Ramseur Review

THE
APRIL 2010 VOL. 1 ISSUE 7 RAMSEUR, COLERIDGE, FRANKLINVILLE

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March ends with 3 wrecks in one weekend

The last weekend in March ended up being quite
CONTACT US TO GET
busy for Ramseur Police Captain Lewallen. It YOUR EVENT ON THE
started on March 26th at one of the towns more
visible thoroughfares - The BP/McDonalds. COMMUNITY CALENDAR
According to the information we gathered from the

Community
accident report and the recollection from Lt.
Presley - Barry Dula had just finished pumping gas
and was in the processes of getting into this
vehicle when his Dodge was struck at an estimated
28 mph by Lakey Cephas who was entering the
Calendar
parking lot from Highway 64. Dula was thrown from
April 12 (Monday) at 7:00 p.m. –
the vehicle as it careened forward 50 feet and
Ramseur Volunteer Fire Department
struck a third parked vehicle, which ended up
meeting at Fire Station
colliding with a metal beam near the gas pumps.
April 13 (Tuesday) at 7:00 p.m. –
Cephasʼs Mercedes continued another 114 ft and came to rest in the grassy lot nearby. Planning Board meeting at Town Hall
Thankfully, no one involved had to leave with the EMS responders. To prove that when it rains, it April 15 (Thursday) at 10:30 a.m. –
does indeed pour - Capt. Lewallen ended up responding the same day to an overturned car on “Hare and the Tortoise” (Preschool
Highway 22 near Yorkʼs Auto as well as an accident the next day at Brady St. and 64. Storytime)
Tornados touch down in NC - spare our area April 17 (Saturday) 10:00a - 4:00p –
Ramseur Community Museum open
April 18 (Sunday) 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. –
Ramseur Community Museum open
April 19 (Monday) at 7:00 p.m. –
Ramseur Volunteer Fire Department
meeting at the Fire Station
April 20 (Tuesday) at 9:00 a.m. –
Community Litter Collection effort. Meet
at Town Hall.
April 20 (Tuesday) at 7:30 p.m. –
Library Board meeting at the Library
April 20 (Tuesday) at 7:30 p.m. –
Most of Randolph County narrowly missed major tornado damage that tore through areas like High
Budget workshop at Town Hall
Point. Above are some of the damage and relief efforts by the American Red Cross “Weʼre still
April 22 (Thursday) at 10:30 a.m. –
working with families affected by the tornadoes, but so far, we have served 1,252 meals and 293
“The Foolish Tortoise” (Storytime)
snacks and distributed 127 comfort kits (toiletry and other personal items) and 26 clean-up kits
April 22 (Thursday) at 11:00 a.m. –
(rakes, trash bags and other cleaning items).” said ARC Director of Public Support Melanie
Deep River Rail Trail steering committee
McDonough.   “We have also provided a safe place to stay, funds for emergency necessities and
meeting at Town Hall
counseling for the families affected by the storms.” Want to help? Call (336) 332-6927
April 26 (Monday) at 7:00 p.m. –
Ramseur Volunteer Fire Department

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Local News
Public Hearings set for May 3
Three public hearings have been scheduled for the May 3 Board
meeting. The public hearings will be held at the Ramseur Municipal
Building, 724 Liberty Street, on Monday, May 3 starting at 7:00 p.m.

A public hearing will be held on a proposed 10% Minority Participation

Goal for construction projects in conformance with NCGS 143-128.2.

A public hearing will be held on a proposed Cross-Connection Control

With the mercury
Ordinance for the Town of Ramseur. Log on to www.townoframseur.org
steadily rising in the to view a copy of the proposed ordinance.
thermometer, itʼs time Tools of the trade: where the
for a new business in ice cream is (home) made. A public hearing will be held on a rezoning request for parcel number
Ramseur. Besides, 8702752869 located on Allredview Avenue. The property owner,
nothing says summer Progress Energy Carolinas, is requesting that the parcel be rezoned
in the south like from RA-20 to Institutional & Community. Hearings will all be held at
homemade ice cream. the Ramseur Municipal Building and are open to the “public”..obviously.
Tw o e n t e r p r i s i n g
brothers have been
perfecting their
summer snacks and
will be starting up
inside Big Daddyʼs
Pizza this month. Stop
by and check it out! Dave & Lew hope youʼll keep
cool this summer at their place!

Ramseur Pharmacy Give the gift of life in celebration of the gift

Fast & Friendly Service!
Prescriptions filled in 10 minutes or less
given on Easter! There are many more
chances to give locally this month. Find the
whole schedule under the Community
Calendar at www.ramseurreview.org
4/13/10
Randolph Community College - Asheboro
629 Industrial Park Dr.

824-8247 Asheboro, NC 27204 10:00 AM- 2:30 PM

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click on “Search by Sponsor Code” and enter 633

6215-B US Hwy 64 E - Ramseur 4/15/10

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Beside Hodges Family Practice 5555 Mack Lineberry Rd.
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4/16/10
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ER High School put out call
for help with softball lights
Recently on their school website,
Easter Randolph High School put
out a call for all Wildcat Supporters
“past and present” to help with a
need in their athletics department.
They are seeking donations for
lights on the Wildcat softball field.
Every donation is tax deductible for
2010. If you would like to help out
with this, you can send checks to:
ERHS
Attn: Tahia Langley, Treasurer
390 Eastern Randolph Rd.
Ramseur, NC 27316
or call 824-2351 ext. 103 for info
(A receipt will be mailed to you)
All-You-Can Eat Pancakes
with the local Lions Clubs
For those with hungry appetites, the
Liberty Lions Club and the Grays
Chapel Lions Club will be hosting
their Bi-Annual All-You-Can Eat
Pancake Breakfast on Saturday,
April 10, 2010 from 7:00 am to 10:00
am at the Liberty American Legion
Hut. Tickets are $5.00 each at the
door and takeouts are available.
Children 5 and under eat free. They
will be serving hot pancakes,
sausage, bacon, eggs, juice and
coffee. No one is allowed to leave
hungry! All proceeds are used to
help those with hearing and vision
problems in the local community.
Please help meet the needs of our
local community by eating breakfast
on April 10 with the Lions.
LIVE Gospel Music
Sun. April 18th - 7pm
The Carolinians Quartet
featuring Danny Spivey
and Vernon Trogdon
First Christian Church
of Ramseur
1381 Church St. in Ramseur
Call 824-4066
or visit fccramseur.org for more!
Come to Creative Florist to
make your prom night picture perfect!
824-1234
AND don’t forget your loving mommy on
Mother’s Day – May 9th!
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140 North Brady St - Ramseur
Mon.- Sat. 11am - 9pm
Call: 824-3200
Hot Delicious Pizza Made Just for You!
Now open Sundays 11a-7p
ERHS FFA & Hinson
Scholarship saddle up for
Rodeo on April 30 @ Lucky J s
The Eastern Randolph High School FFA Alumni &
Jeff Hinson Memorial Scholarship Program is
presenting their Seventh North Carolina High
School Rodeo.  It will be held on April 30th at 8:00
pm and May 1st at 7:00 pm at the Lucky J Arena
on Hwy 64 East in Ramseur.  The arena is at the
intersection of Hwy 64 and Shady Grove Road
near Captain Tomʼs Seafood Restaurant.  The
purpose of this event is to raise scholarship
money for graduating FFA members and assist in
sending FFA members to local, state, and national
leadership conferences.  Any student majoring in
the rodeo entertainment industry is also eligible for
scholarship money through the Jeff Hinson
Memorial Scholarship Program. 
 
This event is being governed by the N.C. High
School Rodeo Association.  They are a non-profit
organization dedicated to the development of
sportsmanship, horsemanship, and character in
the youth of our state.  They give high school
students the opportunity to participate and
compete in this unique and challenging sport.  The
NCHSRA offers a rodeo program that sets high
school rodeo apart from the other varsity sports. 
The athletes compete on a scale comparable to
collegiate and professional rodeo competitors. 
Contestants will compete in the following events:  
Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending,
Breakaway Calf Roping, Cattle Cutting, Team
Roping, Goat Tying, Bareback Riding, Saddle
Bronc Riding, Calf Roping, & Steer Wrestling. 
Wayne Thomas Chevrolet & Cadillac is
sponsoring this event. Food Sales will start at 5:30
pm.  Tickets are $6 in advance and $8 at the gate. 
Children 5 years and under get in free.  Tickets
can be bought at ERHS and the Wayne Thomas
Dealership in Asheboro.  This is a family event
and we will have activities for young children each
night.  We will have camel rides and  pony rides
available each night of the rodeo.  We will also
have a simulated bull ride on site for anyone brave
enough to attempt this activity.  We will have many
local area students participating both nights as
well as other high school students from across the
state.  For more information, call 824-4710.
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Art Exhibit back at town hall in Ramseur:
Louis Brady s work on display until May
  The Town of Ramseur will host an art exhibition of works by
Louis Brady entitled “Scenes of Randolph” from April 8 to May 6,
2010. The exhibition, comprised of original paintings and prints,
will feature scenes of both Randolph County and North
Carolinaʼs Outer Banks.
 
Louis Brady was born in Asheboro and has resided in Randolph
County his entire life. Now a sign painter by vocation, Louis
recalls gaining enjoyment from sketching even prior to starting
school as a youngster. His affinity for art, along with his
developing talent, led him to enroll in an art correspondence
school during his high school years. Louis received instructional The art work of Louis Brady
materials in the mail through the Art Instruction School located in captures the essence of life in
Minneapolis, and would then send his assignments back to the Randolph County and North
instructors to be critiqued. His studies encompassed a variety of Carolina. Prints of his work are an
styles and artistic media, and Brady has fond memories of extremely affordable way to show
receiving feedback from cartooning instructor Charles Schultz, your love for your home while
who eventually gained international recognition as the creator of beautifying your home itself.
the Peanuts cartoon. Louis completed his art coursework in
1962, and in 1964, upon completion of high school, he went to
work with Coca-Cola painting the iconic image on the side of
many buildings in the Triad area. The work with Coca-Cola Liberty American Legion Post 81
provided excellent training for Louis, who, in 1972, opened his Meeting Notes - 11 March 2010
own sign shop and studio at his home in the Franklinville (Continued on p. 5)





A meal of corn beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes and hot
biscuits with coffee, green lemonade, & tea was served to all
present. A  cake for the American Legion 91st birthday and a
Town of Franklinville Board of Commissioners green cake for St Patrickʼs Day was made by Doris Ann
Regular Meeting: Feb 9, 2010 McMasters.
The complete notes are too lengthy to include totally, and must be approved at
        Meeting was opened by District Commander Tommy
the following monthʼs meeting before we can print them, but the highlights
Parham after opening prayer by Henry Galary, POW/MIA
include:
ceremony by Harvey Burgess, & Perry Marbert led the
Pledge of Allegiance. The Commander had a roll call of
Finance Officer Carol Kivett provided a list of recommendations where money
officers and a quorum was declared. Adjutant Cary
was available for use to clean up the Bray property (which is hereby made a
McMasters mentioned that District Commander Parham was
part of these minutes)...Dr. Bob Shackleford said he was here to talk about a
running for 15th District  Commander again next year & the
very small investment for a very large return. Randolph Community College
Post should support him. Terry Stutts moved that Liberty Post
(RCC) is full...There are hundreds of students from the Franklinville
81fully endorse Commander Parham next year and
area...RCC was approved, three years ago, by the county commissioners, to
seconded by Earl Morin…. Motion carried.
build a new building...Dr. Shackleford asked what the school could do to get
the money for the renovations. The county approved the school to seek a
The Commander Parham covered the following items;
referendum for a ¼ of a penny sales tax. Dr. Shackleford said this tax would
15th District membership at 90.42 %.
be a small investment for a large return. Studies show in North Carolina that
Baseball Hall of Fame Banquet in Kinston..April 10, 2010
every dollar invested in a community college returns $6 back to the
Veterans Day with the Legislators..Raleigh on May 26, 2010
county...Finance Officer Carol Kivett provided a list of recommendations where
Golf Tournament on May 15, 2010 at Sandy Creek Golf Club
money was available for use to clean up the Bray property...Commissioner
Boys State: we may have 3 candidates
Hurley said cleaning the property will cost at least $4,000 including the legal
A certificate for Autumn Cheek.. Oratorical Contest
fees. Board members agreed they would make a final determination at the
Four Pillows of the American Legion 2) Children & Youth
April meeting after budget meetings have begun.
Read the rest of the notes online at ramseurreview.org
Read the entire document of meeting notes at ramseurreview.org

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 Public Profile:
(Continued from p. 4)
community. His sign business has kept him busy working in the Triad region, yet
he still finds time for his landscape and scenic paintings. Although he often paints
out of sheer enjoyment, he also works on several commission works each year.
On the first Saturday of November each year, Louis hosts an open house in his
Mayor Pro-Tem
studio and invites the public to visit with him and view his work. Louis and his wife,
Susie, continue to live in the Franklinville community. They have two grown Name: Danny Shaw
daughters and two grandsons. Commissioner Since: 1996
  What did you do before your
Bradyʼs exhibit, on display at the Ramseur Town Hall building located at 724 service? I worked for 33 years
Liberty Street in Ramseur, will open with a reception on April 8, 2010 from at Energizer Battery Company
6:00-8:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend this free event which is sponsored by and 30 years as a volunteer
Ramseurʼs Downtown Revitalization Committee. Refreshments will be served. For fire fighter. I was actually Fire
more information, please email the exhibit coordinator at Chief at the time I was elected.
kfranklin@townoframseur.org or call Ramseur Town Hall at 336-824-8530. Why switch from the FD? I
love the Department and still
Ramseur Police Dept. Monthly Activity report do, but I thought I could serve
March 2010 the people of Ramseur better
as a commissioner. Plus, Iʼm a
bit older than I used to be, this job is less risky!
Citations: 87 DWI: 1
What do you do as Mayor Pro-Tem/Commissioner?
Traffic Offenses: 104 Warrants Served: 2
As Pro-Tem I sit in for Mayor Spivey at meetings in the
Warnings: 37 On Sight Arrest: 3 event he canʼt be there. I was recently appointed to head
Parking Tickets: 1 Warrents Taken Out: 4 up the Water & Sewer Department for Ramseur.
Traffic Accidents: 9 Total Arrests: 11 How are you making Ramseur better? Iʼm doing
Criminal Calls: 29 Homicide: 0 everything I can to help revitalize downtown. I think
Suspicious People Logged: 12 Sexual Assault: 0 improving that area will really help out. I also am trying to
Suspicious Vehicles Logged: 17 Assault: 3 make sure we can use our natural resources (water) to
Doors/Windows Found Open: 1 Robbery: 1 bring in money for the town. Whether itʼs selling water or
going after grant money to put in more water lines, I just
Alarm Calls: 16 Burglary (B&E): 1
want to help the town restore itʼs budget and life.
Domestic Calls: 13 Arson: 0
Why is it important for people to know whoʼs who in
Business Escorted: 29 Larceny: 5 local government? I think if people knew what we did,
Funerals Escorted: 2 Property Damage: 1 they would come to the right people with their concerns.
Asst. Out of Town Depts.: 7 Drug Violations: 1 Instead of just calling up the Mayor, they can come to
Asst. Medical Rescue: 0 me for water and sewer, or any of the other
Animal Calls: 23 commissioners for the areas they are over. Itʼs more
efficient and takes the load off of the mayor. Our
Misc Calls: 38
meetings are open to the public so everyone can be
educated and know how to improve our town.
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Community
Old School Ramseur: A sit-down with John Brooks
We all have our certain views or ideas of the
town of Ramseur and itʼs surrounding areas.
Life
Most of the time this view is shaped by the
experiences weʼve had growing up and how we remember the
area changing. Like in the previous issue with Henry King; this
month I had the opportunity to sit down with a man who may have
a different mindset about our hometown. His name is Mr. John
Brooks. I was introduced to him around lunch time at Big Daddyʼs
Pizza. Mr. Brooks is a regular customer there and a source of
great childhood memories to Big Daddyʼs owner Debbie. So I
wanted to see what kind of memories John had himself. “Ramseur
was a different town when I was growing up” Brooks recalled. John
grew up in a 6-child household (3 boys and 3 girls) and developed
into a very talented baseball player. “I loved the game and luckily
was not too bad at it.” It was baseball that gave Brooks his first
taste of traveling as he played Legion ball in 1936 and got to travel
all around North Carolina, a first for this local boy. But it would
certainly not be the last trip out or the farthest he would go.
Brooks “grew up” almost literally overnight in 1935 when his father
passed. John finished the 10th grade and in 1936 went to work for
Acme McCrary. He stayed at the same job from 1936-1941,
helping to support his mother and family through the tough times.
His life changed again on Oct. 20th of 1939 when John married
Lorrene Layne. While this seemed pretty normal for that time and
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this area, Johnʼs life was significantly changed when he left to
serve in World War 2.
From 1944 to 1946 Brooks served in the infantry, surviving 9
months on the front lines. “Seeing your friends die beside you and
feeling bullets whiz by your head really gives you a new
appreciation for home!” John said. He also took part in the famous
“Battle of the Bulge” where Nazi-German troops made one final
(and futile) attempt to break through the lines of Allied Forces.
“That was pretty much it as far as the fighting went” Brooks
recalled of the WW2 turning-point. “Iʼm just thankful to God I made
it through and back home”. But this experience gave Brooks a
totally new outlook on his hometown. “Going overseas and seeing
the world made me love Ramseur much more than before. You
would think the opposite, but you appreciate what God has
blessed us with a lot more once youʼve seen what Iʼve seen.” So
what got him through it all? “Faith, and lots and lots of prayer!”
After returning to Ramseur with a new appreciation for his home
town, John Brooks began a long and successful career in the oil
business. From Texico working for Ed York and Fred Thomas, to
Harold Bryers, Brooks spent 38 years serving the locals with oil to
keep their houses warm and their food cooked. But the main
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 Things that make you go
fighting part. “I could kick Adamʼs butt!” (yes, the Adam from Genesis) “He
brought all this on us just because he couldnʼt keep his woman in line!” Of
course, from the way he fondly refers to the love of his life, we all know a playful
...REALLY?
tease at the Big Daddy waitresses when we hear it. “Being at war made me
really miss this place. When I got home I was happy enough to shout!” One of
the endearing things about John Brooks is that he says what he feels. In a time
when everyone is worried about being politically correct, itʼs a breath of fresh air
to hear someone actually say what they truly think.

At 90, John Brooks still sharply recalls memories from a time that is
unimaginable to many of us. But they are memories that have molded and
shaped the man that was sitting across from me that day. A man who had to
grow up quick and learn what it really means to sacrifice for our freedom. A man
who couldʼve gone anywhere in the world, but chose to come back and live his
life in the little town of Ramseur. 2 of Brookʼs siblings are still living in Siler City
and he still see both his son and daughter frequently. “One lives on one side of
town and one on the other - so Iʼm sandwitched in between them”.
Thatʼs how to spell God? Our public school system is back at it
again! Only kidding...what gets me about this sticker is not the
As we wrapped up our chat together, we spoke briefly about the state of things witty defense of paganism, but the idea behind it that seems to
in our country today. All the talk of “change” and the politics that dominate the be popular recently: All religions are the same, all paths are
headlines. “I try not to get into it too much, but there is one thing Iʼve learned all righteous. Um, listen, you are free to believe what you want.
these years.” Then Mr. Brooks smiled and stated with complete conviction: Fine. Just do me a favor and donʼt lump me into it. The core of
“We live in the greatest nation in the world. Thereʼs no doubt about that.” my belief (and many of yours) dictates that if one belief is right -
all other religions are wrong. Sorry, no way to get around that.
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Hey! You took my place!
One day, a man went to visit a church. He got there early, parked his
car and got out. A car pulled up near the man and the driver got out
and said, “I always park there! You took my place!” The visitor went
inside for Sunday School, found an empty seat and sat down. A
young lady from the church approached him and stated: “Thatʼs my
seat! You took my place!” The visitor was somewhat distressed by this
rude welcome, but said nothing. After Sunday School the visitor went
into the sanctuary and sat down. Another member walked up to him
and said “Thatʼs where I always sit. You took my place!” The visitor
was even more troubled by this treatment, but still he said nothing.
Later as the congregation was praying for Christ to dwell among
them, the visitor stood up, and his appearance began to change.
Horrible scars became visible on his hands and on his feet. Someone
from the congregation noticed him and called out - “What happened
to you!” The visitor replied, as his hat became a crown of thorns and a
tear fell from his eye. “I took your place..”
The sad thing is, Iʼve seen a church member do like the people in this
anecdote. This Easter I hope we remembered who took our place...
4th Annual Senior Ms. Randolph
County is back - May 22
Randolph County Senior Adults Association is excited to present the Fourth
Annual Senior Ms. Randolph County Pageant under the direction of Zoe
Faircloth, again this year. The Senior Ms. Randolph County Pageant is an
annual event that honors Randolph County women 60 years of age and
older, who have reached “the age of elegance.” The Pageant, produced and
presented by the Randolph County Senior Adults Association, is a search for
the gracious older woman who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity, and
inner beauty of todayʼs senior woman. The countywide pageant is held in
the spring of each year. It is open to all women in Randolph County 60 years
of age and older.
The Senior Ms. Randolph County Pageant is one of hundreds of pageants
that will take place all over the United States, prior to the Ms. Senior
America Pageant. Senior Ms. Randolph County is selected
from the pageant contestants by a panel of judges. The Ms. Senior America
organizers believe, as we do, that seniors are the foundation of America,
and one of our most valuable resources.
Randolph County Senior Adults Association is a non-profit organization and
a member agency of United Way. RCSAA provides services and programs
to individuals, over 60. The Senior Ms. Randolph County Pageant provides
the opportunity to spotlight women over 60 and their accomplishments in
life, and for our community. Because one in seven seniors in Randolph
County live at, or below, the poverty level there is no fee to enter. And
because the agency is a non-profit, to help underwrite the cost of the
pageant production, RCSAA invites local businesses to share their support
for our senior community and contribute to this significant event by
sponsoring a contestant. Each Contestant Sponsorship is $200.00.
Contestant sashes are worn proudly throughout the pageant, which will
boldly display the contestant sponsorʼs business name.
Pageant Program Booklets with brief contestant introductions, photos, and
sponsor information are distributed in celebration of the event. Program
Booklet Advertising Spaces are also available to help cover the cost of
printing materials. All extra proceeds from this event will be used by
Randolph County Senior Adults Association to benefit Randolph County
Seniors by maintaining and extending services and programs.
The Fourth Annual Senior Ms. Randolph County Pageant will be held
3:30-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 22 at the North Asheboro Middle School,
located at 1861 North Asheboro School Road in Asheboro. Tickets are
$10.00 for general admission and $7.00 for seniors, 60 years or older.
Children under 12 years of age are admitted free. Tickets are available at all
four Senior Center locations.
For more information, please call Donna Dickens at 336-625-3389.
Senior Ms. Randolph County 2009,
Loretta Linebarrier,
1ST Runner Up and Ms. Congeniality,
Lucille Parsons,
and
2ND Runner Up, Doris Allred
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 Lawn Care FYI: Proper Mowing Height Is Key To A Healthy Lawn

Let me start by saying “Boy, was I wrong!”  Last month I wrote
that by the end of March we should be able to make our first
cuts.  As it turned out, by the end of March I was already making
second cuts on most of the properties I service!  Who would
have guessed weʼd have such a dramatic shift from harsh winter
weather to spring / summer temperatures?!  Itʼs definitely
already been an interesting weather year and weʼre barely three
months into it. 
And finally, lawns maintained at shorter heights are more
susceptible to weed infiltration.  A full, healthy lawn is the single
best defense against weeds as it provides limited space for
weeds to move in.  The thicker and healthier the lawn grass, the
more the weeds have to compete for sunlight and nutrients. 
True to survival of the fittest, the developed and healthy lawn
grasses will dominate and win the majority of these battles.  

Since we were given such a kick start to the spring mowing

season, Iʼve decided to devote this monthʼs article to the proper Van Thornhill is the owner of
mowing height.  Each species of grass has itʼs own optimal The Mowing Man Lawn Care
height, but since fescue is the dominant lawn turf in our area, Send him your landscaping questions:
this piece will be geared toward it.  I was recently informed that van@themowingmanlawncare.com
mowing lawns high is a “trick landscapers use to need to mow
more often”.  I was astounded that, as a lawn care professional,
or call (336) 302-6837
I was so blindly unaware of this!  Only kidding, of course.  I
realized when I heard the statement that many people may not
understand why we mow higher and the benefits it provides.

The optimal height for fescue is 2 ½ to 3 inches.  When mowing,

it is recommended not to take more than 1/3 of the blade height
at one time.  As a general rule, allow the blade to grow to
approximately 4 inches, and then mow to 3 inches – a reduction
of 1/4.  If your lawn is patchy or uneven at 3 inches, you can
reduce to 2 ½ without negatively affecting the health of the lawn.  

So, what are the benefits of mowing higher?  First, mowing

fescue low results in more stem exposure while removing the
majority of the blade.  This causes the lawn to appear thinner
and less lush, and will also provide an off color instead of the
desirable deep, rich green.  More importantly, itʼs the blade of
the grass that handles the photosynthesis process of turning
sunlight into nourishment.  While there is no direct correlation or
comparison to photosynthesis in mammals, think of it similar to
a band around a personʼs abdomen.  This constriction would
restrict airflow and, while we may still be able to take in enough
air to survive, we would not be able to breathe efficiently and
perform well.  The same is true with our lawn – if we limit to
minimal blade length, we are restricting its ability to harvest and
utilize the sunlight it needs. 

Secondly, by eliminating much of the blade canopy, the soil

suffers more rapid water loss to evaporation.  We all know that
plants need ample water to flourish, and by cutting too short, we
reduce the soilʼs ability to retain moisture.  This exposure also
causes more significant fluctuations in soil temperature which
can both stress the lawn grass as well as negatively impact the
micro-organisms in the soil.

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