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Vol. CI, No.017 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012 $1.00

ElkinJessica Pickens Creek or Elkin River? StaffW riter [email protected]

It goes by several names: Elkin River, Elkin Creek, the Big Elk, the Big Elk Creek. But what is the true name of the body of water that runs through Elkin? Local physician Bill Blackley was researching the area’s history and found several discrepancies with the name of the Elkin Creek. “I’ve found several sources that called it the Elkin River, including a map from 1774 that is hanging in Independence Hall in Philadel- phia,” Blackley said. “We are in the process of building a green- TRIBUNE/Jessica Pickens way along this body water and we The plaque at the end of a bridge across from the Elkin Rec Center reads want to make sure that we give it “Elkin River Bridge” and is marked from 1940. the proper authoritative name.” Prior to 1971, Blackley has labels this river as the Elkin River. Blackley contacted the Unit- found several old documents and “The book states that our town, ed States Board of Geographic maps that site the body of water as Elkin, was named after the Elkin Names in Washington, D.C. to the Elkin River including: River,” Blackley said. find out what the true name of the 1. An original 1774 Map in In- 3. Two bronze plaques on the body water is. dependence Hall in Philadelphia 1940 Highway 268 Bridge label In 1971, a group of surveyors calls this body of water the Elkin the river as the Elkin River Bridge. came to the area and asked locals River. 4. The 1962 US Army Topo- what the name of the body of wa- “I communicated with the Cura- graphic Command map labels this ter was called, and they all said it tor of Independence Park, Karie river as the Elkin River. was called the Elkin Creek, said Diethorn, and she photographed However, the issue of the name Roger Payne, executive secretary the map and confirmed that the is not large enough for the Board of the U.S. Board of Geographic coordinates of the confluence of of Geographic names to go into Names. After this process, the the Elkin River with the Yadkin in-depth research about it, and body of water has been marked as River on the 1775 map and the Blackley said he doesn’t plan on Elkin Creek on maps and official coordinates of the current conflu- applying for a name change. documents. ence of the river in question in “Elkin Creek has no known “It doesn’t work that way now,” Elkin with the Yadkin River are problems or controversy with Payne said. “That system was exactly the same,” Blackley said. names,” Payne said. “The con- TRIBUNE/Jessica Pickens flawed and perhaps should be re- 2. A 1776 map in the 1889-1989 troversy is not strong enough to What do you call this body of water? Documents dating back to 1774 say that it visited.” Elkin Centennial Celebration book bring before the board.” is called the Elkin River, but starting in 1971 it was named the Elkin Creek. New Rotary scholarships announced The Yadkin Valley Rotary Club and Walmart have an- nounced the creation of a new scholarship opportunity for local high school seniors. The “Service Above Self” Scholarship will be awarded to three individuals who have gone above and beyond the call TRIBUNE/Jessica Pickens of duty in providing service to the community. Helen Ratledge, owner of Ratledge Florist, offers flowers for Valentine’s Day along with balloons, vases and stuffed animals. One $750 scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who is planning to continue his or her education after graduation from Elkin High School, Starmount High Show Elkin love on Valentine’s School or East Wilkes High School. The emphasis of these scholarships is primarily on recognizing individuals who have made a difference by giving of their time and talent to benefit others. Day by shopping local “Service above Self” is the motto of Rotary International, Jessica Pickens Lodgings Rooms prices start at $109 and up. a volunteer organization of 1.2 million people united to pro- StaffW riter The Fairfield Inn and Suites has a Food vide humanitarian service, help build goodwill and foster [email protected] Valentine’s Day tradition. “We have some of the finest qual- peace. Rotary members have contributed $850 million and The hotel has a Valentine’s Day ity restaurants in the area right here many volunteer hours to immunize more than two billion On Valentine’s Day, don’t just show package that is a one-night stay at at our door step,” said Zim Zim- children in 122 countries and help eliminate eradicate this love for your sweetheart, but also for the hotel. Patrons get a box of choco- merman, PGA professional, general disease. your town. lates and a bottle of house wine with manager and food beverage manager The application form is available at www.yadkinvalleyro- Instead of driving to Charlotte for a the room, said director of sales Casey of Cedarbrook Country Club. “The tary.org. It must be returned by March 15,2012 to: candle light dinner and movie, Elkin Waddell. quality of food and service in the area Yadkin Valley Rotary Club offers high quality Valentine’s Day en- “We have done this every year since is great, and there is a lot of variety.” P.O. Box 212 tertainment and lodging. we have been open,” Waddell said. See LOCAL ‌| 2 Elkin, NC 28621 or to the school guidance counselor. Local officials prepare to file for re-election Josh Armstrong political race. With his ex- Heartland Publications perience as a grand master mason, Miller felt he had DOBSON — Starting “the know-how” and the ex- next Monday, several of- perience. ficials in Surry County will “I wanted to try to see be able to file for re-election what it was like.” until Feb. 29. While some Throughout the years, incumbents are undecided Miller has served in varying on pursuing another bid, capacities with his fellow other officials are already commissioners, taking on gearing up for at least one the roles of chairman and more term. vice chairman four times Among the county par- each. tisan offices, Jimmy Miller Recently, the county bud- Photo courtnesy of ncard.us and Paul Johnson of the Sur- get has been the main focus Register of Deeds Carolyn ry County Board of Commis- of the board, particularly as Comer has confirmed she will sioners have confirmed they the citizens of Surry have file for re-election next week. will indeed run once more. faced economic hardships. “I’m too young to retire,” “I think this will be the last “We look at each depart- joked Comer. time I run,” said Miller, 79. ment to see what their needs to make sure the taxes are “I have loved working for the are and determine how we collected and dispersed to people and look forward to spend our money,” explained the different organizations, doing it again.” Miller. “We look after the such as schools, the sheriff’s Photo courtesy of Surry County Twenty-four years ago, schools really well. We al- office and the health depart- Jimmy Miller, top right, stands behind Paul Johnson in this official photo of the Surry County Miller filed for the first time, ways have.” ment.” Board of Commissioners. Both will file for re-election next week, with Miller believing this to be believing there were not Johnson agreed, saying, his final run. The other commissioners featured here include Vice Chairman Garry Scearce, left, enough Republicans in the “Our main statutory goal is See OFFICIALS ‌| 2 Chairman R. F. “Buck” Golding and Eddie Harris. A2

Page 2 www.elkintribune.com Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Sherrif’s Briefs Five Generations Arrests • Yogi DeWayne Danley, 28, of • Larceny and criminal damage • Angel Ruben Rodriguez, 19, of 733 S. Main St., Dobson, was ar- to a property on Valleygreen Trail, Red Hill Creek Road, Dobson, was rested on Jan. 29, charged with mis- Pinnacle, were reported on Jan. 20. Standing left to arrested on Feb. 1, charged with demeanor larceny and misdemeanor The suspect stole one truck muffler right: mother Melissa felony breaking and entering a mo- possession of stolen property. Bond Hamby, 26, of Dob- valued at $200 and one red tool box tor vehicle and felony indecent lib- is $10,000. Trial date is March 29. son, Grandmother erties with a child. Bond is $25,000 Incidents with various tools valued at $100 Barbara Butcher, 51, secured. Trial date is March 29. • Larceny of livestock on hoals total. of State Road and • Byron Donnell Green, 34, of Road, Pinnacle, was reported on • Breaking and entering and Great Grandmother 1243 Patterson Ave., Winston- Jan. 17. The suspect stole one black larceny on Martha Lowe Road, Mattie Cranford 73, Salem, was arrested on Jan. 25, Angus cow with a white tag in its also of State Road. Lowgap, were reported on Jan. 21. Great Great Grand- charged with being a habitual felon. ear. The cow was valued at $1,000. The suspect entered the victim’s mother Minnie Bond is $50,000 secured. Trial date • Breaking and entering, larceny residence and stole one Ruger P345 Brown, 89, of State is March 7. and simple possession of a sched- pistol valued at $400, one 12GA Sav- Road is holding baby • Danny Edward Holt, 48, of 127 uled substance on Edinburg Way, age wood stock valued at $150, one Kynli Marie Brown, 7 Mount Royal Lane, Dobson, was ar- Dobson, were reported on Jan. 17. weeks old, of Dobson. rested on Jan. 25, charged with be- The suspect entered multiple build- 10GA shotgun wood stock valued at ing a habitual felon. Bond is unavail- ings and stole various scrap metal $150, and one red Husky pressure able. Trial date is March 7. valued at $300. washer valued at $400. Local From Page 1 Feb. 14. Dennis Tolbert, local of Watson’s Florist. “The Internet is Both florists said their busiest Waton said. “When people need Surry County, will be performing killing the little people right now.” time of year are Christmas and donations like for Boy Scouts or Since 2007, Cedarbrook has of- music as well. Helen Ratledge of Ratledge Flo- Valentine’s Day, but it is always homecoming queens, they come fered a romantic dinner opened to “It is open to anyone and ev- rist said flowers from the Internet important to shop locally. locally. We need to shop locally. the public with entrees including eryone is welcome,” Zimmerman will have to be arranged and de- “Shopping locally keeps the steak, salmon, shrimp and chick- Elkin is a wonderful town and no said. signed by the buyer. money in our economy and our lo- one is shopping here.” en, Zimmerman said. Flowers “The quality of flowers and cal area,” Ratledge said. “I seldom Ratledge Florist is located at In order to plan for how much Two florists in Elkin say they timely delivery are advantages go out of town to buy elsewhere.” food to order, Cedarbrook Coun- offer fresher flowers and higher of ordering flowers locally,” Rat- If shoppers continue to leave 328 N. Front St., Watson Florist try Club requests that reserva- quality than websites such as ledge said. “When they order town to shop, there will be no is at 713 North Bridge St., Cedar- tions be made by 5 p.m. on Sun- 1-800-Flowers or ProFlowers. professional flowers you have to more resources in Elkin, Watson brooke Country Club is on 225 day, Feb. 12. “Some roses they advertise for design it yourself. Ours are de- said. Country Club Dr. in State Road The dinner will be served on at $19.99 on TV, and the quality signed, and we use a product that “We won’t have anywhere left and the Fairfield Inn is at 628 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, isn’t there,” said Donna Watson of prolongs the life of flowers.” to shop in Elkin if this continues,” Country Club Camp Road. Officials From Page 1 to get in there and try to fix And hopefully, sooner or ones we’ve got there now able to do, to improve the of- be around the children,” he these things and quit doing later, things will change.’” don’t take it serious. But fice in many ways. said. Johnson, 50, first ran to all the politics in the back In recent years, Johnson I’ve probably taken it a lot “I feel like I’ve accom- Goings also credited his be a commissioner 16 years room of the Lantern restau- has seen “good changes,” more serious than folks have plished that and still have colleagues as a substantial ago. rant in Dobson.’” citing the development of in the past. A lot of nights, more to offer.” reason he wants to be re- “I had sat back as a young At the time, Johnson economic and educational I don’t sleep good, because As for county non-parti- person in elementary school elected. was particularly concerned policies as well as water and I worry about my fellow san offices, two positions on “I guess one of the main and high school and watched about the state of education sewer projects. citizens not being able to the Surry County Board of reasons is the enjoyment I what I considered to be the in Surry, questioning the Thus far, he has served feed their families, find jobs, Education will be eligible for get out of working with the ineffectiveness and corrup- effectiveness of particular clothe their families and put re-election. tion of some of the leaders as chairman “at least” five other board members and leaders. them through school. Clark Goings of District that we had on a county lev- times and vice chairman Dr. [Ashley] Hinson, his of- “I said, ‘I am going to get “Lots of people say they Five confirmed that he will el,” he said. “I just couldn’t eight times. fice and all the teachers.” in there and, if nothing else, give 110 percent. Well, I indeed run this year. stand it anymore. Johnson expressed plans One of those board mem- have my voice heard. People to serve either as a commis- give 200 percent.” Goings, 65, has been serv- “I said, ‘Someone has got bers could soon be join- are going to be represented. sioner or in some other ca- Register of Deeds Carolyn ing for a little more than two ing Goings in a bid for re- pacity as long as he believes Comer is another individual years. He first became inter- election: Michele Hunter of he has “something positive aiming to make the most ested in the position when OPEN to offer the citizens of Surry of her position. She, too, its previous incumbent, Jeff District One. Hunter was unavailable to comment on YADKIN Y E A R County.” will file for re-election next Hall, died. The board of edu- “I plan on doing that prob- week. cation had placed an article whether she will seek an- ROUND ably until I die. “I’m too young to retire,” in The Mount Airy News, other term. FARM “I feel like I know what the joked Comer. requesting resumes. Hence, As for the Elkin City people of the county want, As register, her responsi- Goings applied and was se- Board of Education, Jim MARKET 5lbs Red or White bilities involve taking care lected to serve the remain- Westbrook of the City Dis- $ 95 and I’ve probably offered Potatoes 1 them much more service of some of the county’s most der of Hall’s term. trict and William L. Wag- 113 W. Maple Street valuable documents, from On desiring another term, Coming in Spring than they have ever gotten oner of the East District are Yadkinville, NC 27055 marriage licenses, birth and Goings explained, “We’ve Bedding plants from any other commission- also up for re-election from death certificates to real es- got some projects going. Feb. 13 to Aug. 6. (336) 677-1474 Garden plants er in years past,” said John- son. “I’m not saying that the tate records. I would like to see them From June 11 to July 6, “Sometimes in every- through.” Soil and Water Conservation body’s life, they are going to The projects to which Supervisor Glenn Pruitt will have to use these records,” Goings referred include the be able to file for re-election. said Comer. “I handle a lot 1:1 laptop initiative, which From July 6 to Aug. 3, more than people realize, in would see a laptop for each members of the Mount Airy here.” student no matter his or her In December 1976, she be- financial situation. Also, he Board of Education will be gan working as a deputy for was pleased by the encour- able to file as well. They Register Dennis W. “Bud” aging recent findings in include Phillip Thacker of Cameron, before becoming Surry’s dropout rate — al- District A, David Rowe of an assistant in 1980. When though he admitted, “I’d like District B, Kate Appler of Cameron retired around to see it come down more.” District C and Wendy Car- 2004, Comer decided to run. Of all his responsibilities, riker of District D. “I didn’t want to leave the one Goings favors most It remains to be seen if my employment, because I is visiting and interact- someone from each of the enjoyed it,” recalled Comer. ing with students. “It’s so noted districts will chal- “I saw things I wanted to be much fun and enjoyment to lenge the incumbents. A3

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 www.elkintribune.com Page 3 SCC hosts Obituaries statewide course in death by a sister, Ruth Heath Barrett & Johanna years, Mrs. Nelle Morrison Five Great Grandchildren: Mr. Benny Ray Long; brothers, Willie Da- Roberts; great-grandchil- Sale of Ronda passed away Rett, Ty, Abby, Matthew for lifesaving Beeker vis, Thad Davis, Carl Davis, dren, Orion Barrett, Benja- on Sunday, Feb. 05, 2012. and Benjamin Thomas, Sev- Mr. Benny Ray Beeker, Curtis Davis, Cletus Davis; min Barrett, Jonas Barrett; Mrs. Sale was born in eral Nieces and Nephews. 73, of Jonesville, passed half sister, Cora Lee Kiser; special dog, Chloe; several Statesville, N.C. on Christ- Special Friends: Lee Or- rescues away Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, half brother, Odell Davis. loving nieces and nephews; mas Day 1910 , the child of ange, Margaret Wood and A class hosted and de- at Joan and Howard Woltz Mr. Davis is survived by and special caregivers, Ha- Beulah Douglass Morrison Bruce Carter. veloped by Surry Commu- Hospice Home. his wife of 66 years, Faye zel Harris, Elaine Wagoner; and James Collins Mor- A graveside service will nity College is helping rescue Mr. Beeker was born Aug. Combs Davis of the home; Mountain Valley Hospice rison. She graduated from be conducted at 1:00 p.m. workers from across the state 25, 1938, in Rowan County daughter, Patricia Jones & staff, Cindy Bullins, Peggy Statesville High School on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, learn how to administer life- to John Calvin and Floreed husband Vernon of Advance, Shore. and attended Mitchell Col- at Maple Springs United saving medical treatment to Rummage Beeker. He was NC; granddaughter, Jill Funeral Services will be lege. Her interest in the Methodist Church Ceme- patients trapped in high-angle retired from the NC DOT Bourque & husband Dev- held at 9:00 a.m. on Thurs- medical profession began tery, Ronda, with a memori- environments. and was a member of Cleve- lin of Smyrna, TN; great- day, Feb. 9, 2012, at John- when she was employed by al service to follow at Elkin Last month, twenty res- land Baptist Church. grandson, Alex Bannister of son Funeral Home Chapel Dr. Charles B. Herman of Presbyterian Church at 2:00 cue workers arrived at SCC’s In addition to his parents Smyrna, TN; brother, Tom with Rev. Kenneth Jordan Statesville and continued p.m. The family will receive Emergency Services Train- he was preceded in death by Davis & wife Thelma of El- officiating. Burial will fol- when she moved to Elkin friends following the memo- ing Center to complete the a brother, J.C. Beeker and a kin; sister-in-law Ruth Davis low the service at Wood- and worked at Hugh Cha- rial service at the Presbyte- first Rope Emergency Medi- sister, Annie Mae Overcash. of Jonesville; and several mere Memorial Park in tham Memorial Hospital for rian Church. cal Specialist course offered Survivors include:his wife loving nieces and nephews. Huntington W.V. The family several years. The family suggests that through the North Carolina Lois V. Beeker of the home; Funeral Services will be will receive friends Wednes- She married Fred Albert any memorials be made to: Association of Rescue and sons, Jock Beeker and his held 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, day, Feb. 8, 2012, from 6:00 Sale of Ronda on Oct, 16, Elkin Presbyterian Church, EMS. The three-day course wife Wendy of Salisbury Feb. 9, 2012, at First Baptist p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Johnson 1937. A long time mem- Maple Springs United focuses on the integration of and Todd Beeker and his Church of Jonesville with Funeral Home. ber of Elkin Presbyterian Methodist Church, Habitat medical care and rope rescue, wife Renee of Salisbury; Rev. Roger Hensley and Rev. Online condolences may Church, she was active as for Humanity, Mountain with students required to step son, Jackie Cearley of Charles Lethcoe officiating. be made at www.johnson- a Sunday School teacher, Valley Hospice, or the char- have training in both. It will Tillery; step daughter, Sam- The Men’s Sunday School funeral.com youth worker, and member ity of the donor’s choice. be offered at different points mie Dameron and her hus- class will be serving as hon- Johnson Funeral Home is of the Presbyterian Women, John Kennedy, funeral di- throughout the semester. band Thomas of Jonesville; orary pallbearers. Burial will serving the Mossburg fam- from whom she received rector is assisting the Sale The course’s lead instruc- brother, Tom Beeker and follow the service at Charity ily. the Lifetime Achievement family. tor and developer, Jeff Hin- his wife Helen of Rockwell; Baptist Church Cemetery in Award. She also belonged shaw, is an EMS and fire sister, Marcella Freeze and Boonville with full military to Fran Greene’s first hand rescue instructor for SCC and her husband Ned of Salis- honors presented by Yad- James Edward bell choir at the church- a training captain for Yadkin bury; grandchildren, Zack kin VFW Post 10346. The delightful group of ladies County Rescue. The course of Greensboro, Eli of Geor- family will receive friends Shaw who referred to themselves was developed to meet a need James Edward Shaw, Jr., gia, Willow of Salisbury; on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, 65, died peacefully at the as the “Ding-a-lings.” Mrs. identified by instructors of step grandchildren, Aaron from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00p.m. Sale was also active in her rescue programs across the FirstHealth Hospice House Dameron of Jonesville and at First Baptist Church of in Pinehurst on Feb. 6, community: she was a mem- state. While some programs Amanda Belton of Boon- Jonesville prior to the ser- ber of the DAR; volunteered 560 Hwy. 268 West, focused on the necessary 2012, after a brief but val- ville; step great grandchil- vice. iant battle with cancer. with the Girl Scouts; and Elkin, NC 28621 skills for high-angle rescues dren, Chloe Belton and Kay- The family wishes to served as president of the and others focused on de- Jim was born on Aug. 11, Locally Owned lee Belton; and numerous thank the staff and volun- 1946, in Asheboro, N.C. to Elkin Elementary PTA. By Beth C. Hodges veloping medical treatment nieces and nephews. teers of the Woltz Hospice Her hobbies included grow- skills, there was no program James and Helen Shaw. Fol- (336) 526-4460 Funeral Services will be home in Dobson and Hugh lowing his service to the ing and arranging flowers, focusing on the integration of www.elkinfuneralservice.com conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Chatham Memorial Hospi- U.S. Army and graduation music, painting, and bak- the two different skill sets. Benny Ray Beeker Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at tal third floor and ICU staff from East Carolina Univer- ing. However, her favorite Visitation Elkin Funeral Service Cha- for the love and care that sity he enjoyed a success- hobby was loving her grand- Tuesday 6:00-8:00 p.m. pel with Dr. Bill Johnson, was given to Mr. Davis. ful career in textile manu- children and great grand- Funeral Service hospice chaplain officiat- Flowers will be accepted facturing management. In children. Wednesday 2:00 p.m. ing. Burial will follow in Fall or memorials may be made 2003, Jim and his wife Sher- She was preceded in Elkin Funeral Service Creek Baptist Church ceme- to First Baptist Church of ry retired to Southern Pines death by her parents; her Chapel tery. The family will receive Jonesville, P.O. Box 98, where he filled his days husband, Fred A. Sale; friends Tuesday evening Jonesville, NC 28642 or with golf and other relaxing four sisters: Ruth Morri- from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Woltz Hospice Home, 945 activities with friends and son, Rachel Morrison, Lois at Elkin Funeral Service. Zephyr Rd., Dobson, NC family. Todd and Beth Tharpe; two The family requests that 27017 In addition to his wife, brothers, Glenn Morrison memorials be made to Online condolences may Sherry; Jim is survived by and Kenneth Morrison. To submit Mountain Valley Hospice, be made at www.johnson- his mother, Helen Shaw; Surviving are: One 688 N. Bridge Street, Elkin, funeral.com sister Linda; sons, John and Daughter: Linda Sale story ideas, Johnson NC 28621 or Joan and How- Johnson Funeral Home is Wesley; niece Lisa and three Thomas and husband, ard Woltz Hospice Home, serving the Davis Family. great nieces and nephews. Steve, of Ronda. Grand- Funeral Home 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, Jim’s last days were spent children : Travis (Candy) call NC 27017. peacefully at the FirstHealth Thomas of Carrollton, GA; We offer Pre-need, Cremation, The family would like to Judith Carol Ryan (Reu) Thomas of El- & Traditional Services. Hospice House where he thank the staff of Moun- Mossburg was surrounded by skillful kin; and Meghan (Brent) 835-1513 Funeral Directors: tain Valley Hospice, Joan Judith Carol Mossburg, and caring staff dedicated Gray of Randleman, NC. Molli Jo Johnson and Howard Woltz Hospice 75, of Yadkinville formerly to patient comfort. Because Brent Southard Home, Lena and Richard of Huntington, W.V. passed it was Jim’s wish to honor Don Byrd Come Join Us For Simendinger, and Dr. Carol away on Feb. 7, 2012, at her their support, the fam- 615 West Main Street Albright for their care. home. ily requests that in Lieu of Baptist Men’s Day/WMU Day Elkin, NC 28621 Online Condolences may Ms. Mossburg was born Flowers, donations be made (336) 835-3211 be made to www.elkinfuner- in Cabell, WV on Dec.18, to the FirstHealth Hospice Macedonia Baptist Church www.johnson-funeral.com alservice.com 1936, to the late James and Foundation 150 Applecross Harrison Montgomery Services entrusted to El- Margie Herald Mossburg. Road Pinehurst, NC 28374. 1120 Austin Little Mtn. Road in Ronda Davis kin Funeral Service. She was of the Baptist faith, A service of remembrance (beside East Wilkes Middle School) Funeral Services will be a master gardener, loved to and celebration of Jim’s life held 1:00 p.m. on Thurs- paint and received several will be held at Boles Funeral Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 11:00 AM day, Feb. 9, 2012, at First Harrison awards for her oil and acryl- Home in Southern Pines on Baptist Church of Jones- Montgomery ic artwork; she also was a Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, at ville with Rev. Roger lover of all animals includ- 2:00 p.m. With Guest Speaker Hensley and Rev. Charles Davis ing her special pet Chloe. Online condolences may Austin Caviness Lethcoe officiating. Harrison Montgomery In addition to her parents be left at: www.bolesfuner- Davis, 92, of Jonesville she was also preceded in alhome.com From WXII 12 Judith Carol Mossburg passed away on Feb. 6, death by a grandson, Shawn Boles Funeral Home and Funeral Services will 2012, at the Woltz Hospice Robert Shoemaker. Crematory, Inc.in Southern be held at 9:00 a.m. on Home in Ms. Mossburg is survived Pines will be assisting the Everyone Welcome! Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, Dobson. by two daughters, Becky family. at Johnson Funeral Home Mr. Davis Barrett & Ken Bridges of Chapel with Rev. Kenneth was born Statesville, Marjorie Burns Jordan officiating. in Yadkin of Elkin; brothers James County on March 9, 1919, Mark Mossburg & wife Pat to the late Henry & Lula of Aiken, SC, Michael Lee Cranfill Davis. He was a Mossburg & wife Joann of veteran of the United States Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Army Air Force and retired Billy Ray Barrett, Joshua from Chatham Manufactur- ing Company. Mr. Davis was a member of First Bap- tist Church of Jonesville. 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Here is a partial list of things Suggestion: If it’s more conve- you can do online at the Social Se- nient to apply online, once you’re One on One curity site: all set up, then go in and block —Apply for Social Security ben- It is too bad that played South Caro- Driesell was livid. “I would never efits. your information completely. Then sports reporters and lina in Columbia. “On spit on anybody’s hand. That is —Apply for Supplemental Secu- no one, even you, can access it historians at Atlan- December 16, 1970, terrible.” rity Income (SSI). without a phone call to Social Se- tic Coast Conference South Carolina was He was worried about his —Apply for Medicare. curity. headquarters are not cruising to an easy vic- friends’ reactions and especially —Apply for disability benefits To get started, go online to reading “ACC Bas- tory when, with 4:52 about what “Dean’s family would (includes the Adult Disability Re- www.socialsecurity.gov. ketball.” remaining in the game, think.” This UNC Press two players got into port). Matilda Charles regrets that she Thanks to ECU athletic direc- a shoving and elbow- —Estimate the amount of retire- cannot personally answer reader book by Sam Walker was published last throwing skirmish. tor, and Driesell’s assistant coach ment benefits you’ll get. There’s a questions, but will incorporate year and chronicles Both benches rushed at the time, Terry Holland, the limit of 30 minutes to this feature, them into her column whenever the game during the to the aid of their team- book’s version was corrected. so make sure you have all your in- possible. Write to her in care of conference’s first 20 mates, and a slugfest Holland told Walker and UNC formation ready. You’ll need your King Features Weekly Service, P.O. years. broke out. As Driesell Press that “I was standing right name, Social Security number, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853- On the other tried to separate play- beside Coach Driesell and can date and place of birth, and your 6475, or send e-mail to columnre- hand, maybe it is a D.G. Martin ers and stop the melee, guarantee that there was no ‘spit- mother’s maiden name. You’ll be [email protected]. good thing for my Op/Ed he was struck twice able to calculate the best age to (c) 2012 King Features Synd., ting’ involved.” old basketball coach, by South Carolina for- start collecting benefits. Inc. As a result, the new printing Lefty Driesell. How do I know ward John Ribock. The fracas of “ACC Basketball” revises its sports reporters and ACC staffers continued for about four minutes report to say simply, “Driesell are not reading the new book? It before police managed to halt the looked down at Smith’s hand and Learn How to came out in the controversy that fighting and the referees decided shook his head to indicate that he developed about UNC Coach Roy to end the game.” was not ready to concede defeat.” Williams taking most of his play- That story of another early ers off the court 14 seconds be- ending is not the “good thing” for So the good thing for Driesell Make a Fresh Start fore the game ended in Carolina’s Coach Driesell. about reporters not reading “ACC recent loss to Florida State. When I read and enjoyed “ACC Basketball” yet, is that when they Williams thought the game was Basketball” I asked UNC Press do, he can hope they will read ending early. One story line in the to send him a copy, thinking he the revised version and not see a Dollars and Sense following days was about other would enjoy some of the stories word about spitting. David Uffington in a safe deposit box? Do any of times that ACC basketball games about him. “But what about people who your insurance policies have a ended early. I was wrong. Driesell called read the earlier version?” Driesell Virtually no one has made it un- cash value? After checking with an ACC me the day after he got the book. asked me. scathed through our years-long fi- Next you’ll learn how to: staffer, the Raleigh News & Ob- “I’m going to sue them,” he said. “All I can do,” I told him, “is nancial meltdown. Whether you’re —Repair your credit. server reported, “As best as any- He pointed to a paragraph in the write a column that says you still struggling mightily or you’ve —Determine whether your one can tell, UNC’s loss at Florida book about the recruitment of didn’t spit in anybody’s hand, and begun to see the light at the end of housing is actually affordable. State would have been just the basketball star Charlie Scott in my readers will know the truth.” the tunnel, chances are one of your (Should you move or stay?) If you second ACC game to end before 1966. Scott was headed to David- time expired. son, where Driesell was coaching, D.G. Martin hosts UNC-TV’s questions is: What do I do next? own your home, what is it worth? “North Carolina Bookwatch,” A new book likely has answers The first time it happened - and until Coach Dean Smith persuad- (Check Zillow.com online.) Do which airs Sundays at 5 p.m. for you: “The Wall Street Journal you qualify for a modification pro- apparently the only time - came ed him to go to Carolina. It said in Maryland’s 60-55 home vic- that when Smith and Driesell For more information or to view Guide to Starting Fresh: How to gram? tory against N.C. State on Jan. 7, met afterwards, “Smith offered prior programs visit the webpage Leave Financial Hardships Behind —Adjust your debts to your and Take Control of Your Finan- 1967.” his hand to Driesell and said at www.unctv.org/ncbookwatch/ new situation. If the ACC and N&O had read something along the lines of ‘no This week’s (February 12) cial Life” by Karen Blumenthal —Assess your health-coverage “ACC Basketball,” they would hard feelings.’ A fuming Driesell North Carolina Bookwatch guest [Crown Business, $15]. plans. have found, on page 2, Sam Walk- indicated that there were indeed is Daniel Pierce, author of “Real “Starting Fresh” is a must-have. —Develop a sustainable plan for It sets its sights on those who’ve er’s description of another early some hard feelings by spitting NASCAR: White Lightning, Red long-term financial health. game ending when Maryland on Smith’s outstretched palm.” lost jobs or homes, or suffered —Readjust your budget to your Clay, and Big Bill France.” from the effects of a health crisis, current reality. death of a spouse, divorce and And if there’s a miracle and you more. No matter where you are in life and no matter your income come into a large sum of money — level, you’ll find steps on how to perhaps from an insurance policy, adapt and adjust to your new cir- employment severance payout or cumstances. divorce settlement — Blumenthal Blumenthal sets the tone for will tell you how to manage that as dealing with your current real- well. ity on the very first page: “Decide Don’t miss the section on Inter- that you won’t make any big finan- net links covering a wide variety of cial decisions right away … you’ll help topics. make better choices if you step David Uffington regrets that he back, reflect, assess and get your cannot personally answer reader bearings.” questions, but will incorporate One of the very first slow-start them into his column whenever steps she’ll have you do is to take possible. Write to him in care of an inventory of all your assets and King Features Weekly Service, P.O. liabilities. For example, what is Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853- your car worth and how much do 6475, or send e-mail to columnre- you still owe on it? What, exactly, [email protected]. do you owe on credit cards? Medi- (c) 2012 King Features Synd., cal bills? Are there any valuables Inc.

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Crime: Hit and Run Mondee Tilley the best way to prevent pertussis. disease branch, there were 126 cases When reported: Dec. 28 at 4:55 p.m. Heartland Publications Confirmed pertussis cases among of whooping cough in North Carolina Where: Cracker Barrel, Jonesville children in 2012 have occurred in in 2011. There were 343 cases in 2010. Details: The front bumper of a Honda Fit was damaged DOBSON — While Surry County a number of states including New Hughes said the disease may be on due to a hit and run, according to a Jonesville Police report. hasn’t experienced a case of whoop- Jersey, New York, North Carolina, the rise because vaccinations wane The damage to the vehicle costs roughly $700. The case is ing cough since 2010, there have Pennsylvania and Virginia. over time and need to be updated. Af- under investigation. been reported cases in Virginia and The CDC said the recommended ter getting the vaccine, the patient has Crime: Larceny area officials are on the alert. pertussis vaccine for children is a better chance of catching the disease When reported: Jan. 10 at 3 p.m. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is called DTaP. This is a safe and ef- because they have not reached full im- Where: McDonalds, Jonesville an endemic and a common disease fective combination vaccine that munity from vaccine. Stolen: Approximately $260 worth of items stolen in the United States, with periodic protects children against three It is recommended that all adults get Details: A wallet was taken from the front counter of a epidemics every three to five years diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and a one-time booster dose. Hughes said Jonesville restaurant, according to a Jonesville Police re- and frequent outbreaks. In 2010, pertussis. For maximum protection adults especially need the vaccine if port. The wallet had $258 and assorted ID cards, according 27,550 cases of pertussis were re- against pertussis, children need five they are going to be around infants 12 to the report. This case is under further investigation. ported and many more cases go un- DTaP shots. The first three shots months or younger. Charges: Possession of Schedule II-Cocaine, Possession reported. are given at 2, 4, and 6 months of The adult whooping cough vaccine with Intent to Manufacture, Possession of Drug Parapher- Theresa Hughes, the lead commu- age. The fourth shot is given at 15 is available. It is important for new and nalia nicable disease nurse at the Surry through 18 months of age, and a expecting parents, as well as all adults When Reported: Jan. 29 County Health and Nutrition Cen- fifth shot is given when a child en- who will be around newborns and for Where: I-77 south on-ramp, Jonesville ter, said Surry County’s last case of ters school, at 4 through 6 years of babies to get the vaccine. The Surry Details: Jonathan Maurice Jessup, 27, of 289 Cedar Ridge whooping cough happened in the age. If a 7-10 year old is not up-to- County Health and Nutrition Center Rd., Jonesville, was arrested on drug related charges, ac- summer of 201o. date with DTaP vaccines, a dose of offers the adult vaccines for $64.80. cording to a Jonesville report. Jessup was taken to Yadkin “This is a highly contagious, res- Tdap should be given before the 11- Some insurance plans cover the vac- County facilities and placed under a $5,000 secure bond. piration infection. The symptoms 12 year old check up. cines, but most do not, said Marion. He faces a Feb. 22 court date, according to the report. Case are runny nosy, sneezing, watery After someone is diagnosed, Medicare does not cover the cost of closed. eyes, which later turn into a cough- it’s recommended that they rest at the vaccine. Crime: Simple Possession of Marijuana, possession of ing attack that has a high pitched home for at least five days. Hughes said once a patient is diag- drug paraphernalia, revoked plate whoop at the end,” said Hughes. Verona Danley, the communicable nosed with whooping cough, antibiot- When reported: Feb. 4, 4:28 p.m. The primary goal of pertussis out- disease nurse for the Surry County ics are prescribed, so that the person Where: West Main Street, Jonesville break control efforts is to decrease Health and Nutrition Center, said will be less infectious to other people. Details: Edward Avery Church, 37, of 4148 Vestal Rd., morbidity (amount of disease) and the best treatment for the whooping “The ‘whoop’ last for about two Jonesville, was charged with drug violations-equipment/ mortality (death) among infants; a cough is the antibiotic Azithromy- weeks, but at doesn’t mean infectious,” paraphernalia, simple possession and revoked plates, ac- secondary goal is to decrease mor- cin. said Hughes. cording to a Jonesville Police report. Officers found the sus- bidity among persons of all ages. “Get to your doctor early. Get treat- Reach Mondee Tilley at mtilley@ pect with .69 ounces of marijuana, according to the report. According to the Centers for ment,” said Danley. heartlandpublications.com or at 719- Church was brought to Yadkin facilities and given no bond. Disease Control, a vaccination is According to state communicable 1930. He faces a trial date on March 21. Case closed.

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TRIBUNE/Matthew Gorry TRIBUNE/Matthew Gorry Starmount’s Omar Aguilar wrestles against Ashe County ‘s William Miller in the 182-pound final Elkin’s Austin Joines drives West Wilkes’ Cody Lefler onto his pack in the 220-pound final Satur- Saturday in Sparta. day in Sparta. O’Donnell, Joines claim conference titles Matthew Gorry County, who pinned Elijah Wil- nents. Sports Writer liams (Alleghany) in his first Joines and Lefler battled [email protected] match before being tested by El- through a scoreless first quarter kin’s Dylan Gentry in the second until Joines hit a takedown with SPARTA - Not many wrestlers round. seven seconds left to take a 2-0 at Saturday’s Mountain Valley Miller, the eighth-ranked 2A advantage. Conference tournament looked as wrestler, got off to a hot start, Lefler broke free in the final dominating as Starmount senior taking Aguilar down and flipping seconds of the first to trim the Nick O’Donnell. him on his back for four quick lead to 2-1. O’Donnell, the fourth-ranked points. The second period proved to be 2A wrestler in the state accord- Aguilar scored an escape before more challenged with Lefler scor- ing to Retro Rankings, breezed the end of the first period to trim ing the only point of the frame through the 160-pound bracket to the lead to 4-1. with an escape to tie the match TRIBUNE/Matthew Gorry capture the conference title. The second period proved to at 2-2. Starmount’s Nick O’Donnell pins East Wilkes’ Cody Haubruch in the After pinning Tyler Mitchell be struggle with Miller scoring Joines completed his miracu- 160-pound final Saturday in Sparta. (Forbush) and Justin Scarbor- the only point of the frame with lous run with a dominating third (94) rounding out the top-five. 6-2 Devin Fussell (West Wilkes) ough (Ashe County) to earn a a last-second escape and a 5-1 ad- period, scoring two takedowns The Blackhawks captured sev- 145-Tyler Ward (Wilkes Cen- spot in the finals, O’Donnell was vantage. and holding on for a stunning 8-5 eral other accolades, including tral) pin 1:50 Jeremy Caffey pitted against East Wilkes’ Cody Aguilar battled back with a upset and conference crown. the regular season conference (Ashe County) Haubruch, who upset Wilkes Cen- takedown 34 seconds into the fi- Joines was the only Elk to finish title, Wrestler of the Year (JJ 152-Wesley Blevins (West Wil- tral’s Kael Byrd 9-8 to punch his nal period to cut the lead to 5-3 in the top-3 in the tournament, LaPlante - 132) and Coach of the kes) dec. 1-0 Cody Mathis (East ticket. but Miller broke free and captured but Walker Longworth and Mitch- Year (Brian Brown). Wilkes) In the final, Haubruch scored the 182-pound title with a 6-3 vic- ell Abbey added fourth-place fin- Mountain Valley Conference 160-Nick O’Donnell (Star- a quick takedown to jump ahead tory. ishes. Champions mount) pin :59 Cody Haubruch 2-0. But the biggest surprise of the O’Donnell and Aguilar were 106-Brandon Reynolds (West (East Wilkes) But O’Donnell hit a reversal tournament was Elkin’s Austin joined on the podium by Ethan Wilkes) dec. 10-1 Juan Castro 170-Hayden Sutphin (West and took Haubruch straight to his Joines. Mathis and Michael Wood, who (Wilkes Central) Wilkes) dec. 5-2 Lucas Miller back for the impressive 59-second Joines, a three seed in the finished third in their respective 113-Jake St. Germain (West (Ashe County) pin in the most dominating per- 220-pound bracket, upset second- divisions, while Cody Leonard Wilkes) pin 1:14 Lucas Smoot 182-William Miller (Ashe formance of the finals. seeded Justin Collins (North Wil- finished fourth. (North Wilkes) County) dec. 6-3 Omar Aguilar The senior was joined in kes) 3-2 in the semifinals to punch The Elks struggled as a team, 120-Ty Franklin (Alleghany) (Starmount) the finals by another Ram in his ticket in the final. finishing in eighth place with 45 dec. 7-1 Dustin Huffman (West 195-Taylor Neester (Allegh- 182-pounder Omar Aguilar. Joines faced a tough challenge points, edging last-place Forbush Wilkes) any) pin 4:34 Zack Faircloth Aguilar, the No. 2 seed in the in the final, pitted against fifth- by 2.5 points. 126-Jorge Lima (West Wilkes) (East Wilkes) bracket, received a first-round bye ranked Cody Lefler (West Wil- Starmount cracked the top-five pin 1:36 Zach Prevette (East Wil- 220-Austin Joines (Elkin) before blanking West Wilkes’ Joe kes). with 92 points, while West Wil- kes) dec. 8-5 Cody Lefler (West Wil- Anderson 5-0 to book his spot in Lefler, who finished second in kes captured its fourth-straight 132-JJ LaPlante (West Wilkes) kes) the finals. the state tournament a year ago, MVAC title with 200.5 points, major dec. 18-7 Michael Elliot 285-Austin Wineberg (Ashe Aguilar faced off with top- was the No. 1 seed in the bracket withAshe County (160), Wilkes (Ashe County) County) pin 1:07 Dakota Bell seeded William Miller from Ashe and dominated his first two oppo- Central (99) and North Wilkes 138-Nick Kiter (Forbush) dec. (North Wilkes)

WILKES JOURNAL-PATRIOT/Zach Colburn Elkin’s Cory Eaton swims in the 200 freestyle. Eaton, Singleton headline Elks headed to states Matthew Gorry fifth-place finish (1:51.71). Sports Writer On the boys side, MVAC Swimmer of the [email protected] Year Cory Eaton headlines a group of five Elks that qualified for states. Erin Barr and the Lady Rams are trying to hold off Forbush in the conference standings dur- HUNTERSVILLE - The Lady Elks, fresh Eaton is the only swimmer to advance in ing the final week of the season. off their Mountain Valley Conference title, an individual event after finishing 10th and qualified five swimmers to the state meet at 12th in the 200 freestyle (1:56.41) and 500 Hoops season hits home stretch regionals over the weekend. freestyle (5:36.01), respectively. Sarah Singleton advances to state in two The senior also anchors two Elkin relay Matthew Gorry finish with identical records by virtue of individual events - 100 backstroke (1:03.85) teams that advanced to the state meet. Sports Writer the season-sweep of Elkin. and 100 butterfly (1:03.26) - where she Eaton is joined by Coley McCulloch, Da- [email protected] In other action, Starmount concludes swam to a third- and fourth -place finish, vid Morton and Andrew Peterson in the its regular-season slate with two games respectively. 400 freestyle relay, where the Elks finished ELKIN - The regular season enters the this week. Samantha Dimmette joins Singleton as eighth (3:47.94). final stretch. The Rams host East Wilkes on Senior the only other Elk to qualify in an individ- In the 200 freestyle relay, Eaton, Mc- The Elks hold a half-game lead over Al- Night Tuesday night before heading to ual event with an 11th-place finish in the Culloch and Morton are joined by Ashton leghany for the top spot among 1A teams North Wilkes Friday night. 100 breaststroke (1:18.66), with the top 12 Gant, where Elkin touched the wall ninth in the Mountain Valley Conference with Starmount has a strangle-hold on the swimmers advancing. with a time of 1:38.20. one game remaining. third spot for 2A clubs in the conference Singleton and Dimmette anchor two Both squads finished in the top half of Elkin travels to raucous West Wilkes to- with an 11-3 mark and will only move up Elkin relay teams that qualified for states the team standings. night in the season-finale with Tuesday’s if second-ranked Wilkes Central would Saturday. The girls took home a ninth-place finish match up postponed a day due to wres- stumble against North Wilkes or Forbush. In the 200 medley relay, Singleton, out of 31 teams with 93 total points, while tling playoff matches. On the girls side, the Lady Rams are Dimmette, Kara Bridges and Payton the boys finished 12th out of 29 teams with The Elks sit at 7-8 in conference play, desperately holding onto the second 2A Nicholson powered their way to a fifth- 66 points. with the Trojans on their heels at 6-8. position with Forbush in the rear-view place finish (2:04.36). The state meet will be held Friday morn- Alleghany has two games remaining mirror. The relay team of Singleton, Dim- ing at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary. (Tuesday vs. Forbush, Friday vs. East Wil- The Lady Falcons knocked off Star- mette, Nicholson and Lakan Beaver also Qualifying heats will begin in the morning kes) and holds the tie-breaker if the teams See HOOPS ‌| 8 qualified in the 200 freestyle relay with a with the finals slated to begin at 5 p.m. A8

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Page 10 www.elkintribune.com Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Mount Airy native named to softball Hall of Fame Jeff Linville USSSA has grown from a owner of Boyles Shoe store, Heartland Publications couple of thousand slow- and Joey Snow, owner of pitch softball players to more Joey’s Used Cars, who also RALEIGH — A Mount than 3.5 million participants sponsored teams I played on Airy native is the newest playing 13 primary sports. in Mount Airy.” member of the N.C. USSSA The North Carolina division Vickie was the second of Slow-pitch Softball Hall of opened its Hall of Fame in four children. She has an old- Fame. 1996. er brother, Smith Hardy Jr., Vickie Hardy is a 1977 “I am so blessed to receive and younger sisters Martha North Surry graduate who this special honor, and it de- Palmer and Kathryn Freed. played in high school and lights me to share with the Vickie had long-time adult softball leagues for 32 good folks of Mount Airy friend and teammate Pam years, traveling all over the and Surry County since it Bryant to introduce her at country. is where my journey in soft- the induction ceremony. The N.C. USSSA inducts ball began,” said Vickie, who “She attended Catawba one male and one female ath- now lives in Mocksville and College, where she played lete a year. At a banquet here works at Wake Forest School three sports: volleyball, bas- last month, Hardy was hon- of Medicine. ketball and softball,” Bryant ored along with male player “There are so many people told the audience. “This was Dale Gullie, coach Linda who helped me along in my several years ago, when it “Granny” Gurley, umpires journey besides my parents, was unheard of for women to Gary Farmer and Carl Hin- Smith and Pat Hardy, and my get full athletic scholarships, son and sponsor Barry Bunn. family. so Vickie received in the area The U.S. Specialty Sports “A few of these are: Gaye of $300 per sport per year.” Association (USSSA) was Martin, teacher and men- Vickie graduated from Ca- founded as the United States tor; Alice Monk, teacher tawba in 1981. Slow-pitch Softball Asso- and softball coach; Linda “At the end of her college Submitted Photo ciation in the spring of 1968 Crawford, coach and men- career, she was recognized Mount Airy native Vickie Hardy receives her N.C. softball Hall of Fame trophy from Andy Rich- and held its first world tour- tor; Roger Young, owner of for achievements when she ards, the USSSA slow-pitch state director. Hardy starred at North Surry and Catawba, then spent nament in August of that Young’s Discount Tire and received the Lomax Award decades playing in adult tournaments. year in West Allis, Wis. first sponsor of our All Star for outstanding female ath- “On the field she was a ball just about anywhere she We wore blue jeans, and the During the past 40 years, Team; and Ronald Boyles, lete,” noted Bryant. great hitter who could hit the wanted at any time she want- name of the team was the ed. She could bounce a long Toast Tuffies.” ball off a fence or hit behind She played shortstop early the runner. She was a savvy on, “but I decided the ball player who always knew came at you much too fast when to try to throw a run- in the infield and moved to ner out and when and where leftfield and fell completely to throw to hold a runner on in love with the game.” base. She constantly com- Vickie gave many thanks municated with other play- to her father. ers to let them know where “My dad was instrumen- runners were and where the tal in forming an all-star play was. team from the league teams “She was a coach on the in 1975, and this began the field. She was a cheerleader traveling team play every in the dugout. She was a summer.” She continued the great teammate. She was a “madness” for 32 summers role model.” until retiring in 2006. Bryant ran through some “In 1983, I was asked to of the major awards that play with the Lady Gators, Vickie received on the high and this was my first intro- school and USSSA levels. duction to USSSA and the High school All-American, little ball,” she said. Having numerous all-tournament played with a softball her teams, eight all-state teams, whole life, a baseball felt very four tournament MVP’s, different. three state tournament “I so remember my first MVP’s, two national all-tour- practice,” she said. “I was nament teams, one world in right-centerfield, and I all-tournament team and one fielded my first ball clean, world best offensive player but threw it clean over the award. shortstop’s head and into the Bryant recalled Vickie’s third-base dugout.” last game at a USSSA world It wouldn’t take long for tournament in 2004. In the Vickie to be great with either bottom of the ninth with two size of ball. outs and a runner on second, “The Lady Gators went on Hardy came to the plate. to win the A/B state tourna- She remembered her ment that year. We played friend “stepping into the bat- in Washington, N.C., and it

00486399 ter’s box, cool, calm and col- was 107 degrees on Sunday lected, to hit that patented during the finals. It was even line drive down the right side hotter since we were wearing BRIDGE STREET PHARMACY to score the winning run.” polyester uniforms.” Vickie said her start in Not satisfied with playing 817 N. Bridge St., Elkin softball was playing for a lo- just with the ladies, Vickie cal youth team. wanted to challenge herself (336) 835-3131 “The year was 1974, the against some of the best www.bridgestreetpharmacy.com shirts were yellow with white men’s teams, too.

00486392 iron-on letters and numbers. “In 1994, I was ready for something different, and I contacted Don Lewis and asked if he needed any ball- players. … He agreed to let me join the team, and I played for White’s Service Station for the next 11 years until Don and Ray White, our sponsors, decided to re- tire.” Among her many memo- ries from a life of sports are: • The tense experience of taking a flight to Texas just 10 days after the 9/11 at- tacks; • Saying the Lord’s prayer before the first game of the day; • Don Lewis and some of the players missing a flight out of Charlotte because they were eating at Cinnabon; • And cheering. “Softball may be my first love, but cheering is a close second. I loved keeping the dugout going, and I’m prob- ably the player opposing teams love to hate because I kept something constantly going.” “I believe in softball, but the best part of all my years have been the friends. I have had some of the most won- derful times of my life on the softball field, and it was be- cause of the people I grew to know and love.”

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