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Council gets a look at landscaping and inside of clubhouse By CAROL BROOKS Staff Writer The clubhouse renovation at Jamestown Park is nearly complete. During the July 19 Town Council meeting, Peter Freeman, of Freeman & Kennett, Ar(Photos/Norma B. Dennis) chitects, will present landJerry Snyder, Dana Hughes and George Orfanedes, left to right, bring the flag scape and interior designs forward. for the project. The clubhouse is expected to open Labor Day weekend. In connection with the clubhouse renovation as well as renovation of the golf course, the Town Council will also hear a discussion on use of not only these facilities, but other town-owned venues. Koury Corporation will bring a request to the Town Council to close an unpaved portion of Camelot Drive off Millis Road, with its intersection with JamesOrfanedes, Hughes and Snyder raising the flag. MAYOR KEITH VOLZ town Parkway. Koury is currently constructing
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By CAROL BROOKS Staff Writer The 14th Annual Village Fair returns July 16 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Richard Mendenhall Homeplace on West Main Street in Jamestown. Last year’s event drew a record number of visitors and organizers hope this year will be even bigger. The Village Fair, sponsored by the Historic Jamestown Society, will feature a number of returning and new exhibitors and vendors who will share their talents in heritage-based
on the 4th watched respectfully as Dana Hughes, Jerry Snyder and George Orfanedes presented the colors and raised the flag to the top of the pole. Jamestown Mayor Keith Volz concluded the ceremony by presenting facts about the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was evident in his comments that this was more than the celebration of a day. It was a
attorneys go through each ordinance and see if they were in compliance with state and federal laws and statues and recent case laws. “We will now have a digital format to put on the website. This will be updated each year with supplemental pages to go in the hard copy book and the digital copy updated.” Other items on the Council’s agenda include appointments to the Planning Board, approval of a supplemental agreement for the East Fork Road sidewalk project and a budget amendment. Following regular business, the Council will hold a closed session to preserve attorney-client privilege.
Carol Brooks can be reached at 336-841-4933 or jamestownnews@north state.net.
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By NORMA B. DENNIS but the small crowd that Staff Writer gathered along the sidewalk There are some traditions that just seem to go with the Fourth of July holiday, such as cookouts, parades, festivals and fireworks. Thanks to the Jamestown Veterans Committee, the town has its own tradition to commemorate the occasion – raising the American flag over the Jamestown Veterans Memorial at Wrenn Miller Park. A light drizzle probably
apartments at the corner of Jamestown Parkway and East Main Street. For the past several months, Town Clerk Martha Wolfe has been working to digitize the town ordinances. This process is called codification. As part of the July 19 meeting, the Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting an ordinance enacting these ordinances and establishing practices for revising, amending and restating these digital files. The codification process will make it easier for town staff to search for items. “There are state requirements for codification for cities … above 5,000,” said Wolfe. “However, it is strongly recommended to have the ordinances codified. Also, our ordinances went back to 1948. By going through the codification process, American Legal Publishing Company had
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Patriotic pooch celebration of America and the freedom for which the flag stands. Norma B. Dennis can be reached at 336-841-4933 or jamestownnews@north state.net.
Rearranging your schedule to comply with a court date for a traffic ticket is a hassle. Time off. Travel. Parking. Waiting. Fees. Now, with a new online program rolling out statewide on July 18, many North Carolina residents can request that their tickets be dismissed from the comfort of their home or phone. The Electronic Compliance and Dismissal program (ECAD), administered by the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts, allows residents with driv-
er’s license, registration or inspection violations to go online and request dismissal. The AOC estimates that in some counties, up to 30 percent of cases relate to these violations, affecting hundreds of thousands of people. Online dismissal will free up prosecutors for other, more serious, business. The online program had a soft rollout in May in Wake County and six other counties – including Guilford – in mid-June, before statewide implementation next week. How it works If you are pulled over for an expired driver’s license or registration, for example, once you correct the infraction, See SYSTEMS, page A7
Village Fair returns Saturday trades, crafts and artistic endeavors such as dulcimer playing, 18th century chair making, wood turning, wool spinning and gun making. Antique engines will also be on hand to bring old farm implements to life. The Gourd Girls will interpret the story of how gourds have been used throughout history. Costumed interpreters from the High Point Museum will be on hand to lead children in free colonial games and spelling banks. Take-away children’s craft activities will also be offered. Various groups will provide music throughout the day. Visit the schoolhouse and experience a Quaker wedding. You may even be asked to participate. Don’t worry, it’s not legal. Delicious, modestlypriced food and drinks will be available for purchase, courtesy of SidWill’s Cafe and Krazy Ice. Tour and listen as do-
cents tell the history of the Richard Mendenhall house, store, museum and bank barn, each over 200 years old. “We look at this as our major annual fundraiser for the Historic Jamestown Society,” said Shawn Rogers, director of the Mendenhall Homeplace. “It’s not just an opportunity for the community to support our endeavors to preserve our history, but a way to celebrate the community itself and to have fun.” Housed in the unique 1805 Pennsylvania-style bank barn is one of only two false-bottomed wagons remaining in the country that was used to transport slaves on the Underground Railroad. Docents will be available to tell the story of the slaves’ escape to freedom. Performers from the Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre production “Pathway to Freedom,” which tells of the struggles and heroism of the 1840s and ‘50s along the Underground Railroad from North Carolina to
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Indiana, will perform at 3 p.m. All buildings on the grounds will be open for viewing village life in the 19th century, including Dr. Madison Lindsay’s medical school and office, one of the state’s first medical schools. Admission to Village Fair, including tours of the Mendenhall Homeplace, is $5 for adults, and children 12 and under free. The event runs from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. There is a charge for food and any crafts purchased from vendors. Convenient parking will be at
City Lake Park across the street, with limited handicap parking at the Homeplace. All proceeds benefit the Historic Jamestown Society which operates the Mendenhall Homeplace.
Carol Brooks can be reached at 336-841-4933 or jamestownnews@north state.net.