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Davie County Enterprise Record 7-27-2023USPS 149-160 Number 30 Thursday, July 27, 2023 20 Pages 75¢ Senior Lifestyles Getting older doesn’t mean slowing down 890763821260Special Section Inside Page B6 National Champs Silver Spirits bring home another basketball title What’s happening this week in Davie Back-to-school drive-thru supply drive for Haywood County flood victims, Saturday, noon-4 p.m., Elbaville Church, 2595 NC 801 S., Advance. See more events under “Dateline,” Page 7 Dealer Demo Day Sale July 29th all locations 10% off all buildings up to 30% off qualifying buildings financing and rent to own available! Visit one of our 12 locations!BUNCEBUILDINGS.COM @BUNCEBUILDINGS By Mike BarnhardtEnterprise Record Terry Bralley has heard all of the rumors, too. Everything from Amazon to a Cookout. He finds them amusing.But the president of the Da-vie County Economic Devel-opment Commission knows The building being erected on US 158 as part of the Tri-West Business Center is a spec building that has not been leased. - Photo by Mike Barnhardt Amazon? Rumors amuse developer the development of Tri-West Business Center on US 158 at Farmington Road is no joke. It’s another partnership where private money is being used to provide space for prospective businesses.The 297,000 square-foot building being erected next to US 158 is expected to be com- pleted later this year, said Dan-iel Barnes, principal with The Crown Companies, which is developing the property.Omega Construction is the general contractor, and leasing is being handled by Jones Lang LaSalle.And the spec building has not been leased. According to Bralley, he doesn’t have any active client prospects for the property.Amazon? Not likely.A Cook Out? Nope. That company has purchased prop-erty along I-40 at US 601 North in Mocksville (former Sage-brush), but hasn’t announced plans for construction. By Mike BarnhardtEnterprise Record Henry Bruce remembers that day in the U.S. Army many years ago.“A guy came around with a clipboard. He was looking for volunteers, and said you would get the rest of the day off.” Bruce didn’t even have to know the cause. His hand went immediately in the air to vol-unteer.It was his first time donating blood.Last week, the Mocksville man, 83, donated his 100th pint of life-saving blood.“It just seems like the right thing to do,” he said. “It doesn’t take long and you al-ways feel good afterward. I donate whenever I’m able and thinking about it.”It likely won’t be his last time to donate, either. He’s in good health, and his doctor, Dr. Melanie Seagle, smiled and gave him permission to donate blood until hs is 100.Bruce and his wife of 62 years, Joyce, moved to Mocks-ville some 17 years ago from Florida, and haven’t regretted it. “We like it here,” she said.Their family - four sons, 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren - are scat-tered across the country. Henry Bruce, accompanied by wife Joyce, donates his 100th pint of blood at a Red Cross Blood Drive last week at the Davie Community Park. - Photos by Mike Barnhardt Mocksville man donates 100th pint of blood By Mike BarnhardtEnterprise Record The filing is over for may-or and two council positions in each of Davie’s three towns - with Bermuda Run set to have its first pri-mary.While no incum-bents filed for re-elec-tion in Ber-muda Run, five candidates - Rod Guthrie, Jeff Tedder, Dave Gilpin, Rae Nelson and Marty Wilson - filed for the two spots on the town council.They will face each other in an Oct. 10 primary, the first for the town, said Melissa Parker, Davie board of elections di-rector. Early voting for the pri-mary - which will reduce the candidates to the top four vote getters - starts on Sept. 21.They will join Michael J. Brannon, the only candidate to file for mayor of Bermuda Run, on the ballot in the No-vember general election.The November election will also include voters in Mocks-ville and Cooleemee, with no contended races in Mocksville, as Mayor Will Marklin and board members Justin Draughn and Rob Taylor were the only candidates to file.In Cooleemee, voters will choose between incumbent Mayor Jessica Almond Day-walt and Jeff Smith. For the two seats on the town board, incumbents Jeannie M. Tay-lor and Chris Fleming will be challenged by Sandra Ferrell and Sheighla Tippett. B’Run set for first primary Cooleemee has race; only incumbents file in Mocksville 2 ‑ DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, July 27, 2023Editorial Page 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 The Literary Corner Renegade Writers Guild By Mike WaldenN.C State University I can remember when President Lyndon Johnson pro-claimed the war on poverty in 1964. Since then, a variety of governmental programs have been developed to ad-dress poverty with a goal of reducing the number of peo-ple who live in poor conditions. By some estimates the total amount spent since the war on poverty was declared exceeds $20 trillion.One way to determine if this war is being won is to track the poverty rate or percentage of people who are liv-ing in poor conditions. But to do this, we must have a way of measuring poverty. Perhaps surprising to many, there are actually numerous ways of measuring the poverty rate, without total agreement about which is best.Conceptually, determining if a household is poor should be straightforward. Two items are needed: the amount required for a household to cover basic needs and the amount it has to meet those basic needs. Both the amount of resources needed and the amount of resources available are measured in dollars.Then, determining poverty is just a matter of compar-ison. If a household has enough resources to cover basic needs, then that household is not considered to be poor. Conversely, if the household’s available resources fall short of resource needs, then the household is categorized as poor. The total number of people – including adults and children – in households labeled poor as a percentage of the total population is the poverty rate.You can probably anticipate why there are disagree-ments over the best poverty measure. Many questions have to be answered in calculating poverty. How are ba-sic needs determined? How are these basic needs updated each year? What should be included in determining the ba-sic resources of the household? Should only earnings from working be included? How should taxes on work income be handled? And what about the resources a household re-ceives from government programs, such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, or Medic-aid and Medicare for health care? Should these benefits be counted as resources for the household just like earnings from work?Let me begin with the question of determining basic needs. The U.S. Census Bureau, which publishes the of-ficial poverty rate, uses a rather odd calculation. It takes the average yearly expenditure on food for a household of a given size and multiplies it by three to obtain the annual dollar amount required for basic needs. When this method was developed in the 1960s, food expenses were one-third of total expenses for necessities, which included food, shelter, clothing and utilities. The number is updated each year to account for inflation.Over the last six decades, this methodology has been criticized on two counts. First is the assumption that food Please See Renegade ‑ Page 3 Basketball and garden friend earns reward The Little Black Book, Part IBy Linda H. BarnetteCenter United Methodist Church had its beginnings in 1830 when a group of neighbors gathered at the home of Joel Penry, which was probably located in what is now Boone Farm Road. Supposedly a revival had been held at the Penry home, leading to the formation of a church.In the Rowan County Deed book, it is recorded that a John Smith gave 2 acres of and for a church on Nov. 14, 1833. It reads as follows: “John Smith of Rowan County, party of the first part, to Daniel Dwiggins, Arthur Morrow, John Davis, Ashley Dwiggins, Samuel Penry,James Davis, and Thomas Morrow, Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States of America… The tract of land contained two acres of land on the Wilkesboro Road.”The only record of the membership of the church was found in a small, black leather class book of the Center Meeting House. This book was owned by William Joel Franklin Dwiggins, my great-grandfather, who passed it along to my grandmother, Blanche Dwiggins Smith. It likely originally belonged to Daniel Dwiggins who passed it on to his son Ashley, and so on to WJF Dwiggins.The first entry is dated July 5, 1836, and contained the following names of Trustees for the church: David Tutte-row, Ashley Dwiggins, Joel Penry, William Tutterow, Ca-leb Kurfees, and Solomon Seaford. Other trustees listed were Daniel Dwiggins, “a well-known local preacher (and my 4th great-grandfather), Samuel and James Penry, John Smith, and Zadock Leach.There is no list of members until 1844-45 when this en-try is made: “Remember to observe the Friday immediate-ly preceding the Quarterly meeting for the circuit as a day of fasting and praying for the prosperity of Zion.” The list of members followed this admonition. Beside each name is written the letter “m” for married; “s” for single; “w” for widow. Beside some of the names is written the word “dead” as well as the letter “t” for those who transferred. Without listing anymore names, I will say that many of them were my ancestors. I am very proud of their role in the religion of Davie County.The little book stopped in 1863, the time of the Civil War when the Methodists were divided, and Center and many other churches became part of the Southern branch of the church. Many of the young men in the area went off to war; some returned; others did not. Center remained open during this time as did the free school in that area, which was taught by Masten Richards, the husband of Mary Penry, who was the widow of Boone Penry. costs have remained at one-third (33%) of the total costs of food, shelter, clothing and utilities. Indeed, today’s food share has dropped to 30%.The second criticism is that only four items – food, shelter, clothing and utilities – are considered necessities. Notably absent is health care. Addressing both of these is-sues would increase the basic needs level for households and – everything else being equal – increase the poverty rate. But everything else is not equal because there’s also the income side of the poverty equation: what to include as income.The official poverty measure calculated by the Census Bureau only counts cash earnings as income. The earn-ings can be from work, investments, Social Security, un-employment compensation and the federal cash assistance program called Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. No tax deductions or tax credits are included.A criticism of this income calculation is it doesn’t in-clude the financial value of noncash programs that pro-vide resources. A good example is SNAP, the successor to food stamps. SNAP benefits are deposited in an electronic account the recipient can only use for purchases at autho-rized retail food stores.In 2011 the Census Bureau began issuing a supplemen-tal poverty rate, which includes as income the financial value of programs like SNAP and housing subsidies. Tax credits, like the Earned Income Tax Credit, are also con-sidered as income, but taxes paid and any expenses related to work, child care and out-of-pocket medical costs are now subtracted.Notice that missing from income is the financial value of the two big public medical assistance programs, Medi-care and Medicaid. There have been some private efforts outside the Census Bureau to estimate the impact on the poverty rate including the financial value of these pro-grams.Has there been progress in reducing the poverty rate since the 1960s, and if so, how much? Both Census Bu-reau measures – the official poverty rate and the supple-mental poverty rate – suggest noticeable progress has been made, with the poverty rate falling from 22% in the early 1960s to 12% for the official rate and 8% for the supple-mental rate today. The calculation made by some academ-ics outside the Census Bureau indicates a bigger decline, with a current poverty rate of nearly 2% when the value of all government benefits is included.Who knew calculating poverty would be so difficult and could produce such dramatically different results? However, just like baking a cake, the result will be de-termined by the ingredients. Which ingredients should go into calculating poverty? You decide.Mike Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Distin-guished Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State University. Guest editorial How do you measure poverty? Many of the members of the church, including my fam-ily, are buried in the cemetery across the road from the church. The first grave in the cemetery was that of Boone Penry, son of Hannah Boone and James Penry, who died on Aug. 29, 1836, at the age of 29.Material taken from church records at the Davie Coun-ty Library, from personal papers, and from James Wall’s History of Davie County. WeedingBy Katie BellIt is a relentless task, weeding a garden. It takes a con-sistent effort to combat the unwanted from creeping in. If given time, the weeds only grow stronger, seeding, rooting and spreading until they take over and muddle the beauty of our flowers.William Wordsworth wrote “Your mind is a garden; your thoughts are the seeds. The harvest can either be flowers or weeds.” We all strive for flowers, of course. But maybe this is not as simple as we would wish.The garden requires some scrutiny. A significant amount of attention on the weeds is required to give the flowers space to grow, otherwise the flowers won’t reach their full potential or they may be cluttered and less appreciated. But if all we see are the weeds, we will miss the beauty of the healthy growth that pushes through, despite the rivalry. The unhealthy aspects of our lives can creep up on us through our habits and relationships. Like weeds just sur-facing from the ground, we may not know in the beginning if they are meant to grow, or need to be tugged out before they get big enough to identify. If we turn our backs too long, however, clearing them out requires more attention.Another favorite garden quote is “Some see a weed; others see a wish.” At times, though, my wish is that those weeds would just disappear! But again maybe it is not as simple as we would wish.So we pull the weeds out at the roots before they are given a chance to spread and choke our growth. If they have already taken over, we do the hard work of clearing them out. We section off our garden so that the task as a whole isn’t overwhelming. We set goals and we appre-ciate the small achievements that are part of the greater good. We assess if bigger improvements or changes need to be made. Maybe we call for reinforcements. Our friend-ships and families are the fertilizer that helps our flowers Armfuls of homegrown tomatoes are being hand-ed out in heaven these days.And the only price is a smile, a hug and a thank you.Giff Basham is doing his thing.Vegetable gardener extraordinaire, Basham died last weekend. He and wife Barbara - and their chil-dren, Amy, Kathryn and Brian - are all well-known in Davie County. Stories about their husband and fa-ther could go on for days, and keep you on the edge of your seat.Giff Basham was an interesting man.I got to know him well in the last couple of years. We were both Wednesday morning regulars at the Deep Roots Community Garden. Of course, Giff was usually there when I arrived. And yes, he was usually still there when I left, too.But he was dedicated. He was dedicated to the cause, and to his own garden plots. At Deep Roots, gardeners “rent” raised beds to grow their own veg-gies.Giff loved tomatoes. He told me he could eat them at every meal.But more than that, he loved giving those toma-toes away. He liked seeing the smiles the gifts put on the faces of others, usually those who were unable to garden themselves. He appreciated the occasional hug a female recipient would give him.When I had appenciditis one summer, Giff, with-out being asked, tended my garden beds. He even picked and brought us our own tomatoes. Without being asked.That’s the kind of guy he was.His story is even better. Giff grew up in West Virginia, a contemporary of Jerry West on the bas-ketball court. Yes, that Jerry West. The Zeke from Cabin Creek.It’s how I first met Giff Basham.I was part of a bunch of weeknight pick-up bas-ketball players who met at South Davie. One eve-ning, this old guy showed up. It was Giff Basham.I was kind of glad, because before that, I was one of the older players. It would be nice to be able to run around someone for a change.Well, it didn’t work out that way. Giff had game. Then someone said, “You know he’s an FBI agent, don’t you?”Instant respect.And while that title as an agent for the FBI pretty much demands instant respect, Giff didn’t expect it. He treated us all the same. He played hard, but fair. He talked about basketball and asked about our lives on breaks, just like the rest of us.Giff Basham earned our respect.Fast forward 20-something years, and he was back in my life again. Gardening. It’s like we had seen each other daily for those years, but hadn’t. It’s a good feeling to have a rapport that smooth with someone. I have a feeling that I wasn’t the only one who had that rapport with Giff. Actually, I am prob-ably one of many.Even as his health started to fail, Giff wanted to be in that garden. He made it a couple of times this year, but still had squash and tomatoes. Teresa John-son made sure he got those tomatoes when they were ready. Now, she’s harvesting those tomatoes that will be extra special as she brings them to his family. And why not?It’s what Giff would have done for any one of us. Because it’s the right thing to do.- Mike Barnhardt DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 3 By Julie WhittakerDavie Mental Health Advocates Sometimes people experience a sudden loss of their mental health because of an accident or catastrophic onset of a medical condition. Activities we engage in are essen-tial to our daily livelihood or we choose them because we seek adventure and fun. However, accidents happen, and when the head is in-jured a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be a long-term life changing event. Suddenly, a person may no longer be able to care for themselves, engage in work, or make good decisions.Good basic information can be found at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons website; aans.org . Their definition: “Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a blow, bump or jolt to the head, the head sud-denly and violently hitting an object or when an object pierces the skull and enters brain tissue.Observing one of the following clinical signs consti-tutes alteration in the normal brain function:• loss of or decreased consciousness;• loss of memory for events before or after the event (amnesia);• focal neurological deficits such as muscle weakness, loss of vision, change in speech; and• alteration in mental state such as disorientation, slow thinking or difficulty concentrating.Symptoms of a TBI can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the extent of damage to the brain. Mild cases may result in a brief change in mental state or con-sciousness. Severe cases may result in extended periods of unconsciousness, coma, or even death.”Some people may be able to rely on their private health insurance to receive the care and supports they need. And some may find themselves in need of public support from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Mental Health System which has a category for those with Traumatic Brain Injuries to help them and/or their families cope better with these circumstances. Either way, this is another condition that many think will never happen to them or a loved one, so when it does, they have no idea how to get the help they need after the initial hospitalization.The Brain Injury Association of America has an affiliate in Raleigh, NC where families can find resources using their website at http://www.bianc.net. Here are resources for those with brain injuries, for their caregivers, professionals, or service members. They maintain a Resource Call Center line at 1-800-377-1464 and searchable database online. For Support groups visit\ https://www.bianc.net/support-groups/. The offerings include a list of dtatewide virtual support groups and lists of groups by areas like the Triad, Charlotte/Mecklenburg where Davie’s neighboring counties offer support groups. They also have a page outlining their advocacy efforts here in NC. https://www.bianc.net/advocacy/nc-prior-ities/. These efforts include representation of the State Consumer and Family Advisory Committee, efforts to increase funding, supporting the expansion of the TBI Medicaid Waiver, monitoring Medicaid Transformation, their search for a TBI Champion to advocate in the NC Legislatures, and increase representation on the Olmstead Housing Plan.Finally, from the American Association of Neurolog-ical Surgeons’ website; aans.org, offers general head injury prevention tips.• Wear a seatbelt every time you drive or ride in a motor vehicle.• Never drive while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or ride as a passenger with anyone who is under the influence.• Keep firearms unloaded in a locked cabinet or safe, and store ammunition in a separate, secure location. • Remove hazards in the home that may contribute to falls. Secure rugs and loose electrical cords, put away toys, use safety gates and install window guards. Install grab bars and handrails if you are frail or elderly.Sports and Recreation Head Injury Prevention Tips• For specific sports, 100 percent of the time, buy and use helmets or protective headgear approved by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).• Supervise younger children at all times.• Do not allow younger children to use sporting equip-ment or play sports unsuitable for their age.• Avoid the use of playgrounds with hard surfaces.• Follow all rules and warning signs at water parks, swimming pools and public beaches.• Do not dive in water less than 12 feet deep or in above-ground pools. Check the depth – and check for debris in the water before diving.• Wear appropriate clothing for the sport.• Do not wear any clothing that can interfere with your vision.• Do not participate in sports when you are ill or very tired.• Obey all traffic signals and be aware of drivers when cycling or skateboarding.• Avoid uneven or unpaved surfaces when cycling, skateboarding or in-line skating.• Perform regular safety checks of sports fields, play-grounds, and equipment.• Discard and replace damaged sporting equipment or protective gear.• Never slide head-first when stealing a base.”Hopefully, you and your family members will follow these tips and avoid TBIs, but if an incident is unavoid-able and you find yourselves in need of services and supports this information will help you ask the right ques-tions and put you on the right track to finding the services and supports you need. If you are already in this unfortunate position, perhaps this will prompt you to start a local support group for yourself and other Davie families affected by TBIs. As always, you may contact me if you need help with services or supports for your Mental Health needs. I will do my best to help you find available resources. Email missjulieysl@gmail.com. Continued From Page 2grow. We supplement with therapy as needed to improve our soil at the ground level.The weeds will always need attention, and instead of falling victim, we get our hands dirty and do the hard work. With patience, persistence, and resilience, we pull through the relentless task. The weeds will always come back and when they do, we will recognize them when they are smaller and weaker. And we will have the strategies in place to stay ahead of the weeds before the task buries us again. Renegade ... 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Kinston is a flat town with two high-rise apart-ment buildings used for affordable housing, and lots of empty store fronts. The county seat of Lenoir County, Kinston was created by the N.C. General Assem-bly in December 1762 as "Kingston," in honor of King George III in Eng-land. Richard Caswell, who made his home locally and served as the first gov-ernor of North Carolina from 1776-1780, was later honored when the name changed to Caswell in 1833. It was renamed Kin-ston the following year.During the Civil War, Kinston was prominent. Factories made shoes and a bakery made hardtack for the Confederate armies, while two training camps were established. Most notably, the Battle of Wyse Creek was held close by in March 1865. As part of the battle, the Confederates destroyed their own gunboat, the CSS Neuse, in the river. For about 100 years, the ship remained in the river, until the remaining parts were removed and placed in a new museum. A fantastic replica ship is now on display. I found the gate open and got some great pictures.Horse-drawn carriages, tobacco, cotton and lumber have been major economic drivers. The Neuse River flooded portions of the city in 1996 and 1999 from Hurricanes Fran and Floyd. The Lenoir County Courthouse was built in 1939. Kinston’s combina-tion Fire Station No. 1 and City Hall was built in 1895, now housing a museum. A historical marker commem-orates the Birth of Funk with James Brown’s band in the 1960s.•Duplin County’s seat is Kenansville, first settled in 1735 by Northern Ireland immigrants and called “Golden Grove.” Incor-porated in 1852, it was renamed Kenansville after James Kenan, an early planter, soldier and N.C. Senate member, whose home is a museum called Liberty Hall Plantation.Kenansville is small but includes a hospital, several beautiful older homes and a Civil War era church, Kenansville Baptist, built in 1858. The huge and well-kept Duplin County Courthouse was built in 1911.•The next county seat was Clinton of Sampson County. First settlers came to Clinton, called Clinton Courthouse then but changed to Clinton after another town of the same name folded. Sampson is the largest county by land mass in North Carolina. Clinton was named after Richard Clinton, an early resident who became a Revolutionary War hero and then later had extensive governmental service. An-other famous early resident was Micajah Autry, who fought and died with Davy Crockett at the Alamo in Texas. Clinton was incorporated in 1822. The Sampson County Courthouse was built in 1939. Clinton has an old depot still used as a restaurant and the old movie theater is now the Sampson Community Theatre.•My next stop was at Goldsboro, home of Sey-mour Johnson Air Force Base and county seat of Wayne County. Nearly every store in a revitalized and interesting downtown was open and most of the parking spaces were taken.First named "Golds-borough's Junction" after Major Matthew T. Golds-borough, an engineer with the railroad line, before the name was shortened simply to Goldsborough. In 1847, the town was incorporated and became the new Wayne County seat following a vote of the citizens. Local legend has it that Goldsborough support-ers put moonshine in the town's well to encourage people to vote for Golds-borough.Due to its importance as a railroad hub, several ma-jor Civil War battles were fought in this area. General Sherman’s Union force of 100,000 soldiers targeted Goldsboro as the main N.C. conquest on its way north in 1865. His force spent about three weeks in the area.Seymore Johnson Army Editor’s note: David Freeze is a runner, running coach and long-distance cyclist from China Grove in Rowan County. He is completing a challenge to run a few miles in every county seat in all 100 N.C. counties. Contact him at david.freeze@ctc.net. Smithfield, the county seat of Johnston County, is home to the Ava Gardner Museum (left); the Neuse Little Theater, where Patsy Castellanos and Gregory Hill are getting ready for a performance of “Frozen”; and the county courthouse. - Photos by David Freeze Civil War history in Kinston; Ava Gardner in Smithfield Kinston, Lenoir County seat, is home to a full-size replica of the Civil War gunboat, the CSS Neuse; and the original town hall and fire station, now a museum. The Wayne County Courthouse in Goldsboro. The View in Goldsboro, a former bank building converted into luxury apartments. Air Force base opened in 1942 and was then renamed in 1947 when the Air Force became a separate service. Andy Griffith taught high school classes here in English and drama. A pharmacy exists in what was Goldsboro’s first hospital in 1896, and the Wayne County Courthouse was built in 1914. Two high rise hotels remain, one of them now luxury apartments in “The View at Wayne National,” a former bank building.•Smithfield, the county seat of Johnston County, was the next stop. Founded near Smith's Ferry on the Neuse River, Smithfield was Johnston County's first town and second county seat. The county courthouse was moved from Hinton's Quarter to Smithfield in 1771. The settlement was first known as Johnston County Court House, then incorporated as Smithfield in 1777. The third N.C. state legislature met in Smithfield in 1779 and 1780.Ava Gardner was the most famous resident, although she was actu-ally from Grabtown, an unincorporated community next door. Gardner was a major film actress from 1941 until the mid-1980s. The Ava Gardner Museum is a popular attraction in the downtown area. The Johnston County Courthouse was built in 1920-21. U.S. Marine Dan Bullock is honored as the youngest soldier killed in Vietnam, at age 15.I stopped briefly at the Neuse Little Theatre and talked with Patsy Castel-lano and Gregory Hill who were about to begin their last performance of Frozen. Greg asked me if I wanted to see the inside of the rus-tic theatre. The temperature in the theatre more resem-bled the play’s title. The Buffalo Creek Greenway is just behind the theatre.Also on the greenway was the 1854 William Hast-ings house, which served as the pre-battle command of-fice for Confederate Gener-als Joseph E. Johnston and Braxton Bragg. Together in these rooms, they planned to engage General Sher-man near Bentonville in March 1865. Johnston's troops were outnumbered 4 to 1. After defeat, his troops retreated on March 21, 1865. This would be the last major Confederate offensive of the Civil War, which ended three weeks later with Lee's surrender in Appomattox on April 9. The Hastings house was moved twice before reach-ing its current location.With 74 counties visited, I have 26 remaining. These five locations totaled 8.07 miles on foot. See you back here soon as I head east again. The Sampson County Courthouse in Clinton. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 5 Now nationally recog-nized as an All-America County, Davie County pro-vides impactful programs and opportunities for its young people. Those programs helped bring home this honor. Ignite Davie, A College Promise, is one of those programs and offers two years of college at Davidson Davie Community College at no cost to all Davie stu-dents. Since its launch with the Class of 2020, Ignite Davie has supported 239 students.Adapting to local work-force demands, the course offerings are expanding this fall with four short-term training programs: Electri-cal, HVAC, Nursing Assis-tant, and Phlebotomy. 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To make Ignite Davie sus-tainable, the Davie Commu-nity Foundation is helping to raise the final $1 million of the $3 million endow-ment goal. Once achieved, the endowment will provide annual earnings to cover program costs indefinitely.Members of the founda-tion board and board mem-bers of the Davie Chamber of Commerce are rallying to reach out to businesses and industries to invite these companies to be a part of the success of Ignite Davie. This team will explain the portfolio of partner benefits the companies will receive when they invest their mar-keting dollars to become an Employer of Choice.All employers are en-couraged to participate. Investment levels were cre-ated to fit every size budget, from $2,500 up to $20,000 over a two-year period. Partner companies will have marketing benefits while helping to fill the workforce pipeline for their own fu-ture.Employers can visit Ig-niteDavie.com and see where the Employers of Choice will be featured at the top of the web page. Communities and organiza-tions that have contributed are currently featured there. Business and industry rep-resentatives can also contact Carolyn McManamy, man-aging partner, at 336-753-6670.Most of the $2 million raised came from donations by individuals and families. To add personal support, visit DavieFoundation.org/donate and select Ignite Da-vie from the dropdown list. Fifteen health depart-ments were awarded reac-creditation status by the N.C. Local Health Depart-ment Accreditation (NCL-HDA) Board on May 19. Davie County Health and Human Services-Public Health Division was in-cluded in this group, but was also awarded the Re-accreditation with Honors designation. This designa-tion was implemented for the first time in the Fall of 2017 to recognize agencies that especially excelled in the accreditation assess-ment by missing one or less activities within each of five standards set by the NCL-HDA program. County Manager Brian Barnett presented an offi-cial accreditation plaque to the public health team and members of the health and human services board on June 27. "This reaccreditation is a major accomplishment for Davie County (Public Health). We are thankful to have a team of public health professionals who are dedi-cated and work tirelessly to ensure the well-being of our community. We are grateful for their invaluable contri-butions that make our com-munity healthier and stron-ger," he said.An Accreditation Team, consisting of Tiffany El-dridge, Allyson Hamilton, Brittany Mitchell, Justin White, and Lisa Ivester de-voted many hours to the project. Ivester served as the overall voordinator, and team members helped col-lect, review, electronically organize, highlight and sub-mit six years of qualifying and documented evidence for more than 147 activities. The team also performed a self-assessment (complet-ed by the agency), hosted a site visit by a multidis-ciplinary team of peers to review performance stan-dards, and participated in determination of accredita-tion status by an indepen-dent board comprised of state and local public health officials, health board mem-bers, county commissioners and at large members.The focus of North Caro- County Manager Brian Barnett presents Davie Health and Human Services Director Suzanne Wright (left), along with her team, the official plaque for the Reaccreditation with Honors Designation. • New Construction (Residential & Commercial)• Kitchen & Bath Remodels• Basement Finishes• Service Calls• Trouble Shoots• Hot Tub Circuits• Sub Panels• Service Upgrades• Panel Inspections• EV Charging• RV Hookups• Generator Installs Old Fashion Service with Modern Technology Stephen Beatty Owner (NC-Lim EC) Licensed and Insured (336) 940-8196 Advance, NC The Accreditation Coordination Team, from left: front - Tiffany Eldridge, Allyson Hamilton; back - Brittany Mitchell, Justin White, and Lisa Ivester. lina’s Local Health Depart-ment Accreditation (NCL-HDA) is on the capacity of the department to perform at a prescribed, basic level of quality the three core func-tions of assessment, policy development, and assur-ance; and the 10 essential services of public health. By achieving this legis-latively-mandated status, the Davie County Health and Human Services-Public Health Division is united with the 85 other accred-ited health departments in North Carolina in carrying forth the NCLHDA mission of seeking to improve the health of all citizens and en-hancing the quality of local public health. North Carolina is the first state to mandate accredita-tion for its local health de-partments. The program is a collaboration of the North Carolina Institute for Public Health (part of the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) and the North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors. Public health earns accreditation SHOP LOCAL 6 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, July 27, 2023Public Records Sheriff’s OfficeThe following are from Davie County Sheriff’s Of-fice reports.July 22: trespass-ing, Cooper Creek Drive, Mocksville; domestic dis-turbance, Wall St., Mocks-ville; suspicious activity, NC 801 S., Cooleemee; fraud, New Hampshire Court, Mocksville; suspi-cious activity, Buck Sea-ford Road, Mocksville; dis-turbance, Whetstone Drive, Mocksville; disturbance, Speer Road, Mocksville; harassment, Government Center Drive, Mocksville; suspicious activity, Angell Road/Stanley Trail, Mocks-ville; trespassing, Madison Road, Mocksville; domes-tic disturbance, Yadkinville Road, Mocksville; suspi-cious activity, County Line Road, Harmony; suspicious activity, Duke Whittaker Road, Mocksville; domes-tic disturbance, Sheffield Road, Mocksville; distur-bance, Martin Luther King Jr. Road, Mocksville; noise complaint, Speer Road, Mocksville; noise com-plaint, Charleston Ridge Drive, Mocksville; suspi-cious activity, Turrentine Church Road, Mocksville; suspicious activity, Rick Way/Cummings Lane, Mockville.July 21: domestic dis-turbance, Deer Run Drive, Mocksville; damage to property, Avon St., Mocks-ville; suspiciuos activity, US 601 N., Mocksville; suspicious activity, Sanford Ave., Mocksville; fraud, No Creek Road, Mocks-ville; damage to property, St. George Place, Bermuda Run; domestic disturbance, Pleasant Acre Drive, Mocksville; suspicious ac-tivity, NC 801 S., Mocks-ville; fraud, Hardison St., Mocksville; trespassing, Junction Road, Mocksville; larceny, Godbey Road, Mocksville; burglary, Char-on Lane, Advance; suspi-cious activity, Summerlyn Drive, Mocksville; suspi-cious activity, Government Center Drive, Mocksville.July 20: suspicious ac-tivity, Yadkinville/Valley roads, Mocksville; noise complaint, Yadkin Valley Road, Advance; suspicious activity, County Line Road, Harmony; suspicious ac-tivity, US 158/NC 801, Bermuda Run; suspicious activity, Salisbury Road, Mcoksville; disturbance, Neely Road, Cooleemee; fraud, Duke St., Coolee-mee; disturbance, Yadk-inville Road, Mocksville; fraud, Meadowview Road, Mocksville; suspicious activity, US 158, Bermu-da Run; suspicious activ-ity, Madison Road/Brook Drive, Mocksville; distur-bance, Duke St., Coolee-mee; fraud, Fairway Drive, Advance; domestic assist, Neely Road, Cooleemee; harassment, Yadkinville Road, Mocksville; larceny, Michaels Road, Mocks-ville; larceny, Guinevere Lane, Mocksville; suspi-cious activity, Jerusalem Ave./NC 801, Mocksville.July 19: noise com-plaint, Yadkin Valley Road, Advance; suspicious activ-ity, Sparks Road, Advance; illegal dumping, Cornatzer Road, Mocksville; miss-ing person, Hewitt Lane, Mocksville; harassment, Spillman Road, Mocks-ville; damage to property, US 158, Bermuda Run; disturbance, Hospital St., Mocksville; domestic dis-turbance, Riverview Road, Advance; fraud, Bailey’s Chapel Road, Advance; suspicious activity, Cana Road, Mocksville; suspi-cious activity, Pendleton Drive, Bermuda Run; fraud, Government Center Drive, Mocksville; suspicious activity, Parker/Ijames Church roads, Mocksville; trespassing, Daniel Road, Mocksville; trespassing, Whetstone Drive, Mocks-ville; larceny, Willowbrook Place, Bermuda Run; bur-glary, Main Church Road, Mocksville; domestic dis-turbance, Ashley Furniture Way, Advance.July 18: noise com-plaint, W. Kinderton Way, Bermuda Run; distur-bance, Rollingwood Drive, Mocksville; trespass-ing, Main Church Road, Mocksville; disturbance, Farmington Road, Mcoks-ville; doemstic disturbance, NC 801 S., Mocksville; ha-rassment, Guinevere Lane, Mocksville; suspicious activity, Livengood Road, Advance; solicitation, Old Mill Road, Advance; dis-turbance, Rollingwood Drive, Mocksville; assault, S. Main St., Mocksville; disturbance, Milling Road, Mocksville; suspicious ac-tivity, Cross St., Coolee-mee; damage to property, Willhaven Drive, Mocks-ville; noise complaint, Yad-kin Valley Raod, Advance; suspicious activity, US 64 W., Mocksville; suspi-cious activity, Hollow Hill Court, Mocksville; domes-tic disturbance, Foster St., Mocksville.July 17: suspicious activity, Deer Run Drive, Mocksville; suspicious ac-tivity, Bootleg Alley?NC 801 S., Cooleemee; dis-turbance, Neely Road, Mocksville; runaway, Fos-ter St., Mocksville; damage to property, Junction Road, Mocksville; domestic as-sist, E. Lake Drive, Mocks-ville; assault, Government Center Drive, Mocksville; larceny, Lois Lane, Mocks-ville; harassment, Pointe House Lane, Mocksville; domestic disturbance, Howell Road, Mocksville; larceny, Hartley Road, Mocksville; fraud, Yadk-inville Road, Mocksville; domestic disturbance, Mill-ing Road, Mocksville; ha-rassment, Dutchman Trail, Mocksville; harassment, Marbrook Drive, Mocks-ville; noise complaint, Yad-kin Valley Road, Advance; trespassing, St. Matthew Road, Mocksville; domes-tic disturbance, Gladstone Road, Cooleemee; suspi-cious activity, Jerusalem Ave., Mocksville.July 16: domestic disturbance, Kilbourne Drive, Beruda Run; noise complaint, Yadkin Valley Road, Advance; domes-tic disturbance, I-40 WB, Bermuda Run; larceny, S. Main St., Mocksville; domestic assist, E. Lake Drive, Mocksville; noise complaint, Fairfield Road, Mocksville; larceny, Shady Lane, Advance; assault, NC 801 N., Bermuda Run; disturbance, N. Main St., Mcoksville; harassment, Wagner Road, Mocksville; suspicious activity, Cor-natzer Road, Mocksville; buglary, Casa Bella Drive, Advance; sex offense, Government Center Drive, Mocksville; domestic dis-turbance, Winding Creek Road, Mocksville; suspi-cious activity, NC 801 S., Mocksville. ArrestsThe following were ar-rested by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office.July 22: Justice William Childress, 27, of Casa Bel-la Drive, Advance, injury to property, attempted break-ing and entering; Joyce Ann Marie Edwards, 44, of NC 801 S., Advance, vio-lation of court order; Cas-sandra Villegas Fortune, 49, of Blue Bonnett Court, Mocksville, assault; Katie Nicole Link, 31, of Wall St., Mocksville; assault. July 21: Tyler James Bowman, 19, of Sweetgum Drive, Mocksville, assault; Randy Brown, 41, of Whet-stone Road, Mocksville; resisting an officer; Chris-topher Wayne Lanter, 30, of Rock, W.Va., possession of drug paraphernalia, pos-session of marijuana par-aphernalia, felony posses- sion Schedule II controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine. July 20: Brandon Mi-chael Campbell, 31, home-less, fleeing to elude arrest in a vehicle, license plate not displayed, resisting an officer, driving without a license. July 19: Matthew Tyler Creech, 26, of Salisbury, larceny; Enedino Rodri-guez Marquez, 38, of Riv-erview Townhouse Drive, Avance, resisting an officer, failure to heed blue light and siren, misdemeanor child abuse.July 18: James Paul Carter, 48, of Guinevere Lane, Mocksville, commu-nicating threats; Amanda Moss Lowe, 41, of Redland Road, Advance, 4 counts cruelty to animals; Steven Gary Lynn, 47, of Salis-bury, obtaining property by false pretense. July 17: Aaron Casey Duchemin, 24, of McAl-lister Road, Mocksville, injury to property, larce-ny; Amy Rae Hopkins, 36, of Lois Lane, Mocksville, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, driving while license revoked; Bryson Jennings, 40, of East Bend, assault; Cheyenne Ma-rie Lone, 27, of Mogegan Trail, Mocksville, extradi-tion. July 16: Chase Cole-man Draughn, 30, of Ger-manton, communicating threats; Aaron Dewayen Felder, 30, of Marconi St., Mocksville, statutory sex offense with a child by an adult; Jerry Wayne Makas Jr., 34, of Princeton Court, Advance, possession of drug paraphernalia, sim-ple possession Schedule II controlled substance; Johnny Shane Stovall, 59, of Sheffield Road, Mocks-ville, obtaining property by false pretense, exploiting elderly/disabled; Teresa White Stovall, 56, of Shef-field Road, Mocksville, obtaining property by false pretense, exploiting elder-ly/disabled. Land TransfersThe following land transfers were filed with the Davie Register of Deeds, listed by parties involved, acreage, location and deed stamps purchased, with $2 representing $1,000.- Arena Builders Asso-ciates to Lynn Nolan Al-derman Jr. and Jacqueline Stacy Alderman, 1 lot, Heidelburg Subdivision, $1,144.- Chris A. Callison and Lori C. Callison to Alex-is Callison Grant, tracts, Mocksville Township.- Chris Allen Callison and Lori Cartner Callison to Alexis Callison Grant, 3.43 acres, Mocksville Township.- Paul Weese and Le-onor Weese to Troye A. Cooper and Rebecca R. Privett, 1 lot, Idlewild, Ad-vance, $770.- WJH LLC to Victor Sanibanez and Yolanda Aguirre, 1 lot, Ridgemont, Mocksville, $472.- WJH LLC to Alex Ra-jkumar, 1 lot, Ridgemont, Mocksville, $451.- Toni Marie Peglow to Chrisotpher Charles Peglow, 1 lot, Jerusalem Township.- Victoria Ann Reeves de Martinez (and as admin-istrator of estate of John Henry Reeves) and Can-delario de Martinez, David Wesley Johnson and Vicki B. Johnson, John Willie Reeves, and David Lynn Reeves and Victoria P. Reeves to Sale Point Inc., 2.33 acres, $180.- R.S. Pratt and Lelia A. Pratt to Dorrell Pratt and John Pratt, tract, Yadkin and Davie counties.- John Pratt and Elaine Pratt to Dorrell Pratt, tract, Yadkin and Davie counties.- Richard Eric Hansen and Carol Louise Hansen to Carol McCorkle and Donald McCorkle, 1 villa, Bermuda Village, $830.- WJH LLC to Coley Mathis, 1 lot, Ridgemont, Mocksville, $467.- Sam Morgan Custom Homes to Jamebre LLC, 1 lot, New Hampshire Court, Mocksville.- John Wesley Heath and Angela Padgett Heath to Seth Tyson Fisher and Traci Worley Fisher, 1 lot, Countryside Subdivision, $1,316.- Madison E. Myers to sally J. Merrill, 1 golfdo-minium, Bermuda Run, $541.- The J. Ryan Group to WJH LLC, 1 lot, Charles-ton Ridge, Mocksville, $1,900.- Theodore Freiheit and Nancy Freiheit to Osmayda Acevedo and J. Asuncion C. Mendoza Jr., and Litzy Acevedo-Gama, 1 lot, Car-olina Homeplace, $620.- Justin Winters and Candace Winters to CMCM Investments, 1 lot, March Woods, Shady Grove Township, $1,190.- Eleisa R. Barbour and Aubrey W. Bowman (and as heirs of estate of Irene G. Paskowski), and Donna S. Bowman to John S. Loos and Lisa G. Loos, 1.83 acres, $580.- Alliance Development of the Carolinas to John Robert McCoy and Allison Sell McCoy, tracts, $220.- Karyn Judd Reilly and Christopher Sean Reilly to Susan Judd Burton, .58 acre, Shady Grove Town-ship.- Susan Judd Burton and James Michael Murphy to Joe Mack Everett Jr. and Ashley Wade Everett, .58 acre, Shady Grove Town-ship, $36.- PMA I Holdings to Ar-den Group, 1.29 acres, Ea-ton Church Road, Mocks-ville, $140.- D. Stephen Seawright and Sylvia M. Seawright, trustees to Stacy Anne Sea-wright Dobbs and Lindsay Stuart Seawright Peral, 1 villa, Bermuda Village.- Lucas Carter Allred and Brianna Allred to Mat-thew Aaron Harding, .33 acre, Mocksville Township, $390.- Stacey Anne Seawright Dobbs and Thomas Hugh Dobbs, Lindsay Stuart Sea-wright Peral and Ricardo Antunez Pwral to William Miller and Joyous Miller, 1 lot, Bermuda Village, $546. 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Hartman. “When turn-ing onto I-40 eastbound the driver lost control of the vehicle and wrecked on the on-ramp to I-40. “The vehicle became im-mobile, and approximately 4-5 suspects ran from the vehicle on foot.”Two male juveniles were located and detained a short time later. After a search of the ve- ACROSS 1. (K) Polluted air 5. (K) Guide for the lost 8. (K) Super-smooth fabric 12. (K) Stuff from a volcanic eruption 13. (K) Australian too big to fly 14. (K) Sound of complaint 15. Demographic (2 words) 17. (K) “___-Hero” (Taylor Swift song) 18. (K) Roomy storage container 19. Cobbler’s tool 20. Liability? No, turn it 180 degrees 21. (K) Cricket or grasshopper 23. (K) Every single thing 25. (K) Mix, like pancake batter 27. (K) Allergic reaction result 28. Prefix with “place” or “prove” 31. (K) Wasp relative 33. To make pure 35. (K) Boundary 36. (K) Aren’t anymore 38. (K) Leaves gatherer 39. (K) Bulletin board posting 40. (K) Musical note between “fa” and “la” 41. Foundation 44. Remove branches in a powerful swipe 46. (K) Become bronzed? 49. Choice meat cut 50. Tuna variety 52. (K) “The cow climbed ___ the roof” 53. Moo ___ gai pan 54. Once more 55. (K) Root ___ soda 56. (K) Admit ___ (ticket phrase) 57. (K) Defeated soundly DOWN 1. Huge piece of marble 2. Men who visited the newborn Jesus 3. American warbler, e.g. (don’t cook it) 4. (K) One-liner 5. (K) The cat said what? 6. Good luck charm, some say 7. (K) Little dog 8. (K) Super ___ Bros. (video game series) 9. Charged atoms 10. (K) Arriving to class after the bell 11. (K) Make a sweater 16. Worthless piece of cloth 20. (K) Have a long, throbbing pain 22. Massive coffee server 24. (K) Land measurement unit 25. (K) “Thar ___ blows!” 26. (K) Lots and lots 27. Thing on an agenda 28. Landline sound (2 words) 29. (K) Pen liquid 30. (K) Spot in the distance 32. (K) Ma’ams for rams 34. (K) To and ___ 37. Deodorant type (2 words) 39. (K) Opposite of major 40. Relaxing getaway spot 41. (K) Jiggly, slimy lump 42. Primo rating 43. (K) Construction base 45. (K) Reed instrument 47. Space with specific boundaries 48. (K) Small salamander 50. In days past 51. Fare carrier PREVIOUS PUZZLE ANSWER © 2023 Timothy Parker Crosswords/Dist. by Andrews McMeel Syndication syndication.andrewsmcmeel.com Can you find the answer to this riddle within the solved puzzle? Give me some sugar? Look for the answer in next week’s paper. Created by Timothy E. Parker July 31, 2023 The (K) Clues Are for Kids Stretches on the road? 44-D) LIMOS Previous riddle answer: hicle and area, deputies lo-cated three pistols. One was reported stolen out of Win-ston-Salem, and another (Glock 19) was located with a fully auto Glock switch which are illegal under fed-eral law, and an extended magazine. Multiple cell phones and stolen credit cards and per-sonal identifier documents belonging to other individ-uals were located inside of the vehicle, Hartman said. Deputies are working with surrounding agencies on items located inside the ve-hicle. The other suspects hav-en’t been identified. If you have any infor-mation, contact Lt. Moxley or Lt. Hemmings at 336-751-6238. You can also email, dmoxley@dcsonc.com or chemmings@dc-sonc.com (reference case number S23070190), or-leave an anonymous mes-sage at https://davie-so-nc.zuercherportal.com/#/sub-mit_tip. 2 juveniles detained; others flee after stolen car stopped Concord United Method-ist Church has established a committee called the “Rural Service Ministry” to help those who need transporta-tion.The transportation can be Several families in Hay-wood County were devas-tated less than two years ago when tropical depression rains dumped 14 inches of rain, eight of which fell in a two-hour span.This caused flash flood- ing and landslides, destroy-ing bridges and homes, and displaced 150 families.Elbaville Church in Ad-vance has been supporting these families with furni-ture, clothes, household goods and food. While many families have found permanent places to live, many are still struggling.Elbaville, 2595 NC 801 S., Advance, will host a back-to-school supply drive thru on Saturday, July 29 from noon-4 p.m. School supply drive for flood victims grocery or pharmacy deliv-eries, and the program may help some with food insecu-rities.Formed through the N.C. Rural Center, committee members participated in ed-ucational classes to help de- termine what they could do as a small congregation to assist people in their com-munity.For more information or to refer for assistance, call the church at 336-998-2429 (Leave a message.). Concord starts delivery ministry Dateline Reunions Saturday, Sept. 9Davie High School Class of 1963, 60th-year reunion, ar-rive at noon, lunch at 1, Junk-er’s Barn, 136 Triple J Lane, Mocksville. $20 per person. RSVP by text or call Bob Crotts by Aug. 26, 336-816-1900. Friday, Sept. 22Davie High Class of 1973, 50th year reunion, The Farm-house at Gemini Branch, 3320 NC 801 N., Mocksville. Meet at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7. $35 per person, $45 at door. Checks to DCHS Class of ‘73 at venue address. 336-909-3754, 336-830-5123. Religion Saturday, July 29Elbaville Church back to school supply drive-thru for Haywood County families af-fected by floods, noon-4 p.m., 2595 NC 801 S., Advance. Sunday, July 30Food, fellowship and singing, Hardison Methodist, 1630 Jericho Church Rd., Mocks-ville. Bring covered dish for meal at 5, followed by sing-ing at 6 with Sharrie, Joe and Elaine of Joyful Five, Jada Rice of Harvest United Fellow-ship, Lynn and John Powell of Gaining Groiund, Joe Cartner. Love offering for singers. OngoingCenter Methodist Preschool enrolling 2, 3, 4 year olds. 336-751-5853.AWANA, youth meetings, Victory Baptist, 160 Midway St., Cooleemee, Sundays 5:30 p.m. Special Events OngoingScout Troop 9555G, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, Center Methodist, 1857 US 64 W.BoTyme Jam, country, blue-grass and gospel music, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, Farm-ington Community Center, Farmington Road, Mocksville. $3, musicians admitted free. SeniorsAll events are sponsored by Davie Senior Services. For more information or to register, call 336-753-6230. The main cam-pus 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. 1st, 3rd TuesdaysEmail, computer basics, 10-11:30 a.m. With Davie Public Library. Friday, July 28Patriotic Party, 2 p.m. Refresh-ments and games. Tuesday, Aug. 1Bingo, 1 p.m., sponsored by Gentiva. Aug. 1-29Diabetes Classes, 1 p.m. Tues-days, with Kathy Crotts of The Kidney Nutrition Care Center. Wednesday, Aug. 2Bocce/Cornhole/Horseshoes, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Davie Community Park. Practice for upcoming state senior games. Thursday, Aug. 3Veterans Social, 8:30 a.m. Social time, refreshments. For veterans only.Chat With Sr. Tarheel Dele-gate, 10 a.m.Senior Writing Group, 2 p.m. with Marie Craig. Thursdays, Aug. 3-31Introduction to Music, 10 a.m.-noon with Elaine Snow. Learn to read music, harmony. Friday, Aug. 4Bunco, 1 p.m. Dice game.Meet & Greet for Ms. Senior Davie Pageant, 2 p.m., for those who want to participate. Monday, Aug. 7Bowling lunch, 1 p.m., for current and prospective bowlers. Teams to be picked, trophies from last year awarded.Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3 p.m. with Dr. Stephen Tatter, Atrium Health Wake Forest Bap-tist, n “deep brain stimulation and focused ultrasound.” Wednesday, Aug. 9Crafting Extravaganza, 1 p.m. Bring own craft. No formal instruction. Friday, Aug. 11Foot Care with nurse Kathy Na-jdek, 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m., Brock Gym. Appointment reuired.Crafternoon- Sugar Scrubs, 2 p.m. at public library. Monday, Aug. 14Lung Cancer Seminar, 10 a.m. with Angie Swaim and Morgan Galbe of the Novant Health Der-rick L. Davis Cancer Institute. Thursday, Aug. 17Ombudsman?, 10 a.m. with Tracy Warner, Piedmont Triad Regional Council. Can assist with care in long term facility.Senior Book Club, 2 p.m. at pub-lic library with Ginny Hinkle.’ Friday, Aug. 18Welcome to Medicare Lun-cheon, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with Mi-chelle Ellis, SHIIP coordinator.Monday, Aug. 21Are bonds still your friend? 10 a.m. with Ralph Milelr of Allegacy Credit Union.Monthly movie, 1 p.m., with popcorn. Tuesday, Aug. 22Theatre Club, 1 p.m. with Mike Garner. Discuss theatrical and trip options. Thursday, Aug. 24Good Health Club, 1 p.m. with Stacey Southern, nutrition coordinator. Friday, Aug. 25Crafternoon - Zen Gardens, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson. Tuesday, Aug. 29Spa Day, 10 a.m. with Monica Morrison. Mini-makeovers. Thursday, Aug. 31Beach Party, 2 p.m. Refresh-ments and entertainment by Paul Moore with shagging demo. OngoingBrock Senior Steppers, s Brock Gym, open 8-10 each morning and other times with no pro-grams. Register and count steps for monthly and yearly prizes.Coffee & Caregiving, Tuesdays 10 a.m. via Zoom. Interact with other caregivers, ask staff mem-ber Kelly Sloan questions. Open to caregivers of all ages.Quilting, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Bring own suppliesCrocheting, Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m. with Theresa Manak and Sara Cioffi. Bring own supplies.Woodcarving, Wednesdays, 9-noon with Tim Trudgeon, $8.75 for new students to cover initial supplies.Art Class, Mondays, 9 a.m.-noon with Jo Robinson. Begin-ning to advanced. Live Music Thursday, July 27Mark Cooper, 6-9 p.m., Tan-glewood Pizza, Bermuda Run.Sourwood Honey, 6:30-9:30 p.m., O’Calahans, Downtown Mocksville. Saturday, July 29Shreds, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.Cork McClellan, noon-4 p.m., Raylen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville.Mojo Stomp, 7 p.m., The Sta-tion, Downtown Mocksville. Friday, Aug. 4Friday Night Music Club, 5:30-8:30 p.m., RayLen Vine-yards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville. Saturday, Aug. 5Chairman of the Board, The Band Tess, 6 p.m., Davie Community Park, US 601 S., Mocksville.James Vincent Carroll, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run. Sunday, Aug. 6Marte Maney, 2-5 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.Red Umber, Jazz Sunday, RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville. Thursday, Aug. 10William Kiley, 6 p.m., Tangle-wood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run. Saturday, Aug. 12Hawthorne Curve, Thrive benefit, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run. Sunday, Aug. 13Morgan ‘N Austin acoustic, 2 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville. Friday, Aug. 18Incognito, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.James Vincent Carroll, 5:30-8:30 p.m., RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville. Saturday, Aug. 19Adam & Avery, 6 p.m., Tangle-wood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run. Friday, Aug. 25Exit 180, 6 p.m. Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run. Saturday, Aug. 26Tin Can Alley, 6 p.m., Tangle-wood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run. 8 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, July 27, 2023 Inbox News: Sign up at www.ourdavie.com Gifford Garland BashamMr. Gifford Garland Basham, 85, of Magnolia Ave., Mocksville, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 23, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Gifford was affectionately known as “Father Basham” around town. He was born on April 30, 1938 in Kanawha County, W.Va. to the late Gifford Renal and Edith Irene Totten Basham.Giff retired from the FBI, having served as a Special Agent for 27 years. He had the distin-guished honor of serving as a firearms instructor at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va. For many years, he enjoyed playing sports, hunting & fishing. In his retirement, he loved playing golf, gardening, and spending time with his family. Mr. Basham was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Mocksville. Giff will be remembered as one who lived a life of service to others, doing so quietly and in his own way. He was hardworking, disciplined, and generous to his core. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: a brother, James Franklin Basham; and a sister, Rebecca Lou Basham Sieckowski.Survivors include: his wife of 60 years, Barbara Calli-son Basham of the home; 3 children, Amy Denise Basham of Advance, Kathryn Basham Gledhill (David), and Brian Gifford Basham (Dawn), all of Mocksville; 4 grandchil-dren, Amber Elise Basham, Meagan McInnis Basham, Adam McRae Gledhill, and Drew Alan Gledhill; a sister-in-law, Beverly Toth Basham; a brother-in-law, Bob Siec-kowski; a brother-in-law, Jerry Callison (Sue); a sister-in-law, Janet Taylor (Dave); and nephew, Luke Taylor, and niece, Lauren Taylor.A celebration of life will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sun-day, July 30 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Darren Crotts and Rev. Lori Anne Bowen officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the ser-vice across the street in the Family Life Center. Inurnment will follow at a later date in Rose Cemetery. 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The members are appointed by the State Board of Elections and the governor appoints the chair for each county. Members serve two-year terms.Davie County's elections board oversees the voting process, investigates irreg-ularities, holds hearings on protests and ensures laws are followed. Davie Clerk of Court Jason Lawrence (left) swears in members of the Davie Board of Elections, from left: Rick Jefferies, Robert Raisbeck, Faye Carter, Luther Potts and Gary LeBlanc (chair). Board of elections members take oath Shannon James is the new assistant principal at Pinebrook Elementary.James, a resident of Da-vie, brings 18 years of ed-ucational experience to Da-vie Schools. She served all of those years in Davidson County teaching first and third grades, as well as pro-viding instructional coach-ing for fellow educators. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary ed-ucation from Appalachian State, a Master of Educa-tion in elementary educa-tion from Gardner-Webb and a School Leadership Certification from ASU. “Shannon is a compas-sionate, dedicated educator with a wealth of knowledge and a heart for children,” said Jinda Haynes, assistant superintendent. “She brings a passionate attitude of roll-ing up her sleeves and do-ing whatever is needed, as evidenced at her previous school which did not have a full-time assistant principal so Shannon fulfilled many of those responsibilities. “She emphasizes the importance of listening and forming relationships with students, parents, and col-leagues, and always has an empathetic ear.” “Pinebrook is an ex-cellent school, and I am eager to contribute to its exceptional learning en-vironment and help foster a love for learning within each student,” said James. “I am grateful for the in-credible opportunity to join the Pinebrook family, begin a new chapter in my educa-tional career, and be closer to home.”Shannon is married to Aubrey James, a Davie native, and the couple has twin daughters who will join her at Pinebrook Ele-mentary this year. Her first official day as assistant principal at Pine-brook Elementary will be Aug. 11 Shannon James Pinebrook gets new asst. principal DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 9Obituaries Local obituaries www.ourdavie.com Georgie Dean GrimesMr. Georgie Dean Grimes, 76, of Acres Lane, Mocks-ville, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, at SECU Hos-pice Care Center in Yadkinville.He was born on May 19, 1947 in Wilkes County to the late Edward Marshall and Ruth Brown Grimes. George worked in the furniture industry for many years and enjoyed hunting, fish-ing, and tinkering with automo-biles in his free time. He also enjoyed building bird houses and front porch sitting.In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by: a brother, Bill Grimes; and a grand-son, Raven Williams.Survivors include: his wife of 53 years, Peggy Champ Grimes of the home; his children, Ran-dall Grimes (Shannon) and Melissa Grimes (Rodney), all of Advance; 5 grandchildren, Sabrina Grimes, Samantha Grimes, Peyton Grimes, Leah Grimes, and Alex Wilson; a great-grandchild, Avery Blackmon; and a sister-in-law, Crystal Champ.A graveside service was conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 20 in Rowan Memorial Park. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Eaton Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be considered for: Mountain Valley Hospice, 243 N. Lee Ave., Yadkinville, NC 27055.Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. Joyce Louise BowlesMs. Joyce Louise Bowles, 75, of Highway 64, Mocks-ville, died Monday, July 17, 2023 at her home.She was born on Oct. 14, 1947 in Davie County to the late Earl Thurman and Frankie Wall Bowles.Joyce overcame many chal-lenges in her life that were the result of a serious accident at the age of 14. She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Ms. Bowles loved ani-mals, always had pets, and leaves behind her beloved cat, Missy. She also enjoyed travelling, gar-dening, flowers, and visiting with friends and family. Joyce will be remembered as loving daughter, sister, and friend to many.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: siblings, Arnold Bowles, Norman Bowles, and Sue Talley; and a niece, Julie Bowles.Survivors include: 2 sisters, Ruby Thompson of Greens-boro and LaVerne Holder of Mocksville; and 8 nieces and nephews.A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29 at Oak Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Summers officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be considered for: Humane Society of Davie, 162 Webb Way, Advance, NC 27006; or to Davie Senior Center, 278 Meroney St., Mocksville, NC 27028.Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. Peggy Ernestine Frye SteelmanMrs. Peggy Ernestine Frye Steelman, 80, of Mocks-ville, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her home.She was born May 27, 1943 in Davie County to the late Ernest Wadell and Kathleen Irene Peacock Frye. Mrs. Steelman was a member of Sandy Springs Baptist Church, Harmony. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: a son, Ernest Duayne Steelman; and a granddaughter, Teresa Lynn Steel-man.Survivors include: her husband, Elden Duayne Steelman; children, Keith Steelman, Malinda Hall (Todd), and Patricia Myers (Steve), all of Mocksville; grandchildren, David, Christy, Nicole, Kimberly, Julie, Jackie, Jeffery, and Amber; great-grandchildren, Destiny, James, Lindsey, Jayla, Reggie, Lee, Hannah, Ivy, Jonathon, Ashleigh, Luke, Courtney, Timothy, Dakota, Dawson, and Denver; and great-great-grandchildren, Kolt and Aspen.A funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, July 21 at Lambert Funeral Chapel with Rev. Greg McEwen officiating. The family invited friends to come by Lambert Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, July 20 to pay their respects. Interment followed in Sandy Springs Bap-tist Church Cemetery, Harmony.Online condolences: www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com. Betty Gail FrostBetty Gail Frost went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 17, 2023. She passed away un-expectedly at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. It was with God’s grace that she did not suffer long and that she was surrounded by each of her four children at the time of her pass-ing.Betty was born on Jan. 29, 1934 in Mocksville to Annie and Ernest Frost. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: 4 sisters, Katherine Bunch, Louise Daigle, Ernestine Kincaid, and Anne Frost. Betty loved her sisters; she often trav-eled with them, attending family reunions.Betty graduated from Mocksville High School and For-syth Technical College with a degree in nursing. She was very compassionate about helping others, which led to a long career at Lynn Haven Nursing Home, Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, and ultimately Oak Summit, from which she retired at age 75.Betty enjoyed gardening with all flowers, especially roses. She was a member of Mocksville Garden Club, where she volunteered and was a Master Gardener. Bet-ty was a member of First United Methodist Church in Mocksville, where she enjoyed attending the adult Sunday school class with many of her friends.Betty loved her family. She is survived by: her sons, Mark Ellis of Mocksville, Tim Ellis (Shari) of Raleigh, and Brent Ellis (Lucia) of Mocksville; a daughter, Kim Towery (Scott) of Lewisville; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Services were held Saturday, July 22 at First United Method Church, 305 N. Main St., Mocksville. A visitation was at 11 a.m., followed by a celebration of life at noon.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to: First UMC, 310 N. Main St., Mocksville, NC 27028; or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.Betty’s family expresses their sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff of Wake Forest Baptist Hospital for their care and compassion, as well as to the First Unit-ed Methodist Church, Mocksville, .Online condolences: www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com. Edith Howard BeckMrs. Edith Howard Beck, 87, of Mocksville, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Willowbrook Rehab & Care Center in Yadkinville.She was born Nov.16, 1935 in Forsyth County to the late Ellis Lafayette and Lila Ozell McKnight Howard. Mrs. Beck was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, Edward Lee Beck; and 5 brothers and sisters.Survivors include: her children, Ricky Beck (Nan-cy) and Marsha Lambe (Mickey); grandchildren, Man-dy Bledsoe (Brandon), Megan Beck (Travis McDaniel), Denise Link (Jr.), Jaime White, and Jonathan White; great-grandchildren, Ashley Bledsoe, Audrina Bledsoe, Austin Bledsoe, Alea Livengood, Ethan Livengood, Kay-la Kirby, Bradley Beck, Jessica White and Justin White; close friend, Dorothy Cranfill; and special caregivers, Koko and Shalonda.A funeral service was conducted at 3 p.m, Friday, July 21 at Bear Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Greg McEwen and Rev. Lee Cook officiating. The family invited friends to visit with them at church one hour prior to the service. Interment followed in the church cemetery.In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to: Moun-tain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care, 243 N. Lee St., Yad-kinville, NC 27055.Edith’s family wants to give a special thanks to Moun-tain Valley Hospice and caregivers at Willowbrook Nurs-ing Facility.Online condolences: www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com. Katherine ‘Kathy’ Ann Williard MasonMrs. Katherine “Kathy” Ann Williard Mason, 71, of Mocksville, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at her home. She was born April 11, 1952 in Rowan County to the late Harmon Mahlon Williard and Hattie White Williard. Kathy was a member of Farm-ington Methodist Church. Mrs. Mason retired from Davie Coun-ty Schools where she spent her years at Pinebrook Elementary and Central Davie Academy. Kathy loved working with her students and fellow educators. She enjoyed going to the beach, dancing and spending time with family and friends. She was full of life and an inspiration to many. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: a sis-ter, June Williard Fearrington; and a niece, Dianne Wil-liard Pettit.Survivors include: her husband, Joseph William Ma-son; children, Sheri Mason and Mark Mason; brother, Larry Redmon Williard; a niece, Debbie Williard Davis; nephew, Randy Fearrington; and grandchildren, Addison Ecton, Jacob Mason, Katherine Mason, and Brennan Ma-son. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, Aug. 4 at Farmington Methodist Church with Rev. Joey Yokeley officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to: https://trscancerfighters.org/donate/ or https://www.trellissup-port.org/content/ways-give.Online condolences: www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com. Death NoticeMrs. Mary Sue Hayes Kent, 85, of Hampton-ville, died Sunday, July 23, 2023. Mona Lisa Adams DurhamMona Lisa Adams Durham, 63, born on Oct. 21, 1959 in Winston-Salem to the late Fairy Jacqueline Pickett Ad-ams and Harvey Lee Adams, passed away on July 20, 2023 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.Lisa was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Church and family were the most important things to her. Lisa was a devoted member of the Cooleemee Church of God, and was a wonderful fam-ily woman, and bove all, a loving Christian.Lisa is survived by: her husband, Christopher Michael Durham; her children, Rachel (Larry) Stover of Boonville, Adam (Tiffany) John-son of Mocksville, Josie Durham and Andrew Durham of the home; grandchildren, Anna Hendrix, Austin Sto-ver, Sylas Johnson, Zayne Johnson, and Laylah Johnson; great-grandson, Wesley; her sisters, Ann Appel (Rick), Judy White (Richard), Linda Richardson, and Jenny Dwiggins (Donnie).A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. at Cooleemee Church of God with Pastor Bruce Harry officiating.Memorials: American Cancer Society. Christopher Page ‘Chris’ DinkinsChristopher Page “Chris” Dinkins (aka- 12, 'Topher, Dink, Hammer, etc...), 45, of Clemmons, NC, decided it was time to check out on July 16, 2023 at Hospice in The Villages, Fla. and move on to the ultimate playingfield. Chris was born on Sept. 21, 1977, in Winston Salem.Chris, or as his teammates and friends preferred to call him, Dink, had a roster of amaz-ing relationships. Survivors: his father, (the #1 Coach) Michael Ray Dinkins; his mother, Patricia Page Dinkins (the real MVP); his sister, Mary Elizabeth Brandon (Mary Beth); his brother-in-law, Derek Ever-ett Brandon; his niece, Kaylee Ann Brandon (a true artist like Chris); and his nephews, Mason Everett Brandon (who will fol-low in Chris' athletic footsteps), and Weston Ray Brandon (who will continue to keep the laughter flowing now that he is gone); not to mention the countless loving aunts, uncles, and cousins who were all members of his cheering squad.Now, let's meet the fantastic lineup that Chris will be joining back up with. He was predeceased by his legendary grandfather James Ray Dinkins "Papaw" and his grand-mother Mary Mae Cranford Dinkins "Mamaw", as well as his spirited, athletic grandfather Donald W.B. Page Sr. "Grandpa Page," and his wildest supporting grandmother, Virginia Louise Peddycord Page "Ginny".He graduated from Davie High School in Mocksville. Always willing to take things to the next level (as long as sports were involved), he started his higher education at Catawba College while playing football and basketball for the Indians. He then continued his education and football career at Winston-Salem State University, earning a Bach-elor of Science in Sports Management and Marketing & Advertising.Chris will be remembered as a team player, undeniable athleticism (at least as a punter), his quick wit, contagious laughter, and his ability to create unforgettable memories. He knew how to bring the game. His playful and adven-turous spirit inspired all who played alongside him on the field and in life.In accordance with his bold spirit, a joy-filled memorial celebration of Chris's life will be held on Sunday, Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. at the Barn in Tanglewood, Clemmons. Long time mentor, coach and friend, Rev. David Gilbreth will say a few words starting at 3:30 p.m. We will enjoy some of Chris's favorite foods and stories!Chris was very passionate about teaching and being in the classroom or gym. Donations in his honor can be made to SOAR (Student Opportunities and Advanced Resourc-es), a nonprofit educational program that his sister, Mary Beth, help founded or to a charity of your choice.As we remember and celebrate Chris's remarkable jour-ney, we invite you to keep his family and loved ones in your thoughts and send them your most uplifting cheers during this bittersweet time.Game over, 12. Rest easy now. We love you. Lottie Everlena GarrettLottie Everlena Garrett departed her earthly home at the age of 100 on July 23, 2023. She was the youngest of three children born in Mocksville to Pleasant and Lottie Smoot Garrett.After graduation from Davie County Training School in 1941, she went on to graduate from Apex Cos-metology School in Baltimore, Md. She was a local hairdresser for over 50 years.Lean was a member of the NAACP, a Senior Services Volun-teer and a faithful, lifelong member of Mocksville Second Presbyterian Church. For a number of years, she was a choir member and Presbyterian Women’s member and she was also a Sunday School teacher. She was a jovial person who enjoyed her family, church members, customers, friends and Senior Center lunch buddies. She also enjoyed dancing, playing cards, bingo, word-finds, jigsaw puzzles, and dominoes.A big debt is due to doctors, nurses, therapists, aides, family and friends who contributed to her quality of life over the years and in her final days.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Rufus and Dorothy. She leaves precious memories for: her daughter, Alice and son-in-lawm Rev. Andrew W. Brown Jr.; grandchil-dren, Andrienne Brown and Andrew Brown III; and other relatives and friends.Roberts Funeral Services, 953 Salisbury Rd., Mocks-ville, is in charge of arrangements. The family received friends from 11 a.m.-noon on Saturday, July 29; the ser-vice followed. Interment took place at the Mocksville Sec-ond Presbyterian Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the DCTS/CDH scholarship fund at the Davie Community Foundation, PO Box 546, Mocksville, NC.Online condolences: www.roberts.funeral.com. 10 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, July 27, 2023 Bless Your Spoon By Stephanie Williams Dean Imagine owning a little slice of heaven – one that’s only a step outside your back door. That’s exactly how Julie Cartner feels about the country home she shares with her husband, Danny west of Mocksville.On any given day, you can find Julie nestled in a chair beside the window enjoying her backyard view – and writ-ing. Her connection with nature and the land, although sometimes distracting, mostly inspires creativity. Recently, Julie and Danny built additions to their home – an indoor room and outdoor deck with views that over-look the pool and gardens. From there, the couple enjoys the wonders of nature unfolding as butterflies and bees, birds, squirrels, and rabbits peacefully coexist. At their feet, the dog and cat, Lucy and Maisie, are snuggled up together like best friends. Julie makes an observation. “It’s humbling to see. There's a wonder in the interactions and behaviors of birds and animals.”My view of fruit and vegetable gardens informs me that someone loves to cook. With 12 varieties of blueber-ry bushes producing berries – they tell a love story. Not overly fond of blueberries, Danny planted the bushes as a token of his love for Julie who noted, “He was willing to put that extra work in for me.” Julie enjoys cooking many dishes with fresh berries such as homemade bread, jams, and vinaigrettes along with syrups, smoothies, crumbles, crisps, and cobblers, to name a few. Marinara made from homegrown tomatoes is a sauce that’s slow-roasted in the oven for hours – then canned. The couple enjoys cooking sea-sonally with greens, beans, po-tatoes, and other garden-grown veggies. There’s no doubt that sun-ripened vegetables are much tastier when homegrown. Giving Danny credit for his many talents, Julie also honors her husband as the primary gardener, although both take satisfaction from grow-ing their food. “Both Danny and I come from farming families, so growing food is in our blood.”Cooking was a big part of Julie’s relationship with her mother, Loraine, who learned to cook from her mother-in-law – Julie’s paternal grandmother, Grandma Jessie. Lo-raine gifted her daughter with a church cookbook that in-cluded many of Grandma Jessie’s recipes. The book gave Julie a greater connection with her dad’s extended family – with recipes of his aunts, uncles, great aunts, and great uncles. While Julie had heard of them throughout child-hood, most had passed away before she was born. Julie and Danny find joy in their respective hobbies. Danny stays busy working on the farm and enjoys knit-ting, caning chairs, and watching the Atlanta Braves. He’s also involved in good works for the community – Family Promise and the Summer Food Bags Program. Julie wears lots of hats – as a retired teacher, she en-joys reading and creative writing. Her artistic talents are expressed through painting, needle felting, singing, and teaching dance at the Senior Center. Julie’s also a swim-mer. The exercise is her way of starting the day refreshed and renewed – and the pool waters take Julie back to the beaches of her hometown, Orient, N.Y.From where I’m sitting, there’s a gorgeous view of the blue water and gardens full of colorful flowers. Hum-mingbirds are loving on lilies while finches flutter around zinnias and sunflowers. Bird feeders keep me entertained as bluebirds guard their babies and cardinals and bluejays compete for a lofty perch. I know living on a farm can’t be all play – it’s hard work that never ends. But, as a testimony to their happy and peaceful lives in the country, Julie and Danny recently celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary. The couple has successfully raised 5 children and a backyard full of happy critters.I conclude that the fruits of our labor and good works will have their rewards in paradise. And this I know, for the Bible tells me so. “Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in his ways. You will eat the fruit of your labor, blessings and prosperity will be yours.” Psalm 128:1-2 (NIV).EASY CERVICHE2 pounds of cooked shrimp 1/3 cup fresh lime juice2 -3 seeded, Roma tomatoes ½ - 1 each, yellow, orange, red, and green peppers ¼ cup chopped red onion, to taste1-3 chopped jalapeno pep-pers, to taste1 seeded cucumber Cilantro Salt and pepper, to tasteIf cooking raw shrimp, peel and cook gently in but-ter, garlic, and white wine for about 3 minutes per side or until pink and no longer translucent. Remove from pan, set aside and cool. When cool, cut each shrimp into 3 or 4 pieces depending on the size of the shrimp. (With true cerviche, you don’t cook the shrimp, you put it in the lime juice and let it process.) Dice tomatoes, all peppers, onion, cucumber, and cilantro and add, to taste. Mix all ingredi-ents in a non-reactive bowl. Let rest in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes up to about 2 hours. Much is subject to taste. I don’t add the cilantro, and I use a minimal amount of red onion and jalapeno, then offer the remainder on the side. Serve with tortilla chips, in a cocktail glass, on a bed of lettuce, or on a tostada shell. Prepare ahead: I do all the cooking and dicing, then combine the ingredients 1 – 2 hours before serving.BLUEBERRY SCONES2 cups all-purpose flour½ cup granulated sugar 2 ½ tsp. baking powder1 ½ tsp. cinnamon½ tsp. salt½ cup butter, frozen1 egg½ cup half-and-half or heavy cream 1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract2 cups blueberriesCoarsely ground sugarExtra cream and flourIn a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, and mix with a whisk. Grate the frozen butter, then add to the dry mixture using a pastry blender or 2 forks. In a bowl, whisk egg, cream, and vanilla ex-tract. Drizzle the wet ingredients over the flour mixture and gently fold in the blueberries. Mix together until ev-erything is moistened. The dough will be very tacky. If too tacky, add flour. If too dry, add cream. Pour the contents of the bowl onto a floured surface. With floured hands form the ingredients into a ball. Press into an 8-inch disc. Cut into 8 or 16 wedges. Place wedges on parchment paper or silicone baking mat on a cookie sheet. If possible, separate wedges by 2- inches. Brush scones with cream, then sprin-kle with coarse sugar. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 20 – 25 minutes, until scones are golden brown on edges and lightly brown on top. Remove from oven and enjoy.FETA SPINACH DIP1 pkg. thawed, drained, frozen chopped spinach1 cup sour cream ½ cup mayonnaise4 oz. crumbled feta cheese¼ cup pitted, sliced kalamata olives¼ cup drained, chopped roasted red peppersMix all ingredients. Cover. Refrigerate several hours. Serve with assorted cut-up vegetables, pita wedges, and/or chips.PEACH KUCHEN DELIGHT2 cups all-purpose flour½ tsp. salt1 cup sugar½ cup cold, salted butter8 fresh peach halves1 tsp. ground cinnamon2 egg yolks1 cup whipping creamMix flour, salt, and 2 Tbsp. sugar with wire whisk. Cut in butter. Press in bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan. Place peaches cut side down and sprinkle with cinnamon mixed with the remainder of the sugar. Bake in a preheat-ed 200-degree oven for 15 minutes. Whisk egg yolks with cream and pour over the peaches. Bake for 30 additional minutes.PECAN SANDIES COOKIE DESSERT1 stick melted, salted butter1 pkg crushed pecan sandies cookies8 oz. softened cream cheese1 cup confectioner’s sugar1 large box butterscotch pudding2 ½ cups whole milk2 cups Cool WhipButterscotch chipsReserved cookie crumbsIn a 9 x 13 baking dish, melt butter. Crush cookies and reserve ½ cup of crumbs and set aside. Combine butter and remaining cookie crumbs. Evenly press mixture into bottom of dish. Allow to cool. In a mixer bowl, combine cream cheese and confectioners sugar and mix well. Even-ly spread cream cheese mixture over cookie layer. Chill for 1 hour. In a bowl, combine pudding mix with milk. Mix well and pour over cream cheese layer. Chill. Spread 2 cups Cool Whip on top. Sprinkle top with butterscotch chips and remaining cookie crumbs. Cover and chill. SHRIMP DIP16 oz. softened cream cheese2 pkg. dry ranch dressing1 bottle chili sauce¼ - ½ cup ketchup1-3 Tbsp. horseradish, to taste1 lb. cut-up fresh/frozen shrimp 1 diced onion1 diced red, yellow, orange, or green peppers 2-3 diced Roma tomatoes ½ cup pitted, sliced black olivesShredded sharp cheddar/Colby jack cheeseIn a bowl, beat cream cheese and ranch dressing mix together and spread on bottom of 9 x 13 dish with sides. In another bowl, combine chili sauce, ketchup, and horse-radish. Evenly spread chili sauce mixture over the cream cheese. Evenly spread shrimp over chili layer. Dice the onion, bell peppers, tomatoes, and olives and evenly layer on top. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Sprinkle shredded cheddar or colby jack cheese on top. Serve with tortilla chips BLUEBERRY CRUMBLE4 cups fresh blueberries4 Tbsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour Pinch of saltTopping¾ cup all-purpose flour¾ cup old-fashioned oats ½ cup sugar½ cup light brown sugar½ tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ cup slivered/chopped almonds¼ cup cold butter, cut into small pieces In a bowl, combine the blueberries, sugar, flour, and salt. Mix well and pour into a shallow 8 x 12 baking dish. For the topping, in a bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and almonds. Using hands or a pastry blender, work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles the consistency of crumbs. Sprinkle top-ping over blueberry mixture. Bake in a preheated 375–de-gree oven for 40-45 minutes or until berries are bubbling around edges. Serve hot plain or with vanilla ice cream. RHUBARB PIE 2 cups chopped rhubarb2 cups sugar2 rounded Tbsp. flour2 egg yolks (save whites for meringue)Mix all together and put in unbaked pie shell. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 35 – 40 minutes or un-til mixture boils. Remove from oven and cover with me-ringue. Be sure to seal to edges. Return to oven to brown the meringue. AVOCADO SALAD½-1 each, red, green yellow, orange bell peppers¼ red onion, or more to taste3-4 seeded Roma tomatoesOne seeded cucumberOne zucchini/yellow squash1 can Green Giant Steam Crisp sweet niblet corn1 can drained, rinsed, Hanover black beans1 small bunch cilantro 1-3 jalapeno peppers, to tasteAvocado halvesDice peppers, onion, tomatoes, cucumber, and squash. Combine all in a bowl and mix. I keep the cilantro sepa-rate as it is not loved by all, and I use minimal onions and jalapenos with the extra in separate bowls for the same reason. Cut avocadoes in half and remove pits. Generously fill avocado halves with mixture and serve. Note – due to varying sizes of vegetables, I try to balance all the ingredi-ents, so I may or may not use all of any of the ingredients.PEACH DUMPLINGS1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour1 tsp. salt½ cup shortening1 egg yolk3 Tbsp. water1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice2 Tbsp. sugar½ tsp. ground cinnamon6 peach halves¾ cup sugar2/3 cup water or juice (of choice)In a bowl, mix flour and salt, and cut in shortening. In another bowl, blend yolk, water, and lemon juice. Mix lightly into flour mixture with fork. Roll out and cut into six 6” squares. Mix sugar and cinnamon. Put one peach half into each square of pastry. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Seal dough and place in greased 7x12x2 pan. In saucepan, mix sugar and water or juice and heat to boil-ing. Pour over dumplings. Bake in a preheated 425-degree oven for 40 minutes or until browned. Julie and Danny Cartner enjoy spending time outdoors while picking their own sun-ripened foods from their garden. From a newly built deck off the back of their home, the couple can enjoy views of nature’s paradise filled with flowers and a pool. Home-grown veggies: Better tasting and a better life Serving Winston-Salem, Clemmons, and Surrounding Areas DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, July 27, 2023 - B1Sports By Brian PittsEnterprise Record A lot of football fans around here recognize the name Adam Witten, who been the voice of Appalachian State football for the past seven years. A lot of people, though, may not remember that Witten’s career as a football play-by-play man started at War Eagle Stadium. In 2007, Witten was working for ISP in Winston-Salem. (He still works for the same company, although the name has changed multiple times and now it’s Lear-field.) He’d been in the sports broadcasting business since his freshman year at App in 2000, but he’d never been a play-by-play an-nouncer for football. That changed when he hooked up with Davie’s AM radio station, 1520 WDSL. “I moved to Winston-Salem in the summer of 2007, and I was just looking for any opportunity I could to get plugged in somewhere,” The Voice of the Mountaineers App State announcer got his start calling Davie games By Brian PittsEnterprise Record For just the fourth time in Davie football history, a Davie duo par-ticipated in the East-West All-Star Game in the same year. Willie Purvis and Brodie Smith played for the West in the 75th matchup between top players in the state. The game was held at Grimsley on July 19. The East won 14-0. The players arrived at Grimsley on July 14 and were treated like celebrities for six days. “It was an amazing experi-ence,” Smith said. “They had us breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. It’s just great practicing with the best players in the state, and then playing against the best players from the eastern part of the state. We went to a Dash (baseball) game. We went to see a Carolina Cobras arena game. We went to the East-West men’s basketball game. We had a banquet.” Smith had 65 catches for 946 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior last fall. He became one of the top receivers in Davie annals, leaving the black and orange with three major rankings: tied for fifth in career TD catches with 17, sixth in career receiving yards with 1597 and seventh in career receptions with 113. It was fitting that he closed his prep career with a team-high Purvis, Smith represent Davie in East-West game By Brian PittsEnterprise Record As we get ready for the 2023 Davie football season, here’s a look back at one of the all-time games, an overtime win at West Forsyth in 1999. Davie football coach Doug Illing didn’t have to give a Gipper speech before the War Eagles’ trip to Clemmons in 1999. One year earlier, West Forsyth punctuated a tense 14-6 victory by celebrating at midfield of War Ea-gle Stadium, rubbing Davie’s face in its 10th loss to West in 11 years. One year later, the War Eagles were still ticked off. And after Ricky White scored and after a blitzing Jeremy Shoffner dropped running back Anthony Butler on fourth down to seal a breathtaking 28-21 overtime victory, Davie turned the tables by pounding their chests at midfield. “They did that crap to us last year at our field, stomping on our War Eagle,” said quarterback Drew Ridenhour, one of the he-roes. “We weren’t going to take that. We remember stuff like that. We came to their house and did it.”Illing, the second-year coach, savored his greatest triumph to this point in his Davie career. “Man, I’m excited,” he said. “This is the greatest victory I’ve been in in 10 years of coaching. Nobody believed in us, especially after (back-to-back losses to North Davidson and Central Davidson). Nobody was giving us a chance. This was the first step to making a statement that we can play with the Winston-Salem schools and be conference champions.”Ridenhour, playing on a torn ACL in his right knee, was electric at crunch time as Davie faced a 21-13 deficit late in the third quarter. He converted two third-and-10s with substantial completions to Rod Tenor, who was outstanding with eight catches for 110 yards. Then Ridenhour hit Thadd John-son (five catches, 91 yards) for 15 yards to set up White, who plunged in from the West 1 to cut the mar-gin to 21-19 with 9:55 to go. “I had great protection and Thadd and Rod caught the ball,” Davie turned tables in ‘99 By Brian PittsEnterprise Record A look back at Davie sports 25 years ago ... • In the spring of 1998, Davie’s softball team pulled a huge stunner when it blasted North Davidson 12-0 in five innings in Welcome. It was Davie’s first win over Mike Lambros’ Black Knights in five years. “We normally are intimidated by them,” second baseman Ashley Bracken said. “It felt really good to know that we can actually beat North Davidson.”“Everybody wanted to cry because we hadn’t beaten them in five years,” outfielder Dana Smith said. “We made history.”The story of the game was the pitching of freshman Shannon Handy, who struck out nine in a two-hitter. Melinda Richie led the offense with three hits, while Ashlie Sanders, Kim Hilton and Dawn Williamson had two each. “I think I surprised a lot of people,” Handy said. “I surprised myself big-time.”• North Davie’s baseball team rallied for a 6-5 win over South Davie despite only getting one hit. The Wildcats used 14 walks to win the season opener. North was down 5-3 in the sixth and the first two batters were retired. But then came three consecutive walks. That brought up Dan Sullivan, who delivered a two-strike, two-run single for North’s only hit. Moments later, the tiebreaking run scored on a wild pitch. “We definitely gave it away,” South coach Grimes Parker said. “Their pitcher (Jon Dull) threw strikes and ours didn’t.”South had five hits, including two each by Neil Rice and Jason Hogue. Dave Poplin had the other hit. • Although Reynolds’ base-ball team was 3-0 in the CPC, the Demons were victimized by pitcher Charles Miller and lost 2-1 to visiting Davie. Miller tossed a three-hitter, lowered his ERA to 1.68 and also provided the game-winning hit in the second inning. Davie held on by making spar-kling plays in the sixth. With the score 2-1, Reynolds had runners 25 years ago Hill 3rd in state 3200 Please See Voice - Page B5Adam Witten has done play by play for App since 2016. Witten got his football play-by-play start in Davie County. Willie Purvis (left) and Brodie Smith were all-stars for the West. Please See 25 - Page B2Please See EW - Page B2Please See Tables - Page B2 B2 ‑ DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, July 27, 2023 Continued From Page B1catches in the all-star game. Those grabs resulted in 37 yards, which accounted for 30 percent of West’s offense in a game that was dominated by the defenses. That the defenses took turns bodyslamming the other of-fense was not a surprise; the East-West games are gener-ally low-scoring struggles as there’s only a few days to learn a new playbook. “I think it’s easier for the defense to learn the playbook,” Smith said. “On offense you’ve got to learn a ton of different routes.”Then there was Purvis, who started for Davie’s var-sity at cornerback for three Continued From Page B1 Ridenhour said. “You’ve got to give them credit because they did stuff after they caught it.”On the two-point try, Davie dialed up a play that surprised everybody in the house: a screen pass to White, who eluded a defend-er at the 5 and scored to tie the game at 21. “We knew they’d be sending the house and we had to fake it,” Illing said. “We hoped nobody would tackle Ricky. That was a good call by (offensive co- Continued From Page B1the corners with no outs. Brad Tuttle smacked a low liner, but second baseman Steven Nail caught it from Tables ... ordinator Bill) Oakley.”At the start of overtime, White shook a defender in the backfield and gained 9 yards. He scored on second down as Davie took the 28-21 lead. “I’ve been playing for four years and ain’t never beat West Forsyth,” White said. “My senior year, I felt like I had to put it in there for the team. I felt like I owed it to them. It doesn’t get any better. I just want to thank the o-line for this game because they really picked it up tonight.”Now it was the Davie defense’s turn to step up. Although West quarterback Josh McGee completed a first-down pass to the 4, Da-vie’s interior brutes stuffed Butler on second and third down. On fourth-and-goal from the 3, Shoffner made a shoestring tackle to seal the win. It was pure pandemoni-um on the visitors’ sideline. “That’s the thing we’ve been talking to (Shoffner) about the last three weeks - coming up, making a play on the tailback and keeping containment,” Illing said. “We talked about our seniors stepping up and making plays.”The War Eagles came out of the gate with fury. On their first possession, Riden-hour threw a 21-yard TD to Johnson. David Wooldridge nailed 32- and 31-yard field goals to push Davie’s lead to 13-0 with 5:33 left in the second quarter. Ridenhour would hit 14 of 27 passes for a sea-son-high 202 yards. “I thought Drew was absolutely fantastic,” West coach Russell Stone said. “I mean, him on two legs must be outstanding.”After digging a hole, the Titans showed some tenac-ity. Butler scored three TDs in a span of 6:30 as West stormed to the 21-13 lead. Butler, coming off 268 yards in a win over Northwest Guilford, finished with 213 yards on 37 carries. But Davie made big plays when it mattered most. “We had some adversity at times,” defensive coordi-nator Devore Holman said. “But you know what, when it counted we bowed our backs and shut the water off.”This was a glorious sea-son for the War Eagles. The win at West ignited a five-game winning streak. They closed the regular season with wins of 27-17 over South Rowan, 23-21 over Reynolds and 19-6 over Mt. Tabor to go 4-0 in the CPC and claim their first outright league title in 34 years. They buried Ashbrook 24-6 in the first round of the playoffs. They lost 28-7 to eventual state champion A.C. Reyn-olds in the second round, but the 10-3 record was just the third time that Davie had achieved double-figure wins. E-W ... years. He started for the West at corner, showed why he’s headed for a Division-II career and was among the West’s tackle leaders, if not the leader. “Willie started at corner and played the most snaps of the corners,” Davie de-fensive coordinator Blaine Nicholson said. “He prob-ably led the team in tackles because they were trying to get it out on the perimeter a bunch. He had at least two PBUs (pass breakups), he was targeted a couple of times and he cut off the route multiple times. They did a lot of outside runs and bubble passes, and he came up and fit the run really, really well.”While Purvis’ first three years at Davie were hin-dered by injuries, the foot-ball gods finally smiled on him as a senior, and he took full advantage - on and off the field. “He was a great leader,” Nicholson said. “Last year it was like having a coach on the field. He really did a lot for the young guys last year. He’s a very selfless and humble guy, and he really coached those guys up.”Purvis and Smith have been teammates for 12 years - from third grade at Shady Grove to Ellis to Davie - and now they’re going to be roommates and teammates on the college level at Em-ory & Henry. “My dad played college football. Our whole family is big on football,” Smith said. “I remember when I was in elementary school, the teacher would ask what we wanted to do in the future, what is your dream, and I would say play college football. It’s always been a dream for me since I was a young child. For it to finally become real, it’s crazy that it’s really happening.”How did Emory & Henry win your heart? “They texted me throughout the season,” Smith said. “Every single Friday morning, their head coach would call me and one of the coaches would wish me luck. I wanted to go where you’re wanted most, and I felt like I was wanted most there. Plus, the campus (in Emory, Va.) is beautiful and the coaches are great. It’s a strong brotherhood.”“I think it’s going to be a good fit for both of those guys,” Nicholson said. Notes: The other Davie duos to appear in the same East-West game were Edgar Osborne and Randall Ward in 1967, Chris Reynolds/James Boyle in 2017 and Avery Taylor/Kristian Lyons in 2021. ... The West only managed 123 total yards, averaged 2.7 yards per play and committed three turn-overs. The East fumbled five times but only lost one. ... The game was scoreless until the 1:20 mark of the second quarter, when the East scored on a 47-yard catch-and-run. The other East touchdown came on an eight-play drive that fol-lowed a West fumble. ... The East-West Football Game has always been played in July, but this was likely the last summer game of the series. The East-West game for the next senior class will be played in December. It is scheduled for the weekend after the NCHSAA state championships. 25 ... his knees. The next batter flew out to center fielder Scott Cornatzer, who threw a one-hopper to catcher Drew Ridenhour for a dou-ble play. Davie, facing a tough arm in Brandon Earp, got its two runs in the second. Nail had a bloop double, Riden-hour singled sharply and Shane Allen drilled a line drive off Earp that allowed Nail to score. Miller’s two-out RBI single up the middle made it 2-1 and made Miller 16 for 32. Victor Patti went 3 for 3. Miller, Jeremy Helton and Ridenhour had two hits each. • Davie baseball used seventh-inning magic to extend its winning streak to six. Davie was behind 5-3 in the top of the seventh, but South Stokes’ second base-man dropped Cornatzer’s popup, an error that set the comeback in motion. Hel-ton walked and the Sauras errored Ridenhour’s bunt. Nail’s RBI groundout tied it at 5. Jonathan Creason hit a dribbler to the mound, but the pitcher’s wide throw carried the first baseman into Creason’s path. Creason and the fielder collided and two runs scored as Davie won 7-5. Earlier, Cornatzer slammed his team-high third homer. • Ryan Desnoyers fired a one-hitter as Davie baseball blanked Reynolds 5-0. The No. 9 batter, Creason, went 3 for 3 with two doubles. • Desnoyers (6-1, 2.54) was far from done. He pitched a five-hitter in a 6-1 win over South Stokes and a four-hitter in a 13-0 rout of West Forsyth. “Ryan is our version of (Phillip) Rogers,” coach Jerry Walser said. “He really understands how to pitch. He realizes that he needs to work hitters in different lo-cations at different speeds.”In the blowout over West, Brian Campbell went 3 for 4 with a home run. Ridenhour and Desnoyers had two hits each. “Brian is a fabulous athlete,” Walser said. • In a 6-2 win over West Forsyth, Patti pitched a three-hitter and also pro-duced three hits at the plate. • Samantha Murillo achieved track stardom as a freshman, winning the CPC championship in the 400 and placing second in the 200. “(Murillo) lost by a tenth of a second (in the 200), and the girl who beat her (Mt. Tabor’s Angela Breeden) is undefeated in everything,” coach Cary Powers said. “So for a freshman to come within a half a step of beat-ing the conference’s runner of the year is great for her.”Murillo, Susan Delaney, Tiffany Peoples and Stacy Joyner captured the 1600. The Davie boys pro- duced CPC champs in seven events: Garick Hill in the 1600 and 3200; Kenny Col-lins in the 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles; Darien Brown in the 400; Nick Propst in the triple jump; and Matt James, Clifton Redmon, Ryan Barnes and Collins in the 1600 relay. • The top two seeds met in the CPC Tournament fi-nal in softball. No. 1 South Stokes scored twice in the bottom of the sixth to deny Davie, 3-2, at Rich Park. Davie had charged to a 2-1 lead in the fifth. Richie broke up Jennifer Long’s no-hitter, stole second and scored on Leann Spillman’s hit. After Williamson sin-gled, Davie took the lead on Handy’s infield hit. • In the CPC Tournament final at Rich Park, Davie baseball lost 4-1 to Mt. Tabor. Davie had a chance to rally in the seventh. Af-ter Cornatzer doubled, two walks loaded the bases with one out. But the Spartans es-caped the jam and won their fourth straight CPCT title. • With two minutes re-maining, Brittany Walker of South Davie soccer convert-ed a penalty kick to give the Tigers a 1-0 win over North Davie. South goalie Ryanne McDaniel was instrumental in the outcome. “We controlled most of the game, but their keeper made some great saves to keep them in it,” North coach Sean Garnett said. North got revenge in the next meeting against South. The Wildcats won 1-0 on a goal by Allison Howell. • Davie softball busted loose for five runs in the sixth inning to beat Crest 6-1 in the first round of the play-offs. Hits by Natalie Foster, Williamson and Handy fu-eled the big inning. Jessica Whitley’s two-run single in the fifth broke a tie as Davie pulled out a 4-2 decision at Northwest Guil-ford in the second round. Foster went 3 for 4. Smith, Richie and Whitley had two hits each. • In the 4-A track meet at UNC-Charlotte, Hill fin-ished third in the state in the 3200. “He ran the best race of his career in his last event,” coach Scott Young said. Kenny White went 141-3 in the discus to finish fifth. Brown was sixth in the 400. For the Davie girls, Murillo took fifth in the 400 at 59.54. • In the Midwest Re-gional at Bryan Park, Davie sophomore golfer James Stewart shot a 3-over 75. Freshman Josh Lackey shot 76. • The Davie softball run ended in the quarterfinals, where South Stokes beat the War Eagles for the fourth time, 5-2. 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The man said that the thermometer associated with his depth finder read 86 degrees.Folks, that’s not lake water, that’s bath water, but fish will still bite, and many bass fishermen still want to release their fish alive after experiencing the joy of the catch. That can entail a little bit of preparation.A handful of tips:• Keep the fish out of the water for as short a period of time as possible. The quicker you return the fish to the water, the better its chances of survival. If you want to take a photo, get it done quickly. If it’s an es- Justin Hall of Reidsville caught this 27-pound, 7-ounce channel catfish, the new state record, from a Rockingham County farm pond on May 21. - Photo courtesy NC Wildlife Resources Commission Harrison Bachman’s 9-pound, 12.1-ounce red hind, caught June 30 off Wrightsville Beach, is the new state record. -Photo courtesy NC Division of Marine Fisheries pecially big bass, make sure to support its body – don’t let the entire body weight hang from its jaw, where you’ve got your thumb and forefinger clamped down.• Keep your hands off the fish as much as possi-ble. One of a fish’s biggest survival mechanisms is a slippery layer on its scales called its “slime coat.” Remove the slime coat by holding the fish too long or in a rough manner, and the fish will be subject to getting infections that may cause it to die. • If you are using a land-ing net, one with a rubber-ized coating is much better for the fish. Nets made out of coated nylon can dam-age a fish’s slime coat. • Don’t ride the fish around in your livewell for any length of time, un-less you’re in a tournament and it’s unavoidable. If you have to keep the fish in a livewell for any amount of time, keep the water circu-lating as much as possible – even continually running the aerator. If the water temperature is around the 80-degree mark or higher, consider adding ice to the water to cool it. The best way to add ice is with a milk jug or other plastic container that’s been filled with water and frozen be-forehand. It will cool the water gradually, which is better for the fish, and it’s better than bag ice, which is sometimes made with wa- ter that has chemicals that aren’t great for fish, either.• When you’re ready to release the fish, don’t just chuck him over the side of your boat, kneel down against the gunwale, with-out relaxing your grip on the fish’s lower jaw, and slide the fish into the wa-ter, moving it forwards and backwards for 30 seconds or so to get water flow-ing back through the fish’s gills. Then simply let go and watch it swim away.Record catfishRockingham County has gotten a lot of notice over the past 10 years for the number of huge white-tailed deer, but those bucks take a back seat to the latest offering from the northern Piedmont County.The N.C. Wildlife Re-sources Commission has certified that a huge chan-nel catfish, caught two months ago from a farm pond near Reidsville, is the new state record. Justin Hall of Reids-ville landed the 27-pound, 7-ounce fish on May 21, a monster that was 36¼ inches long and more than 24 inches in girth. It broke the previous record, a 26-pound catfish caught from the Neuse River on July 21.According to the NCWRC, Hall’s 13-year-old son caught a huge catfish earlier in May. Un-aware of the record, he re-leased it back into the lake. About a week later, Hall was using bread dough for bait on a Big Cat Fever rod and Zebco Big Cat XT reel when he hooked the fish. His wife netted the huge fish, and according to Hall, its weight bent the net.Hall got the fish weighed on certified scales and sub-mitted it to the NCWRC for state-record certification.Bottomfish record Red hinds are among a handful of bottomfish that anglers along the North Carolina coast regularly run into when dropping bait down into hardbottom areas.Harrison Bachmann of Wrightsville Beach caught the biggest one ever caught in North Carolina waters on June 30. His 9-pound, 12.1-ounce fish was caught off his home port. His fish was certified earlier this month as the new state re-cord. It broke a year-old record of 7 pounds, 11.2 ounces caught last year near Frying Pan Tower off Cape Fear.Bachmann’s fish was 25 inches long and 23¼ inch-es in girth. He caught it on squid, fished on a Penn Carnage III rod paired with a Penn US Senator 113N reel spooled with 50-pound test line.Red hinds are members of the grouper family, of-ten mistaken for strawberry groupers or rock hind; the difference is slight, in col-oration, spots and fins. Reach your audience wherever they are:on desktops/laptops, tablets & smartphones. Put your message in front of your potential customers today! Call 336.751.2120to learn more! Reach Potential Customers While They Are Online WithTARGETED DIGITAL MARKETING Davie American Little League Player Spotlights Nolan Gray of the Machine Pitch Rail Riders went 4 for 4 with a double and three runs scored. He also played a great game in the outfield and at pitcher. Ella Interlandi of the softball Wolfpack went 5 for 5 with three runs and a RBI. Not only did she bring it at the plate, she made several great plays at first base. Brooklynn Mills of the T-ball Rock Hounds has grown and improved quite a bit in her short time playing. She had a great hit during a game. Cameron York of the Minor Cubs made an all-star catch in the outfield that held the game in place. Plays like that are such a big deal and deserve to be celebrated. Channel catfish, red hind records broken B4 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, July 27, 2023 3301 Salisbury Hwy • Statesville, NC 28677 704-872-3148 • lilshavers.com Lumber • Hardwood • Plywood PPG Paints • Stains • Flooring Quikrete • Plumbing Electrical & More! We Know Wood! If wood confuses you, call or come by... We’ll clear it up for you! Shawn, Seager Brooks 4th in father/son Shawn Brooks and Seager Brooks of Mocksville played in the 57th Carolinas Father/Son Golf Tournament on July 21 at Mid South Club. Shawn, 41, and Seager, 13, competed in the 13U Flight B division and finished fourth out of 14 teams as they shot 12-over par. Their scores were 41-42 – 83. Mocksville will have a fall leagueThe Mocksville Legion baseball program is going to sponsor a fall league beginning in September. Information meetings will be held at Mando Field on July 29 at 9:30 a.m. and on July 30 at 3 p.m. Send the following information to mocksvillelegionbaseball@gmail.com: player’s name, high school attending, grade and phone number. • Sports Briefs • Davie softball coach Nathan Handy, along with his assistant coaches and players, ran a softball camp for youngsters for three hours a day over four days, June 26-29. They worked to improve their hitting and fielding and also mixed in a little Slip ‘N Slide fun. DAVIE FAMILY YMCA 336-751-9622 www.davieymca.org Financial Assistance Available. *Prorated monthly rates apply. You can help a child in need succeed when you join the Y for FREE with a new backpack donation from July 10-31. All backpacks will be donated to kids in need through our partnership with the Davie County School System. $0 Joining Fee with donation of new backpack* MAKE BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL Softball Campers DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, July 27, 2023 - B5 The Davie Silver Spir-its Senior Games basket-ball team came home from the national tournament in Pittsburg, Pa. undefeated.The Spirits have repre-sented Davie County Se-nior Games for 30 years in tournaments around the state and nation. TThey came out as win-ners against the NOVA (Northern Virginia) United Classics, Michigan Spir-its, and Connecticut High Fives. The three-day tourna-ment began on Tuesday, July 11 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Cen-ter and ended on Thursday, July 13 with a huge win in a nail-biting game against the Michigan Spirits. The final score was 32-26. They were awarded the gold medal at the 2023 Na-tional Senior Games for the Ladies 80-84 Basketball Team. The Silver Spirits are comprised of the follow-ing: Alice Barnette, Sue Al-len, Vickie Frye, Charlotte Miller, Lois Green, and this year, they picked up two players from Tennessee to fill out the roster. The coach Continued From Page B1Witten said. “Through some connections, I found out there was an opportunity at WDSL to call games for Davie County High School. I jumped in as quickly as I could. When you ask people in Davie County, they say that is a great school, pas-sionate fan base, the games mean a lot, amazing atmo-sphere. In terms of calling high school football, I felt I’d won the jackpot. “It was a unique situation because the radio station was daytime only. We had a livestream going on on the website, but in terms of radio, I would have to create a recording of the broadcast. So I was broadcasting live to anyone listening on the in-ternet, but also recording the entire thing so that I could upload it to a computer after the game so that it could be played back around noon the next day. I did not grow up in this state and I didn’t live in Winston until 2007, but I very quickly learned how big of a deal the War Eagles were when it came to football.”Witten was the behind the mic for Davie football for three seasons, 2007-09. “I saw some great games,” he said. In 2008 he was in Greensboro for the greatest Davie comeback ever. The War Eagles trailed Page 34-8 at halftime; they out-scored the Pirates 35-9 in the third and fourth quar-ters and prevailed 50-49 in overtime. On the final play from scrimmage, Zach Illing fired a 14-yard touchdown pass to Joe Watson. Michael Rowe’s point-after kick sealed it and pandemonium ensued on the visitors’ side. Witten’s final Davie game was in Welcome in 2009, when Davie suffered an excruciating 31-30 loss to North Davidson. With Davie needing a win to reach the playoffs, coach Doug Illing made one of the gutsiest calls of all time. On fourth-and-6 from the Davie 21, the snap went to upback Alex Newman instead of his twin brother and punter Sean Newman. Alex raced around right end for 79 yards to give Davie a 30-16 lead with 8:32 to go. Amazingly, the Black Knights scored to cut Davie’s lead to 30-29 with 2:16 remaining. They faked the extra point, scored on a two-point play and dealt Davie its fourth loss by three John Bullins with his 7th place medal at the National Senior Games Pickleball Men’s Singles Tourna- ment. Davie County Silver Spirits with their Gold Medals at the National Senior Games. Shawn and Crystal Robinson at the Na- tional Senior Games in Pittsburgh. is Vanessa Carter. “If you ever get a chance to see them play, it’s an in-spiration to all,” said Carrie Miller, Davie Senior Ser-vices. “They are the epito-me of aging with purpose, and show that no matter your age, you can still par-ticipate in team sports.” The Spirits will play a scrimmage against the Or-ange County Sprots in ear-ly October and will follow with competing in the N.C. State Senior Games Finals Oct. 27-29 in Greenville.The Spirits weren’t the only competitors from Da-vie in the national games.Shawn and Crystal Rob-inson competed in the ar-chery competition, shoot-ing over 200 arrows July 8-9.John Bullins represented Davie County as he partici-pated in three days of pick- leball tournaments. The first day he participated in Mixed Doubles with his partner, Rosie. They went 1-2. The second day, Bull-ins participated in Men’s Doubles with his partner, TC, where they finished 7th overall in their age catego-ry. TThe final day was Men’s Singles where Bullins placed 7th. Spirits win national basketball title “Each of these partici-pants faced huge competi-tion and made Davie Coun-ty proud,” Miller said. “To be eligible to participate in National Senior Games, one must place first at the local level followed by placing at the state level.”If interested in becom-ing part of Senior Games, call Senior Services at 336-753-6230. Voice ... points or less. “If I remember correctly, the fake punt was like the third-craziest play that hap-pened in that game,” Witten said with a laugh. It was evident that Witten had a passion for getting better, and calling 33 Davie games was an important step in his career. “I was working in college sports at the time,” he said. “I had responsibilities on Saturdays, which worked out well because I could do Davie games on Friday night and then I could work on Saturdays. Davie was my first experience doing foot-ball play-by-play. I had done some work as a student and a little bit as a professional out of school at App State, but that was doing basketball and baseball. I was part of the football broadcast, but I wasn’t doing play-by-play. I was a sideline reporter for a few years. I learned a lot (doing Davie games). I learned about the craft of how to do it. I had done mock broadcasts before. You show up at a stadium and you’ve got a recorder and you call the game. But it’s not the same as know-ing you’re on the radio and people are actually listening. I learned about the craft of doing it, I learned about the operation side of it, what you have to do leading up to a game to prepare, working on your spotting boards, talking to coaches, going to practices, building that re-lationship with Doug Illing. We would record something before every game. Those were the things I realized were super important - the value of having those re-lationships, the things you could put into a broadcast to help build storylines and provide more than just time and score. Yeah, those things were a big deal.”Witten grew up in Bra-denton, Fla. As a high school student-athlete for the Southeast Seminoles, he was inspired by one of his teachers and began dream-ing of a career in sports broadcasting.“While I didn’t play foot-ball, I was interested in the broadcast side of things,” he said. “Fortunately, one of my teachers in high school happened to be the play-by-play announcer for my high school football team on radio. So I got the itch pretty early and I started working with him and learning how to do a football broadcast. He let me record some in-terviews for pregame shows and let me do some sideline reporting during the games.”Witten played basketball and tennis for Southeast. “I was a very small kid, so I had no shot of playing on the football team, or it would have been very, very risky to my physical health,” he said ith a chuckle. “But I did play basketball because I knew how to shoot and I played tennis because I was quick and had pretty good coordination. Football was never going to be the thing for me, but I ended up being a pretty decent basketball and tennis player.”After graduating from high school in 2000, Witten was drawn to Boone by the App student radio station’s national reputation. “I went to App for a lot of reasons, one of which was the fact that right around the time that I was looking at colleges, (WASU, 90.5 FM) had just received a national award as the station of the year,” he said. “I wanted to get involved in their sports department and be involved in their broadcasts. They would broadcast their ver-sion of football games every Saturday. While I didn’t have any play-by-play op-portunities, I did color and did some sideline reporting and I got involved in other sports. I just soaked up as much of the practice of play by play as I could in a short amount of time.”Witten, who graduated from App in 2004, was a member of Mountaineers’ football, men’s and wom-en’s basketball and baseball radio broadcast teams from 2000-06. “After college, I spent a couple of years in Boone working in the athletics de-partment,” he said. “I was doing a lot of play-by-play work, but not necessarily calling games for football. David Jackson was the voice of the Mountaineers, but I worked with him on the sidelines for football and I worked with him as an analyst for basketball. We shared play-by-play duties for baseball.”After dedicating seven years to the black and gold, Witten landed a job at ISP in Winston in 2007. Nine years later, in April of 2016, Jackson stepped down as voice of the Mountaineers. He was the radio play-by- play voice for App football, men’s basketball and base-ball from 2000-15. •••Everyone has his day of heaven on earth, and Wit-ten’s came in May of 2016. That’s when he landed his dream job. “I went up to campus in early May,” he said. “I knew I was going to talk to people about the position. I was going to meet with our AD, other members of the athletic department and our football coach, who at the time was Scott Satterfield. I thought I was going up for an interview with all those people and give it my best shot and hope that things worked out - and I get the call a few days later that the job is mine. I remember talking to our football coach first. We knew each other because he was a coordina-tor when I was in school. I remember talking with our AD and others and they weren’t grilling me with in-terview-type questions. We were almost game-planning for the upcoming fall and it kind of hit me: ‘Oh, this isn’t an interview. This might be - hey, we want you for this job, let’s talk about how this is going to work.’ I had to ask the question at the end: ‘So is the job mine?’ I didn’t want to read it the wrong way and I certainly didn’t want to assume anything. They were like: ‘Yeah.’”This was the moment Witten had been working toward. Before heading home, he pulled over in a grocery store parking lot. As he dialed wife Nicole’s number, he had the biggest smile on his face. It was the purest joy. “I called my wife first and told her. We were over- joyed,” Witten said. “I re-member sitting in the car after I talked to her and you do that silent fist pump and let your emotions out. That’s when it really hit me: ‘Oh my God, this is like a dream realized to get to this point.’”Witten’s first game as App football’s play-by-play man was Sept. 1, 2016, a Thursday night game at Ten-nessee. The Volunteers were ranked ninth in the country, there were 100,074 fans in Neyland Stadium and the game was on ESPN. For a debut, it doesn’t get any better. The Mountaineers made an incredible showing - the 21-point underdogs led 13-3 at halftime - before getting their hearts broken at the end and losing 20-13 in overtime. Witten vividly recalls the massive pregame butterflies. “The whole day and ev-erything leading up to it was one big ball of nerves,” he said. “After our late lunch, I told the crew: ‘You guys go on up to the booth and I’ll meet you up there.’ I just needed to walk around the stadium by myself, col-lect my thoughts and calm myself down because I was so amped up and nervous. I had to take at least an hour in between our lunch and getting up to the booth.“What helped me was the entire on-air crew was brand new. We had a brand new analyst. We had a brand new sideline reporter. Of course, I made sure I was totally prepped and ready to do the game, but I think I had also spent so much time making sure our crew knew what to do that I didn’t nec-essarily focus as much on myself. I said: ‘Hey, I know what I’m doing. I feel like I’m prepared to do my job. My chart’s ready.’ I had my whole pregame show script-ed out, so all I had to do was just read off the script. You go into all your training and your preparation to carry you along the way. I know that if I was to go back and listen to that first broadcast, almost seven years later, I would probably be pretty ashamed of how it sounded compared to now. Yeah, that was a nerve-wracking day for a lot of different reasons.”Now Witten, 41, is ap-proaching his eighth year in the App booth (he is a foot-ball-only announcer). Adam and Nicole, who met at App in the summer of 2005, have two boys and a girl. The boys, Eli and Mason, are 10 and 7, respectively. They both play flag football and soccer. Their daughter Mallory is 2. “God bless my wife, they go to pretty much every home football game, as long as it’s on a Saturday,” he said. “That’s how much those games and that place means to us. It’s kind of the perfect situation. It gives me a chance to call games at App, which I love, but it gives me some good work/life balance.”Although he’s 14 years removed from Davie foot-ball, although he has moved on to bigger and better things in Boone, Witten appreciates his play-by-play roots. “I’ll forever have a spot in my heart for Davie Coun-ty football because that was my first football gig and I loved every moment of it,” he said. “The games were a ton of fun. I met some really cool people. I loved that place and I will always pull for them.” Houses, Decks, Driveways Gutter Cleaning, Roof Wash B6 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, July 27, 2023 County Line Children ages 3 years through 8th grade enjoy a meal followed by pledging of allegiances, singing, Bible stories, crafts, and recreation at the Society Baptist Church Vacation Bible School last week. Jimmy and Teresa Rogers Smoot celebrate their 50th wedding anniver- sary with family Sunday afternoon in the fellowship hall of Salem United Methodist Church; where they were married Saturday, July 21, 1973. By Shirley ThorneCounty Line Correspondent Clarksbury Methodist Church will hold Vacation Bible School from 5:30-8 p.m. Monday, July 31-Fri-day, Aug. 4. Children, get ready to enjoy a week of "Food Truck Party - On a Roll with God." Each day VBS will begin with a meal followed by classes for infants through adults. Classes for children include Bible stories, music, crafts, and recreation. The adult class will focus on Bible study.As photos show, the hot humid weather last week did not deter children from enjoying VBS at Society Baptist Church last week.Upcoming community events: country ham and sausage breakfast spon-sored by the V-Point Ruri-tans from 7-10 a.m. Satur-day, Aug. 5 at the V-Point Building; and ice cream social hosted by Calvary Baptist Church Wednesday, Aug. 9.Our community sends congratulations to Jimmy and Teresa Rogers Smoot upon their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married Saturday, July 21, 1973, at Salem United Methodist. They returned to Salem for a family cel-ebration in the fellowship hall last Sunday. The cou-ple sealed the event with a kiss at the altar where they said their wedding vowels 50 years ago.Teresa is the daughter of Clyde and Kathleen Slevin Rogers and was reared on US 64 just east of NC 901. Jimmy is the son of J.C. and Lucille Dulin Smoot and was reared on Davie Academy Road. The couple reside in the Smoot family homeplace on Davie Acad-emy Road and children Ja-son, Jean, and Amy have homes nearby. Our community sends get-well wishes to Alice C. Waugh, who has been at Forsyth Medical Center. Mildred Beck remains in rehab at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Join us in prayer for the Lord's divine healing upon Alice, Mildred, and others who have health problems.Remember in prayer Martha Riddle Fox Isaac, Some things just belong together Save when you insure your home and auto with ERIE. You can have superb insurance coverage, outstanding service, great rates and discounts too. Take advantage of ERIE’s multi-policy discount and we’re willing to bet your tail will be waggin’. Also ask us about ERIE’s other available discounts. Call us for a quote today. Discounts, rates and coverages vary by state and are subject to eligibility and applicable rates and rules. 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Elm Street, Graham, NC 27253 (336) 228-8800 Four Locations to Best Serve You in conjuction with the Davie County Enterprise Record Invite you to nominate an individual to be recognized as VETERAN OF THE MONTH A Veteran will be chosen from the entries and published in the Davie County Enterprise Record on the first Thursday of the month. sponsored by: Submit your nominationourdavie.com/veterans whose daughter Joyce Fox Manning died Tuesday of last week at Autumn Care of Salisbury. Please con-tinue to pray for the Lord's divine healing of young Caleb Williams as he has begun taking oral therapy treatments at Wake Forest Baptist Brenner Children's Hospital. Send news and memo-ries to Shirley on 336-492-5115 or email sdtlink@hot-mail.com. Bible school starts Monday at Clarksbury DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, July 27, 2023 - B7 The 3 and 4 year olds show their families the songs they learned during Vacation Bible School at Ijames Baptist Church. Sheffield-Calahaln Melinda Earhart, maid of honor and best man, Don Darden, watch as Paulette and Jim Carlton share marriage vows. Pastor Kestler Ruth gets “silly-stringed” by the 2nd and 3rd grade class who collected over 300 items for the Ijames Blessing Box. At right, Melissa Connell and Chelsea Favre count items collected as the VBS mission project, 895 items donated. Wendi White and Sharon McDaniel were leaders of this 2nd and 3rd grade class that was enjoying playtime. The 3 year olds at Ijames VBS enjoying music time. Jack and Helen Williams from eastern NC enjoy hotdogs prepared by the servers at New Union. Carol Matney of Char- lotte, friend of Becky Surratt, enjoys her first time at the BoTyme Jam. By Brenda BaileySheffield-CalahalnCorrespondent Birthday wishes to: Ty-son Wilson and Jeffrey Spry on July 28; Brenda Beck on July 30; and Noah Drye and Chris Wilson on Aug. 3. Happy anniversary to the following couples: Edward and Amber Thutt on July 29; Richard and Pam Willliams on July 31; and Larry and Doris Dyson on Aug. 2. Last week I wished Danny Casstevens a happy birthday. Eva had a birth-day on July 23. She is also a special friend and great musician, and has been an asset to the US Postal Ser-vice for many years. Eva, we all wish you a Happy Birthday and many more. In last week’s column there was a photo of a young child - Jason Brown on his first birthday. Jason is my grandson and turned 24 on July 17. Happy Birth-day to a wonderful young man that has been through a lot in his young life. Love him with all my heart.Ijames Baptist complet-ed a week of Vacation Bible School, Twists and Turns (a game theme), and the mot-to was “Following Jesus Changes The Game”. VBS was July 16-20. Every night children began with a Worship Rally led by the pastor. The children recited pledges to the U.S. flag, Christian flag, and the Holy Bible. Pastor Kestler Ruth shared encouraging words before rotations. Each night consisted of snacks, games, crafts, mu-sic, and lessons. Children collected non-perishable food for the Ijames Bless-ing Box. More than 800 items were donated. Be-cause it was so successful, Pastor Ruth agreed to allow the winning group to “sil-ly-string” him. On July 21, family night included the commence-ment. The children showed off talent with singing and performing what they had learned. There was pizza, refreshments, and bounce houses. More than 60 chil-dren came each night, and it took many dedicated church members volun-teering. Decorations were remarkable and all themed with games in mind - a wonderful, kid friendly and inviting environment was thrilling. There was a traf-fic control group that made sure things flowed well and children stayed safe. Ijames is thankful for all the par-ents who brought their children to VBS. If you are looking for a home church, Ijames members invite you. Sunday morning worship begins at 10:30.New Union’s Hotdog Saturday was again a suc-cess. The next event will be Saturday, Aug. 26. Vacation Bible School will be July 30-Aug. 2 from 6-8 night-ly for ages preschool-5th grade. The theme is “Hero Hotline”, which through stories in the old and new testaments, kids’ eyes are opened to countless ways that God provides. A meal will be provided each night. Liberty Wesleyan will host a Praise Worship Ser-vice Sunday, July 30, at 11 a.m. Vacation Bible School is Aug. 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., “Let The Little Chil-dren Come Unto Me”. Paulette Loftin and Jim Carlton were married July 22. These two are great supporters of the Meatlock-er and Farmington Com-munity Center jams. They got engaged at a Farming-ton jam a few months ago. We wish them many years of happiness.Prayer requests contin-ue for Bryan Swain, Jean Reavis, Hazel Smoot, Tim Keller, Junior Dunn, Betty Dameron, Tammy Keller, Charles England, Lincoln Dyson, Chester Reeves, Yvonne Ijames, Bonnie Gunter, Ed Livengood, Milton Tutterow, Nancy Peacock, Geraldine Lam-bert, Betty Beck, Sue Gob-ble, Bob Ellis, Helen Bulla, Paul Beck, Juanita Kea-ton, Betty Godbey, Emily Brown, Marsha Tutterow, Mary Teague, Eddie Por-ter, Janie Williams, Larry Richie, Maria Knight, Vio-let Coursey, Clyde Jordan, Jack Seaford and Suzonne Stratton. Our sincere con-dolences to the family of Joyce Louise Bowles, the Edith Beck family, the Kathy Mason family, and the Willliam “Bill East” Koontz family.Submit items to brfbai-ley@msn.com, message me on Facebook or call 336-837-8122. 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This hearing will be held August25th, 2023 at 12:00 PM (noon) at the Davie County Public Library located at 371 North Main St., in Mocksville, North Carolina. All attendees will have the opportu-nity to present ve (5) minute oral statements regarding the draft Permit and/or to submit written comments and data. Wr itten com-ments can also be sent during the public comment period of July 26, 2023 – September 9, 2023 to the following address:Adam Ulishney, Hazardous Waste Section ChiefDivision of Waste Management, NCDEQ MSC 1646Raleigh, NC 27699-1646All data submitted by the appli-cant is part of the administrative record and available at https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/waste-management/laserfiche. Documents may be located by us-ing the EPA ID# NCD0018 10365. The draft Permit and fact sheet can also be found online at the following location: https://deq.nc.gov/news/events/public-notic-es-hearings.A summary of the draft Post-Clo-sure Permit follows: The Ingersoll-Rand Companypurchased an existing building in 1966 and converted it into the Mocksville Por table Compres-sor facility. The plant is located in Mocksville, North Carolina, at 501 Sanford Avenue, near the in-tersection of Sanford Avenue and Valley Road. The company manu-factures por table air compressors and portable light/generator sets at the plant. Manufacturing pro-cesses include steel fabrication, machining, painting, assembly, and testing of air compressors. The plant is considered a Small Quantity Generator (SQG) of hazardous waste generating the following waste types and annual quantities on-site: D001 (770 gal-lons), D008 (5 pounds), D009 (118 pounds), F003 (770 gallons), and F005 (770 gallons). Hazardous wastes generated at the facility are stored on-site for less than 90 days prior to shipment for off-site treatment.Associated with the plant is a closed, on-site surface impound-ment (referred to as solid waste management unit 8 (SWMU 8), which is addressed by an on-site groundwater recovery system and which (along with the area of affected groundwater and the monitoring wells therein) consti-tutes the “facility” for the purpose of this post-closure permit renew-al application. The former on-site surface impoundment consisted of a lagoon with two hydraulical-ly joined cells that was located approximately 250 feet from the main manufacturing building, northwest of the plant site. Prior to closure, the rst cell had a surface area of 4,375 square feet, and the second cell had a surface area of 2,800 square feet. Waste was last discharged to SWMU 8 on 7 November 1985. Attachment B-1 provides fur ther information on the former impoundment’s con g-uration including cap components, impoundment layout, and extent of soil removal prior to capping.The surface impoundment was used to skim oil and allow for oil/water separation. Skimmed waste oil was periodically shipped off-site, and wastewater was returned to the To wn of Mocksville publicly owned treatment works (POTW). The groundwater recovery wells address groundwater affected byselected volatile organics from past facility operations in the former surface impoundment. Recovery wells and pumps are subsurface and within locked well casings. Recovered ground wa-ter is discharged to the Coolee-mee Wastewater Tr eatment Plant (WWTP) and the Dustman Creek WWTP under permit #0004 that expires on 1 January 2025. The closed surface impoundment and the groundwater recovery wells are aesthetically acceptable, unobtrusive, and do not create noise. The cap surface is well veg- etated, and no erosion is evident. No cap repairs have been required since its installation, based upon facility knowledge. A groundwater remediation system has been in place since 1992. Thirty-one years of compliance monitoring have been completed under the Part B Permit. Histori- cally, four compounds have been detected above GWPS, including TCE, tetrachloroethylene (PCE), bis (2- ethyl-hexyl) phthalate (DEHP), and lead. Lead and PCE have not been detected above groundwater standards in the past ve years. DEHP was only detected one time in the past 10 years (20.5 µg/L in 2016 in EW-2). TCE is the prevalent compound in groundwater at the Site, as dis- cussed in Section E-4. Post-closure monitoring was con- ducted quarterly from January 1989 until June 1994 and there- after at varying frequencies, de- pending on the well, since Decem- ber 1994. Groundwater sampling during the Review Period has in- cluded analyses for volatile organ- ic compounds (VOCs), DEHP (a semi-volatile organic compound, SVOC), lead, and several eld parameters. The sample frequen- cy was reduced to semi-annually from 1994 until 2012, and then an- nually from 2012 onward. The sampling objectives included assessing conditions upgradient, downgradient, and cross-gradient from the closed hazardous waste management unit for compliance and groundwater recovery system effectiveness. Sampling and anal- yses were conducted under the 2010 Groundwater Sampling Plan (GSAP). The objectives of the groundwa- ter corrective action program are to intercept and remove chemi- cally- affected groundwater from the subsurface. The groundwater recovery system consists of three (3) on-site wells that use electri- cally powered pumps. The three- well system extracts up to 25 gal- lons per minute. The system operates continually to control the migration of VOC-im- pacted groundwater. Construction details (facility description, draw- ings, plans, and equipment spec- i cations) for the recovery system are provided in the NCDEQ-ap- proved CAP (Aquaterra, 1990). Recovered water is piped to the Cooleemee and Dustman Creek WWTPs, which provide treatment consisting of extended-aeration biological treatment, clari cation / solids removal, chlorination, and dechlorination. Ingersoll-Rand pe- riodically monitors the water from the recovery wells for total halo- genated organic compounds and ow volume. The site is currently regulated by the NCDEQ - Hazardous Waste Section (HWS) pursuant to a Re- source Conservation and Recov- ery Act (RCRA) post closure and corrective action permit issued September 16, 2011. The permit is currently in the renewal stage and is needed to continue efforts related to remediating contaminat- ed soil and groundwaters. Histor- ical corrective measures included groundwater recovery and onsite treatment. All comments received during the public comment period or at the hearing will be considered in the decision regarding this Permit. Comments received after the pub- lic comment period ends will not be considered. The statutory au- thority for calling the permit hear- ing is G.S. 130A-294(f). Applica- ble State rules are found in the North Carolina Hazardous Waste Management Rules 15A NCAC 13A .0105, .0109, and .011 3. These rules adopt the require- ments of the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act as amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984. Anyone desiring additional information may contact Mike Ba- buin at (919) 707-8211 or Michael. babuin@ncdenr.gov or, at the ad- dress listed above. Publish 7/27/23 Public Notices No. 1677784PUBLIC NOTICEDivision of Waste Management, N. C. Department ofEnvironmental QualityHazardous Waste SectionPUBLIC HEARING FOR DRAFTHAZARDOUS WASTE POST-CLO-SURE PERMITINGERSOLL-RAND INDUSTRIAL U.S., INC. – MOCKSVILLE, NCEPA ID# NCD 041414772This is to notify the public of the issuance by the North Carolina Division of Waste Management’s Hazardous Waste Section of adraft Post-Closure Permit for the INGERSOLL-RAND INDUSTRIALU.S., INC. – Mocksville, NC facility located at 501 Sanford Avenue, in Mocksville, North Carolina. This hearing will be held August25th, 2023 at 12:00 PM (noon) at the Davie County Public Library located at 371 North Main St., in Mocksville, North Carolina. All attendees will have the opportu-nity to present ve (5) minute oral statements regarding the draft Permit and/or to submit written comments and data. Wr itten com-ments can also be sent during the public comment period of July 26, 2023 – September 9, 2023 to the following address:Adam Ulishney, Hazardous Waste Section Chief Division of Waste Management, NCDEQ MSC 1646 Raleigh, NC 27699-1646 All data submitted by the appli- cant is part of the administrative record and available at https:// deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/ waste-management/laserfiche. Documents may be located by us- ing the EPA ID# NCD0018 10365. The draft Permit and fact sheet can also be found online at the following location: https://deq. nc.gov/news/events/public-notic- es-hearings. A summary of the draft Post-Clo- sure Permit follows: The Ingersoll-Rand Company purchased an existing building in 1966 and converted it into the Mocksville Portable Compres- sor facility. The plant is located in Mocksville, North Carolina, at 501 Sanford Avenue, near the in- tersection of Sanford Avenue and Valley Road. The company manu- factures portable air compressors and por table light/generator sets at the plant. Manufacturing pro- cesses include steel fabrication, machining, painting, assembly, and testing of air compressors. The plant is considered a Small Quantity Generator (SQG) of hazardous waste generating the following waste types and annual quantities on-site: D001 (770 gal- lons), D008 (5 pounds), D009 (118 pounds), F003 (770 gallons), and F005 (770 gallons). Hazardous wastes generated at the facility are stored on-site for less than 90 days prior to shipment for off-site treatment. Associated with the plant is a closed, on-site surface impound- ment (referred to as solid waste management unit 8 (SWMU 8), which is addressed by an on-site groundwater recovery system and which (along with the area of affected groundwater and the monitoring wells therein) consti- tutes the “facility” for the purpose of this post-closure permit renew- al application. The former on-site surface impoundment consisted of a lagoon with two hydraulical- ly joined cells that was located approximately 250 feet from the main manufacturing building, northwest of the plant site. Prior to closure, the rst cell had a surface area of 4,375 square feet, and the second cell had a surface area of 2,800 square feet. Waste was last discharged to SWMU 8 on 7 November 1985. Attachment B-1 provides fur ther information on the former impoundment’s con g- uration including cap components, impoundment layout, and extent of soil removal prior to capping. The surface impoundment was used to skim oil and allow for oil/ water separation. Skimmed waste oil was periodically shipped off- site, and wastewater was returned to the To wn of Mocksville publicly owned treatment wor ks (POTW). The groundwater recovery wells address groundwater affected by selected volatile organics from past facility operations in the former surface impoundment. Recovery wells and pumps are subsurface and within locked well casings. Recovered ground wa- ter is discharged to the Coolee- mee Wastewater Tr eatment Plant (WWTP) and the Dustman Creek WWTP under permit #0004 that expires on 1 January 2025. The closed surface impoundment and the groundwater recovery wells are aesthetically acceptable, unobtrusive, and do not create noise. The cap surface is well veg- etated, and no erosion is evident. No cap repairs have been required since its installation, based upon facility knowledge. A groundwater remediation system has been in place since 1992. Thirty-one years of compliance monitoring have been completed under the Part B Permit. Histori- cally, four compounds have been detected above GWPS, including TCE, tetrachloroethylene (PCE), bis (2- ethyl-hexyl) phthalate (DEHP), and lead. Lead and PCE have not been detected above groundwater standards in the past ve years. DEHP was only detected one time in the past 10 years (20.5 µg/L in 2016 in EW-2). TCE is the prevalent compound in groundwater at the Site, as dis- cussed in Section E-4. Post-closure monitoring was con- ducted quarterly from January 1989 until June 1994 and there- after at varying frequencies, de- pending on the well, since Decem- ber 1994. Groundwater sampling during the Review Period has in- cluded analyses for volatile organ- ic compounds (VOCs), DEHP (a semi-volatile organic compound, SVOC), lead, and several eld parameters. The sample frequen- cy was reduced to semi-annually from 1994 until 2012, and then an- nually from 2012 onward. The sampling objectives included assessing conditions upgradient, downgradient, and cross-gradient from the closed hazardous waste management unit for compliance and groundwater recovery system effectiveness. Sampling and anal- yses were conducted under the 2010 Groundwater Sampling Plan (GSAP). The objectives of the groundwa- ter corrective action program are to intercept and remove chemi- cally- affected groundwater from the subsurface. The groundwater recovery system consists of three (3) on-site wells that use electri- cally powered pumps. The three- well system extracts up to 25 gal- lons per minute. The system operates continually to control the migration of VOC-im- pacted groundwater. Construction details (facility description, draw- ings, plans, and equipment spec- i cations) for the recovery system are provided in the NCDEQ-ap- proved CAP (Aquaterra, 1990). Recovered water is piped to the Cooleemee and Dustman Creek WWTPs, which provide treatment consisting of extended-aeration biological treatment, clari cation / solids removal, chlorination, and dechlorination. Ingersoll-Rand pe- riodically monitors the water from the recovery wells for total halo- genated organic compounds and ow volume. The site is currently regulated by the NCDEQ - Hazardous Waste Section (HWS) pursuant to a Re- source Conservation and Recov- ery Act (RCRA) post closure and corrective action permit issued September 16, 2011. The permit is currently in the renewal stage and is needed to continue efforts related to remediating contaminat- ed soil and groundwaters. Histor- ical corrective measures included groundwater recovery and onsite treatment. All comments received during the public comment period or at the hearing will be considered in the decision regarding this Permit. Comments received after the pub- lic comment period ends will not be considered. The statutory au- thority for calling the permit hear- ing is G.S. 130A-294(f). Applica- ble State rules are found in the North Carolina Hazardous Waste Management Rules 15A NCAC 13A .0105, .0109, and .011 3. These rules adopt the require- ments of the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act as amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984. Anyone desiring additional information may contact Mike Ba- buin at (919) 707-8211 or Michael. babuin@ncdenr.gov or, at the ad- dress listed above. Publish 7/27/23 Public Notices No. 1682349 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Execu- tor of the Estate of Charles Den- ny Hupp late of Davie County, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present writ- ten claim to the undersigned on or before October 27, 2023 (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 21st of July, 2023. Stephen Clay Hege, Executor c/o Henry P. Van Hoy, II, Attorney at Law MARTIN VAN HOY & RAISBECK, LLP Attorneys at Law 10 Court Square Mocksville, NC 27028 (336)751-2171 Publish: 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23. No. 1670045 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having quali ed as the Executor of the Estate of Larry Allen Wil-liams (aka Larry A. Williams, Larry Williams), deceased, late of Davie County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, rms and cor-porations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the Executor, Matthew Williams, c/o Lynn P. Mi-chael, Lynn P. Michael Law, 3755 Burbank Lane, Winston-Salem,NC 27106 on or before October 11 , 2023 or this notice will be pled in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to Mat-thew Williams, Executor. This, the 6th day of July 2023. Matthew Williams, Executor of the Estate. Submit payments or claims to: Matthew Williams, Executor of the Estate of Larry A. Williams, deceased, c/o Lynn P. Michael, Lynn P. Michael Law, PLLC, 3755 Burbank Lane, Winston-Salem,NC 27106.Publish 7/6/23, 7/13/23, 7/20/23, 7/27/23 No. 1677784 PUBLIC NOTICE Division of Waste Management, N. C. Department of Environmental Quality Hazardous Waste Section PUBLIC HEARING FOR DRAFT HAZARDOUS WASTE POST-CLO- SURE PERMIT INGERSOLL-RAND INDUSTRIAL U.S., INC. – MOCKSVILLE, NC EPA ID# NCD 041414772 This is to notify the public of the issuance by the North Carolina Division of Waste Management’s Hazardous Waste Section of a draft Post-Closure Permit for the INGERSOLL-RAND INDUSTRIAL U.S., INC. – Mocksville, NC facility located at 501 Sanford Avenue, in Mocksville, North Carolina. This hearing will be held August 25th, 2023 at 12:00 PM (noon) at the Davie County Public Library located at 371 Nor th Main St., in Mocksville, Nor th Carolina. All attendees will have the oppor tu- nity to present ve (5) minute oral statements regarding the draft Permit and/or to submit written comments and data. Wr itten com- ments can also be sent during the public comment period of July 26, 2023 – September 9, 2023 to the following address: Adam Ulishney, Hazardous Waste Section Chief Division of Waste Management, NCDEQ MSC 1646 Raleigh, NC 27699-1646 All data submitted by the appli- cant is part of the administrative record and available at https:// deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/ waste-management/laserfiche. Documents may be located by us- ing the EPA ID# NCD001810365. The draft Permit and fact sheet can also be found online at the following location: https://deq. nc.gov/news/events/public-notic- es-hearings. A summary of the draft Post-Clo- sure Permit follows: The Ingersoll-Rand Company purchased an existing building in 1966 and converted it into the Mocksville Portable Compres- sor facility. The plant is located in Mocksville, Nor th Carolina, at 501 Sanford Avenue, near the in- tersection of Sanford Avenue and Valley Road. The company manu- factures portable air compressors and portable light/generator sets at the plant. Manufacturing pro- cesses include steel fabrication, machining, painting, assembly, and testing of air compressors. The plant is considered a Small Quantity Generator (SQG) of hazardous waste generating the following waste types and annual quantities on-site: D001 (770 gal- lons), D008 (5 pounds), D009 (118 pounds), F003 (770 gallons), and F005 (770 gallons). Hazardous wastes generated at the facility are stored on-site for less than 90 days prior to shipment for off-site treatment. Associated with the plant is a closed, on-site surface impound- ment (referred to as solid waste management unit 8 (SWMU 8), which is addressed by an on-site groundwater recovery system and which (along with the area of affected groundwater and the monitoring wells therein) consti- tutes the “facility” for the purpose of this post-closure permit renew- al application. The former on-site surface impoundment consisted of a lagoon with two hydraulical- ly joined cells that was located approximately 250 feet from the main manufacturing building, northwest of the plant site. Prior to closure, the rst cell had a surface area of 4,375 square feet, and the second cell had a surface area of 2,800 square feet. Waste was last discharged to SWMU 8 on 7 November 1985. Attachment B-1 provides fur ther information on the former impoundment’s con g- uration including cap components, impoundment layout, and extent of soil removal prior to capping. The surface impoundment was used to skim oil and allow for oil/ water separation. Skimmed waste oil was periodically shipped off- site, and wastewater was returned to the To wn of Mocksville publicly owned treatment works (POTW). The groundwater recovery wells address groundwater affected by selected volatile organics from past facility operations in the former surface impoundment. Recovery wells and pumps are subsurface and within locked well casings. Recovered ground wa- ter is discharged to the Coolee- mee Wastewater Tr eatment Plant (WWTP) and the Dustman Creek WWTP under permit #0004 that expires on 1 January 2025. The closed surface impoundment and the groundwater recovery wells are aesthetically acceptable, unobtrusive, and do not create noise. The cap surface is well veg- etated, and no erosion is evident. No cap repairs have been required since its installation, based upon facility knowledge. A groundwater remediation system has been in place since 1992. Thirty-one years of compliance monitoring have been completed under the Part B Permit. Histori- cally, four compounds have been detected above GWPS, including TCE, tetrachloroethylene (PCE), bis (2- ethyl-hexyl) phthalate (DEHP), and lead. Lead and PCE have not been detected above groundwater standards in the past ve years. DEHP was only detected one time in the past 10 years (20.5 µg/L in 2016 in EW-2). TCE is the prevalent compound in groundwater at the Site, as dis- cussed in Section E-4. Post-closure monitoring was con- ducted quarterly from January 1989 until June 1994 and there- after at varying frequencies, de- pending on the well, since Decem- ber 1994. Groundwater sampling during the Review Period has in- cluded analyses for volatile organ- ic compounds (VOCs), DEHP (a semi-volatile organic compound, SVOC), lead, and several eld parameters. The sample frequen- cy was reduced to semi-annually from 1994 until 2012, and then an- nually from 2012 onward. The sampling objectives included assessing conditions upgradient, downgradient, and cross-gradient from the closed hazardous waste management unit for compliance and groundwater recovery system effectiveness. Sampling and anal- yses were conducted under the 2010 Groundwater Sampling Plan (GSAP). The objectives of the groundwa- ter corrective action program are to intercept and remove chemi- cally- affected groundwater from the subsurface. The groundwater recovery system consists of three (3) on-site wells that use electri- cally powered pumps. The three- well system extracts up to 25 gal- lons per minute. The system operates continually to control the migration of VOC-im- pacted groundwater. Construction details (facility description, draw- ings, plans, and equipment spec- i cations) for the recovery system are provided in the NCDEQ-ap- proved CAP (Aquaterra, 1990). Recovered water is piped to the Cooleemee and Dustman Creek WWTPs, which provide treatment consisting of extended-aeration biological treatment, clari cation / solids removal, chlorination, and dechlorination. Ingersoll-Rand pe- riodically monitors the water from the recovery wells for total halo- genated organic compounds and ow volume. The site is currently regulated by the NCDEQ - Hazardous Waste Section (HWS) pursuant to a Re- source Conservation and Recov- ery Act (RCRA) post closure and corrective action permit issued September 16, 2011. The permit is currently in the renewal stage and is needed to continue efforts related to remediating contaminat- ed soil and groundwaters. Histor- ical corrective measures included groundwater recovery and onsite treatment. All comments received during the public comment period or at the hearing will be considered in the decision regarding this Permit. Comments received after the pub- lic comment period ends will not be considered. The statutory au- thority for calling the permit hear- ing is G.S. 130A-294(f). Applica- ble State rules are found in the Nor th Carolina Hazardous Waste Management Rules 15A NCAC 13A .0105, .0109, and .011 3. These rules adopt the require- ments of the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act as amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984. Anyone desiring additional information may contact Mike Ba- buin at (919) 707-8211 or Michael. babuin@ncdenr.gov or, at the ad- dress listed above. Publish 7/27/23 Public Notices No. 1681554 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having quali ed as ADMINISTRA- TOR for the Estate of DEE ANN LY TLE, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to ex- hibit them to the undersigned on or before November 1, 2023. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, rms and corporations indebted to said estate are noti ed to make immediate payment. Today’s date 07/27/2023. JAMES HERBERT LY TLE, JR., 173 JUNCTION RD., MOCKSVILLE, NC 27028, as AD- MINISTRATOR of the Estate of DEE ANN LY TLE, deceased, File #2023E000267. Publish: 07/27/23, 08/03/23, 08/10/23, 08/17/23. No. 1674 187 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DAVIE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 22SP114 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE- CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JAMES B. WESTMORELAND AND DOR- OTHY P. WESTMORELAND DAT- ED JUNE 26, 2003 RECORDED IN BOOK 494 AT PAGE 616 IN THE DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the pow- er and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in pay- ment of the secured debt and failure to perform the agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the se- cured debt, the undersigned will expose for sale at public auction at the usual place of sale at the Davie County courthouse at 11:00 AM on August 3, 2023, the follow- ing described real estate and any improvements situated thereon, in Davie County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Tr ust ex- ecuted by James B. Westmore- land; Dorothy P. Westmoreland, dated June 26, 2003 to secure the original principal amount of $108,500.00, and recorded in Book 494 at Page 616 of the Davie County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Tr ust may be modi ed by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral proper- ty is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended. Address of property: 4799 N US Hwy 601, Mocksville, NC 27028 Tax Parcel ID: C3-000-00-005 The record owner(s) of the proper- ty, according to the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Dorothy P. Westmoreland. The proper ty to be offered pur- suant to this notice of sale is be- ing offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the Tr ustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, em- ployees, agents or authorized representative of either the Tr ust- ee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty re- lating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of ve percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required from the highest bid- der and must be tendered in the form of cer ti ed funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as re- quired by law. After the expiration of the upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will re- sult in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Tr ustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASE- HOLD TENANTS residing at the property: be advised that an Or- der for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the pur- chaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after Octo- ber 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agree- ment upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is 5th day of July, 2023. Grady I. Ingle, Attorney for Substitute Tr ustee Ingle Law Firm, PA 13801 Reese Blvd West Suite 160 Huntersville, NC 28078 (980) 771-0717 Ingle Case Number: 14158-19627 Publish 7/20/23, 7/27/23 Public Notices No. 1682284 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. #135 DAVID ANDERSON #296 MATTHEW BRELIA #242 PHYLLIS HUDSPETH #65 TINA MYERS #201 ANNETTE NEWTON #151 CLINTON REAM #439 WESLEY SHOAF #123 DAVID WHITE Household Items NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED Public Sale Date August 4, 2023 at 12:00 noon 124 Eaton Road, Mocksville (336) 751-2483 Pu blish: 07/27/23. No. 1676555 NORTH CA ROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having quali ed as Administrator of the Estate of Deborah AnneDraughn (aka Deborah Anne Morrow Draughn), late of Davie County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, rms and cor-porations having claims against the deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Ricky Lee Draughn, Administrator, at the address listed below, on or before October 20, 2023, or this noticewill be pleaded in bar of the right to recover against the estate of the deceased. All persons indebted to said deceased will please make immediate payment.This the 20th day of July, 2023.Ricky Lee Draughn, Administratorc/o James Keith Stroud, Attorney102 W Third Street, Ste 650Winston-Salem, NC 27101Publish 7/20/23, 7/27/23, 8/3/23, 8/10/23 No. 1674956 NORTH CA ROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Executrix of the Estate of ROBERT EARL CUTHRELL late of Davie County,this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against said estate to present writ-ten claim to the undersigned on or before October 13, 2023 (being three [3] months from the rst day of publication of this notice), orthis notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, rms, and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.This the 13h day of July, 2023.Cynthia Boger CuthrellC/O FLEMING & WILLIAMS, LLPBrian F. Williams, Attorney at Law284 South Main StreetMocksville, NC 27028Publish 7/13/23, 7/20/23, 7/27/23, 8/3/23 No. 1679980 NORTH CA ROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Execu-trix of the Estate of SIDNEY LE-VON SMITH late of Davie County, this is to notify all persons, rms and corporations having claims against said estate to present writ-ten claim to the undersigned on or before October 27, 2023 (being three [3] months from the rst day of publication of this notice), orthis notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, rms, and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.This the 27th day of July, 2023.Andrea Smith WintersC/O FLEMING & WILLIAMS, LLPBrian F. Williams, Attorney at Law284 South Main StreetMocksville, NC 27028Publish 7/27/23, 8/3/23, 8/10/23, 8/17/23 No. 1680333 NORTH CA ROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Exec-utrix of the Estate of RIGDON GARY BROWN late of Davie County, this is to notify all per-sons, rms and corporations having claims against said estate to present written claim to the un-dersigned on or before October 27, 2023 (being three [3] months from the rst day of publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, rms, and corpora-tions indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.This the 27th day of July, 2023.Jamie Lou Carter BrownC/O FLEMING & WILLIAMS, LLPBrian F. Williams, Attorney at Law284 South Main StreetMocksville, NC 27028Publish 7/27/23, 8/3/23, 8/10/23, 8/17/23 No. 1677967 NORTH CA ROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having quali ed as Pu blic Ad-ministrator of the Estate of Sarah Elizabeth Wiseman, Deceased, late of Davie County, North Car-olina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of the deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before Oc-tober 27, 2023, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their right to recover against the estate of the said deceased. All persons indebt-ed to said estate will please make immediate payment.This the 20th day of July, 2023.Bryan C. Thompson Public Administrator of the Estate of Sarah Elizabeth Wiseman, deceasedROBINSON & LAWING, LLP 11 0 Oakwood Drive, Suite 200Winston-Salem, NC 27103(336) 725-8323Publish 7/20/23, 7/27/23, 8/3/23, 8/10/23 Merchandise Deals & Bargains 1945 Handmade Quilt Patriotic Style, queen size. 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Payne II, Esq.Apple Payne Law PLLC900 Old Winston Road, Suite 212Kernersville, NC 27284Publish 7/27/23, 8/3/23, 8/10/23, 8/17/23 B10 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, July 27, 2023 Eight Davie school nutri-tion managers completed a culinary institute workshop through the N.C. Depart-ment of Public Instruction (NCDPI). Call 336.463.9518 to get started today! Or visit us online for more information at zirrus.com. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Starting at /mo. The Best Internet at the Best Prices The Best Internet at the Best Prices 250Mbps $39.99 500Mbps $54.99 $69.99 SMART WI-FI 6INCLUD E D A $14.99 /mo. Value! BESTVALUE Scan Here. Davie school nutrition managers earning the title as chef ambassadors or culinary specialists: from left: front - Jason Ijames, Melissa Myers, Cindy Shaver, Christina Hillard; back - Pam Bracken, Margaret Radford, Karrter- isa Turner, and Sheila Bales. Culinary specialists School nutrition managers learn new, healthy recipes The three-day program, designed to help increase the availability of fresh and nutritious meals served to students in lunch rooms, taught the managers more than 200 recipes, along with interactive classroom and in-kitchen instruction. “Two things stood out for me during the training,” said Melissa Myers, school nutrition manager. “The first is ‘mise en place’ which is a French term that means putting in place or gather-ing. Simply taking a minute or two and gathering all the necessary items to com-plete the task will help you be much more productive. Work smarter, not harder.“And the second is to always remember how you are presenting the foods. People eat with their eyes first so always make sure it looks appealing.” The Office of School Nutrition worked with Chef Cyndie Story and the na-tionally accomplished K-12 Culinary Team in develop-ing the institute to meet five core objectives:• Improve student health, well-being, and academic success through nutritious, appealing meals at school.• Increase participation in high quality, enticing school nutrition programs.• Expand the capacity of local school nutrition pro-grams to purchase, prepare and serve fresh, locally grown produce.• Increase consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grain-rich foods.• Provide continuing ed-ucation opportunities for school nutrition personnel. Three from Davie High were among the career and technical students recog-nized for excellence at the 2023 SkillsUSA Champion-ships in Atlanta. More than 6,000 students competed.Students were invited to demonstrate technical skills, workplace skills and personal skills in 110 hands-on competitions in-cluding robotics, automo-tive technology, drafting, criminal justice, aviation maintenance and public speaking. Industry leaders from 650 businesses, cor-porations, trade associations and unions planned and evaluated the contestants against their standards for entry-level workers. Indus-try support of the SkillsUSA Championships is valued at over $36 million in donated time, equipment, cash and material. More than 1,200 industry judges and tech-nical committee members participated this year. All SkillsUSA Championships competitors were honored on Friday night, June 23 at the SkillsUSA Awards Ses-sion at State Farm Arena.Team E consisting of Ka-tie Lewis, Rylan Koontz and Stuart Robinson from Davie High School was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in Oc-cupational Health and Safe-ty - Multiple."More than 6,000 stu-dents from every state in the nation participated in the 2023 SkillsUSA Cham-pionships," said SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis. "This showcase of career and technical edu-cation demonstrates Skill-sUSA at its finest. Our students, instructors and industry partners work to-gether to ensure that every student excels. This pro-gram expands learning and career opportunities for our members." 3 earn Skills national certificate Walk A Mile - Or 10Benefits exceed better health Second Home Getting out leads to more friendships JustShow Up Retired educator continues to inspire Special Publication of Davie County Enterprise Record and The Clemmons Courier 2023 Davie County Enterprise Record Senior Living, July 30, 2023 Page 2 The Clemmons Courier Davie County Enterprise Record Senior Living, July 30, 2023 Page 3 The Clemmons Courier Kasper & Payne, P.A. Attorneys And Counsellors At lAw REAL ESTATE • WILLS & ESTATES • SMALL BUSINESS 3626 Clemmons Road • Clemmons, NC 27012 336-766-9660 www.kasperlaw.net Grateful for the privilegeof serving our community I was impressed by what I saw at The Brock Gym in Mocksville on a recent morning.In one room were a couple of dozen folks, exercising.Across the hall, others walked laps around the gym floor.I was there to interview one of the walk-ers, Azalee Stockton. She had walked the most miles of anyone last year, and is on her way to walking the most this year, as well.My plan was to interview her as she walked.Wrong.She walked too fast. I couldn’t take notes and walk that fast. There wasn’t a contest, she just walks fast. There were a half dozen walkers there at that time, and each went at their own pace, maybe slow-ing to talk for a second as they passed a fellow walker.And there’s Leslie Martin, a retired West Forsyth educator who still keeps in touch with her students. She lives by the motto she taught. Don’t try to keep up with her, either, un-less you’re ready to travel around the world and exercise daily.Bonnie Beeler has found a new home away from home in her retirement - the Jerry Long Family YMCA. It’s there where she stays active, and constantly makes new friends.Mike Orsillo was leading that exercise class at The Brock, and let me tell you, while “low impact,” they really worked out. I’m glad I was taking photos and not trying to keep up. Getting older means a lot of changes are going to take place, including retirement. We hope the articles and stories of folks in this issue inspire and lead you to seek fulfilling activites as you age. If you’re not yet a senior, take time to support their interests and activities. 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(L-R): Terry Ross, John Fore III & Teresa McEwen YADKINVILLE (L-R): Frank Neely, Ronda Lineback, Taylor McCall Shaw, David L. McCall & Molly McCall CLEMMONS Davie County Enterprise Record Senior Living, July 30, 2023 Page 4 The Clemmons Courier By Janie PetersonFor The Courier A year after her retirement from West Forsyth High School in 2022, Social Stud-ies and Finance Academy teacher Leslie Martin sat across from a former colleague for lunch.“I can't wait to tell people, when they ask what Leslie Martin is doing now, that ‘oh, she’s a competitive swimmer,’” her friend said. At the beginning of last summer, it had been 45 years since Martin had last swam competitively- in middle school. That was, until her YMCA water aerobics classmate suggested she take advantage of Bolton Pool’s free senior hours. “I swam all summer long 3-4 days a week. It’s really beautiful, and I ended up making friends with some of the folks there,” she said. Flash forward to this summer, she has now won five gold medals in the Senior Games. She humbly attributes her success to her competition - or lack thereof. “The reason I won the medals was because I was the only one in my age group. All my friends on Facebook are super impressed because it sounds really good that you have five medals,” Martin said jokingly. “But, I actually wore those medals for the whole day.”Though laughing while she told this story, her experience holds a deeper mean-ing and exemplifies the motto by which she lives. “Life is about showing up,” she said. The swimmer who suggested Martin compete in the games, admitted she was surprised to see her there at all. “I kind of looked at her and said, ‘you really don’t know me very well, because I believe you gotta go to that party, you gotta apply for that scholarship, and you gotta go to the swim meet,’” Martin said. When she was in the classroom, Martin imparted this advice on her students, espe- cially when it came to putting themselves out there for scholarships or job opportu-nities. “All they can do is tell you no. You might be the only one and then they have to give it to you,” she said. Meanwhile, Martin is also setting per-sonal records in other sectors of her life; that is, checking off boxes on her travel bucket list, including a two week cruise to Antarctica followed by 4-5 days in Argen-tina and Uruguay this past January. “My sister who I traveled with when we went to Uruguay had hit 100 countries Retired West Forsyth educator Leslier students. - Submitted Photo Showing up to win Martin lives by the motto she taught her students Please See Martin - Page 6 Davie County Enterprise Record Senior Living, July 30, 2023 Page 5 The Clemmons Courier Mocksville Office 151 South Main St. Mocksville, NC 27028 (336) 753-0753 Lexington Office 17 E. 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Her proce-dure occurred in September of 2022, leaving her unable to drive for five weeks and thereafter occu-pied with intense physical therapy through December. However, her spirit was quick to revert back to travel, kayaking, book club, and volunteering with the AARP tax program as soon as she was able. Martin visited her home state of Texas, with her two sisters to see the Bluebonnets bloom in the spring, and has plans to visit the Eastern Adriatic, Jordan, Egypt, and “the five stans” (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajiki-stan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) later this year, and she plans to attend Chautauqua, a music and arts festival in New York. “I did make it to the state swim meet, but I’ll be traveling. That just cracks me up,” she said. Nearly two years into retirement, Martin has an aggregation of fascinating hobbies to add to her life experiences and can’t help but think of her students who are also adjusting to starting a new chapter of their life. “Retirement feels a little bit like what kids say to me when they go to college, they say, ‘oh the free time.’ It’s been better [than I expected]. I really loved teaching, but this has also been really great,’” she Martin ... Martin proudly wears her NC Senior Games gold medals. said. She stays busy, but abides by a simple philosophy in her day-to-day. “One of the things I learned during the Covid shutdown was that if you exercise for an hour, read for an hour, and spend an hour with a friend, that’s a really great day if you can do all three of those things,” Martin said. In the catego-ry of “spending an hour with a friend,” Martin will frequently catch up with stu-dents over break-fast or coffee. “That’s my running joke with any of my former students: I’ll buy you pancakes and you can tell me about your life,” Martin said. Just last week, she met with recipients of the Leslie Martin Scholarship, a Shal-low Ford Foundation award that honors her years in education and the impact she’s had on so many students. “I loved teaching. Almost all of it. I loved lesson planning, I didn’t even hate grading papers, I loved seeing the growth of kids. I taught freshmen and they were almost all a different person by the end of their freshman year,” Martin said. Though she is content living without hall duty or standardized testing, Martin misses the connections she cultivated with students everyday. “Making those relationships with the kids where they thought I was mean and hard and then changed their mind later on…having them come back and say, ‘you told me or taught me this and I still remember it.’ And to know that even the kids that don’t tell me hopefully have some good and fond memories and that I taught them something.No doubt, Martin has left a legacy of showing up for her students. Feels like gold medal stuff for sure. “Retirement feels a little bit like what kids say to me when they go to college, they say, oh the free time. It’s been better [than I expected]. 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Davie County Enterprise Record Senior Living, July 30, 2023 Page 8 The Clemmons Courier What constitutes a perfect retirement is different for everyone. Some may imagine spending their gold-en years fishing their days away, while others may aspire to finally embrace their inner globetrotter. Though individuals’ retirement dreams differ, every retiree will need money, which only underscores the importance of a wise and disciplined approach to money management.Average life expectancies have risen considerably over the last several decades. According to estimates from the United Nations Population Division, the average life expectancy in Canada for both sexes is just under 83 years, while it’s slightly more than 79 in the United States. Those figures are a welcome sign, but they may inspire a little fear among seniors who are con-cerned that they might outlive their money. No one knows how long they will live, but everyone can embrace a handful of money management strategies to increase the chances that they won’t feel a financial pinch in retirement.• Study up on the tax implications of withdrawing from your retirement ac-counts. Every retirement investment vehi- cle, whether it’s an IRA or a 401(k), has tax implications. Money withdrawn too early may incur tax penalties, and even money withdrawn long past retirement age could elevate retirees into a new tax bracket that could prove costly. A financial advisor can help retirees de-termine the tax implications of withdraw-ing money from their retirement accounts and may even develop a detailed guideline of when withdrawals should be made and how much should be withdrawn in a given year in order to minimize tax liabilities.• Prioritize your own needs. Though retirees, particularly those with children and grandchildren, may feel an obligation to help their families in difficult financial times, generosity can be costly for adults who have stopped working. Retirees may or may not have opportunities to generate new income, and even those who do likely won’t make enough to meet their daily fi-nancial needs. Given that reality, retirees must prior-itize their own financial needs, including their immediate needs and those they will have for the rest of their lives. Though it might be difficult to turn down loved ones’ requests for financial help, retirees must make sure they can pay their bills and maintain a quality of life that won’t jeop-ardize their long-term health.• Examine your housing situation. Equi-ty in a home is a feather in the cap of many retirees. Retirees who own their homes and live in locations with high property taxes might be able to cash in on their equity by selling their homes and downsizing to a smaller home with lower property taxes. If moving is not a consideration, discuss a reverse mortgage with a financial advisor. A trusted financial advisor can highlight the advantages and disadvantages of re-verse mortgages, which are a great option for some people to improve their financial well-being in retirement.• Stick to a budget during retirement. The U.S. Department of Health and Hu-man Services reports that roughly 70 per-cent of individuals who turn 65 will need long-term care in their lifetimes. That’s just one expense retirees must budget for, and it’s more sizable than some people may recognize. In fact, the Fidelity Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate found that the average retired couple age 65 in 2022 will need roughly $315,000 to cover health care expenses in retirement. And health care costs are just one of many expenses retirees can expect. Bud-geting and avoiding overspending can ensure retirees have the money they need when they need it.No one wants to outlive their money in retirement. Various strategies can help re-tirees effectively manage their money so they can enjoy their golden years without having to worry about their finances. Physical activity is an important com-ponent of overall health. Health experts advise that exercise can increase lean body mass, prevent condi-tions like diabetes and cardiovascular dis-ease, improve balance, and positively af-fect mental health/cognition. Exercise also can foster socialization with others, helping people overcome boredom and isolation.As individuals get older, they may not be able to participate in all of the activities they enjoyed as youths, but that doesn’t mean older adults must resign themselves to sedentary lifestyles. There are plenty of entertaining ways to remain physically active that can accom-modate any limitations. Explore senior center offeringsCommunity senior centers often fill cal-endars with a vast array of activities, some of which can include physical activities. Hikes, walking tours, dances, and other ac-tivities all serve as entertaining ways to get out and about while meeting some fitness goals.Garden or do yard workThe Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotions says adults should get 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. Raking leaves, mowing the lawn, digging in flower beds, trimming bushes, and other outdoor tasks could help a person meet this quota in a way that doesn’t seem like exercise at all. Play games with grandchildrenLittle kids may inspire older adults to be more active, as it can be difficult to keep up with those youngsters. Take infants or toddlers for walks or push them in strollers. Attach a child seat or towing carriage to a bicycle and ride around the neighborhood. Play games that require movement, such as hide-and-seek or Marco Polo in the pool. If it’s snowing, have a snowball fight or make a snowman in the yard.Take up a new hobbyFind hobbies that incorporate physical activity. Perhaps learning to salsa dance or tak-ing Zumba will be fun? Pickleball has caught on across the na-tion. The sport is a mix of tennis, racquet-ball and badminton that caters to all ages. Joining a bowling team is another way to get active and meet new people.Physical activity is important at any age. Seniors can explore fun ways to stay in shape and be active to reap all the bene-fits of exercise. Physical activity is for all abilities And it helps combat disease and promote positive mental health Keep those finances in order Follow tips to help savings match your retirement plans Davie County Enterprise Record Senior Living, July 30, 2023 Page 9 The Clemmons Courier Aging is an inevitable component of life. Young children often cannot wait until they get older because of the freedoms that seemingly come with being more mature. On the flip side, adults often wish they were young again. Time waits for no per-son, and with aging comes many changes, many of which manifest physically.The following are some components of healthy aging that go beyond graying hair and wrinkling skin.Bones, joints and muscles According to the Mayo Clinic, with age bones may become thinner and more frag-ile. Joints will lose their flexibility, while muscles lose mass and strength, endurance and flexibility. These changes may be ac-companied by a loss of stability that can result in balance issues or falls. It’s com-mon for the body frame to shrink, and a person may lose a few inches from his or her height.A doctor may suggest a bone-density test or supplementation with calcium and vitamin D to keep bones as strong as possi-ble. Physical activity that includes strength training can help keep muscles strong and flexible.Body fatAs muscle mass diminishes, body fat can increase. The Merck Manual indicates that, by age 75, the percentage of body fat typically doubles compared with what it was during young adulthood. The distribution of fat also changes, which can adjust the shape of the torso.HeartOrgans in the body also age, and cells begin to die off, making those organs work less efficiently. The heart is one such organ that changes with age. It pumps more than 2.5 million beats during one’s lifetime. As a person gets older, blood vessels lose their elastic-ity, and the heart has to work harder to cir- culate blood throughout the body, reports Johnson Memorial Health. Exercise can help keep the heart as strong as possible.Urinary tract and kidneysThe kidneys become smaller as a per-son ages, which means they may not be able to filter urine as effectively. Urinary incontinence may occur due to hormonal changes or because of an enlarged prostate. Furthermore, the bladder may become less elastic, leading to an urge to urinate more frequently.Memory and thinkingOlder adults experience changes to the brain as they age. Minor effects on mem-ory or thinking skills are common and not usually cause for worry. Staying mentally active by reading, playing word games and engaging in hobbies can help. Following a routine and making lists (as multi-tasking may become challenging) are some addi-tional ways to address memory issues.These are just some of the changes that can come with aging. Generally speaking, exercising, using the brain and adhering to a balanced, healthy diet can help keep the body functioning well into one’s golden years. Body changes inevitable as we get older A peaceful setting for remembrance... Serenity and solitude for reflection westlawngardensofmemory.com (336) 766-4731 Davie County Enterprise Record Senior Living, July 30, 2023 Page 10 The Clemmons Courier By Mike BarnhardtDavie County Enterprise Record Azalee Stockton remembers her mother telling her to slow down.They would be walking somewhere, and Azalee would be way out in front.“My mother used to say, ‘Slow down. We’re all going to the same place’.”Well, she hasn’t slowed down.And not only does she still walk quick-ly, she walks a lot, and regularly wins con-tests through Davie Senior Services in the daily “Senior Trotters” walking program. The Brock Gym on North Main Street in Mocksville is open for senior citizens top walk from 8-10 a.m. Monday-Friday.Stockton is usually there at 8. And she’s usually still walking at 10, maybe even lat-er.She’s quick to stress that it’s not a com-petition, walking is just something she has always enjoyed. Even before senior services opened the Brock to walkers, Stockton, often accompanied by friend Ha-zel Dillard, would walk 8-10 miles daily around town. “We would walk on tracks, walk up town. We would walk anywhere.“I want to keep healthy,” she said, de-ferring when asked her age. She is a grad-uate of Central Davie Academy. “I’m out here every day. I haven’t missed a day oth-er than vacation.”She estimates she walks 250-300 laps around the gym a day.“I love it. It’s level and smooth. When I get tired, I quit. Sometimes I’m out here for five hours.”Stockton is retired from Hanes, and yes, she participated in a fitness program there. Azalee Stockton and Hazel Dillard ae long-time walking partners, and love the convenience of the Brock Gym, open daily in Mocksville for seniors to walk. - Photos by Mike Barnhardt This gym is made for walking Azalee Stockton quickly steps around the Brock Please See Walk - Page 12 Davie County Enterprise Record Senior Living, July 30, 2023 Page 11 The Clemmons Courier Azalee Stockton and Hazel Dillard talk about the opportunities at the Davie Senior Center. Check out the number of laps Azalee walked last year. At right, she takes part in the morning walking program along with Earnestine Grant. Davie County Enterprise Record Senior Living, July 30, 2023 Page 12 The Clemmons Courier Continued From Page 10A walking trail at her workplace was a fa-vorite place.“Several people said I have been a mo-tivation for them to get started walking, and that makes me feel good,” she said.She gives Dillard and Priscilla Williams for getting her into senior services activi-ties after her husband died. “They though it would be good therapy for me since I’m a people person.”It was.And Davie Senior Services is a bene-ficiary.Stockton and Dillard regularly attend the meals, bingo and other special events, usually offering to help the staff in any way they can. They like bingo, crafts, movies, healthy food club, volleyball, kickball, theater trips and more.On Wednesdays and Fridays, they serve lunch to the nutrition program clients.“It’s good for you,” Dillard said. “It improves your health and you get to meet new people. Exercise helps to clear your mind.” Walk ... 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Consequently, instances of identity theft and consumer fraud continue to grow. • The Identity Theft Research Center (ITRC) reported a record number of data compromises in the United States in 2021, amounting to a 68 percent increase over 2020.• The Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network received more than 5.7 million reports of fraud and identity theft in 2021.• Many North Americans have been victims of COVID-19-related fraud, in-cluding scams involving fake testing, vac-cines and treatments, and charities.The FTC says identity theft is when someone uses your personal or financial information without your consent. Com-monly stolen data includes addresses, credit card numbers, bank account infor-mation, Social Security numbers, or medi-cal insurance numbers. Though thieves can gather information by intercepting it through digital channels or by stealing mail or going through trash, many times people inadvertently share in-formation with scammers. Here’s a look at five common scams.Phone scamsPhone scams may involve telemarket-ers trying to sell something in exchange for personal information, as well as peo-ple impersonating government agencies or credit card companies. “Please confirm account information” or “We’ll need your financial information to process” are some of the phrases these scams utilize. Never give out personal information over the phone unless you’ve confirmed the individual you’re speaking to is legit-imate.Text linksThe Pew Research Center says 81 per- cent of adult mobile phone users use text messages regularly. Scammers utilize text messages to try to gain information. The text includes a link to a site that will request personal information. Do not respond to such texts and avoid clicking on the links.Phishing emailsPhishing emails look like they are com-ing from legitimate sources, but often con-tain malware that can infiltrate computers and other devices to steal identity data. Phishing increased during the COVID-19 lockdowns as more people were working from home, according to the ITRC. Medicare card verificationOlder individuals long have been tar-gets of criminals. Seniors are now being called, emailed or even visited in person by scammers claiming to represent Medicare. Perpe-trators of this scam offer new services or new chipped Medicare cards in exchange for verification of Medicare identification numbers. Medicare numbers should be carefully guarded, and seniors should keep in mind it’s highly unlikely Medicare representa-tives will contact them in this way. Data breachesIt’s not just a home computer or phone breach you need to worry about. Accord-ing to ARAG Legal, security experts in-dicate many major companies are being breached. By the time it’s discovered that data was stolen, your personal information, which usually includes credit card num-bers, email addresses and home addresses, has been circulating for some time. While it’s impossible for private citizens to pre-vent this type of data breach, a credit mon-itoring service can alert consumers if their information shows up where it seemingly doesn’t belong.Identity theft is an ever-present threat and consumers must exercise due diligence to protect their personal information. 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"I most-ly do classes, like cycle and body pump, where you work with weights for an hour."She also participates in the dance class known as Zumba.Those classes vary in size and from day to day. On July 14, Beeler had just wrapped up a body pump class and said that there were about 35 people in it. With so many class-mates, Beeler has made several friends."I probably know about 75 percent of the people," Beeler said.Her YMCA schedule looks almost like a normal work week."[I come every day] Monday through Friday," Beeler said. "I take the weekends off."Her frequency at the YMCA comes with some additional benefits or respon-sibilities, depending on how one looks at them. Although she is just a member, Beel-er serves as a sort of pseudo-volunteer at times, offering to pitch in and help when she can."They can trust me to do whatever they need me to," Beeler said.That nurtured trust has made the facili-ty staff and her fellow members feel more like family, as the facility's senior regional director, Debbie Combs, will tell you."We love Bonnie," Combs said. "We love that she is just a fixture at the Y and has been for a long time. She is always a smiling, happy face. We love to make fun, and she teases right back. We just have that kind of rapport."According to Combs, Beeler's rapport is not limited to the staff."She knows everybody at the Y, and even though she is always joking, she al-ways knows when someone is out with an injury," Combs said. "She asks about them, is concerned about them and is happy to see them back. It would be a different place without her."Asked if she would encourage others to check out the YMCA, Beeler said, "Oh, definitely. It's very friendly."The options for activities seem endless."I started playing a little bit of pickle-ball," Beeler said. "One of the guys in one of our classes started doing it, and they needed someone to fill in one day. He told me, 'Why don't you try it? I have an extra paddle.' “I've only done it about five times but Home away from home Lewisville woman finds second family at YMCA Please See Home - Page 17 Let Us Help. We Offer: Are you concerned about a loved one who lives alone? Are you exhausted from being the primary caregiver of a loved one? Is your loved one not taking their medications correctly or not receiving nutritional meals? 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It's really fun."She might be there five days a week, but that leaves two days for her other favor-ite hobby. A self-proclaimed yard person, Beeler likes to spend weekends working in the yard at her home in Lewisville."Trimming shrubbery, raking leaves, stuff like that," Beeler said. "I like to work outside. I grew up in the country and like doing stuff like that."The Jerry Long YMCA is located at 1150 S. Peace Haven Road in Clemmons. Home ... Bonnie Beeler spends some five days a week at the Jerry Long YMCA. 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(336) 946-0220 6715 Shallowford Road | Lewisville Davie County Enterprise Record Senior Living, July 30, 2023 Page 19 The Clemmons Courier By Judith GrahamKFF Health News Millions of people enter later life car-rying an extra 10 to 15 pounds, weight they’ve gained after having children, de-veloping joint problems, becoming less active, or making meals the center of their social lives.Should they lose this modest extra weight to optimize their health? This question has come to the fore with a new category of diabetes and weight loss drugs giving people hope they can shed ex-cess pounds.For years, experts have debated what to advise older adults. On one hand, weight gain is associated with the accumulation of fat. And that can have serious adverse health consequences, contributing to heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and a host of other medical conditions.On the other hand, numerous studies suggest that carrying some extra weight can sometimes be protective in later life. For people who fall, fat can serve as pad-ding, guarding against fractures. And for people who become seriously ill with con-ditions such as cancer or advanced kidney disease, that padding can be a source of energy, helping them tolerate demanding therapies.Of course, it depends on how heavy someone is to begin with. People who are already obese (with a body mass index of 30 or over) and who put on extra pounds are at greater risk than those who weigh less. And rapid weight gain in later life is always a cause for concern. Making sense of scientific evidence and expert opinion surrounding weight issues in older adults isn’t easy. Here’s what I learned from reviewing dozens of studies and talking with nearly two dozen obesity physicians and researchers.Our bodies change with age.As we grow older, our body composi-tion changes. We lose muscle mass — a process that starts in our 30s and acceler-ates in our 60s and beyond — and gain fat. This is true even when our weight remains constant. Also, less fat accumulates under the skin while more is distributed within the middle of the body. This abdominal fat is associated with inflammation and insulin resistance and a higher risk of cardiovas-cular disease, diabetes, and stroke, among other medical conditions.“The distribution of fat plays a major role in determining how deleterious added weight in the form of fat is,” said Mitchell Lazar, director of the Institute for Diabe-tes, Obesity and Metabolism at the Uni-versity of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. “It’s visceral [abdominal] fat [around the waist], rather than peripheral fat [in the hips and buttocks] that we’re re-ally concerned about.”Activity levels diminish with age.Also, with advancing age, people tend to become less active. When older adults maintain the same eating habits (energy in- take) while cutting back on activity (energy expenditure), they’re going to gain weight.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 27% of 65- to 74-year-olds are physically inactive out-side of work; that rises to 35% for people 75 or older. For older adults, the health agency rec-ommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderately intense activity, such as brisk walking, as well as muscle-strengthening activities such as lifting weights at least twice weekly. Only 27% to 44% of older adults meet these guidelines, according to various surveys.Experts are more concerned about a lack of activity in older adults who are overweight or mildly obese (a body mass index in the low 30s) than about weight loss. With minimal or no activity, muscle mass deteriorates and strength decreas-es, which “raises the risk of developing a A few extra pounds may not be so bad after all Please See Fat - Page 22 Attorneys Tammy Fleming & Brian Williams offer legal services in practice areas focused in: • Real Estate • Social Security Disability • Elder Law • Estate Planning • Estate Administration • Personal Injury 284 South Main Street Mocksville 336-477-2529 FlemingandWilliamsLaw.com Voted BEST LAW FIRM two years in a row Davie County Enterprise Record Senior Living, July 30, 2023 Page 20 The Clemmons Courier Mike Orsillo wakes up and exercises.So do 20 and more other seniors who take part in Orsillo’s “Morning Wake Up Program” at the Brock Gym on North Main Street in Mocksville.He leads the 30-minute 9 a.m. class through Davie Senior Services, which of-fers a variety of opportunities at the Brock to keep seniors moving and active. All are free.Orsillo had taught a similar class at the YMCA, but a move to management got him away from the class. It also added a few pounds to his mid-section.He was happy to agree to teach the class at the Brock. For one thing, he was back exercising daily with others. And he’s lost weight, and has made numerous new friends.“These people are like my family,” he said. “Not only does exercise make me feel better, they make me feel better.”He also leads a SilverHealth program at 8:30, which works with hand weights and resistance bands to focus on basic core strength and flexibility.There are a variety of classes and exer-cise opportunities at the Brock, from pick-leball to basketball, from walking to yoga. Call 336-753-6230 to learn more or to sign up for the newsletter that includes ongoing and special events. 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Contact: Davie County Senior Services 278 Meroney Street Mocksville, NC 27028 (336) 753-6230 Davie County Enterprise Record Senior Living, July 30, 2023 Page 22 The Clemmons Courier Continued From Page 19 ability or a functional impairment” that can interfere with independence, said John Batsis, an obesity researcher and associate professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill.Weight loss contributes to inadequate muscle mass insofar as muscle is lost along with fat. For every pound shed, 25% comes from muscle and 75% from fat, on average.Since older adults have less muscle to begin with, “if they want to lose weight, they need to be willing at the same time to increase physical activity.” said Anne Newman, director of the Center for Aging and Population Health at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health.Epidemiologic research suggests that the ideal body mass index (BMI) might be higher for older adults than younger adults. (BMI is a measure of a person’s weight, in kilograms or pounds, divided by the square of their height, in meters or feet.)One large, well-regarded study found Fat ... that older adults at either end of the BMI spectrum — those with low BMIs (under 22) and those with high BMIs (over 33) — were at greater risk of dying earlier than those with BMIs in the middle range (22 to 32.9).Older adults with the lowest risk of ear-lier deaths had BMIs of 27 to 27.9. Accord-ing to World Health Organization standard, this falls in the “overweight” range (25 to 29.9) and above the “healthy weight” BMI range (18.5 to 24.9). Also, many old-er adults whom the study found to be at highest mortality risk — those with BMIs under 22 — would be classified as having “healthy weight” by the WHO.The study’s conclusion: “The WHO healthy weight range may not be suitable for older adults.” Instead, being overweight may be bene-ficial for older adults, while being notably thin can be problematic, contributing to the potential for frailty. Indeed, an optimal BMI for older adults may be in the range of 24 to 29, Carl Lavie, a well-known obesity researcher, suggested in a separate study reviewing the evidence surrounding obe-sity in older adults. Lavie is the medical director of cardiac rehabilitation and pre-vention at Ochsner Health, a large health care system based in New Orleans, and au-thor of “The Obesity Paradox,” a book that explores weight issues in older adults.Obesity physicians and researchers of-fered several important recommendations during our conversations: Maintaining fit-ness and muscle mass is more important than losing weight for overweight older adults (those with BMIs of 25 to 29.9). “Is losing a few extra pounds going to dramatically improve their health? I don’t think the evidence shows that,” Lavie said.Unintentional weight loss is associat-ed with several serious illnesses and is a danger signal that should always be attend-ed to. “See your doctor if you’re losing weight without trying to,” said Newman of the University of Pittsburgh. She’s the co-author of a new paper finding that “un-anticipated weight loss even among adults with obesity is associated with increased mortality” Ensuring diet quality is essential. “Older adults are at risk for vitamin deficiencies and other nutritional deficits, and if you’re not consuming enough pro-tein, that’s a problem,” said Batsis of the University of North Carolina. “I tell all my older patients to take a multivitamin,” said Dinesh Edem, director of the Medical Weight Management program at the Uni-versity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Losing weight is more important for older adults who have a lot of fat around their middle (an apple shape) than it is for people who are heavier lower down (a pear shape). “For patients with a high waist circum-ference, we’re more aggressive in reducing calories or increasing exercise,” said Den-nis Kerrigan, director of weight manage-ment at Henry Ford Health in Michigan.Maintaining weight stability is a good goal for healthy older adults who are carry-ing extra weight but who don’t have mod-erate or severe obesity (BMIs of 35 or high-er). By definition, “healthy” means people don’t have serious metabolic issues (overly high cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pres-sure, and triglycerides), obesity-related disabilities (problems with mobility are common), or serious obesity-related ill-nesses such as diabetes or heart disease. “No great gains and no great losses — that’s what I recommend,” said Katie Dodd, a geriatric dietitian who writes a blog about nutrition.We’re eager to hear from readers about questions you’d like answered, problems you’ve been having with your care, and advice you need in dealing with the health care system. Visit http://kffhealthnews.org/columnists">kffhealthnews.org/colum-nists to submit requests or tips.KFF Health News produces journalism about health issues and is one of the cores at KFF—an independent source of health policy research, polling, and journalism. 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Senior Davie County 2024.”The pageant is designed for senior women to showcase their inner beauty, style, poise and talent. Contestants will be judged in four areas - evening gown, talent, interview and a statement of beliefs.The public is invited to the pageant, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 at Senior Services’ main campus. Free tickets are available. Feeling beautiful? Contestants sought for Ms. Senior Davie Davie County Enterprise Record Senior Living, July 30, 2023 Page 23 The Clemmons Courier B4 & AfterService Let us help you with all your Durable Medical Equipment/Supplies Do you need help with your Medical Supplies or Equipment? Pullups, Diapers, Gloves, Underpads? Hospital Beds, Wheelchairs, Stair Lift Repairs? Power Wheelchair Recipients: Need a New Power Chair, Full Repair, Batteries, or just Tires? Please give us a call at 336-766-7816 We will take good care of you! Family Owned and Operated! 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In 2019, there were close to 1,320,000 emergency department visits due to COPD and close to 536,000 hospi-talizations. The total economic cost of COPD in this country is close to $50 billion each year.COPD can impact all aspects of one’s life, making basic household and person-al care tasks difficult. However, there are numerous actions a person with COPD can take to feel better and reduce the disease’s impact.Those who are newly diagnosed with COPD often have many questions about what they can do to feel better. With this in mind, the American Lung Association has launched COPD Basics, a one-hour online course that is free and open to all. De-signed to improve COPD care, the course is meant for people living with COPD, their families and healthcare professionals, such as nurses, physicians and respiratory therapists.The COPD Basics course will teach participants about COPD risk factors and prevention; recognizing the symptoms and diagnosing COPD; maintaining a high quality of life while living with a chronic disease, and the latest treatments and med-ications. Healthcare professionals who complete the course may be eligible to receive con-tinuing education credits or contact hours. If you or a family member has recently been diagnosed with COPD, take the COPD Ba-sics course at Lung.org/COPD-Basics.There is no cure for COPD, but new re-sources can help those living with the dis-ease manage their condition. 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