Due to the likelihood of strong thunderstorms and high winds this evening, Community Movie Night at WInMock has been rescheduled for Friday evening, June 14 at 8:30 PM.   We expect great weather Friday evening so come on out and join us for the Universal Pictures film, “Despicable Me”.

Remember, I-40 Westbound Traffic will be redirected to US 158 around 8:00 PM on Friday.  Come early, relax, and watch a great movie while everyone drives by watching US!  See you on Friday at Winmock!

Come on out for some family-friendly outdoor entertainment this Thursday evening.  WinMock at Kinderton presents the hit move “Despicable Me” at 8:30 PM on Thursday, June 13.

Admission is free and there will be fresh hot popcorn and beverages available for purchase. A donation of canned goods for Storehouse for Jesus is encouraged.

Bring your chairs and blankets and come sit out on the lawn at WinMock.

This hit movie from Universal Pictures earned rave reivews.  three books, a video game and several other products based on the movie have also been released.  ”Despicable Me 2″ A sequel to the original is scheduled for theatrical release next month.

WInMock at Kinderton is located in the Town of Bermuda.  For more information, please visit WinMock at Kinderton.

Wet weather this week has postponed the I-40 construction project and the road will remain open throughout this weekend.  

A new concrete overlay is being placed on the riding surface of the I-40 bridge at the Forsyth/Davie County line at mile marker 181 approximately 1 mile west of the Harper Rd. interchange (Exit 182).  On weekends that the road construction occurs, a signed detour will run from the Harper Road exit to highway 158, then to highway 801, then back onto I-40 at Bermuda Run (see map).

Alternate Route

While traffic from the detour is manageable during non peak travel hours, the posted detour has resulted in significant delays during peak travel times.  An alternative route would be to head out of Winston Salem on Highway 421 North taking the Shallowford road exit to Farmington Road and then to Highway 801.   If you take this alternative route, please be especially careful as this route does have some significant bicycle traffic sharing the road.  The alternative route makes for a much more pleasant drive than the posted detour during peak travel hours.   The map below provides details on this alternative route.

Peachtree Farmer’s Market is open from 4:00 until 8:00 every Friday evening.  It is located behind Bojangle’s in Bermuda Run on the corner of NC Highway 801 and Peachtree Lane.  Many local farmers bring their goods for sale, and the atmosphere is friendly and inviting.  There are numerous choices at Peachtree, varying from homemade soaps to fresh local meat, and of course produce. 

The Farmington Farmer’s Market is open from 8 am to 1 pm at the Farmington Community Center located at 1723 Farmington Road.  This farmer’s market provides locally grown produce, honey, jellies and local homemade items.

Have fun shopping at Davie County farmer’s markets
The atmosphere at Peachtree and Farmington farmer’s markets is warm and inviting.   Farmer’s markets provide an opportunity for local farmers to get together in a social setting along with members of the local community.  These gatherings strengthen communities, create a sense of belonging and ownership, and often lead to greater involvement in local issues by those who share a common interest in healthy environments and healthy lifestyles.

Save money at Davie County farmer’s markets
One of the reasons to shop at a farmer’s market is to support the local economy.  Everyone benefits when dollars stay in the local community.  The farmers are supported and can continue to grow their crops, and the money spent stays in the community rather than being shipped elsewhere.  This helps the local economy thrive.

Farmer’s markets in North Carolina are not taxed which saves you money by making the products purchased a greater value.  In essence, a person is getting 6.5 percent more product for their money through the elimination of sales tax.

Live Longer Consuming Local Produce from Davie County farmer’s markets
There are distinct health benefits to eating local, fresh produce.  One of these benefits is that fresh produce is harvested when it is ripe.  The greatest amount of vitamins naturally found in produce is available ONLY when the crop is picked ripened.  Most chain stores purchase produce from other states, and therefore the crops are picked early and ripen off the vine in a truck.  This renders the vitamins much weaker to the consumer. 

Another health benefit is that because the produce is not shipped, it does not need to be waxed or treated.  This again gives the produce not only an excellent flavor, but also makes it a healthier choice.  Finally, most area farmer’s markets offer organic choices, eliminating pesticides from your diet.

Davie County farmers markets ~ admission is free, and the benefits are endless!

The Davie County YMCA – Helping people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body.   

If you’re looking for a place that you know your child will love and be safe for before and after school care, the YMCA has you covered. They offer before and after school care for children in elementary school. The Davie Family Y also offers “Child Watching” a service for busy families; whether you’re trying to get in a quick work out or just need someone to watch your children for a few hours of free time.

Younger kids aren’t the only ones being looked after; the YCMA also offers teens a place to hang out and stay in shape, offering sports such as basketball, flag football and soccer.

For adults the facilities include various exercise classes, from water fitness to Zumba. These classes are offered throughout the week at different times in an effort to provide something to fit every schedule.  For complete details on these and other programs at the Y, please download the Davie Family YMCA Program Guide.

About the Davie Family YMCA
The YMCA is located on Cemetery Street just a mile from Mocksville’s town square, easy to get to but hard to leave.

The facility boasts a full size gymnasium, an aquatic center, a weight lifting room and a full outdoor quarter-mile track with soccer field. The basketball court comes complete with six hoops, hard wood floors, and even an indoor walking track overlooking the courts. The aquatic center includes a twenty-five yard swimming pool along with a hot tub, steam room, sauna and full size locker rooms with showers. The weight lifting room is state of the art, offering patrons both machine and free weights as well as elliptical walkers, treadmills, and exercise bikes.

The rest of the indoor facility includes various activity rooms, a child watch center, two racquetball courts and the welcome center. Outside, the grounds include a playground, a quarter-mile track and sports field.

The Davie Family YMCA has been part of our community for more than twenty years, serving families and providing a place for teens and adults alike to have fun while getting in shape. Its goals include youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Hours of Operation
The Davie Family YMCA is open Monday through Thursday from 5:00 AM to – 9:00 PM.. Friday from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Resources:
Davie Family Y Program Guide
Davie Family YMCA
Davie Family YMCA on Facebook

Beginning at 8 PM tonight, May 31st, 2013 all lanes of westbound I-40 at the Yadkin River bridge will be closed weekends to place a new concrete overlay on the bridge surface.

A new concrete overlay will be placed on the riding surface of the bridge. The bridge is at the Forsyth/Davie County line at mile marker 181 approximately 1 mile west of the Harper Rd. interchange (Exit 182).  A signed detour will run from the Harper Road exit to highway 158, then to highway 801, then back onto I-40 at Bermuda Run (see map).

Closure Schedule – Weather Permitting 
The road closures will occur beginning on Fridays at 8:00 PM with the road reopening by 6:00 AM on Mondays. The road closures are anticipated for the following three weekends: May 31-June 3, June 7-10 and June 14-17.

Once westbound bridge work has been completed the eastbound lanes of the bridge will be closed for three consecutive weekends, weather permitting.  Keep an eye on this space for updates as work progresses.

These closures will be in effect pending good weather. There will be a signed off-site detour during the closure. Portable message boards or overhead message signs will be utilized during the weeks leading up to the closures advertising anticipated dates of closures. Motorists are advised to use other routes or avoid this area if possible during these times. Please use caution in this area and stay alert due to heavy congestion.

Josh’s Jog is a 5k jog/run in Mocksville this Saturday, June 1^st, 2013. The second annual fund raiser for the American Cancer Society will take place in honor of Josh Rominger, a senior at Davie County High School who passed away on April 10^th, 2013 after a battle with cancer.

This “jog” is fit for EVERYONE! At 9:00 am, those who would like to compete in the “true and competitive” 5k race will begin. Following the racers, at approximately 9:05 am, the rest of the participants will begin. Feel free to walk, jog, run, or even bring your friendly dog to walk alongside you.

For more information, please click here to register for Josh’s Jog. All proceeds from registration fees will be donated in Josh’s honor to the American Cancer Society!

Your Chance to Remember Josh and Help Others still in the Battle
This is your chance to honor Josh while helping those still in the battle with cancer.  Approximately 300 runners participated in last year’s Josh’s Jog which was able to raise approximately $5,500 for the American Cancer Society. Enjoy the photographs below from the 2012 First Annual Josh’s Jog event.

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More pictures from last year’s event area available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/joshsjog/.

The Winston Salem Journal reports: “We still want to remember Josh, so I wanted to keep this race going,” said Jennifer Rominger, Josh’s sister. “The race was created to honor Josh and all others who have battled cancer. When Josh got sick, I knew I wanted to do something.”

The Josh’s Jog 5K Course
The course will start across from Mocksville Elementary School at Rich Park.  The course features several hills and winds through historic downtown Mocksville, passing the Davie County Public Library and the Brock Performing Arts Center on Main Street.  Participants will finish at the starting line in Rich Park.

There will be police escorts and volunteers directing runners to insure the safety of all participants.

Dogs Welcome to Run
The race will begin at 9 AM and dogs are welcome to run or walk with their owners. Medals will be awarded to the 1st Place male and female runners in the following age groups: 12 and under, 13-18, 19-35, 36-55, 56 and up. Plus, treats will be awarded to all grateful dogs that participate.

The American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has 12 chartered Divisions, more than 900 local offices nationwide, and a presence in more than 5,100 communities.

ACS strives to beat cancer by funding academic institutions and scientists to seek new knowledge about the causes, prevention, and cure of cancer, by providing support programs to assist cancer patients and their families, and by providing prevention programs to inform the public and health professionals with information and education to cancer occurrence and to reduce the risk of developing cancer.

The Davie County Montage is now available through the Davie County Chamber of Commerce and Collette Art and Framing.  The highly detailed pen and ink drawing tells the story of Davie County and commemorates our past and present architecture as well as the sites, people and history of Davie County.   The Montage also includes several businesses, churches and nonprofit organizations who signed up as sponsors for the project.   It is the eclectic mix of old and new and the artist’s interpretation of familiar images that gives the Montage its unique and compelling character

While the signed and numbered originals are reserved for sponsors, unframed posters are available for $15.00 at the Davie County Chamber of Commerce.   The Davie Montage can also be purchased at Collette Art & Framing at 835 Yadkinville Road, Mocksville where several framed versions are on display.  Custom framing is available to create a beautiful work of art for every taste and budget.  With several posters already sold and framed, look for the Davie County Montage to be on display in homes and businesses throughout the county.

The Davie County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all the participating sponsors and our special advisors who helped make the difficult decisions on what historic icons to  include on the montage.  A very special Thank You to chamber member Community Creations for bringing such a special project to Davie County.

Resources:
Collette Art anf Framing
Community Creations
Davie County chamber of Commerce

Tammy, John, Hannah and Benjamin Phillips (L to R) celebrating father John’s first solo flight

With his wife and children looking on with great pride, John Phillips became the fifth pilot to make their first solo flight at Sugar Valley Airport in the last two years. Phillips, who lives with his family in the William R. Davie School community of Davie County, started flying lessons at the airport last fall. On Saturday his instructor, Eddie White, determined that it was time for Phillips to fly alone.

Pilots “solo” after they achieve a level of proficiency which convinces their instructors that they can safely fly alone. Saturday morning Phillips made his three takeoffs and landings without incident. After his final landing, he taxied the Cessna 150 airplane to the aircraft parking ramp at Sugar Valley, to the cheers of his family and airport volunteers.

As he stepped from the plane, he thanked his instructor and others at the airport for their support. He then added about flying and this very special milestone, “This is a dream come true.” Earlier, Phillips, his children Benjamin and Hannah, and his wife Tammy, all took the free ground school course offered at the airport to persons interested in learning to fly. The whole family worked hard to support Phillips in his efforts.

Phillips will now complete his flight training working with his instructor and by practicing on his own and honing his skills so that he can take the final flight test with an examiner certified by the Federal Aviation Administration.  The Cessna 150 aircraft is made available to Mr. Phillips by a local aircraft owner.

In the last two years, five pilots have soloed at Sugar Valley and four of them have already received their pilot’s license. Other students at the airport are also nearing their time to solo.

The airport supports general aviation activities with educational and other aviation-related events. Over the last two years, over 80 students from across the region have attended the free aviation ground school held twice a year at the airport, and 40 have graduated.  Persons interested in learning to fly or in taking the free ground school course can call the airport at 336-998 – 3971, or write aviation@SugarValleyAirport.org.

Additional Resources:
Sugar Valley Airport Hosts 250 Scouts for Aviation Merit Badge Event
Davie County Civil Air Patrol Unit Established at Sugar Valley Airport
Meet Legendary Women in Aviation This Saturday at Sugar Valley Airport in Davie County
Sugar Valley Airport hosts aerospace education event in Davie County
HondaJet Presentation in Davie County ~ 400 New Jobs Coming to North Carolina!

Citizens of Cooleemee and surrounding communities are invited to attend one or more of the “Community Design Workshop” this Saturday at 10: 00 AM, 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM at the VFW Hall located at 7722 NC Hwy 801 South.  Plenty of refreshments will be available for each 2 hour session.

With over 330 original mill houses, the Bullhole and dam at RiverPark and the old cotton mill still standing along the banks of the South Yadkin River, Cooleemee is perhaps the best preserved Southern mill village of the post civil-war industrial age.  Cooleemee’s mill, built in 1900 at the height of the South’s mill building era, closed in 1969.

This is your chance to help shape the future of Cooleemee
The Community Design Workshops will provide an opportunity for residents to share their ideas and dreams for the mill while learning what the redevelopment process will look like.  Every idea presented will be recorded and the collection of ideas will be used to pursue potential development strategies to remake the Cooleemee Mill into the economic engine that built this community.

Outstanding Resources Available Saturday
Mac Jordan the developer of Saxapahaw Rivermill and architect Andrew Idatridis will be at the workshop to explain the stages necessary to redevelop the mill – from design, marketing, finding investors and utilizing historic tax credits.

Local architect John Fuller and Cari Hopson, a community planning advisor from the North Carolina Department of Commerce will be there to help residents think about how to preserve the places and streetscapes that they most appreciate and cherish in Cooleemee.  Residents are asked to bring photographs of Cooleemee streetscapes, landscapes or vistas that are beautiful or unique.

Cooleemee Town Clerk John Chandler will be there to help residents discover how this project will affect their community and their families.

Lynn Rumley, Mayor of Cooleemee and the Mill Project Leader will be on hand to share the long term goals of the mill project and to discuss residents’ ideas and concerns in an effort to build consensus across the community.   A shared vision of what Cooleemee envisions for itself 20 years down the road will go a long way to helping turn that dream into a reality.

Please plan on attending one of the 2 hour sessions
If you are a resident of Cooleemee or the greater Cooleemee area, please plan to attend one of the Community Design Workshop session on Saturday, May 18^th to begin building the future of this wonderful community.

EDITED 5/13/2013 to reflect new start date of May 31-June 3
NC DOT contract forces will be closing all lanes of westbound I-40, during weekends, at the Yadkin River Bridge in order to perform bridge preservation work.

A new concrete overlay will be places on the riding surface of the bridge. The bridge is at the Forsyth/Davie County line at mile marker 181 approximately 1 mile west of the Harper Rd. interchange (Exit 182).

Highway to remain open Memorial Day weekend
The road closures will occur beginning on Fridays at 8:00 PM with the road reopening by 6:00 AM on Mondays. The road closures are anticipated for the following three weekends: May 17-19, May 31-June 3, June 14-17,  and June 21-24; with no work during the Memorial Day weekend.

These closures will be in effect pending good weather. There will be a signed off-site detour during the closure. Portable message boards or overhead message signs will be utilized during the weeks leading up to the closures advertising anticipated dates of closures. Motorists are advised to use other routes or avoid this area if possible during these times. Please use caution in this area and stay alert due to heavy congestion.