Milestones

D.S. Wright Insurance in Independence has announced the purchase of Dickenson Insurance Agency in Independence.
The sale is effective Aug. 1.
John Dickenson, owner of Dickenson Insurance, said he opened the office in 1989 and became an independent agent in 1995. Dickenson said he plans to work for Wright on a part-time basis to work with his customers during the transition.
Wright said he didn’t plan to make any major changes and felt Dickenson could make the transition go more smoothly with his customers.

ELK CREEK – Louise Mays was honored July 2 with a birthday party at her home on Comers Rock Road.
Attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ashby and daughter, Emma of Mt. Pleasant, N.C.; Mr. and Mrs. Pat Fisher of Charlotte, N.C.; Mr. and Mrs. Randall Jones of Warrenton, Va.; Mrs. Fred Jones, Mrs. Jane Simms and Mr. and Mrs. Mack Farmer, all of Elk Creek.
Mays thanked everyone for “her many cards.”
 

The Town of Independence office on Main Street received a new awning last week and now the building will soon have a mural painted on the side.
After discussion by Town Council at its meeting last Tuesday, Councilman Jason Cassell made the motion to employ Charles Akers to paint the mural at a total cost not to exceed $2,500, with the labor not exceeding $1,900. The motion was passed unanimously.
No date was given as to when work will begin on the mural.

Dustin Ray Anderson of Troutdale was among several students honored for accomplishments during Emory & Henry College’s annual awards day ceremony on April 17.
Anderson was honored with an athletic training Junior Achievement award.