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SePt. 3-9, 2025
Vol 47 No 36 | 1 Section | 8 Pages
POLITICAL FORUM The public is invited to a political forum of candidates for the 2025-26 Jamestown Town Council and mayor on Sept. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Jamestown Town Hall, 201 E. Main St. Participants will answer questions from the community posed to them by a moderator. The Town of Jamestown will livestream the event on YouTube at www. youtube.com/@TownofJamestownNC. Jamestown Business Association is sponsoring the event. FALL AND FOOTBALL Football just seems to go with fall as schools prepare to face their rivals in the sport, vying for a winning season. But what would any sport be without cheerleaders to encourage players during a game? Participants at the A Moment In Time Sept. 16 meeting will be encouraged with a rousing performance from the Rah Rahs cheerleaders. This local awardwinning cheer group of seniors has won first place in the state Senior Games for four years. They will be returning for a second year to cheer at A Moment In Time before heading to Raleigh for the 2025 Senior Games later in the week. Since the theme for the day is Football Season, those attending the A Moment In Time meeting are invited to wear their favorite football team’s jersey. A Moment In Time is held on the third Tuesday of each month from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Jamestown United Methodist Church fellowship hall. People with dementia and their care partners are invited to relax and join the fun, which includes games, music, snacks, crafts and engaging conversation in a friendly atmosphere. The church is located at 403 East Main St. Park and enter at the fellowship hall on the left side of the church. Look for the purple signs. Participants with wheelchairs and walkers may enter in the back under the portico. Reservations are requested but not required. To register or ask questions, contact Laura Gulledge at 336-906-0430 or lauragulledge@gmail.com. Pictures of past events may be found at https://www.facebook.com/jumcmemorycafe. GIVE BLOOD OR PLATELETS WITH RED CROSS AND “PEANUTS”® Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are urged to make an appointment to keep lifesaving blood products ready the moment patients need them. This month, in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the “Peanuts” comic strip, those who give blood through Sept. 21 will get an exclusive Red Cross “Peanuts” mystery bag with one of four special T-shirt designs, while they last. Additionally, there will be several golden tickets randomly hidden in the mystery bags throughout the country. Donors who find a golden ticket in their bag will have the chance to redeem it through an online form for all four T-shirts. See RedCrossBlood.org/Peanuts for details. Upcoming blood donation opportunities Jamestown — Sept. 8, 2-6:30 p.m., Bales Wesleyan Church, 1001 Bales Chapel Road. High Point — Sept. 8, noon to 4:30 p.m., High Point Rockers, 214 Lindsay Street; and Sept. 10, noon to 4 p.m., Piedmont Federal Bank, 3870 John Gordon Lane. Greensboro — Greensboro Blood, Plasma and Platelet Donation Center at 1501 Yanceyville St. Call Red Cross at 1-800-Red-CROSS for dates and time of blood donations at that location.
COMPILed By CaROL BROOKs FreeLANCe WrIter cab1hp@gmail.com The Jamestown News asked Town Council Candidates to offer their opinion on several questions. The responses are listed in the order they were received by the Jamestown News. This week Richard Clapp, Cliff Paddock and Jim Gibson are featured. The remaining candidates will be profiled in the Sept. 10 issue. Some candidates did not answer every question. The primary election will be held Oct. 7. Of the seven running for Town Council, that number will be reduced to four. Biography Clapp: Age 67. Retired Coast Guard warrant officer and retired train dispatcher. I have served on the Jamestown Parks & Recreation Committee and Jamestown Veterans Com-
Richard Clapp
Cliff Paddock
Jim gibson
mittee. My family moved to Jamestown in 1972. Ragsdale High School graduate. Paddock: I am a retired residential general contractor and currently a consultant to a tool company. I am chairperson of the Advisory Board of the Mary Perry Ragsdale YMCA and a member of the Board of the Greensboro YMCA. I am past president and current board member of the Jamestown Rotary Club. I am in
my ninth year as chair of the Jamestown Christmas Parade. I have lived in Jamestown since 2004. I am 69 years old and have four grandchildren. My wife Beverly and I are avid kayakers, hikers and campers, and love spending time with our sons and their families. Gibson: Born and raised in Charleston, S.C., I earned a bachelor’s in psychology from Presbyterian College, a master’s in counseling psychol-
ogy from The Citadel, and a master’s in school administration from UNC-Greensboro. I served as a school counselor in North and South Carolina for 17 years before working as a principal for 20 years in Guilford County at Southern and Ragsdale High Schools. I am 60 years old and have lived in Jamestown for the past 30 years. My wife, Jenny, is a see qUesTIOns, PAGe 2
new business offers variety to shoppers By nORMa B. dennIs FreeLANCe WrIter ndworddesign@gmail.com It has been said that variety is the spice of life. One might not find spice at the new Dollar World that opened Aug. 1 on Main Street in Jamestown, but you will find lots of variety. The store carries a little of everything, including — but limited to — clothing, body and beauty products, toys, car care, kitchen items, cleaning products and hardware. “We have a good mix,” said Jacob Nahshal, who, along with Rasheed Alnagar, owns the store. “There is a little of everything for shoppers.” Nahshal is familiar with this type of retail business, having worked in similar stores in the past. He has also traveled extensively, but wanted to establish a new business. “I was not consciously looking to open one in Jamestown, or even North Carolina, but when I saw this location available it seemed right,” said Nahshal, who now lives in Greensboro. He explained that for a few dollars, people could find many items they not only need, but also want. The fact his inventory is not all sourced locally helps provide the variety, and the store’s location means customers do not have to travel long distances to shop.
Photo by Norma B. Dennis
Jacob nahshal and Kathryn Oster wait on a customer who assured them she would return.
Nahshal also feels that one of the biggest “I may open on holidays as well if there assets of his business is the friendly staff seems to be a need,” Nahshal said. who greet all entering the store with a smile “Jacob cares about the community,” and an offer to help if needed. added Kathryn Oster, one of his staff. For customers’ convenience, the store is Dollar World is easy to find. It is located currently open seven days a week from 9 at 109 E. Main St. a.m. To 9 p.m.
Free YmCA Wellness Wednesdays Health Screenings in Guilford County and rockingham County early, fill gaps in care, and feel more empowered about their health.”
PRess ReLease Building on the overwhelming success of its summer launch, the YMCA of Greensboro, in partnership with the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T State University) School of Nursing, is proud to announce the continuation and expansion of Wellness Wednesdays in Guilford County and Rockingham County. This free community health initiative is designed to bring preventive care directly to residents. This second phase of Wellness Wednesdays will run weekly from Sept. 3 through Dec. 3, 2025, at the Reidsville Family YMCA and Spears Family YMCA. Sessions will be held every Wednesday from 9 a.m. To 3 p.m. and are free and open to the public — no
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• Interactive learning staregistration or YMCA membertions covering topics like denship required. tal hygiene, MyPlate nutrition, This ongoing program offers: and more “Since June, we’ve con• Free health screenings to nected with over 200 people check blood pressure, glucose, through health checks and welland other vital health indicators ness fun,” said Angela Rogers, • Wellness education for all ages, including hands-on nutri- Director of Community Health tion and activity demos and Wellness at the YMCA of • Expert guidance from N.C. Greensboro. “By bringing wellA&T State University nursing ness into our Y spaces, we’re students and faculty helping members catch risks
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The Impact So Far Since the initiative’s June launch: • Over 200 community participants have been served • 159 blood pressure screenings were conducted, with 40% meeting hypertension criteria • 117 blood glucose checks were completed, with 36% showing signs of prediabetes • Youth at Eden Family YMCA summer camp engaged in wellness education with N.C. A&T State University students • The program’s highly visible setup in YMCA common areas boosted member participation “Wellness Wednesdays is see yMCa, PAGe 8