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Town of Oak Ridge vs. CrossFit Oak Ridge

Town instructs CrossFit to vacate its facility on Linville Road until it complies with ordinances by PATTI STOKES

OAK RIDGE – Never in Oak Ridge’s 17 years of incorporation has its relationship with a business been more contentious than the one it has with CMT Commons/ Mustang Fitness, operator of CrossFit, which constructed a 12,350-squarefoot, single-story, “barn-type building” in 2012 for a multipurpose sports training facility. Though Oak Ridge Town Hall and CrossFit are next door neighbors on

Linville Road, in perspectives the local government and business couldn’t be much further apart. Since the sports facility was built, numerous informal meetings with CMT Commons’ representatives and the town’s staff and attorney, rezoning and site plan review hearings before the town’s Planning and Zoning Board, multiple appearances before the town’s Historic Preservation Commission at regularly scheduled and special called meetings, hearings before the town’s Board of Adjustment, and hearings before a Guilford County Superior Court judge have only served to deepen the rift between the two entities. On June 24, the town sent a letter

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CrossFit Oak Ridge received a letter dated June 24 notifying the business that it must vacate the building it occupies on Linville Road, which is adjacent to Oak Ridge Town Hall, until it comes in compliance with the town’s Code of Ordinances.

to CMT Commons notifying the corporation that CrossFit is occupying the building at 8309 Linville Road in violation of the town’s ordinances, that civil penalties for the violation are accruing on a daily basis, and the town plans to take immediate enforcement measures to ensure compliance with its Code of Ordinances. To avoid enforcement procedures, the letter stated CrossFit must immediately

Attorney advises council to ditch inspections Politicians not insured, qualiﬁed to deem water lines and meter boxes are properly installed by GERRI HUNT STOKESDALE – During a special-called meeting of the Stokesdale Town Council on June 25 to discuss mainly water system issues, town attorney William Trevorrow was taken aback when he realized council members were inspecting water line installations. “So council people are going to go out and inspect the installation of meters? To make sure they’re installed correctly? Did I hear that right?” asked Trevorrow.

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Stokesdale Town Clerk Carolyn Joyner (left) takes notes as Mayor Randy Braswell (second from left) talks to council members Bill Jones and Vicki WhiteLawrence about council members acting as water line inspectors, during a workshop on June 18.

vacate the building and bring it into compliance with the conditionally approved COA (Certificate of Appropriateness) granted by the town’s Historic Preservation Commission in October 2012. The letter included eight bullet

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Town councils set to meet NW GUILFORD – The Oak Ridge Town Council was scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, at Town Hall on Linville Road.

The agenda included consideration of a resolution to add extensions of Pepper Road (.17 mile), East Pepper Court (.06 mile) and West Pepper Court (.06 mile) to the N.C. State Maintenance System. A public hearing was also scheduled on a rezoning of 24.6 acres on Warner Road from AG (Agricultural) to RS-40 (Residential). The property is owned by Bryan and Tammy Gardner, and is located in the Oak Ridge Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction. The Summerfield Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14,

at Summerfield Community Center on Centerfield Road. Council will hold public hearings on two property rezoning applications. The town has received a request to rezone 132.06 acres at the intersection of Lake Brandt Road and Scalesville Road, from AG (Agricultural) to CU-RS-40 (Conditional Use Residential). The other request is to rezone 2.758 acres at 811 N.C. 150 West, from RS-40 to AG, so both portions of the lot will have the same zoning. The Stokesdale Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, at Town Hall on Angel Pardue Road. Agenda items should include park rules and fees, and setting a salary and advertising for a water system field operator.

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BITS & PIECES  CORRECTIONS

The Northwest Observer regrets that photo captions which ran with last week’s article (July 3-9) on the 50th reunion of the Northwest High School Class of 1965 misidentiﬁed Katie Fields as Sherry Morphis. At left is a high school photo of Sherry Morphis. In addition, a photo on the front page named Jim Canty, but it was actually Brenda Pegram Johnson’s husband.

Interested in a Stokesdale Cub Scout pack? STOKESDALE – Stokesdale Christian Church, 8607 Stokesdale St., will host a hot dog cookout at noon on Saturday, July 11, for those interested in a Cub Scout Pack for first- through fifth-grade boys.

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good citizenship, character development and physical fitness. Registration for the rest of the 2015 Scouting year is $14 per youth/adult, with an optional $7 for Boy’s Life magazine. For more information, contact Matthew Lanouette at (336) 908-5027 or matt.lanouette@scouting.org.

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Flinn releases seventh novel Elle McLarin character comes to forefront

Award-winning author and Summerfield resident Mary Flinn long ago fell in love with North Carolina’s mountains and coast, creating the backdrops for her series of novels, Flinn “The One,” “Second Time’s a Charm,” “Three Gifts,” and “A Forever Man.” The characters in her first book have continued to call to her, wanting more of their stories told, which bred the next three books in the series.

where she opens a bakery and works on distancing herself from her transgressions. Just as things start going in the right direction, a jealous bystander uncovers Elle’s sordid past, threatening her new life. Flinn is the recipient of the Reader Views Literary Awards 2012 Reviewers’ Choice honorable mention in the romance category for “A Forever Man,” and first

place award for Romance Novel in the Reader Views 2011 Literary Book Awards. The Pacific Book Review Best Romance Novel of 2011 went to “Three Gifts.” “Second Time’s a Charm,” also released in 2011, won an honorable mention in the

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SUMMERFIELD – A self-proclaimed “nutcase with ADHD,” Guy Andrews says he became a Christian while serving in the U.S. Marines. A friend turned him on to “The One Year Bible,” a book Andrews says is “engineered to help someone flighty get through the Bible.”

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Commission’s non-compliance list – except shrink the main entry doors and replace the windows. “We fought them (on those two issues) and that’s what led to this today,” he said, referring to the ultimatum the town recently issued CrossFit. Battle lines between the town and CrossFit were drawn early on, when Mark Smith, another CrossFit co-owner, expressed confusion over the HPC’s building design and design modification requirements. He and Gimbert spoke at the HPC meeting on Sept. 12, 2012, and said they had not understood they would be held to an exact replica of what had been previously approved by the HPC, or that what they viewed as minor aesthetic changes must be brought back before the HPC.

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Steven Lantz, who at the time was chairman of the HPC, responded that anything which didn’t appear on the approved building plans needed to be resubmitted for approval – something he felt had been adequately explained to CrossFit owners before – and the process was not to build something and then ask for approval afterward. Commission members explained that architectural and aesthetic details of buildings within the town’s historic district were extremely important. After a lengthy discussion between Commission members and CrossFit representatives, in which several building design elements were discussed in detail, the HPC voted at that Sept. 12, 2012 meeting to issue a temporary Certificate of Occupancy (CO), which would allow CrossFit to open for business; simultaneously, the representatives were instructed to come back to the HPC the following month with suggestions for addressing several design elements that had been modified and remained unresolved. The following month, on Oct. 23, 2012, the HPC issued a conditional COA for CrossFit’s building. CMT Commons filed an appeal to the conditions placed on CrossFit’s COA, however, and the case moved on to the town’s Board of Adjustment. Though it was placed on the BOA’s Dec. 13, 2012 meeting agenda, CrossFit’s legal counsel requested and was granted a continuance. Three months later, in March 2013, the BOA denied CMT Commons’ appeal to conditions the town’s HPC placed on its COA. CMT Commons then filed an appeal to the BOA’s decision with Guilford County Superior Court. “Town Council has no control over HPC, other than to appoint members to the commission,” said Oak Ridge Mayor Combs recently of the process. “When they appealed the BOA’s decision, it had to go to court. The first court hearing was in September 2013, but for various reasons, subsequent hearings were continued or delayed; the case finally went back be-

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fore a Superior Court judge on April 10, 2014, at which time the judge recommended the two parties try once more to work out their differences. The Town of Oak Ridge and CMT Commons returned to Superior Court the following month, but before the case was heard the town agreed to let the corporation submit another revised COA application for the CrossFit building. It was not until last month, on June 10, that CMT Commons’ representatives again appeared before the HPC with an amended COA. While some of the conditions the HPC listed in 2012 had been met, others remained unresolved and the HPC denied approval of the amended COA. CMT Commons countered by filling an appeal with the town’s Board of Adjustment, which is scheduled to be heard on Aug. 12. According to the June 24 letter, CrossFit cannot continue occupying the building while waiting for its appeal to be heard by the BOA. “If I vacate the building, how long will my customers pay me each month? At the end of the day, the building will be vacant with breezes blowing throughout … What is the end? For me to be out of the building and be out of there?” Gimbert asked. “What would be the harm in them negotiating?” “They are operating in a building without an approved Certificate of Occupancy, and that is illegal; it is not a subjective measure on our part,” Mayor Combs said of the situation. “We don’t have the luxury of saying that is okay. There is a fine for every day they don’t have a CO – the fines are laid out and they are aware of them.” Bill Bruce, Oak Ridge’s planning director, confirmed CrossFit began incurring civil penalties on June 15. They accrue at the rate of $25 the first day, $50 the second day, $100 the third day, and $200 each day thereafter. As of July 8, those penalties total $4,175. The sign on the exterior of the building is a separate violation, and even though repainted, it has not been approved by HPC. That civil penalty was assessed on Feb.6, 2015, and now totals $29,975.

CRIME / INCIDENT report The District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County. ALCOHOL / DRUGS June 30 | A Walkertown resident was charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana after a deputy observed suspicious activity in a vehicle at a business on N.C. 68 and stopped the vehicle for an expired registration plate. The driver consented to a vehicle search, during which the deputy found that a passenger had a small amount of marijuana and a pipe. July 4 | A resident of Nixa, Missouri, was arrested for driving while impaired after his vehicle was stopped for speeding on U.S. 220, near Joseph Hoskins Road in Summerfield. He was also cited for speeding. July 5 | A Summerfield man was charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and underage consumption of alcohol after deputies encountered him while responding to reports of suspicious vehicles in the area.

under a $40,000 bond after being charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. July 4 | Deputies responding to an alarm call on Union Grove Road in Oak Ridge found evidence of an ongoing domestic dispute. A female resident was arrested for assaulting a male resident.

BURGLARY July 3 | A resident of Henson Forest Drive in Summerfield reported that sometime between 10:30 p.m. on July 2 and 5:50 a.m. on July 3, an unknown person entered the residence and stole two pistols, a $1,500 Sig Sauer rifle, jewelry, a $2,000 55-inch Samsung TV, an $1,800 Samsung TV and five other TVs, an $800 PlayStation 4, a $600 Wii Universe, a $600 Xbox 360, and a $200 32GB Apple iPod classic.

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July 3| A resident of Phillip Court in Summerfield was arrested after his mother, of the same address, reported that he broke an antique glass vase.

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ics Services designed shirts for free, and Garner provided medals for the children. “We didn’t even ask for volunteers. We thought we could just get SRA players to volunteer, but we had people emailing us saying they and their family or neighbors wanted to volunteer,” said Quintana. “We had so many kids in the outfield, with volunteers there for support,” she said. “That means a lot, because when you have a child with special needs, it’s sometimes really difficult to get acceptance for them and have kids understand what they need. It was just awesome to have so many volunteer kids out there saying, ‘Hey, I’m here, what do you need?’” By game night, 24 special needs children gathered at the field. The crowd cheered as each child was introduced and made their way along a path lined by enthusiastic SRA players and coaches. Quintana later heard from many of the children’s parents, who were elated that their children were “typical” and smiling at the event. “They just don’t get that [usually] because they don’t feel like a typical kid. It was not a long game – just one inning – but for just that moment… what makes it all worth it is for a parent to say ‘My child was a child for an evening,’” said Quintana. “When you have a child with special

needs and go through the daily grind of things, and then [at the game] you don’t have to worry about that, it’s an amazing feeling,” she said.

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...continued from p. 9 day trek on Mount Everest in 1996, during which nine climbers died and 11 survived. His friend, Charlotte Fox of Greensboro, “came within an eyelash of losing her life,” he said.

“Some of the kids had no idea what they were supposed to do. But once they do it a couple of times, they will start to recognize they are supposed to hit the ball and run the bases,” said Quintana, adding that a fall Heroes League is in the works. “We like that it’s grassroots and local. The support was there, and obviously there’s a need for it.” After the game, some of the spectators offered to sponsor the league for the fall. Quintana hopes to have bats, gloves and hats for the special needs athletes so they will have their own “league equipment.” The Heroes League will have online registration through the SRA beginning in August, but organizers are unsure of the number of games they will initially offer. “If you do too much, they might not want to come to every game,” said Quintana. “We need to take baby steps, and figure out what people want and don’t want.” She said they may break the children up on separate fields, where some can play the game, and others can just hit the ball or just run.

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GRINS to...  Crooked Tree Golf Course owners/staff for supporting our women’s golf group. They handled the issue professionally of men’s groups passing us and playing out of order. We will definitely play there again ... such a beautiful course and staff!  The two gentlemen who changed my flat tire at the Piedmont Farmers Market on July 1. I told them they were my angels that day.  Northwest High School’s Class of 1965. My 50th class reunion is in 10 years – I wish I thought I could look as good as those who just celebrated theirs from the Class of 1965!  The generous retired man on Strawberry Road in Summerfield who offers fresh produce to his neighbors. It is such a treat for those of us who don’t have time to tend a garden. So appreciate your kindness!  Beacon Suites Pet Resort in Stokesdale. Loving, caring staff in a spotless and well-run facility. We travel from Greensboro and it is so worth the trip. Our baby is well taken care of and loved there. A five-paw (star) recommendation!

GRIPES to...  Those against guns. Most people killed by guns are victims because they did not have the means to protect themselves. Guns don’t kill, criminals kill – they also use knives, baseball bats, drugs and driving drunk.  The Oak Ridge Town Council for approving, and (developer) Kevan Combs for connecting the road from Knights Landing into Linville Oaks. Just as we had thought, there have been mud slides into the yards of several homes.  The driver of the burgundy diesel truck on Waterton Road (Hillsdale Lake, Summerfield), July 1 about 8:30 a.m. While I was walking, the truck sped around the corner and almost hit me. I motioned to slow down and instead they revved their engine.

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“So in the gap right now of having no one to look [at installations]… council members are better than nobody,” he said, citing challenges in new developments (see “Town advised to hire water system manager” on front cover of the June 26 issue).

“I’m concerned whether that kind of activity of council is covered by insurance… I am not sure it is,” said Trevorrow. “Mr. Mayor, are you qualified?”

“I’m concerned that you’re taking on a function other than a councilman when you’re out there in the field making a physical inspection,” he said.

“Well, I can read,” answered Braswell. “We’ve got a specifications book, and it’s kind of a picture book.”

But Braswell said he didn’t see that it was any different than ordering a chair, receiving it and checking the packing list to make sure he got what he paid for.

Trevorrow asked if the other council members were qualified, and Braswell explained that specifications are written on the pipes, and that council verifies the right materials are on the job site. Trevorrow asked if there was anyone else to do the inspections. “We’re in the process of looking for someone. It seems that we’re running a business at about two hours per month,” Braswell reiterated. “There’s not a soul here qualified, but we can go see if a water meter box is [too] far above the drainage line… you don’t have to be a public utilities contractor to say ‘we’ve got the wrong parts, we’re not getting what we paid for.” Trevorrow suggested council continue the discussion at its next regular meeting on Thursday, July 16, at 7 p.m.

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1998 FORD EXPLORER, 4-door, white, gray interior, V6, air, PS, PB, 150K miles, very good cond. $3,995/obo. 668-2626.

Community Lutheran Church invites the community to a free afternoon of “FUN, FAITH AND FOOD” on Sunday, July 19. The CLC Praise Team will present a concert of contemporary Christian music at 2pm. Following the concert, there will be games for all ages (Bible trivia, charades, skits, relays, and water play) and food. Community Lutheran Church, 4960 U.S. Hwy. 220N, Summerﬁeld. (336) 643-7667.

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DOG SITTER POSITION AVAILABLE, Oak Ridge/Stokesdale area. Must be able to stay on property overnights, but perfect for someone who works/schools in the afternoons or evenings. Attention to detail a must with good animal common sense. Daily pay corresponds with experience and work load. Kennel or show dog experience a plus. Starting date about July 20, and will include the month of August to start. For more info or interview, call Karen, (717) 383-5050, or email KABROWN17042@hotmail.com.

 HOMECARE AVAILABLE EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER available for short-term, long-term, or overnight senior care position. Excellent refs. (336) 247-4164.

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CUB SCOUT RECRUITMENT COOKOUT, Saturday, July 11, 5pm, Stokesdale Christian Church, 8607 Stokesdale St., in conjunction with recruiting to start a Cub Scout Pack (grades 1-5). Come out to enjoy some food and help get a Pack started in your local Stokesdale area. Please call Matthew Lanouette, (336) 908-5027 or email matt. lanouette@scouting.org with any questions. TAKE A BITE OUT OF SUMMER at Gray Gables, Sat., July 11, 5-9pm. Games, music, photo booth, bounce house and more! See display ad on page 17 for more info. Tell our readers about your event with a Save the Date classiﬁed! Please join us Sunday, July 19, 10:30am, at Liberty Wesleyan Church, 15303 US Hwy. 158 in Summerﬁeld, for a concert by THE HYMNSMAN QUARTET. A love offering will be taken. Please contact Joanne James at (336) 643-6968 for more info.

 SUMMER CAMPS DRAMA KIDS OF THE TRIAD summer camp is for ages 5-17. Campers participate in plays, improv, creative movement, verbal exercises, hilarious theater games and more! We offer camps in two locations, Kernersville and at Destination Arts in Oak Ridge. For more info, visit www.dramakids. com/nc1/camps/ or call Katie Lindsay at (336) 508-1187.

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers & gas equipment, most appliances, grills, bikes, etc. (336) 689-4167. SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE, Affordable, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196. MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 937-5231. MAID-2-SHINE. Serving NW area for 10 years. Homes, ofﬁces, move in/out. Detail oriented, prof, bonded, exc. ref. 338-0223. CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will clean to ﬁt your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, 231-1838. ENVIRODUCT CLEANING, 15% discount, member BBB, fully insured. Visit us online at www.enviroductclean.com, (336) 643-4593.

LINK JARRETT YOUTH BASEBALL ACADEMY at UNCG, July 13-16, 8am-12n. For details & registration, visit us online at Linkjarrettbaseball.com.

CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. (336) 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com.

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ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.

THREE-FAMILY YARD SALE, Friday and Sat., July 10 & 11, 8am-4pm, 8599 Blackthorne Drive, Stokesdale. Lots of childrens’ clothing, furniture, much more! YARD SALE, Saturday, July 11, 7am-1pm, 540 Saddlebred Loop, Stokesdale. YARD SALE, Saturday, July 11, 7am, 8519 Merriman Farm Rd, Oak Ridge. Boys’ toys & clothes, household items and tools. YARD SALE, Saturday, July 11, 7am-12n, 8411 Chartwell Drive, Oak Ridge. Yard tools, electronics, household items, lots of misc. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., July 11, 8am-2pm, 7987 Bartonshire Dr., Oak Ridge. 125cc 4-wheelers, play set, kids’ clothes & shoes, kids’ bikes, furniture & more.

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CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

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.

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BRAD’S BOBCAT. Debris removal, grading/ hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647.

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

HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE.

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GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522. JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. Call (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 ofﬁce. GARY’S HANDYMAN HOME SERVICES “Providing value for the home-ownership experience.” Gary Gellert, serving NC’s Piedmont Triad area. Garygellert@gmail.com, (336) 423-8223. LAWN EQUIPMENT SERVICE Located in Oak Ridge. Free pick up and delivery. Tune up, preventive or rebuild on all lawn service/yard equipment. Commercial or residential. Call or text Rick, (336) 501-8681.

GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Copper rooﬁng. Replacement windows. Free estimates. Get a price from the other guys, then call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperrooﬁng.com.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

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

Call Tony - office (336) 215-4531 ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.

GRADING / HAULING

TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling and more! (336) 207-6632.

ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035.

FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Big or small jobs, reasonable and honest. Call Taylor at (336) 464-5215.

PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.

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

GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, ﬁll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.

TLC LAWN CARE Affordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertilization and weed control. (336) 681-0097.

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STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small. George Joyce, (336) 382-3860. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. 643-1119. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764. D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101.

“Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609.

MASONRY SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. Summer is the perfect time for a new patio! We can help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways, sidewalks, patios. Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs. MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com.

Meet with our landscape architect for free! Saturday, July 11 Appointment only – call to schedule

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulching, landscaping, driveways, gravel, concrete work. 362-3647. LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 17-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796. 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. COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 26 years. (336) 362-5860. ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.

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

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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.

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

ROOFING

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

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING, aluminum and copper seamless gutters, replacement windows. Call Gary the Gutter Guy, (336) 345-6518.

PAINTING & DRYWALL CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior & exterior, pressure washing. Free est., lic/ins. Call Carlos, (336) 669-5210. PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186. CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

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

(336) 931-0600

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

PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873. ALL-PRO POWER WASHING Windows, vinyl, concrete, pool decks, drain jetting. 15% off any cleaning. Fully insured. www.all-prowash.com, (336) 402-7726.

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

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

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

We design/install organized solutions for garage, pantry closet, office and more

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30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee Insurance specialists

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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.

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644-8615 office 508-5242 cell

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens & baths, custom decks, garages, siding, windows, rooﬁng specials, rotted wood. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

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

Horse barns | Fences | Shelters

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

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SUPERIOR WASH. Exterior cleaning: houses, decks, driveways. Mobile unit w/ hot water & 425 gallon storage tank. Lic. & ins. Free est. Call Mike Dixon, 601-7444.

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

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

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(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “Completely satisfied every time” – Joe in Summerfield. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911. MELDA’S HAIR DESIGNS welcomes Pita Combs. Stylist / instructor in all hair services. 10% off new clients’ first visit through July 30. (336) 643-7799 or 912-2552. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, gas equip., bikes, grills, metal and electrical items. (336) 689-4167.

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KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Fresh produce, hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerﬁeld. 708-0485.

ANIMALS AVAILABLE

BROYHILL DINING ROOM SET, Torreon table, 8 chairs, hutch. $1,100. (336) 688-5446. WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys. New vendors welcome. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 1-6pm. 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. BLUEBERRIES – UPICK. Table sales as available. 8407 Deep Valley Rd., Summerﬁeld, 27358. (336) 543-6961.

FREE KITTENS, males and females, Stokesdale. Please call (336) 430-9455.

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HOMES FOR SALE CAROLINA MARINA, 214 Pelican Drive. Boat slip, 40’ covered deck, park model, water front. $89,000. Ken, (336) 337-9268.

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tures. (336) 707-7118. PET SITTING. Caring and responsible. $12 per 30-minute visit. (336) 601-2087. KPS – KELLY’S PET SERVICES Professional in-home pet sitting. Bonded &

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 MISC. WANTED CASH for riding & push mowers needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pickup of grills, tillers, etc. (336) 689-4167.

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FABRIC NEEDED for Sew to Sow Ministry to make dresses for children in Kenya. All types & sizes needed. Call Beth, (336) 644-8155.

STOKESDALE, 2BR, 1BA, appliances, central H & A/C, $600/mo + $600 dep. Near P&M Truckstop on Hwy. 220. (904) 737-5592. STOKESDALE, 3BR, 2BA, mobile home, appliances furnished. $500/mo., $500 sec. deposit. (336) 707-7122.

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a portion of proﬁts to animal charities. Call, sultation: (336) 706-6706, kpsforyourpets@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/kpspets, www.petsit.com/kps.

71+ acres of prime rolling terrain, streams, pond, barns, arenas, outbuildings and lodge style home in prime location. Currently a dedicated equestrian income-producing facility. The possibilities are endless. Offered with 71 or 40 acres. Call for details.

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Pre-inspected, appraisal on hand and home warranty included. Leaded glass, inlaid tile mosaic in cherry hardwoods, arched doorways and millwork. Living room with vaulted ceiling and gas FP. Master features 2 walk-in closets. Master bath with double vanity and jetted tub. Priced below appraised value.

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 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT DOG SITTER POSITION AVAILABLE, Oak Ridge/Stokesdale area. Must be able to stay on property overnights, but perfect for someone who works/schools in the afternoons or evenings. Attention to detail a must with good animal common sense. Daily pay corresponds with experience and work load. Kennel or Show Dog experience a plus. Starting date about July 20, and will include the month of August to start. For more info or interview, call or email Karen, (717) 3835050, KABROWN17042@hotmail.com.

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7600 Tall Meadows Drive Entertain inside or out! Northwest-area home boasting an inviting covered patio w/stone FP and built-in grill. Inside, an updated kitchen awaits w/granite and African Iroko wood c-tops, SS appls, wet bar, extra mini-fridge, island and bar area. Updated master bath w/ tile floor. 4BR/2.5BA + extra rooms. $349,900

5203 Harley Stafford Drive, Oak Ridge Reduced! Immaculate home with cook’s kitchen featuring double oven, stainless, granite and built-in wine cooler. Cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace, screened porch & patio. Main-level master suite with two large closets. Private back yard with fire pit. 1.34 acres on quiet cul-de-sac with top schools! $515,000

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5558 Murphy Road, Summerfield Gorgeous custom home/horse farm situated on 14+ acres with easy commute to anywhere in the Triad. 5-stall barn/tack room. For more info, see the virtual tour at www.tourfactory.com/1290122. $489,000

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Andy Leung, Keller Williams ................22

First Baptist Church, Summerfield..........4 Stokesdale Christian Church ................14

ProStone, Inc. .....................................16

DENTIST

Attorney Bill Barbour .............................5

DeVaney Dentistry .................................3

Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ........... 11

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The Gardens at Gray Gables ...............17 Town of Summerfield Concert ...............8

Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ...................18

BANK Fidelity Bank, Stokesdale .......................7

HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNING Byrd Salons / SuperCuts.........................6 POSH Hair Studio................................ 11

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Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams...........22 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ................22 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway ........22 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate .....................6

Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge ...............9 LeBauer Healthcare, Oak Ridge ............5

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Northwest Animal Hospital .................. 11 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge......... 11 Westergaard Kennels.............................4

Bi-Rite Food Center ...............................2

YOUTH SPORTS YMCA of Greensboro ............................3

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