🌱 Denton community reflects on the life and legacy of Capt. David Parker

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In today's newsletter:

• Denton community reflects on the life and legacy of Capt. David Parker

Also on today's calendar: BCLA Varsity Football @ South Davidson.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• DL Capt. David Parker (blogspot.com) — Denton readers are remembering Captain David “Tony” Parker Sr., a USAF veteran, Delta Air Lines captain, educator, and farmer whose children and late wife Nan have deep roots in Denton. His life of service, strong family values, and local ties—from Denton High School memories to Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery—continues through his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild who carry on his legacy.
   

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📸 Around Denton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Denton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 8

• Jeeps on the Farm 5th Annual →
  Denton Farmpark, 1072 Cranford Rd, Denton
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday August 28

• BCLA Varsity Football @ South Davidson →
  South Davidson High School, 14956 NC-109, Denton
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 7

• CDHS Football Jamboree (Everyone Welcome)
  Central Davidson High School Lexington, NC 27295
  5:30 pm
• Comedy Night at Uwharrie Vineyards 8/7 at 7pm →
  Uwharrie Vineyards & Winery, 28030 Austin Rd, Albemarle
  7:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• VB Scrim @ AL Brown →
  Central Davidson High School Lexington, NC 27295
  8:00 am
• Trucks and Tunes at Uwharrie Vineyards →
  Uwharrie Vineyards & Winery, 28030 Austin Rd, Albemarle
  3:00 pm
• Brew & Choo Craft Beer Festival →
  N.C. Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Dr, Spencer
  4:00 pm

Monday August 10

• VB @ Wheatmore
  Central Davidson High School Lexington, NC 27295
  5:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• School Pictures
  Davidson Early College High School Lexington, NC 27292
  8:30 am
• WGolf @ Winding Creek
  Central Davidson High School Lexington, NC 27295
  4:00 pm
• Soccer @ E. Rowan
  Central Davidson High School Lexington, NC 27295
  5:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Natalie Wexler PD (select staff)
  Davis-Townsend Elementary School Lexington, NC 27295
  8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone have T-Mobile internet at home?
  We’re thinking of switching over from spectrum. It’s all we have with them—we’re spending $100 a month and it’s always out. (Nextdoor Glenn St)

• SIEMENS AG posted a job opening for Final Assembly Production Supervisor (1st Shift) - Rolling Stock in Lexington. Apply here.
• Gabe's, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Lead PT in Lexington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Denton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lexington

• Aug 4 Listen Before the Show: Podcast Previews Friday's Evening of Jazz in Lexington (davidsonlocal.com)
• Lexington City Schools names new chief academic officer (wxii12.com)
• Demolition officially begins after fire in Uptown Lexington (wxii12.com)

Thomasville

• Edgestream Partners L.P. Sells 86,894 Shares of Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. $ODFL (marketbeat.com)

Asheboro

• Art What You Eat (raleighnc.gov)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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