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When deciding how to celebrate its first-year anniversary in Archdale, employees at Ed Price Realtors thought that with so many people struggling in the area financially, a party wasn’t the prudent thing to do.

Ed Price Realtors elected to engage in something that would help their community and those who spend their time helping others in need. A simple party turned into a partnership between the Realtor and the Shepherd’s Inn, Thomasville lone homeless shelter for men and women, and an endeavor called the “One Dollar Campaign.”

“Instead of having a party for our first-year anniversary, we thought that with people having tough times right now, it may be good to do something for an organization,” Janice Spainhour, a broker at Ed Price Realtors, said. “We picked the homeless shelter because it’s kind of associated with us in that we both help people find homes.

We decided to adopt this as a project for us and help them raise funds.”

This year has been exceptionally difficult on The Shepherd’s Inn as more and more people with no place to go flock to the shelter, putting a strain on what little resources and finances are available. A recent plea for funding bought the Shepherd’s Inn a few

A little more than a week in advance, business and shoppers alike have begun preparing for North Carolina’s tax-free weekend coming up Aug. 6-8.

A tradition that the Pine State first participated in back in 2001, tax free weekend eliminates the 7.75 percent sales tax for items such as clothes, footwear, school supplies and computers. The event starts at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August — this year, Aug. 6 — and goes until 11:59 p.m. the following Sunday.

“Sales tax holidays are great for families trying to stretch a dollar, but they’re also great for small businesses,” said Gregg Thompson, state

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Cedrick Bigirande and Alexis Lambert, rising juniors at Thomasville High School work to clear the air passage on a “patient,” during Camp Med Wednesday.

Clearing a Path Camp Med presents medical field options to prospective students

‘We wanted this to be hands-on so they can begin to make decisions now before they get to college.’

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— Cynthia Tobin

Students from Thomasville and Lexington high schools set rivalries aside and spent time together this week at Camp Med, getting hand-on experience for a possible career in the medical field.

A total of 10 rising juniors — five each from THS and LHS — were selected to participate in the first ever Camp Med program between the two schools, focusing on numerous facets of health care and applications. In-

Health Occupations Teacher, Thomasville High School terested students took part in an application process at the end of the 2009-10 school year and were selected based on their desire to pursue a career in the medical field and willingness to learn in a hands-on environment.

“This is the first time THS and LHS have gone in together and applied for a grant,” Cynthia Tobin, THS health occupations

teacher, said. “Students will receive their own stethoscope and lab coat through the grant. So far, this has just been an awesome experience and we’re thrilled the two schools merged together to make this happen for the kids.

We wanted this to be hands-on so they can begin to make decisions now before they get to college.”

The three-day program started Tuesday with students learning about confidentiality in health care, medical ethics and cultural diversity. Students also investigated jobs in health care and took part in a career profile to help them narrow down possible career choices. Once classroom time ended, students spent time in the Davidson County Community College Medical Simulation Lab, participating in patient

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Thomasville native Robin Parrish has penned his fifth novel.

Robin Parrish may not consider himself a connoisseur of the supernatural, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t had his own run-ins with the mysterious and unknown.

As a child, Parrish lived in an apartment with his parents, the kind that has one long hallway from the front door to the back door. Young Parrish sat playing in the living room when he saw a motion at the back of the house. He looked up and saw a robed and bearded man outside the screen door.

“I told my mom that I had seen Jesus,” said Parish, who was born in Thomasville but

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currently resides in High Point. “I know that I saw something, and it wasn’t a regular person.”

The memory didn’t exactly stick with the young boy as he grew into adulthood, but as Parrish began searching for ideas for his fifth novel, he settled on the concept of writing a ghost story. That memory, as well as the countless other moments Parrish felt eyes on him when nothing was there, intrigued his creative mind.

“You can’t help wondering why, why do things like that give us the creeps, why do the hairs on the back of our necks stand up?” he said.

So began the production of Parrish’s newest novel, “Night-

mare,” released at the beginning of July.

The author began researching paranormal accounts and uncovered volumes of information.

“What I’ve found is that as long as there has been recorded history, humans have reported encounters with the dead,” said Parrish, a Christian writer, who even researched references to spirits in the Bible. “This is something that every single

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director of the National Federation of Independent Business, in a press release. “They get people excited and in the mood to shop, and that’s exactly what our economy needs right now.”

Items that are tax-exempt include clothing, footwear and school supplies less than $100; sports and recreation equipment less than $50; computers less than $3,500; computer equipment less than $250; and instructional material less than $300.

Items that aren’t taxfree include clothing accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, protective equipment, wallets, furniture, items used in a trade or business and rentals.

But despite the somewhat-limited list, tax-free weekend’s coverage of clothes, school supplies and certain electronics comes at the perfect time.

Childhood experience leads to book concept

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Taste of the Town advance tickets

Advance tickets for Hospice of the Piedmont’s 22nd annual Taste of the Town fundraiser are on sale. The event is Tuesday, Aug. 17, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Showplace in downtown High Point.

Tickets may be purchased at the Hospice office, 1801 Westchester Drive, in High Point, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at www.hospicetaste.com. Tickets purchased online will be at Will Call on the evening of the event.

Entry tickets are $5 each — children six 6 under enter free — and food “taste” tickets are $1 each. Samples range from one to four tickets depending on the item. More than 60 Triad restaurants, caterers, bakeries and beverage vendors are participating. All proceeds benefit the local Hospice.

Tickets will be sold at the entrance to Showplace, 211 E. Commerce Ave., in High Point, on the evening of the event beginning at 5:30 p.m., but advance ticket holders receive express entrance.

Each entry ticket is also a chance to win the grand prize drawing of a $250 shopping spree at Belk Oak Hollow. The winner does not need to be present to win.

Some restrictions apply.

For more information about Hospice Taste of the Town 2010, visit www.hospicetaste.com.

Sunset Sounds

Arts United for Davidson County will wrap up its annual Sunset Sounds tradition of free concerts at the bandstand today at 7 with Ken McIver Davis and Steve Lindsley. Bring a picnic, blanket or chairs and listen to some fantastic North Carolina musicians as the trains

roll by — no alcohol. In case of rain, the concert will take place in the Central Recreation Center on East Main Street.

Downtown Salisbury Ghost Walk Downtown Salisbury Ghost Walk is a walking tour of the town once called the wettest and wickedest in the state of North Carolina. Learn legends of historic Salisbury and hear stories of the paranormal and the unexplained about downtown homes and business locations.

Walking tours meet at the Old Salisbury Post Office, 130 W. Innes St. The event will begin on July 30 with tours at 7, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Adults cost $10, students $5, and children under 5 are free.

Additional dates are Aug. 6 and 20, Sept. 3 and 18, and Oct. 8, 9, 29, 30 and 31.

For reservations and more information, e-mail boo@salisburyghostwalk.com or visit www.salisburyghostwalk.com

Country dance Kickin’ Kountry Band will hold a family-style (no-alcohol & smoke-free) country dance at Lil Carolina Opry — formerly J. R. County Line Music Hall — 8154 Highway 64 West, in Trinity, on Saturday. Bring a covered dish to eat at 6:30 p.m. Linedancing begins at 7. Band starts at 7:30. Children ages 12 and under are free. Adults cost $6. Also, linedance lessons begin every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for $5. For more information, call (336) 847-9740 or go to www.lilcarolinaopry.com.

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Covington at least five days before a performance at (336) 883-8512.

Suitcase seminar Simple Solutions Professional Organizers will hold a suitcase seminar on Thursday, Aug. 5, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. It will be held at the Action Coach Training Center located at 3820 North Elm St., Suite 101. Register online at www.

SimpleSolutionsPro.com or call Dorothy at (336) 314-1207. The seminar will help participants get rid of paper clutter and learn how to keep it away.

Country dance Woody Powers & the Midnite Express Country Band will hold a family-style (no-alcohol & smoke-free) country dance at Lil Carolina Opry — formerly J. R. County Line Music Hall — 8154 Highway 64-West, in Trinity, on Saturday, Aug. 7. Bring a covered dish to eat at 6:30 p.m. Linedancing begins at 7.

Band starts at 7:30. Children ages 12 and under are free. Adults cost $6. Also, linedance lessons begin every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for $5. For more information, call (336) 847-9740 or go to www.lilcarolinaopry.com.

Knee and hip pain seminar

Pat Slaten Memorial Relay For Life Golf Tournament

Piedmont Joint Replacement Center at High Point Regional Health System is hosting a knee and hip pain seminar on Thursday, Aug. 19, at 2 p.m. at Millis Regional Health Education Center, 600 North Elm St. in High Point. The seminar will focus on advanced treatments offering pain relief, information about medications, nutrition and exercise.

Registration is required. To register, call (336) 878-6888.

Announcing the first Pat Slaten Memorial Relay For Life Golf Tournament at Winding Creek Golf Course, 72 Winding Creek Road. The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 8 a.m. Captain’s Choice. Cost is $50 per player plus $5 for two mulligans, with cash prizes being rewarded to first, second and third place. Additional contests, door prizes and meal included.

For more information or to submit your registration, contact Jason at the Winding Creek Pro Shop at (336) 4755580 or jgdgolfer@aol.com Registration is due by Aug. 2. Proceeds benefit Relay

High Point Public Library, 901 Main St., in High Point, will host a new program, Live! At Your Library,” on Thursday, Aug. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will showcase local musicians, including a performance by local guitarist Ken Mickey.

Local musicians are encouraged to bring a demo CD and fill out a Live! At Your Library application to begin the process of approval. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Nic

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Day in the Park

High Point Area Arts Council is inviting visual artists—fine arts and craft persons—to participate in the 40th annual Day in the Park festival scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 18. Five awards in the amount of $100 each will be selected from all participating artists. Judging will include only handcrafted items. Exhibit booth space is 15 ft. long by 10 ft. deep. The registration fee is $65. Deadline for all entries is Aug. 31.

Held throughout High Point’s City Lake Park, Day in the Park features live entertainment, Adventure Island activities for children, a Folk Life area, community friends and food, as well as fine arts and crafts booths. The one-day festival will begin at 11 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. There is no charge for admission.

For more information or to receive an application, call Travis Compton, Community Outreach Coordinator at the High Point Area Arts Council, at (336) 889-2787 ext. 26 or at rtcompton@highpointarts.org, or visit the Web site at www.highpointarts.org/DIP.asp.

Gem, mineral, jewelry show and sale

On Sept. 10, 11, and 12, the Forsyth Gem and Mineral Club will host its 39th Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry Show and Sale at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds Education Building. Displays provided from private collectors and mining industries located in the state will highlight the show’s theme of copper. There will be presentations daily by Lowell Baker, FGMC President, on the copper minerals.

Organized school groups admitted free. Adults cost $2, children K-12 cost $1, and children under K are free. The event allows participants to pan for gold, watch geodes be cut in half and see fluorescent minerals as well as the opportunity to shop for jewelry, minerals, fossils, and meteorites at the same time.

For free parking, enter through gate 9 from 27th Street. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 11 and 12, and noon until 5 p.m. on Sept. 13.

July 29, 2010

Thomasville Times Weather 7-Day Local Forecast

Weather Trivia What was the greatest amount of rain recorded in one day?

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Today we will see mostly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, high temperature of 91º, humidity of 52% and an overnight low of 72º. The record high temperature Average temperature . . . . . . .85.4º for today is 106º set in 1952. The record low is Average normal temperature .78.5º 56º set in 2001. Friday, skies will be mostly sunny Departure from normal . . . . .+6.9º with a high temperature of 90º, humidity of 40% Data as reported from Greensboro and an overnight low of 66º.

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scenarios while working with artificial mannequins designed to simulate reallife emergency situations. “We show them the different mannequins and what they’re used for,� said Tony Ramsey, EMS director for DCCC. “[The med lab] is designed for traveling across the state, going to other community colleges, doctors offices and hospitals. We use it educate students, employees and EMS workers. Everything in here is being audio and video recorded so we can show the students when they’ve done something good.

It’s designed very well for student activities. They can put their hands on it and if they don’t correct the problem, the mannequin dies on them. We don’t mind him dying, we just don’t want real patients to die.�

Students spent Wednesday touring Lexington Memorial Hospital, visiting staff and learning about their various careers by watching them in action. The

HOMELESS From page A1 months to operate on, but finances have since dwindled, leaving the shelter in financial distress, yet again. “We have to have help from the community,� said Rev. Billy Parham, the Shepherd’s Inn director. “We’re not state funded so everything we do is through private donations. I’ve got a family of six coming in and it’s all around us. There’s a big misconception that all we have is drug addicts and alcoholics. That’s not the case. Many people have lost their jobs and have no place else to go.�

The “One Dollar Campaign� is a call to local businesses and churches to simply place a box, jar or jug in a visible location with the campaign flyer on the outside of the collectible. By collecting a dollar at a time, hopes are that enough community support will enable the Shepherd’s Inn to continue operating through a difficult time of year when donations are usually down leading up to the holiday season. Parham said the

hospital’s emergency department conducted a mock stroke where students communicated with a doctor using a new state-of-the-art stroke robot. Students also visited the Lexington YMCA to learn about exercise science and fitness and Dr. Sara Tussey of Lexington Wellness and Chiropractic. “The new technology helps you understand it more and everything is right there in front of you,� THS junior Cedrick Bigirande said. “It’s fun because you get an understanding of how a real patient would be. I’m looking to be a registered nurse and we have one here who is quizzing me and helping me know what I can do to pursue that as a career.

The simulation lab shows you directly into the career so you can decide if you want to further get into it.�

The program, which is sponsored by Northwest AHEC, finishes up today with a trip to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and a tour of all the units, including interaction with staff members.

Man faces additional larceny charges

and charged with release, Robinette eight counts of felwas arrested Friony breaking and day and charged entering of a mowith two counts tor vehicle, eight of felony breaking counts of larceny and entering to a and one count of motor vehicle and felony conspiracy two counts of misdemeanor larceny Robinette in connection to a series of break-ins from a motor vehithat occurred in cle following an investigation into a report the Fair Grove and East of a person entering two Davidson communities. parked vehicles at a home Two other suspects also on East Holly Grove Road were arrested by TPD. Robinette was issued a July 18. Robinette allegedly stole a digital cam- $15,000 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in era and money.

Last Wednesday, Robi- Criminal District Court nette was arrested by TPD on Aug. 19.

TIMES STAFF REPORT A Thomasville man can add an arrest by the Davidson County Sheriff ’s Office to his growing list of legal troubles of late.

Days after being arrested by Thomasville Police Department in connection to a series of car break-ins, Tyler Adam Robinette, 18, of 1109 Harvest Drive, was paid a visit by DCSO detectives investigating a similar incident on East Holly Grove Road. According to a DCSO press

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Shepherd’s Inn is in the process of becoming a non-profit, meaning all donations will be tax deductible once its status is approved by the state. “We’re just asking businesses and churches to pledge a dollar a month per person, and send that money to the Shepherd’s Inn to help the people who are there,� Spainhour said. “We plan on doing this indefinitely.

Billy has such a heart for people and I love the way they help people get back on their feet. They just do an awesome job and it’s so good for the community.

A dollar is like the cost of a pop and isn’t really a lot to ask for. A little makes a big difference.�

In addition to the campaign, a dinner and auction will be held on Aug. 6 at Ball Park Community Center at 7003 Ball Park Road, where all proceeds will go to the Shepherd’s Inn. The dinner will start at 6 p.m. with the auction to follow at 8 p.m. Parham said tickets are still available, but there’s still a need for tangible items to be auctioned off. “We’re still trying to get stuff together,� said Parham. “We’ve got some things but could always use more. If we could get

everyone to pitch in just a little, it would go a long way and there’s a lot of people who get help from it. People don’t mind giving during the holiday season, but we’re struggling right now. We have a lot of skilled people here who just need to work.�

Adult tickets for the auction are $10 in advance or $12.50 at the door and $5 for children ages 6-12. Tickets are available at the Thrift Store at 103-A Salem St., Monkeez Brew at 32 E. Main St., Gordon’s Furniture at 804 Randolph St., and Ed Price Realtors at 118 Trindale Road in Archdale.

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FOCUS Thoughts on worship and applause

There are times in a worship service when one might feel a little bit uncomfortable because we hear applause in the sanctuary. Sometimes, not wanting the person who started it to feel embarrassed, we might join in the applause.

It may be that, even while applauding, we are asking ourselves: Is this appropriate?

Some thoughts regarding applause during worship have been expressed by a dear friend and former colleague of mine. He holds several doctorate degrees as well as having been Professor of Christian Theology at Yale. He believes the current prevalent custom of clapping has arisen from two sources. One source is the entertainment industry, where applause

N.C. Zoo plans â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Coolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; event for visitors

ASHEBOROâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The N.C. Zoo will offer visitors a respite from the recent heat wave that has sweltered the state on the weekend of Aug. 7-8, when the park holds its annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;ZooCoolâ&#x20AC;? special events. Zoo forecasters are calling for a blast of cold air over the weekend thanks to special evaporative snow machines to be placed in the African entrance plaza.

Zoo patrons also will get a first-hand look at how the zoo helps its animals beat the heat as keepers present talks at various exhibits on how they keep the animals cool. Along with these

programs, some of the zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s animals will be given ice treats throughout the day.

Location and times for the animal ice treats are: Polar Bears 11 a.m.; Puffins (Saturday only) 11:30 a.m.; Cougars 1 p.m.; Baboons 12 p.m.; Bald Eagle (Sunday only) 1:30 p.m.; Sonora Desert Animals

1:30 p.m.; Gorillas 1:30 p.m.; and Chimpanzees 2 p.m.

Radio Disney will be providing games and prizes on Saturday in the North America Plaza from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

More information and a detailed schedule of activities are available at www.nczoo.org.

Josef Walker is choirmaster and organist at Heidelberg United Church of Christ.

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STICKLEY FELLOWS

From left, Carl Lewis, Lori Clark, and Kevin White were each presented with the highest honorarium given by the North Carolina Lions Foundation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Jack Stickley Fellowship. The honorarium is given for humanitarian service to the community. The three have a total of 45 years service in the Lions. Lions clubs are located in 105 countries around the world and are the largest of all service clubs. Thomasville Lions primarily cared for visually and hearing impaired citizens for 72 years. Past District Governor David Smoot presented the honorariums on July 1.

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tention to oneself and create a disruptive uncertainty among others, who â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not wanting you to be embarrassed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; might be uncertain as to whether to clap or not.

On the other hand, music used in the church either in the fellowship hall or sanctuary with the stated purpose of being a concert, recital or program of music (not intended as a worship service) may be followed by applause.

While this is just one manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinion, I believe we would all agree that everything we do in our service of worship should point to God and not to the speaker or singer.

Religion without emotion may become a meaning less ritual, while at the same time we know that religion with excessive emotion may become meaningless.

Achieving a balance is a difficult task that we strive for in our weekly worship planning.

Achieving this balance not only honors God, it almost certainly puts a song in your heart.

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is given as a sign of approval of the performer and the performance.

The second source is the shift in worship styles from a more formal to less formal expression. Some congregations of this generation use clapping in the same way previous generations used â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amensâ&#x20AC;? and fervent â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hallelujahs.â&#x20AC;?

This professor suggests that there are many times in a service of worship when applause is definitely inappropriate: If sermons or songs are addressed to or dedicated to God, they should not be followed by applause.

Prayer should never be interrupted by or followed by applause.

Special music, whether by choir, ensembles, soloists, or instrumentalists, if it is a part of the stated worship, should not be followed by applause. It is better to tell the musician later in word or writing of your appreciation. Musicians who lead in worship are ministers primarily and not entertainers.

During the sermon, approval is best indicated by listening carefully.

One should not applaud in a worship service when the result might be to draw at-

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OPINION

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A Rhee of hope?

VIEWPOINT

DAVID HARSANYI Syndicated Columnist Though I’ve seen evidence to the contrary, experts assure me that children are the nation’s most precious natural resource. Logic, then, says that teaching is the most important profession in the country. And by extension, firing teachers who consistently fail to do their job should not be very controversial.

Still, political parties come and go; teachers don’t.

All the while, urban school districts remain on a stable trajectory, headed from horrendous to Mississippi.

Who knows? Perhaps there’s hope. The country’s top minds on education have cooked up a surefire solution to tackle this emergency: They’re having a contest!

Race to the Top is a nationwide competition that rewards states with cash prizes if they embrace a stunningly tepid catalog of reforms. Naturally, one of the more contentious measures is the institution of a genuine teacher evaluation system. Believe it or not, in some extreme cases, these evaluations may be used by superintendents and principals to determine which teachers should be hired or fired.

As you know, teachers never are supposed to lose their jobs. In Denver, teachers are granted effective “tenure” after only two years of service. (Fortunately, this will change in a few years.) In New York City, the infamous rubber rooms often house teachers talented enough to pull down six-figure salaries but not moral enough to be permitted near any children.

In 2006, 8 percent of eighthgraders in Washington, D.C., could perform minimal math, yet not a single teacher was fired for stinking up the place.

In fact, as D.C.’s chancellor, Michelle Rhee, points out, for years, more than 90 percent of teachers in her district

were evaluated as having “exceeded expectations.”

All of this makes Rhee’s decision to fire 241 Washington teachers — after they failed a new (real) evaluation system — a precedent-setting moment. Another 737 teachers could face a similar fate unless they significantly improve their performances. Does anyone doubt that many of them will?

Rhee — appointed by a liberal mayor in the bluest of American cities — is a radical in the best sense of the word.

Bureaucrats succeed through a devotion to risk aversion.

But Rhee came into the job and immediately commissioned an outside audit of the entire school district, laid off scores of administrators and nonessential staff, and closed more than 20 underperforming schools.

While most of the media zeroed in on Rhee’s firings — amounting to 6 percent of the work force — they failed to focus enough on the generous deal she struck with Washington’s teachers union (which now is suing, naturally). Teachers who excel by raising student achievement can earn up to a 21 percent pay increase, not including additional merit pay.

Good teachers — most teachers — should be excited about the advantages they still will have over private-sector employees. Government, after all, always will find plenty of money for education.

The removal of a lifetime guarantee of employment or a generous pension might prove to bring about a more robust attitude to those teaching.

The majority of educators don’t need it, but some may.

Many of you have been searching for any sign of courage in government.

Though Rhee ultimately may not be successful in bringing accountability to union-controlled schools, her mission is as praiseworthy as any we’ve seen in years.

Looking to avert disaster VIEWPOINT

JOE CONASON Syndicated Columnist The outpouring of tens of thousands of classified military documents by WikiLeaks is not precisely comparable to the publication of the Pentagon Papers — but in at least one crucial respect, it may be more valuable. While the Pentagon Papers revealed the duplicity of American policy-makers in the senseless Vietnam War, their release came too late to save many lives or change the course of that conflict. The WikiLeaks disclosures may have arrived in time to influence policy and prevent disaster.

It is true that the lightly classified memoranda and cables in the WikiLeaks trove contain very few facts unknown to anybody who has followed the course of the war. We know that the Afghan conflict is complex and difficult, with a corrupt government in Kabul; a warfighting policy that seems to alienate civilians while endangering our troops; and a Pakistani ally whose behavior and motives often seem questionable. And we should know that the Barack Obama administration inherited this troubled and perhaps impossible situation from President George W. Bush, whose decision to invade Iraq within a year after

striking back at the Taliban may have been catastrophic.

But however responsible Bush is for the creation of this quandary, it is now Obama’s problem to solve.

The usefulness of the WikiLeaks papers will lie in the debate they should inspire among political leaders and a public that neither supports the war nor demands withdrawal — with essential facts that ought to be understood by everyone.

First, the documents display the inglorious chaos of counterinsurgency warfare, especially the assassination program targeting militant Taliban and al-Qaida leaders. While that program has achieved some valuable “kills,” the specific accounts of civilian deaths, including small children, are deeply disturbing.

Although military leaders candidly remind us that civilian casualties are inevitable, the question raised here is whether the entire program is counterproductive. Or is it true, as advocates would claim, that using the drones and rockets actually reduces the collateral damage caused by more traditional methods of making war?

Second, it is critical to understand the price of this war in spent resources as well as lost lives. While the Bush administration squandered trillions of dollars in Iraq, without any perceptible benefit to American security, the price of our involvement in Afghanistan was slowly accruing, as well. Neglect of the war effort there over the past nine years has undoubtedly raised that price. How will the Obama administration — and the war’s supporters in the Republican Party, as well —define the war’s objectives so that its enormous human and fis-

cal cost will be justified?

Finally, the most important diplomatic aspect of the WikiLeaks documents is their confirmation of a story that has been published many times — namely, the American suspicion that Pakistani military intelligence is connected with central elements of the Taliban.

The Pakistanis routinely deny this accusation, as they have long done, and the White House says this is old news that has been superseded by improved relations.

But nobody believes that Pakistan’s secret services have cut off the relationships with Afghan Islamist leaders that began during the war with the Soviet Union.

Nor does anyone expect that they will, given the geopolitical realities of Pakistan’s ongoing conflict with India.

The ultimate issue raised by the relationship between Islamabad and the insurgency, as well as the parallel relationship between the insurgency and the Kabul government, is a simple question. If the Pakistanis can advance their interests by maintaining communications with the Taliban, and if the Afghans believe that they can do likewise, then why is the United States alone unable to open such talks?

A central principle of counterinsurgency warfare is that most conflicts are settled by negotiation and reconciliation rather than victory — and the WikiLeaks papers suggest that this complex and vexing war must be ended that way, too.

Joe Conason writes for the New York Observer (www. observer.com). To find out more about Joe Conason, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

David Harsanyi is a columnist at The Denver Post and the author of “Nanny State.” Visit his website at www.DavidHarsanyi.com.

To find out more about David Harsanyi and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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BOOK

person alive has thought about because ultimately life always leads to questions of what happens to us when we die. Any time you find something with that kind of universal appeal, you’re on to something.”

But Parrish said he wanted to record demonic or supernatural a little differently than the average entertainment medium, breaking away from the Hollywood favorite of scary things jumping out of the dark.

“The reality of the paranormal, when it actually happens in real life, is very different from what you see in Hollywood,” he said.

Parrish decided to set his novel around a college girl, Mya Peters, the daughter of a pair of well-known, well-respected paranormal investigators who had their own reality TV show. Having grown up in the world of ghosts, Mya decided to break out of it, going off to school far from home and following a very different career path.

Written in the first person, the novel flips back and forth between two story lines — one that happened when Mya first came to college and the other during Mya’s senior year.

The storyline from the past involves a college friend, Jordan, who asks Mya to teach her about ghost hunting.

“She has this really insatiable hunger to experience the paranormal,” Parrish said of Jordan.

Though skeptical, Mya agrees, and the two visit various famously haunted places across the country.

The story, set in present-day, begins when Mya’s roommates take her to a new haunted house.

“At the very end of this walk-through ride, there’s a mist that comes out of the wall that surrounds Mya,” Parrish said.

“She sees a face that whispers in her ear that the nightmare is coming.”

Mya recognizes the face as that of Jordan, a friend she lost touch with over the years and hasn’t heard from. After a little research, Mya discovers that Jordan has gone missing. She team’s up with the girl’s fiancée, a preacher’s son — who doesn’t exactly see eye-to-eye with her — and the two go off in search of Jordan.

“That, to me, was the fun part of the

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“It was a great deal,” said Michelle Carrell, who last year bought a computer at Best Buy. “There were a lot of people there. We had to wait in line for an hour.”

Though the sales tax totals only a small percent of the retail price, its absence still makes a huge difference, especially for higher-priced items.

“I think it makes a huge difference for people who have more than one child in their family, like if they have to buy clothes for four or five children,” said Stephanie Chamberlin, store manager at Peebles department store, 1033 Randolph St. Peebles fully embraces

Index

Writing history

From page A1

WEEKEND

OBITUARIES

Robin Parrish first discovered the art of words at age 10 when his parents bought him a plastic typewriter.

“It was a toy typewriter, but it really worked,” he said, laughing at the memory. “You had to sort of bang down on the keys to get it to hit the paper.”

His first few pieces forged on that typewriter haven’t exactly seen the light of day, but by high school Parrish started gaining notice for his writing. He won a few local awards, and in college published in the literary magazine.

“I was in about eighth grade when I first started to seriously consider my purpose in life, my vocation in the making,” Parrish said. “Ever since then, I never really wanted to do anything else.”

When Parrish graduated from college, he went into the journalism business as a way to cultivate his writing, build a fan-base and put some money in the bank. For more than 15 years, he bounced from newspapers to magazines to Web sites.

But he never gave up his dream to author a full-fiction book. The creative draw was just too great.

“You can do anything with it,” Parrish said. “It’s true creation. There are no restrictions. There are no limits. You can write anything that’s as big as your imagination.”

Unlike movies, which are limited by a realistic budget, novels can involve all of the special effects the mind can come up with.

“I love having that blank canvas,” Parrish said. “I like the thought of making something out of nothing.

That’s exceptionally thrilling.” book, was giving a fair platform to both point of views,” Parrish said.

Parrish will hold book signings for “Nightmare,” his fifth published novel, at Books-A-Million in Concord Mills Mall on Aug. 7 and Borders in Greensboro on Aug. 14. Parrish is currently working on his sixth book, an action thriller, titled “Vigilante.”

For more information on Parrish’s work, visit robinparrish.com.

Staff Writer Erin Wiltgen can be reached at 888-3576 or at newsdesk@tvilletimes.com.

tax-free weekend, extending the event to Wednesday and Thursday Aug. 4-5 and offering various coupons and specials.

“We usually do really well with tax-free weekend,” Chamberlin said.

“It gives the customer an incentive to come out and shop. It gives them motivation.”

Small businesses, in particular, benefit from the event, Thompson said, especially since the recession has turned many consumers toward the chain stores that charge less. Small businesses account for about 98 percent of all employers in the state and employ about 49 percent of the state’s private-sector workforce, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

“Small business is the engine that drives North Carolina’s economy,” Thompson said.

And Thomasville’s smaller companies on Main Street certainly hope for a good turnout, even if their merchandise doesn’t qualify for the tax exemption. Many of the shops intend on showing their wares out on the sidewalk from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that weekend to entice shoppers inside.

“The bottom line is that the more we can increase consumer spending at our small businesses, the more jobs we save,” Thompson said. “And the faster our economy will recover.”

Staff Writer Erin Wiltgen can be reached at 8883576.

Man arrested for possession of stolen goods

Thomasville Jesse F. Byerly, 41 Jannie R. Jackson Lexington Anthony R. Blackburn, 50 Robert C. McIntyre Jr., 66 Chester B. Raymer, 96 Other areas William S. Michael Jr., 71 Anthony R. Blackburn LEXINGTON — Anthony Ray Blackburn, age 50, of Abbotts Creek Nursing Care, died Friday, July 23, 2010, at Abbotts Creek.

Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Holly Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. Durant Cunningham officiating.

There will be no formal visitation.

Born in Welch, W.Va., Sept. 15, 1959, to Perry Blackburn Jr. and Irene Taylor Blackburn, he worked in as a Metal Fabricator.

Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.

Jesse F. Byerly Jesse Franklin Byerly, age 41, of 175 Popper Jack Lane, Lexington, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at his residence.

Born Sept. 29, 1968, in Davidson County son of Rocky Wayne Byerly and Joyce Johnson Byerly, he was employed in the Trucking Ind. and was of the Baptist Faith.

Graveside service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Brian Workman officiating. There will not be a formal visitation. The body will remain at J. C. Green & Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville until the hour of the service.

Online condolences may be sent to the Byerly family at www.jcgreenandsons.com.

Jannie R. Jackson On July 26, 2010, Jannie R. Jackson was called to her heavenly home.

Jannie was born March 23, 1929, in Marlboro County, S.C., a daughter of Bogan and Maggie Gilbert Love. She was a homemaker, enjoyed listening to music, reading her Bible and was of the Baptist faith. Jannie was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters. She was married to Joseph Jackson, who preceded her in death in 1976.

Surviving are her children; Johnny Jackson

Thomasville Times TIMES STAFF REPORT

Randolph County Sheriff ’s Office arrested a Thomasville man found with stolen goods.

Michael Rochelle Drake, 39, of 307 W. Guilford St., is charged with three counts of felony larceny and three counts of possession of stolen goods after RCSO deputies seized numerous items from a Randleman home believed to be stolen. The items were lo-

cated at the residence of Thomas Troy Nance Jr. at 9238 Bus. Highway 220 in Randleman, and reported stolen from Randolph and Davidson counties.

Nance also was arrested and charged with three counts of felony posses-

sion of stolen goods, two counts of felony altering serial numbers and one count of misdemeanor possession of stolen goods.

Drake was arrested and issued a $9,000 secured bond.

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and wife, Ruth, of Monroe, N.C., Nettie Mae Greenwood and husband, Maynard, of Thomasville, Linda Fay Jackson Jones, of Randleman, N.C., and Shirley Jackson Skeen and husband, Dale, of Trinity. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Tammy M Stegenga and husband, Andy, Angela D. Jackson, Joseph L. Jackson and Shannon G. Cody and husband, Eric; great grandchildren, Corey Lee McDonald, Derek Anthony Stegenga, Jacob Allen Stegenga and Erin Cody; great-great grandchild, Haven Elizabeth McDonald.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today in J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Maston Love Jr. officiating.

Interment will follow in the Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m.

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Robert C. McIntyre Jr. LEXINGTON — Robert Cline McIntyre Jr., age 66, of West 8th Ave. in Lexington, died Monday, July 26, 2010, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center after declining health.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today from the Piedmont Funeral Home with the Rev. Dean Fox officiating. The family received friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Wednesday at Piedmont Funeral Home and other times at the home.

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

and Elizabeth Michael and Frank Burns; two sisters, Helen Rominger, of Thomasville, and Ethel Hughes, of High Point; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed to Thomasville Friends Church. ***

Chester B. Raymer

LEXINGTON — Mr. Chester Biddle Raymer died on July 27, 2010, at the age of 96.

Born July 30, 1913, to Edgar and Laura Raymer in Bedford, Pa., Chester served in a bomb disposal unit in Europe and Africa during World War II. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Mount Zion Wesleyan Church with Dr. E. Keith Carroll, the Rev. Carroll Upton and the Rev. Leon Thompson officiating.

Interment will follow in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Mount Zion Wesleyan Church on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church, Gideons International or Hospice of Davidson County. Online condolences may be sent to www.jcg reenandsons. com.

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Mr. Michael is survived by his three sons, Keith Michael and wife, Kathy, of Thomasville, Ricky Michael, of High Point, and Donnie Michael, of Virginia; one daughter, Teresa Michael, of Florida; step-children, Todd

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by Rick Riordan (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Percy Jacksonâ&#x20AC;? series) and Mary Pope Osborne (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magic Treehouseâ&#x20AC;? books), and movies such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Chronicles of Narniaâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eragon,â&#x20AC;? take us on wild rides to unusual worlds filled with all kinds of beings.

Dragons, unicorns and other mythological (mith-oh-LAHJ-ih-cul) animals have been part of humansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; storytelling for many centuries. These creatures were probably thought up to help people explain things they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand. For instance, when early people found fossils of dinosaurs, they may have imagined that the bones came from huge fire-breathing dragons.

Some fictional creatures come from Greek mythology â&#x20AC;&#x201D; legends the ancient Greek people believed about their gods and the world.

These kids use magnets to arrange mammoth â&#x20AC;&#x153;bonesâ&#x20AC;? to form the skeleton of a mythical giant. They are exploring the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mythic Creaturesâ&#x20AC;? exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History. The animal behind them is a unicorn.

An exhibit from the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids,â&#x20AC;? is on tour in the United States and Canada. Upcoming locations include: Ontario Science Center, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Oct. 23, 2010 - Jan. 9, 2011); Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta, Ga. (Feb. 26, 2011 - Aug. 7, 2011); Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland, Ohio (March 3, 2012 - June 23, 2012).

A unicorn was thought to have a horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body, with a single spiral horn growing from its forehead.

Early people believed the horn and blood of a unicorn had magical healing properties, and the horn could chase away evil. Kings wanted drinking cups made from the horns so they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be poisoned.

Legend said that unicorns were nearly impossible to catch unless a young woman was brought into the forest, where the unicorn would lie down and put his head in her lap.

This made it easy for a hunter to take the unicornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horn â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and so the animals became extinct.

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Pegasus Pegasus, another magical horse, had wings and could fly. In Greek mythology, Pegasus carried thunderbolts for Zeus, the king of the gods.

Today, the pegasus is a popular symbol for companies and organizations. You might see one on a pair of shoes or at the beginning of a movie.

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Birthdate: 12-4-89 Hometown: New Fairfield, Conn.

Long after he has graduated from Duke University, C.J. Costabile will likely be asked about his magical lacrosse moment.

Going into overtime at the NCAA finals, the defender won the faceoff, snared the ball, sped down an open alley and scored the winning goal TO GIVE $UKE A DRAMATIC VICTORY OVER .OTRE $AME AND EARN THE MEN S program its first national championship.

Several times in the past, the Blue Devils had been frustrated in their Final Four appearances. But not this time. Costabile, a gutsy sophomore, made his great play in a span of about five seconds.

It was a storybook finish. And it was ecstasy for Duke and Costabile, who also made third-team All-America.

Away from the field, Costabile and his teammates put in many hours of community service. This summer he will take a break from lacrosse to study in Italy for eight weeks.

Creatures of the Sea Mermaid

Kraken

A mermaid was believed to have a female human body and the tail of a fish.

Mermaids were described in British folklore as unlucky signs.

People believed they not only predicted disaster, but also might bring it on.

Mermaids would sing or speak to sailors on ships and persuade them to come into the water.

Then they would take the men to their underwater kingdom and drown them. Or they might tell the sailors theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never see land again and cause a storm to sink the ship.

Legend says mermaids are related to selkies, animals that could transform from seals to humans.

Giant squid, or kraken (KRAH-ken), were said to live off the coasts of Norway and Iceland. These sea monsters were thought to be huge and fearsome. Kraken usually lived deep in the ocean, but sometimes they would come to the surface and attack ships.

Experts think the legend might have come from sightings of real giant squid, which are estimated to grow up to 70 feet long including the tentacles. In legend, however, a kraken might be a mile and a half long and weigh many hundreds of tons.

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Owls rally to halt HiToms TIMES STAFF REPORT

CALENDAR TODAY CPL

HiToms @ Martinsville 7:20 p.m.

Thomasville got off to a strong start against Forest City on Monday, but could not hold it together over the final four innings in falling 7-2 to the Owls.

The HiToms were the first to get on the board in the fourth, as Chris

Fritts walked to open the frame. After being sacrificed to second and moving to third on a ground out, Tanner Mathis singled to left to bring him in.

In the fifth, the Tommies tallied another run to the total.

Alex Yarbrough opened with a single, then went

to second on a single by Kyle Grieshaber and third on a Fritts walk.

With two outs, Dave Roney singled to right field for a 2-0 score.

Forest City’s offense was slow to start, but got it going from the sixth inning on. They took the lead at 3-2 in the sixth with three runs, then

scored four more in the eighth to pull away.

Yarbrough finished with three hits for the HiToms. T.J. Clarkson took the loss on the hill lasting 5 2/3 innings while walking five and striking out six.

The HiToms fall to 1336 for the year and are 318 in the second half.

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Columbia @ HiToms 7 p.m.

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HiTom baserunner Tyler Frederick is mowed down at second base by a Martinsville Mustang defender as Frederick attempted to steal second base in Wednesday’s Coastal Plain League game at Finch Field.

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Media selects Virginia Tech to win ACC football crown

BY JOE JOHNSON Durham Herald Sun GREENSBORO — The media voters in the ACC preseason football poll went the traditional route on Monday, picking Virginia Tech and Florida State to meet in the Dec. 4 championship game in Charlotte.

The Hokies were the overwhelming choice to win their fourth title in the seven seasons they’ve been members of the ACC. Virginia Tech received 50 championship votes to 26 for Florida State. Miami was a distant third with 10 votes, followed by Georgia Tech with eight and North Carolina and Boston College receiving two each.

Florida State senior quarterback Christian Ponder was the preseason choice for player

of the year.

Boston College coach Frank Spaziani said Ponder’s selection made sense.

“A good selection,” Spaziani said. “He’s a very good player. He can run, throw. He’s smart.”

The Tar Heels were picked to finish behind Virginia Tech, Miami and Georgia Tech in the Coastal Division.

Duke, which finished 5-7 a year ago, was chosen to finish fifth in the Coastal, a spot behind UNC. Virginia, with firstyear coach Mike London, was picked to finish last in the division.

The race in the Atlantic Division came down to Florida State and Clemson, followed by Boston College, N.C. State, Wake Forest and Maryland.

See ACC, Page B3

Myers stretching points lead out over field BG REPORT With caution after caution on Saturday, Burt Myers had his work cut out for him at Bowman Gray Stadium. Each caution meant another double-file restart, giving Myers the chance to grab the lead but also forcing him to defend it time and time again.

In the first 50-lapper of the night for the Bill Plemmons RV World Modified Series, Myers started third and moved up to second as the green flag waved. When Randy Butner of Pfafftown fell out of the lead due to mechanical problems,

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Myers moved into the top spot.

The No. 1 of Myers defended his position against Brian Loftin of Lexington and Jonathan Brown of Winston-Salem. Jonathan Brown slammed the gas during a double-file restart and stole the lead but was later black-flagged for jumping the start.

Brian Loftin took over the lead, while Myers applied pressure to his rear bumper. Myers tried again and again to pass

by Loftin on the outside during double-file restarts, and was finally

See MYERS, Page B4

There are not too many team presidents in the Coastal Plain League that are as passionate about baseball as Greg Suire. He is at the ballpark in the morning, the last to leave at night, and he is even there in the offseason, as well.

Like any other president in the league, he also likes to win. He was on top of the world for three straight seasons as the HiToms reeled off back-to-back-to-back Petitt Cup championships. Then came a down year for the Tommies as they were the last team in the playoffs, then fell out in the first round to eventual champion Forest City.

Then came this current summer, where everything was supposed to change and the team was to get back to its title contending form. Instead, it has been a nightmare from the onset, surely creating many restless nights for Suire.

The season started with the HiToms losing nine of their first 12 games, but at the time there was not much concern. Many of the top players were not expected to arrive until mid-season, therefore leaving the team looking forward to the second half where they could make some noise. Well, the days passed and the players trickled in, but not much was changing.

Just as the first-half pennant race was ending, the Tommies did get on a hot streak winning four in a row, seemingly getting on track and preparing for a second half surge that would get them into the playoffs. But, as quickly as things started going their way, the wheels rapidly fell off, and the team has been spiraling downward since.

The HiToms have lost 19 of the last 22 games played as of Wednesday afternoon, and are on the verge of having the worst record in the entire league.

That is a far cry from what HiToms’ fans experienced from 2006-08.

In 2006, they went 37-23, winning the franchise’s first ever Petitt Cup championship under the direction of Alan Beck.

Then came 2007,

See DAYS, Page B2

B2 – Thomasville Times – Thursday, July 29, 2010

SPORTS AREA SPORTS BRIEFS FOOTBALL THS Middle mini camp Thomasville Middle School will hold a football mini camp Aug. 9-12 from 6-8 p.m. each evening. Official practice will begin Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. Prospective players must be rising 7th and 8th graders and have a current sports physical.

For more information contact coach Kelvin Caraway at 689-4259, or at carawayk@tcs.k12.nc.us.

GENERAL EDHS fall practices East Davidson High School has released the start dates for fall practices.

Men’s Soccer: Aug. 2 at 9 a.m.

Women’s Tennis: Aug. 2 at 3:30 p.m. at Colonial Football: Aug. 2 at 5 p.m.

Cross Country: Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Volleyball: Aug. 11 at 6 p.m.

Women’s Golf: Aug. 18 at 4 p.m. at Winding Creek

DAYS From page B1 which is a season that may remain as the best ever for a HiToms team in the history of CPL play. Who could forget all of the records that team set and some of the names that played on the team. Guys like Kyle Roller, David Thomas, Richard Jones, Chris Swauger, Rich Poythress, Jorge Castillo, Aaron Lorio and Justin Sarratt.

What an offensive display that team put on night after night. There were 69 home runs hit that season — a tally that easily eclipsed the previous mark of 38 that was set by the ‘06 team. They accumulated 310 RBIs, scored 347 runs, won 43 games and had a team batting average of .293.

They also never lost two games in a row except for one time, easily win-

TP&R softball league The Thomasville Parks and Recreation is currently registering teams for a fall softball league.

There are three leagues available for participation: Open Men’s League, Open Women’s League and a Co-Rec League.

To receive additional information or to register, contact the TP&R at 475-4287.

Concealed handgun class There will be a concealed handgun class Aug. 21 at the Fairgrove Fire Department. The class is from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

This class is mandatory for anyone wishing to get a concealed handgun permit. The class covers laws for citizens governing the use of deadly force to protect their homes, as well as deadly force laws in general as they pertain to citizens of N.C. To sign up for the class call instructor Jason Livingston at 687-0290 or go by the fire department.

ning both the first and second half pennants.

As good as they were, they still faced elimination in the championship game as they were tied with Peninsula in the ninth. Castillo took care of that, drilling the most memorable walk-off home run in HiToms’ history.

A year later, a few of the players returned to win the title for a third year, making the HiToms a true dynasty.

But since, there has been nothing but frustration and heartache.

Knowing the competitive nature and savvy of Suire, rest assured the HiToms will be back in contention in the coming years. There may never be another team like the 2007 squad, but Suire will find a way to get his franchise back to the level it once was.

When that happens, Finch Field is going to be rocking.

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SPORTS Six reasons to play golf

BY M. ERNEST MARSHALL Golf is a strange game, particularly, to those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand it. One must ask why so many people want so desperately to play the game as often as possible. With a little thought, at least ten reasons emerge for this: 1. Golf is a very difficult game. If it were easy, there would be little interest in it. While every other sport has its â&#x20AC;&#x153;naturalâ&#x20AC;? athletesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; those born to excel by virtue of their physical attributesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; there are no â&#x20AC;&#x153;naturalâ&#x20AC;? golfers.

Everything about the golf swing is â&#x20AC;&#x153;unnatural.â&#x20AC;? Thus, everyone of every shape and size must learn the game and practice constantly in order to play well. On the other hand, since no one is born knowing how to play golf, your chance of being great at the game is as good as anybody elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chance.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good news for people who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the physical attributes of, say, a basketball or football player.

2. Golf is unpredictable. No matter how badly you play today, you can play better â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or worse â&#x20AC;&#x201D; tomorrow.

Performance is governed by so many variables.

One must not ignore the fact that every course is different â&#x20AC;&#x201D; demanding different golf skills and strategies. This is unlike other sports. Football, soccer, rugby, baseball, and tennis are played on flat fields of a prescribed size. Every golf hole is different â&#x20AC;&#x201C; different lengths, different elevations, different hazards. The course itself adds to the challenge â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and, ultimately, the fun â&#x20AC;&#x201D; of golf.

3. In general, golf courses are beautiful, peaceful places to spend four to four and a half hours. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not places to bring your troubles.

In fact, most people feel guilty about bringing their workplace ore relationship problems to golf courses, because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to mar the setting. Therefore, they develop a strong philosophic approach to golf and find ways to control their frustrations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or, at least, save them for another place and time.

4. In golf, there is no perfect score. There is no score to which the golfer can aspire in order to claim that he or she has mastered the game. Lacking such a benchmark, golf is about improving. No matter how much the golfer improves his or her game â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even if the golfer reaches the professional level -- there is always room for improvement.

That can be appealing, and even addictive, for perfectionists.

5. Golf is a sport rich in history and full of tradition. The golfer who approaches the game seriously and philosophically will acquire a feeling the he or she has formed a bond with everyone who has ever played the game.

Every golfer shares the same struggles, defeats and joys. Being a golfer is, in a sense, like becoming a member of a tribe and gaining a sense of belonging.

6. In golf, how one plays the game is the responsibility of the individual. Unlike team sports, there are no substitute players. The individual golfer must

play every stroke without assistance. Even something as simple as seeking advice on club selection from another player is forbidden by the rules and carries with it a penalty. No one can interfere with the golferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play. With every shot, the golfer has an unimpeded opportunity to make a successful play or to botch it. Ultimately, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good thing, because golfers feel empowered to make (hopefully) good decisions on their own. Every golfer is alone in the game, but being alone in golf is not a matter of loneliness.

Every player is alone with his or her own thoughts and actions.

There is no referee in golf. Each player is responsible for playing by the rules and monitoring his or her own mistakes. Players who adhere to the rules are considered to be honorable. Players who violate the rules, even when unobserved, are considered dishonorable and not worthy of the game.

For these reasons, golf is a metaphor for life.

How one plays golf is likely to be a reflection of how one lives his or her life. The question, then, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so much why do people play golf.

The question really is: why doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t everybody play the game?

M. Ernest Marshall is a retired medical oncologist and author of Wintering Into Wisdom (PathBinder Publisher).

Visit his website at www. mernestmarshall.com.

ACC From page B1 Duke coach David Cutcliffe said Virginia Tech had all the ingredients for not only a run at the conference title but also a BCS championship. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Virginia Tech has a tremendous defense and an experienced returning quarterback [in Tyrod Taylor],â&#x20AC;? Cutcliffe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those are the first two ingredients you need.â&#x20AC;?

Other coaches, including Miamiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Randy Shannon echoed ACC commissioner John Swoffordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s words about the balance and parity in the league making it tough for

teams to dominate and enter the express lane to national prominence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tough conference,â&#x20AC;? Shannon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a tough conference, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tough to win.â&#x20AC;?

Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer was accepting of his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preseason selection, saying that it more than likely reflected the respect his program has earned over the years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think were a good football team, but we have some thing to fix before Boise,â&#x20AC;? said Beamer, referring to the Hokiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; season opener against Boise State on Sept. 6 in Landover, Md. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was very surprised [by the selection]. The reason Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m

saying that is because there are some good football teams in the ACC. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to earn it. The margin was surprising but I think that is a sign of respect.â&#x20AC;?

Beamer pointed to Duke, recently the perennial doormat in the ACC before Cutcliffeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival, as an example of improvement in the ACC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You better be ready to play Duke,â&#x20AC;? Beamer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was a tough one for us last year. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tough division to win.â&#x20AC;?

Paul Johnson, coach of defending ACC champion Georgia Tech said he was looking forward to getting his players on the field and playing the games.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still going to let us play the games arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t they? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all we care about,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay attention to where we get picked. They got to pick somebody and we lost some key players. It is what it is. I think we can be competitive.â&#x20AC;?

Miami will play the first game of the season when it hosts Florida A M on Sept. 2. Nine other non-conference games will take place on Sept.

4, while Virginia Tech and Maryland play their non-conference foes on Sept. 6. The first ACC game will occur on Sept.

11 when Duke travels to Wake Forest for a noon contest.

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UNC notebook from Greensboro

BY BRIANA GORMAN Durham Herald Sun CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina coach Butch Davis has coached a lot of talented defensive linemen during his 30-year career, but junior Robert Quinn could be one of the best he’s ever seen.

“I think he’s got the potential, in the next two seasons, to be as good as anybody as we’ve ever coached,” Davis said Monday during the ACC Football Kickoff in Greensboro.

The 6-5, 270-pound defensive end had 52 tackles and 11 sacks in 2009 and already is being projected as a top-five draft pick.

“The one significant difference I see in Robert today than I did a year ago in spring practice is that he started to take the approach that he really kind of wanted to dominate every drill, to the point that, basically, in the spring game we were about to have to just tell him to take a knee,” Davis said.

Quinn said he has gotten faster and stronger during the off-season and has set high expectations for himself.

When asked about his goals, Quinn replied: “27 sacks and a Heisman.”

Davis did not laugh

MYERS From page B1 able to do so during the final caution of the race.

Myers claimed the checkered in the first race and finished seventh in the second race.

The accomplishment was good enough to add to his points lead, distancing him from Tim Brown, who is currently ranked second.

“We want to win the championship,” said Myers. “But the nature of the beast over here is that you’ve got to train yourself not to think about it. You’ve just got to go out, try to do the best you can and try not to do anything stupid.”

Tim Brown spun in the first race after becoming entangled. He turned in a strong performance in the second race to climb through the field, but the damage had already been done to his points earnings for the night.

Brian Loftin finished right behind Myers in each of the two races, keeping him third in the points standings and close on the heels of second-place Brown. Jonathan Brown moves up two spots to sixth and Junior Miller of Danbury moves up four spots to seventh.

Randy Butner plummets from seventh down to 10th as a result of his mechanical issues.

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when he heard of Quinn’s aspirations.

“God bless him,” Davis said. “I hope he gets it.”

Injury update UNC was hit with a slew of injuries a year ago, with the weekly injury report usually listing at least 10 players The good news for the Tar Heels is that they will get some of those players back this year, as Davis said offensive lineman Carl Gaskins (knee), Hback Ryan Taylor (knee) and reserve safety Matt Merletti (knee) are all good to go.

However sophomore A.J. Blue, who was used mostly in the Wildcat formation, still is not 100 percent after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament in the sixth game of 2009.

Davis said Blue, who did not participate in spring practice, has been doing some things in the off season conditioning program, but when he can actually start taking hits will be decided on a week-to-week basis.

“We want to go out and find out, practicing twice a day, is there going to be additional swelling with his knee,” Davis said.

“But he has made remarkable strides. … I think every guy on our staff and

competitors experienced some bad luck on Saturday. Kyle Edwards was involved in a wreck which gave him a disappointing 22nd place finish in the second race. Edwards keeps the top spot but watches his points lead dwindle down.

Ryan Robertson of Winston-Salem moves up to claim second in the points even though Robertson’s night was far from stellar with a 15th and seventh place finish. Robbie Brewer of Winston-Salem drops from second to third in the points after finishing 13th and 19th.

Billy Gregg of Winston-Salem claimed the win on Saturday in the 104.1 WTQR Street Stock Series: great news for Gregg, who entered the night ranked second in the points. Unfortunately for Gregg, points leader Matt Cotner finished right behind him in second, keeping Gregg’s gains to a minimum. Cotner retains the top spot on the points ladder with Gregg behind him in second.

In the Time Warner Cable Stadium Stock Series, Wayne Hill of Kernersville plummets from the points lead down to third after finishing 17th.

Jason Keaton of Mocksville jumps up to the points lead to take Hill’s place. Dale Barneycastle of Mocksville maintains his second place ranking, although he’s only two points behind Jason Keaton.

in our program is pulling for him, because I don’t know if I’ve seen any kid work any harder on a rehab program than what he’s done to try and get himself back healthy.”

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Davis was surprised to learn Monday that Jimmy Johnson, his former boss who was the head coach for Miami and the Dallas Cowboys before becoming a broadcaster, is to be a contestant on the CBS reality show “Survivor: Nicaragua” this fall.

At first Davis did not believe Johnson, 67, actually was going to be on the show but finally offered up some advice: “Just compete.”

Davis was Johnson’s defensive line coach when Miami won the national championship in 1987 and when the Cowboys won the 1992 Super Bowl.

Davis was the defensive coordinator for the Cowboys’ Super Bowl victory in 1993.

“I know this — they’re not sending him to the Himalayan mountains,” Davis said. “I can promise you it’s going to be hot, it’s going to be in the sun, it’s going to be on a beach on some kind of island. … It’s not the Andes mountains, because he hates the cold.”

This Saturday will be Whelen Engineering Night with twin 25-lap races for the Modifieds, as well as racing for the Sportsman, Street Stock, and Stadium Stock Divisions. And the night will end with the always wild 109 U-Pull-It Chain Race.

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SPORTS Moore snatches Late Model win at Caraway TIMES STAFF REPORT Dan Moore of Bear Creek continues his winning streak after winning one of the 75-lap Late Model Stock Twin events during Whelen $3 Fan Night. Moore also captured the Bud Pole Award for posting the fastest qualifying time.

Jimmy Wallace of Reedy Creek, Corey Strickland of Dunn, Travis Swaim of High Point, Jason York of Reidsville, Ryan Wilson of Randleman, Tony Black of Lexington, Pete Stewart of Archdale, Eddie York of Reidsville and Harrison Rhodes of High Point rounded out the top ten finishers.

Robert Tyler of Atlanta, GA was flagged the winner of one of the Late Model Stock events but was protested by York and Moore. Tyler refused to go to tech and was disqualified. York was declared the winner.

Swaim, Moore Strickland, Rhodes, Black, Stewart, Wilson, Wallace and E. York rounded out the top ten finishers.

In the Limited Late Model event Ross Dalton of Climax captured the win. Junior Kendrick of Archdale, Dean Lowder of Archdale, Noah Triplett of Lexington and Zack Moore of Troy rounded out the top five finishers.

Other winners were Scottie York of Asheboro — Super Mini Truck, Ben Hanks of Lexington — Pure Stock and Derrick Thomas of Randleman — U-car.

Friday Nights winners were Mack Little III — Sportsman, Luke Demis of Archdale, Daniel Hemric of Concord — Legends, Michael Worthington of High Point — Street Stock, Andrew Sanders of Mocksville — Mini Stock and Jimmy Wallace of Reedy Creek – Late Model Super Trucks.

Coming up next weekend starts out on Friday night with the Sportsman, Street Stocks, Late Model Super Trucks, Leg-

Nationwide team fined for violation NASCARMEDIA.COM DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR handed down penalties Tuesday to the No. 88 team that competes in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for a rule violation committed last week at O’Reilly Raceway Park.

The penalties come as a result of the team violating Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-J (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20A-12.3T (unapproved left front shock absorber) of the 2010 NASCAR Rule Book. The violation was discovered in post-race inspection on July 24.

Crew chief Tony Eury Sr. has been fined $10,000, while owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. and driver Aric Almirola have been penalized with the loss of 25 championship owner and 25 championship driver points, respectively.

ends and Mini Stocks. On Saturday Night the Late Model Stocks will take to the track for 150 laps of action. Also on hand will be the Limited Late Models, Super Mini Trucks, U-cars and Pure Stocks.

Grandstands open at 6 p.m. and the racing action gets underway at 8.

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AREA NEWS

Car wash ‘Pack a Pickup’ to collect food for Pastor’s Pantry TIMES STAFF REPORT

Food donations are among the things that slow to a crawl during summer heat of the intensity the Triad has experienced lately. Shelves at Pastor’s Pantry, www.pastorspantry.org, the nonprofit food bank for senior adults 60 years old and older in financial need in Davidson County, are only about two-thirds full now. But the agency’s 430 clients must keep eating.

Once again, Sam’s Car Wash, Pastor’s Pantry’s backdoor neighbor in Lexington, is riding to the rescue.

This Saturday (July 31) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sam’s, located at 300 N. Main St., will provide a free exterior car wash (an $8.95 value) for anyone donating 12 or more food items for Pastor’s Pantry.

Donated food will be placed in the bed of a pickup truck, which, when full, will be driven 75 yards to the Pantry at 307 N. State St., unloaded, and brought back for refilling.

The first Pack A Pickup two years ago brought in 2,705 food items. The second Pack A Pickup last year attracted 3,935 food items. This year’s goal is to top 4,000 and set a new record.

“Pack A Pickup is our biggest food drive of the year and crucial to our ability to feed seniors through the summer months,” said Bill Keesler, executive director of Pastor’s Pantry. “We are grateful to our neighbors at Sam’s Car

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Wash for being willing to give up valuable revenue on a Saturday to help our cause.”

Car wash owner Sam Allen gets so excited about the event that every couple of hours he drives off to a store and fills his own truck bed with groceries to bring back to the food drive, Keesler noted. Several businesses selling groceries — Wal-Mart, Food Lion, Lowe’s Foods and Conrad & Hinkle Grocers in Lexington — have agreed to donate food to the drive this year, Keesler added.

Pastor’s Pantry needs a wide range of nonperishable products — oatmeal and grits (in boxes of individual serving-size packets); cereal; rice; instant mashed potatoes; stuffing; pasta; canned vegetables, fruit, meats and tuna; peanut butter; jelly; snacks; toilet paper; soap; and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Nationally, the percentage of the population turning to government assistance or nonprofit pantries for food has increased dramatically during the difficult economic conditions of the past two years. The number of people served by Pastor’s Pantry during that period has grown more than 43 percent.

“We believe our food helps relieve financial stress, adds security, improves health and raises quality of life for seniors who would otherwise have to choose between eating and paying for housing, utilities, or medical care or medications,” Keesler said.

The publisher of High Point Enterprise, Thomasville Times, and Archdale-Trinity News is not liable for slight typographical errors or other minor mistakes that do not lessen the value of the advertisement. The publisher’s liability for other errors is limited to the publication of the advertisement or the refund of money paid for the advertisement. Please check your advertisement on the first day of publication.

The High Point Enterprise, Thomasville Times, or Archdale-Trinity News will not give credit after the first insertion.

The High Point Enterprise, Thomasville Times, or ArchdaleTrinity News will not be held libel for the omission of an advertisement. All claims for adjustments must be made within 7 business days of insertion of advertisement.

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Garage/Estate Sales

Yard Sale, Fri 7/30 & Sat 7/31, 8am-Until. 1808 Augusta Dr. Pilot School Area.

Yard Sale, Sat 7/31, 7am-Until. 758 Light Rd, Thomasville.

Furn, Rugs, Bassinet /PlayPen, Baby Things, Vera Bradley, Home Access. & Much More! From Kmart in Thomasville, Turn Right at Stop light, 4.5 Miles, Light Rd is on Right, go approx 1/2 mile to sale.

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The Assurance Group, Inc. in Thomasville, NC is currently hiring to fill positions in our state of the art call center.

Legals

NORTH CAROLINA DAVIDSON COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Wanda Louise Ashe Patton, AKA Wanda Ashe Patton, deceased late of Davidson County, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 23rd day of October 2010, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Rhonda Patton Furr Administrator of the Estate of Wanda Louise Ashe Patton, AKA Wanda Ashe Patton 282 Deer Path Lane Lexington, NC 27295 July 22, 29, 2010 August 5, 12, 2010

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Special Notices

The Annual Community Meeting of the Pilot Volunteer Department will be held at 7:30pm on August 12th, 2010, At the Fire Station. Four Board Members will be elected for a Three Year Term of Office and Revisions of Constitution and

By Laws.For more information Contact Randy Palmer at 336-687-6467

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Lost

* Insurance products are sold over the phone using an electronic application process. * Leads provided daily * Paid training * Benefits available * Recession proof industry! * Bilingual individuals proficient in Spanish and English areneeded to meet the needs of our Hispanic market * For a confidential interview call Heather Robbins at 1-800-750-1738 extension 2314

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Professional

Experienced Crane Operator and Sign Installer needed for Local Sign Company. Must have CDL. 336-887-3211

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Found

FOUND: at A Cleaner World corner of Holly Hill & Jullian Ave. Black & white Medium Sized Male Dog. Very Playful and Friendly. Please call to identify 476-9011 or 472-1907 or 870-6900

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Garage/Estate Sales

2 FAmily Yard Sale, Fri 7/30 & Sat 7/31. 7am-Until. 216 E. Thomas Dr off Lower Lake Rd. Various Items.

3 Family Yard sale 270 Mustang Dr. T'ville off Cunningham& rte 64 7/31/10 7-until Baby furniture/items, clothes, hse hld items, dining room chairs, bedding and more.

4 Family Yard Sale, Sat 7/31, 7am-Until, 668 Kennedy Rd, Thomasville, Right Below Wal-Mart. Baby Items, Household Items, Clothing & Much More.

Big Yard Sale Sat 7/31, 7am-Until. 108 Meadow Ridge Dr, Thomasville. Just off Blair St. Clothing, Microwave & Lots of other Stuff.

Gigantic Yard Sale! 970 Scenic Way Off Hwy 109, Between Hasty School & Burton Rd. Fri 7/30 & Sat 7/31, 7am-Until. Lots of Nice Ladies & Children's Clothes, Toy & Many Misc Items.

Multi Family Yard Sale, Sat 7/31, 7am-Until. Greenwood Plantation, off Fuller Mill Rd, in Thomasville, Turn Left onto Sugar Cane Ln. Look for Signs.

Neighborhood Yard Sale. Fri 7/30 & Sat 7/31, Tom Hedrick Rd off Stemp Everhart Rd, S Thomasville Yard Sale July 31st 7-12 326 Calinda Dr T'ville Hsehld items, cloth, books, shoes, toys, and high school curriculum. Lots more!

General Help

Movie Extras to Stand in the Backgrounds for a major film.

Earn up to $200 per day. Exp Not Req'd. 877-292-5034 United Furniture Industries Transportation, Inc. Dispatcher Responsibilities include: * Recruiting/hiring of drivers * Scheduling of trucks and drivers and backhauls * Assist drivers in problem resolution * Maintain communication with drivers * 2-4 Years experience as a Dispatcher in trucking industry * Computer literate * Transportation software experience a plus Applications taken Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Apply at Guard Shack United Furniture Industries, Inc.

Medical/Dental

Assistant Director of Nursing Must be a Registered Nurse; Must Possess Skills of Management, Patient Care and Knowledgeable of the Federal and State Regulations for Long Term Care. Must be able to work flexible hours as necessary and assist with call.

Please apply in person at Britthaven of Davidson 706 Pineywood Rd, Thomasville AAE/EOE/Drug free Workplace Certified Professional Coding (CPC) & Hospital Billing & Coding I Classes are now registering.

Visit www.mostnc.com or call 336-882-6678

Make your classified ads work harder for you with features like bolding, ad borders & eye-catching graphics!

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Industrial Trade

Trinity Furniture has openings for the following positions: Upholstery Pattern Maker, and Sewer - double needle experience is a plus. 3-5 years of experience is required for both positions. Apply in person to: 6089 Kennedy Rd., Trinity.

472-6660, M-TH 8-4

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Skilled Trade

Experience Sewers needed, Immediately Part & Full Time Work. Working From Home available. Interviewing Friday & Monday, 10am-2pm. 225 Berkley St, High Point. Call for directions. 336-883-2680

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Trucking

Class A CDL Driver for OTR, 99% No Touch Freight. Must be at least 23 yrs old. Min 2 yrs exp. Current Med Card.

Ref's a must. Fax resume or app. to: 474-2305 or Call 336-906-2099 Leave Message

(336) 888-3555 Lost Long Hair Dachshund, Brown, Female, 4 yrs old, 8lbs.

Last seen 7/12/10, Is Shy, Lives at Freedle Dr, Thomasville. Call 596-3655 or 775-2193. Reward. Like Very Much to Have Her Back.

Technical

Davidson County Community College is accepting online applications for a full-time position, Administrative Support Staff, Financial & Administrative Services. Requirements include an Associate Degree. For information see “Employment at DCCC” on the College website: http://www.davidsonccc.edu or contact: Human Resources, DCCC, P.O. Box 1287, Lexington, NC 27293-1287.

Telephone: 336-224-4540; email: hr@davidsonccc.edu Equal Opportunity College

WE NEED YOU ON OUR TEAM!

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Administrative Support Staff

Furniture Movers/Drivers, Experience Required Thomasville Call 336-476-5757

DAR/RAN FURNITURE INDUSTRIES Local Furniture Manufacturing Company is currently accepting applications in all areas of manufacturing due to the increase in production. Applicants will need to have the ability to read and interpret production tickets and be cross trained on different jobs such as Building, Sanding, Finishing and Packing. The persons will need to be trained in certain job positions.

The company does Criminal Background Checks and Pre-Employment Drug testing.

Applicant needs to have : High School Diploma, College Education a plus.

Benefits include: Excellent Pay, Affordable Medical/Dental Insurance, Free Life Insurance, Vacation and Holiday Pay, 401K Plan, Profit Sharing.

Apply at: 2403 Shore Street, High Point, NC 27263, or fax resume to: 336-434-3787 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DAVIDSON IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO. 10 SP 161 IN THE MATTER OF: Philip B. Lohr, Administrator CTA of The Estate of Ruth Ella Mae Alford, Deceased NOTICE OF SALE

UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of an Order of the Clerk of Superior Court of Davidson County, North Carolina, made in the above proceeding, the undersigned Adiministrator CTA of the Estate of Ruth Ella MAe Alford will on August 7, 2010 at 10:00am a tthe location of 703 Trotter Street, Thomasville, Davidson County, North Carolina, offer for public or private sale to the highest bidder for certain real property, more particularly described as: Beginning at an iron stake on East side of Trotter Street West 137 feet to an iron stake with Nettie N. Thomas; thence North with Nettie N. Thomas' line 100 feet to an iron stake; thence Westward with Arlee Bersh's line 137 feet to an iron stake with Arlee Bersh's line; thence Southward to Bersh Street 100 feet to the Beginning.

For reference: See Deed Book 336, Page 586, Davidson County Registry.

A deposit of 5% of the final and highest bid will be required the day of the sale.

The sale will remain open for 10 days from the date of report of slae for any advance bid under the provisions of applicable North Carolina law. The sale is subject to the confirmation of the court as provided by North Carolina law.

This the 22nd day of July, 2010.

Philip B. Lohr, Administrator CTA of The estate of Ruth Ella Mae Alford 212 North State Street Lexington, NC 27292 (336) 248-2305 July 22 & 29, 2010

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Misc. Items for Sale

Commercial Fan 3ftx3ft, Broadcast spreader, Office desk solid wood 28 in x 5 ft.

Call 707-1739

Cats/Dogs/Pets

Adorable Poodle Puppies.

White & apricot. 7 wks old. 1st shots & dewormed. Parents on site. $325. 336-434-4916

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Blue Pitt Bull Puppies, 3 Males, 1 Female, APBR Reg. $300 each. Call 336-688-9883

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EAL ESTATE FOR RENT Unfurnished Apartments

1BR Apt, W/D Conn. Central Air & Heat. $375 month, $375 deposit. Call 336-362-5783

ROOMS 109 Oakwood St 336-688-3923 Rooms For Rent 12 Cox Ave. $75-$95/wk. Cable incld.

688-1773 / 996-4649

Roommate Wanted

Room to Rent Upstairs utilities incl. $300 mo. Women only.

Safe place. 848-4032

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1BR, Remodeled. Range & Refrigerator. Gas heat. $295 mo. Call Darlene Kinley Realty 887-2273

Free 5 Adult Pitt Bull Terriers.

All Reg. Good Homes Only.

Call 336-491-8749 Also Blues

2BR, 1 1/2BA Apartment. Thomasville. Cable TV, Appls Incld. $450 mo. 336-561-6631

Maltese Males, $700 Call 848-1204

2BR/1BA,. 407 W. Main St. Appl incld, Cent H/A. $450/mo+dep. 476-9220

Puppy Sale $200 Off: Bichon-Poo, Maltese, Maltipoo & Other Breeds Available. Call 336-498-7721

Thomasville, E. Guilford Apts.

Nice 2BR/1BTH, $500/month, $500 dep, 12 mo Lease, No Pets. Section 8 Compliant.

Call 336-474-0623

Yorkshire Terrier 1 female 9wks all shots AKC very small maybe 3 pounds at the most when grown $1000 Get what you pay for! 336-476-5026

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1BR House. $400 month.

Close to S. Main Walmart. No Pets Call 336-906-6612

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2 Br 2 Ba Home for rent 20x20 stg bld $600mo + dep Tville & Pilot Schl area. 336-870-0654

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Livestock

FISH - Grass Carp to control vegetation: also 4-6" channel catfish, beautiful koi and goldfish. 336-498-5417

2 BR hse in Pilot School area fenc in back yrd stove, refrig,& dishwasher 575+dep call 336-476-1847

ERCHANDISE

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Rooms for Rent

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Cock-A-Poo Puppies, Buff Colored, 1st Shots, Wormed, Tails Docked. $300. Parents on Site. Call 336-991-8211

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Wanted to Rent/ Buy/Trade

Cash 4 riding mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted & scrap metal 882-4354

1100 sf Retail $600 10,000 sqft $1600 T-ville 336-362-2119

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2 & 3 BR homes Sophia, Randleman & Elon plus Handyman Homes Fix it and it's yours!

Sophia & Randleman 336-799-4199 Elon 336-449-3090

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Cars for Sale

99 Mazda Protege, VGC. $2900. 91 Mazda Miata, VGC. $3200. Call 336-687-1172

Mobile Homes for Rent

2BR, Large Yard, Glenola Area. Storage Bldg. NO Pets!

Call 431-9665 or 689-1401.

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3BR, MH for Rent, Private lot.

Burton Rd, Thomasville $420/mo + $420/dep. Call 336880-0035 2 bdrs available, Silver Valley/Tville area, Sm. Pets only. $325-$385/mo. No Dep. with proof of income. Police Report Req'd., Call 239-3657

Archdale, Lease Purchase, 3br, 2ba, dbl car garage, 6 yrs old, $1075. mo. Call 944-3113

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Never Poorer

2 Plots Floral Gardens, Section T, Garden of Time. $6400.

Call 336-885-6534

2 & 3 BR MH $450 mo, Will Consider Weekly + dep. , 841-8071 / 687-0449

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900+ SF Business Space Available. Hwy 62, Thomasville. $595/mo + dep. Call 442-4467

4BR/2BA, Section 8 approved.

Central Air/Heating. 1433 Furlough St. Call 336-271-2847

New Carpet and Paint. 3 BR, 2 Bath. Hwy. 109 & 64 area. $475 month. Call 431-7716.

Business Places/ OfďŹ ces

Manufactured Homes for Sale

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Thomasville 3BR. Just renovated. Will finance for the right Buyer. $74,900.

Call 704-807-4717

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