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UNION PACT: Thomas Built, UAW reach new agreement. 1B

October 21, 2010 127th year No. 294

MULTIPLE INJURIES: Seven students, driver treated after bus accident. 3A

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HERE COMES DUKE: Blue Devils dominate preseason ACC poll. 1C

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READY, SET, PIG OUT Organizers put finishing touches on BBQ festival

Shea Hunter joined High Point University as a campus concierge. Hunter is responsible for serving as a point of contact for both students and parents, as well as modeling the value of service for the university.

BY DARRICK IGNASIAK ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

LEXINGTON – A 50-ton sand sculpture being erected in Uptown Lexington could only mean one thing on Wednesday – the 27th annual Lexington Barbecue Festival is days away. “It’s by far one of the most popular attractions that we have at the festival for people to see,” Stephanie K. Saintsing, the festival’s executive director, said of the sculpture. “I think visitors especially love that they can see it transform throughout the week, sort of see it take shape and have fun guessing what it might be.” Saintsing said Californiabased Sandscapes started work on the sculpture Friday and will continue to put finishing touches on the sculpture at the festival. The festival, which is expected to attract 125,000 people, will be held in Uptown Lexington from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. “We know that the crowds are going to be massive,” Saintsing said. “We hope certainly for a safe day and an enjoyable day with visitors being able to appreciate our Lexington-style barbecue and celebrate our famous hometown heritage.” Saintsing said the festival

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Stephanie K. Saintsing (right) watches Alan Matsumoto work on sculpture in downtown Lexington. will feature 250-plus arts and crafts vendors, six stages of music, the 50-ton sand sculpture, a lumberjack competition, racing pigs and a bicycle stunt show. Speedy’s Barbecue, Stamey’s Barbecue, Smokey Joe’s BBQ, The Barbecue Center and Jimmy’s Barbecue are the participating restaurants for this year’s festival. Sonny Conrad, owner of The Barbecue Center, said 15,000 pounds of barbecue will be served on Saturday. He said his restaurant this week is working on getting all the equipment ready and all of its

stock in for the festival. “We look forward to it, and we look forward to it leaving,” Conrad joked of the festival. “It’s a lot of work.” The Lexington Barbecue Festival was established in 1984 by Saintsing’s late mother, Kay, who died suddenly in 2002 with a heart condition. Saintsing has continued the popular festival ever since in her mother’s memory. “That’s gratifying that I can continue that in her honor, in her memory,” Saintsing said.

27TH ANNUAL LEXINGTON BARBECUE FESTIVAL

When: Exhibits open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 6 p.m., Saturday Where: Uptown Lexington Admission: Free Highlights: Five restaurants will be serving barbecue; six stages of music; a variety of arts and crafts; a “Guitar Pull” sponsored by WTQR 104.1 takes place at 1:30 p.m and will feature country music artists James Otto, Randy Montana, Laura Bell Bundy, Stealing Angels and a special performance from Sara Evans at 4:30 p.m.

HIGH POINT – A new day and time are among the changes for this year’s annual holiday procession in High Point. The North State Communications High Point Holiday Festival Parade is set for Sunday, Nov. 21, at 3 p.m. The parade will proceed from Green Drive to Montlieu Avenue on Main Street. For the past 30 years, the parade has been held on the evening of the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. “This year we thought we would just try a Sunday after-

OBITUARIES

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Margaret Antrim, 87 Karen Cugini, 50 Bessie Hart, 97 Lee Roy Hunt, 82 William Oakey Jr., 67 David Presnell, 69 Joyce Roberts, 75 Fountain Smith Jr., 79 Hazel Staton, 93 Obituaries, 2B

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Holiday parade moving to Sunday BY PAT KIMBROUGH ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

MURDER CASE: Second man charged in drug-related killing. 1B

noon and see if the change might help us bring more people out to the parade,” said Sharon Smith, parade manager. “Last year, we had a wonderful viewing audience, but it seems that an evening parade maybe creates a little bit of a safety issue, so we’re going to try it this year and see what happens. I think the viewing audience will enjoy a Sunday afternoon parade.” Another change will involve the community tree-lighting ceremony, which has traditionally been held at the High Point Depot prior to the parade start. This year, it will take place at the

High Point Neal F. Austin Public Library immediately following the parade. The High Point Area Arts Council Children’s Chorale will sing and Santa Claus will be in attendance for photo opportunities. “There is a tree that’s going to be planted there that we’ll be able to use every year,” Smith said. “Hopefully, we will have some of our local dignitaries there also.” As in the past, the parade can accommodate up to 180 entries, and organizers expect the same type of participants this year, such as high school bands, a variety of professional floats, dance

schools and church youth groups that build their own floats. Smith said she expects all 180 spots to be filled, as they typically are for the parade, which is a production of the Guilford Merchants Association and has a primary sponsor this year of North State Communications. Organizers will start a waiting list once all 180 spots have been filled. Applications will be accepted until Nov. 5. Go to www.highpointparade.com to obtain an application. Anyone with questions can call Smith at 378-6350. pkimbrough@hpe.com | 888-3531

WINDING DOWN Mood mixed, upbeat as fall market wraps up BY PAM HAYNES ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

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Steve Caplan, a representative for John Charles Co., takes a break on a bench at Mendenhall Station. He was on the cellphone with customer as he relaxed.

HIGH POINT – The High Point Market ends today with some mixed reports from exhibitors, though most said they were satisfied with the orders they wrote at the event. It wasn’t about expecting phenomenal results, but about being realistic, exhibitors told The High Point Enterprise at the beginning of the furniture market. Those who kept that mindset say they got what they expected. “I really would compare it to the last (April) market,” said Meredith Younger Spell, a spokesperson for Thomasville-based Younger Furniture. “We’re about on track traffic wise. Last market, the feeling was things were becoming more positive. It’s the same this time. I wouldn’t say we were better or worse, but it’s been the same for us.”

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At the High Point Market Authority’s quarterly meeting on Wednesday, two retailers also said that market was stable. “I found market to be good and consistent,” said Keith Koenig, president of City Furniture who joined the meeting through a conference phone call. “I don’t think it’s been anything other than a pleasant experience for everyone involved.” Still, other showrooms said they saw some boost in business this fall. “Business has been excellent and traffic has been consistent,” said Ed Tashjian, chief marketing officer with Home Meridian International, parent company of Pulaski. “Our biggest dealers were here last Wednesday (Oct. 13). The big accounts get here early. But our dealers are optimistic and believe the

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Sunny, nice High 77, Low 42 6C

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