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Softball players across the county are invited to attend this year’s Diamond Stars Softball Camp at Ashe County High School.

The softball camp will start on June 24 and last through June 26 from 9 a.m. until noon each day.

Varsity head coach Bill Key along with several current and former players will be on hand to teach the basic fundamentals of softball and improve the numerous individual skills required to play the sport.

Coach Key has spent 24 years coaching in the Ashe County school system, including the last 14 years as the varsity softball head coach.

Rising third graders through rising ninth graders are eligible to attend camp for a cost of $40.

Campers need to bring their own equipment such as a bat, glove, and cleats. Campers can also bring extra money for concessions that will be sold.

Checks can be made out to Bill Key and players will register on the first day of camp.

If you have any questions, call Coach Key at (336) 846-2906.

REGISTRATION FORM

Player’s name: _____________________________________

Age: ______

Fall 2013 grade: ______

Address: __________________________________________________

:_________________________________________________________

Home phone: _______________________________

Work phone: ________________________________

Adult t-shirt size: _______________

Allergies: ___________________________________________________

Any conditions camp staff should be aware of:__________________________________________

RELEASE FORM

I hereby authorize any medical treatment which may be advised by a doctor. I acknowledge and understand that participating in this camp, the possibility exists that my child may sustain an injury.

Player Name:

___________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature:

___________________________

Date: ___________

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Barry Wayne John Woods, of West Greencrest Drive, Millers Creek, died Monday, June 17, 2013, at Forsyth Medical Center with his family by his side. He was 68.

He was born Dec. 4, 1944, in Hamilton, Ontario to Melville and Alice McCluskie Woods.

Known for making new acquaintances, Barry was always a generous friend. He enjoyed simple pleasures like playing with his dogs, piano music, taking drives through the beautiful countryside and car talk. He was a member of Warrensville Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Maxine Suiter Woods of the home; daughter, Melaney Woods of Hamilton, Ontario; his furry children, Ginger and Fred; sister, Marlene Tranter of Scarborough, Ontario; brother, Terry Woods of Oshawa, Ontario; nephews, Brett Woods and Matthew Tranter; niece, Tiffaney Tranter; his father-in-law, Marvin Suiter; and numerous friends that he also considered family.

Memorial services will be 4 p.m., Saturday, June 22 at Warrensville Seventh-day Adventist Church with Pastor Bob Grant officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christian Record Services for the Blind, 4444 South 52nd St., P.O. Box 6097, Lincoln, NE 68506 or to the Katie Good Samaritan Fund, c/o Animal Hospital of Wilkes, 1609 Curtis Bridge Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Woods Family at www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes is serving the Woods Family.