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By Shirley Thorne

County Line Correspondent

Remember to check on elderly neighbors, to stay hydrated, and to exercise caution when using portable fans.

Clarksbury Methodist is hosting a weekly knitting class at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, taught by Dannie Steele.  Everyone is invited.

Society Baptist will have a cookout fellowship at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 30.  Activities include cornhole and games for all ages.

Society Baptist vacation Bible school is Monday, July 15-Wednesday, July 17 with Kickoff 5-7 p.m. Sunday, July 14.

Our community sends get-well wishes to Dianne Owens, who was hospitalized with pneumonia and atrial fibrillation and has been recuperating at home since last Sunday. Ann Cline has improved and is recuperating at home. Terry Wayne Dyson and Caleb Williams are continuing medical treatments.

Join us in prayer for the Lord’s divine healing and comfort upon Dianne, Ann, Terry Wayne, Caleb, and other residents who are having health problems.  Remember In prayer Martha Ketchie Lambert and family; her sister-in-law Donna Lynne Lambert died Sunday of last week at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Student and Graduate Tribute

Our community is always proud of the achievements of our young folks.  Some will be entering the next level of their school grades. Some graduated from high school or college and will be entering the work force or furthering their education.

This year we recognize these students for their achievements in education:

• Amelia Bailey  graduated from William R. Davie Elementary kindergarten; attends Clarksbury Methodist; and is daughter of Casey and Bridgett Bailey.

• Mason Brown   graduated from North Iredell High; will enter the work force; attends Clarksbury Methodist; and is son of Johnny and LeeAnn Brown.

• Aubry Dillard   graduated from One Way Christian High and earned Certificate of Phlebotomy from South Carolina College of Phlebotomy-Fort Mill; she is the granddaughter of Richard and Rhonda Griffith Bridgeman.

• Georgia Evans   graduated from Christian kindergarten in Statesville; attends Clarksbury Methodist; and is daughter of Richard and Shanda Evans.

• Summer Fulbright  graduated from Statesville High; will attend Mitchell Community College in the fall to pursue a career in social service; attends Society Baptist; and is daughter of Angel Pardue and “daughter-like” of Lindsey Lowtharpe.

• Mason Gryder   graduated from Harmony Elementary kindergarten; attends Clarksbury Methodist; and is son of Zack Gryder and Ashley Hagel.

• Kendra Hathcock   graduated from North Iredell High; will attend N.C. State University in the fall;  attends Clarksbury Methodist; and is daughter of Sethand Cheryl Hathcock.

• Sadie Lewis  graduated from Cool Spring Elementary kindergarten;  attends Clarksbury Methodist; and is daughter of Colby and Lauren Lewis.

• Savannah Stegall graduated from Davie County High; will attend Davidson-Davie Community College in the fall to pursue a career in pharmacy;  attends Society Baptist; and is daughter of Matt and Cindie Taylor Stegall.

• Riley Elizabeth Taylor graduated from Oakwood Middle and IBO World School; A-Honor Roll & Crosby Scholar student; received Advanced Spanish Award; will enter Statesville High in the fall; and is the daughter of David and Melanie Nantz Taylor.

• Caleb Williams  graduated from South Davie Middle; A-Honor Roll student first semester; will enter Davie County High in the fall: attends Society Baptist; and is son of Perry and Vickie Seamon Williams.

• Hannah York  graduated from Montreat College with a degree in business; works for Goodman CPA in Black Mountain; and the daughter of Rev. Kevin and Jennifer York.

Our community is proud of these students and their achievements in education.  We wish each of them much success in their endeavors.