad.I am also passionate about children, struggling adults and the elderly. My son was both homeschooled and attended Davie County schools, graduating from the Early College. Both ex-periences were the correct choices at the time, and I believe in parents’ choice. He is currently attending Catawba College majoring Finney:Voices of all county residents should be heard See Finney - Page B12 1484 Hwy. 64 West, Mocksville, NC 336-751-3372 1328733 “Serving Davie County Since 1973” •Brakes • Tires • Batteries • Alignments • Scheduled Maintenance • Complete and Professional Auto Repair 1267651 DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 - B11 Why did you decide to seek public office? Vestal: First and fore-most, after a considerable amount of prayer and con-versations with my wife Bonnie, she made it clear to me that my passion for public office was evident after a long military career in leadership positions and I could make the biggest difference in people’s lives to run for County Commis-sioner. Second, all elected officials need to be more ac-cessible and accountable to all residents of Davie Coun-ty. Davie County needs a vi-sionary who seeks to work full-time and not part-time for the residents of Davie County. As a servant of all people, a county com-missioner shouldn’t be re-ceiving a monthly salary of approximately $590 to $690 and if given the opportunity to be elected as one of Da-vie County’s Commission-ers, I will not take a salary. That specific salary will be donated each month to non-profits in Davie County. What do you think the most significant challenges facing the county, and how do you intend to address those challenges? Vestal: One challenge would be to bring in more revenue to the county by offering a temporary tax exemption or incentive to any corporation that de-cides to do business with Davie County. The return investment would create more jobs, revenue will be generated to invest in Davie County’s future and taxpay-er money would be invested wisely. Second, when bud-getary decisions are made, the whole county has been run by one small portion of members or section of the county and that needs to change. Thirdly, the tax rate between the Town of Mocksville, the Town of Cooleemee, and the Town of Bermuda Run needs to be equitable but at the present time its disproportionate. Some areas of the county have been overlooked eco-nomically except for taxa-tion. To solve the taxation issue, each town manager along with the County Man-ager and County Commis-sioners need to come to the table and reach a reason-able solution which a MOU (Memorandum of Under-standing) to solve it or bet-ter yet, a ballot initiative and let the people decide. Fourth challenge is the County Board of Commis-sioners’ mostly voting 3-2 on property deemed to them The CandidateName M. Brent ShoafAge 57 Address US 158, AdvanceFamily Carolyn H Shoaf (wife), Katie Shoaf (daughter)Education 1983 graduate of Davie County High School; 1987 bachelor’s degree in secondary education from High Point University; 1991 master’s degree in school counseling from Appalachian State UniversityOccupation NC Public Schools Teacher, School Counselor & Coach, 11.5 years (Forbush H.S., Alleghany H.S. and Davie County H.S.); Davie County Register of Deeds, 20 years ( elected 5 terms), Retired. Currently em- ployed at Clemmons MillIn The Community • Member, Advance United Methodist Church, current Finance Chair • NC Association of Register of Deeds, Parliamentari- an, Executive Committee Member, and Land Records Committee Co-chair • Davie Civitan Club, past President • NCSECU Advisory Board, past Chair • NCGOP State Credentials Committee • DC GOP, past Treasurer • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Davie, past Chair • Davie County Hospital Advisory Board • Davie County Hospital Board of Trustees Republican - County Commissioner Candidates - Vote for 2 Blakley: Results while maintaining quality of life Vestal: Elected officials should be more accountable OK for solar panel farms. We have been fortunate in this area for people taking a stand and voting against the measure which current-ly a moratorium has been in place for over 6 months and soon will have to be re-visited. I would vote no on this measure if the property owner said no and residents in those areas affected say no. Solution, let the resi-dents in those areas decide on that measure. After the measure is put in the paper legally for a certain length of time and if no one op-poses the solar panel farm, the decision is left up to the County Commissioners which as of today it would pass 3-2. What are the top qualities that should be considered for a county manager? What salary range should Davie County pay its man-ager? Vestal: Trustworthiness, honesty, integrity, and first and foremost, Leadership. Monetary means shouldn’t be the decisive factor to choose a County Manager. The County Manager should know the inner workings of each department that he/she is responsible for to man-age. The County Manager should hold each depart-ment head under his/her su-pervision. Not everyone is a leader. Sam Walton, founder of Walmart said, “Outstand-ing leaders go out of their way to boost self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, its amazing what they can ac-complish.”Other IssuesVestal: Lastly, my name is Duane Vestal, I’m not a politician, 49 years old, a born again Christian, mar-ried to Bonnie Zabilansky and I have a 9-year-old son named Bryson. I’m pro-life, pro 2nd Amendment, pro-family, and pro law en-forcement advocate. Bonnie is a registered nurse and Bryson attends Cornatzer Elementary. I was born and raised in Davie County. Sec-ond, after graduating in 1992 from Davie High School, I headed to Fort Benning, Ga. for 13 weeks and complet-ed Army Boot Camp where I served 8 honorable years. In 2001 after being let go from a construction com-pany after Sept. 11, 2001, I decided to do something different militarily, so I en-listed in the US Air Force. I conducted several combat tours in Iraq and received multiple citations and ac-commodation medals from the Army Chief of Staff and the Central Command Air Force Commander. I retired in 2013 after serving 20 honorable years of service and that time of service is my main reference. from 2001 to 2013, leader/mana-gerial positions I held, Unit Training Manager, Unit De-ployment Manager and the Facility Manager for over 300 Air Force Members and back-office staff of over 100 gave me the opportunity to demonstrate what kind of a Manager/Leader I could be. In 2009, I was awarded the NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer) of the quarter award for my hard work and leadership. Currently I work at Dol-lar General part time won Farmington Road. Being in retail for the first time in my life has been a great experience and opportuni-ty. Its hard work which I am accustomed to working and providing a service to others. I believe we all have God-given talents and gifts to do grat things if ever giv-en the opportunity.God Bless all of you. Elect Duane Vestal. The CandidateName Charles Odell WilliamsAge 74Address McAllister Road, MocksvilleEducation High school, 1966 graduation. Radio & television schools, 1970. College, 1976-1980Occupation Ingersoll-Rand 1970-78; Lexington Furniture, 1989- 95; Skyline, 1995-2002; WalMart, 2005-2006; Pizza Hut delivery, 2006; Marco’s, 2010; China Grill, 2013. Retired in 2013.In The Community • Church on Sundays Why did you decide to seek public office?Williams: Try to make Davie County a better place to live in.What do you think are the most significant challenges facing the county, and how do you intend to address those challenges?Williams: I am tired of seeing place torned down like the high school torned down for five million dol-lars; man payed sixty sev-en thousand dollars to take the bricks away. Hospital torned down because in-surance pay money to torn down the hospital. Hospital could be used as a nursing home. High school could be used as a office building and musems.What are the top qualities that should be considered for a county manager? Williams: Too many Davie buildings being demolished What salary range should Davie County pay its man-ager?Williams: Have a college education. Pay what every he is getting now.Other IssuesWilliams: The sheriff of-fice and health department has been moved to the old Boyce Furniture building near Interest 40 and on Farmington Road. Bermu-da wanted it moved closer because they do not like driving, 14, 15 and 16 miles from their home. The CandidateName Duane VestalAge 49Address Farmington Raod, MocksvilleFamily Wife, Bonnie, son Bryson, 9Education Davie High School, 1992 graduate; Forsyth Technical Community College, associate degree in criminal jus- tice; Community College of the Air Force, associate degree in police science; Grantham University, bach- elor’s degree in homeland securityOccupation 20-year combat veteran, retired. 26 years federal ser- vice retirement. Part-time lead key holder at Dollar General, Farmington Road.In The Community • Gospelway Baptist Church •Harmon Masonic Lodge 420,Courtney Why did you decide to seek public office?Shoaf: I have decided to seek public office because I believe that I can make a positive difference for the citizens of Davie County. My background as a public servant provides me experi-ences that should help me to better serve the citizens of Davie County. I grew up in Davie County and benefited from a loving, supportive, and safe tight-knit commu-nity. I received a quality ed-ucation from Davie County Schools and observed that there is a sense of pride unique to Davie County.I have thought about running for county com-missioner since I was in elementary school. I have always enjoyed politics, re-alizing that through politi-cal office I can do much to benefit our community and society as a whole. As for timing, I am re-tired; I work part time at Clemmons Mill, and my daughter graduated in 2021 from college. I finally have time to dedicate to a job such as county commissioner. I am a task oriented coach at heart, and I like rebuilding things that need rebuilding, and improving things that can become even better. Af-ter being away from the pro-fessional world, I have had time to reflect and make the decision that now is the time to get involved, contribute, and make a difference.What do you think the most significant challenges facing the county, and how do you intend to address those challenges? Shoaf: The most sig-nificant challenges facing Davie County are directly related to the vision state-ment found on the county website: “Davie County is a prosperous and dynamic organization committed to building a sustainable fu-ture for generations, while celebrating the County’s ru-ral heritage and enhancing its quality of life.” Davie County’s most significant challenges are handling cur-rent and future residential growth and continuing to increase economic develop-ment.Residential growth adds pressure to the existing in-frastructure and impacts professional (paid) and volunteer services, which are vital to the citizens of our county. There is a di-rect relationship between residential growth and the demand for services. Resi-dential growth also affects our quality of life and the rural heritage we celebrate. Without proper planning, how will Davie County, as we know it, be sustainable for future generations?Economic Development can assist with job growth, a higher standard of living, and an increased tax base. Commercial and industri-al development can fuel our economy by provid-ing jobs where our citizens live while simultaneously providing revenues to pay for infrastructure enhance-ments and services provided to our citizens.To address residential growth, policies must be put in place and adhered to. We can’t stop growth, nor should we. However, we simply need to be smarter, more deliberate, and more consistent as we grow. High density growth needs to be limited to the town centers and should not encroach on traditionally rural segments just because they are located on US or NC highway corri-dors where water and sewer may be accessible. Encour-aging high density growth will certainly have serious consequences.As a board, we need to work closely with Econom-ic Development, to seek and recruit businesses and industries that provide jobs that pay at and above the median income levels of the county. Businesses that have a track record of being good corporate citizens, who are driven and invested in mak-ing their new community a better place to live. We can achieve this goal by finding sites with adequate acreage and ensuring that ample in-frastructure is in place. Both residential growth and eco-nomic development should be well-planned so that there is a definite balance in the growth patterns of our county.What are the top qualities that should be considered for a county manager? What salary range should Davie County pay its man-ager? Shoaf: The top quali-ties necessary in a county manager are experience, leadership abilities, com-munication and diplomacy skills, and possession of a true servant’s heart. A can-didate needs to have experi-ence dealing with economic development and strategic planning, along with expe-rience dealing with both re-gional and state entities.Proven demonstrated leadership abilities must also be apparent when con-sidering a candidate for county manager. Resumes are telling, but a candidate that is truly a good lead-er should exude this trait with leadership charisma. Communication skills have become such a cliche; how-ever, a candidate must be able to effectively commu-nicate a vision and objec-tive clearly. The candidate needs to have a track record of demonstrating fairness, consistency and transpar-ency.Diplomacy is a neces-sary skill when dealing with the board, the staff, and the community. There must be a proper balance on how to successfully handle issues amongst these dynamic groups. The candidate needs to know when to lead the board and when to be led by the board; when to lead the staff and when to listen and yield to the staff; when to take input from the commu-nity and when to move for-ward for the greater good.Finally, the candidate needs to possess a servant’s heart. County employees are vital to achieving the best county services possi-ble. County government is essentially a service provid-er. A candidate who candemonstrate leadership with a servant’s heart will be passionate about inspir-ing and advocating for all county employees. This will lead to a higher degree of employee satisfaction, which will lead to higher morale and ultimately better service for the citizens of Davie County.When determining prop-er compensation, the salary for a county manager needs to be commensurate with past work experience and achievement, rather than getting caught up in a salary range.Other IssuesShoaf: I grew up in the small community of Bixby in a typical Davie Coun-ty family during the 1960s through the early 1980s. I attended Shady Grove Ele-mentary, which was such an idyllic experience for those of us growing up during that time. I graduated from Da-vie County High School and four years later graduated from college and embarked on my career.My entire career has been as a public servant. I was blessed to have spent 11.5 years as a public school educator. Being a teacher, school counselor, and coach taught me how to communicate with peo-ple from all backgrounds of life. It taught me how to work together as a team for a common goal; taught me the importance of every in-dividual, and taught me that much happiness and pride can be gained from intangi-ble success.After my career in edu-cation, I was elected to five consecutive terms as your Register of Deeds. While Register of Deeds, my staff and I faced unprecedented technological challenges as we took our office from a completely paper based office with only a comput-er to create a paper index, to an office that was filing documents electronical-ly in 2017. This transition was made easier because of the fine care given to your records by all of my predecessors and their re-spective staff. My staff and I digitized all land records and indexes back to 1836; digitized all vital records Please See Shoaf - Page B12 B12 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 Your NewspaperThree Ways The Davie County Enterprise Record is now available in three ways. Subscribe to the traditional print edition, or subscribe to the new E-edition, or view the news daily at www.ourdavie.com. Continued From Page B11and vita land indexes back to 1913. We also added computer search capabili-ty within the office as well as on the internet. Further-more, technology improve-ments allowed for our data to be shared directly with other county departments. Through the use of technol-ogy, the Register of Deeds Office delivers essentially the same statutory services it has always offered. It has done so with the same size staff, which is currently four that it had in 1979. Given the growth of our county, this is an accomplishment of which I am very proud. Fur-thermore, during my tenure as Register of Deeds our of-fice provided approximately 2 million dollars of net rev-enue to the county after all office expenditures. Finally, our office always prided it-self on giving impeccable customer service; we knew that we were there to serve Shoaf ... Continued from Page B10 elementary and special ed and hopes to teach in Davie County upon graduation, which makes this Davie County graduate proud. The Early College was a true blessing to our family.We need to acknowl-edge the growing number of struggling adults in our county and provide them with the support they need to imporve their situations. I am very proud of the or-ganizations and individuals here in the county that are already doing their part to assist these people and im-prove their lives. We have citizens struggling finan-cially in recovery, and have families seeking quality of life for their intellectually challenged family members and we need to assist them in realizing their goals.Our citizens should en-joy land rights, but not infringement from their neighbors. We should feed those who are hungry, ad-vocate for the voiceless, be slow to criticize those who do a job that we would nev-er do, and never be too busy to lend a helping hand. We are blessed to live in a coun-ty that still reaches out to our neighbors in their time of need or devastation.Many organizations and businesses in Davie Coun-ty were built by people who identified a need and worked to provide, and I hope to see that continue. Small businesses are essen-tial in Davie County. I am so thankful for a new genera-tion of small businesses that we are beginning to see es- Finney ... all the citizens of Davie County as well as any other customer requiring services from our office.My platform is fairly simple. I want to be a ser-vant for Davie County; I have no hidden agenda. I care about the county and want to make it a better place. I want to be a con-servative independent ear and voice for the citizens of Davie County. I will support Davie County Schools in a pursuit of excellence. I will support policies which al-low Davie County to grow while maintaining its rural character. I will support the recruitment of industry and business which positively affects the standard of liv-ing in Davie County. I will support county employ-ees so that Davie County maintains/retains the most professional workforce pos-sible. I will be an advocate for all citizens of Davie County. tablished around the county. It is exciting to watch them grow and to see them giving back to their community in so many ways. We need to encourage and assist them. Please support them as often as possible. We are also for-tunate to still have our own newspaper, as many have disappeared.Governing should not be all about numbers and rules, it should also come from the heart. I may not always be able to accomplish every-thing that I set out to do, but I will continue to try. I certainly still have much to learn, as each day is a new lessons, but I am a willing pupil. I will continue to strive to represent each and every person in the county and will continue to not be afraid to vote “no”, even alone. I am not a politician, but I am a person who loves and believes in Davie Coun-ty and every citizen who calls it home. I have been blessed to have been raised here and to have raised my son here. Our people are marvelous, and I am so thankful for the support and prayers that I have received over the years. There is no greater blessing than to live in a community where people randomly let you know that they are praying for you, even when they do not know why, but just be-cause God laid you on their heart. I certainly covet those prayers and hope to contin-ue to serve you as a Davie County Commissioner and I encourage you to become involved in the community and local government and let your voice be heard. 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Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.(Romans 15:13) B14 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022Dateline Subscribe Today!Only $26.69 Per Year336-751-2120 www.ourdavie.com Only $32.03 Per Year in Davie County Call Today! 336-751-2120 Fundraisers Saturday, May 14Community breakfast, Farm-ington Methodist, 1939 Farm-ington Rd., Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Pork tenderloin, sausage, gravy, eggs, grits, stewed apples, biscuits, mixed fruit, breakfast casserole, coffee, OJ. Donations to support church ministries. Reunions Saturday, Oct. 8Davie High School Class of 1982, 40th-year reunion, 7-11 p.m., The Farm at Oak Hill, 186 Kent Lane, Mocksville. $40 per couple, $25 per person, paid to DHS Class of ‘82, c/o Shelia Walker Stanley, PO Box 601, Mocksville. Details to be on class Facebook page. Religion May 2-6Revival, Fellowship Baptist Church, 1084 Rainbow Road, Advance, 7 nightly Monday-Fri-day. Brother Leonard Fletcher to preach. Special music each night. Special Events Saturday, April 30Spring Fling Auto Show, Davie High, Farmington Rd., Mocksville, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Shows, vendors, prizes, DJ, more. $5, $20 per vehicle en-try. Presented by Speedology Lifestyle Solutions, proceeds to school motorsports and Skills USA programs. tamsen-beroth@yahoo.com.Plant Sale, Deep Roots Com- What: Plant Sale, including perennials, house- plants, shrubs and more When: Saturday, April 30 Where: 196 Wandering Lane, Mocksville Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sponsor: Deep Roots Community Garden munity Garden, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 196 Wandering Lane, Mocks-ville. Perennials, house plants, shrubs and more. Sunday, May 1Empower Davie Youth Kick-off to Summer, Rise Indoor Sports, Twin’s Way, Bermuda Run, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Collecting supplies (travel size deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, femi-nine products, shampoo, condi-tioner, laundry packs, pencils, pens, notebooks, folders). Drop off in orange bins at Rise or at fire departments in Advance, Cooleemee, Farmington, Mocksville and County Line. Wednesday, May 4Mocksville Garden Club Spring Plant Sale, Mocksville Farmer’s Market. Friday, May 6Master Gardener Plant Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Masonic Pic-nic Grounds, 201 Poplar St., Mocksville. Saturday, June 1Tea Party, Dulin Methodist, 897 Dulin Rd., Mocksville, 2-4 p.m. Put on party hat and joing the free fun. Write to church and tell them how many will attend. ThursdaysBoTyme Jam, country, blue-grass and gospel music, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Farmington Com-munity Center, Farmington Road, Mocksville. $3, musi-cians admitted free. OngoingTech Tuesdays, Davie County Public Library, 371 N. Main St., Mocksville. Get assistance with tech devices, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. Register for appointment: http://bit.ly/DCPLTECHJAZ. Learn more by calling 336-753-6033 or emailing jbaylor@daviecoun-tync.gov. Meetings Thursday, April 28Learn about veterans memo-rial on the square in downtown Mocksville from Jack Koontz at Davie Historical & Genealogical Society meeting, 7 p.m., history room, Davie County Public Li-brary, N. Main St., Mocksville. SeniorsAll of the following events are sponsored by Davie Senior Ser-vices. For more information or to register, call 336-753-6230. The main campus at 278 Meroney St. is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The health and fitness center at the Brock Recreation Center at 644 N. Main St. is open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fridays. MondaysAfternoon card games, new program, 1 p.m. First Monday, Uno; second, Skipbo; third, Rook; fourth, Rummy; fifth, Crazy Eights. TuesdaysEmail basics, 10-11 a.m. With Davie Public Library. Friday, April 29Silverarts Turn In Day, 10-11 a.m. Time for all participants to turn in entries. Monday, May 2DIY Dandelion Bouquet Craft, 1 p.m., with Carrie Miller, events coordinator. $2. Tuesday, May 3Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m. Thursday, May 5Keyboarding and typing class, 10 a.m., with Jazmyne Bay-lor. Co-sponsored with public library. Thursday, May 5Senior Writring Group, 2 p.m. with Marie Craig. Friday, May 6Mother/Daughter Banquet, 6 p.m., open to those age 55 and older and their daughters, grand-daughters, nieces or friends regardless of age. Meal and “Name That Tune” game with Mike Hendrix. Tuesday, May 10Coffee & Caregiving, 10 a.m., intereact with other caregivers. OngoingBrock Senior Steppers, starts Jan. 3 at Brock Gym, open 8-10 each morning and other times with no programs. Register and count steps for monthly and yearly prizes.Line dancing via Zoom, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. with Vickie Spivey. 55 and older.Yoga class via Zoom, Mon-days, 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. with Kim Crawford. 55 and older.Coffee & Caregiving, Tues-days 10 a.m. via Zoom. In-teract with other caregivers, ask staff member Kelly Sloan questions. Open to caregivers of all ages. Live Music Friday, April 29Exit 180, 7:30 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville. Saturday, April 30 Matt Freedman, noon, RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville. Part of Goats and Grapes event. Thursday, May 5Dalton Allen Music, 6 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville. Friday, May 6Daniel Boone Festival Kickoff Concert, His & Hers, Down the Mountain, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.The Tyler Millard, 5:30 p.m., RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville. Saturday, May 7Daniel Boone Family Festival, Downtown Mocksville, Hot Wax and the Splinters, 1:30 p.m.; Alex Key & The Lock-smiths, 3:30 p.m.; Everette, 6 p.m.Karaoke, 6 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville. Sunday, May 8Taylor Mason, 2 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville. Thursday, May 12Michael Chaney Music, 6 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville. Friday, May 13SoundKraft, 6 p.m., The Sta-tion, Downtown Mocksville. Saturday, May 14James Vincent Carroll, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza Co., US 158, Bermuda Run. Thursday, May 19Jack of Diamonds, 6 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 28, 2022 - B15 Miller’s Ferry Fire Dept. Spring Craft Show Miller’s Ferry Fire Department 2650 Long Ferry Rd., Salisbury April 30, 2022 • 9am-3pm Rain Date May 14, 2022 Homemade Craft Vendors, Direct Sale Vendors, Homemade Food & Dessert Vendors. **All Merchandise Available To Purchase On Hand.** *Food provided by Johnny Rayz BBQ Also in attendance, High Rock Kettle, Holy Cookie Dough, Kickin Boots Boutique, South Paw Heavenly Homestead, Southern Roots Clothing...over 50 Vendors!* Sponsored by MILLER’S FERRY AUXILIARY 1710 Jake Alexander Blvd W Salisbury, NC 28144 (704) 773-8655 www.facebook.com/Everydayyardsalestore Everyday Yardsale Store Hrs: Mon. - Sat. 9am - 5pm Specialize in small appliances & cleaning supplies Public Notices No. 1423977 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Carol A. Crouse, also known as Carol Ann Ciechalski Crouse, late of Advance, Davie County, North Carolina, the un-dersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the offices of BELL, DAVIS & PITT, P.A., P.O. Box 21029, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27120-1029 on or before July 7, 2022, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corpora-tions indebted to the said estate will please make immediate pay-ment to the undersigned.This the 7th day of April, 2022.Signed,Marc K. Crouse, ExecutorBELL, DAVIS & PITT, P.A.100 N. Cherry Street, Suite 600Winston-Salem, NC 27101P.O. Box 21029Winston-Salem, NC 27120-1029Publish 4/7/22, 4/14/22, 4/21/22, 4/28/22 No. 1430866NORTH CAROLINADAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Co-Ex- ecutors of the Estate of Elizabeth Weaver Martin late of Davie Coun- ty, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present written claim to the undersigned on or before July 21, 2022 (being three [3] months from the first day of publication of this notice) or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immedi- ate payment to the undersigned. This the 14th of April, 2022. Lester Poindexter Martin, III, Co-Executor Robert Samuel Weaver Martin, Co-Executor c/o Henry P. Van Hoy, II, Attorney at Law MARTIN & VAN HOY, LLP Attorneys at Law 10 Court Square Mocksville, NC 27028 (336)751-2171 Publish: 04/21/22, 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22. No. 1433778 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BERMUDA RUN TOWN COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pur-suant to G.S. 160D-602, that the Town Council of Bermuda Run will meet at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at the WinMock at Kinderton Loft located at 168 E Kinderton Way., Bermuda Run, NC 27006, to hold a public hear-ing and to receive public comment on the following items:Zoning Map Amendment 2022-04. RLM Development, LLC (Home Urban) has applied to re-zone a 22.5 acre portion of a tract of land totaling approximately 64.7 acres from Commercial Mixed (CM), WS-IV Yadkin River Water-shed (WS-IV) to Village Mixed, WS-IV Yadkin River Watershed (VM, WS-IV). The subject proper-ty is behind 196 and 190 NC HWY 801 N and is further described as a portion of parcel of the Davie County Tax Map C800000001.All interested parties are invit-ed to attend the public hearing and present their comments to the Bermuda Run Town Coun-cil. Please call the Bermuda Run Town Hall at (336) 998-0906 if you have questions or if you need special accommodations for the meeting. Hearing impaired per-sons desiring additional informa-tion or having questions regarding this subject should call the North Carolina Relay Number for the Deaf at 1-800-735-8262 or 711 for mobile phonesPublish 4/28/22, 5/5/22 Public Notices No. 1420467 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administratix for the Estate of William Elmer Hy-man, aka William Elmer Hymen, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and cor-porations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before July 13, 2022. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are noti-fied to make immediate payment. Today’s date 04/07/2022. Renee M. Hymen, 199 Brookstone Drive, Advance, NC 27006, as Admin-istratrix of the Estate of William Elmer Hyman, deceased, File #22E124. Publish 4/7/22, 4/14/22, 4/21/22, 4/28/22. No. 1431730NORTH CAROLINADAVIE COUNTYNOTICE TO CREDITORSHAVING QUALIFIED as Public Administrator of the Estate of RUBY WILSON WOODRUFF late of Davie County, this is to notify all persons, firms and corpora-tions having claims against said estate to present written claim to the undersigned on or before July 28, 2022 (being three [3] months from the first day of publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov-ery. All persons, firms, and cor-porations indebted to said estate will please make immediate pay-ment to the undersigned. This the 28th day of April, 2022. Brian F. Williams, C/O FLEMING & WIL-LIAMS, LLP, Brian F. Williams, Attorney at Law, 284 S. Main St., Mocksville, NC 27028. Publish: 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22. No. 1420550 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth Vearl Efird, late of Bermuda Run, Davie County, North Carolina, the un-dersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned at the address below on or before July 8, 2022, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the under-signed.This the 28th day of March, 2021.Wells Fargo BankEstates Division D4001-116Executor of the Estate ofElizabeth Vearl EfirdJennifer R. LynchRoberson Haworth & Reese, P.L.L.C.Attorneys and Counsellors at LawSuite 300 Pinnacle Bank Bldg.Post Office Box 1550High Point, NC 27261Publish 4/7/22, 4/14/22, 4/21/22, 4/28/22. No. 1430868NORTH CAROLINADAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Execu- tor of the Estate of Josephine T. Anderson late of Davie County, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present written claim to the undersigned on or before July 21, 2022 (being three [3] months from the first day of publication of this notice) or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immedi- ate payment to the undersigned. This the 14th of April, 2022. Roger Wesley Anderson, Executor c/o Henry P. Van Hoy, II, Attorney at Law MARTIN & VAN HOY, LLP Attorneys at Law 10 Court Square Mocksville, NC 27028 (336)751-2171 Publish: 04/21/22, 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22. Public Notices No. 1426439 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY 22SP12 Special Proceedings No. Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Date of Sale: May 4, 2022 Time of Sale: 11:00 a.m. Place of Sale: Davie County Courthouse Description of Property: See At- tached Description Record Owners: Michael Allen and Jessica Allen Address of Property: 140 Holt Street Cooleemee, NC 27014 Deed of Trust: Book : 1145 Page: 1056 Dated: July 24, 2020 Grantors: Michael Allen and Jessi- ca Allen, husband and wife Original Beneficiary: State Em- ployees’ Credit Union CONDITIONS OF SALE: Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). This sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes and superior liens or encumbrances of record and as- sessments, if any, against the said property, and any recorded leas- es. This sale is also subject to any applicable county land transfer tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for any such county land transfer tax. A cash deposit of 5% of the pur- chase price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said suc- cessful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for up- set bids as required by law. Residential real property with less than 15 rental units, includ- ing single-family residential real property: an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or re- newed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termina- tion to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effec- tive date of the termination. Dated: 4/6/22 Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. Posted on 4/6/22 EXHIBIT A BEING KNOWN and designated as Lot No. 4 of Erwin Mills, Inc., as set forth in Plat Book 3, Pages 11-14, Davie County Registry, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description. SUBJECT TO Restrictive Cov- enants in DB 55, PG 58, Davie County Registry, and any other easements and restrictions of re- cord. FOR BACK TITLE, see DB803, PG 265; DB 757, PG 850; and DB 402, PG 793, Davie County Reg- istry. See also Tax Map N-5-8, Blk B, Pel 24, located in Jerusalem Township, Davie County, North Carolina. Subject to easements, restrictions and rights of way of record, and utility lines and rights of way in existence over, under or upon the above described property. PIN: 5735818712 Property Address: 140 Holt St. Cooleemee, NC 27014 Publish 4/21/22, 4/28/22 Public Notices No. 1427160 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Tracy Lynn Raxter, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and cor-porations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before July 20, 2022. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corpora-tions indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate pay-ment. Today’s date 04/14/2022. Margaret MCAlear, 7812 Bonfire Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409, as Executor of the Estate of Tra-cy Lynn Raxter, deceased, File #2022E000146. Publish 4/14/22, 4/21/22, 4/28/22, 5/5/22. No. 1428763 22-SP-4 NOTICE OF SUBSTI-TUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLO-SURE SALE OF REAL PROPER-TY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust ex-ecuted and delivered by Darren Keith Bowers and Tammy Hamp-ton Bowers dated December 12, 1997 and recorded on December 12, 1997, in Book 267 at Page 75, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davie County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Goddard & Pe-terson, PLLC (Substitute Trustee) will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Mocksville, Davie County, North Carolina, or the customary location designat-ed for foreclosure sales, on May 2, 2022 at 2:00 PM and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Davie, North Car-olina and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust, together with all improvements located thereon: Address of Property: 280 Myers Road, Mocksville, NC 27028 Tax Parcel ID: C600000048 Present Record Owner: Darren Keith Bow-ers and Tammy Hampton Bowers Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. Said property is sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five per-cent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. Should the prop-erty be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, any Land Transfer Tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). The real property described above is being offered for sale ‘‘AS IS, WHERE IS’’ and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Neither the Substi-tute Trustee nor the holder of the Note secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized represen-tatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the Note make any representation or war-ranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabil-ities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition ex-pressly are disclaimed. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. If the Trustee or Substitute Trust-ee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition pri-or to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trust-ee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the prop-erty may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the proper-ty pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or/after October 1, 2007, may, after receiv-ing the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by provid-ing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the Notice that is at least ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (90) days, after the sale date contained in the Notice of Sale, provided that the mort-gagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the Notice of Termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement pro-rated to the effective date of such termination. This is a communi-cation from a debt collector. The purpose of this Communication is to collect a debt and any informa-tion obtained will be used for that purpose, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy pro-tection. If you are under the pro-tection of the bankruptcy court or have been discharged as a result of a bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is given to you pursuant to statutory requirement and for informational purposes and is not intended as an attempt to collect a debt or as an act to collect, as-sess, or recover all or any portion of the debt from you personally. FN# 3016.48720 59042 Publish 4/21/22, 4/28/22Selling Your Car? Speed things up with the Classifieds! Call704-797-4220 or go online and place your ad. www.salisburypost.com Public Notices No. 1435435 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Phyllis Zeigler True, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and cor-porations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before August 3, 2022. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are noti-fied to make immediate payment. Today’s date 04/28/2022. Gary F. True, 273 Georgia Road, Mocks-ville, NC 27028, as Executor of the Estate of Phyllis Zeigler True, deceased, File #2022E000067.Publish 4/28/22, 5/5/22, 5/12/22, 5/19/22. No. 1427706 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Executor of the Estate of IMA JEAN SMITH late of Davie County, this is to no-tify all persons, firms and corpo-rations having claims against said estate to present written claim tothe undersigned on or before July 14, 2022 (being three [3] months from the first day of publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.This the 14th day of April, 2022.Donald Gray Smith C/O FLEMING & WILLIAMS, LLPBrian F. Williams,Attorney at Law284 South Main StreetMocksville, NC 27028Publish 4/14/22, 4/21/22, 4/28/22, 5/5/22 No. 1430858NORTH CAROLINADAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as ADMINISTRA- TOR for the Estate of TONIA D. KEETON, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before JULY 27, 2022. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. Today’s date 04/21/2022. BRIAN L. KEETON, 122 GENES WAY, ADVANCE, NC 27006, as ADMINISTRATOR of the Estate of TONIA D. KEETON, deceased, File #21E397. Publish: 04/21/22, 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22. No. 1429395 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Ancillary Administratrix of the Estate of BRIAN K. GUARRO late of Bro-ward County, FL, this is to notify all persons, firms and corpora-tions having claims against said estate to present written claim to the undersigned on or before July 21, 2022 (being three [3] months from the first day of publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. Allpersons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.This the 21st day of April, 2022.Laura L. GuarroC/O FLEMING & WILLIAMS, LLPBrian F. Williams,Attorney at Law284 South Main StreetMocksville, NC 27028Publish 4/21/22, 4/28/22, 5/5/22, 5/12/22 No. 1430043 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Execu-trix of the Estate of ROBERT B. VIARS aka ROBERT BLAINE VIARS late of Davie County, this isto notify all persons, firms and cor-porations having claims against said estate to present written claim to the undersigned on or before July 21, 2022 (being three [3] months from the first day of publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.This the 21st day of April, 2022.Stephanie Denise EasterC/O FLEMING & WILLIAMS, LLPBrian F. Williams,Attorney at Law284 South Main StreetMocksville, NC 27028Publish 4/21/22, 4/28/22, 5/5/22, 5/12/22 No. 1431888NORTH CAROLINADAVIE COUNTYNOTICE TO CREDITORSHaving qualified as Administra-tor for the Estate of Ronald Dean Cook (aka Ron Cook; Ron D. Cook), deceased, late of Davie County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and cor-porations having claims against the estate of said deceased to ex-hibit them to Diane D. Meader c/o Attorney Warren E. Kasper; P. O. Box 687; Clemmons, NC 27012, on or before the 30th day of July, 2022, or this notice will be plead-ed in bar of their recovery. All per-sons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 28th day of April, 2022. Diane D. Meader, Administrator, c/o Kasper & Payne, P.A., P.O. Box 687, 3626 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012. Publish: 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22. No. 1427160 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Tracy Lynn Raxter, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and cor-porations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before July 20, 2022. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corpora-tions indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate pay-ment. Today’s date 04/14/2022. Margaret MCAlear, 7812 Bonfire Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409, as Executor of the Estate of Tra-cy Lynn Raxter, deceased, File #2022E000146. Publish 4/14/22, 4/21/22, 4/28/22, 5/5/22. Auctions & Sales Garage Sales Advance, 4545 US Hwy 158 3 Family Yard Sale, Fri. 4/29 8am- 6pm & Sat., 4/30, 8am-1pm. Fur- niture, refrigerator, stove, chest freezer, girls clothing & much more! Hillsdale Church Children’s Consignment Sale Advance. 5018 Hwy 158. (1/2 mile west of the Hwy 158/Hwy 801 intersection) Thurs. 4/28, 6-8pm, Fri. 4/29, 9am-12pm & Sat. 4/30, 9am-12pm. Every- thing 1/2 price on Saturday. Gently used children’s cloth- ing, shoes, toys, electronics, books & furniture available! www.HillsdaleChurchChildcare. com/consign Mocksville, 213 Connie Lane Yard Sale, Fri. 4/29, 7:30am- 1:30pm and 4pm-6pm & Sat., 4/30, 7:30am-1:30pm. Baby items/clothes, household items, electronics, furniture, horse har- ness, blankets and old saddle, & much more! Rain date: May 6 & 7. Mocksville, 359 McClamrock Rd Large Multi-Family Yard Sale, Fri. 4/29 & Sat. 4/30, 8am-until. Toys, household items, lots and lots of kids clothes (all sizes), ladies clothes (various sizes/plus sizes), mens clothing, some old furniture, many other items, too much to name! Mocksville, 383 Turrentine Church Road Yard Sale, Fri & Sat, 4/29, 4/30, 8am-1pm. Ty beanie babies, household items, barbies, dolls, serger, Scentsy, knick knacks, clothing (toddler boys, women, and men), upright piano and tv stand. Merchandise Deals & Bargains 15 Freshwater Rods $5 for each. 704-278-9527 CD’s & Cassettes & albums & 8 track tapes. A rare collection of 50’s/60’s, R&R, soul, doowop, beach, R&B, old- ies, & Motown. $5 336-766-5096 Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Barley used! 10.4” tablet. Case included. Storage cleared, ready to be set up. $175. 704-782-7186. Womens Plus Size 2x-5x Clothes $2-$5. Very good condition. Some with tags. 704-267-8479. Notices Lost & Found FOUND LARGE DOG Please call 252-713-3005 Found Dog- Female chihuahua mix (brown/white) in China Grove Call or text 704-798-5747 FOUND Large Ziplock Bag of Keys and items Please call 980-234-1010 to claim your items. LOST in LANDIS. FLUFFY ORANGE & WHITE cat. PINK collar AND 3 tags. Named “MISSY”. CALL 704-855-1566 Public Notices Public Notices No. 1432971 NOTICE Public Sale: Mocksville Mini Stor- age intends to sell the contents of the following units in an attempt to collect unpaid rent and expenses: 82 Mallory Jackson 155, 236 Larry Mullins 65 Tina Myers Household Items NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED Public Sale Dates May 6, 2022 at 12:00 Noon 124 Eaton Road, Mocksville (336) 751-2483 Publish: 04/28/22, 5/5/22 No. 1435435 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Phyllis Zeigler True, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and cor-porations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before August 3, 2022. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are noti-fied to make immediate payment. Today’s date 04/28/2022. Gary F. True, 273 Georgia Road, Mocks-ville, NC 27028, as Executor of the Estate of Phyllis Zeigler True, deceased, File #2022E000067.Publish 4/28/22, 5/5/22, 5/12/22, 5/19/22. Want to DownsizeYour Gas Guzzler? Find your answer in the Classifieds – in print and online! Search, shop or sell! Call 1-877-751-2120 to place your ad! AUTOMOTIVE 06 C I V I C . R u n s g r e a t . 3 4 M P G , 30k m i l e s . C a l l J i m 5 5 5 - 3 2 1 0 . B16 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28, 2022 By Shirley ThorneCounty Line Correspondent Clarksbury United Meth-odist Church will host a "Friends and Family Day" from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at the picnic shelter, in-cluding games for all ages, a corn hole tournament, and a kids' bouncy house. A meal of hamburgers and hotdogs plus homemade ice cream will be served at 5 p.m. Church members invite ev-eryone this afternoon of fun for the family.The Rev. Jack Barkley will be the featured speak-er at the 11 a.m. worship at Calvary Baptist Church during May. The church was thankful the goal of $500 for the Annie Arm-strong offering for North American mission work has been exceeded.The Cool Spring High School Alumni Association dinner meeting will not be held this year because of the coronavirus. The next meet-ing will be the first Saturday evening in May 2023. Our community extends sympathy to the family of Oscar Lee Koontz, who died Thursday of last week at Bermuda Commons af-ter a brief hospital stay for surgery for a broken bone from a fall. The youngest and last surviving of five children, he was born in 1932 in Davie County to the late Adren Dorse and Sudie Campbell Koontz of Dorse Road. He attended Salem United Methodist Church with his family and helped his family with their farm-ing business. In 1951 he graduated with honors from Cool Spring High School; where he was a sophomore and junior marshal, "al-ways on time" school bus driver, and member of Fu-ture Farmers of America. Later that year he married the love of his life Sara Wilson of Davie - a union that lasted for seventy years before her death last Janu-ary 31; he joined her in worship at Jericho Church of Christ. The couple made their home with his parents on the Koontz family farm and reared their four chil-dren. Kind and caring, he was a caregiver for his par-ents in their golden years. In the mid-1990s the couple joined in worship at Main Street Church of Christ in Mocksville. A professional electrician by trade; Oscar had worked for Shell Elec-tric Service of Statesville, formed Koontz and Son Electrical Company, and worked for Davie County Hospital maintenance be- County Line Group from Clarksbury Methodist tours Mt. Airy Clarksbury Seniors pose with cut-out of 3rd grader Andy Griffith, who performed for the first time when he was in the 3rd grade. At front are Garrison McGinn & Silas Wall; back from left are Marie Heath, Nancy Cartner, Carol Ann Holton, Carol Johnson, Margie Cartner, Retha Gaither, Marlene Hutchens, Joan Smith, Ann Cline, and Pastor Cliff fore retiring. Throughout life, his love for farming was evident as he continued the family dairy and cattle farm business as long as he was able. A service cele-brating his life was held last Monday afternoon at Eaton Funeral Chapel; he joined Sara and son Jerry in eter-nal rest in Jericho Church of Christ Cemetery.Oscar and Sara's sup- port of our community news through the years has been appreciated. As long as I can remember, I have known Oscar as a neighbor and kin folk as his mother and my Grandpa Gibson were cousins. Many times I have asked Oscar and Sara for help with a tribute or news flash back. They were always willing to help and share family photos. Our community sends get-well wishes to Betty Lou Richardson, who has been at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Rayford "Tink" McDaniel continues to rest at home with palliative care. Carol Brazel remains in rehab at Accordius Re-habilitation Center of Win-ston-Salem. Tommie Ross and Alice Waugh remain in rehab at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Join us in prayer for the Lord's divine healing and blessings upon Betty Lou, Tink, Carol, Tommie, Alice, and others who are having health problems. For news and memories to share, please call or text Shirley on 336-492-5115 or email sdtlink@hotmail.com. By Brenda BaileySheffield-CalahalnCorrespondent Birthday wishes to: Ethan Holland on May 1 and Freida Dyson on May 3. If you would like a birth-day or anniversary listed in this column, let me know.Ijames Baptist is col-lecting canned goods for the NC Baptist Childrens Home, and an offering for the North American Baptist Home Missions, What an amazing turnout for the Ijames Baptist Com-munity Easter Egg Hunt with more than 75 children and a more than 150 people. Each person there was able to hear the real meaning of Easter. Our pastor, Kestler Ruth did an amazing job presenting the resurrec-tion story to the children. In addition, we would like to thank Skybrooke Farm for bringing baby lambs for petting and pictures. And another thank you to the David Beck family for pro-viding snow cones for ev-eryone. If you do not have a church home, you are in-vited to visit Ijames Baptist. Worship begins at 10:30 on Sunday mornings. There are lots of children and ac-tivities to help nurture and grow their relationship with The Lord. Ijames Baptist Pastor Kestler Ruth hands out Easter eggs to hide, and then reads the Easter story to more than 150 in attendance at the Community Easter Egg Hunt. Sheffield-Calahaln Over 150 attend Ijames community Easter egg hunt Children enjoy painting, petting lambs and hunting for eggs at the Ijames Baptist Community Easter Egg Hunt. The Ijames celebration has families scattered across the church grounds taking part in activities. Many thanks to Sharon McDaniel for sharing this information and photos.Ijames Baptist also had Easter Sunrise Service with a huge crowd that enjoyed a beautiful message while watching the sun rise. The crowd enjoyed a breakfast and completed the morn-ing with a large attendance for worship complete with music from the choir and an Easter message with Pastor Ruth leading. Vacation Bible School at Ijames Baptist is July 17-22.The BoTyme Country Jubilee is still going strong each Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30 at the Farm-ington Community Center with a mixture of country, bluegrass and gospel music. Grass Strings put on a great performance Friday at the West Rowan Grill. It was great seeing Keith Souther (Destination Blue-grass) helping with the sound system. This week come hear David Mode and Mode Grass from 6:30-8 p.m. Hotdog Saturday at New Union brought out a huge crowd on Saturday. Thanks to everyone for their sup-port and friendship, and to the health department for being there to offer vaccines and free masks and in-home kits. The next hotdog event will be May 28.There’s still time to get tickets for the Mother’s Day basket that New Union will raffle on May 5. Tickets are $1 and can be obtained from me or other members of the Fundraising Committee: Gary Allen, Nellie Reavis, Sandra Dyson and Lester Edwards. Prayer requests contin-ue for Bryan Swain, Jean Reavis, Johnny Naylor, Pat Moore, Hazel Smoot, Tim Keller, Junior Dunn, Betty Dameron, Tammy Keller, Naomi Wooten, Jeff Potts, Charles England, Greta England, Lincoln Dyson, Bob Ellis, Chester Reeves, Hazel Frye, Yvonne Ijames, Bonnie Gunter, Ed Liven-good, Jane Tutterow, Milton Tutterow, Nancy Peacock, Geraldine Lambert, Betty Beck, Sue Gobble, Caren Morgan, Helen Bulla, Row-an Fay, Paul Beck, Betty Richardson, Juanita Keaton, Jerry McDaniel, Yvonne Richardson, and Suzonne Stratton.