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POLITICAL FORUM: Davidson sheriff candidates meet public. 1B
September 17, 2010 127th year No. 260
SEXUAL ASSAULT: Local hospital employee faces charge. 2A
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SIMEON SHOWDOWN: Bison, Red Raiders renew rivalry. 1D
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CBL & Associates Properties Inc. confirmed earlier this summer that Oak Hollow Mall is under contract
Sources: Texas-based company is bidder for Oak Hollow BY PAUL B. JOHNSON ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER
HIGH POINT – A Texas-based company that specializes in a broad range of properties is the bidder on Oak Hollow Mall, the city’s largest shopping center, sources tell The High Point Enterprise. The owner and operator of the mall, CBL & Associates Properties Inc., confirmed earlier this summer the long-reported speculation that the shopping center it opened 15 years ago is for sale. The Chattanooga, Tenn.-based company confirmed that the mall was under contract, but didn’t re-
lease the name of the bidder, citing ongoing negotiations. Three independent sources, who asked to remain anonymous, told the Enterprise that the bidder is Provident Realty Advisors Inc., a privately held company based in Dallas. Founded in 1991, Provident is a developer and manager of commercial, residential and resort properties, according to the company’s website. “They are a solid, credible company with a proven track record,” City Manager Strib Boynton said. A representative with Provident who handles media calls couldn’t be reached for comment
by the Enterprise Thursday. Meanwhile, the city of High Point recently put together a plan that could result in city ownership of the mall property, though Mayor Becky Smothers emphasized Thursday that the city has no active intention to buy the mall. Instead, the plan would serve as a backup for the city if other, private options for Oak Hollow fall through, she said. “It wasn’t a signal that we were going to do it. It was just to find out what would be required, but it’s nothing of any concrete nature,” Smothers said. The company that has bid on Oak Hollow has an expertise in
turning around underperforming or distressed properties. On its website, Provident touts its ability to reposition and recast commercial properties. For example, in Dallas, Provident reports it converted a regional mall into more than 300,000 square feet of mixed-use space that includes adjacent retail and restaurant uses. In Albuquerque, N.M., Provident converted an industrial facility into more than 250,000 square feet of office, retail, restaurant and hotel uses, according to its website.
TEXT-A-TIP: Sheriff’s department starts new program. 1B OBITUARIES
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Randolph ambulance station dedicated BY PAT KIMBROUGH ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER
HIGH POINT – A High Point-based medical transportation company has expanded its service territory with a new ambulance base station in Randolph County. Piedmont Triad Ambulance & Rescue Inc., or PTAR, dedicated the station, located at 108 E. Balfour Ave. in northern Asheboro, last month. It’s the fifth facility for the private, nonprofit company, which also has locations in High Point, Greensboro and Colfax. Its primary role is nonemergency response and scheduled patient transportation services, though its 17 ambulances often respond to emergency calls
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New ambulance station is located at 108 E. Balfour Ave. in northern Asheboro. when they are closer than county EMS units. “Across the state, unfortunately, we’ve seen several rescue squads closed, we’ve seen several rescue squads being absorbed by county agencies, and we are fortunate enough ... to
be expanding, and to be growing,” said Gart Evans, chairman of PTAR’s board. PTAR began serving Randolph County shortly after it was formed as the High Point Rescue Squad in 1971 and increased its service to the county in 1992.
The 4,000-square-foot facility has room to house three ambulances and/or other emergency vehicles. It also provides living quarters for crew members. PTAR ambulances and personnel are permitted, licensed and certified by
the state at the Advanced Life Support level, which enables them to respond on emergency and non-emergency calls whenever no county paramedic ambulance is available, or with county EMS units on multicasualty events. “We can’t thank PTAR enough for being in Randolph County,” said Donovan Davis, director of Randolph County Emergency Medical Services. “This year, we will respond to almost 18,000 calls. That’s an increase in a two-year period of about 2,500 calls. We don’t know why. Everything is increasing, but every day we’re busier and busier. We could not do what we do without (PTAR).” pkimbrough@hpe.com | 888-3531
Commissioners OK $89,500 incentive deal JOBS
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High Point City Council earlier approved $94,500 in incentives for Baltek on a unanimous vote to help bring 68 jobs to the city.
BY DAVID NIVENS ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER
GUILFORD COUNTY – Commissioners added their approval Thursday for a High Point business project with an $89,500 incentive. The Board of Commissioners voted 6-3 to ap-
prove the three-year package following a public hearing. The composite product manufacturing company is considering a site at 5240 National Drive, an unoccupied building in north High Point. The New Jersey manufacturer and distributor of compos-
ite products that include balsa and foam materials used in cars, boats, wind turbines and other items, is also seeking funds from the state. The company wants to create 68 jobs – 56 new jobs and 12 that will transfer from out of state – with a move of U.S. divisional
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headquarters to the city. The average annual wage will be $37,817. Baltek will have to meet performance agreements over the three-year period before funds are released. “This is exciting and important for us,” said
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