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The Bush Hill tab section, included with this week’s special edition, outlines all the festivities set for Sept. 11-12.

• Leadership team launches campaign for more books in schools — page 4

Gary Lewallen

• Tower enhances training at GuilRand Fire Department — page 12

The man and son behind the movie

Church news......5 Obituaries...........14 Classifieds........15 Police report........13 Fire reports.......13 Sheriff’s report.....13

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Serving the communities of Archdale, Trinity, Sophia, Glenola, Hillsville, Allen Jay and New Market

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Thursday, September 10, 2009

Expect N.C. 62 to grow

‘RED DIRT RISING’ Photo by Elizabeth Saunders

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he city of Archdale asked for input on the future of N.C. 62 and citizens responded.

Ready for the

BY ELIZABETH SAUNDERS The N.C. 62 corridor access management plan spans from Lakeview Circle past the U.S. 311 bypass (or future Interstate 73/74) to Penman Road and Fairfield Golf Course.

Most of the area, which includes homes and businesses near the road, lies Maps in Guilford County.

More than 50 peoare on ple attended a workpage 10. shop at the Archdale Public Library Aug. 20, including about 10 city employees, councilmen and board members.

The city had hosted focus group meetings Aug. 18, to get input from property owners, business owners, realtors and civic organizations. Consultant Stephen Stansbery of KimleyHorn and Associates said the firm will incorporate those ideas into their recommendations to the city.

A comparison of maps of existing zoning and future land use shows how city planners expect the area to grow commercially, as developers look for locations with easy access to a highway.

N.C. 62 will not have an interchange with the U.S. 311 bypass (I-73/74). However, travelers on N.C. 62 will have access to that highway via the I-85 interchange.

Although homes and businesses already line the road, behind them lie pastures and large tracts of land that would be attractive to developers.

N.C. 62 will have to expand — current traffic already exceeds the design SEE N.C. 62 ON PAGE 16

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ed Dirt Rising’ wrapped up postproduction — adding music and sound — last week and is ready to hit the big screen. All the movie needs is a distributor to put it in theatres.

BY ELIZABETH SAUNDERS “Red Dirt Rising” was inspired by the book “Red Dirt Tracks,” by Gail Cauble Gurley, and based on the lives of Jimmie Lewallen, Bill Blair and other local racing pioneers. It was filmed mostly in Archdale and Trinity, with support from local residents who shared their land and homes, provided capital and equipment, and worked as extras.

The movie was co-directed and produced

by Kathleen Bobak and James Suttles.

Gary Lewallen, executive producer and real-life son of Jimmie Lewallen, welcomed Todd Morris, a High Point native, as marketing guru. “He’s brought a lot of resources to the table. He has a passion for this project ... and he’ll do everything he can to sell it.”

Because it’s an independent film, and therefore has a low budget, Morris has started with grassroots marketing. In August he promoted the movie personally at a racetrack in Virginia and advertised at Bowman Gray Stadium.

Word of mouth has expanded from the Archdale-Trinity area to Nashville, where award-winning composer Cliff Downs has connected with other musical artists to work

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ast year, the Archdale-Trinity News launched its presence online through its Web site, archdaletrinitynews.net. Now that site has undergone extensive remodeling and added all sorts of nifty goodies — so get your mouse ready, because the NEWS is fully joining the digital age.

BY ROBYN HANKINS

on the production. Film enthusiasts also are interested in the movie, which was one of the first to use the high resolution, digital RED camera.

In addition to newspaper articles and television interviews, Morris uses social networking sites to reach out to people across the country interested in racing. “Red Dirt Rising” has a Facebook page, which posts the latest news and a teaser trailer. (If you have a Facebook account, type Red Dirt Rising into the blank search box in the upper right part of your screen. Go to the page and select “become a fan.”)

An interview with the cast is featured on the movie’s home page, www.reddirtrising.com.

The movie has been submitted to film festivals. “The distributor will go out and do the national exposure for us,” Morris said.

The film festivals won’t be held until winter, so the movie might not be in theatres until March or later. Meanwhile, a private screening will be held in late September to show appreciation for everyone who participated in the film and to raise money for the Racing Legends medical fund.

“We’ve come to that point where it’s time for the people who have invested in the project, supported it, given resources and opened up their doors, to see it and to see what their labor of love has accomplished,” Lewallen said.

The screening is by invitation only. Anyone who participated and does not receive an invitation can e-mail a request to info@reddirtrising.com.

All the best things about the NEWS will remain the same in the print edition. The coverage of schools, government and community characters will continue as it always has.

However, if getting your local news fix involves logging on, then make sure you make it to the renovated archdaletrinitynews.net.

The redesigned Web site offers more local news and photos in an easy-to-find format. While current features like the e-edition will continue to be available, visitors will notice some new tools to use. These include classified and businesses listings, videos and a Twitter feed.

Yes, the NEWS tweets. Come follow us — just look up atnewsfeed.

Another new feature is an interactive calendar designed to help spread the word about important events going on in the community. NEWS staff will post some events, but anyone can add church suppers and civic club meetings.

The Web site is part of the NEWS commitment to community, as is its sponsorship of the Bush Hill Heritage Festival.

This week’s edition has an additional bonus — more stories about the community in the regular edition as well as the tab section. NEWS staff will give away free newspapers, about 300 of them, and some editions of the High Point Enterprise, the parent company of the NEWS. As the major sponsor of the festival, the NEWS’ tent will be at the corner of N.C. 62 and Bonnie Place.

Trinity, now 2-1, to face Surry Central away B

ulldog-attired fans will trek north when Trinity travels to Surry Central High School Friday night to face the Eagles (0-3).

BY LISA RUSSELL MOTLEY

Photos by Lisa Motley

THS defense stands strong.

Wheatmore to face East Montgomery Page 2 Bulldog fans cheer.

Trinity now stands 2-1, losing 7–6 to the West Stokes Wildcats.

Both the ’Dogs and the ’Cats had multiple opportunities to score Friday night. However, neither team was able to cross into the end zone during the 48 minutes of regulation game time.

The defensive battle had to be settled during overtime.

With the scoreboard reflecting an agonizing performance of 0–0, Trinity won the OT coin toss and chose to receive. Both teams were given four plays to see what they could do after the ball was placed on the 10-yard line.

Trinity’s Rhyne Kivett, on the first play, darted around the right side with the keeper but was stopped short with a loss of 5 yards.

Angelo Dunn, No. 20, who was 12-for-38 Friday night, made up for the loss in the next play, getting the ball back to the original line of scrimmage to make it third and goal. Kivett chunked a pass into the end zone and Bulldog fans saw light at the end of the tunnel. That light dimmed when neither Ryan Spencer nor Mario McInnis were able to secure the ball and the ’Dogs were 4th and 10.

Ron Griffin’s field goal attempt was blocked, but a breath of hope kept the ’Dogs alive when

Turnovers, turnovers, turnovers.

They had some, too, but we did not take care of the football.

— THS Coach Alex Mebane

the Wildcats were charged with roughing the kicker and the ball was placed on the 6. Ultimately, Kivett dashed to the right side of the field, then scrambled left as the offensive line cleared a path for the quarterback to come through with the keeper.

Some ’Cats were left lying motionless on the field as 6 points lit up the board.

Kivett attempted a run up the middle for the conversion but was stopped short, giving West Stokes a shot at scoring.

On their second attempt, the ’Cats clawed their way to the Promised Land and the kicker had no problem with the PAT. “We have no one to blame but ourselves for this loss,” said Bulldog Coach Alex Mebane. “I didn’t do a good enough job of communicating who I wanted on the field. We had 10 players on the field for the 2-point conversion. We went for 2 because we didn’t have confidence in our kicking game.”

SEE BULLDOGS ON PAGE 2

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BULLDOGS

Wheatmore Warriors prepare to meet East Montgomery

Continued from front kicking game.�

West Stokes had 14 first downs for 240 yards for the night. Trinity accumulated 203 yards with 13 first downs.

The ’Dogs lost three fumbles, two within the red zone. “Turnovers, turnovers, turnovers,� said a disappointed Mebane. “They had some too, but we did not take care of the football.�

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he Wheatmore Warriors will face East Montgomery in a home game Friday night. This falls on the heels of the Warriors’ 0-40 loss to West Davidson last week.

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Photo by Sonny Hedgecock, High Point Enterprise

In a preseason photo, assistant coaches Ronnie House, left, and Wes Berrier talk defense with Warriors Curtis Seay (No. 1), Chris Clubb (No. 23) and Tyler Cook (No. 76).

Last Friday night, East Montgomery High School, home of the Eagles, tied Union Academy 23-23. Coaches elected not to go into overtime and are not required to do so in a nonconference game.

In the Sept. 4 game, West Davidson’s Green Dragons gained their hold in the first quarter of the game with a score of 33-0.

The Warriors held them back from additional scoring until the third quarter, when the Dragons added 7 more points.

West Davidson held Wheatmore to 32 offensive yards. West Davidson rushed for 214 yards and three Green Dragon quarterbacks threw for a total of 107 yards and two touchdowns.

The Warriors have not claimed a win yet in the young football program, but that hasn’t dampened school spirit. WHS will open on its spacious campus Sept.

14.

Kickoff for the Sept. 11 home game is 7:30 p.m. As of Monday, the team was slated to play at the ’Dog Pit.

Runners, walkers get on your mark for the YMCA

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ast year’s Bush Hill Run, Walk & Talk proved to be the best year yet with 78 participants, both runners and walkers, according to the Carl and Linda Grubb YMCA of Archdale-Trinity. The YMCA hopes for more this year with the opening of its facility expected sometime in the spring.

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About 78 participated in last year’s Run, Walk & Talk.

A time of 18:44 earned Spencer Rivera, 15, a fifth place standing, with an average speed of 6:02. Finishing in sixth place was Ken Hill, 38, with a time of 19:42. Hill’s speed averaged 6:01.

Mark Walker, 45, finished the 5K seventh in 20:31, with an average speed of 6:37.

Coming in eighth place was Ashton Vance, 16, with a

Rives 5K includes free T-shirts

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he first 350 people to register for the 23rd Warren Rives 5K Run, Walk and Fun Run will receive a free T-shirt.

The race will be held Saturday, Sept. 19.

The Fun Run starts at 8 a.m. and the 5K follows at 8:30 a.m.

The entry fee for the 5K is $25.

The fee for the Fun Run is $5.

Race day festivities include food, music and prizes.

The race is organized by High Point Regional Health System. High Point Bank is the presenting sponsor.

The annual 3.1-mile road race and 1-mile fun run is a family-friendly

Medical Matters highlights active lifestyle The negative impact of a sedentary lifestyle will be the focus of “Medical Matters,� a free monthly educational series offered by The Fitness Center at noon Friday, Sept. 11, at High Point Regional Health System.

Bob Forman, manager of The Fitness Center, will explain how a sedentary lifestyle has negative physiological effect on the body and sense of well-being.

Call 878-6221 for a reservation.

Seating is limited.

event.

Prizes will be given to the top three places in three divisions, as well as medals for age group winners.

All proceeds benefit the Heart Strides Scholarship Fund.

Call Alana Greene at 878-6293 to register or register online at www. givetohighpointregional.com.

Carter Brothers rallies to help Wheatmore’s PTSO

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he Wheatmore High School PTSO is joining forces with Carter Brothers Restaurant in Archdale.

On Mondays, Sept. 21, Oct. 12 and Nov. 2, the PTSO will receive 10 percent of sales from 5 p.m. until closing. But customers must mention the Wheatmore PTSO. “Please bring your family and friends and support the Wheatmore

PTSO,� said PTSO President Karla Webb. “Be sure to mention to your waitress that you are there in support of the Wheatmore PTSO. “We appreciate Greg Byerly at Carter Brothers for supporting the Wheatmore PTSO and giving us this opportunity to raise money for our school and students,� she added.

Carter Brothers is on Main Street, across from the post office.

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time of 20:57 and an average speed of 6:45.

A ninth-place finish was earned by Tim Meredith, 38, with a time of 21:44, and an average speed of 7.

Caleb Byerly gained a 10th-place finish with a time of 21:56 and an average speed of 7:04.

For more information about the YMCA and its programs, visit www.archdaletrinityfamilyymca.org.

THS reunion Sept. 26 Trinity High School Class of 1989 will hold a reunion Saturday, Sept. 26, at Sammy G’s, 305 W. High Ave. in High Point. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m.

The cost is $40 per person.

Make checks payable to THS Class of 1989 and mail to P.O. Box 614, Trinity NC 27370.

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The event is held in conjunction with the Bush Hill Heritage Festival, set for Saturday, Sept. 12. The route begins at 8 a.m. in front of Archdale Plaza on Archdale Road.

The early entry fee is $15 for the 5K and $10 for the walk.

The fee increases by $5 on race day.

Entry forms are available online at www.bushhillfestival.com or by calling 861-7788.

Here are the results of last year’s race: Joe Sauerbrey, 27, finished the five-mile course first with a time of 17 minutes, 23 seconds, an average speed of 5 minutes, 36 seconds per mile. Eric Potts, 17, finished second with a 17:40 time. Potts’ average speed was 5:41.

Finishing third was Steve Luck, 40. Luck’s total time was 17:58, with an average speed of 5:47.

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Cousins donate hair to Locks of Love I

ndia Benfield and her cousin Gracie Browning had hair to spare, so each donated a 10-inch ponytail to Locks of Love.

Locals earn DCCC degrees

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he following students received certificates, diplomas or degrees at 2009 commencement exercises at Davidson County Community College.

BY DEBBIE HIGHTOWER

CERTIFICATE

Gracie Browning

Diane Mashburn gave both girls their new ’do Thursday, Aug. 13, at Beauty Den in Archdale.

Both girls are 8 years old and in the third grade at Trindale Elementary School.

Gracie is the daughter of Ronald and Tina Browning of Archdale. Her brothers are Jacob and Noah.

India is the daughter of Tim and Denise Benfield of Archdale. She has a brother Trevor and a sister Reagan.

While Gracie’s hair was plenty long, India’s mom Denise was concerned that India’s hair wasn’t long enough. After the hair was cut, however, they measured it and discovered that it was 10 inches — exactly the required length for making a Locks of Love hairpiece.

Locks of Love is a nonprofit organization which provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada.

Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. The donated hair is used to create the highest quality hair prosthetics. The prostheses provided by Locks of Love help to restore self-esteem and confidence, enabling patients to face the world and their peers.

Denise said that India loves to participate in projects which help other people.

Archdale: Jeffrey Ronald Hilton, Kenneth Brent McDowell, Judy Johnson Rich and Daniel William Sykes.

Trinity: Cherl L. Brazeil, Ross Britton Conover, Michael James McClure, Jessica Elizabeth Miller, Nicholas Allen Owenby, Christine Sexton and Dana Lynn Skeen.

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India Benfield and her cousin, pictured left, show off their before and after looks as they donate their hair to Locks of Love.

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Archdale: Mariam A. Ahmad and Jessica Lynn Walter.

Randleman: Jennifer Hall Loflin.

Sophia: Tiffany Nicole Prevost and Lynda Jean Routh.

Trinity: David Ray Fuller, Denise Loreen Haines, Robert Ernest Watson and Ryan Scott Yates.

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Archdale: Shannon Marie Bishop.

Randleman: Jodie Adkins Johnson and Jennifer Hall Loflin.

Sophia: Jennifer King Latham and Rebecca Amber Taylor.

Trinity: Denise Loreen Haines, Jessica Elizabeth Miller, Natalie Elaine Moore and Toni N. Underwood.

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS

Archdale: Jeremy David Gilley.

Trinity: Michael Louis Garcia and Sean Michael Jones.

ASSOCIATE IN GENERAL EDUCATION

Archdale: Amber Dawn Whisner.

Trinity: Crystal Bernice Earnhardt.

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Fuller Agency open house Sept. 16

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tate Farm Jeff Fuller Agency opened its doors on March 1 and has been going strong ever since.

Fuller chose Archdale because of the opportunity here — strong growth and good hometown feel.

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“It just felt right, my family and I feel right at home,” said Fuller after he explored possible locations. With more than 30 years of experience among his staff and with the foundation of a company nearly 100 years old, Fuller feels he can offer his clients reliability and demonstrated quality service.

Because of the solid reputation and philosophy of State Farm, the largest insurer of automobiles in the United States, Fuller treats his clients the way he wants to be treated.

“In my office, we’re looking for people to hire us as insurance consultants, instead of trying to sell them policies. We want to place them with coverage that fits their individual needs and that is competitively priced. We want to be a one-stop shop for all insurance needs — home, auto, life and investments.”

When asked about the challenges he faces in the insurance industry, Fuller cites the competitive environment and challenging economic climate. Price is first and sometimes the only thing a cus-

tomer considers when choosing an insurance provider.

The Internet, for example, has brought in lower-cost providers, but too often customer service is what the client forfeits when price is the only consideration. Fuller hopes the local customer understands that he and his staff pride themselves on their experience, the reputation of the State Farm brand and their commitment to excellent customer service. He’s a part of this community and knows his customers and invites them to visit his office and share their needs and concerns with him and his staff.

Fuller has hit the ground running, immediately getting involved in the community where he does business. He’s a part of the Chamber and its programs, volunteers for Meals on Wheels and offers seminars for seniors and their needs.

When shopping for insurance financial consultants, give Jeff and his experienced staff a call. You’ll feel like you’re visiting a neighbor.

Fuller will host a community open house and ribbon cutting 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 16, at his office at 172 Baker Road, Suite 201, in Archdale. The event is open to the public.

For additional information, contact his office at 431-2599 or visit www.jefffullerinsurance.com.

Beverly Nelson Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce

‘Tuff Times’ seminar Oct. 14 Greater productivity, creativity and effectiveness will be the focus of a seminar, “Getting More Done in Tuff Times” set for Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the ArchdaleTrinity Chamber of Commerce on Balfour Drive.

The seminar, offered by the Chamber and the Randolph Community College Small Business Center, will run from 9 a.m. to noon with registration at 8:45 a.m.

The presenter will be Mike Collins of the Perfect Workday Co. The cost is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for nonmembers. To register or for more information, call 434-2073.

What I love about Bush Hill — visiting with friends D

idn’t I just do this? It seems like yesterday I was writing this column for the 2008 Bush Hill Heritage Festival.

Well, another year has passed and I’m personally inviting you to the 24th annual Bush Hill Heritage Festival, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12. You will have so much fun, get to eat great food and, best of all, you’ll see your friends and neighbors — some you haven’t seen since the last Festival!

The Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce staff and volunteers have been planning and working on this event for many months, and those months have been bittersweet for me. After sitting at the helm of this event for five years, I’ve made the

decision to step down. It’s time to give someone else a chance to be a part of this incredible event, one that brings together so many sectors of our community and thousands of people.

Don’t worry, though — I’m not going anywhere. I’ll still be coordinating volunteers and at 4:30 a.m. on the day of the Festival, you will find me on the streets making sure this event, which has a special place in my heart, continues to be the best it can be.

But let’s talk about this year’s festival.

We have completely restructured our Friday night kick-off event and it’s going to be so great! The historical focus of Bush Hill Eve includes activities to celebrate our heritage.

Those events, and events with the Fes-

tival, too, are listed in a special tab section with this edition of the NEWS. Bush Hill Eve not only will be fun, but an educational opportunity for teachers and children.

Saturday’s event will offer the great entertainment you’ve come to expect with three great entertainment stages, food, Chairman crafts, information booths, kids’ rides and Bush Hill good old-fashioned visiting.

Heritage Festival That’s what I love about the festival — seeing old friends and making new ones!

Well, it’s just about time to wrap this up, possible without our sponsors, our volunbut I can’t leave without acknowledging teers and the City of Archdale.

Thanks, everyone, for five great years of the tremendous commitment on the part of working with the best people in the world! the chamber staff. They put endless hours into planning, organizing and executing Joan Rotramel is the owner of A Therapeutic Touch, Inc. She this event. has served as the chairman of the Bush Hill Heritage FesAnd, of course, none of this would be tival since 2004.

Joan Rotramel

Leaders unite for common goal — more books in schools G raduates of this year’s Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce leadership program are from different walks of life, but all agree on the importance of supporting community.

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Leaders for Literacy is a project developed by 14 leaders who work in or near the Archdale-Trinity area.

The leaders work in a variety of fields such as city government, banking, business, health care and education.

When the group learned that the average age of book collections in area middle school media centers is approximately 20 years old and that due to the current budget situation schools would be unable to update collections, a plan was developed to

improve resources at local schools.

Multiple statewide studies present supporting data that newer books in school library programs result in higher student achievement, said Dana Johnson, principal at Braxton Craven School.

Through Oct. 30, area leaders will hold a book drive for all ages at numerous locations. Donations may be dropped off at designated sites during the Bush Hill Heritage Festival on Saturday.

“I have always been a lover of books,” said Rhonda Lester, a graduate of the leadership program and owner of Memory Lane Portraits. “I remember as an elementary school student our weekly trips to the library and the thrill of picking out my next great adventure. I could hardly wait to get home to start reading. I want

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to help children enjoy the same wonderful feeling, and have all the other advantages that good reading skills offer.”

Those who prefer to donate monetarily may send checks to ArchdaleTrinity Middle School, 5105 Archdale Road, Archdale, 27263 or to Braxton Craven School, 7037 N.C. Hwy. 62, Trinity NC 27360.

The group aims to raise at least $2,500 and add at least 2,500 books.

Suggested book lists with specific titles are available at more than 20 drop-off locations, such as Barnes and Noble in High Point, where boxes donated by Carolina Containers are placed prominently.

More information about the project may be found at the blog site. www.leadersforliteracy.blogspot.com/

Archdale-Trinity Chamber of Commerce Archdale-Trinity Middle School Bank of North Carolina Barnes and Noble, High Point Biscuitville Braxton Craven School Archdale City Hall CommunityOne Bank, Trinity Domino’s Pizza, Hillsville Ed Price & Associates First Bank First Church of God Dayschool GTCC, third floor Medlin Building, Jamestown Häfele, Archdale High Point Regional Health System Memory Lane Portraits Randolph Community College, Archdale Center Randolph Community College, Asheboro Randolph Mall Trinity City Hall United Way of Greater High Point

2009 Leadership Team Members Dana Albright-Johnson Principal of Braxton Craven School

Steve Foley City executive and vice president of First Bank

Jason Miller Archdale planning officer

Laura Altizer Research assistant at GTCC

Kim Fritz Community office manager for CommunityOne Bank, Trinity

Linda Roney Vice president of High Point Regional Health System

Ellen Amick Accounting manager, United Way of Greater High Point

Andrea Haynes Principal of Archdale-Trinity Middle School

Kim Cassell Director of recruitment at RCC

Lori Hunt Trinity assistant city clerk

Charity Skipper Branch manager and assistant vice president of Bank of North Carolina, Archdale

Andee Edelson Childcare services program coordinator, Randolph County Partnership for Children

Rhonda Lester Owner, photographer at Memory Lane Portraits

Phillip Yates Archdale water and sewer system manager

RCC nursing students reach high goal

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andolph Community College’s recently graduated associate degree nursing class completed their state board exams with a 100 percent pass rate.

“This is an incredible achievement, made even more incredible by how far they have come in such a short time,” said RCC President Robert Shackleford.

“In the past couple of years, we have changed the admissions procedure, added an entrance exam, changed the teaching methodologies, received exceptional training for both our students and our faculty from a highly renowned consultant, made student success a specific goal for students as well as faculty and many other significant changes.

“As a result, our student board exam scores have made a very impressive improvement: 71 percent in 2006; 88 percent in 2007; 95 percent in 2008; and 100 percent in 2009.”

In addition, RCC’s certified nursing assistant class just had a 100 percent pass rate on their board exams.

“We have had excellent scores in this program before,” said Shackleford, “but remarkably, this was our first hybrid CNA class — partly taught in class and partly taught online.

Even with this new format, they achieved a 100 percent pass rate.”

Shackleford noted that the CNA program also just completed their audit successfully, certifying the program for the next two years.

RCC sets classes in Archdale The following educational programs are scheduled to begin Sept.

13-19 at the Archdale Center of Randolph Community College.

Call 862-7980.

Finance: shoebox to bankbox: from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Sept. 14-18.

The fee is $65.

Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc.: 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 14 through Nov. 16. The fee is $65.

Interpersonal communications and customer service: from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 14 through Oct. 12. The fee is $65.

Cake decorating, Level I: from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 14 through Oct. 26. The fee is $65 plus supplies.

Activity coordinator certifica-

tion: from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Sept. 14 through Nov. 23.

The fee is $175 plus the cost of a text book.

Watercolor painting, beginning: from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept.

15 through Nov. 10. The fee is $40.

Swing dance, beginning: from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15 through Oct. 27. The fee is $25.

Real estate, contracts and closings: from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 24. The fee is $120 plus a textbook.

Dog obedience: from 7 to 8 p.m.

Wednesdays, Sept. 16 through Oct. 28. The fee is $35.

Enrollment is open to anyone 18 years of age or older. Students do not have to be Randolph County residents.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Church news

Churches continue service during festival

Blood drive Sept. 20 Marlboro Friends Meeting will hold a blood drive from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20.

To schedule an appointment, call Gary Dodson at 495-6790. The meeting is at 2668 Marlboro Church Road in Sophia.

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he Bush Hill Heritage Festival was born in 1986 as the bicentennial celebration of the Quaker settlement known as Bush Hill. Today, area churches and faith groups continue that tradition through service to the community.

BY DEBBIE HIGHTOWER

Yard sale Sept. 19 Trindale Baptist Church will hold a yard sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.

Vendor spaces are available for $10 and proceeds will benefit the children’s ministries.

For more information, call 431-2318.

The church is at 10407 Archdale Road in Trinity.

Filipino luncheon, supper Sept. 19 New Covenant Lutheran Church will hold a fundraising lunch and dinner with authentic Filipino food Saturday, Sept. 19, to raise money for their 2010 mission trip to the Philippines. The luncheon will be served at 1 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m.

Take-out plates will be available. Tickets are $10 for adults and children. All proceeds will benefit Worlds Apart-One Heart Inc., a medical mission in rural areas of the Philippines.

Advanced tickets may be purchased by calling the church at 431-7491 or Margaret Solomon at 434-3146.

The church is at 10445 N. Main St. in Archdale.

The Bush Hill Heritage Festival, set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, not only is utilized by businesses and nonprofits, but also churches.

But they have a different mission — to carry a message.

Sometimes that message is right under your nose.

Bush Hill visitors have long appreciated the smells and flavor of breakfast biscuits prepared by Sunday school classes from Archdale Friends Meeting. Biscuits are $2 each.

The classes set up in front of the meeting house, and those who want a sweet treat may purchase cookies, brownies and other goodies provided by the missions committee.

While enjoying those tasty morsels, visitors can enjoy the sounds of music provided by the Good News Boys.

Volunteers from various churches will staff the booth of Community Outreach of Archdale-Trinity, a food pantry ministry.

Archdale United Methodist Church will once again provide a hospitality tent where festivalgoers can relax.

“We’re there to give people a chance to sit down, breathe and relax,” said Robyn Hankins, Bush Hill coordinator for the church and a staff member of the NEWS. “This is one of those times when you preach the Gospel through actions, not words. It’s what you do, not what you say.”

Free bottled water on ice will be distributed and informational fliers about the church and its programs will be available for anyone interested.

The church’s semi-annual Take Two children’s consignment sale will be held during the festival weekend.

Sale hours run from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Items for sale include gently used children’s fall and winter clothing, uniforms, shoes, nursery and children’s bedding, books, videos, toys, room accessories, costumes and maternity clothing.

Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church also will distribute free bottled water, as will Trinity Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Archdale.

In addition, Trinity Baptist Church will take prayer requests and First Baptist will give away Spanish Bibles, New Testaments and copies of Rick Warren’s DVD “The Invitation.”

Caraway Baptist Church, a sponsor of the gospel stage, will sell cookbooks and provide information about the church and its programs.

Other faith groups represented at the festival include Crossover Community Church, New Covenant Lutheran Church, Poplar Ridge Upwards Basketball and Real Life Church of the Triad.

Quaker Men’s golf tourney Sept. 17 The fourth annual Quaker Men’s Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Thursday, Sept. 17, at Oak Hollow Golf Course. Lunch will be at noon and tee time is 1 p.m.

Proceeds will go to projects of the Meeting, special needs in the community, as well as national and internaColonial Baptist Church will celebrate its 20th Hometional projects. coming during the 11 a.m. service Sunday, Sept. 13.

The tournament will have a captain’s choice format.

A covered-dish lunch will follow.

Cash awards will be given to first, second and third place The church is at 6792 Welborn Road in Trinity. teams, longest drive, first hole-in-one and ladies long drive.

Hole sponsorships are available at $100, $250 and $500.

The registration fee is $50 per person or $200 per Faith Baptist Church will present “I Looked All Over team.

Send checks to Archdale Friends Meeting, Archdale Heaven For You” at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. For more Quaker Men’s Memorial, 114 Trindale Road, Archdale, information, call 491-3405.

The church is at 2984 Rob Cruthis Road in Archdale.

NC 27263. Contact Dale James at 674-3130.

20th Homecoming Sept. 13

Church play Sept. 12

Faith walk country fair Sept. 13

Mega yard sale Sept. 12

The Women’s Circle of Ebenezer United Methodist Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church will hold a faith walk country fair beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. Church will hold a mega yard sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

13. Booths showcasing the various ministries of the church Saturday, Sept. 12.

Sausage biscuits and hot dogs will be served. The church will be on display starting at 11:30 a.m.

The event includes family-friendly games and activities is at 2098 Ebenezer Church Road (near Cedar Square). and a sing-along with the band on the front lawn. For more information, call 884-2204.

The church is at 1225 Chestnut St. in High Point.

Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church will hold a pancake breakfast with a toppings buffet from 7:30 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 12, at the hut.

This breakfast is the first of their “Second Saturday Landmark Baptist Church will hold their annual Homecoming services Sunday, Sept. 13. New Deliverance will Pancakes” fundraiser. The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children. perform at 2 p.m.

Emergency personnel, such as firemen, EMT and law Revival services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Sept. 14-18, with Brother Chris Haizlip from Calvary enforcement, will be served at no charge.

For more information, call 431-7217.

Baptist Church in Statesville delivering the message.

The hut is at 9429 Archdale Road in Trinity.

The church is at 6055 Sunset View Drive in Archdale.

Pancake breakfast Sept. 12

Haizlip to speak at revival

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The meal is free, but donations will be accepted. Future community suppers will be held the second Friday of each month. For more information, call 431-9507.

The church is at 4540 Hopewell Church Road in Trinity.

Take Two sale Sept. 10-12 Archdale United Methodist Church will hold its semiannual Take Two children’s consignment sale Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 10-12.

Sale hours are 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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The sale offers gently used fall and winter clothing, uniforms, shoes, nursery and children’s bedding, books, videos, toys, room accessories, costumes and maternity clothing.

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Archdale, Trinity proclaim Sept. 13 American Business Women’s Day M

ayors Fran Andrews of Trinity and Bert Stone of Archdale have proclaimed Sept. 13 as American Business Women’s Day. The proclamations will bring recognition to, and appreciation for, the contributions of working women throughout the local community.

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odist Church, 4501 High Point Road, Greensboro. This year an additional entertainment feature will include an ABWA talent show.

Festivities continue on Sunday with the ABWA day celebration at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 204 Centreport Drive in Greensboro. Sunday’s activities will include a social and networking opportunity beginning at 12:30 p.m., followed by a luncheon at 1 p.m. Keynote speaker will be Vicki Marlett, ABWA national president. District STAFF REPORTS IV Vice President Pam Carvell will give members an upThe Archdale-Trinity chapter of the American Busi- date on their local district as well.

Gwen Taylor, assistant director for Communities In ness Women’s Association, the Golden Arch Charter Schools of Randolph County and ABWA day co-chairChapter, expressed its appreciation to Andrews and Stone and announced the chapter will participate in a number man notes, “As an educator, businesswoman, wife and of activities planned in conjunction with American Busi- mother, participation in ABWA has given me an opportunity to grow professionally and personally through ness Women’s Association its leadership and education (ABWA) festivities, organized programs, and through its netto salute the 64.4 million workworking support. ing women nationwide. The “I encourage all working Piedmont Triad Area Council, women to stop and celebrate representing chapters throughFounded in 1949, ABWA is a 35,000 their hard work and numerous out central North Carolina and member strong Association with chapters contributions to family and Virginia, including the Golden and Express Networks nationwide, procommunity on Sept. 12-13.”

Arch Charter Chapter, will hold viding business training and networking Reservations for the Ameriseveral events over a two-day opportunities for women of diverse occucan Business Women’s Day period to commemorate the pations and backgrounds. ABWA has dediluncheon at the Embassy Suites 60th anniversary of ABWA, cated more than half a century to women’s are required. For additional inthe national organization. education and provided workplace skills formation, contact Terry HowAmerican Business Womand career development training for more ard at terryshoward@earthlink. en’s Day activities will kick than 545,000 members. For more informacom or 282-5183; or Gwen off at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. tion, visit www.abwa.org.

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Mitchell-Freeman pair engaged Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell of Greensboro and Mr. and Mrs. Don Freeman of High Point announce the engagement of their children, Brandy Lynn Mitchell and Donald Thomas Freeman. The couple plan a Sept. 19, 2009, ceremony at Embassy Suites Hotel in Greensboro.

The bride-elect is a graduate of Leon’s Beauty School with a degree in cosmetology. She is self-employed.

The bridegroom-elect earned a degree in auto body repair from Guilford Technical Community College. He is an assistant store manager at Food Lion.

Golden Arch chapter learns about herbs

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he aroma was appetizing at the Aug. 27 meeting of the Golden Arch Charter Chapter American Business Women’s Association.

Maize Adventure promotes pet adoption

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here’s a reason why Noah’s Ark was selected as the theme of this year’s Maize Adventure on Kersey Valley Road.

Linda Brandon, master gardener with the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service, offered a program on fall gardening, herbs and flowers. She shared several types of herbs — fennel, lamb’s ear, chives, basil, mint and chocolate mint.

Brandon said herbs grow best in soil with excellent drainage, bright sun and moderate temperatures. Some gardeners utilize raised beds, which offer good drainage.

She offered some herb recipes.

1 Brandon has been a master gardener for l 2 years. She is available to answer questions about gardening. Call 375-5876 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

In club news, President Terri Moore welcomed members and guests. Ruby Combs reported that the audit was in order for 2008-09. Moore reported that the fundraising committee will order pecans in October.

The next meeting will be 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Messiah, Too!! in Archdale.

Submitted by Betty Jo Tate

STAFF REPORTS

Maize Adventure is a 10-acre corn maze with more than four miles of twisting and turning paths carved into the design of Noah’s Ark and seven animals.

“The theme, ‘Noah Saves the Animals,’ was chosen to help attract awareness to the desperate need for shelter pet adoption at the Guilford County Animal Shelter and to bolster support for local rescue groups,” said Tony Wohlgemuth, president of Kersey Valley Inc. Noah Saves the Animals also promotes the Amazing Pet Adventure coming Sept. 26. This event will include pets ready for adoption from the Guilford County Animal Shelter and close to 60 vendors selling pet products. Rice Toyota is the major sponsor.

Kersey Valley Inc. is well known in the community for its seasonal attractions, such as Kersey Valley Spookywoods, which has received national attention as one of America’s Scariest Haunted Attractions by the Travel Channel. In 2008, Kersey Valley Christmas donated more than 1,200 Christmas trees to the families hit hardest by the tough economic times and hosted its annual Christmas animated light show with a hayride event.

General admission of $10 includes the corn maze, jumping pillow and tram train. The Maize Adventure will be open through Nov. 8 and operates from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays.

Aerial photos and more information can be found at www.maizeadventure.com. Call 431-1700 or e-mail info@kerseyvalley.com.

The maze is at 1615 Kersey Valley Road, just off N.C. 62 near Interstate 85.

School menus Sept. 14-18 Fresh fruit and milk are available daily.

MONDAY — Chicken taco, cheese stuffed sticks with marinara sauce, shredded lettuce and tomato, carrot sticks with ranch dressing, black-eyed peas, fruit cobbler.

TUESDAY — Cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato and pickles, fish nuggets with roll, corn on the cob, tater tots, cole slaw, pineapple tidbits.

WEDNESDAY — Meatloaf with roll, chicken nuggets with roll, parsley potatoes, steamed cabbage, turnip greens, sliced pears.

THURSDAY — Pizza, beefaroni with whole wheat breadstick, salad, vegetable medley with cheese, applesauce.

FRIDAY — Turkey pie with roll, corn dog nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, sliced peaches.

NARFE to meet Sept. 28

Davidson Genealogical Society hosts swap meet

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he Davidson County Genealogical Society will host a genealogical swap meet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Robbins Recreation Center on Hargrave Street in Lexington.

Organizers plan the event as an opportunity for anyone interested in genealogy or history to meet and find information — a chance to get everyone together in one spot.

Members of Davie, Forsyth, Guilford and Randolph county genealogical societies, as well as Lexington Library’s History Room, will be on hand to share information and some will have books for sale.

Other participants can contact Belinda Rodgers at 798-3537 or djrodgers@lexcominc.net.

The public also is invited and encouraged to bring family research to share, such as pedigree charts and group sheets.

Chapter 668 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees, will meet Monday, Sept. 28, at the Pioneer Family Restaurant in Archdale.

The membership will discuss and vote on the national dues referendum. Lunch is at 11 a.m. with the business meeting to follow at 11:30 a.m.

For information, call Betty Whitten at 476-3250.

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“We would like to invite parents and their sons to come to the recreation center to learn more about Cub Scouts and the local Cub Scout Packs,” said Eric Miller, Cub Master of Pack 25 at Archdale United Methodist Church.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Sole Savers moves to COAT

BackPack foods still needed

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ew and gently-used athletic shoes stand neatly in rows at the thrift store of Community Outreach of Archdale-Trinity. Claire Webb, founder of Sole Savers, hopes more will be available to those who need them.

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ocal folks have rallied to help Community Outreach of Archdale-Trinity fill the backpacks.

BY DEBBIE HIGHTOWER Claire and her mom Karla spent Aug. 3 moving an inventory of 70 pairs of athletic shoes from their living room to the COAT Thrift Store at Archdale Commons.

“I just hope that we get more shoes, so that we are able to help more people,” said Claire as she arranged the shoes at the store.

“I’m hoping that keeping the shoes here will allow us to reach deeper into the community to reach needy families.”

The shoes aren’t for sale and they’re not necessarily for sports. They are there for people in need — kids who need shoes for school and adults who need shoes for a job. Applications for shoes are accepted at the COAT intake office, 10607 N. Main St., Archdale, in the same facility as First Baptist Church of Archdale.

The effort has drawn praise from COAT. “I’m very impressed with the commitment of this young lady and the support of her mother,” said Rita Walker, COAT executive director. “I’m very proud to be asked to partner with this outreach ministry.”

The Sole Savers program has been in operation for one year. Claire came up with the program because she saw students whose participation in physical education classes was limited because they didn’t have comfortable athletic shoes.

The operation has been a success — to date Claire has given out more than 130 pairs of shoes. She gives the credit to those who have made donations.

“We have had such a good response,” said Claire.

Claire keeps an inventory list of available sizes. In the past, she coordinated with

Photo by Debbie Hightower

Claire Webb moves shoes to the COAT Thrift Store. school guidance counselors to distribute the shoes to students who needed them. She will continue that relationship, as well as help COAT clients.

Claire also has developed a volunteer staff.

“I feel that Sole Savers is a worthwhile program in which many people can participate through the donation of gently-used shoes and through the physical help in the organization of those shoes,” said Joseph Belangia, a Sole Savers volunteer.

Claire is hoping to save even more soles.

New and gently-used shoes may be dropped off at the Archdale Public Library

and CommunityOne Bank in Archdale and Trinity, as well as the COAT thrift store.

A Sole Saver drop-off box will be at the Bush Hill Heritage Festival Saturday, Sept.

12.

“By reaching further into our community, Sole Savers can continue to grow and be a community service for years to come,” said Karla.

“In these bad economic times, shoes are a necessity that most of us tend to overlook,” said Walker. “Sometimes even the smallest detail can bring a large reward and is of great help. A nice pair of shoes certainly lifts a child’s spirit and also helps to build self-esteem.”

Benefit breakfast Sept. 19

Randolph County’s influence spreads to Alaska

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laska’s new early childhood investment program, called Best Beginnings, is modeled after North Carolina’s Smart Start initiative.

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FW Post 9899, 2923 Archdale Road, High Point will host a breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.

STAFF REPORT

Pauline McKee, executive director of the Randolph County Partnership for Children, was invited to provide technical assistance to Alaska’s newly formed local partnerships.

Funding for the technical assistance was provided by the Kellogg Foundation.

“Nine newly-created partnerships were inspired by the success stories of our own local municipalities and what they have accomplished for young children,” said Pauline McKee. “Leaders from the communities of Fairbanks, Juneau, Anchorage, Kodiac Island, Mat-su, Ketchikan and Hoonah could relate to the small towns of Franklin-

Three weeks ago, the NEWS challenged individuals, churches and businesses to help the organization in its effort to maintain the BackPack Program, which provides food for children who lack sufficient food for the weekends.

Monetary and food donations have been received and are appreciated, said COAT Executive Director Rita Walker.

COAT will continue its campaign throughout the school year.

Three locations serve as drop-off sites — the COAT office, the NEWS and the COAT thrift store.

COAT will accept donations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at 10607 N. Main St., First Baptist Church of Archdale.

Food also may be dropped off at the NEWS office from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday. The NEWS is at 3407B Archdale Road in Archdale Plaza.

The COAT thrift store is at Archdale Commons. Hours run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The thrift store will open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, during the Bush Hill Heritage Festival.

Food items that are needed include microwave meals, Vienna sausages, Pop Tarts, cereal bars, fruit cups, pudding cups, juice boxes, packs of peanut-butter or cheese crackers and Cup of Noodles.

For more information, call COAT at 431-3663 or the NEWS at 434-2716.

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Pauline McKee, far right, executive director of the Randolph County Partnership for Children, met with Shirley Pittz, far left, of Alaska’s Department of Health and Social Services, to help the state develop Partnerships. They are pictured with other Best Beginnings delegates.

ville, Liberty, ArchdaleTrinity and Randleman.”

They were truly inspired to see what a group of committed citizens have accom-

plished for young children in their community.

Alaska has also been receiving technical assistance from the Smart Start’s Na-

Proceeds will help with expenses related to the upcoming surgery of Jeffrey Lewallen, an Archdale-Trinity Middle School student.

Breakfast includes gravy, grits, pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits and juice, coffee or tea. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under.

Jeffrey’s surgery is set for Sept. 22.

VFW Post 9899 and Ladies Auxiliary, which coordinated donations from local individuals and businesses, are overseeing handicap modifications to the Lewallen family home.

Ginger Thornburg, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, said the VFW is thrilled that community businesses have helped out with donated materials and labor.

Those who contributed to the renovations were Bathfitters of Greensboro, and Davis Roofing and Diamond W Enterprises of Archdale.

Donations are still needed to help with medical expenses, and can be sent to VFW Post 9899, 2923 Archdale Road, High Point, NC 27263.

tional Technical Assistance Center.

The United Way of Anchorage serves as their fiscal agent.

www.bushhillfestival.com Are You Up For the Challenge?

The Archdale Trinity News Challenges You To Help Feed Hungry Students.

BACKPACK WISH LIST:

Juice Boxes Vienna Sausages Microwave Meals Donate some food or money and let the NEWS publicize what your family, Cup of Noodles church or business is doing to help feed the children.

Six pack of crackers DONATION SITES: (Nabisco type) COAT office at 10607 N. Main Street at First Baptist Church of Archdale, Pudding Cups Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

NEWS office at 3407B Archdale Road, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..

Fruit Cups Pop Tarts Together, the NEWS and our community - individuals, churches and businesses Cereal Bars can help ease the plight of hungry children.

The BackPack Program serves over 200 students at Archdale-Trinity elementary schools and Allen Jay Elementary, providing them with backpacks filled with food for the weekend.

COAT needs your help to fill these backpacks.

COAT is a nonprofit organization and your donations are tax deductible.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Meet your neighbor Gary Lewallen THE SON OF A RACING PIONEER GOES

from lawman to moviemaker and ...

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His life zooms

e’s retired from the police department, but not from the community. Gary Lewallen drives hard, sometimes fast, but always steady, just like his daddy.

Retired as Archdale chief of police, he now “enjoys” a retirement with a pace that may equal or exceed his 33year career in law enforcement.

Gary grew up in the Archdale-Trinity area and he’s shared a tale or two with the NEWS. His tales rival those of his father Jimmie Lewallen, a legendary race-car driver whose passion helped to set the foundation for NASCAR. His mother Carrie, 84, remains the fiery pistol Jimmie loved. And Gary’s sister, Rita, well there’s no doubt she possesses the same Lewallen passion.

As “Red Dirt Rising” nears completition, the NEWS took a different approach to tell the story of the man behind the movie, behind the badge.

You could say that Gary is a study of Archdale-Trinity culture, how many lives influenced one.

Here’s a series of short stories, snapshots if you will, about his life as a child, husband, father, law enforcement officer and now moviemaker.

As the scene is secured, Gary picks up the rifle that had been pointed at him. He examines the rifle to make a discovery — each time the boy’s shoulder had thrust backward, he was pulling the trigger. Inside the barrel of the rifle, Gary saw that the bullet had lodged sideways. This was same gun that had been fired at four other men.

Gary breathes, “Thank you, God.”

By Kathy Stuart

Gary said many prayers during his law enforcement career, especially during his undercover days ...

publically how betrayed he felt, wondering why he as a former drug officer he didn’t see what was happening.

Despite the crisis, Gary never lost the respect of his fellow officers.

Law enforcement officers from across the Triad came to his retirement bash held in December 2008. Officers, most of them not public speakers, frequently mentioned Gary’s practice “to go in first.”

The meaning became clearer as the NEWS interviewed for this special feature.

To go in first means to take the most risk — to take the bullet.

Luckily that bullet never came. No wonder Gary’s wife would tell him every time he left for duty, “be careful.”

As strongly as he felt about getting the bad guys, Gary still had a heart for even the criminals.

“I always said a prayer when someone died,” Gary said, “even when they brought it on themselves.”

By Debbie Hightower and Kathy Stuart

He especially prayed for the babies ...

Readin’ writin’ and running away Gary’s education at Archdale Elementary School didn’t exactly get started on the right foot.

“I was a handful,” he recalled. “I didn’t have a real good time the first half of second grade. My first teacher was the Wicked Witch of the West. She and I just did not see eye to eye.

I was bound and determined to get out of that school. I gave [the principal] Mr. Coggins and the school patrol a run for their money.”

Every chance he got, Gary would dart out the door, or even a window. He would head to the Red Dot grocery store, where Jun Spencer would be expecting him. Gary was nearly hit by a car two or three times.

At the Red Dot, Gary called his mom, Carrie, to come get him and several times his dad was summoned from work.

At that time, there were eight grades at the school. Big sister Rita was in the sixth grade. Rita would get sent to the office so that she could sit with Gary.

“After Daddy had to leave work one too many times, I got introduced to Ron ‘Iron Head’ Weston,” Gary said. “I thought he was going to put me in jail.”

Well he did, sort of. Gary was “jailed” to ride to school with the officer.

This was Gary’s first encounter with law enforcement, an encounter that shaped his life.

By Debbie Hightower

Gary’s 33-year law enforcement career has been guided by a strong Quaker faith, a faith so strong that it created in him a desire to help people overcome the circumstances that land them on the wrong side of the law.

Life rushes before you...

Gary looks past the cylinder of his .38 to see a 16-yearold pointing a .22 rifle at him. In the next minute and a half, a lifetime flew by.

Gary shouts, “Put down the gun,” while his head reeled with “Did I feed the dog?”, “Did I tell Sandy I love her?”

The boy firms his grip. Gary’s heart pounds into his head, “Please God, I don’t want to kill this boy.”

Gary shouts again, “Put down the gun.”

The boy lowers his rifle. No sooner than Gary brought down his shoulders from the tense stance, the boy picks up the rifle again.

“Please, please put down the gun,” Gary says in a posture that could mean the end of the 16-year-old’s life. He knew it also could mean the end of his own life.

His heart again prays, “God, I don’t want to kill this boy.”

The boy’s shoulder thrust backward, several times, but finally he puts down the gun.

Gary commands the boy to the ground. Four men come from behind a car — the four men that the boy had fired at just moments before. Gary stands watch over five people who could kill him or each other. Back-up was on its way.

Gary handcuffs the boy.

In the draw of a breath Gary goes scuzzy His hair was long. His beard was scruffy, his clothes dirty and sometimes he smelled. His convincing scuzz earned him a bonus.

“Ultimately I turned out to be the guy who bought all the drugs. I was a rugged looking thing,” he recalls.

He worked from a little prefab building at a sanitation office, which had two to three desks and a receptionist to answer the phone.

Financial resources were limited.

“We didn’t have an undercover car so I would go hoof it from one place to the other.”

He would make drug buys, stash the drugs under a bush and then go back to get the drugs ... and the bad guys.

It was risky business and it was his practice to go in first, even when bullets whizzed by his ear and over his head.

Gary found the undercover experience rewarding.

“I’m out here catching the bad guys that are putting the drugs on the street,” he said. “It was never about money.”

It was about money for some. The worst time of Gary’s career was in 2002 when a motorcade of SBI agents rolled into the Archddale Police Department to arrest one of his officers.

Three officers with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office were charged with a host of drug-related felonies. Also charged was an Archdale officer, Chris Shetley.

Gary had no answer for what went wrong.

“To me, it’s worse,” Gary told the High Point Enterprise in 2002. “They [the officers] not only crossed the line, they left the trust and integrity they chose to be a part of at the same time.”

Shetley was sentenced to two years and 10 months. It hasn’t been too long ago that Shetley called Gary to apologize.

From the begin- Gary maintained his underning, Gary revealed cover look for years.

It was a drug bust and it was a heartbreaker. Gary and Rick Gilley entered the Thomasville apartment to see a man and woman high on drugs. So high, they never noticed that the 9-month-old baby on the sofa was dead.

At first, they thought the baby had been suffocated, but an autopsy would reveal that the baby died of SIDS. That wasn’t much consolation as Gary reflected on the baby’s short life of neglect. Gary is full of stories, but when he talks about the babies and the children, the enforcer becomes misty-eyed, sometimes angry.

Here’s the story of “Tom.” Gary sees through words and actions, perhaps a characteristic more nurtured by his father than learned from his law enforcement training.

He was called to a hostage scene at the home of a man frequently visited by law enforcement, usually Gary.

As deputies surveyed the scene, the consensus was to storm the house, to rescue the social worker, the man’s wife and the baby. The outcome of storming the house could have deadly consequences for innocent people.

Gary understood that Tom was prone to violence and guns, but nevertheless Gary, because of past experience, felt he could calm him.

Gary edged his way into the house, no doubt saying a quiet prayer. He was met at the screen door by Tom, who was holding the baby. The social worker and wife were sitting on the sofa.

“Tom, why don’t you give me the baby and we’ll talk,” Gary told him.

Tom refused and placed his hand on his side gun.

Gary placed his hand behind his back in reach of his gun. Tom asked, “What you got back there?”

“We don’t need guns,” Gary said. “Just give me the baby.”

All the while, Gary tracked Tom’s movements and everyone’s position in the house.

Tom again placed his hand on the gun. Gary continued to hold his hand behind his back. At this point, not being able to second guess Tom’s intent could mean the death of the baby, social worker and wife.

Tom brought the gun upward. Was it to shoot? Was it to surrender?

Gary held steady and in the draw of a breath, Tom handed the gun to Gary.

All were safe.

By Kathy Stuart

Gary is a studious observer of people, just like his father was ...

As an undercover officer, Gary never looked the traditional role.

Sometimes he drove his own vehicle, pictured left, or ‘hoofed’ it.

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The proposal: from atop a washing machine

Gary led a community effort to purchase a van for the Bullard family. Laurie, who at the time of the photo was enduring treatment for breast cancer, needed the van to transport her wheelchairbound son, Justin.

Helping those in need Jimmie Lewallen was gruff, pragmatic and focused, but most of all he was known for helping people in need, even mayors.

Late one night, Jimmie got a telephone call from Carson Stout, who was then mayor of High Point. Stout had a Pontiac convertible which broke down in Blowing Rock.

“Dad gets this towbar, he wakes me up and says, ‘come on, we’ve got to go to Blowing Rock,’” Gary said. “So we drive to Blowing Rock in the middle of the night. He puts me in this Pontiac and says to help steer it, and when you see my brake lights come on, you put these brakes on.”

That night and many other acts of kindness by Jimmie and Carrie left an indelible imprint on Gary.

Time has only expanded his compassion.

“The need is so much greater now,” Gary said. “I get more satisfaction out of seeing somebody get something which will increase their quality of life.”

Justin Bullard Gary began community service in the Hillsville Ruritan Club, back in 1977, when it was at the fire department. He has been giving to the community ever since.

“I’ve always done something in community service,” he said. “I guess my foundation is based on helping others.

My dad, he would give somebody the shirt off his back.”

Gary sits on the board of Community Outreach of Archdale-Trinity and volunteers with United Way of Greater High Point. “In working with United Way, I see a tremendous amount of support by those who are willing to go out of their way to assist those in need,” he said. “Those who need it have benefited. Work for United Way trickles down here and benefits this area and benefits COAT. Kudos to United Way.” Many of Gary’s acts of kindness are not with organizations nor are they visible to the public.

He led an effort to purchase a handicapped-accessible van for the Bullard family. Dad Joe had lost his job. Mom Laurie was enduring chemotherapy because of breast cancer. Son Justin suffered from muscular atrophy and was confined to a wheelchair.

Gary still smiles about the day in 2005 when the family was given the van. The day comforts Gary as he remembers the unexpected death of Justin on Sept. 26, 2007.

Even though Laurie’s cancer has spread, she has said that the community’s willingness to help was a cause for hope when there was little to find.

Rita describes her brother’s heart.

“Gary is a peacemaker by nature. Gary spends many, many hours doing community service. He doesn’t say a lot, he does a lot.”

By Debbie Hightower

Much of what Gary accomplishes is not by money, but by connections. But make no mistake, he is a manager of resources ...

He’s a tightwad Gary was raised in a family where folks carefully managed their resources.

Gary’s grandparents Roi and Ella Lewallen lived on a 100-acre farm in Trinity. Food came from hunting and gardens. Entertainment was listening to WTNC radio. Ella would always call in the birthdays of her grandchildren.

His grandfather drove a 1949 Ford with the headliner falling down.

Gary earned his own way — he mowed lawns, worked at Lester White’s gas station, T&H Barbecue, Archdale Soda Shop, Burger Chef and Sir Pizza. He even had a route with the High Point Enterprise.

He’s a saver.

He takes even better care of other people’s money. This type of outlook served him well during his eight years as Archdale’s police chief, but being resourceful was about more than money.

“This job [as police chief] isn’t about dollars, it’s about people,” he said about the position.

In an Andy Taylor style, he matched community resources with department needs.

“I got a lot of stuff donated that didn’t cost the city a dime,” he recalled. “I tried to do this the whole time I was there. There wasn’t a piece of property, whether it was a desk or anything in that building, that cost the taxpayers a dime.

“That’s the concept of community-oriented policing. It means we’ve got to work with each other.”

As a man of faith, Gary believes in giving back, even in his professional life. In a leadership style seldom seen, he held an annual community barbecue meal at the department where state senators, representatives, N.C. Highway Patrol, SBI, FBI, nearby police departments and even media all came together to share a fellowship.

“Those community feeds never cost the city a dime, but it was a community building opportunity,” he said.

Gary estimates that his tightwad approach saved the department more than $1 million in taxpayer money, but the benefits go beyond. It’s about community, he reiterates.

That approach also has helped COAT. He has served as treasurer for years, using the same format to seek donated goods and services for the food pantry ministry. He does the same for his church, Springfield Friends Meeting.

How does he finagle such support in a community not known for its wealth?

He values community connection more than dollars.

By Debbie Hightowe

But he couldn’t do it without family ...

It was sometime in the 1980s and Gary had been assigned to maintain the peace in the picket line at Thomas Company in Thomasville.

The line was orderly, but a blonde sitting in a lawn chair had caught his eye.

Later on, she would capture his heart.

He wanted to talk with her there, but a sense of duty kept him from an extended conversation. Just a nod and a “how are you?”

It was another circumstance where Gary and Sandy, now his wife, would make a lifetime connection. Gary had gone to some apartments in Thomasville to serve a warrant. He could not get anyone to answer the door.

He knocked on the door next to where the warrant was to be served. Sandy answered. All he wanted to do was use the phone when he instantly recognized the pretty blonde.

Sandy had two sons, Allan and Mark.

For three years, the family “dated” until

one day Gary decided to make the commitment.

He went to Sandy’s place, where she was doing the laundry. He picked her up and sat her on top of the washing machine.

“Want to get married?” After she said yes, he said, “here,” and handed her the ring.

But that’s his style — pragmatic but faithful, reminiscent of his father.

They had a son together, Andrew, now 21. Like all blended families, there were some ups and downs, but Gary holds pride in his “three sons.”

Allan, 40, lives in Virginia. Michael, 39, sells dental supplies and Andrew works at Sheetz.

“I’m proud of them,” Gary says of his three sons.

By Debbie Hightower

Gary’s love of family and people would soon lead him to a new “career” ...

Gary and Sandy about 1980

Photo by Elizabeth Saunders

Lewallen stories evolve into ‘Red Dirt Rising’ Gary once again pulled people together with his passion to help others. In 2007, he started a very different project, the making of the feature film “Red Dirt Rising.”

The movie tells the story of Gary’s father, Jimmie Lewallen, and follows his struggles from family man in the Great Depression to icon of early stock car racing. The screenplay is inspired by the novel “Red Dirt Tracks” by Gail Cauble Gurley of Archdale.

Gary saw an opportunity not only to honor his late father and other old-time racers, but also to help retired racers who now struggle with medical bills. A private screening of the movie will benefit the Racing Legends Foundation (formerly the Old Timer’s Racing Club Medical Hardship Fund).

“It’s telling a story about my daddy and it’s doing something for the community,” he said.

Gary wanted to help the community and keep costs low by bringing the production to the Archdale-Trinity area. Co-director and producer James Suttles had some initial hesitations about that. He explained that typically, people that want to do grassroots projects like this make a lot of promises that they can’t deliver.

“He (Gary) actually came through on every single one of those commitments. That’s unusual.” James says he is amazed by how much the community came together.

“A lot of it was Gary’s passion for the project. A lot of it was the relationships he has.”

James added, “It renews my faith in grassroots film production.”

Co-director and producer Kathleen “Bo” Bobak agreed.

“Gary Lewallen has put his time, his relationships, his rep-

utation on the line for everyone involved.”

She said that Gary puts his own interests last, pointing out that he has worked for more than two years on the project without receiving a dime. And he won’t, until all his investors are paid back. His priorities in making the movie have always been the old-time racers, the investors and a love for his dad.

“I have never in my life known a more selfless man and I am honored to know him ... and help him bring the story of his dad to the table,” Kathleen said. “I have worked on ‘Titanic’ and ‘Minority Report’ and all these movies, and I’ve never been so honored as to work on this movie.”

She said that this project has great people involved, a hometown effort, and a story worth telling. “I would do it again in a heartbeat.”

Gary repeatedly expresses appreciation for the local folks who contributed.

“We all did this together,” he said. “They can all be proud that they made this happen.”

For example, drivers and vintage car owners helped create authentic race scenes while saving the production tons of money.

In another example, James and Nereus English let the production use the English farm in Archdale, where racing scenes were filmed. “How many people would turn over a 300-acre farm for you to use?” Gary asked.

“It’s been a labor of love, and frustration,” Gary said.

“Anybody that says movie making’s not a job, just try it.”

He grins. “I’m going to get me a full-time job so I can rest!”

By Elizabeth Saunders

Photo by Elizabeth Saunders

The race track was carved from acreage on the English Farm in Archdale.

‘Red Dirt Rising’ at Bush Hill

The movie “Red Dirt Rising” will have an informational booth at the Bush Hill Heritage Festival.

The First Real Legends of Stock Car Racing will sell T-shirts commemorating local racing pioneers.

The group intends to visit family members and surviving drivers, mechanics and owners of early racing with the purpose of preserving their stories.

According to member Gary Lewallen, they hope that profits from a series of shirts will help get historical signs to mark the locations of the racetracks of yesteryear.

Photo Courtesy Ed Sanseverino Photography

Movie producers aren’t done with the pioneers of racing. Red Dirt Rising co-director and producer James Suttles will come back to do short video with Bill Blair, left, and Gary Lewallen. This photo was taken at a recent banquet held by the Old Timer’s Racing Club.

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Archdale Drug gets new look and drive-through convenience A

fter 10 years of serving the Archdale, Trinity and High Point areas, Archdale Drug is getting a face lift, as well as the added convenience of a drive-through window for dropping off and picking up prescriptions.

STAFF REPORTS

Ryan Hoskins, owner and pharmacist, says, “The addition of our drivethrough service will benefit

a substantial number of our customers, including parents with small children, some of our elderly customers and those customers who have mobility issues.

“We hope that parents with infants or sick children will appreciate not having to get out of their vehicles to pick up their medications, especially in inclement weather.”

Hoskins is excited about upgrading the exterior of his retail store. “When we opened in 2000, we took a recently vacated auto parts

Archdale Drug pharmacists are ready to do the job for their customers.

From left are Matt Weist, Terry King, Jill Davis, Ryan Hoskins and Carla Ferrara.

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store and converted it into a nice, friendly drug store, and this has served us well.

Now, with the addition of the drive-through window, I wanted to take this opportunity to upgrade the exterior of our building to complement our community with a new and fresh look, yet keep the same friendly, hometown feel our customers have grown to love and appreciate.”

With the new drivethrough option, Archdale Drug also is making some much needed and necessary changes to its traffic flow and parking.

“Getting in and out of our parking lot has sometimes been a challenge, to say the least – especially during the peak business and drive-time hours,” Hoskins says. “By eliminating the few parking spaces directly in front of the store, we will enable the drive-through window customers a smooth transition in and out of our lot by way of exiting onto E. White Drive, thanks to the additional space we’ve acquired. This will facilitate a much better flow of traffic and access to Main Street.

“In addition, the park-

Rendering by Wayne Smith of Smith Architecture and Clark Sign Creations

The new look of Archdale Drug

ing area to the left of the store has been expanded, allowing for more parking spaces, as well as an easy exit onto White Drive, then back onto Main Street. With the extra parking to the left of the building, it only made sense to add an additional entrance to the store on that side of the building.

So, now we’ll have both a front entrance and a side entrance.”

With these upgrades, Hoskins has added an associate to his staff to assist customers with their health maintenance clinic which will offer free glucose testing, blood pressure checks and cholesterol level testing. Customers who have questions regarding their medications can take advantage of the Brown Bag Program. Simply schedule an appointment with one of the pharmacists on staff, and then bring in your assortment of medications for

a free consultation. Utilization of this program has proven to help our customers make wise and healthy decisions regarding their drugs and supplements.

Archdale Drug has been a Gold Sponsor of the Bush Hill Heritage Festival from the first year they opened.

“I love this community,” Hoskins says. “This is home to me. Archdale, Trinity and the entire surrounding area has been mighty good to me since I came to practice pharmacy here 15 years ago, and I want to continue to support it in any way I can.”

Hoskins also operates Deep River Drug in north High Point and has just recently opened his newest drug store in west High Point inside the new Cornerstone Health Care building at 1801 Westchester Drive. All of these locations offer free delivery to your home or workplace.

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obby Smith, president of the United Way of Greater High Point, would never miss an opportunity to set up at the Bush Hill Heritage Festival, set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. It’s just that important.

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It’s also important to let people in the area know that the United Way of Greater High Point covers them, too.

“It’s the greater High Point area,” Smith pointed out. “That includes not only High Point and Jamestown, but Archdale and Trinity as well.”

Smith’s feelings are not uncommon. The Bush Hill Heritage Festival is a fun time for everyone, but that joy is felt deeply and lastingly by those who serve and are served by the nonprofit organizations that benefit from the festival.

David Pollock, director of the Carl and Linda Grubb Family YMCA of Archdale-Trinity, said that the Bush Hill Heritage Festival helps raise awareness of the programs offered by the YMCA. “We’ll have a booth this

BY BETSY FELDMAN “We’ve been participating for seven consecutive years now,” Smith told the NEWS. “We would never miss this event, because it is a wonderful, golden opportunity to reach thousands of people.

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Little Miss Trinity pageant Sept. 26

Entry forms for the Bush Hill Festival Princess Pageant are available on the Web site at www.bushhillfestival.com.

The pageant will be held at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 10, in the Trinity High School theatre. Each contestant will receive a trophy or crown.

Princesses crowned at that time will rule over the 2010 festival.

There is a nonrefundable entry fee of $75, which may be paid by parents or sponsors. For more information, call 434-2073 or visit www.bushhillfestival. com.

The Trinity High School Booster Club will host the 26th Little Miss Trinity and Youth Pageant on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Trinity High School gym.

Applications are available at each school in the ArchdaleTrinity area.

For more information, contact Pat Bodenhamer at 431-7559.

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year, we’ll have information about the building and all the things we’ll offer once we have a building.”

The YMCA also sponsors a 5K Run, Walk and Talk the morning of the festival.

The Randolph County Partnership for Children benefits as well.

“The festival gives us an opportunity to meet with parents and provide them with resources,” said Executive Director Pauline McKee. “We always meet people there who didn’t know about us, or who have questions that they wanted to ask and didn’t know who to turn to. Through the festival, we can reach them.”

For a full list of nonprofits at this year’s festival, view the vendor list at www.bushhillfestival.com.

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Health department prepares for flu vaccinations T

he Randolph County Health Department is preparing to go to war against seasonal and H1N1 flu with vaccine distribution.

BY DEBBIE HIGHTOWER

“People have heard the message — wash your hands frequently and stay at home if you’re sick,” said Mimi Cooper, director of the Randolph County Health Department. “The health department is in high gear of planning for vaccine distribution.”

Cooper said that in the next few weeks, announcements will be made regarding the distribution of seasonal flu shots. These flu shots will be available at pharmacies and church clinics as well as doctor’s offices and the health department.

“A short time later we will make announcements regarding the distribution of the H1N1 flu shot,” said Cooper. “There is vaccine coming, and it will be distributed to health-care providers as well as the health department.”

Schools have been preparing for outbreaks of seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus.

The group most at risk for the H1N1 virus is schoolaged children, said Cooper.

“If you have a child with flu-like illness, they need to stay out of school until they have been without fever for

24 hours without using any fever reducing product,” said Cooper.

Cooper would not confirm nor deny any reports of the H1N1 virus in Randolph County. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services no longer gives a county-bycounty breakdown of H1N1 cases on their Web site.

As of Sept. 1, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services had recorded 193 hospitalizations attributed to the H1N1 virus, with nine related deaths. There have been 18 new hospitalizations since Aug. 26, but no additional deaths.

Meanwhile, the American Red Cross offers recommendations.

The High Point-Thomasville chapter urges residents to prepare for a possible resurgence of the H1N1 flu this fall, as well as other emergencies such as severe storms or flood.

“You are your best defense against emergencies,” said Bob Ziegler, Red Cross executive director. “The Red Cross can help you take simple steps to prepare yourself and your loved ones for emergencies ranging from severe weather to a flu outbreak.”

A national survey conducted in July by the Red Cross found that more Americans are taking, or plan to take, extra measures to cover their coughs and sneezes with tissues or wash their hands more carefully to avoid getting

the flu compared to other preparedness actions. Less than half plan to assemble a two-week supply of food, water and medicine in the event they or someone in their family becomes sick and needs to stay home for an extended period of time.

The Red Cross recommends people take the following precautions to help guard against the flu: • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or sleeve when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow, not your hands.

• Wash your hands often, for at least 20 seconds, with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are effective.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick and stay home if you are feeling sick.

According to the Center for Disease Control, people who contract the H1N1 virus may be contagious as soon as one day before the development of a fever and as many as five days afterward. It is advisable to stock homes with enough provisions for a prolonged home stay if necessary.

For more information, contact the High Point-Thomasville Chapter at 885-9121. www.hpt.redcross.org

Make a CHOICE to help others

s the customer took money from her purse to pay the grocery store cashier, she realized she did not have enough money. Her husband had been laid off, the family had sold their car and just recently had sold their washer and dryer to buy groceries.

In Compassionate Evangelism. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Life Tabernacle of Archdale, 10508 N. Main St., at the corner of Laura Avenue.

The group is working

with Community Outreach of Archdale-Trinity to integrate their services into an ongoing COAT program.

Donations of money or services also are needed.

For more information, contact the Rev. Adkins at

431-6916.

And, oh yes, the man behind the customer made a choice. He purchased the groceries for the woman and helped to establish a ministry to help others in the same situation.

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Behind the customer stood a man whose heart was screaming, “Get up and do something.”

The story inspired three men to make a choice, to do something.

The men — Buddy Gibson, Herman Powell and Carlton Clinard — working with the Rev. Bryan Adkins of Life Tabernacle of Archdale, will offer a special event Sept. 26.

Anyone in need may participate in the event to receive food, clothing, auto mechanic assistance, medical and dental care, veterinary services, car wash, job searching aid, resume counseling and a haircut. A fleet of volunteers will be on hand to offer these services or make referrals for the services.

“We have a choice to do nothing or something,” said Gibson. “We can wallow in self-pity or gain back our self-esteem.”

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Tower enhances training at Guil-Rand I

t’s four stories of smoke and terror, it’s in Archdale’s backyard — and it makes Guil-Rand Fire Chief Brian Cox smile.

BY ELIZABETH SAUNDERS It’s called “the tower,” and it’s part of a new training facility behind the fire department on S. Main Street.

The tower is a metal building with four rooms, one on each floor. Firefighters will be able to practice ventilation, search and rescue, ladder procedures and rappelling from the roof. They can carry standpipe kits as they climb the stairs and practice hooking up to standpipes — sources of water used in tall buildings, like hotels.

There’s even a section of roof that can be re-covered again and again, so the men can practice cutting through the shingles and wood to ventilate a burning house.

“There’s a lot we can do with this building,” Cox said. He has spoken with the police department about possible training for hostage situations.

The overall facility also will include a service pit, a paved pad and a picnic area that will be used as an outdoor classroom.

The service pit is a 30,000-gallon inground tank that will be used for training with water hoses and testing the truck pumps. Equipment has to be tested annually and, in the past, Guil-Rand had to take trucks and people out of the district to meet those requirements. Now, they can stay close to home.

Water can be pumped out of the pit and then poured right back into it, minimizing

waste.

The concrete pad will provide a training spot for extraction — when emergency workers have to cut open a car or other vehicle to rescue people.

The cost of the training facility will total about $350,000. Guil-Rand is paying for it with money they saved by refinancing and simply tightening up on spending during the past year. They broke ground in early July and the facility is now mostly finished.

Training is integral to emergency workers who have to practice, not only to stay safe, but also to stay certified in rescue operations. Guil-Rand’s firefighters trained for 8,477 manhours in 2008-09 — an average of 110 hours per person.

“The community wants their firemen to be prepared and trained well,” said Cox. Training also will help certify the nine recruits who recently joined the department: Teri Barber, Clint Bullock, Daniel Crotts, Jeremy Windham, Bryan Collins, Jordan McDowell, Scott Ford, Chris White and Derrick Livingston.

As an added bonus, because fire departments are graded on their training facilities, the project will bring insurance premiums down for area residents.

Instead of sending personnel out of town, Guil-Rand will play host to other firefighters. An October class, on how to read smoke, has signed up about 100 students from around the state. Cox does not expect the training to provide significant income for the department, but visiting students will help pay for instructors and class expenses.

Photos above and below by Elizabeth Saunders

Guil-Rand Chief Brian Cox

Photo by Debbie Hightower

As of Friday, much of the project was complete.

The service pit, above right, holds 30,000 gallons.

Citizen action fixes speed limit Every regular council meeting has a public comment time when anyone can make remarks and present petitions.

Cliff Duncan, of Westhaven Lane, took that opportunity in July to ask that the speed limit on his road be reduced from 35 mph to 25 mph. He then presented a petition with 70 signatures.

The Public Safety Committee looked into the request.

Planning Department staff and Archdale Police measured the speeds of cars traveling on the road during several days and at different times of day.

An average of 20 percent traveled faster than the current 35 mph limit. Westhaven Lane has access to several side streets and is full of hills and curves.

The committee and city staff brought their findings to City Council Aug. 25 and recommended that the speed limit be reduced. Council approved the change to 25 mph.

In other business, Archdale approved a lease agreement with Clear Wireless LLC to install antennas on the city’s water tower. Rent will be $1,800 per month for five years and Clear Wireless will be responsible for moving their equipment when the tower is repainted. The city attorney and SM&E Engineering, who supervised construction of the tank, had reviewed the agreement.

A parcel of about 1.5 acres at 809 Liberty Road was annexed. The owners had requested the annexation so they can get sewer service. No one spoke at the public hearing.

Several pieces of land on Springwood Lane and Archdale Road were annexed and rezoned. The changes will clean up an uneven and confusing city boundary, ex-

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plained Planning Director Jeff Wells. The 1969 city limit runs through the Archdale-Trinity Middle School property, leaving about one-fourth of it outside the city.

The voluntary annexation included property owners around the entrance to Robin’s Nest, who already receive city services.

Pieces of land zoned as R-40, including the front quarter of ATMS, were rezoned to R-15. Wells explained that although OI (office and institutional) zoning would also be appropriate, educational use is permitted in R-15, which matches the rest of the property.

Council proclaimed Sunday, Sept. 13, as American Business Women’s Day. They passed a resolution of intent to annex property owned by Full Gospel Miracle Ministries at 6704 Weant Road. A public hearing will be held Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Council members tentatively set the date for their annual retreat, Feb. 26-27. Based on Council input from this year, the city manager will schedule a shorter retreat and find a venue closer to Archdale.

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Police investigate robberies outside sweepstakes Archdale police continue to investigate two armed robberies that occurred outside of sweepstakes businesses.

According to a report, a black man entered G&S.net, 10102-R S. Main St., Aug. 31 and demanded money.

The employee who reported the crime said the suspect had what appeared to be a gun in his shirt pocket.

G&S.net is a video gaming business. No damages were listed.

Just nine days earlier, on Aug. 22, a High Point couple reported that they were robbed by two men wearing ski masks in the parking lot of H&L Business Center, 10418-T N. Main St., which also is a video gaming operation.

Damage to the couple’s Honda was set at $100. The report did not specify how

much money was stolen.

FOUND PROPERTY A car stereo and seven keys on a key ring were found on the roadway on We s t h a v e n Lane.

For more information, call Shirley Dunkley at the Archdale Police Department at 4343134.

BUILDING ENTERED A resident of the 200 block of Meredith Drive reported Sept. 1 that someone pried off the latch of her outbuilding and stole a weed eater, valued at $200; gas can and gas, $25; leaf blower, $200; and pressure washer, $800.

POSSESSION Archdale police stopped a gray Chevrolet truck Aug. 29 at N. Main Street and W. White Drive because of fictitious tags. The driver, identified as Daniel O’Brian McClure, showed the officer a 30-day tag

Archdale police

and said that another tag in his possession had been found at Wal-mart. The license plate was confirmed stolen out of High Point.

McClure, 18, of 403 Daniel Paul Drive, was charged with fictitious tag and possession of stolen property.

According to police, after McClure was released at the scene, he sped off, spinning the tires on the truck.

According to the report, McClure almost lost control of his truck and crossed the center line.

McClure was stopped again and charged with aggressive driving.

VEHICLES ENTERED A Greensboro resident reported Sept. 2 that while his 1999 Ford Expedition was parked at CVS, 10100 S. Main St., someone pried open the driver’s side door and stole his global positioning system, valued at $400. Damage was set at $300.

A resident of the 700 block of Eden Terrace reported Sept. 2 that someone

entered her 1999 Ford Taurus and removed a GPS, valued at $300; purse and wallet, $29; $500 in currency; driver’s license; Social Security card; cigarettes, $40; assorted cards and papers; and digital camera, $200.

LARCENY A representative of Dollar General, 10106-B S. Main St., reported Aug. 30 that items had been stolen from the store.

In connection to this incident, Kimberley Lernora Hines, 38, of 1004 Proctor Drive, High Point, was charged Sept. 2 with larceny by employee. She was placed in the Randolph County Jail under a $500 secured bond.

WRECK A Thomasville woman was taken to High Point Regional Hospital by Piedmont Triad Ambulance Rescue on Aug. 28 following a wreck on Main Street between Comanche Drive and Renola Drive.

According to the police report, Angel Lynette

McBee, 35, of 210 White St., Thomasville, was stopped in the center turn lane on Main Street attempting to make a left turn when her 2000 Ford was hit in the front corner by a 2000 Chevrolet driven by Kimberly Ann Smith, 42, of 3501 Glendale Drive, Archdale.

Smith was making a left turn from the parking lot at 10102 S. Main St. when she hit McBee’s vehicle.

McBee was transported to the hospital with possible injuries. Damage to McBee’s vehicle was set at $6,000 and Smith’s Chevrolet, $2,500. Smith was charged with expired registration plate.

ROAD RAGE An Archdale resident reported Aug. 30 a 2009 Volkswagen and four motorcycles were involved in an incident of road rage at Main Street and Comanche Drive. Damage to the car was set at $20.

COUNTERFEIT An employee of Movie

Gallery, 10102-U S. Main St., reported Aug. 29 that a short black man wearing short dreadlocks attempted to purchase items with a counterfeit $100 bill.

PROPERTY DAMAGED A resident of the 4600 block of Westhaven Drive, Trinity, reported Aug. 29 that someone placed feathers in her yard and on her daughter’s vehicle and silly string and paint on her concrete driveway and yard.

Damage was set at $100.

CHARGES FILED Lennette Kimmer Smith, 42, of 4011 Wood Ave., was charged Aug. 28 with driving while impaired.

Willie Fleming Carroll III, 26, of 5118 Jordan Valley Road, Trinity, was charged Sept. 2 with injury to personal property and reckless driving.

Brian Keith Martin, 34, was charged by citation Sept. 1 with driving while license revoked.

Call Crime Stoppers of Archdale at 861-STOP.

Trinity man charged in child pornography investigation A Trinity man was was placed in the Ranarrested Sept. 3 after dolph County Jail under detectives with the a $2.25 million secured Randolph and Guilbond. ford county sheriff’s Francisco Moreno offices searched his Zagada, 36, of 206 N. residence at 4373 Third Ave., Siler City, Miller’s Mill Road. was charged with four The officers were counts of trafficking in acting as part of the cocaine and conspiring Ptacin Piedmont Internet to traffick in cocaine.

Crimes Against He was placed in the Children Task Randolph County Force.

Jail under a $950,000 The search warsecured bond. rant was authoIn addition, rized based on incharges were drawn formation from an on Rocio Zagada’s ongoing investigahusband. As of Montion into the child pornography day, he is still being sought by trade on the internet. Detectives law enforcement officials. seized a laptop computer, a perAntonio Lopez Pestana, 36, sonal computer and other elec- of 210 Fontana Circle, Siler City, tronic media. They discovered was charged with four counts of 22 electronic images or videos of trafficking in cocaine and conchild pornography. spiring to traffick in cocaine.

In connection to this, Jo- ASSAULT seph James Ptacin Jr., 61, of the An Asheboro resident reportresidence, was charged with 21 ed Aug. 29 that he had been ascounts of third degree sexual saulted by three male suspects. exploitation of a child and one Afterwards the complainant was count of second degree sexual arrested for obstruct and delay exploitation of a child. for pushing the officer.

He was placed in the Randolph County Jail under a $100,000 se- HOMES ENTERED A resident of the 1900 block cured bond. of Old Mountain Road, ThomTRAFFICKING asville, reported Sept. 1 the theft A brother and sister were from his residence of a laptop charged with trafficking in cocomputer, valued at $900; guitar, caine Aug. 31 after a three-week $175; handmade violin, $2,000; investigation involving officers from the Randolph County Sher- assorted DVDs, $200; and lock iff’s Office Vice Unit, Chatham box and assorted documents, County Sheriff’s Office and the $80.

A purse, valued at $100, and Asheboro and Ramseur police departments. As of Monday, a frozen dinners, $15, were reported stolen Sept. 1 from a residence third suspect was still at large.

Officers initiated a search of a in the 6700 block of Tom Ball Mazda 626 parked on the corner Road, Randleman.

A resident of the 5100 block of Baby Doe and Dawson streets in Ramseur. In all, they discovered of Meadowbrook Drive, Trin518 grams of cocaine and $285 in ity, reported Sept. 1 the theft of a television, valued at $800; two cash, and seized two vehicles.

In connection to this incident, Sony game systems, $700; NinRocio Moreno Zagada, 41, of tendo game system, $300; cable 210 Fontana Circle, Siler City, box, $30; portable PlayStation was charged with seven counts system and games, $1,300; digiof trafficking in cocaine and con- tal camera, $2,500; cell phone acspiring to traffick in cocaine. She cessories, $100; and DVD player,

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$50. Damages were set at $200.

A resident of the 2100 block of Pleasant Loop, Thomasville, reported Aug. 31 the theft of a VCR, valued at $100, and assorted jewelry, no value listed.

A television, valued at $400, was reported stolen Aug. 31 from a residence in the 1700 block of Finch Farm Road, Trinity.

A resident of the 2200 block of Todd Drive, Trinity, reported Aug. 31 the theft of a Dell computer, valued at $1,100; assorted jewelry, $10,000; and leather wallet, $100. Damage was set at $300.

A medication was reported stolen Aug. 31 from a resident in the 200 block of Holder Inman Road, Randleman.

A resident of the 3300 block of Green Glade Road, Sophia, reported Aug. 30 the theft of two medications, television, valued at $50; and DVD player, $50.

A medication was reported stolen Aug. 30 from a residence in the 700 block of Hanner Road, Randleman.

A resident of the 5700 block of Huckleberry Lane, Trinity, reported Aug. 28 the theft of assorted diamond and gold jewelry, all valued at $3,900.

A resident of the 3500 block of Kay Drive, Trinity, reported Aug. 30 the theft of a PlayStation system, valued at $150.

Damage was set at $50.

A resident of the 5000 block of old Marlboro Road, Sophia, reported Aug. 29 the theft of a safe, valued at $30; two medications; jewelry box, $20; two necklaces, $100; and watch, $20.

A medication was reported stolen Aug. 27 from a resident of the 3100 block of Sharon Acres Drive, Sophia.

A resident of the 5600 block of Old Thomasville Road, reported Aug. 27 the theft of an air conditioner, valued at $250; pressure washer, $350; and microwave, $75. The air conditioner and microwave were recovered.

A resident of the 2800 block of Stanley Road reported Aug.

31 the theft of a British 303 rifle, valued at $175; Remington 12 gauge shotgun, $350; Winchester M59, $350; Winchester Model 12, $400; Springfield 20 gauge shotgun, $600; Browning 12 gauge shotgun, $500; Ruger 44 caliber pistol, $400; Winchester 30-30 rifle, $250; Thompson .45 and scope, $200; Thompson .45, $150; two Red Ryder BB guns, $70; four fishing poles, $200; diamond necklace and bracelet, $300; pearl ring, $100; gold chain and anklet, $400; diamond earrings, $150; and four bracelets, $1,450.

VEHICLE ENTERED A GPS system, valued at $200, was reported stolen Aug. 31 from a vehicle parked in a driveway in the 6500 block of Heathwood Drive.

VEHICLE DAMAGED A resident of the 4700 block of Pliney Farlow Road reported Aug. 28 that someone damaged the driver’s side mirror and front left fender on a 2006 Toyota.

SHOPLIFTING An employee of Sheetz Gas Station, 5905 Finch Farm Road, Trinity, reported Aug. 27 the theft of assorted merchandise, no value listed.

BICYCLE STOLEN A resident of the 5000 block of Meadowbrook Drive, Trinity, reported Sept. 1 the theft of a Huffy bicycle, valued at $30.

TRAILER STOLEN A Charlotte resident reported Aug. 31 the theft of his flat bed trailer, valued at $5,000, and pressure washer, $7,000, from the 4100 block of Finch Farm Road, Trinity. Damage was set at $100.

FOUND PROPERTY A wallet, driver’s license, Social Security cards and more than $600 were found Aug. 27 on the side of Kennedy Road near Morris Road in Trinity.

THEFTS A Trinity resident reported Sept. 1 the theft of a swing, val-

ued at $150, and motorcycle helmet, $50, from the 7100 block of Davis Country Road, Randleman.

A Trinity resident reported Aug. 31 that someone stole mail from a mailbox in the 100 block of Kennedy Farm Road, Trinity.

A Winston-Salem resident reported Aug. 28 the theft of her gas card while she was at QuikShop Gas Stop, 5603 Finch Farm Road, Trinity.

CHARGES FILED Hector Arzate Cabrera, 17, of 876 Hoover Hill Road, Asheboro, was charged Aug. 28 with failure to appear on a charge alleging giving fictitious information to officer.

Gregory Brooks Drumwright, 29, of Greensboro, was charged Sept. 2 with driving while license revoked.

Joshua Lee Hicks, 24, of 6343 Jack Wall Lane, Archdale, was charged Aug. 31 with failure to appear on a charge alleging driving while license revoked.

Alva Wilson Lewis, 38, of 3041 Stonehenge Road, Thomasville, was charged Sept. 1 with injury to personal property and communicating threats.

Ryan Wilson Lewis, 20, of 3041 Stonehenge Road, Thomasville, was charged Sept. 1 with injury to personal property and communicating threats.

Alain Diaz Lievano, 26, of Charlotte, was charged Sept. 1 with failures to appear on charges alleging driving while impaired and felony possession of cocaine.

Crystal Ann Newsome, 32, of 3383 Partridge Lane, Sophia, was charged Aug. 28 with failure to appear on charges alleging no insurance and no tags.

Brian Mark Swaney, 34, of 221 Free Pilgrim Church Road, Thomasville, was charged Sept. 1 with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of meth and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

Christopher Dale Tate, 19, of 7147 Flint Hill Road, Sophia, was charged Aug. 28 with reckless and wanton driving and failure to stop at stop sign.

Fire Report The Guil-Rand Fire Department answered 37 calls the week of Aug. 30 through Sept. 5.

Since July 1, the department has answered 415 alarms.

SUNDAY, Aug. 30 5:23 p.m. 1308 Old Jackson Lake Road, assist Emergency Medical Services.

5:36 p.m. 4299 Roseway Road, power line down.

6:01 p.m. 4922 Roseway Road, good intent.

8:00 p.m. 4040 Kynwood Drive, assist EMS. 11:01 p.m. 5033 Old Marlboro Road, assist EMS. MONDAY, Aug. 31 12:11 a.m. 2677 Coltrane Mill Road, assist EMS.

1:50 a.m. 106 Don Ave., assist EMS. 7:11 a.m. 6997 Arden Road, cancelled en route.

11:01 a.m. 4546 Millers Mill Road, assist EMS. 1:54 p.m. 1008 Liberty Road, assist EMS. 5:37 p.m. 5118 Jordan Valley Road, assist EMS. 5:38 p.m. 2103 Jefferson Court, assist EMS. 10:49 p.m. 4712 Alford St., assist EMS. 11:03 p.m. 4353 Brad Road, assist EMS. TUESDAY, Sept. 1 8:56 a.m. 4353 Jerry St., unauthorized control burn.

2:47 p.m. 1206 Chesapeake Lane, assist EMS. WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2 1:29 a.m. 1120 English Court, building fire.

7:27 a.m. Welborn Road, auto accident with injury.

1:42 p.m. Cedar Square Road, assist EMS. 2:10 p.m. 5618 Merle Drive, assist EMS. 4:58 p.m. 4172 Craven Pines Road, false alarm.

6:48 p.m. 1935 Foster View Drive, assist EMS. THURSDAY, Sept. 3 11:31 a.m. 3232 Jess Smith Road, assist EMS. 12:55 p.m. 303 Aldridge Road, good intent.

2:21 p.m. 6052 Kennedy Road, assist EMS. 8:35 p.m. 4166 Redding Country Road, assist EMS. FRIDAY, Sept. 4 1:43 a.m. 4123 Craven Pines Road, assist EMS. 2:28 a.m. 6225 N.C. Hwy. 62, house fire.

2:29 a.m. 508 Brittany Way, assist EMS. 8:16 a.m. 5414 Fairview Church Road, assist EMS. 9:50 a.m. 6960 Kennedy Road, assist EMS. 5:03 p.m. 6614 Davis Country Road, rubbish fire.

SATURDAY, Sept. 5 2:34 a.m. 3678 Finch Farm Road, auto accident with injury.

3:34 a.m. 5033 Old Marlboro Road, assist EMS. 12:44 p.m. 116 Balfour Drive, rubbish fire.

8:24 p.m. 6458 Muddy Creek Road, assist EMS. 10:12 p.m. 1446 Jackson Lake Road, assist EMS. Compiled by Ginger Harmon www.guil-randfire.com

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Hopkins

Fugitive Watch The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is seeking two Trinity residents.

Crystal Marie Grimes, 29, of 4964 Hoover Hill Road, is wanted for unauthorized use, misdemeanor larceny and possession of stolen property.

Steven Craig Hopkins, 47, of 5026 Pliney Farlow Road, is wanted for failure to appear, robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to rob.

To report the whereabouts of Grimes or Hopkins, call 672-7463.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Obituaries Billy Adams ...... High Point Bonnie Frazier ...... Denton T. Harrison ....... Thomasville

Judy Kennedy ..... Archdale

Ann L. Nelson .... High Point Cloe Oakley ...... Greenville Terry Proctor .......... Trinity Bill Roach .......... Archdale

Ann Lewis Nelson Ann Lewis Nelson, 68, of High Point, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at Hospice Home at High Point.

She was born Jan. 14, 1941, in High Point, to Clyde E. Lewis and Annie Mae Hobson Lewis. She was a graduate of High Point High School. On June 12, 1959, she was married to Bobby R. Nelson. She retired from Valspar Corporation after 32 years. She was a member of Oak Hill Friends Meeting for 45 years. She was preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby R. Nelson of the home; mother, Annie Mae Lewis of High Point; a brother, Tommy N. Lewis of High Point; sister, Linda L. Higgins and husband Harry “Buck” of Trinity; a sister, Kathy L. Trivette and husband Jimmy of Archdale; sisters-in-law, Vivian N. Osborne and husband Bob of Sophia, Bonnie N. Brown and husband Bob of High Point and Brenda N. Hedgecock and husband Michael of Winston-Salem; and brothers-in-law, Fred “Fuzzy” W. Nelson and wife Mildred of Kernersville and Arnold Johnson of High Point.

The funeral service was held Sunday, Sept. 6, at Oak Hill Friends Meeting, with Joseph Neal officiating. Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point assisted the family.

Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262 or Oak Hill Friends Meeting, 2001 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262.

Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com.

Cloe Ida McMahan Oakley Cloe Ida McMahan Oakley, 97, of 315 Kenilworth Drive, Greenville, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug. 26, 1912, in Swain County, a daughter of the late James Columbus McMahan and the late Mary Alice Holden McMahan. She was a former resident of Trinity where she had lived for 50 years, until moving to Greenville in 1994 to the home of her daughter, Joyce Satterfield.

She was an active member of Trindale Baptist Church.

She was married to Clyde David Oakley, who died Dec. 11, 1996. In addition to her husband, she also was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Jane Oakley and sonsin-law, Dr. Howard Satterfield and Wayne Farrington.

Survivors are three daughters, Billie O. Farrington of Powell, Tenn., Joyce O. Satterfield of Greenville and Sandra O. Bannister and husband Larry of Louden, Tenn; a son, Max David Oakley and wife Becky of High Point; a sister, Ollie Hinson of High Point; three brothers, Ray McMahan of Mebane, Clifton McMahan and Paul McMahan, both of Greenville; and seven grandchildren.

The funeral was held Sunday, Sept. 6, in the chapel of Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point, officiated

by Dr. Jimmy Hinson. Burial followed in Floral Garden Memorial Park cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Box 999, Charlotte, NC 28215; or to Trindale Baptist Church, 10407 Archdale Road, Trinity, NC 27370.

Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com.

Bonnie Frazier Bonnie Louise Fields Frazier, 79, of Denton, formerly of High Point, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, at the home of her son, Terry.

She was born Aug. 17, 1930, in Guilford County, to Samuel Rufus Fields and Lala Dickerson Fields. She attended Allen Jay High School and retired from McField in Archdale in 1988. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Richard Frazier; daughter, Brenda Allen; brother, Robert Fields; and sister, Macie Cecil.

Surviving are a daughter, Janice Collins and husband Donald of Trinity; three sons, Sam Frazier and wife Karen and Larry Frazier and wife Debra, all of Trinity, and Terry Frazier and special friend Wendy Mashburn of Denton; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the J.C. Green & Sons Chapel in Thomasville, with the Rev. John Sides officiating. Interment followed in Floral Garden Memorial Park cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292.

Online condolences may be made at www.jcgreenandsons.com.

Randolph Hospital offers open MRI Randolph Hospital will purchase a second Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), this one an open scanner.

The open scanner will help Randolph Hospital accommodate individuals with special conditions, such as pain, mobility and respiratory problems, without compromising the quality of the MRI scan.

From October 2008 through March, Randolph Hospital performed 2,187 MRI scans. This is a 48.2 percent increase over the same time period for fiscal year 2008.

This is also a 21.7 percent increase above this year’s budget projection.

Judy Kennedy

Bill Roach

Judy Clodfelter Kennedy, 68, of 4816 Macon Drive, Archdale, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, in the High Point Regional Cancer Center.

She was born Jan. 26, 1941, in High Point, a daughter of Irvin A. and Mary Owens Clodfelter. She had been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church.

She was preceded in death by her father; a sister, Shelby Jean “Tinker” Clodfelter; and a brother, Irvin A. “Butch” Clodfelter.

Surviving are her husband, Charles Kennedy of the home; a son, Brian Teal and wife Leslie of Smithfield, Va.; her mother of the Evergreens Nursing Home in High Point; and a sister, Marie Hiatt and husband Robert of High Point.

The funeral was held Monday, Sept. 7, at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in High Point, by Pastors Grover and Judy Jarrell. Interment followed in Floral Garden Memorial Park cemetery. Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale assisted the family.

Memorials may be directed to High Point Regional Cancer Center, 302 Westwood Ave., High Point, NC 27262 or to the First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 100 Kenilworth Drive, High Point, NC 27260.

Bill Roach, 78, of Archdale, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, in the Cancer Center at High Point Regional Hospital.

He was born March 12, 1931, in Anderson, S.C. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps and the owner of Crown Foam Products. On May 20, 1955, he married Betty Earl Wilson.

He was a member of Archdale United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty Earl Roach of the home; three children; Beth Thomas and husband William of Asheboro, Angie Grimmett and husband Craig of Archdale and Steve Roach and wife Lori of Archdale; four grandchildren; and a brother, Harold Roach and wife Christine of Jamestown.

The funeral was held Sunday, Sept. 6, at Archdale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Stuart Noell, the Rev. Harold Shives and the Rev. Jeff Patterson officiating. Interment followed in Floral Garden Memorial Park.

Arrangements were by Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale.

Memorials may be given to Archdale United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 4096, Archdale, NC 27263.

Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com.

Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com.

Thomas Harrison

Terr y Proctor

Thomas W. Harrison, 91, of Thomasville, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, at Thomasville Medical Center.

He was born Aug. 4, 1918, in Davidson County, to Thomas Walter and Cordia Russell. He was a retired accountant. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a life member of both the VFW and American Legion.

He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by sisters, Frances Koontz, Lula Mae Clemmons, and Inez Miller; and a brother, James Edward Harrison.

On June 4, 1949, he married Lois Cox, who survives of the home. Also surviving are a son, Keith Harrison and wife Becky of Raleigh; sisters, Moriel Chisom of Hampton, Va., Betty Snider and Cornelia Crotts, both of Archdale; and two granddaughters.

A graveside service was held Thursday, Sept. 3, at Holly Hill Memorial Park cemetery, with Chaplain James Luther officiating. J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville assisted the family.

Terry Gene Proctor, 72, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at his home.

He was born Sept. 19, 1936, in Guilford County, the son of Floyd and Bertha Woolard Proctor. He was a Navy veteran who served in the Korean Conflict. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was retired from the City of High Point. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Gary Proctor; and an infant son.

Survivors include two daughters, Pamela Rios of Archdale and Danyelle Halbert and husband Josh of Hurricane, W.Va.; a son, Bradley Proctor of Hurricane, W.Va.; a stepson, Michael Wilson and wife Kathy of Sophia; a sister, Brenda Coates and husband Kenneth of High Point; and three grandchildren.

A graveside service was held Monday, Sept. 7, in Guilford Memorial Park.

Davis Funerals and Cremations assisted the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.davisfuneralsandcremations.com.

Online condolences may be made at www.jcgreenandsons.com.

Hospice offers grief support groups Hospice of the Piedmont has scheduled two grief support groups to help adults and children cope with the death of a loved one.

Remembering My Child is a support group for adults who have experienced the death of a child. The group will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. seven Mondays, beginning Sept. 14, and will gather at the Hope for the Holidays workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10.

The “Bear” Essentials of Grief is a Kids Path support group for elementary school children who have experienced the death of a loved one. The group will meet from 5 to 6:30 p.m. four consecutive Mondays, beginning Sept. 28.

All support groups meet at the Hospice of the Piedmont office at 1801 Westchester Drive in High Point.

The groups are offered free of charge as a community service and range in size from six to 10 participants.

Pre-registration and a pre-group interview are required. Call Hospice of the Piedmont at 889-8446

between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays to register.

Hospice of the Piedmont is a nonprofit organization which provides medical, emotional and spiritual support for those with lifelimiting illness and their families.

The agency serves Guilford, Randolph, Davidson, and Forsyth from its High Point office. www.hospice-careconnection.org

Billy Adams Billy Don “Bill” Adams, 75, of Potts Avenue, High Point, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, at his residence.

He was born March 7, 1934, in High Point, a son of Vernon Perry Adams and Virginia Estelle Staton Adams.

He was an Air Force veteran and a truck driver for Thurston Motor Lines, retiring from Anderson Truck Lines.

He was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Nina Graves Adams of the home; three daughters, Vickie Lackey and companion Mitchell Hodges, Donna Bugg and husband Tommy and Sheri Adams, all of High Point; a brother, Maxie “Bo” Adams and wife Barbara of High Point; two grandchildren, Tommy Bugg Jr. and wife Suzanne and Crystal Jenkins and husband Chuck, all of Trinity; and two greatgrandchildren.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Davis Funerals & Cremations Chapel, officiated by Pastor Michael Mabe.

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expectation for a two-lane road, which is 12,000 to 15,000 vehicles per day.

A recent count saw more than 12,000 east and west of I-85, with almost 20,000 at the on-ramps. Projected traffic for 2035 is 28,000 per day at that intersection.

Archdale’s Future Land Use Plan plays a big role in the plan. “We understand we have to think about land use whenever we talk about transportation,” said Stansbery.

Kimley-Horn also looked at the number of accidents in the corridor: 53 in the past three years. Stansbery called the intersection at Fairfield Road “the most congested and dangerous,” with additional hot spots at Weant Road and the I-85 ramps.

Part of the plan is to control access onto the road. Stansbery pointed out that more driveways would mean more accidents, as well as delays for motorists to wait on turning traffic. N.C. Department of Transportation wants traffic signals to be at least 1,500 feet apart, which will limit the number of crossovers. Stansbery mentioned that a traffic signal should benefit many, not just one property owner.

While a center turn-lane might add to the danger of accidents, a median would prevent cars traveling in opposite directions from turning at the same spot. “DOT has embraced the notion of divided boulevards,” Stansbery said. “They’re safer and they perform better for longer.”

To get around from business to business, one solution is to add connector streets off of N.C. 62. These streets would be built during the construction of any large developments.

Nobody has plans to widen the road right now, Stansbery emphasized. There’s no funding, no imminent projects on DOT’s schedule.

Stansbery said Archdale has to adopt a plan, DOT and High Point Metropolitan Planning Organization have to endorse it and then everybody will have to stand behind it as the area grows.

Graphics courtesy of city of Archdale

Red represents commercial areas on both maps.The map above, a draft, shows how city planners expect N.C. 62 to grow. The graphic at right shows the current uses. Some maps are available on the city’s Web site at www.archdale-nc.gov.

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The Guilford County Agricultural Extension Office will present a program on making herb and flower potpourri from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22.

The free program will be held at the Extension office at 3309 Burlington Road in Greensboro.

Wendy Evensen, originator of “Sadies Soaps” in Stokesdale, will demonstrate potpourri techniques.

Guests may bring dried herbs and flowers to make potpourri.

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BY DEBBIE HIGHTOWER After Randolph County purchased the Lion’s Den on Balfour Drive to move services such as WIC, Work First and crisis intervention, County Manager Richard Wells paid the church a visit with a goal in mind — to offer a thank you gift.

The church had housed the services for several years with the hallway in the fellowship utilized as a waiting room and the community room for intake.

The hallway walls, which had carpeting that extended up to a wainscoting, were damaged, and, in addition the floor revealed marks and streaks from chairs.

“You might say that the area was the worse for wear,” said Wells.

Wells told Bruce Webb, chairman of the Archdale United Methodist Church trustee board, that the county would like to thank them for housing the services.

“I thought we would get a nice letter and a plaque, but we are getting a whole lot more,” said Webb.

Altogether county maintenance crews spent two weeks to repair the hall.

County staff stripped and polished the floor. A professional crew painted the walls.

When Webb and other church members saw the completed project, they were more than pleased.

“It is really nice for the county to do this,” said Webb.

Stuart Noell, pastor of Archdale United Methodist Church, is thrilled by the county’s gift.

“It is a nicer, cleaner look,” he said. “That is a room which we share with other community groups such as Rotary Club and AA. The new look will enhance our community outreach.”

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