It’s Official – 25 Years and Counting

August 31, 2016 · By Deb Phillips – The Photo Gal 
Rep. Julia C. Howard presents a commemorative plaque signed by Gov. Pat MCrory.

NC Rep. Julia C. Howard (District 79 – Davie, Forsyth) presents a commemorative plaque to the Town of Lewisville on behalf of Gov. Pat McCrory.

Commemorative Plaque

Not only did the Town of Lewisville celebrate the 25th anniversary of its incorporation on August 13, 2016, this important milestone was officially recognized by Gov. Pat McCrory. On hand to present a commemorative plaque to the Town was NC Rep. Julia C. Howard (R, District 79 – Davie, Forsyth).

Past and present members of Lewisville's Town Council pose with other dignitaries in commemoration of Lewisville’s 25th Anniversary.

Former and present Town Council Members, along with other political dignitaries, including U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, pose for a formal shot commemorating Lewisville’s 25th year of incorporation.

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The next blog post will cover Lewisville Historical Society’s re-enactments of key Lewisville figures in its early days. Photos AND audio will be featured of each re-enactor.

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Remembering the Fallen

June 3, 2010 · By Deb Phillips – The Photo Gal 
Bagpiper, David Thomas, at the Memorial Day Service in Lewisville, NC (Forsyth County)

Bagpiper David Thomas performed during Lewisville's 2010 Memorial Day Service at the Veterans Memorial in Shallowford Square.

Memorial Day Service

American Legion Post 522 of Lewisville sponsored this year’s Memorial Day Service (on May 31, 2010) at the Veterans Memorial in Shallowford Square. Hundreds from the Lewisville community gathered to honor the military men and women who have given their lives in service to our country.

The Memorial Day program included a vintage military vehicle exhibition and a flyover by pilot Bill Kyle in a World War II-era plane, the T6 Trainer. During the roughly one-hour program, the audience enjoyed special music that included vocalists and bagpipes, as well as a message by guest speaker Tom Summy. Members of American Legion Post 522 also served as the honor guard, the rifle squad and bugler.

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Back to 1859

October 23, 2009 · By Deb Phillips – The Photo Gal 
The West Side Civic Theatre reenacts the wedding of Lewis Case Laugenour and Mary Elizabeth Nissen. Celebrating why Lewisville is a great place to live.

Members of the West Side Civic Theatre reenact the marriage of Lewisville’s founder, Lewis Case Laugenour, to Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Nissen in 1859. The onlooker in the foreground, dressed in period attire, looks as though he, too, could have stepped out of the 1800s.

Lewisville Celebrates 150 Years

On Saturday, October 17, 2009, the Town of Lewisville, North Carolina celebrated its 150th anniversary with the Lewisville Sesquicentennial Celebration at Shallowford Square. Members of the Lewisville Historical Society had worked for more than a year on the celebration plans.

Despite the cloudy, cool weather, the celebration began at 11:00 a.m. with an old-fashioned vehicle parade, followed by a variety of activities, exhibits and tours until the celebration ended at 4:00 p.m. Some of the activities and exhibits included:

  • Bluegrass music
  • Brass band
  • Square dancing
  • Storytelling
  • Wagon rides
  • Post Office memorabilia & the 150th year commemorative stamp
  • Genealogy and Lewisville history exhibits
  • Poster and essay contest awards presented to local school children
  • Nineteenth century craft exhibits
  • Flower show
  • Historic sidewalk tour
  • Old-fashioned children’s games

The Big Wedding

The final and defining event of the day was the reenactment of the 1859 marriage of Lewis Case Laugenour to Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Nissen. The talented members of the West Side Civic Theatre gave a most engaging rendition of the marriage, complete with children and the sounds of brass music by the Brookstown Band. The cake and ice cream reception following the wedding put the finishing touch on the Sesquicentennial Celebration.

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Frank’s Boundless Imagination

June 6, 2009 · By Deb Phillips – The Photo Gal 
This metal beast can be seen in the yard of Joe and Esther Marion. It's just one of many wonderful creations by Frank Holder. Deb Phillips, photographer.

This metal beast can be seen in the yard of Joe and Esther Marion. It’s just one of many wonderful creations by sculptor, Frank Holder.

Frank Holder, 1931–2009

I never personally knew Frank Holder, but I’ve heard about him from my mother, and I’ve seen his wonderful handiwork. In fact, I see it every time I travel Highway 421 from Lewisville to Winston-Salem.

Just beyond the Lewisville/Williams Road exit on the right, at Joe’s Landscaping and Nursery, you can see some of Frank Holder’s big metal beasts, flowers and an unforgettable spider mailbox.

Taking photos of those sculptures had been on my mental list for a while, but I hadn’t gotten around to photographing them until yesterday. That’s because Frank Holder passed away earlier this week at the age of 78.

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