#SC: fred jones

[ibelonginyourarms]

Muse: Fred Jones

FC: Oliver Stark

Job: Leader of Mystery Inc., Paranormal Investigator.

Relationship Status: Single.

Orientation: Bisexual.

Age: 25.

Pronouns: He/Him. (Cis)

Likes: investigating the supernatural, building traps.

Bio: Fred is a natural born leader, and, despite everything he's seen (from werecats and zombies to witches and ghosts), a skeptic at heart. Though he's tried other jobs before - notably a producer on Daphne Blake's television series Coast To Coast With Daphne Blake, and an author with his debut autobiographical book Fred on Fred: The Many Faces Of Me - Paranormal Investigation is where his heart is, and the job he keeps coming back to. Some could say he is married to his job, or a workaholic, but he tries his best to find some semblance of balance in his life.

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[wutbju]

Jimmy Dale “J.D.” Herchenhahn entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior whom he so earnestly loved and served Thursday morning May 11, 2023 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center. Some people called him Dr. Herchenhahn, many others knew him as Pastor, but to us he was forever our precious Dad and Papa. His faith has become sight, and we believe he heard a big “Well done, good and faithful servant” when he entered heaven’s gates!

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of over 54 years, Jean Herchenhahn; his parents, A.B. and Iva Herchenhahn, two brothers, Allen Herchenhahn and Fred Herchenhahn; and five sisters, Lucille Jones, Jean Brunson, Gayle Mattheiss, Dawn Gunderson, and Louise Bates.

Jim loved his family dearly and will be most missed by his three children, Janna (Jeff) Attoe of Hampstead, Jay (Gina) Herchenhahn of Lancaster, SC, and Joy (Brad) Barth of Kernersville, NC; grandchildren Jensen (Ray) Rivera, Jonah Attoe, Jayse Attoe, Kalli Herchenhahn, Kassi Herchenhahn, Khloe Herchenhahn, Caleb Herchenhahn, Cooper Barth, Colton Barth, and Copley Barth; great-grandchildren, Vincent and Halston Rivera; two sisters, Wilma Jones and Judy Ray; many nieces and nephews. Janna, Jay and Joy would like to thank Steve and Joanna Groves, David Groves, and Tom Hayden for faithfully and lovingly caring for our dad. We would also like to acknowledge and thank David  and Cathy Lane, Edna Lancaster, Mark and Nancy Cramer, and Jimmy Sibbett for loving our dad and being the hands and feet of Jesus in dads time of need.

Jimmy Dale was born April 25, 1941 in Macedonia, Mississippi. During his junior year of high school in Pensacola, Florida, he received Christ as his Savior under the ministry of Dr. Dolphus Price.  As a senior, he surrendered to preach the Gospel.  He attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina before serving two years with the United States Army. He was a Vietnam Veteran.

Jim finished his college education at Tennessee Temple College in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was involved in many aspects of college life including playing on the baseball team and serving as student body President. It was there that he met and married his sweetheart. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1968.  He pastored the Fellowship Baptist Church in Trion, Georgia for three and a half years during his tenure at TTC and afterwards. Then in 1970, the Lord called the Herchenhahns to Wilmington to work at Grace Baptist Church—first as Assistant Pastor under Dr. Ray Noland, and then starting in 1971 as Senior Pastor of Grace and President of Wilmington Christian Academy.   

The Lord used Pastor Herchenhahn in a great way during his thirty-six years in leadership of the church and school.  Hundreds of people came to know the Lord under his ministry, and many others grew in their faith.  A number of men and women were called to various areas of “full-time Christian service” under his leadership.  Many missionaries, pastors, teachers, and others are still serving the Lord around the world.

He retired from Grace at the end of December 2006. That freed them up to do some short-term mission work in Guam. After that he began filling pulpits for preachers in and around the Wilmington area. That ministry led them to Riley’s Creek Baptist Church in 2010, where he was called to be their Senior Pastor. He retired from Riley’s Creek in 2021 for the primary purpose of taking care of his beloved wife and soulmate who was declining in health. He wanted to spend as much time with her as he possibly could, and that he did.

Only eternity will reveal the impact of the life and ministry of Pastor J.D. Herchenhahn. He was an exemplary pastor, faithfully preaching the Word and sharing the gospel, as well as humbly serving and caring for people. He often quoted these lines from a poem: “Others, Lord, yes, others, let this my motto be, “help me to live for others, that I may live like Thee.” He certainly reflected Jesus through his life.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Grace Baptist Church, 1401 North College Road, Wilmington, with a  memorial service honoring Pastor Herchenhahn will be immediately following. Close family friend and co-laborer Rev. Mike Meshaw will officiate along with Rev. David Lancaster and Rev. Jay Knolls.. There will be a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at  Oleander Memorial Gardens. with Rev. Brian Beaver conducting the service.

In lieu of flowers  memorials  may be made to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401. We will be forever grateful for their gentle care and compassion given to our dad.

Online condolences may be made by selecting Tribute Wall.

[thenightling]

Some thoughts on Frank Welker

Frank Welker is the most prolific voice actor in Hollywood. In the 1980s it would have been VERY hard to find a cartoon without his voice work in it. Between 1969 to this very day, he does most of the animal voices in cartoons (and some live action). He was the lion roars in The Lion King, Slimer and Ray in The Real Ghostbusters, Fred and Scooby in Scooby Doo, and even Abu the monkey in Aladdin. Sometimes I wonder what Hollywood would do without him. For fifty-four years he's pretty much been THE Go-to guy for cat and dog (and other animal) voices. Even his work specifically for Tim Burton includes Zero, Dumbo, The Martians from Mars Attacks, and Sparky in Frankenweenie but for some reason that one is not listed here on this page. Slightly off topic: Zero is supposed to have a little Jack-o-lantern nose. Contrary to some fan belief, it was never red. Yes, he's inspired by Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer but his noise is a tiny Jack-o-lantern and always has been. It wasn't changed later. The description is in Tim Burton's concept art and in his original poem. https://timburton.fandom.com/wiki/Frank_Welker

[ransomheld]

good  lord .  good  fucking  lord .   is  he  okay ?   is  he  going  to  get  through  this ?   he  has  been  tested  in  the  past ,  but  fred  ...   fred  jones  is  surely  something .   “  you  have  daddy  issues ,  don’t  you ?  ”   who  doesn’t ?   he  swears ,  most  people  have  problems  with  their  dads ,  it’s  no  longer  a  surprise  anymore  when  it’s  stated  aloud .   this ,  however ,  doesn’t  mean  he  wants  to  bond  with  him .   he  has  a  thing  with  trust  issues ,  with  vulnerability .   friends ?   ah ,  they’re  useless ,  anyway .   ransom  prefers  the  independence ,  anyway .   “  at  least ,  that’s  what  it  seems  like  to  me .  i  wouldn’t  be  surprised  in  the  slightest .  ”    //    @ascotwearing​  /  sc.

[the-record-obituaries]

Jan. 29, 2020: Obituaries

Frances Gay, 99

Mrs. Frances Allie Curtis Brendle Gay, age 99 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020, at Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 30, 2020 in the fellowship hall of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Brady Hayworth and Rev. Phil Chapman officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 prior to the service in the fellowship hall. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Gay was born January 17, 1921 in Wilkes County to Joel Curtis and Grace Viola Parsons Curtis. She retired from Wilkes Hosiery and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Frances lived served and honored the Lord her family and her community until God called her home at the age of 99.She was a second mother to her brothers and sisters and had a work ethic to provide. Frances read the Bible through 30+ times and was a former Sunday school teacher at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

       She loved her care from her Home and family at Rose Glen Manor. She was known for her quick sense of humor and her strong independence. Frances loved spending time with her family and working crossword puzzles. She was loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed.

       In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband; Ed Brendle and second husband; Lathian W. Gay, a sister; Grace Vaught, two brother; Junior Curtis and Edwin Curtis and a brother in law; Fred Ferguson.

       She is survived by a sister; Helen Ferguson of Millers Creek and two brothers; Basil Walker and wife Gail of Hilton Head Island, SC and Bobby Walker and wife JoAnn of Wilkesboro, two sister in laws; Maxie Curtis of Millers Creek and Lou Curtis of Elkton, FL, a stepson; David Brendle and wife Frances of Greensboro and many nieces and nephews.

       Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mtn. Valley Hospice 401 Technology Lane Suite 200 Mt. Airy, NC 27030 or Rose Glen Manor 240 South Independence Ave. North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

 Denise Eller,  63

Denise Eller, age 63, of Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. Denise was born February 7, 1956 in Wilkes County to George H. Eller, Jr. and Oma Jean Mitchell Eller.                                                She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Denise loved to attend all the youth sports teams, attending all the games she was able. She was a big North High Vikings and a Carolina Tarheels basketball fan. Denise loved her cats and had a special love for all cats. Ms. Eller was preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving are her Aunt, Dare Cothren of Thomasville; Lots of Cousins; life-long friend, Pam Rhoades of North Wilkesboro; and her loving cat, Tempe.

       Funeral service was January 28,  at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Donnie Shumate officiating and eulogy by Randy Rhoades. Burial  followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park.  Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, PO Box 679, Hays, NC 28635. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

       Pallbearers were Seth Rhoades, Mark Anderson, Neal Anderson, Joseph Edmiston, Kenneth Ireland and Joe Reeves. Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Edmiston, Will Rhoades and Levi Rhoades.

  Gladys Gilbert,  94

Mrs. Gladys Wilma Greer Gilbert, age 94 of Wilkesboro, widow of Bobby Gilbert, died Friday, January 24, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health - Wilkes Medical Center.

       Funeral services was January 27, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Sherrill Wellborn officiating.  Burial was in the Full Gospel Mission Church Cemetery.  

       Mrs. Gilbert was born March 1, 1925 in Watauga County to Albert and Rebecca Carlton Greer.  

       Mrs. Gilbert was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bobby Gilbert; seven sisters, Edna Hampton, Maggie Clawson, Lily Triplett, Ora Watson, Bernice Cox, Ruth Miller, and Melba Hayes; and four brothers, Virgil Greer, Sherman Greer, Vaughn Greer, and Bynum Greer.

       She is survived by her daughter, Betty Greene Keels and husband, Edward, of Wilkesboro; her son, Bill Greene and wife, Christine, of Wilkesboro; her four grandchildren, Debbie Blevins, Sandra Mastin, Lisa Austin, and Scott Keels; six great-grandchildren, Richard Shew, Zack Blevins, Patrick Blevins, Kayla Bennett, Chris Mastin, and Natasha Brown; and five great-great-grandchildren, Aliza Blevins, Forest Mastin, Finley Mastin, Tyler Brown, and Tristan Blevins.

       Flowers will be accepted.

 Ransome Patrick, Jr. 64

Mr. Ransome Joe Patrick, Jr. age 64 of Hamptonville, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his home.

       Funeral services were  January 25, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Matthew Vannoy and Rev. Justin Norman officiating. Burial was in the Patrick Family Cemetery.                                    Mr. Patrick was born June 1, 1955 in Wilkes County to Ransome Joe Patrick, Sr. and Oma Kathleen Smithey. He was the Vice President of Operations for Spevco, Inc. and a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church.

       He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother; Charles Patrick.

       Mr. Patrick is survived by a son; Sherman Joe Patrick and wife Nikki of North Wilkesboro, a daughter; Brandi Patrick and husband Freddie of Wilkesboro, six grandchildren; Taylor South and wife Emily, Garrett Patrick, Russell Patrick, Caydan South, Brody Patrick and Kaison Patrick, a great grandchild; Ransome Joe South, a sister; Kay Patrick Ashley and a brother; Scott Patrick and wife Jennifer of Clemmons and his devoted and loving girlfriend; Annie Lee Pierce of Jonesville.

       Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Race Against Cancer c/o Diane Roberts 8167 Mertie Road Millers Creek, NC 28651.

 Robert Vaught, 85

Mr. Robert James Vaught, age 85 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his home.

       Graveside services with Military Honors by the United States Army and Veterans of Foreign Wars was January 25,  at Mountlawn Memorial Park with United States Army Chaplin officiating.

       Mr. Vaught was born February 9, 1934 in Rural Retreat Virginia. He was retired from the United States Army after serving 20 years as a Platoon Tank Sargent during the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts. Mr. Vaught was an active member of the NRA and the VFW Post 1142 and retired teamster's long haul truck driver.

       In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Johnnie Culler Vaught and a sister; JoAnn Bess.

       He is survived by a daughter; Regina Dawn

Vaught of Traphill, a son; John Ernest Vaught of North Wilkesboro, three grandchildren; Joanie Summer Vaught, Taylor Dawn Wiles and Johanna Hope Alexander, a great grandchild: Bailey Beatrice Wilson, a brother; Charlie Vaught of Georgia, a brother in law; Harry C. Steele of Winston Salem and several nieces and nephews.

       Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Disabled Veterans 1601  Brenner Ave Salisbury, NC 28144 or NRA 11250 Waples Mill Road Fairfax, VA 22030.

 Henry Blunt, 64

Henry "Petie" Carroll Blunt, age 64, of Millers Creek, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 21, 2020. He was born February 2, 1955 in Richmond, Virginia to Ashby Fernando and Ruby Gladys Mann Blunt. He was preceded in death by his parents.

       Surviving are his siblings, Lorraine Smith of North Wilkesboro, Cecil Blunt of Millers Creek, Shirley Prescott and spouse Bill of Newport News, Virginia, Gladys Church of Millers Creek; many special nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; two great great nephews; aunts and cousins.

       Graveside service was January 24,  at Mountlawn Memorial Park. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Kristie Young,  64

Mrs. Kristie Lee Young, age 64 of Wilkesboro passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Atrium Health in Charlotte.

       Memorial services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Pastor Roger Hull officiating.  

       Mrs. Young was born February 12, 1955 in Davenport, IA to Evett Jerome and Shirley Mae Shoemaker.

       In addition to her parents she was preceded by a sister; Gayle Davisson.

       She is survived by her husband; Desmond Alan Young of the home, two sons; Derek Thomas Outlaw of Mission Viejo, CA and Douglas Neal Outlaw of San Antonio, TX, two step-daughters; Nicola Jayne Alexander and husband Steven of Wilkesboro and Adele Louise Wilson and husband Russell of San Diego, CA, six grandchildren; Scot Jackson and wife Kristen, Cody Jackson, Aaron Shaver, Laurel Angeline Wilson and Jacob Wilson and Serenity Mae Alexander, one great grandchild; Leighton Jackson and one brother, Bradley Shoemaker and wife Elaina of Cedar Rapids, IA.

 Kyle Bumgarner, 77

Mr. Kyle Gentry Bumgarner, 77, of Millers Creek, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

       Kyle was born on July 2, 1942 in Wilkes County to James Talmadge Bumgarner and Virchew Yates Bumgarner.  

       Kyle is preceded in death by his parents, step mother Odessa Pilkenton Bumgarner; brothers, JR, Howard, Wayne, Jim, Hobert Bumgarner; sisters, Ruth Bumgarner, Lois McGuire and Hazel Eller.  

       Kyle is survived by: his wife of 44 years, Betty Jean Wyatt Bumgarner; daughter, Sally Marshall and husband, Nick of Millers Creek; grandchildren, Keila Marshall of Louisana, Logan Eller of Moravian Falls, and Austin Marshall of Millers Creek.  

       The family  conducted a memorial service  at Union Baptist Church in Millers Creek with Rev. Steve Faw officiating.  

       In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes P.O. Box 396 Moravian Falls, NC 28654 to help with final expenses.

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

  Jewell  Lambert, 86

Jewell Gail Lambert, age 86, of Millers Creek, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. She was born March 9, 1933 in Ashe County to George and Vergie Jones Eller. Mrs. Lambert was a member of Cricket Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband Vernie Lambert.

       Surviving are her sons, Steve Lambert and spouse Kristie of Millers

Creek, Mark Rash of Wilkesboro; daughters, Carolyn Auville and Kitty Rash both of Millers Creek; sister, Charlene Lambert and spouse Gary of Hays; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

       Funeral service was January 23,  at Cricket Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Millsaps, Rev. Arvil Glen Perry and Rev. Joe Farmer officiating. Burial  followed in Mountain Park Cemetery.   Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

 Edna  Watson, 96

Edna Key Blackburn Watson, age 96, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab Center. Edna was born August 19, 1923 in Wilkes County to Clarence C. and Oma Haynes Key. She was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church and attended Bethel Baptist Church for many years. Edna loved making crafts, doing puzzles and walking. She worked for 30 plus years and retired from Modern Globe as an inspector. Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Senter Blackburn; her second husband, Paul Watson; brothers, Raymond Key, Ransom Key, Henry Key; and sisters, Betty Key and Ruth Absher.

       Surviving are her sisters, Margie Shepherd, Mazie Miller, Virginia Dancy all of North Wilkesboro; brother, J.C. Key and spouse Marie of Greensboro; step-sons, Jimmy Watson and Larry Watson; many nieces and nephews.

       Funeral service was January 23,  at Miller Funeral Chapel with Pastor Donnie Shumate, Rev. Marvin Blackburn and Pastor Gene Shepherd officiating. Burial  followed in Flint Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.   Flowers will be accepted. The family has requested no food, please. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Martha Nichols, 78

Martha Marler Nichols, 78, died Sunday morning at Mountain Valley Hospice in Yadkinville, NC, January 19 of cancer, surrounded by her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, aunt, cousin, grandmother and friend. Martha was born and grew up in Winston-Salem, NC the daughter of Ralph H. Marler and Jeanne Lalance Marler, a member of First Presbyterian Church, attended RJ Reynolds High School, and then Converse College in Spartanburg, SC. She married James P. Barksdale, JR of Rocky Mount, NC, a Presbyterian minister in 1962 and lived in Kannapolis, NC, Charlotte, NC, and North Wilkesboro, NC with churches that he was called to serve. After his death in 1981, Martha married Ward H. Nichols, a renowned artist and returned to live in North Wilkesboro, NC.

       From the beginning of her adult life as a Presbyterian minister's wife, Martha was a devoted supporter of her husband and his career, but she also had outside interests and took art and history courses while in Charlotte and North Wilkesboro. An artist herself, she taught watercolor and drawing classes at Wilkes Community College, volunteered at the Wilkes Art Gallery and became the gallery's director in 1976. Following this work, Martha served as the Director of ExperienceWorks, the Director of Retired Senior Volunteers Program, a Commissioned Realtor with Caldwell Banker and Apple Realty, and lastly as the Marketing Director of Rose Glen Manor, the organization from which she retired.

       When Martha's mother died, she became a consummate gardener to work through her grief and before limitations in her mobility, had over 200 roses in her garden, was an award-winning master rosarian and was a member of the Winston-Salem Rose Society and American Rose Society. Valentine's Day would signify the delivery of her roses to many friends and loved ones throughout Wilkes, Caldwell, and Forsyth Counties. Also inspired by her mother's lifelong hobby of quilting, Martha became more than an avid quilter, making over 50 quilts and prayer blankets, most of which she gave to friends in celebration of a joyous occasion, or to friends who faced serious or terminal illnesses.

       In fact, Martha sought out people who were experiencing terminal illness, becoming their friend and counselor, and providing whatever comfort she could give. In 1980 when her first husband was diagnosed with cancer, Martha created what she called a home-grown hospice program since hospice was not yet widely available.  This led to her contributions towards hospice in Wilkes County, culminating in 1984, first with a speech and presentation to a group of clergy from western NC and subsequently to another group of oncologists in the area. She became well known for her lecture, "The Impact of Cancer on the Family Unit: Psychological and Theological Emphasis" and sharing her experiences were instructive in enhancing their understanding.

       The arts helped bring Martha and Ward together, and Martha's life with Ward provided another ongoing connection to the arts. Ward claims that Martha was his biggest advocate and supporter, often naming his paintings and providing constructive feedback.  She also managed the business affairs of his work, helping to organize most of his shows and always serving as a consummate host to out of town guests and collectors. They were married for more than 35 years, and their lives included an international trip almost every year and to every state in the continental US. Ward and Martha were members of North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church and attended regularly, and Martha served as an Elder and on the membership and personnel committees. Martha's involvement in the community was extensive, and she was particularly proud of Vision2020, a long-range planning effort in Wilkes County during the 1990's.  Ward and Martha also frequently visited Charleston, SC, West Virginia and Isle of Palms, where Martha's children would join them for a week at the beach.

       While Martha had a full career and many interests and hobbies, she would claim her most important accomplishment was her family, with her first husband, Jim Barksdale and their three children, and then her marriage with Ward Nichols, which coincided in time with the arrival of her four grandchildren. Martha created an intimate family whose members have always deeply supported each other, teaching them how to love and to cherish, particularly during difficult times. Her values were very clear, she was a fervent advocate for the underprivileged, and donated her time and money to the homeless and the poor. Several causes stand out; she created the Ralph H. Marler, JR Award for the Wilkes Art Gallery in memory of her brother, and the Katie Fund for the Wilkes Animal Hospital in memory of her beloved cocker spaniel.

       In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her first husband, Rev. James P Barksdale, JR and her brother, Ralph H Marler, JR. She is survived by her husband, Ward H Nichols; and her three children, James P Barksdale III, Elisabeth S Barksdale (Laura E Clay), and grandson, Kip H Barksdale, John M Barksdale (Katina M Barksdale), and grandchildren, Ellis A Barksdale, Finn P Barksdale, and Catherine M Barksdale.

       A memorial service will be held on February 1 at 2:00pm, at the North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church, with a celebration of life to immediately follow in the church fellowship hall.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to any shelter for the homeless, or to one of the funds inspired by Martha.

Thomas Eaton, 69

Mr. Thomas Frederick Eaton, age 69 of Kernersville passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

       Funeral services were, January 24, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel.  Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 wasin Scenic Memorial Gardens.  

       Mr. Eaton was born June 12, 1950 in New Jersey to Henry J. and Regina K. Eaton.   Mr. Eaton served in the United States Air Force from 1972 until 1980. He loved airplanes, the beach, Bugs Bunny, Disney World, his cats; Stars and Stripes, his family and friends.  It seemed later in life his biggest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. He was formerly employed by RF Micro Devices.

       In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife; Kathleen E. Yeashvich Eaton and his second wife: Cynthia Diane Eaton.

       He is survived by sisters; Mary Anne Eaton, Susan J Locker and husband John, nephews; Eric J. Sneath, Christopher T. Sneath and wife Laurie, niece; Megan A. Locker, great niece; Sianna J. Sneath, sister-in-law; Joan Beem and niece; Karolyn B. Turcotte and husband Andre and their children; Sebastian and Sydney, step-daughter; Crystal Keener and husband Bucky, step-son; Jody Barbour and wife Anita and grandchildren; Kris, Harley, John, Olive, Emily, Gus and Charlie.

       Flowers will be accepted.

Edward Brown, 44

Mr. Edward Kenneth "Kenny" Brown, 44, of Wilkesboro, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020.

       Kenny was born on March 27 1975 in Wilkes County to Kenneth Edward Brown and Shirley Louise Martin Brown.

       Kenny is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Kimberly Dare Brown.

       Kenny is survived by his sisters, Dawn Stanley (Ronnie) of N.Wilkesboro, Donna Byers of Wilkesboro; nieces, Shana Dollar (Robert), Melissa McGinty all of North Wilkesboro; nephew, Michael Byers (Olyvia) of Wilkesboro and good close friend Vera Vickers of Hickory.  

       The family  conducted a memorial service  January 25, at Westwood Hills Nursing Facility.

Rev. Steve Smith will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 11454 Alexandra VA, 22312 or a charity of the donor's choice.  

Condolences may be sent to:  www.adamsfunerals.com

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

[ginnympotter]

By Light-Years // Chapter 5: Winter...Five Years Later

A/N: Here's the final chapter of this story. Thank you so much for reading and commenting and giving kudos- they all mean so much to me. I struggled a bit with this chapter as it's kinda cheesy but I guess we all gotta indulge in the cheesiness every now and then. I hope you like it.  You can also read it on AO3

“Can you believe it’s been six years since we met?”

“I know. It feels so much longer,” says Harry. He smiles. “I love you.”

“I love you too, Harry.”

“Merlin, get a room!” Ginny exclaims as the two embrace.

“I swear, Ron gets more sentimental about his anniversary with Harry than with me,” Hermione tells her.

“Even though they both have me to thank,” Ginny snorts.

Harry and Ron separate, Ron throwing a grimace at Ginny. “Hey, we became mates before you two even started dating. You didn’t even want to go to the pub with us! And would you two even be together if we didn’t stay friends and invite him to Fred and George’s party?”

“But you wouldn’t have met him if I wasn’t a Quidditch player!”

“I think we would’ve met anyway,” says Harry. “It was meant to be.”

Hermione and Ron laugh as Ginny rolls her eyes at them, though she feels utterly happy. “C’mon,” she says, reaching out for Harry’s hand. “Let’s say goodbye to the boys.”

Harry clasps hands with his wife, and Hermione and Ron follow them down the hall. Lily is attempting to feed Rose and Albus, who are both laughing and clapping, while James is sitting with his namesake, drawing something alongside him at the table, concentrating hard. Harry walks over to the two, complimenting his son’s picture. James excitedly shows his father his in-progress masterpiece and Ginny watches them, her heart swelling with love. Then she hears adult James whine, “What about my picture?” which causes Lily to roll her eyes dramatically.

Ron laughs at Rose and Albus, their food-clad hands and faces as they giggle together. “These two are going to be best mates,” he predicts, leaning over and planting a kiss on his daughter’s forehead. Rose grabs his nose tightly which causes Albus to screech with joy. Ginny looks at her youngest son and sighs. “I’m going to miss him.”

“It’ll only be a few hours, dear,” Lily reassures her as she successfully gets a spoonful of food into Albus’s mouth as Ron breaks free from his daughter’s hold. Albus’s wide, emerald green eyes find Ginny’s, and as he swallows his food he reaches for her.

She moves closer to him and touches his face, smiling at how much he resembles his father, having both his and Lily’s eyes. She plants a kiss on his cheek. “Mummy and Daddy will be back soon, Al.”

“Don’t worry,” Ron says, putting an arm around his sister as she pulls away from her son. “Rosie will look after him. She’s only nine months old and she’s already more mature than me.”

Hermione hands Ron his cloak, then fastens her own before swooping down and kissing Rose goodbye. “Thanks so much again, Lily.”

“Of course, kids. Anytime, you know that,” she says. Then she turns to Ginny. “Did you speak to Sirius?”

Ginny nods. “Spoke to him through Harry’s mirror a bit ago, he only had a minute but he sends his love.”

“Good,” Lily replies. She reaches out and squeezes Ginny’s arm. “I’m sure you’ll do great tonight, sweetheart. We’ll be listening on the wireless.”

Ginny smiles, feeling conflicted. She’s excited and nervous and doesn’t want to leave her sons. Harry walks over to her, carrying their eldest. “Wish Mummy good luck, James.”

“G’luck!” he manages, reaching out and tugging on a piece of her hair.

“Thanks, baby,” she whispers, kissing his head. “You’re going to be good while we’re gone, right? And helpful to Grandmum and Granddad?”

He nods his head in an exaggerated fashion, and Harry kisses him as well before putting him down. “And look after your brother and cousin, yeah?”

James nods again before puddering back off to his drawing at the table with his grandfather, who shouts to Ginny, “Kick some arse out there, Weasley!”

“James, there are children here besides you, you have to watch your language. We’re trying to keep them free of your corruption for as long as possible!” Lily scowls, and they all laugh.

Harry hugs and kisses his mother before he walks over to Albus, and then Lily hugs Ginny, giving her more words of encouragement. Albus begins to cry as they walk towards the door, and Ginny stops in her tracks. “He needs me-”

Ron steers her back toward the door. “Don’t be thick, Lily’s got him. You don’t want to be late, do you?”

Harry intertwines his fingers with hers, giving her reassuring pressure. “He’ll be alright,” he whispers, leading them out the door. “We’ve left James alone for this long plenty of times and he’s turned out alright so far, hasn’t he? I mean, relatively speaking. So will Al.”

She reluctantly follows, trying to drown out the sound of Albus’s cries as she returns the pressure to Harry’s hand. She’d only been leaving for short periods of time over the past few weeks to return to practice while Harry stayed with the kids, schedule permitting, but this was her first game back on the field.

They close the door of the Godric’s Hollow cottage behind them, and Ginny exhales deeply. Hermione grabs her hand and the four of them twist on the spot into nothingness.

They apparate right outside the stadium, and Ginny is surprised to see almost her entire family waiting there for her: Molly, Arthur, Bill and Fleur, Percy, Fred and George. Molly and Arthur immediately walk forward, and she sighs with relief as their arms envelop her. They tell her Charlie sends his best and wishes he could be there. Luna is there too, decked out in Harpies gear. After all greetings are exchanged, and Fred and George chastise Ron for wearing a Chudley Cannon jersey while they’re all decked out in Harpies gear (“They need some moral support! It’s not like they’re going to win, anyway! Ginny’s fine with it!”), the twins give a rather encouraging speech about how she has nothing to worry about because she would score more than all three Cannons chasers combined with her eyes closed. The family wishes their final “good luck”s and goes off to their seats in the topbox, but Harry lags behind to have one more moment alone.

Ginny falls into Harry’s arms, and they hold each other for a few long moments. “You’re going to be brilliant,” he says confidently. “Their record has been suffering without you, you know that.”

She nods against him, breathing him in to sooth her nerves. He removes his chin from atop her head and places his hands firmly on the sides of her face, fingers behind her head and in her hair. “Remember your first game back after James was born? You remember the score, don’t you?”

“Yes.” She smiles meekly. “It was 390 to 60.”

“And how many of those points were yours?”

She bites her lip. “I think it was 130?”

Harry laughs, and she feels the vibrations of his chest against her own. “You think?”

“Ok, I know, I was on fire,” she concedes. “Happy?”

“Yes,” he whispers before dipping his head down to kiss her. “You’ve got this, Gin.”

She pushes herself up to kiss him again, but just moments later they hear a voice call out, “Oi, no Puddlemore players permitted back here!”

They pull apart, Ginny groaning but Harry chuckling. “Sorry, Jones,” he calls back, letting go of Ginny. He smiles at her one last time. “Bring it home.”

She’s rocking Albus to sleep when Harry taps lightly on the doorframe of the nursery. “James is all bathed and clean and wants to show you what he’s wearing to sleep.”

She cranes her neck a bit to see James hiding behind his father. “Let me see,” she says quietly.

James jumps out from behind his father’s legs right towards his mother, and then jumps into a stance for her to see; he’s decked out in Holyhead Harpies pajamas. “I’m you, Mummy!”

She gasps. “Oh my god, you precious boy,” she swoons, putting one arm out for him to run into. She kisses him all over his face before asking, “Did you choose to wear these yourself?”

He nods, smiling widely.

“He said he wanted to wear Mummy’s team’s pajamas since she won her big match today,” Harry chimes in. “Didn’t even look at his Puddlemore ones.”

“He’s so smart,” she says, before kissing his face again. She runs her fingers through his hair and looks down at him. “Why doesn’t Daddy read you a story in bed while I finish putting Al to sleep, and then I’ll come and tuck you in, alright?”

“Ok,” says James, and then he leans over and very gently presses a kiss to his little brother’s head. Albus’s eyes flutter as James pulls away and walks back over to his father, taking his hand and steering him out of the room.

Ginny sighs happily as she continues to rock Albus in her arms. Once he’s finally asleep she places him gently in his crib and joins her other two boys in James’s room. She sits next to him on the bed as Harry continues reading Babbitty Rabbitty. Ginny tucks James, who is struggling to keep his eyes open, more tightly into bed as Harry finishes the story. They kiss him goodnight and go downstairs, and Ginny plops down on the sofa, groaning. “I’m beat .”

Harry sits down next to her, planting his mouth softly on her neck. Ginny emits a low, content sigh as he litters gentle kisses up her throat, across her jaw, then against her lips. “You were brilliant today,” he whispers against her. “As we knew you would be.”

Ginny kisses him in response, lightly scratching the back of Harry’s neck.

“And Al survived,” he says when they part.

Ginny pinches his neck hard. “Not funny.”

Harry chuckles, his thumb stroking her cheek. “It’s a little funny.”

He reaches into his pocket for his wand and flicks it towards the kitchen. A container of ice cream and two spoons zoom towards them: Ginny catching the container, Harry the spoons.”I like the way you think,” she says, ripping a spoon out of Harry’s hand and flinging the container cover off onto the coffee table.

She digs in and practically moans as she puts the spoon in her mouth, causing Harry to chortle. He scoops some into his spoon as well, and they eat happily in silence for a few minutes. Then, Harry nudges her. “Mental that we met six years ago, eh?” he muses. “And this exact ice cream played a role in getting us where we are today.”

“But that was a few months later,” Ginny reminds him, taking another spoonful. “And technically we met seven years ago, I just was too afraid to talk to you then.”

“And now look at us.”

“Shacked up together with some spawn.”

“You really have a way with words.”

She licks her spoon slowly, wiggling her eyebrows at him. “You know, I’m thinking of going into writing maybe, if I ever decide to retire from Quidditch. So thanks for your flattery.”

Harry emits a low, involuntary groan. “My pleasure.”

Ginny laughs as she watches him gulp, his adam’s apple moving slowly. “Your pleasure is my pleasure, my love.”

“Is it?”

She throws the container and their spoons on the coffee table, grabs his collar, and drags his mouth to hers again, and the vibration of Harry’s moan at the touch of her tongue sends shivers down her spine to her toes. She laughs. “Is that moan for the treacle taste, or me?”

“Both,” he snickers. “The two loves of my life.”

Before he can dive back in, Ginny fakes a gasp. “Not our children?”

Harry makes a noise of annoyance. “Ok fine, two out of the four loves of my life.”

“Better,” she smiles. “You may proceed.”

He scoffs, but kisses her anyway, his hands securely on her face, Quidditch calluses at home on her cheeks. “I’m so proud of you,” he whispers against her mouth in between kisses. “I’m so lucky. I’m so in love with you.”

Ginny smiles hard against him, and then extracts her face from his, still holding his shirt but putting space between their faces. An overwhelming wave of affection crashes against her ribs as she absorbs his words. She examines his face, which breaks out into a crooked smile. “What?” he asks.

“Nothing,” she tells him, feeling her heart flutter even now at how vivid his green eyes are. She takes a hand and lightly traces the side of his face. Echoing a paraphrase of something Harry says often, she states, “I just want a minute to look at you.”

His smile widens, bright and beaming. “You can have as many minutes as you’d like. Enough to make up forever, in fact.”

“How corny,” she snorts lovingly.

“Hey, don’t blame me. Isn’t that in our wedding vows? Til death due us part? I didn’t come up with it!”

Ginny traces his shining face one more time before she pulls him into a forceful hug, burying her face into his neck. Harry laughs as he secures his arms around her, returning the pressure. When Ginny does not pull away, he almost whispers, “You alright?”

She nods, her chin digging into his shoulder. “Yeah,” she whispers back. “I love you.”

He kisses the top of her head and pulls her even closer to him, sighing happily. Keeping hold of him, she adjusts their position so that they’re lying down; Harry on his back, head against the arm rest; Ginny on her stomach, pressed up against her husband, eyes closed and content, allowing exhaustion to sweep over her. Next thing she knows she’s barely awake as Harry carries her to their room, laying her down on the bed, helping her undress as she’s done for him so many times, covering her up with the blankets before he joins her underneath them just a few minutes later, wrapping his arms around her middle, pulling her close to him, kissing her shoulder and whispering goodnight. And as she adjusts herself more snuggly against him, she thinks about that day they met after their match, and how much she wished she could just act cool instead of angry and aloof so she could love him like she fantasized for so long, possibly receiving his love in return, hoping that maybe it could live up to her expectations.

And now she does. And it exceeds them by light-years.

[buiremppuncnon1974]

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age.  26 birthplace.   columbia, sc. current time.  7:13 PM. drink you had last.   coffee. every day starts with...  lamenting the fact that i’m awake. face reveal.   lmao no. grossest memory.  getting stuck next to a car accident on the highway.  some guy had his leg, like.. straight-up hanging off horror y/n?  fuck yes it’s all i care about in love?  love is a fake concept. jealous of people.  yeah, i guess. killed someone.  oh definitely. love at first sight or should i walk by again?  walk by and then keep walking. middle name.  isaac. name and nickname.   cole, cybbie. one wish.  to get to a point where i’m actually happy.  place that makes you happy.  anywhere i can be with my friends. question you’re always asked.  what’s wrong with you? reason to smile.  friends and pets. something you miss.  being motivated and carefree. top 3 fictional characters.   chandler bing, mark jefferson, fred jones. underwear color.  various color combinations of plaid / stripes. vacation.   japan.  worst habit.   procrastination. x-rays.  several times.  fun fact, i’m missing part of a bone in both of my feet. favorite food.  fried rice. zodiac sign.  libra.

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           Worry filled him as he sat himself across from FP Jones. Once his best friend, a loyal person that would come to him at any moment in time, was now a plexiglass wall away from the two hugging. Fred knew that he was innocent but he couldn’t help but blame FP for getting pulled into that mess. “How--How are they treating you--in there?” 

@jonesdad | sc. 

[wutbju]

Phyllis Nichols Baker, 94, retired teacher and counselor for Hixson High School died on October 21, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Born in Randolph, NY, Phyllis traveled by train at the age of 14 to attend Bob Jones Academy in Cleveland, Tn. and continued her education at Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC. Upon graduation, she moved to Spencer, Tn., to become the home demonstration agent of Van Buren county. It was there that she married the love of her life, Clyde Robert Baker, and they later relocated to the Chattanooga area. After beginning her tenure at Hixson High School, she later received a Master of Education degree from Middle Tennessee State University.

She was a faithful member of Red Bank Baptist Church where she served as Sunday school teacher, missions director, adult choir member and member of Prime Time Singers. She also actively participated in many mission trips to Honduras and Idaho.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Robert Baker; parents Fred R. Nichols and Gladys L. Nichols; brother Vincent Rasmussen and Lloyd Nichols; and sisters Dorothy Knechtel and Irene McGaha.

Survivors include her son David (Patricia) Baker of Chattanooga and daughter Priscilla (Brian) Lamkin of Columbia, SC. Surviving grandchildren include Christina (Joshua) Shapiro of Haymarket, VA; Lauren (Mike) Bailey of Columbia, SC; Jonathan (Hailey) Lamkin of Ball Ground, GA. Great-grandchildren include Catherine, Hannah and Aaron Shapiro and Christina, Brian, Ashley and Caroline Bailey. Phyllis was loved by many nieces and nephews along with a large extended family.

A special thanks goes to Kendra Coulter and the devoted staff of Charter Senior Living of Chattanooga for their loving care.

The celebration of life will be 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, in the Coulter Chapel of Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace. Interment will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Monday, Oct. 30, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the World Missions Offering at Red Bank Baptist Church, 4000 Dayton Boulevard, Chattanooga, Tn. 37415.

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CANTLON'S CORNER: PACK PREPARE FOR ANOTHER PAIR OF GAMES

BY: Gerry Cantlon, Howlings HARTFORD, CT - Another pair of weekend home games await the Hartford Wolf Pack. One is a divisional opponent who has owned them the past three years, the Springfield Thunderbirds. The others are non-divisional opponents who they've struggled with, the Rochester Americans, who they will play on Sunday afternoon. For Pack Head Coach, Kris Knoblauch, he's worried more about where his club is at this point in terms of their development than his opponent to some degree to this point in the season. While he was happy last weekend, he wasn’t satisfied with their team game last week. “You like the four points, but we easily could have lost both those games. The Charlotte game we left too many open areas, too many great chances and thankfully Shesty (goalie Igor Shestyorkin) played so well. We have a long way to go. Right now, I’m focused on our team and getting guys into our systems. We're adjusting to our team at this point and working on our identity.” The addition of Nick Ebert, who came to Hartford in the Vladimir Namestnikov deal, was a surprise in that the New York Rangers added yet another defenseman to an already deep organizational chart. Ebert has had only moderate success as a pro and spent some time in Europe. He a known quantity to Knoblauch. “We have tough decisions to make, and we liked how our defense played for the most part over the weekend. We're always looking to improve our team. He brings experience, is a good skater, moves the puck well and has a good shot. I’ll be honest, I’m surprised he hasn’t scored as much at the American (Hockey) League level. I coached against him in juniors. He was a very strong offensive player. It seems last year he has gotten his offensive game back,” said Knoblauch. Ebert played with Orebro HK (Sweden-SHL). His addition to the roster forced the team to move Brandon Crawley to their ECHL affiliate, the Maine Mariners. “We want Brandon to get playing time, and right now we are filled up on defense, and he’ll be a part of our recalls.” Knoblauch is getting an early tutorial on fluidity of AHL rosters. “I’m really learning it now about how much things can change. We want to win every night, but we are a development league. You have to learn to balance those things appropriately.” Ebert wasn’t the only new defenseman that Knoblauch had out on the ice. Yegor Rykov (pronounced Ree-kov) has been sent down and skated for the first time on Thursday since suffering an ankle injury in the Traverse City tournament. He isn’t likely to see game action for likely two more weeks, which will likely necessitate another reassignment to Maine. “He has started first with drills. He's getting back on the ice, and today was his first full (team) practice. It’s gonna be a few more weeks before he is game ready. I saw him in Traverse City (before the injury), and we were very pleased with what we saw. Now it's about getting that timing back.” The lineup will likely see a new, familiar face in Ryan Gropp. He was scratched last weekend and Knoblauch is eager to have him in the lineup. “We really liked him in the pre-season. He showed a very good shot and I really want to get him in the mix. I haven’t worked out my (lineup) details yet, but we'll be seeing him.” Vitali Kravtsov will be in the lineup, and the coach thinks the student understands things better. ‘We showed him some video. He’s aware he didn’t play well. We had a very hard team practice Tuesday and he was very competitive." Saturday’s game is a part of hockey doubleheader with UCONN and RPI starting at 3:30 pm and a 7:30 pm faceoff time with the Springfield Thunderbirds. NOTES: The Thunderbirds will be minus forward Paul Thompson, who was handed a two-game suspension for a blindside hit on Bridgeport’s Thomas Hickey last Friday in the regular-season opener. Sunday’s opponent, the Rochester Americans, will have a very familiar face in their lineup. Tage Thompson (Orange/UCONN), who scored two goals last weekend including an OT game-winner. Ex-Pack, Matt Register, starts the season with the Iowa Wild. The ECHL season starts this weekend with some players of note with ties to Connecticut. Adirondack: Eamon MacAdam (BST), Charles Curti (Yale), Craig Martin (QU) and Hayden Verbeek (the nephew of ex-Hartford Whaler, Pat Verbeek) Allen: Shawn O’Donnell, and Justin Salvaggio (HWP), Brampton: Miles Gendron (UCONN), Cincinnati: Justin Vaive (HWP/BST), Ft. Wayne: Shawn St. Amant (HWP), Florida: Logan Roe (Kent Prep), Greenville: Chris Nell (HWP), and Callum Booth (Salisbury Prep), plus Mike Pelech (HWP), Indy: Alex Krushelnyski (HWP), Charles Williams (HWP), and Karl El-Mir (UCONN), Kansas City: Derek Pratt (UCONN), Idaho: Spencer Naas (UCONN), and Kyle Schempp (BST). Jacksonville: Mitch Jones (the son of ex-New Haven Nighthawk, Brad Jones), and John Albert (HWP). Kalamazoo: Mitch Eliot (the son of Nighthawk, Daren Eliot), Norfolk: Brandon Halverson (HWP), Ben and Josh Holmstrom (BST), Orlando: Jake Marchment (the son of Whaler, Bryan Marchment), Rapid City: Chris Izmirlian (Yale), Reading: Frankie DiChara (Yale), David Drake (UCONN), Matt Gaudreau (BST), and Trevor Yates (the son of ex-Whaler, Ross Yates). South Carolina: Dan DeSalvo (HWP), Tommy Hughes (HWP), Parker Milner (BST/Avon Old Farms), Scott Davidson (QU), Toledo: Ryan Verbeek (the nephew of ex-Whaler, Pat Verbeek), Brendan Kotyk (HWP), T.J. Hensick (HWP), and Josh Winquist (BST), Tulsa: Josh Wesley (HWP), and Mike McKee (Kent Prep), Utah: Cole Cassels (the son of ex-Whaler, Andrew Cassels), Wichita: Jason Sims (UCONN, and the son of former Whaler/Nighthawk, Al Sims), Worcester: Jordan Samuels-Thomas (West Hartford/QU), Connor Doherty (SHU), Nic Pierog (Canterbury Prep), and Henrik Samuelsson (the son of ex-Whaler, Ulf Samuelsson). Former Wolf Pack, Dean Melanson, was the last cut by the Reading Royals. Ex-Pack, Adam Tambellini, was the last cut from the Bakersfield Condors training camp signs with MODO (Sweden-SHL) for the season. He is the second Tambellini to play there. Ex-Sound Tiger, his brother Jeff, played there and is presently a head coach/GM of the Junior A Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL). Landon Ferraro, the son of former Whaler, Ray Ferraro, who was with Iowa last year signs with Eisbaren Berlin (Germany-DEL). The two are the 71st and 72nd AHL’ers from last season to sign in Europe. Brandon Whistle, the nephew of former New Haven Nighthawk, Rob Whistle, goes from Sheffield (England-EIHL) and signs with Telford (England-NIHL). Mark Arcobello (Milford/Fairfield Prep/Salisbury Prep/Yale University) is playing with SC Bern (SwItzerland-LNA) with 10 points in 10 games. He signs a deal to play for HC Lugano (Switzerland-LNA) next season 2020-21. Philippe Hudon (Choate Prep) goes from Allen (ECHL) to Norfolk (ECHL). Congrats to former New Haven Nighthawks player and head coach, Robbie Ftorek, who was among the four new inductees to the AHL Hall of Fame on Thursday. Joining him are Darren Haydar, Denis Hamel, and Fred Thurler. The ceremony will take place in Ontario, CA site of the AHL All Star Classic the first to be held at a Pacific Division city. Ftorek ended his NHL career with the Rangers. He started out as a child prodigy in the Bobby Orr era at Needham High (MA). Played two years for the Red Wings affiliate Tidewater Wings before he left for the WHA and the Phoenix Roadrunners and Cincinnati Stingers (one of the best logos ever). He was the first and only American captain in the history of the Quebec Nordiques WHA or NHL. Ftorek played with New Haven accumulating 16 points in 17 games in New Haven in 1984-85. His last active game as a player was in New Haven the following season. Ftorek, who was a Guilford resident when he was in New Haven and was the head coach there for two-and-a-half seasons before getting the call to Los Angeles, but stayed there just a year-and-a-half. He had other AHL coaching stints in Halifax with the Citadels and the Utica Devils before he had a strong three-year stint with the highly successful Albany River Rats, before having a four-year coaching tenure in New Jersey. Ftorek returned to his roots spending two years with the Boston Bruins before heading back for a second stint in Albany where he had another strong three year period of winning and development. Ftorek also went the junior route spending six years as the head coach with the Erie (Otters (OHL) before a year as an assistant with Abbotsford. He concluded his coaching career with Norfolk (ECHL). UCONN hockey has its first two home games this weekend Friday night at 7 pm against the Army Black Knights (AHA). Saturday, in another non-conference matchup, with the RPI Engineers (ECACHL) at 3:30 pm. The school’s 2000 MAAC championship team will be honored throughout the day. The championship trophy will be on display on the concourse The Huskies earned a 3-3 tie with Sacred Heart University in their opener in Bridgeport, last week who they have yet to beat since going Division I. The Huskies Jachym Kondelik scored. Fellow Nashville Predator draftee, Tomas Vomacka, was sensational in net making 45 saves despite the hat trick by the Pioneers, Matt Tugnutt, icing his game-tying goal with three seconds left in regulation forcing overtime. Earlier in the week, SNY announced the time and dates for the first-ever Connecticut Ice Festival tournament in Bridgeport at the Webster Bank Arena in late January. The Huskies will kick-off the collegiate tournament against the Quinnipiac University Bobcats at 4 pm on Saturday, January 25th followed by Sacred Heart University playing the Yale University Bulldogs. All four games including the consolation and championship final will air live in the SNY. Read the full article

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He was going to make it up to Jughead for his wrongs the last summer, and that he could once and for all prove that he did care for Jughead and prove his worth as a blood brother. Of course, time and time again Jughead kept insisting that all was good, he was forgiven but Archie was not having it.

Jughead had been there for him through everything; when his parents split up, Jughead was there every single time he called for him, and even when Archie didn’t call for him. He knew exactly when Archie needed him, and when he needed space.

Jughead had supported him with football and music, gave him advice when he needed it. He was there through breakups, and arguments with his dad. Jughead was there for him with happened with Grundy, and despite Archie seriously hurting him the past summer, Jughead was still looking out for him and being a good friend, even if Archie hadn’t been one to him. He had been there after she had left, allowing him to accept that what happened to him was not love, it was manipulation and it was wrong. Jughead got him through that.

Archie felt as if he hadn’t been there for Jughead, and his friend had crumbled before his very own eyes. Archie had been powerless to do anything, and he felt as if he hadn’t done enough. So this summer, the road trip was going to happen.

Understandably, Jughead was a little cautious, scared of being let down again so he didn’t show as much excitement as last year, to avoid being hurt, which of course made Archie feel bad. So Archie filled Jughead’s life with excitement, bursting with brightness and joy, to reassure Jughead this time he wasn’t going anywhere.

Once everything was packed, at the back of Fred’s truck, Jughead climbed onto shotgun and waited for Archie to say his last goodbyes to Fred. As Fred slipped him some extra cash, Archie could only smile and gave him one last hug before climbing into the car and driving away.

“Ready?”

“Born ready.”

The two began to drive, and Archie spared a glance over at Jughead as they left the “Welcome to Riverdale” sign, and the boy looked happy. He looked relaxed, at peace, excited. The sight made Archie’s heart swell, knowing Jughead needed this change. Riverdale had continued to hurt him and beat him up, and Jughead had to get away from it, away from Riverdale’s darkness. He could sense something lifting off Jughead’s shoulders, he looked a lot younger, a lot brighter, unlike the sad, burdened soul he had been recently. It was a good look on him, and seeing this revived youth and optimism back on Jughead was more than enough for Archie.

20 minutes into the journey, to their first destination of a hike on a headland to warm them up and ease them into their three and a half week adventure, the two boys were playing the category game, with of course a geeky twist. The two were in the middle of naming different generation 4 Pokémon when Archie suddenly realised the slight twinge of congestion written in Jughead’s speech and how his voice had gone down half a step.

“Jug? What’s up with the Morgan Freeman voice?”

Jughead shrugged, “Just a bit sick.”

Archie’s face fell.

Upon seeing the look on his friend’s face Jughead burst into laughter, “Archie–it’s a small cold, I took medicine and everything this morning, I have four packs of cough drops and I brought some meds with me, and like a few packets of tissues. It’s not going to suddenly make this a trip to hell.”

Archie sighed, “Jug, I just..wanted this to be perfect, I should’ve noticed and postponed–”

Jughead whacked Archie on the head fondly, “Andrews, we are not perfect people so there is no way this road trip is going to be perfect. What did you expect? Did you think we were going to meet some monks at the top of a mountain and find ourselves spiritually? Nah, I want this because I’m with my best friend in the entire world who can be dumb, and so am I, so dumb things will happen and we’ll have a great time.”

The words ‘best friend in the entire world’ lingered in Archie’s heart, the words so sweet and meant so much to him he couldn’t say anything, overwhelmed with emotion.

Jughead noticed, and smiled softly, but of course could not stay in this sappy situation.

“Alright Archie, don’t start with the waterworks now,” Jughead rolled his eyes fondly.

Archie blinked the tears away and chuckled along, putting on a CD of road trip music Jughead made (and Jughead still insisted that he totally wasn’t excited). He expected more of Jughead’s sad music but instead was greeted with some great tunes.

“JUST A SMALL TOWN GIRL! LIVIN IN A LONELY WORLD!” They both sang ridiculously off-key.

After about half an hour of offkey singing, the bohemian rhapsody came on which they sung awfully to, and somehow the two had gotten onto a..not so friendly debate about wether a Suicide Squad was a good movie or not.

Of course there wasn’t any hard feelings or genuine harm being done here. Archie and Jughead loved attacking each other, and when they first became friends with Ethel she was a hundred percent sure they hated each other. It was the exact opposite.

“Where is the plot, Archie?! I don’t fuckin see it,” Jughead quipped, looking around in a very exaggerated way, and Archie couldn’t help but just burst into laughter. He couldn’t help but feel a little concerned at the deepening voice and the thickening congestion.

“It’s just a mish-mash of sc–”

Suddenly, Jughead was pitching forward and sneezing ridiculously loudly into his cupped hands.

“FUCK!” Archie yelled, completely shocked.

Archie knew Jughead sneezed louder than most people, it was completely out of his control, but Jughead usually tried to repress the sound as much as he could. The sound was still quite loud, definitely attention grabbing, and unrepressed they were even louder. But this? Jughead was really going for it.

Jughead burst into laughter that hurt his sides, tears welling in his eyes. Archie raised an eyebrow disapprovingly, now realising his stupid best friend had been intending for this kind of reaction.

“Jughead!” Archie growled.

Jughead wiped his tears away and tried to relax, “What? It was a really bad tickle.”

“Sure,” Archie hissed, although there was really no anger or actual bitterness in his voice.

Jughead pouted at him, crystal clear blue eyes completely irresistible, “But I’m sick, Archie warchie~”

Archie sighed and gave in, trying to ignore the growing anxious pit in his stomach. The fact that Jughead was full on announcing and speaking about his sickness casually left a bad feeling in his body.

“Welp, here we are dude,” Archie announced, pulling up onto a car park.

Jughead rolled his window to gaze at the beautiful headland before them. The lush greens of it beautifully complimenting the soft blue sky. Plus, there were only about three other cars in the parking lot, meaning there wasn’t much people. He felt comforted by that; he could hike up the headland, away from Riverdale and the pain it brought him, and he wasn’t alone. He was with his best friend in the entire world. He felt a lot lighter, free of the heavy burden weighing on his shoulders, he was so sure he was going to collapse.

“It’s alright I guess,” Jughead smirked, unable to truly express how he felt (he was working on it, he promised) but he knew that Archie knew.

Archie pulled out his backpack; filled with water and blankets. Jughead took his; filled with food (naturally) and a camera. They began to walk towards the path leading them up the headland, and they began to walk up. They looked around at their surroundings; completely enthralled by the lush greens and the outstanding pops of blue flowers, the brilliant strong browns of the oaks and pines, the stunning dainty yellow flowers on the grass.

The sun shone from the trees, casting a magnificent light on the forest. It was cinematic; which was complete heaven for Jughead. He had completely forgotten about these joys of life; as his life recently had been moving too fast and Jughead just couldn’t stop and take a breather for once, admire the view. It was silent; but it was a comfortable silence, he needed it. His brain was constantly attacked by venomous thoughts and words, so tainted by all the darkness and the silence was purifying and he was so glad Archie understood that.

Jughead stopped to take a few pictures, and the sight of the boy so passionate and excited for once was such a refreshing sight. Archie watched him, cherishing this moment, wondering how long it had been since Jughead had been this happy. How long would it last?

The two boys continued their journey up the headland, free of the corruption of Riverdale, allowed to be just boys for once.

“It’s such a great view, isn’t it Jughead?” Archie smiled, looking at the leaf littered path and the beautiful light casting on the trees.

Suddenly Jughead started coughing violently, spluttering into his jacket sleeve (it was summer and of course Jughead Jones was still wearing a jacket). Archie frowned, but as soon as he caught Jughead’s eye, who clearly didn’t want this moment ruined by his sickness, he let it go for now.

“Well, you just ruined it,” Archie teased.

“Andrews, you ruined the sight the moment you stepped into it,” Jughead shot back teasingly.

“Besides, the real sight here is the Magnificent Moi, and my beautiful complexion accompanied by my ever so wondrous youth and presence,” Jughead joked.

Archie scoffed, although inside he agreed. Not with the complexion part–Jughead was rather pale and his cheeks and nose were turning a red shade slowly but surely–but as beautiful as the forest was, the best part for Archie was how happy Jughead was. It made Archie feel whole.

The two then laughed and wrapped arms around each other in a totally bro way, clapping each other on the back.

“I feel like we’re the fellowship on some sort of grand adventure,” Archie grinned brightly.

“What’s the mission? To throw you into a giant lava pit?” Jughead joked as Archie playfully shoved him away.

As they trekked on, Jughead started feeling weaker in his bones. He felt a slight fever coming on, due to the little bit of heat radiating off his body. It wasn’t too severe; nothing that would cause an emergency. It made him feel a little woozy, a bit disorientated and definitely less self conscious.

Along with the banter and stupid jokes, meaningful conversations and more sappier, nostalgic talks began between the two friends. A headache began to form in Jughead’s head, much to his displeasure and he didn’t even try denying it to Archie. He admitted it casually and just kept going; despite Archie insisting they could stop. It honestly wasn’t that bad.

Suddenly, as Jughead looked up, at the end of the forest, all pain and discomfort suddenly fled his body as one of the most beautiful, cinematic sights appeared before his eyes.

A magnificent sunset, composed like a beautiful Rodger Deakins shot. The colours were bright and vivid, saturated, a deep contrast to the darker colours of Riverdale. It filled his heart with warmth and joy. It was so breathtaking. He wasn’t sure if it was his fever or wether it was the genuine beauty of it all, but a few tears pricked his eyes as he remembered how beautiful life could still be.

As he was enthralled and captivated by the scenery, he had completely lost control of his body and he completely missed the fact that there was quite a large rock in front of him and suddenly, he was falling.

“Shit!” Jughead yelped as he tripped, quietly gasping as he felt his ankle twist and felt the pain shooting up. A light burning sensation began down at his ankle and Jughead swallowed, biting in the pain as a panicked Archie muttering “fuck” over and over again helped him sit up.

“Are you okay?” Archie asked frantically, unsure on what to do.

Jughead opted for a smirk and a bat on the face, “I’m fine–just swooning over the totally hot Archiekins over here.”

Archie rolled his eyes; knowing Jughead didn’t feel that sort of attraction but still felt worried nonetheless.

“I don’t think you should walk anymore–”

Jughead slapped his arm gently, “Archie! We are on a grand adventure! Enjoying nature! Finding ourselves amongst the earth that was gifted to us! I just do this on the legs that was handcrafted for me, be one with my body!”

Archie let out a tiny groan of annoyance, but knew this was a battle he could not win. Instead, they continued up their walk. Thankfully, there wasn’t much until they reached the top of it. It took another 20 minutes but due to the shooting pain in his ankle, Jughead was convinced that it was another hour. He didn’t want to be a stubborn prick, in fact he was going to tell Archie later on, it was just that he really wanted to see this view.

The view was stunning.

There was so much they could see from up here–the world looked so different. They both felt so small on this grand scope of the land; everything felt so big. However, Riverdale had been stifling them for so long and they felt so free.

“Wow,” Archie spluttered, unable to say anything else.

Jughead, who was considerably better with words, didn’t have the words either, “Can we stay..? For a little while?”

In a matter of minutes, Archie had set up a blanket on the grass and they both sat there in silence, as the sky turned into a dark blue and the stars came out to play.

A cool breeze wafted over them, causing Jughead to shiver, pulling his jacket tighter against his weakened frame and continue to look out at the sky, then he pressed his face down onto his pulled up knees and stifled a sneeze, the thought of ruining the serenity of the moment horrifying.

“Jug..” Archie started.

“Archie–don’t, please. I am sick, I’m feeling a little under the weather but..” Jughead admitted, sounding desperate, “..please..just..let me have this.”

The way Jughead’s eyes twinkled as he gazed out onto the horizon, Archie couldn’t say no.

“The world looks so different from up here,” Jughead said softly, breaking the silence after a solid hour.

Archie smiled softly, “Yeah it is, Jug.”

“It’s nice..being up so high. I’m used to being at rock bottom all the time.. It feels so..light,” Jughead slurred.

“..Have the stars always been this beautiful Archie? I don’t remember the last time they shone so bright..”

Jughead sniffled softly, “..Actually I do..when my mom took Jellybean away to Toledo, leaving me behind with my dad..the stars were shining so bright. I was so..angry, Arch. Why would the night be so beautiful on a night like this? How fucking cruel was that? The universe just hates me, Arch.”

Archie’s heart broke, not knowing what to say.

“..So I just walked..and walked..following a constellation and it brought me to your house. A little beacon of light..Of course it was crazy late and I didn’t want to bother you–but it would be fine because in a few weeks I’d see you–”

“–On a road trip that never happened,” Archie finished with guilt. Jughead needed him and he had failed him.

“..and now we’re here Archie, on a road trip that is happening. I’m here being a kid watching the stars with my best friend. I’ve stepped in to the sun, i’m a part of something..I’m..not lonely. I can smile again..I’m far away from all the pain..with my best friend by my side..filled with so much love..I feel so loved..I’m happy, Archie. For the first time in so long.”

Archie felt tears prick his eyes and he couldn’t help but scooch closer and wrap Jughead into his arms and hold him close, filling Jughead with all the love he could possibly muster. After a few minutes of hugging, he realised the heat he felt wasn’t just the care and love he felt, but it was Jughead’s illness he had completely forgotten about. Which would completely explain the out of character sappy talks and affection.

“..Jug, you’re so sick,” Archie said worriedly.

“I don’t feel very well, Arch,” Jughead mumbled into Archie’s shoulder.

Archie got up, looking down at the long walk down before them. Under no circumstance would Archie allow Jughead to make that journey down. The walk took about an hour (mainly because it was uphill and they kept taking photography breaks, which had to have taken 20 minutes) so that had left them another 25 minutes down. No way was Jughead walking that with his sickness.

Jughead stood up, wobbling, “Lets get to the motel..” Suddenly Jughead hissed in pain, scrunching his face up in pain as a sharp pain shot up his leg.

“Jug?!” Archie exclaimed, at his side in an instant.

Jughead managed a chuckle, before biting his lip to suppress the pain, “I guess that swoon hurt a lot more than I thought.”

Archie widened his eyes in shock, “Fuck–Jug, holy shit..uh..What do I..fuck..”

“..Yes, Archie, accept your fate. You now need to perform an amputation on my leg, and fend for our lives as blood thirsty wolves craves blood, and try to prevent me from bleeding out,” Jughead joked, trying to smile through the pain.

Archie genuinely seemed to believe him and looked bewildered.

Jughead gulped, realising he wasn’t helping, “I’m just joking, Archie. We just have to get some ice from a 7/11, and it’ll be fine. Don’t worry–it’s a simple twist, it’ll fix itself overnight.”

“Get on my back,” Archie commanded.

Jughead blinked, “Uh, you are not carrying me down. I can’t let you do that, Arch.”

Archie smirked slowly, “I’ll tickle you.”

Jughead gasped, in genuine horror, “Don’t you dare–FUCK!” He squealed as his sides were brutally attacked and as soon as his defenses were compromised, Archie scooped him up onto a piggyback.

“Archibald Andrews, put me the fuck down,” Jughead protested as Archie began his journey down the headland.

“Forsythe Pendleton Jones III, kindly shut the fuck up,” Archie shot back.

Jughead sighed, knowing he wouldn’t win as Archie descended down the slope.

“When you need a friend to carry you, when you’re broken on the ground, you will be found,” Jughead sang quietly to himself as Archie continued walking, leaving the latter a little shocked. For one, Jughead had a surprisingly nice voice? Of course he was no Sinatra or anything, but it was simple and sweet. Secondly, Jughead Jones was singing, of all songs, a musical song. It was totally not his scene.

“Are you..”

“–singing a musical? Yeah, I guess. Kevin got it stuck in my head. But..it is really uncanny to our situation right now.”

After another comfortable five minutes of silence, Jughead piped up, “Arch? Thanks for all of this..I..really needed this.”

Archie smiled softly, “..of course Jug, anytime you need me to 'lift you on my shoulders’..I’m here.”

Jughead groaned, “That’s not even a good pun.”

They spent the rest of the journey having playful banter until they made it down the headland.

“Wait, Arch..we need a picture.”

A few pictures were taken, and then a single one of Archie, for remembrance sake, Jughead said. Then a selfie, to Jughead’s annoyance, and somehow Archie convinced him to take a picture of the both of them, with Jughead still on his back. Memories to be captured.

They retreated back to the parking lot and into the car, through the motorway, to a 7/11 where ice, medicine, soup, water, OJ and other food was bought. They made their journey to their motel, and Archie once again carried Jughead into their room.

Archie gently let Jughead down onto his bed and pulled his beanie off of him so he could lay a damp towel on his forehead. Archie took pride in the fact he had seen Jughead without the beanie the most; proud of being his best friend. It still made the sight of him without it a little off putting though, seeing such a tough individual soften.

Jughead sneezed twice into his pillow, muttering an apology for the grossness as Archie just shrugged, not really caring.

Archie felt Jughead’s cheek, which wasn’t all that warm. He passed him a pill to consume, as well as a glass of water. He didn’t feel to afraid of the situation; seeing as he had taken care of Jughead more times than his own parents had (which was rather sad) but the absence of Fred was a little off putting. Archie would be fine, though.

Archie then passed Jughead his PJs to get changed into, and turned away to get the soup ready. As Jughead finished, he covered the boy in his blankets.

“Warm enough?” Archie asked softly.

Jughead rolled his eyes fondly, “Yes mom.” He turned away from Archie to sneeze again.

Archie muttered his bless you as he wrapped a bottle filled with ice in a towel, then pressed the bottle against Jughead’s injured ankle.

“That good?” Archie asked and left satisfied to get the soup when Jughead nodded yes. Once he returned with the two bowls of soup, Jughead turned on the TV to whatever was on. They had the choice of some tennis match or Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and went with the latter.

They laughed along to the movie, eating their okay bowls of soup, feeling at harmony with each other. To Archie, it felt just right. He couldn’t feel anymore tension brewing between them. Everything was going back to the friendship they once had; wounds being healed. There was still a bit of a mark, but they had this whole journey together for that to heal. They were going to be just fine.

[camilleconneau]

Chicago, la comédie musicale

Bonjour bonjour, comment allez vous ? Moi, au top ! Pourquoi, me demandez-vous ? Parce que je viens de rentrer du théâtre Mogador et que j’en ai encore des étoiles dans les yeux... J’ai eu la chance d’allez voir une représentation de la comédie musicale Chicago, et je peux vous dire que ça en vaut le coup.

Mais, c’est quoi Chicago ? Chicago, c’est au départ une pièce de théâtre de 1926 qui fut par la suite interprété en comédie musicale en juin 1975 à Brodway. C’est trois auteurs intimement associé au musicale qui ont créé l’interprétation :  John Kander, Fred Ebb et Bob Fosse. Le revival est depuis 1996 à l’affiche à New-York et détient à ce titre le record de longévité. Impressionant non ? La comédie musicale a également était adapté en film en 2002, on peut y retrouver de brillants acteurs comme Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renée Zellweger ou encore Richard Gere. 

Mais, c’est quoi l’histoire ? L’histoire, c’est celle de Roxie Heart, une artiste de cabaret qui, dans les années 20, va tuer son amant. Elle va se retrouver en prison ou elle est confrontée à Velma Kelly une chanteuse de jazz (et par la même occasion idole de Roxie) mais également double meutrrière. Grace à un avocat rusé, Billy Flinn, les dux femmes vont essayer de trouver le chemin de la liberté et du succès. Assez alléchant non ?  Imaginez cela au théâtre Mogador, avec des têtes d’affiches comme Carien Keizer, Sofia Essaïdi et Jean-Luc Guizonne? Ils sont accompagné d’une troupe de danseurs choristes également. 

Pour ce qui est de la mise en scène, rien à dire. Ils ont sur rentabiliser un petit espace parfaitement. L’orchestre est situé en hauteur sur environ la moitié de la scène ce qui laisse une moitié de scène disponible pour la pièce. Aucuns gros décors n’est présents, les artistes amèneent des chaises et des bureaux dans le besoin mais cela s’arrête ici. Cependant il n’y avait pas besoin de plus, j’ai trouvé cela parfait.

Pour ce qui est des costumes, ils représentent parfaitement l’univers des années 20, paillettes et plumes sont au rendez-vous. Les tenues en jettent et restent sobre sans surplus visuel. Nous avons droit à de longue jambe dénudées en résille pour les filles et ,?des costumes moulant pour les hommes. 

Pourquoi j’ai fait un article la dessus ? Tout simplement car je suis une grande fan de Chicago et également car j’y suis etroitement lié, en effet j’ai moi même effectué une représentation de Chicago à 14 ans dans ma ville. C’est une fierté personnelle -hu hu-  Je trouve l’univers vraiment passionnant, c’est une comédie musicale très sombre mais qui met des paillettes pleins les yeux. De plus les chansons sont magnifiques, des frisons m’ont parcouru le corps durant tçute la représentation. Seul petit bémol à mes yeux, les chansons sont en français... J’étais un peu déçu la dessus car je les préfère en anglais.

Pour conclure la dessus, vous savez ce qu’il vous reste à faire ! Les représentations se terminent le 30 juin 2019, profitez-en !

[the-record-obituaries]

Jan. 9, 2019: Obituaries

Linda  Wood, 76

Mrs. Linda Sue Minton Wood age 76 of Purlear, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services were January 7,  at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Donnie Shumate officiating. Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park.  

Mrs. Wood was born September 25, 1942 in Wilkes County to James Harley and Margie Haley Bauguss Minton. She retired from Winn Dixie after 30 years of service as the Deli Manager.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands; Jerry Franklin  Byrd and James Bruce Wood, a step daughter; Teresa Byrd and two brothers; Donald Minton and Daniel "Dan" Minton.

She is survived by two daughters; Annette Welborn and husband Junior of Purlear and April Faw and husband Steve of Wilkesboro, a stepson; Frank Byrd of North Wilkesboro, three grandchildren; Hunter Welborn, Grayson Faw and Duncan Faw, a sister; Louise Johnston (Butch) of Piney Creek and three brothers; Jimmy Minton (Linda) of North Wilkesboro, Robert Minton (Lois) of Millers Creek and Steve Minton (Nancy) of Millers Creek.

Pallbearers were Mike Minton, Jackie Minton, Greg Johnston, Brian Minton, Brad Minton and Josh Minton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritans Purse PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607.

Tony Spicer, 59

Tony Wayne Spicer, age 59, of Hays, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

He was born January 26, 1959 in Surry County to Barney Lee and Ruth Lowe Spicer. He attended of Crossfire Baptist Church. Mr. Spicer was preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving are his daughters, Toni Makisha Stamper and husband Rodney of Rock Creek, Cassandra Hammond and husband Daniel of Hays; sisters, Kathy Lane of Roaring River, Barbara Jordan and husband Larry, Rebecca Dowell and husband Kermit all of North Wilkesboro, Betty Smithey and husband Gary of Moravian Falls, Carolyn Souther and husband Michael of Union Grove, brother, Tommy Spicer of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Jared Ball, Ariana Stamper both of Rock Creek, Zac sheets of North Wilkesboro, Alley King and husband Steven of Taylorsville, Danielle Hammond and Cheyenne Hammond both of Hays.

Memorial service was January 7, at Crossfire United Methodist Church with Rev. Ronnie Gregory and Pastor Jerry Rogers officiating.

Flowers will accepted or memorials may be made to Catherine H. Barber Homeless Shelter, 86 Sparta, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.                      Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Sylvia  Smithey, 88

Mrs. Sylvia Estelle Fletcher Smithey "Sib", age 88 of Moravian Falls, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Wilkes Senior Village.

Funeral services were January 6,   at Cub Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Sampson and Rev. Ronnie Millsaps officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.  

Mrs. Smithey was born January 23, 1930 in Wilkes County to Rufus Talmadge and Bertha Elvira Rhodes Fletcher. She retired from Schneider Mills and was a member of Cub Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ralph Smithey, a grandchild; Anthony Wayne Smithey, two sisters; Hazel Burgess and Lula Mae Klutz and three brothers; Guy Fletcher, Bruce Fletcher and John Henry Fletcher.

She is survived by five sons; Larry Smithey (Gail) of North Myrtle Beach, SC, Gary Smithey (Betty) of Moravian Falls , Barry Smithey (Suzanne) of Jackson Springs NC, Cary Smithey (Rusty) of Kernersville, NC and Kenneth Smithey (Vicky) of Moravian Falls, eleven grandchildren; Lisa Payne, Crystal Smithey, Kimberly Smithey, Amanda Yavorsky, Keith Smithey, Erin Salkowitz, Alisha Smithey, Heather Smithey, Adam Smithey, Katie Smithey and Megan Smithey, eight great grandchildren; Tommy Lee Sellar, Bailey Payne, Abigail Payne, Savannah Smithey, Noah Rensing, Kayden Smithey, Caitlyn Salkowitz and Shelby Lynn Smithey, a sister; Fern Duncan and husband Bob of Moravian Falls and two brothers; Gene Fletcher of Wilkesboro and Ralph Fletcher  and wife June of Moravian Falls.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Cub Creek Baptist Church PO Box 86, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Mamie  Tedder, 88

Mrs. Mamie Ladd Tedder, age 88 of Moravian Falls, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Caldwell Hospice in Lenoir.

Funeral services were January 6,  at Liberty Baptist Church located at 145 Trails End Road, Moravian Falls with Rev. Billy Felts, Rev. Jonah Parker and Rev. Randy Campbell officiating. Burial was in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.    

Mrs. Tedder was born April 15, 1930 in Yadkin County to Jonah and Lillian Campbell Ladd. She was "Granny" to everyone and an active member of Liberty Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arlin C. Tedder; a daughter, Linda Tedder Parker; a sister, Nellie Hudspeth and five brothers: Claude, Paul, Robie, Roger, and William Ladd.

She is survived by two grandchildren: Christy Parker of Sugar Grove and Darron Parker and wife, Jessica of Moravian Falls, and two great grandchildren: Ty Parker and Zoey Parker. She is also survived by a brother, James Ladd and wife Lena of Union Grove.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care 902 Kirkwood Street NW Lenoir, NC 28645.

 Betty Adams,  76

Betty Elaine Minton Adams, age 76, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at her home. She was born May 28, 1942 in Wilkes County to Richard and Vena Osborne Minton. Mrs. Adams was a dedicated member of Hillside Baptist Church for 43 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wallace Harvey Adams, Surviving are her son, Billy Dale Adams and wife Connie of Statesville; daughter, Sabrina A. Jones of Statesville; brother, Richard "Ricky" Minton, Jr. of Wilkesboro; sisters, June Bumgarner, Jane Canter, Kaye Rogers, Rachel Elledge all of Wilkesboro; son-in-law, Larry Jones of Statesville; grandchildren, Brandi Dean and husband Bryan, Brittney Kerley and husband Justin, Christy Skeens, Jasmine Mash and husband Aaron, Tyler Proffitt, Alexis Proffitt all of Statesville; great grandchildren, Micah Jones, Noah Poole, Aliyah, Ashlynn, Jaida, Brylee, Pyper, and Van Dean.

Funeral service was January 7,   at Hillside Baptist Church in Statesville with Pastor Fred Shoemaker and Pastor Barbara Bunton officiating. Burial  followed in Gordon Baptist Church Cemetery in North Wilkesboro.  

           Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Betty Hardison, 83

Mrs. Betty Salre McBride Hardison, age 83 died Wednesday, January 2, 2019 in the Curis Nursing Home in Wilkesboro, NC.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Casey Walker officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 PM prior to the service at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home.

She was born in Ronda, NC on December 16, 1935 to the late Artis Gentry and Ella Elizabeth McBride. She attended Lincoln Heights High School and retired from the furniture industry.  Before her illness, Betty loved to travel. She was filled with compassion and interest in others. Betty made friends easily and maintained contact with many. She was a member of Mountain Valley Missionary Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Jackie Hardison, a sister; Laura M. McBride and a brother; Raymond Hague.

Mrs. Hardison is survived by her son; Lester Butch and wife Pamela McBride of Ronda, three grandchildren; Trevor Carson, Lolita Carmichael and Lester Bridgette Jones, a great grandchild; Dallas Wylene Carson, a sister; Barbara Sexton of Waldorf, MD and like a sister; Penelope (Pat) Sales of Walkertown, and three brothers; Artis Clemons McBride of Columbus, OH, Robert Hague and wife Louise of Ronda and Spencer Sales and wife Florence of Evanston, IL and a host of nieces and nephews.

A Special Thanks to Ellis and Karen McBride.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200 Mt.  Airy, NC 27030.

Genevieve   Turner, 90

Genevieve G. Turner, age 90, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Wilkes Senior Village. She was born May 30, 1928 in Wilkes County to Hamilton and Jennie Kilby Turner.

Mrs. Turner was a member of Mountain Valley Baptist Church and was previously employed for 15 years with Wilkes Senior Center as a receptionist.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband's, Paris Kilby and Cyrus Shumate; sisters, Pauline Kilby and Ruby Lynn; two half-sisters; and two half-brothers.

Surviving are her niece, Carolyn Stoker and husband Dale of Hickory; special nieces, Laura Andrews and husband Brian, Jane Nichols and husband Allen all of Boomer; special nephew, Andy Stoker and wife Cacey of Hickory; other nieces and nephews.

Graveside service was January 5,   at Mountain Valley Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Scott Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Baptist Church, 1264 Mtn. Valley Church Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

 Vickie  Torrence, 61

Vickie Roxanne McCarter Torrence, age 61, of North Wilkesboro, passed away surrounded by her family Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional Center. She was born March 11, 1957 in Wilkes County to Jimmie Pressley and Hazel Lena Flinchum McCarter.

Vickie enjoyed attending church, the beach, plants and flowers, singing, observing nature and loved talking to people. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Jacqueline McCarter and a brother, David McCarter.

Surviving are her husband, Dennis Torrence, and a son, Nathan Torrence of North Wilkesboro. Also surviving are her siblings, Ella Mae Sparks and husband Linvel of Traphill, Jim W. McCarter, Sr., Steve McCarter, Jeannie Woodie and husband Charles, Debbie M. Johnson all of North Wilkesboro, Richard McCarter of Taylorsville, and Rita Shepherd and husband Michael of North Wilkesboro.

Funeral service was January 4,   at Calvary Baptist Church on Pads Road with Rev. Christopher Shumate, Rev. Kenny Anderson and Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Burial   followed in the church cemetery.  

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1624  Pads Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Kimberly  Byrd, 57

Kimberly Gilreath Byrd, age 57, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional Center. She was born June 22, 1961 in Wilkes County to Hoyle and Alma Dancy Gilreath. Kimberly was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Charles Gilreath; and sister, Jane owens.

Surviving are her husband, Charles Keith Byrd; son, Brandon Keith Byrd and wife April of Millers Creek; daughter, Megan Marie Byrd of North Wilkesboro; granddaughter, Kyra Rose Byrd; step grandchildren, Derek and Kobe Pennington; brothers, Rev. Jimmy Gilreath and wife Margie of Hays, Jerry Gilreath and wife Virginia, William Gilreath and wife Kay all of North Wilkesboro; sisters, Debbie Bowers and husband Mike, Pattie Gilreath Royal all of North Wilkesboro.

Funeral service was January 6, 2019 at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Pruitt officiating. Burial   followed in the church cemetery.                           Memorials may be made to Miller Funeral Service to help assist with funeral expenses.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

Pallbearers were David Byrd, Matthew Byrd, Andrew Byrd, Phillip Royal, Brandon Byrd and Derrick Bell.

 Annie  Handy,   77

Annie Marie Absher Handy, age 77, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at her home. She was born July 2, 1941 in Wilkes County to Hansel and Maude Vannoy Absher. Ms. Handy was a member of Round Mtn. Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; three children, Ricky Vance Handy, Deborah Diane Bentley, Lisa Anne Handy; brother, Kenneth Absher; and sister, Edith Carol Norris.

Surviving are her daughters, Kathy Huffman and husband Michael of Wilkesboro, Mary Handy of Hickory; brother, Bob Absher and wife Beverly of Moravian Falls; nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was January 5,   at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Sherrill Wellborn officiating. Burial  followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park.  Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 2361, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

  Mrs. Hazel Johnson Hendren

Mrs. Hazel Johnson Hendren, age 92 of Moravian Falls passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at Wilkes Senior Village.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Felts, Rev. Clyde Holleman, Rev. Eddie tharpe, Rev. Randy Campbell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM prior to the service at the church.

Mrs. Hendren was born December 11, 1926. She was a homemaker and a member of Liberty Baptist Church.  

She was preceded in death by her husband; Roy Ernest Hendren, two sons; Eddie Wayne Hendren and Larry Eugene Hendren.

She is survived by three daughters; Shirley Walsh and husband Larry of Boomer, Barbara Jean Brown and husband Kenneth of Wilkesboro, Kathy Harris and husband Robert of Ferguson, a daughter-in-law; Sandra "Sis" Hendren, three sons; E.J. Hendren of Wilkesboro, Gary Hendren of Moravian Falls and Terry Hendren and wife Donna of Moravian Falls, seventeen grandchildren; Rodney Walsh and wife Jodi, Jody Walsh and wife Megan, Sandra Hendren, John Hendren and wife Nena, Melissa Hendren, Beth Huffman and husband Zach, L.J. Hendren, Jr., Amy Riddle, Kendra Dietrich and husband Steve, Scottie Brown and wife Christy, Josh Brown and wife Jessica, Devin Harris and wife Sarah, Melissa Brady and husband Patrick, Tabitha Taylor and husband Curtis, Michael Wayne Hendren, Jenna Cox and husband Luke, Cameron Hendren, thirty-four great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren, a niece; Tersa Owens and husband Keith and a nephew; Phillip Carter.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Mrs. Gwendolyn White, 11409 Brushy Mtn. Road, Moravian  Falls, NC 28654

Online condolences may be made to www.reinssturdivant.com.

    Joey Lee Call, age 59

Joey Lee Call, age 59, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at his home. He was born September 10, 1959 in Wilkes County to Clarence James and Della Elizabeth Transeau Call. Mr. Call loved to fish, work with electronics; and play music on the guitar and piano. Joey was preceded in death by his father; brother, Danny Call; and sister, Sandra Call.

Surviving are his wife, Lesa Joines Call; son, Joshua Lee Call of the home; his mother, Della Transeau Call of North Wilkesboro; sister, Patricia Billings and husband Dennis of Wilkesboro; brothers, Johnny Call and wife Mary of Wilkesboro, Jeff Call and wife Norma of North Wilkesboro; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Miller Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9956. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

  Garvey Shepherd, age 82

Garvey Shepherd, age 82, of Hays, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at his home. He was born July 18, 1936 in Wilkes County to Amos and Vertie Brooks Shepherd. He was number 10 of 12 siblings. Garvey was a Faithful member of Little Mountain Baptist Church and a Deacon for 43 years. Garvey was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing; and gardening, while being at peace in his Lord's creation. Mr. Shepherd was retired from Greene Brothers Furniture. Mr. Shepherd was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Cora Benge, Bertha McCann, Leona Billings, Mary Templeton Parks, Lura Pardue and Ruby Spicer; brothers, Homer Shepherd, Charlie Shepherd, Wallace Shepherd and Ivan Shepherd.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Jones Shepherd; his children, Darrell Shepherd and wife Gail, Donna McManus and husband Rodney all of Hays, Mark Shepherd and wife Tammie of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Eric Shepherd and wife Kim, Jason Shepherd and Amber Walls, Rev. Ronnie McManus and wife Tracee, Clint McManus and wife Rachel, Tiffany Shepherd, Daniel Shepherd; ten great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; and sister, Mable Brann of Reidsville.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Little Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie McManus, Rev. Brian Mathis, Rev. Cheslie Johnson and Rev. Joey McClure officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Rev. Richard Reavis and Rev. Steven Shumate officiating. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday night. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Little Mountain Fellowship Building c/o Eric Shepherd, 913 Mann Harrold Road, Hays, NC 28635 or to Mountain Valley Hospice, 688 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to

www.millerfuneralservice.com

Pallbearers will be grandchildren and great grandchildren, Jason Shepherd, Eric Shepherd, Daniel Shepherd, Lance McManus, Rodney McManus, Clint McManus. Honorary pallbearers will be Ethan McManus, Eli Shepherd and Caleb McManus.

  Ivory (Junior) Miles

Ivory (Junior) Miles, better known as June, age 85, of Hays, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Wilkes Senior Village. He was born October 3, 1933 in Wilkes County to Charles and Nona Harrold Miles. Mr. Miles was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Hays. He was the young peoples' Sunday School teacher for several years. He was retired from American Drew Furniture and Key City Furniture. Junior was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Catherine Miller Miles; sister, Rosalee Myers; brother-in-law, John Myers; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Otto and Mamie Miller.

Surviving are his nephew, Gary Myers and wife Judy of Hays; great niece, Julie Call of Hays; cousins, Irene Sebastian and Vetra Sebastian both of Hays; sister and brother-in-law, David and Bernice Osborne of Greenville, South Carolina; nephew, Steve Osborne of South  Carolina; and several other cousins.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Julius Blevins and Rev. Junior Harrold officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Zion Baptist Church from 1:00 until 2:00 on Wednesday, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion Baptist Church Building Fund or Cemetery Fund, Zion Church Road, Hays, NC 28635. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

  Mr. Larry Rex "Butch" Walker

Mr. Larry Rex "Butch" Walker, age 73 of North Wilkesboro, died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Hilltop Baptist Church with  Rev. Rodney Blake, Rev. Glen Dancy, III, and Rev. Ronnie Gregory officiating. Burial will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM at the church prior to the service.

Mr. Walker was born July 4, 1945 in New Hanover County to Grover Wheeler and Hessie Handy Walker.  He was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ted Walker.

He is survived by his two daughters, Dawn Walker Dowell and husband, Randy, and Emily Walker Sebastian and husband, Adam, all of North Wilkesboro; four grandchildren, Scott Shumate, Jacob Smithey, Zoe Combs and Skye Sebastian; two great-grandchildren, Tyler Shumate and Dylan Shumate; one sister, Sue Luther of North Wilkesboro; and one sister-in-law, Gladys Walker, of Moravian Falls.  

Flowers will be accepted or memorials made to Alzheimer's Foundation, 4600 Park Road, Suite  250, Charlotte NC 28209.

Online condolences may be made to www.reinssturdivant.com.

  Gene Richard Kovacs

Mr. Gene Richard Kovacs, age 62 of Roaring River, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM Monday, December 31, 2018 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with the Rev. Karen Roberts officiating.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 PM Monday prior to the service at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mr. Kovacs was born November 29, 1956 in Perth Amboy, NJ to Frank and Jean Anderson Kovacs. He was retired from Tyson Foods.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Brian Kovacs.

 He is survived by his wife, Frances McNamara Kovacs of the home; two daughters, Kera Kovacs and Megan Kovacs of the home; a sister, Melody Ann Magera and husband, Michael, of New Jersey; a brother, Frank Kovacs and wife, Darlene, of New Jersey; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Online condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com.

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305 US Climate Mayors commit to adopt, honor and uphold Paris Climate Agreement goals

STATEMENT FROM THE CLIMATE MAYORS IN RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT TRUMP’S WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT

The President’s denial of global warming is getting a cold reception from America’s cities.

As 305 US Mayors representing 61 million Americans, we will adopt, honor, and uphold the commitments to the goals enshrined in the Paris Agreement. We will intensify efforts to meet each of our cities’ current climate goals, push for new action to meet the 1.5 degrees Celsius target, and work together to create a 21st century clean energy economy.

We will continue to lead. We are increasing investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency. We will buy and create more demand for electric cars and trucks. We will increase our efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, create a clean energy economy, and stand for environmental justice. And if the President wants to break the promises made to our allies enshrined in the historic Paris Agreement, we’ll build and strengthen relationships around the world to protect the planet from devastating climate risks.

The world cannot wait — and neither will we.

Signed,

Mayor Eric Garcetti City of Los Angeles, CA

Mayor Martin J Walsh City of Boston, MA

Mayor Bill de Blasio New York City, NY

Mayor Sylvester Turner City of Houston, TX

Mayor Madeline Rogero City of Knoxville, TN

Mayor Rahm Emanuel City of Chicago, IL

Mayor Ed Murray City of Seattle, WA

Mayor Jim Kenney City of Philadelphia, PA

Mayor Kasim Reed City of Atlanta, GA

Mayor Lioneld Jordan City of Fayetteville, AR

Mayor Trish Herrera Spencer City of Alameda, CA

Mayor Kathy Sheehan City of Albany, NY

Mayor Sharon Konopa City of Albany , OR

Mayor Allison Silberberg City of Alexandria, VA

Mayor Ed Pawlowski City of Allentown, PA

Mayor Jeanne Sorg City of Ambler, PA

Mayor Ethan Berkowitz City of Anchorage, AK

Mayor Terence Roberts City of Anderson, SC

Mayor Christopher Taylor City of Ann Arbor, MI

Mayor Van W Johnson City of Apalachicola, FL

Mayor Susan Ornelas City of Arcata, CA

Mayor Peter R Porcino City of Ardsley, NY

Mayor Esther Manheimer City of Asheville, NC

Mayor Steve Skadron City of Aspen, CO

Mayor Steve Patterson City of Athens, OH

Mayor Steve Adler City of Austin, TX

Mayor Catherine E Pugh City of Baltimore , MD

Mayor Gordon T Ringberg City of Bayfield, WI

Mayor Denny Dole City of Beaverton, OR

Mayor Kelli Linville City of Bellingham, WA

Mayor Jesse Arreguin City of Berkeley, CA

Mayor Robert Donchez City of Bethlehem, PA

Mayor Michael P Cahill City of Beverly, MA

Mayor Ben Kessler City of Bexley, OH

Mayor Richard C David City of Binghamton, NY

Mayor William Bell City of Birmingham, AL

Mayor Ron Rordam City of Blacksburg, VA

Mayor John Hamilton City of Bloomington, IN

Mayor Dave Bieter City of Boise, ID

Mayor Suzanne Jones City of Boulder, CO

Mayor Carson Taylor City of Bozeman, MT

Mayor Eric Mamula City of Breckenridge, CO

Mayor Joseph P Ganim City of Bridgeport, CT

Mayor William W Moehle City of Brighton, NY

Mayor Lori S Liu City of Brisbane, CA

Mayor Brenda Hess City of Buchanan, MI

Mayor Byron W Brown City of Buffalo, NY

Mayor Miro Weinberger City of Burlington, VT

Mayor Elizabeth B Kautz City of Burnsville, MN

Mayor E Denise Simmons City of Cambridge, MA

Mayor Edwin Garcia City of Camuy, PR

Mayor Jim Brainard City of Carmel, IN

Mayor Lydia E Lavelle City of Carrboro, NC

Mayor Mike Webb City of Carver, MN

Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen City of Champaign, IL

Mayor Pam Hemminger City of Chapel Hill, NC

Mayor John J Tecklenburg City of Charleston, SC

Mayor Jennifer Roberts City of Charlotte, NC

Mayor Mike Signer City of Charlottesville, VA

Mayor Andy Berke City of Chattanooga, TN

Mayor Chuck Cahn City of Cherry Hill, NJ

Mayor Mary Casillas Salas City of Chula Vista, CA

Mayor Ted Terry City of Clarkston, GA

Mayor Frank G Jackson City of Cleveland, OH

Mayor Brian Treece City of Columbia, MO

Mayor Stephen K Benjamin City of Columbia, SC

Mayor Andrew Ginther City of Columbus, OH

Mayor Rebecca Tooley City of Coconut Creek, FL

Mayor Jeff Katz City of Cooperstown, NY

Mayor Brian Tobin City of Cortland, NY

Mayor Biff Traber City of Corvallis, OR

Mayor Jeffrey Cooper Culver City, CA

Mayor Savita Vaidhyanathan City of Cupertino, CA

Mayor Michael S Rawlings City of Dallas, TX

Mayor Robb Davis City of Davis, CA

Mayor Cary Glickstein City of Delray Beach, FL

Mayor Michael Hancock City of Denver, CO

Mayor T M Franklin Cownie City of Des Moines, IA

Mayor Mike Duggan City of Detroit, MI

Mayor Josh Maxwell City of Downingtown, PA

Mayor Roy D Buol City of Dubuque, IA

Mayor Emily Larson City of Duluth, MN

Mayor William V Bell City of Durham, NC

Mayor Mark Meadows City of East Lansing, MI

Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens City of Eden Prairie, MN

Mayor Kris Teegardin City of Edgewater, CO

Mayor Dave Earling City of Edmonds, WA

Mayor Janet Abelson City of El Cerrito, CA

Mayor David Kaptain City of Elgin, IL

Mayor Catherine Blakespear City of Encinitas, CA

Mayor Lucy Vinis City of Eugene, OR

Mayor Stephen H Hagerty City of Evanston, IL

Mayor Ray Stephanson City of Everett, WA

Mayor Edward Malloy City of Fairfield, IA

Mayor Peter Lindstrom City of Falcon Heights, MN

Mayor David Tarter City of Falls Church, VA

Mayor Colleen Mahr City of Fanwood, NJ

Mayor David Coulter City of Ferndale, MI

Mayor Coral J Evans City of Flagstaff, AZ

Mayor Karen Weaver City of Flint, MI

Mayor Wade Troxell City of Fort Collins, CO

Mayor Jack Seiler City of Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mayor Tom Henry City of Fort Wayne, IN

Mayor Bob Scott City of Franklin, NC

Mayor Lily Mei City of Fremont, CA

Mayor Kachen Kimmell City of Gambier, OH

Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson City of Gary, IN

Mayor Tammy Stempel City of Gladstone, OR

Mayor Bruce J Packer City of Glen Rock, NJ

Mayor Bryan Kennedy City of Glendale, WI

Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken City of Gloucester, MA

Mayor Rosalynn Bliss City of Grand Rapids, MI

Mayor Nancy Vaughan City of Greensboro, NC

Mayor Knox H White City of Greenville, SC

Mayor Samuel Henderson City of Gulfport, FL

Mayor Joy Cooper City of Hallandale Beach, FL

Mayor Karen Majewski City of Hamtramck, MI

Mayor Luke Bronin City of Hartford, CT

Mayor Peter Swiderski City of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

Mayor Harry Kim City of Hawai’i , HI

Mayor Barbara Halliday City of Hayward, CA

Mayor Shaun McCaffery City of Healdsburg, CA

Mayor Gayle Brill Mittler City of Highland Park, NJ

Mayor Nancy R Rotering City of Highland Park, IL

Mayor Patrick Taylor City of Highlands, NC

Mayor Tom Stevens City of Hillsborough, NC

Mayor Dawn Zimmer City of Hoboken, NJ

Mayor Josh Levy City of Hollywood, FL

Mayor Alex B Morse City of Holyoke, MA

Mayor Paul Blackburn City of Hood River, OR

Mayor Candace B Hollingsworth City of Hyattsville, MD

Mayor Jim Throgmorton Iowa City , IA

Mayor Svante Myrick City of Ithaca, NY

Mayor Pete Muldoon City of Jackson , WY

Mayor Steven M Fulop Jersey City, NJ

Mayor Bobby J Hopewell City of Kalamazoo, MI

Mayor Sly James Kansas City, MO

Mayor Nina Jonas City of Ketchum, ID

Mayor Steven T Noble City of Kingston, NY

Mayor Jose Alvarez City of Kissimmee, FL

Mayor Tim Kabat City of La Crosse, WI

Mayor Christine Berg City of Lafayette, CO

Mayor Michael Summers City of Lakewood, OH

Mayor Adam Paul City of Lakewood, CO

Mayor J Richard Gray City of Lancaster, PA

Mayor Virg Bernero City of Lansing, MI

Mayor William Sprague City of Lapeer, MI

Mayor Richard J Kaplan City of Lauderhill, FL

Mayor Leslie Soden City of Lawrence, KS

Mayor Theodore W Becker City of Lewes, DE

Mayor Mark Stodola City of Little Rock, AR

Mayor Robert Garcia City of Long Beach, CA

Mayor Adam Schneider City of Long Branch, NJ

Mayor Dennis Coombs City of Longmont, CO

Mayor Mary Prochnow City of Los Altos, CA

Mayor Gary Waldeck City of Los Altos Hills, CA

Mayor Marico Sayoc City of Los Gatos, CA

Mayor Greg Fischer City of Louisville, KY

Mayor Robert Reichert City of Macon-Bibb County, GA

Mayor Paul R Soglin City of Madison, WI

Mayor Gary Christenson City of Malden, MA

Mayor Skylar Peak City of Malibu, CA

Mayor Barry Greenberg City of Maplewood , MO

Mayor Stephanie M Burke City of Medford, MA

Mayor Kirsten Keith City of Menlo Park, CA

Mayor Tomas Regalado City of Miami, FL

Mayor Philip Levine City of Miami Beach, FL

Mayor Gurdip Brar City of Middleton, WI

Mayor Daniel Drew City of Middletown, CT

Mayor Sean Strub City of Milford, PA

Mayor Benjamin G Blake City of Milford , CT

Mayor Reuben D Holober City of Millbrae, CA

Mayor Jeff Silvestrini City of Millcreek, UT

Mayor Tom Barrett City of Milwaukee, WI

Mayor Mark Gamba City of Milwaukie, OR

Mayor Betsy Hodges City of Minneapolis, MN

Mayor Wayne Messam City of Miramar, FL

Mayor John Engen City of Missoula, MT

Mayor Mary O’Connor City of Monona, WI

Mayor John Hollar City of Montpelier, VT

Mayor Timothy Dougherty City of Morristown, NJ

Mayor Jamie Irons City of Morro Bay , CA

Mayor Arlene Burns City of Mosier, OR

Mayor Fred Courtright City of Mount Pocono, PA

Mayor Ken Rosenberg City of Mountain View, CA

Mayor Jill Techel City of Napa, CA

Mayor Jim Donchess City of Nashua, NH

Mayor Megan Barry City of Nashville, TN

Mayor Jon Mitchell City of New Bedford, MA

Mayor Toni N Harp City of New Haven, CT

Mayor Mitch Landrieu City of New Orleans, LA

Mayor Tim Rogers City of New Paltz, NY

Mayor Ras J Baraka City of Newark, NJ

Mayor Donna D Holaday City of Newburyport, MA

Mayor Setti Warren City of Newton, MA

Mayor Paul Dyster City of Niagara Falls, NY

Mayor Chris Koos City of Normal, IL

Mayor Connie Leon-Kreps City of North Bay Village, FL

Mayor Francis M Womack City of North Brunswick, NJ

Mayor Smith Joseph City of North Miami, FL

Mayor David J Narkewicz City of Northampton, MA

Mayor Jennifer White City of Nyack, NY

Mayor Libby Schaaf City of Oakland, CA

Mayor Cheryl Selby City of Olympia, WA

Mayor Buddy Dyer City of Orlando, FL

Mayor Victoria Gearity City of Ossining, NY

Mayor Greg Scharff City of Palo Alto, CA

Mayor Jack Thomas Park City, UT

Mayor Donald Grebien City of Pawtucket, RI

Mayor David Glass City of Petaluma, CA

Mayor Greg Stanton City of Phoenix, AZ

Mayor Cindy S Perry City of Pittsboro, NC

Mayor William Peduto City of Pittsburgh, PA

Mayor Kurt R Metzger City of Pleasant Ridge, MI

Mayor Lamar Fisher City of Pompano Beach, FL

Mayor Ethan Strimling City of Portland, ME

Mayor Ted Wheeler City of Portland, OR

Mayor Jack Blalock City of Portsmouth, NH

Mayor Liz Lempert City of Princeton, NJ

Mayor Jorge O Elorza City of Providence, RI

Mayor Nancy McFarlane City of Raleigh, NC

Mayor Donald Terry City of Rancho Cordova, CA

Mayor John Marchione City of Redmond, WA

Mayor John Seybert Redwood City, CA

Mayor Hillary Schieve City of Reno, NV

Mayor Tom Butt City of Richmond, CA

Mayor Levar Stoney City of Richmond, VA

Mayor Lovely Warren City of Rochester, NY

Mayor Daniel Guzzi City of Rockwood, MI

Mayor Mike Fournier City of Royal Oak, MI

Mayor Darrell Steinberg City of Sacramento, CA

Mayor Alan Galbraith City of Saint Helena, CA

Mayor Christopher Coleman City of Saint Paul, MN

Mayor Kim Driscoll City of Salem, MA

Mayor Chuck Bennett City of Salem, OR

Mayor Jacob Day City of Salisbury, MD

Mayor Jackie Biskupski Salt Lake City, UT

Mayor Bob Grassilli City of San Carlos, CA

Mayor Kevin Faulconer City of San Diego, CA

Mayor Ed Lee City of San Francisco, CA

Mayor Sam Liccardo City of San Jose, CA

Mayor Pauline Russo Cutter City of San Leandro, CA

Mayor Heidi Harmon City of San Luis Obispo, CA

Mayor John Thomaides City of San Marcos, TX

Mayor Miguel Pulido City of Santa Ana, CA

Mayor Helene Schneider City of Santa Barbara, CA

Mayor Lisa M Gillmor City of Santa Clara, CA

Mayor Javier M Gonzales City of Santa Fe, NM

Mayor Ted Winterer City of Santa Monica, CA

Mayor Chris Coursey City of Santa Rosa, CA

Mayor Joanne D Yepsen City of Saratoga Springs, NY

Mayor Chris Lain City of Savanna, IL

Mayor Michael J Gonnelli City of Secaucus, NJ

Mayor George Van Dusen City of Skokie, IL

Mayor Scott A Saunders City of Smithville, TX

Mayor Matt Larson City of Snoqualmie, WA

Mayor Joe Curtatone City of Somerville, MA

Mayor Pete Buttigieg City of South Bend, IN

Mayor Philip K Stoddard City of South Miami, FL

Mayor Domenic J Sarno City of Springfield, MA

Mayor Lyda Krewson City of St Louis, MO

Mayor Len Pagano City of St Peters, MO

Mayor Rick Kriseman City of St Petersburg, FL

Mayor David Martin City of Stamford, CT

Mayor Elizabeth Goreham City of State College, PA

Mayor Michael Tubbs City of Stockton, CA

Mayor Glenn Hendricks City of Sunnyvale, CA

Mayor Michael J Ryan City of Sunrise, FL

Mayor Daniel E Dietch City of Surfside, FL

Mayor Timothy P Kearney City of Swarthmore, PA

Mayor Stephanie A Miner City of Syracuse, NY

Mayor Marilyn Strickland City of Tacoma, WA

Mayor Kate Stewart City of Takoma Park, MD

Mayor Andrew Gillum City of Tallahassee, FL

Mayor Bob Buckhorn City of Tampa, FL

Mayor Drew Fixell City of Tarrytown, NY

Mayor Sean Murphy City of Telluride, CO

Mayor Mark Mitchell City of Tempe, AZ

Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson City of Toledo, OH

Mayor Patrick J. Furey City of Torrance, CA

Mayor Jim Carruthers Traverse City, MI

Mayor Eric E Jackson City of Trenton, NJ

Mayor Jonathan Rothschild City of Tucson, AZ

Mayor Brian Stack Union City, NJ

Mayor Shelley Welsch University City, MO

Mayor Diane W Marlin City of Urbana, IL

Mayor Dave Chapin City of Vail, CO

Mayor Muriel Bowser City of Washington, D.C.

Mayor Oscar Rios City of Watsonville, CA

Mayor Shari G Cantor City of West Hartford, CT

Mayor Edward O’Brien City of West Haven, CT

Mayor John Heilman City of West Hollywood, CA

Mayor John Dennis City of West Lafayette, IN

Mayor Jeri Muoio City of West Palm Beach, FL

Mayor Christopher Cabaldon City of West Sacramento, CA

Mayor Daniel Corona City of West Wendover, NV

Mayor Daniel J Stermer City of Weston, FL

Mayor Thomas M Roach City of White Plains, NY

Mayor Ryan Reynolds City of Whitney Point, NY

Mayor Debora Fudge City of Windsor, CA

Mayor Allen Joines City of Winston Salem, NC

Mayor Angel Barajas City of Woodland, CA

Mayor Joseph M Petty City of Worcester, MA

Mayor Mike Spano City of Yonkers, NY

Mayor Amanda Maria Edmonds City of Ypsilanti, MI

Updated signatories as of 10:30am PT on June 15, 2017