September 13, 2009
FUNDRAISERSOngoing The ACES office at Brooks Global Studies is collecting aluminum cans as a service project for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Mail or bring cans to Nathalie or Brooke, 1215 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC 27408. 370-8347. Acceptin...
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September 11, 2009
As the Sept. 11, 2001, anniversary approaches, Shirley and D.C. Thompson of Greensboro will once again remember the opportunity they had to help with the disaster relief at the Pentagon after that never-to-be-forgotten day in our nation’s history.
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September 10, 2009
About three years ago, Janelle Robinson saw a video that pulled at her heartstrings and set her mind in motion to help local disabled children participate in road races. The video was about Team Hoyt, a father (Dick Hoyt) and son (Rick Hoyt) from Massachu...
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September 9, 2009
Summerfield's Town Council found out Tuesday night it won’t get a $500,000 grant it was counting on to build an athletics park. However, the council voted to continue building the park. “It’s going to be cheaper to build it now tha...
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September 8, 2009
This year seems unprecedented in the number of deaths, and no one is unaffected. In 2009, the world has lost celebrities and heroes Kay Yow, Michael Jackson, Ted Kennedy and so many others. People have buried parents, siblings, other relatives and close f...
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September 6, 2009
The Warnersville Recreation Center will celebrate its 50th anniversary Sept. 13. The public is invited to the event, which begins at 3 p.m. A ceremony will recognize volunteer coaches, former directors and others involved in the center over the years. Alv...
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FUNDRAISERSOngoing The ACES office at Brooks Global Studies is collecting aluminum cans as a service project for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Mail or bring cans to Nathalie or Brooke, 1215 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC 27408. 370-8347. Acceptin...
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Next weekend, the Triad will host the Carolina region tetrathlon rally for the U.S. Pony Club. “We’ve not hosted any regional rally here that I remember,” event organizer Cynthia Parks said. The tetrathlon is a take on the Olympic event...
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Years ago, we always had a cow, and “Bossy” is the only name I remember the cows being called. Daddy and the boys always did the milking. Mama and Lucille, my oldest sister, could milk, but I guess it was considered a man’s job. Most of...
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September 2, 2009
David Best responded to the July 26 article, “Merchant Marines deserve honors.” He served 20 years with the Merchant Navy, the United Kingdom’s counterpart to our Merchant Marines. This is his story: David Best will never forget his firs...
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August 30, 2009
Carolyn Ivey’s motives for getting involved in 4-H 69 years ago initially had nothing to do with learning to sew, can or speak in front of others. “I’m embarrassed to say I joined because back then, 4-H was in the schools, and I got to s...
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Stokesdale Mayor Randle L. Jones says the uproar about the town hall is being spearheaded by a group of citizens who don’t want to pay taxes. “Any time there is a capital project, people worry that a tax will have to be levied to pay for it......
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FUNDRAISERSOngoing The ACES office at Brooks Global Studies is collecting aluminum cans as a service project for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Mail or bring cans to Nathalie or Brooke, 1215 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC 27408. 370-8347. Acceptin...
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York Martin Careful Hands Ministry at Triad Community Church What he does: About a year ago, York Martin was looking for a way the college ministry at his church could get involved and give back to the community. After a little research, he found out abou...
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I recently discovered an 1893 book titled “A Memorial Volume of the Guilford Battle Ground Company.” As a member of that company — now called Guilford Battle Company — I was overtaken with the quaint volume. Not only does the book...
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“Some may disagree, but I think music is the expression of our souls,” said Jane McKinney, chairwoman of the music department at Greensboro College from 1992 until 2008. McKinney said her career has been driven by a love of music and the proce...
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August 28, 2009
The Stokesdale Town Council has opted to go with experience in its appointment to the Town Council. Lifetime Stokesdale resident Bobby Richardson was appointed Thursday night to serve the remaining two years of a council term vacated by Norman Cook, who r...
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August 26, 2009
An area group wants to search for buried treasure in your yard. The Old North State Detectorists want to volunteer their services to people who have lost things or homeowners with old homes. “We’ll be glad to search it at no charge ,and whate...
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August 23, 2009
When students return to the classroom on Tuesday, many will see new faces in the hallways. A number of local schools have new principals at the helm this year. To welcome its first graduating class, Northern High School also welcomes Principal William Lai...
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Tim Key of Summerfield and Bill Fullington of Greensboro have been buds for more than 25 years. The two share a special bond, both vowing never to grow old, at least not in spirit. “Be a kid and play,” Key said. “Act young and don&rsquo......
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The Records team is updating the community calendar. If you do not see your organization listed or the information is incorrect, please contact Janice Carmac at people@news-record.com or 373-7098. FUNDRAISERSOngoing The ACES office at Brooks Global S...
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Name: Ashley AtkinsAge: 11Hometown: GreensboroSchool: Our Lady of Grace Catholic SchoolGrade: Rising sixth-graderSports: Power tumbling and trampolineTeams: Ultimate AirPositions: Level 6 and 7Family: Parents, Annette and Day Atkins; sisters Hayley and Ka...
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Children’s Home Society in High Point will offer a free information session Saturday or people interested in providing foster care for children with special needs. “This meeting is for people who want to feel the real satisfaction that c...
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Todd SilberHandy Capable What he does: Todd Silber has been a faithful volunteer with the Handy Capable Network for about three years. He uses his training as an IT specialist to repair and restore computers for Handy Capable. After graduating from...
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The Senior Resources of Guilford are looking for seniors 55 and older who can S-P-E-L-L. The nonprofit organization will host the fourth annual Senior Spelling Bee at 1 p.m. Sept. 24 at Jamestown Town Hall and Civic Center. “It’s a good...
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