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<p>Dean Palmer | The Pilot</p><p>Ashley Horn paints the Atlanta Falcons logo on the face of 9-year-old Daniel Goughary during Saturday&#8217;s concert at the Armfield Civic Center.</p>
Armfield shows off facilities, raises funds, with open house and concert
PILOT MOUNTAIN — The Armfield Civic and Recreation Center was a busy place throughout the day Saturday, hosting a morning open house and an evening concert. Throughout the morning, the Armfield staff provided a demonstration of a wide range of the classes offered by the center. Special rates and tours also were offered in an effort to attract residents who are not Armfield members. “The morning went well,” Armfield Director Scott Cato sai...
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<p>Rev. Howard Tucker</p>
Rock House Ruritans to honor veterans, celebrate community
PILOT MOUNTAIN — The Rock House Ruritan Club will invite area residents to join in for a celebration of country and community Saturday afternoon as it hosts the sixth annual Veterans and Community Appreciation Day. The event will take place beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Rock House Ruritan Community Building, 2889 N.C. 268, five miles east of Pilot Mountain. Free hot dogs will be served, along with baked beans, desserts and drinks for all ...
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Service to continue Memorial weekend tradition of honoring veterans
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Ruritan Club will host its 19th annual community Memorial Day service Sunday afternoon, continuing almost two decades of honoring veterans who have served and sacrificed for their country along with those who are now serving. The brief service will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. around the World War II Memorial, adjacent to the Westfield Ruritan Community Building on the grounds of the old Westfield School on Westfie...
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<p>Dean Palmer | The Pilot</p><p>The Westfield Booster Club hosts a dance in the old Westfield School gymnasium Saturday night, helping area youngsters to celebrate the end of the school year. Aided by lights and a DJ, a group of young dancers take the floor for the Cha-Cha Slide.</p>
Youngsters hit the dance floor
The Westfield Booster Club hosts a dance in the old Westfield School gymnasium Saturday night, helping area youngsters to celebrate the end of the school year. Aided by lights and a DJ, a group of young dancers take the floor for the Cha-Cha Slide.
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Annual Rockford Memorial Day Service Saturday
ROCKFORD — The annual Memorial Day Service will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Rockford Methodist Church in the Historic Village of Rockford. This year’s guest speaker will be Chief Petty Officer Michael Hicks, U.S. Navy retired. Hicks enlisted in the United States Navy in 1988 and recently has retired. He will share some of his experiences while serving in Iraq, Somalia and many other countries. Hicks will be reminding those attend...
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Deadlines altered for Memorial Day holiday
Deadlines have changed this week for copy and advertising in The Pilot’s May 29 edition due to the Memorial Day holiday. All editorial copy, including community happenings events, community columns and bridal announcements, must be submitted to the office by noon Friday, a day the office is typically closed, but will be open this week. All advertising has a deadline of 10 a.m. Friday. The Pilot office will be closed Monday in observance...
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‘An Evening with The Cleverly’s’ to be presented
DANBURY — YouTube sensation The Cleverly’s, music industry’s unique combination of bluegrass, pop, and comedy, are coming to the Piedmont with a concert on June 2 at the King Central Park Amphitheatre, 302 Kirby Road in King. Special guests will include The Good Fellers and Stokes County Tadpoles, who will kick off the evening at 5:30 p.m., followed by The Cleverly’s at 7 p.m. Gate will open at 5 p.m. Based out of Cane Spur, Ark., and regul...
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<p>Submitted photo</p><p>Autumn Blakemore and Anna Nichols, head librarian, greet at the backpack unveiling ceremony.</p>
Themed backpacks now available at Charles H. Stone Memorial Library
PILOT MOUNTAIN — On May 11, a small crowd gathered at Charles H. Stone Memorial Library in Pilot Mountain to unveil a new addition to the children’s section. In a short ceremony, Girl Scout Autumn Blakemore of Troop 40821 explained her Silver Award project, entitled “Imagine World Literacy.” Over the past five months, she has been leading storytime at The Living Room for kids ages 2 to 6, as well as collecting donations to create themed bac...
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Music camp, VBS planned at Presbyterian church
PILOT MOUNTAIN — First Presbyterian Church of Pilot Mountain, 316 E. Main St., will host its annual Children’s Music Camp and Vacation Bible School on June 4, 5 and 6. The music camp will be held from 10 a.m. to noon and is open to elementary school children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. Preschool children can join in for the afternoon session. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by Vacation Bible School from 1 t...
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Apple Gallery to feature local artist Justine Luzwick
DANBURY — The Stokes County Arts Council is honored to feature local artist Justine Luzwick with an opening reception on May 31 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Apple Gallery, 500 N. Main St., Danbury. A graduate of Appalachian State University with a degree in art education, Luzwick is the art teacher at Piney Grove Middle School. She displays her passion for nature through her paintings which are completed with an “open” acrylic paint. She enjo...
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Tapping into Tourism: Marketing Tips for Your Business seminar slated
DOBSON — The Small Business Center of Surry Community College announced a “Lunch and Learn” seminar, “Tapping into Tourism: Marketing Tips for Your Business,” on May 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event will be held at the Center for Public Safety (formerly Workforce Development Center), 1220 State St. in Mount Airy. Jessica Icenhour Roberts, Marketing and Tourism director for the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce, will share her...
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<p>Submitted photo</p><p>The Pilot Mountain VFW Post 9436 and Ladies Auxiliary recognizes Kayla Riska for her Patriotic Art representing the Pilot Mountain Post.</p>
VFW, Auxiliary News
PILOT MOUNTAIN — At their recent monthly business meeting in May, the Pilot Mountain VFW Post 9436 and Ladies Auxiliary recognized Kayla Riska for her Patriotic Art representing the Pilot Mountain Post. She received a Certificate of Appreciation and monetary gift from the Auxiliary and also a monetary gift from the VFW. Kayla’s art entry also won on the District level and she also placed third in the state. A senior at North Surry High Scho...
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<p>Submitted photo</p><p>Hannah Haynes is awarded the Ted and Mabel Shelton/Whitaker&#8217;s Chapel United Methodist Church scholarship. The scholarship was started by the children of Ted and Mabel Shelton to honor their parents and the church they grew up in. Criteria are academic excellence, integrity, strong work habits and financial need. Hannah will be attending High Point University.</p>
Haynes receives scholarship
Hannah Haynes is awarded the Ted and Mabel Shelton/Whitaker’s Chapel United Methodist Church scholarship. The scholarship was started by the children of Ted and Mabel Shelton to honor their parents and the church they grew up in. Criteria are academic excellence, integrity, strong work habits and financial need. Hannah will be attending High Point University.
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Blood drives
The American Red Cross announces the following dates for blood drives. • Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., Capella Church of Christ, 1178 Flat Shoals Road, King. • Monday, noon to 4:30 p.m., Pilot Mountain Community at Pilot Mountain First UMC, 210 Marion St., Pilot Mountain; for appointment call 368-1015. • June 1, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Antioch Baptist Church, 137 Antioch Ave., Mount Airy; for appointment, call 416- 4016. • June 2, 3 to 7:...
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Community happenings
• Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m., Armfield Senior Center Spring Dance and Cake Walk; admission is $5 per person; music by Magnum Country Band. Light refreshments. Proceeds will go to senior center. • Thursday, 6 p.m., community dinner at First United Methodist Church, 210 W Marion St., Pilot Mountain. Everyone welcome. Free event. Other dates are June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 26, Oct. 17, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19. • Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m., Pickin’ at...
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School meal menus
School menus for May 22 Surry County Schools Additional items available daily in Surry County elementary and middle schools are: Breakfast - assorted cereals, WW toast, Graham Crackers, 100-percent calcium fortified fruit juice, fruit, skim and low-fat milk. WG, whole grain; LF, low fat; RF, reduced fat; WW, whole wheat, GLL, green leaf lettuce. Elementary, middle school breakfast Today: Breakfast only served, last day of school. Bes...
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<p>Submitted photo</p><p>The Paralegal Club of Surry Community College attended the 33rd Annual Meeting and Seminar of the North Carolina Paralegal Association. Attending, from left, are Amy Lynch of Germanton; Bridgette Hawks of Mount Airy; Cassie Hernandez of Dobson; Samantha Beck of Mount Airy; Wilborn Rives, SCC lead paralegal instructor and club advisor; Ashley Moretta of Mount Airy; Judy Caudill of McGrady; Kerianne Hall of Dobson; Tonya Thornton of Mount Airy; Patty Draughn of Mount Airy; and Pamela Arms of Mount Airy.</p>
SCC Paralegal Club hears lecture by N.C. Supreme Court Justice
DOBSON — North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Paul M. Newby presented “Recovering our Bill of Rights” during the 33rd annual Meeting and Seminar of the North Carolina Paralegal Association, which was attended by the Paralegal Club of Surry Community College. Justice Newby’s account of how North Carolina retrieved its copy of the Bill of Rights proved to be informative and entertaining. “Justice Newby’s opening remarks were a great way to ...
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<p>Douglas Underwood</p>
SCC nursing instructor earns Ph.D.
DOBSON — Douglas Underwood, Surry Community College nurse educator, has successfully defended his dissertation “Competence by Simulation: The Expert Nurse Continuing Education Experience Utilizing Simulation” on April 2. Underwood, of Hamptonville, earned his Ph.D. in education with an emphasis on nursing education from Capella University. He has been a nurse educator/lab coordinator at SCC since December of 2009. He received his associate ...
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<p>Submitted photos</p><p>Trevor Thomas is the first hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail, unassisted. He is now hiking the Mountains-to-Sea Trail across North Carolina with his guide dog, Tenille.</p>
Trevor and Tenille: Blind hiker and guide dog pass through area
PILOT MOUNTAIN — Trevor Thomas has accomplished more in the past eight years than most people accomplish in a lifetime. He hiked the 2,175 mile Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail at around 2,650 miles, and numerous other hikes. Thomas did this not only in great time, but he did it all with no sight. Thomas is blind. He is the first unassisted blind person to hike the Appalachian Trail, all 2,175 miles of the trail from Georgia to ...
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Annual art show at SCC Pilot Center
PILOT MOUNTAIN — Each year, Linda Beroth and her students host an art show exhibiting their original oil paintings. This year’s show is Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Surry Community College’s Pilot Center. The Pilot Center, located in the old Amos-Smith mill, creates the ambience of a New York gallery with its original maple floors and whitewashed brick walls. Students’ paintings are hung throughout the space. Since 1991, Beroth has taught oil...
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Proposed salary increases removed from budget
PILOT MOUNTAIN — Town employees will not see a cost-of-living adjustment as originally proposed if the Pilot Mountain Board of Commissioners adopt the town manager’s proposed revised budget. An unexpected increase of $12,000 in property insurance means no additional money for a 1.5-percent salary increase that Town Manager Homer Dearmin had proposed in his initial budget documents discussed in two previous budget work sessions. Thursday n...
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<p>Dean Palmer | The Pilot</p><p>Pilot Mountain Outreach Center Co-Director Jimmy Caparolie and volunteer Jonathan Edwards display some of the estimated 1,500 pounds of food collected along local mail routes Saturday during the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.</p>
Local post offices deliver successful food drive
PILOT MOUNTAIN — If anyone noticed the load of local letter carriers being a little heavier than usual Saturday, there’s certainly a good explanation. Post offices from Pilot Mountain, Westfield and Pinnacle had coordinated a food drive inviting residents from their communities and Ararat to donate. And residents responded with an estimated 15,000 pounds of donated non-perishable food items that will help neighbors with need in their commun...
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Pet Grooming Course scheduled
DOBSON — Surry Community College is offering a Do-It-Yourself Pet Grooming course this summer. The hands-on class teaches basic bathing, clipping, and nail trimming techniques. Each participant must provide a copy of their dog’s current vaccination record; and all dogs must be approved by the instructor for in-class activities. The instructor for the class will be Joi Beamer. The Pet Grooming class will meet on Tuesdays, May 21 through Aug....
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Outreach Specialist Carol Young talks with seniors in the Pilot Mountain YVEDDI Senior Enrichment Program about ways to safeguard their personal information from scam artists.
Seniors warned of scams at Pilot Senior Enrichment Program talk
PILOT MOUNTAIN — Carol Young, outreach specialist for the Office of Attorney General Roy Cooper, recently spoke to the YVEDDI Senior Enrichment Program seniors by pointing out scam artists see opportunities where the rest of society sees a shortcut to having to remember so much personal information. “I used to ask participants in this program to take out their wallets,” began Young. “If you have nothing more than a social security card and ...
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