November 4, 2011
“Charlie Routh does more good for more people than any one person I’ve ever known,” said Gordon Washington, trustee board president of the Shepherd’s Center of Greensboro.
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August 19, 2011
When Adm. Mike Mullen — chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the most senior officer in the U.S. Armed Forces — visited Japan to meet with military and government leaders, local troops and some of the Japanese in July, he was escorted by...
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April 25, 2010
Saint Paul writes in the fourth chapter of the Ephesians, “I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” Saint Paul felt that putting faith into action by meeting the needs of others is a high calling.
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April 18, 2010
Members of the American Ex-Prisoners of War’s Greater Greensboro chapter once were young warriors, defending our country against the enemy. Now, in their mid-80s or older, they gather with loved ones each month to share a meal, memories and to suppo...
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April 11, 2010
There are about 100 members of Woman, which stands for “Women Over 40 Meeting and Networking,” said Sharon Rothenberg, organization president. Getting to know each other for business purposes, sharing ideas, supporting each other’s cause...
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March 28, 2010
Retired Greensboro physician David Sillmon’s ninth trip to the Dominican Republic was different from any of his other trips to serve medically with Dream Ministries at the Good Samaritan Clinic. “This was my hardest mission trip,” Sillmo...
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March 21, 2010
Our country is in an economic crisis, Cathy Daniels Lee said.“I believe women can play a major role in turning the economy around through entrepreneurship.” Lee leads Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership and Learning and is program coordin...
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March 14, 2010
After hospitalization and eventual retirement 11 years ago, Gwen McAllister rededicated her life in a prayer, “Lord, you’ve been so good to me. What can I do for you?” Almost immediately, she thought of former Gov. Jim Hunt’s dicta...
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March 7, 2010
Parker Wood White, a young mother soon expecting her second child, returned to Greensboro in 2008 after an exciting, demanding life of working for three senators in Washington.
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When the 229th anniversary of the historic Battle of Guilford Courthouse is commemorated March 13-14, you can be sure Nancy Stewart will be there to help visitors appreciate the importance of this historic battle, which was instrumental in the outcome of...
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February 28, 2010
Through the years, many hundreds of seniors have seen Judy Beavers as she warmly welcomes them at each session of Adventures in Learning, the educational life enrichment and learning programs of Greensboro’s Shepherd Center. Even though Beavers has...
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February 16, 2010
Random acts of kindness are always appreciated, but even more so when a person is homebound for days, weeks, months — or even longer. One of the many acts of kindness I received during recovery from recent complete-knee-replacement surgery was a bea...
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February 14, 2010
Susan Weimer might be described as a competitive distance swimmer with a beautiful, graceful stroke who inspires others to stretch their swimming abilities. She has participated in the Greater Greensboro Senior Games since 2002 and will compete in her age...
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January 24, 2010
Crossroads: Pathways to Success Inc. has set new goals for 2010 , according to founders, Gerard Truesdale, Arthuro McKie and Terrell Milton. During 2009, the focus was mainly on career building for the students. There also were sessions on college applic...
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January 10, 2010
Seventy-four year old Clarence Slaughter is known around the Guilford College area of Greensboro as the peace runner.He got this nickname because he flashes the peace sign, along with a cheerful smile, as he runs along winding roads in and around the Mead...
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December 31, 2009
This month begins my fourth year of writing “Making a Difference,” and I want to extend my sincere appreciation to you, my readers, for enriching my life by sharing your inspirational stories through this column.
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December 13, 2009
As Christmas is almost here, there will be much happiness – but there will also be sadness as many of us remember loved ones who have died and cannot share the joy of Christmas with us. My remarkable brother, Gene Warren, died Dec. 1 from a brain bl...
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December 6, 2009
Pam Knight, wife of our new Greensboro Mayor Bill Knight, has a philosophy that guides her life: “All of us may not be called to do great things, but we can do little things in great and loving ways.” This modest, soft spoken, attractive woman...
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November 29, 2009
As Christmas draws nearer, you might see Gunny Claus, working his magic with Marine Corp units and veteran communities as he helps bring some Christmas cheer to those serving in the Armed Forces.
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November 22, 2009
Marty Halyburton of Greensboro has become well-known because of her humanitarian work in Southeast Asia after the Vietnam War. Her husband, Porter, was held for almost eight years as a prisoner of war by the North Vietnamese during the Vietnamese War. He...
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November 15, 2009
Tears streamed down the two young women’s faces as they described their journey through addictions and how Freedom House transformed their lives. The occasion was the fourth annual banquet and celebration of two Freedom House graduates.
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November 8, 2009
As we plan for Thanksgiving, let’s remember that every day people go hungry in our area. It is estimated that 12,767 people in Guilford County may fall under poverty levels or near those levels in 2010. This has a great effect on our senior populati...
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November 1, 2009
If a “Who’s Who” book is ever written about outstanding Greensboro volunteers, Glorine Luper should be included. “I have always enjoyed helping people,” Luper said, “and volunteering is one of the most fulfilling ways t...
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October 18, 2009
“Grounded in Gratitude, Revealed in Prayer and Lived in Faith” is the campaign theme for the proposed creation of a new youth facility for Christ United Methodist Church on Holden Road.With more than 50 people working on leadership team commit...
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October 4, 2009
Congratulations to the Greensboro Woman’s Club as it celebrates its 100th anniversary of devoted service to Greensboro and Guilford County. “There is no doubt that the city of Greensboro is a better place due to the efforts of GWC,” said...
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