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compiled By NORMA B. DENNIS Patriotic Celebration The Heroes Center at 1500 Bridges Dr. in High Point will host its third annual Patriotic Celebration July 3 from 4-6 p.m. The community is invited to enjoy a concert by the 82 Airborne Division Chorus and Miss North Carolina and her performing troupe. There will be an ice cream truck available. The event is free, but donations to the Heroes Center Veteran Support Camp will be appreciated. For more information contact Caroline Silver at 203-912-0968. Warrior Farm Initiative is the premiere sponsor for the concert. Flag-raising at Wrenn Miller Park In honor of Independence Day, a flag-raising ceremony will be held July 4 at 11 a.m. at Wrenn Miller Park in Jamestown. The event is an annual celebration sponsored by the Jamestown Veterans Committee.
By CAROL BROOKS freelance writer cab1hp@gmail.com
There have been several news reports by various media noting some municipalities would have elections this fall and some would not. It is confusing, even to the point that the Guilford County Board of Elections stated on its web page that Jamestown would not hold elections, then reversed itself on the same page that the town would hold elections. To be clear, Jamestown will be having elections Nov. 2 for mayor and Town Council. That may be the only clear thing about the upcoming election. Filing begins at noon July 2 and ends at noon July 16. If more than two candidates file for mayor or more than eight for Council, there must be a primary October 5. This year will be the beginning of staggered terms for the four councilmembers, based on
an ordinance adopted by the Council May 21, 2019. The candidate winning the mayoral position will serve a four-year term. The two candidates for Town Council who receive the highest number of votes will be elected for four-year terms, with the next two highest vote-getters serving two-year terms. Although each council member will serve a four-year term, not all would be serving the same fouryear terms. At the municipal election in 2023, two members of the Council will be elected to serve four-year terms. In 2025, and every four years thereafter, two members will be elected for four-year terms. Thus, a maximum of half of the Council would be elected every two years. If all of the current councilmembers win re-election, the highest two will serve four-
year terms and two will serve 2-year terms. The next election of the Jamestown mayor would be held in 2025. The Town Council discussed the possibility of staggered terms for several months in 2019. At the time, members believed a change could be effected for that year’s election but a petition was received in opposition, delaying implemen-
tation until the 2021 election. The Town Council held a special meeting July 5, voting to place the amendment to the charter calling for staggered terms on the Nov. 5 ballot. In November, Jamestown voters approved the amendment 59.67 percent to 40.33 percent. There were several reasons for staggering the terms: • It ensures continuity of leadership. Under the old system of all councilmembers eligible for re-election every two years, an entirely new council could be disruptive to staff and citizens alike. • It allows councilmembers a greater likelihood to see projects through from inception to completion. Projects often take more time than two years to implement. • Staggered terms reduce the see elections, page 2 Photo courtesy Origovia
Designer takes guesswork out of decorating
By NORMA B. DENNIS FREELANCE WRITER ndworddesign@gmail.com
“A beautiful room will change your life.” That is Connie Post’s philosophy. In fact, she believes it so strongly, she wrote a book with that title several years ago. It was co-branded with Sherman Williams paints and featured in 700 of their stores. “Even small changes such as a new rug or pillows can change the way you feel about yourself,” she said. Several months ago, Post opened Affordable Designs Furnishings & Fashion, in Jamestown to help customers make changes to their homes, from the use of small decorative touches to entire room makeovers. Her store at 707-A W. Main Street is filled with color-coordinated spaces that allow customers to use her design skills to easily incorporate style into their own homes and feel comfortable in their selections. As an added bonus, shoppers can select items from her fashion and jewelry boutique in the center of her store to round out their shopping experience. Post began her career as a retail store designer for an architectural firm. She has designed more than 25 million square feet globally and was well established before moving from South Carolina to Greensboro in 2008. When businesses were closed in 2020, Post had to furlough everyone on her team with the exception of one person. “I could not sit home and do nothing and decided to open a small retail store,” she said. “I started in October 2020 in a smaller space in the Jamestown Center and moved to this 3,300
July 4 Trivia By CAROL BROOKS freelance writer cab1hp@gmail.com
lace too. It happens all the time. “As part of my hospitality, I also serve mimosas, a mixture of champagne and orange juice. Women love them.” Post is preparing to sign an agreement to design tabletop accessories, rugs, lamps, accent furniture and art, which will debut in October of 2022. “I have always designed products,” Post said. “I am known internationally for my designs and have won awards for my work. I currently have 17
Happy Independence Day this Friday. Oh, wait. You think it’s actually Sunday? July 4 has long been designated as the birthdate of our nation, the date the United States declared its independence from Great Britain. But it was actually July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted on the country’s freedom while meeting in Philadelphia. The Declaration of Independence was adopted July 4, however, and that date appears on the document. The first official national celebration was held in Philadelphia July 4, 1777, complete with cannon firing, bell ringing and fireworks. But if you want to celebrate on July 2 you’ll be in good company. None other than John Adams, who would become the second president, refused to do it on July 4 or to appear at any events on that day. He wrote a letter to his wife, Abigail, on July 3 telling her about the declaration and noted, “The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epocha in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.” Epocha is an old way of saying “memorable date.
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Photo by Norma B. Dennis
Connie Post offers quality furniture and more at her Jamestown business Affordable Designs, Furnishings & Fashion. sq.-ft. space in the same shopping center in January.” Post understands that women make 91 percent of purchasing decisions in the home and wanted to change the shopping experience for them. She considers her store a retail laboratory. “It helps me do a better job designing retail furniture stores,” she said. “It puts me in direct touch with female consumers and allows me to try new things, such as having the clothing and jewelry boutique within a furniture store. It is fun to buy furniture and walk out with a top, earrings and neck-
Wyndham tickets on sale
The Wyndham Championship returns to Sedgefield Country Club Aug. 11-15. The defending champion, Jim Herman, came back from four shots behind to win the 2020 event at 21-under-par for his third PGA Tour victory. Digital tickets are now available at https://bit.ly/3fNvBTL. Tickets must be purchased online and in advance. There will be no gate sales of tickets or Will Call this year. When fans arrive at the Wyndham Championship, tournament personnel will scan the digital ticket and provide the wristband for that day of tournament play.
Fans are not the only ones returning this year. With 15,000-20,000 fans per day admitted this year after no fans in 2020 due to Covid-19 – the first time ever there were no fans – Margaritaville and hospitality venues also return. Margaritaville offers live music, upscale food and beverages, non-alcoholic options and, of course, margaritas. “It feels great to make this announcement,” said Tournament Director Mark Brazil recently. “We played without fans a year ago and felt fortunate to play, but it was quiet and very strange. Having fans back at the Wyndham in August will be the Triad’s first opportunity for this many people to watch live sports in person in almost a year and a half. We’re expecting
great crowds and a long-awaited return to normalcy at the Wyndham.” Fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear a mask. However, fans should visit www.wyndhamchampionship. com/spectators/health-safety to learn the health and safety protocols for 2021. The Wyndham Championship was founded in 1938 as The Greater Greensboro Open and is the sixth-oldest event on the PGA Tour excluding the Majors. It returned to one of its original courses, the Donald Ross-designed course at Sedgefield Country Club, in 2008 after 31 years at Forest Oaks Country Club. As in recent years, the tournament is the final regular-season event prior the FedEx Cup playoffs and many players use the
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