‘Big Week’ a big time for Davie Senior Games

Published 10:02 am Wednesday, October 2, 2024

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The N.C. Senior Games State Finals are in full swing.

There were several participants representing Davie County at the state level’s “Big Week” in the Raleigh area.

Davie winners from “Big Week” competition:

• Greg Barnette, first, Shot Put, third, Discus;

• Michelle Bell, second, drawing;

• Ethel Blankenship, second, crocheting;

• Reggie Booe, second, badminton doubles;

• Vanessa Carter, third, shuffleboard;

• Julie Cartner, first, essay;

• Barbara Chapman, second, bowling sngles, and first in horseshoes and shuffleboard;

• Lois Green, first, bowling doubles, second, bowling mixed doubles, and second in horseshoes and shuffleboard;

• Pat Gregory, first, bowling doubles, second, horseshoes;

• Mary Hall, first watercolor;

• Barbara Harris, first, badminton doubles;

• Mike Jenkins, second, softball throw, third, football throw;

• Anna Newman, second, discus throw;

• Joe Sheridan, second, softball throw;

• Johnnie Stallings, first, horseshoes;

• Renae Tkach, first, badminton doubles, second, badminton mixed doubles;

• Charli Wilcox, first, discus, second, shot put; and

• Harold Wood, second badminton singles, badminton doubles amd secpmd badminton mixed doubles.

As the competition continues, Davie County will see participants facing off in Bocce, Cornhole, Pickleball, and the Silver Spirits will take part in the Basketball Tournament.

To learn more about Davie County Senior Games and SilverArts, contact local coordinator, Carrie Miller, at 336-753-6230 or cmiller@daviecountync.gov to learn how you can be a part of this program.