Night meeting draws few attendees from city council
At the first night session of the High Point City Council only about 25 people were present, mostly industrialists concerned about waste surcharges. After the waste issue was decided, around 20 left, leaving under five attendees for business matters as city workers and reporters stayed. Mayor Roy Culler noted Paul Fine attended but left at the mayor's suggestion due to the suggestion about a Jewish issue.
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High Point
Roy Culler
Paul Fine
Culler
Industrialists Press Surcharge Delay at High Point Meeting
Councilman Bob Wells noted the holiday observance as officials and industrialists gathered to discuss the sewage treatment surcharge planned for 1977 to 1978. City Manager Cy Brooks stated long hours and a two hour shift, while a four member council committee and four industrialists were formed to negotiate the increase. About 25 industries pay the surcharge, which is meant to offset higher operating costs. EPA rules require a surcharge system.
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Bob Wells
Wells
Cy Brooks
Brooks
EPA
High Point
High Point annexation set for December thirty first
High Point will officially annex the Guilford County tract between the southern city limits and Archdale effective December 31. About 25 property owners lie in the area along U.S. 311 and Archdale Road with city services starting January 1. The first six months’ taxes will be prorated and added to the next year’s bill.
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Howard Hayes
High Point
Guilford County
Archdale
U.S. 311
Archdale Road
Cy Brooks
Big Ditch
Richland
High Point Eyes Stratford Like Shakespeare Festival Model
In Stratford Ontario a public theatre dream grew into an internationally known festival attracting thousands and $8 million in yearly tourism. NCSF producer Mark Woods says High Point could follow Stratford by forming a city festival, with local involvement and economic benefits. The article urges community support and outlines steps to build a festival town with local identity.
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Carol Wilson
Utley
Stratford
Ontario
Avon River
High Point
North Carolina
Woods
Return Of Aides Boost Learning In Thomasville Schools
Thomasville Schools Superintendent Derwood Huneycutt says aides will improve learning and discipline. The state mandates one aide per four primary teachers over four years, with phased implementation. Thomasville currently has seven aides for primary teachers, seeking 28 more through CETA funding.
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Huneycutt
Phil Speaks
Thomasville
Derwood Huneycutt
North Carolina
Honeycutt
General Assembly
State Board of Education
Davidson County
CETA
Bids Open Planned for Maryfield Acres Cottages
Maryfield Inc. bids invited for 23 cottages behind Maryfield Nursing Home on Greensboro Road. Project led by Leo Heer with Wm. F. Freeman Associates presenting plans. Bids open Sept 27 with occupancy expected late summer or fall 1978. five phases planned.
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Maryfield Acres
Maryfield
Greensboro Road
Advisory Council of
Maryfield, Inc
Martha Morey
Mary Coughlan
William F. Freeman
Wm. F. Freeman Associates
Leo Heer
Heer
Farmers Market Study Planned By Committee
Parks and Recreation Department plans a committee review to improve area farmers market operations. Officials will consult Guilford, Randolph and Davidson county agriculture agents for suggestions on better serving truck farmers. The panel may seek more city commitment and council approval for any funding changes while detailing other park improvement projects.
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Parks and Recreation Department
Parks and Recreation Commission
Agriculture Extension
Guilford
Randolph
Davidson
High Point
Bo Morgan
N. C. Dept. of Agriculture
Morgan
The
Com
Mission
Washington Terrace
Allen Jay
Blair Park
Washington Terrace Park
Brentwood Park
Petty May Seek Randolph Post
Stock car driver Richard Petty says he is considering running for Randolph County Board of Commissioners in 1978 on the Republican ticket. A WZOO report cites county GOP sources and notes an early-year announcement possible, with Petty attending Young Republicans events.
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Asheboro
Richard Petty
WZOO
Randolph
Petty
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Norman Lamet
Sonny Hedgecock
NCSF
Mark Woods
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