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by ANNETTE JOYCE SUMMERFIELD – The state giveth and the state taketh away. At least, that’s what seems to be happening to three local businesses that have found themselves further disconnected from their customers and the drive-by traffic which has been the lifeblood of their existence. N.C. Department of Transportation recently relented and put up directional signage to

guide traffic, but quickly made the path to the businesses’ doors longer and more confusing; in the process, they have also upset residential neighbors. Until a few months ago, the three Summerfield businesses – M&M Tire and Auto, Gilley’s Small Engine Service and Petro 220 convenience store – sat on a major highway exposed to a constant stream of traffic. Once the newly widened U.S. 220 opened, the business-

es were left stranded on what appeared to be an inaccessible access road. All three put up signs on U.S. 220 and U.S. 158 in an attempt to direct traffic to their locations. Originally, the only signage DOT placed directed drivers to the old U.S. 220, something that Mark Middleton, owner of M&M Tire, says “didn’t do us any good.” Recently, NCDOT placed

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Town, ﬁre department review options for water access by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – In April 2014 the Summerfield Town Council requested that the Public Safety Committee begin exploring improvements to the town’s fire protection. With no municipal water system or fire hydrants, the fire department relies on ponds and lakes for its water

Mark Middleton, owner of M&M Tire and Auto, believes the state could have done a better job of detouring trafﬁc to his and other businesses located near U.S. 220.

source when responding to a structure fire.

point, fill the tanks and get back to the scene of the fire.

In addition to the frontline firefighters, Summerfield Fire Chief Chris Johnson explains several other people needed on the scene of a structure fire include those who drive the water tankers to a water access point, run the hoses from the tank to the access

About how long does that process take? Once you are at the water access point, an average of seven minutes. For Johnson, that’s far too long in a critical situation when every minute counts. A diminishing number of water access points (what

Everything is costing us time – and time is not our friend when it comes to fire.” Summerfield Fire Chief Chris Johnson was at one time 28 is now 13) and a diminishing number of volunteer firefighters to work along with paid staff members on the scene is placing a strain on the department and

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IN THIS ISSUE News in brief ......................................3 Your Questions ..................................4 ‘Gibby’ honored ...............................6 Pets & Critters ....................................7 Bearded dragon is mascot.............8 HorsePOWER gala ............................9 High School Sports .........................10 Student Profiles ............................... 11 Community Calendar ...................14 Bits & Pieces ....................................15 Letters/Opinions ............................16 Crime/Incident Report ..................17 Classifieds .......................................19 Index of Advertisers .......................23

NEWS in brief

Council continues efforts to get water system in the black STOKESDALE – Stokesdale town council members are bent on getting the town’s municipal water system financially in the black. To that effort, the council recently turned to UNC Environmental Finance Center, housed in the university’s School of Government. The center has worked with hundreds of towns operating small water systems (serving fewer than 10,000 people).

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“Small water systems comprise more than 94 percent of the nation’s 157,000 public water systems and struggle much more to meet clean drinking water standards than their larger counterparts,” said Glenn Barnes, senior project director of the center. “In 2011, 25 percent of the nation’s smallest systems violated health-based

standards in part due to their geographic isolation, small staff size, growing infrastructure needs and small customer bases.”

makes available, the town will soon be able to run scenarios of its water system’s present and future operational and maintenance costs. “There are lots of formulas [in the software]… we can plug in a loss, and it says you need to charge this much for water and this much for accessibility,”

Braswell said. In the near future, Braswell says he hopes to invite the town’s biggest water users – and anyone on the system – to review water system plans for five, 10 and more years into the future. The mayor also plans to hold more water system informational workshops.

The state audits the town’s municipal water system annually and sends a report to the center. “The State of North Carolina is looking at these numbers. If a water system loses money three years in a row, the state takes it over. That’s not what our goal is,” Stokesdale Mayor Randy Braswell says. “The trend in Stokesdale was not good, so our first major move was to break even … we were charging $3 per $1,000 gallons of water, but Winston-Salem charges us $5.30. That does not get us above the black line.” Using software that the center

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...continued from p. 1 both digital and neon orange directional signs along the highways. Kris Lorenz, DOT resident engineer, says the signs are temporary, but the department is hoping to replace them with permanent interstate signage once construction is complete. However, a few days later, the detour route was changed again. It’s nearly two miles longer as the traffic winds through a residential area and doubles back to Petro 220. Middleton says DOT promised to put in a cut-through for the tractor trailer trucks that deliver gas, parts and supplies, but that hasn’t materialized. Instead, the trucks are required to make a sharp turn at the end of Spotswood Road, where there’s not enough room for such a maneuver. Then there are drivers of 18-wheelers who find themselves lost on the access road because GPS has not yet been updated; the current signage only serves to further confuse them. “Those transfer trucks end up using my parking lot to turn around,” says Middleton. “The state isn’t going to pay me to have repairs done.” Though Middleton has heard comments from his customers about the inconvenience and confusion, fortunately his customers are willing to make the drive. “It hasn’t hurt our business because we have a lot of loyal customers, but I don’t think it’s really fair that they have to deal with this,” says Middleton. “Personally, I think it’s very poor planning on

DOT’s part. They should have thought this out before they started construction. “This all could have been eliminated if the state had put in a road coming across 220 in the beginning. They could still do it, but they claim it’s too late.” At Petro 220, Jason Trimble, shift manager, sees the new detour as another headache for the store to endure; despite that, he believes the business will survive. “Our expectation is for the store to stay open as long as we make enough money to keep the lights on,” says Trimble. “Both the owners live in the area and they want to make this work.” Having the lowest gas prices in the area is one of the ways Petro 220 is working to bring in business. With a recent price of $1.95 per gallon, Trimble says “we were the first one in the state to break $2.” As for the neighborhood behind the businesses, residents are enduring heavier traffic including the presence of the tractor trailer trucks. Both Middleton and Trimble say they have heard complaints from the people who live there and rumors that law enforcement officials have been called due to drivers speeding through the 35-mph zone. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, Middleton points out. The construction taking place next door to Gilley’s Small Engine Service is scheduled to be completed at the end of March. Once that’s done, a permanent access should be in place. Construction for the entire project is scheduled to be completed July 2016.

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‘Gibby’ gets top honors at Summerﬁeld FD by GERRI HUNT

Lt. Chris “Gibby” Gibson was selected as Summerﬁeld Fire Department’s Fireﬁghter of the Year in December.

SUMMERFIELD – Lt. Chris Gibson, known to his fellow firefighters as “Gibby,” was named Firefighter of the Year during Summerfield Fire Department’s December banquet.

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Gibson, who turns 30 this month, was born and raised in the Summerfield area. His whole family, immediate and extended, lives at the corner of Witty and Scalesville roads. Like most children, Gibson loved fire trucks and the fire station, where he hung around with his dad. “My dad, Herb Gibson Jr., was a Greensboro firefighter for 29 years, and just retired,” Gibson says. “I grew up around it. That’s how I got the passion and fever for it. “In high school, I thought about joining the military, but I did a ride-along

with my dad on a couple of calls (staying in the truck),” he says. “That’s when I realized it was cool, and it felt right.” Gibson started volunteering with SFD in 2003, and underwent training for two years. He was named Trainee of the Year in 2004. “They were just starting a hiring process, and I thought, ‘What the heck?’” Gibson laughed. He became a full-time firefighter in 2006, and was promoted to engineer (driver) the following year. He’s now based at Station 39 on Lake Brandt Road, and works part-time at Stokesdale’s Station 12. To Gibson, being at the fire station is

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“Sydney Wilson was a great leader on the court. She’s truly playing like a senior,” said Furlough. “We haven’t had all 10 players dressed for a game since Dec. 29. It was great to have us all back together.

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“Matt Graham was 5 for 7 on threes, and when we get that type of production it gives us a much more balanced attack,” said Northern head basketball coach Bill Chambers. Graham scored a team-high 17 points, and center Josh Gibson chipped in 16 points.

The Nighthawks’ winning streak ended Friday, Jan. 30, however, when they lost to the Eastern Guilford Wildcats, 72-62. “Our loss … was a difficult pill to swallow,” said Chambers, “We have to credit Eastern and Coach Joseph Spinks with an excellent game plan. “Quayson Williams is the best player we have faced this year and his 30 points really hurt us.” Josh Gibson led the Nighthawks with 16 points and 15 rebounds.

Girls varsity basketball (15-5, 10-2) The short-handed Northern Guilford’s girls basketball team fell to Rockingham 60-49 on Jan. 27. “Rockingham was able to capitalize on the fact that our two point guards were out,” said Northern head girls basketball coach Kim Furlough. “We had players in positions they don’t normally play in.

“We will all grow from this experience.” Center Elissa Cunane finished with 13 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Mercedes Wampler added 11 points and shot 71 percent from the field. In the 69-55 win against Eastern on Jan. 30, Guard Sydney Wilson posted a game-high 29 points, 6 assists, 4 steals and 1 block.

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Boys varsity basketball (18-2, 5-1) In the final minutes of the Northwest Guilford varsity boys basketball 82-79 win over East Forsyth on Jan. 27, Northwest sank free throws and East didn’t. “Offensively, we got to get back to sharing the ball and making the extra

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Forward Thomas Hennigan ﬁnishes with a layup after coming up with a steal during the 82-79 conference win over East Forsyth on Jan. 27.

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Hometown: Greensboro “We had to bounce back with a win,” Spicer said. Forward Sam Covington had a team-high 17 points, and guard Tre Turner added 15 points. Pressuring the ball on defense is a key to success, and Northwest did just that in a 75-58 win over Ragsdale

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“We passed the ball extremely well in the first half and we were very unselfish,” said Reavis. “Our defensive intensity and active hands set the tone for the game.”

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Covington led the way with 18 points, and Turner finished with 15 points.

Girls varsity basketball (20-0, 6-0) The Northwest Guilford varsity girls basketball team was recently ranked No. 18 in USA Today’s Top 25 high school girls basketball teams, but head girls basketball coach Darlene Joyner said the 18th-ranked Vikings haven’t been focusing on the rankings. “We’re trying to concentrate on us, perfecting what we do every night so that we can perform a little bit better. (The ranking) has not been a factor,” said Joyner. Guard Hayley Barber and forward Morgan Pointer each scored 17 points

Future plans: Play football in college Most admired athlete: Greg Olsen Favorite athletic team: Iowa Hawkeyes Favorite food: Pizza

Dream job: Big 10 college football coach Something not everyone knows about me: “I own four hair brushes.” Nickname: “T-Henni” New Year’s resolution: Be an all-state wide receiver Position: “Forward. I try to be the hardest worker every time I go out, no matter what sport.” Pre-game ritual: Pray Coach Lee Reavis on Thomas Hennigan: “Thomas is an outstanding young man on and off the court. He plays with tremendous energy and with a passion for the game.”

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Oak Ridge Military Academy honored members of the school’s 1975 basketball state champions’ team during halftime of the varsity boys’ basketball game on Jan. 30. Photo courtesy of ORMA Coach “Tee” Frye With the exception of Bobby Barbera, who was a teacher at the academy at the time (and still led the academy’s is), shown are members of the championship team, L to R: Greg VanHook, Charles Vick, Keith boys’ basketball Cokely, Bobby Barbera (teacher), Paul Grey and Paul Watkins. Not pictured: Coach “Tee” Frye team to the state championship, where they defeated Pungo Christian state basketball championship since that victory nearly Academy of Wilmington (ORMA has not won another 40 years ago).

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Looking back, looking forward Last month we asked our elected ofﬁcials in Oak Ridge, Stokesdale and Summerﬁeld to share their perspectives on their town’s accomplishments in 2014 and what they saw as potential challenges for 2015. Thanks to Oak Ridge Councilman George McClellan for offering this response below, which is the last in our series of responses. “I think the council heard more rezoning cases (in 2014) than we had during the first two years of my term,” says McClellan. “Some did not agree with the McClellan council’s decisions, but I felt comfortable with my decisions because they met the requirements of our ordinances.”

about the town’s future development. “One of the benefits that came from these hearings is that we got to hear from folks on both sides of the zoning cases and this led to the creation of the Town’s Land Use Review Committee; the committee is made up of a cross section of folks who live in Oak Ridge, including those who did not necessarily agree with all of my decisions,” says McClellan. “This committee is now reviewing our land use plan and will report back to the council later this year with their recommendations.” McClellan says another challenge was continuing to keep taxes low and government small while still providing the services that citizens have come to expect.

In facing this challenge, McClellan believes a major plus was to open discussions

Looking ahead, McClellan hopes the town can include funding in the 2015/2016 FY budget to complete a sidewalk along Oak Ridge Road, from the intersection at Linville Road to Oak Ridge Commons shopping center, so people can walk safely from the shopping areas to the town park.

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But I am familiar with it and I do know Andy, so I know better. So many of the things I have heard and read regarding this tragedy imply that Andy’s crime was striking Mr. Martinez with his truck, as if Andy had done this with premeditation or at the very least, careless regard. This is not the case. Andy was not driving while impaired, not distracted by texting or talking on a cell phone. All he remembers is that Todd Martinez was suddenly there. No charges were brought against Andy regarding negligence in striking Mr. Martinez, and I believe this is significant. To be sure, Andy’s reaction to having struck Mr. Martinez was horribly wrong, and in fact, criminal. He would be the first to agree with that, and he has. The behaviors he demonstrated afterward, however, were not those of a callous person with disregard for human life, but rather the terrified, impulsive reaction of a young man who was scarcely more than a boy. He put

on a facade of normalcy in doing his usual activities, but I have no doubt he was tormented inwardly and horribly conflicted. Had he the ability to do it over, he would stop and do everything possible to help Mr. Martinez, but as is always the case when tragedy occurs, we don’t get second chances. When Andy gave himself up to the officers and was informed that Mr. Martinez had died, he sobbed uncontrollably. Our society has determined that leaving the scene of an accident in which bodily injury has occurred is a serious crime, and Andy pled guilty to that crime. As I write this, he is imprisoned and serving the time that was legally adjudicated though our court system. Just as the family and friends of Todd Martinez will have to live the rest of their lives without their hero, Andy, his friends and his family will live with the scars of a horrible, tragic accident and the poor decision that followed. All that I have read and heard about Todd Martinez indicates he was a fine, Godly man. No amount of vitriol against Andy will bring him back, but emulating the character that Todd exhibited through his selfless life of service by forgiving a young man with an appropriately crushed spirit would honor his memory in a way that no amount of punishment could ever accomplish. Jim Bolling, SUMMERFIELD

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sadness for Andy Barham and his family. It is easy to read an article like the one referenced above and assume attitudes on the part of those who are mentioned in its content, based partly on facts (some of which may have been distorted) but also on assumptions. Were I not familiar with this story and did I not know Andy, perhaps I would have had the same mistaken assumptions when I read it.

and continue to be suffered by Melanie Harless, her family and the many people who loved and respected their hero, Todd Martinez. At the same time, however, I feel great

Jogging along highway unsafe “Egomaniacal” or “death wish?” Since when did N.C. 150 become a jogging track? Really? That highway is no longer a sleepy county road. Regardless of the neon green attire worn, when you ramble on the edge of oncoming traffic against a morning sun or near dusk you are virtually invisible. Nothing more than a silhouette at best. With Oak Ridge Park, Triad Park, indoor tracks, or quieter neighborhoods

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available, as well as school yards after hours, it would appear to be safer than stumbling into an oncoming auto, or causing an auto to swerve rather than hitting you. I am not impressed with anyone’s decision to run along the narrow margin of the “new I-95” in Guilford County. Sooner or later … it has, sadly, already happened to bicyclists. Joe Hughes, OAK RIDGE

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Jan. 16 | A female resident of Kehoe Drive in east Greensboro reported being assaulted during a road rage incident on N.C. 68. The female driver of the other car allegedly followed the victim into the parking lot of CVS in Oak Ridge and verbally confronted her before shoving her while claiming the victim hit her car. N.C. State Highway Patrol found no collision had occurred, and warrants were advised for both drivers. Jan. 19 | A male resident of Summerfield Road in Summerfield was charged with assault on a female and injury to personal property during an apparent domestic dispute. Jan. 25 | A resident of Arabian Court in Summerfield reported being assaulted during a domestic dispute. The victim was not injured; warrants were advised.

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Jan. 29 | A resident of Moutline Court in northwest Greensboro reported that someone stole items including a $350 Paslode frame nailer, a $350 Paslode finish nailer and a $100 Makita circular saw from his unlocked Chevy truck.

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Jan. 27 | A resident of N.C. 150 West in Summerfield reported that between 9 a.m. and 1:45 p.m., someone kicked open his basement door, entered his home and stole 11 pieces of jewelry valued at $416, a Ruger pistol valued at $400, and a $5 pillowcase. Damage was estimated at $130. Jan. 28 | Sometime between 5 p.m. on Jan. 22 and 6 a.m. on Jan. 23, someone slipped the front door lock of Long Asphalt Paving &

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...continued from p. 1 put ting public safety at risk, Johnson fears. “The majority of our calls are in the daytime,” the fire chief notes, and that’s when volunteers are at work and away from the community. But the challenges of having only eight paid staff members per 24-hour shift and an average of only 1.1 volunteers per call, coupled with diminishing water access points, don’t stop there. When the widening of U.S. 220 is complete and the two-lane highway is converted to a four-lane highway with a median, emergency personnel will sometimes have to drive as much as one to two miles (or more) out of their way to get to water access points before turning around to head back in the direction of a fire. Johnson is clear about one thing: he is no expert when it comes to water

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Gibson and Capt. David Watkins were also thanked by a woman they saved while using CPR for the first time.

things interesting, but also makes sure we get things done.”

“Getting thanks is not why we do it. It’s our job,” Gibson says.

Gibson is also always level-headed and quick to make good decisions even in difficult situations, says Hardy.

And on the job, Chief Chris Johnson describes Gibson as an exemplary employee.

On that note, three options have been discussed by the Public Safety Committee thus far: 1) pressurized hydrants (with adequate storage) within 1,000 feet of all structures; 2) pressurized hydrants (with adequate storage) at key points in town; or 3) take no action.

“There was a really bad wreck on Scalesville Road. I’d been on accident calls before that involved fatalities, but that one in particular ... On the call, we did everything that we could, and when we got back to the station, he was really proactive, making sure we were able to talk about things and get through that situation together,” Hardy says. “That goes back to him being a great mentor and teacher.”

Gibson helped start a rookie program, and continues to teach newcomers. He’s a certified fire instructor for the state, and teaches at Rockingham Community College. He’s also an instructor for others seeking their Wildland Fire Certification.

Johnson will attend the town council meeting on Feb. 10 and make himself available to answer questions from the council. Of the choices presented by the committee, he hopes taking no action will not be a consideration. “This is too important (to take no action,” Johnson says. “This is people’s lives we are talking about.”

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Johnson says whenever Gibson attends classes, he brings back valuable information to share. A couple years ago, Gibson even starred in a commercial to recruit firefighters in Guilford County. “I figured it would be on the Internet,” he says. Little did he know, it was shown in local theaters before a movie began. “I wasn’t expecting it. I was sitting there [waiting for the movie] and boom! There it was! I thought, ‘I hope no one sees me,’” Gibson says. “I like ‘behindthe-curtain work,’ and giving other people the glory.” The commercial also hit the TV screen, and was aired locally on WFMY News 2. It can be seen online at www. guilfordfireandrescue.com.

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Gideon Grove UMC is holding a FAT TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER. Come to Palestine UMC, 51 Ellisboro Rd., Stokesdale on Tuesday, February 17, between 5-7pm for pancakes, sausage or bacon and great fellowship. All donations will go into our rebuilding fund. Out of the ashes we are Growing in the Grove!

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2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV Platinum series, black w/tan leather interior, no smoke, no pets, no odors. All-wheel drive, power sunroof, towing package, rear entertainment system, navigation system, very clean, excellent condition, 96,400 miles, $17,000. (336) 643-4114.

SQUARE DANCE LESSONS! Square dancing is great fun and the perfect exercise for the mind and body! Open House, February 19 & 26, 7:15-9:15pm, Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Springwood Drive, Greensboro. Lessons begin March 5. For more info, call (336) 621-0215 or visit www.GreensboroSwingingStars.org.

HYUNDAI TUCSON LIMITED 2007 Leather, auto-temp, heated seats, a “Creampuff!” 95K miles. $8,350. 643-7071.

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2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV, fully loaded, black on black, 75K miles, $34K. Call (336) 643-3156.

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 EMPLOYMENT DRIVERS: New equipment just arrived! New year – new opportunities. Want better pay? Better home-time & compensation? CDL-A 1 yr. exp. (877) 704-3773. TALENT SEARCH for companies and job search for professionals. Career Focus Solutions provides workshops designed to help companies recruit and retain top talent that fits their culture. Unemployed professionals find good companies where they best fit in the Triad. Contact Glenn Wise at (336) 298-1152 or visit us online at careerfocussolutions.com. TRIPPS, 1605 Highwoods Blvd., Greensboro, is now hiring hosts, servers and line cooks. Please come in to apply between 2-4pm Monday through Friday.

ROCK THE RUNWAY, an evening to benefit Triad Goodwill, Friday, Feb. 20, doors open at 5:30pm. For more information, visit www.goodwillrocktherunway.org, or see display ad on page 5. THE PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE CHOIR and ringers Spring Tour 2015, Thursday, February 26, 7pm, Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church, 2614 Oak Ridge Road. Come enjoy this internationally-acclaimed college choir and handbell ensemble! KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, Fri., Feb. 27, 9am-8pm; Sat., Feb. 28, 8am-1pm (some items 50% off on Sat.), St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Rd., Greensboro, www.stpaulskidssale.com. FAIRY GARDEN WORKSHOP, Saturday, Feb. 28, The Garden Outlet in Summerfield. Please call to register or with any questions. (336) 643-0898. Summerfield’s 19th annual FOUNDERS’ DAY event will be May 15 from 6-10pm and May 16 from 10am-4pm. Friday night will offer live music from Northern High School and rides. The Saturday morning parade will be along Summerfield Road, followed by live music, rides, vendors, and exhibits at the Summerfield Athletic Park (5200 US 220 North).

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FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding lawnmowers, push mowers, tillers and gas equipment. 689-4167. SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE, Affordable, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747. CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. (336) 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com.

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MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 937-5231. PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANING Affordable prices, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or seasonal. Free est., satisfaction guaranteed. Call Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592. MAID-2-SHINE. Serving NW area for 10 years. Homes, ofﬁces, move in/out. Detail oriented, prof, bonded, exc. ref. 338-0223. SPARKLE CLEANING SERVICES Affordable, quality house cleaning! Licensed & insured. Call (336) 541-5164.

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DECORATING

GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING

EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture placement. E-mail appeninc@gmail.com or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411.

GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperrooﬁng.com.

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 17-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796.

MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

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LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101.

TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? I do leaf clean up, pruning & tree trimming, bed & yard work, odd jobs. Honest, reliable & reasonable. (336) 464-5215.

MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154.

ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860.

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Snow removal! Mulching, landscaping, concrete work. 362-3647.

GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC 65, Stokesdale. (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 ofﬁce.

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. 643-1119.

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.

FLOORING CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed/insured. 643-6500.

AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.

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HOME REPAIR, LLC Lisa & Jerry Potkay, Oak Ridge Bathroom Remodeling | Additions | Decks

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GRADING / HAULING BRAD’S BOBCAT. Snow removal, grading/ hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, ﬁll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.

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WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeService.com. ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157.

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MULCH, single-ground, $10 per 3-yard scoop. Tandem load delivered, $100 (about 10 yards). Oak Ridge area, 803-2195. TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling & more! (336) 207-6632.

GreenScapes Mulch & Pine Needles • Tree Cutting Concrete Sidewalks / Driveways Landscaping • Lot / Land Clearing Stump Grinding / Removal Bobcat & Dump Truck Services Leaf Removal • Parking Lot Cleanup

Call Tony - office (336) 215-4531

MASONRY SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. Let us help with your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! No better time for a new ﬁre pit or patio. We do driveways & sidewalks too! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

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GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS, ﬁreplaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800. ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.

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BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

MOBILE WELDING SERVICE Residential, wrought-iron fence & gates, custom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, 362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com.

A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. rooﬁng specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanrooﬁnginc.com, 621-6962.

JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce 656-0019, cell 382-6905.

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PAINTING & DRYWALL STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com. PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.

BEK Paint Co. Residential & Commercial David & Judy Long, owners

(336) 931-0600

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CINDY’S PAINTING Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates avail. (336) 708-9155.

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PLUMBING WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc. (336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info.

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Licensed & insured

FREE PICK-UP of riding lawn mowers and push mowers, tillers and gas equipment. 689-4167.

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POWER WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION JLB REMODELING, INC. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Insured. Custom remodeling & additions. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, custom decks, garages, siding, windows, rooﬁng specials. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

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CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential rooﬁng, rubber ﬂat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.

TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Licensed General Contractor with college degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We specialize in additions, remodels, garages, decks, sunrooms, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free Estimates. Call or email, 399-4894, tripp@trippsmithconstruction.com.

PIANO AND GUITAR LESSONS – new students welcome! Contact Eric, 543-3499.

RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

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NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “Northwest Art Framing is a ﬁnd!” – Kate in W-S. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911.

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COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. JUNK REMOVAL. Appliances, batteries, mowers, electronics, trash, etc. 662-3550.

John Runyan, owner FREE consultation!

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KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum ﬂoors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.

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ROOFING RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of rooﬁng. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call 662-7980, or visit redrhinorooﬁng.com.

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HOMES FOR RENT

body weight bench, all attachments, like new, $75 obo. (336) 643-4114. SEASONED FIREWOOD, $80/half cord, delivered and stacked. Call 686-6373. WAREHOUSE MALL, INC Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys & tools. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Hours: Mon-Sat., 10am-6pm, Sun., 1-6pm.

 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES ANIMALS AVAILABLE FREE 4-YEAR-OLD FEMALE CAT, spayed, up to date on shots. Very affectionate. Not good with other cats. Summerﬁeld. (607) 738-4396.

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OAK RIDGE, 2BR, 2BA, very private, includes professional landscaping each month. Oak Ridge School district. $700/mo., plus deposit. Call (336) 314-7010. DUPLEX APARTMENT, 2BR, 2BA, new! Summerﬁeld. $700/mo. (336) 706-1887.

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4202 Ballard Farm Road A great combination – location and a great home! With 3 spacious BR & 3 BA, this home is ready to move in. Huge bonus on lower level w/full bath & laundry! Wooded private back yard on cul-de-sac. Easy commute and great neighborhood & schools! Take a virtual tour at www.tourfactory.com/1285182. $254,900

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BUILDER’S HOME ON 11+ ACRES SCOOTER is a 9-year, 5-month old medium male beagle who enjoys exploring new areas, snifﬁng out paths and will love spending time with his new family. He is getting older, so he is ready for a calmer household where he can cuddle with his family and rest. Scooter is neutered and ready to go home with you today. For more info, visit www.adoptshelterpets.org or call the Guilford County Animal Shelter, 297-5020.

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 MISC. WANTED CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick-up of push mowers, tillers and other gas equipment. 689-4167. LOOKING TO RENT garage/barn/storage space and for supplies & parking trailers. (336) 282-3374. Buying all WRIST & POCKET WATCHES Top $$ paid, guaranteed. From Timex to Rolex. 20+ years experience. Call Today! (336) 875-4019.

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OAK RIDGE PET SIT SERVICES “Keeping you and your pets on schedule.” Oak Ridge & nearby areas. 7 years exp., insured. Dana Sauber, pet/farm sitter, 482-5785. KPS – KELLY’S PET SERVICES Professional in-home pet sitting. Bonded & insured. Member Pet Sitters International. Pet sitting while you are away, daily walks or runs, play, pet taxi, and more! KPS gives a portion of proﬁts to animal charities. Call, email, or Facebook message for a free consultation: (336) 706-6706, kpsforyourpets@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/kpspets, www.petsit.com/kps.

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8709 Bromfield Road 1924 Scalesville Road, Summerfield Looking for a quality home with acreage? Master & second bedroom on main level. Deck with fireplace & kitchen area. Two additional building lots included. $559,900

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Just listed – super clean Oak Ridge beauty. 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and 3-car attached garage. Fenced, level and private yard with deck and patio with pergola. Fresh neutral paint. Kitchen open to family room. Double staircase and huge bonus room. All brick and priced at $428,000

Nancy J. Hess nancy.hess@bhhsyostandlittle.com (336) 215-1820

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ACCOUNTING By the Book Accounting ........................5 Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA .....................15 Kimberly Thacker Accounting..............14 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........14

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ORTHODONTIC CARE Olmsted Orthodontics .........................13

PET SERVICES Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ...................9 Beacon Suites Pet Resort .......................9 Carr Veterinary Hospital ........................8 King’s Crossing Animal Hospital ..........14 Northwest Animal Hospital ..................14 Oak Ridge Animal Hospital ...................8

Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care, Inc. ........7 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge...........9 Westergaard Kennels...........................15

REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty ............................14 Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams...........22 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ................22 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway ........22 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ....................8

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