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Happy Birthday, America! by MIKE SHAW and PATTI STOKES

e honor those who founded our nation, and have fought to protect our freedom

Parades. Cookouts. 4th of July sales. Paid holiday. Fireworks. Independence Day. It’s time to don our red, white and blue, gather with friends and family, and for many of us, enjoy a day off during the workweek – or maybe take advantage of the Friday-after-the-Fourth and head to the mountains or the beach for a four-day getaway. But as we celebrate July 4th, how many of us will take time out to reflect on the courage our founding fathers showed in deciding to separate from Great Britain in 1776? With so many social and recreational activities surrounding “the 4th,” it is easy for the political signifi-

cance of the holiday to get lost, and to take for granted the challenges our forefathers faced as they met in the heat of the summer and debated for hours how best to break away from the mother country. And especially given today’s party line politics, we can surely appreciate how amazing it was that they ultimately reached a compromise on the wording of the Declaration of Independence. On this July 4, we salute our founding fathers, as well as the thousands of men and women who have come behind them and courageously fought on the battlefields, in the jungles, in the streets, and through our complex political system to protect the “unalienable rights” that were defined and established 237 years ago.

Photos by Mike Shaw/NWO (Left) A fireman with the Stokesdale Fire Department climbs onto the back of a fire truck, with an American flag hanging from the ceiling. (Center) In honor of Independence Day, flags are displayed all across the front lawn of Oak Ridge Military Academy. (Right) Three painted American flags are displayed on the front of this building on Summerfield Road all year long.

IN THIS ISSUE News In Brief ................................3 Your Questions ............................6 The VW ‘Bug’ – still a classic......8 Pets & Critters ............................ 11 Community Calendar.............. 15 Business Notes .......................... 19 Bits & Pieces .............................. 21 Crime/Incident Report .............22 Opinions ....................................24 Grins & Gripes ...........................25 Classiﬁeds .................................26 Index of Advertisers ................. 27

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Filing period begins July 5 NW GUILFORD – Filing to run for office in Oak Ridge, Stokesdale or Summerfield begins July 5 at noon and runs for a two-week period, ending July 19 at noon. A filing fee of $5 and paperwork must be submitted to the county Board of Elections office in the Old County Courthouse, 301 W. Market Street, Greensboro, or 325 E. Russell Avenue in High Point. Both offices are open 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. In Oak Ridge, five council members serve four-year staggered terms. The terms of Roger Howerton and Danny yanusz will expire this November. The terms of Ray Combs, Spencer Sullivan and George McClellan will expire in 2015. Oak Ridge Council members elect

the mayor from among their five-member council every two years. In Stokesdale, four council members and the mayor, who is elected separately by the citizens, each serve fouryear staggered terms. Council member Mickie Halbook’s term will expire this November, as will Mayor Randle Jones’ term. Stokesdale council members Randy Braswell, Frank Bruno and Bill Jones’ terms will expire in 2015. In Summerfield, five council members serve four-year staggered terms and the mayor, who is elected separately by the citizens, serves a two-year term. The terms of Dianne laughlin and John Wray will expire this November, as will Mayor Mark Brown’s term.

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and state criminal history records. The pistol purchase permitting process in North Carolina is currently far superior to a NICS check and provides increased public safety, says the association. The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) was created in 1998 to serve as a national background check database for gun purchases. States contribute criminal records and other information to NICS. Individuals who are reported into NICS are prohibited by federal law from being able to purchase and possess certain types of firearms.

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misdemeanants. Many misdemeanants, punishable by up to two years in prison, are not fingerprinted and, therefore, are not reported to NICS. Further, North Carolina state law only requires the Clerks of Superior Court to report to NICS a limited category of those persons involved in an involuntary mental health commitment. Because of the limited criminal history information provided to NICS and

the limited involuntary mental health commitment information provided to NICS, there are numerous categories of persons prohibited by federal law from possessing a gun who will not be covered by only a NICS check. The sheriffs’ association is urging the NC House to “not concur” with the Senate version of HB 937 so that a conference committee can be appointed to address this one provision in the bill.

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Road to be renamed after Walter Combs Spotswood Road in Bruce Township to be renamed ‘Walter Combs Way’ by MIKE SHAW STOKESDALE – While the North Carolina Department of Transportation and u.S. Highway 220 project moves forward, the landscape surrounding the highway isn’t the only thing changing. Residents along Spotswood Road in Bruce Township will have to get used to writing a new address on their mail after the Stokesdale Town Council voted to change the name of the road. As a part of the u.S. 220 widening project, access to u.S. Highway 220 from the northwestern portion of Spotswood Road was removed, which created what is known as a “jump street.” Guilford County Planning Technician Tonya Hodgin explains the county’s development ordinance does not allow roads to bear the same name unless they are connected.

Town council members voted to rename the road at their June 18 meeting.

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given the top three available names to vote on. Among the choices were “Friddle Farm,” “Friddle Combs” and “Walter Combs Way.” Walter Combs was born in the area and purchased a piece of land off Spotswood Road when he was just 18 years old. That land was the only farm on Spotswood Road, Combs’ granddaughter, Alexandra Combs, wrote in an email. It remained as a tobacco farm until Combs died in 1998.

When the new street signs are erected, Spotswood Road will become

Walter Combs Way. Hodgin said she is in the process of contacting the affected property owners, and is also in the process of contacting the sign shop to install the new road signs. Stokesdale Planner Michael Albert said a total of 14 property owners are affected by the name change; four of those property owners live in Stokesdale.

Combs, who served in the Navy during World War II, traveled with a group from North Carolina to Venezuela to teach farmers there about tobacco farming and equipment. He didn’t speak Spanish, but Alexandra said that didn’t keep him from being a mentor for many.

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“He fell in love with the country and the people and even though he never

mastered the language, he was respected and loved,” Alexandra said. Deciding to stay in Venezuela, Combs was eventually hired by a British cigarette company based in that country. Alexandra said her grandfather sold his farms in Venezuela after he retired and he stayed in the city of Valencia. She said he would travel to Stokesdale in the spring to work on the farm and to see his family. Walter Combs learned he had cancer during one of his visits to the united States, Alexandra said, and was told he wouldn’t live to the end of the year. He returned to Venezuela and lived for three more years. “He was a perfect example of a man,” Alexandra said. “He was honest, hard-working, wise, a Christian and the best grandfather anyone could ask for.”

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In our June 21-27 issue we provided an answer to a reader’s question about the lights that stay on at night in the Summerfield Town Hall lobby. Town Manager Scott Whitaker later emailed to let us know he had made a mistake in determining the power consumption of those lights, after realizing the five halogens that burn in the lobby at night are actually only 15 watts each, not 50 watts each. Why has leabourne Road (on N.C. 68, just outside of the Oak Ridge town limits) been temporarily closed for several weeks, with no obvious activity going on? leabourne Road was closed on Feb. 25 as part of the construction of Guilford Technical Community College’s Donald W. Cameron Campus off N.C. 68. At the time, the N.C. Department of Transportation reported that the temporary closure was necessary to “allow GTCC contractor crews to widen and adjust the grade of existing leabourne Road to accommodate the driveway connecting the road to the new campus. The work is required by an encroachment agreement with the N.C. Department of Transportation and is designed to complement NCDOT’s planned improvements to N.C. 68 as part of the future N.C. 68-u.S. 220 Connector project.” To get to leabourne Road, drivers traveling from N.C. 68 have had to turn

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Leabourne Road has been closed since Feb. 25. DOT recently announced the road will re-open on Aug. 9.

onto Pleasant Ridge Road, then to Cude Road and to leabourne Road. leabourne Road was initially scheduled to re-open on May 31. However, DOT sent a press release on June 28 saying the road would be closed through Aug. 9, explaining that GTCC has made revisions to the original design plans for their project to widen and adjust the grade of leabourne Road, which necessitates leaving the road closed for several more weeks. “Motorists should continue to use the signed detour route and are encouraged to allow additional time to reach their destination,” the press release says. What has happened to all the wonderful events the town of Summerfield used to host, like the fishing event and movies and music in the park? I have not seen any advertised in the NWO this year. Other than Founders’ Day, have they been hosting events and I’ve just missed them? If not, do they have any plans for events this summer?

Summerfield events will be back, says Town Manager Scott Whitaker. The recentlyapproved budget for fiscal year 20132014 includes: $2,500 for Music in the Park events; $1,500 for partnership events; $750 for a touch-a-truck event; $1,750 for the annual Christmas Tree lighting event; and $1,200 for a fishing derby. “Town staffing is the short-term limitation, but the approved budget included hiring a part-time manager assistant/ events coordinator to help with these events,” says Whitaker. “Some events are, of course, easier to coordinate and implement than others. until we can get those events planned and scheduled, there are other events occurring often as organizations/groups rent the amphitheater.” Whitaker notes that while there are tentatively two music in the park events budgeted for the upcoming year, movies in the park did not draw enough attendance in the past to justify the expense of offering them. Passing through Stokesdale almost every evening, and on most weekends, I normally see one or more Greensboro Police cars parked in the Stokesdale Fire

Department parking lot. What is the Greensboro Police policy concerning these vehicles being driven there and parked? The fire station is about five miles outside of the Greensboro city limits. Todd Gauldin, Stokesdale Fire Chief, explained the Greensboro Police Department does not allow officers to take their police cars outside of Guilford County, so several officers who live in adjoining counties park their police cars at the Stokesdale Fire Department and drive their personal vehicles home. As a resident of Elmhurst Estates in Summerfield, I seem to recall the Northwest Observer reporting that the noise wall on u.S. 220 might be started by the end of February 2013. As of now, nothing has been started. Can you give us an update? Summerfield Town Manager Scott Whitaker confirms that the sound wall is still planned as part of the u.S. 220 widening project. “Paragon Noise Barriers was awarded the contract, which is exciting given that they are local (based in Kernersville) and have a unique product that should

As part of the project to widen U.S. 220, the N.C. Department of Transportation has an agreement with Paragon Noise Barriers of Kernersville to install a noise wall, similar to the one shown in this photo, at the entrance to Elmhurst Estates. Representatives of Elmhurst Estates and the Town of Summerfield have been working with DOT to facilitate some changes near the Joseph Hoskins Road entrance.

further reduce noise for residents,” Whitaker says. “To my knowledge, nothing has changed recently concerning the sound wall placement, although Elmhurst Estates is lobbying for some changes near its Joseph Hoskins Road

entrance. The town has been helping to facilitate those efforts with NCDOT and those details will need to be finalized very soon.” We’ll provide an update to this as soon as it is available.

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Beetle transforms from ‘basic’ car to classic Oak Ridge resident says the VW brings back memories By THOMAS LESTER OAK RIDGE – While he has a number of reasons for driving classic Volkswagens, Carl Bowman says he decided to restore the unmistakable cars thanks to years of memories. “I had one many years ago. We used to do a lot of things at the ballpark,” says Bowman, who prefers the look of the classic VW to the reintroduced models. “I like the old ones. I don’t particularly care too much for the new ones – they look too much like a regular car,” he explains. When asked about why he chose the car affectionately referred to by many as a “Beetle,” or “a Bug,” Bowman joked that he’s glad he’s got them now

because they’re great on gas. Plus, he says, they’re among the hardiest cars on the road.

This convertible 1973 Volkswagen Beetle is one of two such cars owned by Oak Ridge’s Carl Bowman.

“you can do about anything to them,” he says. “you can drive them pretty rough; they’ll take a lot of treatment.” The “peoples’ car,” which Adolph Hitler ordered Austrian automobile designer Ferdinand Porsche to design in 1933, was made to be “basic” in appearance and powerful enough for sustained cruising on Germany’s Autobahns, with parts that could be quickly and inexpensively exchanged.

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Bowman has restored three Beetles and owns two of them, a blue ‘69 hardtop and a red ‘73 convertible. Aside from painting, he has done much of the repair work himself.

“I did floor pans in (the ‘73). It’s still in pretty good shape and it doesn’t leak, but sooner or later I’ll have to put in a new top. I didn’t have to do a whole lot of body work,” Bowman says. The VW enthusiast seeks the opportunity to interact with other classic car lovers whenever he can.

in Manassas, Va. Bowman recalls going to the show with many of his VW-driving friends and says the trip to northern Virginia was a sight. “We had 18 cars caravanning up there; you talk about getting a lot of looks,” he says with a laugh. “It’s a lot of fun and I’ve met a lot of nice people.”

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group asked Jefferson, who had become known as an “eloquent” writer, to draft the statement and Jefferson is credited for being the principle writer of what ultimately became the Declaration of Independence. Which two members of the original Declaration of Independence draft committee died on July 4, 1826? A. Robert livingston (New york) and John Adams (Massachusetts) B. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson (Virginia) C. Roger Sherman (Connecticut) and John Adams (B) John Adams, our nation’s second president, and Thomas Jefferson, our third president, both died within hours of each other on July 4, 1826 – the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Coincidentally, our fifth u.S. president, James Monroe, died on the same date in 1831. What country gave the Statue of liberty to the united States? A. France B. Great Britain C. Germany

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(A) The Statue of liberty was a joint effort between America and France, in recognition of the friendship established between the two countries during the American Revolution. Before undergoing the project, France agreed to be responsible for the statue and its assembly here in our country, and the united States agreed to be responsible for funding and building the pedestal on which the statue would stand. The statue was completed in July 1884 and arrived by ship in New york almost one year later, in 350 individual pieces and packed in 214 crates; lady liberty was re-assembled on her new pedestal in four months, and officially dedicated in October 1886 by President Grover Cleveland.

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As a staff member at Dog Gone Fun in Kernersville, Osborne discovered K9 Nose Work in the fall of 2010 at a workshop where the founders of the program spoke. The following summer, An associate nose work she offered her first nose instructor, Osborne shows class. people how to build stronMarty Cogswell ger relationships with of Kernersville was their pets while giving a member of that them a way to chalfirst class and is lenge their dogs both now working on physically and mentaltraining his second ly. It's all done through dog in nose work. scent and it's called K9 In a recent class, his Nose Work. one-year-old labK9 Nose Work began mix, Jake, tracked in Southern California in down a birch scent 2006, when three canine K9 Nose Work, a relatively new which was located in sport, involves dogs searching detection professionals one of eight identifor a specific odor and finding its came up with the idea of cal closed boxes. source within a time limit. creating a scent activity Within seconds, he that would be fun and competitive. had found his target. The premise of the sport is simple – Cogswell and Jake and several other dogs search for a specific odor and find students and their dogs were training its hidden source within certain time restraints. In the beginning, they sniff out their favorite food or toy, which is hidden in cardboard boxes.

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for an upcoming odor recognition test. In order to be able to participate in sanctioned competitions, all dogs are required to pass this initial test. While competitions are great, that's not what Cogswell finds so appealing about the sport. "This is fun," he says. "It's something that any dog can do. young dogs, old dogs, big dogs, little dogs. Any breed. The dogs love it and they're dead tired when they're done." Bailey Fearing, a Wake Forest graduate student, agrees. She's been working with her German Shepherd, Dex, for about five months now. "He's gotten a lot more into it than I originally thought," says Fearing. "He likes to have a job and he gets excited. He's happily worn out when we get home." Nose work is not only doable and fun for dogs, but for most people as well. you don't have to have any special abilities or be particularly athletic. "In the beginning, the owner's only job is to bring the treats and get your dog to

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Cesar Millan coming to the Triad Dog lovers take note. The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan, is coming to town on Saturday, July 20, with a live presentation at the lJVM Coliseum in Winston-Salem. A world-renowned dog behaviorist, Millan is popular for using innovative techniques in dealing with some of the worst canine behaviors. During his show, he will share his secrets for happier, healthier relationships between humans and their canine companions. Millan’s famous four-legged friend, Junior, will share the stage. In addition, Millan brings his methods to life by using multiple dogs in various demonstrations. Mim Marti, local resident and office

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Ridgewood Swim and Tennis Club might be an established name in the northwest area, but Kirsten Rempfer says it is not the same club people were familiar with two years ago. Rempfer, general manager of the club since 2011, says she and new Club Owner George Frederick have a vision for making the club better than it’s ever been. Together, their goal is to make Ridgewood the premier swim, tennis, social and fitness club in northwest Guilford. “We want it to become the premier club in the area that focuses on families, activities and the local community,” she says. “We don’t want it to just be a pool during the summer.” Frederick brings with him over 25 years’ experience in the club business and 10 years’ experience as owner/operator of another private swim and tennis club in Guilford County. In addition to their management and ownership experience, Rempfer and Frederick bring some very high expectations for the quality of service they want to provide to members. “We’re looking to build upon what’s been accomplished in the last year and take our services up another level,” says Rempfer. “We’ve invested a lot of money and time back into the property, and that’s one of the things we are going to continue to do.” Some of those investments included reworking the pool, renovating the bathhouse, resurfacing tennis courts and updating the 24/7 fitness center. Renovating the club house is next on the priority list. The club is also putting a lot of focus

on family and seasonal events that are year-round. “We try to offer something for everyone,” says Rempfer. “We have ladies’ nights and luncheons, Monday night football and card nights for the dads, and then there are the tween activities and dance parties in addition to family activities. We really try to have it so everyone can feel like they are getting value out of their membership.” “During the summer, the kids get to hang out at the pool and see their friends,” says Rempfer. “Once school starts back, they go to different schools and don’t get to do that as much. Having dinner and a movie night or other events gives them a chance to hang out with their friends again. It’s also nice for parents, because they know they have a night on the calendar that they can set up as a date night or something.” Offering so many extra events gives the club a unique advantage over other clubs in the area, Rempfer says. Also setting them apart is the activities they do for the community, such as toy drives and fundraising. “When we incorporate those activities with membership events, it’s valued by members and people outside the club as well,” she says. Members of the club come from nearby neighborhoods and communities as far away as Oak Ridge. Although they are currently still accepting new members, they will be placing a cap on the total number of memberships available this year. “We want it to be comfortable,” Rempfer explains. “We don’t want

people to feel that when they come to the pool in the summer they are overcrowded, or that they are swimming right next to their neighbors.” Ridgewood Club will host membership drives and open houses between now and the summer, although anyone interested in becoming a member can call Rempfer for more information before then. “Open houses are a great time to Community Bible Church of High Point has kicked his messages to the show potential members what we off the new year with Oak Ridge group. Kocher, who sees their hearts,” notes have to offer year-round, whether they the opening of its new campus, CBC himself as more Kocher. Oak Ridge. of an ambassador “It’s amazing how for the CBC group play tennis or participate in fitness,” scripture is At the first in Oak Ridge, says used to get to these that the telecast has answers.” said Rempfer. “Or they might be more Jan. 6, nearly service in Oak Ridge on been well receive A free service, Turnin 150 people d by visitors. g interested in the kids’ activities or adult the Oak Ridge Militar showed up at Along with the practic Point counseling y Academy, where deals with a al, Biblicallyworship service was based message, music socials we offer.” range of issues including held in the Bonne plays an impormarriage and r Field House; the tant role in the church family crises, depres Rempfer also says the club tries to children’s ministry ’s style of worship. sion, pornography took place in the school “We have talente addiction and the ’s cafeteria. work with people on payment plans. d musicians who spiritual aspects of In the month since are able to perfor bi-polar and PTSD m favorite hymns then, people have diagnoses. Biblica “With the economy and people’s with counseling continued to come a contemporary twist, l is also available for as well as some budgets – especially families with kids –worship service and participate in a those of the who most popular songs need assistance in that combin played on understanding we want to make it easy for everyone to porary and traditional styleses contemK-LOVE,” says Koche and experiencing the process of spirir. “This range with gives us the ability tual growth made feel like they can be a member here and Biblical and practical teaching. both to make connections possible by God’s with a lot of people gracious assistance. wouldn’t be excluded because they can’t According to Quinton Kocher, cam in many differe camnt pus pastor and Oak Along with its local Ridge resident, there seasons of life.” pay in full,” she says. “We offer monthly community fowere a numbe These connections cus, CBC supports are further estabglobal outreach. and quarterly plans, so it’s not like otherthe church in r of reasons for planting lished through small “We want to spread the northw groups that meet the Gospel clubs where you have to pay a full year “Because of the high est area. in around the world, members’ homes on a weekly basis. growth of the ” says Kocher. “The area, we could see “Our small group church designates in advance. a definite need for Bible 20 percen studies t of its budare an integral part in “We want to encourage people to more contemporary, Bible-teaching developing our faith,” get to make this happen.” church explains Kocher. CBC is placing a come re-check us out,” Rempfer adds. are es,” says Kocher, 38. “Also, there lot of emphasis on several members Consisting of anywh planting and helpin of our High Point g churches in Jamai“And we want to make our club acces-congregation 14 couples, the small ere from four to ca and Ghana. In who live and work addition, the church groups are usually in sible to everyone who wants to become the area and wanted made up of people provides assistance to minister and in a similar stage to several missionof worship in their own life. Kocher and his a part of our community here.” ary families based comm wife,

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in countries includ ing Spain, Zimbabwe, Russia and Angol a. Sharing the Gospe l and worshipping the Lord, whether locally why CBC exists. Koche or globally, is r, who describes himself as an ordina ry guy, has discov ered he has one of “the coolest jobs in the church.” “I get a front row seat to see God work in the lives of people in this community and around the world,” he says. “I can’t wait to see what God has in store for us.”

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The club is also putting a lot of focus priority list. Renovating the club house is next on the and updating the 24/7 fitness center. bathhouse, resurfacing tennis courts reworking the pool, renovating the Some of those investments included to continue to do.” and that’s one of the things we are going money and time back into the property, says Rempfer. “We’ve invested a lot of take our services up another level,” been accomplished in the last year and “We’re looking to build upon what’s to members. quality of service they want to provide some very high expectations for the perience, Rempfer and Frederick bring their management and ownership exclub in Guilford County. In addition to ator of another private swim and tennis and 10 years’ experience as owner/operyears’ experience in the club business Frederick brings with him over 25 during the summer.” says. “We don’t want it to just be a pool activities and the local community,” she club in the area that focuses on families, “We want it to become the premier and fitness club in northwest Guilford. wood the premier swim, tennis, social Together, their goal is to make Ridgemaking the club better than it’s ever been. Owner George Frederick have a vision for club since 2011, says she and new Club Rempfer, general manager of the familiar with two years ago. says it is not the same club people were northwest area, but Kirsten Rempfer might be an established name in the Ridgewood Swim and Tennis Club

Rempfer explains. “We don’t want “We want it to be comfortable,” able this year. the total number of memberships availmembers, they will be placing a cap on they are currently still accepting new ties as far away as Oak Ridge. Although nearby neighborhoods and communiMembers of the club come from club as well,” she says. by members and people outside the ties with membership events, it’s valued “When we incorporate those actividrives and fundraising. do for the community, such as toy setting them apart is the activities they clubs in the area, Rempfer says. Also the club a unique advantage over other Offering so many extra events gives up as a date night or something.” night on the calendar that they can set parents, because they know they have a with their friends again. It’s also nice for events gives them a chance to hang out ing dinner and a movie night or other and don’t get to do that as much. Havstarts back, they go to different schools friends,” says Rempfer. “Once school to hang out at the pool and see their “During the summer, the kids get value out of their membership.” everyone can feel like they are getting ily activities. We really try to have it so and dance parties in addition to famand then there are the tween activities football and card nights for the dads, nights and luncheons, Monday night one,” says Rempfer. “We have ladies’ “We try to offer something for everyyear-round. on family and seasonal events that are

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June 24 | A resident of Joywood Court in Colfax reported that his daughter, a juvenile, ran away from home. The juvenile has since been located.

DRUGS June 26 | During a traffic stop on N.C. 68 North in Colfax, a passenger was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia as well as alcohol. June 29 | A resident of Fogleman Road in Oak Ridge was found to be in possession of amphetamines, marijuana and drug paraphernalia at her residence. The resident was arrested for possession with

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June 29 | A man reported his dog, a Shih Tzu, was stolen out of his vehicle when it was parked at the Double K Sports Bar in Stokesdale. The dog was valued at about $500.

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Summer fun! The voices of children echo from playgrounds and swimming pools all over Guilford County as summer activities are in full swing. Hundreds of children were doing their best to escape the heat and have some summer fun at the Bur-Mil Park Aquatics Center, off u.S. 220 in northwest Greensboro, on June 29.

a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through Aug. 25.

located at 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, the aquatics center is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Friday and 10

For more info about Bur-Mil Park Aquatics Center or to purchase a season pass, call 641-2015.

Admission is $5 for ages 13 and older, $4 for ages 3 to 12, and free for children under 2. Season passes can be purchased for $175 for a family of up to four ($35 for each additional family member), $75 for an adult and $55 for children 3 to 12.

FREE

Family Fun Night Friday, July 12

Doors open @ 6:30pm • Movie starts @ 7pm Join us for an evening of fun for the whole family. Hotdogs, popcorn and soft drinks included! Bring blankets, pillows or something soft to sit on (no lawn chairs or bag chairs please)

Photos by Mike Shaw/NWO

This dad has his hands full as his daughters enjoy the giant, waterspraying mushrooms, one of the many features at the aquatics center.

This little girl enjoys standing on the water jets as they shoot water into the air at the Splash Pad.

There are several water-spraying structures at the aquatics center. Remember to walk slowly, play safe and have fun!

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Pack mentality After reading the story in our June 21-27 issue about Tony and Vickie Parks’ two goats being attacked and killed by dogs, Summerfield resident Mary Tesh called to share her experience, which occurred just across from where the Parks live on N.C. 150 in Summerfield. Tesh said she and her husband work with Red Dog Farms Rescue Network in Summerfield, and often take in animals that nobody wants.

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About four years ago the couple took in eight goats.

“A lot of the goats I raised and bottle-fed, so I got attached to them,” she said. One day Tesh came home to find a horrific scene – all of the goats were dead. “We have a large pond – some of the goats had been maimed by dogs, and then ran into the pond, where they had drowned. Two of the baby goats were broken and bleeding and we had to put them down. “When we first came across the dogs and were able to track them down, they were very aggressive.” Realizing that the dogs, both labs, belonged to her neighbor, Tesh wanted to understand how two dogs that were normally so friendly and trusted around children could have killed her goats.

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“The more I checked into it, the more I understood how it happened. When you get them in that ‘pack mentality’ you have to be aware that they

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are very dangerous. And once they have tasted blood, it’s hard to break them. “My neighbor felt really bad. He was sad and I was sad,” Tesh continued. “We had to understand what the dogs’ mindset was. We worked together on what we could do to prevent it from happening again. He’s done everything to keep those dogs in, but they have escaped a few times since then. We have an agreement that he will let me know as soon as he realizes it happens so that I can put our animals up.” She still feels sad when thinking about the incident, but says, “It’s something that happens in this area and I know that a lot of people don’t realize that.” Tesh adds that after the attack on her goats, she and her husband also brought two donkeys to live on their farm and haven’t had any problems with animal attacks since.

Did you know? Domestic dogs pose a threat to goats because their instinct is to chase the goats. In turn, when the goats run from them, it stimulates the dogs’ predatorprey instinct – even “friendly, familyoriented” dogs. The goats usually lose the chase, and are often killed. Livestock guard dog (LGD) breeds were bred to guard sheep, goats and other livestock. LGD breeds include Great Pyrenees, Akbash, and Anatolian Shepherd dogs. Donkeys can also make wonderful guard animals for sheep, goats and other livestock because, instead of running from predators when being chased, donkeys will fight and kick them.

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Dr. Ballard at the Summerfield Veterinary Hospital. your kindness and concern for my dog’s fear of storms is very much appreciated. Whoever puts out the patriotic decorations at the entrance to the Weatherstone subdivision on N.C. 68. Dr. Fried, Dr. Meyers, and the wonderful staff at Eagle Physicians of Oak Ridge, for your kindness at the death of my brother. you all make us feel like family. The Southern Baptist Convention for their concern and disapproval of the Boy Scouts of America’s decision to admit gay members. It is good to see them take a stand for righteousness. Awesome! Principal Will laine, and the entire staff at Northern High. The high academic standards and positive culture I

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have witnessed this year as a non-parent are an example of what is right with our public schools. Dr. Chan Badger of Novant Health/ Northern Family Medicine in Summerfield for going well above the call of duty to help us work through a treatment plan for our teen. He’s a great doc and an invaluable resource to our community. NWHS Band Director Brian McMath for coordinating, on his own time, the NW band trip to Italy/Greece. It was informative, challenging and fun for students to experience ancient history and cultures: the key things an educational trip should be.

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The neighbor at The Wall Place in Summerfield who shot my cat – again! This time you killed him. He was 15 and in good health. Why? Bicyclists traveling through Summerfield. I have no problem that you want to travel through our beautiful town, but please do so in a single file line so vehicles can pass safely. The person who didn’t think wasting electricity by the Town of Summerfield was a big deal. Conservation has to start somewhere, and every penny counts. Wasteful attitudes like yours are why government spending is out of control.

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 AUTOS FOR SALE

 SAVE THE DATE

 YARD SALES

2000 WHITE JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED. All maintenance on ﬁle. Non-smoker. 161K miles, new A/C, excellent condition. Runs great. $5,200 OBO. (336) 644-0186.

COMMUNITY DAY & YARD SALE, Sat., July 13, 7am-12pm, Stokesdale Masonic Lodge (behind SunTrust Bank). Yard sale spaces available, call Peggy Murphy, 362-0516. For more info, see display ad on page 7.

MOVING SALE, Sat., July 6, 7am-1pm,

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INDEX Autos for Sale.............................. 26 Employment ................................ 26 Home Care Available .................. 26 Lost & Found............................... 26 Save the Date ............................. 26 Summer Camps .......................... 26 Yard Sales .................................. 26 Home Services ....................... 26-28 Misc. Services......................... 28-29

 SAVE THE DATE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION and hot dog eatin’ contest, Sat., July 6, Gray Gables in Summerﬁeld. Gates open at 10am, live music 11am-3pm, contest at 1pm. See display ad on page 5 for more details. FREE FAMILY FUN NIGHT at Centrall Baptist Church, Friday, July 12, featuring the movie Madagascar 3. Doors open at 6:30, movie at 7pm. See display ad on page 23 for all the info.

Misc for Sale ............................... 29 Misc Wanted .............................. 29 Pets/Animals & Services ............... 29 Real Estate .................................. 29

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POPS ON THE SQUARE, a free concert at Market Square in Reidsville, Friday, July 12, 7pm. See display ad on page 6 for more details.

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6098 Moores Creek Drive, Summerﬁeld. Decorator’s home! Maytag gas dryer, upright piano, fridge, Ethan Allen cherry bedroom, black breakfront lawn mower, lamps, artwork, accessories, Weber grill, garden tools, misc. outdoor planters and furniture, ﬁrepit, Legos, Duplos, K-nex, Breyer, comforter sets, draperies, fountain, etc. Larger items cannot be picked up until July 18.

 SUMMER CAMPS FREE CHEER CAMP for ages 4-17, sponsored by Oak Ridge Colts and NspireD Cheer Program, held on July 9, 10, 11, 17 & 18, 6-8pm at Oak Ridge Town Park. Contact Debbie Fantaci, (540) 229-0215 or see display ad on page 19 for more information. Upward Sports FALL SOCCER & CHEER CAMP, evaluations held August 10 & 17, 9am-1pm. For more details, visit www. summerﬁeldFBC.com. or see display ad on page 31. UNCG YOUTH BASEBALL CLINIC, July 22-25 (Monday-Thursday), 9am-12n, ages 7-12. Registration and more info online at UNCGSportsCamps.com. SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS. For more info, visit UKElite.com. Spartan Baseball EXPOSURE CLINIC, July 29-31, 9am-3pm, Ages 13-18. Register online at UNCGSportsCamps.com.

 YARD SALES HUGE MOVING SALE, Sat., July 6, 8am4pm, 6705 Polo Farms Drive, Summerﬁeld. Furniture, toys, collectibles, auto, clothes, tools, garden, race equipment, art. COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Sat., July 13, Stokesdale Masonic Lodge, 8420 Ellisboro Road (behind SunTrust Bank), 7am-1pm. Tables available – call Peggy, 423-3632 or 362-0516 to reserve your space.

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 HOME SERVICES CLEANING MAID-2-SHINE. Serving NW area for 10 years. Homes/ofﬁces/move out-in. Detail oriented/prof/bonded/exc. ref. 338-0223. CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates.

609-0677.

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Weekly / Biweekly / Monthly Move-Out/Move-In • Detail/Deep Seasonal • Licensed/Bonded/Insured Customized Services GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

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ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747. MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 740-1760. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 399-3995.

ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE. 11 yrs. exp. Excellent references. (336) 508-5714.

FLOORS

STRIPPED & WAXED

 HOME SERVICES

OLD SCHOOL

 HOME SERVICES

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

AQUA SYSTEMS. Quality irrigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174.

HOME REPAIR, LLC

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Landscaping, driveways,

Home Improvement & Repairs

patios, sidewalks, concrete work. 362-3647.

Privilege Licensed & Insured

Lisa & Jerry Potkay, Stokesdale

(336) 669-7252

oldschoolsjhr@triad.rr.com oldschoolsjhr.homestead.com

summerfield

Gutter Glove distributor/installer

Professional, Honest, Reliable

 HOME SERVICES

A-LIST LAWN CARE. Affordable prices! Res/Com. Lic/Insured. Call us for your FREE quote at (336) 6097013 or email alistlawncare@gmail.com. ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping.

CARPET / UPHOLSTERY / FLOORS 298-7374

GRADING / HAULING ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING

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.

FLOORING CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed & insured. 643-6500. MONTERO’S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & ﬁnishing. Commer-

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. BRAD’S BOBCAT SVC. Grading, hauling, gravel/dirt, debris removal. 362-3647.

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estimates.

VINYL SIDING REPAIRS, vinyl railings &

Monteros-hardwood-ﬂooring.

com. Call (336) 215-8842 or 445-2002.

siding, replacement windows, gutter cleaning and repair. Please call 215-8776 for

Your business should be here! Call 644-7035 for advertising info.

your free estimate. A-1 COPPER ROOFING

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

Copper & aluminum gutters, gutter cleaning

ALL ABOUT THE HOUSE. Small jobs &

ment windows, vinyl siding, railing & trim.

large, water damage, light yard work, 40

Free est. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336)

years exp., sr. disc. 644-8710 or 708-0522.

345-6518. www.a1copperrooﬁng.com.

HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE

MAYS SIDING

“Anything to improve your home and prop-

Storm damage, facia and siding repairs.

erty.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609.

215-8776, www.mayssiding.com.

& repair, affordable leaf protection, replace-

Maintenance, design,

paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Licensed/insured. Free est. 382-4767, www.oneguyandamachine.com.

MIKE GAULDIN’S LANDSCAPE SERVICE offered exclusively at Mustard Seed Nursery, Inc. Free estimates. Call 644-8144. mustardseednursery.com. GREENERTIMES LAWN MAINTENANCE Free quotes and affordable prices. Discounts on 1-year contracts. (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 ofﬁce. TLC LAWN CARE Lawn mowing, fertilization and weed control. General cleanup. Affordable all-season lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097.

BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. Annual service agrmnts. Buzz, 509-6464. 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. LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 13-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Locally owned and operated. Lic/ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. 24-hr. emergency svc. OR, NC. 643-1119.

GreenScapes Leaf Removal • Mulch / Pine Needles Landscaping • Lot / Land Clearing Mowing • Aerating / Overseeding Stump Grinding / Removal Bobcat & Dump Truck Services Parking Lot Cleanup

Call Tony - office (336) 215-4531

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STUMP GRINDING - FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860. COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, plugging, seeding, fertilizing. Weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. $25 gift card to Lowes Home Improvement for each referral. 362-5860. Serving the Triad for 24 years. D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 312-2706. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764. JACK’S LAWN CARE. Weekly mowing service and select lawn care needs. Call Jack for details, 668-0682. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.

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MORE LAWN/LANDSCAPING COMPOST & GARDEN SOIL, Oak Ridge area. 50/50 landscape mix, compactible ﬁll dirt, gravel, landscape boulders. 602-5820.

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. DELIMA LAWNCARE. Residential & commercial, free estimates. (336) 669-5210.

Cabinet Refacing & Enhancement

Your kitchen and bathroom cabinetry can be refaced or re-colored to create a new look for your home at a fraction of the cost of replacement.

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

336/404-1471 www.fmbyjh.com

SWIMMING POOL SERVICE & REPAIR. Early spring specials on pool openings, liner replacements and equipment. 20 yrs. exp. Randy Harrell, 362-9721.

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

STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott

JLB REMODELING INC.

Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

681-2902, www.jlbremodeling.com.

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

Repair, remodel, well

pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce 656-0019, cell 382-6905.

Licensed and insured. Free estimates. Remodeling, additions and home repairs.

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CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. Roof Replacements / Repairs Siding & Windows Custom Decks / Porches General Home Repairs Remodeling / Painting

30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee • Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable

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

ROOFING CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC. Residential rooﬁng, rubber ﬂat roofs, roof

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

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519. JUNK REMOVAL – appliances, batteries, mowers, cars, etc. Call about free removal. (336) 423-3006. LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.

Furniture Kare Co.

20 years experience in repair & restoration

• Refinishing and repair • Antique restoration • In-home services Specializing in chair repairs

(336) 656-4836 furniture-kare36@triad.rr.com LOCAL PICKUP & DELIVERY • FREE ESTIMATES

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CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServiceNC.com.

RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

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• Pool openings • Repairs/Service • Professional liner replacement • Pressure washing & pool cleaning

www.sharkyspoolservices.com (336 ) 207.9793

SUPERIOR WASH. 30% off all concrete cleaning! Exterior cleaning: houses, decks, driveways. Mobile unit with hot water & 425-gallon storage tank. Lic/Ins. Free estimates. Call Mike Dixon, 601-7444.

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PAINTING & DRYWALL PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years experience. Avg. size bedroom walls, $100. Sheetrock repair. Call Brad Rogers for your free estimate. (Local #) 314-3186.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

& insured, free estimates. (336) 669-5210.

RIDDLE PAINTING

Specializing in interior painting, we take pride in our quality work and personalized service Free estimates References available

Residential Interiors Pressure Washing

(336) 402-4603 Serving the Triad since 1998

Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245. 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.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION

 MISC. SERVICES

Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, painting,

FURNITURE FAUX FINISHING CLASSES

siding, windows, spring exterior cleaning specials. Senior discounts, 35 years expe-

CARLOS PAINTING. Res/comm., licensed

coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience.

rience. 362-6343. RENOVATION WORKS INC.

at Golden Antiques, Summerﬁeld.

class is Wed., July 10, 6:30-9pm, $35/class. Limited class size, dep. required. Call Denise, 609-1569 for info or to reserve your space.

New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com. KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 26 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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 MISC. FOR SALE

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COMPUTER REPAIRS $99.

CHINA, pre-WWII Noritake Wilshire pattern, service for 12, 78 pieces. $780. Call 9am-12n weekdays, (336) 643-4869.

HOME FOR RENT

Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM - (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. FREE PICK-UP of appliances, batteries, junk mowers, air conditioners, grills, electrical items, metal items, etc. 689-4167. TUTOR AVAILABLE Help your child catch up or get ahead in school this summer! ESL and generalist K-8 certiﬁed. Specialize in reading instruction for struggling readers. 2 yrs. elementary teaching experience in inner-city school. Taught 76 students, and averaged 2.5 yrs. reading growth. Available to tutor K-8 reading and language arts, K-5 all subjects. Resources available including entire library of books, phonics tools, and leveled reading programs. Call Kelli at (336) 255-0232 for more information.

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 MISC. FOR SALE 2003 CLUB CAR GOLF CART. Windshield, headlight/taillights, dashboard w/ locking glove box, fold down rear seat. Brakes & serviced 6/13/13. $2,395. (704) 904-8747. WOODWORKING TOOLS FOR SALE. All excellent condition and excellent prices. Rigid 10” 1 1/2 hp table saw with extra blades and extension table; Dado blade sets; Skil 2 1/4 hp variable-speed router; Craftsman HP router table on rollers; Central Machine belt and disk sander on rollers (6” x 48” belt and 9” disk); Porter Cable US58 5/8” air upholstery stapler; Dewalt 304P reciprocating saw; Porter Cable 557 biscuit cutters with assorted sizes of biscuits; Forster bits - small and large set; various small hand tools. Call (336) 644-0599 or 339-2232 for prices or an appointment to view selection.

ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025.

 MISC. WANTED WILL PAY CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick-up of appliances, batteries, air conditioners, grills, metal items, computers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.

 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES See our Pets & Critters Feature in this issue for two dogs in need of a forever home, or visit adoptshelterpets.org to see more animals available for adoption.

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SUMMERFIELD, 3BR, 1BA cozy home, $800/mo. (336) 643-9119.

LAND FOR SALE Fixer-upper on FOUR ACRES near Walmart and I-73 in Rockingham Cty. 573-9409. 1.34-ACRE LOT, NW Guilford, perked, surveyed, landscaped, ready to build. 9015 Mt. Carmel Rd., Stokesdale. $46,500. Call 643-6078 after 5pm.

7509 Kristen Drive, Oak Ridge New Listing! Spacious floor plan with 4 bedrooms plus oversized Bonus room! Wonderful storage throughout! Move-in Ready. $255,900.

HOMES FOR SALE

Ramilya Siegel

COLFAX, 3BR, 2BA house on 8.99 acres, 1,200 sq. feet w/ full basement. Large work building, 2 barns and equipment shed. $225,000. (336) 253-1900.

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CRS, GRI, SRES, Master’s Circle Award ( 336 ) 215.9856

LAKE-FRONT HOME FOR SALE on Lake Hunt. 4-5 bedroom and 4 bath, 4,200 sq. feet. Below tax value: $499,000. 18-minute drive to Summerﬁeld. (336) 616-4733. OPEN HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER, Sunday, July 7, 2-5pm, Greensboro National Golf Club, 464 Mashie Dr., Summerﬁeld.

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PET SITTING & BOARDING HORSE BOARDING, Green Acres Horse Farm, Stokesdale area. Full board & pasture board, riding trails, lots of green pastures. 707-7118. PET SITTING. Caring and responsible. $12 per 30-minute visit. 601-2087. SPOIL-ME-ROTTEN ANIMAL CARE Motto: love, compassion, respect for your pets. Professional pet sitter for 18 years. Bonded/Insured. Member, Pet Sitters Intl. Provide food, exercise, play, meds/shots, much TLC. 1-3 trips/day. $15/trip (30 min). Call 643-5242. Oak Ridge/Summerﬁeld.

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6909 Maynard Road, Summerfield (off of Strawberry Road) 0.83 acres on Hillsdale Lake in the Summerfield Elementary and Northern Guilford Middle/High school district. One-story brick ranch with full basement, 2,350 square feet on each level. Upstairs features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, recently updated open kitchen & great room with formal dining room. Downstairs features den, pool room, exercise room, half bath, play room, workshop, 1-car garage and plenty of storage space. Outside screened porch off downstairs den, full deck on back with sliding glass doors from great room and master bedroom. Boat dock house with screen porch by beautiful 38-acre Hillsdale Lake. The lake is great for smaller boats, jet skis, kayaking, floating and swimming. Well-maintained yard with mature landscaping and great views of the lake.

For more information, call (336) 686-7772 (Shown by appointment only and prequalification requested)

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Stokesdale Heating & Air.....................10 Velocity Air, Inc. ...................................25

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Kimberly Thacker Accounting..............15 Samuel K. Anders, CPA, MSA, PC.......15

Auto sAles & serviCes

Prestige Car Wash ...............................16

Builders

Building Dimensions ..............................3 RS Hopkins Construction.....................25

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Central Baptist Church ........................14 Community Bible Church.....................20 Summerfield First Baptist Church.........31

dentists / ortHodontiCs

Beth Borden, DDS .................................8

events

Community Day & Yard Sale .................7 Family Fun Night at Central Baptist .....23 Independence Day Celebration .............5 Pops Concert, City of Reidsville ..............6

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Robert Cooper & Associates ................21

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Great Clips ..........................................17 LA Nails & Tan, Oak Ridge..................16

Home ProduCts & serviCes

ProStone Inc. .......................................12 Southern States ..............................Insert

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Attorney Bill Barbour ...........................22 Florence & Associates............................8

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Cornerstone Health Care................20,21 Eagle Physicians, Oak Ridge ................22 Focus MD ............................................10 Forsyth Pediatrics, Oak Ridge ..............16 LeBauer HealthCare, Oak Ridge ...........6 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ................17 Summerfield Family Eye Care ..............15

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Nourishing Health ..............................25 Oak Ridge Youth Association ..............19 ROADS................................................19

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Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ................. 11 Country Kennel ...................................13 Northwest Animal Hospital ..................15 Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care, Inc. ......12 Westergaard Kennels........................... 11

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Bistro 150 ............................................ 17 Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ...............17 JP Looney’s Sports Bar & Grill..............16 Rio Grande Mexican Grill ...................16

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Stokesdale Elementary School’s Odyssey of the Mind team took time out from competing in the 2013 World Finals at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich. Pictured from left to right: Rachel Belvins, Krystyna Derezinska-Choo, Zachary Quaglia, Grace James and Taylor Strain. (Not pictured: Jenna Ginther.) The group competed against 47 other teams and attained a rank of 9 in their division.