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By Shirley Thorne
County Line Correspondent

This weekend is extra special across the world as Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the Cross of Calvary on Good Friday. Then Easter Sunday, we celebrate His resurrection from the tomb.
It is also a time that many of us remember deceased loved ones by placing floral decor on their graves.
Some of our local churches will have special services this Easter Sunday:
• Calvary Baptist will meet at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and pastries followed by Sunday school at 10 and Easter worship at 11.
• Clarksbury Methodist will have an Easter sunrise service at 6:45 a.m. followed by breakfast, Sunday school at 8 and Easter worship at 9.
As photos show, folks of all ages had a family fun time decorating eggs for an egg hunt and dinner at Clarksbury. Parks Lee had to take a nap at his first egg hunt.
The Forever Young Club of Clarksbury enjoyed their a to Asheville to tour the French Broad Chocolate Factory. They were amazed at the many processes required for the cacao beans to become a piece of chocolate candy. The group appreciated Retha Gaither for planning the trip and driving.
Upcoming community events: church anniversary celebration 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at Piney Grove AME Zion; V-Point Ruritan country breakfast 7-10 a.m. Saturday, May 3; Cool Spring Alumni Association annual dinner meeting at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 10 in the Cool Spring Elementary gymnasium; and Harmonia choir performance at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 11 at Salem Methodist.
Hazel McDaniel Dyson Smoot, Cool Spring High ’52 and former Ridge Road resident, celebrated her 90th birthday Sunday, April 13. She continues to enjoy the care and comfort of her three children and their families. Hazel, all of us in County Line congratulate you upon reaching this milestone and wish you a healthy and happy new year.
Our community extends sympathy to the family of Doris Peacock Bowles; who died Friday, April 4. The 6th of seven children, she was born in 1939 to the late Lonnie and Maggie Cambell Peacock of Society Road. A ’58 graduate of Cool Spring High and former member of Society Baptist, she married Gilbert Bowles in 1959. The couple settled off Bell Road near Wayside. A service celebrating her life will be held Thursday, May , at Chapel Hill Methodist Church.
We send get-well wishes to Janeen Doby and Jimmy Dagenhart. They were scheduled to have surgery Tuesday, April 15.
Donnie Keller continues to heal as the wound vac keeps the wound clean and free of infection and germs. Caleb Williams continues with required blood work at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center; but, he continues to tire easily and must isolate as much as possible.
Join us in prayer for the Lord’s divine healing and blessings upon Janeen, Jimmy, Donnie, Caleb, and other residents who are having health problems. Pray for the Lord’s support and comfort upon the family of Doris as they deeply miss her in life.
For news and memories to share, please call or text Shirley on 336-492-5115 or email sdtlink@hotmail.com.