Jamestown News - October 11, 2023

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Golf course staff asks for changes By CaROL BROOKs FreeLANCe WrIter cab1hp@gmail.com If the Jamestown Town Council voices approval, there will be some policy changes at Jamestown Park. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee unanimously approved the four items at its Oct. 2 meeting. Of interest to all golfers are the amendments to the Tee Time Reservation Policy.

“This is something new,” said Head Golf Pro Marcy Newton. “We felt it was necessary. “The golf course is very, very busy, especially on weekends. This is when we are usually seeing this is a problem. For example, we had someone book for 40 golfers. They called to say they would only have 32 golfers, then the day they show up with 22 golfers. That’s $450 we’re losing.” She urges people to honor

their tee time but cancel – even an hour before – if they cannot make it. Then the pro shop can fill the cancelled slots. This happens with single tee times as well as groups. “We have repeat offenders but have no trouble filling those tee times on weekends,” Newton said. All players must have a starting time reserved through the Pro Shop via online, in person or phone call. Failure to check in and

register at least 10 minutes prior to a reserved starting may result in a cancellation fee or delay in start time. Tee times may be made up to 14 days in advance for a maximum of 16 players. Larger groups must call the Pro Shop. The golf course staff has requested new Golf Course Event contract. Staff usually create tee sheets, cart signs, scorecards, etc. for these events and must be notified eight days in

advance of the event if the agreed-upon number of players changes. If a group rents the entire course but has a significantly lower number of agreed-upon players show up to play, the course will be opened to other golfers. Groups with fewer than the agreed-upon number of players will be charged for the final guaranteed number given. The Complimentary Play Policy has a few amend-

ments. Those with comp play benefits are employees of the Town, past and present Town Council members, Jamestown EMS personnel and firefighters, Guilford County Sheriff deputies stationed in Jamestown, current PGA or LPGA members, and golf course superintendents. Part-time employees must have worked a minimum of 24 hours per month see gOLF, PAGe 2

Annual Pig Pickin’ yields good food and fun

COMPILed By nORMa B. dennIs and CaROL BROOKs TOY SALE AND TRUNK OR TREAT First Baptist Church of Jamestown will host a toy sale Oct. 14 from 8 a.m.-noon on the upper level of the education building. Featured will be a variety of toys that were used in the former WEE children’s program. “We want to give parents the opportunity to purchase slightly used toys at good prices,” said member Jane Marlowe. The church will host a Trunk or Treat for the community Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m. Anyone in the community who would like to participate by entering a vehicle in the event may call the church at 336-454-2786. TOWN COUNCIL The Jamestown Town Council will meet at 6 p.m. Oct. 24, rather than its usual date of Oct. 17. The public is invited to attend the meeting at the Civic Center at Town Hall. FOOD DRIVE Members of Sedgefield Presbyterian Church will conduct a food drive Oct. 28 at Harris Teeter in the Adams Farm Shopping Center. Shop and donate. Food items will be given to the food pantry at Lutheran Church of Our Father on Groometown Road in Greensboro. Have an event that you think needs to be included in About Town? Email Norma B. Dennis at ndworddesign@gmail.com or Carol Brooks at cab1hp@gmail.com

By nORMa B. dennIs FreeLANCe WrIter ndworddesign@gmail.com This little piggy went to market on Oct. 7, but he didn’t have roast beef. He joined hundreds from the community as they enjoyed barbecue from BBQ Joe’s Country Cooking & Catering, southern sides, dessert and drinks. The evening was capped with listening and dancing music provided by DJ Dynamic Sound. The fun-filled event was the 14th annual Family Service of the Piedmont’s Pig Pickin’ fundraiser. It was planned to help increase awareness of Family Service in Jamestown and raise funds to support agency programs. “We have had a 10 percent increase in clients,” said Tom Campbell, Family Service of the Piedmont president and CEO. The organization is a private nonprofit agency whose mission is “Building Safe and Healthy Families.” It provides support services, advocacy and education for children and adults dealing with domestic violence, child abuse, mental health and financial stability. Started in 2010, the Pig Pick-

Family service of the Piedmont’s annual Pig Pickin 2023 fundraiser.

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Simple courtesies can make a big difference By nORMa B. dennIs FreeLANCe WrIter ndworddesign@gmail.com

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Golf course switches nines By CaROL BROOKs FreeLANCe WrIter cab1hp@gmail.com Golfers at Jamestown Park may have been a little confused in the past few weeks because the front and back nine holes have been reversed. For non-golfers, this means, instead of teeing off on hole No. 1 as has been the case since the course opened, now golfers tee off on what used to be hole No. 10. There are several reasons for this. “The first tee is now right beside the driving range,” said Head Golf Pro Marcy

Photos courtesy Town of Jamestown

(at left) The new no. 1 hole is to the left of the driving range. (Below) The new no. 10 hole runs along east Fork Road.

Newton. “Also, rather than finishing your round on the other side of the cart barn, golfers now finish right at the clubhouse.” The course website, https://jamestownparkgolf. see COURse, PAGe 2

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Having worked in elementary education for 32 years, when Linda Waller Holden saw the use of common manners slipping away from society, she did what came naturally. Desiring a way to teach the subject, she wrote a book about it. Photo submitted In "Manners Do Matter; Linda Holden asked A Guide for Children, Jamestown resident Parents and Politicians" Michael Riley to illustrate Holden shares ideas that, her book, which he grawhen implemented, could ciously did. create good will among individuals and groups. “Wouldn’t it be nice to live in a world of trust, honesty and cooperation?’ the Jamestown resident writes. “A place where people thought before they spoke. A place where we actually listened to each other and tried to understand. We can. It starts with manners. They are a way to show kindness and respect.” As Holden became more and more discouraged at the loss of common courtesy, she used time during Covid to jot down ideas she felt would make a difference in how people treat one another. “These are skills that everyone needs in life, but lessons they might have missed,” she said. “I added the


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