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‘hostage situation’ exercise Feb. 27 revealed the county’s need for new communications equipment. Multiple agencies experienced problems during the exercise held on English Farm Road. BY DEBBIE HIGHTOWER According to EnviroSafe Consulting and Investigations, which evaluated the exercise, the agencies did a good job of working together. However, three problems emerged — communications, communications and communications. Guil-Rand Fire Department had probRandolph County Commissioner Darrell lems right off the bat. Frye, left, watches with Capt. Johnny “In the beginning we were using fireHussey of the Randolph County Sher- ground [UHF] channel 8, which we norPhoto by Michael Hill iff’s Office.
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mally use,” said Guil-Rand Fire Chief Brian Cox. “Channel 8 wouldn’t get out, so we had to switch to [VHF] channel 3.” “Their normal channel has a two-mile radius,” said Emergency Management Director Donovan Davis. “They were having a hard time hearing each other, so we switched them over to a repeated channel that gave them countywide coverage.” Guil-Rand uses a 450 MHz system, which is not compatible with the 800 MHz system used by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. Col. Fred Rutledge, incident commander and head of Randolph County Sheriff’s emergency response team, said the only way that sheriff’s personnel could communicate with Guil-Rand is by being patched in through by the Randolph County 911 communications system.
During the exercise, officers improvised with an alternative solution. “A lot of our officers had brought their own Nextel,” said Rutledge. “With Nextel, I can just push a button and talk to Guil-Rand. The problem is, we are a fairly rural county, and there are some areas where Nextel coverage is spotty. You go around a curve in the road and you lose your call.” The Archdale Police Department employs 800 MHz and has programmed in channels to communicate with other agencies, said Archdale Police Chief Darrell Gibbs. “We can just change the channel and talk to the highway patrol. We have High Point on our system now,” he added. However, Gibbs sees the value of a
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e have a duty to consider more than just land use plans,’ said Darrell Frye, vice chairman of Randolph County Commissioners. Frye was referring to the Commissioners’ denial of a rezoning request that would have allowed a subdivision to be built on 33.49 acres on Jerico Road.
BY ROBYN HANKINS Jerico Road is nine miles south of Archdale. The Commissioners voted March 1 to deny a request that the land, owned by Thomas Sheen of Trinity, be rezoned from residential agricultural to conventional subdivision overlay exclusive — conditional district. “Jerico was a dirt road until five years ago,” Frye told the NEWS. “A subdivision was just not compatible with the area. Looking at it historically, aesthetically, geographically, through current usage, it just didn’t fit. We’ll look at some other use for that land.” Bobby Earnhardt wanted to develop the 33.49-acre property with 19 homes, each between 1,200 and 1,500 square feet. Randolph County Planning Director Hal Johnson said that according to the county’s land use plan, Sheen’s property is part of a smaller secondary growth area within a mile of the intersection with Earnhardt Road. Because conventional residential subdivisions are normally developed within secondary growth areas, the proposal was recommended by the Planning Board as being consistent with the land use plan. However, the majority of the lots that surround Jerico Road are designated as a rural growth areas. This is a designation unique to Randolph County and is used to control residential density. “Earnhardt Road has been developed with one-acre site built homes, but that changes on Jerico Road,” said Johnson. Most properties along Jerico Road consist of large lot homes, farms, pastures and horse farms. House sizes vary, but the average lot size along Jerico Road is 18 acres. Residents who protested the rezoning and proposed subdivision at an informational meeting in January, at the Planning Board meeting in February and again at the SEE ROAD ON PAGE 4
The rolling landscape of Jerico Road reflects Photo by Robyn Hankins the rural feel.
One day a week, lunchtime friends at Trindale Elementary School include Archdale police officers. And this makes student Samantha Leonard all smiles as she lunches with Officer Anthony Cugino. The story is on page 10. Photo by Debbie Hightower
It’s a wrap-up at Archdale Senior Center and on the 2009 United Way campaign
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nited Way of Greater High Point wrapped up its campaign Monday, but not before they wrapped up some special folks at the Archdale Senior Center. BY DEBBIE HIGHTOWER A couple of cold weeks ago, United Way helped to facilitate the distribution of blankets to participants at the Archdale Senior Center, one of United Way’s partner agencies. When Vera Chisem saw the blankets that United Way staff member Jane Leibscher delivered, she just had to get a closer look. When Leibscher removed a blanket from the wrapper, Chisem wrapped herself in it. “These are beautiful,” said at work in Chisem. Archdale-Trinity Halo Styles Limited of High Point donated more than 125 blankets to United Way, which in turn led a coordinated distribution effort for local nonprofit agencies. Halo, which has a warehouse and distribution center in Archdale and showrooms in High Point, uses the blankets to accessorize its furniture line. The seniors are grateful for the extra warmth.
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Vera Chisem snuggles in a donated blanket with United Way staff member Jane Leibscher, left, and Archdale Senior Center Director Joy Branning.
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The sixth man? It’s the community
he 18 athletes of the basketball team at Archdale-Trinity Middle School will remember a special Saturday in February for the rest of their lives. They won by one point the Randolph County Middle School basketball tournament championship on Feb. 6. I hope the athletes will experience many more championship games and winning seasons. As a parent of a ballplayer, I wonder where the time has gone. There are endless hours and miles going to and from practices and games, cleaning uniforms time after time and buying at least nine million bottles of Gatorade. I have watched many members of the ATMS boy’s team grow up on the court, playing in Upward League games, recreational league games and USSSA games. The experience of youth sports, along with solid coaching from Harry
Loeffler and Assistant Coach Matt Smith, led ATMS to close the season with a record of 16 wins and 1 loss. Making his first appearance as the head coach of the ATMS boys basketball team, Loeffler is no stranger to this position. He has coached every sport at the middle and high school level for 25 years, but basketball is his favorite. Smith is a first-year teacher. “We just clicked,� said Coach Loeffler about Smith. “He had my complete confidence.� They are very similar in thinking, team selection and coaching style.
Both coaches said the team performed above expectations. Some of the opposing middle school teams were caught off guard because the team played differently than in past seasons. The main strength of the team, said Coach Loeffler, is the “deep bench.� This was evident in practices when five strong players put the starters through their paces. Loeffler put different players in multiple positions because of their abilities. Randleman Middle School seemed to be the surprise opponent of the season. While the final score of the second meeting between these two teams was a “good surprise,� they proved to be a tough opponent. This was never more evident than in the Feb. 6 conference championship game. ATMS had an early lead, but RMS came back with a vengeance. “We only shot 50 percent and had too many turnovers,� said Loeffler. “We hurt ourselves and Randleman
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Basketball Mom Middle School did a good job.� The game had everyone on the edge of their seats and holding their breath. While some team members have one more year at ATMS, some will become Warriors for Wheatmore and others will move to the Dawg house we call Trinity. But one thing is for sure, our small basketball-loving community will be the sixth man at some exciting games.
Members of the ATMS boys basketball team bottom row from left are Alex McGavic, Kyle Mosley, Madison Fountain, Jonathon McCoury and Adam Kirkman; middle row from left, Wyatt Rains, Colin Rosenbaum, Hunter Osborne, Daniel Newcomer, Jarrod Rogers and Hunter Dean; top row from left, team manager Katie Skeen, Coach Harry Loefer, Tyler Norris, Beau Myers, Adam Johnson, Lane Kowalski, Brayton Hardin, Michael Harris, Bryan Robles, Assistant Coach Matt Smith and team manager Annissia Justice. Photo by Terry Strom www.team7productions.net
All-stars excel in skills rchdale-Trinity Little League Basketball selected members of its all-star teams.
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Elly Hicks, Allison Watkins, Jazmyn McGinnis, Kaitlyn Cox, Chelsea Davis, Kristen Jordan and Mikayla Lindsay.
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All-stars include McAllister Ingram, Jacob Rowe, Takoda Thompson, Jake Grantham, Hayes Hardin, Ethan Misenheimer, Ben Clements, Seth Hegler, Landon Smith, Nate Byers and Morgan Warren.
10 and under boys Archdale-Trinity Little League Basketball
The coaches from each age group meet after the regular season has ended. Each coach nominates one or more players. The coaches vote as a group based on the level of skill — defense, scoring and ball handling. According to the League, the goal is to build a well-rounded team comprised of players who bring a variety of skills to the table. Here’s a list in each division:
Major Girls Division All-stars include Kaitlyn Stephenson, Katie Hodge, Jade Earnhardt, Hope Skipper, Ramsey Luther, Dereka Barridge, Savannah Woolard, Shay Felder, Megan Echard, Mykaylah Klumb, Haley Williams, Davey Albertson, Tiffany Stanley,
12 and under boys All-stars include Ryan Grant, Justin McCall, Collin Smith, Chris Myers, Hunter Miller, Will Misenheimer, Chandler Lambeth, Ty Miller, Gage Powers, Dustin Caughron and Matthew Jarrett.
Senior Division All-stars include Wesley Helmendollar, Bradley Barnett, Cole Tickle, Graham Brown, Shane Smith, Jacob Gulledge, Jacob Self, Skyler King, Nate Hammett, Zak Lax, Corey Lewis, Mark Slack, Matt Beeson, Chandler Hyler, Jordan Smith, Tyler Hill, Jordan Vick, Bo Lewis, Zack Jones, Ivan Ramirez and Steve Brincefield.
YMCA baseball, softball registration Registration for baseball and girls softball programs at the Grubb Family YMCA of Archdale-Trinity will run through March 31. The baseball program is open to children ages 3-8. The cost is $30 for 3-yearolds and $40 for 4- to 8year-olds. Scholarships funded through the United Way of Greater High Point are available.
All games and practices take place at Aldridge Field in Archdale. Girls softball is open to girls ages 7-15. The cost is $40 for junior fast pitch for ages 7-10, and $55 for senior fast pitch for ages 1115. All games and practices take place at the Hillsville Civitans softball fields in Hillsville. Registrations will be held at the Hillsville Com-
munity Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, March 16 and 18. For more information and registration forms, visit www.hpymca.org/grubb or call 861-7788.
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Emily Granthan scored the ďŹ rst-ever goal for the Lady Warriors.
Lady Warriors win ďŹ rst game History was made on Friday, March 5, when the Lady Warriors played their first soccer game at Wheatmore High School. The icing on the cake was the ladies 5-0 win over West Davidson. Emily Grantham (Emmie Gee) made a lasting memory when she scored the firstever Lady Warriors goal. Maddy Myers scored two goals, one of which came off a corner kick. ‘Jo’ (Josephine Watson) celebrated.
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All 13 ladies made a difference. Maddy Myers and Leah Wright each had an assist. The defensive team of Ashton Allen and Abigail Byrd were protective of their goalie, Hannah Ryan, who sucessfully put a halt to three shots that made it near the Warrior goal. The soccer schedule is posted at www. randolph.k12.nc.us/schools/whs.
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A t-o-u-g-h day on the lake A
s reported in last week’s NEWS, the Archdale Bass Club kicked off its regular season opener Saturday, March 6, with its usual stop for breakfast at Rick’s in the thriving metropolis of Denton.
That may sound sarcastic until you realize Rick’s has served hundreds of thousands of hot breakfasts with friendly service to area sportsmen over the years, regardless of whether they were headed out for hunting or fishing adventures in the central part of North Carolina. Saturday morning Archdale a good meal was necessary. Bass Club Bass, being cold blooded creatures and the ultimate survivalists in the lakes and rivers around us, aren’t like their warm blooded hunters. When the bass are cold, their metabolism slows down, they feed only when necessary and just wait it out. While this bass hunter may have been fat, happy and ready to go, the water temperature was 39 degrees when I stopped the boat Saturday morning. That is at least 10 degrees colder than an average year and up to 15 degrees colder than the last few warm winters we’ve had. Guess what? Mr. Bass cared less about our readiness
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and wasn’t in a real hurry to chew on a chunk of plastic bait. But, as always, a few do. Straight up, it was t-o-u-g-h. Sam Gunter brought in two fish for 4.36 pounds and a third place seat. “Hammer,” our Dwayne Roberts, brought in one fish at 4.48 pounds to take second place and big fish honors. Freddie House had two fish at 6.62 pounds, which landed him in first place. And, like the children’s nursery rhyme says, 10 other fishermen cried wee- wee- wee and went home with none. That is a tough day, but like my old acquaintance Mike Cross sings, “the important part of fishing’s not the fishing but the fishing …” Well, I understand what he means. It is good to be off the couch and chasing — even if it does not necessarily mean catching — fish again. I would not recommend the big water just yet. Maybe a local pond until the water warms a little more. As always, wherever you get a chance to chunk and wind, we’ll look forward to seeing you on the water.
2010 Yadkin Challenge Archdale Bass Club invites the public to fish in the 2010 Yadkin Challenge one- or two-man team tournament trail, starting Saturday, March 20. Entry fee per team is $60 (oneor two-man team). All fishing is with artificial lures from a boat with tournament ready livewells capable of keeping catch alive for release after weigh-ins. Penalties will be assessed for dead fish. For every $60 entry fee received, the following will be paid back at the ramp: • $20 — first place • $13 — second place • $7 — third place • $10 — big fish A membership fee of $30 is required to fish these events, except for members of the N.C. BASS Federation Nation — provide a member number at registration to waive the fee. Members of BASS can add membership in N.C. BASS Federation Nation
for an additional $10, which allows them to qualify for NCBFN benefits and for events qualifying towards the prestigious BASS Masters Classic. For more information, contact C h u c k Murray at 1-919-8536918 or leanliner@ aol.com. T h e Archdale Bass Club, it’s officers and members, and the BASS organization are not responsible for any liability insurance or applicable taxes. Those are the responsibility of the contestants. The limit is five fish aggregate for a one- or two-
man team. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission creel limits apply. Pre-registration is preferred. For more information, call 880-0627. No registrations will be accepted by phone. Registration forms are available at Fishing Fever on Fairfield Road, K&J tackle in Jamestown and at http://ncbfn.com/ events/2010-yadkin-challenge-2-man-team-tournament-trail. Mail completed registration forms to William Frazier, Archdale Bass Club, 612 Liberty Road, High Point, NC 27263. On-site registration begins 45 minutes before tournament time.
There is a 50-boat limit. Launch will be in order of registration.
ABC’s Freddie House displays the two hardfound Badin fish for the win. Photo submitted
Tournament Schedule • 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 20, at Badin Lake. Meet at the Circle Drive ramp. • 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 10, at Tuckertown, Graveyard ramp. • 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12, at High Rock, Southmont ramp. • 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14, at Tuckertown, Graveyard ramp. • 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 9, at High Rock, Southmont ramp.
May 4 golf tournament to benefit Foundation The Cap and Mabel Burrow Foundation in Asheboro will hold its first golf tournament Tuesday, May 4, at Holly Ridge Golf Links in Archdale. The event is captain’s choice format with 1:30 p.m. tee time. Sponsorships are available. The cost for an individual player is $75. A team of four is $300.
The Foundation works throughout the year to raise money to help meet the medical, housing, social, transportation, educational, vocational and other needs of people with mental illness, developmental disabilities and addictive diseases. Therapeutic Alternatives Inc., whose patients benefit from the Foundation, operates North Pointe in Archdale.
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This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Randolph Senior Adults Association, Inc. Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than March 31, 2010. The public hearing will be held on March 25, 2010 at 5:00 PM before the (governing board) RCSAA Board of Directors. Those interested in attending the public hearing and needing either auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or a language translator should contact Roger King, Transportation Director on or before March 23, 2010 , at telephone number 336-629-7433 or via email at rcats@ triad.rr.com. The Community Transportation Program provides assistance to coordinate existing transportation programs operating in Randolph and Montgomery Counties, North Carolina, as well as provides transportation options and services for the communities within this service area. These services are currently provided using vans and Light Transit Vehicles (LTV’s). Services are rendered by Regional Coordinated Area Transportation System (RCATS).
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Job shadow ensures bright future for students Beverly F or a group of Archdale-Trinity Middle School students, the light at the end of the recessionary tunnel may include a shadow.
While these students may not fully understand the impact of Randolph County’s unemployment figures, they took a step to ensure a bright future for themselves and their community when they participated in a job shadowing experience throughout the Archdale-Trinity area on Tuesday, Feb. 23. According to Jandra Dillon, business career technical education teacher at ATMS, job shadowing is a career-exploration activity to help students determine a career path. Shadowing also helps students see how their textbook learning can be applied in the real world. The event was sponsored by the Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce, Communities In Schools of Randolph County,
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Archdale-Trinity Rotary Club and McDon- Gibbs. ald’s. These organizations believe it is imThis is Dillon’s second year of helping portant to support our local schools in their plan the Job Shadowing event. efforts to prepare students for the world of “It is rewarding to see the excitement work. The Chamber, CIS and Rotary orga- of our students after they have experienced nized the event and recruited volunteers. the work environment for the first time,” Tony Delligatti, owner of the local McDon- said Dillon. “I am very thankful for a supald’s, provided lunch for the students and portive community that cares about the futeachers. ture of our students.” Participating students include Deniz Thirty-eight businesses, government offices and community organizations hosted Agar, Katelyn Bailey, Staley Barnes, Sam71 students this year. Students were placed uel Becker, Candace Bell, Andrey Belyin beauty salons, church offices, auto repair ayev, Taylor Berry, Dallas Billings, Laquashops, elementary schools, financial institu- sha Blackburn, Olivia Bryant, Chase Bulla, tions, daycare centers and restaurants. They Austin Byrd, Sarah Cable, Angel Carrillo, learned how to calculate concrete footage, Breanna Church; Amanda Clark, Ben Cole, Matthew manufacture sample books, screen-print advertising items, fill a prescription, test Conner, Alison Couse, Taylor Cuthbertson, soil, prepare a tax return, make mattresses Casey Davis, Callie Dean, Daniel DiPilato, Krissy Ezzell, Charley Fletcher, Stephanie and custom embroider. They experienced many facets of lo- Fortner, Madison Fountain, Kaitlyn Green, cal government — parks and recreation, Lindsay Grimmett, Michael Guynn, Conthe library, the police department, the fire nor Harris, Ben Henderson, Shane Highdepartment, code enforcement, senior ser- fill, Coleman Hutchins, Randy Hutchens, vices — and came to understand the need Brooke Johnson, Jordan Johnson, Annissia Justice, Emily Keller, Jessica Krpejs, Zachfor nonprofit organizations. They explored aspects of veterinary ary Lax, Corey Lewis, Clint Marsh, Brooke medicine, office supplies, real estate sales and custom machined parts. They even discovered what the Chamber of Commerce does. Law enforcement is a prime slot for the middle schoolers to shadow. Archdale Police Chief Darrell Gibbs said this year’s students toured the department, learned about the operations center and how the various pieces of equipment work, then headed off for a ride-along with officers. Photos submitted “I enjoy the kids and I’m sure the [officers] Brandon Stockwell watches as Darrell Holt of Hausenjoy them, too,” said er Automotives performs an oil change.
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Nelson Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce Mauldin, Alex Mebane, Chad Morton, Kyle Mosley, Drew Mostoller, Nicole Murcia, Jordan Myers, Daniel Newcomer, Peyton O’Hara, Adam Peace, Lauren Pope, Julee Reitzel, Matthew Rice, Jarrod Rogers, Colin Rosenbaum, Cassidy Schobert, Rachel Somero, Jonathan Stevens; Lauren Stewart, Brandon Stockwell, Jared Sumner, Jean Truong, Alexandra Velazquez, Caleb Vestal, Cassidy Wagner, Elizabeth White, Tanner Whiteford and Amna Zubair. The following organizations hosted students: Ace Avant, Acme Sample/ASB Graphics, Allred & Company Realtors, American Graphics, Archdale Drug, Archdale Elementary, Archdale Office Supply; Archdale Parks and Recreation, Archdale Police Department, Archdale Public Library, Archdale Senior Center, Archdale United Methodist, Archdale Friends Wee Friends Preschool, Archdale-Trinity Chamber, Bank of North Carolina, Blue Ridge Geological, City of Trinity; Community Outreach of Archdale-Trinity, CommunityOne in Archdale and Trinity, Costa & Grissom, Dru’s Hair Fashion, Ed Price & Associate Realtors, Guil-Rand Fire Department; Hauser Automotive, High Point Veterinary Hospital, Kathryn Hayes CPA, Kosta’s Family Restaurant, McDonald’s, Mommy & Me, Pioneer Family Restaurant, RBC, Sealy, Shear Perfections, Stan Byrd Realtors, State Employees Credit Union, Trindale Elementary and Wet Whistle. Gwen Taylor of CIS contributed to the writing of this story.
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system in which Archdale police officers could communicate with additional agencies. “If we got involved in a prolonged chase to another district, such as Charlotte, it would be nice to be able to go anywhere in the state and be able to talk to anyone just like you would your own agency,” said Gibbs. “Or, if we had a big emergency in this area, we would be able to provide mutual aid with other agencies here.” The Federal Communications Commission sees the incompatibilities of the communications systems as a serious safety issue. The FCC has mandated that by 2017 all agencies must be on an integrated VIPER (Voice Interoperability Plan for Emergency Responders) system. The county has explored several options for upgrades. “We can keep the equipment we have and pay for upgrades,” said Davis. “System upgrades may cost around $3.5 to $4 million. Or, we can go on the statewide VIPER 800 MHz system.” The VIPER price tag is $8 million. The VIPER system would require the installation of communications towers. Randolph County has one VIPER tower with three more under construction, all funded by the state. If Randolph County opts to go on the VIPER system, the state would foot the bill for additional towers, as well. The radio system currently used by Emergency Medical Services cost $500 to $600
per unit to replace. “If we go to the [VIPER] system, it’s going to affect every department,” said Davis. “They may have to replace all of their portable and mobile radios. That would be an expense of anywhere from $2,500 to $3,900 [per unit].” Darrell Frye, vice chairman of Randolph County Commissioners, who was present at the exercise, said the cost of replacing the outdated communications system, whether the $3.5 million or $8 million option, poses a serious problem. Neither amount is something that the county commissioners would be able to include in the budget. County commissioners have scheduled a meeting with Congressman Howard Coble to seek stimulus dollars to pay for the mandate. Whatever the county decides to do, staying with the current system is not an option. “It is not something that we can choose to do or not do, we have to do it,” Frye said. “It’s not something that we can opt out of. It is a big problem for us right now.” For Rutledge, the day also offered a confirmation. “It increased the camaraderie between the various agencies, and obviously the more we practice the better we get at it,” Rutledge said. “Because of what the various agencies brought to the table, we were able to successfully negotiate the release of the hostages, no one got killed and the kidnapper was coaxed to come outside and surrender himself. I was really proud of my people.”
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Commissioners’ meeting said it was not only the type of homes and smaller lot sizes they objected to. They wanted to protect the scenic byways and wildlife. They added that the subdivision would increase traffic on a steep and winding mountain road and be hazardous to horseback riders and wild animals. Residents also noted that 19 additional wells could lower an already low water table. Grading the land could cause additional silt drift and erosion problems, especially near Little Caraway Creek. According to County Manager Richard Wells, after the Commissioners denied the rezoning request they offered Earnhardt a chance to tweak his plan. “They asked if he would change the plan to make it more compatible with the neighborhood,” Wells said. “Earnhardt upped the (minimum) house size to 1,350 square feet, but the Commissioners said no.” Wells added that it was probable the county would be contacted by another developer with a different proposal sometime in the future. That proposal likely would have larger lots and fewer houses. “People out there have land, a house, some animals, a barn, maybe a horse track, they grow things,” he paused. “It’s just Randolph County.”
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fter several years of keeping a tight rein on hiring, the city of Archdale may add three new positions.
BY ELIZABETH SAUNDERS City Council decided at their annual retreat, held Feb. 25-26 at Colonial Country Club, that next year’s budget will probably include a communications or marketing person, information technology support and a park ranger. Marketing the city to new residents, businesses, highway traffic and special events was the main topic of Thursday night’s portion of the retreat. Does Archdale want new people and businesses? Larry Warlick answered that if the current population could afford infrastructure and amenities by themselves, Council would be happy with the status quo. Businesses pay the bills, he said. Councilmen Tim Williams and Roger Blackwell said that if they don’t start doing something to promote Archdale, it’s going to be a city of fast-food joints and sweepstakes centres. We need more business areas like Bonnie Place, said Councilman Eddie Causey. City leaders came up with marketing ideas, from branding (including a logo and a slogan) to social networking.
“That’s the way people are connecting, The police department needs computer nowadays,” said Jeff Wells, planning di- support for their growing technology. One rector. of their telecommunicators tries to troubleCity Manager Jerry Yarborough would shoot equipment, but it takes about 75 perlike to see better communication with resi- cent of her time from her duties, and they dents. With social networking, they could still need to call someone in for complex get the word out quickly in cases like the problems, said Chief of Police Darrell recent water outage on Trindale Road. Gibbs. Causey commented on how much time Nurse explained that the IT position marketing takes. Council members agreed would be budgeted under administration that the city may need at City Hall, but would a full-time marketing The Council saved money support the police and by holding the retreat at other departments. employee. “I would look at that Colonial Country Club. The Mike Shuler of Pubas an investment in the story is on the back page. lic Works also wants IT future,” said Councilsupport for the SCADA man Lewis Dorsett. system on the pump staDuring Friday’s staff reports, Financial tions and the water tower system. SCADA Director Lori Nurse emphasized the need provides monitoring and control, with a for IT support to maintain the city’s tech- built-in alarm, that reduces the number of nology. “You can have the best people in times workers have to check the pumps the world, but if they don’t have their com- in person. “You can look at each station, puter, they’re not going to get much done,” it tells you exactly what’s going on at that she said. station at any time,” said Shuler. Currently, Archdale relies on part-time Mayor Bert Lance-Stone endorsed the IT service for emergencies. need. “I’ve been hollering for an IT person Archdale has a firewall, but Nurse said for years,” she said. the city needs a disaster recovery plan and Parks and Recreation Director Elaine increased data security. Utility customers Albertson requested a park ranger to procan pay online, and the city has credit card, vide year-round security. Vandalism has check and personal information. “We’ve gone up at the park, mostly during the wingot data that needs to be kept really se- ter months. cure,” said Nurse. Creekside has gone through several se-
curity arrangements, from unarmed security companies to armed county officers. Last year, Archdale-Trinity Middle School’s school resource officer worked at the park in the summer. “Jeff Allred did a fabulous job,” said Albertson. “He knew the kids. He was very personable.” She wants to see that kind of consistency year-round. When people see that Archdale uniform, it means a lot, said Yarborough. The ATMS resource officer is no longer funded through the city. Albertson has asked Randolph Community College to consider helping with funds, since their Archdale center would benefit from added security. The park ranger would be a member of the Archdale Police Department. Gibbs would like to advertise the position now, because the selection process and training could take three to four months. Other Archdale officers would patrol the park during the ranger’s off-duty hours. Archdale has only added one staff member since 2007 — a maintenance person for Creekside Park this year. In 2007, the city hired a human resources manager. Gibbs and other department heads asked Council to consider hiring a mechanic in the future, but Council did not discuss one for this year.
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30-hour famine teaches youth about hunger A
bout 80 students representing several denominations and churches, including youth from Archdale United Methodist Church, stepped out in faith to participate in the 30-hour famine held from Friday, Feb. 26, to noon Feb. 27, at First Presbyterian Church of High Point.
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The United Methodist Women of Fairview United Methodist Church are selling their Brunswick stew as part of their semi-annual fundraiser. The cost is $6 per quart. Pickup will be from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13. To reserve quarts, call 431-4214. If ordering on Saturday morning, call 434-5777. The students fasted from The church is at 6073 Fairview Church Road in Trinity. breakfast on Friday until lunch on Saturday, surviving on water and juice only. They were rewarded with a small cup of hot soup. Archdale Friends Meeting seeks items for an auction As part of the experience, they to be held in conjunction with the Wee Friends Preschool built a cardboard city in the parkspring fling and the Quake, Rattle and Run 5K marathon ing lot so they could learn how it Walking and fun run set for Saturday, April 24. feels to be homeless on a cold winin Faith Items sought include furniture, racing memorabilia, ter night. Later they were allowed quilts and gift cards. To donate an item, or for more infor- to go inside a heated gym and sleep mation, call 431-4147. on the hard, but warm gymnasium The meeting is at 114 Trindale Road. floor. Thanks to a translator, the students heard from two men who had grown up hungry in Africa. An American woman who had once been homeless also spoke. Archdale United Methodist Church will hold its Take Through a Skype hookup, the youth spoke with a youth Two children’s consignment sale today (Thursday) through pastor who serves as a missionary in Africa. He gave an Saturday, March 11-13. The sale hours run from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday; from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Sale items include spring and summer children’s clothing, uniforms, bedding, shoes, toys, books and maternity clothing. Proceeds benefit children’s ministries. The church is on the corner of Main and Petty streets.
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eye witness perspective on hunger and poverty. From Africa, he prayed over the group and praised God for their willingness to speak out against world hunger. Saturday morning the youth played games of survival that included finding food or hauling drinking water over long distances. Although just a game, they learned how difficult it was for some people to acquire the basics of life. The youth finished their last half hour by lining up and down along Main Street and waving signs made from their cardboard housing. Drivers honked their horns and some stopped to give a donation. During a candlelight vigil on Friday night, the students learned that a child dies every six seconds from starvation. Through this experience, they realized that even a small amount of food can make the difference between life and death of a child. The sign of one student reflected the lesson learned: “We will get to eat after 30 hours ... THEY WON’T.�
Tim Kennedy is Director of Children and Youth Ministries at Archdale United Methodist Church.
Community supper March 12 Hopewell United Methodist Church will hold a free community supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 12. The menu includes chili and a potato bar. The meal is free, however, donations will be accepted to benefit the ministries of the church. For more information, call 431-9507. The church is at 4540 Hopewell Church Road in Trinity.
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Faith Baptist Church will hold a benefit for the pastor from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 13. Breakfast will At left, the youth hold up cardboard signs along Main Street. Tim Kennedy, right, helps the youth Photos submitted be sold from 7 to 10 a.m. and a hot dog meal from 11 a.m. make a cardboard city in the parking lot. The youth slept part of the night in the boxes. to 5 p.m. The cost is by donation. The day’s event also includes a bake sale and yard sale. Various groups will sing throughout the day. The church is at 2984 Rob Cruthis Road in Archdale. Landmark Baptist Church will host the Faith Walkers The NEWS welcomes submissions of church news, from Asheboro in concert at their regular second Sunday guest columns and photos. singing at 2:30 p.m. March 14. Submit news in paragraph form to atn@hpe.com. Put Fairfield United Methodist Church will hold its annual The church is at 6055 Sunset View Drive in Archdale. the church name in the subject line. old-fashioned country breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. SatPhotos should be submitted in .jpg format. Provide the urday, March 13. All proceeds will go to mission projects. names of people pictured. The menu includes country ham, bacon, sausage, eggs, The deadline is noon Thursday for the next week’s ediArchdale Friends Meeting will hold their semi-annual tion. The NEWS does not accept announcements by fax. grits, hash browns, gravy, biscuits and beverages. consignment sale Thursday through Saturday, March 18For more information, call 431-5743. 20. All proceeds will benefit youth programs. The church is at 1505 N.C. Hwy. 62 in High Point. The hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday; from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday; and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Sale items include gently used furniture, books, sports Question: What was the name of the chief captain who Caraway Baptist Church invites area youth groups to a equipment, appliances, clothing, toys, electronics, linens, sent Paul from Jerusalem to Caesarea to Governor Felix? youth rally at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 13. The speaker will jewelry and more. be the Rev. David Harrison. To obtain a consignor number and schedule a time to Last Week’s Question: Who were Herodian, AndroniThe event will include special singing. drop off items, call 431-4147. cus and Junia? Call the Rev. Jim Honeycutt at 736-8579 for more inConsignor numbers are required to drop off and sell formation. items. Answer: Kinsmen and fellow prisoners of the apostle Paul, The church is at 2928 Beeson Farm Road in Sophia. The meeting is at 114 Trindale Road. who were in the church at Rome (Romans 16:7 and 11).
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wo local young women claimed titles in the Miss Thomasville Scholarship Association pageant held Feb. 13, 2010, at the T. Austin Finch Auditorium.
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Motleys celebrate 25th anniversary Scott and Lisa Motley of Archdale celebrated 25 years of marriage Feb. 22, 2010, with a trip to Beaufort, S.C. Their parents, Stan and Donna Russell and Clifford and Carolyn Motley, also hosted a family dinner at Messiah Too!! later in the month. Mr. and Mrs. Motley were married Feb. 22, 1985, at First Baptist Church of Archdale. Mrs. Motley is the former Lisa Russell of Trinity. The couple have two children, Tyler Scott Motley and Jacob Russell Motley, both of the
home. Mr. Motley, a graduate of Trinity High School and Davidson County Community College, has been employed with Thomas Built Buses of High Point for 25 years. Mrs. Motley, also a graduate of Trinity High School and Davidson County Community College, is a former employee of Randolph County Schools. She is employed as a paralegal with Roberson, Haworth & Reese.
Kayla Hollingsworth of Randleman was named Oustanding Teen. The 16-year-old Randleman High School junior is the daughter of Ted and Debbie Hollingworth. She will compete in the N.C. Outstanding Teen Pageant to be held in June. Tori Gross was named Thomasville Oustanding Little Miss Preteen. She is the daughter of Tim and Sharon Gross of Archdale. Mallory Deanne Honeycutt won the title of Miss Thomasville 2010. She is a senior at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
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One act plays March 12,13 at THS Trinity High School will present the one act plays “Antigone� and “The Long View� at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 12 and 13. “Antigone� is the story of a young girl who pays the ultimate price by defying her uncle, the king’s, edict. Originally written by Sophocles, this 2,500 year old play has been reworked in modern poetry and prose in a 1920’s setting full of mobsters, grabs for power and manipulation. “The Long View,� by Alan Haehnel, explores the repercussions of a single fight in a young person’s life through a series of short scenes and monologues. “Both are extremely powerful and rich plays,� said theatre arts teacher Michael Johnson. Tickets — $5 for adults and $3 for students — will be sold at the door. Later in the month, theatre students will participate in the state theatre festival at N.C. School of the Arts in Winston-Salem.
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s of Monday, a driver involved in an accident remains in fair condition at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
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rinity property owners who wish to park their tractor-trailers within the city have only seven more days to apply for a permit. After that, the moratorium on a zoning ordinance which prohibits all tractor-trailer parking in the city will be lifted. BY ROBYN HANKINS “We need to hear from anyone who owns property on which a truck is parked, regardless of who owns the truck,� City Manager Ann Bailie told the NEWS. “They need to call the city or come by our office.� The city needs to hear from those property owners because at the Feb. 16 meeting, Trinity City Council ended a fivemonth debate on whether or not to allow tractor-trailers to park within the city. They did so by approving a proposal from Councilman Kelly Grooms. Under the terms of that proposal, truckers who park at home and property owners who allow trucks to park were given 30 days from the meeting date to apply for a permit that will allow them to continue parking. “After that it’s over, zoning takes over from there,� Grooms said during the meeting. “Only the property owner can apply for the permit. If they don’t pay taxes, no permit.� This proposal, while allowing existing trucks to continue parking in the city, would prohibit any future truckers from doing the same. There will be no fee for the permit. Replacement trucks may be allowed. Also, the permit would not be transferable; if the trucker moves to another location within the city, the permit
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will expire. The permit is also not tied to the property past the life of the truck it grandfathers. The city used a similar tactic with mobile home parks in 1998. Bailie said that while truckers and property owners have until March 17, the city needs to hear from them sooner. “We do not have a process set up for this,� she said Feb. 17. “We need to know who has a truck, then conduct visits, take pictures and talk to the owners.� Council planned to discuss the process at its pre-agenda meeting March 9, too late for this edition of the NEWS. Bailie noted that based on the wording of Grooms’ motion, the permit likely will not restrict a truck’s hours of operation or include screening requirements. However, during the meeting Councilman Robbie Sikes made a point to tell the truckers to talk to their neighbors, especially if they need to leave very early or come in very late. “City Council can’t fix everything,� he told them. “If neighborhoods have deed restrictions (prohibiting trucks parking), it will trump this.� Sikes said that in the future, Council should require developers to register any deed restrictions or restrictive covenants before the city gives final approval on the development. To apply for a permit, call the city at 431-2841 or visit the office at 6701 N.C. Hwy. 62.
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e expect the County Commissioners to enact the new sales tax on July 1, because the state requires at least 90 days from the day the results are certified,’ said Randolph County Manager Richard Wells.
BY ROBYN HANKINS “We can’t levy the tax in this fiscal year, we have to wait 90 days because the state has to have time to change receipts, calculators and all that before the tax could be levied,� continued Wells. “We’re at the mercy of the state.� Wells was referring to the quarter-cent ($0.0025) sales tax increase that Randolph County voters approved 2,302 to 1,929 on March 2. Voter turnout accounted for less than 5 percent of the county’s registered voters. The quarter-cent sales tax was voted down in 2008. The newly approved tax will not be levied on basic necessities such as food, gas and medicine and is expected to generate $2 million per year. For the next four to five years, Randolph Community College will be the sole beneficiary of those funds. The college needs the money to pay for an expansion of the school and other capital projects to keep up with an increasing student population. “We are going to take this support, and we are going to use it to give back to the county,� said RCC President Dr. Robert Shackleford. “I’m just incredibly grateful because
this is a very conservative county that does not easily raise taxes for anything.� Currently, 44 percent of the county’s 8,000 unemployed workers are enrolled at RCC. Shackleford said the money generated by the sales tax will allow the school to physically expand and add the infrastructure necessary to retrain those workers for different jobs. The referendum illustrated more than just a change of heart in some county residents. Voter turnout was less than expected, according to Board of Elections Director Patsy Foscue. “It was worse than usual. We generally get about 10 percent turnout with municipal elections, and I don’t think the weather helped either,� Foscue said, referring to the snow that fell on most of the county March 2. Countywide, the 4,178 votes cast in the referendum represent less than 5 percent of the county’s 85,605 registered voters. While turnout was no better in the Archdale-Trinity area, all six of the areas precincts voted for the quartercent tax increase. The highest turnout for a precinct was Archdale 3, with 104 ballots cast. The lowest was Archdale 2, with only 32 ballots. The closest vote was in Trinity East where 37 voted for the sales tax and 35 voted against. RCC President Dr. Bob Shackleford said in a note to the NEWS, “It is noteworthy that the Archdale-Trinity area was one of the areas of the county that really sup-
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ere is a breakdown, by precinct, of how the Archdale-Trinity area voted in the quartercent sales tax referendum. All results are unofficial. Archdale 1 — 37 votes 25 for, 12 against
Trinity East —72 votes 37 for, 35 against
Archdale 2 —32 votes 21 for, 11 against
Trinity West — 65 votes 35 for, 30 against
Archdale 3 —104 votes 55 for, 49 against
Early Votes — 1,006 615 for, 391 against
Prospect —37 votes 23 for, 14 against
Total ballots — 4,178 2,302 for, 1,929 against
www.co.randolph.nc.us/elections ported us in the final count! Wells said the election results will be certified at a special meeting of the County Commissioners set for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20.
Rezoning request valid, says Trinity City Council
BY ROBYN HANKINS At the Feb. 16 meeting, Loflin told Council that it was always his intention to use the buildings as his office, and that he went door to door in the nearby residential neighborhood to ensure that there were no strenuous objections. Then, he approached the city and asked the property be rezoned to office-institutional. Residents at the meeting protested that Loflin was asking for more than just zoning for professional offices. The zoning he requested included a laundromat and barbershop, something not mentioned in his door-to-door campaign. The property in question is on the corner of N.C. 62 and Meadowbrook View Drive, the edge of an older residential neighborhood. Loflin relocated two buildings to that spot after they were moved to make way for Sheetz. According to the city’s zoning ordinance, O-I includes business and professional offices, service occupations and light commercial uses. Because these businesses are visible to the public, developers and operators are required to
provide an appropriate appearance and parking area, as well as design egress in a way that minimizes traffic congestion. “I have gone through all of the proper procedures, not one single thing did I not do,� Loflin said. “The workers hired were thankful for the work, in fact they’ve asked if I have more work (for them), and the neighbors all approve because of the increased visibility.� Loflin was referring to the difficulty of making left turns onto N.C. 62 from Meadowbrook View Drive until he cut down part of a wooded area on the property. He also added that of the 166 homes in the vicinity, 120 said they liked the change. Stormwater Administrator Rich Baker said an extensive review had been conducted of the area. “There is no creek there, it’s a drainage ditch from the 1950s,� Baker explained. Baker went on to say that property was included in the 100-year flood zone because it was low-lying, and that Loflin was in compliance with the city’s floodmaps and those of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
During the public hearing, nearby residents expressed differing views on the proposed change. “People used to use that lot for dumping and now the property looks 10,000 times better,� said Dwight McDowell. “I do not feel it detracts from my home or any other home.� “As long as he keeps it classy, I’m all for it,� added Larry Barnes, another resident. “I don’t know if I’m for or against it,� commented Wanda Bristow. “If it’s only going to be his office that’s fine, but I don’t want to live behind a laundromat or barbershop.� “Why do we need a business encroaching?� James Baker asked. “If it was just his office I thought it would be okay, but I don’t want the other businesses. I’m not denying what he’s done to the property, it looks good, but I say no to the businesses.� Nickie Freeman was also opposed to the rezoning. “I’m opposed to businesses in residential areas. An office might be OK. People here walk, their pets run around. It’s a residential area, even if it’s not as pricey as Steeplegate or
Breckenridge. After the public hearing, Council briefly discussed the issue. Councilwoman Karen Bridges questioned why the lot size on the site plan differed from the information obtained from Randolph County’s geographic information system (GIS). “GIS is based on tax department records which are based on deeds, but you can’t take that as gospel,� answered City Attorney Bob Wilhoit. “The surveyor put his seal on (the site plan).� Randy McNeil, city en-
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Archdale-Trinity News 9
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010
Meet your first responder neighbors ...
A ‘what if ’ day shows strengths and weaknesses
‘Mr. Oswald,’ who held migrant farm workers hostage, is taken into custody. P hot os by Mic hael Hill
In this special report, four NEWS representatives witnessed a hostage exercise held Feb. 27 on English Farm Road. Lisa Motley covered the scene. NEWS staff member Debbie Hightower explored what officers learned from the exercise. That story is on the front page. Eddie Hightower, her husband, served as a community witness and volunteer hostage. Michael Hill took photos. More may be viewed at www. michaelofthecarolinas.com. Here is an insight into how the community’s protectors work together.
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he SWAT team inched forward as they prepared for the worst. Sixteen hostages, five of them children, were inside the old farmhouse as “Mr. Oswald” ranted about being taxed to death, regulated to death. If something didn’t change, people were going to die. BY LISA MOTLEY The night before, a Hispanic woman was found passed out on N.C. 62. She was transported to Randolph Hospital, where test results revealed tuberculosis. Saturday morning she tells officials that fellow migrant workers, many of them sick, were being held at gunpoint by Oswald. Archdale police go to the site on English Farm Road where Oswald shouts, “I’ll get you out two ounces at a time.” The standoff begins. Archdale Chief of Police Darrell Gibbs calls in the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, which in turn organizes emergency crews — haz-mat teams and first responders from Guil-Rand and Fair Grove fire departments and Randolph County Emergency Services. Not sure of what “two ounces at a time” meant, rews set up tents to decontaminate for possible biohazards. Medical workers assess exposure to TB. The SWAT team stands behind an armored personnel carrier inching up to the door. In the communications hub, a second grade classroom at Trinity Elementary School, agency leaders set up laptops, radios, maps and telephones. Detective Ed Blair begins negotiations. According to protocol, if shots are fired, the SWAT team will charge inside. This was a drill known as the “English Farm Exercise.” The scenario was explained at a briefing at Guil-Rand’s headquarters on Main Street before the exercise began. The purpose is to evaluate how effectively the
agencies work together. Incident commander Col. Fred Rutledge of the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, told all the participants, “We want your opinions today. Whether this is your first day on the job or if you have been here 40 years, you are important. If we work together, we will make this a good event.” The hostages in the situation were community volunteers. Oswald was played by an employee of EnviroSafe Consulting and Investigations Inc., a firm hired to evaluate how effective the departments worked together. The exercise was funded through a Homeland Security grant. The exercise in agency coordination was welcomed by Trinity Mayor Carlton Boyles. “You know, this is like Murphy’s Law,” he said. “Something like this is going to happen. It is not a matter of if, it is a question of when.” Guil-Rand Fire Chief Brian Cox echoed those sentiments. “We are trying to work together for the good of the citizens,” said Cox. However, the exercise did reveal problems. “We have a radio system that we can’t communicate with each other even within the county,” said Cox. “We hope through this exercise that our county and city officials see some of the issues we have with interoperability.” Interoperability is the ability to exchange and use information. The communication problems mentioned by Cox were evident to observers. Those in command frequently had to switch to different channels. On occasion, those at the command center juggled between the use of radios and Nextels. While communication was difficult at times, the command center received word about lunch time that Oswald was willing to cooperate if he could get food. Hot dogs were prepared by Big John (John Martin), a 15-year volunteer with the
Archdale Chief of Police Darrell Gibbs, center, surveys the situation at the scene of the exercise. Guil-Rand Fire Department. After the meal was delivered, Oswald’s defenses began to weaken. The children held as hostages were released. By 1:45 p.m. Oswald surrendered. Some hostages needed medical assistance for broken bones, respiratory and blood pressure problems. No deaths were reported, said Rutledge. However, medical personnel tagged some hostages as deceased so specific protocols could be practiced. So, is the Archdale-Trinity area safe should such a situation occur? “The whole idea was to make sure we could all work well together if something like this really happened,” said Gibbs. “I think it went very well today.” Cox agreed. “We had a few issues at first,” said Cox, “but they were corrected quickly. If we were to have such a situation take place, we can work around the obstacles to make it happen, but we really all need to be on the same page,
especially when lives are at stake.” Getting to that “same page” may be difficult with an outdated communications system. According to Randolph County Commissioner Darrell Frye, who observed much of the day, “it has been mandated by the FCC that we upgrade our communication system by 2017. It is going to be expensive, but we have to do it. We estimate the cost will be about $8 million.” Debbie Hightower and Kathy Stuart contributed to the writing of this story.
Dedication of first responders evident in exercise W
hen I heard about the emergency preparedness exercise that was going to involve all of Randolph’s finest — police, sheriff’s office, Guil-Rand and Fair Grove fire departments — I had to see for myself how they would pull this off.
Although hostages did not ‘die’ in the exercise, first responders treated some of the hostages as if they had died or been contaminated by a biohazard.
Randolph County Emergency Management Director Donavan Davis explained in a briefing that the annual requirement, mandated since Sept. 11, could have been fulfilled with a tabletop exercise. Randolph County opted to do a full-scale hands-on operation. This is the first time that an exercise of this nature was carried out in northwest Randolph County. I found out that they needed some hostages, so I signed up. We met at the headquarters of the Guil-Rand Fire Department, where we went over “the plan.” The room was full of the finest and bravest who showed up in uniform on their day off. Emergency responders were told there was a hostage situation and they would be judged by how all the agencies worked together. Volunteer hostages were transported
to a farm, where an enraged farmer held us “migrant workers” hostage. Everyone else moved into action. A joint command vehicle, generously “donated” by drug dealers, decontamination tents and a lot more equipment than anyone would believe converged on English Farm Road. The APC or armored personnel carrier used by law enforcement certainly had an affect on negotiations, I might say. During the exercise, I saw a big problem — the county’s radio communication system. The system is outdated, which is dangerous for law enforcement officers, firemen, for that matter all emergency responders because of frequent outages. I spoke with Randolph County Commissioner Darrell Frye, who seems to be everywhere when it involves this county, who said the communications system must be fixed within the next few years. The price tag — $8 million. The cost shocked me. Like other equipment, technology ages and must be replaced — or worse things will happen. Col. Fred Rutledge of the sheriff’s office and Davis talked with us after we were rescued from our captors, and ex-
Eddie Hightower Guest column plained that this exercise was paid for by a grant from Homeland Security to help unify emergency responders and to help them work together, smarter and safer. I had a “broken leg” in this exercise, and during my rescue I was well cared for by sheriff and emergency medical personnel. I was even fed by Big John, the hot dog king of Archdale-Trinity and Sophia. When I heard about this joint exercise I had preconceived ideas — an ambulance, squad car and a fire truck. Instead, what I witnessed was an extraordinary large group of dedicated emergency responders, all professional in their actions and a real asset to this community.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010
Archdale police mentor students as ‘lunch buddies’ L
unch time for Trindale Elementary School students provides an opportunity to sit down, enjoy a nutritious meal and chat with friends. One day a week, lunchtime friends include officers from Archdale Police Department. BY DEBBIE HIGHTOWER Officer Anthony Cugino exchanges a high-five with Seth Davis. Student Jacob Hazelwood turns around, places his hands behind his back. “Take me to jail,” he says with a big grin. “That’s not what I’m here to do today,” Cugino replies. What he and Dispatcher Caroline Brown are there to do is to make that one-on-one positive connection. Officers on the day shift rotate visits at Trindale Elementary School as part of a lunch buddies program started by Communities In Schools of Randolph County in October. “When the first idea of having them come visit us as volunteers came across my desk, I knew it was the right thing,” said Trindale Principal Dr. Terry Burgin. “It accentuates just how positively we need to view a police force that cares so much about its community.” Cugino and Brown settle in Sharon Keever’s fourthgrade classroom to help three students complete an assignment on electricity and magnets. Science is not Dakota Stacy’s favorite subject. “I think that I like it better when we are reading books,” he told Brown. She turned that moment around. Faces brightened when Brown promised students a dance session following the classwork assignment. “Good job,” said Brown when Kayla McClure found the correct answer. When Dakota completed an assignment, Cugino said, “You were all over that answer.” Dakota responds to their praises, “It’s really fun and it helps me a lot,” he said. Buddies help students complete their academic assignments, but it means more than that, said Communities In
Schools Executive Director Sandi Norman. “Everyone wants that one-on-one attention.” After the students completed the work, Cugino honored his promise to learn a dance called the “Hoe Down Throw Down.” He mastered a slide and 180-degree spin, but had to admit that Dakota and Kayla were better dancers. Another point of praise for the smiling students who mastered their science assignments. While their mentorship helps students academically,
Brown and Cugino strive for a second goal: “I hope that it helps them learn something, feel better about themselves, and maybe not be so scared of police officers,” she said. Burgin agrees. “Our children are able to talk with the officers and see them as people who provide service and take care of us,” she said.
In the top photo, Officer Anthony Cugino gives a high-five to Seth Davis. In the bottom left photo, Archdale police dispatcher Caroline Brown helps Dakota Stacy with a science assignment. As a reward, students are rewarded with a dance session, even with Cugino trying his best, too.
Trindale Elementary science fair March 18
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rindale’s third annual Science Spectacular will be held Thursday, March 18. The gym will overflow with individual projects by third, fourth, and fifth graders, with additional class projects by kindergarten, first, and second grade. Projects will be on display from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with winners announced at 6:45 p.m. The PTSA will sell a hot dog supper in the cafeteria from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. A Scholastic book fair will be held in the media center. “It smells like new computers in here!” exclaimed a student walking into the computer lab. “Both students and teachers
are thrilled with the replacement of the lab and the creation of an additional flex lab with the older machines,” said media specialist Eve Keller. “We appreciate the support of the Archdale-Trinity Tax Advisory Council, which provided $500 toward the purchase of each machine, and of our PTSA, which has helped us build our technology fund to pay the difference.” Fathers of third, fourth and fifth graders at Trindale Elementary School filled the cafeteria on Feb. 12 with their students to enjoy “Doughnuts for Dads.” Third grade teacher Tabitha Thomas explained Study Island,
a Web-based end-of-grade test preparation program. On Jan. 29, Carol Motta of the Archdale Public Library spoke at “Muffins for Moms.” The group was open to mothers of third through fifth graders. Stars of the month for January are Chris Hall, Aidon Conti, Samantha Cole, Aaron OrtegaPerez, Damion Spicer, Christian Duke, Josie Holmes, Kaylee Snellen, Scott Tyree, Evan Somero, Kayla Cox, Tyler Moser, Maribel Vance, Haley Dennis, Alan Wood and Halle Manring. Stars of the month for December are Richie Linville, Julia Schultz, Griffin Clements, Anna
Beth Shedden, Makenzie Walker, Desiray Therrell, Haley Neal, Sarah Thompson, India Benfield, Matthew Owens, Bryson Bartley, Muskan Shabbir, Katie Ortega, Jaren Davenport, Stephanie Herron and Ryan Johnson. Fifth graders learned important health information at the health fair on Feb. 17. Students moved from station to station in small groups for two hours at the event sponsored by Communities In Schools with assistance from school nurse Tember Blevins and physical education teacher Julie Dobias. Topics included blood pressure, hand washing, smoking and dental health.
Archdale Elementary School honor roll PRINCIPAL’S LIST Grade 5 Austin Craven Zac Kearns Clayton Russell Tyler Swiggett Jennifer Vo John Wagner Grade 4 Charity Cohen Angel Davis AJ Dillon Jennifer Wagner Grade 3 Tyler Allen Gracie Allred Karmen Campbell Shelby Paris Ryan Smith Sydnie Thompson Zack Wallace A HONOR ROLL Grade 4 Mykaylah Klumb Grade 3 Steven Moore B HONOR ROLL Grade 4 Olivia Green
A/B HONOR ROLL Grade 5 Amanda Allison Alisa Anderson Parker Cabiness Kaitlyn Cox Mary Cuthbertson Josie Dunnigan Tony Edwards Maia Em Caleb Farlow Megan Frick Joe Hazel Rachel Hunt Dylan Knight Anna McDuffie Pedro Ponce Mariah Ross Mayra Santos Abbie Sechrest Kelly Slack Sarah Sprouse Lee Stafford Katherine Troung Austin Welch Drew Wheat Chase Wooley Grade 4 Saba Ahmad Harley Cliett Megan Crawford
Taylor Davis Cierra DiPilato Jehonatan Esquivel Alex Figgatt Alejandro Gonzalez Tyler Goodwin Damon Hudspeth Ashton Jarrell Brian Lemly Brittany Ortega Timothy Prevost Jake Sechrest Kade Smith Landon Smith Mackenzie Smith Hannah Southern Caitlin Swiggett Kelli Wagner Grade 3 Yasine Ahmad Savannah Allred Connor Anuszkiewicz
Adnan Aurangzeb Alexis Avila Camryn Briley Noah Davis Haven Dykes Caleb East Aaliyah Fowler Tyler Hammonds Keegan Holden
Samantha Hubbard Kim Hunt Seth Ingram Margaret James Jordan Kight Faith Lohr Jackson Powell Monica Ramirez Brandon Sanders Emily Stone Katelyn Stoves Madison Trieglaff Joey Watson Aaron Waynick Will Wheat Caleb Williams PANTHER PRIDE Grade 5 Alisa Anderson Brianna Frazier Ben Garcia Chris Helmstetler Dalton Moncus Lexy Mullins Fayth Richelson Ricardo Rodriguez Farah Shaheen Alex Turner Marjory Vindel Katie Wall Angel Xayavong
Grade 4 Miranda Booher Aniah Brown Jessica Cashatt Elizabeth Diaz Madison Frye Logan McKinney Hunter Neal Iveigh Parrish Dakota Shives Olivvia Spears Skylee Traster Grade 3 Antonio Barnes Maylyn Campbell Tyler Carroll Kevin Dominguez Mike Felder Allison Jones Sydney Kearns Sierra Langston Ben Martin Miles Miller Megan Roberts Kaitlyn Stevens Tyler Sykes Gage Taylor Hannah Trumble Kelli Tucker
Tax Advisory election today at ATMS
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hree candidates seek two seats on the Archdale-Trinity Tax Advisory Council.
The election is at 6:30 p.m. today (March 11) at ArchdaleTrinity Middle School. The candidates are Ned Briley, Phillip Chadwell and incumbent Charles Eurillo. Anyone who lives in the tax district and is at least 18 years old may vote or run for the council which oversees the $2 million supplemental school tax budget. Nominations may be made from the floor.
THS students praised
Six Trinity High School students have earned praise as students of the week, a project of the Character Education Committee. The students, nominated by teachers, have shown outstanding character and citizenship. Students who received the honor for the week of Feb. 12 include Brett Kennedy, Emily Lumston and Tyler Myers. Students named for the week of Feb. 19 include Kristina Johnson, Steffanie Strickland and Jace Walk.
School menus March 15-19
Choose one entree and two fruits or vegetables. Fresh fruit and milk are available daily. MONDAY — Nachos, cheese quesadilla, shredded lettuce and tomato, pinto beans, baked apples. TUESDAY — Country style steak with roll, chicken tenders with roll, mashed potatoes, green peas, sliced peaches. WEDNESDAY — Spaghetti with whole wheat breadstick, turkey deli sandwich with lettuce, tomato and pickles, salad, steamed broccoli, mixed fruit. THURSDAY — Pizza, loaded baked potato with roll, salad, buttered corn, fruit crunch. FRIDAY — Toasted cheese sandwich, chicken fillet sandwich with lettuce, tomato and pickles, tomato soup, veggie cup with ranch, sherbet.
Archdale-Trinity News 11
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010
Obituaries June M. Buck ......... Greensboro Albert Bundy Jr. ....... Archdale Susan Clark .............. Archdale Richard Coltrane ......... Sophia Dale Cooper ......... High Point
Adam Fisher .................. Trinity Aleta F. King ......... Kernersville Ruth Lee .............. Thomasville Kathyn Linton .............. Trinity
Aleta F. King
Richard Coltrane
Aleta Finley King, 48, of Kernersville, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Born Aug. 9, 1961, in McDowell County, W.Va., she was a daughter of Charlie Finley and Catherine Kennedy Finley. She attended North Pointe Pentecostal Holiness Church and worked for the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School system. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Corby Kennedy and Clarence and Allie Finley. She is survived by her husband, Danny Lee King of the home; two sons, Samuel Lee King and Matthew Caleb King of the home; two sisters and four brothers, Bobby Finley and wife Wendy of Trinity, Michael Finley and wife Jackie of Baden Lake, Kerry Keene and wife Linda of Trinity, Donna Chessor and husband Eddie of Trinity, Michelle Mulenex and husband Billy of Trinity and Chris King and wife Rhonda of Denton; grandmother, Edith Kennedy of Three Forks, W.Va.; and stepfather, Freddie Keene of Trinity. The funeral service was held Friday, March 5, at North Pointe Pentecostal Holiness Church, with Pastor Darrell Greene officiating. Interment followed in Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery. Cumby Family Funeral Service, High Point, assisted the family. Memorial donations may be made to the College Trust for Matthew King, 5225 High Point Road, High Point, NC 27265.
Richard Paige Coltrane, 77, of the Cedar Square community, died Friday, March 5, 2010, at High Point Regional Health System. He was born Feb. 17, 1933, in Randolph County to Joe L. and Eva Jones Coltrane. After graduation from Allen Jay High School, he enlisted in the Army and served in Korea. He worked for the High Point Enterprise, managing the engraving department. He opened his own business, PhotoPlate. He sang with several gospel groups: the Rangers, Statesmen, Harvesters and Masters Five. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Smith, and son-in-law, Stephen Wilkinson. On Jan. 26, 1980, he married the former Dianne Carruth, who survives of the home. Also surviving are daughters, Cynthia Saunders and her husband Michael, Candace Fenn and her husband William, Chavigny Dowdy and her husband Greg, and Kimberly Greene and her husband Rick; a step-daughter, LeAnne White and her husband Keith; a sister, Becky Coltrane; brothers, Joseph Coltrane and his wife Mary, Eugene Coltrane and his wife Faye, Horace Coltrane and his wife Frances; grandchildren, Eric Dowdy and Courtney Lamb; stepgrandchild, Leah White; great grandchildren, Austin Lamb and Makena Grace Dowdy. A memorial service was held Monday, March 8, at Archdale Friends Meeting, with Dave Mercadante and Ben Hurley officiating. A graveside service followed at Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale assisted the family.
Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com
Adam Fisher Adam David Fisher, 24, of Trinity, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital. He was born Aug. 13, 1985, in Guilford County, to Steven Wayne Fisher and Robin Van Patten Fisher. He attended Randolph County Schools. He is survived by his parents, Steven Fisher of Trinity and Robin Fisher of Archdale; daughter, Kaitlin Michelle Fisher of Archdale; fiancĂŠe, Brittany Michelle Kearns of Archdale; brothers, Matthew and Justin Fisher of Trinity; sisters, Megan Fisher of Trinity and Sierra Halipilias of Archdale; and grandparents, Jim and Bettie Fisher of Trinity. A memorial visitation was held Tuesday March 2, at Thomasville Funeral Home.
Albert Bundy Jr. Albert Reed Bundy Jr., 81, of Archdale, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital. Born July 16, 1928, in Moore County, he was the son of Albert Reed Bundy Sr. and Abigail Lenoir Cole Bundy. He was retired from Carolina Container. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joann Ensley Bundy in 1988; a daughter, Suzanne Bundy; and a sister, Joann Shelton. Survivors include three children, Julie Enochs and husband Michael of Archdale, Deborah Thomas and husband Danny of High Point and Richard Bundy of Wilmington; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Bundy of California. The family received friends Thursday, March 4, at Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.
Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com
Ruth Lee Ruth Jones Lee, 87, of Fair Grove Forest, Thomasville, died Thursday, March 4, 2010, at her residence. She was born March 25, 1922, in Stokes County, to James Sidney Jones and Bessie Lillian Snyder Jones. She was a supervisor with Sara Lee, formerly Adams Millis Corporation, for more than 40 years. She was a member of Fair Grove United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. On Aug. 24, 1945, she married Harry Austin Lee, who survives of the home. Also surviving are a daughter, Betty L. Easley and husband Steve of Thomasville; two sons, Darrell Lee and wife Linda and Jerry Lee and wife Dianne, all of Thomasville; three grandchildren, Stephen Easley and wife Brooke of Thomasville, Jeffrey Lee of Jefferson and Tiffany Allen and husband Brent of Archdale; and two great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held Saturday, March 6, at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville, with the Rev. David Noyes and Jane Baity officiating. Interment followed in Holly Hill Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215-3220 or to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292. Online condolences may be made at www.jcgreenandsons.com
June Marjorie Meyer Buck
Infant Kathyn Linton
June Marjorie Meyer Buck, 85, of Adams Farm Living in Greensboro, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. She was born April 12, 1924, in Buffalo, N.Y., the daughter of the late Fred W. and Louise Meyer. She gave her heart to the Lord as a young girl. She was a member of Trinity Church since 1974. She sang in the church choirs and in duets, led Sunday school classes and worked with children. She also led Ladies Bible Study for 30 years. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Edward P. Buck Jr. She is survived by four children, Amy Louise (David) Nichols of Amarillo, Texas, Bryan Edward Buck of Greensboro, Timothy Allen (Patricia) Buck of Asheboro, and Jo-anne Leslie Hildreth of Greensboro; two grandchildren, Jonathan (Lindsay) Buck of Archdale and Sarah Buck of Cary; and a great-grandson. A memorial service was held Wednesday, March 3, at Trinity Church in Greensboro, preceded by a graveside inurnment in Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Church Cemetery in High Point. Forbis & Dick Guilford Chapel, Greensboro, served the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Church Missions, 5200 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27410 or Greensboro Youth for Christ, 824 S. Aycock St., Greensboro, NC 27403.
Infant Kathyn Iona Fay Linton, of Trinity, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, at home. She is survived by her parents, Kimberly Lampkins and Kenneth Linton. She was preceded in death by a brother, Gabreal Antonio Linton. A memorial service was held Saturday, March 6, at Guilford Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to Kimberly Lampkins, 6181 Welborn Road, Lot 1, Trinity, NC 27370.
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Dale Cooper Dale Cooper, 43, a resident of the High Point area all his life, died Thursday, March 4, 2010. He was born Aug. 15, 1966, in High Point, a son of Don and Lynda Farlow Cooper. He was a self-employed carpenter. Surviving in addition to his parents are his sons, Langston and Jesse Cooper of the residence; maternal grandmother, Clara Farlow of Archdale; aunt, Doris C. Williams and her husband Bill of High Point; and an uncle Ralph Farlow and his wife Delores of Archdale. The funeral was held Sunday, March 7, in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale with the Rev. David M. Emery officiating. Memorials may be directed to the charity of one’s choice. Online memorials can be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com
Susan Clark Susan Joan Clark, 67, of Archdale, died Monday, March 1, 2010, at the Hospice Home at High Point. She was born Feb. 22, 1943, in Rome, N.Y., a daughter of Frederick Lawrence and Shirley Derenzy Davis. She was a former employee with High Point Regional Hospital. She was of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Rick Davis. On August 13, 1960, she was married to Bobby Clark, who survives of the home. Also surviving are three daughters, Kim C. Coltrane of Trinity, Shirley C. Hilton and husband Danny of Archdale and Debbie C. Dobbins and husband Brian of Trinity; two sons, Robbie Clark and wife Velina of Trinity and David Clark and wife Yvette of Archdale; her mother, Shirley D. Davis of Rome, N.Y.; a sister, LaMoyne Ashlock and husband Bill of Granite Falls, Wash.; and 10 grandchildren. The family received friends Wednesday, March 3, at Sechrest Funeral Service in Archdale. Memorials may be made to the Hospice Home at High Point, 1803 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262.
The American Red Cross seeks “heroes� who will help raise funds for emergency services. The “Heroes for the Red Cross� campaign runs through March, which is designated nationally as “Red Cross Month.� A “hero� is someone who finds a way to raise $1,000. In the past, Red Cross Heroes have raised their $1,000 by conducting dinner parties for their neighbors, conducting yard sales, bake sales or car washes. Some businesses have sold $1 window cards to customers. The staff of the Red Cross has raised more than $1,000 and, in return, the executive director, Bob Ziegler, allowed his head to be shaved. Participants are free to develop their own creative method to raise their $1,000. To participate in the Heroes for the Red Cross fundraising campaign, contact the High Point-Thomasville Chapter at 885-9121.
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Fire report Guil-Rand Fire Department responded to 52 calls during the week of Feb. 28 to March 6. Since July 1, 2009, firefighters have answered 1,701 alarms. SUNDAY, Feb. 28 1:24 a.m. 3133 Ebb Shore Drive, rubbish fire. 7:12 a.m. 6181 Welborn Road, assist Emergency Medical Services. 7:39 a.m. 5008 Country Lane, assist EMS. 9:42 a.m. 6581 Thompson Road, assist EMS. 10:22 a.m. 3164 Sumner Road, assist EMS. 11:28 a.m. 4330 Eugene St., assist EMS. 12:26 p.m. 130 Gate St., assist EMS. 12:32 p.m. 4912 Hoover Hill Road, auto accident with property damage. 5:01 p.m. Interstate 85, auto accident with property damage. 6:16 p.m. Liberty Road at N. Main Street, auto accident with injury. 8:41 p.m. 6821 Davis Country Road, assist EMS. 11:51 p.m. 6561 Thompson Road, assist EMS. MONDAY, March 1 6:48 a.m. 113 Pinecrest Drive, assist EMS. 2:38 p.m. 7035 Mendenhall Road, assist EMS. 6:08 p.m. 7226 Turnpike Road, service call. 7:18 p.m. 535 Archdale Blvd., false alarm. TUESDAY, March 2 1:36 a.m. 5286 Windemere Circle, assist EMS. 2:35 a.m. 10413 S. Main St., assist EMS. 4:02 a.m. 303 Aldridge Road, assist EMS. 5:49 a.m. 6655 Weant Road, assist EMS. 6:58 a.m. 5094 Jordan Valley Road, assist EMS. 7:34 a.m. 116 Lane Drive, assist EMS. 9:39 a.m. 10402 N. Main St., assist EMS. 10:01 a.m. 4064 Old Marlboro Road, assist EMS. 11:27 p.m. 4916 Marlbrook Court, assist EMS. WEDNESDAY, March 3 1:52 a.m. Surrett Drive
at Turnpike Road, auto accident with injury. 4:08 a.m. Surrett Drive at Turnpike Road, assist police. 8:13 a.m. Surrett Drive, service call. 1:55 p.m. 4037 Wood Ave., assist EMS. 6:18 p.m. 6150 Pinebrook Drive, assist EMS. THURSDAY, March 4 10:23 a.m. 6088 Prospect St., assist EMS. 1:38 p.m. 306 Lake Drive, cooking fire, out on arrival. 4:00 p.m. 8613 Hillsville Road, assist EMS. 8:18 p.m. 4909 Lake Darr Road, rubbish fire. 10:49 p.m. 116 Lane Drive, cancelled en route. 11:10 p.m. 5194 Osborn St., lock-in. FRIDAY, March 5 3:48 a.m. 6845 Kennedy Road, assist EMS. 5:38 a.m. 625 Ashland St., false alarm. 7:08 a.m. 4145 Beaumont Drive, assist EMS. 12:50 p.m. 5033 Old Marlboro Road, assist EMS. 2:30 p.m. 127 Columbus Ave., vehicle fire, out on arrival. 2:52 p.m. 5692 Muddy Creek Road, assist EMS. 7:34 p.m. 8517 Hillsville Road, service call. 10:04 p.m. 7448 Cedar Square Road, assist EMS. SATURDAY, March 6 2:52 a.m. 5675 Old Thomasville Road, assist EMS. 5:17 a.m. 506 Brookwood Circle, assist EMS. 8:23 a.m. 7130 Harlow Drive, assist EMS. 9:41 a.m. 5073 Jordan Valley Road, assist EMS. 12:40 p.m. Surrett Drive at N.C. 62, auto accident with injury. 3:18 p.m. 3609 Roy Farlow Road, rubbish fire. 9:08 p.m. 5033 Old Marlboro Road, assist EMS. 10:17 p.m. 143 Greenhaven Drive, assist EMS. Compiled by Ginger Harmon www.guil-randfire.com
Free seminar on knee and hip pain
The Piedmont Joint Replacement Center at High Point Regional Health System will host a knee and hip pain seminar 10 a.m. Saturday, March 13. The seminar will be held at the Millis Regional Health Education Center, 600 N. Elm St. in High Point. The seminar will focus on advanced treatments offering pain relief, information about medications, nutrition and exercise. Registration is required. Call 878-6888.
Caregiver seminar March 19
Debbie Dalton of Brookdale Senior Living will discuss why caregivers often don’t recognize their own needs, or simply don’t know where to turn for help, at the next Medical Matters series. The class will be held at noon Friday, March 19, at the Fitness Center at High Point Regional Health System. Seating is limited. To reserve a place, call 878-6221.
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Police seize drugs from Archdale apartment aged in individual Ziploc An Archdale man remains in jail under a bags, about one pound $100,000 secured bond each. after police seized mariJose Abel Ramirezjuana and cocaine from Lopez, 32, of the resihis residence. dence, was charged with On March 1, the trafficking in marijuana, Randolph County Shertrafficking in cocaine, iff’s Office Vice Unit possession with intent to Lopez and High Point and manufacture, sell and Archdale police dedeliver marijuana, partments searched possession with intent a residence at 708 to manufacture, sell Brookwood Circle and deliver cocaine in Archdale. and possession of drug During the paraphernalia. search, detectives seized approxi- DIRT BIKES STOLEN mately 16 pounds of marijuana, A resident of the 100 block of 58 grams of cocaine, packaging Erica Drive reported March 3 that materials, drug paraphernalia and his neighbor had seen two white $6,275. The marijuana was pack- men push two Honda dirt bikes,
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valued at $1,800, from an open garage into an older model Chevrolet pickup truck. CELL PHONE FOUND A cell phone was found in the area of Bojangles on S. Main Street. For more information, call 434-3134. TRAILER STOLEN A representative of CR Currin, 505 Aztec Drive, reported March 1 that an ATV trailer, valued at $1,200, was stolen from a dock inside the gated parking lot. WRECK At 6:15 p.m. Feb. 28, David Neal II of Asheboro was travelling south on Main Street when the front passenger side of his 1993 Dodge was struck by a 1999 Dodge driven by Mart Teague of
Archdale. According to the Archdale police report, Teague had been travelling on N.C. 62 and ran the red light. Both drivers and Neal’s three passengers were transported to High Point Regional Hospital by Randolph County Emergency Medical Services. Damage to Neal’s vehicle was set at $3,000. Damage to Teague’s vehicle was set at $3,000. POSSESSION Archdale police responded to a civil disturbance at the Innkeeper, 10002 S. Main St., on Feb. 26. While interviewing those involved, the officer noticed a homemade drug cooking device. In connection to this, David
Wayne Pegram, 53, of Randleman, was charged with possession of a schedule II substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. CHARGES FILED Christi Lackey Thomas, 33, of 3600-B Luck Drive, was charged Feb. 27 with failure to appear. James Stephen Pennell, 21, of Cleveland, was charged Feb. 27 with driving while impaired and driving left of center. Robert Edward Hill, 47, of 4475 Pliney Farlow Road, Trinity, was charged Feb. 28 with simple possession of marijuana, driving while impaired and failure to maintain lane of travel. Rico Demorris Titus, 35, was charged by citation March 1 with driving while license revoked.
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Randleman, was charged March 2, with communicating threats. Clinton Andrew Gaines, 19, of 1516 Rolling Road, Asheboro, was charged March 4 with driving while license revoked. Sandra Lester Hoisington, 44, of 2161 Mill Race Court, Sophia, was charged March 2 with injury to personal property, possession of stolen property and misdemeanor larceny. Heather Carico King, 32, of 4015 Evergreen Drive, Trinity, was charged March 2 with writing a simple worthless check. Rita Oxendine Lampkins, 45, of 6848 U.S. Hwy. 311, Sophia, was charged
March 2 with violation of inspection registration, driving while license revoked and operating vehicle without insurance. Christopher Andrew Mullins, 26, of 7133 Flint Hill Road, Sophia, was served March 4 with a civil order for arrest alleging nonpayment of child support. Billy Frank Ransom, 73, of 5773 Zelma Blvd., Archdale, was charged March 4 with carrying a concealed weapon. Stephen Alexander Rose, 21, of 5637 Gallimore Town Road, Trinity, was charged Feb. 26 with second degree trespassing, communicating threats and breaking and entering.
Chad Ryan Senters, 16, of 4618 Colonial Circle, Trinity, was charged March 4 with trespassing with an all terrain vehicle. Aaron Matthew St. John, 16, of 3383 Katrina Drive, Thomasville, was charged March 4 with assault and battery, possession of stolen property and misdemeanor larceny. Carl Brian Tickle, 45, of 4143 Valley Ridge Drive
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United Way exceeds expectations
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nited Way of Greater High Point concluded its 2009 fundraising campaign Monday with a final talley of $4,336,572.
“We are so grateful to the Greater High Point community for its generosity,� said Leah Penry Price, 2009 Campaign Chairman. “After a difficult year, we are incredibly proud of this community and its compassionate spirit, and we are thankful to a strong and dedicated group of volunteers from throughout High Point, Archdale, Trinity and Jamestown. They have worked exceedingly hard to get us to this point.� The City of High Point remains the single largest employee campaign with employee contributions totaling $283,389, an approximate 9 percent increase over last year. Old Dominion Freight Line is the second largest do-
nor organization; its 2009 employee campaign, combined with its corporate gift, raised $265,122. In the 2009 campaign, the United Way of Greater High Point have 61 members of the Alexis de Tocqueville Society, which raised $729,772 in gifts of $10,000 each or more. Other large donors include the Bank of America – Triad Center, Sealy, High Point Regional Health System, High Point Bank & Trust, New Breed Logistics, Advanced Homecare, Guilford County Schools, Dixon Hughes, Banner Pharmacaps, Cornerstone Healthcare, Aetna and High Point University. Companies posting large increases in giving include BB&T, Lincoln Financial Group, Harriss & Covington Hosiery Mills, River Landing at Sandy Ridge, Cornerstone Healthcare, Henredon, Kid Appeal Learning Cen-
ter, Greenpoint Insurance Group and Merz Pharmaceuticals. Randy Brodd with Dixon Hughes will lead the 2010 campaign, which begins this summer and officially kicks off in September. Greg York with Vann York Auto Group and Tim Ilderton with Ilderton Chrysler Dodge have agreed to lead the 2011 and 2012 campaigns, respectively. The funds raised in the United Way of Greater High Point’s 2009 campaign will be distributed by more than 100 community volunteers to provide support to 70 health and human service programs at the United Way’s 29 partner agencies. United Way partner agencies provide a myriad of health and human services to children, families, and senior citizens throughout High Point, Archdale, Trinity and Jamestown.
Leah Price, 2009 United Way campaign chairman, was praised for her efforts in the campaign which concluded Monday. Randy Brodd will serve as the 2010 chairman.
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Participants of Southside Center in High Point cheered for all the communities as United Way of Greater High Point concluded its 2009 fund-raising campaign with higher than expected donations.
Archdale keeps retreat local A
rchdale’s City Council and managing staff significantly cut the cost of their annual retreat by having this year’s event at Colonial Country Club.
BY ELIZABETH SAUNDERS Archdale’s retreat is an annual, multi-day opportunity for elected leaders to get detailed reports on the city’s operations and to give employees direction and priorities for the coming year. Mayor Bert Lance-Stone said, “We get lots of information to get ourselves in the mode to think about the budget process.� Council and staff also get to spend time together, which helps them work as a team. The event had been held in Pinehurst, a resort area in central North Carolina, for the past decade. At the 2008 retreat, Councilman Larry Warlick had called the expense of that venue a waste of taxpayers’ money and encouraged Council to move the retreat closer to home. Last year, city leaders agreed that the pricetag for Pinehurst made them appear insensitive of the rough economic climate, but they could not cancel the reservation without losing most of the money. The 2009 retreat cost $7,200. The retreat at Colonial Country Club, including the facility and food, cost about $900. The Country Club’s proximity not only saved money, but also helped city leaders who juggle busy schedules. “Everybody makes a sacrifice to be here,� Stone said. She and Finance Director Lori Nurse came from another meeting to attend Thursday night’s session. To be at the meeting, Stone arranged for a caregiver for her husband Joe. Williams drove 81 2 hours from Ohio, much of it through snow. Councilman Trey Gray took a day off of work. Dorsett, a teacher at Trinity High School, came straight from an open house event Thursday, which would have conflicted with a meeting in Pinehurst. He paid a substitute teacher to cover Friday’s classes. The retreat is important, Dorsett said, because it gives direction to city staff. Without this dedicated time, Council would have two or three budget meetings a week until June. Now, they meet a total of two or three times in the spring to work on the budget.
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