CChamberhamber 717 Main Street North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659 (336) 838-8662 www.wilkesnc.org VolumeNNewsletter 67,e Issuew 2 sletter March 26, 2012 Wilkes Chamber endorses Wilkes Youth Leadership Program s a member of the Wilkes (WCC Early College included) and Chamber of Commerce, selected by school principals, to you are investing in engage in a leadership training initia- A your community as your tive. UTA begins in September of each Chamber fi nancially supports eco- school year for half-day sessions and nomic growth, workforce and small continues monthly through April. business development, leadership These students come together as a training, tourism promotion and edu- group, putting aside any type of high cational initiatives. school rivalry. They begin the pro- Chamber membership dollars gram by fi rst building relationships, invest in Wilkes County youth as well. learning about their community and Annually, the Wilkes Chamber sup- discussing the needs and changes as ports United Teens in Action (UTA), they see them for their county. a youth leadership program co-spon- While engaged the students are sored with Wilkes County schools. developing interactive and personal Funds supporting the facilitation of leadership skills. As a part of the pro- UNITED TEENS IN ACTION—Front row, left to right, are Anna Reeves, Alison Cheek, Alvin this program come through Cham- gram, UTA students are challenged Sales, Kenia Lopez, Leia Pruitt, Lannie Browder, Dustin Hicks and Will Cornette. On the ber membership dues and donations to participate in community service second row are Seth Taylor, Seth Bumgardner, Julie Perry, Kaina Johnson, Jamie Phillips of from private contributors such as the projects. The projects are selected, Avante, Christy Shew of Avante, Taylor Petty, Jackie Hunnicutt of CommunityOne and Brit- Kulynych Family Foundation. planned, facilitated and completed by tany Hunnicutt. On the third row are Eric Cramer of Wilkes Telecommunications, Bryson UTA provides an opportunity for 16 the UTA students membership dollars Mosteller, Kartik Patel and Dennis Huggins of Wilkes County schools. Not pictured are to 20 high school 11th-graders, repre- Catherine Howell, Summer Winkler, Abram Logan, Hannah Brown and Sam Noon. senting each of the fi ve high schools See LEADERSHIP, Page 4
Site development work under way to spur economic development everal months ago the Wilkes Eco- a large-scale business park. nomic Development Corp. commis- Last year, the EDC participated in Duke sioned a Geographic Information Energy’s “Site Readiness Program.” Duke S System (GIS) study by the High Coun- Energy initiated a site study program several try Council of Governments to identify land years ago, using McCallum Sweeney Consult- along U.S. 421 for future industrial and com- ing to identify potential mega-sites and assess mercial development. sites for our target industries. THIS MAP The EDC has identifi ed about 8-10 areas In 2006 Duke added a “buildability” aspect, is an art- along U.S. 421 for further exploration for indus- using site planners and land-use experts to ist’s con- trial and commercial development and Phase study site characteristics and develop con- ceptual II of the study is under way. The results of ceptual plans. In 2011, a 70-acre tract at the rendering Phase II will give the EDC a better idea, at corner of U.S. 421 and Brushy Mountain Road of the least on paper, of which tracts have adequate was studied. The site has been identifi ed as a Wilkes infrastructure and topography to begin more Industrial serious discussions about assembling land for See DEVELOPMENT, Page 4 Park. 2 • Wilkes Chamber of Commerce Newsletter • March 26, 2012 WILKES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. The value of our young people 2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Youth…..we never They are our biggest Officers fully appreciate it source of new ideas for Name Title Company when we have it, and the future. We need to Chuck Smithey Chair Elect 2012 we spend too much encourage creativity by Randy Brooks Chair Elect 2013 Gardner Glass Products, Inc. time wishing we could listening more, prais- Eric Cramer Chair Elect 2014 Wilkes Telecommunications recapture it. But what ing more, and helping Terri Parsons Past Chair Benny Parsons Rendezvous Rdg. Johann Louchez Treasurer BB&T-Wilkesboro we need to place great more. And as sponges, Charles Johnson Assistant Treasurer United Country-Johnson Realty value on, and great ef- it is amazing what our Cynthia Staley VP Ambassadors/Member. Elite Insurance Group fort to develop, is our young people absorb. Dr. Wanda Hutchinson VP Education Wilkes County Board of Ed. young people. They We need to make sure Bill Warden VP Economic Growth Retired Lowe's Dennis Huggins VP Leadership Wilkes Wilkes County Board of Ed. represent the future that what they absorb, Eric Cramer VP Youth Leadership Wilkes Telecommunications of our community. is positive and benefi - Bert Greene VP Legal Affairs Law Offices of Greene & Burke LLC Without them remain- cial. Dan Little VP Small Business Assist. Wilkes Community College ing in our community CHUCK SMITHEY Another way to help Summer Combs VP Tourism/Quality of Life Hampton Inn as adults, everything CHAMBER CHAIRMAN our young people is to Ginger Shaffer VP Workforce Development Wilkes JobLink Career Center Jimmy Flythe Exec. Committee at Large Duke Energy suffers. Our schools, take the time to con- Brent West Exec. Committee at Large Tyson Foods Inc. churches, and businesses all are gratulate them on their accom- impacted. Demand for new hous- plishments with a kind word, a Directors es is reduced, new businesses note, and letting them know that Term struggle, and our population stag- we are proud of them and their Keith Brown 2012 Board Member CenturyLink nates or reduces. State and Fed- efforts. Small things make big J. Gene Faile 2012 Board Member Wilkes Regional Medical Ctr. Heather Forester 2012 Board Member Sixth & Main eral funding tied to population differences and linger long in the Charles Johnson 2012 Board Member United Country-Johnson Rlty. growth is reduced, thereby exac- memory. Taking a kid fi shing is Scott Nafe 2012 Board Member The Mirror Factory erbating other problems. not only an opportunity for fun, Beth Holland Vannoy 2012 Board Member Window World So what can we do as adults to but for answering questions they Cathy Huie 2013 Board Member Brame-Huie Pharmacy help our young people and improve have, and giving positive rein- Dr. Ben Horton 2013 Board Member Northwest Carolina Women's Center Jackie Hunnicutt 2013 Board Member CommunityOne Bank the future for our community? forcement. I still vividly remem- Terrie Stackhouse2013 Board Member Carolina Realty, Inc. For one thing, we continue to be ber all of the men in town who Carron Suddreth 2013 Board Member Villages of Wilkes good role models as parents. And took the time to take me fi shing William Clark 2014 Board Member Hardee's of Wilkesboro we volunteer as mentors, Scout when I was a kid. Thanks to Ver- Vanessa Eller 2014 Board Member First Citizens Bank-N. Wilkesboro leaders, youth sports coaches, tu- non Deal, Bill Casey, John Dyer, Shane Gebauer 2014 Board Member Brushy Mtn. Bee Farm Inc. Darrell Groves 2014 Board Member Vulcan Materials Company tors, Sunday School teachers, and and Buddy Forester, I caught fi sh, Arthur Lankford 2014 Board Member Tar Heel Oil Co. providers of summer and/or part- but also learned the value of giv- Karen Poteat Bolin 2014 Board Member Carolina West Wireless time jobs. My past experience as ing back. a Scout Leader has been that the Growth also comes from chal- Ex-Officio time commitment on my part was lenge. Learning doesn’t always Victor Varela Mayor Town of Ronda Robert Johnson Mayor Town of North Wilkesboro greatly rewarded by seeing boys come only from success. But per- Nellie Archibald Wilkesboro Town Counsel Town of Wilkesboro grow into great young men with sistence usually yields success. Hank Perkins Town Manager Town of North Wilkesboro new skills, leadership abilities, Sometimes we do too much to Kenneth Noland Town Manager Town of Wilkesboro and values that they keep for life. make things easier for our kids. John Yates County Manager County of Wilkes Some of the best conversations Sweat never killed anyone. Work- Gary D. Blevins County Commissioner-Chair County of Wilkes Dr. Marty Hemric Superintendent Wilkes County Board of Edu. and insights happened around ing to get what you want is good, camp fi res, paddling across wil- and it helps defi ne what you really Chamber Staff derness lakes in Canada, or hiking want or “need.” Linda Cheek President Wilkes Chamber of Commerce on the Appalachian Trail. Every As business leaders, even in this Jamie Lakey Membership Director Wilkes Chamber of Commerce contact with our young people is very tough economic climate, we Lynn Dyer Office Manager Wilkes Chamber of Commerce an opportunity to make a differ- can offer summer or part-time Tonia Perkins Marketing & Communications Wilkes Chamber of Commerce ence for them……and the future jobs to our young people. We will Northwest NC Visitors Center of our community. not only get help with our work, Robin Keller Travel Specialist Wilkes Chamber of Commerce Learning by our youth obviously but a chance to help shape the Treva Frazier Travel Specialist Wilkes Chamber of Commerce happens in our schools due to the future of our community. None Ella Rhodes VC Volunteer Coordinator Wilkes Chamber of Commerce great teachers we have in Wilkes. of my comments are new ideas, William Rhodes VC Volunteer Coordinator Wilkes Chamber of Commerce But it also has to happen in any just a reminder of the impor- Stephen Rutledge Travel Specialist Wilkes Chamber of Commerce Hannah Raines Travel Specialist Wilkes Chamber of Commerce contact with adults, whether on tance of our young people, and the ball fi eld, in church, at work, the difference an investment of Wilkes Economic Development or many other settings. Kids our time can make for a kid, and Bill Warden Chair Retired - Lowe's Companies watch us, and they learn from us. the future of Wilkes. And by the Jeff Garstka President Wilkes Economic Development Kids and youth are dreamers and way….thanks to Buster Bush and Robin Hamby Vice President/CFO Wilkes Economic Development sponges. They usually say “why Kiffi n Hennessee (my Scout Lead- Deanna Harrold Project Manager Wilkes Economic Development not” instead of “it won’t work.” ers)…..gone, but never forgotten. Wilkes Chamber of Commerce Newsletter • March 26, 2012 • 3
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The second project for UTA of their high school involvement award takes into account supe- tuition and fees, room and Leadership is entitled “The Not Forgotten and represent excellent pro- rior academic achievement, intel- board, books and supplies, continued from Page 1 Project.” This project is to bring grams for inclusion on college lectual promise and leadership travel, and personal expenses. awareness to all Wilkes County applications. ability. This award is renewable Also included are a $2,200 com- invest in Wilkes County youth residents of the senior citizens This stands very true for one for a total of four years, subject puter stipend, grants to fund as well. Annually, the Wilkes living among us and to make sure Wilkes County senior’s college to a recipient remaining in good professional and personal Chamber supports United Teens they aren’t forgotten. Students application. Tia Joyce, a Wilkes academic standing with the col- enrichment experiences such in Action (UTA), a youth leader- visited Avante of Wilkesboro and Central senior, was recently lege, being a full-time student as research projects, service ship program co-sponsored with distributed care packages as well chosen as one of Meredith Col- and maintaining a minimum activities, and conferences in Wilkes County schools. Funds as visited with the senior citizen lege’s Alumnae Legacy Scholar- quality point ratio of 3.3 on all the United States and abroad. supporting the facilitation of this residents. The UTA program and ship winners. This is the highest courses taken at Meredith. The The Wilkes Chamber is also very program come through. the service project efforts enable honor offered at Meredith Col- Chamber of Commerce is very proud of Chris and we applaud Through the service projects high school students to acquire lege. Tia was involved in the UTA proud of Tia and wishes to con- his accomplishments. many students experience for the such skills as responsibility, dis- as a junior at Wilkes Central and gratulate her for this outstanding Youth leadership is just one fi rst time an opportunity to give cipline, organization, planning, has been involved in T3LC during achievement. of the educational initiatives of their time and energy to help and community involvement. her current senior year. Chris Hayes, a senior from supported by your Chamber of others in their community. This The majority of the students Participation in both pro- West Wilkes and a UTA and T3LC Commerce. Dollars invested in year, UTA has chosen two service participating in UTA during grams has provided Tia with participant, recently received your chamber are also support- projects, ENERGIZE (backward their junior year are asked to the opportunity to develop the Park Scholarship to North ing New Century Scholars Pro- “E”) Talent Day Camp involving continue involvement in their strong leadership skills, one of Carolina State University. The gram, teacher scholarships, and fi fth-grade students. The proj- senior year in a philanthropy the characteristics of a Legacy mission of the Park Scholarship principal and teacher of the year ect focus will include activities group known as T3LC. The T3LC Scholar. Recipients of this pres- program is to bring exceptional awards. Being a member of the involving music, arts, sports students are involved in grant- tigious scholarship receive full students to N.C. State, based on Wilkes Chamber of Commerce and anti-bullying. The purpose ing $5000 through a proposal tuition, room and board, books, the student’s outstanding accom- markets and promotes your busi- of the project is to give fifth- process submitted by applying supplies, international study, plishments, leadership, service ness, organization, etc., provides grade students a head start to non-profi ts. T3LC philanthropy networking opportunities with and character. you an opportunity to network, middle school by sparking their program is a part of a statewide the college president and alumni The Park Scholarship pro- gain knowledge and personal interest in hobbies, getting along youth initiative. As each of these and other academic enrichment vides four-year scholarship growth, and supports your com- with others and endorsing “anti- programs build character in our programs. valued at $86,000 in-state and munity. Become a part of your bullying.” students, they also are refl ective The selection process for this $141,000 out-of-state, included chamber today.
The certifi cation process includes gath- sultants on a regular basis, including information to companies interested in Development ering background information on sites like ThriveNC newsletters. The Certifi ed Sites locating or expanding in North Carolina. continued from Page 1 energy capabilities and load, water, sewer, Program also has a dedicated page on It’s also on the department’s overview natural gas, rail, telecommunications, ThriveNC.com, a website that provides website. strong candidate for a major data center archaeological, environmental, wetlands, use, or other heavy power user. rare or endangered species, geotechnical, Intersection of U.S. 421 and N.C. 16 Wilkes County has been recognized zoning and watershed data. At New Brown’s Ford Road again for the 2012 round of the program The 510-acre Wilkes Industrial Park, with a site in Wilkesboro. The proposed near N.C. 268 East, is served by three- Wilkesboro 250-acre tract along U.S. 421 has potential phase electricity, natural gas, water, sewer, One mile north of Lowe’s as an industrial park. and rail and can be served by telecommu- The N.C. Department of Commerce nications. In addition, a new access road 973-WASH (9274) Certifi ed Sites Steering Committee desig- that will open the southern half of the nated the Wilkes Industrial Park in North site for development is scheduled to be Wilkesboro as an offi cial “certifi ed site.” completed in late summer. The North Carolina Certifi ed Sites Pro- Certifi ed sites receive a special desig- gram provides a statewide inventory of nation on AccessNC (the N.C. Economic industrial sites that have undergone a Development website) online or via rigorous prequalifi cation process. 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Wilkes Chamber of Commerce Newsletter • March 26, 2012 • 5 Wilkes joins Chick-fi l-A Leadercast Program The Wilkes Chamber of Commerce is sity of Florida; partnering with Ashe, Boone, and Blow- • Andy Stanley, best-selling leadership ing Rock chambers to host the 2012 author and communicator; Chick-fi l-A Leadercast Program. • Sheena Iyengar, author of “The Art of Community business leaders can ac- Choosing“ and world-renowned expert cess the knowledge and experience of of choice. world-renowned leaders by purchasing Last year, 85,000 leaders from 17 coun- tickets to attend Chick-fi l-A Leadercast, tries attended Chick-fi l-A Leadercast. In to be held at the Stone Family Center for its 12th year, this full day, experiential Performing Arts in North Wilkesboro on conference is predicted to reach its larg- May 4. est audience to date. This year’s event is sponsored by “It is one of the single most consolidat- Chick-fi l-A’s Wilkesboro location and Sa- ed sources of leadership that I know of,” maritan’s Purse, with offi ces in Boone said Paul Urbanowki, senior manager at and North Wilkesboro. AT&T. “But it goes beyond that. I think Tickets are $50 each, which includes this conference, although very focused lunch. There are a limited number of tick- on leadership, transcends the topic and ets. Tickets can be purchased at each of really shows you how to lead in life.” the chamber locations. This year’s program will focus on the Chick-fi l-A Leadercast is a one-day power of choice. leader development event broadcast live The diverse group of internationally- from Atlanta, Ga., to hundreds of sites acclaimed authors, leadership experts throughout the nation, including Wilkes. and practitioners will share insights to Speakers for this year’s event include: help leaders empower and equip others • Soledad O’Brien, Anchor and special at work, at home and in the community correspondent for CNN; through his or her choices. • Tim Tebow, NFL quarterback, Heis- “We’re really good at getting messages man Trophy winner and best-selling au- aimed at very specifi c, targeted audi- thor; ences. But we aren’t always very good • Patrick Lencioni, Best-selling author at reaching out across the culture,” said and president of The Table Group; Malcolm Gladwell best-selling author of • John Maxwell, Leadership expert & “Blink: The Power of Thinking Without best-selling author of “The 21 Irrefutable Thinking” and “Outliers: The Story of Laws of Leadership;” Success.” “I think this is one of the few • Angela Ahrendts, CEO, Burberry; organizations that does that...that really • Roland Fryer, Professor of econom- appeals to me.” ics at Harvard University and CEO of the For more information about Chick-fi l- Education Innovation Laboratory; A Leadercast, visit www.chick-fi l-alead- • Urban Meyer, ESPN analyst and for- ercast.com. For local ticket information, mer head football coach for the Univer- call 838-8662 or visit www.wilkesnc.org. Memberships renewed The following renewed their Wilkes ance LLC, Dan Little, Lowes Companies, Chamber memberships as of March 16: LP-Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, American Red Cross, Antaeus Consult- Michael’s Jewelry, Miller Bee Supply ing LLC, Appalachian Lumber Company Inc., Mountain Mobile, Northwest Gen- Inc., Biscuitville Inc., Blue Ridge Medical eral Insurance Agency LLC, Northwestern Group, Blue Ridge Women’s Center, PA, Fire Protection Inc., Bridal Traditions, Perry Lowe Orchards, Pipedreams, William Brooks-Attorney at Law, Cap- Pizza Hut (Hwy. 18N), Pizza Hut (School tain Video & Tanning Salon, Carter Bank Street), Red Rider Media LLC, Riverview & Trust, Casey & Company Forestry PLLC, Animal Hospital PLLC, Run-In Foods, Cemex, George Collins, Colonial Life, Debo Screen Printers Unlimited LLC, Sixth & Cornett-Realtor, Day Properties LLC, The Main, Smart Start, Southern Candle, Fabric Shoppe, First Baptist Church of Style 54, SunTrust Bank, U.S. Army North Wilkesboro, Corps of Engineers, Victory Toyota, W.A. G & B Energy, Graystone Manor of Wil- Lankford, WCC-Basic Skills Center, Linda kesboro, Hampton Inn Wilkesboro, Hick- Wehrmann-Realtor, Westwood Hills Nurs- ory Baseball Inc., Holly Mtn. Enterprises ing & Rehab Center, Whippoorwill Village, Inc., Holly Mtn. IGA, Huffman Brothers Wilkes Community Foundation, Construction Inc., Hugh Chatham Memo- Wilkes County Crimestoppers, Wilkes rial Hospital, County Public Library, Wilkes Hardware IC Investments LLC, Isom Ham Design Co., Wilkes Veterinary Hospital PLLC, Group, PA, Ivy Ridge Traditions, JCPenney Wilkesboro Raceway Park, Woodhaven Company, Johnny Huffman Plumbing Com- Family Restaurant & Catering, Yadkin pany Inc., Leading to Change Inc., Life Alli- Valley Gymnastic Academy and Z Set Inc. 6 • Wilkes Chamber of Commerce Newsletter • March 26, 2012 April Events in Wilkes County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CROSSROADS HARLEY-DAVIDSON of Wilkesboro hosted a “Business After Hours”on sales and service. It also offers a full line of Harley Davidson clothes and acces- Feb. 16 at the store, which is on 1921 U.S. Hwy. 421 in Wilkesboro. Chamber sories. The business is a Wilkesboro HOG Chapter Sponsor. “We’re Worth The members enjoyed dinner and desserts, along with goody bag to take home. There Ride,’ said a spokesman. For more information, visit www.Crossroads-HD.com or was also a drawing for door prizes. Crossroads Harley-Davidson offers motorcycle call 667-1003. Spreading The Nation’s Largest Window Replacement Company goodwill Ask us about: Vinyl Siding • Entry Doors • Garage Doors • Patio Doors Ambassadors assist Chamber *Home of the Wilkes Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are • Shanna R. Bell, Stroud-Miller Insurance Service Inc.; • Otis Church, A Baby Celebration; • Carla Cooksey-Hauser, Carla S. Cooksey Financial Planning; • Barbara Faw, Colonial Life; $ • Terrian Greene, Addison Properties Inc.; • Billie Gregory, Farm Bureau Insurance-Wilkesboro; • Laura Hubbard, Bayada Nurses; Window Dennis Huggins, Wilkes 189 We don’t just stand behind County Board of Education; • Jessica Inman, Faw Insur- our windows, we stand ance Agency Inc.; on them! • Jesse L. Miles Jr., Carolina West Wireless; • Avis Miller, N.C. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation BUY Services; • April Nichols, Rainbow Cen- ter – Children & Family Services; LOCAL! • Clara Royal, Holiday Inn Proud supporter of Express; • Cynthia Staley, Elite Insur- ance Group; • James Teasley, Blue Ridge Carpet Care; 800-NEXT-WINDOW • Connie Winkler, LP - Louisi- ana Pacifi c Corporation; *Any size white vinyl double-hung 336-838-9393 • Wyche Graham, Edward Jones Investments-Wilkesboro. window installed up to 4’ by 6’ www.windowworld.com 8 • Wilkes Chamber of Commerce Newsletter • March 26, 2012
CAROLINA WEST WIRELESS hosted a “Business After Hours” on March 15 at its you the best nationwide coverage and local service available. With our advanced retail location on 1858 U.S. Hwy. 421 North in Wilkesboro. Chamber members 3G network technology, we provide superior national and local wireless coverage enjoyed great food and networking. Door prizes were also given away. “At Carolina with products, plans and services to meet your every need. From smart phones to West Wireless, we understand the importance of keeping you connected on the wireless modems and hotspots, we have everything you need to stay connected, go,” said a Carolina West Wireless spokesman. “Whether staying in touch with at prices you can afford.” For more information, log on to www.carolinawest.com family, maintaining a business or purely social. We are committed to providing or call 973-5000.
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BARK MOBILE of North Wilkesboro held a ribbon cutting on March 2 at its offi ces on 102A Elkin Highway. Chamber members had refreshments and enjoyed seeing the business. Bark Mobile of North Wilkesboro specializes in sales and service of Bark Mobile unlimited pre-paid cell phones and accessories. For more information, call 667-1067. Chamber Champions help make good things happen We would like to say a special Thank You, to our 2012 Chamber Champi- ons! These contributions are used to offset the costs of many special events hosted by the Chamber. The events improve our community and help Cham- ber encourage and promote business opportunities and growth and enhance quality of life in Wilkes County.
Platinum • Century Link; • Wilkes Telecommunications.
Gold • Duke Energy
Bronze • Arnold & Becky Lakey; • The InterFlex Group. Your Hometown Copper • BB&T; Provider • Brushy Mountain Bee Farm; • Great State Bank; • Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home; • Wells Fargo; • Wilkes Regional Medical Center. !"#$% &'(%)'%( *#+#(,- 4%$1)#(5 012#'%223 For more information on participating in the 2012 Chamber Champion ./ 4"-1(#"'2 452(%62 program, contact Linda Cheek at [email protected]. We are a company you can trust. We're not about huge corporate profits, lavish executive salaries or shady stock options. We're your local Laws Rental telephone, long distance, Internet, digital TV and security solutions company. We're all about Service, Relationships, and Community. Property With Wilkes Communications, your money stays at home. Norma Jean Laws 667-0106 957-1431 151 Myers Park Drive North Wilkesboro www.wilkes.nett 10 • Wilkes Chamber of Commerce Newsletter • March 26, 2012 Wilkes Chamber of Commerce announces new members The Wilkes Chamber of Commerce has several new members Feb. 1-March 15. HIT Solutions, LLC Jason Loftin Amanda Gatlin Jewelry 103 6th Avenue NE, Conover, N.C. 28613 Amanda Gatlin 828-695-9440 5833 Greenhorn Road, Roaring River, N.C. 28669 IT managed services provider. Our market includes but is not limited to health care, (678) 468-6490 long term care, state and local government, small business, corporate, and nonprofi t. We specialize in personalized Hebrew name jewelry using sterling silver, swarovski The Mill at Traphill crystals, natural stones and minerals, Czech glass and vintage beads. Lana Kleeberg 452 Traphill Mill Road, Traphill, N.C. 28685 Ball & Ball Enterprises Inc. 957-2201 Keith Ball A 1777 post and beam Gristmill with 200 plus feet cascade waterfall, available for 1520 West D Street, North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659 lease for events, weddings, and weekly rentals. 902-0777 King of disc jockey and limo service. Call for special events. Also offering steam Pixels On Paper cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, and smoke and water damage and an auto detail Misty Case shop. On call 24/7. 238 Dancy Road, Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697 (704) 641-1131 Bark Mobile - North Wilkesboro Husband and wife photography team specializing in wedding photography, family Chris Taylor portraits, child photos, senior pictures and graphic design. 102 A Elkin Hwy., North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659 Pulliam & Sons, LLC 667-1067 Dr. T.J. Pulliam Sales and service of Bark Mobile unlimited pre-paid cell phones and accessories. 1105 Fawnbrook Road, Lewisville, N.C. 27023 (336) 345-2537 Blue Ridge Power Wash & Deck Rescue We are in the business of education and leadership development. Randall Brooks 658 Russel Gap Road, Moravian Falls, N.C. 28654 Tilley’s Cleaning Service 667-5264 Vicki Tilley We specialize in pressure washing of homes, decks, roof, driveway, brick and 395 Shatley Orchard Street, North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659 graffi ti removal for commercial and residential. Also, wood restorations. 902-1337 Specializing in home, offi ce and industrial cleaning. Cultivate Counseling Rebecca Baird, LPCA Turning Point Services 1301 Westwood Lane, Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697 Becky Hollars 336-262-8661 1216 D School Street, Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697 Offering counseling service to adults and adolescents on a sliding-scale basis. 667-2408 Helping clients with coping, personal growth, recovery, skill building and under- We are devoted to helping people with disabilities enjoy fulfi lling lives surrounded standing symptoms and diagnosis. by family, friends and inspired professionals. We strive to be the most responsive and professional service agency. Cutting Edge Lawn & Landscape VFW Post 1142 Campground Joey Stone Alex Vanderheide 1508 Summit Lane, Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697 802 Beech Street, North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659 828-640-1738 667-1655 Specializing in year round lawn care with landscaping, mowing, mulching, pine VFW Family Campground in North Wilkesboro is a family campground just min- needles, weed and crab grass removal, fertilizer and lime, and we also sow grass seed. utes from MerleFest, Blue Ridge Parkway and Brushy Mountain Apple Festival. We offer year round camping with daily and weekly rates. Eden Stonework & Landscaping Kris Gonda Wilkes Veterinary Hospital, PLLC 182 Cricket Ivy Lane, North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659 Dr. Lillian Royal, DVM 838-5542 1007 Second Street, North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659 Design and installation of dry-laid stone walls, retaining and freestanding, patios, 667-1109 paths, steps, fi repits and garden features. Small and large animal veterinary services.
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Thursday High 56 Low 49 led in connection with head-on collision on Main Street in Wilkesboro. Friday Multiple charges fi High 56 Wilkes Low 35 B-,C%.2R3(#0",&+"$#-3$ Wednesday January 25, 2012 Published Monday, Wednesday and Friday !"#$%&'()*+,-.&'/01234!"++"+5'6%0&717%2!"# North Wilkesboro, N.C. Volume 105, No. 131 Journal-Patriot U.S.P.S. 285-700 Blazing the trail of progress in the State of Wilkes for over 105 years 20 Pages • 50¢ been washed away in heavy rains, .()/%01*2%$3(&*4+"0-5*&%06(*789:.()/ leaving them hanging precariously www.journalpatriot.com Phase 2-B, which will start soon, will over the creek. cover the area between the east end The deadline to submit the applica- Yadkin River will be moved down- of the park and Oakwoods Road. tion for funding is Jan. 31. stream so that the creek would enter Long-range plans call for the town the river at a 45 degree angle. That to restore the creek bank between Mapping contract approved Town to seeking against. funds for more Cub Creek Thework council members approved a The estimated cost of the project should keep the creek from backing Oakwoods Road and Old 421. ;"#$%&'(<*(/()5*=+0<>5?*2(<0(&<>5?*>0<*@)%<>5;"# three-year contract with Blue Ridge is $400,000. The town will provide a up during heavy rains, or when large Council member Nellie Archibald By CHARLES S. WILLIAMS Geomatic of Wilkesboro to survey and Wilkes Journal-Patriot Staff 25 percent match with materials and volumes of water are being released said she had been asked by several certify the 27 miles of streets within Wilkesboro town council members in-kind labor by the town staff. from the W. Kerr Scott Reservoir. town residents why large trees were The project, expected to take six to The project is another phase in the being removed along Cub Creek, to town limits. That information will be approved a resolution seeking funds provided to the state to determine eight weeks to complete, could begin restoration of Cub Creek within the be replaced by young trees. from the N.C. Clean Water Manage- “A lot of those trees were in such the amount of Powell Bill funding the ment Trust Fund to “restore and per- as early as the spring of 2013. town limits. A/()*7B?999*!>%<*6%)6"$>-%+0A/( bad shape, or in such an area, that they manently protect” 1,800 linear feet The creek banks erode in heavy Phase One included work in the See CUB CREEK, Page A3 weren’t going to live anyway,” Noland of Cub Creek adjacent to the town’s rain, which has caused the channel town-owned Cub Creek Park, from said. He noted that soil around many wastewater treatment plant, between of the stream to move dramatically Bridge Street to the east end of the of the trees closest to the creek had Old 421 and the Yadkin River. over the years. As a part of the proj- park. The town, as Phase 2-A, is restor- The 3-1 vote came during the con- ect, fl ood plains would be created ing the creek, and an unnamed tribu- 4+C!$(-(*>)(>*0(D&*>0<*&!+)-&*6+/()>1(?4+C tary, on the west side of Bridge Street. tinuation of the council’s Jan. 9 meet- within the creek ooding. banks to keep the ing, held Monday at town hall. Coun- creek from fl cil members Nellie Archibald, Jimmy Also, the mouth of the creek at the Hayes and Mike Testerman voted for rst two rounds the motion, with Gary Johnson vot- Bank buys ,(>-")(&?*>0<*(<%-+)%>$&,(>-" 15 of 17 in county spelling event knocked out in fi hangar in =+0-'$5*,"$$E6+$+)*1$+&&5*)(>$*(&->-(*C>1>F%0(=+0 0( :LONHV $1.46 million. foreclosureUnder an October 2008 amend- By JULE HUBBARD ment to the lease, county com- -RXUQDO3DWULRW Wilkes Journal-Patriot Staff missioners agreed to let Dove Air Raleigh-based Capital Bank president and owner Joe Duncan acquired the three-bay Dove Air of Asheville pledge the former Inc. hangar at the Wilkes County Lowe’s hangar and his lease in- Airport last month in a foreclo- terest in the 404,000 square feet sure sale at the Wilkes County of county-owned land as collat- Courthouse. eral for the Capital Bank loan. Tony Triplett, attorney for Triplett said the loan apparent- Wilkes County government, ly was for Dove Air’s operating !"#$%&"#$'(%)"%*"+(&%,-.%/$"/($)0(&%0-%)*(%1023(&%,$(, said on Tuesday that Capital expenses. Bank was the only bidder when Under this same amend- it bought the 19,738-square-foot ment, Dove Air agreed to build former Lowe’s Companies Inc. a 15,000-square-foot hangar for hangar for $2.29 million loan an aircraft paint shop on part of on Dec. 19. the 404,000 square feet of airport Triplett said $2.29 million ap- land it leased from the county by parently was the amount Dove Nov. 7, 2009. This was supposed Air owed Capital Bank from a to result in new jobs. loan the bank made in 2008. In March 2010, commission- When Dove bought the han- ers agreed to extend the dead- gar from Lowe’s without a loan JULE HUBBARD/STAFF PHOTO line for completing the new han- in 2006, Dove became lessee of gar to Nov. 7, 2010. The resolu- county-owned land beneath that tion authorizing the extension ary and middle school curriculum hangar and adjoining land for a cited “general decline of eco- total of 404,000 square feet un- nomic conditions throughout with Anna Lankford, element der a new lease agreement. The purchase price wasn’t disclosed, See DOVE AIR, Page A2 2012 WILKES COUNTY SPELLING BEE winner Adam Nguyen, right, and runner-up, Sydne Waldrup, are on stage at the but the former Lowe’s hangar Stone Family Center for Performing Arts Tuesday night now has a county tax value of director for the Wilkes schools.
en and Waldrup. Anna Lankford, elementary and mid- Wilkesboro meetings North MiddleWhen onlystudent two contestants are left wins dle school curriculum bee director for the and one of the two misspells a word, Wilkes schools, said it was unusual for the other student must correctly spell that many students to misspell their By JULE HUBBARD fth round fi rst words. The entire spelling bee only to return to Thetown February meeting hall will he Wilkes Journal-Patriot Staff two words to win. held at the museum, as sched- Nguyen almost won in the fi lasted 29 minutes, which was shorter A North Wilkes Middle School sixth- By CHARLES S. WILLIAMS uled, since several public hear- by correctly spelled “ecosystem” after than usual. grader won the Wilkes County Spelling Mrs. Lankford said seventh grade- Wilkes Journal-Patriot Staff ings have been scheduled and Bee Tuesday night at the Stone Fam- Waldrup misspelled “whimsical,” but The monthly meetings of the advertised for that location. they advanced to the sixth round after level words from the Scripps National ily Center for Performing nishing Arts as a in runner- North Spelling Bee District Pronouncers Guide Wilkesboro town council will be The council meetings were Wilkesboro after fi Nguyen misspelled his second word, rst round held at town hall again beginning held at the Wilkes Heritage Mu- “gouge.” were used. up last year. Words misspelled in the fi in March. seum, on a trial basis, beginning Adam Nguyen will represent Wilkes Waldrup misspelled “matrimony” and The decision to move the meet- “siege” and Nguyen misspelled “loathe” included “hostile,” “ecstatic,” “gour- See MEETINGS, Page A2 County in the Regional Spelling Bee met,” “jubilant,” “disappoint,” “elegant,” ings was made during council Competition in March at the Lawrence and “feign” in the third and fourth rounds work session Monday afternoon respectively. “puree,” “desperately,” “accrued” and Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in “ulterior.” at town hall. Winston-Salem. Ten of the 17 students in the spelling rst Nguyen won in the sixth round of the bee had to step down from the stage See SPELLING BEE, Page A2 after missing one word ve hadeach to in step the fidown JULE HUBBARD/ spelling bee by correctly ammable” spelling after “com- run- STAFF PHOTO promise” and “infl round and another fi in the second round, leaving only Nguy- N.C. WILDLIFE ner-up Sydne Waldrup, fth-grader, a Ronda-Cling- misspelled RESOURCES man Elementary fi COMMISSION “exaggerate.” staff are build- ing a fi shing pier on the north side of the Yad- kin River, near Fishing pier on Yadkin the Yadkin River Greenway. The Under a memorandum of agreement be- greenway bridge enhances publictween Wilkesaccess County government and the over the river %456789%::0;%-78<9=%>;%?9<=7@=A%>BC> N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, the is at right. The Construction is under way on a fishing pier is being pier along the north side of the Yadkin pier will become county government prop- erty upon completion. built to enhance River, about 30 feet downstream from Kin Hodges, a state fisheries biolo- fi shing opportu- the Yadkin River Greenway bridge over )5%,DE9=FGH9 gist, said the pier was originally planned nities for handi- the river. capped people. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission near the Coffee Tavern building but was '@66%IJJKL%MJMNOCCP staff are building the 10-foot-by-20-foot moved to its current site when it was de- EA Carter wooden platform, which will extend about termined that there weren’t many fish QQQRS57=T@6U@F=G5FRV58 5 feet over the river with a cantilever de- at the site near the Coffee Tavern and Real Estate Specialists sign and posts in the riverbank. that the current site had large numbers Inside thisEditorials issue ...... A4 cials said it will be completely hand- of fish. Offi See PIER, Page A3 Obituaries ...... A10 Classifi eds ...... B6 Wilkes Living ...... A6 336-973-5594 icapped-accessible via the greenway, with Comics ...... B5 a small parking lot for handicapped people Community Events . . . .A6 www.EACarter.com about 600 feet away at the end of a gravel Page A9 drive off Willow Lane. Restaurant closes Fire Mountain on U.S. 421 in Wilkesboro closes under Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring. Basketball results Page B1 Wilkes Central boys and girls sweep Alleghany and West Wilkes boys beat Forbush Tuesday.
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Phone _____ No. of golfers ($100 per golfer or $400 per team) _____ Hole Sponsorship ($150) _____ Team and Hole Sponsorship ($500) _____ Corporate Sponsorship ($250) _____ I will donate a door prize _____ Lunch or Cart Sponsorship ($2,000) Names of golfers
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