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Coﬀee drive-thru ‘diamond in the rough’ by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – On the far side of Summerfield Square shopping center, parallel to U.S. 220, a tiny, cheerfullooking orange building sits off to itself. Many see it as a community treasure, where customers come and go throughout the day, seven days a week, to get a cup of coffee or a fruit smoothie. As a bonus, they’re also sure to get a wide smile and a minute or two of conversation – all at no extra charge, of course – before they head back out into the world. Since opening The Jumping Bean in this spot five years ago, Kevin Murray says business has never been

better – in fact, despite the neglected conditions of the shopping center’s two main buildings and pothole-filled parking lot that surround him, he’s on track to see a 40- to 50-percent increase in sales this year over last year. “It’s definitely a story that there is a prominent piece of property like this in the scenic corridor that is so neglected – and probably this is, from a location standpoint, to Summerfield what Oak Ridge Commons is to Oak Ridge,” Murray admitted. “I have eyes – this is an ugly shopping center. You have us, the Dollar General and the barber shop. The rest of it is vacant. But regardless

of what it looks like, we’re here, and we’re growing our business.” Murray and his wife Lisa were Summerfield residents when they decided to open The Jumping Bean in March 2012, with a vision of being an integral part of the community. “We wanted to grow a business in such a way that we would be strategically partnered with our customers – like “Cheers,” where we know everyone’s name and they know us,” Murray said. “There are plenty of places where you can get a cup of coffee, but we wanted to create a sense that we were our customers’ coffee shop. So

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The Jumping Bean owner Kevin Murray is at the coffee drive-thru at least six out of seven days a week and says he has the “best job in the world.”

Mill owners consider options after gate fails A 28-inch pipe feeding the Old Mill of Guilford transformed into a fountain by JOE GAMM OAK RIDGE – There’s a plan for repairs to the gate that keeps water from rushing through the 24-inch pipe feeding the Old Mill of Guilford. The mill has not run on water

power for years, but the pipe from the pond to the mill has remained in place. And the water remained shut off. On May 31, the gate holding water back failed, causing the pipe to fill and sprout leaks. Water cascaded from hundreds of holes in the pipe. The mill’s owners, Amy and Darrell Klug, could do nothing but wait for the pond feeding it to drain

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Photo by Joe Gamm/NWO | The 28-inch steel pipe leading from a pond to the Old Mill of Guilford suddenly ﬁlled with water on May 31, something it hadn’t done in years. Holes in the pipe allowed water to spew out in all directions.

IN THIS ISSUE News in Brief ..............................3 Your Questions ..........................4 Pathway from Town to attorney...5 Veteran walks 300 miles ..........6 Oak Ridge Town Council .........8 Youth/School News ................10 High School Sports ................. 12 Student Profile ......................... 13 Welcome new advertisers ..... 14 ‘Barefootin’ days .................... 18 Community Calendar ............20 Crime/Incident Report ...........23 Grins & Gripes .........................24 Letters/Opinions .....................26 Classifieds ...............................27 Index of Advertisers ............... 31 NWO on the Go! .....................32

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travelers coming off I-73 south to turn right onto N.C. 150 and the “West” sign directing them to turn left, we drove to the location and confirmed the signs were indeed reversed.

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‘East’ and ‘West’ signs at N.C. 150 off ramp reversed

It could have been human error. Or, someone may have played a prank by switching the signs, according to Capt. Robert Elliott with the Guilford County Sheriff’s District 1 office. “We’ve had some shenanigans on that bypass,” Elliott said. Although the signs are tall, it would not take a lot to remove and replace them, according to Kris Lorenz, N.C. Department

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“That one would have been a little bit easy,” she said. “Those are bolted in. Sometimes people will take a bolt loose and turn a sign upside down.” The incorrect sign probably wasn’t a safety issue, Elliott said, adding that vandalism does become a safety issue when certain other signs are involved – such as when “one way” signs are turned the wrong way, or stop signs are stolen. When we spoke to her on June 2, Lorenz said she would contact the contractor building the new highway and have the signs corrected.

AAA reveals teen crash rates as “100 Deadliest Days” begin

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SUMMERFIELD –“East” and “West” signs on the I-73 southbound exit ramp to N.C. 150 were apparently swapped, but it’s not certain whether it happened

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just before the interstate opened or sometime since.

New teen drivers aged 16-17 are three times as likely as adults to be involved in a deadly crash, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

After a reader called the Northwest Observer about the “East” sign directing

The finding comes as the “100 Deadliest Days” begin, the period

between Memorial Day and Labor Day when the average number of deadly teen driver crashes climbs 15 percent compared to the rest of the year.

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What are Oak Ridge Town Park’s operating hours?

My husband and I often come to the park to run in the mornings and have found the restrooms are not unlocked at the same time every day.

According to the town’s website, the park’s hours are from dawn to dusk, except in conjunction with organized ball games or other events. Terry Lannon, Oak Ridge Parks and Recreation director, is the person who unlocks and locks the bathrooms every day – seven days a week, 365 days a year. Lannon tries to unlock the doors at 8 a.m. every day. There are three buildings containing bathrooms in the park. Lannon said the bathrooms on the west side of the park, across the pond from the baseball fields, stay unlocked 24 hours a day. They are available for any park visitors, including those who might be using the campsite in the park, which was established for people hiking the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

Would the Town of Oak Ridge consider starting a farmers market at Oak Ridge Town Park for local growers?

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There are three buildings in Oak Ridge Town Park that contain bathrooms. This one, on the west side of the park, remains unlocked 24 hours a day.

Saturday mornings during summer months, and local farmers and craftspeople were invited to sell their fresh vegetables, flowers, plants, honey, baked goods and other items. “They didn’t have a lot of visitors,” Lannon said. “Or a lot of vendors.” He said the Town might try again if there were a “groundswell of demand” for a market, and anyone with ideas about markets or other activities at the park should contact Town Hall.

Terry Lannon, Oak Ridge Parks and Recreation director, said nothing is out of the realm of possibilities. But, he noted the town has hosted a farmers market in the park a few times already (in 2010 and 2012), and very few people came to support the folks who participated. The farmers markets were held on

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Town approves policy for direct communication with attorney by STEVE MANN STOKESDALE – It may seem restrictive, but Stokesdale’s new policy for communication with the town attorney isn’t unusual, according to an assistant professor at UNC School of Government. By a 4-1 vote April 26 – with Councilman Tim Jones voting nay – the Stokesdale Town Council approved requiring council members’ correspondence with Town Attorney Katy Gregg be submitted through Kim Hemric, the town administrator/finance officer. Additionally, with the exception of some by Mayor Randy Braswell, all correspondence with Gregg and her responses will be copied by email to council members. Since the mayor is considered the executive officer in Stokesdale’s mayorcouncil form of government, Braswell will have access to the town attorney and Hemric will relay his discussions with Gregg to the rest of the council – except

for what Mayor Pro Tem Bill Jones called “issues under consultation.” “Not everything the mayor talks about to the town attorney needs to be copied,” Bill Jones said. “There are certain responsibilities he has by general statute, so he needs access to the town attorney. … They have client-attorney privilege the rest of the council would not expect.” The policy also applies to all members of the town’s committees. “It’s not unheard-of for a town council to restrict access to the town attorney, especially when the attorney charges by the hour,” Trey Allen, an assistant professor of public law and government at UNC School of Government, said in an email. Because the attorney represents the town and not individual council members, Allen said, none of them is entitled to have requests to the attorney kept secret from the others.

Stokesdale is $175, and she receives a flat fee of $200 to attend Planning Board meetings and monthly town council meetings. Hemric said legal recommendations on resolutions, contracts, ordinances and policies are billed at the hourly rate, as well as telephone calls and emails.

Neither Summerfield nor Oak Ridge has a formal policy concerning council members’ contact with town attorneys. “Communications are open among Council, me, and the attorney, as-needed,” Scott Whitaker, Summerfield’s town manager, said in an email. Bruce Oakley, Oak Ridge’s town manager, said in an email the town attorney will answer individual questions from council members. On matters the attorney feels the rest of the council should know about, the attorney will reply to the inquiry with a memo or email to the entire council. Oakley said Oak Ridge’s town attorney works on a retainer with a certain number of billable hours each month. “We only go over the retainer amount when there is a significant legal issue or court proceedings,” Oakley said. In those cases, the Town is charged an additional hourly rate.

Braswell said the policy will provide a paperwork trail and a control measure, and help avoid duplication of requests. He also said it will clear things up for Gregg. “She just needs to know there has to be a path in and a path out,” Braswell said. Braswell referred to a recent instance where Gregg was emailed a list of questions by Tim Jones after Braswell had stated at the April 13 council meeting that Gregg would attend the Ordinance Review Committee meeting five days later. Tim Jones said he thinks he was within his rights as a council member to send the emails, and said he is troubled by the exemption granted to Braswell.

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300-mile trek on foot was no walk in the park Summerﬁeld man completes ﬁfth walk to our nation’s capitol to raise awareness of the increasing rate of veteran suicides by JOE GAMM Hundreds – maybe thousands – of people reached out to Terry Sharpe as he walked from Summerfield to Washington in May. They offered thanks, encouragement and donations. “It was a tough one,” Sharpe said about his fifth walk to the United States Capitol. “But, I think we did really good.” Sharpe and Ken Wilson, of Piney River, Virginia, left on foot May 4 for the 300-mile trek. They arrived in front of

the White House on May 26, right on time for the Memorial Day weekend. The 66-year-old Sharpe does the walks to bring awareness to veterans’ issues. The first time he walked to Washington was in 2014, when he made the trip twice to bring attention to the plight of Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi, jailed in Mexico after taking a wrong turn and arriving in Tijuana with three guns in his vehicle. Tahmooressi sat in a Mexican prison for seven months. This time Sharpe’s trip was intended to raise awareness of the increased rate of veteran suicides. A recent U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs report indicates that veterans accounted for 20.2 percent of all suicides in the United States, while only making up about 9.7 percent of the population. Roughly 22 veterans from

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all branches of the U.S. armed forces die by suicide each day, according to Veterans Affairs reports. The issue is personal for Wilson, whose 25-year-old son killed himself in 2013. Allen Wilson had been a Screaming Eagle, a member of the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division. He served one term of enlistment in the Army and later joined the National Guard. “Ken did really well,” Sharpe said of his walking partner. “We were both hurting every day. After about 10 miles (each day), you’ve got five to go. Those are the hardest five.” Before beginning, the men had a disagreement about how to avoid getting blisters on their feet. Sharpe’s philosophy was to build up calluses. Ken Wilson’s was to pamper his feet – he got

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a pedicure before starting. The results of the wager were tight. Sharpe got two “small” blisters. Wilson got one. Rain and cold were enemies on this walk, Sharpe said. “Your bones and your feet get real stiff when you stop,” he explained. “We walked in cold and rain. It sucked. It really did, as far as the weather.” There were bright moments, however. One of Sharpe’s favorites was a stop at a Virginia elementary school. There must have been 200 to 300 students lining the road, singing and holding signs, he said. One girl asked Wilson where they keep their clean and dry clothes. He re-

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NEWS in brief

...continued from p. 3 Over the past five years, more than 1,600 people were killed in crashes involving inexperienced teen drivers during this deadly period. “Distraction continues to be one of the leading causes of crashes for teen drivers. By better understanding how teens are distracted on the road and reminding them to disconnect and drive, we can better prevent deaths throughout the 100 Deadliest Days and the rest of the year,” said AAA Carolinas Presi-

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Three factors that commonly result in deadly crashes for teen drivers are distraction, not wearing safety belts and speeding. AAA encourages parents to talk with teens early and often about distraction and speeding, teach by example and make driving agreements that set family rules for teen drivers.

Men face battery of charges after arrests SUMMERFIELD – The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office has charged five people in the thefts of batteries from traffic equipment along U.S. 220.

obtaining property by false pretense. Three other suspects had not been arrested as of June 7.

Timothy Alan Tallant, 45, of Greensboro was arrested on May 29; he faces seven charges of felony larceny, two charges of obtaining property by false pretense and one of possession of stolen property.

Popek said the batteries, taken from equipment belonging to Tetra Tech Construction, were valued at about $6,000. Detectives determined the suspects sold the batteries at a Greensboro salvage yard within hours of the thefts. The suspects, who were recorded selling them on surveillance video, left their names at the salvage yard as part of the agreement to sell the metal, Popek said.

On May 31, Reidsville police arrested Nicholas Edward Shaughnessy, 26, of Reidsville in connection with the thefts. He also faces charges of felony larceny and

Records show that early in 2016, Tetra Tech Construction also reported thefts of batteries from their equipment at the construction site.

Seventy-eight batteries were stolen between May 19 and May 23, according to Sgt. Tim Popek of the sheriff’s District 1 office.

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Ronald Southard will replace Louie as vice chairman; the changes will become official at the board’s July 6 meeting, Sullivan said. Board members can serve two threeyear terms before having to take a year off as a full member, unless they are reappointed by the Stokesdale Town Council. During their year off they can serve as alternates.

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June 1 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES At its June 1 meeting, the Oak Ridge Town Council voted to approve a $2,046,533 budget for FY 2017-18 and a letter of agreement for the Timmons Group to conduct a water feasibility study, at a cost of about $175,000. An expenditure of $256,294 for an additional parking lot at Oak Ridge Town Park, which will complete Phase II of the park, was also approved. Details and more council business below…

Town opposes Senate Bill 615. Mayor Spencer Sullivan said SB 615 was being rushed through the Senate and although it was an agricultural bill, legislators had snuck provisions in the middle of it that would strip local

authorities of decision making.

 5  0 to approve a resolution urging the North Carolina General Assembly to delete what it described as “inappropriate zoning appeal amendments” from SB 615, an “act to amend certain laws governing agricultural matters.” “Despite its title, SB 615 contains non-agricultural provisions … which have nothing to do with agricultural matters as such but rather pertain to and significantly change the appeal procedures currently provided for decisions of boards of adjustments,” the resolution stated. “This bill undermines the authority of the Town and the Planning and Zon-

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Jimmy Holt (right), assistant country ranger with NC Forest Service, presents the Town of Oak Ridge with a plaque and ﬂag which designates it as a Tree City USA. At left is Councilman Jim Kinneman, who was the impetus behind the Town becoming a Tree City, and Mayor Spencer Sullivan (center).

ing Board,” Councilman Mike Stone said. “It’s a bad bill and we need to push back on this as hard as we can.”

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County Sheriff’s District 1 Office said there had been a few burglaries off Haw River Road in May, a car break-in on Peeples Road and a shoplifting incident at Lowes Foods. He encouraged everyone to lock their car doors, home and garage doors and be even more vigilant during the summer when kids are out of school and some may have more time to get into mischief. Chief Steve Simmons said Oak Ridge Fire Department responded to 73 calls in May and personnel received 797 hours of training. “Practice fire safety when having your cookouts, Simmons advised as a safety note. “Let the coals die out in your charcoal grill before you dump them, and then place them in a metal

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presented a letter of agreement for the Timmons Group to conduct an engineering study. The firm will be charged with determining the feasibility of developing a regional water system in northwest Guilford County. Four municipalities –Oak Ridge, Summerfield, Stokesdale and certain unincorporated parts of Guilford County – plan to participate in the study. The letter of agreement outlines the scope of the study, which should be completed in about six months unless additional requests for services are made. The needs of each individual municipality within the study area will be considered and Golder Associates will partner with the Timmons Group

We are charged as a council with providing for the health, safety and welfare of our citizens and there is no more critical resource than water.” Mayor Spencer Sullivan

to identify all potential water sources adjacent to or within the study area. An estimate of construction and operational costs for a regional water system will be part of the study, and a preliminary rate/fee structure will be provided. The cost of the study is $175,000 and will be covered under a $14,548,981 appropriation in the state's 2015-16 budget for a regional water and sewer authority involving Rockingham and Guilford counties. “We are charged as a council with providing for the health, safety and welfare of our citizens and there is no more critical resource than water,” Mayor Sullivan said, emphasizing that conducting the water feasibility study would not commit the Town to anything, rather it would provide necessary data that would help in making decisions about water in the future.

 5  0 to approve the letter of agreement, which was also approved by the Guilford County Commissioners at their June 1 meeting. Stokesdale Town Council planned to vote on the letter of agreement at its June 8 meeting and Summerfield Town Council will follow suit at its June 13 meeting. Cost of parking lot significantly underestimated. An additional parking lot at Oak Ridge Town Park that was originally estimated to cost $63,919 will instead cost $228,794, plus an additional 10 percent contingency fee built in for unforeseen subsurface issues. “It’s significantly higher than the

original estimate for the parking lot, for several reasons,” Town Manager Bruce Oakley told the council. The first of those reasons is that the original estimate was simply a “poor estimate,” Oakley said. The original estimate was also for a 35-space parking lot, which has since grown to 57 spaces. The extra spaces were added because of the council’s decision to build three lighted tennis courts in the park next year; the tennis courts also necessitated the addition of sub-surface drainage. Sidewalks and landscaping have also been added to the plan, and more grading will be needed than was originally factored in.

der commended the Finance Committee for developing a “responsible and responsive budget” and encouraged the council to approve it. The budget reflects a reduction in the Town’s property tax rate for the first time since it was levied in 2004. As of July 1, Oak Ridge’s property tax rate will fall from 8.63 cents per $100 property value to 8 cents. The budget includes $1,028,000 for capital expenses next fiscal year, with a breakdown of projects as follows: $170,000  Mountains-to-Sea Trail $28,000  Sidewalks $300,000  Tennis courts $450,000  Two athletic fields $12,000  Fitness trail $18,000  Beach volleyball court $50,000  Signage and lighting at two crosswalks During council discussion, Councilman Jim Kinneman defended the tax

rate reduction not being more, saying the park would soon be 10 years old and some things were wearing out. “I favor maintaining a healthy fund balance so we can cover things that come up. A steady, predictable tax rate is preferred,” Kinneman said. Councilman Stone said the budget was conservative, but he favored a deeper tax cut than the one proposed. The town “could be bold and still do what the citizens expect us to do,” he said. “Next year I will encourage and hope for a more substantial reduction.” Councilman Doug Nodine said the roughly $3 million the Town has held in reserves has always bothered him. “I think we should tackle the fund balance next year,” Nodine said. “We can do better and we can double the tax cut and not significantly change the revenue.” Mayor Sullivan said, on balance,

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 5  0 to approve awarding the project contract to P&S Grading of Greensboro. “I’m not sure why we are getting so far off our estimates,” Councilman Doug Nodine said after the vote. “When we estimated our capital projects (for the next four years), I hope we’re not going to be that far off again.” “We did research on that,” Oakley assured him. “I also hope we don’t continue to have sticker shock,” Mayor Sullivan said. “It sounds like you (Oakley) got some reliable comps and good engineering estimates this time.”

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Summerﬁeld Elementary students treated to healthy foods SUMMERFIELD – Summerfield Elementary’s Healthy Vikings volunteers hosted a school-wide fruit and vegetable tasting during all student lunches on May 26. Healthy Vikings is an award-winning program that encourages children to choose healthy foods and increase their levels of exercise. Volunteers lead monthly lessons in the classroom throughout the school year and provide a school-wide tasting event in May.

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“It is inspiring to watch these girls use their knowledge and leadership skills to make a difference in the world,” Girl Scout leader Karin Rochester said.

Northern Middle principal reassigned after teacher concerns raised Ashley Triplett was recently selected as Guilford County PTA’s Middle and High School Administrator of the Year by JOE GAMM NORTHERN GUILFORD – Northern Guilford Middle School Principal Ashley Triplett, the 2016 Guilford County PTA Middle and High School Administrator of the Year, is transferring to Peck Elementary. The move was announced May 30 and is effective July 1. Debbie Sivret, the school’s PTA president, credits Triplett with leading Northern Middle School to more PTA awards this year than any other school in the district. Sivret said in an email to the Northwest Observer that Triplett was always involved in efforts to raise awareness for and beautify the school and the principal responded when PTA members had issues that needed resolving. But, there was strife elsewhere. According to Guilford County Schools’ data, 19 teachers requested transfers out of Northern Middle this year – 10 times the number at other area schools. At Kernodle Middle, Northwest Middle and Northwest High, only two requested a transfer and at Northern High there was only one transfer request.

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on the transfer list and how many had already left.” So, she made a few phone calls and she met with teachers. Then she took what she learned and Ashley Triplett shared it with Superintendent Sharon Contreras. “She took action and went up there and talked to teachers herself, and decided there had to be a change in leadership,” Garrett said. It’s difficult to characterize what was happening at the school, Garrett said, only indicating that many teachers at the school felt their perspectives and input weren’t valued. “I’ve never seen a superintendent act so quickly in a situation like this,” she added. Triplett is transparent, friendly and easy to talk with, Sivret said. There are scores of examples of good that Triplett did for the school, she noted – and that’s why the PTA loved having her as its leader and administrator. “I know there were some issues with teachers, but I never realized the extent of it,” Sivret said. “She definitely had high expectations, but I am happy she had high expectations because Northern is known for that.”

In recent weeks, Guilford County School Board member Darlene Garrett received a number of anonymous letters describing teachers’ concerns at Northern Middle.

Triplett, who began her career teaching at Smith High School, said she looks forward to learning about the challenges ahead at Peck Elementary. And, she said she’s proud of the work she’s done at Northern Middle.

“I was quite alarmed because I hadn’t heard that there were any problems there,” Garrett said. “The biggest red flag was how many teachers were

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Northern Guilford caps season with 3-A state championship Coach Landon Kimrey tells players June 3, the day they won the championship, was the third best day of his life by MARC PRUITT Getting sized for state championship rings and signing keepsake balls replaced batting practice, shagging fly balls, fielding sharp grounders and tracking pitch counts this week for the Northern Guilford baseball team. That suits Coach Landon Kimrey and his players just fine. The Nighthawks, coming off their dramatic 2-1 win in Game 3 of the NCHSAA 3-A championship series, are still on cloud nine. For a team with 12 seniors, six of whom will be playing college baseball, having a target on their backs all

season was a blessing and a curse – one that produced bountiful returns. “I think it’s finally starting to settle in a bit,” Kimrey said. “It’s easy to say you’ve got the talent to win a state championship, but to actually go out and do it is a different story. The target was on our back all year. We knew we were getting everyone’s best shot in every game, and we played in a lot of close games. I think that really helped us down the stretch in the playoffs. We were battletested and experienced, and it was a testament to our kids.” Northern won Game 1 of the bestof-three series against Shelby Crest 4-2 last Friday at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, but fell in Game 2 on Saturday 4-2. That set up the deciding Game 3 later on Saturday, which prompted

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“The week before, we had to play three games in the regional against (Hampstead) Topsail, but it was a lot worse,” Kimrey said. “We won the first game on our field on a Thursday, then had to drive to their place on Friday, where we lost the second game. We had to get back on the bus and drive 240 miles home after the game and get ready to play on Saturday afternoon. We didn’t get to bed until after 1 a.m. that night. So, I let them know ‘Hey, we’ve been here before. And we’re going to make it happen again.’” Kimrey followed the same formula for Game 3 of the state championship series that he had for Game 3 of the regional – he handed the ball to senior Joe Millwee on the mound. “We had Joe ready and we knew that (Josh) Pike could give us an inning or two, and that was the same story as the regional,” Kimrey said. “We knew he was going to go out there and battle and throw plenty of strikes for us. And our defense makes plays. We’re as good defensively as any team that I’ve seen all year long. So, anytime you’ve got all that working for you, you feel good. I knew that if Joe got in any trouble, Pike could get us through.” Northern took a 2-1 lead in the second inning after Logan King had an RBI triple that scored Troy Minor. Andrew Arledge, King’s courtesy runner, scored on an RBI groundout by Brandon Bledsoe, and the lead held up

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behind Millwee for 5.1 innings before giving way to Pike. Crest loaded the bases with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning before Pike induced a long fly ball to right field that John Clark Ouzts snared in his glove for the third out, leading to a wild dogpile celebration near the pitcher’s mound. Shortstop J.T. Jarrett, who was named the series MVP after going 5 for 11 with four RBIs, said it was a moment he will always remember. “We all ran towards the mound and jumped on each other; it was crazy,” Jarrett said. “As soon as (the final out) was caught, I just threw my glove up and ran and tackled Josh. Then everybody else jumped in. I didn’t notice for a few seconds, but Coach (Brad) Poe (one of the assistant coaches) actually jumped in there too. I noticed it was a little heavier on the top of the pile, though. It was quite a moment for us. That’s something I’ll be able to share with these guys for the rest of my life.” For Kimrey, it was the realization of a moment he first thought about four years ago, when many of the 12 seniors on the team began playing varsity as freshmen. “I tried to sit back and watch it, take it all in,” Kimrey said. “The dog pile and the smiles on those kids’ faces – that’s why I started teaching and coaching 13 years ago, for that kind of moment. “I tried to watch as much as I could without distraction. There were big hugs all around with my coaches – Coach (David) Brame has been with me for seven years, Coach Poe for three. The emotions for parents, family, fans and players was something I’ll never forget. I told the kids on the bus after the game that besides my wedding day and the day my little girl was born, this was the best day of my life.” A day that will always have a nice ring to it.

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STUDENT PROFILE Thanks to the coaches and teachers at Northern and Northwest High Schools for their student recommendations and input, which make it possible to recognize these talented, dedicated students for their accomplishments in academics, athletics and cultural arts.

NORTHERN GUILFORD Emma Fredericks, track and cross country by MARC PRUITT What does running cross country and track and field have in common with playing the violin in the school orchestra? They all provide freshman Emma Fredericks with a sense of serenity as she glides through a 5K run, or takes the baton on the third leg of the 4x800 relay team, or tries to figure out how to master the musical arrangement she is working on. For Fredericks, the decision to join the cross-country team last August was an easy one. She had competed in a few 5K races before and had some friends who were going to try out as well. “I met a lot of new people too, but some of my friends from middle school were going to do it and I thought it would be pretty fun,” Fredericks said. “And running wasn’t completely foreign to me, though I never did it competitively.” Fredericks made quite an impact during her first cross-country season,

capped off by finishing 22nd in the NCHSAA 3-A state meet in 19 minutes, 59.32 seconds, which was the fourth fastest time among freshman runners. After cross country she moved to indoor track, where she competed in the 4x800 relay, the 1600 and the 3200. During outdoor season, she ran on the 4x800 relay team and the 1600. The 4x800 relay team won the MidState 3-A Conference meet and the 3-A regional before finishing sixth in the NCHSAA 3-A state championship meet last month. Fredericks won the 1600 in the conference meet and finished third in the 3200. “I love running the relay; it’s probably my favorite event,” Fredericks said. “I know I have to catch the people in front of me when I get the baton, or I need to increase the lead we have for our anchor leg. It’s been a lot of fun running it this year.” Her best time in a 5K race is 19 minutes, 32 seconds. Her fastest 1600 (mile) time is 5:21. She was hoping she could qualify for the Freshman Nationals, but came up just short of the 5:14 qualifying standard for that. “I’m going to focus on strength training the first part of the summer, which should also help me prevent injuries,” Fredericks said. “Later on, I’ll start doing distance training again to get ready for cross-country season. I’ll adjust my mileage every week as I need to.”

Events Center. Northern’s graduation ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m., and Northwest’s ceremony will be the final graduation of the day at 8:30 p.m.

GREENSBORO – Northern and Northwest high schools will hold graduation ceremonies June 9 at the Greensboro Coliseum Special

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Matt Walraven is a self-taught builder, according to his dad, Ben Walraven, who oversees the marketing of his son’s business, Walraven Signature Homes. After completing his education, Matt moved from his home city of Chicago to High Point to work in his brother’s concrete finishing business. “Matt started as a general laborer in 2004, worked hard and moved up,” Ben said. “As he learned all about the concrete business, which is part of the building process, he started thinking he’d like to build houses.” With that in mind, Matt got his general contractor’s license and two years later built his first house – in the depth of the Great Recession. “He set a deadline to sell the house in 2008 or move into it himself. It sold, and that’s how he started,” Ben said. “Matt has always been very eager to take on new projects and he’s not afraid of the unknown – he’s not reckless, but he’s bold.”

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Matt works closely with his architect to design the unique homes his clients want, and no detail is too small to capture his attention throughout the design and building process. Two full-time project managers oversee the construction process on a daily basis. Even with his company’s growth, Matt remains hands-on. He routinely visits his construction sites to review project details and to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.

Today, Walraven Signature Homes builds 25 to 30 custom-designed and spec homes a year.

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worked several months on rewriting the ordinance before voting to hold off on further review until meeting with a member of the Guilford County Health Department. Changes by the committee include adding a clear procedure to initiate a complaint, an appeals process, leaving the determination of a nuisance condition to the town council and extending the abatement period. The committee also eliminated several conditions that could constitute a public nuisance since they are already covered under Guilford County ordinances, such as conditions violating county health department rules and regulations.

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Bethany Lawrence stands outside The Jumping Bean, ready to greet the next customer. The business has grown each year since opening in March 2012.

While serving his customers a cup of coffee, Murray has made his way into the hearts of many.

it made sense for us to put it in a centrally located spot in Summerfield. “At that time you had Golden Antiques and some businesses on the other side – there was Summerfield Family Chiropractic, a consignment shop, the barber shop and a few other small businesses, and there were things going on here. We knew the shopping center was a bit of an eyesore, but it was perfectly located for us for a lot of reasons.”

“You don’t know what’s going on in these people’s lives,” he said. “Some days people are going through hard times. One day a woman was upset because she forgot her wallet – I told her to come back and pay me later. If she disappeared, what would I be out? A cup of coffee. I was able to do something kind. That little thing made her day – and it cost me nothing. That’s all part of what it is we’re trying to do here.

The center had been neglected long before The Jumping Bean came onto the scene. Murray said it has further declined in the last five years and most of the former tenants have either gone out of business or moved on. “But we come in every day and we work our mission statement,” he said. “We give value and quality and customer service like no one else can give. We want our customers to leave with more than a cup of coffee – we have a meaningful exchange that lasts about a minute or two and then they go on.

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“For me, it’s special … I worked in corporate for years and I’ve never had this kind of work experience before. When the alarm goes off at 5 a.m., I’ve never had one day in the five years I’ve been doing this when I said, ‘I wish I could go back to sleep.’”

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About 80 percent of The Jumping Bean’s customers are regulars, and just as Murray and his wife envisioned, he knows them all by name – he also knows what they’re likely to want and starts preparing it before they even confirm their order. “That guy there will want a cappuccino with extra sugar,” Murray says of an approaching customer. “That woman will want a regular coffee with two creams,” he says of the next one in line. And on and on he goes, 12 hours every weekday and seven hours on weekend days. Most days Murray is there for the duration, although he’s been taking a

little more time off recently since his assistant, Bethany Lawrence, came on board. “I would love for them (the center’s owner and the management company) to do something with this shopping center,” he said. “If there were other businesses, there would be more reasons for people to come into the center. “Somebody said to me the other day, “I think you’re the anchor tenant in this shopping center!’ “Do I think there are people who have never stopped by because of the way the shopping center looks? Yeah. But all they

“I truly feel I’ve made a lot of friends – and they are some weird friendships, because I only talk to them for a minute or two a day. But they know what’s going on in my life and I know what’s going on in theirs. “I get way more back than anything I spread. “This is the best job in the world – I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

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Not only were the brogans we wore discarded for play, but those ribbed cotton undershirts my sisters and I had to wear under our dresses were removed as well. They had helped keep us warm on frigid days (Mama said if we didn’t wear them, we would catch cold!). What a glorious feeling to know that textbooks, composition books, well-worn pencil boxes and other accumulated items in our classroom desks would soon be stuffed into book bags and taken home. And then came a small, sad feeling

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bus on the very last day of school, my siblings and I kicked off our shoes, and though the pebbles hurt, we scampered gingerly over them, ignoring the pain. It was an important spring ritual. As our “tootsies” luxuriated, tiptoeing in vivid green new grass and squishing deliciously through any mud hole we could locate, life was good. Soon, the tender soles of our feet became as tough as they had been the previous summer, and over the next few months our shoes were donned only on Sunday or to visit neighbors down the road. Unsheathing our feet from their leather prisons presented a few hazards. There were bees waiting, stingers poised, in the inviting fields of white and red clover. Quite often our mother would make a poultice of baking soda

and vinegar to soothe a throbbing ankle, foot pad or instep that had invaded the buzzing insects’ domain! Alas, with woodsy paths and small streams beckoning, many a toenail was torn away and we endured cuts resulting from scrambling over sharp stones – ouch! Treatment came invariably from the kerosene jug, our mother’s cure for any and all wounds, including rusty nail punctures and nasty knee scrapes. She seemed always at the ready with that strong-smelling liquid, dousing the offended area generously and expertly tying up each of our “boo-boos” with strips of clean cloth ripped from old bed sheets. No minute clinics or walk-in facilities existed then, but with maternal expertise and God’s goodness, we somehow survived. With May came tobacco planting time. It was the sure-fire money-making crop, and everyone pitched in to help. Usually after a good rain, the fields were ready for “setting” the tobacco plants. No need to wear shoes, for in the soft muddy earth they would only get stuck. Countless play times were spent under a certain old barn shelter. From an abundance of sticky red clay, we con-

structed “frog houses” – small “caves” created when a foot was covered with packed-down clay, then extricated carefully. We hoped the small “motels” would be inhabited by fat, warty croakers. Those were magical days of youth, when from sunup to sundown, “barefootin’” was the order of the day. Carefree moments filled the hours – however, there were a few drawbacks. After all, we lived on a farm and owned free-range chickens. In addition, grassy areas where the cow and mule grazed prompted one to step carefully. You haven’t truly lived until you’ve had to wash fresh, aromatic animal goo from between your toes. Some medical experts believe that going without shoes is a boon for lessening stress and lowering blood pressure. It’s suggested that strolling in bare feet has a positive effect on chronic pain, improves arthritis, boosts energy levels and may even provide some relief for PMS. I don’t know about all that stuff. I just know that it delighted my childhood heart when Mama and the weather permitted our footgear to be cast aside. I do believe that was when my feet were the happiest…..

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plied that they were in a support pickup that was following them. “Well, if you’ve got a truck, why are you walking?” she asked.

At 5 a.m., when Sharpe found his spot on the street, it was raining and he was alone. The ride wasn’t scheduled to begin until noon. It rained the entire time and it was cold outside as thousands of people lined the streets.

“You can’t fool a third-grader,” Sharpe said. All along the way, people approached the men and thanked them for the work they were doing. A few of them had family members who had recently taken their own lives, he said.

Sharpe stood in the rain as all 600,000 veterans riding motorcycles went past.

“The suicides are never going to stop,” Sharpe said. “We’re never going to see zero. We just hope somebody changes their mind after seeing all this attention.”

“It took three-and-a-half hours,” he said. “They went by me and I stood and shivered in the rain.”

Many people along their 300-mile journey donated food, rooms and cash, he said. People would just walk up and give them $20 or $100 for their cause. Some was used to pay for food along the way. The rest, about $2,000, will be given to Danville-Pittsylvania County’s Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk. Sharpe said he’ll select another charity to contribute to next year, when he intends to walk to Washington again. A goal of this year’s walk was to stand alongside the street as hundreds

It was worth it to bring awareness to the issue, he added. He’s been asked to speak in Washington on July 29. Although he agreed to the request, his response was that he’s a “walker, not a talker.” He says he’ll learn. But he’ll drive to that event rather than go on foot. The main thing is to raise awareness about veteran suicides. “I’m just someone who is trying to get people to think about it,” Sharpe said. “That’s all I do is bring people awareness of it.”

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 Senior Program/Lunch | Senior Resources of Guilford will host a free program and luncheon for seniors over 60 on June 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Summerfield United Methodist Church, 2334 Scalesville Road, Summerfield. RSVP to Amanda Clark at (336) 373-4816.  Lions Club | Oak Ridge Lions Club will meet June 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Bill’s Pizza, 1431 N.C. 68, Oak Ridge. More info: Danny Yanusz, (336) 643-6424.

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which had kicked off earlier in the evening.

Committee reports. Planning and

Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Phillip Hanks said town staff worked hard to get the park spruced up and ready for RidgeFest. A Music in the Park will be held Saturday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m. and will feature the Tyler Millard Band.

Zoning Board member Bobbi Baker said Planning Director Bill Bruce had offered a valuable training session after the board’s May meeting. Merchants of Oak Ridge president Phillip Hanks said lots of activities were planned for this year’s 3-day RidgeFest,

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enough that they could assess the situation at the gate. While a nuisance, the water cascading though the pipe remained outside and did no damage to the mill. Those observing it commented that the water spouting out of the pipe through all the holes resembled some sort of fountain.

Contractors assessed the 65-plusyear-old pipe. They think it can be repaired, but it may be expensive. The most likely option is to line the old steel pipe with plastic, Amy Klug said. The pipe is about 36 inches in diameter where it leaves the pond. After crossing under N.C. 68, it is reduced to 28 inches. The reduction poses a challenge, contractors said. Also, the pipe is thin. It may have been a quarter-inch thick when it was installed, but time and rust have made it much thinner. Through the years, as holes rusted

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After the water in the pond sank low enough, experts were called in to determine the best option for repairing the gate.

Historic Preservation Commission Chair Ann Schneider said planning continues for Explore Oak Ridge, which will take place in September. The commission has selected four historic grant recipients, which include the Old Mill of Guilford and St. James AME Church.

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through the steel pipe, the previous owner sat with friends on the mill’s deck, where they whittled plugs which were poked into the holes. Amy Klug said those plugs all rotted away in time. And since the water wasn’t passing through the pipe, the holes weren’t a problem. She said something will be done soon. The pond had to drain very low to expose the gate and let the Klugs look at the damage. Residents in the neighborhood across the street from the mill were concerned about the low water levels in the pond and the exposed mud. So, the Klugs shoveled mud over the gate, essentially plugging it to allow the pond to refill. It will have to be drained again for repairs. Contractors said the best bet is to replace the gate and give the Klugs time to consider their options. When the pipe is repaired, it will likely be filled with water again, Amy Klug said. Historically, firefighters have hooked onto a 6-inch pipe extending from the mill to fill their tanker trucks. She said she’d like to see those days return.

CRIME / INCIDENT report Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, District 1 has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County. The District 1 office, one of three district offices in Guilford County, encompasses Oak Ridge, Summerfield, Stokesdale, Colfax and northwest and northern Greensboro. It is bounded by Rockingham County on the north, runs east along U.S. 29 South, west along Forsyth County and south along the Greensboro City limits.

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May 31 | A Maryland resident reported that a known suspect and resident of Williard Road in Oak Ridge punched her legs and arms and slapped her face repeatedly around 4 p.m. while she was at the suspect’s residence. No medical treatment was required.

May 31 | A known suspect was cited and released for misdemeanor possession of Schedule II and Schedule IV narcotics at 11:37 p.m. after a sheriff’s deputy seized depressants and opium valued at $620 during a traffic stop near the interchange of I-40 East and N.C. 68.

June 3 | A resident of Spring Creek Court in Colfax reported that two known suspects assaulted her son and his girlfriend at the residence between 2 and 2:24 p.m. Charges were not filed, and no one received medical treatment.

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June 3 | A Summerfield resident reported that a known suspect and passenger in her vehicle head-butted her right shoulder around 7:15 p.m. as she drove on Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge. The victim was advised of her option to pursue a warrant. June 4 | A resident of Minglewood Trail in Summerfield reported that a known suspect pushed and choked her between 8:45 and 8:59 a.m. at her home. The victim was advised of her option to pursue a warrant.

BURGLARY June 1 | One or more unknown suspects forced open a side door of a residence on Oak Ridge Road in Kernersville between 9:45 a.m. and 4:55 p.m. The offenders stole two boxes of antique silverware valued at $2,040. June 4 | An associate of Truck Parts Specialists on Sandy Ridge Road in Colfax reported that the front door of the business was broken out.

May 31 | Between 5 and 6:30 p.m. an unknown suspect stole a Glock 38 semiautomatic pistol valued at $550 from an employee’s duffle bag on the steps of a semi-truck at Highways and Skyways on Bentley Road in Greensboro. June 2 | An unknown suspect entered Dollar General off U.S. 220 in Summerfield around 7:50 p.m., emptied two packages of denture adhesive valued at $7.50 into her purse and returned the adhesive’s empty box to the shelf.

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provide for its ongoing financial success. What a great story!

 Katie Tolbert and Marla Whittington for being awesome, hard-working coaches for our Pearce Elementary Odyssey of the Mind team. We wouldn’t have made it to World Finals without you!

 Summerfield Town Manager Scott Whitaker for giving our town your all, and for keeping your dignity when others take cheap shots at you. Also, thanks for not tweeting ridiculous things when you get frustrated – our president could take lessons from you.

 The late Anne and Gib Jones, who had the compassion and love to establish Camp Carefree for critically sick children and the foresight and ability to

 Terry Lannon, his staff and the Parks and Recreation Committee for the beautiful condition of Oak Ridge Town Park. You are appreciated. Walking

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through the facility makes you thankful to be alive and a citizen of Oak Ridge.  All those who attended Stokesdale Community Choir’s spring concert to honor our veterans.  Dr. Mindy Wesely (Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital). A true treasure! We raise goats and recently experienced a problem that required a vet who “speaks goat.” If you raise goats, you know how difficult that search can be!  Merchants of Oak Ridge for paying for all the activities at RidgeFest that were free for our kids, and for all the volunteer time your members put into the event.  Our neighbors on Strawberry Road for some good music on Saturday, June 3. We loved the tunes and that you stopped at a reasonable hour. Feel free to jam anytime.  House of Stars for donating a very nice storage building to a local veteran as a giveaway at Stokesdale Community Choir’s spring concert which honored veterans.  Town of Oak Ridge for the fireworks at RidgeFest! So fun to be among all the people who came, sat outside on a beautiful evening and enjoyed watching the show. What a great community we live in!

 M & M Tire and Auto. Michelle, Mark and team are quick, careful and courteous, with the integrity to stand behind their work. They’ve serviced our cars and trucks for 15 years, and we are delighted!

GRIPES to...  The person comparing teenage drivers to cavemen. I have never heard of cavemen who were speeders or who texted while driving. Please enlighten us if I happen to be incorrect.  Northwest Observer for failing to mention a key tenant of the mostly empty shopping center on U.S. 220 N. The Jumping Bean provides outstanding coffee and other treats with a smile and some good humor. It should have received top billing! Editor’s note: Agreed – we were guilty of looking at the forest and overlooking the trees, and definitely should have included mention of this awesome owneroperated business in last week’s article about Summerfield Square shopping center. We’ve made our apologies to The Jumping Bean’s owner, Kevin Murray, for the oversight, and hope you’ll read our article on the front cover of this issue.

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 71 car seat installs  Reached 1000 children through public education and community outreach

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SWIMMING POOL SAFETY Swimming pools and hot tubs are great places for family fun. It’s important to ensure everyone follows these simple safety steps to stay safer in and around the pool.  Never leave a child unattended in or near water. Stay within arm’s reach of young kids.

 Don’t get distracted by cell phones or social media.

 Teach children how to swim.  Have young or inexperienced swimmers

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 Teach children to stay away from drains.

“I am a firefighter because that is my dream job, and I have what I believe is the best job in the world. “When I was about two years old, the dryer in my family’s house caught fire. I grew up hearing my mom talk about everything the firefighters did to save our home and our belongings. “I became a career member with Summerfield Fire District in 2014 after starting as a volunteer in 2012. I volunteered because I care about my community, and I work here now for the same reason. “There are so many reasons I love my job, and it is difficult to put all those feelings into words. Simply put, I like to help people. And what better people to help than my neighbors? I feel that a firefighter’s work is important, from public education to mitigating emergencies. I enjoy giving that type of service to my neighbors.” –Reece Walker

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Development is not progress There is a simple but often overlooked answer to Robby Peters’ question, “Why would anyone wish to completely change a small rural town into a densely populated area when a city is literally just

minutes away?” (Letters/Opinions June 2-8 edition). That’s the way developers and realtors earn a living. I agree it isn’t progress. Donna Padgett, SUMMERFIELD

P&Z Board recommendations should carry more weight I am concerned about Oak Ridge Town Council’s lack of consideration for our work on the Planning & Zoning Board. I understand the board is a recommending body, but when five out of seven board members, or seven out of seven members, make a recommendation and the town council votes against our recommendations, it is very disheartening to those of us on the board who take our jobs as volunteers to heart. As a P&Z board member, I meet with developers and look at properties, all as a volunteer, for the betterment of the citizens and the community of Oak Ridge. The vote against the P&Z Board’s recommendation to limit cul-de-sacs to 1,000 instead of 1,200 feet required the fire department to purchase new hoses because the current hoses only covered 1,000 feet. Was that truly in the best interest of residents’ safety, or of the developers and their pockets? The decision to allow buildings to be

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built 15 feet apart instead of 20 feet apart and using Greensboro and Summerfield as comparisons when those municipalities have fire hydrants and we do not is not only amazing to me, but in my opinion, not in the best interest of the town and the safety of its residents and firefighters, but in the best interest of the developer. During the May town council meeting Councilman George McClellan directly questioned a P&Z member about his vote, which I felt was an attempt to bully him. The legislature mandates that the Town have a P&Z Board. Maybe they need to start mandating that we are more than a recommending body. I moved here for the rural, smalltown feel of our community, not to become another Summerfield or Greensboro. I for one will be making sure my legislators know how I feel. Will you? Patti Paslaru, P&Z Board member OAK RIDGE

Shopping center not a ‘beast’ When my mother became ill I tried desperately to get her to move back to the Bay area. I hated the idea of leaving my big city life, with all it had to offer, to move to a no-name “Opie” town called Summerfield. It didn’t take me long to appreciate what Summerfield had to offer. The slower lifestyle, beauty of the area and small-town, everybody-knows-your-name sense of belonging has made me feel I am truly home. My point here is I judged this wonderful little town harshly because it wasn’t bright and shiny and new. It had no big city buildings or exciting entertainment. No bells and whistles. It had its own beauty and value. When the Northwest Observer called Summerfield Square a beast, it was really hard not to feel hurt by that. You see, although we may not be all pretty like other shopping centers, we are that shopping center. Small Mom-and-Pop stores like my barber shop and The Jumping Bean are the heart and soul of that beast. To insinuate that it would be best to turn your head from Summerfield Square is hurtful and most definitely hurts future business. So when your local paper makes a statement like that, I have to express that hurt. My staff and I have supported the community in many ways. We have been there for our clients when they needed us the most. The quality of work that comes out of that shop done by my barbers and cosmetologists is nothing less than magical. We fix those bad cheap haircuts they got in those beautiful shopping centers. So the next time you read something that might hurt the people who take care of you, fight for us. Tell the North-

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west Observer to think before they write something like that. Theresa Sanchez, SUMMERFIELD Editor’s note: The writer owns the Town and Country Barber Shop, which has survived and thrived in Summerfield Square for many years. I have personally apologized to Theresa Sanchez that the wording of our headline, “Summerfield Square: will it ever go from beast to beauty?” hurt her feelings. I take full credit for writing the headline, and thought it would be clear that it was a play on “Beauty and the Beast” (if you’ve seen the movie, you would hopefully understand the moral of that tale and the comparison). It certainly wasn’t my intent to imply that the shopping center’s physical condition should be a negative reflection on its faithful tenants, or that those tenants don’t each bring value to the community. I cannot, however, apologize for addressing an issue that many people in the community have long commented on and asked about – which is, “Why can’t the Town step in and do something about the declining physical condition of this shopping center?” I felt that question was a valid one and deserved an answer. In case you missed it, the Town has no jurisdiction over how private property owners care for their property, until or unless the condition of the property presents a health hazard or public safety concern. Neither has been determined in the case of Summerfield Square, and we congratulate its three tenants, the Dollar General, Town and Country Barber Shop and The Jumping Bean, for continuing to provide services and products that are valued by many in the community.

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COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Saturday, June 10, 7am, Golden Antiques & Treasures, 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale. For more info, call (336) 949-4958.

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INDEX Employment ............................... 27 Home Care Available .................. 27 Preschool ................................... 27 Summer Camps ......................... 27 Yard Sales .................................. 27 Home Services ....................... 27-29 Misc. Services.............................. 29 Misc. for Sale ............................. 29 Misc. Wanted ............................. 30 Pets & Animal Services ................ 30 Real Estate ................................. 30

PRESCHOOL KERNERSVILLE MORAVIAN CHURCH PRESCHOOL is now offering Montessoristyle classes for children age 2-5, under the direction of a certified Montessori Directress. We are hosting an OPEN HOUSE on June 17 from 1:30-2:30pm. For more information, call (336) 993-2379, or just stop by. We are located at 504 South Main St., K’ville. The Preschool is located on the Cherry Street side of the church building.

YARD & BAKED GOODS SALE Youth Fundraiser, Sat., June 10, 8am-12n, Charity Baptist Church, 4079 Battleground Ave. THREE-FAMILY YARD SALE, Saturday, June 10, 8am-?, 7899 Seagraves Drive, Stokesdale. Furniture, clothes, home decor items, refrigerator and much more! YARD SALE, Sat., June 10, 7am-1pm, 1300 Scalesville Road, Summerfield. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., June 10, 8am-12n, 4811 & 4814 Carlson Valley Dr., Summerfield. Furniture, household, kids” items, frames/art, decor, clothes, shoes, etc.

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ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. (336) 309-0747. MAIDS OF HONOR, INC. $25 off! Triad’s oldest! 40 years in service. Bonded staff. English speaking. (336) 708-2407. CARPET CLEANING. We clean the dirt out of your carpet, not the money out of your pockets! Member BBB. Call David, The Cleaning Solutions, (336) 989-4318, or visit thecleaningsolutions.org.

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DECORATING 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.

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Shouldn’t your business be here? (336) 644-7035, ext. 10. MOWER REPAIR. Any type mower, weld and repair mower decks. Free pickup and delivery. Call or text Morris, (336) 880-7498. GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & Service Center. All types sold and repaired; comm/res. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. (336) 548-9286 or (336) 312-3844.

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ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150. E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, topsoil, lot clearing, bobcat work, excavating, mulch, etc. (336) 451-1282. PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195. BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways, concrete work. (336) 362-3647.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free estimates. (336) 644-1174. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490. STOKESDALE LAWN SERVICE. Reasonable rates, lawns cut, weed-eating. $45 minimum. (336) 338-5865. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 6439332, carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Spring fertilizing, mowing, trimming, pine needles. Res./comm., HOA & annual agreements. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 28 years. (336) 362-5860.

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. (336) 643-1119. CUTTING EDGE LAWNCARE. Affordable. Dependable. Mowing, aeration, leaf removal and more! Please call anytime for free estimate, (336) 706-0103.

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FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Spring lawn care & general yard clean up. Pine needles and mulch. Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 464-5215. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820. 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 (336) 643-9157.

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BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulch, landscaping, pine needles and straw. (336) 362-3647. TRACTOR FOR HIRE – Bush hogging, grading, brush/tree removal. (336) 207-6632. TLC LAWNCARE. Mowing, fertilization, weed control. Providing quality, affordable lawn service for 7+ years. (336) 681-0097. ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981.

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GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.

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

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

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STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com.

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A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating.

SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470.

PAINTING – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186.

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cormanroofinginc.com, (336) 621-6962. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call (336) 643-8191 or (336) 580-3245.

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RENOVATION WORKS, INC. New construction, remodeling, additions, kitchen, bath and decks. We are a locally owned, full-service design and build company, A+ accredited with the BBB. Visit www.myrenovationworks.com or call (336) 427-7391 to start your next project.

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BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic. & insured. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924.

JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com.

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.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. (336) 362-6343.

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ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981.

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PRESSURE WASHING WINDOW GENIE PRESSURE WASHING Soft house washing. Window film, window cleaning, gutters. Fully ins., free est., Greensboro.windowgenie.com, (336) 268-8586.

PREMIER CONSTRUCTION. Providing all of your home maintenance needs, remodeling and new construction. (336) 430-9507.

MISC. SERVICES Long Insurance Services, (336) 992-5664. TV MOUNTING – STARTING AT $50 The Triad’s #1 TV mounting service. Call

Align! VIRTUAL BOOKKEEPING www.alignVB.com. COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068.

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CUTTING EDGE PRESSURE WASHING Affordable. Dependable. Please call anytime for free estimate, (336) 706-0103.

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 (336) 944-6118, or visit redrhinoroofing.com.

PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www. windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873.

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MISC. FOR SALE 2010 BAYLINER SKI BOAT 170 and trailer for sale in Oak Ridge. Excellent condition. $10,500. Call Don, (336) 324-7373. TRAILER FOR SALE at Smith Mountain Lake. Nice gated community. Drive time, 1 hr. 30 minutes from Summerfield. Trailer, 2005 pontoon boat, carport. $38,000. Call (336) 362-0039. FRESH FARM EGGS, $3/dozen. Call (336) 552-3917 to arrange for pick up. FRESH PRODUCE, FLOWERS, vegetable plants & hanging baskets. Knight’s Produce, 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfield. (336) 708-0485. MOVING SALE – ladders, wheelbarrow, gas grill, etc. (336) 643-6797. BASS FISHING BOAT, 19.5’, 150 Mercury outboard motor, w/ trailer. Asking $3,000. (336) 427-3487. Troy-Bilt REAR-TINE TILLER, very good condition, cost $900 new, selling for $275 firm. Need gone, cash priced for quick sale! (336) 413-0985.

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LAND FOR SALE 23+ ACRES, STONEVILLE, NC, Grogan Road, within minutes of Lowes and Walmart. Up-and-coming growing area, hunting stand, feeders, well, pond, stream running along

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OAK RIDGE HORSE PROPERTY for rent. Three 12x20’ stalls, feed & hay room, tack closets, wash pit, round pen, two pastures, $425/mo. (336) 339-8263.

PET SITTING / BOARDING 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, or kpspets on Instagram.

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HOMES FOR SALE BELEWS LAKE VILLA – loft, large deck, electric lift, W/D, includes furniture. $149,000 – Lot 115. Call (336) 899-6556.

Enjoy gazing down the quiet cove from your deck, watching the sun rise or set! Swimming, putting, rowing, kayaking, fishing, hiking or relaxing – all from your back yard. You may purchase lot alone for $215,000, or we have a spectacular house plan for $655,000.

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