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Davie County Enterprise Record 12-07-2023USPS 149-160 Number 49 Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 28 Pages 75¢ Holiday Happiness Bermuda Run celebrates with free activities 89076 3821260Page 9 Top Performers Track athletes ranked among best in country Advance Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, 10 a.m. School to NC 801, to Peoples Creek Rd. Page B3 By Mike BarnhardtEnterprise Record Allen Mebane would be proud.That pride would not be be-cause the new administrative offices for the Davie County Residents enter the Mebane Education Center off US 601 South in Mocksville during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new administrative offices for the Davie County School System. - Photos by Mike BarnhardtNew digs Schools showcase administrative offices Mebane Foundation President Larry Colbourne said Al- len Mebane would be proud to have the education cen- ter named in his memory. School System is named in his memory.Rather, it would be for the strides the school system has made - mainly because of the Mebane Foundation which he founded - in increasing stu-dent performance, especially among young readers.“Allen Mebane, he was a philanthropist,” said Larry Colbourne, president of the foundation, speaking at a rib-bon cutting ceremony for the renovated building. “It was never about getting his name on a building.”While he could sometimes ruffle feathers, Mebane was focused on his mission, Col-bourne said. “He was about being a catalyst, getting things done. “The Davie County School System meant a lot to Allen Mebane. He would be proud we made something of this old campus,” referring to the former “K” building on the old Davie High campus on US 601 South in Mocksville.“Allen Mebane would be proud to have his name on this building, because it’s about the community, not Allen Me-bane.”He said Mebane believed in the three “T’s” of philanthropy - time, talent and treasure. “He was about bringing people to-gether to get things done.”Davie Schools’ Superinten-dent Jeff Wallace said naming the building after a man whose foundation has contributed millions of dollars into Davie County was an easy decision.The foundation contribut-ed $2.5 million for the Davie LEADS program, funded the Mebane Masters program for teachers, the Mebane Chal-lenge, placed interactive tech-nology into classrooms, and paid for construction of a pre-school buidling at every ele-mentary school site.“The Mebane Education Center is more than just a phys-ical space; it represents a testa-ment to the tireless dedication of Mr. Allen Mebane and his innovation to education,” Wal-lace said. “This center symbol-izes progress, collaboration, and a renewed commitment to fostering further excellence in education for Davie County’s students and educators.”The opening also fulfilled the system’s promise to coun-ty residents that part of the old high school would be convert-ed to the administrative offic-es, which mostly moved from the 110-year-old, former pri-mary school building on Cher-ry Street.“We appreciate the oppor-tunity to be in this space,” 0% (980) 270-5444 | 1011 Folger Drive • Statesville | I-77 • Exit 49-B | www.RandyMarionMitsubishi.com Price includes all rebates and incentives. 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Four seats - held by Paul Drechsler, Wendy Horne, Dub Potts and Cammie Webb - are up for election in that race.Filing ends at noon on Fri-day, Dec. 15.A primary election is sched-uled for March 5 to pick can-didates for the general election in November.Filings must be made at the Davie Board of Elections of-fice at 161 Poplar St., Mocks-ville (lower, back of Brock building). Fees: 30th State Senate District, 77th State House District, $139.51; Da-vie Register of Deeds, $580; Davie Commissioner, $68; and Davie School Board, $36, all payable to the Davie Board of Elections.Any changes in registration must be made by Feb. 9. Early voting begins Feb. 15. A photo ID will be required. Call 336-753-6072 with questions. ‘Tis the season For politics; local office filing continues 2 ‑ DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Dec. 7, 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 Enterprise Record welcomes letters from its readers on topics of local, state, national or international issues. An effort will be made to print all letters, provided they are not libelous, vulgar or in poor taste. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for grammar and for space. Letters should include the name and address of the writer and a signature. A telephone number, not to be published, is requested. Have letters in the newspaper office no later than noon Monday of the week to be published. Enterprise Record P.O. Box, 99, Mocksville, mike.barnhardt@davie-enterprise.com. Tell us what you think The Literary Corner: Renegade Writer’s Guild Elisabeth Strillacci Oh, to take wing and fly!I’ve been thinking back about old dreams in recent days after a nightmare that haunted my childhood came back to visit.It is not a bad thing, though it may sound like it, be-cause while I understand why it terrified me as a kid, it no longer does, as the intervening years have let me see that there is nothing to fear in the impossibility of the dream.I know that the cause for the dream was a long since resolved childhood fear, too, and so the nightmare itself did not frighten me this time around.Instead, it has made me think about something that I know I have done in many dreams that scare me. I have, in those dreams, forced myself to fly to escape.I suspect this is a common thing among many of us – creating some super power that allows us to escape or defeat moments or things that scare us. But it has left me wishing I could do that in real life.In my old dream, I was under the house where I grew up – it was not a full basement, as the house was built on a hill, and you had to enter from the outside. It had a dirt floor that was hard packed mud, and it was al-ways solid. Toward the back the ground rose to meet the foundation so there was storage room for about 12 feet before the space began to narrow.My dad’s lawnmower and all the yard tools were under there, as were my bicycle, roller skates, skateboard, seasonal ornaments, that sort of thing. And the door had a lock on it to secure the tools and the recreational items that we didn’t want to lose.I lived on a dead end street, two houses from the end, and it was a street full of kids close to or at my age. We all had the same bikes, skateboards, a basketball for the hoop in the circle of the dead end, and we spent hours outside playing kick the can, skating, biking the neigh-borhood, so none of us wanted to risk losing the tools of our joy. Basement doors were locked even when back doors may not have been.At any rate, in my dream, I went under the house looking, for some strange reason, for my grandparents. Someone had come to the back door asking for them and I thought I would find them gathering yard working tools, since they often helped my parents with gardening. When I opened the door, instead of my own basement, I saw tombs. Several mounds of earth that were built to curve over burial mounds. Four tombs at the front were lighted by a gas lantern, and instead of the short space I was used to, the burial ground stretched far back into the darkness. I turned to go back out the door, and felt a hand on my shoulder. A human, long since dead, was behind me, and holding on tighter and tighter to my shoulder. Of course I screamed for help, but not knowing where my grandparents were, and realizing that the people who had come to the door asking for them were clearly also dangerous to me, I felt completely trapped and helpless.In that moment, I closed my eyes and willed myself to lift off the ground. It was slow at first, which was terrifying in itself, but eventually I got high enough to be out of reach of the creature trying to hold on to me.I flew then out the door and over the heads of those who had come calling, down the embankment toward my neighbors, where I could see my grandparents standing and talking with the couple next door. As soon as I knew I was safe, I dropped to the ground and screamed for help.Of course my grandparents saved me then.But for years I thought about that dream, which was to come back to me often over a period of years before fad-ing. I thought about how my mind helped me find a way to save myself when it seemed all else was failing. Even if I can’t really fly, my mind was working desperately to help me help myself.A few nights ago, I realized I was having that old dream, and instead of being afraid, I was excited about the moment I would lift off the ground and save the day – for myself. I was aware that I was dreaming, but instead of wanting to escape the dream, I wanted to see it through, to relive the moment when my feet left the earth and I knew I had done it. It was exhilarating.And since then, I have been thinking about how we can find ways to do that even when we are not dreaming. Maybe we can’t actually fly, but can we be our own hero? I’d like to think so. Elisabeth Strillacci is a former editor of the Salisbury Post. Oh, to take wing and fly Food for ThoughtBy Julie Terry CartnerJuggling the box of food in his arms, Jimmy opened the door for his guest. “Thank you, Mrs. Simms,” he said, “Our family will sure enjoy this generous gift.” Only elev-en years old, Jimmy had been drilled by his mother to be courteous. Though cancer had taken her away last year, her gentle teaching had stayed with him. He peered into the box of food again. Maybe he and his brother wouldn’t go hungry over the Christmas break. As he shut the door, he rifled through the box and noted the packages of mac and cheese, his favorite, peanut butter and jelly, and won-der of wonders, a loaf of fresh bread. He saw milk, cheese, apples and bananas, and down in the bottom was that – yes, it was, a bag of chocolate chip cookies.Jimmy noted the time. It was only a little after one in the afternoon, the first full day of Christmas vacation. Most kids looked forward to vacations from school, but he and his younger brother, Mitch had a love/hate rela-tionship with holidays. Obviously, any self-respecting kid had to enjoy days off from schoolwork, but when they weren’t in school, they didn’t eat. In fact, lunch in the caf-eteria yesterday had been their last meal, and he was hun-gry. Seemed like he was always hungry. He called Mitch downstairs.Just as he expected, Mitch’s eyes lit up when he saw the box of food. Jimmy gave them each a banana, a glass of milk, and two chocolate chip cookies. “Shouldn’t we…” Mitch started to say, but stopped when Jimmy shook his head.“Eat and enjoy this,” Jimmy said, “then we’ll make a plan. Don’t worry, Dad shouldn’t be home for at least an-other four or five hours. We have time to figure this out.” Nodding in agreement, the two boys dipped their Oreos in milk, laughing and chatting like two children should. But as soon as they finished their treat, they became serious.“What are we going to tell Dad?” asked eight-year-old Mitch. “You know what he’ll do with all this food.” Yep, Jimmy knew. He’d sell it.The boys’ dad wasn’t a terrible person. In some ways it would have been easier if he were. No, their dad had one vice, but that one vice was destroying their lives. It had been a problem when mom was alive, but now that she was gone, he had escalated. Their dad was a gambling addict. He was always sure that the next score, be it poker, horse racing, online betting, or if one of his cronies was around, it might be whether the car in front of them would make it through the light before it turned red. It mattered not. Jimmy’s dad would bet on anything. And, as a result, he would sell anything, absolutely anything, for the cash to support his addiction. Jimmy and Mitch had learned from experience. After their dad had sold everything of value of his, he’d sold the boys’ things. First it was the furniture in their bed-room, then the train set their grandparents had sent them for Christmas one year, then finally, when their toys were gone, Dad had started selling their clothes. They never knew, when they got home from school, what would be left.And so, they’d gotten smart. They kept changes of clothes in their bookbags and had hidden more under a loose board in their closet. They knew Dad would sell the food they’d just gotten. Christmas break lasted ten days. That was a long time to be hungry. “We have to hide some of it,” Jimmy said, “but we’ll put the milk and stuff like that in the frig. Maybe he won’t sell it.” And so, the boys hid what would fit in their secret cache and made sure there wasn’t a crumb in sight before their dad got home.Some children dream of bicycles, and ponies, roll-er skates and gaming devices for Christmas. Jimmy and Mitch dreamed of keeping their food hidden from their dad so they would have something to eat each day.“…as many as 13 million children in the United States live in ‘food insecure’ homes.” https://www.nokidhungry.org Important DataBy Marie CraigIn the late 1970s, I was a member of an Extension Homemakers’ Club in Walhalla, S.C. The agent for the county presented lessons to us about cooking, sewing, fam-ily care, and current events. One lesson in 1976, because of the Bicentennial, featured family history. I had never compiled this information before, but the agent learned about this from another woman who was quite skilled at tracing family trees and preserving this data. This presen-tation was interesting, and I wrote a letter to my mother and wished to know more. She wrote back with as much as she could remember. Sometimes, in the summer, we would take extensive vacations to distant locations for fun and enhancement for our two sons. But one year there was a gasoline shortage which prevented long distance trips. But it was a marvelous vacation that year as my mother and we four traveled through North Carolina visiting fam-ily, cemeteries, and libraries to research our family. One destination we journeyed to was Wilkes and Alleghany counties. My dad was raised near there, and my mother remembered lots of his stories, relatives, and locations. We ended up one Sunday morning at a little mountain church that she recalled as being important. Our goal was to qui-etly tour the cemetery as the church goers met inside. But we were surprised and delighted because it was grave dec-oration day. I found my great grandparents’ graves, and of course took photos with my camera. I looked for the oldest peo-ple roaming around in the tombstones and saw two elderly women. I asked them if they remembered my great grand-father. I had tried hard to determine his birthdate in vain. I had found eight references to his year of birth, and they were all different. Census, marriage records, child’s birth certificates, etc. had me confused. I had a strong goal to determine the exact date.They surprised me by saying that they did remember. These two sisters said that when they were little girls that he would sit under the apple tree and peel apples for them. I loved that sweet memory of theirs and tried to picture me being with him also in this scene. After gaining this personal description, I realized that having this positive episode was far more important than knowing exactly to the day when he was born. It’s so crucial that we have stories and descriptions of our ancestors. This Christmas, when you’re with your loved ones, ask them questions about their lives. Years from now, you’ll be able to determine vital facts about them, but if you don’t learn these stories and experiences and write them down, they’ll be gone forever. FoundationsBy Gaye HootsA recent conversation with my first cousin Gene about our time living with our grandparents made me ponder their influence on our and our parents’ lives. We agreed with the theory that the first five years of life most strongly influence our personalities.Gene’s parents moved out of the state when his father took a position with a company manufacturing goods for our military during WW11. I believe his mother worked there. They left Grandpa and Grandma Hoots to care for Gene. My grandparents lived in Yadkin County on land that had been in the Hoots family since the first Hoots, formerly Huth, fought in the Revolutionary War and was granted several hundred acres near Courtney N.C.My parents married in 1942, and my mother joined the Please See Renegade ‑ Page 3 As a child, you may not understand the true meaning of Christmas, but the time of year is exciting. And back in the day, it didn’t take much to get us youngsters excited.I’ll never forget those Christmas Eve evenings at Oak Grove United Methodist Church. There was music and programs from various groups. We were reminded of the true meaning of Christmas. But for us kids, we were fid-geting in our seats, paying attention because we were told to, but our minds wandered. Not only our minds, but our eyes wandered toward that huge cedar tree over at the edge of the altar. There were dozens of paper bags under it, and I knew what that meant. It was going to be a good night.Inside those bags treats for us youngsters - things like an orange, a stick of peppermint, maybe a couple of nuts and a few pieces of candy.Believe it or not, that was worth looking forward to for all of us neighborhood youngsters. Fresh oranges weren’t available to every household then, neither was any kind of candy for eating whenever you wanted. Just getting a gift was a big deal.I always looked forward to my Aunt Dare delivering her chewy, sweet corn flake confection. I was amazed. I had only eaten corn flakes with milk, maybe a spoon of sugar. I’ve had a few replicas since Aunt Dare passed, but none were as good as what she delivered.I always looked forward to my Aunt Annie and Uncle Roy (Not really related, but they earned the titles.) deliv-ering their Christmas goodies to our house. Without fail, it was a bag of popcorn for popping and a six-pack of Cheer-wine - in the bottle, of course - the only way you could get one back then.Christmas is a magical season for children; let’s keep it that way. It may take more than a bag with a single orange and an apple inside, but you don’t have to spend a lot of money to make a child’s day brighter.Give them a compliment. Smile at them. Better yet, explain to them the true meaning of Christmas. That - in itself - should elicit the smile.- Mike Barnhardt Create more Christmas memories DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 - 3 Local news. In your inbox. For free. Sign up for the Enterprise Record weekly newsletter. Visit www.ourdavie.com & click on Services It’s that easy. Renegade ... Continued From Page 2Hoots household. My father was the only one of their four sons living at home to help on the farm. Two of the sons fought in the war. My grandparents had survived the De-pression here and struggled to raise their family. Short-ly after my parents were married, the farm was sold to Grandpa’s brother-in-law and he purchased the farm at the end of Burton Rd. in Advance N.C. I joined the family in July 1945 and the war ended shortly after.Gene’s parents returned and moved to Clemmons with Gene. Our grandpa was very stoic and had been a strict disciplinarian with his four boys. He was a very different man to Gene and me. He was patient and loving towards his animals and his grandchildren. Grandpa taught us to build and empty Rabbit gums, and fish, weave fish bas-kets, and tend them. We learned how to treat his dogs and the goats that ran in the yard. I was given runt pigs that would not have survived otherwise to raise on a bottle.Grandpa had an old car that I drove as a child. He made bows and arrows, wooden knives, teepees, and other items for us to play with. He taught me to do handstands by do-ing them himself when he was in his sixties. He never used physical discipline with me and tried to keep Daddy from using it. Grandpa caught snakes and let me handle them and taught me respect for the loaded gun he kept propped in the corner of his bedroom. When I was six, he gave me and taught me to shoot a Crackshot rifle. He explained the dangers of the electric fence and the bull.We learned to handle emergencies without panicking. I never recognized them as emergencies because he an-nounced the issue with a plan of action for everyone, and we contained the problem. Grandpa and Daddy worked seven days a week if they were physically able. They both had an unlimited curiosity and quest for knowledge, par-ticularly as it applied to farming. Both were good judges of character and got along well with people from all walks of life.Gene followed in their footsteps, and so did I to a point. We both completed master’s degrees. Gene has the same work ethic, and so did I until I retired. I learned to enjoy more leisure time reading and writing. Gene takes vaca-tions and enjoys his family. He has written books and ar-ticles but also continues to work because that is what he prefers I still practice my nursing skills with family and friends but have no desire to join the workforce. My father and Gene’s were strong, smart, successful men in their fields. 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What you are do-ing is truly making a dife-rence to our kids,” Wallace said.Called the Mebane Edu-cation Center, the renovated building also houses the vir- Davie Schools’ Superintendent Jeff Wallace prepares to open the ribbon-cutting ceremony. - Photos by Mike BarnhardtCenter ... tual school, board of edu-cation meeting space and training spaces, with about 60 employees based there.Previously known as the “K” building which housed the high school media cen-ter, student services, EC classrooms and performing Jinda Haynes tells visitors about school services housed in the renovated building. arts classrooms, it under-went an extensive $6 mil-lion one-year renovation to transform the 30,120 square feet of space.The school’s technology team will move from the Cherry Street location next year to the Central Davie campus. Elected officials and other guests join in the ribbon cutting ceremony. The former media center now houses a large meeting space. 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Clement House in Mocksville will be open for tours from 2-6 p.m. It is at the end of East Ma-ple Avenue off South Main Street near downtown.The tours, with docents throughout the house ex-plaing the history, will be free, but donations will be accepted for the Davie His-torical & Geneaological Society.The date it was built isn’t exactly known, but Jesse and Melinda Clem-ent moved into the brick, two-story Federal home in 1828, soon after their mar-riage.The home retains the seven original fireplaces and 16-inch thick walls, and is furnished with pe-riod furniture by current owners, Mike and Margaret Cevasco.They believe the Na-tional Historic Register structure was built about 1823 or 1824, so it could be the 200th anniversary for the house. They have maintained and lived in the house for the past 18 years.It was a perfect fit.“We just like old houses, history and collecting an-tiques,” Margaret said.The decorations will be more elaborate than those in 1828, which Christmas trees had yet to be intro-duced. “The Clements were hard-working farmers, and didn’t go for a lot of frills,” Mike said. The last family member to live in the house was in 1944.While furnished with antiques, only one piece, a lamp stand, can be traced to the Clements.The house was the first meeting place for Meth-odists, and preceded the forming of First Methodist Church.“We just wanted to open it up for anyone who wants to come and see it,” Mike said.“We enjoy shar-ing it,” Margaret said. “We feel like we’re only stew-ards.” Clement House open Saturday 6 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023Public Records ArrestsThe following were ar-rested by the Davie County Sheriff’s Office.Dec. 2: David Eugene Dick Jr., 23, of Winston-Sa-lem, driving left of center, exceeding a safe speed, failure to stop for red light, covering a vehicle regis-tration plate, possession of stolen goods, felony larce-ny, fleeing to elude arrest in a vehicle; Steven Scott Smith, 29, of Winston-Sa-lem, violation of court or-der. Dec. 1: Jerry Dale John-son Jr., 43, of Polaris Drive, Mocksville, felony posses-sion Schedule II controlled substance. Nov. 30: Devon Lamar Heggs, 37, of Statesville, 2 counts failure to appear in court.Nov. 29: Craig Lennie Hairston, 57, of Mocks-ville, probation violation; Charles Robert Hall, 32, of Lois Lane, Mocksville, assault on a government official; Gregory Lynn Hicks, 45, of Tara Court, Mocksville, communicat-ing threats; Craig Michael Longworth, 44, of How-ardtown Road, Mocksville, felony probation violation; Nathan Ray Vernon, 32, of Midway St., Cooleemee, driving while license re-voked, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine; Christopher Denton Wil-liams, 39, of NC 801 N., Mocksville, felony posses-sion Schedule I controlled substance, carying a con-cealed weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia. Nov. 28: Gary Ray Blackwell, 61, of North County Home Road, Mocksville, non-support of spouse/child; Zachary Ryan Godair, 33, of Supply, 2 counts failure to appear in court; Deja Shyann Keaton, 28, of Cleveland, NC, pos-session of drug parapher-nalia, felony possession of cocaine, 3 counts failure to appear in court; Donald Micheal Joseph Larose, 45, of Triple Creek Trail, Mocksville, assault, assault on a female; Deja Kea-ton, 28, of Oakland Ave., Mocksville, felony posses-sion of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia; Jus-tin Barnes, 34, of Harmony, injury to property. Nov. 26: Charles Rob-ert Hall, 32, of Lois Lane, Mocksville, injury to property, assault on a gov-ernment official; Wyman Dwayne Kearns, 53, of Greensboro, 9 counts each larceny and breaking and entering a vehicle; Joseph William Nardone Jr., 19, of Pete’s Lane, Mocksville, larceny. Sheriff’s OfficeThe following are from Davie County Sheriff’s Of-fice reports.Dec. 2: suspicious ac-tivity, Midway St., Cool-eemee; fraud, Northridge Court, Mocksville; miss-ing person, Barney Road, Advance; runaway, Foster St., Mocksville; assault, Duke/Main sts., Cool-eemee; larceny, Gordon Drive, Advance; burglary, S. Main St., Mcksville; domestic assist, SM Whitt Drive, Mocksville; damage to property, Hospital St., Mocksville; trespassing, Yadkinville Road, Mocks-ville; larceny, Commerce Drive, Bermuda Run; noise complaint, Pointe House Lane, Mocksville; miss-ing person, Milling Road, Mocksville; domestic dis-turbance, Eastridge Court, Advance; larceny, Rotunda Circle, Bermuda Run; sus-picious activity, Yadkin-ville Road, Mocksville; do-mestic disturbance, Byerlys Chapel Road, Mocksville; disturbance, Edward Beck Road, Mocksville.Dec. 1: domestic distur-bance, Leila Court, Mocks-ville; suspicious activity, Madison Road/US 64 W., Mocksville; suspicious activity, Fostall Drive, Mocksville; domestic as-sist, Government Center Drive, Mocksville; fraud, N. Main St., Mocksville; damage to property, Cen-ter St., Cooleemee; distur-bance, S. Main St., Mocks-ville; disturbance, Cook Trail, Mocksville; assault, Farmington Road, Mocks-ville; trespassing, Main St., Cooleemee; damage to property, Yadkinville Road, Mocksville; larceny, Coo-per Creek Drive, Mocks-ville.Nov. 30: suspicious activity, US 601 N./An-gell Road, Mocksville; domestic disturbance, June Way, Advance; bur-glary, Boxwood Church Road, Mocksville; suspi-cious activity, US 601 S., Mocksville; disturbance, LaQuinta Drive, Advance; fraud, Bethel Church Road, Mocksville; larceny, US 64 E., Mocksville; suspi-cious activity, Cross St., Cooleemee; harassment, Yadkinville Road, Mocks-ville; damage to property, Hobson Drive, Mocksville; harassment, Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Mocksville; fraud, Bell Branch Road, Mocksville; domestic dis-turbance, US 158, Mocks-ville; domestic disturbance, Avon St., Mocksville; sus-picious activity, Baltimore Road, Advance.Nov. 29: suspicious activity, Markland Road, Advance; suspicious ac-tivity, Deadmon Road, Mocksville; suspicious ac-tivity, Yadkinville Road, Mocksville; sex offense, Draughn Lane, Mocksville; fraud, Cana Road, Mocks-ville; suspicious activity, NC 801 S., Cooleemee; burglary, Center St., Cool-eemee; fraud, Candi Lane, MOcksville; larceny, Salis-bury Road, Mocksville; damage to property, Ashley Furniture Way, Advance; suspicious activity, Ruffin St., Cooleemee; suspicious activity, Ivy Lane, Mocks-ville; suspicious activity, Production Lane, Mocks-ville; suspicious activity, Cemetery St., Mocksville; sex offense, War Eagle Drive, Mocksville; assault, Green St., Mocksville; missing person, Joy Trail, Mocksville; fraud, Yadk-inville Road, Mocksville; suspicious activity, US 64 E., Advance.Nov. 28: sex offense, Draughn Lane, Mocksville; larceny, US 158, Advance; suspicious activity, Acres Lane, Mocksville; suspi-cious activity, NC 801 N., Advance; fraud, Loop St., Mocksville; disturbance, Gladstone Road, Mocks-ville; trespassing, Swice-good St., Mocksville; damage to property, Calvin Lane, Mocksville; larceny, Government Center Drive, Mocksville; suspicious ac-tivity, Cooper Creek Lane, Mocksville; damage to property, suspicious activi-ty, Madison Road, Mocks-ville; trespassing, Cooper Creek Drive, Mocksville; suspicioius activity, Main St., Cooleemee.Nov. 27: ; suspicious ac-tivity, NC 801 S., Advance; domestic disturbance, Sheffield Road, Harmony; suspicious activity, Cooper Creek Drive, Mocksville; trespassing, US 64 W., Mocksville; domestic dis-turbance, Junction Road, Mocksville; suspicious activity, Leslie Court, Ad-vance; larceny, Cooper Creek Drive, Mocksville; suspicious activity, US 158, Mocksville; domestic disturbance, Howardtown Road, Mocksville; assault, War Eagle Drive, Mocks-ville; larceny, Yadkinville Road, Mocksville; larce-ny, Bethel Church Road, Mocksville; larceny, W. Kinderton Way, Bermuda Run; larceny, Swicegood St., Mocksville; suspi-cious activity, Carolina St., Mocksville; harassment, Peace Court, Advance; disturbance, Daniel Boone Trail, Mocksville; domes-tic disturbance, Hillcrest Drive, Advance.Nov. 26: suspicious package, Peace Court, Ad-vance; suspicious activity, Cemetery St., Mocksville; assault, Green St., Mocks-ville; suspicious activity, Sheffield Road, Mocks-ville; suspicious activity, US 601 N./Cooper Creek Drive, Mocksville; larceny, Salisbury Road, Mocks-ville; harassment, Carter Lane, Mocksville; larceny, US 158, Advance; suspi-cious activity, US 158, Ad-vance; disturbance, Wyo Road, Mocksville; larceny, US 158, Bermuda Run; il-legal dumping, NC 801 S./Fulton Road, Advance; do-mestic disturbance, Green St., Mocksville; suspicious activity, Peace Court, Ad-vance; 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.- Sarah S. Claxton and Zachariah T. Claxton to Tara D. Fulton, 1 lot, Gar-den Valley, Mocksville, $678.- Brad Marshall and Tara Hendrix Marshall to William Mark Peck and Kelly A. Peck, 5.5 acres, Farmington Township, $1,320.- Mary E. Bush to Mary E. Bush (99%), Kevin Jon Bush (.5%) and Karen Lynn Bush (.5%), 1 condo-minium, Bermuda Village, $2.- J. Larry Ledford, trust-ee to SPS Real Estate Hold-ings, tracts, Mocksville Township, $650.- William Joel Whita-ker and Brenda P. Whita-ker to James W. Whitaker and Heather H. Whitaker, 5.28 acres, Biltmore Lane, Mocksville.- WJH LLC to Juan Antonio Marin Jr. and Ar-iana Udave Reyes, 1 lot, Ridgemont, Mocksville, $464.- Clayton Properties Group to Zachary Hot-stetler and Rebecca Rec-chion Hostetler, 1 lot, Brayden Place, Bermuda Run, $751.- Michael Doug Hayes and Leah C. Hayes to Jef-frey Martin Kuliman and Patricia Ann Kuliman, 2 lots, Country Cove, Farm-ington Township, $710.- Zimmerman Fami-ly LLC to Michael David Zimmerman, 32.02 acres.- Zimmerman Fami-ly LLC to Michael David Zimmerman, 9.02 acres.- Howard L. Correll Jr. and Teresa S. Correll to Tony R. Carden, 1 lot, New Hampshire Court, Mocks-ville, $650.- US Bank Trust Nation-al Assoc. to Darrinn Durrell and Alisha Durrell, 1 acre, $232.- Bank of America to Piedmont Assets, .34 acre, Jerusalem Township, $113.- H. Curt Hege Sr. and Patricia S. Hege to Josh-ua James Richardson, 5.6 acres, Farmington Town-ship, $200.- Roger P. Spillman and Deborah A. Spillman to Ina M. Beavers, 1 lot, $40.- Joseph G. Leonard to Philip Dixson and Mandy Dixson, 1 lot, Woodcove Forest, Farmington Town-ship, $200.- Helmsman Homes to HREP III of NC, tract, Country Lane, Mocksville, $469.- WJH LLC to Shannon Grimes, 1 lot, Ridgemont, Mocksville, $454.- Bonnie Faye Guthrie (and as executor of estate of Faye M. Holloway) and Po-sie Jackie Guthrie, and John I. Holloway to Jill Taylor, 24.33 acres, Shady Grove Township, $1,238.- Cecil Ward Bland Jr. to Cecil Ward Bland III, tracts, Fulton Township.- Justin Goode and Shee-na Goode to David Boden-heimer, 1 lot, Arrowhead, $1,240.- Deadmon Road LLC to BMS Investment Prop-erties, 16 lots, Deadmon Road, Mocksville, $686.- Noah Eugene Best and Diana R. Best to JIF Hold-ings, 1.18 acres, Mocksville Township, $800.- Margaret C. Hinson to William Tyler and Janet Tyler, 1 lot, Country Lane Estates, Mocksville, $346.- Shasta Ann Richardson White to Adam Clay White, tract, Farmington Town-ship.- Peter K. Parkman to Monkey Works Inc., tract, N. Main St., Mocksville, $360.- WJH LLC to Miranda M. Weaver and Keith Z. Weaver, 1 lot, Charleston Ridge, Mocksville, $508.- Opendoor Property Trust I to Lisa Diane Val-entini, 1 lot, Westridge Sub-division, $670.- Beverly Snider Snu-kals and Aaron Snukals to Lue Ann Murph Turner, 1.2 acres, Jersualem Township, $50.- WJH LLC to CF KL Assets 2019-3, 1 lot, Charleston Ridge, Mocks-ville, $509.- Becky B. Clutts and George Robert Clutts Jr., and Steve Lewis Barnhardt and Teresa S. Barnhardt to Mark Robert Gallimore and Allison Ney Wolfe, 1 lot, Shady Grove Township, $180.- L. Paul Burkhart to An-dra B. Barnes, 1 lot, Green-wood Lakes, Shady Grove Township.- Clayton Properties Group to Lee Anders Trton-sen and Julie Ann Tronsen, 1 lot, Brayden Place, Ber- muda Run, $1,153.- Jessica M. Brelin to Dawson Brannon and Am-ber Rogers, .73 acre, Farm-ington Townshp, $465.- Thomas Randell Foster and John Mark Newman, co-executors of estate of James Sheek Cornatzer to W. Eugene Nail and Norma V. Nail, tracts, Baltimore Road, Advance, $780.- D.R. Horton Inc. to Kristin Felicia Biscardi, 1 lot, Twinbrook Village, Mocksville, $586.- Joy Elizabeth Mas-encup and Mitchell Bruce Masencup to Tanya Leanne Clemo, .8 acre, Clarksville Township, $24.- Ronald Kelley and Nancy Kelley to Jacqueline A. Kohler and Elmer Fran-cis Kelley, 1 lot, Charleston Ridge, Mocksville, $698.- Clayton Proper-ties Group to Paula Jean O’Rorke, 1 lot, Brayden Place, Bermuda Run, $776.- WJH LLC to Mat-thew Overcash Jr., 1 lot, Ridgemont, Mocksville, $457.- Ronald W. Foster Sr., and Melvin W. Bates to Ty-ler Novack, 1 acre, $440.- WJH LLC to Andrew Maish and Laurelaine Miller, 1 lot, Ridgemont, Mocksville, $469.- John M. Davis to Ron Miller Properties, 1 lot, Woodlee Drive, Advance, $186.- Tammy Hamm and Nathaniel Hamm to Tammy Hamm, 31,370 square feet, US 64 W., Mocksville.- Roger Vance MacLean II and Mary Elizabeth Ma-cLean to Elijah Vance Ma-cLean and Desiree Lynn MacLean, 6.61 acres, Cala-haln Township.- Sea B’s Enterprises to Lora Louise Mobley, 1 vil-la, Bermuda Run, $500.- Thomas Gordon Ward and Annie Lee Mayo and William Lyman Mauyo t John R. Adkins and Noelie B. Adkins, 1 villa, Bermuda Village, $335.- Shelton Construction Services to Timothy H. Al-len and Brenda S. Allen, 1 lot, Mocksville Township, $110.- Agnes A. Wooten by attorneys in fact to Ken-neth Alan Morgan Jr., 18.92 acres, County Line Road, Harmony, $700.- WJH LLC to Latoya Bell, 1 lot, Ridgemont, Mocksville, $484.- Opendoor Property Trust I to Barbara McKin-ney and Terry McKinney, 1 lot, Kinderton Village, Ber-muda Run, $785.- Clayton Properties Group to Jessica Short, 1 lot, Brayden Place, Bermu-da Run, $721.- Roger P. Spillman to Mary Ann Waller and Jared A. Waller, 1 lot, Gladstone Woods, $320.- Triple P Real Estate Investments to Kyree Da-vis, .77 acre, Shady Grove Township, $380.- Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Clear Capital In-vestment Group, tracts.- Cynthia D. Durham and Charlie R. Leonard Jr. to Kimberly Ann Ellis, .4 acre, Edgewood Develop-ment, Jerusalem Township, $490. 1484 Hwy. 64 West, Mocksville, NC 336-751-3372 1328733 “Serving Davie County Since 1973” •Brakes • Tires • Batteries • Alignments • Scheduled Maintenance • Complete and Professional Auto Repair RANDY MILLER& SONS 295 Miller Road • Mocksville(336) 284-2826 • We Pump Septic Tanks • SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Septic SystemsFootingsLoader Work Skid Steer WorkTrencher WorkHauling StateCertifiedInspector (336) 751-2304 MILLEREQUIPMENTRENTAL WINTER IS COMING! 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Through it all, she main-tained a radiant smile that exuded obvious love for her family.After retiring from a career in the furniture industry Goldia was most content in spending time at home. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening in her flowerbeds.Goldia was born Sept. 20, 1937 in Yadkin County, N.C., daughter of the late Willie Clar-ence Holleman and Ollie (Brannon) Holleman. She was also preceded in death by: her brother, Vernon Holleman; and 3 sisters, Gerlene McGee, Mary Bowman and Merlie Reavis.She leaves behind 4 devoted children: Teresa Ward (Craig), Renee Plummer (Gary), Vernon Tyler and Chris Tyler; a sister-in-law, Judy Holleman; 2 brothers-in-law, Gray Bowman and Jerry Reavis; and a host of grandchil-dren and great-grandchildren.On Sunday, Dec. 3, a visitation and funeral service was held at Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville, officiated by Pastor Darrell Cox. Following the service and visitation, the family held a private graveside service. In loving memory of Goldia, please consider a donation to the American Alzheimer’s Association.The family wishes to extend heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Mocksville Senior Living & Mountain Valley Hos-pice for their care and to Pastor Darrell Cox for the faithful weekly visits & prayer he provided. Obituaries Notice of Davie County Tax Listing All property on hand Jan. 01, 2024, both real and personal, is subject to taxation regardless of age and sex of owner. During the normal listing period taxpayers must list any vehicle that is not licensed (doesn’t have a current registration) or that has a permanent multiyear tag as of Jan 01, 2024. Other property you must list is as follows; mobile homes, boats and motors, jet skis, aircraft, farm equipment used to produce income, tools, assets and supplies of a business, furnishings owned and rented by a landlord. Taxpayers should also report any new buildings or any improvements built on real estate, or any changes to real estate. 2024 listing forms will be mailed to taxpayers that listed personal property in 2023. If you do not receive a listing form and need to list property or report changes to real property please contact the Tax Assessor’s Office. Forms are available online. The county does provide electronic listing for business personal and individual personal property. Exclusions – must be 65 or older OR totally and permanently disabled to apply 1. Elderly and Disabled Exclusion •Income must be $36,700 or below •Must be 65 or older OR totally and permanently disabled •Reduction of $25,000 or 50% of value of home and 1 acre of land 2. Disabled Veterans Exclusion •No income cap •Must be honorably discharged •Must have a 100% service related disability •Reduction of $45,000 in value 3. Circuit Breaker •Income must not exceed $55,050 •Must be a legal North Carolina resident and have owned and occupied property as your permanent legal residence for five years If you are currently receiving an exclusion you do not need to reapply. If you would like to apply you may request an application from the Tax Assessor’s office. Applications are also online. Place to list: Tax Assessor’s Office, Administration Building, 123 South Main Street, Mocksville NC 27028 Ways to List: In person, on-line or by Mail. Hours to List: 8AM – 5PM Monday – Friday Listing Period: Jan. 01 – Jan. 31, 2024. Listing forms must be received by or have a U.S.P.S. Postmark of Jan. 31, 2024 or before to be considered on time. Late listings are assessed a 10% penalty. Tel: 336 753-6120 Web: daviecountync.gov then select Departments, Tax Administration and Forms. Davie County Tax Administrator Jamon Gaddy 1744768 Betty Jean McElrath WhitakerMrs. Betty Jean McElrath Whitaker, 82, of Lat Whitak-er Road, Mocksville, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born on April 4, 1941 in Davidson County to the late Lloyd and Irene Lambe McElrath.Betty was devoted to her fami-ly and kept the family together by establishing traditions such as Sun-day supper. She dearly loved her grandchildren and great-grandchil-dren and spending time with them. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband of 31 years, Hubert Lee Whitaker; her brothers, Donnie, Robbie, and Tommy McElrath; and her sister, Frances Morgan.Survivors include: 4 children, Jeannie Renegar (Rich-ard) of Harmony, Tonya Draughn (Larry) of Mocksville, Darlene Stephens (Shane) of Mocksville, and Anthony Whitaker (Christi) of Yadkinville; 6 grandchildren, Justin Renegar (Kristen), Kelli Ralston (Adam), Christy Miller (Jeremy), Craig Draughn, James Hill (Serena) and Crystal Hill, who stepped up to serve as her Nanny Betty’s devot-ed caregiver; 7 great-grandchildren; and a special niece, Vickie Melton, who was always there when needed.A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 at Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Marvin Blackburn officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family visited with friends following the interment. Memorials may be considered for: Liberty Baptist, 2433 Liberty Church Road, Mocksville, NC 27028. The family wishes to thank the Lone Hickory Fire De-partment and Davie County EMS for their response and care for Betty.Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. Helen Frances HeffnerHelen Frances Heffner, 98, of Mocksville, NC, joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven on Dec. 2, 2023. She was born on March 25, 1925, the daughter of the late James and Lois Sharpe of Mocksville. Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Oren Heff-ner, and her sister, Elaine Gilbert.Survivors include: a daughter, Cynthia H. Seymour (Rudy) of Raleigh; 2 sons, David O. Heffner (Michelle) of Raleigh, and Stephen B. Heffner (Janet) of Charlotte; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.Frances grew up in Hiddenite, N.C., attended Mitchell Communi-ty College and received a BA De-gree from Lenoir-Rhyne Universi-ty.She and Oren married in 1948 and moved to Mocksville in 1949 to found and operate Heffner’s Land of Food, a six store supermar-ket chain. Frances and Oren enjoyed living on Park Ave-nue in the home they built for over 60 years. She loved her neighbors and missed them dearly when the time came to move to Bermuda Village. Frances was a generous, self-less soul, always putting the needs of others ahead of her own, especially those of her family. There is nothing she would not do for her children and grandchildren.She was passionate about cooking, quilting, gardening and painting. Over the years, she made a quilt for each of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Frances great-ly enjoyed her time with the Senior Center Quilting Club. Those treasured friendships and quilting sessions gave her many happy hours of chatting and stitching. Frances also loved spending time in the garden with her grandchildren.Cooking for her family was one of the greatest joys in her life. After her children were grown, Frances would help neighborhood children through difficult times. Frances de-veloped a talent for painting and her works proudly hang in the home of every child and grandchild. Frances loved the coast and very much enjoyed taking the grandchildren to Atlantic Beach.A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church Mocksville. The family will receive friends at the church at 1.The family very much appreciates the exceptional la-dies who cared for our Mother, including Liz Turner, Laura Barnhardt, Vickie Frye, Kaye Morris, Angie Glass, Amiya Bland, Ashleigh Cooley, Umay Habiba and Pam Davis. A special thanks to Lisa Farnham for four years of love, devotion and caring for Frances as her own. Kim Barron was Frances’ closest friend and they shared a bond and friendship like no other, for which the family is most grateful. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to be made to: First Baptist Church Mocksville, 412 North Main Street, Mocksville, N.C. 27028. 1107 Yadkinville Road (Located near Post Office and Badcock Furniture)(336)751-7949 TODAY NAILS Professional Nail Care for Ladies & Gents NEW: Shellac in French Tips Specializing in Gel Nails, Pink & White, Acrylic. Too Many Gel Colors to Choose From! • Toe-Nails Cut for elderly too! • Too many shellac & SNS colors to choose from! Walk-Ins Welcome GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE for CHRISTMAS! 20% OFF if you buy over $50.00 in gift certificates! MERRY CHRISTMAS! Patricia Ann Athey Angell CarterMrs. Patricia Ann Athey Angell Carter, 82, of Coun-try Lane, Mocksville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Sa-lem.She was born on Aug. 7, 1941 in Rowan County to the late Cor-dell Nathaniel and Dorothy Jea-nette Kimble Athey.Pat had a huge heart and al-ways enjoyed being around friends. She never met a strang-er and had a great sense of hu-mor. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her world, and she leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter that will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her first husband, Isaac Marshall Angell; and a brother, Jerry Athey.Survivors include: her husband, Larry Dean Carter; 3 children, Chris Angell (Melinda) of Lexington, Phillip Angell of Concord, and LaDeana Carter Wyrick (Cam) of Waxhaw; 5 grandchildren, Kirston Angell, Chase An-gell, Lilli Angell, Lindley Wyrick, and Cali Wyrick; 2 great-grandchildren, Caroline Angell and Chloe Angell; 2 brothers, Ken Athey of Florida and Mike Athey (Carol) of China Grove; and numerous nieces and nephews.The family would like to say a special thanks to Novant Health Cancer Institute, Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, all of her caregivers, and to her many special friends, as Pat would say, “you know who you are”.A funeral service will be conducted at 12 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at Eaton Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joey Spry and Rev. Ricky Burcham officiating. Interment will follow in Joppa Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be considered for: Trellis Supportive Care, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Sa-lem, NC 27103.Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com. 118 Hospital st. • Mocksville, Nc 27028 • 336.751.6289 “Because you should want to see your dentist” Accepting Most Major Insurances | RiversFamilyDentistry.com Andrew J. Rivers, DMD Dr. Rivers’ Dental Tip of the Week “children should be weened off the pacifier at age 2. longer than this may lead to open bites in dentition.” Death NoticeMs. Tamara Strain Roseman, 60, of Mocksville, died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. 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Bermuda Run celebrates Christmas DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 - 11 By Jane SimpsonPresident, CEODavie CommunityFoundation Philanthropy Phyllis is planning to follow in her fa-ther’s footsteps to help raise money for an important program in Davie County, IGNITE DAVIE College Promise (ID). Phyllis is a high school senior ready to explore all that is available to her.Philanthropy Phyllis spent time meeting with Erin Brown, her counselor at Davie County High School, to discuss her options for college. Brown helped her strategize the best option for a college education at mini-mal or no cost. She highly recommended attending Davidson-Davie Communi-ty College as an ID student. Philanthropy Phyllis then met with Sandra Porter at Davidson-Davie Communi-ty College. Porter is familiar with the programs at the col-lege and knows the ins and outs of applying to DDCC.While visiting DDCC, Phi-lanthropy Phyllis checked out the campus and some of the classes offered at the Davie Campus. She visited a Practical Nurse Education Class. Seeing the class in action got her excited about career possibilities.Philanthropy Phyllis re-turned to the Davie Com-munity Foundation to meet with President Jane Simp-son. Phyllis wanted to gain an understanding of how the community would be able to pay for tuition and fees if she and her classmates at-tend DDCC through ID. Simpson said the com-munity is raising a $3 mil-lion endowment. Once in-vested, the earnings from the investment should be enough to pay for tuition and fees. A $3 million en-dowment should gener-ate between $135,000 and $150,000 every year. Based on current costs, students who choose ID will be cov-ered.Simpson also explained there is only $193,000 left to raise to meet the $3 mil-lion goal. She said the foun-dation, the towns of Ber-muda Run and Mocksville, the Chamber of Commerce, Davie Economic Develop-ment, and the Davidson-Davie Community College Foundation all gave an ad-ditional donation to help fin-ish the final fundraising. Philanthropy Phyllis was so excited and thankful to hear about their generosity that she set out to visit with each of them to say thank you.At the end of her busy day, Philanthropy Phyllis decided she would make her own donation to ID. Phyllis made a gift in honor of her parents for Christmas.She was excited to know that her gift moved the total closer to the goal and that her parents would receive a certificate telling them the gift had been made in their honor for Christmas. It would be a perfect gift to the community and to her mom and da.Join Philanthropy Phyl-lis in making a gift to ID in honor of someone special this Christmas. Simply give online at www.daviefoun-dation.org/donate, choose IGNITE DAVIE from the drop-down menu and note the person’s name and ad-dress you are honoring in the comments section. You can also send a check pay-able to Davie Community Foundation to PO Box 546, Mocksville, NC 27028. You should note IGNITE DA-VIE in the memo and be sure to send the name and address of the honoree. Your gift will honor the recipient while investing in the edu-cation of Davie students. Philanthropy Phyllis makes her rounds to thank donors to Ignite Davie, including the Town of Bermuda Run and Manager Andrew Meadwell (left), and the folks at the Davie Chamber of Commerce, Marie Merrick, Caroline Moster and Alyson Morse. At right, she talks with her Davie High counselor, Erin Brown.Philanthropy Phyllis is making her rounds Phyllis thanks Terry Bralley and the Davie Economic Development Commission; then learns about opportunites at Davidson- Davie Community College from Sandra Porter and students in the practical nursing program. Davie Foundation President Jane Simpson gives Phyllis some advice; then she decides to make a donation to the college promise program in honor of her parents. Giving Tuesday is a day that encourages people and organizations to give back in whatever way they can. It’s a day when you are invited to take a break from buying things and show generosity to others. “In a fast-paced world, Giving Tuesday serves as an offset to the consumerism of Black Friday, Small Busi-ness Saturday, and Cyber Monday and allows us to take a step back and make a difference. “We live in a rapidly moving world, and this in-ternational day for giving back lets us rally around the causes we are passion-ate about that need our sup-port,” says Gilliland Foun-dation Founder and CEO Steve Gilliland. Giving Tuesday encour-ages people to give back in whatever ways they can, and it was founded on the idea that everyone, everywhere, has something to give. Philanthropy is not the exclusive domain of people with millions of dollars; generosity is a value that anyone can express, he said.Gilliland Foundation Board Member Ann Logan says: “Our foundation aligns with organizations that reso-nate with our values. Steve and Diane Gilliland have been giving to this commu-nity since they moved here, and they continue to bring joy, hope, inspiration, and optimism to people in Davie County.” When introduced to A Storehouse For Jesus, the Gilliland’s were drawn to this non-profit Christian ministry that shares the Gospel of Jesus Christ and helps those in need with food, clothing, pharmacy, Gilliland: Everyone, everywhere has something to give Diane Gilliland presents Gilliland Foundation checks to Carolyn McManamy (left) on behalf of Ignite Davie; and Debbie Crutchfield and Ann Logan (right), on behalf of A Storehouse for Jesus. medical, dental, eye clinics, Thanksgiving and Christ-mas programs - all done by volunteers with no paid em-ployees. “Once you tour their facility, meet Marie Col-lins (founder) and Debbie Crutchfield (executive di- rector), you realize these two leaders are compas-sionate volunteers with strong character who are honest, stand up for what they believe, respect others, and have a strong sense of responsibility and are con-cerned for their communi- ty,” the Gillilands said.The foundation also pre-sented a check to IGNITE DAVIE, a college promise program that invests in the students of Davie County. “When you invest in our county’s most excellent re-source—our children, you make a difference,” they said. “The Gilliland Foun-dation continues to improve lives, help people envision a better future, and take the steps necessary to make it happen.” To quote Steve Gilliland: “Doing good res-cues people.” Losing weight is about more than just dieting. It’s about making changes to your lifestyle that result in a better, healthier version of the amazing person you already are. At Family Care Center of Mocksville, we work with you to help you create a plan that is sustainable and realistic, offering support and guidance every step of the way. Put your trust in us. You’ll be glad you did. Family Care Center Kaleah Hendren, FNP-C 336.753.0800 fccmocksville.com Weight management?We can help Houses, Decks, Driveways Gutter Cleaning, Roof Wash 12 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 A gift that gives all year long A subscription to the Davie County Enterprise Record Only $32.03 in Davie County 336-751-2120 By Carrie MillerDavie Senior Services Davie County Senior Ser-vices held the annual Veter-ans Appreciation Event on Thursday, Nov. 9 at lunch and dinner.The program ffeatured a welcome from program co-ordinators Carrie Miller and Luther Potts. At each event, the Mo-ment of Silence and invo-cation was given by Mike Drayton. To follow the in-vocation, Clemmons VFW posted the colors at lunch and the Davie County High School JROTC posted the colors at dinner. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vince Dreyer at the lunch-time event and Clyde Scott Sr. at the dinnertime event. County Commissioner Benita Finney introduced Payton Brown and Taylor Brown of Fairfield Blue-grass to sing the National Anthem. Next, each branch of ser-vice was recognized. Flag bearers included Carter Robertson, Alvin Dunn, Donald Johnson, Charles Page, Bill Brelig, Larry Bass, Alton Mauldin, Caro-lyn Sloan, Jonathan Walsh, George Boger, Dennis Williford, Sandy Yamane, Latha Caillouette, and Mike Epps. As each branch was recognized, Elaine Snow played the branch’s song on piano and veterans in that branch were asked to stand to be recognized. Doug Shell from the Clemmons VFW recited the Ragged Old Flag. The meal was served and the entertainment was from local bluegrass band, Fair-field Bluegrass. To close the program, Lu-ther Potts asked the group to recognize the veterans in different wartime periods as well as women soldiers, retirees, Purple Hearts, and oldest veteran attending. At lunchtime, Bill Rob-erts was the oldest veteran in attendance at 98, serving in World War II. At dinner-time, Sheek Bowden was the oldest veteran in atten-dance at 97 years old, also serving in World War II. This was followed by an-nouncements and door priz-es donated by local busi-nesses. Clemmons VFW dis-missed the group by playing the taps. Overall, between the two events, nearly 290 people were served. This event is open to veterans, and they are allowed to bring one guest. Senior Services would also like to thank the com-munity for their support of the veterans of Davie Coun-ty and also for their sup-port during the supply drive for the NC State Veterans Home in Salisbury. Although the veterans appreciation event is in No-vember each year, Senior Services, Veterans Services, and Trellis host a monthly social for all veterans, no guests, at the Senior Servic-es Main Campus on the first Thursday of each month at 8:30 am where veterans can gather for biscuits and a great program. Veterans Thomas Campbell and Charlie Barker, enjoy the Veterans Appreciation Event at Davie Senior Services. Veteran Rick Wilson and wife Judy.Veteran Luther Potts and Ms. Senior Da- vie County, Azalee Stockton. 290 attend Senior Services events for veterans To learn more about vet-erans events or to register for a veterans social at Se- nior Services, give them a call at 336-753-6230. Veteran Jim Helmstetler with his wife Pat. Veteran Caldonia Evans with her husband, Ray. Gene Hinsdale and David Rabon, Vietnam vets. Veteran Earl Ratledge enjoys the dinner with Yvonne Richardson. Father-daughter duo, Bud Stroud, Army veteran, and Sandy Stroud Yamane, Coast Guard Vet- eran, enjoy together. Edgar Cartner, proud veteran, with wife, Sarah. Veterans Stuart Peters and Carter Robertson with their wives, Becky and Brenda. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 - 13 This scripture message brought to you by these businesses who encourage you to worship at the church of your choice. TLC Pet Care GroomingTLC Pet Care Grooming Tosha Champ Owner/Groomer336.671.6127 1573 US Hwy. 601 S. • Mocksville, NC(Near the corner of Hwy. 601 and Deadmon Rd.) tlcpetcaregrooming@gmail.com Boarding & Doggie Day Care Now Available ! Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.(Psalm 91:14) 14 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 Bless Your Spoon By Stephanie Williams Dean Read more recipes www.ourdavie.com The days leading up to Christmas are a good time to get into the spirit of holiday entertaining. If you prefer small-scale parties, serve your select group of friends by planning a cookie-baking exchange. Gather folks together for good cheer and caroling or serve an ar-ray of desserts beside the fire. Other fun events might range from an “everybody-cooks party” to a “nobody-cooks party.” I enjoy hosting small hot meals with friends gathered around my table. Casseroles are a good win-ter comfort food and everyone loves them. They’re easy to as-semble and will feed a bunch of folks. Easy-does-it entertaining is fun and you don’t have to spend the entire day in the kitchen. The idea is to have a good time at your get-together. Recently, friends came for a meal at noon followed by an after-noon of playing cards. My easily prepared menu was oven-baked meat and three sides. The entrée was an old-fashioned, comforting favorite – Chicken and Dressing Casserole. Complimenting the dish were the flavors of savory Tangy Green Beans in mustard sauce, scrumptious sour cream and onion Hot Deviled Po-tatoes, and a sweet Cranberry-Pecan congealed salad. The meal is one that never fails to please. Small groups and hassle-free entertaining help us to har-ness our energies without feeling overwhelmed – allowing us to maintain our focus on the reason for the season. For many of us, the excitement and wonder of the holi-days can be overshadowed by feelings of loneliness. I don’t know about you, but after Thanksgiving, I get a little post-poultry depression. I long to be with my family and enjoy the holiday foods we once shared – and miss those who are no longer with us. What should be a joyous time can sometimes feel lonely. But in all moments, we’re blessed to have a God we can turn to – and His word assures us that no matter how scared or lonely we might feel, we are never alone. In Moses’ final days, he realized his death was near. Joshua was appointed to lead the people into the promised land. In Deuteronomy 31:6, Moses instructs the people, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified, for the Lord your God goes with you, he will never leave you nor forsake you.” (NIV)If you find yourself feeling a little sad and lonesome this season, meditate on these words: God is always with me – and in me. For through these wonderful promises of His word, God will comfort you – and also through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is your comforter – always present to bring you comfort. CHICKEN AND DRESSING CASSEROLE1 lg. pkg. cornbread stuffing1 stick melted, salted butter4 cups cooked, chopped turkey/chicken1 can cream of chicken soup3 ½ cups chicken broth1 can cream mushroom soup1 can cream celery soupSalt and freshly ground black pepperIn a mixer bowl, mix stuffing with butter. In bottom of a baking dish, put ½ of the stuffing. Evenly layer the cooked chicken pieces on top of the stuffing. Salt and pep-per the entire layer. Over the chicken, spread in order, the chicken soup, mushroom soup, and celery soup. Do not mix. Evenly pour chicken broth over the soups. Evenly spread remaining stuffing over the top. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 1 hour. This is an old recipe – feel free to add chopped onion, celery, and additional seasonings. FLUFFY TURKEY AND RICE1 can cream of mushroom soup1 soup can of whole milk¾ cup uncooked regular rice4 oz. mushroom pieces1 envelope (1 /2 oz.) onion soup mix. 3 cups chopped turkey/chickenIn a mixer bowl, combine mushroom soup and milk. Re-serve ½ of mixture and set aside. In another bowl, combine remaining soup mixture, regular rice, mushrooms with liq-uid, and half the onion soup mix. Pour into an ungreased 11 x 7 baking dish. Evenly place chicken on top. Pour reserved soup mixture over chicken and sprinkle with re-maining onion soup mix. Cover tightly with foil. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 1 hour. Uncover and bake 15 additional minutes. TURKEY PIE3 cups cooked, cubed turkey/chicken½ stick melted salted butter1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole milk½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper1 can mushroom soup1 cup chicken brothEvenly spread cooked chicken pieces in bottom of bak-ing dish/glass pie pan. In a mixer bowl, combine melted butter, flour, milk, and pepper and mix well. Evenly pour flour mixture over the chicken. In a saucepan, combine mushroom soup and chicken broth. Mix well and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and pour over chicken. Bake in a preheated 425-degree oven for 45 minutes. TURKEY STUFFING SCALLOP & SAUCE8 oz. prepared Pepperidge Farm stuffing4 cups cooked, cubed chicken½ cup melted, salted butter½ tsp. salt½ cup all-purpose flour4 cups chicken broth6 slightly beaten eggsPrepare stuffing according to box instructions. Spread prepared stuffing in bottom of a 13 x 9 baking dish. Evenly spread chicken over the top. In a saucepan, melt butter, Blend flour and seasonings in until a paste forms. Being to add broth a little at a time while stirring until it thickens. Stir small amount of thickened broth into the beaten eggs. Then return all to the flour mixture. Evenly pour over the chicken. Bake in a preheated 325-degree oven for 40-45 minutes or until knife tests clean. Allow to stand 5 minutes to set. Cut into squares and top with pimiento Mushroom Sauce. Pimiento Mushroom Sauce1 can mushroom soup¼ cup whole milk1 cup sour cream¼ cup chopped pimientosIn a saucepan, stir soup, milk sour cream, and pimen-tos together. Heat until hot. Pour over Turkey and Stuffing Scallop. ASPARAGUS AND CHEESE CASSEROLE2 cans Green Giant asparagus1 ½ cans mushroom soup½ lb. Velvetta cheese3 sliced hard-boiled eggs1 sm. pkg. toasted, slivered almonds8 pieces toasted bread crumbs½ stick melted, salted butterIn a casserole dish, alternate layers of asparagus, soup, cheese, and eggs. Sprinkle toasted almonds on top of each layer. In a bowl, combine toasted bread crumbs with melted butter. Evenly spread bread crumbs over top of casserole. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30-45 minutes. It’s a cooking countdown to Christmas This popular, old-fashioned entree, Turkey and Dressing Casserole, also can be made with chicken and feeds the family. Guests raved over the sour cream and onion fla- vor of these delicious Hot Deviled Potatoes. HOT DEVILED POTATOESInstant mashed potatoes½ cup sour cream2 tsp. prepared mustard½ tsp. Salt½ tsp. sugar2 Tbsp. chopped green onionPaprika Chopped chivesPrepare enough instant mashed potatoes for 4 people ac-cording to the package directions and keep them hot. In a saucepan, heat sour cream but NOT to a boil. Add mustard, salt, and sugar. Stir in the hot potatoes and chopped onion. Mix well. Spoon into butter-greased casserole dish. Evenly sprinkle with paprika and chopped chives. Bake in a pre-heated 375-degree oven for 25-30 minutes. I doubled this recipe, and it turned out great. PUFFY POTATO BAKE2 cups seasoned mashed potatoes3 Tbsp. grated fresh parmesan cheese2 Tbsp. salted butter2 Tbsp chopped onion4 separated eggs, room tempIn a bowl, combine potatoes and cheese and set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter. Add onion and cook until lightly browned. Stir in potato mixture. Beat egg yolks slightly and stir into potato mixture. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into potato mixture. Gently turn into an ungreased cas-serole. Bake in a preheated 250-degree oven for 30 minutes or until knife comes out clean. Serves 4. The Tangy Green Beans can be made into a new side dish by adding sliced potatoes to the beans and sauce. TANGY GREEN BEANS2 Tbsp. prepared mustard2 Tbsp. sugar1/3 cup salted butter½ tsp. salt2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice2 Tbsp. white vinegarCooked, fresh green beansIn a saucepan, combine mustard, sugar, butter, and salt. Heat slowly while stirring. Add fresh lemon juice and vin-egar and mix well. Pour over hot, cooked beans. Cook just until heated through. DELICIOUS CHEESE SAUCE FOR STEAMERS2 Tbsp. salted butter2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour1 cup whole milk½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheeseSalt and pepper, to tasteSour cream, to tasteIn a saucepan, melt butter, add flour, and make a paste. When blended, add milk while stirring until mixture thick-ens. Remove from heat and stir in cheese, until melted. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir in a little sour cream, to taste. Pour over steamed broccoli or other veggies. FRESH CRANBERRY SALAD2 ½ cups crushed pineapple2 pkg. cherry flavored gelatin¾ cup sugar2 cups very hot water½ cup cold water2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice1 ½ cups (1 lb.) ground raw cranberries½ cup (1) ground small orange½ cup broken walnuts1 cup chopped celeryIn a bowl, drain pineapple and reserve syrup. Set aside both. To a saucepan, add very hot water. Stir in gelatin and sugar until it dissolves. Add cold water, lemon juice, and reserved pineapple syrup. Chill until partially set. Stir in pineapple, ground cranberries, ground orange, walnuts, and chopped celery. Chill for several hours or until firm. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 261 South Main St. • Mocksville (336) 751-2507 www.fpcmocksville.com COMMUNITY BREAKFAST THIS SATURDAY ! December 9th, 2023 7:30-10:00 am Donations Only. Proceeds Benefit: STUDENTS AT RISK Serving: County Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Eggs, Grits, Apples, Biscuits, Red Eye & Sausage Gravies. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 - B1Sports By Mark HagerPresident, Forks of the Yadkin and Davie County History Museum Before the Green Bay Packers became the first back-to-back Su-per Bowl champions under the coaching of Vince Lombardi, Da-vie County made national news. In 1960 and 1961, Davie native Paul Walker won back-to-back national field trial championships through two bird dogs - Home Again Mike and Spacemaster. Both were from the American Field Haberdasher line of English Pointers. Walker, over a two-decade period, racked up numerous championships. In 1969, he was inducted into the National Field Trial Hall of Fame. A display in his honor is at the Bird Dog Museum in Grand The late Paul Walker was a legend in the bird dog com- munity. Junction, Tenn. The museum is operated under the University of Tennessee. Walker’s legendary status came in a time period when go-ing hunting was understood as: being a responsible hunter, wing shooter, and most importantly, a dog master. Quail hunting was also a com-munity effort. Even before the Great Depression, farmers wel-comed a diet on wild game. Quail was the bird of choice. Farming practices required a keen eye for habitat. Whether working a mule team or on a trac-tor, farmers steered to avoid quail nesting sites. Like today, farmers would plant corn, grain, sorghum, and soybeans. However, they would supplement hay needs with lespedeza and sericea. Other lagoons were added to patches of dense thickets, where plums and blackberries would also thrive. Disking every few years to reestablish better, “quail thicket habitat.” Some farmers would conduct a controlled burn to foster better wild grass habitat. Rows approx-imately 15 feet wide around bor-der sections of crop fields were maintained. Farm families under-stood that the quail brooding sea-son was primarily May and early June. But a late summer, second brood was possible. Fescue was cautioned due to its harvest time during the main brooding season. After the summer crops were harvested, the fall hunting season ensued. Each farmer had a pretty good idea where to look for quail. But keeping the covey from flushing before the shotgun was readied was the key. Then, locating the downed bird and flushing the singles was the difficulty. A good bird dog was the an-swer.Across the region, the dog breed of choice was either an English Pointer or Setter. Pop-ular breeds such as the German Short Hair didn’t arrive in the region until much of quail popu-lation had diminished. A properly trained dog would point the covey and hold until the hunters were in position. Most upland bird hunt-er’s preferred to move in to flush the covey. The dog stayed steady on the point. Although rare, a few hunt-ers added a command such as, “easy,” which would allow the gun dog to flush. Through years of experience, it became second nature to spot a rooster from the Happy Days For this Davie legend, it always included a good bird dog Please See Walker - Page B8 By Brian PittsEnterprise Record Late in the first half, the Davie varsity girls basketball team trailed host North Davidson 12-8. The War Eagles couldn’t find any offense and it looked as if the game wasn’t going to be decided until the fourth quarter. But then the War Eagles began doing everything right. They made 10 of 13 shots during a stunning 34-10 run that yielded a 42-22 lead. It was beautiful. “We played like I know we’re capable,” coach Lindsey Adams said after Davie dismantled North 47-24 on Nov. 28. “There was ball movement, backdoor cuts ... There was so much good basket-ball happening with three freshmen and a sopho-more on the court. It was phenomenal.”Davie had the lead for keeps when Bailey Ader-hold drained a 3-pointer for a 15-12 lead. Avarie Martin scored the next five for Davie, connecting from beyond the arc and hitting a 10-footer as she was falling down. Peyton Spaugh drove all the way and converted a layup with her left hand. Davie was on its way to a 2-0 record and North was going belly up. “I think we’re gaining confidence,” Adams said. “These are spurts that I saw all summer, and we’ve just had some inexperience nerves the first two games. And Malayka (Rankin) and Peyton have never played without Kenadi (Gentry, who is out all year with a knee injury). They’ve played with Kenadi since they were 5, so this is new for them as well.”Spaugh turned in a stellar effort, scoring 13 points on 6-of-7 shooting and adding six rebounds, four steals and two assists. “Peyton was able to excel, especially with Ma- By Brian PittsEnterprise Record The second game of the season bore some resemblance to the first. In the opener against Lexington, the Yellow Jackets were raining 3s in the first half, but Davie restored order and won by 10. In the second game at North Davidson on Nov. 28, there was a stretch that saw the Black Knights make 6 of 8 3-point shots. Davie trailed by two in the fourth quarter, but the War Eagles rolled up their sleeves and won a 76-72 dogfight. “They were 3-0 and their con-fidence was high,” coach Josh Pittman said. “I don’t think they had played top-notch competition, but when a team is 3-0, their confi-dence is good. So I knew they were going to play well at home. I was proud of the guys because taking somebody’s zero away is not an easy thing to do.”The centerpieces were Bryson Mickey (19 points, five rebounds, five assists), Coleman Lawhon (17 points, five rebounds, two assists) and Jackson Powers (15 points, 18 rebounds). “Bryson got going and Cole-man was consistent pretty much layka running point guard,” Adams said. But this was the epitome of a team effort. Martin had 13 points and seven rebounds. Emmie Burris had seven points, hit 5 of 6 free throws and handed out three assists. Aderhold collected seven points, seven rebounds and three steals. Rankin only at-tempted two field goals but contributed plenty in other areas while finishing with four points, seven rebounds, four steals and three assists. Madison Daugherty had three points and five boards. “We have so many weapons, you never know who’s going to step up,” Adams said. “We may not have a 17-point scorer every night, but they’re all capable of doing it.”How about this: Vivian Vaughters did not score - Davie does not ask this interior freshman to score - but she was terrific on the defensive end. She flat-out locked down North’s foremost weapon. “Vivian was probably going to be a full-time JV player prior to injuries (to the Gentry sisters),” Adams said. “She played a box-and-one - along with Emmie Burris - and shut down a girl who was averaging 21 points, and the girl had two points. I think I found my next Sydney Dirks on shutting somebody down in a box-and-one.” Notes: The Black Knights (2-2) stumbled after winning their previous two games by 21 and 16 points. ... The War Eagles shot a respectable 41 percent from the floor (18 of 43), and they held North to 10-of-47 misery (21 percent). ... Three days later, Davie torched Lexington 70-26 on the road. Three freshmen - Martin (20), Burris (15 points) and Daugherty (13) - posted double digits. Rankin had eight, Spaugh six, Aderhold six and Maddie Ratledge two. Ratledge became the fifth freshman to see varsity action this season. Girls dismantle ND, LexingtonDavie boys win dogfight at North the whole game,” Pittman said. “Jackson did a wonderful job on both ends of the floor.”Powers’ 3-ball provided a 21-20 lead, but then North, which had defeated teams by 47, 16 and 33 points, charged to a 28-21 lead. Davie trailed 32-29 at halftime after shooting just 33 percent over the first 16 minutes. North rode four second-quarter 3s to the three-point lead. “As coaches and players, we’re both responsible,” Pittman said of North’s hot outside shooting. “As coaches, we have to have complete ownership of everything that goes on. Ultimately, it’s always going to be on me, but we have to be alert, pay attention and listen to the game plan. If you let a shooter shoot and they make the first two, it’s going to be a long night. They did a great job of knocking down open shots.”North’s lead was 38-34 when Davie began to retaliate. Gavin Williams’ dunk sparked five un-answered points for the visitors. Then Mickey took over. He assisted a Powers bucket. He snatched a defensive rebound, pushed in transition and made a By Brian PittsEnterprise Record Davie’s wrestling team was missing Hunter Testa (sick) and his 122 career victories for the Jim King Orange Invitational on Dec. 1-2, but not many programs have a surplus of spare parts like the War Eagles. Coach Josh Stanley simply Wrestlers have 3 champs, 2nd of 28 at Orange plugged in Maddox Creason and he performed admirably on his way to fifth place in Testa’s 175 weight class. Davie did fall three points short of Eastern Guilford in the team scoring as 28 teams competed, but there was plenty for Davie to cheer about as it placed nine of 13 guys in the top five. Creason is a sophomore who was 2-2 before heading to Orange High. He ripped of three victories before finishing 4-2 on the day. “Maddox is a young guy who is growing into his body,” Stanley said. “He’s figuring out how to hand fight and how to be in these matches. Every time he’s on the mat, he gets better. Literally every time he’s out there, you see im-provement. I’m trying to bring him along to create more partners in the room and create more competition. He’s got a bright future with us.”Aidan Szewczyk came in 5-0, but he had not wrestled since Nov. 18, missing three duals and a tournament at North Davidson. He had been sick and trying to cut weight to 113. When he returned to the mat at Orange, we saw what makes him a prized freshman: four pins in four tries to take first place. For the season, he’s 9-0 with seven pins and two forfeits. “We have the flu going around; that’s why Testa did not wrestle,” Please See 2nd - Page B4 Please See Dogfight - Page B5 Andy Davis, who is 15-1 at 138 as a sophomore, holds down his opponent as referee Will Stafford looks for the pin. - Photo by Samatha Godbey B2 ‑ DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 Now Offering Congratulations to this week’sFOOTBALL CONTEST WINNERS! First Place = $20.00 to Katie NaylorSecond Place = $5.00 to Bud Munnelly Some big surprises threw off a lot of entries last week. Most missed 7 or more games. Congratulations to Katie Naylor who missed only 4 games to claim First Place. Naylor needed the tie-breaker to edge out Bud Munnelly who also missed 4 games and took Second Place for the second week in a row. The college bowl season has not begun so this week we’ve provided a healthy dose of lower division playoff games including Football Championship Subdivision (former I-AA), Div. II and Div. III matchups. It can be confusing since South Dakota State, South Dakota, and North Dakota State are ALL in the FCS playoffs. Good Luck and keep those entries coming! Navy vs. Army CONTEST RULES Anyone can enter except employees of the Davie County Enterprise Record and their families. Only one entry allowed per person per week. All entries must be on original newsprint or fax to 336-751-9760. Games in this week’s contest are listed in each advertisement on this page. Fill in the contest blank and submit or mail the entry to the Enterprise Record, P.O. Box 99, Mocksville, NC 27028.The first entrant of the season correctly predicting the outcome of all games in a week will receive a bonus of $200. One Bonus Prize awarded per season. Weekly prizes are $20 for first place and $5 for second place.. In case of ties, the entrant who came closest to the total number of points in the tie breaker wins. If a tie still exists, awards will be divided equally among the winners. Entries must be delivered to the Enterprise Record before 5 pm Friday each week. The office is located at 171 S. Main St., Mocksville, NC. Winners will be announced following each contest. Decisions of judges will be final. A new contest will be announced each week. Enter Weekl y f o r Your Chance t o WIN! $200 BONUS PRIZE For the Season’s 1st Perfect Entry! $20 WEEKLY 1ST PRIZE $5 WEEKLY 2ND PRIZE 1. Navy vs. Army 2. South Dakota State vs. Villanova (FCS)3. South Dakota vs. North Dakota State (FCS)4. Albany vs. Idaho (FCS)5. Furman vs. Montana (FCS)6. Harding vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (Div.II)7. Colorado Sch. of Mines vs. Kutztown (Div.II) 8. North Central (IL) vs. Wartburg (Div.III) 9. Cortland vs. Randolph-Macon (Div.III) 10. Tampa Bay vs. Atlanta (NFL) 11. Indianapolis vs. Cincinnati (NFL) 12. Philadelphia vs. Dallas (NFL) 13. Minnesota vs. Las Vegas (NFL) 14. Denver vs. LA Chargers (NFL) DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 ‑ B3 Matt Frattasio, a Massachusetts fisherman, set a North Carolina record with this 26-pound, 15.6-pounce Almaco Jack, caught Nov. 8 at a wreck out of Morehead City. - Photo courtesy NCDMF The march across North Carolina of chronic wasting disease continues.The N.C. Wildlife Re-sources Commission last week announced that an even dozen white-tailed deer have been confirmed with the always-fatal neu-rological disease that af-fects deer and other mem-bers of the cervid family.The latest infected deer is a 2½-year-old doe killed in Franklin County earlier this fall during gun season in the county north of Ra-leigh.Biologist Brad How-ard, chief of the Commis-sion’s Wildlife Manage-ment Division, said this most-recent discovery - far removed from the origi-nal area where the disease was discovered, was dis-appointing, but he said it shows that the state’s pro-gram for detecting the dis-ease is working.“I want to point out that this detection in Franklin County, along with the last two unexpected CWD pos-itive cases we detected in Johnston and Cumberland counties, doesn’t neces-sarily mean that CWD is spreading rapidly across the state,” Howard said. “More likely, it means that all the sample submissions we are getting from hunters is really helping to find the places where CWD has al-ready gotten a foothold in the state. “It likely that it’s been in these places for a few years and had not been detect-ed. I’d rather CWD not be here at all, but if it is here, I’m glad we are finding out about it as soon as possi-ble.”CWD can be transmit- ted between deer through saliva, urine and feces and the movement of infected deer carcasses. Deer appear healthy in early stages of the disease, often not show-ing any signs of problems for a year or two.Howard said that Frank-lin County will become a Primary Surveillance Area next year, and surrounding areas will become Second-ary Surveillance Areas, with changes in deer regu-lations, sampling require-ments and prohibitions on the movement of deer car-casses.The original discovery of CWD in North Carolina was two years ago in Yad-kin County. A second in-fected deer in Yadkin Coun- ty was found the next year, then five in Surry County, one in Stokes County, one in Wilkes County, then one each in Cumberland, John-ston and Franklin County.Big jack recordThe N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries said a Massachusetts angler has caught the first-ever state-record Almaco Jack, a 26-pound, 15.6-ounce fish caught near the D Wreck off Morehead City Nov. 8.Angler Matt Frattasio was fishing with Riptide Charters in 80 feet of wa-ter, using a live menhaden for bait, when he caught the big jack on a Hogy Tuna jigging rod mated with a Daiwa Saltist MQ 14000 reel spooled with 50-pound braid.The big jack was 36.4 inches long (fork length) and 26 inches in girth. Offi-cials at the division’s head-quarters in Morehead City weighed and identified the fish. There was no previ-ous state-record for Alma-co Jack, but the division decided that Frattasio’s fish was so big - Florida’s state record is 35 pounds, 9 ounces - that it deserved to be considered a state re-cord.16 more game wardensThe N.C. General As-sembly has approved fund-ing for 16 new wildlife en-forcement officer positions, the first increase in the size of the N.C. Wildlife Re-sources Commission’s en-forcement staff in 46 years.Applications for the next Wildlife Law Enforcement Basic Academy training for positions will be available next May. The commission’s en-forcement staff will in-crease from 208 to 2224. Since the last increase in 1977, the sale of hunting, fishing and trapping licens-es has increased by more than 200%, and North Car-olina’s population has in-creased 87%.Cam Ingram, the com-mission’s executive direc-tor and a former wildlife enforcement officer, said, “Adding 16 new officer po-sitions … will allow us to better protect and conserve our state’s wildlife, habitats and natural resources.”50-fish limit on mullet?The N.C. Marine Fish-eries Commission, which last month instituted a ban on all recreational harvest of striped mullet, aka fin-ger mullet, until Jan. 1 has made recommendations for managing the coastal fish - popular for its roe and its value as a baitfish - that in-cludes a 50-fish daily creel limit for recreational fisher-man, along with restrictions for commercial fishing.The recommendations will go to public comment at a series of public meet-ings from Dec 18-Jan. 17.The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries deter-mined in 2022 that the state’s striped mullet are overfished, and overfishing is occurring.Recommendations af-fecting recreational fish-ermen include the 50-fish limit, plus a for-hire vessel (charter boats) limit equal to fish fish per angler the vessel is licensed to carry. CW disease spreading; record ‘Jack’ caught In the first indoor track meet of the season, Austin Sweet and Cooper Williams qualified for the indoor state meet Feb. 10. Both met the qualifying standard for their event - Sweet in pole vault and Williams in the shot put. Sweet’s goal was to clear the state qualifying standard of 12 feet on his first jump of the season, and he did. Then he went on to clear 13 feet for the new Davie indoor pole vault record. He is also the No. 1 sophomore in the state and No. 2 overall in the pole vault in 4-A. Williams also had a phe-nomenal start to his season, qualifying for the state with a shot put heave of 54-11. This was a personal record by 4.5 feet. He is also sitting No. 1 in the nation in that event. Track duo earns state meet spots with phenomenal starts The Davie JV girls bas-ketball team lost 36-15 at North Davidson in the Nov. 28 opener. North settled the issue in the first half by building a 16-2 lead. Da-vie’s points came from Bri-tany Hernandez (5), Maddie Ratledge (5), Vivian Vaugh-ters (3) and Kate Nicholson (2). 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Glass captured the 120 division with a technical fall, two pins and a decision over Morehead’s Eli Horton in the finals, the second time he’s defeated Horton this season. The 4-0 day raised Glass’ record to 13-0. “Eli adjusted and did some things differently, and Eli was closer to us this match,” Stanley said. “Those two don’t compete for a state title against each other, so it’s an amazing opportunity for them to use each other to get better and compete.”It’s been utter domination for Davie’s heavyweight. Strickland went pin-pin-pin before surviving an over-time struggle in the finals. He’s 15-0 with 12 pins. “I think Ryder’s a hard guy to beat in those situa-tions,” Stanley said of the OT win. “He has a low center of gravity, so it’s hard to get him out of position. When we get him in those deep-water matches, I feel like he’s going to thrive. Anytime we get to push his gas tank, it’s a good day.”Sophomores Tiaj Thao (3-1 at 126) and Elliott Gould (3-1 at 157) both fin-ished second. Thao finally lost after starting 12-0 with 11 pins. Sophomore Andy Davis (138) and junior Brett Foster (144) were knocked off for the first time this season, but both recovered in time to secure third place. Their records are 15-1 and 16-1, respectively. Senior Brysen Godbey (15-2 record) was third at 215. Also competing for Da-vie were senior Jerred Al-exander (3-3 at 165), sopho-more Braxton Hunter (2-2 at 132), sophomore Jamarius Pelote (2-2 at 150) and ju-nior Christian Boswell (2-3 at 190). As a team, coach Mau-rice Atwood’s Eastern Guil-ford barely topped Davie 264-261, with Hough finish-ing third at 228.5. Atwood relished the tight battle with Davie. “Davie was missing a couple, including (106 and) their best guy (Testa), but I was missing someone and wrestling out of place from 113-190,” said Atwood, who lives in Davie County. “Davie and my team gave our teams a glimpse of what these pop quiz tournament team races are supposed to do - prepare us for the final exams in February. I’m proud of both teams, especially Brett Foster for getting back on the mat, getting his conditioning right and winning his first ever overtime match. I wish Davie, my hometown high school, the best the rest of the season.”Davie 61, Reynolds 18Predictably, the War Ea-gles mashed Reynolds in the Central Piedmont Confer- ence opener in Winston-Sa-lem on Nov. 30. Luke Tehandon, Thao, Gould, Alexander, Tes-ta, Boswell, Godbey and Strickland had pins. Davis won by disqualification. Pelote won a major decision. And Foster won a decision as Davie captured 11 of 14 weight classes and ran its dual-team record to 8-0. •••It was, however, bap-tism by fire for the Davie girls, who lost 60-12 to the Demons. Vivian Vitti (114) and Arwyn Brungardt (132) had pins, with Brungardt sticking her opponent in 33 seconds, but Davie lost the other 10 weight classes (six pins, four forfeits). “Reynolds has a massive girls program,” Stanley said. “They had the spotlight on. It was loud and their girls had an intense warmup. You could see it in our girls’ eyes: ‘Wow, this is where we’re at now.’ But they stepped up and wrestled hard. It was a good learning experience.” SUMMIT EYE CARE | DR. VIC KHEMSARA | DR. KEITH BIGGS 1102-C YADKINVILLE RD, MOCKSVILLE, NC 336.751.5734 | www.summiteyecare.net NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Summit Eye Care of Mocksville uses the most Advanced Eye Care Solutions to provide the highest quality eye care in a friendly, welcoming environment. VIC KHEMSARA, O.D. 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Senior Brysen Godbey has won 15 of 17 matches at 215. Junior Cayden Glass is perfect (13-0) at 120. AUCTION FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15th • 10:00 AM Personal Property of Kay Watkins Brown (Deceased) 136 Brown Drive, Mocksville, NC John Deere Model M Tractor (NR), Economy Tractor w/Belly Mower, Coca-Cola Collectibles, 150+ Tom Clark Gnomes, Stoneware Crocks & Jugs, Coins, (2) Handguns, Pocket Knives, Husqvarna Riding Mower, Pressure Washer, Woodworking Tools, Vintage B F Goodrich Sign, Vintage 5 ¢ Cigar Sign, Lanterns, Vintage Toys, Glassware, Toy Tractor Collection, Yard Art, Furniture, Lard Press, LOTS MORE...LIFETIME COLLECTION!! Latest info & photos at www.auctionzip.com (Auctioneer ID# 3750) WRIGHT AUCTION SERVICE Roy Wright - Auctioneer • NCAL # 2120 336-403-8084 DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 - B5 By Brian PittsEnterprise Record For the 32nd time in 42 years, North Davie’s wrestling team reached dou-ble-figure victories. The Wildcats climbed to 10-1 with three wins in four days last week. The question now: Can they continue their outstand-ing season without Jaden Dillard, who suffered a sea-son-ending injury on Nov. 29. He turned into a freaking buzzsaw as an eighth grader, going 10-0. But North won’t have its 170-pounder in the last week of the regular season and the conference tournament. “He’s stout,” North coach Jamey Holt said. “As a sixth grader, he broke his leg and he couldn’t do any-thing his sixth-grade year. Timmy (Allen) talked him into coming out last year. He’s starting to catch on and he’s strong as an ox.”ND 52, Moor 51North pulled out a thrill-ing home win over Moores-ville on Nov. 27. The Wild-cats held a 46-33 lead with four weight classes remain-ing, but they found them-selves trailing 51-46 after losing at 182, 195 and 220. The last man up for North was heavyweight DJ Mc- Continued From Page B1no-look pass - he had multi-ple highlight-reel dishes - to Ratledge, who scored as he was fouled. Mickey nailed back-to-back 3s. He hit two free throws to make it 50-45 Davie. That was eight straight Davie points for Mickey, and that amounted to a 16-7 surge. North came back and grabbed a 52-50 lead; there were 14 lead changes. The War Eagles finally grabbed control for good with a 17-5 run. Williams connected from deep. Lawhon scored on a drive. Mickey sank an NBA-range 3 before get-ting an and-one with a left-hand finish inside. Powers mixed in four straight makes from the foul line as Davie opened a 67-57 lead. “We pushed the tempo a little bit more (in the second half),” Pittman said. “We got into our sets quicker, and we took advantage of openings by being more aggressive.”Instead of putting North to bed, Davie let the Black Knights hang around. They closed the gap to 73-70 and put Davie on the line with :17 remaining. Mickey made one of two to make it a two-possession game at 74-70. North scored and fouled Ethan Driver at :4.9. The reserve sophomore came through by making both, and Pittman breathed a sigh of relief. “We pretty much con-trolled the whole fourth quarter, except for a little spurt at the end when we made bad decisions and did not realize what’s going on,” he said. “Then again, I have to remind myself it’s early in the season. I can’t expect them to do something if I North’s McCaskill, South’s Paster notch historic pins Caskill, and the big fella saved the day with a pin. “He went out there and got right after the kid,” Holt said. “DJ has some size, strength and leverage that he uses well. It definitely helps having him back out there (after he missed five matches between Oct. 30-Nov. 13).”North also got pins from Dominic Ishuin (83), Jacob Sides (120), Taylor Shen-berger (138), Jack Greer (145), Isaac O’Toole (152) and Peyton Jordan (160). Travis Duggins delivered a major decision at 90 as North barely overcame the loss of Chris Gonzalez, who was out sick. “That’s a 12-point swing,” Holt said of the missing piece at 76. Yes, McCaskill clinched it, but no one stood taller than Sides, who turned in what proved to be a critical pin at 120. “He was up 14 on bottom and ended up taking the kid to his back and pinned him,” Holt said. “If he only gets a technical fall there, we lose on criteria with it being 51-51.”ND 84, Thomasville 12One day later on the road, the Wildcats tore through Thomasville. The pinners were Ishuin (83), Duggins (90), Graylan Anderson (106), Preston Young (113), Sides (120), Kolby Long (126), Shenberger (138) and O’Toole (152). The Bulldogs gifted six forfeits. ND 84, Burke 22At Selma Burke on Nov. 30, the Wildcats had an easy time extending their win-ning streak to nine. Ishuin, Duggins, Anderson, Young, Sides, Long, Jason Riddle, Greer and O’Toole had the pins, and the Bears forfeited five weights. O’Toole and Ishuin are both carrying 11-0 records. Ellis 54, SD 48Although South Davie dropped to 2-8 at Ellis on Nov. 27, the Tigers battled valiantly. South had a chance to pull the upset thanks to pins from Colten Beck (83), Rico Evans (90), KJ Mc-Clelland (106), Dreighton Lunnerman (132), Caleb Edwards (152), Jason Voss (160), Kylan Dulin (170) and Brandon Paster (195). Getting pins for Ellis were Grayson Daugherty, Daniel Hennessey, Allen Moxley, Henry Butler and Brodie Newman. Jackson Strader and Garrett Whita-ker won decisions. “Last time (when Ellis beat South 57-46 on Nov. 6), we were missing Rico Evans and I had to bump Colten up,” South coach Russell Hilton said of Beck’s pin at 83. “This is one weight class that we lost last time.”Dulin’s pin at 170 was huge. “Kylan did not come out until the third or fourth match,” Hilton said. “He’s had a couple of forfeits and he was sick, too. I think this was his first actual match.”The Jaguars won for the sixth time in seven matches because they took two close decisions (6-4 and 12-11). While it hurt to fall short, Hilton loved the excitement of two county rivals going back and forth. “Three of the ones we lost were really close match-es that could’ve gone either way,” Hilton said. “That’s how this year has gone. Things just have not gone our way this year for a num-ber of different reasons. But you can’t ask for more. Yeah, I want to win, but these close matches are fun and it’s exciting. This was probably the hardest we have wrestled all year.”SD 84, Burke 12Elijah Tatum (98), Mc-Clelland (106), Noah Nea-gle (113), Zion Lyons (120), Lunnerman (126), Xander Proctor (145), Edwards (152) and Paster (182) stuck their opponents as South curbed a three-match slide at Selma Burke on Nov. 29. “There were 12 actual matches and we won 10 of those,” Hilton said. “That is the best we have wrestled in a while.”Cameron Billenstein (76) and Evans (90) won de-cisions, and no one had a better pin than Lyons at 120. “Cameron’s my backup and he beat a pretty good kid 8-7,” Hilton said. “That’s the best he has wrestled. He has worked hard. He’s got it mentally. He’s a first-year kid, but he’s a very smart kid and he understands wres-tling at a high-level. The wrestling part is coming, but he knows what he should be doing. “(Evans) beat a tough kid and it wasn’t as close as the score. Zion probably wrestled their toughest kid and he was winning 9-1 and then pinned him. He wrestled really well; that kid was strong.”SD 54, Moor 51After digging a 39-18 deficit, the Tigers rallied to win a grueling match at Mooresville on Nov. 30. The contest began at 220. Pins by Lunnerman (132) and Proctor (145) sparked the comeback. After Mooresville handed over three forfeits, South was down 51-48 with one weight class to go. With the outcome hang-ing in the balance, the un-defeated Paster did not disappoint. He pinned his 195-pound counterpart and South (4-8) celebrated a well-deserved victory. “We needed at least a ma-jor,” Hilton said. “Brandon had a 5-0 lead early. He’s an eighth grader and he’s been doing it for three years. He’s the quiet, laidback one. I try to get him more pumped up, but that is not his style. I felt confident having him in that situation. Everybody knew we were about to win.”Billenstein, Beck and Evans had the other pins. Lyons was a 10-4 loser at 126, but he deserves some credit for South’s triumph. “Lyons not getting pinned was a lot of the difference in the match,” Hilton said. “If he gets pinned, it’s 54-54, it comes down to criteria and we would’ve lost.”Notes: When Ellis hosted Mooresville on Nov. 29, it lost for just the second time in eight matches. ... West Rowan had too many matches on the schedule, so the Bulldogs had to forfeit the match at Ellis that was set for Nov. 30. That lifted Ellis’ record to 7-4. By Brian PittsEnterprise Record Ellis continued a familiar theme in a 52-17 rout at South Davie on Nov. 27. Gracyn Coleman, Gracie Shore and Olivia Smith are among the greatest trios in Davie County middle school girls basketball annals. When the teams met Nov. 6, a game that saw the Jag-uars win by 42, the trio had 13-plus points in the same game, a feat that had not happened in Ellis’ 17-year history. They did it again in Ellis’ seventh victory by 30-plus points. Coleman scored 15 points by hitting three 3-pointers, and added four steals. (One of her triples was a buzzer-beater from beyond halfcourt at the end of the first half.) Shore had 14 points, 11 steals and three assists. Smith had 13 points, six steals and three assists. “Watching (Shore) to-night, I was reminded of just how quick she can make an opponent regret having the ball in their hands,” Ellis coach Susan Jones said. “(In a span of a minute), she had or caused four turnovers and steals that were converted By Brian PittsEnterprise Record When the unbeaten South Davie boys basketball team crushed visiting Ellis 54-26 on Nov. 27, it marked the Ti-gers’ eighth win by 28-plus points. It’s hard to be more dominant than that. Draeton Nance (18 points) and Noah Dulin (15) had typical outings for the 11-0 Tigers, who also got scoring from William Martin (eight), Owen Parker (six), Anderson Branham (three), Ty Cozart (two) and Paxton Lewis (two). It was the third straight loss for the Jaguars (6-5). Their points: Tay Settecasi 9, Brandon Forrest 3, Can-non Smith 3, Jackson Nance 2, Mason Driver 2, Bowman Blakley 2, Brady Hall 2, Zaheim Reese 2, Graham Weaver 1. Upcoming Games Wednesday, Dec. 6Davie swim vs. N. Davidson at Davie YMCA at 7:30Thursday, Dec. 7South Davie wrestling vs. West Rowan/Piedmont at Davie High at 4:30Davie wrestling at home vs. W. Rowan/Piedmont at 4:30Ellis wrestling at North Davie at 4:30South Davie varsity basketball at West Rowan at 4:30North Davie varsity basketball at Ellis at 4:30Friday, Dec. 8Davie JV/varsity basketball at home vs. Alexander Cen-tral at 4/5:15/6:30/7:45Tuesday, Dec. 12Davie JV/varsity basketball at North Iredell at 4/5:15/6:30/7:45Davie wrestling vs. Foard/E. Gaston/Bandys at Foard at 5Wednesday, Dec. 13Davie swim vs. Parkland/East Forsyth at East at 7:30 Dogfight ... don’t tell them to do it.”Mickey hit 3 of 5 3s and 8 of 9 free throws. Lawhon was 3 of 6 from the arc and 4 of 4 at the line. Powers went 6 of 6 at the stripe and yanked down 8 offensive rebounds. Mickey wasn’t the only adept distributor; Ethan Ratledge (8 points) made his share of pretty passes. “Ratledge did a great job of pushing when he got the offensive rebound as opposed to waiting to give it to a guard,” Pittman said. “Bryson threw us some nice dimes, and I thought Ratledge threw a couple of nice ones, too.”Notes: Pittman used a box-and-one on shooter Drew Hege in the second half. Williams and Landon King took turns and kept him under wraps. “We went from a zone to a box-and-one, and the box did well for us,” he said. ... Williams had 6 points, Elliott Erlandsson 4, Braddock Coleman 3, Driver 2 and Gavin Re-ese 2. King had 2 assists. “We filled in with Driver, Braddock, Landon, Adam Brown and Reese,” he said. “Although they were play-ing 2-3 minutes here and there, their impact was still consistent throughout the game.” ... Davie moved to 3-0 with Friday’s 55-46 win at Lexington. While Powers was hampered by a sprained ankle, Mickey was the main man with 16 points and 7 rebounds. The other scor-ers: Ratledge 10, Lawhon 8, Erlandsson 7, Powers 4, Williams 4, Isaac Swisher 2, Driver 2, Coleman 2. ... Powers was not himself, but he still managed 10 boards and 3 blocks. ... It was Davie’s worst shooting night (20-58, 34 percent). Ratledge (4 of 7), Mickey (4-8) and Erlandsson (3-4) combined to hit 11 of 19; the rest of the team was 9 of 39. into points. It happened that fast.“Olivia played well in-side and out, driving the lane as well as stepping back for the 3. Defensively, her long arms and read of the ball and court earned her six steals.”The unbeaten Jaguars got 6 points and 4 rebounds from Layla Hazlip, 2 points each from Emily Hernandez and Olivia Rareshide and 3 steals from Sydney Ward. “Layla was solid in the paint, creating space to get the pass,” Jones said. “Syd-ney played well defensively. Emily and Rareshide played some good minutes.”South coach Julie Snow could not fault her girls’ effort. Scarlett Brock had 6 points, Zariah Allison 4 and Allie Cothren 3. Sakariah Allison and EG Snow had 2 apiece. “Our defense wasn’t terrible, they are just that good,” Snow said. “When you have three players that can easily score in double digits, it is hard to match their level.”Notes: West Rowan scheduled too many games, and the Bulldogs had to for-feit their home game against Ellis on Nov. 30. The forfeit raised Ellis’ record to 12-0, which tied the school record for wins; last year’s club went 12-4. Selma 30, ND 19After losing to Selma Burke 38-5 on Nov. 8, the Wildcats (1-11) gave a gutty effort in an 11-point home loss to the Bears Nov. 30. North only trailed by four at halftime and by eight going into the fourth. Calloway Spillman had 9 points, Jaynie Patton 6, Zariya Oliver 3 and Zoe Shore 1. WR 54, SD 21After South Davie’s lop-sided loss at West Row-an Nov. 29, Snow heaped praise on Karissa Stockton and Natalye Keeton. “Ka-rissma finally played the game we knew she could,” Snow said. “I guarantee you she had at least 10 rebounds and played with such com-posure. She is a sixth grader and is going to be fun to watch the next few years. “Natalye is an eighth grader and I really hope she plays JV at the high school. She has a lot of potential.”Akiela Young had 9 points, Stockton 4, Cothren 3, Keeton 2, Brock 2 and Snow 1. Coach Snow said her girls left everything on the floor. “Our girls played so good. It was nice to hear so many sincere compliments from the fans after the game. We might not be winning, but we are getting better.”Moor 24, SD 17One day later, the Tigers gave another inspired effort in a home loss to Moores-ville. After leading by one at halftime, South watched the Red Imps double their scoring output in the second - from eight points in the first 14 minutes to 16 in the second half. Cothren had 6, S. Allison 4, Young 3, Clara Parsley 2 and Z. Allison 2. “We hung with Moores-ville and played them a lot better than we did the first time (on Nov. 8),” Snow said. “We moved the ball well, we just couldn’t hit shots. Playing three games in a week also took a lot of gas out of us. We can beat them, I know we can. That is why it is so frustrating.” Moor 61, ND 44North Davie was within striking distance at the end of the third quarter, trailing 47-38, but the Wildcats faded in the fourth and lost at Mooresville on Nov. 27. Wyatt Harwood (18 points) recorded his sev-enth double-figure effort. The other points came from Edarius Oliver (nine), Isa-iah Hernandez (six), Nolan Allen (six), Glen Greene (three) and Adren Davis (two).“Wyatt had a good game driving to the basket and he knocked down two 3-point shots,” coach Trevor Gooch said. “We played decently for three quarters, but we must play four quarters and learn how to finish.”Burke 69, ND 61In the first meeting on Nov. 8, Selma Burke drilled North 67-44. But the Wild- cats showed guts and verve against the visiting Bears on Nov. 30. They led by five after the first and by six at halftime. Selma Burke dominated the third and stormed to a 46-41 lead. North (3-8) fought back in the fourth and got within three, only to run out of steam in its third loss in a row. “We played great de-fensively in the first half,” Gooch said. “In the fourth quarter, we battled hard and got back into the game. With less than two minutes left, we cut their lead to 61-58. I’m proud of our guys for playing hard for four quar-ters. Hopefully, we can keep playing better at the end of our season.”Harwood (19) bumped his average to 14.3. Allen turned in a season-high 18 while reaching double figures for the fourth time. Oliver (15) cracked dou-ble figures for the eighth time and raised his average to 11.5. Hernandez (five), Greene (three) and Reynolds Tomlinson (one) chipped in as North scored the most points since a 62-50 win over North Rowan in the season opener. “Wyatt had a good game driving to the bas-ket,” Gooch said. “Nolan knocked down some big jump shots, including four 3-point shots. Edarius had a good game in the post. Isa-iah was a defensive standout with hustle and diving for loose balls.”Notes: West Rowan scheduled too many games. As a result, it had to forfeit the game against Ellis on Nov. 30. The forfeit lifted Ellis’ record to 7-5. Jags’ trio among best in Davie middle school history South boys crush visiting Ellis; North ‘gutty’ B6 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 By Brian PittsEnterprise Record It’s still early in the sea-son, but so far Davie’s JV boys basketball team looks stout. After winning the opener by 37 points, Davie beat North Davidson by 27 in Welcome on Nov. 28. “We came out hot right off the bat,” coach Tracey Arnold said after the 72-45 drubbing. “Our speed was too fast for them. We were everywhere.”The War Eagles came out blazing and built an 18-4 lead in the first quar-ter. North played on even terms in the second quarter, but Davie caught fire again in the third and put up 23 points in a span of six min-utes. “They started making shots in the second quar-ter, and they got back in the game,” Arnold said. “In the third quarter, we switched up defenses and pulled away from them. They just didn’t have any answers. We were in a 1-2-2 trap early, and then I went to a 2-2-1 in the second half. They started making a few outside shots, so then we went straight fullcourt man and that bogged them down.”With four double-figure scorers, the War Eagles showcased how versatile they can be. Ben Reid had 21 points and seven re-bounds. Jake Runge keyed the 18-4 burst out of the gate and finished with 14 points. CJ Coleman had 13 and Braxton Bowling had 10 points and three steals. “Jake got off to a good start,” Arnold said. “I brought CJ in and he did what he does when he comes off the bench - he got going. At the end of the first quarter or second quarter, Braxton started getting hot. Ben did not start because he was sick on Monday, so he came off the bench. When he came in, he was killing them. I mean, they could not do anything with him.”Davie also got contribu-tions from Brady Vallance (six points, five assists), Aiden Horton (four points), Ian Patton (two) and Noah Tysinger (two). Three days later, the War Eagles eased to 3-0 with a 48-30 win at Lexington. JVs stout Freshman Jayden Warren goes up for a tough two at Lexington. Coach Tracey Arnold talks to freshman Jake Runge. At right, Runge finishes a layup. Freshman Cam Knox drives against his man. Freshman Aiden Horton has the ball out top. At right, freshman big man Ben Reid flies to the the hoop. Sophomore George Sakai has a breakaway opportunity against Lexington. - Photos by Marnic Lewis DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 - B7 GIVE SANTA A BREAK! Sure, he’s still jolly. He always has been and he always will be. But at this time of the year, the big man in the red suit can become overwhelmed as he checks lists, elf toy factories, reindeer training and such. You can help by taking a a chore off his hands, giving a subscription to the Davie County Enterprise Record. If the recipient lives in Davie County, it’s only $32.03 per year - Santa approved savings. And this gift will keep giving ev- ery week for the entire year. Call Today! 336-751-2120 Ho, Ho, Ho B8 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 Johnny Marklin with one of his favorite prints, that of two English setters; and Sheek Bowden, circa 1960s with his setter, Nancy. Walker ... Paul Walker in 1960 with two-time national champ, “Home Again Mike,” and his certificate for the Field Trial Hall of Fame. Mark Hager’s German Short Haired Pointer, Boone. Jeff Allen works with his English Pointer, Candy. Continued From Page B1hen, and, with proper coor-dination using crossfire to bring down multiple birds. The ultimate shot was taking down two birds with one shot. Afterwards, with the command, “dead bird,” the gun dogs would find and retrieve the downed bird from the cover. The hunting team would then search to find a few single birds from the covey. In an effort to keep the covey healthy, the farmer tried to keep covey numbers at a minimum of 10 birds. This style of hunting re-quired attention to detail. Knowing the exact location of each hunter and gun dog was second nature. The right shotgun and shot be-came unique to each hunt-er. Shooting the bird while, “on the wing,” was difficult to teach. Many found the training learned on a bird hunt as a vital tool for sur-vival on battlefields. Being on, “point”, and catching the flush in a cross-fire, were just a small part of bird hunting. Famed Airforce Fighter Ace, Chuck Yeager said most of the successful pi-lots of WWII first learned the key to bringing down enemy fighters from bird hunting. They were already trained to shoot on the wing. Ammo was expen-sive and time was precious. Bird hunting wasn’t a sport. It was a continuation of farming. Davie had more than 200 dairy farms in the 1960s. Each morning before 5, milking started. After-wards, many had to feed the hogs and chickens. Somewhere in the mid-dle was crop season prepa-ration. Bird hunting fol-lowed crop harvesting and tobacco priming during the fall and winter. Eugene Hunter can re-member a story about a planned hunt with farming neighbor, Odell Boger. Bo-ger had an English Setter named Mack. Odell and Eugene Hunt-er’s dad, Francis Reed Hunter, were to meet to bird hunt following the morning chores. Boger’s dog locked on point about a mile from Hunter’s barn. Boger hur-ried on to meet Hunter but the chores weren’t quite finished. Boger yelled out, “Let’s go, Mack is on point.” An hour and half lat-er they returned but the dog was gone. Hunter had an English Setter named “Spot” that found Mack. Apparently, Mack had crept slowly several hun-dred yards trailing the cov-ey. In bird dog terminolo-gy, Spot found Mack and caught the scent of the cov-ey and pointed by “backing Mack.” Hunter and Boger moved forward and the cov-ey flushed and shotguns blazed and birds came down. Still winded from all the walking Boger and Hunter yelled, “dead bird,” and the dogs went to work retrieving. They continued hunting until time for evening milk-ing.Eugene Hunter fondly remembers that time pe-riod. He said that as soon as farming was complet-ed, his dad and Spot were in field hunting every day they could. Except Sun-day, there was no shooting or hunting. “Never even thought about hunting or shooting on a Sunday. No tractor was even cranked on Sunday.” It was the Lord’s Day with zero excuse. Hunter continued: “Back then few places were open on Sunday.” No hunter wore blaze orange or worried that the other hunter might acciden-tally discharge a firearm. Discipline and responsibil-ity were ingrained in the hunter and dog, just as Sun-day worship meant being in church as a family, and on time. Bird hunting added ex-citement to farm life. WWII Veteran Sheek Bowden smiled when re-membering a hunt using his bird dog - Nancy. “I was at Boone Foster’s farm back around 1960. I was on the right and Boone on the left with a mutual close friend Paul Hodges, in the center. Boone’s dog named, Bill and Nancy locked on point. Hodges, took a step and the sudden noise of 30 quail broke the silence. Most of the birds flushed toward Hodges. Bowden drew his shotgun into his shoulder, and fired twice. He heard the reports from Boone’s shotgun. Af-ter a moment of silence, Bowden turned and heard Foster yell, “Junior! Junior! How did you do?” Junior was the common name for Bowden. He replied, “I got two. And you?” Foster re-plied by pointing towards the ground, “One, two, three!” All laughed and with the command, “dead bird,” watched as the dogs found and retrieved each bird. Having the right hunting dog was heaven. Johnny Marklin remem-bered many times that his dad Johnson Marklin would join others and hunt up the railroad tracks for coveys. Johnson’s dog, an English Setter named “Ole Joe,” developed quite the reputation, enough so that one local hunter kept com-ing into their furniture store to ask Johnson to sale him his dog.Johnny remembered his dad stopping the final in-quiry with, “I’ve told you. My dog isn’t for sale for any price.” Years of training and experience with a good bird dog were invaluable. The loss of such a dog was comparable to losing Old Yeller, or for some reading this, an echo from Where the Red Fern Grows. For Bowden, Nancy was a hunting companion and best friend. Eugene Hunter most re-membered hunting with Sam a lemon and white English Pointer. “He had a good nose. Sometimes pointing a covey 200 feet away, Sam would hold point the entire time. Once the covey flushed and shots were fired, Sam wouldn’t leave point until the com-mand ‘dead bird’ was giv-en.” The community of bird hunters knew each other well. Hunter remembered Walker as a serious, good-hearted individual that respected anyone who worked hard and would lis-ten to common-sense. That was echoed by Jeff Allen, who said most in the area had their own bird dogs, and knew how to train them. If a dog developed an issue, they consulted each other much like a tractor is-sue discussion of today. Likewise, finding the right gundog required years of experience. The preferred gun dog breed was second to picking the right pup in a litter. To a well-seasoned trained eye like Walker, a proper pup could be spotted quickly. Jeff Allen said that Walker would emphasize that getting the right genet-ics was the key. The Haberdasher Ameri-can Field Bred Pointer lin- eage was the best stock to begin with. Allen learned that, “You look for the pup that flash points a butterfly. Then, flip a wing of a quail using a fishing cane pole, fishing line, and wing to test pointing, but only do this once. Each time the right response was seen, to whistle the sound of a Bob White quail.”Although several pups in a litter may have posi-tive reactions, it is the pup in the litter with good eye contact and style that be-came the clear choice.Being able to “read” a dog became an art form. The hunters with years of experience became a team along with the gun dogs. No whistles were needed. The only commands were: “whoa,” heel or more com-monly used then, “come here,” and “dead bird.” In rare cases you might prefer the dog to flush. In that case, “easy” was the command. Then the dog would slowly creep for-ward until either “whoa” was yelled or flushing oc-curred. “Fetch it up!” was an en-dearment term rather than command. Allen said a common phrase from Walker was: “Keep your feet on the ground, meaning God cre-ated trainer and dog, like-wise, a trainer should place a guiding hand upon the dog. Walker’s most unique command was, ‘Whump’ which meant caution, combining whoa and stop together. Afterwards, he would yell ‘whoa,’ which Walker said means whoa. Stop on the spot and nev-er move. Yelling, ‘come here’ meant return. Walker seldom, if ever, said ‘heel.’ ‘Ho’ meant turn. “Walker warned to nev-er under any circumstance teach a pointing dog to ‘sit.’ Because under pressure, it would cause the dog to sit until that pressure ended. It would ruin a setter and pointer. “It all starts at home, Walker would repeat. He would tell others that, ‘If you can’t get the dogs right in the yard, the dog won’t Please See Dogs - Page B9 DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 ‑ B9 Continued From Page B8do it in the field’.”Introducing the dog to the shotgun was a major hurdle. A good trainer care-fully introduced the dog to bird and gun. Many a good dog was ruined from an in-experienced trainer firing a 12-gauge shotgun or a 22-caliber rifle too close and too soon. It takes a relation-ship and respect. As pups, Allen said it was common to bang the feed-ing pan around as they were fed, giving positive atten-tion and petting during that time. A few weeks later, and just before feeding time, fire a blank pistol 40 to 50 yards away. Then while feeding, continue the positive atten-tion on each pup. “A careful eye on a dog’s reaction would determine when a shotgun could be used. There was no exact time for gun use. It took careful attention and expe-rience. The goal was having a broke dog. According to Walker, it is a dog that stops on the verbal command whoa. Then, after the gun shot, waits until the com-mand of ‘dead bird.’ Or if no birds were in the area would return with the com-mand, ‘come here.’ That according to Walker is a broke dog. Davie County became famous for its gundogs and trainers. The memory of that perfect gundog was there with getting married and the birth of a child. “Sweet six-teen,” wasn’t a teenager, it was a preferred shot-gun gauge for quail. Likewise, a 4-10 wasn’t the height of a person. Paul Walker, many times carried a 4-10. It was a less expen-sive round and you could carry more rounds. With proper training, bringing down a quail didn’t require a large gauge. Pau-la Spillman, a daughter of Paul Walker, remembered: “Dad had everyone trained to pay attention. There were several occasions that while out with the dogs, he would yell, ‘whump.’ Short for whoa and stop. We all stopped instantly. “On several occasions it was a snake that caused the attention. None of us, dogs or children would move till Dad took care of it.” Allen credited much of the success to “Walker’s knack for knowing if the dog was sick or not scenting properly.” Have the young dog point, hold steady, and remain steady when the bird flushes was the dream. A whistle was seldom used. Walker carried a whistle tied around his neck by a shoe string. But the whistle didn’t mean stop, it meant for the dog to hunt or run farther away. Otherwise, he didn’t use the whistle. So, what happened to the quail? Eugene Hunter remem-bered the birds disappearing in the 1980s. It’s a common question with answers that are variable. Many point to loss of habitat and farming from fence to fence leaving no hedges or thickets. Trac-tor operators were no longer looking out for nesting ar-eas. Creek banks were be-ing cleared of thickets, wild blackberries and plums. The careful eye of that small family farmer has dimin-ished to that of larger corpo-rate farming. Just a few family-owned farms remain in Davie County. The last dairy went out a few years ago. Others mentioned, too many do-mestic cats, coyotes, foxes, and birds of prey are here now.Jeff Allen, who trained with Paul Walker, heard Walker complain that deer and turkey were causing major issues. Deer would sometimes eat the eggs. The turkey would destroy the nest and kill the hatchlings. Some have suggested poultry diseases spread into quail populations due to fer-tilizer from chicken houses. Rowan County physi-cian Dr. Richard Adams has another idea. He had been studying quail hatch rates since the 1960s. He noticed a sharp decline in hatch rates in the late 1980s. Adams ruled out DDT, as it was outlawed many years earlier. He noted that hatch rates dropped dramatically to less than two percent. But at the same time, domestic quail hatch rates were over 90 percent. In parts of Texas, Arizo-na, and Oklahoma, Adams noticed quail were doing well regardless of farming practice and preying ani-mals. It seemed all areas re-ceiving more than 30 inches of rain per year witnessed the loss of quail. In the same time period, other ground nesting birds such as whippoorwills saw similar reductions. “It didn’t matter how much cover and protection, they just disap-peared.” Adams feels some-thing in the air is causing them to become sterile. The southern “Bob White” populations have been reduced and largely confined to areas of Tex-as and the Southwest. The whistle of the Bob White in the spring and the sound of a large covey flushing is missed by many. And with that, the sight and sounds of “pointer’s and setter’s.” Today, hunting has wit-nessed drastic changes. It’s no longer a family farm livelihood. For safety mea-sures, hunters are required to wear blaze orange. The hunters a few decades back seldom worried of miss identification. They knew the ground, the hunters, the shotgun, and the dogs. Plus, there were few deer or turkey around before the 1980s. Now they’re here in large numbers. Deer hunting from a tree stand over a food plot or baited area is the norm. The hunter may not be a neigh-bor. For personal safety, farmers today wear blaze orange to avoid an “acci-dental” shootings. Perhaps the greatest change is hunting on Sun-day. I couldn’t imagine ask-ing Dad to miss church to go hunting. Of course, he was a Baptist minister. No hunting or sports was allowed on a Wednesday or Sunday. That included ball practice. Years ago, I can remem-ber one dairy farmer who heard a hunter mention: “It’s the only day I have off.” The farmer’s reply, “While growing up we worked ev-ery day. Our cows, hogs, or chickens didn’t take off for Sunday. But God, and my rear-end, required undi-vided attention on a certain church pew every Sunday morning and evening. If not, my rearend wouldn’t be able to sit for a week.” Allen stated that Paul Walker wouldn’t work the dogs or train on Sunday. Back then, even the field tri-al competitions tried to end on Saturday. Sadly today, like the quail, church attendance has dropped dramatically. But other weekend entertain-ment has risen sharply. The art of bird hunting has faded. But many can still remember, getting that first gun dog, shotgun, and wing shooting. It is an un-forgettable memory. Back then, loyalty wasn’t a brand, it was a lifestyle. “Never trust a man who will trade horses in midstream” was a favored quote from Walker that has stayed with Allen. That applied to many lifelong events to include politics, according to Walk-er. In field trials, there was never a participation trophy for bad shooting and im-properly trained dogs. But there were no hunting in-vitations until you learned more responsibility. Paul Walker, told Allen that “Hard work, prepara-tion, a little bit of luck, and then, God may let you win.” Above all, Walker would sternly say, “Be a gracious competitor, no matter the outcome.” If you disagree with an outcome that caused you to lose, Walker would say, “That’s the hand you want to shake, judges and handler.” More telling about Walk- er’s demeanor is described by Paula and her sister Dix-ie. They remembered hear-ing their dad constantly ut-tering, “Happy Days.” It didn’t matter the mood or event. Paul Walker had a storied life and became a legend in the upland hunting world. Walker won many local and regional field trials, plus two back-to-back national championships at the Ames Plantation in Grand Junc-tion, Tenn. Walker was more than a Hall of Fame champion. Spillman said: “He was the best dad a child could have, and husband to my mom Louise for 68 years.” Paula said, “Never heard a cross word between them, ever.” Paul Walker passed away on Jan. 5, 2003. Louise passed away on Aug. 28, 2009. There is one last point that I would like to end with. Over this Christmas, I hope everyone across Davie County will remember the “Happy Days.” Marketing Solutions for YOUR business Newspapers • Special Sections OurDavie.com • Digital Marketing Business Card Directory Including: SEO, SEM, Targeted Marketing, Social and Reputation Management, Website Design, AND MORE. For more information contact us at: 171 S. 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Local artisans will be there again this Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at 660 Ijames Church Road, Mocksville. By Brenda BaileySheffield-CalahalnCorrespondent Birthday wishes to: Candace Vaughn on Dec. 8; Bradley Beck on Dec. 9; Mary Bell Prevette on Dec. 10; Melba Feimster on Dec. 12; and Mary Ann Swisher and David Allen on Dec. 13. Happy anniversary to Charles and Robin Smith on Dec. 9. If you would like a birthday or anniversary list-ed, please let me know.Anyone interested in be-ing a firefighter and serving the community, see Chief Gary Allen of the Shef-field-Calahaln VFD at the department or call 336-492-5791. New Union collected 33 shoeboxes for Samaritan Purse Operation Christmas Child. Seven volunteers went to Boone to help with processing the shoeboxes. Prayers that the Gospel will be spread in Liberia through these boxes. Thanks to Pas-tor Tim Lowery for sharing the news and photos.New Union events: Sun-day, Dec. 17 there will be a Kids Christmas Party at 3:30 p.m. and a Youth Christmas Party at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 20, the Kid’s Christ-mas Play will be at 7; and on Sunday, Dec. 24, there will be a special Christmas Eve service at 7:30 p.m. Every-one is invited for the play and Christmas Eve service. New Union welcomes everyone to Sunday School at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 each week. A Blessing Box is full and ready for those in need. The Kids Power Hour is each Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. A drive-thru Nativity with live characters and animals will be presented this Friday and Saturday from 6-7:30 p.m. at Ijames Baptist. Hot chocolate will be served. The church is at Ijames Church Road and Sheffield Road near Mocks-ville. Everyone is welcome. Thanks to Wendi White for sharing more news and photos of the workers in at the Samaritan Purse pro-cessing center in Charlotte. It is such a blessing to see so many people from the churches working to share God’s word through this ministry.Ijames Baptist Church’s worship service is each week at 10:30 a.m. Ijames is collecting non-perish-able items for a Blessing Box on the church grounds. Anyone in need may take what they can use. Ijames TeamKid for ages 3 years to 5th grade and the Youth Group, ages 6th-12th grade will meet each Sunday from 5-6. Adult Bible Study is held Sunday evenings at 5. Ijames Children’s Choir for ages 2-12 meets Sundays from 4:30-5. A time of prayer is held at Liberty Wesleyan Church each Sunday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sunday School at 10 and Worship at 11. Choir practice is held each Wednesday at 7.If you missed the Christ-mas Open House at Poplar Springs School, 660 Ijames Church Road, Mocksville, you still can come out this week to find some special items. This is a great place to do Christmas shopping. Don’t forget to pick up your sourdough rolls and vegeta-ble beef soup for lunch.Each Friday evening from 6-8 at MawMaw’s Restaurant, US 601 S., Mocksville, local musicians perform. Prayer requests contin-ue for Bryan Swain, Hazel Smoot, Tim Keller, Junior Dunn, Betty Dameron, Tammy Keller, Charles England, Lincoln Dyson, Chester Reeves, Yvonne Ijames, Bonnie Gunter, Ed Livengood, Milton Tutte-row, Geraldine Lambert, Betty Beck, Sue Gobble, Helen Bulla, Paul Beck, Juanita Keaton, Betty God-bey, Emily Brown, Marsha Gobble, Mary Teague, Ed-die Porter, Janie Williams, Larry Richie, Maria Knight, Harper Dyson and Cathy Miller from New Union help pack shoeboxes at Sa- maritan’s Purse in Boone (above). At right are the New Union volunteers, Harper Dyson, Hunter Dys- on, Hollie Lowery, Tim Low- ery, Xaiden Kirk, Alisa Allen and Cathy Miller. Some of the volunteers (above and below) who went from Ijames Baptist to Samaritan’s Purse processing center in Charlotte are shown what all went into packing the shoeboxes and packing the boxes for transport. The work was a blessing, they said. Local churches help Samaritan’s Purse spread cheer DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 - B11 ourdavie.com Fundraisers Saturday, Dec. 9Community breakfast, Farmington Methodist, Farming Rd., 7-10 a.m. Pork tenderloin, baon, sausage, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, apples, hash brown casserole, biscuits, fruit and beverages.Community breakfast, Mocksville First Prebsy-terian, S. Main St., 7:30-10 a.m. Donations for Students at Risk. County ham, bacon, sausage, eggs, grits, apples, biscuits, red eye and sausage gravies, beverages. www.fpc-mocksville.com. Friday, Dec. 15Jerry’s Port A Pit Chicken, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., drive-thru, Hardison Church, 1630 Jeri-cho Church Rd., Mocksville. Half chicken, baked beans, slaw, roll, dessert, $12. For tickets, call Ann at 336-909-3790. Proceeds for local nurs-ing home gifts and party. Saturday, Dec. 16Community breakfast, Oak Grove Methodist, 1994 US 158, Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Eggs, grits, biscuits, gravy, sausage, country ham, apples, beverages. Donations. Religion OngoingKidZone, Mocks Church, Wednesday nights, 5:30-7. Dinner, games, worship. Ages 4-18. Kickoff with water party on Sept. 6. Fall session con-tinues through October. 523 Beauchamp Road, Advance. Special Events Saturday, Dec. 9Advance Christmas Parade, ACROSS 1. End of a huge fishhook 5. (K) “Under the ___” (“The Little Mermaid” song) 8. (K) Thing that needs cleaning up 12. (K) Popular cookie brand 13. 252 wine gallons 14. (K) Humpty Dumpty-shaped 15. (K) Any 13-year- old 16. The-lower-the- better pitching stat 17. (K) Prevent 18. Relatives with the same 27-Across, e.g. (2 words) 21. Lithium-___ battery 22. (K) Like acne- prone skin 23. Gray with age 26. (K) Live-show equipment 27. (K) Late June honoree 30. (K) Persuade 31. (K) Laugh? Oh, no, no, no. 32. Frilly, like a doily 33. (K) Hair application goop 34. (K) “See you tomorrow” 35. Line on a check 36. (K) Symbol on a smartphone 38. (K) “Have a seat” 39. Razor in a barbershop 44. Survey findings 45. (K) The Batmobile or Mystery Machine 46. Horse with a brownish coat sprinkled with white 47. (K) Neck-and- neck 48. (K) Enjoyed pig’s feet 49. In the middle of 50. (K) “Where ___ you?” 51. (K) Was the frontrunner 52. (K) Camera part DOWN 1. (K) Those two 2. Section, as of a city 3. (K) Fishing gadget 4. Celebratory blaze 5. Back on the ocean? 6. Money not used in the U.S. 7. Physical body of a human being 8. (K) Fashion show VIP 9. (K) Commonplace 10. ___ serif 11. Cunning 19. (K) Lad 20. (K) Joint above the femur 23. (K) What “o” in “xo” means 24. Groundbreaking discovery? 25. Like glistening beads 26. (K) “Where ___ you?” 28. (K) Important card 29. (K) Easter-egg colorer 31. Sneering 32. Kind of pass in football 34. (K) Snake that squeezes its prey 35. (K) Part of a cherry 37. (K) Construction site hoist 38. Make an important work document unreadable, say 39. (K) Rescue 40. (K) Boarding place in an airport 41. (K) Massive curved roof 42. “No pain, no ___” 43. (K) Brings to a conclusion 44. Glistening morning grass stuff 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? Didn’t go fast? Look for the answer in next week’s paper. Created by Timothy E. Parker December 18, 2023 The (K) Clues Are for Kids New walker’s two feet? 37-D) HEIGHT Previous riddle answer: Dateline 10 a.m., elementary school, then right on NC 801 to Un- derpass Road. Saturday, Dec. 16Cooleemee Christmas Pa-rade, 2 p.m., elementary school to Zachary House where there will be music, sto-ries, games, fellowship, free food, s’mores and Santa and Mrs. Claus. OngoingScout Troop 9555G, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tues-days of each month, Center Methodist, 1857 US 64 W.Tech Tuesdays/Thurs-days, Davie County Public Library, 371 N.Main St., Mocksville. Get assistance with tech devices, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m. Contact rnelson@daviecountync.gov, 336-753-6033.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. Meetings OngoingSheffield-Calahaln Vol. Fire Dept., Monday nights at 7.NAMI family support group for confidential support for families with persons with diagnosed mental illness. Via Zoom second and fourth Tues-days, 6-7:30 p.m. missjulieysl@gmail.com.Disabled American Veterans Davie Chapter 75, first Mon-day of each month, 6 p.m., DAV Building, 1958 US 601 S., Mocksville. 336-749-8347. 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. Friday, Dec. 8Let’s Talk About Crohn’s & Colitis, 10 a.m. with Dr. Patrick Green from Atrium Wake Forest Baptist. Tuesday, Dec. 12Caring for Your Feet with podiatrist Dr. Trent Boyer from Novant Health, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13Advanced Care Planning Workshop, 1 p.m. with repre-sentative from Trellis.Crafting Extravaganza, 1 p.m. Bring own crafts and supplies, no formal instruction. Thursday, Dec. 14Introductory Computer Skills with Colleen Church, Cooper-ative Extension, 11 a.m. Learn how to create, organize, manage and back up files.Christmas Party, 1 p.m. with theme, “A Dickens Christmas” and carolers from First Meth-odist. Friday, Dec. 15Crafternoon: Gumball Ma-chine Ornaments, 2 p.m. with Rachel Nelson at public library. Week of Dec. 18Christmas Spirit Week, dress for the season:ed and green for Merry Monday; accessory or hat (think lights) for Twinkle Tuesday; winter scarf for Win-ter Wonderland Wednesday; holiday sweater or shirt for Tree-Mendous Thursday; and snow outfit for Frosty Friday. Monday, Dec. 18Monthly movie, 1 p.m. with popcorn. Tuesday, Dec. 19Tech Tuesday with Rachel Nelson of public library. Bring devices for advice.Memory Cafe, 2 p.m., social gathering for those with Alz-heimer’s or dementia and their caregivers. Thursday, Dec. 21Senior Book Club, 2 p.m. at public library with Genny Hinkle.Armchair Adventures: Ice-land, 1-3 p.m. Learn about country, snacks. Thursday, Dec. 28Good Health Club, 1 p.m. with Stacey Southern, nutrition coordinator. Friday, Dec. 29Bingo, 1 p.m., sponsored by Allegacy Federal Credit Union. OngoingBrock Senior Steppers, s Brock Gym, open 8-10 each morning and other times with no programs. Register and count steps for monthly and yearly prizes.Coffee & Caregiving, Tues-days 10 a.m. via Zoom. Interact with other caregivers, ask staff member 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 FridaysBluegrass, 6-8 p.m., Maw-Maw’s Kitchen, 2076 US 601 S., Mocksville. Saturday, Dec. 9SoundKraft, 6-9 p.m., Tangle-wood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run. Friday, Dec. 15Tin Can Alley, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run. Saturday, Dec. 16Adam & Avery, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run. Thursday, Dec. 21Darrell Hoots, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.Bluegrass Church, Eaton’s Baptist, Eaton’s Church/Ritchie roads, Mocksville. Dinner at 6, followed by music then jamming. Featured artists: Marissa Colter, Danny Bowers, Greg Jones, Jonathan Essick. Can you spare two hours to provide a nutritionally balanced meal and a friend-ly visit a Davie County homebound senior? Davie County Senior Services is seeking volun-teers to assist with Meals on Wheels. Meals are delivered each weekday starting at 10:30 a.m. Volunteers can deliv-er as often as they would like - once per week, once per month - whatever suits your schedule.To learn how to help, call Davie County Senior Services at 336-753-6230.Mileage reimbursement can be paid if requested. Meals on Wheels needs volunteers Tell us what you think with a letter to the editor Details, Page 2 B12 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 County Line Saturday morning at Clarksbury's breakfast with Santa, kids have fun and make sure Santa knows their Christmas desires. Some of the children telling Santa their wishes at Clarks- bury on Saturday, clockwide from top left: Amelia and Ryan; Gunner and Shelby; Hank and Sadie; Georgia and Calvin; Will and Paxton; Car- ter and Jamison; and Ava and Wyatt. By Shirley ThorneCounty Line Correspondent Folks enjoyed a break-fast with Santa at Clarks-bury Methodist last Satur-day. As photos show, kids were excited to see Santa and tell him what they want-ed for Christmas. Some local churches are beginning to schedule Christmas programs.The youth of Society Baptist will host a "Drive-In Nativity" Saturday evening, Dec. 9. A presentation of the "Christmas Story" will begin at 6 p.m., 6:20 p.m., 6:40 p.m., and 7 p.m. The rain date is Saturday, Dec. 16. The youth invite every-one as they rejoice for God's gift of His Son Jesus that Holy Night in Bethlehem. Upcoming community events: men's breakfast 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, and Christmas dinner following worship Sunday, Dec. 17 at Piney Grove AME Zion; Christmas cantata at 5 p.m. followed by refreshments Sunday, Dec. 17 at Calvary Baptist; Christmas program followed by refreshments with Santa Saturday, Dec. 23 at Clarksbury Methodist; and country ham and sau-sage breakfast sponsored by the V-Point Ruritans from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6 at the V-Point Building.Kanen Snow and Caleb Williams continue medical treatments at Wake Forest Brenner Children's Hospi- tal. Mildred Beck and Alice Waugh remain in rehab at Davie Nursing and Rehabil-itation Center.Join us in prayer for the Lord's divine healing and blessings upon the above residents and others who are having health problems. Continue to pray for the Lord's guidance as Caleb's parents Perry and Vickie seek other possible medical treatments for Caleb. Pray for those affected by covid as cases have increased.For news and memories to share, please call or text Shirley on 336-492-5115 or email sdtlink@hotmail.com. Drive-thru nativity Saturday at Society Baptist It’s that time when all the presents are wrapped, the lights are hung and you are ready to settle down. Come out Thursday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. for Christmas Bluegrass at Eaton’s Baptist Church, Eaton’s Church and Richie roads, Mocksville. A meal will be served be- fore traditional Christmas songs are presented blue- grass style, and the pastor will have something for the soul. Some of the best musicians and vocalist that ever crossed the stage at Galax Fiddlers Convention will be back, including Marissa Colter (left), Danny Bowers (left), Keith Souther and Greg Jones (top left) and Jon- athan Essick. Bluegrass Christmas Dec. 21 at Eaton’s Baptist DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Dce. 7, 2023 - B13 Get it weekly! with a subscription to the Davie County Enterprise Record Only $32.03 in Davie County Call Today! 336-751-2120 Father and Son Remodeling No job too big or small we can do them all. Call 980-234-2483 for a free estimate. Public Notices No. 1745471 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as EXECUTOR for the Estate of HAL P COCKERHAM, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations hav- ing claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before March 6, 2024. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per- sons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immedi- ate payment. Today’s date 11/30/2023. HAL P COCKERHAM, JR., 2033 EN- GLEMAN CT., BURLINGTON, NC 27215, as EXECUTOR of the Estate of HAL P COCKERHAM, deceased, File #23-E-418. Publish: 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 2023. No. 1746718 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Executrix of the Estate of JAMES C. JORDAN late of Davie County, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations hav- ing claims against said estate to present written claim to the undersigned on or before March 2, 2024 being three (3) months from the first day of publica- tion of this notice , or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per- sons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immedi- ate payment to the undersigned. Today’s date 11/30/2023. Frieda W. Jordan, C/O FLEMING & WILLIAMS, LLP, Brian F. Williams, Attorney at Law, 284 South Main St., Mocksville, NC 27028 Publish: 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 2023. Public Notices No. 1738276 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Tony Wilson John- son, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to ex- hibit them to the undersigned on or before Wednesday Febru- ary 21, 2024. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are noti- fied to make immediate payment. November 16, 2023. Louie Gray Doby, 120 Harper Rd, Advance NC 27006 as Executor of the Es- tate of Tony Wilson Johnson, de- ceased, File #2023 E 000399 Publish 11/16/2023, 11/23/2023, 11/30/2023, 12/07/2023. No. 1741679 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Execu- trix of the Estate of LARRY DEAN MYERS 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 February 23, 2024 being (3) months from the first day of publication of this notice), or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 23rd day of November, 2023. Ellison Armfield C/O FLEMING & WILLIAMS, LLP Brian F. Williams, Attorney at Law 284 South Main Street Mocksville, NC 27028 Publish Davie Co. Enterprise-Re- cord: 11/23, 11/30, 12/07, 12/14, 2023. No. 1745471 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as EXECUTOR for the Estate of HAL P COCKERHAM, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations hav- ing claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before March 6, 2024. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All per- sons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immedi- ate payment. Today’s date 11/30/2023. HAL P COCKERHAM, JR., 2033 EN- GLEMAN CT., BURLINGTON, NC 27215, as EXECUTOR of the Estate of HAL P COCKERHAM, deceased, File #23-E-418. Publish: 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 2023. Public Notices No. 1738301 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Steven D Whitaker, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and cor- porations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before February 21, 2024. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their re- covery. All persons, firms and cor- porations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. Today’s date 11/16/2023. Linda Whitaker, 2539 US Hwy 158, Mocksville NC 27028. as Ex- ecutor of the Estate of Steven D Whitaker, deceased, File #23 E 406.Attorney at Law: Henry P Van Hoy II, 10 Court Square, Mocks- ville NC 27028. Publish 11/16/2023, 11/23/2023, 11/30/2023, 12/07/2023. No. 1742367 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator for the Estate of KENNETH ED- WARD PEACOCK, deceased of 114 Sycamore Park Lane, Bermu- da Run, NC 27006, Davie County NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before February 23, 2024. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. Today’s date November 23, 2023. Rosanne B. Peacock, 114 Sycamore Park Lane, Bermuda Run, NC 27006, as Administrator of the Estate of Kenneth Edward Peacock, de- ceased, File #23E392. Attorney at Law, James M Deal Jr. DEAL, MOSELY & SMITH, LLP, PO Box 311, Boone, NC 28607. Publish 11/23/23, 11/30/23, 12/07/23, 12/14/23. No. 1738276 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Tony Wilson John- son, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to ex- hibit them to the undersigned on or before Wednesday Febru- ary 21, 2024. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are noti- fied to make immediate payment. November 16, 2023. Louie Gray Doby, 120 Harper Rd, Advance NC 27006 as Executor of the Es- tate of Tony Wilson Johnson, de- ceased, File #2023 E 000399 Publish 11/16/2023, 11/23/2023, 11/30/2023, 12/07/2023. Public Notices No. 1740271 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Gerald Alexander Talley, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to ex- hibit them to the undersigned on or before March 1, 2024. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. Today’s date 11/23/2023. Carole M Talley, as Executor of the Estate of Gerald Alexander Talley, deceased, At- torney at Law, Bryan C Thomp- son, Robinson & Lawing, LLP, 110 Oakwood Drive, Suite 200, Win- ston-Salem, NC 27103. Publish 11/23/23, 11/30/23, 12/07/23, 12/14/23. No. 1738301 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Steven D Whitaker, late of Davie County, NC, this is to notify all persons, firms and cor- porations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before February 21, 2024. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their re- covery. All persons, firms and cor- porations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. Today’s date 11/16/2023. Linda Whitaker, 2539 US Hwy 158, Mocksville NC 27028. as Ex- ecutor of the Estate of Steven D Whitaker, deceased, File #23 E 406.Attorney at Law: Henry P Van Hoy II, 10 Court Square, Mocks- ville NC 27028. Publish 11/16/2023, 11/23/2023, 11/30/2023, 12/07/2023. Notices Lost & Found FOUND DOG Dog found near HWY 601 and Gheen Road. Distinct markings call to identify 980-234-0206. Public Notices Public Notices No. 1739551 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS HAVING QUALIFIED as Execu- tor of the Estate of DOLORES S. JAMES aka DOLORES SPRIN- KLE JAMES 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 February 21, 2024 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 corpora- tions indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 9th day of Nov., 2023. Stephen D. James, c/o FLEMING & WILLIAMS, Brian F. Williams, 284 South Main St., Mocksville, NC 27028. Publish: DavieCo.Enterprise-Re- cord: November 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 2023. Auctions & Sales Garage Sales Yadkinville 2655 Liberty Church Rd Yard Sale, Fri & Sat, 12/08/23, 12/09/23, 8am-2pm. Bedroom, living room & kitchen furniture, hand tools, 32 Ft Extension lad- der, chainsaw riding mower, lots, lots more! Questions call 336-403- 4507 Merchandise Deals & Bargains Bedroom Set Bedroom set including two dress- ers, headboard, and mirror $375 Ceiling fans 42”/52” with light kits, $25.00 each 336-559-9267 Want to Buy Merchandise Buying old glassware, signs , tools, pottery, milk bottles, 45’s & LP re- cords, cast Iron Pans, old watches & Jewelry. 704-467-5261 Pets & Livestock Domestic Pets Free to good home 4 month old kittens, 1 black fe- male, 2 striped male tabby, 1 long- haired gray male 704-642-5015 Three Davie residents have earned the Gold Award - the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn.• Keelyn Oakes, a mem-ber of Troop 1265, focused her Gold project on fami-lies who have experienced perinatal loss. She created canvas bags, bereavement boxes and a YouTube video to help families cope with their losses. The NICU at Novant Medical Center has the QR code to Oake’s proj-ect resources available to parents.• Charlotte Anderson is a member of Troop 2151 and is the daughter of Brad and Christy Anderson. Her proj-ect was building a chang-ing stall at Salisbury Com-munity Park for hikers and mountain bikers to change clothes safely and privately.• Logan Sherrill, a mem-ber of Troop 1265 and daughter of Shaun and Crystal Sherrill, helped to enenhance the Rich Park Greenwayy system by cre-ating a new map, placing trrail markers thoughtout Logan Sherrill and Keelyn Oakes are Girl Scout Gold Award winners.As good as gold 3 earn Girl Scouts top award Charlotte Anderson the three trails, and labeling trails based on difficulty. She also created aa QR code that connects visitors to the park maps from the Town of Mocksville’s website.Girls in high school are able to earn their Girl Scout Gold Award by creating sustainable change on a community or world issue. Gold Award Girl Scouts address the root cause of a problem, plan and imple-ment innovative solutions to drive change and lead a team of people to success. Each girl must dedicate a minimum of 80 hours to planning and carrying out her project, which must benefit the community and have long lasting impact.As they take action to transform their world, Gold Award Girl Scouts gain skills and prove they are the leaders the community and world need. Gold Award Girl Scouts from Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont have cre-ated community gardens, addressed issues in foster care, combated bullying in schools and so much more. “Earning the Girl Scout Gold Award designation is a remarkable achievement. It is the culmination of so many things - from a girl’s self-discipline and leader-ship abilities to time man-agement and the creativity, initiative and mastery of skills it takes to complete these projects,” said Jen-nifer Wilcox, Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Pied-mont CE0. B14 ‑ DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 2021 TOYOTA CAMRY SE NIGHTSHADE 28/34 MPG, LEATHER, WI-FI #172M $23,656 2021 HYUNDAIACCENT SE 33/41 MPG, BLUETOOTH, SUPER CLEAN #150M $15,754 2010 MAZDASPEED3 SPORT LOW MILES, NAVIGATION, MUST SEE #215M $13,999 2021 MITSUBISHIMIRAGE ES 33/41 MPG, BLUETOOTH, GREAT CAR #185M $12,976 2022 CHEVY SILVERADO1500 LTD. CUSTOM 4WD, LOW MILES, SUPER CLEAN #54259XB $36,500 2017 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED LOW MILES, REMOTE START, SUNROOF #134M $22,981 2021 CHEVYEQUINOX LT POWER LIFT GATE, SUPER CLEAN, 26/31 MPG #137M $21,979 2022 TOYOTA CAMRY SE 28/39 MPG, ALLOY WHEELS, MUST SEE #136M $22,647 2012 CHEVY SILVERADO2500HD LTZ 4WD, NAVIGATION, LOADED #199M $44,999 2021 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING L 3RD ROW, LEATHER, REMOTE START #162M $25,744 2022 RAM 1500 BIG HORNLONE STAR QUAD CAB, BLUETOOTH, MUST SEE #166M $31,874 2021 MAZDA CX-30TURBO LOW MILES, AWD, SUNROOF #133MA $26,711 2019 VOLKSWAGENTIGUAN 2.0T SE NAVIGATION, MOONROOF, LEATHER #139M $19,941 2021 MITSUBISHIOUTLANDER SPORT SE AWD, HEATED SEATS, MUST SEE #103M $17,872 2022 CHEVYMALIBU LT IMMACULATE, 29/36 MPG, HEATED SEATS #138M $19,308 2018 JEEPCOMPASS LATITUDE 4WD, NAVIGATION, IMMACULATE #140M $18,947 USED VEHICLES 980-270-5444 1011 Folger Drive • Statesville I-77 • Exit 49-B www.RandyMarionMitsubishi.com 2024 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS ES #MT0052 $29,385 2023 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2.0 SE #MT0004 $26,740 2023 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV SE #MT0046 $44,355 2024 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SEL #MT0051 $36,865 Price includes all rebates & incentives. Plus tax, tag and dealer fees including $899 admin and $880 Resistall. Not all buyers will qualify will qualify for all rebates. O.A.C. See dealer for full details. Vehicle shown for illustration purposes. Expires 11/30/2023