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1920 WEST PARK DRIVE NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. 28659 Jane Joines won a door prize at the First Friday Breakfast at 336.838.8988 Wilkes Senior Resources THE RECORD, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC December 31, 2019 page 2C November town elections causes changes on boards North Wilkesboro Town the owner of Michael's community and support our sleeves rolled up and ing the Tuesday, Nov. 5, Hayes was the top vote- Board Jewelry in North when I was out knocking let's see what we can do. I election for Wilkesboro getter in the Tuesday, Nov. Political newcomer Wilkesboro, took second on doors." vow to do the best job I Mayor. 5, election for two seats on Andrew Palmer took the place with 267 votes Palmer estimated that can do." Inscore, who served as Wilkesboro Town Council top spot during the (23.62 percent). he made around 400 home Hall said, "I congratu- a Wilkesboro Town Hayes, who is serving Tuesday, Nov. 5, election Incumbent Bert Hall, visits to North Wilkesboro lated Andrew Palmer for Council member from his 12th year on the coun- for three seats on the 62, the owner and opera- residents during his cam- working hard and knock- 1997 to 2007 and as cil, collected 287 votes for North Wilkesboro Town tor of Wilkes Steel in paign. "It was fun. I got to ing on doors. I look for- mayor since 2007, collect- 29.29 percent. Former Board of Commissioners. North Wilkesboro, came meet a lot of great people ward to working with he ed 416 votes for a hefty Councilman Andrew Palmer, 35, who is a in third with 201 votes and learn a lot about the and Michael (Parsons) and 74.29 percent. "Andy" Soots took second North Wilkesboro busi- (17.77 percent). town. At first it was scary I think our town will be in Newcomer Dallas place with 254 votes for nessman, brought in 348 Palmer said, "I feel and awkward, but I came good shape." Handy received 140 votes 25.92 percent. votes (30.77 percent). very humble because of to love and looked for- Commissioners Joe for 25 percent. This was Incumbent J. Gary Michael Parsons, 60, all the outpouring of the ward to doing it." Johnston and Junior his first time running for Johnson came in third Parsons said, "I'm very Goforth chose not to run political office. with 223 votes (22.76 per- humbled and very excited for re-election. Inscore said, "I want to cent) and former Wilkes to add my help in making Rounding out North express my appreciation County Commissioner North Wilkesboro contin- Wilkesboro's elections to the voters in Gregory A. Minton placed ue to grow and be all that were: Otis Church, 73, Wilkesboro for allowing fourth with 213 votes it can be." also a North Wilkesboro me the opportunity to (21.73 percent) When asked about businessman, who Hayes said, "I'm thank- serve as their mayor for what he thought put him received 185 votes (16.36 ful for the trust the resi- another four years. I cer- in one of the top three percent); Tiger Posey with dents of Wilkesboro put in spots in the race, Parsons 106 votes (9.37 percent), tainly want to thank my me to serve them another said, "I've been in town and Chad George with 20 wife, Shirley, for all the four years and I will do for 34 years and have been votes (.35 percent). effort she put in behind my best for them." a member of the business George had told The the scenes by calling over Soots said, "I'm glad community. I would like Record in a previous inter- 300 voters encouraging it's over. I've put a tremen- to think that some of the view that he wasn't seri- them to come out and vote dous amount of work in it. views I expressed gained ously seeking the office. for her husband." I am humbled, and will do the peoples' confidence in Wilkesboro my best for the people of taking care of their wishes Mayoral Race Wilkesboro Town the town of Wilkesboro and hopes for the future. I Longtime Wilkesboro Council who voted for me, and the want to thank all those Mayor Mike Inscore took Incumbent Wilkesboro one's who didn't, I will who supported me." an overwhelming victory Town Councilmen Jimmy still try to win their trust." He added, "Let's get for his re-election bid dur- Looking back on who we lost in 2019 Tracy Walker Walker. He was a Wilkesboro, and Randy Former Wilkes County Republican who represent- Walker of Wilkesboro. commissioner, school ed the state's 94th House The following is the board member and N.C. district, including con- formal obituary representative Tracy stituents in Wilkes County, Mr. R. Tracy Walker, Walker, died Monday, Oct. in 1998, and again from age 82 of Wilkesboro 14, 2019. 2001 to 2008. passed away Monday, He passed away at N.C. He served on the October 14, 2019 at Wake Baptist Hospital in Wilkes County Board of Forest Baptist Medical Winston-Salem. Education from 1972 to Center. Walker, of Wilkesboro, 1976 and on the Wilkes Funeral services were County Board of held 2:00 PM Friday, Oct. was born July 27, 1939, to to 1996. Commissioners from 1978 18, at Reins-Sturdivant the Rev. Frank and Margie He was a retired human Chapel with Rev. Steve resources manager at Smith officiating. Burial Chatham Manufacturing in with Military Honors by Now Hiring All positions Elkin. Veterans of Foreign Wars With ties to Elkin and Post 1142 was at in Mtn. eastern Wilkes because of Park Cemetery in C OFFEE H OUSE/ his position at Chatham, Wilkesboro. Rebel Good, publisher of Mr. Walker was born WAFFLE S HOP The Tribune in Elkin, said July 27, 1937 in Wilkes that many residents of County to Charles Frank. eastern Wilkes considered Now Under New Owenership Sr.and Margie Lou Adams Walker as being "their" Walker. commissioner. For more info email [email protected] In addition to his par- In 1996, Walker was the ents he was preceded in Republican nominee for death by a grandson; Ryan Thomas Walker and a Commissioner of Labor brother; Charles Frank S&J but lost the election to Walker, Jr. (Pee-Wee). incumbent Harry Payne, a Septic Pumping and Rent-A-Jon He is survived by his Democrat. wife; Nena Watkins Walker also served for Walker of the home, two 2363 Cora Caudill Road several years on the Wilkes sons; Randy Walker and Economic & Development wife Shannon of North Wilkesboro, N.C. Commission, beginning in Wilkesboro and Kirk 2001. Walker and wife Kim of 336-670-2318 Walker was in the U.S. North Wilkesboro, four Pharmacy Air Force from 1955 to grandchildren; Chad 1959, rising to the rank of Walker and wife Megan, & Your Health Airman 2nd Class. Caitlin Walker, Brandon Walker is survived by Walker and wife Ashley his wife, Nena of the Slow Down a Runny Nose and Whitney Nolan and home, and sons Kirk Many adults experience nasal congestion and husband Chris and six www.mikesbodyshopnc.com Walker of North a runny nose that can occur without an allergy. These great grandchildren. are common symptoms of nonallergic rhinitis. A blood test by an allergist should be performed to rule out comes at an opportune allergies. Other symptoms may include sneezing and Bowmans time for the college, Continued from 1A mucus in the throat. Triggers of nonallergic rhinitis according to Dr. Cox. library." include smoke or secondhand smoke, changes in the "We have been planning a The Bowmans' gift weather, certain infections such as the flu or sinus significant renovation to infection, spicy foods, and stress. our library for a few There are many products available to help years, and the Bowmans' ease nonallergic rhinitis. Saline nasal sprays are avail- generous gift will make a able over-the-counter (OTC) to help soothe the nasal significant impact in passage and remove irritants. A prescription corticos- funding those renova- teroid tions on this 20-plus- spray such as mometasone (Nasonex) may help reduce year-old facility. I can't inflammation in the nasal passage. Antihistamine nasal thank the Bowmans sprays like azelastine (Astelin) are available by pre- enough for their generous scription only and can help stop a runny nose and itch- support of Wilkes ing. Oral decongestants that contain pseudoephedrine Community College and (Sudafed) and phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) can the students we serve." help shrink blood vessels in the area of the nose which The library renova- helps limit congestion. These medications may increase tions will include a spe- blood pressure, and heart rate. Oxymetazoline (Afrin) cial room dedicated to nasal spray may be helpful, but it should not be used showcasing a remarkable more than three days because the congestion can wors- collection of early en and return. American children's liter- ature that the Bowmans CERTIFIED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOUNDING are also donating to Hamblamos Español Wilkes Community College. The college Wilkes Family plans to have the library Qualified Pharmacy Service renovations completed 1300-A Westwood Lane, and the special collection Wilkesboro, NC 28697 1704 Second Street of books in place by the 336-667-9347 end of August 2020. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fast, Friendly, Professional Service North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 Read After Hours Emergency Service & Drive Thru For Your Convenience 336.838.9004 The Record THE RECORD, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC December 31, 2019 page 3C Dance all available at Wilkes ORIGINAL Liberty Island- home by Wilkes Senior son. Classes and Senior Resources. MEDICARE OR of the Statue of Resourcesto requesta more offered MEDICARE Liberty! trip flyer. Call or come by at Wilkes Pickle Ball- Groups ADVANTAGE December 7-11, September 2-12, Wilkes Senior Senior can reserve the pickle PLAN DENIALS 2020 - The Ark 2020- Alaska Cruise Resources at 228 Resources ball court by calling 336- If you are denied Encounter & Creation Tour with Princess Fairplains School Monday Evening at 667-5281or visiting our any service, FILE AN Museum- Cost is Cruises on the Grand Road, 336-667-5281 5:30pm Line Dance office. APPEAL. If you have $569.00 per person Princess 11 Days / 10 to sign up for these Class- Instructor Original Medicare, double occupancy. Nights. Price varies trips or to get more Freda DeGruchy. Support Group your Medicare &You Includes Motorcoach according to cabin information! FREE We invite you to join handbook has a sec- transportation, 4 category. Inside (Located in the Old in Seasons of Change tion on the appeal nights lodging, 8 Cabin $3,934. Fairplains School WednesdayAfterno Grief Support Group at process. Your meals,,, Admission to Outside Cabin $4,584. Building) on Line Dance Class Wilkes Senior Resources Medicare Summary the New, Stunning- Balcony Cabin Also, check out our taught by Jene the third Tuesday of the Notice also tells you ARK ENCOUNTER, $4,974. Rates are per web page at Yarborough: Extreme month at 10:00 am. This how to appeal. If you admission to the person double occu- Wilkesseniorresource Beginner Class for group is sponsored by have a Medicare Famous CREATION pancy and include s.com for trip info., those with no line Mountain Valley Home Advantage Plan, your MUSEUM, BB roundtrip airfare from events, activities and dance experience at Health and Hospice. Evidence of Coverage Riverboats sightsee- Charlotte, cruise, port updates! 12:15pm. Beyond the Refreshments are provid- booklet you get every ing Cruise along the charges, government Basics Class at ed. year will have the Ohio River, fees, taxes and trans- Read this 1:15pm. FREE appeal process Admission to the fers to /from ship. explained. Or, call National PASSPORT Thursday Evening Transportation your Medicare Underground REQUIRED. If you newspaper 5:15pm New Services at Advantage Plan for Railroad Freedom book by July 16, 2019 Beginner Clogging, Wilkes Senior their appeal forms. Center. only $100pp deposit and Intermediate Resources A $75.00 deposit required for double Clogging Class Wilkes Senior Upcoming reserves your seat on occupancy. After Feb 6:30pm Intermediate Resources, a United Trips the extended trips. 28, 2019 deposit is at recycle it Clogging Class: Way Agency provides Extended Trips Call 667-5281 or stop least $695. Per per- taught by Freda transportation for gro- April 20-24, 2020- DeGruchy. cery shopping, per- Savannah, Jekyll sonal shopping, bank, Island & Beaufort, All dance classes personal business, SC- Cost is $589.00 are held in the Gym group meetings and per person double on the Wilkes Senior recreation on a first occupancy. Includes Resources campus. come first serve basis Motorcoach trans- Call 336-667-5281 for seniors age 60 and portation, 4 nights with questions, or up. Call 336-667- lodging, 8 meals, simply show up for 5281 well in advance Guided Trolley Tour class. to schedule your ride. of Savannah, fol- lowed by Hop- Activities at On/Hop-Off Fitness Room Wilkes Senior Privileges, Tour of Safety Resources gorgeous Beaufort, Orientation Wilkes County SC, "Queen of the Located at 228 Seniors 55 and up are Carolina Sea Islands" Fairplains School Road, invited to participate …plus a visit to Parris Wilkes Senior in activities at Wilkes Island, Evening Show Resources' fitness room Senior Resources. at Famous Savannah is a premier feature for There is no member- Theatre, Guided Tour our senior community. ship fee to join, and of St. Simons Island, Each month we have a nearly all of the activ- Guided Tram Tour of fitness orientation ses- ities are free of Jekyll Island. sion for seniors wishing charge. Among the June 7-13, 2020 - to get acquainted with many activity options Beautiful Vermont- use of the fitness room are: Crochet, Bridge, Cost is $799.00 per and equipment. This Dominoes, Billiards, person double occu- introductory session lasts Wood Working, Wood pancy. Includes approximately 15 min- Carving, Crafts, Chair Motorcoach trans- utes, with instruction Exercise, Arthritis portation, 6 nights given on the safe use of Exercise, Yoga, Tai lodging including 4 our fitness equipment. Chi, Pickle Ball, consecutive nights in Wilkes County Seniors Chrismons, Rook, Vermont, 10 meals, 55 and over are encour- Hand & Foot, Tour of Morse Farm Vannoy & Lankford Plumbing Co., Inc. Garry Goble 828.635.6888 aged to come to this ses- Dancing and Quilting, Maple Sugarworks, Vannoy & Lankford Plumbing Co., Inc. 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Wilkesboro Shelburne Museum, RiverRiver Road Road 336.667.4800 336.667.4800 609 Elkin Highway • N. Wilkesboro Registration is not North Wilkesboro 336.667.4200 MEDICARE Visit to Cold Hollow North Wilkesboro 336.667.4200 required. The Fitness Barcoding for Barcoding for Cider Mill, Tour of Postal Discounts Room is open Monday - 101 - THE Postal Discounts Friday from 7:30 to BASICS & Rock of Ages Granite 4:00pm. Please call 336- BEYOND Quarry, Visit to Stowe 102102 Chestnut Chestnut Street Street • • P.O. P.O. Box Box 2751 2751 667-5281 if you have (GROUP Village. N.N. Wilkesboro, Wilkesboro, NC NC 28659 28659 336.838.4200 additional questions. SEMINARS) September 24-30, 336.838.4200 Learn what you 2020- New York City HughHugh ChathamChatham MemorialMemorial Other Fitness need to know from a & The Statue of JohnsonJohnson OilOil HospitalHospital SHIIP counselor to Liberty- Cost is 180180 ParkwoodParkwood Drive,Drive, ElkinElkin NCNC Opportunities: 336.527.7000 make an informed $759.00 per person 336.527.7000 Yoga - Tuesday, www.hughchatham.orgwww.hughchatham.org Thursday 9:00am decision about your double occupancy. 667-7118667-7118 Medicare choices. Includes Motorcoach Arthritis Exercise- BasicBasic Tuesday and Thursday at At the Wilkes transportation, 6 FinanceFinance 9:45am Senior Center: Every nights lodging includ- SpartaSparta Road,Road, N. N. Wilkesboro, Wilkesboro, Thursday 6:00 pm - ing 4 consecutive NCNC 28659 28659 Chair Exercise Phone:Phone: 336.838.9700 336.838.9700 Monday, Wednesday, 8:00 pm (Call 336- nights in the NYC Fax:336.838.9797Fax:336.838.9797 667-5281 to register). area. 10 means, Great Service from the mountains to the sea and Friday at 9:45am DDDiscoveryiissccoovveerryy CC Chevrolethheevvrroolleett Service from the mountains to the sea Beginner Tai Chi - At the Wilkes experiences and beau- MMILLERSILLERS CCREEKREEK RREALTYEALTY MACK BROWN CHEVROLET Monday and Wednesday County Public tiful sights! Guided MACK BROWN CHEVROLET DeanDean Bowlin Bowlin , ,Broker Broker 336.838.5481 336.902.5167 Library: Every 3rd Tour of New York 421421 EEASTAST OF OFBBOONEOONE 336.838.5481 336.902.5167 at 9:15am BowlinBowlin Farm Farm Road, Road, Millers Millers Creek Creek NC NC Tai Chi - Monday and Saturday of the month City! 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Buffalo. Sporting dancey in 2012. A rabid crowd Music rhythms and electric ate up every lick and Continued from 1A improvisation, Donna melody Tuttle played as historic downtown proved to be the ultimate she continues to push the Wilkesboro on Friday and weekend ice-breakers, envelope of what can be Saturday, Sept. 20-21. encouraging the late night played on a dreadnaught The festival offered crowd to let loose during guitar. ' four stages of entertain- their First Night Dance on annual Hillside Album ment: Carolina Stage, the Bojangles' Dance Hour found the bay-area Foothills Stage, Hall of Stage. band covering Led Fame Stage and The 1915 Friday Zeppelin IV in its entire- Stage. In addition to festi- Before the sun had set ty with Sarah Dugas (for- val host The Kruger on Friday, patrons were merly of The Duhks) han- Brothers, guests enjoyed treated to show-stopping dling most of the vocal performances by Balsam sets from the likes of duties and , Jens Range; Chatham County Texas troubadour Kruger, Red Young, and Line; The Black Lillies; Radney Foster, Boston- Tony Williamson back- EmiSunshine; Hawktail; based bluegrassers Mile ing them up for yet anoth- Trout Steak Revival; Scott Twelve, and the soft folk er memorable Saturday Mulvahill; Cicada BackPorch Bluegrass performed on Saturday. Members include Jake Joines Wes Tuttle, David Culler, Jim Matthews and Jon Cornatzer. harmonies and humorous afternoon set. Sam Bush Rhythm; The Contenders; musings of The Milk Band lit up the Watson Record photo by Larry Griffin The Honey Dewdrops; Carton Kids. Upon the Stage ahead of Brandi Baucom & Jones; close of the Chris Austin Carlile, running through Williamson Branch; Hank, Songwriting his career-spanning cata- Pattie & The Current; Zoe Competition, festival first- log of "New Grass" tunes & Cloyd; Red Wine; timer took the and closing with his new Newberry & Verch; Watson Stage with his rousing Presley Barker; Lateral unique blend of soulful anthem, "Stop The Blue; Nikki Talley; Americana.Tyler Childers Violence". Traditional Thurler-Mosimann closed out the Watson Bluegrass super group Project; Carly Bannister, Stage with his now famous Earls of Leicester once S. Grant Parker and Jac concoction of mountain again paid excellent hom- Thompson; The Burnett music, old school coun- age to the giants of the Sisters; Cane Mill Road; try, and 1960s The Band- genre, and Back Porch Bluegrass ish rock and roll. Under . In an era of Band; Shay Martin the bright stage lights, progression for the genre, Lovette; Alex Key & The Childers rollicked through the Earls brand of pick- Locksmiths; and Bob and songs off of his award- ing reminded the crowd Roberta Kogut. winning 2017 album that it's perfectly OK to On Saturday evening of "Purgatory" to the delight stick with tradition from the festival, VIP ticket of fans, some of whom had time to time. Brandi holders were treated to the traveled to MerleFest on Carlile and her band Carolina Jam at the Yadkin R.G. Absher and Blue Rock closed the Friday segment of the ChickenFest. Left to right are R.G. Absher, Joel Hawks, Roger Chris Shore and Keith Hall. Childers' merit alone. closed out Saturday with Valley Event Center at the During Childers' set, her signature songwriting Record photo by Larry Griffin. Wilkesboro Holiday Inn eclectic folk rockers style and vocal fireworks. Express. The jam is hosted Scythian set up in the Drawing from her by the Dance Tent for their sec- newest release, "By The and features other artists ond set of the day, the Way, I Forgive You," and from the lineup, creating annual Friday Night then diving deeper into unique jam sessions and Dance. Keeping the night her past works, Carlile and once-in-a-lifetime collabo- owls rocking until almost longtime musical partners rations between the artists midnight, Scythian Tim and Phil Hanseroth on hand. reminded fans just how belted and whispered in fun their music can be. close three-part harmonies MerleFest Saturday well enough to make Thursday, April 25 Saturday saw Chris every last MerleFest through Sunday, April 28, Austin Songwriting attendee's jaw drop. To MerleFest, presented by Competition winners per- close out an already spe- Window World, featured a form on the Cabin Stage cial night, Sunday headlin- number of electric collabo- to an audience eager to ers Seth and of rations, spontaneous sit- hear these up-and-coming joined ins, and world-class per- songwriters before Carlile around a single mic formances. they've hit the big time. at the front edge of the Wynonna & The Big Now in its 27th year, the Watson Stage and per- Noise, Amos Lee, Tyler contest is an extraordi- formed the Avett's Childers, Sam Bush Band, nary opportunity for aspir- "Murder In The City", , and The ing writers to have their drawing a huge reaction Avett Brothers all brought original songs heard and from the already stunned extra MerleFest energy to judged by a panel of music crowd. the Watson Stage, marking industry professionals Sunday another successful year (Joey Ryan and Kenneth North Carolina for the long-running festi- Libby Harbour performing at The 1915 during Carolina in the Fall. Pattengale, better known Governor Roy Cooper val. as The Milk Carton Kids, Early estimates show introduced Steep Canyon Cruz Contreras of The Rangers Sunday afternoon that from its start on Mike Palmer inducted into the Black Lillies, and Texas- on the Watson Stage. Late Thursday, April 25, to its troubadour Radney close on Sunday, April Foster), under the direc- last year, Gov. Cooper 28, participation over the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame tion of volunteer contest declared 2019 to be North festival's four days exceed- chairperson, Grammy Carolina's "Year of ed 75,000 attendees and Award-winning Music", adding, "from artists from across the singer/songwriter Jim bluegrass to the , world. Lauderdale. from gospel to funk, MerleFest, held on the The first round of the from beach music to indie campus of Wilkes CASC took place in and hip hop, North Community College, is Nashville, Tenn., and the primary fundraiser for Carolina is the birthplace was narrowed down of many musical styles the WCC Foundation, from 970 entries to 12 and iconic performers." which funds scholarships, finalists representing four capital projects, and other categories: bluegrass, Gov. Cooper was in atten- educational needs. country, general and dance for Steep Canyon "We've had an incredi- Gospel/inspirational. Rangers' "North Carolina ble weekend," Festival Each of the 12 final- Songbook" set on the Director Ted Hagaman ists received admission Watson Stage which said. "With over 100 artists dove into the rich history on 13 stages over the and lodging for three of the region's music, four days, we again feel nights at MerleFest. we succeeded in providing Finalists attended a work- specifically the musical heritage of their-and the a quality and successful Mike Palmer (above left) accepts the Dr. T.R. Bryan award from last year's shop Friday morning given event for all involved. winner, Wilkes musician Bill Williams at the Blue Ridge Hall of Fame induc- by D'Addario prior to the festival's-home state, and Preliminary numbers show tion ceremony. Photo by Monty Combs. finals. After the contest, all solidified their place in we attracted thousands of finalists took part in a MerleFest lore. Bluegrass fans from all over the patriarch and hair-style By JERRY LANKFORD songwriting mentoring world. We appreciate their pioneer Del McCoury cel- Record Editor session with Jim support. This event could ebrated his 80th birthday Mike Palmer is known to many as "The Musician's Priest" because of the Lauderdale and the on-site not happen without the surrounded by friends, sound advice and support he gives to players from beginning students to sea- judges. The first-place work and dedication of our family, and the Del 4,500-plus volunteers and soned professionals. winners in each category McCoury Band. Del and the many great safety and And, few folks have been as supportive of the local music scene than Palmer. received $600 cash from the boys fired up the service agencies in For these efforts, Palmer, 64, the owner of Main Street Music and Loan, was MerleFest, a perform- Hillside Stage, highlight- Northwestern North honored with the Dr. T.R. Bryan Wilkes Heritage Music Award. ance at the Cabin Stage on ing his eight-decade mile- Carolina. We're already The award was presented during the June inductions of the Blue Ridge Music Friday night, and a 20- stone with class and style looking forward to Hall of Fame, which was held at the Wilkes Heritage Museum in Wilkesboro. minute set on Saturday at MerleFest 2020." that only the McCourys In his memory, the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame Trustees have partnered the Cabin Stage. In addi- Thursday can provide. North with the Wilkes Acoustic Folk Society to the create the Dr. T.R. Bryan Wilkes tion, the first-place win- Chatham County Line Carolina's own The Avett Heritage Music Award. This annual award is given to a person who has con- ners received a live per- kicked off the 32nd annual Brothers closed out the tributed to music on a local level in Wilkes County. Members of the Wilkes formance/recording ses- MerleFest with a big festival after having joined Acoustic Folk Society nominate three candidates each year, and past recipients sion with Saloon Studios "newgrass" bang. At the their father, Jim Avett, top of their game, of the award nominate two candidates. All recipients are considered members of Live, D'Addario strings, for Sunday's annual Raleigh-based Chatham the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame and are awarded with a special plaque. Shubb Capos, and their Gospel Hour. On the County Line appeared Musician Bill Williams, who received the award last year, presented the winning song will be aired Watson Stage, gladly right at home on one of the plaque to Palmer during Friday evening's inductions. on WNCW 88.7. Net playing tunes that spanned biggest stages their home During an interview with The Record, Palmer said, "It never crossed my mind proceeds from the Chris their almost-two-decade state has to offer. After that I'd receive this award because I didn't think I was qualified for it. I just do Austin Songwriting Thursday's sunset, long career, The Avett what I do. I've never looked for recognition." Contest help support the Wynonna Judd and her Brothers had the crowd Palmer knew Dr. Bryan well. Wilkes Community band, The Big Noise, set singing along from the "He was the doctor of both my children," he said, "And he delivered my College Chris Austin about conjuring up enough very first line. While daughter, Kristin. When we would have picking parties at the house, Dr. Bryan Memorial Scholarship. rock and roll, blues, and many MerleFest patrons and Ruth were always there. I have some video of him singing along to the top See below for a complete country juju to knock the have seen the Avetts at the first-day crowd right off of his voice. His profession was being a doctor, but he was a great family man listing of winners and festival before, this per- their feet. Once the crowd and music was a great part of his life. Music was his peace of mind. He support- finalists. formance proved that the had recovered, the ones ed music in Wilkes County in many ways. And Ruth did, too. If he was there, On Saturday, Molly Tuttle returned to the brothers and their band left with enough energy to she was right by his side." MerleFest stage for the have now truly transcend- carry on into the wee hours As for the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame, Palmer said, "It's a great organi- first time since she won ed to the next level of were treated with more zation. They are bringing to the forefront what really happens here.” electric boogie music in the Chris Austin much-deserved stardom. the form of Donna The Songwriting Competition THE RECORD, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC - December 31, 2019 page 6C Howell and husband Keith bile dealerships. This devel- sport of racing include: of the Men's Bible Class. He plant and grounds manage- Lost Howell of North Wilkesboro, opment has been accom- Winner of the 1960 also was a member of the ment. The new college facil- Continued from 1A a son; Andrew Casey and plished both through the use Daytona 500; North Wilkesboro Kiwanis ities, consisting of three as medical malpractice, prod- wife Lisa Casey of North of general contractors as well Six-time Winston Cup Club and North Wilkesboro's buildings, were completed in uct liability and personal Wilkesboro, seven grandchil- as through the use of sub- Series Owner's Elks Lodge. April 1970. Dr. Shaw over- injury cases, at her family's dren; Emily Pardue and hus- contractors with Mr. Faw Championship with Cale He served for about 20 saw growth of the college. It fourth-generation law firm. band Joseph, Anna serving as his own general Yarborough (1976, 1977 and years with other trial judges went from zero to eight When her declining health Hemmendinger, William contractor. 1978) and Dale Waltrip on the state's Pattern Jury buildings, 2,200 students, forced her to leave that posi- Howell, Molly Casey, (1981, 1982 and 1985); Instruction Committee, a vol- and 90 acres of land. tion, she did so only after Samuel Hemmendinger, Charles Avery Gilliam Named one of NASCAR's unteer body that creates In 1972, Dr. Shaw and diligently and enthusiastical- Catherine Howell and 50 Greatest Drivers in 1998; annual supplements to four other Community ly passing along knowledge Barbara Casey and a great International Motorsports judges' instructions to juries, College Business Officers of the job to her grandson grandson; Carson Pardue. Hall of Fame Inductee in based on changes in statutory and the State Community who replaced her. 1990; and case law. He also was Director of Finance were the For more than 50 years, J.C. Faw Motorsports Hall of Fame president of the N.C. founding officers of the she taught children's Bible of America Inductee in 1991; Conference of Superior Association of Community classes at Wilkesboro church NASCAR Hall of Fame Court Judges. College Business Officers, of Christ. As a lifelong and Inductee in 2010. He was a member of the ACCBO. The ACCBO meet- devoted student of the Bible, Mike Staley, as did his committee that designed the ings throughout the state she participated in Bible father, considered Junior current Wilkes County enabled the officers to learn Study Fellowship for several Johnson to be a friend. Courthouse in Wilkesboro, more as the new North years. "I was invited several which opened the same year Carolina Community College She served in both the times to eat breakfast with he retired as a senior resident System progressed. Dr. Wilkesboro Women's Club him. I enjoyed the time I Superior Court judge. Shaw served as president of and the Delta Kappa Gamma Charles Avery Gilliam, spent with him. It was great. N.C. Supreme Court ACCBO in 1974-75. honorary society for women age 88, of Ronda passed It was a lot of fun." Justice Sarah Parker present- Dr. Shaw's educational educators for many years, away Sunday, June 30, 2019 And Johnson never forgot ed Judge Rousseau the Order career spanned 47 years, all parking cars at MerleFest at his home. Mr. Gilliam was his roots. of the Long Leaf Pine, one of of which were in Wilkes much longer than her rich born February 12, 1931 to Staley said, "He was loyal top awards given by the gov- County. He earned a age should have allowed. Well known Wilkes busi- Don Spurgon Gilliam and to Wilkes County and the ernor, in 2012. Bachelor of Science and When not parking cars, Lillie nessman J.C. Faw died Myrtle Clementine Harris people who got him where he In a newspaper interview Master of Arts from could be found in either the Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. Gilliam. was." in late 1998, Judge Rousseau Appalachian State Traditional Tent watching Mr. Faw began his entre- In addition to his parents, said he simply wanted to be University, and a Doctor of Wayne Henderson and the preneurial career in the early he was preceded in death by Julius A. Rousseau Jr remembered as fair. He con- Education from Nova Kruger Brothers, or at the 1950's when he acquired his his wife, Bobbie Ann Green tinued, "I've tried to be the University in Fort Main Stage listening and first grocery store in North Gilliam; three brothers, D. best judge I know how….to Lauderdale, Fla. He also dancing to the joyful exuber- Wilkesboro. Between the Flake and wife Evelyn, do what is right regardless of took courses at the ant music of Scythian (her early 1950's and 1983, his Robert, and infant brother who or what a person was. I University of Nebraska at favorite Irish/Gypsy music principal efforts were direct- Rex; two sisters Norma made some people mad in the Omaha and Florida State. In band). ed toward the development Casstevens and husband process, but I have been able 1994, Dr. Shaw was chosen Lillie was preceded in and operations of Lowe's Gray, and Kathleen Pardue to put my head down and go as the Outstanding College homegoing by the love of her Food Stores, Inc. When and husband Glenn. to sleep each night." Business Officer of Region life, Joe Oliver Brewer; her Lowe's food Stores was sold Mr. Gilliam is survived by The family request that in XI, which included North parents, T.R. Bryan, Sr., and to Merchant's Distributors, his daughters, Jan Gilliam, lieu of flowers, memorials be Carolina, South Carolina, Nell Plyler Bryan, and her Inc. in 1983, it had grown to Ann Deal and husband made to Wilkes ADAP PO Tennessee, Kentucky, West brothers, Dr. T. R. Bryan, Jr. a chain of 75 grocery stores, Thomas; grandsons, Charles Box 968 North Wilkesboro, Virginia, and Virginia. and Jackson Bryan. 25 convenience stores and 12 "Chas" Deal and wife NC 28659, First United Other life contributions Cherishing her memory restaurants doing an annual Hannah, Christopher Deal; Methodist Church of North included service at First and inspired to try to follow sales volume of approximate- brother-in-law O.L. "Lonnie" The Honorable Julius A. Wilkesboro Memorial Fund Baptist Church of North her example are her son, ly $250 million. Part of Brown and wife Dottie; sis- Rousseau Jr., 88, retired sen- PO Box 1145 North Wilkesboro as Sunday Gregory J. Brewer (Lisa) of Lowe's Foods' growth result- ter-in-law, Dot Gilliam; sev- ior resident Superior Court Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or to School teacher, Sunday North Wilkesboro, NC; ed from Mr. Faw developing eral cousins, nieces, and judge for the 23rd Judicial the Donor's Choice. School Superintendent, daughter, Tonya Brewer the real estate and construct- nephews. District (Wilkes, Ashe, President of the Men's Osborne (Joey) of Hickory, ing strip shopping centers in Mr. Gilliam served in the Alleghany and Yadkin coun- Conrad Shaw Brotherhood, Director of the NC; grandchildren, Joseph certain market areas located US Army in England from ties), died Thursday, Oct. 3, Baptist Training Union Zachary "Zack" Brewer, in North Carolina and south- 1951 - 1953 and was a life- 2019, at Kate B. Reynolds (BTU), Deacon beginning in David Bryan Brewer, Tanner ern Virginia, for a number of long member of Bethel Hospice Home in Winston- 1952, Chairman of the Board Paige Clifton, Karsen the stores in which Lowe's Baptist Church. Salem. of Deacons several times, Elizabeth Osborne and Sadie operated. Mr. Gilliam ran Ronda A Celebration of Life Chairman of the Building Olivia Osborne; sisters, In the late 1970's and Hardware for 46 years. He service were held at noon Renovation Committee for Rhoda Jean Billings (Don) of early 1980's, Mr. Faw and a helped establish the Ronda Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at the educational building, and Lewisville, NC, Suzie Bryan business partner built and Fire Department and served First United Methodist was named Deacon Emeritus Wiles (David) of Wilkesboro, operated a chain of 11 very as chief for 27 years. He Church of North Wilkesboro, in 2017. He loved the church NC, and brother, John Q. successful Hardees franchise played a supporting role in with Dr. Tim Roberts and Dr. and loved serving the Lord. Bryan (Janet) of Wilmington, restaurants. These restau- helping secure the building William T. Medlin, III offici- The North Wilkesboro NC, as well as a delightful rants were sold back to of the "new" Ronda bridge ating . The Rousseau family Lions Club was Dr. Shaw's clan of nieces and nephews, Hardees when Mr. Faw and and bringing a branch of received friends following civic love, having almost 100 and great-nieces and great- his business partner started Yadkin Valley Bank to the service in the Faith percent attendance since nephews. The family wishes the Bojangle's Restaurant Ronda. Center. Conrad Shaw, a well 1952. He served in a number to thank Lillie's skilled, com- chain. Although he sold his Funeral services were Born in North Wilkesboro known educator, civic leader of positions including the passionate caregivers: Nena interest in the original held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, on Dec. 3 1930, Judge and WWII Marine Corps vet- office of president in 1973-74 Shepherd, Donna Poole, Bojangle's company in the July 6 at Bethel Baptist Rousseau was the son of the eran died on Saturday, Aug. and 2000-2001. He was Emily Poole, Diane Greer, 1980's, he still owned three Church with Dr. Steve Honorable Julius A. and 31. named the Rotary Club's and Polly Nichols. Bojangle's franchises. Other Fowler officiating. Burial Gertrude Hall Rousseau. The following is his obit- Citizen of the Year in March Per Mrs. Brewer's wishes, franchise food service opera- with full Military Honors by Julius A. Rousseau Sr. was an uary. of 2019. His hobbies includ- a public memorial service tions he owned include Veterans of Foreign Wars N.C. Superior Court judge Dr. Conrad Aldean Shaw, ed collecting antique radios, was held on Saturday, March Arby's, Subway and Taco Post 10346 Honor Guard from 1935-1958. Combined, Sr. age 94, went to be with and he and Mrs. Shaw were 16, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bell. All of these units are followed in the church ceme- the father and son served as his Lord and Savior on members in the western Wilkesboro Church of Christ located in the Foothills and tery. N.C. Superior Court judges Saturday Aug. 31, 2019. square dance club, the Tory located at 1740 Curtis Piedmont section of North for more than 50 years. He was born on Nov. 30, Oak Twirlers for 31 years. He Bridge Road, Wilkesboro, Carolina. Junior Johnson The younger Judge 1924, in Alleghany County. enjoyed traveling throughout N.C. After the sale of Lowe's Rousseau was also an emer- He was preceded in death by the United States and to Food Stores, Inc., Mr. Faw gency Superior Court judge, his parents, Martin H. and many other countries with Bill Casey formed Fast Track, Inc., a a part-time position appoint- Recie McKnight Shaw, and friends since his retirement chain of convenience stores ed by the governor, from his brother, Dwight M. Shaw. from the college in 1995. located in the Piedmont and 1999-2015. He first became a He is survived by his The family received Foothills sections of North judge when named to fill the wonderful wife of 73 years, friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Carolina. Fast Track current- unexpired term of Resident Elizabeth (Lib), who he met on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, at ly operates 13 convenience Senior Superior Court Judge at Appalachian State Reins Sturdivant Funeral stores and primarily markets Robert M. Gambill in 1972. University and married on Home. Funeral services were Shell petroleum products. In He was subsequently elected Dec. 21, 1945; son, Conal, held at 2 p.m. on Monday, addition to conventional con- to eight-year terms in 1974, and Annette Shaw of Sept. 2, 2019, in the sanctu- venience store operations, 1982, and 1990. He had the Roanoke, Va.; daughter, ary of First Baptist Church of Fast Tracks also operates co- longest tenure of any Cathy, and Steve Snipes of North Wilkesboro, with Dr. branded franchise operations Superior Court judge in the North Wilkesboro; grand- Bert Young and Rev. Steve with several well known food state when he retired in late daughter, Catherine, and Mac Snipes officiating. A private fanchisers. The real estate for NASCAR legend Robert 1998. Marlow of Roanoke, Va.; burial was held at Scenic most of the Fast Track stores Glenn "Junior" Johnson died He and the former Gary grandson, Jonathan, and Memorial Gardens. Mr. William "Bill" Eller was developed and owned by Friday, Dec. 20, under hos- Maxwell were married in Stacie Shaw of Richmond, Casey age 91 of North Mr. Faw. pice care in Charlotte. He August 1955, and they had Va.; granddaughter, Laura, Patricia Lynn Worth, Wilkesboro, passed away In 1984, Mr. Faw started a was 88. one son, Julius A. Rousseau and David Brooks of Monday, September 09, 2019 motel operation which was Junior Johnson, who was III, an attorney in New York Wilkesboro; granddaughter, at his home. later incorporated as Addison born in raised in Ronda, cut City, who is married to Rachel, and Eric Sutphin of Memorial services were Properties, Inc., jointly his teeth driving fast cars Sharon Campbell Rousseau. Concord; great grandson, held 11 a.m., Thursday, owned by Mr. Faw and his filled with illicit moonshine The couple lived in Nathaniel Marlow of September 12, 2019 at First son, James Clayton Faw. through the back roads of Wilkesboro until they moved Roanoke, Va.; great grand- United Methodist Church Over the years several fran- western North Carolina. He to Arbor Acres United daughter, Olivia Marlow of North Wilkesboro with Dr. chised hotel properties were entered racing at an early Methodist Retirement Roanoke, Va.; great grand- Tim Roberts officiating. The acquired and later sold. age. Community in Winston- daughter, Caroline Shaw of family received friends Although Mr. Faw had Mike Staley of Wilkes, Salem a few years ago. Richmond, Va.; great grand- immediately following the been involved in new and the son of Enoch Staley - a Judge Rousseau is sur- sons, Connor and Corbin service in the Faith Center. used automobile operations charter member of NASCAR vived by his wife, son and Brooks of Wilkesboro; foster Bill was born August 30, on a small scale throughout and former owner of the daughter-in-law, adopted great grandbaby, Isabella; a 1928 in Wilkes County to his career, in the late 1980's North Wilkesboro Speedway grandchildren; Daniel, Jay sister, Wynnogene Day of Andrew Harrison Casey and he and another individual - said his father saw potential and Stephanie Shinaman, Savannah, Ga.; a brother, Patricia Lynn Worth, age Vera Eller Casey. He graduat- acquired the dealership for in the young moonshine run- Neal and Jackson Smith and Kyle, and Barbara Shaw of 59, of Sparta, N.C., passed ed Wake Forest College in Cadillac, Oldsmobile and ner. special friends; Dr. and Mrs. Houston, Texas. away Wednesday, Feb. 6, 1950 and was an Army com- other General Motors prod- "Junior and Dad were Brad Shinaman and Mr. and Dr. Shaw was a veteran of 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist bat veteran having served in ucts located in Elkin. That good friends and went way Mrs. Brian Smith. the United States Marine Health in Winston-Salem, Korea. He was a Life dealership was operated prof- back," Staley said. "When he In addition to his parents, Corps, having served three N.C. Insurance Agent. Mr. Casey itably until it was sold in (Johnson) was about 16, my he was preceded in death by years, two of which were in She was a well-known was a member of First United 1991. Mr. Faw and his part- dad picked him up. Junior three sisters, Nelle Rousseau the South Pacific (New musician and journalist in Methodist Church of North ner then acquired the dealer- was working in a field, plow- Bailey, Frances Rousseau Calidonia, Gudalcanal, and western North Carolina Wilkesboro. He was active in ship in Wilkes County, that ing behind a mule. My dad Alspaugh and Nancy Okinawa). She was born Nov. 5, civic and church affairs, had the franchises for told him they needed a driver Rousseau Kern. Dr. Shaw and his wife, 1959 in Ashe County, N.C., Casey served as president of Cadillac, Oldsmobile, for a race. Junior went with Judge Rousseau graduat- Elizabeth, and son, Conal, to June Weaver Worth and the Winston-Salem Certified Pontiac, GM Trucks, Dodge him to the track, got in the ed from North Wilkesboro moved to North Wilkesboro the late Will Allen Worth. Life Underwriter Chapter, and Nissan. In 1992, Mr. Faw car and took off." High School in 1949, from in August 1948 to teach busi- She was a graduate of the president of the North acquired his partner's interest Staley added that his the University of North ness subjects at North University of North Carolina Wilkesboro Kiwanis Club, in that dealership with his father and Johnson remained Carolina at Chapel Hill Wilkesboro High School. at Chapel Hill with a degree and held various positions at son under the corporate name good friends up until the time (where he played football as After four years in that posi- in Journalism. North Wilkesboro First of Premier Chevrolet Buick, of Enoch Staley's death in a walk-on) with an under- tion, Dr. Shaw became prin- Lynn is survived by her United Methodist Church, Inc. Mr. Faw also owned 1995 graduate degree in 1953 and cipal of North Wilkesboro mother, June Weaver Worth and served as Scoutmaster Auto USA, Inc., the Wilkes Racing was in Johnson's from the UNC School of Law Elementary School (grades of Jefferson, N.C.; two broth- for Boy Scout Troop 335 for County dealer for Chrysler, blood. His first NASCAR in 1956. one through eight) in 1952 as ers: Thomas Worth and wife many years and was awarded Dodge and Jeep. race was in 1953 where he He had a solo law practice North Wilkesboro and Cynthia of Oak Ridge, N.C., the Silver Beaver for distin- Mr. Faw's real estate ran in the Southern 500 at in North Wilkesboro from Wilkesboro High Schools Phil Worth and wife Les of guished service to boyhood development endeavors Darlington, S.C. His first 1956-1962, and was a partner merged into Wilkes Central Grassy Creek, N.C.; a special by the Old Hickory Council began primarily with strip checkered flag came in 1955 in Moore & Rousseau in High School. He served as niece, Ellen Worth of of the Boy Scouts of America shopping centers and Lowe's at Hickory Motor Speedway. Wilkesboro from 1963 until principal for 14 years. Arizona; a special nephew, in January 1975. Food Stores being the anchor Appropriately enough, his 1972, when he became a When Wilkes Community Andrew Worth of South In addition to his parents, tenant, and these activities final victory came at the Superior Court judge. Judge College opened its doors for Korea; her furry canine kids: he was preceded in death by expanded over the years to North Wilkesboro Speedway Rousseau was chairman of multi-classes on July 1, 1966 Punky, Belle,and Red along his sisters; Lucille Wilson include the construction of a during the 1965 Wilkes 400. the Wilkes County in the Wilkesboro Primary with Tux the cat and his bud- and Mary Ann Sigmon. number of other commercial He ran 313 races over his Democratic Party Executive School Building, college dies of the home. Mr. Casey is survived by and residential properties. 14-year driving career, taking Committee from 1961-1968. President Dr. Howard his wife; Frances Louise These properties include a total of 50 wins, 148 top 10 Judge Rousseau was a Thompson invited him to Harris Casey of the home, shopping centers, warehous- finishes and 46 poles. His last lifelong member of the First join him in the position of Read two daughters; Ellen Casey es, restaurants, motels, race was in 1966 in the United Methodist Church of Business Officer for the col- and husband Thomas hotels, residential subdivi- American 500 at North Wilkesboro, where he lege. The responsibilities The Hemmendinger of Hope, sions, office buildings, con- Rockingham. served on the church's board consisted of accounting and Rhode Island and Sarah venience stores and automo- His achievements in the of trustees and was a member budgeting of finances, and Record