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Small retailers expect some impact from Black Friday BY PAM HAYNES ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER
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Cheryle Parrish shops at The Guilded Lily on Wednesday, one of the city’s smaller retailers that hopes it can cash in on Black Friday traffic.
HIGH POINT – Tami Hendrix, owner of Meg’s Gifts, knows that Black Friday is targeted at major retailers like WalMart, Kmart and Target. But she figures the busiest shopping day of the year can’t hurt her business either. She didn’t open her doors at sunrise like major stores, and she didn’t send out numerous circulars and advertisements, but her store is open and ready to sell to customers who are willing to buy today. “We always have quite a bit of traffic on Black Friday since everyone is out and about,” said Hendrix, whose
store is at 205 Neal Place. “In my experience, people are out shopping for Christmas gifts, so they are looking for a variety of things. I don’t think small businesses are excluded at all.” Hendrix said she expects more impact on her new seasonal store at Oak Hollow Mall, which opened at 6 a.m. today. This is the first year she has set up shop at the mall. “We think we’ll see more impact from Black Friday than ever before because of that store,” she said. Other small retailers didn’t open early either, but they are hoping that shoppers who were lured out by major retailers this morning will
stop by their stores as well. “It’s speculation,” said Ann Currie, a manager at Gilded Lily at 1104 N. Main St. “We’ve got a lot of people coming in that know about our deals on Black Friday, but we don’t ever know the real outcome until it’s over.” Currie said the store probably wouldn’t see a huge impact from Black Friday, but she is optimistic that a combination of heavy shopper traffic that day and advertisements hanging in their windows and placed on their sidewalks will draw more shoppers in who wouldn’t have been out otherwise. phaynes@hpe.com | 888-3617
Called to serve Volunteers, ministry feed those in need BY PAM HAYNES ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER
HIGH POINT – Thanksgiving Day wasn’t about eating a big dinner of turkey and fixings for hundreds of volunteers at Carter Brothers Barbecue and Ribs on Thursday. It was about ensuring that others in need had a meal to enjoy. His Laboring Few Biker Ministries and the owners and employees of Carter Brothers teamed up for the 16th year to feed those who might not have received a dinner otherwise. About 3,500 meals were delivered and 500 more were served in-house, an increase from the amount served last year. “We have a lot more people in need this year,” said Steve Erwin, pastor of His Laboring Few Biker Ministries. “I think this means a lot to the community because the economy has gotten worse each year.” Volunteers began preparing the dinner nearly two weeks ago when they began to cook 400 turkeys. Other cooks were up late last night preparing the final fixings. The meals were delivered to the sick and elderly who could
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Johnnie Lomax and Joe Walker take boxed meals to waiting car for delivery by volunteers.
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Kathleen Jones, 83 Claude Reynolds, 88 Catherine Shannon, 85 Obituaries, 2-3B
not prepare a dinner on their own. Others piled into the restaurant between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to receive their plates. “Some people who are shut in their homes may not see anyone else but us today,” said Cheri Taylor, a member of His Laboring Few Biker Ministries and an annual volunteer at the event. “Not only does it give them food, but it shows them that there are people who still care.” Jim Clary, also an annual volunteer, found out about the event from a Carter Brothers employee. He said he participates each year to “do the work the Lord calls me to do.” “More people are out of work this year, so there is a big, big need,” he said. “So many of us don’t know what it’s like to go without.” Erwin said the annual Thanksgiving dinner started in 1993 with a simple goal: to help others. “We started with a heart to help people. It just grew from there,” he said. The ministry next will begin preparations for its annual Christmas dinner that also feeds those in need on Christmas Day.
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The Carter Brothers kitchen is jammed with volunteers preparing to-go meals in a production line.
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Trinity seeks to fill board seats ENTERPRISE STAFF REPORT
TRINITY – If you’re a Trinity resident looking to make a difference, the city currently is accepting applications to serve on advisory boards. The City Council is expected to make appointments during its Dec. 15 meeting. Terms are effective immediately and are for three years unless the appointment is to fill a vacant term. The deadline for submitting an application for this round of appointments is Tuesday. Applications may be downloaded from
Scott Raynor, assistant professor of art and chairman of the Visual Art Department at High Point University, presented a paper, titled “Thinking Foundations, Creating a Dynamic Design Curriculum,” at the Studio Art Centers International Annual Consortium Conference in Florence, Italy. The conference brings together art and design faculty from around the world to discuss topics on the study of visual art.
The City Council is expected to make appointments during its Dec. 15 meeting. the city’s Web site, or picked up at the City Hall Annex, 6701 N.C. 62. Applications are accepted yearround for future appointments that may arise. The Planning and Zoning Board conducts public hearings on rezoning requests and is responsible for making recommendations to the
City Council on land use and zoning matters. The board also serves as the board of adjustment, which is responsible for considering variances to the land use ordinances. The Public Safety board identifies public safety concerns and develops recommendations for mitigation. The board also organizes and promotes safety and wellness programs. Membership on this board requires experience in public health or safety. The Infrastructure/Parks and Recreation Committee is responsible for researching and making
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