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Jamestown Veterans Memorial sets apart local park By NORMA B. DENNIS Staff Writer When talk about plans for a park at the corner of Guilford and Perry roads began to take shape, Bruce Dillon and Dana Hughes expressed interest in it becoming a veterans park. After finding an old picture of his dad’s that showed a wooden sign commemorating veterans from the Jamestown area who served in World War II, Dillon’s interest in a Jamestown Veterans Memorial was rekindled. He and Hughes began talking seriously to town officials about the project. Their initial talks lead to a committee who worked

diligently to raise funds to build a monument honoring all veterans at the park. The history of Wrenn Miller Park and the Jamestown Veterans Memorial must be noted simultaneously. Both were dedicated on Nov. 9, 2013. Since that time, the park has been used for community concerts and celebrations, and people have enjoyed walking its trails, and eating under the covered picnic shelter. But beyond its recreational opportunities, it is the Veterans Memorial that sets Wrenn Miller apart from other area parks. Since it was built, the Jamestown Veterans Committee has conducted ceremonies there each

Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Veterans Day. Nov. 11 – Veterans Day 2016 – found community members, Boy Scouts, veterans and other interested patriots gathered to see the flag raised and a wreath laid beneath it to honor our country and those who have served her in the past and are serving now in all branches of the military. In the three years since the park opened, the ceremonies have become a tradition – one the Jamestown Veterans Committee hopes will continue long into the future.

Norma B. Dennis can be reached at 336-841-4933 or jamestownnews@north state.net.

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Cindy Grubb brings experience to park’s grill By CAROL BROOKS Editor

Historian Society award again goes to ‘News’ reporter “Jamestown News” reporter Carol Brooks was one of several recipients of the Publication Award from the North Carolina Society of Historians Nov. 5 at its annual Awards Banquet in North Wilkesboro. This is Brooks’ seventh consecutive Smithwick Award. Brooks won for five articles, “Penny’s dealings paved the way for nursing home,” “Church founded in Jamestown celebrates 190 years,” “Mending Mendenhall – Historic Society surpasses goal for chimney work,” “Welcome to Jamestown – Virginia,” and two stories about the Vernacular Architecture Forum which visited Jamestown in

CAROL BROOKS June. The Publication awards are one of 14 categories in the society’s annual contest. They are given to encourage the writing and publication of historical or biographical newspaper or magazine articles. Articles must focus on some phase of local, regional or state history or the biography of a native North Carolinian. Jamestown author Julia Taylor Ebel won a His-

torical Book Award for her book Max Woody, Chair Maker, A Legacy in Wood, published in 2015. High Pointer Linda Willard was another recipient of a Historical Book Award for A.J. Griffin & Family, High Point Normal & Industrial Institute, High Point, N.C. She also won for a series of articles published in “Carolina Trees and Branches.” The North Carolina Society of Historians was established in 1941 for the purpose of collecting, preserving and perpetuating North Carolina’s rich history and for recognizing those persons who fulfill the society’s objectives. “If you’re in this room and won an award, you’re the cream of the crop,” said society president Elizabeth Bray Sherrill at last year’s meeting. “You’re adding to North Carolina history.”

Jamestown’s newest/oldest dining establishment has re-opened. It’s the grill at Jamestown Park Clubhouse. Right now the food is catering to golfers – sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, etc. – but manager Cindy Grubb hopes to expand the menu in the near future, and perhaps even serve breakfast in the spring. Grubb comes to the clubhouse with 35 years experience in the restaurant and catering field. “My grandparents had a small restaurant in South Carolina and when I was little I worked there,” said the personable Grubb. “I’ve always been around people that cooked. “I just have a joy for it, a passion for it.” She owned The Yogurt Shoppe in High Point for 15 years and did catering from there. After closing The Yogurt Shoppe, she went to work for Whole Foods for six years prior to the grill. At Whole Foods, she supervised the catering department and created menus, among other duties. Grubb has been hard at work organizing the grill area following the eight-month renovation and expansion of the clubhouse and has been open for about three weeks. The dining area at the clubhouse is perfect for meetings and many groups have already been out to sample the fare. Grubb believes the venue is ideal for wedding receptions and other events and she will be available to help assist in planning and catering. While Grubb makes her own sandwich fixings like chicken salad she hopes to add healthier foods to the menu in upcoming months. “I’d like to see (the grill) expand – more into catering, some larger meals, specialty

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items like pulled pork and braised chicken, oven roasted vegetables. Maybe different pasta dishes, salads and homemade cakes. “We want to slowly get it out there that we’re open to the public, because I’ve had several people say, ‘Can I come out there and eat?’ I said, ‘Sure, come on!’ “It’s a beautiful place and there’s so much opportunity here – weddings, private parties, anniversary parties, birthday parties – basically just about anything.” Grubb pointed out the new Mendenhall Room, which was added to the back overlooking the 11th green. Gas logs will soon add to the ambiance of the room. “Everybody just come out,” Grubb said. “It’s a beautiful place. It’s not just for golfers. Bring the kids to the park, then come have a sandwich or salad or soup.”

Carol Brooks can be reached at 336841-4933 or jamestownnews@northstate. net. Cindy Grubb is currently the only employee at the grill, but the town is looking for two part-time assistants to work 20-25 hours a week. Contact Grubb at 336-454-7390 for more information.

The Jamestown News office will be closed Nov. 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving. Early deadline for news and legals will be noon on Thursday, Nov. 17. The Jamestown Public Library will be closed Nov. 24 through 27. The Town Hall will be closed Nov. 24 and 25. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no garbage pick up on Nov. 25.


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