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Friday Night Lights

Fandom: Sanders Sides

Ships: Romantic Prinxiety, Platonic Sleepxiety 

Summary: Roman and Virgil play opposite positions on their rival high school football teams. It’s the Homecoming game and tensions are high. Neither are willing to lose but one must rise above the other…

Warnings (in order of strength): Some language throughout, Just Gays Being Dudes (That is to say, some mildly mildly risqué content)

Genre: Human (High School) AU, Rivals to Lovers, Eventual Fluff 

A/N: I impulsively wrote a bullet point fic (*btw the bullet fic does contain some spoilers so beware of that before you read it*) several months ago and meant to flush it out a lot sooner but I only got a thousand words in before life hit and I wasn’t able to continue. I’m hoping to get the second part done soon, but in the mean time I thought I might as well post this! :D Love you all 🖤✨ 

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The locker room light was sterilely bright, fluorescent lightbulbs glaring loudly above Virgil’s head. Bodies rushed back and forth in front of him, occasionally bumping into his knees or ruffling his hair. A hand clapped his shoulder but between the padding on his shoulders and the distance of his mind, he hardly felt it.

He sat on the wooden bench, neck bent, eyes closed, and breathing deeply through his nose. He did this before every game. While his other teammates hyped each other up- yelling and pounding each other on the back- he would go somewhere far, far away. It was how he got centered before all the chaos, how he rose above the adrenaline pounding in his heart, how he won. But today was different. Today he had to win.

“Hey, sleeping beauty, you ready to smash this game?”

Virgil grinned as he opened his eyes and turned to look at his fullback, Remy, “Yeah, dude. We’re going to wipe that smug grin off Prince’s face once and for all.”

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Roman Prince sat in a tight huddle with the rest of his team, wearing a smug grin. This was the homecoming game, basically the most exciting three hours of Roman’s year. Besides, this was his senior year and his last chance to show the rival school where they belonged. (That is to say, in the dirt).

With one last shout, the team started jogging out of the locker room, jumping as than ran and yelling at each other occasionally like they couldn’t even remember how to talk. The energy was electric. Roman lived for moments like this. The only thing he loved more than the pre-game hype was the post-victory euphoria.

He grinned and ran out into the field. It was dusk, a dark blue sky fenced off by the bright flood lights ringing the stands. He was hit by the strange combination of smells that was only found on high school football fields- funnel cake and sweat and turf and axe body spray and face paint. He waved at the cheering stands and blew a kiss at the opposing bleachers who booed at his arrival. This was his world and that ridiculous West Shore High didn’t have shit on him.

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Virgil glared across the field at the pompous tackler from Monarch Knights. He was currently blowing kisses over towards his team and it made Virgil want to punch him. The boy was just so full of himself. Unfortunately, he had some right to be. On defensive, he was like a wall- one that simply refused to be knocked down. When he played offense, he moved like a tractor through the other team, mowing them down like they were cards and he was a quickly approaching tornado.

Remy laughed next to him, “I don’t think staring at him is going to do anything.”

“Well, if you do your job, I won’t have to do anything to him,” Virgil shoved him lightly in the chest.

Remy pushed back and it sent Virgil stumbling back a few feet. Virgil was by far the smallest on the team but he didn’t really mind; his job was to be light and fast. Being the halfback meant he got the ball and ran like his life depended on it. All the brutes around him were supposed to keep the field clear enough for him to sprint all the way to the end zone.

Usually it worked out well. Remy would run ahead of Virgil, knocking any threats out of the way and Virgil would carry them all the way to victory. Usually. Sometimes they would come across teams with some on-steroids sort of defense. Sometimes Remy would get pushed to the side play after play and Virgil would spend every down trying to weave his way through an oncoming river. Sometimes Virgil would get trapped in front of an oncoming wall and could hardly run an inch the entire night. More specifically, sometimes they played against Roman Prince.

Monarch Knights was the only school they had lost to the entire season. But not tonight. Virgil refused to be made a fool of.

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Roman could feel that stare from across the field. Hundreds of eyes were on him at the moment, but none were so venomous.

It was the little creep who played offense for West Shore. He was one of the strangest people Roman had ever had the displeasure of playing against. Virgil Tempeste was like a chihuahua- tiny, aggressive, and buzzing with energy. Standing next to him felt just as idiotically risky as standing three inches from a lightning rod in the middle of a thunderstorm. When Roman had been forced to shake his hand earlier in the season, he had been half convinced that Tempeste was going to bite him.

As difficult as it was to admit though, he was Roman’s biggest concern this game. The halfback was fast and he knew how to weave through even the best defense lineups. He moved across the field like an ice skater across a rink.

Roman tried to give the little weasel a wave, but he was too busy bickering with the boy next to him to see Roman. Is was oddly disappointing; Roman would have loved to see how mad he could make Tempeste before the game even began.

——————————————————- The pre-game niceties passed by Virgil in a blur. Someone sang the national anthem, a coin got tossed, and the Student Body Leaders said something over the speaker system but it just sounded like overly enthusiastic static.

All that mattered was that they had possession of the ball. That meant Virgil could start his sprint from the very start of the game. Virgil liked his position. He was important, he had purpose, it gave him an opportunity to use all of the anxious energy he had bouncing around inside. Most importantly, his position was the very back of the formation which meant he got to see everyone else’s asses.

He looked out across the field and over his team. Past Remy, their quarterback, and the long line of guards and receivers, the red uniforms of the Knights blazed an angry red. It was such an arrogant colour, bright and brash and filling all of Virgil’s senses. Every time they played against the Knights, those stupid uniforms bothered him a ridiculous amount. Maybe that’s why they wear them- like that thing the matadors do with the red capes.

Virgil shook his head. He needed to stay focused; the game was going to start in seconds at most and he was idiotically thinking about the opposing team’s colours. But if he craned his back he could just see Prince…

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Roman glared at the brute in front of him. His mouth guard sat heavily against his teeth. The bitter taste of plastic couldn’t mask the coppery adrenaline that coated his tongue and flooded his brain.

This was his game. His to win, his to conquer, his to dominate. And none of those Concord-grape-looking fools were going to get in his way.

The beast in front of him growled and Roman rolled his eyes. He really thought he could intimidate Roman? Bitch, please. He looked like the type of guy who would hurl slurs at Roman for wearing eyeliner just because he was insecure in his own sexuality (and probably thought that Roman was just a little bit hot). That type stopped scaring him a long time ago. Besides, he could brush that guy off like a fly.

The real threat was several feet behind him. Roman had come to refer to Remy Ristretto and Virgil Tempeste as Team Rocket because they were just as annoying and undermining- except they were often more successful than the cartoon characters.

Roman stopped trying to see Virgil and made eye contact with the wall just a few feet ahead, giving him a wink. He might as well have fun with this. Anyways, he’d have plenty of time to bother Tempeste later in the game.

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Planning Alzheimer’s Care in Concord California – How the Disease Progresses

Finding out that a family member has Alzheimer’s is devastating. It helps to understand the progression of the disease and know what to expect. Alzheimer’s disease is incurable and progressive. The initial stages are long and drawn out.  There is little effect on the patient in the first years and they can continue to live a regular life.

Plan your Alzheimer’s care requirements through the stages

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It affects people’s ability to remember, think, solve problems, communicate and eventually move. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease with seven stages. Though there is no cure, it is possible to slow down the progress of the disease.

Stage 1 : Because there are no symptoms during the first stage of Alzheimer’s, you may only know that you have it if there is a history of Alzheimer’s in your family. Stage one is the period during which proteins build up in the brain and it can last for up to fifteen years.

Stage 2 : Alzheimer’s mainly affects people over the age of 65. It is quite common, at this age, to suffer from some forgetfulness. People with Alzheimer’s will suffer a steeper decline than those who don’t have it. At stage 2, memory loss shouldn’t have any negative affects on social life or work. Stage 2 can last anything from two to ten years.

Stage 3 : lasts about seven years. At first the signs won’t be obvious but in the last two to four years, the person may battle to learn new tasks. They could get lost on familiar routes and the quality of their work will begin to decline

Stage 4 : It is most likely that the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s will happen during stage 4. This is when sufferers start to battle with complex tasks. They will start to forget recent events and will have trouble dealing with finances.

Stage 5 : Stage 5 lasts about 18 months. During this period the patient will experience moderately severe decline in the ability to care for themselves. They will need a fair amount of support. They will become confused with issues such as time and location and can no longer live independent lives.  

Stage 6 : Over the course of the next 2.5 years, in stage 6, the person with Alzheimer’s will experience a steady decline in the ability to dress, and manage their personal hygiene. They will eventually lose control of their bladder and bowel. They will cause shame and frustration. They may start to stutter.

Stage 7 : During stage seven, speech will decline from a few recognizable words to an inability to speak at all. The patient will lose muscular control. Many people become immobile and die of pneumonia as a result.

Concord California Alzheimer’s Care Requirements

If your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s they will need some Alzheimer’s in home care from stage 4 or 5. As the disease progresses, they will need full time senior care in Concord, California home.  

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A few of the things we are donating to the local LGBTQ center’s silent auction on Oct 12th, 2020.

Two of our tie-dyed scarves, 12 x 72″, two 27 bead malas, four stealth pendulum/bracelets. All the glass beads were lampworked in our tiny micro studio.  

The auction starts 10/12/20 and supports the Rainbow Community Center in Concord, CA. This place has been a life saver for the community. Besides social events, they provide counseling, HIV and STD testing, senior luncheon, social services advocacy and referrals, food bank, and food delivery, etc 

They really helped me, post-divorce, with several years of therapy, domestic violence counseling, and community connection- I helped cook and serve at senior luncheon for a year or so. 

Live Auction Link at Bidding Owl: https://tinyurl.com/y2vg7jq3

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On This Day...

On this day in 1786, an organized group of armed citizens laid siege to the courthouse in Northampton, Massachusetts, preventing the court from sitting and conducting its business. A few days later, another armed group prevented the court from sitting in Worcester, Massachusetts. This series of actions ground the judicial system of western Massachusetts to a halt, ceased the expropriation of debtors’ land by creditors, and prevented the arrest of the debtors themselves. When the local militia refused the call of the governor to put down this civil unrest, the beginnings of Shays’ Rebellion took root.

At the time of the American Revolution, Massachusetts was divided along economic lines between the east and west. The eastern part of the state centered around Massachusetts Bay, had a highly developed market economy with a system of credit and borrowing backed by European merchants, while the western part of the state consisted almost entirely of subsistence agriculture and a barter system; hard currency was rare. After the Treaty of Paris ended the war in 1783, European merchants became reluctant to extend credit to their counterparts in eastern Massachusetts, which threatened to upend its market-based system because currency production was limited by the state government in order to prevent inflation. Moreover, many of the state’s senior leaders also operated as merchants in their own right and possessed many debt contracts based on the available supply of currency. With the state refusing to mint additional coinage or introduce paper currency, the western subsistence farmers found themselves unable to pay debts accrued outside their own internal barter system. Eastern politicians sought relief from the courts, which often expropriated the property of debtors in favor of the eastern elites who were their creditors.

One such farmer who found himself in this position was Daniel Shays. Shays grew up in western Massachusetts and, as war appeared on the horizon, he joined the Continental Army. Shays fought at Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, and Saratoga. Shays left the army in 1780 to recover from wounds he received in battle. When he returned home to his farm, he found it encumbered by debt and threats of arrest by the local magistrate.

The following year, the independent United States ratified the Articles of Confederation, which called for a relatively weak national government, and powerful state governments. The national government had no right to taxation of the states unless the states consented, which they rarely did. In practice, each state continued to manage its own international and domestic debts and currency. The rationale was that an all powerful federal government would eventually fall into tyrannical habits just as the British government had with the colonies, with the same deleterious effects. This gave tremendous power to the individual state legislatures and governors to affect the daily lives of their citizens through their control over economic policy.

In 1782, John Hancock was elected Governor of Massachusetts on a populist platform. As such Hancock refused to enforce creditors’ rights against debtors and was extraordinarily lax in tax collection and in prosecution of tax evaders. While this made Hancock popular among the western farmers, it harmed the state economy by undermining the system of credit in the market-based Massachusetts Bay area. It also depleted the state’s coffers, making it more difficult for it to pay off its foreign debts. Hancock persisted with this policy, however, until 1785, when he resigned, ostensibly for health reasons. His successor, James Bowdoin, recognized the unsustainable nature of Hancock’s approach and changed it for both policy and personal reasons; Bowdoin himself was a creditor with debts owed to him totaling over £3,000.

Bowdoin persuaded the state legislature to pass heavy property taxes and he directed courts to step up tax collections and prosecution for non-payment. This endeared him to the merchants of Massachusetts Bay, but caused him to be hated by the western farmers. One of those was Daniels Shays, who began organizing his neighbors to protest for debt relief and forgiveness. Shays and other farmers began to form into groups, preventing local constables and magistrates from executing court-ordered land seizures. After one group marched on the Northampton courthouse to prevent it from sitting, Governor Bowdoin ordered the county militia to suppress the unrest and allow the court to go about its business. The militia members, friends and family of the farmers being assailed by the judicial system over their debts, were sympathetic and refused Bowdoin’s order. Bowdoin considered calling up the entire state militia, but ultimately decided against it, instead issuing a proclamation against mob action.

Shays was part of the group which took over the Northampton courthouse and ultimately began to assert his personal leadership over the proceedings. In mid-September, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts announced that it intended to hand down indictments on eleven of the men involved in the Northampton disturbance. These indictments would be issued at its next sitting on September 26, at Springfield. Shays organized a group of 300 to march on the court in Springfield that day in order to prevent the indictments being handed out. The local militia commander, William Shepard, anticipated this and deployed around the courthouse with 300 militia members. On the day of the court’s sitting, Shays arrived and saw Shepard and his men. Rather than provoke a violent confrontation though, Shays elected to stand back and demonstrate from a distance. The court did sit in Springfield that day, but handed down no indictments and concluded its business in a hasty and rather perfunctory manner before adjourning.

After the court adjourned on the 28th without having heard any cases, Shays and his men--now numbering 1,200--withdrew. Shepard now had 800 militia and fell back on the Springfield Armory. Though the armory was federal property, Shepard anticipated that Shays might try to seize it and gain the vast supplies of firearms and gunpowder stored there and so moved to defend it without seeking the approval of Henry Knox, then Secretary of War.

Protests throughout the state succeeded in shutting down courts in other rural jurisdictions, while courts only met in large cities under the protection of the state militia. In November , arrest warrants were issued for several ringleaders and large posses of up to 300 constables and deputies rode out to execute these warrants. These lead to brief, occasionally bloody encounters. Tensions rose on all sides as Shays and the other leaders of the rising formed plans to march on Boston in open revolt and replace the “tyrannical” state government. Fearing that the insurrection would outnumber and subsume his state militia, Governor Bowdoin commissioned Revolutionary War veteran Benjamin Lincoln to solicit money from the eastern merchants and creditors in order to raise a private militia force. In two weeks, Lincoln raised £6,000, enough to recruit 3,000 men.

With this force, Lincoln marched on Worcester on January 19, 1787. In response, Shays organized his force into three groups, that would march on and attack Shepard’s now 1,200 militia around the Springfield Armory at the same time from three different directions. The three columns did not properly coordinate their marches and as a result they arrived at the armory with 1,500 men instead of the 2,000 plan. Shepard, now armed with artillery, was ready for them. As the Shaysites--as Shays men now called themselves--approached, Shepard ordered two warning shots fired over the formation. When they continued marching, Shepard ordered two cannons to fire grapeshot--basically the equivalent of a large shotgun shell--into the body of Shaysites. Four were killed and dozens more wounded. Immediately the Shaysites fell back in a disorganized manner, melting away as they did. Shays fled north with what supporters he had, while Lincoln, hearing of the skirmish, marched from Worcester to support Shepard.

On the morning of February 4, in a driving snowstorm, Lincoln surprised the Shaysite camp at Petersham. Neither Shays nor any of his officers were captured as they escaped into Vermont and North Hampshire, but the rest of his army was and the rebellion’s back was broken. On February 27, one last skirmish took place at Sheffield, with thirty Shaysites wounded, and one killed. One government soldier was killed, the only fatality suffered by the state militia during the rebellion. The rising was at an end.

Concerns about the weakness of the national government existed prior to Shays’ Rebellion. On September 11, 1786, two weeks after the first courthouse was seized in Northampton, a national political convention was convened in Annapolis, Maryland, to address the weaknesses of the national government. The Annapolis Convention ended on September 14, with a decision by a majority of its delegates to reconvene in Philadelphia the following year. It was at this convention which began sitting in May 1787, that the document which became the United States Constitution was drafted. The degree to which the uprising in Massachusetts and other New England states--similar attempts at insurrection were swiftly put down in Rhode Island and Connecticut at the same time as Shays’ Rebellion--inspired a new constitution which vested far greater powers in a new federal government, is debatable. However, the fears of wide, destabilizing violence held by statesmen such as George Washington and John Adams are well-known through their correspondence at the time.

The U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1789. In 1791, another uprising against unfair taxation flickered. The Whiskey Rebellion lasted until 1794, but was ultimately put down because the federal government, led by now President George Washington, was able to muster 13,000 militia provided by several states. Something that would have been nearly impossible under the Articles of Confederation a few short years earlier.

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Aug. 7, 2019: Obituaries

Zachary Thomas Dancy, age 27

Zachary Thomas Dancy, age 27, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at his home. Zachary was born April 17, 1992 in Forsyth County to Arthur Matthew “Matt” and Jacqueline Dancy Dixon. Zachary loved his video games. He was kind hearted, loved his family, and always put others before himself. Zachary was preceded in death by his grandparents, Haskel and Nellie Dancy; and Uncles, Billy Joe Dixon and Paul Dean Dixon. Surviving are his parents, Arthur Matthew “Matt” and Jacqueline Dixon of North Wilkesboro; grandparents, Arnold and Darlene Dixon of North Wilkesboro; brother, Matthew Paul Dixon of North Wilkesboro; Aunts and Uncles, Gaye and Stuart Handy of North Wilkesboro; Frankie and Mike Connor of Hamptonville, Denise and Rodney Sparks of Millers Creek, Keith and Rosanne Dixon of Yadkinville; numerous cousins, and other aunts and uncles. Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 9, 2019 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Christopher Wyatt, Rev. Bobby Felts and Jake Dancy officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Miller Funeral Service to help with funeral expenses. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

Betty Church,  62

Betty Ann Church, age 62, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at her home. She was born June 18, 1957 in Front Royal, Virginia to Ray and Elizabeth Cook Bauserman. Ms. Church was preceded in death by her parents.

           Surviving are her daughter, Kristal Dellinger and spouse Garrett of Concord; grandchildren, Gavin Dellinger and Corah Dellinger; her husband, Justin Church of North Wilkesboro; sister, Norma Jean Plauger and spouse Joel of Front Royal, Virginia; half-sisters, Darlene Ringgold of Elizabeth City, NC and Kim Smith of Stephen City, Virginia.

           Memorial service was August 4,  at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Wingler and Kevin Huffman officiating.   Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

  Nellie Deal, 82

Mrs. Nellie Janette Deal, 82 of Annapolis, Maryland, wife of Royce Deal, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Somerfield Assisted Living in Annapolis, MD.

           Funeral services were August 6, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Derek Kilby officiating.  Burial was in Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery.

           Ms. Deal was born June 20, 1937 in Wilkes County to Jacob Clyde and Mary Beshears Michael.

           She was preceded in death by her parents.

           She is survived by her husband, Royce Deal, of the home;  two sons, Michael Deal and wife, Ann, of Falls Church, VA, and Kurt Deal of Bowie, MD;  and two grandchildren, Jacob Deal and wife, Kelly, of Silver Springs, MD, and Zachary Deal of Pittsburg, PA.

           Flowers will be accepted or memorial made to Alzheimer's research at www.alz.org or 4600 Park Road, Suite 250, Charlotte NC 28209.

  Regina Pierce,  57

Mrs. Regina Sloop Pierce, age 57 of Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, July, 31, 2019 at her home.

           Private family services will be held at a later date.

           Mrs. Pierce was born January 30, 1962 in Wilkes County to John Ralph Sloop and Ruth Perry Sloop. She graduated ASU with a BS Degree in Information Systems and worked in the IT Department of Hickory Chair Company. She was a Partner in Statesville Pallet Company which her father started in 1988 and played an integral part of its success.  Regina loved our Holy God and treasured her precious children and family. She had a love for English Bulldogs and her work. Mrs. Pierce was a member of Wilkesboro Baptist Church.

           She was preceded in death by her father and a brother; Eric Sloop.

           Mrs. Pierce is survived by a daughter; Victoria R. Pierce of the home, a son; James R.  Pierce of the home, her mother; Ruth Sloop of Wilkesboro, one sister; Teresa Sloop Church and husband Mark of Wilkesboro and a brother; Davy Sloop and wife Pam of Wilkesboro.

           The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be made to Wilkesboro Baptist Church Children's Ministry PO Box 61 Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Geraldine  Lane,  93

Geraldine Gant Lane, age 93, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Wilkes Senior Village. Mrs. Lane was born July 7, 1926 in Forsyth County to Worth Lyon and Myrtle Mahaffey Gant. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church, enjoyed gardening and cooking. Geraldine was one who always thought about others before herself; she was very kind and never met a stranger. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Mildred Smith.

           Mrs. Lane is survived by her son, Timothy Lane and spouse Patricia of North Wilkesboro; grandsons, Matthew Lane and spouse Kelly and Austin Lane all of Durham; sisters, Nell Patterson, Bobbie Jean Wellborn both of North Wilkesboro, Gail Hamby and spouse Joe of Wilkesboro.

           Funeral service was held   August 3, at Harmony Baptist Church with Rev. Troy Behrens officiating. Burial followed in the Church Cemetery.                               Memorials may be made to Harmony Baptist Church, PO Box 960, Millers Creek, NC 28651.

           Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Thomas Elledge, 72

Thomas (Tom) Clinton Elledge, age 72, of Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at his home. Mr. Elledge was born December 16, 1946 in Wilkes County to Clinton Harden and Inez Call Elledge. He was a US Army Vietnam Veteran. Tom was a member of Cub Creek Baptist Church; member of the Cruisers Club and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Wilkesboro. Mr. Elledge enjoyed fixing old cars and loved spending time with his grandkids and family. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Daniel Elledge, and Chris Elledge.

           He is survived by his wife, Sandra Edsel Elledge; son, T.J. Elledge of Greensboro; daughter, Kellie Perry and spouse Derrick of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Brycen Elledge, Lillyan Elledge and Natalie Perry; brother, Don Elledge of Wilkesboro; sisters, Janice Wagoner and spouse Steve, Linda Davis and spouse Paul, Dora Elledge, Brenda Zeman all of North Wilkesboro and Marjorie Tyson and spouse Julius of McLeansville.

           Memorial service was held  August 3,   at Cub Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Sampson officiating. Flowers will be accepted.

           Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Earl Radcliffe, 64

Mr. Earl "Haystacks" Joseph Radcliffe, 64, of North Wilkesboro, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.

           Earl was born on Saturday, November 6, 1954 in Fairmont, West Virginia to Roy Osmand Radcliffe and Bernadine Louise Cox Radcliffe.

Earl is preceded in death by his parents.

           Earl is survived by his sister, Deborah Spicer of North Wilkesboro and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

           A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. August 10, 2019 at Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes Chapel, 2109 Moravian Falls Road Moravian Falls.

Pastor Eric Jones will be officiating.

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

 Bryan Williams, 55

Mr. Bryan Scott Williams, 55, of Wilkesboro, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.

           Bryan Scott Williams was born on Tuesday, July 31, 1963 in Wilkes County to Burley Williams and Nancy Loree Johnson.

           Bryan is preceded in death by father, and grandparents, Glenn Horatio Johnson and Lena Estelle Anderson Johnson.

           Bryan is survived by his wife, Allison Gail White Williams of Wilkesboro; sons, Matthew Scott Williams (Stephanie) of Jonesville, Luke Scott Williams of Wilkesboro; mother, Nancy Loree Johnson William Byrd; sister, Sandra Kay "Flossie" Shew (Jerry "Gob") of North Wilkesboro; brothers, Larry Marvin Williams of Ronda, Dennis Glenn Williams of Wilkesboro; nephew, Casey Dishmon; neice, Lena Danielle "Beenie Weene" Williams, granddaughters, Bristol and Brielle Williams of Jonesville.

           A celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date.

           In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to National Foundation for Autism, 9815 Carroll Canyon Rd #203, San  Diego, CA 92131.

           Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes has the honor of serving the Williams Family

 Juanita Arnold,  77

Mrs. Juanita Whitt Greene Arnold, age 77 of Elkin, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

           Funeral services wereJuly 31,   at White Oak Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Bumgarner, Rev. Mike Church and Pastor Bobby Prevette officiating.  Burial was in the church cemetery.                            

           Mrs. Arnold was born August 8, 1941 in Watauga County to Cecil Whitt and Mildred Greer Whitt. She was a homemaker and a member of White Oak Baptist Church.

           In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband; Gaires Greene and a brother; Cecil Junior Williams.

           She is survived by her husband; Tommy Arnold of the home, a daughter; Tammy Benton and husband Carl of Wilkesboro, two sons; Gregory Greene and wife Amanda of Purlear and Terry Greene and wife Sherri of Purlear, three grandchildren; Heather Baker and husband Steve, Cody Greene and Rob and Jessica Greene, a brother; James Williams of Millers Creek and a special nephew James Edward Williams.

           Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 9 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

  Christopher Parks, 35

Mr. Christopher McKinley Parks, age 35 of Wilkesboro, died Friday, July 26, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health - Wilkes Medical Center.

           Funeral services were   August 2,   at Parks Grove Baptist Church with Rev. James Ferguson, Rev. Tyra Martin, Rev. Casey Walker and Rev. Roy Brown officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.  

           Mr. Parks was born April 11, 1984 in Wilkes County to Lawson

McKinley and Patsy Ann Parson Parks.

           He worked for Home Depot and was a gifted singer who loved the Lord and loved to meet people.

           In addition to his parents, Mr. Parks is survived by his sister April Parks and Kevin Watts of Wilkesboro; his God Mother Clara Parsons; and his God Children Ezekiel Leach and Avery Caul; and a host of Aunts and Uncles and Cousins.

 Flowers will be accepted.

 Buford Eller, 87

Mr. Buford Ivan Eller, 87, of Wilkesboro, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019.

           Buford was born on Thursday, September 17, 1931 in Wilkes County to McKinley Hobert Eller and Mamie Estelle Yates Eller.

           Buford is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara Woodie Eller, brother, Purcey Eller; sisters, Mamie Cardwell, Clara Laws and Clay Kiser.

           Buford is survived by his daughters, Becky Lakeman and husband, Tom of Mooresville, Kathy Triplett and husband Rex; sister, Betty Andrews and grandson, Evan Lakeman.

           The funeral services are private.

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

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Considering Assisted Living? 10 Important Facts You Need to Know First

Making the decision to transition into an assisted living community is a significant step, and it's crucial to be well-informed. We all understand the importance of this decision and are committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment to their loved ones. In this blog, you'll learn ten essential facts you need to know when considering a senior living community. For more, read the entire blog.

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The Schubert Project – Ensemble 1828

Date & Time: Friday June 28 at  7:30 pm Venue: 1750 29th Avenue, San Francisco Tickets: $20 General, $15 Seniors/Students Buy tickets online

Celebrate pride and the genius of Franz Schubert (1797-1828) in an all-Schubert program for violin, cello, and piano.

Franz Peter Schubert (31 January 1797 – 19 November 1828) was an Austrian composer of the late Classical and early Romantic eras. Despite his short lifetime, Schubert left behind a vast oeuvre, including more than 600 secular vocal works (mainly Lieder), seven complete symphonies, sacred music, operas, incidental music and a large body of piano and chamber music. Appreciation of Schubert’s music while he was alive was limited to a relatively small circle of admirers in Vienna, but interest in his work increased significantly in the decades following his death. Felix Mendelssohn, Robert Schumann, Franz Liszt, Johannes Brahms and other 19th-century composers discovered and championed his works. Today, Schubert is ranked among the greatest composers of the 19th century, and his music continues to be popular.

Program

Ensemble 1828 — violinist Nicole Oswald, cellist Isaac Pastor-Chermak, and pianist Alison Lee — makes their debut with an eight-concert tour throughout Northern California in Summer 2019. Honoring Schubert’s last and most productive year with their name, Ensemble 1828 will present an all-Schubert program, highlighting music composed in their namesake year and featuring varied groupings of violin, cello and piano. Come for the timeless solo piano impromptus, stay for the intimate duos for cello and piano and violin and piano, and come back after intermission for the epic, symphonic Piano Trio No.1.

Sonata for Arpeggione and Piano in A minor, D.821

Impromptu in G-flat major, Op.90 No.3

Impromptu in A-flat major, Op. 90 No.4

Violin Sonata in A major, D.574

Piano Trio No.1 in B-flat major, D.898

About the Artists

Nicole Oswald recently received an Artist Diploma from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, studying under renowned concert violinist and pedagogue Charles Castleman as a graduate teaching assistant and Henry Mancini Institute fellow.  Prior to attending Frost, Nicole studied violin at the Utrechts Conservatory, Netherlands and the Eastman School of Music. Nicole began her studies of music in her hometown of Boise, Idaho. She has accumulated many honors in the Northwest including; 1st prize at the Coeur d’Alene National Young Artists Competition 2012 and 3rd prize at the national level of the Music Teacher’s National Association: Senior String Division competition held in NYC, 2012. Her string quartet also received 1st prize in the Boise Chamber Music Series: String Quartet Competition in 2012 and 2013. Alongside performing within numerous symphony orchestras, Nicole has performed contemporary music in many ensembles including, Ossia New Music, the Empire Film Music Ensemble, and the Slee Sinfonietta (University of Buffalo, NY). Nicole has been a guest artist at the Castleman Quartet Program and has studied chamber music with members of the; Pacifica, Fine Arts, Ying, Dover, Cavani, Concord, Juilliard, Bergonzi and Chilingirian String Quartets. She has appeared in solo master classes with; Rachel Barton Pine, Christian Tetzlaff, Mimi Zweig, Giora Schmidt, Csaba Erdélyi, Irvine Arditti, and Vadim Repin. While in Miami, Nicole was a chamber music coach for Miami Youth for Chamber Music, appeared as a guest performer with the Bergonzi String Quartet and played in the Palm Beach Opera Orchestra. In fall of 2018, Nicole will continue her studies as the teaching assistant of Andres Cardenes at Carnegie Mellon University.

Alison Lee recently completed the Doctor of Musical Arts in piano performance at the University of Minnesota, where she studied with Lydia Artymiw. She received her MM degree from Rice University under Jon Kimura Parker, and BM degree from Oberlin Conservatory under Angela Cheng.  A native of Fremont, California, Alison studied with Hans Boepple and Jed Galant during her precollege years.

Alison was the first prize winner in several piano competitions, including Thursday Musical’s Young Artist Scholarship Competition in Minnesota, the Pacific Musical Society Competition in San Francisco, the Dorothy Van Waynen Piano Competition in Berkeley, and the Graves Music Competition in Ohio. Most recently, she won second place in the 2016 Midwest International Piano Competition, where she performed Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto with the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony. An avid chamber musician, she frequently collaborates with colleagues and friends as well as with her sister Katherine as duo pianists.

In Summer 2018, following nine years of world-class education around the United States, Alison returns to the Bay Area to launch her career as an educator, collaborator, and soloist. She is already in high demand as a studio piano teacher, and looks forward to a number of performance engagements throughout the Western United States in the 2018-19 season. In July 2018, Alison will coach chamber music at ChamberFest LIVE, a summer day camp for middle- and high-school students in Fremont, CA; and in August 2018, she will appear as staff pianist at the Castleman Quintet Program in Portland, OR.

Isaac Pastor-Chermak is Principal Cellist of Portland Opera and Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony; Associate Principal Cellist of Stockton Symphony; and a member of Santa Barbara Symphony, Monterey Symphony, Santa Cruz Symphony, and Dayton Philharmonic. Beginning August 2018, he will conclude his summers performing at the Lake Tahoe Music Festival. Mr. Pastor-Chermak is the cellist of Black Cedar Trio, the only professional flute-cello-guitar ensemble in the country, and enjoys frequent sonata collaborations with pianists Miles Graber and Alison Lee.

Mr. Pastor-Chermak is in constant demand as a soloist and recital artist, performing more than 100 concerts every season on an 1889 Riccardo Antoniazzi cello. In the first half of 2018 alone, he will perform a major duo recital with pianist Alison Lee, featuring works of Gershwin, Chopin, Beethoven and Prokofiev; C.P.E. Bach’s Cello Concerto in A minor with Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony; Eugen d’Albert’s Cello Concerto in C major with Oakland Civic Orchestra; Leonard Bernstein’s Meditation No.3, also with Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony; two performances of the complete Bach Suites for Solo Cello; and a live-recorded concert with Black Cedar Trio. Mr. Pastor-Chermak fits these creative projects around weekly symphonic programs throughout the country, as well as his local teaching and conducting obligations.

As an educator, Mr. Pastor-Chermak is Beelard Foundation Artist-in-Residence at Young Artists Conservatory of Music in Vacaville, CA; and a faculty member at Dominican Sisters School of Music in Fremont, CA. His cello students and chamber ensembles receive consistent high marks in regional competitions. He is founder and principal conductor of Solano Youth Chamber Orchestra, the first youth orchestra in the city of Vacaville. Pastor-Chermak serves on the Board of Directors of the East Bay Music Foundation, where he supports outreach and performance opportunities for young musicians in Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties. Pastor-Chermak holds degrees from the University of California, Berkeley (B.A. with honors) and San Francisco Conservatory of Music (M.M. with honors). He makes his home in the North Berkeley hills, but is at home wherever the music takes him. www.isaacpastorchermak.com.

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Sometimes On The Road Of Life

Has it become more and more difficult for your loved one to live alone, without a form of assistance? Bethany Home is here to help!

Sometimes on the road of life, people get to a place where they are no longer able to live on their own. For over 20 years, Bethany Home has been helping seniors that are no longer able to live by themselves through providing high-quality assisted living services in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.

With experience in caring for own elderly loved ones, such as our parents and grandparents, we here at Bethany understand the difficulty in finding the right care for your aging family member. Our home-like environment provides a smooth transition from individual living to intuitive assisted living and care.

Let us worry about your loved one's day-to-day needs so you can focus on spending quality time together, building lasting memories!

Founder (Elizabeth)

Elizabeth founded Bethany Home in 1993 when she began caring for her aging father and mother-in-law. We know firsthand the joys and challenges of caring for a family member, as well as how important it is to find peace of mind knowing that your loved one receives loving and qualified care.

Managing Director (Ari)

Being involved in Bethany Home since childhood, Ari grew up around the elderly. He always felt as if he had hundreds of grandparents over the years. He loves developing relationships with a variety of people and brings youth and energy into the day-to-day interactions and operation of the homes with a desire to assist seniors and their families to the best of his ability.

Our Story

Bethany Home started over 20 years ago, when we began caring for our own elderly parents and grandparents. We provide this same loving and familial care to every individual that makes Bethany their home.

We know how difficult it is to choose the right care or assisted-living home, and this is why we do all that we can to make each resident feel as secure and loved as they deserve.

Our Mission

Our mission here at Bethany is Simple:

“We strive to provide the best quality of life and care for each resident in a familiar home-like environment.”

Our Core Principles

•             Offer the respect and dignity that all of our residents deserve.

•             Provide a love-based approach to serving our residents.

•             Create a joyful environment in which the body, mind, and spirit of our residents, visitors, and staff can thrive.

For more details on our products and services, please feel free to visit us at Homes for the elderly concord, ca, Dementia Care Facility Livermore, Assisted Living Facility Livermore, Dementia Care Livermore&Homes for the elderly Livermore

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3 Ways Social Activities Enrich the Lives of Seniors

When moving to one of the amazing assisted living communities in Concord, CA, many residents look forward to meeting new friends and connecting with others. After all, the opportunity to socialize and find a sense of belonging is perhaps among the most beneficial reasons to move to senior living in the first place. Finding a community that offers a robust activity calendar, such as TreVista, can go a long way in helping seniors lead their fullest lives in retirement.

That being said, you might be wondering in what ways social activities can enrich lives and bridge these connections. Below, we’ve outlined some information you won’t want to miss out on!

1.) Improve Your Physical Health

Right out of the gate, one of the primary ways that social activities can help seniors live their life to the fullest is by improving their physical health. Many senior assisted living communities in Concord, CA, offer classes and group activities that encourage residents to get up and get moving. These can range from low impact options such as a walking club or water aerobics. Other opportunities might include playing tennis, going golfing, taking nature hikes, bike riding through the local parks, and so much more! Senior living communities strive to offer a wide variety of activities to choose from so that way there is sure to be something for everyone.

2.) Bolster Mental Health

Did you know that senior isolation is a growing concern in the United States? There are many reasons that older adults might become more reclusive, including feeling disconnected from the world, the loss of a spouse or partner, and even due to health or mobility issues. Prolonged isolation can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, mental health issues, and more. 

One way to combat senior isolation is to make the transition to a senior living community. Here, older adults are in an environment that fosters and encourages connection and socialization. You can find other residents from all backgrounds and walks of life to make friends with. Being able to talk and share experiences can help prevent anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. 

3.) Immune System Benefits

For many seniors, staying healthy and avoiding illness is another area of concern. Socializing actually comes with numerous immune system benefits. Not only does it help with keeping active, such as having a weekly exercise group, but it also can encourage other healthy habits and lifestyle changes. In addition to this, spending time around others can help strengthen the body’s defenses against colds, flus, and other common ailments. 

Keep Active at TreVista

If you want to be a part of an active and thriving senior living community, then look no further than TreVista! We are among the best senior assisted living communities in Concord, CA thanks to our continued commitment to the overall health and wellbeing of our residents. We strive to provide numerous social events and activities each and every day of the week, giving our seniors plenty of opportunities to be involved. 

To learn more about our community or to book a tour, contact us today!

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Touring Memory Care: 6 Essential Questions You Need to Ask

If you want to take a tour of a memory care facility? You have a loved one needing dementia care, it may be overwhelming to think about the many aspects of memory care. We explain the six essential questions you need to ask during your visit. Ensure peace of mind and make informed decisions for your Senior's care. Check out our blog now, and be prepared for a thorough and insightful memory care tour.

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6 Senior Wellness Tips to Incorporate in the New Year

As a new year approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our wellness goals, especially for seniors. Prioritize regular exercise to maintain mobility and strength. Embrace a balanced diet rich in nutrients. In this blog, we have these six senior wellness tips you will want to incorporate into the new year. For more information, visit our website.

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7 Safe and Engaging Fall Activities Ideal for Memory Care Residents

Fall is here, meaning it’s time to embrace all the season has to offer. The cooler weather allows seniors to get involved in various seasonal activities. This post explores 7 Safe and Engaging Fall Activities Ideal for Memory Care Residents. Below are a few other suggested activities we encourage our seniors to participate in. Read for more.

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Excellent Senior Living Community Concord Ca - TreVista Senior Living and Memory Care

Discover ultimate senior living in Concord at Trevista Senior Living and Memory Care. Our dedicated community provides specialized care for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's. We offer personalized support to enhance our residents' quality of life. Our comprehensive services and innovative programs are designed to promote cognitive wellness, independence, and meaningful connections. Experience peace of mind knowing your loved one receives expert care and attention at Trevista Senior Living in Concord, CA.

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Excellent Alzheimer's And Dementia Care Concord Ca - TreVista Senior Living and Memory Care

TreVista Senior Living and Memory Care offers exceptional Alzheimer's and dementia care services in Concord, CA. Our caregiver team is committed to provide residents the best care and support. Experience a secure and nurturing environment with the excellent amenities, including 24-hour security, health consultations, housekeeping & laundry services. Contact us today for schedule a tour and learn more about our comprehensive memory care services.

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Touring Assisted Living: 7 Essential Questions You Need to Ask at TreVista

Considering an assisted living community for your loved ones not only meets your needs but also feels like home. As we know, choosing the right assisted living option is a significant decision, but sometimes it's daunting because you don't recognize whether you're looking for personal care assistance, tired of the upkeep of a home, or seeking more social opportunities. As you begin your journey, here are seven crucial questions to ask during your tour to ensure you make the best choice for yourself or your loved one.