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Vandals target Eagle Scout projects by GERRI HUNT OAK RIDGE – Tim Florence has coached many local boys on their Eagle Scout projects over the years. Recently, that has included identifying 18 trees, constructing benches, building a fire pit and assembling a small library, all at Oak Ridge Town Park. But Florence, the Scouts and their families are disheartened that every one of these projects has been vandalized.

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Town, CrossFit work toward resolving COA violations Mayor says no one wins if business is forced to vacate building by PATTI STOKES

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Jacob Scheponik completed his Eagle Scout “My Little Library” project in May. In less than a week, one of the doors was torn off, just the latest in a string of vandalism incidents to plague Eagle Scout projects at Oak Ridge Town Park.

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 NWHS junior Thomas Hennigan (forefront) attempts to catch a pass over the outstretched arm of senior Jonah Godehardt on Aug. 3, the ﬁrst day of football practice.

 Northern head coach Johnny Roscoe (background, with whistle), assistant coaches and teammates look on as members of the football team practice proper tackling form during defensive drills.

OAK RIDGE – Though the drawnout battle between the Town of Oak Ridge and CMT Commons, owner of CrossFit Oak Ridge, has at times appeared to have similarities to the infamous battle between the Hatfields and the McCoys, the two local entities may at last be making headway. Both say they want to avoid the worst possible scenario, which would result in CrossFit’s power being turned off and the business being forced to vacate the building it has occupied since 2012. “It has been over two and a half years since the Oak Ridge Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), an independent board of the Town of Oak Ridge charged with administering the Town’s historic district, issued a final conditional Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to CMT Commons to enable the owner to obtain a conditional Certificate of Occupancy (CO) and open its business in its new building,” said Spencer Sullivan, who took over as Oak Ridge’s mayor in July. “This final conditional COA issued to CrossFit allowed for most changes to CrossFit’s original new construction plan as proposed by the

owners, but required that a number of key items be brought into compliance with the historic district design guidelines,” Sullivan explained. “The Town, which enforces the COAs issued by the HPC as part of the zoning and development ordinance, has been patient in waiting for CrossFit to meet the conditions in the COA that its owners agreed to, and which so far they have not met.” During the July 9 town council meeting, the town’s former mayor, Ray Combs, read a resolution which said the Town had no choice but to withdraw the temporary COA issued to CrossFit in September 2012 and begin the legal steps to deny

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IN THIS ISSUE News in brief.............................3 Your Questions .........................4 Pets & Critters ...........................7 North Star Bloodhounds ..........8 Name that pet contest..........10 Stokesdale water system ......12 Bits & Pieces ........................... 14 Business Notes ....................... 14 Community Calendar ...........18 Crime/Incident Report ..........19 Around Town ..........................20 Grins & Gripes ........................22 Classifieds ..............................27 Index of Advertisers ..............31

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At left, an SUV travels southeast on Alcorn Road from N.C. 68 toward Northwest School Road. While the view out the passenger’s side of the vehicle is red dirt that has been dug out and graded to become I-73, the view from the driver’s side includes supports for what will eventually become an Alcorn Road bridge that spans the interstate.

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There was no damage to the station or Engine 212, the station’s back-up, front-line engine.

STOKESDALE – Personnel at the Stokesdale Fire Department called in a “potential fire” just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, after its own fire station filled with smoke. “We had a little problem. One of the wires shorted out on one of our trucks and burnt up the wiring harness and smoked up the building a little bit,” said Deputy Chief Randy Southard. “Needless to say, when the guys came out and saw some smoke in the building, we weren’t

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Allen Edwards, meter services supervisor in the Water Services Department for the City of Greensboro, said Davis Water Service does indeed have a contract to use city water. “Davis has multiple water meters on contract with us, and they’re mounted on their trucks, which is why you’re not seeing them between the hose and hydrant,” said Edwards. Since our request for information was the second in four weeks (someone else sent the City a photo of a Davis tanker filling up from a hydrant), Edwards gave

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the Sophia-based company a call before responding to us. “I went to school with them. I told them, ‘be sure you’re on your A game and always have that meter on your truck, because you’re getting famous up here in Greensboro,’” Edwards said with a chuckle. “They fill a lot of pools in the Triad area,” he said. “They’re good folks; they have a feed and seed store, and a whole lot of other things going on … this is only part of their business. But they’re legitimate.” Edwards explained that companies which secure a contract with the City of Greensboro obtain a meter to mount on their truck, and the City reads the meter every 30 days. “Typically, water tankers can fill from hydrants but must first be assigned a meter and backflow device that hooks to the hydrant so that we can account for use and bill accordingly,” added Steven Drew, director of the Department of Water Resources. “Sometimes illicit withdrawals from our system happen and we learn about it this way, by concerned citizens calling in.”

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work, and on July 23, was awarded the contract by GCS for Phase I. The Northwest High School project was one of GCS’s nine priority construction projects, and one of just six for which the board allocated $60 million in March for work to start. The other five projects are still being advertised for bids or contractor prequalifications.

Say a prayer at council meeting OAK RIDGE – Citizens of the Town of Oak Ridge may apply to provide an invocation at town council meetings.

invocation, as well as a link to the Town of Greece v. Galloway decision from May 5, 2014.

Per a statement released by the Town on Tuesday, July 28, citizens may apply to deliver an opening prayer “pursuant to guidelines consistent with the Supreme Court decisions through the Town of Greece,” and “directed at and for the benefit of the legislators (council members) and the legislative process.”

The court case involved the Town of Greece, New York, which invited local clergy to provide the opening prayer, being sued by a group of citizens who alleged the town violated the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause by preferring Christianity.

Under “News and Notices” at www.OakRidgeNC.com, the Town provides its own guidelines for giving the

Anyone interested in giving the invocation at a council meeting should contact the town clerk at ssmith@ oakridgenc.com or (336) 644-7009.

Mark your calendar for Guilford County Schools open houses NW GUILFORD – In preparation for the upcoming first day of school on Monday, Aug. 24, northwest-area public schools will hold their open house events on the following dates: High schools: Northern Guilford freshman orientation begins at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17; Northwest freshman orientation will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Middle schools: Open house for Northwest 6th graders will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, and for Northwest 7th and 8th graders from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday,

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Aug. 20. Open house for Kernodle Middle will be held on Thursday, Aug. 20, with 6th graders from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and 7th and 8th graders from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Open house for all grades at Northern Middle will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21. Elementary schools: Open house will be held on Thursday, Aug. 20 for Colfax, Oak Ridge and Summerfield Elementary (4 to 6 p.m.); Stokesdale Elementary (5 to 6:30 p.m.); and Pearce Elementary (5:30 to 7 p.m.). Open house for Northern Elementary will be held on Friday, Aug. 21 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

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This fossa named “Rano” is one of many mammals that can be seen at Greensboro Science Center’s Animal Discovery Zoological Park. Fossas are widely distributed throughout the forests of Madagascar. They’re generally solitary, with about one adult per two square miles in drier forests. Fossas live an average of 20 years. For more info, visit www.GreensboroScience.org.

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Banjo are hot on her trail.

As Rhonda Price unloads her twoyear-old bloodhound, Banjo, nearly a dozen other dogs await their turn to hit the woods. It's training day for the North Star Bloodhounds Search and Rescue Team and canines and humans alike are eager to practice their tracking skills.

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Each Sunday, the group, which is made up of about 15 teams, will spend anywhere from four to five hours at an area location fine-tuning the techniques that make them successful when they're called out for search and rescue missions.

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"It's fun for the dogs," adds Willis as he watches Rowdy pace in his crate, obviously anxious to hit the trail. "They really get a kick out of doing it. It also provides a service for the community and I like that." Although the majority of group members are veteran dog handlers and trackers, the organization is less than a year old. Since it's formation in January, North Star has been involved in about a dozen searches which have consisted primarily of looking for missing children and elderly people.

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worry for our pet owners,” says Trudy. Beacon Suites also offers a spa on site, where the couple’s son, Alex, operates his grooming business, Studio K9 Grooming. “I really love what I do,” says Alex. “I enjoy working with the dogs, creating new styles and finding solutions to problems owners might be having.” Trudy mentions that Alex offers free baths for dogs that stay four nights or more. To provide their pet owners with maximum peace of mind, Dominic and Trudy live on-site. “When we started this business, we realized it was a full-time responsibility and we wanted to be here to know what was going on,” says Trudy. “We’re also able to do late let-outs between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. every night.” Though the days can be long and the work isn’t always easy, Trudy says the rewards of running Beacon Suites outweigh any drawbacks. “We didn’t open (Beacon Suites)

to make a million. We opened it to do what we love,” she says. Established in November 2011, Beacon Suites is located on Mount Carmel Road in Stokesdale; the pet resort’s bucolic setting is complemented by a spectacular view of the Sauratown Mountains.

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by GERRI HUNT STOKESDALE – When the Town of Stokesdale flushes water from a fire hydrant, hundreds – if not thousands – of people notice. That’s because the water usually gushes from a hydrant in front of Culp Home Fashions on U.S. 158, over a week’s time. From July 4 to 8, the town flushed 574,000 gallons of water, at a cost of $3,042. And a total of 355,900 gallons of water were flushed from June 18 to 25 and on July 13, at a cost of $1,886. The flushing is done at a rate of 66 gallons per minute, and freshens the water within the entire infrastructure of

the system, explains Stokesdale Mayor Randy Braswell. He said the state sets a range of .2 to 4.0 milligrams of “free chlorine residual” per liter of water – that’s the chlorine that fights bacteria and waterborne illnesses. “Our water comes from Winston, which is giving us .22 mg/l of chlorine, [but it comes] a long, long way, and by the time it gets all the way down to Marshall Woods subdivision, there’s no chlorine left,” said Braswell. “The chlorine has needed boosting since the very first day the Stokesdale water system was built.” The town has had issues with chlorine levels because it’s only using 100,000 gallons of water per day, but the system

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5402 Westfield Drive

$1,850,000

7450 Strader Road

MLS 718499

This artistic home has over 11,000sf on 4 levels. Elevator, 3 staircases, 8 stone fireplaces, 2 gourmet kitchens, 7 baths, guest quarters, pool, cabana, gazebo, waterfalls, theater, and exercise & yoga room. Landscaped gardens.

Ann Hardee 336-327-8440

$1,599,000

MLS 755109

Picture perfect, white brick, Southern design, custom-built home with warp-around porch taking in the rolling land and spectacular views. ~ 3-acre lake with waterfall. Highend appointments throughout, no detail overlooked.

Nancy Hess

336-215-1820

7059 Toscana Trace

4000 Brass Cannon Court

Elegant open floorplan flows easily through beautifully appointed rooms, fabulous msin level master with breakfast bar, and sauna. Gourmet kitchen, 2-story den, large bedrooms with ensuite baths, office/bonus room.

Custom home on 2.35-acre cul-de-sac located on the 8 th hole of the GCC Farm Golf Course. Extensive landscaping with stream, waterfall, koi pond. Renovated kitchen and bathrooms with top quality features and new granite tops.

$850,000

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Tom Chitty 336-420-2836

$825,000

Melissa Greer

MLS 752774

336-337-5233

6303 Poplar Forest Drive

8134 Zinfandel Avenue

Wonderful 4 bed / 4.1 bath home. Main level master. Gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, gas cooktop, keeping. Greatroom, office, dining, bonus. Home theater. Screen porch, outdoor kitchen, excellent storage.

Designed and built by Almstead Custom Homes in Arbor Run. Romeo & Juliet balcony, private study/sitting off main level master. Coffered ceiling in dining, knotty alder cabinets, home theatre with 100” screen. Lake view from backyard.

$639,900

MLS 718974

Joyce Norris 336-327-3650

$579,900 MLS 766922

Amanda Kondrasov

336-553-8077

7083 Lanier

7507 William Bailey Road

3 bed / 3.1 bath beautiful lakeside custom home. Amazing views from almost every room. Kitchen with granite counters, double ovens, island, large breakfast. Main level master with vaulted ceiling, great spa bath. 2nd level bonus room.

Custom-built, single level, 4 bed / 3 bath home on 1.1-acres. Welcoming front and screened porches. Spacious, bright, and open. Stone fireplace with gas logs. Extensive trim. Beautiful kitchen with granite, gas range, huge pantry.

$399,900 MLS 732788

Kim Wilson

336-662-7805

$379,900

MLS 757652

Betty Callahan 336-403-5545

6261 Lake Brandt

7504 Forest Creek Ridge

2420 Ellisboro Road

Great opportunity to own this beautiful Kris Spence design. Fully-operational, 18 hole, par 3 golf course. Resident converted to clubhouse, previous horse farm with 5000sf, 10-stall barn all overlooking this 35-acre parcel.

Top drawer features and amendities. 2-story paneled library and travertine marble floored foyer. Grand formal dining, epicurean kitchen with 6 burner, 60” wolf range. Large den with barrell-vaulted ceiling and gas log fireplace.

Professionally-landscaped 26-acres with mature plantings, koi pond and gazebos. 3 bed / 3.1 bath with lots of space. Basement with hair salon/workshop/hobby room and family room. 5-car garage parking and several outbuildings.

$1,195,000

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Bill Ownbey 910-279-3080

6300 Poplar Forest Drive Elegant open floorplan flows easily through beautifully appointed rooms, fabulous main level master with breakfast bar, and sauna. Gourmet kitchen, 2-story den, large bedrooms with ensuite baths, office/bonus room.

Nancy Hess

336-215-1820

7437 Strawberry Road

$555,000 Web ID 754175

Custom-built, secluded, raised Summerfield ranch on 15+ acres. Woods, overlooks large private stocked pond with dock. Meandering floorplan with main level living. Large rooms spill into outdoor spaces for large gatherings.

Nancy Hess

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Joyce Norris 336-327-3650

$665,000

MLS 752561

Tom Chitty 336-420-2836

7909 Quiet Place

3809 Old Berkshire Drive

Tranquil 3 bed / 3.1 bath townhome in Oak Ridge. 25-acres of undeveloped land. Each floor serviced by an elevator. Large bedrooms, suites, gorgeous kitchen with Dacor appliances. Screen porch, balcony, and patio.

Moss Creek neighborhood with pool, tennis, playground, clubhouse, 3 fishing ponds. 4 bed, 3-car garage on ~2-acres with amazing views of horse pasture. Large chef ’s kitchen perfect for entertaining. Private wooded setting. A must see.

$529,900

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Betty Callahan 336-403-5545

$415,000

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Mark Yost 336-707-6275

3825 Obriant Place

7825 Wilson Farm Road

1008 Eastshore Circle

Beautiful 4 bed / 3.1 bath family home in sought-after Wilson Farm. Granite counters, double pantry in kitchen. Large master. Private main level guest suite. Storage building on property. Stokesdale/Northwest schools.

Great unit for fulltime living or local recreation. This lake view townhome comes with 1 open boat slip and 1 covered slip with lift. Stainless, granite, new carpet, updated tile baths, neutral décor. Cove community with golf cart path.

$349,900 MLS 763542

Deryle Peaslee-Wood

336-601-4765

6903 Ridge Haven Road

Adams Farm 336—854—1333

$710,000

4 beds with main level master in Cardinal. Great office/loft. Huge greatroom with soaring ceilings, 2 fireplaces, many built-ins ,extensive hardwoods, brick & wrought iron walks. Remodeled kitchen and baths. Across from golf course.

Convenient Northwest location. 2-car garage. Foyer, 2story living with stone fireplace and deck. Granite counters, tile backsplash, recent cooktop, 2 ovens, walk-in pantry in kitchen. Main level master. 4th bed/bonus. Home warranty.

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Jamie Harrelson 336-889-9192

6341 Poplar Forest Drive

5525 Osceola Ossipee Road

Cookie Bobko

MLS 751001

Open floorplan. Chef ’s kitchen with stainless appliances, walk-in pantry. Fireplaces in great room, office. Main level master, spacious rooms, excellent storage. Full unfinished basement. Sunroom, porches, patios. Bonus on 2nd level.

MLS 754327

12.95-acre log home with 3 bed / 3 bath. New heat pump/ AC, water heater, and brand new, emergency generatorautomatically turns on when power cut to home. Must see this unique home. Motivated Seller.

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336-740-5571

$971,000

5806 Harriet Court

$808,888

4910 Golden Acres Road

$285,000

Travis Groome

MLS 731857

4 bed / 5.1 bath lakefront home with dock. Walkout 2,700sf unfinished basement with patio. Upper level deck. 3-car garage, front/back stairs, all bedrooms with baths, wide hardwood halls. Immaculate condition. Great for entertaining.

3 bed / 3 bath fantastic log home in Oak Ridge. New main level master with awesome bath, sky lights, sitting. Updated kitchen (all appliances to remain) with breakfast. Formal dining, utility room. Full walkout basement with workshop.

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336-337-5233

$321,000

Caitlin Rogers

MLS 750965

336-580-6306

$299,900 MLS 764541

Nancy Hess

336-215-1820

305 River Run

351 Strawberry Road

3 bed / 2 bath home with privacy fence on 0.5-acres. Vaulted greatroom, laminate floors, eat-in kitchen, double garage. Storage building, crawlspace underneath home. Super condition and in an excellent school district.

Long for the country? Your dream can come true! This well-kept, manufactured home sits on 3-acres of land less than 30 minutes from Greensboro. Great floorplan, fresh paint on doors and steps. Perfect for entertaining!

$168,500

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MLS 761393

336-253-4693

Kernersville 336—996—4256

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Marine graduates from boot camp PORT ROYAL, S.C. – PFC Michael T. Lucas, 24, of Oak Ridge graduated from United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island on July 24. Lucas

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Session addresses ‘Understanding Anticipatory Grief’ GREENSBORO – The Adult Center for Enrichment, in partnership with Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, will offer a caregiver education session, “Understanding Anticipatory Grief,” from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Lusk Center, 2501 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Marcia Patterson Vanard, LCSW and director of the Counseling and Education Center at Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, will help caregivers recognize and cope with the reaction that occurs before an impending loss. Patterson provides grief counseling, educational presentations and consulta-

tions on end-of-life issues to individuals, families, and groups. To register, visit www.ACEcare.org or contact Jodi Kolada at jkolada@ well-spring.org or (336) 274-3559. This session is offered at no charge, with contributions gratefully accepted. Please let the center know if you need care for your loved one during this time, as prior arrangements are required by Aug. 12. The Adult Center for Enrichment is a member of Well-Spring Services, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that serves the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of a diverse population of older adults.

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age from 1,500 to 2,000. “Our new studio is in between Great Clips and LA Nails,” says owner Cameron Ligon. “We have two dance rooms now instead of one, so we will be able to offer more classes for more students.”

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ages 5 to 10, and 11 to 17. Destination Arts is now located at 2205-X Oak Ridge Road.

The business temporarily closed after its June 14 recital in order to move, and reopened on July 13 for camps. Destination Arts is also now partnering with Drama Kids of the Triad, which is holding Drama Summer Camp and will start acting classes in the fall for

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OAK RIDGE – Located in Oak Ridge just off N.C. 68 since 2009, a local gym has snapped up an extra 1,250 square feet of space, expanding its footprint at 68 Place to 3,750 square feet. Snap Fitness owners Paul Benz and Kimberly Stoll purchased the gym in October 2013. The expansion is in response to a growing number of members who have come to value the friendly, personal feeling the small gym offers, along with the expanded line of cardio, free weights and strength training equipment – and as an added

“We really wanted to give our members additional space for personal training and space for group fitness classes,” says Stoll, who plans to offer Zumba, yoga, boot camps, spin and Silver Sneakers classes in the gym’s additional space.

“We are also really excited about adding ‘Fitness on Demand’ in the group fitness room for all our members. Fitness on Demand is a virtual group fitness point of service kiosk system,” she says. “We will also offer instructor-led classes, more personal trainers and soon, massage therapy.” Snap Fitness is located at 1433B N.C. 68, south of N.C. 150.

Questions about Summerfield transportation projects? With so much road work in and around Summerfield, the Town invites residents to its regular Council meeting for a brief Q&A session with NCDOT. Bring your questions about I -73, US220, or other nearby highway projects.

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SATURDAY, AUG. 8  Upward Sports | Fall soccer evaluations will be held for students in grades 4 to 6 at Summerfield First Baptist Church, 2300 Scalesville Road, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 and Aug. 22. More info: (336) 643-6383 or www.SummerfieldFBC.com (click on “Fall Upward Sports”). MONDAY, AUG. 10  Blood Drive | A community blood drive will be held at Oak Ridge UMC, 2424 Oak Ridge Road, from 2:30 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 10. Schedule an appointment at www.oakridgeumc.org. Walk-ins welcome. More info: Bob Yarbrough, (336) 643-8348 or bobyarb@gmail.com. TUESDAY, AUG. 11  Summerfield Town Council | The Town Council will meet on Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Summerfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Road. More info and agenda: www.summerfieldgov.com.

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 Holiday Parade | The Stokesdale Holiday Parade Committee will meet on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8315 Angel Pardue Road. The committee needs as many people as possible to help organize the Dec. 12 parade. More info: (336) 707-7277.

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12  Marine Corps | The Marine Corps League Detachment 1314 will meet on Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 1250 E. Mountain St., Kernersville. More info: Commandant Les Leamons, (336) 329-9085, neverforget@NWT1314.com, or www.nwt1314.com/ DoNC.html. THURSDAY, AUG. 13  Merchants of Oak Ridge | MOR, a non-profit organization of over 50 local businesses in and near Oak Ridge, will meet on Aug. 13 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. More info: Matt Beam, (336) 317-0607 or mbeam@mosquitosquad.com.

 Veterans’ Coffee | A “coffee” event will be held on Aug. 13 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Outback Steakhouse in Four Seasons Town Centre in Greensboro. Veterans will connect, share stories and enjoy free coffee and donuts. More info: Don Timmons, (336) 331-1309.

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CRIME / INCIDENT report The District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County. ASSAULT July 27 | A resident of Strawberry Road in Summerfield reported being the victim of a simple assault which occurred during a family dispute. EMS transported the victim to a hospital for treatment. Another resident of the same address was arrested for the assault. He was also served with an outstanding warrant charging an unlawful recording device in a theater. July 31 | A resident of Hiatts Drive in northern Greensboro reported being the victim of an assault on a female which occurred during a domestic dispute. Deputies observed no injuries, and no medical treatment was required.

BREAKING AND ENTERING July 30 | Custom Air of Browns Summit, a Chapel Hill man and a Burlington man reported that sometime between noon and 2:50 p.m., an unknown person entered two unlocked vans parked in front of a residence on Pepper Road in Oak Ridge, and stole two $25 wallets, $300 in cash, $2,200 in hand tools, and $25 worth of prescription medication.

BURGLARY July 26 | A resident of Williard Road in Oak Ridge reported that between 12:45

and 12:50 p.m., an unknown person pulled into the driveway, entered the open garage and stole a $200 green and black gasoline hedge trimmer. July 25 | A resident of Norcross Road in Colfax reported that sometime between 3:30 and 7:40 p.m., an unknown person forced open the side door of his house and stole $20 in cash and a $20 monitor. The door sustained $300 in damages. July 29 | A resident of Haw River Road in Kernersville reported that sometime between noon on July 27 and 7:20 p.m. on July 29, a known person came into his home either through an unlocked front window or the front door, and stole a $150 white Xbox 360 video game system and a $340 black sound bar speaker.

COMMUNICATING THREATS July 28 | A resident of Messenger Court in Stokesdale reported that his child was threatened during a neighborhood dispute. None of the parties involved wished to pursue charges.

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in Summerfield reported that sometime between 7:38 and 7:58 p.m., a known person stole a $70 bottle of Romance perfume by Ralph Lauren. A Madison man was later arrested.

July 29 | A resident of Red Fox Drive in Oak Ridge reported that unknown people took three checks from her business and attempted to cash the altered checks at a Bank of Oak Ridge branch in Greensboro. An investigation is underway.

July 27 | A Greensboro resident reported that sometime between noon on June 20 and 2:50 p.m. on July 27, an unknown person cut the pipes of an air conditioner and stole the $5,000 unit from a residence on Cude Road in northwest Greensboro.

IDENTITY THEFT July 28 | A resident of U.S. 158 in Summerfield reported that an unknown person used his Social Security number to file a fraudulent tax return in 2004 with the State of Missouri. The victim became aware of the fraud when he received a letter from a collection agency for back taxes owed. The victim has never lived in Missouri. July 29 | A resident of Marne Drive in Stokesdale reported that her credit rating is being negatively impacted by a known person’s bad credit showing up on her credit report.

July 28 | A resident of Brigham Road in northwest Greensboro reported that an unknown person removed a personal check she had placed in her mailbox to

July 27 | A resident of Pleasant Ridge Road in Summerfield reported that sometime between 8 and 10 a.m., an unknown person stole a $100 22-inch-cut push lawn mower from his front yard. July 28 | CVS/pharmacy on U.S. 220 in Summerfield reported that around 8:30 p.m., after picking up prescription medication, known people stole $37 worth of merchandise, including a Micro Touch Switch Blade men’s groomer, a Scünci hair clip, and an unknown assortment of makeup. July 29 | 220 South Boutique on N.C. 68 in Oak Ridge reported that at 4 p.m., a white teenage boy came into the store and asked to borrow a phone to call his mom. At his request, the employee let him step outside to tolk, and she was able to see him through the window. After a few minutes, he was no longer there. A $600 white and gold iPhone 6 was stolen.

THEFT July 27 | Dollar General on Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale reported that sometime between 1:50 and 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, a known person stole laundry products from the store. July 27 | CVS/pharmacy on U.S. 220

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is designed for 300,000 gallons per day. “That was one of our problems. Until this system grows big enough to pull, pull, pull, our residuals will be very low,” said Braswell. Flushing the hydrants, then, is a necessity for pulling more water through the system. “We were dumping tens of thousands of dollars of water on the ground every year,” Braswell said. Fourteen million gallons were flushed in 2012 alone. At a cost of $5.30 per 1,000 gallons, that totals $74,200. “The cost is a burden on those people who are on the water system, and is charged to the Water Enterprise Fund and not the General Fund,” said Braswell, adding that the cost is covered by the flat-rate monthly customer fee of $30.50. “That fee covers maintenance,

infrastructure and administration.” However, the town council has made strides in reducing the amount of water being flushed. A programmable auto-flusher and a chlorinator have been installed at a cost of about $20,000 for the equipment, a pump, a controller, a tank of sodium hypochlorite, electricity, a concrete pad and a building to house it all on U.S. 158 near the Forsyth County line, where the water lines come from supplier Winston Salem. “This town council has built the chlorinator, and the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources has certified it,” said Braswell, explaining that it pumps chlorine into the system at a pace dependent on how much water is being used. “It is the biggest single cost reduction element that we have looked at through all these meetings [the town council has held on the water system].” On Tuesday, Aug. 4, the mayor con-

...if your property touches the water line and you want to help the water system and your town, hook on and drink up!” Randy Braswell, Stokesdale mayor firmed the chlorinator is in operation, which will dramatically decrease, but not eliminate, the need for flushing. “DENR requires it. All kinds of things are happening… you’re exercising the hydrant, and there are things being tested other than chlorine,” said Braswell. “But you’re not going to just open the hydrants anymore and run out 14 million gallons of water in a year. That’s never going to happen again.” That amount of flushed water in 2012 was the largest Braswell has found. In 2014, it was just six million, because

the summer was cooler. “I’m really hoping that we’ll get to around two million gallons,” said Braswell. The estimated cost of operating the booster is $2,000 annually. Future flushing may not be done by Culp – a location that baffles Braswell because as the town’s largest water user, the lines there did not need flushing. Instead, there is a hydrant off the beaten path in Marshall Woods, where water can flow from the hydrant, through a culvert under the street, through a rocklined gulley and into a wooded area. Braswell explains that flushing happens mostly in the hot summer “when the chlorine residuals start to nosedive.” “We’ve worked our rear ends off here. It’s inexpensive and very simple. And if anyone sees a fire hydrant open in Stokesdale, call the mayor; I want to know about it,” said Braswell. “And, if your property touches the water line and you want to help the water system and your town, hook on and drink up!”

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the business the right to operate in a building with no CO. The town manager was authorized to carry out the necessary actions to close the building if CrossFit did not bring it into compliance with the conditions the HPC placed on its COA. “There are no winners in this case, only losers,” the resolution stated. “The owners of CMT Commons, those who joined CrossFit training, the Town, its staff, citizen volunteers on the various boards, and the taxpayers of Oak Ridge have all suffered.” “The Town has no desire to close CrossFit’s building, even for a single day,” Sullivan said earlier this week. “All the Town seeks is for the conditions in the COA to be met, as evidenced by the many meetings and hearings the Town has held as documented in the resolution adopted by the council at its July meeting.

“CrossFit’s business remains open at this time pending CrossFit’s use of available procedures before the HPC to request and obtain changes from the approved COA,” Sullivan continued. “In the absence of a timely and fully documented proposal submitted to and approved by the HPC, the Town will have no choice but to pursue the enforcement options available.” CrossFit co-owner Chad Gimbert says he and his partners want to resolve the issue and their attorneys and the town’s attorneys are working diligently behind the scenes. “No, we do not want to be shut down,” Gimbert said emphatically. “It is very much a work in progress and I’ve been working on this for the last several weeks,” Sullivan said. “And I’ve been praying about this every day … the last thing I want to see is the Town closing down a business.”

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You guys smiled and even helped with navigating the boxes out the door … great community citizens!  Mindy and Deb at CVS in Oak Ridge for attempting to help me get pictures printed off for a wedding. Their customer service far exceeded the definition, and they both deserve a raise and promotion!  Dr. Ballard and Summerfield Veterinary Hospital staff for taking such great care of our kitten. They are all very professional and compassionate, and always so patient to answer all questions – even if calling several times for reassurance after a procedure.  Brassfield Cinemas staff. Lost my debit card there, they found it and held it for me; some people would have drained my account. Thank you to the honest folks there – nice to know we still

have good people in the world!  Sam “Chip” Cooke for his thoughtful letter in support of Oak Ridge’s historic district and all that it has done for our town.  Town of Oak Ridge for electing our mayor by town council members. This is appropriate to our town’s size, provides flexibility, and ensures council members work closely together. I wouldn’t have it any other way!  Katelyn at Southern States in Summerfield for replacing my bird feeder. I broke it, I did not have a receipt, and she just gave me another. Great attitude. Great customer service!  The woman who alerted me Saturday morning (Aug. 1) on U.S. 220 that my brake lights weren’t working! I went that day to get them fixed. Thank you for caring for my family’s safety!  Critter Company for their fast, clean and friendly service. Owner Rita Lewandowski has gone out of her way to show

she genuinely enjoys what she does and loves animals.  Greensboro Police Department for making the ACE K9 Heat Alarm and K9 Hot-n-Pop standard issue for canine unit cars. This opens windows, protecting police dogs left in cars from overheating, should the cruiser’s engine suddenly cut off.

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grandson in a hot locked car in Greensboro while he went grocery shopping. Luckily, the car alarm went off to attract attention.

on a so called “diplomatic mission.” The Empire has long served as a beacon of safety and stability throughout the galaxy. You should be ashamed.

 Those who think it is CrossFit that’s costing the town $80,000 and “trying to shut down the HPC.” At this point, there is nothing more to say than do your own research before you point fingers. You will be surprised.

 Oak Ridge Town Council. CrossFit Oak Ridge is owned by caring people who have inspired many in this community to live healthier. For you to not even attempt to work with them is a disgrace.

 Cyclists who take up the entire right side of the road. If you want to ride on the road, then you should have to pay taxes on your bike as we do on automobiles to upkeep the road.  Rep. Mark Brody for suggesting Oak Ridge’s HPC required CrossFit to build a historic barn. HPCs can’t tell property owners what to build, they can only consider their requests. Per the record, CrossFit itself proposed building a historic barn.  The Rebel Alliance, for stealing the Death Star plans and smuggling them

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 The girl in the white Chevy who passed a mail truck in a construction zone on double yellow lines – you need to be more careful!  CrossFit Oak Ridge. Don’t you know it is more important for buildings to be aesthetically pleasing then for people to be in shape and healthy? ‘Merica!  CrossFit. You flew the “Don’t Tread on Me” flag (anti big government symbol) and then got big state government cronies involved in small town management because you built in a historic district and then chose to ignore its constraints.

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“But sometimes their grandma and grandpa can’t even see the project before it’s defaced,” lamented Florence, shaking his head. Before a project is complete, each Scout puts a lot of effort into planning, getting their project pre-approved, raising money and seeking donations for supplies, and the construction itself. “Most people don’t realize that to do an Eagle project from start to finish takes about four months,” said Florence. The Scout also has to present his idea to the benefiting organization – in these cases, that means getting onto the agenda of the Oak Ridge Parks and Recreation Commission. Then the parent committee of the Boy Scout troop has to approve the project, followed by a presentation to the Oak Ridge Town Council. “Questions are asked at each step, and the project is fine-tuned. At any

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point, if anything changes, you have to start all over,” said Florence. “These boys put a lot of work into their projects, and are quite proud of them. It’s a shame somebody’s going in out of meanness and defacing them.” Neither Bill Edwards, chairman of the Oak Ridge Parks and Recreation Commission, nor Lt. Chad Sibert of Guilford County Sheriff’s District 1 office, was aware of the extent of damage done to the projects in the park. Edwards said this is the first year there have been any significant issues like this at the park. “We are actively engaged with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Department, which is making random visits,” said Edwards, who regularly checks out the nearly 80-acre park on a four-wheeler. “They are helping us watch over the park.” Sibert said the only two serious incidents deputies have responded to at Oak Ridge Town Park this year involved someone being charged for possession of a stolen license plate on April 29, and an aggravated assault during a family dispute on May 31. Additionally, deputies have gone out to the park to investigate a reported suspicious subject on April 18, and a suspicious vehicle on April 19 and July 26. And then there is the burglar alarm, which was activated at the park’s concession stand four times between April 27 and May 20. Edwards said the Parks and Recreation Commission is looking into a security camera for the amphitheatre and restrooms that are currently under construction; with the park expanding across 80 acres, however, it’s not feasible to capture all of it with the camera’s eye. That’s why Edwards is asking for the community’s help in watching over the park. “If you see something, say something,” said Edwards of suspicious activity. “Help everyone look out for the park.”

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INDEX Autos for Sale.............................. 27 Childcare Available...................... 27 Homecare Available .................... 27 Employment ................................ 27 Save the Date ............................. 27 Summer Camp ............................ 27 Yard Sales ................................... 27 Home Services ....................... 27-30 Misc. Services.............................. 30 Misc. for Sale .............................. 30 Misc. Wanted ............................. 30 Pets/Animals & Services ............... 30 Real Estate .................................. 30

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CHURCH PIANIST NEEDED. For information, call (318) 372-5050.

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.

BILL’S PIZZA PUB in Oak Ridge has employment openings in all positions: manager, cook, host, cashier, and wait staff. Please apply in person from 2-5pm. DRIVERS: SE dedicated run in NC, SC, FL, GA, TN, MS, AL areas. Home weekly/ full beneﬁt pkg. 100% no-touch / 75% drop & hook. CDL-A with 1 yr. experience req. (888) 406-9046.

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 SAVE THE DATE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES at Stoneﬁeld Cellars, every Friday in August, 7pm. See display ad on page 21 for the full August schedule of performers, or visit www. stoneﬁeldcellars.com.

 YARD SALES CHURCH YARD SALE, Sat., Aug. 8, 8am12n, 3232 Horse Pen Creek Road, GSO. HUGE GARAGE SALE, Sat., August 8, 7am-2pm, 9591 E. Hwy. 65, Stokesdale (between Hwy. 68 and 220). Good stuff, lots of books. COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Sat., Aug. 8, 7am-until, Golden Antiques & Treasures, 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale (220N, just past the Hwy. 68 merge, left on Simpson).

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HUGE MOVING SALE, Saturday, Aug. 8, 7am-12n, 8403 Oak Meadows Drive, Kernersville. Furniture, lawn and yard maintenance equipment, kids bikes, toys, and so much more! MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Saturday, Aug. 8, 8am-12n, 8304 Providence North Drive, Stokesdale. THREE-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., Aug. 8, 7am-until, 8089 Haw River Road, Stokesdale. Kids’ toys and clothes, misc. MULTI-FAMILY YARD & INSIDE SALE, Sat., August 8, 8am, 8419 W. Harrell Rd., Oak Ridge. YARD SALE, Sat., August 15, 1440 NC Hwy. 150W, Summerﬁeld. Plus-size clothes, house decorations, pocketbooks, jewelry, many more items.

 HOME SERVICES CLEANING SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE, Affordable, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196. MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 937-5231. ENVIRODUCT CLEANING, 15% discount, member BBB, fully insured. Visit us online at www.enviroductclean.com, (336) 643-4593. 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. MAID-2-SHINE. Serving NW area for 10 years. Homes, ofﬁces, move in/out. Detail oriented, prof, bonded, exc. ref. 338-0223.

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FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers & gas equipment, most appliances, grills, bikes, etc. (336) 689-4167.

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.

AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality ir-

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free

rigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor.

est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chip-

We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174.

per, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot

ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

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

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

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES 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. GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. Call (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 ofﬁce. GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.

OLD SCHOOL

HOME REPAIR, LLC

Bathroom Remodeling | Additions | Decks

(336) 669-7252

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Home Improvement & Repairs Lisa & Jerry Potkay, Oak Ridge

JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

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

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 17-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820. ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulching, landscaping, driveways, gravel, concrete work. 362-3647. 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. HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE. “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling and more! (336) 207-6632. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING

clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. 643-1119. TLC LAWN CARE Affordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertilization and weed control. (336) 681-0097. MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154.

Join us on Facebook! facebook.com/northwestobserver STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small. George Joyce, (336) 382-3860. 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.

Big or small jobs, reasonable and honest. Call Taylor at (336) 464-5215. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

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

Call Tony - office (336) 215-4531

MASONRY SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. 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

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Outdoor living spaces and patios

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

NEW LOCATION: 8605 Triad Dr, Colfax marshallstone.com | (336) 996-4918

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

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

PAINTING & DRYWALL PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186. CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior & exterior, pressure washing. Free est., lic/ins. Call Carlos, (336) 669-5210.

GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

The Northwest Observer reaches over 11,000 mailboxes every week! Come along with us! LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS - Repair and sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.

We carry moving & shipping supplies

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

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

ALL-PRO POWER WASHING Windows, vinyl, concrete, pool decks, drain jetting. 15% off any cleaning. Fully insured. www.all-prowash.com, (336) 402-7726.

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

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PAINTING & WALLPAPERING BY JANE Wallpaper removal & install, interior painting, small jobs welcome! Also decorative ﬁnishes and Venetian plaster. Very affordable pricing. (336) 988-4119.

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BEK Paint Co. LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

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

David & Judy Long, owners

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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.

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ROBERT VINCENT, INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchens, baths, garages, additions, repairs, small projects and much more. Call (336) 643-3207. 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.

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

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REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum ﬂoors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.

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RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens & baths, custom decks, garages, siding, windows, rooﬁng specials, rotted wood. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

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BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

Horse barns | Fences | Shelters

644-8615 office 508-5242 cell Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

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GUITAR AND VIOLIN LESSONS. Experienced teacher. Call (336) 312-1730.

Yongchun Zeng LOST HIS PASSPORT. Any information, please call (336) 483-4129.

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$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.

 MISC. FOR SALE ESTEY CONSOLE PIANO for sale. Needs tuning. No bench. $75. Call 643-5924. HUSTLER Z MOWER, foldable roll over bar, like new, $150. (336) 595-5104.

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

 MISC. SERVICES FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, gas equip., bikes, grills, metal and electrical items. (336) 689-4167. MELDA’S HAIR DESIGNS welcomes Brooke Winfree, esthetician / skin care therapist. 20% off first visit for first 20 clients. Call Brooke today! 775-6040 or 643-7799. NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “Northwest Art Framing is a find!” – Kate in W/S. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911. MELDA’S HAIR DESIGNS welcomes Pita Combs. Stylist / instructor in all hair services. Free brow wax with any color service thru August. (336) 643-7799 or 912-2552.

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WASHER / DRYER and room air conditioner for sale, all in excellent condition. $250. Oak Ridge (336) 543-6784. KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Fresh produce, hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerﬁeld. 708-0485. Solid oak DINING ROOM SUITE, table with 6 chairs. $400. Call (336) 949-4420. NEW CHAIN-LINK DOG PEN, 10’x10’ with gate and roof cover. Brand new, easy to assemble. $250. (336) 404-4476. 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. WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys. New vendors welcome. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 1-6pm.

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CASH for riding mowers & golf carts needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick up of grills, tillers, etc. (336) 689-4167.

 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES BOARDING / PET SITTING PET SITTING AVAILABLE in your home. Caring & responsible. $12/visit. 601-2087.

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7708 Tall Meadows Drive Entertainer’s dream with kitchens in and out. Immaculate 3BR/3.5BA/3-car with walk-out basement. Renovated master BA. Basement boasts bonus, office, possible additional BR, bath, workout/workshop room and access to patio. Outside is laid-stone patio with stone fireplace and built-in kitchen area. $329,900

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HOME FOR RENT STOKESALE, Lester Road, 2BR, 1BA. $500/mo. + sec. dep. (336) 382-1505.

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HOMES FOR SALE STOKESDALE, 3BR, 2.5BA home, 1,870 sq. feet. $190,000. (336) 908-6383.

391 Crows Nest Drive Exceptional estate home on serene Belews Lake. Situated on a 1+ acre wooded lot in private, gated community of Belews Landing, this “lifestyle” home offers room for everyone. Custom-built with beautiful molding, two kitchens, game room and two offices! A must-see home. $1,250,000

SUMMERFIELD, 3BR, 1BA, 1,400 sq. feet, $169,900, excellent location. 643-0783.

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BELEWS LAKE waterfront 3BR, 2.5BA 1-car garage townhome for rent, rent-to-own or sale. Two boat slips, sun deck, dry storage. Private, quiet community. $1,400/month. Serious inquiries only. (336) 280-5065.

(336) 382-5939

OPEN HOUSE, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2-4pm, 8202 Willow Glen Trail, Greensboro, NC 27455. SUMMERFIELD FOR SALE BY OWNER: 4BR, 2BA, 2,357 sq. ft., 2 car attached garage, shed, dog kennel on 1.5 acres. $249,900. 1215 Scalesville Rd. (336) 643-3394.

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Stokesdale Heating & Air.......................8 Velocity Air, Inc. ...................................26

ACCOUNTING

Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........18

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE

Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ..................20 Prestige Car Wash .......................... 16,17

CHIROPRACTIC

Summerfield Family Chiropractic .........18

CHURCHES

Faith Baptist Tabernacle ........................4 First Baptist Church, Summerfield........22

DANCE / ART / KARATE

Destination Arts...................................17 Northern Arts ......................................22

EVENTS

An Evening with Henson Milam .............3 Stonefield Cellars August Concerts ......21 Town of Summerfield ..........................15

HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNING

Great Clips .......................................... 17 POSH Hair Studio................................18

MEDICAL / EYE CARE / PT

Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge .............24 Forsyth Pediatrics, Oak Ridge ..............16 LeBauer Healthcare, Oak Ridge ............4 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ................17 Summerfield Family Eye Care ..............18

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Gladwell Insurance Agency..................24

Little Learners Schoolhouse.................18

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Bi-Rite Food Center .............................25 Gigi’s Flowers & More..........................18 Goodwill Industries ..............................12 Priba Furniture & Interiors....................32 Roomer Has It .....................................23

Olmsted Orthodontics .........................16

House of Stars .....................................19 Paradise Decking...................................2 Pest Management Systems Inc. ..........10 ProStone, Inc. .....................................10 Southern States ..............................Insert

Attorney Bill Barbour ...........................26

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Beacon Suites Pet Resort .................. 9,11 Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ...................9 King’s Crossing Animal Hospital ............9 Northwest Animal Hospital ....................8 Oak Ridge Animal Hospital .................10 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........18 Westergaard Kennels.............................8

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services ....13 Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams...........30 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ................30 Margie Rotundo ....................................5

RESTAURANTS

Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ...............16 New York China Restaurant.................14 Rio Grande, Oak Ridge .......................16

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Spring Arbor ........................................15

YOUTH & ADULT PROGRAMS

Oak Ridge Youth Association ................6 Stokesdale Park & Rec Association ......19 YMCA of Greensboro ..........................14

A New Dawn Realty ............................18

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