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TO 2:30 P.M. 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 North Carolina 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. 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