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3 charged in NewBridge robbery BY ELIOT DUKE Staff Writer Deputies with the Davidson County Sheriff ’s Office literally chased down a Winston-Salem man wanted for robbing a bank after the suspect jumped from a moving car as authorities closed in near the Forsyth/Davidson County line. Johnathan Brett Krouse, 34, of 4491 Cooper Lake road in Winston-Salem, was arrested Thursday afternoon at approximately 2 p.m. following a police chase that ended with the suspect leaping from his vehicle as it traveled across an emergency

lane on U.S. Sheriff DaHighway vid Grice 52. Krouse said. “He took off jumped into the out of the woods as car while his abanit was rolldoned car ing and slammed ran across Krouse Sutton Hutchens into a tree. the southDeputies bound lane continued to pursue Krouse while his car was also traveling on foot and eventually appre- across the road. The car rolled hended the suspect a short time into the woods and our deputies later. managed to subdue him and “There’s a gravel cross-over on charge him with traffic violaHighway 52 and he whipped into tions. At that point, we weren’t that and tried to head the other quite ready to make any chargdirection,” Davidson County es regarding the robbery, but we

did later on.” Krouse was wanted in connection to a robbery at the NewBridge Bank in Arcadia at the intersection of Old Salisbury Road and Highway 150 on Wednesday. Grice said Krouse walked into the bank wearing a ski mask and told everybody to lay down on the floor. He demanded money and made off with cash from teller drawers. Officers with the DCSO breaking and entering task force attempted to stop a vehicle on Thursday matching the description from one believed to

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Students save lives through Red Cross blood drives BY ELIOT DUKE Staff Writer

Davidson County students have long since done their part helping the American Red Cross with blood drives over the years. Student-organized drives have collected thousands of units of vital blood for the non-profit organization, helping sustain or save countless people who so desperately need it. This year proved no different, as schools across Davidson County help collect 1,543 units of blood during the last school calendar, with Ledford High School leading the charge. With each unit of blood helping at least three people, the effort of county students could impact more than

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COOL DOWN Two Thomasville Bulldogs cool down during practice Friday afternoon at the high school. The football team has been preparing for the season for the last week in 90-plus degree weather.

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It all boils down to cars – lots and lots of cars. The City of Thomasville received a feasibility study a few weeks ago that analyzed traffic patterns on N.C. 109 and identified six alternative routes. Conducted by the N.C. Department of Transportation, the study was set in motion two or three years ago at the behest of Thomasville City Council. “The feasibility study was requested by the City of Thomasville due to the traffic congestion that the City is experiencing along the 109 corridor, particularly the two-lane section from Interstate85 Business Loop out to N.C. Hwy. 62,” said Pat Ivey, N.C. DOT division engineer out of WinstonSalem. Since widening route 109 in downtown Thomasville isn’t possible given the development of buildings and neighborhoods right alongside the road, the feasibility study was designed to investigate alternative routes to divert traffic flow. “It really is just a first look at trying to identify improvements that could be made to try to improve the traffic on 109,” said Bryan Fulbright, head of the Chair City’s engineering department. “This is a more cursory-type study. It’s not an exhaustive study.” Engineers attempted to identify major problems, congested areas and haz-

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Habitat home gives woman hope for the future

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Most people could use a new beginning at some point in their lives. But very few actually get one. Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit dedicated to building affordable housing, seeks to give people that chance — a chance Dorothy Borders is ever-grateful for. A Habitat homeowner since spring 2009, Borders lives in a house the organization built in Thomasville. “Oh, I love it,” Borders said. “I was very excited when I saw it, and I was very excited when I moved in.” Borders, who lives by herself in the 1,040-square-foot house — and is visited frequently by her children and grandchildren — says she loves the feeling of

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owning something that didn’t break her bank or her back. “It made me feel that this will be mine one day,” she said. “They really make it convenient for you, and that’s what I like about Habitat. They help you out – they put your refrigerator and stove in. That’s a bill you don’t have to pay.” Borders’ home marked the 30th house in the Chair City, which now boasts about 34 Habitat sites. Because the organization is a non-profit, Habitat doesn’t benefit off of loans and therefore offers a 20-year zero-interest mortgage. That puts the three-bedroom, two-bath houses, normally appraised at around $90,000, at about $70,000. Of course, Habitat owners must be

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What’s happening? Big Chair tulip bulbs

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.

Trinity High School class reunion

Looking for Trinity High School Bulldogs Class of 1980 for 30-year reunion being held on Oct. 2, 2010. For more information, e-mail stowery2@triad.rr.com by Aug. 31.

Country dance

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

Beginners quilt class

The co-op will offer a beginners quilt class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. In this class, participants will learn the basics of cutting, sewing, lining up those center points and anything else there is to know.

Democratic Women of Davidson County will meet on Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 419 South Main St., Lexington. Membership is open to all registered Democrats in the county. For more information, contact Faye Powell at (336) 475-1247.

gram date. Advance registration is required. Class is open to all Davidson County residents age 55 and up. For more information or to register, call (336) 242-2290 or e-mail Stefanie.Poore@ davidsoncountync.gov. Deadline for registration is Aug. 16.

Taste of the Town

Senior Chorus 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.

Sassy Star Runner The co-op will hold a Sassy Star Runner quilt class on Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The class teaches the square-in-a-square technique, which helps with getting those points to look good. This class is also offered on Saturday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monthly book club Davidson County Department of Senior Services Senior Dynamics program will hold a free book club for folks who love to read and get together to discuss their thoughts and interpretations. This month’s meeting is Aug. 19 and will meet each third Thursday of the month thereafter from 2 to 4 p.m. The book club will meet at the Lexington Senior Center located at 555-B West Center Street Extension. The August selection is “Walking Across Egypt” by Clyde Edgerton. Participants must secure their own book copy. Copies are available at the Lexington Main, North Davidson, West Davidson, Thomasville and Denton library locations. Have the book completed by the pro-

Hospice of the Piedmont will hold its 22nd annual Taste of the Town fundraiser on Tuesday, Aug. 17, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Showplace in downtown High Point. Tickets may be purchased at the Hospice office, 1801 Westchester Drive, in High Point, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at www.hospicetaste.com. Tickets purchased online will be at Will Call on the evening of the event. Entry tickets are $5 each — children six 6 under enter free — and food “taste” tickets are $1 each. Samples range from one to four tickets depending on the item. More than 60 Triad restaurants, caterers, bakeries and beverage vendors are participating. All proceeds benefit the local Hospice. Tickets will be sold at the entrance to Showplace, 211 E. Commerce Ave., in High Point, on the evening of the event beginning at 5:30 p.m., but advance ticket holders receive express entrance. Each entry ticket is also a chance to win the grand prize drawing of a $250 shopping spree at Belk Oak Hollow. The winner does not need to be present to win. Some restrictions apply. For more information about Hospice Taste of the Town 2010, visit www.hospicetaste.com.

“Why Play is so Important,” “Bringing the Outdoors In,” and “Using Everyday Activities for School Readiness.” For a training schedule or more information, call (336) 249-6688.

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.

Financial fraud program

Golden Arch Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association is sponsoring a program on financial fraud on Thursday, Aug. 26, at Messiah Too, 102-B Bonnie Place, in Archdale. Doors open at 6 p.m., and dinner is served at 6:30. James Newsome, senior agent with the U.S. Secret Service Agency, will be guest speaker. He will cover identity theft, counterfeiting and current trends in fraud. Newsome has been with the Service for 10 years and has previously served in Florida and Washington, D.C. He is currently based in Greensboro. The event is open to the public, but prepaid reservations are required. The cost of $15 includes dinner. Checks payable to Golden Arch ABWA should be mailed to PO Box 4609, in Archdale, by Aug. 20.

Cruisin’ Denton

Parent training series Starting in August, Smart Start of Davidson County will kick off a series of parenting trainings. The first training in the series will be on Tuesday, Aug. 17, and will focus on building a personal relationship with your child. The title is “Love Languages” and is based on the theories of Dr. Gary Chapman. The training will be held at the Smart Start Office at 235 East Center St. in Lexington. All trainings begin at 6:30 p.m. Other topics in the series will include

Taylor’s Power Equipment, 117 East Peacock Ave., and Mark Covil present Cruisin’ Denton from 4 to 8 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month in the Taylor’s Power Equipment parking lot. Dates are Aug. 21, Sept. 18 and Oct. 23. The event includes a cruise down Peacock Avenue, music, food and vendors. No burnouts or loud music. For more information, call (336) 247-0562 or (336) 859-5824 or e-mail taylor’sequipment@windstream.net.

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Almanac Last Week High Day 93 Thursday 88 Friday 79 Saturday 72 Sunday 80 Monday 91 Tuesday Wednesday 91

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From page A1 ardous intersections currently existing on 109 as well as creating a traffic model to project patterns in the year 2035. After identifying the problem spots, staff began investigating alternative routes, attempting to include as many existing roads to minimize cost and destruction to existing buildings. Workers also tried to find routes that created bridges over and under the railroad track instead of crossing it. “It really is sort of a high-level look at the transportation system in the general area of Thomasville,” Ivey said. “They did some preliminary traffic modeling to determine which ones they felt like would pull more traffic off of existing 109 because that’s sort of what we wanted to do.” Of the six alternatives the study outlined, City Manager Kelly Craver says two seem to stand out. Both outline the construction of either a west or eastside loop to divert traffic from Interstate-85 back to I-85 Business without coming through downtown. One routes traffic onto the Lake Road exit through Baptist Children’s Home Road and meeting up with Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, which intersects I85 Business. This option is projected at $70.7 million. The other proposes an extension of Julian Avenue to connect with Unity Street. Traffic could then use Unity Street to get to the 109 I-85 Business intersection. This project is projected at $37.8 million. “Those were the ones that seemed to be the most affordable as well as the most effective,” Craver said. “They’ll be further studied along the way, but it’s step one in the process.” Given the high cost, the 109 project isn’t quite in the DOT’s budget for the coming year – or any time before the Yadkin River Bridge project is complet-

ed. “It’s not something that’s going to be done overnight,” Fulbright said. “The money’s just not there to try to fund all of these different transportation projects.” But while the Yadkin River Bridge may be the region’s highest priority for the time being, improving 109 still rates high on the list. “It’s a major corridor in Davidson County, and of course it goes straight through the middle of downtown,” Ivey said. “That corridor is going to continue to be important. You’ve got bumper-tobumper traffic there every day. It really is important that we begin looking at some feasible alternatives so that when money does become available we can go ahead and do this.” With about 60,000 cars passing through the Chair City’s downtown each day, having intersections that are merely acceptable in level of service according to the feasibility study – and projected to get worse – could be dangerous. “There was certainly a perception that we had an issue with a large amount of traffic through town when we have the complication of a train passing through and stopping traffic,” Craver said. “With 60,000 cars crossing a railroad track, there was the thought that it might be dangerous.” The feasibility study itself doesn’t offer solutions to the traffic problem, but it does provide ways to alleviate it. And while further study – and funding – will be needed down the road, Thomasville has at least got the ball rolling. “One of the things that the city is trying to do is be proactive and look at what alternatives could be considered and should be considered and to try to pursue those,” Fulbright said. A feasibility study is just your initial step. A much harder step is trying to get the state to fund it.” Staff Writer Erin Wiltgen can be reached at 888-3576 or at newsdesk@tvilletimes.com..

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From page A1 able to pay off that mortgage. The organization uses three criteria to select homeowners. Ability to pay requires the applicant’s medium income to be between 30 and 60 percent of the county average and also includes a credit check. Need for housing falls under the second item on the check list. This looks at over-crowdedness in the home, a rent of more than 30 percent of a person’s income, living with friends or relatives in temporary housing, living in a shelter, or living in a home that is in disrepair with no means of fixing it up. Borders, who receives social security, was financially stable enough to fulfill the ability to pay requirement, and her house was falling apart. “Her home was supposed to be condemned by the city,” said Sara McPherson, family support director for Thomasville’s Habitat chapter. “But she didn’t have anywhere else to go. I literally walked into what should have been her master bedroom, and her floor was so unstable. There was a hole at the bottom of the wall that I could see outside.” The last requirement is a willingness to partner with Habitat. Borders excelled at this particular aspect of the program, bringing family and friends to help her complete her hours and then some. “She was out there all the time,” McPherson said. “She still goes out there. She’s a very, very grateful person for Habi-

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tat. She’s very involved.” Borders says she enjoyed her time helping others to build their home, a project she didn’t really view as mandatory work. “I thought it was a nice idea because you know that you’re getting a home, and they would come help you,” she said. “I think it will help the neighborhood to grow because there’s a lot of people out here that wish they could get a home.” And the feeling of actually owning a house can have a profound impact on an individual’s self-esteem. Borders says simply calling it a mortgage payment rather than rent has made her extremely happy. “One day, you can look back and say, ‘I helped build that home and now it’s paid for,’” she said. “I just feel great about it. I think it’s a great start. For the young people and

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STAFF REPORT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Army Reserve Pvt. Jason L. Freedle has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. He is the son of Lynn and Debbie Day of Greenhills Drive, Lexington, N.C. Freedle is a 2009 graduate of Brittian Academy in Thomasville. PHOTO/GARY ARNOLD

The Silver Valley Civitan Club annual awards program included (from left) Governor Dan Allen III, Distinguished Civitan Sara Barker, President Roger Barker, Clyde Jarrell, Fire Chief Chris Hedrick and SVVFD Board Chair Milton Hedrick.

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Silver Valley Civitan Club presented honors to Sara Barker, Clyde Jarrell and the Silver Valley Volunteer Fire Department at the family and awards banquet July 26. North Carolina District West Civitan Governor Dan Allen III of Rockingham was the featured speaker. The Silver Valley Volunteer Fire Department was selected as the recipient of the 2010 Distinguished Community Citizen Award. They are the first organization to receive the award as all previous honorees have been individuals. The award is presented each year for sincere and dedicated service to the community. President Roger D. Barker noted the honor recognizes all those persons, past and present, who have served the community through the department as members, auxiliary members and firefighters. Those individuals have saved lives, assist-

ed people in emergency situations and protected property for nearly 50 years. The fire brigade was organized in early 1961 through the efforts of the Civitan Club. Firefighter Clyde Jarrell was singled out for special recognition. He received a plaque noting nearly 50 years service to the fire department. Jarrell also has been a Civitan for 35 years and is currently a club director. Sara Barker received the 2010 Distinguished Civitan Award. The honor is given for sincere and dedicated service to the club and community. It is determined annually in an election by secret ballot by the club membership. A Civitan for seven years, Sara Barker has been active in all major club activities in service and fund raising since joining the club in 2003. She is currently the chaplain and served as treasurer last year. She has served this year as leader of several teams, including Special

Olympics, clergy appreciation observance, fundraising meals and scrapbook. Barker also served on the Project Santa list team and fair concession team. Sara and her husband, Roger D. Barker, are active members of Oak Hill Memorial Baptist Church. She is employed by Thomasville Furniture Industries, Inc. The gathering was attended by 46 people at the Woodmen of the World Lodge Nno. 976 in Denton. Joyce Myers of Lexington won the club raffle for a television. Members sold over 1,400 tickets with proceeds used to benefit people with disabilities. Founded in 1917 in Birmingham, Alabama, Civitan International is one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading volunteer service organizations. Civitan has more than 40,000 men, women and teenagers in 31 nations working together in local clubs to help others with an emphasis on aid to people with developmental disabilities.

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Time for a divorce VIEWPOINT

DAVID HARSANYI Syndicated Columnist

In the 1500s, a pestering theologian instituted something called the Marriage Ordinance in Geneva, which made “state registration and church consecration” a dual requirement of matrimony. We have yet to get over this mistake. But isn’t it about time we freed marriage from the state? Imagine if government had no interest in the definition of marriage. Individuals could commit to each other, head to the local priest or rabbi or shaman — or no one at all — and enter into contractual agreements, call their blissful union whatever they felt it should be called and go about the business of their lives. I certainly don’t believe that gay marriage will trigger societal instability or undermine traditional marriage — we already have that covered — but mostly I believe your private relationships are none of my business. And without any government role in the institution, it wouldn’t be the business of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, either. As the debate stands now, we have two activist groups trying to force their own ethical construction of marriage on the rest of us. And to enforce it, they have been using the power of the state — one via majority rule and the other using the judiciary (subject to change with the vagaries of public opinion). If marriage were freed from the state, folks at The New York Times editorial board could avoid having to make claims that gay “marriage is a constitutional right.” (Apparently, anything can be a constitutional right at The Gray Lady, as long as it’s not mentioned in the Second, Fifth or 10th amendments.) Even new Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan recently wrote that “there is no federal constitutional right

to same-sex marriage.” It might be fair and it might be the decent thing to do, but a constitutional “right”? If marriage were a private concern, U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn Walker would not have ruled that California’s Proposition 8 violated the Constitution’s guarantees of equal protection and due process, because Proposition 8 would not have existed. Walker never would have to sit in judgment of Americans and claim that “moral disapproval alone” was behind this plot to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman. Moral disapproval alone? As best as I can tell, support for gay marriage is tepid. A recent CBS poll shows that 42 percent of Americans support marriage rights for gays and lesbians, though no state has been able to pass a referendum to legalize same-sex marriage. Does that mean that approximately half of voters — and all 7 million Californians who voted for Prop 8 — have no logical or legal reason for believing that marriage should be between a man and a woman other than bigotry? Is President Barack Obama, who David Axelrod says opposes same-sex marriage (also subject to change with the vagaries of public opinion, no doubt) a homophobe? In my world, the answer is: Who cares? Is there any other personal relationship that is defined by government? Other than in legal terms, of course, this one isn’t, either. Yet we have decided that a majority on the Supreme Court or, perhaps, a majority of the voters in your state or, even worse, a majority of the legislators in your state have the power to define what is often the most intimate bond of your life. In our Utopian vision, no group is empowered to dictate what marriage should mean to another. And one of the great perks would be the end of this debate. David Harsanyi is a columnist at The Denver Post and the author of “Nanny State.” Visit his website at www.DavidHarsanyi.com. To find out more about David Harsanyi and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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The power of a kind word VIEWPOINT

LISA WALL Editor It’s amazing what a few kind words can do. Something as simple as saying, “Nice work,” or “I appreciate you,” or even a heartfelt “thank you” can make a person’s day. So often it seems, many people only choose to express their displeasure with others rather than finding anything good to say. We’re all guilty of it at times — myself included — even though I try my very best to take the trivial things in life with a grain of salt. Everyone experiences bad days or bad moods, and sometimes, unfortunately, those “days” and “moods” tend to affect how people treat one another. Then there are some that seem to be permanently stuck in a bad mood, as everything that drivels from their lips is saturated with contempt and disdain. I’m reminded of when — long ago — I worked as a waitress at a popular country cooking restaurant in northwest Greensboro. Covering the breakfast shift, every morning, a middle-aged man would enter the restaurant and sit in my section and order a black cup of coffee, two eggs, grits and a slice

of toast. And, every day, the man offered no response to my, “Good morning, how are you today?” Instead, he avoided eye contact as he mumbled his order and flipped open a newspaper to begin his morning ritual. After five or six refills and an hour in my booth, the man would tuck his newspaper under his arm, flip a penny on the table, head to the cashier and then leave. Considering waitresses rely on tips to make a living, I found it upsetting that the man would treat me so rudely, occupy my table for so long, require so many frequent trips to refill his cup, then leave a tip that most would perceive as an insult. There were many times I wanted to ask if there was a problem with the service I provided, or if he meant to insult my work by leaving such a paltry tip, but I refrained. Instead, I smiled more when I saw him come in the door, I checked his coffee cup more often, and was sure to throw out a “Have a nice day” as he headed out the door. While it would’ve been easy to return this man’s insolence with some of my own, I chose not to become as bitter as he chose to be. Had I let his bad attitude influence my good one, then I, too, would have passed those negative feelings on to the next person. Imagine what the world would be like if we all treated each other rudely, finding only harsh words to share. It’s not a world I’d want to be a part of. Since becoming a newspaper editor, I’ve learned even more about the importance of taking people’s negativity

with a grain of salt. Rarely a week passes by that someone doesn’t leave a nasty voice message, or send a hateful email or letter or make an inappropriate post to a story on the website (almost all anonymously). If I let these nameless, faceless people define how I treat others, then I’ve let their cynicism adversely affect my own behavior. That’s something I refuse to do. I also try to pass this on to my reporters in telling them that “thick skin” is required in this business. If they take everything to heart and wear their emotions on their sleeve, getting through a day as a journalist will be nearly impossible. Likewise, if we brood over every mistake — and we are human, so we will make them — then we’re likely to be overwrought with stress and discouragement. But all is not lost to the contemptuous souls in the world. One reader took the time to call me and say “thank you” for a column we had in the paper this week. While I couldn’t make out his name on the voicemail, (He knows who he is) this selfdescribed, longtime reader certainly made my day. It’s amazing how much of an impact his simple gesture of kindness made on me. For that, I’d like to say thank you, Sir. I appreciate you and the nice work you did in sharing a kind word. Hopefully, more people will opt to share their positive thoughts with others, too, and take their negative ones with a grain of salt.

Editor Lisa Wall can be reached at 888-3590, or at editor@tvilletimes.com.

Letter to the Editor To the Editor Even in these tough economic times, we can’t neglect investments in our children’s futures. Thankfully for Davidson County, Representative Hugh Holliman has kept children a top priority and fought to save vital school funding. Thomasville City Schools and Lexington City Schools receive state funding to improve education for at-risk students from the Disadvantaged Student Supplemental Fund. When the state budget was being drafted this year, our schools risked losing $1.6 million of that funding. The consequence would have been disastrous for our children. Thomasville Superintendent Keith Tobin in a Thomasville Times article on July 22 cred-

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ited House Majority Leader Hugh Holliman and other County House and Senate members with fighting to save that funding. Furthermore, Holliman led in the fight to save over 100 public school teaching positions in Davison County over the last two years. Voters will have an opportunity in November to return Hugh Holliman to the North Carolina House where he can continue advocating for Davidson County families. Saving these schools’ funds and teaching positions is just one example of the benefits Hugh Holliman has brought home. Davidson County cannot afford to take a risk this November on an untested and inexperienced candidate. Loretta Martin Thomasville

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OBITUARIES be made to the Edwards family at www.jcgreenandsons.com.

Index Thomasville Will J. Edwards, 75 Eugene Shavis, 72 Dorothy W. Taylor, 80 McDonald Taylor, 92 Other areas Charlie E. Cooper, 70 Barbara Maness, 72

Charlie E. Cooper

HIGH POINT — Mr. Charlie Edward Cooper, age 70, of 1824 Pershing St., died Thursday, Aug 5, 2010, in High Point Regional Medical Center. Born Aug. 12, 1939, in Horry County, S.C., son of the late Liston Edward Cooper and Bertha Agnes Hucks Cooper, Mr. Cooper was owner and operator of Cooper Landscaping and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in J. C. Green & Sons Chapel in Thomasville with the Rev. Thurman Smith and the Rev. Scott Bass officiating. Interment will be in Faith Baptist Church Cemetery in Archdale. The family will be at the funeral home Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and other times at the home. Memorials may be directed to Faith Baptist Church, 2984 Rob Cruthis Road, Archdale. Online condolences may be sent to the Cooper family at www.jcg reenandsons. com.

Will J. Edwards

Mr. Will Junior Edwards, 75, a resident of 107 Cherokee Drive, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, at Britthaven of Davidson Nursing Home. Born in Surry County, Sept. 27, 1934, a son of Howard C. Edwards and Della Bowman Edwards, he was stationed on the USS Randolph while serving in the U.S. Navy. Funeral service will be held today at 11 a.m. at J.C. Green & Sons Chapel in Thomasville with the Rev. Mark Mullins officiating. Burial will be in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family was at the funeral home Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. and other times at the residence. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3800 Shamrock Drive, in Charlotte, or to the Philippine Missions of Holly Hill Wesleyan Church, 202 West Holly Hill Road. The Edwards family would like to thank the staff of Britthaven of Davidson Nursing Home for their care and compassion. Online condolences may

Barbara Maness GREENSBORO — Barbara “Bobbie” Maness, 72, formerly of Thomasville, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2010. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Pleasant Grove Baptist with the Rev. Ralph Webb officiating and burial to follow in the church cemetery. She enjoyed cooking, yard sales, gardening and Maness going to the lake. She was preceded in death by her 8-month-old infant son, Gregory Colon. She was the loving wife of Riley Colon “R.C.” Maness, and loving mother of four children, Barry Gene Maness and wife, Sheryl, Christopher Reid Maness and wife, Denise, Kelly Suzanne Smithey and special friend, Scott Clark, and David Clifton and special friend, April McAfee; and loving grandmother to Matthew and Bradley Smithey, John and Elizabeth Maness, and Samantha Smith. Special “Thank You” to Dr. Peter Ennever of Moses Cone Regional Cancer Center and the wonderful nurses at Wesley Long Palliative Care Center. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 3812 Groometown Road, in Greensboro. ***

Eugene Shavis Eugene “Jake” Shavis, 72, died on Aug. 5, 2010, at Westchester Manor.

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From page A1 He was born on Oct. 12, 1937, in Davidson County to Edward Shavis and Ellen McFadden Shavis. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2 to 3 p.m. at Thomasville Funeral Home followed by a funeral service at 3 p.m. in the chapel with interment to follow in Holly Hill Memorial Park.

Dorothy W. Taylor Mrs. Dorothy Wilson Taylor, 80, a resident of Piedmont Crossing, died Friday, Aug. 6, 2010, in the Hinkle Hospice Home in Lexington. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home.

McDonald Taylor Mr. McDonald Taylor, age 92, of 318 Fisher Ferry St., died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at the Hinkle Hospice Home. Born Dec. 27, 1917, in Avery County, son of John Taylor and Myra Novella Thompson Taylor, he served in the U. S. Army and was of the Baptist Faith. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in J. C. Green & Sons Chapel in Thomasville with the Rev. Elton Wilborne officiating. Interment will be in Holly Hill Memorial Park. The family will be at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m. and other times at the home, 318 Fisher Ferry St. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Davidson County, Hinkle House, 202 Hospice Way, in Lexington. Online condolences may be sent to the Taylor Family at www.jcg reenandsons. com.

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School (146) and North Davidson High School (111). Thomasville High School collected 66 units of blood in its one drive with Pilot Elementary School accumulating 37. Other schools participating included Lexington High School (189 units in three drives), Central Davidson High School (185 in two drives), Davidson County Community College (172 in four drives), Sheets Memorial Christian School (72 units in two drives), Central Davidson Middle School (52 in three drives), West Davidson High School (52 in one drive), North Davidson Middle School (45 units in one drive) and Tyro Middle School (30 units in one drive). “The schools are very supportive of the blood program and the Red Cross,” said Lori Copelan, the Lexington-Davidson service center manager. “We hope to start good habits early. It helps us keep the hospitals supplied and the kids really enjoy helping people. It’s refreshing to see. I defi-

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be involved in the robbery, but the driver refused to pull over for police. A chase ensued on Highway 150 traveling north before Krouse attempted to cross into the southbound lane via an emergency vehicle crossing. Once police arrested Krouse, they discovered evidence linking him to the NewBridge robbery. He was charged with felony common law robbery, felony speeding to elude arrest, failure to heed light or siren and reckless driving to endanger. Krouse was issued a $500,000 secured bond. Deputies took Krouse to the hospital after the suspect said he had been doing heroin and cocaine and was out of breath, Grice said. “Detectives went out Wednesday night and started developing some leads,” said Grice. “During the process of following up on those leads Thursday, detectives

found the suspect had rented a car with Georgia tags on it. We had officers trying to locate this car in the northern part of the county. When they did and tried to stop him, the suspect took off down Old Salisbury Road and started darting in and out of traffic.” During the course of the investigation, detectives discovered Krouse was aided by two suspects, who also were arrested on Thursday. Tonya Marie Sutton, 28, of 5186 High Point Road in High Point, and Jerry Gray Hutchens, 35, of 5186 High Point Road in High Point, were charged with felony accessory after the fact to robbery and issued $250,000 secured bonds. The trio will appear in court on Sept. 15. “We are alleging they assisted [Krouse] with the robbery by picking him up afterwards,” Grice said. “The robbery was called in at 2:31 p.m. and our officers arrived at 2:33 p.m. It wasn’t that far down the street but deputies had to manipulate traffic. We probably could’ve been there in a minute.”

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WORDS TO LIVE BY Fair Grove United Methodist Church offers this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s encouraging words to live by. The church is located at 138 Fairgrove Church Road in Thomasville.

CHURCH NOTES MUC monthly meeting

Ministers United for Christ of Thomasville & Vicinity (MUC) will have its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. today at Citadel of Faith Christian Fellowship, located at 7 JW Thomas Way. All clergy are invited to attend regardless of race or denomination. Dr. George B. Jackson is the president of MUC. For more information, call (336) 4767218.

Singing program

Zion Tabernacle FBH Church, 710 Douglas Drive, will hold a singing program today 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.

Sunday singing

Landmark Baptist Church, 6055 Sunset View Drive in Archdale, will have its regular second Sunday singing at 2:30 p.m. with Carolina Crossmen.

Musical farewell

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road, will have â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Musical Farewellâ&#x20AC;? for the Rev. D. Charles Davis at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. At the 9 a.m. pre-service forum, Dr. Jim Campbell will speak on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Racist and Religious Roots of Drug Prohibition.â&#x20AC;? For more information, see uufws.org.

Annual Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day celebration

The women of St. John A. M. E. Zion church will be celebrating their annual Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day event on Sunday at 11 a.m. The speaker will be Mrs. Jasemine Ruff, The Winston-Salem district missionary president. The public is invited. Pastor is the Rev. Dr. Warren A. Nance Sr., and the church is located 307 Church St.

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.

Community dinner

Hopewell United Methodist Church will have a free community dinner on Friday, Aug. 13, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The

menu will be cool summer salads, grilled cheese sandwiches, delicious home-made desserts and drinks. The meal is free to the public, but donations will be accepted. The church is located at 4540 Hopewell Church Road in Trinity. For more information, call (336) 4319507.

Super salad supper The missions/outreach committee at Fairfield United Methodist Church is sponsoring its annual super salad supper on Aug. 14 from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. The supper will feature all kinds of salads and desserts. Salads include potato salad, chicken salad, fruit salads, bean salads, tuna salad, pasta salads, tossed salads and congealed salads. There will also be a bake sale sponsored by Trinity Memorial United Methodist Church. Proceeds from the supper will benefit Tony Cox, a cancer victim, and other mission projects. Tickets will not be sold as admission. Donations welcome.

Concert First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 1448 East U.S. Highway 64 in Lexington, will host Ken Turner in concert on Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. Turner is the former bass singer for the Blackwood Brothers Quartet, winner of five Grammy Awards, winner of ten Dove Awards and a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

Country breakfast buffet Hopewell United Methodist Church will be having a country breakfast buffet on Saturday, Aug. 21, from 7 to 10 a.m. The menu will be eggs, grits, biscuits, gravy, pancakes, bacon, sausage, ham and choice of beverage. The prices are $7 for adults, $3 for ages 6 to 12 years, and free for children ages 5 and under. All proceeds will go to the building fund. The church is located at 4540 Hopewell Church Road in Trinity. For more information, call (336) 431-9507.

Last Saturday was just about a perfect day. I know that most people want a hot, sunny day on Saturday and I understand that. I like sunny weather over a cloudy day too. But we have had such a hot, dry summer that having a cloudy day that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even break 80 was wonderful to me. Actually, Sunday was a pretty good day, too, with some more cool temperatures. I was expecting a repeat 90-plus day on Saturday so I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even notice how nice it was until late in the morning. I checked the thermometer and couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe my eyes. I quickly went outside and was stunned to discover a cool day. I went in the house and told my wife, who thought I was just kidding. It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take us long to be out working in the yard. I knew we were expecting some rain by early afternoon, so I worked hard to beat the rain. We both worked hard right through lunchtime trying to get some of the flower and vegetable beds in better shape. I cleaned out half the garden and got some fall vegetables planted. Then I cleaned up around the tomatoes. My wife was working on her container plants and cleaning up the flowerbeds. We stopped for a late lunch but then we went right back to work. We worked together on some of the flowerbeds, weeding and deadheading. We got things cleaned up enough that I went and got some fresh pine needles and put them down, too. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so nice to look out our windows at the freshly cleaned up flower and vegetable gardens. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get me wrong, there is always more to be done, but it was nice to get a day in mid summer to get things looking better.

We worked late into the evening on Saturday. When we were eating dinner we both began to feel sore from all the work, but we were both very thankful for the cooler day. We were thankful that we had the opportunity to work together in the yard. We were thankful for how much better our yard looked. We were also thankful for the homegrown tomato sandwiches. We were thankful for the almost perfect day. Every one of us has problems. Life is far from perfect. The trouble is we can lose our focus in life. We can allow our gaze to get stuck on the problems and miss so much that is good all around us. Even in the midst of the worst situation, there are probably some things we can be thankful for if we will stop and just take notice. If you are married and your spouse is loving and faithful you are fortunate. If you have children and they are respectful and well mannered you are lucky. If your parents are with you and in good health you should be thankful. If you have friends who are there for you in the good times and the bad times, you are truly blessed. Have you got a roof over your head at night? Do you have food in the refrigerator? Do you have money to put gas in the car? Do you have a little savings just in case something needs to be fixed or replaced? Have you stopped to enjoy a sunrise or a sunset?

Have you taken time to notice the beauty and wonder of nature? We have so many opportunities to turn our thoughts from the negative to the positive. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not easy when you are going through difficult times, but that is when it is the most important. We need to allow our thankful thoughts to invade our overwhelmed minds and our prayers. When we talk with God, often we stay focused on our problems or things that have gone wrong. I believe God wants to hear our praises and thanksgiving. He wants to know that we noticed and appreciated the good things we have received. He wants to hear our hearts rejoice over His goodness towards us. I want to encourage you to take a few moments today and thank God for at least five good things that are happening in and around your life. Some of you will think of many more than that. God is good and He is in control even when life seems chaotic. Sometimes focusing on the positive can also restore our hope to face the difficult circumstances that are on our plate. God really is working things together for our good; sometimes we just have to look a little harder than others. 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.

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left guard Alan Pelc, who missed the spring because of shoulder surgery, is the most experienced lineman, as he started all 13 games last year, and Coach Butch Davis called senior right tackle Mike Ingersoll the most improved lineman. Sophomore right guard Travis Bond got his lone start of the season in the Meineke Car Care Bowl

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UNC has offensive questions BY BRIANA GORMAN Durham Herald Sun CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina is ranked in the top-20 in just about every preseason poll, but how well the Tar Heels finish this season will depend largely on an offense that finished 11th in the ACC a year ago. There is no doubt UNC has one of the elite defenses in the country but there are multiple

questions that plague the offensive unit as the Tar Heels begin training camp today. The most attention will be focused on three-year starting quarterback T.J. Yates, who will be trying to hold onto his job against highly-touted redshirt freshman Bryn Renner. But the quarterback competition is not the only question mark for the offense as the Tar

Heels begin practice today. 1. Can the o-line stay healthy? UNC’s offensive line was decimated by injuries and graduation a year ago but has much more depth this season. The Tar Heels graduated just two players from the offensive line — Kyle Jolly and Lowell Dyer — and return six players who started at least one game last year. Senior

Passing the time until football starts Two more weeks. All of you high school football enthusiasts knew exactly what I was talking about with those three simple words. That’s right, the season begins on Aug. 20 and the excitement is building with each passing day. When I get a little extra time away from my regular duties and get a chance to surf the Internet, one of my favorite stops is the message board at NCPreps. com. Talk about some fanatics that love their local football team. Just reading some of the posts in recent days has my heart racing. In the next few days, myself and a few other journalists in the area will be heading over to the high schools for media day, getting interviews with players and coaches about the upcoming season. Other than remembering who is returning from last season, there is not a lot I know about Ledford and East Davidson, but those posters on the message board from Thomasville have the scoop on everything. From newcomers and transfers to the progression of players from one year to the next, they have

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Unlit cigars can’t keep the bugs away Preparation was everything to my Uncle Evander. He would go through multiple checklists before a simple nighttime cat-fishing trip and his meticulous preparations before going out of town were legendary. Now that I’m older, I’ve learned to appreciate his attention to detail. One of his traits was the bag method. The bag method involved having all the stuff that was specific to a particular outdoor activity in one canvas bag. The bags were arranged on the shelves of his garage with other specific items that might go with them. Fishing rods were arranged in vertical racks for shorter fresh water gear; long surf fishing

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DICK JONES Outdoor Columnist rods were nestled in the rafters. There were a series of shelves beside the vertical rod racks with the top shelf loaded with rod bags and reel covers, buckets with specific types of fishing gear and waders. Below the top shelf were shelves with line, lures, the original

boxes for reels which he insisted on keeping, and tackle bags with clear plastic boxes for different categories of plugs, jigs, and spoons. He was organized. When he took a fishing trip, he selected what he needed as if shopping in a store and piled it up on a bench in the garage. He then double checked to make sure he wasn’t missing something before he loaded up. When embarking on a trip, it was not uncommon for him to pull off on the shoulder 10 miles down the road and pilfer through his gear to make sure he has some special gadget he knew he might need. He was organized. On the other hand, I

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SPORTS UNC From page B1 in December, and sophomore Jonathan Cooper, who was moved to center in the spring, had 10 starts at left guard. The offensive lineman to keep an eye on, however, is left tackle Carl Gaskins. The junior sat out last season after tearing his ACL during training camp, but he is expected to make an immediate impact this year despite his lack of experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carl Gaskins, as much as we love him and have high expectations for him, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all fine and on paper he looks good, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never been in a game,â&#x20AC;? Davis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never started and not gone in and played any real significant playing time. We need him to mature, progress, to stay healthy so that he can get better.â&#x20AC;? 2. Will UNC finally have a 1,000-yard rusher? The last Tar Heel to rush for 1,000 yards in a season was Jonathan Linton in 1997 when he ran for 1,004 yards, and if UNC hopes to improve its offense this season it will need to start with a solid running game. The Tar Heels struggled to find a consistent ground attack a year ago, but an improved offensive line could help with some of those issues. The return of two senior running backs will also help. Shaun Draughn is currently listed as the starter on the depth chart, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a lock considering the way Ryan Houston, who missed spring practice for academic reasons, finished out last year. After Draughn fractured his shoulder against Duke and was lost for the final four games, Houston stepped in and went from a short-yardage player to an every down carrier. Houston finished the season with 713 yards and nine touchdowns, while Draughn had 567 yards and one touchdown. 3. Have the WR improved? Maybe the biggest factor in Yatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; struggles last season were his lack of reliable targets as the Tar Heelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; receiving corps was almost entirely new after losing three players to the NFL. The young wideouts struggled with routes and drops, and the only receiver Yates could count on was Greg Little, who finished with 4.8 receptions a game â&#x20AC;&#x201D; sixth highest in the league. Little will be the main target once again this season â&#x20AC;&#x201D; assuming he plays despite the current NCAA investigation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but Yates raved about how much bigger, stronger and faster the other receivers have become since last year. Sophomore Erik Highsmith, who was second on the team with 425 yards receiving last year, put on 25 pounds during the off season, and Davis said all the players understand coverages much better than a year ago. Not only will backups Jheranie Boyd and Dwight Jones contribute, but sophomore Josh Adams will be in the mix after missing the final nine games with a shoulder injury after starting the first two games of last year.

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CATHY ELLIOTT NASCAR Columnist August 24, 2004 was a star-studded night at Darlington Raceway, in more ways than one. The track officially threw the switch on its newly installed lighting system for the first time, and invited fans to come and watch the action, free of charge. Three of the biggest names in NASCAR history were there to run the inaugural exhibition laps at Darlington. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a race; each participating driver was allotted just 10 laps, to be run individually. Darlington hosted the penultimate event in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup in November 2004, the year of the Chaseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inception. The August event was designed to give fans a sneak peek of what NASCAR Sprint Cup Series cars would look like under the new modern lights at the venerable old track, and to generate some buzz for the upcoming race weekend. Thousands of fans, some traveling from as far away as Illinois, Ohio and Pennsylvania, turned out to watch their heroes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Cale Yarborough, Jeff Gordon and David Pearson â&#x20AC;&#x201D; run that handful of laps around the track, all by themselves. Midway through the planning stages, after the date and drivers were set, a fourth name was added to the lineup. To acknowledge the fact that the first event scheduled to be run under the lights at Darlington would be a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, Bobby Hamilton Sr. agreed to participate. A few flapping lips questioned the well respected but notquite-superstar driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inclusion in such rarified company, but Hamilton zipped them up

the old fashioned way. He gave the legends one tough act to follow, thanks to 10 blistering laps followed by a burnout so spectacular that to this day, folks who were there that night still say â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and this is a direct quote â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was the most amazing theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever seen. Surprising? Not really. Hamilton, sadly, has passed on, but the Truck Series consistently maintains his legacy of giving fans a truly unique and memorable experience. The Nationwide Series is often compared to AAA baseball, a training ground for NASCAR undergraduates before they move up to the grad school otherwise known as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s understandable; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of intermingling going on there. The cars in the two series look basically the same, they generally travel together week to week, and the Cup races are densely populated with former Nationwide Series champions. Many drivers still compete in both series, and any track promoter would readily admit that having those big names on the Nationwide Series entry list definitely heightens interest and attendance for the event. When the stars come out, the fans will follow. The Truck Series is a little different, but it certainly has its own claims to fame. It was an industry leader in what has now become one of the Cup Seriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; most popular policies. The trucks were the first to require that every race had to end with two consecutive laps of green flag racing, what we now call the â&#x20AC;&#x153;greenwhite-checkeredâ&#x20AC;? finish. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fast, too, as fast as the Cup cars at some venues. What is described as a little â&#x20AC;&#x153;nudgeâ&#x20AC;? in a stock car is more of an outright shove in the trucks. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just say that when these drivers rub shoulders with their co-workers, it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pretty. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fierce, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hungry, and they go after what they want with single-minded intensity. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fine and inargu-

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

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Brown Middle mini camp Brown Middle School will conduct a mini camp from Aug. 16-17 at 6-8 p.m. each night. Cost is $20 which includes insurance and T-shirt. Tryouts will be held Aug. 18 from 6-7:45. For questions contact Chris Wagner at 4758845.

The Thomasville Parks and Recreation is currently registering teams for a fall softball league. There are three leagues available for participation: Open Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s League, Open Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. To sign up for the class call Jason Livingston at 687-0290 or go by the fire department. Call in announcements to 888-3631.

PLUMBING CONTRACTORS The City of Thomasville is seeking bids from qualiďŹ ed plumbing contractors for the purpose of providing water and sewer connections to homes under its 2009 Community Development Block Grant Hook Up Program. Bids must be received by the City by 10:00 am on September 3, 2010. Interested Contractors should contact Gary Wilson at Benchmark CMR Inc. toll free at 1-800-6503925 to receive a bid package with instructions and a list of homes. Minority and female contractors are encouraged to participate.

SOFTBALL LMS camp Ledford Middle School is holding a fastpitch softball camp Aug. 1213 at the school. It is intented for rising 7th and 8th grade girls interested in improving their softball skills. It will be led by coaches from both Ledford High and Middle Schools. This two-day camp will focus on offensive and defensive skills as well as important baserunning fundamentals. The cost of the camp is $35 and will include two days of instruction, a camp T-shirt and camp insurance. Each camper should wear comfortable athletic attire with cleats if they have them. Also, each camper should bring their own glove and any other personal equipment they wish to use (such as bats and safety equipment). Registration forms are available at the Ledford Middle School office. Checks should be made payable to Gabe Scott. For any additional information, call the school at 476-4816 or contact Coach Scott at gscott107@wssu.edu.

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From page B1 stead of heading to the South Carolina Gamecocks. Flew through the lower ladders of the Royals’ farm teams down the road in Burlington, at Idaho Falls, and earlier this year in Burlington, Iowa. Boasted the highest on-base percentage of any player in the Carolina League last month. Went 8-for-13 in the three games in Winston. “It’s good to be 19 and in high-A,” said the affable Myers. “I can’t complain with that.” Most players in the Carolina League are in their early- to mid-20s, but then again, Myers isn’t considered your runof-the-mill prospect. Baseball America rated him as the third-best prospect in the Royals’ system this year and the No. 1 hitter for average. Catching coaches have been with the Blue Rocks to work with Myers on a daily basis as he plays the position for his first full season. When Myers took a hard foul ball off his foot last month, the Royals flew him to Kansas City to be examined by the team doctors. “It makes you feel pretty important,” Myers said with a laugh. The good times have been present for most of this first year of professional baseball. Myers’ only struggles came in April, when he batted .232 in Iowa. The small town didn’t suit Myers, who made no bones about his desire to earn a quick promotion to Delaware. He wasn’t waiting for good pitches to hit and was frustrated as the walks piled up. “I thought it was going to be within two or three months, but it took me three and a half, four months to get up here,” Myers offered. “I thought I was going to do good, but that changes real quick. I tried to set those goals and as soon as I did I started doing bad. Forget it. I’m just going to go out there and play.” Once Myers stopped worrying about a promotion, it came. He left Burlington with a .289 batting average, 10 home runs and 45 RBIs in 68 games despite that slow start. Myers then positively terrorized Carolina League pitching, and through the Winston series was batting a team-high .381 with an on-base percentage of .492 through 29 games. As for the catching, well, it’s safe to say that the 6-foot-3, 200-pounder is catching on. Myers played the position on a part-time basis at Wesleyan and is just now truly learning the spot.

PROOF From page B2 ably appropriate to give the Nationwide Series its due as a place for up-andcoming superstars to cut their teeth, but some big names have also come up through the Truck Series. Former series rookies of the year include David Reutimann, Carl Edwards, Kurt Busch and Greg Biffle, and several current Cup Series drivers still like to “mix it up old-school.” Elliott Sadler, Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch have all won Truck Series races in 2010. But the Truck Series has made a name for itself based mainly not on its “who,” but on its “how.” Most of the series’ drivers aren’t household names, at least not yet, so they let their actions — and their action — speak for them. Boiled down to its essence, the bottom line here is the quality of the product. The Camping World Truck Series offers more smoke than mirrors, more guts than glamour. Lap for lap and week to week, it is some of the most satisfying racing in NASCAR. Who could possibly fail to get excited at the sight of 36 pickup trucks barreling around

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Myers is a graduate of Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point. “Catching — that’s the only thing I work on here,” he said with a laugh. “They basically leave me alone hitting. A good-hitting catcher moves up kind of quick in the system. I’m looking to stay there. Hopefully my bat will take me to the big leagues, but we’ll have to see.” Blue Rocks manager Brian Rupp said Myers has been a quick study during the difficult transition of learning to block balls in the dirt and improving his footwork. “It’s light years from where it was only 2-3 weeks ago when we got him,” Rupp said. “It just speaks to the kid. He’s such a good athlete. For somebody to have the vision to say, ‘Hey, we can put this kid back there...’ He’s well on his way to being a good one.” This time, though, Myers won’t be counting the days to his next promotion. He’s assuming he’ll start next year back in Wilmington, then perhaps reach Double-A Birmingham when the time is right. This offseason — coming up in a matter of four weeks he’ll relax at home, visit his girlfriend in Florida, and spend time at a training facility outside of Tampa where last season Myers said he found himself rubbing elbows with the likes of Derek Jeter and Ryan Howard. “I was just sitting in the training room before the first workout and you’re like, ‘Wow, I can’t believe they’re actually here,’ ” Myers recalled. “It was a great experience for me.” One of many so far, with the hope of more to come — in their own time.

a racetrack at breakneck speed, muscling each other out of the way and scrambling for position like frantic parents at Target fighting over the last copy of “Guitar Hero” on Christmas Eve? Sure, it’s a little rougher around the edges than its super-suave Cup Series sibling, but what’s wrong with that? Let’s face it; the trucks are just flat-out cool, regularly reminding us that even on asphalt, it is still possible to kick up a little dirt. (Catch the NASCAR Camping World Truck series in action August 7 at Nashville Superspeedway; August 14 at Darlington Raceway; August 18 at Bristol Motor Speedway; August 27 at Chicagoland Speedway; September 3 at Kentucky Speedway; September 18 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway; September 25 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway; October 23 at Martinsville Speedway; October 30 at Talladega Superspeedway; November 5 at Texas Motor Speedway; November 12 at Phoenix International Raceway; and November 19 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Races are broadcast live on SPEED.) Contact Elliott at cathyelliott@hotmail.com.

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STARTS From page B1 it covered. I like that kind of enthusiasm. Of course, having a rich tradition in football and eight state championships (four since 2004) can have a little something to do with the high volume of participation from THS fans on the board. I have perused the football boards at NCPreps. com for five years now, checking in on what the fans are saying and keeping up with what other teams are doing around the state. During those five years, one poster in particular has always fascinated me with his vast knowledge of the history of Thomasville football. He goes by the screen name ‘ITJ.’ He can tell you just about anything you want to know about Thomasville Bulldogs football, and even keeps up with the stats at games. Posters constantly ask him questions about something dealing with the school’s history in the sport, and within a short time he usually has an answer for them. His dedication to the team is the kind of fan I like. Those diehards that go above and beyond to support the program, and are proud of the accomplishments along the way. He is so good at researching, he might even be able to tell you how many of those delicious Cushwa hot dogs he has eaten in his time on Friday nights. Just to give him a little plug for his hard work, check out a website he has created at www. thomasvillebulldogsfootball.com. There you can find stories, photos and the history of Thomasville football. I would highly encourage fans from East Davidson and Ledford to get involved on the board. It is a great way to publicize your team to the rest of the state — and let’s be honest — it is fun to engage in a little smack talk every once in a while. Of course, there would be nothing for us to talk about without the kids that go out there and lay it on the line each week.

While we are sitting inside drinking a cold glass of tea and watching television, these Titans of the gridiron are under the hot sun in full pads, working hard to get in shape and obtaining every ounce of information they possibly can before opening night. Some will be better than others, and be sure to take a moment to appreciate the effort being given on the other side of the field. If on a message board, do not put these kids down. They work just as hard, so be a good sport and write something nice. After all, I’ll be reading! Sports Editor Zach Kepley can be reached at 888-3631, or kepley@tvilletimes.com.

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Ready for dove season or just want to break some clays? PHA is holding a Five Stand, Wobble Trap tournament Aug. 14. This is a re-entry shoot with a chance to better your score. Awards and prizes in Aggregate, Wobble trap and Five stand. Twenty dollars gets you an entry as well as a ticket for the drawing. The shoot begins at 9 a.m. For more information and a map go to phashoots.com. Dusty had been catching some big trout and invited Evander up; I got to come along as a reward for helping Evander clean out and organize his tobacco barn/storage facility. The old “backer barn” as Evander called it, served as a boat shelter and a water-fowling and surf fishing equipment shed. It was filled to the top tier poles with decoys, blinds, dog platforms, coolers, truck rod racks, canoe paddles, oars, life preservers, sand spikes and other paraphernalia associated with boats, ducks, and surf fishing. When we did the cleanup, Evander did the supervising and I did the climbing and carrying to get everything organized; I earned the trip. Evander wasn’t normally a trout fisherman so he was a little nervous about preparation. While we were waiting for Dusty, he rifled through his gear, not wanting to take too much because of Dusty’s minimalist approach, and not wanting to forget anything. I could see him doing his mental checklist over and over as we waited for Dusty’s old GMC pickup to appear. When Dusty arrived, they talked awhile, catching up on things and, just before we got in Dusty’s truck to shove off, Dusty reminded us that we’d be walking through a lot of weeds and long pants might be a good idea. Evander gave me a worried look, He asked me if I’d brought long pants and remarked to Dusty that I’d forget my head if it wasn’t fastened on. I had long pants and we changed on the side of the road. Just as we were locking up Evander’s truck, he stopped. “I’d better get a cigar; there might be mosquitoes on the river.” Evander loved cigars and often used the mosquito issue as an excuse to light one up. He’d puff and smile and remind me how bugs hated cigar smoke. There were no mosquitoes on the river but the early fishing was slow. I fished and watched Evander pull the cigar out of his shirt pocket. He slid it out of the

wrapper and handled it lovingly. He bit the end off, rolled it around in his mouth and reached into his pants pocket. I could see the concern on his face. He checked his other pockets and I could see the realization come over him that his lighter was in the truck in his shorts pocket. He took the cigar out of his mouth, looked at it wistfully and replaced it. He went back to fishing after a cursory look at me to see if I was watching. I pretended not to notice his dilemma. A half hour later, he was fishing next to Dusty and got into a conversation. “Dusty, have you ever had to stay out here overnight?” “No, I fished late one night and my flashlight quit but the road’s just a couple of hundred yards up the hill and I just walked out, came out a rocks throw from the truck.” Dusty was concentrating on his line. “I guess you never have to build a fire then since you never get stuck out here?” Evander asked, the unlit cigar rolling around in his mouth. Now I knew the purpose of the conversation, he wanted to see if maybe Dusty had some matches. I decided to rub him a little. “When are you going to light that cigar, the bugs are getting started pretty heavy?” is asked. He paused; in the rapidly fading light I could see the strain on his face. “Well Dick, to tell you the truth, I left my lighter in my shorts pocket. You see, spending some time to make sure you have everything you need can be a big deal. This should be a good example to you about how you should keep your stuff organized.” He then launched into a long tirade that lasted until well after pitch dark about how important being prepared could mean the difference between a good trip and a disaster. Only Evander Pritchert could turn his mistake into a reason to give me a lecture.

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was a teenaged boy. I thought I was organized but I lacked the experience of my mentor. I would forget the most obvious things while remembering the obscure ones. I went on trips without socks, forgot my toilet gear, didn’t have enough shells, everything that could be left behind, I probably forgot at some time or another. We were headed for the mountains to fish with a friend of Evander’s named Dusty Raxter. Dusty was a trout fisherman and he lived and breathed trout fishing. He knew obscure little holes where he could pick out a fish at almost any given time and he knew the hills and mountains like you know the dash of your car. While he and Evander were friends, they were total opposites. Evander was organized and always maintained everything as though the apocalypse would happen tomorrow and he would be fending for himself for the rest of his life. Dusty, on the other hand was low key. Dusty didn’t wear a watch; Evander was always right on time within a minute or two. Dusty used the simplest gear possible. No fish knife, no line nippers, no chest bag for small gear, no fancy rod and reel. Dusty was a minimalist. He carried his rod, his fly box, his pocket knife and a flashlight. He waded in restaurant shoes as he called them and disdained waders. The two men genuinely liked each other and sort of looked the other way concerning the two extremes of preparedness they represented. It bugged Evander that Dusty got along with so little and Dusty probably thought Evander to be a gadget freak. They respected each other enough to just sort of ignore their differences and have a good time anyway. I, on the other hand, was a different story. Evander constantly ragged on me to be more organized and prepare more. I thought I was pretty well organized but I did seem to always need something I’d forgotten to bring. Normally, this wasn’t a problem because I could always borrow what I needed from Evander at the cost of having to listen to one of his speeches about me needing to be more organized. On this particular trip, we were to meet Dusty on Highway 74 in the Nantahala Gorge in the late afternoon for a trout fishing trip.

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BILL HILL Guest Columnist

Clutching their shopping bags, Ellen and Kay woefully gazed down and saw a puppy which had been ran over by an automobile in the mall parking lot. Now, these two little ladies love animals like Uncle Bill does. Obviously, this had happened recently, they could just tell ! “What business could a poor little puppy have had here?” murmured Ellen. “Come on, Ellen, let’s go,” Kay said. But Ellen had already grabbed her shopping bag and was explaining, “I’ll just put my things in your bag, and I’ll use the tissue from my shopping bag,” explained Ellen. “I am going to take this poor little puppy home and give him an honorable and respectful burial. She dumped her purchases into Kay’s bag and then used the tissue paper to cradle and lower the former puppy into her shopping bag and covered it. They continued the short trek to the car in silence, stashing their goods in the trunk. But something occurred to both of them that if they left Ellen’s burial bag in the trunk, warmed by the Texas sunshine while they ate, Kay’s new Lumina car would soon lose that new-car smell. They decided to leave the bag on the top of the trunk, and headed over to the K&W Cafereria. They went through the serving line and sat down at a window table. They had a view of Kay’s Chevy with the shopping bag on the trunk. BUT not for long! As they ate, they noticed a woman in a red gingham shirt stroll by their car. She looked quickly this way and that, and then took the shopping bag without breaking stride. She quickly walked out of their line of vision. Kay and Ellen shot each other a wide-eyed look of amazement. It happened so fast that neither of them could think how to respond. “Can you imagine?” sputtered Ellen. “The nerve of that woman!” Kay sympathized with Ellen, but inwardly a laugh was building as she thought about the grand surprise awaiting the female thief. Just when she thought she’d have to giggle into her napkin, she noticed Ellen’s eyes freeze in the direction of the serving line. Following her gaze, Kay recognized the woman in the red gingham shirt with the shopping bag hanging from her arm. She had brazenly pushed her tray toward the cashier. Helplessly, they watch the scene unfold: After leaving the register, the woman settled at a table across from theirs, put the bag on an empty chair and began to eat. After a few bites of baked whitefish and green beans, she casually lifted the bag into her lap to survey her treasure. Looking from side to side, but not far enough

Be careful! You never know who’s watching to notice her rapt audience three tables over, she pulled out the tissue paper and peered into the bag. Her eyes widened, and she began to make sort of a gasping noise. The noise grew. The bag slid from her lap as she sank to the floor, wheezing and clutching her upper chest. The beverage cart attendant

quickly recognized a customer in trouble and sent for a busboy to call 911, while she administered the Heimlick maneuver. A crowd quickly gathered that did not include Ellen and Kay, who remained riveted to their chairs for seven whole minutes until the ambulance arrived on the scene.

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Have a good week and please don’t be taking

any shopping bags that don’t belong to you, God is watching! Have a great week, be strong, be safe, be honest and true. Uncle Bill, is over and out! I wish for you, love, hope and peace. Until next time, bye!

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was as she disappeared behind the ambulance doors, the shopping bag perched on her stomach! Moral of this story: Well, God does take care of those who do bad things! And once in a while, He allows us to witness!

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SUNDAY EVENING CBS PBS FOX NBC ION CW ABC MNT WLXI

In a matter of minutes, the woman with the red gingham shirt emerged, still gasping, and securely strapped on a ambulance stretcher. Two well-trained EMT volunteers steered her to the waiting ambulance, while a third scooped up her belongings. The last they saw of the distressed puppy-burglar

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6B - Thomasville Times - Saturday, August 7, 2010

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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0955 NORTH CAROLINA DAVIDSON COUNTY

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of DALLELL GRAY PRITCHETT, Deceased. All persons, firms or corporations having claims against DARRELL GRAY PRITCHETT, deceased, formerly of Davidson County, North Carolina, are notified to exhibit same to the undersigned on or before November 7, 2010 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the estaet should make immediate payment. This the 7th day of August, 2010. GARY PRITCHETT Administrator of the Estate of DARRELL GRAY PRITCHETT 541 Hogan Bowers Road Thomasville, NC 27360 CECIL & CECIL, P.A. 223 North Lindsay Street High Point, NC 27262 (336) 883-8383

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

August 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2010

Invitation to Bid MWBE Subcontractors & Suppliers

Davie Construction Co., Inc. is requesting proposals from Certified MWBE Subcontractors & Suppliers for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Metal Roofs for Thomasville High School Cafeteria & HE Bldg and Math and Soc. Studies Bldg, Thomasville, NC.â&#x20AC;? for Divisions 2,5,6,7,9. All MWBE must be certified or eligible for MWBE certification.

Contact Brantley Smith, P.O. Box 1724 Clemmons, NC 27012, (336) 940-6600.

Sub Bids are due in the office no later than 5:00 PM, Wednesday, August 18, 2010. Plans are available for review by appt. All contractors will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, or national origin.

August 7, 2010

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.

NNOUNCEMENTS

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Special Notices

The Annual Community Meeting of the Pilot Volunteer Department will be held at 7:30pm on August 12th, 2010, At the Fire Station. Four Board Members will be elected for a Three Year Term of Office and Revisions of Constitution and By Laws.For more information Contact Randy Palmer at 336-687-6467

ARAGE /ESTATE SALES

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Garage/Estate Sales

11 Swaim, Thomasville. Sat 8/7, 6am-2pm. Furniture & Clothing 3 Family Garage & Yard Sale. Sat 8/7, 7am-Until. Rain or Shine. 2831 Fuller Mill Rd North, Thomasville. Furniture, Lots of Baby Clothes, Toys, Lots of Miscellaneous. 4 Family yard Sale, 2392 Fuller Mill Rd, Beside Greenwood Plantation, Sat 8/7, 8am-12pm.

NORTH CAROLINA, DAVIDSON COUNTY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 700 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by QUARRY L REPPERT, A MARRIED PERSON AND SAMANTHA REPPERT, HIS WIFE to WILLIAM R. ECHOLS, Trustee(s), which was dated May 31, 2006 and recorded on May 31, 2006 in Book 1703 at Page 0454, Davidson County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 23, 2010 at 11:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Davidson County, North Carolina, to wit: ABBOTTS CREEK TOWNSHIP, DAVIDSON COUNTY: BEING ALL OF LOT 357, MEADOWLANDS, SECTION 1, (WAKEFIELD, SECTION I), ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF WHICH IS DULY RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA IN PLAT BOOK 45, PAGE 16. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1173 Meadowlands Drive, Winston Salem, NC 27107. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45&#162;) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Quarry L. Reppert and wife, Samantha Reppert. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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General Help

A Huge Family Moving Sale. Rock Bottom Prices! Everything Must Go! 314-B Spring St, Thomasville. Sat 8/7, 7am-1pm

Housekeeping FT/PT. Experience a plus. Apply 9am-3pm, 400 S. Main St, Econolodge, HP.

Abbotts Creek Baptist Church Yard Sale, Bake Sale, Craft Sale & Pancake Breakfast. Sat 8/7, 7am-12pm. 2817 Abbotts Creek Church Rd.

Movie Extras to Stand in the Backgrounds for a major film. Earn up to $200 per day. Exp Not Req'd. 877-292-5034

Annual 4 Family Yard Sale, Sat 8/7, 7am. Baby Clothes, Household Items, Antiques & More. 4060 Upper Lake Rd, Thomasville

SECURITY 3rd SHIFT Now accepting applications for 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.

Baby Items, Toys, Clothes and Lots More! Everything Must Go! 361 Colleen Dr, off Old Emmanuel Church Rd, Beside Brown Junior High. Sat 8/7, 7am-Until Fox Run Subdivision Cul-De-Sac, by Hasty Fire Department, Thomasville, Fri 8/6 & Sat 8/7, 8am-Until. No Early Birds. Fri 8/6, 1pm-7pm. Sat 8/7, 7am-Until. Heritage Farm Subdivision. 144 Kaylan Ln. Multi Families, Furniture, Bicycles, Videos, Books, Toys, Glassware, TV & Clothes. Sat 8/7, 7am-12pm. 760 Ed Sink Rd Thomasville. Multi Family Kids Clothes, Wedding Dress, Silk Plants, Bedding, Curtains, Wedding Cake Pans & Dividers, Walker & Potty Chair, Etc. 19 Forest Dr, off Cedar Lodge, T-ville. Sat 8/7, 8am-2pm Multi Family yard Sale. Fri 8/6 & Sat 8/7. 102 Lanford Dr, T-ville. (Off Unity St) Yard Sale, 2010 N. Old Greensboro Rd, High Point. Sat 8/7, 7am-12Noon. Toddler toys, Sm. Applis, Etc. Labarge Transitional Mirror (All Glass). Hospital Bed & Cherry Gun Cabinet (Holds 6-8 Guns)

MPLOYMENT

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Vecoplan llc. a growing machinery manufacturer has immediate openings for the position of Industrial Panels Quality Control Technician. Successful candidates will provide precise quality control for Industrial Shredder Panels in a fast-paced environment. Must have hi-tech, industrial electrical equipment experience, preferably technical training or military equivalent, as well as NFPA 70 experience. Duties will include Advanced PLC and VFD Programming, panel construction, wiring from schematics and quality control checks on control panels. Only assertive and organized individuals need apply. Above average compensation package with full benefits, commensurate with experience. Submit Resume to Michael Wilhoit at Vecoplan llc. At P.O. Box 7224, High Point NC. 27263

Terminix of High Point has an exciting opportunity for an energetic and motivated Pest management Professional. Will be responsible for inspecting and servicing customer's homes, making proposals, and obtaining sales contracts. Interested candidates must apply online at www.terminix-triad.com. EOE. UPSCALE salon looking for experienced multi-cultured stylist who is motivated and eager to learn. Please contact Cindy 336-688-1176

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Medical/Dental

Britthaven of Davidson has the following Positions available: * 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 Piedmont Crossing, A retirement community located in Thomasville has great opportunities to work in an environment where quality care and teamwork are the number one priority. Current positions include: LPN's & RN's * 1st shift Full Time * PRN all shifts We offer competitive wages, flexible scheduling and great benefits. Please apply in person: Piedmont Crossing 100 Hedrick Drive Thomasville, NC 27360 Phone (336) 472-2017 EOE

In Home Licensed 3 Star Daycare has openings for 2 infants, beginning 8/23. Lakewood Forest off Welborn Rd, Trinity. Hopewell Elementary School Area. 336-861-5564 or 336-870-5299

Skilled Trade

Carson's, Inc. Immediate full time opening w/3yrs. exp. for a stain sealer/lacquer sprayer. Apply in person Mon-Thurs. 9-11 or 1-3 at 4200 Cheyenne Dr. Archdale NC Tel: 431-1101 EOE

Trucking

Drivers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mocksville GET CONNECTED WITH CT Transportation, LLC Flatbed Drivers Needed NOW Home Every Weekend * GUARANTEED * Great Pay & Benefits Class A CDL reqĘźd Recent Trucking School Grads Welcome

877-428-5627 www.ctdrivers.com Drivers-Increased Business! No-Touch Freight & Have a Home Life! Great Pay!, Benefits! 2 yrs. CDL-A, Safe Driving Record! Swing Transport: 800-849-5378

Wanted to Rent/ Buy/Trade

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

EAL ESTATE FOR RENT

ETS Unfurnished Apartments

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

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

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

AKC Registered Pitt Bulls for sale & Puppies. 2 Blues & 1 Fawn. Call 336-289-3034

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

CKC Reg Yorkshire Terrier Puppies for sale. 3F $650 ea, 1M $550 ea. 336-307-0072

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

Bichon, ShihTzu, Cocker, Dachshund, Chihuahua, Cock A Chon. Call 336-498-7721

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PR UKC Reg. Pitt Bull Puppies. All Colors & Blues. Shots & Dewormed. $175 & up. Call 336-848-0752 Yorkshire Terrier 1 female 9wks all shots AKC very small. $800 or best offer. Get what you pay for! 336-476-5026

ERCHANDISE

3BR/2BA w/Bonus Rm. Fncd bk yd. $750 mo + dep. Dead End St, Quiet. 336-880-2045

House for Rent. $550 month, $400 deposit. (2) 2BR/1BA. 827 E Lexington, 1316 Boundary & 3BR/1BA, 913 Richland. Call 1-209-605-4223

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Misc. Tickets

5 Bristol Night Race Tickets. August 21st. Excellent Seats. Call 336-869-2022

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8000 SF Manuf $1800 168 SF Office $250 600 SF Wrhs $200 T-ville 336-561-6631

Lawn & Garden Equipment

Husqvarna Commercial 61 inch cut. 25 hp Mower. $4300. Call after 10am. 472-1273

Wanted to Rent/ Buy/Trade

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

Business Places/ OfďŹ ces

1100 sf Retail $600 2,500 sqft $650 T-ville 336-362-2119

Washer/Dryer, $350, Refrigerator, $150, Stove, $125. Call 336-674-5222

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Homes for Rent

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

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Industrial Trade

Child Care

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Mobile Homes for Rent

2BR, Archdale, Central H/A, Storage Bldg. NO PETS! Call 431-9665 or 689-1401. 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

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.

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

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OfďŹ ce Help

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.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Home Auctionâ&#x20AC;?, Friday Aug 13th, 12 noon, 312 Reid St. Thomasville, NC 27360, Cottage, 2BR,1BTH,LR,DR,KITCHEN,LAUN,,Heat Pump, Big Lot, 20x30 stor bldg. City Water/Sewer-Min Opening bid @ Unbelievable $25,000.00 a little over one half tax value.

By: Myers Auction Service, tel. 336-699-4123 Lynn Myers Auctioneer NCAL6647NCAFL7909 in conjunction with Smitherman Realty, Tom Smitherman,Broker

Tel 336-406-7243 Details @ www.myersauctionservice.com or www.smithermanrealty.com

AUCTION SAT. AUGUST 21ST - 12:00 220 NORTH MAIN ST. - LEXINGTON, NC INVESTORS & SPECULATORS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T MISS THIS SALE! INDUSTRIAL TRACTS, COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN UPTOWN LEXINGTON, INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTIES & VACANT LOTS s /,$ 53 (79 n !#2%3 "%47%%. 53 (79 !.$ 3).+ 2$ 0). )$ 02/0%249 )3 :/.%$ 2! !.$ )3 #/.6)%.4,9 ,/#!4%$ "%47%%. ,%8).'4/. 7).34/. 3!,%- PENDLETON INDUSTRIAL PARK IS LOCATED BETWEEN LEXINGTON & WINSTON-SALEM AND IS ADJACENT TO US HWY. 52. THIS IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO SELECT YOUR PERFECT BUILDING SITE TO EXPAND AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS. s !-%2)#!. 7!9 n #/--%2#!), 42!#4 !#2%3 ). 0%.$,%4/. 0!2+ 0). )$ s !-%2)#!. 7!9 n #/--%2#)!, 42!#4 !#2%3 ). 0%.$,%4/. 0!2+ 0). )$ s !-%2)#!. 7!9 n #/--%2#)!, 42!#4 !#2%3 ). 0%.$,4/. 0!2+ 0). )$ s !-%2)#!. 7!9 n #/--%2#)!, 42!#4 !#2%3 ). 0%.$,%4/. 0!2+ 0). )$ MULTIPLE INVESTMENT PROPERTIES FOR SALE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PLEASE CALL OFFICE TO PREVIEW s . -!). 34 ,%8).'4/.n #/--%2#)!, "5),$).' 0). )$ .)#% /&&)#% 35)4%3 ). &2/.4 7)4( 7!2%(/53% ). "!#+ "5),$).' (!3 !02/8)-!4%,9 31 &4 s &/9 !6% ,%8).'4/. n "%$2//- "!4( (/-% #522%.4,9 2%.4%$ &/2 -/.4( 0). )$ s -!2+%4 34 ,%8).'4/. n "%$2//- "!4( (/-% #522%.4,9 2%.4%$ &/2 -/.4( 0). )$ s 35..93)$% $2 ,%8).'4/. n "%$2//- "!4( (/-% #522%.4,9 2%.4%$ &/2 -/.4( 7 !$$)4)/. ,/4 0). )$ s (%$2)#+ 34 ,%8).'4/. n "%$2//-3 "!4( (/-% #522%.4,9 6!#!.4 02%6)/53,9 2%.4%$ &/2 -/.4( 0). )$ s (%$2)#+ 34 ,%8).'4/. n "%$2//-3 "!4( (/-% #522%.4,9 6!#!.4 02%6)/53,9 2%.4%$ &/2 -/.4( 0). )$ s ,/00 34 ,%8).'4/. n 6!#!.4 ,/4 n 0). )$ s &!)26)%7 2$ ,%8).'4/. n 6!#!.4 ,/4 n 0). )$ s #%#), 34 ,%8).'4/.n 6!#!.4 ,/4 n 0). )$ s (),,3)$% $2 ,%8).'4/. n 6!#!.4 ,/4 n 0). )$ s % &)&4( !6% ,%8).'4/. n 6!#!.4 ,/4 n 0). )$ s 35--)4 2$ %$%. .# n 6!#!.4 ,/4 0!2#%, s 35--)4 2$ %$%. .# n 6!#!.4 ,/4 0!2#%, AUCTIONEERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTE: PROPERTIES MAY BE SOLD SEPARATELY, GROUPED TOGETHER OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF.

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By:Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 10-14313-FC01 August 7 & 14, 2010

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Saturday, August 7, 2010 - Thomasville Times - 7B

SAT. AUGUST 7TH - 10:00 AM ESTATE OF RUTH ALFORD (deceased) ATTORNEY PHIL LOHR, ADMINISTRATOR C.T.A.

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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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:

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