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lxvechauncey · 6 years ago

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Thank yous

Ay, first and foremost I gotta thank God you feel me, for every single blessing and lesson and opportunity that has lead to this release. 2018 was the most beautiful year and I'm beyond grateful and that's an understatement. You are an amazing God and I don't have enough mouths to thank you enough. But thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you, anyway!

So, before I get into this, I think it should be known that although I'm from NY, this EP belongs to Chicago. Cj's from Northside, he did the beats. Gary is from Southside, he shot the Trombone cover. Josh is from North Shore, he's the voice of Clyde that you hear on the skit. LaurenSpinz is from Southside, I'm wearing her bracelets on the cover. Since Hardball, the Chi has always held a special place in my heart, so it feels good to be able to come full circle with No Trap, No Fear.

To Cj TheFlii: My fuckin' guy, the energy that you possess in a single studio session is unmatched. You're a pure individual with exceptional talent. Don't ever lose that geniuine love in ya heart, and keep grinding. You're literally one few producers I know really really working. I'm already proud, but I'm excited to see what God has in store for you.

To Dynasty: Bro, what a ride. First of all you are the one of the realest niggas in LA. Your focus and drive is inspiring and the fact that you really care. No, REALLY care, beyond this music shit, is your biggest attribute. Don't ever change a thing. Don't ever stop showing these artists what a real manager looks like. Thank you for everything, let's keep goin'!

To Joel: Boyyyy you know how to work a camera, let me tell you! We've become so close over the past couple years, I'm truly blessed to know you and call you family. We shot this album cover in 28 minutes, in real cold weather with props and everything and all I did was show you the American Gangster cover and say "I wanna look like Hov" lmao. Your vision is impeccable. I love you, bro.

To my beloved Daishaundra: My sunshine, this is your album too, shorty. There would be no Chauncey Bass without the love of my life to sing to. You are so necessary, you are so brilliant, you are so awesome. Thank you for being my executive producer, in the literal sense. Thank you for teaching me how to love unconditionally. Thank you for sharing your light with me; the brightest light, my God. Thank you for deeming me worthy and thank you for co-writing the best love story I've ever told and helping me make the best cluster of songs I've ever created and I cannot wait to sing beautiful duets with you to our little SuperNova. We made a Baby Blue!!! I love you. I love you, I love you. Word is bond, you my nigga.

Real quick tho... Ma, I love you. Dad, I love you. EZRA I LOVE YOU, you amazing little man I miss you so much I can't wait to show you everything mamaDai and I have planned for you. Rej, my borough brother, I love you! Yel, Topp, Nobi I can't even express, yo. I thank God everyday to be surrounded around such TRULY incredible people and call y'all my siblings. Not to mention y'all make FIIIRE music omg. Gary, I said your name earlier but you're an amazing man don't ever let nobody tell you you're not! All my Brotherhood dudes!! Thank God for y'all; Jonathan Tillman, I love you dog! Derrick Jasmin I love you, dog! Damn, this shit long as hell my bad for the novel. All my SHPLFTD people!!!!! Omg your support is so amazing, thank you all; everyone mentioned in this shit, thank you all for existing. You mean the world to me.

LOVE ONE ANOTHER! STOP HOLDING IN POSITIVE ENERGY! LET GO OF NEGATIVE, TOXIC ENERGY THE WORLD NEEDS LOVE, THE WORLD NEEDS PRAYER AND PRAYER WORKS. AIGHT?! WORD UP

Live life in this order: first you Bless Up, then go head and Act Up.

Surf's Up! 🤙🏾

lxve, Chin Chop

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wickedweeklywonders · 7 years ago

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Movies to watch

-virtigo -green room

-gangs of new york -drive -the master -interstellar -django unchained -cannibal holocaust -audition -apocalypse now -natural born killers -gummo -300 -gladiator -phantom of liberty -enter the void -tree of life -8 and a half -the mirror -resevoiur dogs -mishima -slaugter house 5 -the sweet here after -inside luan davis -dead of night -before the ring -basic -last year at mariumba -go -mr nobody -hero -j f k -rashmon -5 by 2 -eternal sunshine -irreversible -memento -peppermint candy -casino -melancholia -eve -good fellas -citizen kane -amande chord -nashville -short cuts -babble -21 grams - paris jai taime -AJAMI -the godfather -the fountain -the atlas -dias de gracias -intolerence -woyoming for men -before sunset -Broke -1993 -high noon -jaws -neighbors -young and beautiful -the raid -ginger snaps -the nice guys -the shallows -ginger and rosa -frank -sinister -predestination -another earth -chappie -enemy -the girl king -the danish girl -hush -chicago -sucker punch -spy -the boy -carrie -lights out -wolf of wall street -Apocalypse Now -Childhood of a Leader -the fugitive -under seige -coal miners daughter -the client -no country for old men -hope springs -cobb -miami connection -upstream colour -tickled -kingdom of heaven -hoffa -the producers -blazing saddles -young frankenstein -minority report -shaun of the dead -the kingdom of dreams and madness -the story of jt leroy -hunger -alien -boogie nights -primer -children of men -127 hours -zombie man -lights out -jason bourne -dances with wolves -memoires of a geisha -ex machina -the witch /the vvitch -battle royal -star wars series -the departed -moneyball -oceans eleven -pretty woman -edge of tomorrow -hercules -muppets movie series -the fugitive -disco pigs -peaky blinders -breakfast on pluto -girl with the pearl earring -the wind that shakes the barley -following -momento -mr man -anthropoid -when the wind blows -friends of H -west world -cloverfield -chronicles of riddick -pitch black -the blair witch (2) -30 days of night -event horizon -pandorum -Blade -amityville horror -children of the corn -hell raiser -night of the living dead -dawn of the dead -survival of the dead -day of the dead -psycho sequels -final destination -army of darkness -texas chainsaw massacre -resident evil -paranormal activity sequals 4 and 5 -the omen -28 weeks later -hostel -fright night -sinister -sausage party -moana -pk -ran de basanti -about elly -the chaser -godzilla -dredd -oceans 11 -true grit -10 to yuma -footloose -the departed -thing -the fly -cape fear -brave heart -what a way to go -25th hour -annie -good fellas -weird science -wallstreet -point break -all that jazz -the apartment -resevoir dogs -royal tanonbombs -river runs through it -true romance -colour of night -rocky -first blood -back to school -raging bull -full metal jacket -vanilla sky -dogville -big fish -virgin suicides -planes trains automobiles -shattered glass -the last seduction -12 angry men -network -before the devil knows ur dead -the killing -paths of glory -ace in the hole -the rules of attraction -sulivans travels -oh brother where art tho -that thing you do -dog tooth -lobster -make this town go round and round -payback -the 5th eye -after the storm -all these sleepless nights -another country -apple pie -aquarius -as i open my eyes -author the jt leroy story -bacon and gods wrath -being 17 -beware the slenderman -bleak street -burden -captain fantastic -certain women -chevalier -dont call me son -the butterfly effect -the eagle huntress -endless poetry -figure -the first monday in may -the first the last -green room -happy hour -the heart of the matter -high rise -julieta -les demons -long way north -lost and beautiful -love song -the lure -michael smither the portrait -neruda -the pissy tits street gang/ -personal shopper -the qeen of ireland -the red turtle -sixty six -suburra -tanna -ten years -a touch of zen -under the shadow -variety -when two worlds collide -the wounded angel -zero dark thirty -the killing joke -sicario -napoleon dynamite -north by north west -aqua marine - nu pogodi -MARIE ANTOINETTE -SPICE GIRLS -13 GOING ON 30 -BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS -CLUELESS -THE CLIQUE -LIZZIE MCGUIRE -southbound -once -kubo -the lobster -neighbors -nice guys -ex machina -morgan -cash only -creative control -low and behold -embers -kicks -dont think twice -sleep walk w me -the strangers -joy -american hustle -imagine you and me -life partner -the abyss -dr strangelove -bronson -cool hand luke -the good the bad the ugly -once upon a time in the west -lolita -gilda -goodfellas -dirty harry -sexy beast -M -laurence of arabia -young frankenstein -the producers -bonnie and clyde -suffragette -the danish girl -nathan barley -the lobster -cloud atlas -im not there -bright star -brideshead revisited -paddington -lilting -holiday -ginger snaps -blaire witch 2 -we are what we are -southbound -green inferno -knock knock -they look like people -hush -the hallow -the darkness -the other side of the door -the boy -the forest -the nightmare -the houses october built -the visit -sinister -eden lake -honeymoon -the lazarus effect -starry eyes -the village -the sacrement -american mary -the woman in black 2 -haunt -all the boys love mandy lane -tale of two sisters -uninvited -true lies -the revenant -operation avalanche -fear -boogienights -rumble fish -something wild -manhatten -mad max originals -great gatsby original -the champ -midnight express -the deer hunter -eyes of laura mars -lenny -lifeforce -the black cauldren -desperately seeking susan -purple rose of cairo -arrival -hocus pocus -what lies beneath -a dangerous method -like crazy -jeff who lives at home -young adult -stand by me -gone with the wind -the third man -lost in translation -la dolce vita -me and you and everyone we know -harold and maude -departures - The Librarians -Warehouse 13 -The River -Paranormal Witness -american horror story - Specter -Splinter -The Autopsy of Jane Doe -american horror story -star wars - Session 9 - The Call of Cthulhu - Martin - Cemetery Man - At Midnight I’ll Take Your Soul - Let’s Scare Jessica to Death -Ouija -Silent Night, Deadly Night -Only God Forgives -Amelie -The Royal Tenenbaums -The Tempest -Upstream Color -Event Horizon -From Dusk Till Dawn -The Devil Inside -Below -Hush -return of the living dead -the town the feared sundown -30 days of night -the invitation -the woman -my bloody valentines -grabbers -invasion of the body snatchers -the gift -12 angry men -anomalisa -young frankenstein -ex machina -das boot -under the shadow -blackfish -the bicycle thieves -city of god -old boy -downfall -holy motors -blue is the warmest color -i am love -beyond the hills -a hijacking -lore -the great beauty/ -the hunt -amour -Transsiberian -Robot & Frank -the bay -celeste and jesse forever -like crazy -perfect gateway -europa report -hard boiled -el mariachi -the hunt for red october -apocalypto -super 8 -close encounters of the third kind -melancholia -upstream colour -primer -buried -primal fear -sicario -the gift -bound -millers crossing -the firm -jackie brown -almost famous -american psycho -high fidelity -AI -memento -city of god -million dollar baby -children of men -the departed -this is england -zodiac -boys in the hood -men of children -shawshank redemption -the departed -on the waterfront -snatch -my cousin vinny -true grit -big lebowski -hunger -the naughty nineties -lucky number sleven -guildernstern are dead -grand budapest hotel -inglorious bastards -the third man -double indemnity -true romance -resevoiur dogs -hateful 8 -the master -the lion in winter -doubt -glengarry glen ross -steve jobs -the big chill -magnolia -end of tour -coffee and cigerettes -my dinner with andre -before sunrise -primer -before -end of watch -you can count on me -house of games -manhatten -the nice guys -heist -get shorty -lethal wepaon -kiss kiss bang bang -lock stock and two smoking barrels -withnail and i -in bruges -seven psychopaths -casablanca -the apartment -the girl on friday -the big sleep -horse feathers -duck soup -animal crackers -kind hearts and corronets -monty python -day of the triffids -assault on precinct 13 -chinatown -the invaders -nightmares -fear and loathing in las vegas -dr katz professional therapist -the big sleep -leviathan -earth vs the flying saucers -american graffitti -things to come -terror vision -the dain curse -brazil -the towering inferno -the third man -dead ringers -dark star -midnight cowboy -spies like us -get crazy -the dirty douzen -little shop of horrors -the man who wasnt there -rumble fish -gleaming the cube -fruitvale station -dancer in the dark -cries and whispers -in the mood for love -oceans eleven -the gold rush -spartacus -gladiator -platoon -do the right thing -saving private ryan -swingers -marathon man -nightcrawler -happiness -10 cloverfield lane -anomalisa -do lavon -room -waltz with bashire -blower -inside lou and davis -blow up -a serious man -mirror -synochechy new york -stalker -spring summer fall winter spirng -gataga -the fountain -devils rejects -half baked -jupiter ascending -devils advocate -the abyss -the accountant -american honey -iron fist -ipman -dragon -green hornet -chocolate -kungfu hustle -the man from nowhere -awake -creep -the girl in the photographs -beneath -honeymoon -let us prey -the houses october built -starry eyes - Lawrence of Arabia (1962) -Amelie (2001) -Withnail and I (1987) -Do the Right Thing (1989) -Hairspray (1988) -The Virgin Suicides (1999) -Morvern Callar (2002) -American Psycho (2000) -Life is Sweet (1990) -Barry Lyndon (1975) -The Riot Club (2014) -Samsara (2011) -BBC Panorama: Inside North Korea (2013) -The First Movie (2009) -Lessons of Darkness (1992) -Wadjda (2012) -From Russia with Love (1963) -Meek’s Cutoff (2010) -Selma (2014) -Moana (2016) -Tale of Tales (2015) -A Matter of Life and Death (1946) -Two Days One Night (2014) -Leviathan (2014) -The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) -A Clockwork Orange (1971) -Ed Wood (1994) -Final Segment: The First Movie (2009) -man on the moon -magnolia -beginners -wet hot american summer -hot rod -airplane 1 and ii -blazing saddles -dr strangelove -steamboat bill jr -when harry met sally -my cousin vinny -the jerk -the discreat charm of the bougousie -pineable express -theres something about mary -monty python football -young frankenstein -inglorious bastards -rat race -weekend -in bruges -animal cracker -naked gun -the naughty nineties -spaceballs -harold and kumar -planes trains and automobiles -super troopers -his girl friday -ace ventura -doubtfire -high fidelity -anchorman -caddyshack -best in show -some like it hot -top secret -hot rod -this is spinal tap -the producers -22 jump street -bruce almighty -office space -city lights -project a -kung fu hustle -duck soup -pork pie -lego batman -fences -hidden figures -moonlight -it comes at night -cure for wellness -kedi -i dont feel at home in this world anymore -the lure -okja -john wick -trainspotting 1 and 2 -baby driver -it -hell or high water -the bad batch -split -the belko experiment -the accountant -lion -embers -under the skin -stalker -adaptation -the taking of deborah logan -noroi -invisible 2: chasing the ghost sound -the good neighbor -they look like people -monkey bones -the searchers -shane -forty guns -high country -high plains drifter -the ox bow incident -rancho notorious -winchester 73 -unforgiven -the assissination of jesse james -one eyed jacks -outlaw josey wales -pat garret and billy the kid -butch cassidy and the sun dance kid -high noon -tombstone -my darling clementine -true grit -rio bravo -the man who shot liberty valance -the shootist -the wild bunch -el topo -hell or high water -lonesome dove -paris texas -mccabe and mrs miller -a bullet for the general -the great silence -fistful of dollars -once upon a time in the west -sholay -tears of the black tiger -good the bad and the weird -sons of great bear -the proposition -sukiyaki western django -black god white devil -whity -yojimbo -shanghai noon -red sun -serenity -big trouble in little china -serenity -from dusk till dawn -cow boys and aliens -my left foot -spotlight -hush -magic -dead of night -may -hannibal rising -red dragon -youree next -the step father -halloween -night of the living dead -john wick -counte of monte christo -the sacrement -the wicker man -the craft -are you afraid of the dark -wayward pines -texas chainsaw mascare -invasion of the body snatchers -alien -jacobs ladder -return of the living dead -the thing -audition -the mist -martyrs -let the right one in -monty pythons meaning of life -cemetary man -the frighteners -bill and teds bogus journey -the adventures of barron ma -skyfall -a few good men -training day -the last of the mohecans -the omen -

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the-record-obituaries · 8 years ago

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March 29, 2017: Obituaries

Rose Smith, 62

Rose Marie Smith, age 62, of Wilkesboro, died Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born November 16, 1954 in Oswego, New York to John and Goldie Decker Smith. She was a nurse earning the honor of Nurse of the Year by her employer. Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving are significant other, Charles Edwin "Eddie" Huffstetler of Wilkesboro; sons, Charles Evans Huffstetler of Wilkesboro, David John Carista of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and brother, Eugene Smith of Myrtle Beach.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Leon Church officiating. Burial will follow in Mountlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 1:00 until 2:00 on Wednesday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

James Church, 61

James Lloyd Church, age 61, of Millers Creek, died Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born April 25, 1955 in Wilkes County to Lloyd George and RosaLee Absher Church. Mr. Church was preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving are his wife, Janet Dancy Church; son, Jeremiah Church and fiancée Rachel Hamby of Millers Creek; and sisters, Patricia Church, Jada Triplett and husband Alan, Carol Denny and husband Junior, Sharon Goad and husband John, and Lisa Church.

Funeral service was held March 27, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Steve Faw officiating. Burial followed in Lights for Christ Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9956.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Renita Greene, 66

Renita Susan Greene, age 66, of Ferguson, died Friday, March 24, 2017 at Avante at Wilkesboro. She was born November 8, 1950 in Wilkes County to Obie Dean and Edith Mae Anderson Greene. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Ms. Greene was preceded in death by her parents; baby sister, Melody Annette Greene; and sister, Helen Louise Greene.

Surviving are her brother, Steve Greene of Hudson; sister, Geneva Mae Watson of Ferguson; several nieces and nephews.

No service will be held.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Lonnie Patterson, 66

Lonnie "Dennis" Patterson, age 66, of Hays, died Thursday, March 23, 2017 at his home. He was born October 3, 1950 in Wilkes County to James Hillary and Cordie Whitley Patterson. He was a member of Dehart Baptist Church. He was previously employed with Asplundh Tree Expert Company. Mr. Patterson was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Terry Patterson; and sister, Joyce Stroud.

Surviving are his wife Donna McGuire Patterson; daughter, Denni Walker and husband David of Hays; son, Bud Kilby and wife Jeannie of Lenoir; brother, Jerry Patterson and wife Vergie of North Wilkesboro; and grandchildren, Nikki McConniehead and husband Andre, Kirsten Walker all of North Wilkesboro, Sylvan Kilby of Hays, Megan Kilby of Madison.

Funeral service was held March 26, at Dehart Baptist Church with Pastor Greg Hall, Rev. Amos Combs and Rev. Jesse Whitley officiating. Burial followed in Maple Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Annette Battle, PO Box 9, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or to Pruitt Hospice, 902 West D Street, Suite B, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Pallbearers will be David Walker, Bud Kilby, Sylvan Kilby, Rod Whitley, Marty Whitley and Martin Roberts.

Gary Johnson 71

Mr. Gary Wayne Johnson age 71 of Windy Gap, North Carolina passed away March 21, 2017 at 2:30pm at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

Mr. Johnson was an avid musician mostly known in the Blue Grass world as a member of the family band the "Brushy Mountain Boys" formed by his father Earl Wayne Johnson Aka, "Curly Wayne Johnson". The band members included, Wayne, Gary's Dad on Guitar, Gary on Banjo, Gary's youngest brother Micheal Earl Johnson on Washboard and middle brother Rocky Bruce Johnson on Standup Bass and "Lost" John Ray on Fiddle. The band won multiple fiddlers conventions in the surrounding areas including the world famous Galax, Virginia and Union Grove, North Carolina Conventions. The Brushy Mountain Boys also won the National Fiddlers convention in Washington, DC two separate times. Gary and the Brushy Mountain Boys are also honored to be in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC as Pioneers of Old Time Blue Grass Music. Gary is also honored to represent his style of music at the Heritage Museum at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Along with being an amazing musician on the Banjo and Guitar, he was a beloved Christian, Father, Son, Brother, Husband, PawPaw and G-pa.

Gary is preceded by his Mother, Ruth Minton Johnson, Father, Earl Wayne Johnson, and Brother, Rocky Bruce Johnson.

Gary is survived by his Beloved wife Carolyn Hollaway Johnson of Windy Gap, N.C. Brother, Micheal Earl Johnson Sister, Lydia Carol Johnson and Boyfriend Dwayne Gentry and Children Autumn Lydia Gregory and Macie Ruth Ann Gregory and John Luke Gregory Children Gary Wayne Johnson Jr. (Tinker) and Wife Kelli, Tammy Ann Minton and Husband Stuart, Russell Earl Johnson and Wife Tonya, Tonya Jane Johnson and Fiance Michael J Roten, Timothy Craig Sidden and Michelle Stevens Sidden, Grandchildren Chelsea Leola Williams and Husband Jonathan, Dallas Mitchell Sidden, Anna Jane Minton, Tucker Craig Sidden, Cody Wayne Noah, Avery Dakota Johnson, Allison Rose Johnson, And Great grandchildren, Mason-Kyle Mitchell Sidden and Zakkary-Allyn Craig Sidden.

Funeral services was held Saturday at Shady Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Benny Romans, Rev. Ricky Walker, and Rev. William Souther officiating. Burial was in Mountain View Baptist Church cemetery in the Windy Gap Community.

Clyde Adams, 88

Clyde Edward Adams, age 88, of North Wilkesboro, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Avante at Wilkesboro. He was born April 9, 1928 in Wilkes County to Bura Joshua Brown and Lessie Adams. Mr. Adams was a member of Little Mtn. Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lizzy Dean Johnson Adams; and brother, Don Adams.

Surviving are his son, Garry Adams of Oregon; daughter, Pamela Sperlich of Oregon; sisters, Rosalee "Frankie" Soots, Martha Sue Bauguess both of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren Adrian Sperlich, Andrea Dodge and husband Dan, Adam Lovelace all of Oregon.

Memorial service was held March 25, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Pastor Eric Hagen officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Wake Forest Baptist Health and Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Frances Bond, 85

Mrs. Frances Gene Worley Bond, age 85, of North Wilkesboro, widow of Dr. John L. Bond, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 21, 2017.

A celebration of life was held March 25, at First Baptist Church of North Wilkesboro with Rev. Bert Young and Dr. David Smith officiating. Mrs. Bond was born in Nichols, South Carolina, on December 8, 1931, to Floyd and Telulah Worley. She graduated magna cum laude from Coker College in 1953, earning a bachelor's degree in music. She was the first honor graduate and winner of Coker College's Alumnae Cup. She set a campus history-making scholastic pace. For the class of 1953, she was a continuous holder of honor scholarships conferred each spring upon students with the highest annual grade average in the respective rising classes. An outstanding campus leader as well as top honor student, she was selected to represent Coker College in the 1953 national collegiate "Who's Who."

Mrs. Bond took flying lessons in the early 1980s, completing her first solo flight in 1982. She enjoyed frequently co-piloting with her husband, Dr. John Bond.

Mrs. Bond was an active member of First Baptist Church of North Wilkesboro, where she served as pianist for a number of years, sang in the choir, and participated in the handbell choir.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Floyd Coleman Worley, Sr.; and her sister, Jacquelyn Worley Collins.

Mrs. Bond is survived by two daughters, Beth Worley Bond of North Wilkesboro, and Laura Bond Walsh and husband, Calvin, of Moravian Falls; one son, John Lawrence Bond, III and wife, Angela, of Wilkesboro, five grandchildren, Elizabeth Davis Williams (husband Brian), Preston Davis, Bethany Abernethy Dunn (husband Brad), Anna Abernethy, Rachel Bond; and two great-grandchildren., Avery Dunn and Addison Dunn.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of North Wilkesboro, P.O. Box 458, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, The Health Foundation, P.O. Box 667, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, or the Wilkes YMCA, 1801 YMCA Blvd. Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Brenda Church, Brenda Prevette, Sheila Marley, Pruitt Hospice and Home Instead for the wonderful love and care they provided to Mrs. Bond.

Melinda Hostetter, 45

Mrs. Melinda Faye Houdeyshell Hostetter, age 45 of Millers Creek, passed away Monday, March 20th, 2017 at her home.

Funeral services were March 25th, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel, with Rev. Dan Winters officiating. Burial was in Scenic Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Hostetter was born July 4, 1971 in Elkin, WV to Dennette Clauson Houdeyshell and Linda Louise Pennington. She was a member of Faith Hill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband; Gary Lee Hostetter of the home, her Father; Dennette Clauson Houdeyshell of the home, her Mother; Linda Louise Pennington Wilson and husband, Ronald, of Mtn. City TN, a daughter; Miranda Kaye Hostetter of Millers Creek, two sons; Johnathon Wayne Hostetter and wife Hannah of North Wilkesboro and Nathan Obrien Hostetter and wife Amber of Millers Creek, three grandchildren, and one sister; Tammy Houdeyshell Cagle and husband Michael of Boomer.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Samaritans Purse, PO Box 1072 Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

William Reynolds, Jr. 83

Mr. William Edgar "Bill" Reynolds, Jr. age 83 of Traphill, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services were held March 24, at Old Roaring River Baptist Church with Rev. Walter Hutchison officiating. Burial with Military Honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 Honor Guard will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Reynolds was born February 1, 1934 in Wilkes County to William "Bud" Edgar Sr. and Mattie Alice Billings Reynolds. He was a member Old Roaring River Baptist Church. Mr. Reynolds was a cattle farmer and a Veteran of the US Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother; Robert Reynolds.

He is survived by his wife Dana Jo Hutchison Reynolds of the home, a daughter; Amanda Livingston and husband Tommy of Boomer, a son; Wesley Bell and wife Sandra of Hays, two grandchildren; Benjamin Livingston and Makenzie Livingston, nephews; Derek Hutchison and wife Brooke, Michael Hutchison and wife Cherie and Joshua A. Hutchison, nieces; Christie Hartley and husband Chris and April Hutchison.

Flowers will be accepted.

Terry Whitley, 54

Mrs. Terry Lynn Walker Whitley age 54, wife of Paul Gene Whitley of Ronda passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro.

Funeral services were held March 24, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Rev. David Wellborn officiating. Burial was in Fishing Creek Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Whitley was born August 13, 1962 in Wilkes County to John `Lee and Ann McNeil Walker. She retired from Tyson foods.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband; Paul Gene Whitley of the home, one son; Michael Paul Walker of North Wilkesboro, two daughters; Tabitha Gambill of North Wilkesboro, Tina Roope and husband, Matthew of Hayes, eight grandchildren; Kyle Soch, Laila Walker, Madeline Walker, Ethan Gambill, Chloe Jarvis, Leah Lou Dermelk, Brooklyn Roope, Braxton Roope, two sisters; Nancy Miller, Patricia Stanley both of North Wilkesboro, and two brothers; Larry Walker and Kenneth Walker.

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aubiz1 · 7 years ago

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fadingfartconnoisseur · 7 years ago

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A Road Trip to the Cowal Highland Gathering in Dunoon

At the end of August, I found myself back in Scotland for my third visit to this beautiful country and lucky for me, this trip coincided with two things I had been wanting to experience for a while: one was seeing the glens covered in purple heather and the other was attending the Highland Games!

I attended my first ever Highlands Games a few summers back in Fredericton, Canada, and that was a lot of fun. They had a ceilidh, Gaelic lessons, Highlands dancing, as well as a slew of athletic events including the famed caber toss where a massive pole (tree trunk!) is tossed end over end. I had been wanting to attend the ‘real thing’ ever since, and this summer was my chance!

After spending a few days in Glasgow, it was finally time for the big event, so Sam and I hopped in our rental car and set out towards our destination. Next stop: the Cowal Highland Gathering in Dunoon!

The town of Dunoon is located on the west shore of the upper Firth of Clyde in Argyll and Bute, and we were treated to some pretty amazing landscapes on the drive over. Technically, we could have just taken a ferry across and cut our travel time, but we wanted lochs, we wanted forests, and we wanted winding roads to soak in the beauty of nature, so we were more than glad to tack on a few extra kilometres.

Our route took us west out of Glasgow and then north along the shores of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Loch Lomond is the largest loch in Scotland and probably the most famous after Loch Ness, so we pulled over to stretch our legs and take some photos – unfortunately, there was no sighting of Nessie’s cousin!

From there we continued through Arrochar, over the Rest and Be Thankful lookout point, along Loch Fyne, through Strachur, and down the shores of Loch Eck before arriving in Dunoon…in the middle of a torrential downpour!

As there was little chance of sightseeing considering the weather, we grabbed a quick bite of dinner in town, and then continued on to the nearby town of Innellan where we would be spending the night.

Staying at a cozy AirBnB in a mansion

Now I feel like I say this a lot, but we ended up at one of the coolest little AirBnBs ever!

We had a room in a merchant’s mansion from the 1850s, our bedroom had views overlooking the water, and there was a beautiful Golden Retriever willing to accept all the pets and belly rubs in the world. We also had an amazing host who was a classical musician, so we actually ended up spending part of the evening together chatting in his dining room and having tea and biscuits (as you do!), which was really cool.

Lately, Sam and I have been staying in AirBnBs where we have the whole space to ourselves, so it was nice having a host for a change and to hear about life in this little corner of Scotland.

Also, that night I had one of the best sleeps of my life. I think it was the combination of that cool late-summer air, the fluffiest duvet and pillows, and the tranquillity of the town, all combined to offer an amazing night’s rest.

Going to the Cowal Highland Gathering

The following morning we got up bright and early and drove from Innellan to Dunoon. It was a short 15-minute drive and we arrived just as they were setting up for the Cowal Games.

This is the largest of all the Highland Games in the world attracting over 3,000 competitors and 20,000 spectators from around the world, so it was pretty cool to be in attendance!

Having only had a quick cup of tea before we ran out the door, we wandered over to the food truck area inside the grounds. Here we saw some Scottish classics listed on the menu, so we had to dig in.

It may have been way too early for lunch, but I ordered myself a plate of beef stovies (a potato mash with onions, vegetables, and different meats) and Sam got himself some haggis with neeps and tatties (sheep’s pluck with turnips and potatoes on the side). It was my first time trying beef stovies and I really enjoyed it – hearty, filling and perfect to kick start a busy day.

And then, it was time for some games!

So what can you expect from the games?

The games were broken down into 4 main categories, and even though we were only there for a day, we still managed to see a bit of everything.

Highland Dancing – The Cowal Highland Gathering hosted the Scottish and World Championships, so there were lots of international dancers – some even from Canada! We watched part of the competition but the dance that really caught my eye was the Scottish Sword Dance. This is a victory dance meaning that if the Scots won in battle, they would dance over their enemies weapons to celebrate a return home to their wives and families.

Piping – This category was split into pipe bands and solo piping. The solo piping had taken place the previous day, but we got to watch the bands compete in the Cowal Pipe Band Championship. Apparently, at the very end of the event, all of the pipe bands get together and salute the Chieftain to the tune of ‘Highland Laddie’. We missed this but I can only imagine what 1,000+ pipers playing in unison sounds like!

Wrestling – This event is focused on Scottish backhold wrestling which has been practiced since the 8th century and was also part of the earliest Highland Games! This form of wrestling involves wrestlers gripping each other around the waist, the right hand under the opponent’s left arm and the chin resting on the opposite right shoulder. If the wrestler breaks his hold or touches the ground with any part of his body except his feet, he loses.

Heavy Athletics – Now this is what I was most looking forward to! The heavy athletics are an amazing display of human strength and a celebration of a tradition that has been passed down over the centuries. It usually features the following events:

Caber toss: Where competitors toss a caber so that it turns end over end.

Stone put: Similar to throwing a shot put, except instead of a steel shot, they use a large stone.

Scottish hammer throw: A round metal ball attached to a hammer is whirled and then thrown over the shoulder.

Weight throw: A combination of two events where light and heavy weights with a chain attached to a handle are thrown.

Weight over the bar: The athlete has to throw a weight with a handle over their head and over a bar.

Sheaf toss: Where a bundle of straw (the sheaf) wrapped in a burlap bag is tossed vertically with a pitchfork over a raised bar.

Phewww! I’m just exhausted thinking of the strength required to compete in these events. I’ll just let the next few photos do the talking.

And aside from all of these competitions, there’s actually quite a bit more to do at the games! There was also a Ceilidh tent showcasing some homegrown talent, food trucks where you could tuck into local cuisine, numerous games and workshops for children, as well as other events taking place across town like the street parade and fireworks display, a classic cars showcase, and numerous races.

All in all, plenty to keep busy!

A scenic drive back to Glasgow

We had to leave Dunoon in the late afternoon to go back to Glasgow and catch our flight, so we didn’t get to watch the closing ceremony for the Cowal Highland Gathering, but we did have a beautiful drive back.

Since we had improved weather this time, we actually managed to make a few stops, first at Benmore after we spotted a field full of sheep (yes, we are those tourists!), and then at the Rest And Be Thankful lookout point because with a name like that, you can’t help but obey!

A few tips for the Cowal Games

Now a few tips to keep in mind in case you find yourself attending the Highland Games next year:

The Cowal Highland Gathering is held annually in the town of Dunoon on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll and Bute on the last weekend in August.

You’re going to be spending the whole day outdoors, so it’s a good idea to dress for unpredictable Scottish weather. Keep in mind that the grounds get very muddy by the end of the day. I wore rain boots, a rain jacket, a scarf and toque (it was surprisingly chilly for August!), and I also kept my umbrella handy and had to pull it out a few times.

Locals bring their own tents and lawn chairs (a clever move!) so something to consider if you’re planning on sticking around all day.

The Cowal Games are a popular event so it’s a good idea to book your accommodations well in advance. If you want to snag a good parking spot near the grounds, it’s also a good idea to arrive early before the games begin!

Tickets for the Cowal Games can be purchased at the ticketing booth just outside the grounds, or you can just get them online to avoid the long lines.

Have you ever attended the Highland Games?  Where and what was it like?

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Windmills

Truck being loaded with corn in Oklahoma

“You’re listening to KFMO, Farm Radio. All ag, all day. In just moment we’ll have Scott Kay with the soy report but first a word from our friends at Pioneer Seed.….” Western Oklahoma. This agriculture country. Big agriculture. Grain and cattle. Everything revolves around these two. Grain haulers and cattle trucks and and occasionally a truck hauling a massive part for the electric generating windmills that line the ridges in this wide open country are what is on the 2 lane roads that crisscross the region. But we are looking for history. Heading south along the Texas Oklahoma border we are looking for the history of the windmill.

Rolling into Shattuck, OK the speed drops from 70 to 55 to 45 to 35 to 25.

“I don’t see it.” Lorraine says.

“I think it’s on the far side of town.” I reply

The sign says 35 mph. In the distance 45 mph. Four blocks and we’re on the other side of town.

“There it is!” I say as we roll on by.

U-turn in the Quick-e-Mart and we come to a stop in front of the Shattuck Windmill Park and Museum. Four acres of windmills from the past.

The Shattuck windmill park

I jump out to take a photo and a woman comes out of the building signed George Schultz General Store. I shout “Hello” and wave. She says something I can’t quite hear. As I get closer she’s saying, “I’d like you to sign the guest register.”

“We’ll certainly ma’am. I’d be happy to.”

The store

“It’s right in here.” she says opening the door to the little gift shop.

“Now if you want to look around that’s fine. Or I can show you around. You just follow me right out the back here.”

We step out into a field of windmills. Big ones, little ones, some are spinning and some are stopped.

“Now I don’t know much about windmills but my husband Don does. He’s away today but he and some other men fix and paint them and they know all about them. But I can tell you we’ve had quite a controversy about the grass. Some people want it mowed and some say we should let the wild flowers grow. The flowers are pretty but watch your step. I don’t like walking out here.”

“Why?” asks Lorraine

“Snakes. I’ve been deathly afraid of snakes since I was a little girl.”

“Lorraine is too.” I offer.

“Well you and I are going to stick together” she says turning to Lorraine, “and if we see one we’ll find out who runs faster. I’m 85 so you’re probably going to beat me.”

Watch out for snakes

“Now I don’t know too much about windmills but I’ll show you this sod house. My husband and some other men moved this here so we could show people what it was like when people first came here. It’s not really sod. It’s made of stone and dug into the ground. This was built in 1902 the Schwartz family. They had 9 children and lived here until they could build a stick house in 1920.”

The phone rings in her pocket. “Yes, yes I can but I can’t talk now. ……. Don’t you worry. ….. I’ll take care of it.”

“Oh my. I’m the church organist. I’ve been doing it for 52 years. Now one of the Sunday school teachers can’t make it and I’ll have to cover for her. I’ll have to go a little early to do both. I guess I’ll be brushing up on Sunday school lessons tonight.”

“I was born here in Shattuck. One of twins. My mother gave birth to my brother Clyde and said ‘Thank God that’s over with.’ and the doctor said ‘Not yet. You got another one coming.’ and that was me. Of course they didn’t know if it was twins in those days.”

“Both my husband and I went to college. That was the only time I left Shattuck. When we got married we started a dairy farm just north of here. Oh yes. I can drive a truck or a tractor or a bailer. “

“He’d get up before dawn and start milking. I’d fix something for breakfast and take over the milking. By the time I was done milking and had the kitchen cleaned he’d be out in the field. I’d go out and see what he needed. If he had the truck loaded with wheat I’d drive it into town to the elevator and get it weighed. Pick up gasoline or whatever was needed and head back to the farm. We raised three children. About ten years ago it became just too much and we sold it and retired.”

“How big was your farm?” I ask.

“Almost 5 sections. About 3,000 acres. Oh my, will you look at all that trash that got washed down from the road. Now we’ll have find someone to pick it up. We’re all volunteer here. Do you know that we have the second biggest collection of windmills in America. They say there’s a bigger collection in Lubbock but they get paid down there and have paved walkways.”

“How many people in Shattuck?” I ask.

“Oh, about 1300 I’d guess but people come from all over the county to help. And once a year we have a windmill jamboree and folks come from as far as Minnesota and California. If they bring a windmill or help fix them we put them up and feed them.

“Now I want you to look in this building.” she says a she unlocks the door.

“These are all the windmills that are being worked on or or too fragile to put outdoors. Now I don’t know much about windmills. But you take a look.” The room is lined with windmills, blades and pumps. “A man up in Laverne donated the building. We’re so lucky to have such generous people here.”

“Well I think I’ve told you everything I know.” as she brings us back to the store.

“We’ll this has been a wonderful time. Do you have a trash bag? I ask.

“Why yes. Right here.” she replies

“I’m going to go out and pick up that trash you mentioned. Lorraine can stay right here and look around.”

I could see the trash wasn’t all that much and 15 minutes would make thing look neat again.

When I returned Lorraine said “Look what I’ve found! A bonnet for the Ashby parade.” holding out a blue bonnet.

“Now you must try it on. Oh my, you have so much hair. There I thinks that’s just right.”

“We’ll use it in our town’s 250th anniversary parade.” Lorraine says.

“Oh, Isn’t that wonderful. I can’t wait to tell Mary. She’s the one who makes them.” she replies

Lorraine in the bonnet

“Excuse me Ma’am but I don’t think I got your first name.” I say.

“Oh, I never finished the story now did I. Well my folks knew if it was a boy his name would be Clyde. When the doctor told my Dad there were twins and the second was a girl he said right then and there she’s got to be Bonnie. So my brother and I are Bonnie and Clyde.”

“You folks have safe travels.” she says as she gives us each a big hug. “And God bless.”

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