Introductory Textiles Course Teaches Real World Craft
Central and Andrews high schools offer a new introductory textiles course taught by Cindy Olinger. Twenty seven students enrolled this year, combining classroom study with a 12 week internship program visiting hosiery mills and textile plants to observe and operate machines.
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Carol Wilson Utley
Cindy Olinger
N.C. State University
Ms. Olinger
Andrews
North Carolina
Redistricting Sparks Keen Interest From High Point Parents
A large group of High Point parents attended a school board meeting as redistricting discussions resumed. The board formed a 2 member citizen committee with 16 PTA presidents and 6 at large members to study options and report back, with a public hearing planned before any decision. Technical advisors Jerry Shaver and Landry Neely will aid, as Dr. Edwin West promises open process without behind the scenes maneuvering.
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High Point
City Board of Education
Ptas
Jerry Shaver
Central High School
Landry Neely
Edwin West
Guilford County considers juvenile facility expansion and zoning changes
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners will discuss a major expansion of the Juvenile Detention Home and an in patient services plan at a Monday meeting. They will also review a legislative program, zoning hearings, and district redistricting issues tied to desegregation compliance and funding.
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Greensboro
Guilford County Board of Commissioners
Guilford County Area Mental Health Advisory Board
John Witherspoon
Guilford
Jamestown Road
US 421
Stage Coach Lane
Friendship Township
West
Ruth Ellen McDowell
Raleigh
Wal Tila Wal Tila by Forrest Dates
A humorous column venting about yearly government chores and taxes. The author mocks property listings, auto license tags due by February 15, and income tax filings. He recalls past audits and the stress of lines at tax and license offices.
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Forrest
Klondike
U.S. of A
Campaign to sell coupon books supports county fire training ground
A Monday kickoff launches a sales campaign offering coupon books redeemable at local and area businesses. Ed Wright, program director and former Guilford County Fire Protective Association president, says proceeds fund a training ground for about 30 volunteer stations. The campaign, run by Southeastern Advertising Co., will be conducted by telephone.
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Ed Wright
Guilford County Fire Protective Assm
Ilding
Southeastern Advertising Co
Cold Clear Forecast For Triad This Week
The National Weather Service says a 40 percent chance of snow in the Triad today with cloudy skies clearing by late today. Winds rise and temperatures fall into the mid 40s by day, with tonight’s low in the upper teens to low 20s and Monday’s high in the low 40s.
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National Weather Service
Triad
Flood Insurance Eyed In City Public Housing
High Point Housing Authority faces potential costly flood insurance after a HUD ruling classifies several public housing complexes as in flood-prone zones. Director Ken Martin plans an Atlanta meeting with HUD to seek relief and may travel within two to three weeks. Astor Dowdy Towers is named as in a flood-prone area.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
High Point
High Point Housing Authority
Ken Martin
HUD
Martin
Atlanta
Astor Dowdy Towers
New York City Callers Drive High Point Resident to Wit's End
A High Point, North Carolina resident recounts years of mistaken calls from people trying to reach New York City. The caller explains misdialed area codes, night-time interruptions, and a long string of failed explanations from a niece, culminating in 27 rings before discovering the error. The piece humorously suggests solutions including changing numbers or Rome numerals for NYC's area code.
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New York
New York City
Naiece
High Point
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