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Fire causes power outage at DCCC BY ERIN WILTGEN Staff Writer

LEXINGTON — North Lexington Triangle Fire Department responded to Davidson County Community College at 10:56 a.m. on Friday after an electrical fire sparked, leaving parts of the campus in the dark. The fire broke out spontaneously from a panel in the subbasement of the Reich Building, where some outside contract maintenance and county maintenance workers were checking

‘The fire burned as an electrical fire, sparking, bright light, flashes, that kind of thing.’ — Chief Ed Hege Triangle Fire Department some breaker boxes. The workers had opened up the boxes to look at the panels. “They really had not started any work,” said Chief Ed Hege of Triangle Fire Department. “They were really just trying to observe the work and look at the wires. As they started covering

and closing the panels, a flash fire broke out. The fire burned as an electrical fire, sparking, bright light, flashes, that kind of thing.” A large, 1,200-amp switchgear breaker panel – measuring 8 feet tall, 2.5 feet wide and about 2 feet deep – began sparking.

“It’s huge, and it’s just full of huge conductors and big wires,” Hege said. “It made a great fire while a man was just standing there almost touching it with a screwdriver.” Though the worker suffered slight burns, he was otherwise unhurt, Hege says. “He was visibly shaken because of what had happened because he was right there when it happened,” he said. The workers exited the room and grabbed a few fire extin-

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‘More at Four’ prepares children for classroom BY ELIOT DUKE Staff Writer

Going to school for the first time is a life-changing event for toddlers. Being away from home and their parents for most of the day is an adjustment period for any five-yearold starting kindergarten. Smart Start of Davidson County is trying to make the transition from living room to the classroom easier with a free year-long pre-K program designed to get little ones accustomed to life as a student. “More at Four” is still accepting applications for the upcoming school year as several spots are available in both Thomasville and Lexington. The program is free to

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Initiative aims to curb traffic accidents BY ELIOT DUKE Staff Writer

Responding to an accident where someone lost their life is one of the hardest things police officers do. Calling family members to inform them a loved one died in a car crash is part of the job those involved in law enforcement would rather do without. In an effort to curtail the number of crashes, injuries and fatalities on Davidson County roads, five local police agencies are partnering in hopes of creating awareness about the negative impact distracted or impaired driving has on the public’s safety. Thomasville Police Department is joining together with Davidson County Sheriff ’s Office, Lexington Police Department, Denton Police Department and the State Highway Patrol in a program called Accident Safety Awareness Pro-

‘The worst thing you can do is tell a parent their child was killed in an accident.’ — Lt. Donnie Rowe TIMES PHOTO/ELIOT DUKE

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HAPPY HOUR Five-year-old McKenzie Dinkins, of Thomasville, makes some dirt drinks at the ball field at Doak Park Friday afternoon, while enjoying park amenities with her father and brother.

“It was life-changing, and it was absolutely devastating,” Miller said. “When I got sick, it was a gradual illness — day after day — and it kept tearing my body down more and more to the point where my husband had to help me dress.” The typically energy-filled woman found herself forced to stay home from work for nine-and-a-half weeks, walking with a cane and reduced to staring out the living room window. As soon as she started feeling better, she waited two weeks but no longer before jumping back into her career. “My boss told me I needed to rest but I said I didn’t have time to rest,” she said, laughing. And when Miller returned, she returned with a vengeance, working with enough enthusiasm to earn her the Seniors Health Insurance Infor-

gram (ASAP) to educate drivers about the dangers of distracted driving, especially amongst teenagers who are taking to the roads for the first time. “Our vision with the city is to not only enforce the law but improve the quality of life in Thomasville,” TPD Lt. Donnie Rowe said. “Texting is new, but stuff like loud music has always been around, especially with the young kids. Speed is a factor and we had several fatalities involving teenage high school kids last year. We don’t want to see that this year, and if we can prevent it and learn from the accidents, we can hopefully stop anymore. “We’re trying to get the education out there and we’re trying new things. The worst thing you can do is tell a parent their child was killed in an accident.” Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation

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Woman excels at job, despite disease BY ERIN WILTGEN Staff Writer

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It only took 24 hours for Angela Miller’s life to fall apart. The volunteer services coordinator at Davidson County Senior Services, Miller spent an entire Saturday in May 2010 running two events — one in Thomasville and one in Lexington. As she drove between the two parties, she developed a bad stress knot in her shoulder. Thinking nothing of it, Miller brushed off her husband’s concerns and suggestions to visit the hospital. “When I woke up the next day, my whole left side was numb,” she said. “Of course, I thought I was having a stroke.” One hospital visit later revealed that Miller, in fact, had multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord.

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Thomasville City Beautification is taking orders for Big Chair tulip bulbs. Cost is 25 bulbs for $20, 50 bulbs for $35, 75 bulbs for $45, 100 bulbs for $50. Mail checks or money orders to Thomasville City Beautification, PO Box 368, in Thomasville. Deadline is Oct. 15. Delivery will be in November.

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

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

7, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Adults cost $10, students $5, and children under 5 are free. For reservations and more information, e-mail boo@ salisburyghostwalk.com or visit www. salisburyghostwalk.com

Summer Stroll Arts United for Davidson County is participating with Uptown Lexington and artist and teacher, Melinda Hedrick, in their Summer Strolls with sidewalk chalk art. The remaining Summer Stroll will be Friday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. in uptown Lexington.

Senior Chorus Pat Slaten Memorial Relay For Life Golf Tournament 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 For Life of Davidson County.

DavidsonWorks meeting DavidsonWorks Workforce Development Board Youth Council will meet Wednesday, Aug. 4, at noon at Davidson County Community College, Mendenhall Building, Room 226.

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. Event dates are Aug. 6 and 20, Sept. 3 and 18, and Oct. 8, 9, 29, 30 and 31 with tours at

After a summer break, the Senior Chorus group will resume its weekly practice at the Lexington Senior Center, 555-B West Center St. Ext, on Aug. 10 at 1:30 p.m. and will meet each Tuesday thereafter. Senior chorus is comprised of senior adults from Davidson County who perform for various nursing homes and civic groups. New voices are always welcomed. This program is sponsored by the Davidson County Senior Services Senior Dynamics program. For more information, call (336) 2422290 or e-mail stefanie.poore@davidsoncountync.gov.

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Knee and hip pain seminar

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.

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High Point Public Library, located at 901 North Main St., in High Point, will host a fall vegetable gardening presentation by Guilford County Extension Speakers Bureau on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 6:30 p.m. Guilford County Extension Speakers Bureau will help participants get started on fall vegetable gardens. Learn how to design and prepare a garden, which vegetables will grow best and how to maintain a garden through harvest. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. If special assistance is needed, contact Megan Joyce at least five business days before the scheduled event at 883-3646 or at megan.joyce@highpointnc.gov.

United Way Of Davidson County will open its funding application process to allow non-profit health and human service organizations serving Davidson County, to apply for funding for year 2011. Applicants must have a 501(c)3 taxexempt status to be eligible to submit an application. Application packets will be available Aug. 20, 2010. Organizations interested in submitting an application will be required to attend an information workshop on Aug. 20, 2010, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at DCCC, Gee Building, Room # 143. At that time, application packets will be available to those interested in submitting a funding application. The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m. Oct. 1, 2010. RSVP to the United Way office at (336) 249-2532 by Aug. 16 For more information, contact Lee Jessup, president, or Carolyn Thompson, data manager,

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. 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. For more information, go to www.forsythgemclub.com or call (336) 744-2940.

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Weather Trivia How many cloud droplets does it take to make a raindrop?

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Today we will see mostly cloudy skies with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, high temperature of 88º, humidity of 88% and an overnight low of 71º. The record high temperature for today is 98º set in 1954. The Average temperature . . . . . . .84.1º record low is 55º set in 1966. Sunday, skies will remain Average normal temperature .78.5º mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and Departure from normal . . . . .+5.6º thunderstorms, high temperature of 86º, humidity of 74% Data as reported from Greensboro and an overnight low of 71º.

Moonrise 10:58 p.m. 11:27 p.m. No Rise 12:01 a.m. 12:40 a.m. 1:28 a.m. 2:24 a.m. First 8/16

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A few week’s ago, I decided to get out of the house and go rent me a movie to watch. As I browsed thru at least 100 old movies, I came across one of the all time classics, Driving Miss Daisy — One of my favorites! Morgan Freeman played the part of the chauffeur and Jessica Tandy played the part of an old Jewish widow who lived in Atlanta, Ga. At first, the widow was a selfish old woman set in her ways, while the chauffeur was a kind and lovable character. They both finally bonded and together reflected the changing times from 1948 to 1973. The movie was priceless. Then I began to think about something my cousin Bobby Ray had sent me. A letter about a grandmother and her driving. Grandma is 88 years old and still drives her own car. She writes: Dear Granddaughter, The other day I went up to our Christian book store and saw a “Honk if you love Jesus” bumper sticker. I was feeling particularly sassy that day because I had just come from a thrilling choir performance, followed by a thunderous prayer meeting. So, I bought the sticker and put it on my bumper. Boy, am I glad I did it; what an uplifting experience that followed. I was stopped at a red light at a busy intersection, just lost in thought about the Lord and how good he is, and didn’t notice that the light had changed. It is a good thing someone else loves Jesus because if he hadn’t honked, I’d never had noticed. I found that lots of people love Jesus! While I was sitting there, the guy behind started honking like crazy, and then he leaned out of his window and screamed, “For the love of God!” What an exuberant cheerleader he was for Jesus! Everyone started honking! I just leaned out my window and started waving and smiling at all those loving people. I even honked my horn a few times to share in the love! There must have been a man from Florida back there because I heard him yelling

something about a sunny beach. I saw another guy waving in a funny way with his middle finger stuck up in the air. I asked my young teenage grandson in the back seat what that meant. He said it was probably a Hawaiian good luck sign or something. Well, I had never met anyone from Hawaii, so I leaned out of the window and gave him the good luck sign right back. My grandson burst out laughing. Well, he even was enjoying this religious experience, praise GOD. He needs it, you know how teenagers are these days! A couple of the people were so caught up in the joy of the moment that they got out of their cars and started walking towards me. I bet they wanted to pray or ask what church I attended, but this is when I noticed the light had changed. So, grinning, I waved at all my brothers and sisters, and drove

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Ah, sweet innocence! I love grandma. Uncle Bill’s advice to all of you Thomasville Times readers, “Don’t go around giving anyone the Hawaiian good luck sign.” Be good, stay strong, be kind, and see ya’. Until next time, Uncle Bill is over and out! Guest Columnist Bill Hill can be reached at billyunclebill@aol.com.

David Cockman, a 1945 graduate of Thomasville High School, former sports director of WTNC and official scorer of the HiToms, was inducted into the North Carolina General Practice Hall of Fame at its annual convention in Wilmington on June 24. Cockman was one among 125 inductees since the beginning of the hall 22 years ago. Criteria for being selected includes being a general law practitioner for 25 years or more, being an outstanding lawyer of the legal profession who has served as a model for other lawyers and being in good standing with the N.C. Bar and the N.C. Bar Association. Inductees must also have exhibited throughout their practice the highest standards of ethics and professional competency and have rendered a high level of service to the Bar and their communities.

then worked at the Thomasville radio station for four years before attending law school at Chapel Hill. He has practiced law in Raleigh for the past 53 years. While in Thomasville, he met his wife, Charlotte Webster, a teacher at Colonial Drive School. Webster died Nov. 19, 2007. Cockman is the son of the late Rev. Walter Lee Cockman and Jean Cockman. Rev. Cockman pastored the Pilgrim Holiness Church, now The Wesleyan Church on Randolph Street.

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Mr. and Mrs. John Welborn recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. The couple were married on June 25, 1960, in Thomasville.

Welborns celebrate 50th anniversary John and Jewel Welborn, of Thomasville, marked their 50th wedding anniversary on June 25, 2010. The couple united in marriage on June 25, 1960, at the home of the bride’s parents in Thomasville, 102 Brown St. The anniversary celebration took place in the form of a dinner reception on June 26, 2010, at the Thomasville Woman’s Club. The office of Congressman Coble flew an American flag over the capital building in the couple’s honor on the day of the anniversary celebration. Music was provided by Willis Harden (DJ Chilly).

Mistress of Ceremonies was daughter Vonda Wingate. A liturgical dance to BeBe and CeCe Winas’ “When I Founded You� was presented by granddaughters Chelsea and Sydney in honor of their grandparents. Jewel, whose maiden name is Pullin, was born in Thomasville. She once worked with Thomasville Furniture Industries Plant B and Plant C, and now is director of information for High Point Chamber of Commerce. John was born in Thomasville. He retired from Thomasville Furniture Industries Plant V and works part-time at Food Lion.

John and Jewel are active members of First Missionary Baptist Church of Thomasville. Jewel serves on the Pastors Aids and sings in the Voices for Christ Mass Choir. John is church historian. The couple’s children are Robin (Patrick) Mason, of Winston-Salem, Lori Welborn, of Thomasville, and Vonda (Johnnie) Wingate, of Thomasville. The couple’s grandchildren are Jacquetta Jacobs, Kendra Mason, Sydney Wingate, Chelsea Mason and Johnathan Wingate. Great-grandchild is Jamari Mitchell.

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Sarah and Clyde Bailey, of Thomasville, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 24, 2010. The couple united in marriage on July 24, 1960, at Holt Street Baptist Church in Lexington. The anniversary celebration was held at Fairgrove United Methodist Church in the recreation center on July 25, 2010, with Patsy Broomn and Jeana Jennings serving. A trip is planned at a later date. Special guest Rev. Melvin Vaughn, of Duncan, S.C., who married the couple, attended the ceremony. Sarah and Clyde were the first couple he ever married. All attendants from the wedding also were present. Sarah, whose maiden name is Wright, was born in Davidson County. She is retired from the dental profession, having worked the last 23 years with Dr. Ed Martin, of

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Saturday, July 31, 2010 – Thomasville Times – A5

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Thomasville Times MICHAEL B. STARN Publisher mstarn@hpe.com • LYNN WAGNER Advertising Director lwagner@hpe.com

LISA M. WALL Editor editor@tvilletimes.com • ZACH KEPLEY Sports Editor tvillesports@yahoo.com

Beating the heat is tough for this Wisconsin girl VIEWPOINT

ERIN WILTGEN Staff Writer I’m a Wisconsin girl, born and bred. Now, in the five years I’ve lived in the Tar Heel State, I’ve certainly learned a lot. I found that tank tops and flip-flops in 60-degree weather aren’t what North Carolinians call normal. I’ve gradually softened my almost Scottish-sounding “Os” and rounded my nasal-sounding “Os” to a more acceptable pitch. And though my “bag” still occasionally comes across as “beg,” I have finally stopped calling a water fountain a bubbler on first reference — and eliminated quite a few blank stares. But nothing — I repeat, nothing — could have prepared me for the North Carolina summer. Oh sure, we get a few days of 99 to 100 degrees up North. And humidity is far from a foreign concept. But after moving all of my belongings to my new apartment — up two flights of stairs into a room at that point without air conditioning — it fully dawned on me how ridiculously hot it gets in this state. And not just for an hour at midday. Of course the heat itself isn’t anything to complain about. It comes with the more southern location of the state, the geography and topography, etc. But sometimes, I wonder if North Carolina residents realize the full effect such oppressive temperatures can have on a person. I don’t mean to call into doubt the logic of a host of people who have been living in the area for generations, or at least years longer than I have. But I do think that after time your body “adjusts” to the warmth and you don’t take much notice of it. The same can happen with the

cold, up where I’m from. But that doesn’t eliminate the dangers of exposing yourself to such extreme temperatures. For example, on Saturday, in the midst of wiping the pouring sweat from my eyes while I moved yet another box of books from my car, I saw someone running. At 3 in the afternoon. When it was 102 degrees or more. Then another runner passed, this time in sweat pants. I understand the need for exercise. I’m a runner myself, and have definitely had moments when endorphins kick in and all you want is a nice, long, hard run. But there’s a line, and working out in tropical heat is crossing it. That’s just plain dangerous. Dehydration is actually a pretty serious threat to athletes, though it may seem insignificant when you’re in the middle of a hard workout. According to The Runners Guide, runners should take a few sips of water or athletic drink every 15 minutes or so instead of waiting until they feel thirsty because once you feel thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. Salt loss also is something runners need to think about in the heat, particularly those going for longer distances. Sport drinks work better than water in that regard, replacing not only salt but other nutrients you lose during your workout. Yes, this may mean taking a water bottle with you on long runs, but the alternative is not having a great workout or becoming so lightheaded you pass out. On the government side of things, installing water fountains at various points along running, walking or bike trails helps those who are trying to get out for a bit of exercise but may have forgotten fluids. Taking care of your body is important, despite macho thoughts about how a system hardened by years of running in the heat. It’s never too late or too early to make sure athletics don’t get in the way of your health. I may call it a bubbler, but I still know to replenish those fluids when I pass one by. Staff Writer Erin Wiltgen can be reached at 888-3576, or at newsdesk@tvilletimes.com.

Reminders of the good ole days THIS-N-THATS

LARRY MURDOCK Guest Columnist A friend of mine sent me this story, I found it interesting. In a way, it sort of reminds me of my Mom and Dad. The author is unknown. Their marriage was good, their dreams focused. Their best friends lived barely a wave away. I can see them now, Dad in trousers, t-shirt and a hat and Mom in a house dress; lawn mower in his hand, and dish-towel in hers. It was the time for fixing things. A curtain rod, the kitchen radio, screen door, the oven door, the hem in a dress. Things we keep. It was a way of life, and sometimes it made me crazy. All that re-fixing, eating, renewing, I wanted just once to be wasteful. Waste meant affluence. Throwing things away meant you knew there would always be more. But then my mother became ill, and on that clear summer’s night, in the warmth of the hospital room, I was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn’t any more. Sometimes, what we care about most gets all used up and goes away, never to return. So while we have it, its best we love it, and care for it, and fix it when it’s broken and heal it when it’s sick. This is true — for marriage, and old cars, and children with bad report cards, dogs and cats with bad hips, and aging parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles and friends. We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it. Some things we keep — like a best friend who moved away or a classmate we grew up with. There are just some things that make life important, like people we know who are special ... And so, we keep them close

in heart and mind and spirit. ••• Thursday evening was the final “Sunset Sounds” performance for this year. Gayle and I have enjoyed each performance. I hope you have enjoyed them too! I especially enjoy the location downtown at the Bandstand. Yes, the trains are disruptive but I enjoy hearing those train whistles blasting away. They remind me that in 1849 John W. Thomas, the founder of Thomasville — then a Senator in the North Carolina General Assembly — was selling stock in the amount of $1 million to support the railroad construction. But I guess I am most appreciative that the materials brought to town on the railroad created jobs in the textile and furniture industries. Jobs which are now gone. ••• We spent a couple of days at Topsail Beach earlier this week with my oldest son Keith and his family. Our granddaughter, Jennifer, a school teacher at Liberty Drive, suggested that we go to the “Sea Turtle Hospital.” The hospital is located at 822 Carolina Ave., across from the water tank in Topsail Beach. I have seen several documentaries on television about sea turtle rescues and the importance of the rescues, but this was the first encounter with a rescue organization. You can adopt a rescued sea turtle. There are several adoption packages levels. Go to www. seaturtlehospital.org for more information. If you are in that area, it is well worth a visit. They had quite a few injured turtles in the hospital that were receiving medical attention. ••• I’m sure that some of us remember “Our Gang” in the early days of television. I recently received an e-mail that told what happened to members of the cast. I thought it might interest you. I never knew what happened to them. Alfalfa: Carl Switzer was shot to death at age 31. Chubby: 300-pound Norman Chaney died at age 22 following an operation. Buckwheat: William Thomas died at age 49 of a heart attack. Darla

Hood: The Our Gang leading lady contracted hepatitis and died at age 47. Kendall McCormas, known as Breezy Brisbane, committed suicide at age 64. Froggy: William Robert Laughline was killed in a motor scooter accident at age 16. Mickey Daniels died at age 65 of a liver disease. Stymie: Mathew Bear led a life of crime and drugs, died of a stroke at age 56. Scotty Brackett died following a brutal beating at age 38. Wheezer (Robert Hutchens) was killed in an airplane crash at age 19. Pete the “Pup” was poisoned by an unknown assailant, and, Spanky (Robert Blake) was accused of murdering his wife. Butch currently lives in California. I wish we could have included photographs to help jog our memory. ••• And in closing this session, I borrowed this from the Bits and Pieces magazine, the magazine that motivates the world. The following were the personal creed of writer Robert Louis Stevenson 1850-1894: 1. Make up your mind to be happy, find pleasure in simple things. 2. Make the best of your circumstances. 3. Don’t take yourself too seriously. Don’t think that you should be protected from misfortunes that befall others. 4. You can’t please everybody, don’t let criticism worry you. 5. Don’t let your neighbor set your standards. Be yourself. 6. Do things you enjoy doing, but stay out of debt. 7. Don’t borrow trouble. Imaginary things are harder to bear than actual ones. 8. Since hate poisons the soul, do not cherish grudges. Avoid people who make you unhappy. 9. Have many interest. If you can’t travel, read about new places. 10. Don’t hold postmortems. Don’t spend your life brooding over sorrows and mistakes. Don’t be the one who never gets over things. 11. Do what you can for those less fortunate than you. 12. Keep busy at something. A very busy person never has time to be unhappy. Guest Columnist Larry Murdock can be contacted at this-n-thats@hotmail.com.

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CURB From page A1 (PART) is sponsoring the initiative, and program director Phil Wiley feels the statistics call for action when it comes to increasing safety awareness. “I think it takes a unified effort like this to stress the importance of education,” said Wiley. “It’s critical people understand how many folks are getting hurt on the highways. These crashes have significant impacts on families and can affect their standard of living.

FROM PAGE A1 We need to stop and eliminate the distractions and it’s something the public has to make up its mind they’re going to do.” According to data collected in 2006, Davidson County reported 35 fatal crashes among 120,273 licensed drivers. Teenagers accounted for 996 crashes resulting in 368 injuries and four deaths out of 6,761 licensed drivers between the ages of 15 and 19. Considering there was four times as many licensed drivers between the age of 45 and 54 reporting only 829 crashes during the same time period, it’s clear experience behind the wheel results

EXCELS From page A1

mation Program (SHIIP) Coordinator of the Year award. “I run 150 miles-per-hour,” Miller said. “It’s just full speed ahead, regardless.” SHIIP gives four statewide awards each year — Coordinator of the Year, County of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and the Jim Long Outstanding Service Award. The winners were announced at SHIPP’s annual Coordinator’s Conference in Greensboro July 21-22. “While all of our 800-plus volunteers and coordinators do an outstanding job, we are proud to honor those who have stood out for their service in the past year,” said Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin. “These award winners provide excellent service to North Carolinians, and I’m honored that they are a part of our SHIIP family.” The 2010 County of the Year was Pender County’s Pender Adult Services. Volunteer of the Year was Emma Conley from Macon County, and the Jim Long Outstanding SHIIP Service Award went to Cheryl Hoffman — recently retired — from New Hanover County Department on Aging. Miller says she is honored to be named among such people from across North Carolina. Especially, given her recent personal trials, she said she was completely blown away.

CHILDREN From page A1 the public and the only requirements are filling out an application, the child’s birth certificate and documentation of two months of family income. The child must turn four by Aug. 31 in order to be eligible for the program.

“What the More at Four program does is create a learning environment for children to help make their move to kindergarten easier,” Stephanie Nelson, ready school coordinator with Smart Start of Davidson County, said. “It’s a play-based environment focused on education. We take a year to get the children accustomed to being in a classroom setting.” Through the program, children are taught how to develop their social, emotional and academic

FIRE From page A1 guishers but couldn’t put the fire out because power was still feeding into the channel. By coincidence, a crew from Duke Energy was working nearby at the same time. The crew came over to the college right away to turn off the power. “Once the power was killed, the fire pretty much went out on its own,” Hege said. The fire department ventilated the buildings, getting the smoke out and making sure everything was OK.

in safer motorists. “We want to educate people and encourage them to slow down,” Davidson County Sheriff David Grice said. “We have to change our habits, and a lot of it goes back to our busy lives. We’re always in a hurry to get somewhere. “Young people don’t have the driving experience, and I don’t feel driver’s education is as strenuous as it used to be. Parents need to take the time to teach their kids how to drive so the can correct any bad habits. It’s such a wasted life whenever we respond to a traffic fatality that

“I was shocked,” Miller said. “I started crying. I did not expect it — it was an absolute honor. I didn’t realize how big of an award it was until everything settled down and I looked at it and it said statewide.” As volunteer services coordinator, Miller oversees all of the center’s volunteer programs — the 20 home-delivered meals routes, the five nutrition sites and each of the 540 registered volunteers who assist with a multitude of activities. “It’s an incredible program that we just work really hard at expanding and getting more folks to help because the more volunteers we have, the more services we can offer.” And the center doesn’t hold back. Davidson County seniors can participate in activities ranging from herb garden seminars to dental screenings. “Our mission is to help seniors remain independent and in their own home,” Miller said. “Rather than sitting at home and not having a need to go anywhere or be a part of anything, we can offer computer classes, health screening classes and seminars.” But in addition to her position organizing all things volunteer, Miller also works as the Davdison County SHIIP coordinator, helping Medicare beneficiaries choose a drug plan and navigate the somewhat confusing Medicare system. Through her efforts — and with the assistance of a grant Miller managed to secure for 2009-10 — the center has managed to reach

skills while also learning what it’s like to be away from home for the first time. There are program sites available across the county, including Thomasville Primary School, Baptist Children’s Home’s Mills Campus and the Learning Place at Thomasville Medical Center. The program is available at both public and private schools. “We feel like we’re really serving the community by offering these classes for families,” said Linda Russo, director of weekday education at Baptist Children’s Homes. “We feel like we’re utilizing the facilities we have at the children’s home to serve the needs of the community. We’re able to serve a large population of children and we have a lot of resources on the Mills Home campus that our teachers can utilize to enhance the program

OBITUARIES could’ve been prevented.” New cars are safer and faster then ever before, and combined with the evolution of cell phone technology, a culture of distracted driving has been created, leading to excessive speeding and an increased chance for wrecks. Through ASAP, police will crack down on speeders and those found to be texting while driving. With alcohol accounting for nearly one fifth of all traffic fatalities in Davidson County, preventing drunk driving also is part of the ASAP program.

out to even more people, throwing holiday parties such as “Don’t Be Scared of Medicare” in October 2009, “Be Thankful Help is Here” in November and “Merry Medicare” in December. All in all, Miller was able to reach more than 661 beneficiaries, increasing her counseling and outreach hours from 400-plus to more than 1,100. And Miller says keeping people up-to-date on the ins and outs of Medicare is extremely important because many don’t really understand how it works. “The prescription drug plan went into effect four years ago, but there are still people on Medicare that don’t realize they have to have a drug plan in order to qualify,” Miller said. “The most important thing is that they have the right plan to save them the money. Without the right choice, it’s very costly to the individual.” But even with the two job titles keeping her running back and forth, Miller says she wouldn’t have it any other way. And her SHIIP award makes her success all the more sweet. “When you hit rock bottom like that, you appreciate every day even more,” she said. “Even though I have this chronic illness that I’ll have for the rest of my life, I’ve triumphed, and I won’t let it tear me down. I feel like my life’s a testament now. I give it all to God.” Staff Writer Erin Wiltgen can be reached at 888-3576.

for the children. “We see a great deal of change in the children in their ability to get along with each other and their ability to follow directions from an adult. A lot of the children have never been in any type of structured classroom situation.” Nelson said that children who participate in the program are able to spend an entire school year building relationships with other students and are generally better prepared for attending kindergarten. The program runs six hours a day, from late August to early June. Some facilities involved in the program also offer before and after-school care on site. “It’s a huge difference and is a big advantage for children who have been at home,” Nelson said. “We try to make it

as family-friendly as possible. We’re really trying to provide a service to families. We try to cover all the issues that may be out there. We do parent reviews every year and they are always so thrilled with the chance to be a part of this program.” Enrollment in the program is based on several factors such as income, having a parent actively involved in the military or a child that has an identifiable special need, limited English skills or a chronic health condition. For more information on “More at Four” call Smart Start of Davidson County at 249-6688, the Child Care Center at 4741220, or visit www.partnershipforchildren.org.

Index Thomasville Jesse F. Byerly, 41 Norwood C. Cox, 60 Johnnie F. Hendrick, 79 Lexington Jean D. Ripple, 85

Jesse F. Byerly Jesse Franklin Byerly, age 41, of 175 Popper Jack Lane, in 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 was conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at Community Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Brian Workman. 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.

Norwood C. Cox Mr. Norwood Cecil Cox, 60, died on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital. Born on Aug. 10, 1949, in Radford, Va., to Warren Hardy Cox and Catherine Hancock Cox, he was a great father and paw-paw who loved fishing and gardening. Funeral service will be held today at 4 p.m. at J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Thomasville with the Rev. Lee Hedrick officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends today one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Thomasville

Rescue Squad, PO Box 934. Online condolences may be sent to www.jcgreenandsons.com.

Johnnie F. Hendrick

Mr. Johnnie Franklin Hendrick, 79, of Thomasville, died Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at High Point Regional Hospital. Born April 9, 1931, in High Point, he was the son of the late Harry and Leato Bailey Hendrick. He was a retired Sergeant from the United States Air Force, where he worked as a firefighter. Following his retirement from the Air Force, he worked for the City of High Point for 10 years. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Boggs Hendrick, on May 4, 2006. Survivors include two sons, Roger F. Hendrick and Stephen C. Hendrick, both of Thomasville; two daughters, Debbie H. Everhart and husband, Frank, of Hillsboro, and Toni S. Hendrick, of Thomasville; four grandchildren, Heather Leigh Everhart, Cory Anthony Kennedy, Caty Ann Everhart and Stevie Mariah Hendrick; and a sister Madge Hendrick. Graveside service was held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery. The family received friends Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point. Online condolences can be made at www.cumbyfuneral.com. Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point. ***

Jean D. Ripple

LEXINGTON — Jean Davidson Ripple, age 85, of Welcome, died Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Stephen Pillsbury officiating. The family received friends at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday night.

Man charged with intimidating witness TIMES STAFF REPORT A Lexington man already in jail after being charged with sex offenses against a child is facing more charges for trying to intimidate the victim. According to a Davidson County Sheriff ’s Office press release, Jerry Ray Smith, 40, who is incarcerated in the Davidson County Jail for five counts of intimidating a witness and numerous sex offenses against chil-

dren, allegedly intimidated the victim between June 1 and June 22 in an attempt to keep the victim from coming to court. Detectives served Smith on Tuesday with one count of intimidation or interfering with a witness. He was issued a $10,000 secured bond in addition to his current $1,025,000 bond, and is scheduled to appear in Lexington District Court on Aug. 24.

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Hege said he wasn’t sure at this time what caused the fire. “There’s so much fire damage that it’s probably going to take some kind of expert to figure it out,” he said. “It looked like it was in the midst of ordinary, routine maintenance.” The cost and amount of damage caused by the fire also is unknown, Hege said, though he added that he should know more by the end of next week. “It’s going to be expensive because any kind of electrical work is rather costly,” he said. Power in the Reich, Mendenhall and Learning Resource Center buildings was out Friday, though Hege said a few generators were up

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Saturday, July 31, 2010 – Thomasville Times – A7

RELIGION

Learning is important to strengthening spirituality KEEPING THE FAITH

DOUG CREAMER Guest Columnist

Last week, I attended a teacher conference in Greensboro. This conference comes at a good time. I feel recovered from last school year and I’m beginning to think about the upcoming year. I go to this conference and learn about new trends and new ways to approach teaching my subject matter. Today’s students are not like the students of 20 years ago, so the way I approach teach-

ing must also change. I’ll be honest, I don’t like change. When it comes to teaching school, I have to be willing and able to change the way I teach. The innovative ideas that worked 20 years ago will only make today’s students yawn. Part of the problem is that today’s students have been conditioned to believe that learning must always be fun. Educated adults know that learning requires reading, studying, thinking and much more. Learning requires engaging the mind and applying some effort. One presenter challenged us to look at our lesson like fishing. We need to bait the hook before we start teaching the lesson. The idea is that we need to find a way to “hook� the students on the topic before we start to teach them. Video clips that help the student see the

purpose for the topic helps. Having a focused discussion or debate about a topic can build interest as well. The key is we have to build the students’ interest. One of the national leaders on educational trends gave a long speech on the topic. He used humor to break up the material and to help maintain our attention. He had some funny video clips, cartoons, and humorous anecdotes sprinkled throughout his presentation. I have always liked using humor throughout my lessons. When you open a group of people up through laughter, you can drive home some points. When it comes to education, no one has figured it all out. As teachers, we have to constantly be learning new techniques and methods of getting the material across to our students. The same thing

applies to medical doctors and lawyers. They have to stay on top of new drugs and medical techniques and new case law. So why do we believe it would be different in our spiritual lives? I have yet to meet someone who I think has arrived spiritually. When we stop growing spiritually, we begin to die. People may think, I’ve read the Bible from cover to cover, so I know all there is to know. Haven’t you ever read a passage of scripture that you have read before but this time you received a new insight? God’s word is alive and I believe He hides things in it for us. There is something in the Bible that will speak to whatever problem you are facing at the moment. Even the best Biblical scholars do not know everything about the Bible and especially about God. No one knows everything about God.

He is far too vast for our human minds to comprehend. There is always something new to learn about God and that’s why we need to be in a relationship with Him. Like our relationships here on earth that change as we age, so our relationship with God changes over time. We can know Him better and learn His ways. Those things take time, combined with a heart and mind that is open to God. We need to be consistently applying ourselves to learning. When we are in a relationship with God we will be constantly learning. We have to learn to pray better and according to His will. We have to learn how to talk to God who wants to be our best friend. We have to learn that His ways are not our ways and often they are the exact opposite of what we think is logical. We have to learn about His mercy

that forgives all our sin, His love that goes beyond our understanding. We need to learn how to have child-like faith and how to walk in His peace. I want to encourage you to always be learning more about God and His ways. No one knows everything about God or the Bible. Learning is a lifelong process. So dust off the Bible and begin reading it again. Close your eyes and talk with your Heavenly Father who cares deeply about you. Pray that He will guide you along the path of life. While the journey is never easy, you will never be alone or without more to learn. Doug Creamer teaches Marketing at East Davidson High School. His website is located at www. dougcreamer.com Contact him at PO Box 777, Faith, NC 28041 or email doug@dougcreamer.com.

CHURCH NOTES Fellowship service

Kingdom Building Church International, 1547 English Road, in High Point, will sponsor a fellowship service on Sunday at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Brenda ChestnutYoung, of Upper Room IPW Church. The host pastor is Elder A.E. Rogers. For more information, call (336) 476-8884.

Church anniversary

Born Again Free Deliverance Tabernacle Church of God The Apostle’s Faith, Inc., located at 315 Spring St., will hold its annual church anniversary on Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. The event will include music, singing and preaching. Church pastor is Bishop Barbara Adams.

The Rev. D. Charles Davis to speak

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of WinstonSalem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have the Rev. D. Charles Davis give a sermon titled “Quotable Charlie� at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. At the 9 a.m. pre-service forum, Pam Lepley, the director of religious education, will speak on “Covenanting: Making Promises to One Another.� For more information, see uufws.org.

Vacation Bible school

Central Wesleyan Church will be having a vacation Bible school, ‘High Seas Expedition,� on Sunday through Aug. 5 from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. each night. Children ages 2 through fifth grade are

invited. The children will enjoy music, games, Bible adventures, snacks, crafts and more. The church is located at 300 Hinkle St. For more information, call (336) 476-4664.

Adult Bible school St. Paul Presbyterian Church, 2300 Old Chapmen St. in Greensboro, will hold an adult vacation Bible school Aug. 2-4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each night. The event will feature videos followed by group discussion led by the pastor Dr. Jay O. Lambeth. Topics will be biblical Old Testament mysteries on Aug. 2, biblical women on Aug. 3 and biblical prophecies on Aug. 4. A program for children ages 5 through entering fifth grade, called “Son Quest Rainforest,� will occur at the same time as the adult Bible school. Refreshments will be provided each evening. For more information, call the church office at (336) 292-2442 or the pastor at (336) 253-4878.

Vacation Bible school Hopewell United Methodist Church will be having vacation Bible school (VBS) Sunday, Aug. 1, through Thursday, Aug. 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each day. The theme this year is “Egypt: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace.� Participants will learn about hope, wisdom, forgiveness, and families as well as mummies, hunting and pharaohs. VBS Sunday will be Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. followed by a hot dog lunch. The church is located at 4540 Hopewell Church Road in Trinity.

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Clothes closet West End United Methodist Church hosts a clothes closet on the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event offers free clothing to those in need, with a three item limit for each family member. The church is located at 600 Lexington Ave.

Singing program Zion Tabernacle FBH Church, 710 Douglas Drive, will hold a singing program on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 6 p.m. All area choirs and groups are cordially invited to participate. For more information, call Mother Annie P. Stukes or Faye Kearns at (336) 476-1707.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Pine Woods UMC, 199 PineWoods Church Road, will hold a vacation Bible school Sunday through Aug. 3 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact Becky Everhart at (336)472-3320.

Trip to Atlanta The Sunday School Department of Zion Tabernacle F.B.H. Church is sponsoring a trip to Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 11-14. A round-trip bus ticket is $65. For more information or for information on hotel pricing and deposits, call 255-0440.

Movie night First Presbyterian Church of Thomasville will hold movie night on Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. with popcorn and soft drinks provided. The selection will be Hachi: A Dog’s Tale (2009, G)

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BY ZACH KEPLEY Sports Editor Topping what the 2009 edition of Davidson County Community College volleyball accomplished will be difficult with only two returning players from that team, but expectations are still high, even with a brand new coach on board. Head coach Heather Adkins welcomed nine players to the program on Thursday in a signing ceremony held on campus. Athletic Director Ken Kirk set the mood in his opening remarks, declaring that this group of ladies have what it takes to make it back to the national tournament, where the 2009 team finished eighth in the nation. “I think we have the coach and players that can get us back to Minnesota,” he said. When Adkins stepped up to the microphone to

introduce the team, she expressed the same confidence as Kirk. “I envision our team heading back to nationals this year,” Adkins said. “Our goal is to work hard, stay motivated, work together and go back to Minnesota.” To get there, one player in particular that will have a lot resting on her shoulders is middle hitter Katie Watkins. The reigning Region X Player

Above, a group of Davidson County Community College recruits sign their letters of intent to play volleyball for the Storm this season in a ceremony on Thursday. At left, first-year head coach Heather Adkins introduces herself to the crowd and media before announcing the players for the 2010 season. TIMES PHOTOS/ZACH KEPLEY

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HiToms take two from Mustangs TIMES STAFF REPORT Playing the Martinsville Mustangs on consecutive nights turned out to be a good thing for the HiToms, as the team from the Chair City recorded a 3-0 and 7-1 victory on Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, pitcher Jordan Jankowski was brilliant on the rubber, allowing only three hits while striking out 15. At the plate, Cass Har-

gis, Tyler Frederick and Zak Wasserman each had RBIs. Thursday, the HiToms exploded for six runs in the ninth to break a 1-1 tie. Kyle Grieshaber and Wasserman had two RBIs. On the mound, Cody Penny got the win in relief striking out four and allowing one hit in four innings of work. The HiToms (15-36) host Petersburg Sunday.

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GOOD FUN FOR A GREAT CAUSE Chocolate Myers pokes fun at Richard Childress on July 29 at Iowa Speedway during Rusty’s Roast of Childress, which helped raise more than $150,000 for the NASCAR Foundation.

Crew Chief balances changing drivers, challenging accents ON NASCAR

CATHY ELLIOTT NASCAR Columnist If stock car racing had its own version of the old Ed Sullivan variety show, NASCAR Nationwide Series crew chief Trent Owens would be the plate spinner. Remember the plate spinner? He was the guy who set numerous plates, bowls and other flat objects simultaneously twirling on poles without falling off. It was a feat requiring a combination of timing, balance, reflexes and a good understanding of the laws of physics. One plate, one pole and one guy can be tricky to maintain. Multiple plates and poles present an entirely different challenge. This is a principle Owens understands extremely well; he’s living it. This year, he has served as crew chief for Reed Sorensen, and Jacques Villeneuve, and, before health concerns sidelined him for the remainder of the 2010 season, Brian Vickers. Teams change crew chiefs fairly frequently. The difference in Owens’ case is that this parade of drivers has been sharing seat time in a single car, Braun Racing’s No. 32 Dollar General Toyota. Considering the comprehensive job description of a crew chief,

that’s a lot of plates. You might even say it’s a full set of dishes. This racing salad bar presents some challenges for the guy who has to make all the ingredients work together. It runs against the grain of the standard stock car recipe of one driver, one crew chief, and one car. Substitutions do occur on this menu, as teams will sometimes bring in “specialist” drivers, particularly for road course races, but for Owens, the revolving driver door is all just part of the normal work routine. Engines are built for the tracks on which they will race, but there are some modifications that have to be made according to the individual driver, obvious things like the seats and other interior stuff. The unknowns, according to Owens, are the things on the set-up side of the racetrack. “Every driver is different. Every driver’s personality is different. Every driver has a different way of telling you what the car is doing. Mentally I have to be openminded as to what the driver is going to need, because he is our best source of information,” he says. “I just have to listen.” ‘Just listening’ sounds pretty easy, as long as everyone involved is speaking the same language. One quirky little twist to this tale has come from Villeneuve, who is French Canadian, and has the accent to prove it. Owens is a native of Darlington, S.C., where the French Canadian accent is rarely — OK, never — heard … and yes, he has the accent to prove it. He laughs and admits, “With my Southern drawl, I’m probably not the easiest guy to understand on the radio, but it went pretty well at The Brickyard.” The No. 32 Dollar General Toyota maintained a high profile in Indianapolis this season. Sorensen

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B2 – Thomasville Times – Saturday, July 31, 2010

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Choke a big factor in shooting success OFF THE PORCH

DICK JONES Outdoor Columnist It was the Northeast Side-by-Side Championships and J.D., the defending champion, was shooting with my wife, Cherie, and me. Like many vintage shotgun courses, the targets were easier than the extremely tricky shots offered to sporting clays shooters in regular NCSA competition. Cherie and I were both shooting improved and modified chokes. (The choke on a shotgun is a constriction in the barrel that controls the size of the pattern allowing a tightly choked gun to shoot further than one with less choke.) I was using spreaders, a special shell that makes a tight choke shoot more open, on the close targets. Cherie was the defending women’s champion and she was having an average day. I was having a better than average day and I was only a few targets down from J.Ds score. Most of J.Ds targets disappeared in smoke but a lot were getting away unscathed. J.D. was getting frustrated and I felt sorry for him — everyone can have a bad day. J.D’s gun was a beautiful Parker with long 30-inch barrels. “What kind of chokes does that gun have?” I asked. “It’s full and modified,” J.D. replied. “Wouldn’t you be better off with less choke on these targets? Would you like to use some of my spreader’s on the close shots?” I was trying to be helpful. “If I shoot right, I can break these targets with a full choke every time,”

J.D. replied, and his tone indicated what I could do with my spreaders. Apparently, he wasn’t shooting right and he continued to miss until I was sure he’d lost any chance of a repeat win. I was right. A really good rifle coach once said, “Maintain a positive attitude, but don’t lose track of reality.” Thinking you can compensate for an over choked shotgun with good shooting is losing track of reality. There’s no advantage to using too much choke unless you’re in a practice situation to make yourself more precise with your shotgunning. You’re just as likely to miss a bird with an over choked gun as you are to not break the bird with an under choked gun. In the last 40 years, shotshells have improved so much that in effect, they’ve tightened the choke of every gun made. Modern shells pattern more uniformly and almost a full choke constriction tighter than the shells we had in 1960. Since older guns were made to pattern with those old, inefficient shells, a full choke on an old gun with modern shells is only useful for turkey hunting. In fact, even waterfowlers should never use anything tighter than a modified choke unless they’re pass shooting really high birds and they’re truly expert shotgunners. Over normal decoying ducks, an improved cylinder is probably the very best choke you can use. For upland hunting in the Southeast, improved cylinder is without a doubt the best way to go except maybe some dove shooting in late season when the birds have gotten very smart. For almost all sporting clays, five-stand and skeet shooting an improved cylinder or cylinder will work fine. I’m almost certain that at least 80 percent of shotgunners would hit more birds and targets with less choke.

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WALLBURG ALL-STARS WIN TITLE The Wallburg Elementary School All-Star baseball team won the 2010 Davidson County Championship July 25 against Reeds Elementary by a 9-1 score. Team members are (front row, L-R) Dylan Swaim, Walker Lackey, Travis Vaughn, Kalin Mabe and Caleb Burns. Second Row: Mason Venable, Evan Vest, J.T. Rhine, Konrad Lewis, Grady Newton and Carson Shetley. Back Row: Coaches Brian Vest, Scott Rhine, Kevin Lewis, Eric Shetley and Kevin Burns.

SIGNS From page B1 of the Year and a NJCAA Honorable Mention AllAmerican, Watkins uses her height and length to her advantage, slamming down kills and blocking shots. She gladly accepts her role as the team leader and believes the new players coming in will

find the right chemistry and be successful. “Everyone brings something different, and I think it is looking really good for us,” she said. “We have a lot of talent on our team, so it will be good to see how it all meshes together when we get started. I am really excited and can’t wait to get going.” Joining Watkins as a returning player is Lau-

ren Leonard. She is a powerful outside hitter that is a perfect compliment to Watkins at the net. The only other player with college experience is Jaqueline Thompson. She played for the Storm in 2008, and returns to the front line as an outside hitter. Newcomers to the team are Megan Everhart of North Davidson, Frieda

Hairston of Lexington, Hailee Lively from Central Davidson, Heather McDaniel of West Davidson, Kayla Robinson from Lexington, Kelsey Templeton of Wesleyan Christian Academy and Kaitlyn Wade of Ledford. Davidson opens the 2010 season at home against Guilford Tech on Aug. 27.


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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

GENERAL EDHS fall practices

CHIEF From page B1 finished fifth in the Kroger 200 Nationwide Series race at O’Reilly Raceway Park; he currently sits 11th in the NNS driver standings. Then, in a stock car racing reversal of the double-secret probation famously featured in the movie “Animal House,” Owens did some double-public NASCAR duty. Villeneuve successfully qualified the No. 32 for The Brickyard 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, and finished inside the top 30, joining Juan Pablo Montoya as the only two drivers in history to compete in all three of the speedway’s premier races — the Indianapolis 500, the U.S. Grand Prix, and The Brickyard 400. Villeneuve won the Indy 500 in 1995. “As a crew chief or a driver or whatever, you want to be part of the biggest shows,” he says. “Obviously the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with all the history there, it’s something you work a long time just to be a part of. I got to work with a driver who is world known, he’s a world champion, and all those cool things that some people never get to do. It was pretty special.” It can take a crew chief many years to make it to the Cup Series, working with different teams and drivers along the way.

East Davidson High School has released the start dates for fall practices. Men’s Soccer: Aug. 2 at 9 a.m.

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Owens has basically embarked on a crash course, honing his skills with various levels of personnel and equipment in a short period of time. While some might balk at what could be perceived as a job in a continual state of flux, he has embraced it. “It’s been a faster learning curve than you can get anywhere else. I’m not going to say it’s been easy, because it hasn’t. It would be a lot easier if I had just one driver,” he says. “But I was open to it because I wanted to learn quicker and try to move up through the ranks a lot quicker. If you were a closedminded guy, it probably wouldn’t work out too well, but I think all that combination has made it work out great so far.” For Owens, directing a Cup Series effort — at The Brickyard, of all places — was a major step toward achieving his ultimate goal. “I’m definitely working in the Nationwide Series to progress and get to the Cup level. That’s where I want to be in a full time role,” he says. “This is the road I need to take to at least have a chance at it.” As you follow Trent Owens’ path down that ambitious road, if you happen to spot a number of plates spinning on the shoulder along the way, don’t panic. He hasn’t dropped one yet.

CHOKE From page B2 We consider it cheating to scatter the pattern too much and worry that the pattern will thin out and not put the bird down or cripple. Americans are obsessed with chokes with most sporting clays shooters carrying at least five chokes and some carrying as many as eight. I’ve seen them look at the target and change chokes at every station in an attempt to get just the right amount of constriction. The process tends to be something of a habit and if someone replaced their eight different constrictions with eight improved cylinder chokes, the score would change very little. OK, so with most of your shooting, there‘s no championship up for grabs. Still, most of us would be pleased with another bird or two in the bag or a few more Xs and a few less 0s on the score sheet. Try a more open choke and see if you don’t do better. If you shoot worse, let me know and I’ll buy you a Coke.

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Dick Jones is a freelance writer living in High Point. He’s an NRA Certified Instructor and an upcoming member of the board of directors of the Southeast Outdoor Press Association. He writes about hunting, fishing, dogs, and shooting for several N.C. newspapers as well as magazines. If you’d like to have him speak to your group, he can be reached at offtheporch52@yahoo.com or offtheporchmedia.com.

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SPORTS Local high schools to compete at Football and Cheerleading Jamboree TIMES STAFF REPORT On Aug. 12 and 13, the public can enjoy the high energy of high school football and cheerleading when NewBridge Bank presents its 12th annual Invitational Football and Cheerleading Jamboree. This premier event, which begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12 at NewBridge Bank Park and continues in other locales through Friday evening, Aug. 13, showcases the talents of local high school students with pre-season football scrimmages and a major cheerleading competition. And, just as important, the NewBridge Bank Jamboree helps raise money for the participating 20 local high schools’ athletic departments. “The Jamboree exemplifies NewBridge Bank’s long-standing commitment to youth and education,” said Robin Hager, Executive Vice President and Chief Resource Officer at NewBridge Bank. “In the past 11 years, the event has raised and awarded a record $350,000 to our local high schools.” One hundred percent of the proceeds from the NewBridge Bank Jamboree will be used to benefit the athletic departments of the participating high schools (listed below) within NewBridge Bank’s

BRIEFS From page B3 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

LHS Booster Club meeting The Ledford High School Booster Club is holding a kickoff meeting Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. in the media center.

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 is covered by Jason Livingston, N.C. certified firearms instructor and 16 years law enforcement experience. 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. Also, gun safety,

areas of operation in the Piedmont Triad. The Jamboree will kick off with a Cheerleading Competition at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12 at NewBridge Bank Park in Greensboro. The next day, Friday, Aug. 13, the Eastern Triad Football Jamboree will begin at 5 p.m. at Rockingham County High School, and the Western Triad Football Jamboree will begin at 6 p.m. at West Davidson High School. Tickets to each event are $5 at the door, and children under six get in free. Teams participating are: Greensboro, Grimsley, Northwest Guilford, Southern Guilford, Western Guilford, Lexington, Central Davidson, Lexington, North Davidson, West Davidson, Lexington, Thomasville, East Davidson, Ledford, East Forsyth, McMichael, Morehead, Northeast Guilford, Ragsdale, Reidsville, Rockingham County, South Davidson, Southwest Guilford, West Stokes. NewBridge Bank is a full service, state chartered community bank headquartered in Greensboro. NewBridge Bank offers financial planning and investment alternatives such as mutual funds and annuities through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., a registered broker dealer.

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BUSINESS ASK THE COACH

Winning the battle against stress to relax and listen when you are anxious or thinking about the future, by not practicing mindfulness you could miss critical information.

TAMMY HOLYFIELD Business Columnist Dear Coach, Our organization is going through change which is causing unbearable stress. Everyone is uptight. I am concerned about the effects of stress on our team, individually and our future success. What do you suggest? — Not Coping with Stress Dear Not Coping with Stress, In the midst of change and uncertainty things can seem overwhelming. Even the news can bring on feelings of fear. With reports of the rise of unemployment and economical pressure on working families, topped with political and environmental issues our stress levels can be compounded. Here are some practical solutions for winning the battle with stress.

Know What Stress Is and Its Effects

In 1956, McGraw-Hill released Dr. Hans Selye’s book entitled The Stress of Life. It was based on his pioneering and revolutionary concepts of stress and its effects on us. Dr. Selye, often called, the father of the stress theory, defined stress as “the nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it.” The “demand” can be a threat, a challenge or any kind of change which requires us to adapt. This reaction results from an outpouring of adrenaline and other hormones that causes your blood pressure to increase, your heart to beat faster and your lungs to take in more air. Stress hormones actually give you extra strength and mental acuity for a few moments. These changes in the body are intended to be a natural defense called the “fightor-flight response”. Some stress is healthy and helps us perform at higher levels, but when the stress response occurs too frequently or goes on consistently over time, those hormones that were meant to save your life begin to destroy your health. They can lead to headaches, depression, anxiety, obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and all kinds of illnesses. The causes of stress though many can be classified in two general groups: situations we can control and those that are uncontrollable or beyond our skill or knowledge. What we can control is our response to the circumstance. By practicing these stressreducing habits we can lower the adverse effects of stress on ourselves and our organizations.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to what is going on moment to moment. It is slowing down, focusing on one activity at a time and enjoying the present moment. The inverse would be attending a staff meeting and your thoughts are focused on the tasks that await you after. It is difficult

Gratitude Practice an “attitude of gratitude.” There is a peacefulness that comes when we stop and

give thanks. I suggest creating a list identifying at least twenty specific things, great and small for which you are grateful. Make your list a part of your mental dialogue everyday.

Reframing Reframing is taking thoughts; past, present

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Beyond responsibility BY MARILYN TAYLOR Business Columnist

Stephen Covey taught us in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to “Begin with the end in mind.” Our new series does that by pointing to a challenge offered at the end of Jeffrey Hollender’s new book: The Responsibility Revolution: How the Next Generation of Businesses Will Win. Hollender, co-founder and chairman of Seventh Generation, wrote the 2010 release along with Seventh Generation’s Editorial Director Bill Breen. Their company is considered to be the nation’s leading brand of natural household and personal products. To get a sense of their corporate identity, I checked out their homepage on the company’s website. Here’s the front line: “At Seventh Generation, we know your home is your world. For the past 20 years, it’s been our mission to help you protect your world with our naturally safe and effective household products.” From baby diapers to household cleaners, they lay claim to products that are safe for people and the environment, as well as effective at getting the job done. All ingredients are disclosed to increase transparency. Their trademarked slogan is “Protecting Planet Home.” So are they product producers or altruistic planet savers? Yes. As Peter Senge says in the foreword: The vision blends principles and practices — like understanding the challenges that come with creating a sense of purpose and what it takes to integrate that mission into an enterprise’s day-to-day work. The key is to keep building capability along both dimensions, increasing genuine commitment and the skills to deliver on that commitment. Today, corporate responsibility is an idea that is practiced by some, but lived out by few. The book (whose pages are made from 100 percent post-consumer fiber) cites companies such as Patagonia, Organic Valley-and even big brands like Nike and Timberland, who are now leveraging sustainability

STRESS From page B5 and lowers the levels of stress hormones. A merry heart is a great weapon against stress.

Margin

A wise way to de-stress is to build in margin. Margin is the buffer between panic and peace. When we fail to schedule adequate time between meetings, activities or events, we set ourselves up to experience stress. Building margin in your schedule, your finances, and other areas will prevent unnecessary stress.

Time-Outs

No one would expect an athlete to play an entire game without taking a break, yet statistics show that the average American is working an additional three hours per week compared with 20 years ago. That translates into an extra month

as an innovative force. The stories are compelling. And the authors unabashedly push for more. They’re leading a responsibility revolution. Here’s the plea: This is a book about change, but it seeks to help companies change on the inside — change their priorities, the way they organize, how they compete, and the way they interact with the world. Even if someone wanted this kind of change — how in the world would you go about it? That’s where “begin with the end” comes in. The last chapter, entitled “Beyond Responsibility,” offers an action item with five steps: Action Item: First steps in developing corporate consciousness at your company. Ask your company’s associates this question: What does the world most need that we can uniquely provide? Unearth the company’s essence, or core identity, by identifying its purpose, work process and values. Conduct cross-departmental meetings to openly and honestly confront two questions: 1. Where are our actions that are out of alignment with our values 2. What can we do to ensure greater alignment? Follow-up meetings should focus on two additional challenges: 1. What principles should guide how we work together? 2. What are we unwilling to be transparent about and why? Answers to the above questions will help frame the thinking for this final question: What’s our specific business case for forging a more responsible and sustainable company? The challenge to rethink how we do business has never been greater. Maybe that’s why Senge headlined his foreword: “Now is the Time.” Let’s give it some thought now and learn more in the weeks to come. Marilyn Taylor is the owner of Taylor Training and a certified coach/corporate trainer with the Boston Coaching Company, home of PaperRoom System for Coaching. For more information, contact Marilyn locally at 249-3194.

per year. One of the first symptoms of distress is fatigue, which we tend to ignore. By taking quick time-outs during the day we can avoid exhaustion. There are many other ways to cope with the daily stresses of this world, like getting plenty of sleep, maintaining a healthy diet, drinking filtered water, reducing caffeine, regular exercise, meditation, music, breathing and taking a vacation. I consider one of the greatest ways to reduce your stress level is to take the focus off your own circumstances and go fulfill a need for someone else. It puts things into perspective. Tammy Holyfield is founder of Holyfield Consulting, a business and personal development company. For information on organizational solutions call (336) 988-5635 or on the web at www. tammyholyfield.com.

Legals

The City of Thomasville had a discharge of untreated wastewater from the East Davidson Pump Station located on Old Emmanuel Church Road of approximately 65,975 gallons. The discharge occurred on July 27th 2010 for approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes. The untreated wastewater entered South Hamby Creek in the Yadkin/Pee Dee river basin. The heavy rains that day were the cause of the discharge. This notice was required by North Carolina General Statutes Article 21 Chapter 143.215.C. For more information contact Morgan Huffman at 336-475-4220. July 31, 2010 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as the Co-Executrix of the estate of Thelma Fritts Black, deceased, of Davidson County, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate to present the same, duly proven, to the undersigned on or before the 25th day of October, 2010 otherwise this notice will be plead in bar of recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate will please make prompt settlement with the Co-Executrix. Barbara B. Walters Co-Executrix of the Estate of Thelma Fritts Black P.O. Box 2068 Thomasville, NC 27360 Katherine B. Cole Co-Executrix of the Estate of Thelma Fritts Black 2031 Saddlegate Ct. Greensboro, NC 27407 J. Frank Green Attorney at Law 22 West Guilford Street Thomasville, NC 27360 (336) 475-0557 July 24, 31, August 7 & 14, 2010

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE UNDERSIGNED, Ted Anderson Sink, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of DONNA PARNELL SINK, late of 334 Will Johnson Road, Thomasville, Davidson County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the Estate to present them to the below named attorney for the Estate of DONNA PARNELL SINK on or before October 8th, 2010, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. ALL PERSONS, firms or corporations indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned attorney. This the 10th day of July 2010 Ted Anderson Sink, Executor 334 Will Johnson Road Thomasville, NC 27360 WILLIAM B. MILLS, ATTORNEY LAW OFFICES OF MILLS AND HAUSER, L.L.P. 48 Salem Street Thomasville, NC 27360 (336)475-8131 July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2010

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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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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. 5 Family Yard Sale, Designer Clothes, Household Items. 703 Cox Ave. Sat 7/31, 7am-Until 7am-12pm, Sat 7/31. Kids Clothes, Shoes, Baby Items, Toys & Some Household items. 12 Landon Ln, Tville Big yard Sale, Sat 8am-1pm. Lots of Kid's Clothing, Furniture & Miscellaneous. 3889 Cresent Ave, off Welborn.

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A Gigantic Sale! Inside & Outside. Appliances, Furniture, Albums & More. Sat 7/31, 7am-1pm. 314 B Spring St. Thomasville 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.

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Teaching Positions for: * Language Arts * Social Studies * Media Coordinator * Curriculum Facilitator Apply on state web-site and designate Thomasville City Schools (www.ncpublicschools.org). E-mail Dr. Armstrong at armstrongb@tcs.k12.nc.us * Positions open until filled

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Gigantic Yard Sale. Sat 7/31, 7am-Until. 605 Davidson St, Thomasville

0212 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 7/31, 7am-Until. 242 Brook DR, off Hwy 29/70 towards Lexington. Behind Thomasville Moose Lodge, Follow Signs Yard Sale July 31st 7-12 326 Calinda Dr T'ville Hsehld items, cloth, books, shoes, toys, and high school curriculum. Lots more! Yard Sale Sat 7/31, 7am-Until. 5172 Payne St, off Hwy 62 & Sabine. Little Bit of Everything! Yard Sale, 701 Overbrook Dr, Sat 7/31, 7:30am-Until. Plenty of Everything & School Clothes Yard Sale, Fri 7/30 & Sat 7/31, 8am-Until. 1808 Augusta Dr. Pilot School Area. Yard Sale, Sat 7/31, 7am-1pm, 111 Beck Rd, Thomasville, TV & TV Stand & More! 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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Human Resource Associate

Recruitment Experience Scheduling multiple calendars via Outlook, Producing Offe Letters, Working within an Ap plicant Tracking System, Sys tem Savvy overall (I-9's via E-verify, background checks via LexisNexis, etc)

Must have: Great Communica tion & Organizational Skills

Bachelorʼs Degree in Human Resources or Business Admin istration, or the equivalen combination of education training and experience tha provides the required knowl edge skills and abilities.

Experience working in a highly matrixed organization.

Please submit your resume to: Barbara.mcneill @adeccona.com

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Assistant Director of Nursing

Must be a Registered Nurse Must Possess Skills of Man agement, Patient Care and Knowledgeable of the Federa and State Regulations fo Long Term Care. Must be able to work flexible hours as nec essary and assist with call. Please apply in person at Britthaven of Davidson 706 Pineywood Rd, Thomasville AAE/EOE/Drug free Workplace

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Referral Intake Nurse Specialist: FT RN for intake of referrals for hospice, home health and KidsPath. Qualified candidate will have knowledge of Medicare criteria for certified hospice and home health programs as well as private insurance guidelines for coverage. Candidate must be able to communicate well orally and in writing as well as work collaboratively with the inter-disciplinary team. The RN must be currently licensed with the NCBON and have one year of acute care experience. Hospice RN Case Manager: FT position for RN with a desire to provide end of life care to patients residing in the SNF and assisted living environment. One year of acute care experience required and SNF or hospice/home health experience a plus. Please submit letter of interest and resume to: HR Department, PO Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204.

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Bayada Nurses is hiring RNs, LPNs, and CNAs with at least 1 yr. exp. to work with our clients in Davidson County. Make your own schedule and work PT or FT. We have immediate day and night opening with both adult and pediatric clients. Bayada Nurses is proud to be The Home Care Employers of Choice. Bayada Nurses provides skilled and non-skilled services to adult and pediatric clients in Davidson County. If you are a patient currently receiving home care services that you are unhappy with, please give us a call. Let Bayada Nurses show you compassionate, excellent, and reliable home care. Adult services or employment inquires: 200 South State Street, Suite 2 Lexington, NC 27292 336-236-1000 Pediatric services or employment inquiries: 1605 Westbrook Plaza Drive, Suite 101 Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336-331-1000 www.bayada.com

703 TROTTER ST. - THOMASVILLE, NC DIRECTIONS: LEXINGTON AVE. TO W. MAIN ST. TO RIGHT ON FISHER FERRY ST. BEAR LEFT ON TROTTER ST. PROPERTY WILL BE ON THE LEFT. WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS AND BANNER.

REAL ESTATE – 10:00 AM 3 BR / 1 BA HOME LOCATED IN THOMASVILLE. PERFECT FOR FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER OR INVESTOR. WOULD MAKE EXCELLENT RENTAL PROPERTY. TERMS: REAL ESTATE BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION OF THE COURT. BID WILL STAND OPEN FOR TEN DAYS. 5% DOWN DAY OF SALE; REMAINDER DUE WITH-IN 30 DAYS. CASH OR APPROVED CHECK. SALE CONDUCTED BY:

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

NCAFL # 882 – PHONE (336) 248-2579 AUCTIONEERS: REYNOLDS SHOAF, NCAL #5925 JAMES EVERHART, NCAL # 7837 “Specializing in AUCTIONS for over 64 years” www.byerlyshoaf.com E-mail: rshoaf@manlybyerly.com


Saturday, July 31, 2010 - Thomasville Times - 7B Britthaven of Davidson has the following Positions available:

SECURITY 2nd & 3rd SHIFT Now accepting applications for 2nd & 3rd shift security. CLEAN CRIMINAL RECORD AND DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED. CLEAN DRIVING RECORD AND VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE ALSO REQUIRED. Apply Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons Human Resources Office M-F 9:00am-4:00pm.

* Full Time Certified Nursing Assistants * 2nd Shift RN Supervisor 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

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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.

General Help

BAKERY PRODUCTION WORKERS NEEDED We need dependable and hardworking people for bakery production jobs in Jamestown, including machine operators and jobs in our Shipping Dept. Jobs available on all shifts. Salary range is $9.25 - $10.00 per hr., with potential for advancement.

Applications taken Monday through Friday From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Apply at Guard Shack United Furniture Industries, Inc. 12 Hackney St. Lexington, NC 27292 Send resume to: hrdept@ unitedfurnitureindustries.com EEO

Please apply at Employment Security Commission at 919 Phillips Ave., Suite 107, High Point, NC 27262 (This is off of Westchester Drive, near the old Westchester Mall). Ask for POS application.

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No convicted felons allowed. Also, no violent or drug-related misdemeanors within the past 5 years. We perform pre-employment drug testing. Movie Extras to Stand in the Backgrounds for a major film. Earn up to $200 per day. Exp Not Req'd. 877-292-5034

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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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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Construction Superintendent Immediate superintendent position available for a footings/foundations/tilt-up contractor. Must have layout experience. Requires some travel. Call (336) 451-0729. Experienced Upholstery Cushion Sewers. Apply in person 4010 Cheyenne Dr, Archdale Industrial Park, 861-2060

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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 Furniture Movers/Drivers, Experience Required Thomasville Call 336-476-5757 Owner Operators - Positions Open. New pay-$2000.00 sign on Bonus! New pay choice! South, East Coast Runs. Must have 2yrs exp, cdl Class A, Clean MVR. CSA2010 ready-Need 20 for new business! 800-525-5654, 336-972-6353, 36-978-1922

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Customer Service-Plastic Packaging Manufacturer Responsibilities to include all aspects of customer service including customer contact, order taking, order entry, shipping, invoicing, etc.. Must be computer literate, have excellent communication skills, must be attentive to detail, flexible, an excellent team player and must have appropriate sense of urgency for all aspects of the work assignment. Send resume to: Box 993, C/O High Point Enterprise, PO Box 1009, High Point, NC 27261. All replies will be held in strict confidence.

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AKC Male Maltese Puppy, Beautiful, Wormed, 1st Shots, $400/neg. Call 848-1204

HP, 2702 Ingram Rd. $445, AC, W/D Hook up, Call 336-688-8490

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

Thomasville, E. Guilford Apts. Nice 2BR/1BTH, $500/month, $500 dep, 12 mo Lease, No Pets. Section 8 Compliant. Call 336-474-0623

Boxer Puppies, 4 Males, 4 Females, Tails Docked, Dew Claws cut, Wormed, 1st Shots. DOB 6/18/10. $250 each. Call 336-442-9379

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1BR House, 306 Old Mill Rd. $375 month. Call 336-688-1194

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

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

Free 5 Adult Pitt Bull Terriers. All Reg. Good Homes Only. Call 336-491-8749 Also Blues

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

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

2BR House. $400 month. Close to S. Main Walmart. No Pets Call 336-906-6612

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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4BR/2BA, Section 8 approved. Central Air/Heating. 1433 Furlough St. Call 336-271-2847 Archdale, Lease Purchase, 3br, 2ba, dbl car garage, 6 yrs old, $1075. mo. Call 944-3113

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QUICK CASH PAID FOR JUNK CARS & TRUCKS. 434-1589.

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Thomasville 3BR. Just renovated. Will finance for the right Buyer. $74,900. Call 704-807-4717

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Manufactured Homes for Sale

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

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3BR, MH for Rent, Private lot. Burton Rd, Thomasville $420/mo + $420/dep. Call 336-472-2061 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

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

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

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