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[the-record-obituaries]

Feb. 19, 2020: Obituaries

Chloe Huskey, 12

Miss Chloe Reese Huskey, age 12 of North Wilkesboro, daughter of Ronnie Huskey and Alisha Adams Huskey, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020, at her home.                               Reese touched the lives of many with her infectious smile, her sincere kindness, and her incredible and courageous journey.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 20, 2020, at Fairplains Baptist Church with Pastor David Dyer officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Reese was born February 7, 2008, in Catawba County to Ronnie and Alisha Adams Huskey. She was a member of Arbor Grove United Methodist Church.  Reese was a student at Central Wilkes Middle School and attended North Wilkesboro and Wilkesboro Elementary  Schools during her elementary school years.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather; Gene Adams, her paternal grandfather; Troy Huskey and an uncle; Tommy Huskey.

Reese is survived by her parents of the home, maternal grandparents; Dean and Linda  Absher of Wilkesboro and Cleo Huskey of North Wilkesboro, a sister; Reagan Adams of Charlotte, a brother; Reid Huskey of North Wilkesboro, aunts and uncles; Angel Minton and husband Jeff of Wilkesboro, Alison Thornton of Mooresville and Alison Huskey McCormick, cousins; Alex Minton, Lauren Minton, Raylan Minton, Aubree Thornton, Pierce Thornton, Cole Huskey, Alaina Grit, her special person, Deana Wyatt, and other relatives and friends who loved Reese very much.

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Levine's Children's Medical Center CVICU and Sanger Pediatric Heart Institute for their excellent care provided to Reese.  A very special thank you to Mountain Valley Hospice for the incredible care and compassion provided to Reese and the entire family.  The family appreciates all of the prayers and concerns extended to them during this time.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice 401 Technology Lane Suite 200 Mount Airy, NC 27030, Camp Luck PO Box 5159 Charlotte, NC 28299, American Heart Association 10 Glenlake Pkwy NE South Tower Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30328 or Ronald McDonald House Charities 26345 Network Place Chicago, IL 60673-1263.

 Eldon Gentry, 81

Mr. Eldon Gentry age 81, of Roaring River passed away Saturday February 15, 2020 at SECU Hospice Center. Mr. Gentry was born March 30, 1938 in Wilkes County, to Lonnie Spurgeon and Ruby Walters Gentry.

Eldon was a Retired farmer and a member of Benham Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Billings Gentry; and a brother, Bob Gentry. Survivors include: son, Eddie Gentry and wife Rhonda of Wilkesboro; brother, Raymond Gentry of Roaring River; granddaughter, Meagan Leigh Gentry of Raleigh, and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service with be conducted Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Benham Baptist Church, with Rev. Keith Lyon, and Rev. Joe Souther officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm at Elkin Funeral Service.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Mtn. Valley Hospice and Palliative care, 688 N. Bridge St., Elkin N.C. 28621

  William Jennings, 51

William "Billy" Jennings, age 51, of Hays, passed away, Saturday, February 15, 2020 at his home. He was born May 29, 1968 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Roy Glenn and Onnolea Jean Johnson Jennings. Billy loved his model car collection, building and collecting hundreds of models. He loved NASCAR, the Pittsburgh Steelers and golf. He Loved and adored his family. Mr. Jennings was preceded in death by his parents; and wife Chrystal Jennings.

Surviving are his wife, Natasha Wingler Jennings; daughters, Stormy Dawn Davalos and spouse Alejandro of North Wilkesboro, Shandy Rae Miller and spouse Daniel, Kaylea Gentle all of Hays; grandchildren, Davari Davalos, Leticia Davalos, Zaiden Davalos; sisters, Angela Jennings Reed of Jefferson, Vickie Fox of Hays.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Jamie Rollyson speaking. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 12:00 until 2:00 on Wednesday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted. Memorials may be made to the SECU Family House, 1970  Baldwin Lane, Winston Salem, NC 27103. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Gary Miller, 66

Gary Wayne Miller, age 66, of Millers Creek, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at Alleghany Health. He was born June 11, 1953 in Wilkes County to Issac Lester and Adna Ruth Miller. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Loretta Miller; several brothers and sisters. He was of the Baptist Faith and employed with W&L Motor Lines as a truck driver.

He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Billings and spouse Dwayne of Millers Creek; son, Richard Bryant and spouse Shelley of Millers Creek; brother, Lee Miller of Millers Creek; sister, Louise Beverley of Greensboro; grandchildren, Christopher Queen and spouse Rebecca, and Breanna Billings all of Millers Creek.

Funeral service was February 17, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Danny Dillard and Rev. Don Bowling officiating. Burial followed in Miller Cemetery.  Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Linda Brown, 66

Mrs. Linda Mae Wagoner Brown, 66, of North Wilkesboro, passed away on February 12, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.  

Linda was born on March 25, 1953 in Wilkes County to Dollie Odell Wagoner and Gladys Eddie Brown Wagoner.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents; sons, Randall Shannon Wagoner, Allen Parsons and many brothers and sisters.  

Linda is survived by her husband, Christopher Brown; granddaughters, Kaitlyn Wagoner and Erica "Hannah" Wagoner both of North Wilkesboro ; mother in law and father in law, Vea and Paul Brown of North Wilkesboro; sisters, Marlene Testerman ( Jerry) of Millers Creek, Rebeca Blevins (Dewey) of Wilkesboro, Jeanne Shumate of Millers Creek, Sue Absher of Wilkesboro, Shirley Osborne (Robbie) Gallatin, TN, Sandra Stewart of Grover, NC; brothers, Fred Wagoner (Delores) Taylorsville, James Brown of Forrest City, Danny Brown (Kathy) of China Grove.

A visitation was held at the Mountlawn Memorial Park Chapel  February 14, and graveside service   followed.  

Pastor Scott Wagoner  be officiated. The family request no flowers or food please.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, 128  S Tryon St #1588, Charlotte, NC 28202.

Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes has the honor of serving the Brown Family.

 Billy Anderson, 75

Mr. Billy George Anderson, 75, of North Wilkesboro, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at his home.  

Billy was born on August 3, 1944 in Wilkes County to John Olden Anderson and Johnsie Bell Miller Anderson.

Billy is preceded in death by his parents; son, Jason Dewayne Anderson; brother James "Jimmy" Anderson; sister, Mary Jane Lowe and grandson, Zackary Cochran.  

Billy is survived by his wife of 57 years, Wanda Lee Cain Anderson; daughters, Gail Parks (Ricky) of Yadkinville, Penny Cochran (Larry) of North Wilkesboro; sons, Tim Anderson of Denver NC, Dalton Anderson (Anne) of North Wilkesboro; brother, David Lee Anderson of North Wilkesboro; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held February 22,  at Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes Chapel, 2109 Moravian  Falls Rd, Moravian Falls.  

Rev. Charles Cain will be officiating.

Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes has the honor of serving the Anderson Family.

 Kent Greer, 81

Mr. Kent Tracy Greer, age 81 of Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

A private burial service for the family was at Mount Lawn Cemetery in Boone, February 15. Masonic rites were conducted by Ashler #373 and Military Honors were provided by the United States Air Force Honor Guard.  A Celebration of Life service followed with Reverend Shannon Critcher and Reverend Jim Gore officiated.

Mr. Greer was born on February 9, 1939, in Watauga County, North Carolina, to Walter Monroe and Viola Nichols Greer. He was a devoted husband to Kate for fifty-two years, a beloved father, and grandfather. He was a member of Millers Creek Baptist Church. Throughout his entire life, Kent had an adventuresome, entrepreneurial and get it done spirit. He served in the United States Air force for four years, which took him to several countries. Later, he took his wife, Kate, to many more countries abroad and all fifty states. Known for his sense of humor and fun-loving nature, Kent readily shared laughs, jokes, and hugs with people he knew and didn't know. Regularly, Kent stated, "I've had the best life of anybody I know."

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Lenna Kate Greene Greer, a sister; Anna Lee Greene and four brothers; W.M. Greer, Jr., Fayne Greer, Brook Greer, and Quentin Greer.

He is survived by a daughter; Janet Greer Brown and husband Mike of Banner Ek, North Carolina, two sons; David Kent Greer and wife Nicole of Concord and Philip Ray Greer of Wilkesboro, six grandchildren; Zach Brown and wife Emily, Jenna Brown, Kent Richard Greer, Katelyn Greer, Tracy Greer, and wife Kelsey and Amanda Greer Stewart and husband Chris and four great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 9, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or Mountain Valley Hospice, 201 Technology  Lane, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC 27030.

  Brenda Savage, 74

Mrs. Brenda Joyce Caul Savage age 74 of Wilkesboro passed away Sunday February 9. 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston Salem.

Funeral Services were February 15,  at Rickards Chapel AME Zion Church with Rev Richard Watts Officiating.  

Mrs. Savage was born January 24, 1946 in Wilkes County to Anthony and Cynthia Marie Rouseau Caul. She retired from Tyson Foods and was a member of Rickards Chapel AME Zion Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Joe Campbell and a brother Reginald Keith Caul.

She is survived by her husband, Lavon Savage, two daughters Yolanda Burgess and husband Stephen of Walnut Cove and Lola Porter of Statesville;  two sons John Porter and wife Staci of Louisville, KY, Billy Campbell of Wilkesboro, and two step sons Terry Calhoun of Wilkesboro and Rashaun Calhoun of Wilkesboro; nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren and four sisters Jacqueline Barber and husband Marvin of Wilkesboro, Deborah Carlton of Wilkesboro, Linda Howell of Wilkesboro, Maria Harris and husband Ronald of Wilkesboro; and one brother Timothy Caul of New Philadelphia OH.

Flowers will be accepted.

 William Childress, 64

Mr. William Cole Childress, better known as Bill, age 64, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at his home in Moravian Falls.

Funeral services were February, 14, 2020 at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Murray and Pastor Rodney Blake officiating. Burial will be in Scenic Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 prior to the service at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mr. Childress was born March 19, 1955 in Wilkes County to Luther and Pauline Annalee Porter Childress. He retired from Louisiana Pacific after 44 years of service. Bill liked to fish, loved to go out on his boat and going to Auctions. He loved his family and grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Ellie Minton Childress, a daughter; Jennifer Childress, two sisters; Florence White and Mary Kay Childress and a brother; Edward Gray Childress.

He is survived by a daughter; Sally Hampton of North Wilkesboro, three grandchildren; Katie Hackett, Michael Walker and Malcolm Walker, a great granddaughter; Journee Hackett, two sisters; Elizabeth Murray and husband, Ronnie of North Wilkesboro and Carolyn Parks and husband, Alan of Lenoir, a brother; Harold Childress and wife Betsy of North Wilkesboro and a girlfriend and caregiver; Virginia Dancy and her family of Purlear.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wake Forest Hospice 126 Executive Drive Suite 110 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or American Cancer Society PO Box 9 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

 James Garris, 94

James Arthur Garris, age 94, of Traphill, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Woltz Hospice Home. He was born June 9, 1925 in Wilkes County to Isom and Oma Wiles Garris. He was a member of Christian Home Baptist Church. He enjoyed coon hunting and fishing. James was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Floie Prevette Garris; daughter, Lois Gregory; son, Willie Garris; brothers, Guilford Garris, Troy Garris, Lester Garris; sisters, Estelle Walls and Edith Tucker.

Surviving are his children, Billy Garris and spouse Janet of Traphill, Dottie Stanley of State  Road, Buck Garris of Traphill; sisters, Cordie Bauguess of Traphill, Ruth Martin of Lexington; special friend, Mary Pruitt of Hays; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; and ten great great grandchildren.

Funeral service was February 13,   at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Key officiating. Burial   followed in Christian Home Baptist Church Cemetery.  Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017. A special thanks to Rose Glen Manor and Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice.                                 Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

Pallbearers were Scotty Garris, Marty Garris, Rocky Garris, Tracy Ward, Chris Gregory, Aaron Thomas.

 Angel Brown, 31

Angel Nicole Brown, age 31, of North Wilkesboro, was called home early on Thursday, February 6, 2020 and left her worldly struggles behind. Angel was born June 3, 1988 in Wilkes County to Gary Maurice and Bessie Bell Bledsoe Brown. She enjoyed cooking, camping, wild crafting herbs and loved to sing.      

Angel graduated from North Wilkes High  School with honors and was a former cashier with Dollar General. She was preceded in death by her father, Gary Brown; grandparents, Ruth Ann Edwards and Faye S. Goss.

Surviving are her son, Channon Roark of the home; fiancé, Chancey Roark of the home; mother, Bessie Brown of Hays; sister, Ashley Brown and spouse Kenny Ashley of Hays; niece, Riley Ashley of Hays; nephew, Bentley Ashley of Hays.

Memorial service was February 16,  at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert Harris officiating. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the family for her son, Channon.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

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WCAC 2019 Pageants raise $52,333

In photo left, Rebecca Walters ( left-2019 Junior Miss) and Katlynn Wagoner (right-2018 Junior Miss). In center photo, Gilda Pruitt 2019 Miss CAG Temple Hill Congregate Meal Site. In photo right, Lyric Roten (left) and Riddle Roten (right) 2019 Little Miss Princess (tied for Little Miss Princess).

By DARE STROMER

BROC

2019 Little Miss Princess, Junior Miss and Queen were crowned and raised $52,332.14 at the 46th Miss CAG, 38th Little Miss Princess, and the 5th Junior Miss Annual Pageant sponsored by Wilkes Community Action Committee (WCAC) held at the Wilkes Community College Pit Auditorium Friday evening.

The event is sponsored by Wilkes Community Action Committee (WCAC) and is their largest annual fundraising activity. WCAC is a supportive arm of Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission, Inc. (BROC).  All proceeds from the pageant will go directly to various low-income programs” such as delivering Christmas for elderly and shut-ins who lives alone, or unable to receive benefits from other programs and otherwise find Christmas as another day, assist with “Christams for Kids” program and the Crisis Intervention program said Ms. Mary Jo Phipps, Wilkes Community Action Committee chair as she welcomed the crowd.

 2019 Little Miss Princess

Miss Riddle Roten and Miss Lyric Roten, sisters raised $1,627.97 each to claim the title of “Little Miss Princess” 2019. They are the granddaughters of Donnie and Bonnie Bumgarner of North Wilkesboro. Presenting the crown to Miss Riddle and Miss Lyric was the 2018 “Little Miss Princess” Miss Arianah Montoya. Miss Riddle and Miss Lyric will received a scholarship for five hundred dollars each, bouquet of roses, trophy and gifts from local businesses. Miss Riddle and Miss Lyric was sponsored by family and friends.

Other “Little Miss Princess” contestants and funds they raised were:

Miss Dakota Shepherd daughter of Angel Rhoades and Chris Collins of North Wilkesboro was 1st runner-up raising $1,128.02. Sponsored by family and friends.

Miss Carly Wilcox, daughter of Cameron and Tonya Wilcox of Boomer was 2nd runner-up raising $1,067. Sponsored by family and friends.

Miss Neveyah Shumate daughter of Adam and Nichole Shumate of Wilkesboro was 3rd runner-up raising $1,003. Sponsored by family and friends.

Miss Lydia Combs, daughter of Daniel and Misty Combs of Boomer was 4th runner-up raising $997. Sponsored by family and friends

Miss Savannah Collins, daughter of Ashely Adams and Joshua Collins of North Wilkesboro was 5th runner-up raising $822.70. Sponsored by family and friends.

Miss Kitanna Perry, daughter of Stephen and Scherrie Focht of North Wilkesboro, was 6th runner-up raising $757.57. Sponsored by Paparazzi Jewelry, family and friends.

Miss Willow Griffin, daughter of Joy Griffin of North Wilkesboro was 7th runner-up raising $588.40.  Sponsored by family and friends.

Miss Addison Sine, daughter of Taylor and Nick of Wilkesboro was 8h runner-up raising $571.40. Sponsored by family and friends.

Miss Paulo Cristobal, daughter of Paola Zamora of North Wilkesboro was 9th runner-up raising $524.40. Sponsored by family and friends.

 Miss Noemi Riverea, daughter of Paola Zamora of North Wilkesboro 10th runner-up raising $480.70. Sponsored by family and friends.

Miss Celeste Sarah Cruz-Avial, daughter of Julia Avial and Wilmer Crus of North Wilkesboro was 11th runner-up raising $476.40.ponsored by family and friends.

Miss Charley Brock, daughter of Kenny and Summer Brock of Wilkesboro was 12th runner-up raising $161.33. Sponsored by family and friends.

Miss Emery Brock, daughter of Kenny and Summer Brock of Wilkesboro was 13th runner-up raising $155.33.Sponsored by family and friends.

Miss Kimora Revels, daughter of Kayla Revels and William McClarin of Ronda, was 14th runner-up raising $151. Sponsored by family and friends.

The 2019 “Little Miss Princess” contestants raised $12.140.21

All contestants received gifts.

2019 “Junior Miss”

Winning the title of the 5th Annual “Junior Miss” 2019 was Miss Rebecca Walters, daughter of Scott and Yvonne Walters of Wilkesboro. She was sponsored by family and friends who raised $7,518.02. Presenting the crown to Miss Rebecca Walters was the 2018 “Junior Miss” Miss Kaitlynn Wagoner. Miss Walters 2019, received a bouquet of roses, trophy,   gifts from local businesses and one thousand scholarship.

Other 2019 “Junior” contestants and funds were:

Miss Valerie Schubart, daughter of Jeff and Susan Schubart of Ro. River, was 1st runner-up raising $3,075 and sponsored by Temple Hill UMC.

Miss Clarissa Nichole Freye, daughter of Marcelino Freyre and Teresa Greene of North Wilkesboro, was 2nd runner-up raising $1,325.00 and sponsored by family and friends

Miss Laykyn Combs, daughter of Daniel and Misty Combs of Boomer was 3rd runner-up raising $1,067. Sponsored by family and friends.

Miss Lilyanna Combs, daughter of Daniel and Misty Combs of Boomer was 4th runner-up raising $1,047. Sponsored by family and friends.

Miss Emily Barbour, daughter of Heather Walker of Wilkesboro, was 5st runner-up raising $558.48. Sponsored by family and friends.

Miss Chardonay Barber, daughter of Summer Barber of Mo. Falls was 6th runner-up raising $193. Sponsored by family and friends.

The 2019 “Junior Miss” contestants raised $14,783.50

All contestants received gifts.

  2019 “Miss CAG”

Winning the title of “Miss CAG” 2019 was Ms. Gilda Pruitt who was sponsored by BROC Temple Hill Senior Nutrition Mealsite and raised 12,453.12. Ms. Pruitt was escorted by Mr. Larry Phipps.  “Miss CAG” 2018, Ms. Malinda Jarvis presented the crown to “Miss CAG” 2019, bouquet of roses and trophy.

Other “Miss CAG” contestants included:

Ms. Deborah. Strickland, raising $2,311.54, was the 1st runner-up. Ms. Strickland was sponsored by BROC Maple Springs Senior Nutrition Services Meal site and escorted by Mr. Larry Phipps.

 Ms. Helen Myers, raising $2,202.45 was 2nd runner-up. Ms. Myers was sponsored by BROC Austin Senior Nutrition Services Meal Site and escorted by Mr. Larry Phipps. Ms. Myers was recognized on her 85th birthday.

Ms. Kandice Fuentes, raising $2,043.90, was the 3rd runner-up. Ms. Fuentes of North Wilkesboro was sponsored by family and friends.

Ms. Gracie Brock, raising $1,968.52 was 4thnd runner-up. Ms.  Brock was sponsored by BROC Fairplains Senior Nutrition Services Mealsite and escorted by Mr. Larry Phipps

“Miss CAG” Contestants raised a total of $20,979.53

“Miss CAG” contestants are recruited from civic, church and volunteer groups throughout Wilkes County. Each contestant represents a group of concerned citizens. Contestants sell ads and raffle tickets, hold bake sales, yard sales, donut sales and other events to raise money.

Each contestant’s fundraising total was kept secret until the winner was announced at the pageant. The winner is determined by the amount of money raised. The contestant who raises the most money is crowned “Miss CAG’ “Junior Miss” and “Little Miss Princess.”

Master of Ceremonies for the annual pageant was Mr. Daryl Wagoner.

Wagoner said, “There’s no better way to use your time and talents than to help Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission,” he stated he was proud to be a part of BROC and this event.

Entertainment for the evening was provided by Deliverance a southern gospel group-Daryl, and Donna Wagoner.

The grand total raised: $52,332.14, came from $12,140.31 raised by “Little Miss Princess” contestants; $14,784.30 raised by “Junior Miss” contestants and $20,979.53 raised by “Miss CAG” Contestants.

 Karen McNeil, Evelyn Vidrine and Dare Stromer were the event coordinators.  Others assisting with the pageant were Stephen Cannon, Donna Wagoner, Courtney Wagoner, Daryl Wagoner, Alison Crisp, Lorene W. Billings, Mary Smith, Matthew Hauser, and Amanda O’Shany.

Photographers:  Ann Crisp, and Alison Crisp. Photographers’ Assistants was Jeff Wilmoth, Mykah Kelley, Perseus Marley and Karen McNeil

Financial Accountants were Ms. Mary Smith and Ms. Lorene W. Billings.

Closing remarks were made by BROC Executive Director, Dare Stromer; ‘Wow” What an exciting evening!  I want to thank all the contestants, their family and friends businesses for their support, the local media, the volunteers, businesses, Wilkes Community Action Committee, BROC Board of Directors, the Entertainment, Photographers and Staff for their support in doing for others.  Everyone puts many long hours and have done an awesome job, in raising funds to help those less fortunate “commented Ms. Stromer”. “I thank the Lord for the money raised. We are so blessed. Without each one of you and everyone’s involvement, dedication, hard work, time and love that went into this pageant it would not have been possible.

I want to thank the staff who works hard with the fundraising events. It takes all of us working as a team.

I want to thank Ann Crisp and Alison Crisp who are staff, but off in the summer and donated their time.

A special thanks from Wilkes Community Action Committee members to all who participated in this year’s pageant, whether it be as a contestant, helping with fundraising, helping behind the scenes, buying raffle tickets or ads or the many other things that have been done this year. Your continued support will benefit many Wilkes County families.

Thank you !!!!!—Thank you!!!!! Thank you !!!!! Thank you!!!!!