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July 13, 2008

Free clinic to give shots to sixth-graders

Guilford County Department of Public Health will hold a free mobile clinic to vaccinate children 12 years old or entering the sixth grade. North Carolina law requires rising sixth-graders, or children turning 12 on or after Aug. 1, to get a Tdap (tetanus...... Read More

July 9, 2008

Caring for blind horses leads to children’s book

While on a trip to Israel in February 2007, Emilie Storch became mesmerized by a fellow traveler who was blind. "She turned out to be the best tourist because her senses were so strong," Storch said. Upon returning to Greensboro, Storch found it an intere... Read More

Horses help brain-injured people

Therapists and volunteers at Horsepower in Colfax hope to give survivors of traumatic brain injuries a memorable learning experience. The HorsePower Experience for survivors of traumatic brain injuries is a summer camp held by HorsePower staff and UNCG's... Read More

Helping women find their purpose

Greensboro resident Marilyn G. Brooks wants to help area residents find their purpose. Brooks uses her background in education and human development to conduct a series of seminars under the moniker Everyday Women With a Purpose. "The goal is to assist w... Read More

Canterbury names new head of school

From an early age, Burns Jones wanted to go to law school. As a teen, he worked for a small-town attorney, but then he worked at a boarding school in Connecticut after college and loved it. "My lifelong ambition for law won out, but I never felt settled... Read More

Sewing bears full of care

When Marie Bentley started a local chapter of the Smart Bears program 25 years ago, she never dreamed it would grow so big. While working for Bellsouth, Bentley became involved with the Telephone Pioneers of America , a voluntary community service organ... Read More

World War II vets keeping history alive

It was my first military reunion, but for the men of the 737th Tank Battalion, it was their 61st consecutive get-together since World War II. A church friend and work buddy were president and secretary respectively - that explains my being there. I happen... Read More

Athlete takes aim at Olympics

Residents might see a familiar face this year during the Olympic track and field events if an athlete's trials go well. Former Burlington resident Michael Bingham will try out for the United Kingdom's Olympic team this weekend during the U.K.'s track a... Read More

July 6, 2008

Calendar

FUNDRAISERS Ongoing Southern Triad Missions needs new appliances, clothing and household items for families in need. Make checks payable to Southern Triad Missions and mail to P.O. Box 1906, High Point, NC 27261-1906. 888-6091. The ACES office at Br... Read More

Foster children are in need of homes

There are hundreds of children in the Guilford County foster care system, and not all of them are being placed in the homes that best fit their needs. There are 513,000 American children and youths in foster care, of which more than 400 are in Guilford Co... Read More

Caring for blind horses leads to children’s book

Former student stays generous to academy

He only attended Oak Ridge Military Academy for one year, but Irvin Angel has spent his life giving back to his alma mater in memory of his father, who also attended the school. Angel received the Oak Ridge Military Academy President's Award on April 26... Read More

He puts community first

Once the library was simply a place to check out a good book or ask a question. Today the Greensboro Public Library has become an energetic gathering place for a diverse population. People still come for books, but they also gather for programs that promo... Read More

Club funds scholarships for youths

When members of Greensboro's Charity League Woman's Club get together to play bridge, they do it for fellowship and fun, but their No. 1 goal is to raise money for a scholarship given each year to a deserving high school senior at Northwest High School...... Read More

Lizards swim laps for cancer

For members of the Lawndale Lizards swim team, the laps they swam Monday morning were tougher than usual. The team members and coaches, practicing at the Lawndale Swim & Tennis Club, towed tennis balls, each representing someone who has had cancer, to... Read More

July 2, 2008

Women go extra mile to return ring

Two weeks after a customer found a 1963 high school ring outside their salon, Lorrie Hancock and Donna Cauthren tracked down the owner - in Maine. The only question left is how the ring ended up in the parking lot of E-llusions Styling and Tanning Salon. Read More

Creating a path to home

MCLEANSVILLE - Chanisty Mitchell has always had a gift for interacting with teens. When she worked as a high school teacher in a coastal town, exasperated co-workers would send "trouble" students to her classroom. "I never had any problems with them," Mi... Read More

Camp eases stress of college applications

For many rising high school seniors and their parents, summer is the last respite before the college application process consumes their lives. With essays to write, resumes to detail and grades to keep up, it can seem overwhelming. Teri LaRocque, however...... Read More

Church reaches out to community

In the past, Brandt Oaks Baptist Church has held Fourth of July cookouts for its church family - but this year, it decided to do things differently. Brandt Oaks will have the communitywide "Fun and Faith on the Fourth, Your Neighborhood Celebration" from... Read More

June 30, 2008

Community calendar

Key GB -- Greensboro HP -- High Point JT -- Jamestown FUNDRAISERS Ongoing Southern Triad Missions needs new appliances, clothing and household items for families in need. Make checks payable to Southern Triad Missions and mail to P.O. Box 1906, High Poin... Read More

June 29, 2008

Area churches unite for July 4 celebration

About three years ago, the pastors of several Greensboro churches started getting together for fellowship and prayer, and found a common desire to unite to help the community. "There's over 200 churches in this city, and if we could get all those churches... Read More

Beauty shop of past was found in home

Years ago, before Great Clips, Leon's and so many other beauty salons came on the scene, people had shops in their homes. One of the earliest home beauty shops in Summerfield was opened by Helen Ayers in 1936. It was upstairs in the Ayers' brick home, nea... Read More

Boy Scouts: Assets in peace, war

A basic element in the local civilian effort to help win World War II was by the Boy Scouts of America. During hours of selfless activity, the Scouts collected paper, metal, rubber, tinfoil and fats — all crucial to providing arms and supplies for peopl... Read More

Couple use their talents for God

There's a saying: "When God opens a door, he not only opens the door, he helps us through the door — if we are ready to follow his lead in our lives." Helen and Roy Thornberry have laid their talents at God's feet, and amazing things have happened throu... Read More

First Newcomers class moving on

GREENSBORO — After just six months of learning to speak English and discovering American culture, the students at Newcomers School said goodbye to friends and teachers. In August, the first group of Newcomers students — about 233 children — will beg... Read More