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Council approves earlier Sunday alcohol sales Effective immediately, Oak Ridge retailers may sell alcohol beginning at 10 a.m. on Sundays by PATTI STOKES OAK RIDGE – Town council members voted 4-1 on Aug. 3 to allow merchants within Oak Ridge’s boundaries to sell alcohol two hours earlier on Sundays. The decision followed Gov. Roy Cooper’s June 30 signing of Senate Bill 155 – the “brunch bill” – which authorizes local governments to adopt an ordinance allowing the sale of alcohol beginning at 10 a.m. (versus noon) on Sundays.

Mayor Spencer Sullivan said he placed the ordinance on the agenda at the request of several local merchants. Jerry Cooke, co-owner of Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center, and Lindsey Shropshire, a manager of Lowes Foods in Oak Ridge, spoke in favor of the ordinance, while Rev. Marcia Isley of St. James AME Church expressed concern that allowing earlier alcohol sales on Sundays would send the wrong message to young people in the community.

out of religious freedom … not all religions observe Sunday as the Sabbath, so to single out Sunday might be unfair,” Kinneman said, adding that in discussions about Planning and Zoning Board issues Councilman Mike Stone frequently says the Town shouldn’t be in the business of deciding what type of houses builders should build. On that same note, the sale and consumption of alcohol on Sunday mornings should be left to individuals, he said.

Councilman Jim Kinneman said the ordinance gives the opportunity for government to stay out of individual choices.

“No one is forcing you to go to church, to a restaurant, or to drink alcohol. People should have the choice to spend their Sunday morning – or any morning – the way they want,” he said.

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Town hires extra security in response to cartoon depicting ‘death threat’ by STEVE MANN SUMMERFIELD – Two Guilford County sheriff’s deputies were notably visible at Summerfield Town Council’s Aug. 8 meeting. Acknowledging their presence, Mayor Mark Brown explained that a cartoon on social media depicting what he called a “death threat” against two council members running for re-election and a candidate for mayor led him to request extra security during town council meetings until after the election. The cartoon, posted July 26 to Sum-

merfield News’ Facebook page, shows an executioner standing on a platform with the words “More Of The Same” inscribed on the side and two people commenting, “It’s this year’s election platform.” Above the cartoon, which appears to be from The Washington Post in 2014, is: “Editors Note: We will be happy to identify fact and opinions in our posts. Then you can decide if our opinion has any facts in it.” Below that it reads: “Opinion/Fact: Establishment candidates are: Tim Sessoms, Mike Adams, Diane Laughlin.”

Council members Adams and Laughlin are running for re-election; Sessoms, a former mayor, is running for the open mayor’s seat being vacated by Brown. During the announcements portion of the Aug. 8 council meeting, Brown read a prepared statement: “Sometime within the last three weeks, social media has shown a cartoon that depicts a death threat against two of our council members and one other candidate in the upcoming election.

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wetlands,” NCDOT construction engineer Patty Eason said. “We can’t put bridge supports in the stream.” The new bridge will have wider lanes than the existing bridge and enough room for a future sidewalk on the west side. It will also include pedestrian rails on both sides. Replacement of the wooden bridge is part of N.C. Department of Transportation’s bridge program. NCDOT is responsible for maintenance of about 18,000 structures that are considered bridges; they include 13,500 bridges and about 4,500 culverts or pipes that are 20 feet long or longer, meaning they match the federal definition of a bridge. As of February, about 1,750 (13 percent) of the state’s bridges were considered structurally deficient.

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Aug. 3 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES  Rev. Marcia Isley of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church gave the opening prayer. Council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved minutes of the July 6 council meeting.

PROCLAMATION Mayor Spencer Sullivan read a proclamation declaring September “Historic Heritage Month.” Two events in September, Explore Historic Oak Ridge on Sept. 16 and Heritage Day on Sept. 30, are being planned to celebrate the Town’s history.

FIRE DEPT. REPORT Sam Anders, assistant chief of Oak Ridge Fire Department, reported the department responded to 70 calls in July; 34 were medical-related and 36 were fire/service-related. Department personnel underwent 234 hours of training during the month. As a safety tip, Anders encouraged residents to be sure their home address numbers are visible from both

directions so that fire trucks and other emergency responders can see them regardless of what direction they're coming from. Narrow or gated driveways, ditches and low-hanging limbs are the types of things that can limit a 60,000-pound fire truck’s access to the home, Anders noted, encouraging residents to call the fire station and ask someone to come out and check their home if they are unsure about emergency access to it.

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asked that the Town follow suit. Although a public hearing was not required, Sullivan opened the floor for comments.  Lindsey Shropshire introduced herself as one of the managers at Lowes Foods. “We are in support of this – if other towns and communities are going to do this, we don’t want to lose revenue to people who would go elsewhere,” she told the council.  Jerry Cooke talked about how much things have changed over the years and shared memories of brown bagging in Nashville, Tennessee, back in the ‘60s. “In 1967 Memphis passed liquor by the drink and I thought there was no way Nashville would pass it – but they did later that year. Change, that’s the key…,” Cooke said. Cooke urged the council not to “limit” the people of Oak Ridge by not passing this ordinance. “We can’t legislate morality… let’s pass this small freedom for our merchants and community,” he said.  Rev. Marcia Isley of St. James AME Church said the peace and low crime rate that Oak Ridge has is so important to the growth of the Town. “I feel that allowing alcoholic beverages to be sold prior to noon (on Sundays) is opening up a can of worms you might not be able to put a cap on later,” she said. “We have a school and young people who are looking up to us – let’s remember them and do what is in the best interest of Oak Ridge and its young people.”  Phillip Hanks said he was an advocate for businesses being able to go about their business and make the most money possible. “I support the bill to the extent that it takes away an inconvenience such as people being able to stop at the store after an early church service and pick up something for a BBQ,” Hanks said.

FINANCIAL REPORT Finance Officer Sam Anders said the Town will soon receive $59,530 for property taxes collected as of July 31. The annual audit fieldwork will be done in late August.

The HPC continues meeting to plan the Explore Historic Oak Ridge Event on Sept. 16. Some of the historic sites open to the public will be free to tour, but a ticket will be required to tour the private homes. Discounted tickets may be purchased in advance at Town Hall or through MOR’s website at www.merchantsofoakridge.com.

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“Leadership is about creating a climate where the truth is heard,” she added. “We have a communication problem – through the turnover of our elected chairpeople and volunteers. Let’s not repeat this for the third time,” she concluded.

To Rev. Isley, Schneider said she was very pleased that renovation work on St. James AME Church will get underway later this month. Through the Town’s historic preservation grants, $2,000 was awarded to St. James to make much-needed architectural repairs to the church’s bell tower and windows.

On behalf of HPC, Schneider thanked Bruce Oakley for his service to the Town.

Recently an all-night girls softball tournament was held at the park and “Terry (Lannon, Parks and Recreation director) was thrilled to be able to stay up all night and collect trash every two hours,” Smith said jokingly, adding the tournament was a big success.

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“Did Phillip’s resignation cause you concern?” Davidson asked. She said community volunteers are important, yet P&R Commission members have been told they are overstepping their boundaries. Open and direct communication is important, and in her position as a manager of other people no one is ever censored, she said.

Historic Preservation Commission. Chair Ann Schneider thanked the council for proclaiming September Historic Heritage Month.

Clerk Sandra Smith thanked the Town for recently purchasing a golf cart that will be used by Parks and Rec staff and to transport physically challenged citizens from the parking lot to the park for community events.

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 Dr. Michelle Davidson referenced Phillip Hanks’ recent resignation as chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission. His resignation prompted her to reach out to each of the town council members, she said.

In July MOR presented Next Step Ministries, which works with victims of domestic violence, with a check for $1,000. MOR membership is strong and new members are joining regularly, Hanks said.

“We’re very pleased that the State Historic Preservation Office, which has not always been as helpful to us, recently published an article in their statewide online newsletter about our historic heritage grants,” Schneider told the council. “Now they’ve invited us to submit another article on the Explore Historic Oak Ridge event.”

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“Thirty-eight percent of people in our country are able to give blood, but only about 8 percent do,” Kinneman said.

CITIZEN COMMENTS  Phillip Hanks, former P&R Commission chairman, said he appreciated all the people who serve on the commission and looks forward to continuing to enjoy the park as a citizen. He then thanked Town Manager Bruce Oakley for his service.  Micah Spencer said he had served on the P&R Commission and found it to be a very positive experience. “Whenever I had a concern I was always able to freely express that to the mayor and to Bruce Oakley,” Spencer said. “I always felt everyone was being transparent with me and I was always able to talk with Terry Lannon (P&R director) as well."

“I wish Michelle (Davidson) was still here,” Kinneman continued. “Two meetings ago myself and (council member) Doug Nodine met with P&R members. We talked about communication and the different roles. We are working on improving … I know sometimes it’s frustrating to come up with great ideas and get turned down, but 'no' doesn’t mean we’re not listening.” Kinneman then thanked Phillip Hanks for his service and said he hoped Hanks would consider serving on another committee in the future. And finally, Kinneman congratulated Oakley on his new position.

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“With Bruce leaving, that puts a load on our existing staff. I know they will step up and fill the void until we decide what we are going to do,” he said.

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to Oakley and said “Southport is certainly getting a gain.” McClellan then asked if everyone knew what the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is and encouraged them to participate in the Sept. 9 “Hike 1,175 miles in One Day” event.  Council member Mike Stone said he couldn’t be happier for Oakley and knew his position with Southport was a great opportunity. “The Town is in great hands … we have great staff,” Stone said. “We’ll keep on keeping on … but with a hole.”  Nodine and Sullivan echoed best wishes to Oakley and both said Southport is a beautiful place.

CLOSED SESSION After adjourning for a 15-minute closed session, the council reconvened and said it was appointing Town Clerk Sandra Smith and Town Planner Bill Bruce as interim town co-managers after Oakley leaves and until his position is filled, with a $750-per-month supplemental stipend for each of them. “We will actively begin the search process immediately,” Sullivan said. “It will take some time. We will keep the citizens informed.”

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At the council’s weekly Wednesday meeting Aug. 2, Mayor Pro Tem Bill Jones said he had staked off an area 25 feet by 35 feet for a possible shelter between the playground and the walking track. By comparison, Jones said, the structure would be 10 feet longer than the existing picnic shelter, and 5 feet wider and 4 feet longer than the building for concessions and bathrooms. Jones suggested putting a 6-foot concrete apron around the shelter and installing water and electricity, which the picnic shelter does not have. “I just thought if we’re going to go to that expense, we could add a little more to it and make it multifunctional,” Jones said. “It would be a good location for a community event.” Council member Tim Jones questioned whether renting it or it being used by citizens for informal gatherings would defeat the purpose of providing shade for parents watching their children on the playground. Several council members suggested making the proposed shelter match the appearance of the picnic shelter. Discussion was continued. The council appropriated $50,000 in the budget for fiscal year 2017-18 for park projects, which could include a shelter.

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the public and sign her books. Ledford is retired from Guilford County Schools and is a contributing writer and sketch artist for the Northwest Observer. The book signing will feature Ledford’s first two books from 2014 and 2016, “Helen Jean Stories” and “The Mistletoe Tree and Other Stories,” both compilations of Ledford’s personal stories, photos, poetry and nostalgic sketches.

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Members of Troop 2092 hold their Bronze Award certiﬁcates while surrounded by some of the blankets and dog toys the girls made. Girl Scout Troop 2092 from Summerfield earned their Bronze Award this past year as fifth-graders. For their project, the girls chose to help shelter animals and made dog treats, dog toys and kennel blankets for several area rescue organizations. They also assisted the SPCA of the Triad in finding forever homes for their

rescued animals by volunteering at adoption fairs throughout the spring. A group of the girls also assisted Juliet’s House Animal Rescue by cleaning cages at PetSmart on Lawndale Avenue, where they house adoptable cats. Troop 2092 is led by Nikki Grosz and Karin Rochester.

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Aug. 2 | A resident of a group home in the 1800 block of Lewiston Road in Summerfield was charged with assault on a handicapped person and communicating threats. The group home resident is also accused of assaulting other clients and was taken to the Guilford County jail, where bond was set at $500.

Aug. 3 | A Greensboro man was stopped at 1:41 a.m. in the 7600 block of Ribier Drive in Stokesdale and charged with driving while impaired. In North Carolina, it is illegal to drive a private passenger vehicle while noticeably impaired or with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent or higher. When driving a commercial vehicle, the limit is .04 percent.

BURGLARY Aug. 4 | A resident in the 7300 block of Goodwill Church Road in Kernersville reported returning to her home at 9:30 a.m. and seeing a man running from her garage to a nearby wooded area. Nothing was reported missing.

DRUGS Aug. 2 | A driver was pulled over at 12:30 a.m. in the 8200 block of N.C. 68 North in Stokesdale for lighting violations. During the investigation, a deputy seized a glass pipe and a tenthounce of marijuana. The driver was cited for possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia. Aug. 6 | A traffic stop at 10:59 p.m. in the 7800 block of U.S. 158 in Stokesdale led to a man with three outstanding warrants being charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was placed in the Guilford County jail without bail.

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Aug. 5 | A driver who was pulled over at 10:55 p.m. in the 1800 block of N.C. 68 North in Oak Ridge for erratic driving was taken to the Guilford County jail, where he submitted to a chemical breath test and was subsequently arrested for driving while impaired.

FRAUD July 27 | A resident of the 6400 block of Lake Brandt Road in Summerfield responded to a classified ad in the Northwest Observer about a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado for sale. The man used an eBay debit card to send $2,000 to the seller, but never received the truck.

THEFT Aug. 1 | A license plate was stolen from a car parked in a resident’s driveway in the 4700 block of Crestfield Road in Summerfield.

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TUESDAY, AUG. 15  Pet Food Drive | The Marine Corps, League Detachment 1314, will hold a pet food drive to benefit the Guilford County Animal Shelter on Aug. 15 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The pet food drive will take place at Oak Ridge Commons shopping center, in front of China Gourmet restaurant. Canned cat food and bags or cans of dog food are especially needed. There will also be a cruise-in

at the shopping center (see calendar event below), so come out and see some cool cars while you’re there! Questions? Call Joe at (336) 389-2136.

 Classic Car Cruise-In | Enjoy viewing hot rods, classic and custom-built cars and talking to the owners, plus live music and merchant specials on the third Tuesday of every month (pending rain), 5:30 to 8 p.m. now through October, at Oak Ridge Commons shopping center in Oak Ridge. More info: rfloss@aol.com.

 Christmas Parade Committee | Stokesdale Christmas Parade Committee will meet Aug. 15, 7 to 8 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road in Stokesdale. Interested in helping with this year’s parade? Attend the committee meeting or contact Pamela Mick, Parade Committee chair, at (336) 707-7279 or pmick50@gmail.com.

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Aug. 1 | An unknown person took three backpack-style leaf blowers from the bed of a Stokesdale man’s pickup truck sometime between 3 and 3:30 p.m. while the truck was parked in the area of Cummings Dairy Road and Lennox Woods Drive in Summerfield. The estimated value of the stolen equipment was $1,500. Aug. 1 | Guilford County sheriff’s deputies responded to the 7500 block of Barbera Drive in Stokesdale, where unknown suspects broke two windows out of a victim’s car and stole a 9mm Glock handgun, a wallet, a bookbag, a battery charger, a GoPro camera, an Apple AirPod, two pairs of sunglasses and Vicodin – a pain killer. The value of the stolen items was estimated at $2,159. The incident happened between 11 p.m. Aug. 1 and 6:30 a.m. Aug. 2. Aug. 2 | Sometime between 11 p.m.

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Aug. 1 and 7:45 a.m. Aug. 2, an unknown person broke into a car in the 7500 block of Bethel View Court in Kernersville and stole a gold-colored ring. Aug. 3 | A Summerfield man reported an 18-foot utility trailer was taken from his home in the 2500 block of Oak Ridge Road between 9 p.m. Aug. 3 and 11 a.m. Aug. 4. The trailer was valued at $3,000. Aug. 5 | A business in the 8500 block of Norcross Road in Colfax reported an orange utility trailer was taken from the parking lot sometime after business hours; the trailer was valued at $7,000.

VANDALISM July 31 | A woman reported that her car, which was parked in the 8900 block of Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale, was vandalized sometime between July 26 and July 31. An unknown suspect tried to break into the vehicle by using a prying tool to open a door. Estimated damage to the passenger door and its rubber seal was $800.

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GCS implements student athletic fee The $45 fee covers the entire year, regardless of the number of sports played

GUILFORD COUNTY – GCS students planning to participate in sports this year will need to pay a $45 athletic fee. The one-time annual fee covers the student for the entire year, regardless of the number of sports the student plays. The district implemented the fee because of budget cuts and the cost of maintaining athletic programs. Those expenses include athletic supplies, transportation, insurance and coaching supplements, which amounts to approximately $609 per student athlete each year. GCS says it has avoided this measure for several years, but more districts across the country are charging athletic fees to

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Families in need of a waiver can submit a waiver form. Athletes must pay the fee or be approved for a waiver prior to the first contest. The fee can be paid online using the K12 Payment Center link (www.k12paymentcenter.com) on the school’s website or in the school office with cash, check or money order. When paying, make sure to obtain a copy of the receipt. Middle college, early college and students at schools without sports programs must pay the fee at the school where they play the sport. Find waiver forms and additional information at: http://www.gcsnc.com/pages/ gcsnc/Departments/Athletics/ Athletic_Fee_Information. For questions or more info, contact the district athletic office at (336) 370-8950.

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 Triad Baptist Christian Academy. I wouldn’t send my child anywhere else for school. This will always be a place where my son and I were astounded by God`s goodness, love and grace – 1 Corinthians 2:9.  Summerfield Farms, The Jumping Bean and Guacamaya Grill – local businesses that rock it!  The Summit Church Oak Ridge for a wonderful camp experience last week!  All the people who I have seen outdoors either walking, biking or running. It is great to see people getting outside and moving. Motion is the lotion!  Scott Whitaker and Dee Hall, employees of the Town of Summerfield, for the excellent service and hard work you provide to our town. We recognize your dedication and greatly appreciate it. Don’t let the crazies break your will!  The generous gentleman at Tractor Supply who gave my son (and his sister who wasn’t there) $10 for ice cream.

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 The person who stuck forks in our yard and then weeks later egged our house. I have had to spend many nights comforting my 3-year-old, who cannot understand why someone would commit these senseless acts for no reason.  Developer shills on UDO Review Com-

mittee spouting PD talking points about the need for fair housing, commercial development and bars in Summerfield. Editor’s note: We were not able to attend the Aug. 3 UDO Review Committee meeting, so asked Summerfield Planning Director Carrie Spencer about it. Spencer, who attended the meeting, told us the Piedmont Triad Regional Council facilitated an interactive exercise in which committee members were asked to identify substantive issues surrounding the Comp Plan and ordinance. The committee answered the questions: “What worries you most about Summerfield’s future?” and “What features or values of the Comprehensive Plan are relevant to your concerns about Summerfield?” Members were encouraged to write down five answers, in short phrases. “Their answers are being compiled for presentation back to them to categorize into distinct issues,” Spencer said. “Following this exercise, the committee will compare their findings to a list of citizen concerns that were raised during discussion of the PD text amendment. This info will be available to the public.” Spencer said she has no recollection of any “developer shill” committee members spouting the need for more commercial development, and specifically, for more bars in Summerfield, as the Griper has indicated – although again, we were not there so cannot confirm whether that was expressed. We are told that future UDO Review Committee meetings will be audio recorded and we and the public will have access to those recordings.  Chuck Mann’s editorial (in last week’s issue) about police officers. May I suggest that he complete a ride-along sometime to see how the other half lives? One night in Greensboro may be an eye-opener for him.  (Summerfield Town Council candidates) Gail Dunham and Teresa Pegram for their

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Councilman George McClellan said having the choice of selling alcohol earlier on Sundays was important for local businesses.

Mayor Sullivan said he had given considerable thought to two different perspectives on the issue, one of which was local merchants’ ability to remain competitive.

Connecting the ordinance to religion, Councilman Mike Stone read an excerpt from a speech President Ronald Reagan gave at a prayer breakfast in 1984.

“We are talking about our merchants’ ability to serve their customers and to do it in concert with those other businesses throughout the county. Greensboro has already passed this and I anticipate commissioners will do so this evening (they did, with a 6-1 vote),” Sullivan said.

“A state is nothing more than a reflection of its citizens; the more decent the citizens, the more decent the state,” Reagan said. “If you practice a religion – whether you are Catholic, Protestant, Jewish or guided by some other faith – then your private life will be influenced by a sense of moral obligation. So, too, will your public life. One, you see, affects the other.” Reagan’s speech went on to cite the value in placing God in our lives, and the danger of not doing so … “Without God there is a coarsening of the society; without God democracy will not and cannot long endure. And that, simply, is the heart of my message: If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.” “I’ll continue to be led by my Christian values and my moral conscience,” Stone said. Then quoting another president, Abraham Lincoln, he added, “We may disagree, but it is ‘with malice toward none, and with charity for all.’” In contrast to Stone’s nod to former presidents, Councilman Doug Nodine said simply, “Well, it’s tough to follow that – but from (selling alcohol) 122 hours to 124 hours (a week) doesn’t seem like a lot of difference to me, so I’ll vote for it.”

“As a person of faith, I have always believed that how you choose to observe the Lord’s day is a personal choice,” he continued. “To me, every day is the Lord’s day – given to me to enjoy and to use and hopefully to find some way to serve Him by serving others. I would not try to persuade anyone else. It is a tough choice for me, but because I am elected to serve all the citizens of Oak Ridge and to support our merchants, I feel I need to vote in favor of this bill.” With that, the council voted 4-1 to approve an ordinance allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday mornings, with Councilman Mike Stone opposed. The Town of Summerfield did not discuss an ordinance related to earlier Sunday alcohol sales at its Aug. 8 meeting and neither did Stokesdale plan to do so at its monthly meeting on Aug. 10, although Stokesdale’s town administrator, Kim Hemric, said the Town’s attorney is reviewing an ordinance and it will likely be discussed at a future meeting.

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“Due to this death threat our attorney and I have determined that we need to provide active security at this town meeting. We have two deputies with us to provide this security. “The town did not anticipate this type of threat scenario and need for security in our annual budget. I will ask our finance officer and town manager to, if necessary, do a budget amendment providing funds for our town meetings’ security until after the elec-

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tion. The council can pass the budget amendment if they so desire.” In concluding, Brown read North Carolina General Statute 143-318.17 titled “Disruptions of official meetings,” which was printed on the back of the meeting agenda and outlines the penalty for a person willfully disrupting an official meeting and failing to leave when directed to by the presiding officer. The monthly meeting concluded with no disruptions.

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Call 811 before you dig North Carolina 811 encourages people to call three working days before digging to know what’s below

NORTH CAROLINA – Every six minutes an underground utility line is damaged because someone decided to dig without first calling 811. North Carolina 811 hopes this date on the calendar, Aug. 11 (8/11), will serve as a natural reminder for residents to call 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked. When calling 811, homeowners and contractors are connected to the local

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Striking a single line can cause injury, repair costs, fines and inconvenient outages. Every digging project – i.e., installing a mailbox, building a deck, planting a tree and laying a patio – warrants a call to 811 before starting because even when digging only a few inches, the risk of striking an underground utility line still exists. Visit the websites www.nc811.org or www.call811.com for more information about 811 and safe digging practices.

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verbal attacks on the Town of Summerfield staff. Wake up, Summerfield voters. Same ole song and dance with them. This is not who you want to represent your town!  Stokesdale Town Council for considering charging Stokesdale Community Choir, seniors who volunteer and provide music for community events, $30 per hour to use the community room at Town Hall. Such a shame!  The chutzpah of people who fly down

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the road, over the speed limit and over the center line in 20-ton trucks, and demand we “Slow Down, Move Over” in public service announcements. Firetrucks need to “Slow Down, Move Over.”  NC General Assembly’s “Every teacher will see an increase in pay.” Teachers with advanced degrees and 25-plus years’ experience receive $70 divided between 10 paychecks – that’s $7 a month before taxes. These educators aren’t retirement age and classified as highly qualified.

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CLASSIC CARS WANTED! Sport Auto in Summerfield will buy your classic car. Contact Steve, (336) 643-9595.

Bill’s Pizza Pub is looking to hire a DAYDAY TIME COOK. Come and join our crew!

OAK RIDGE YOUTH THEATER will have auditions for youth ages 10-19 in August. Please email for more information: info@ oakridgeyouththeatre.com.

EMPLOYMENT Ruger is hiring an experienced TOOLMAKER/FABRICATOR to work 2nd shift in Mayodan, NC. Must have experience using a Bridgeport/Prototrak. Email resume to mmpittman@ruger.com.

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BAKER: Looking for an experienced baker for P/T or F/T. Submit resume to contact@ kalofoods.com, or call (336) 949-4802. P/T FINANCIAL SECRETARY, MondayFriday for a Greensboro church. 25-28 hours per week. Must be proficient in double entry bookkeeping system, Quickbooks, posting journal entries, accounts payable, creation and maintenance of spreadsheets. Nonprofit experience a plus. Also, post contributions, answer phones, greet guests, handle registration for events, and other general of office duties. Competitive compensation package. Moderate/high level computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite a must. Must have a pleasant personality to work with people and demonstrate a Christian servant attitude. Please send resumes to: employment@ lawndalebaptist.org. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: Well-established marketing service company is looking for Call Center Customer Service Representative to join our staff. Both part-time and full-time positions available. Experience preferred. Interested candidates please submit resume to info@ rsvpcomm.com.

OPERATION XCEL, a local after-school tutoring program, is hiring 2 part-time tutors, 1 part-time tutor assistant, and 1 part-time math specialist (elementary). For complete job descriptions, visit guilfordnonprofits.org/ jobs and search Operation Xcel or email jobs@operationxcel.org.

HOME CARE AVAILABLE EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER available. Days, evenings or overnights. Excellent references. Call Susan, (336) 880-2594. CNA AVAILABLE FOR HOME CARE, 17 years exp. References. (336) 456-9377. RELIABLE HOME CARE SERVICES Discount rates at $15/hr. (336) 510-9393.

SAVE THE DATE Summerfield UMC FARMER’S MARKET, Saturdays, August 12 & 26, 8am-12pm, at 2334 Scalesville Rd. Local produce, plants, crafts for sale. Vendor space no charge, but RSVP required; email psfarmermarket@ gmail.com.

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION seeks a skilled carpenter with experience in remodeling. Transportation/DL a must. Pay commensurate w/skill set. (336) 362-6343.

Free bluegrass/country concert featuring Robert Tilley & the Hard Times Band at MUSIC IN THE PARK, 6:30-8pm, Saturday, Aug. 12, at Oak Ridge Town Park amphitheater, 6231 Lisa Drive, (located just past the playground). Free admission, but donations will be taken to pay the band. Hot dogs, hamburgers and firemen’s BBQ available, or bring a picnic. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 13, 2-3:30pm.

F/T ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT position for insurance adjusting firm. Proficiency in Word & Excel required. Seeking fastpaced and professional individual who fits our existing team. Please send resume to: sadjusters@triad.rr.com.

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YARD/GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE, Fri. & Sat., August 11-12, 9am-4pm each day, 7308 Weitzel Drive, Elmhurst Estates, Summerfield. Follow signs. Weber grill, furniture, plant stand, planters, Longaberger baskets (some retired), Playmobil doll house rooms, Ping G2 driver and 3 Wood, 2 golf travel bags, decor, quilting frame, NordicTrack, much more. COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Saturday, August 12, 7am, Golden Antiques & Treasures. Vendor space available for $10; bring your own table. Register by Fri., August 11, by stopping by the store, 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale, or call (336) 949-4958. GARAGE SALE, Sat., August 12, 8am, 2201 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. All remaining stuff, motorcycle, auto-related products and smalls, Rubbermaid shelf units, cooking equipment, pen lathe with all chisels, knives, stock and other parts for fully-functioning crafting of pens and other small woodworking objects. YARD SALE, Saturday, August 12, 8am, Ridge Oaks Court, River Oaks Subdivision. A bit of everything. YARD SALE, Sat., August 12, 7am-2pm, 352 Stanley Road, Stokesdale, NC.

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MOVING SALE, Sat,. August 12, 7am-?, 7888 Springdale Meadow Dr., Stokesdale. Furniture, tools, housewares, riding mower, collectibles, Beanie Babies.

HOME CLEANING. Afford. rates, ref. avail., 10 years exp. Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592.

SMALL ENGINE & MOWER REPAIR. Any type mower, weld and repair mower decks. Free pickup and delivery. Call or text Morris, (336) 880-7498 or Rick, (336) 501-8681.

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MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Sat., Aug. 12, 8am-1pm. 138 Brookfield Dr., Stokesdale. MOVING SALE, Sat., Aug. 12, 7am-1pm, 5849 Pepper Road, Oak Ridge. Clothes, shoes, misc. household items, furniture, ATVs, R/C hobby items and more! MOVING TO ASSISTED LIVING SALE, Sat., Aug. 12, 8am-12n. 4010 Sassafras Court, GSO, 27410. Furniture, lamps, dishes, small appliances. Everything must go! HUGE MOVING SALE, Friday & Saturday, August 18 & 19 and August 25 & 26, 9am-until, 8509 Croft Drive, Stokesdale. Entire contents of two houses. If you need it, we have it! (336) 404-5863.

HOME SERVICES CLEANING CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873. $25 OFF CLEANING SPECIAL Maids of Honor. Bonded staff. 40 years in service. Call (336) 708-2407. CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will fit to your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, (336) 231-1838. MAID-2-SHINE. Excellent service, 15 years exp. Free estimates., excellent references. (336) 338-0223. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. (336) 309-0747. CARPET CLEANING. We clean the dirt out of your carpet, not the money out of your pockets! Member BBB. Call David, The Cleaning Solutions, (336) 989-4318, or visit thecleaningsolutions.org.

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FLOORING MONTERO’S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & finishing. Commercial & residential. Insured, 17 years experience. Free estimates & excellent references. Visit Monteros-hardwood-flooring.com, or call (336) 215-8842. It’s A CARPET thing! Repairs, restretch, replace. (336) 643-6500.

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GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & Service Center. All types sold and repaired; comm/res. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. (336) 548-9286 or (336) 312-3844. APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr. Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.

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. L & T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE LLP “We get you mowing!” Free pickup and delivery. 2103 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. (336) 298-4314.

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Accredited A+ Rating, oldschoolsjhr@triad.rr.com BBB of Central NC Home Repairs & Improvements • Painting Wood Rot Repairs • Bathroom Remodeling Decks and much more! • Insured

GRADING / HAULING LDL GRADING & HAULING Insured and licensed. Site grading, driveway gravel, driveway construction, waterproofing. 20 years experience, competitive pricing! (336) 362-6181. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150. E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, topsoil, lot clearing, bobcat work, excavating, mulch, etc. (336) 451-1282 PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195. BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways, concrete work. (336) 362-3647. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035.

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GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490. CUTTING EDGE LAWNCARE. Affordable. Dependable. Mowing, aeration, leaf removal and more! Please call anytime for free estimate, (336) 706-0103. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free estimates. (336) 644-1174. DELIMA LAWNCARE. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. (336) 669-5210. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764. SITE LINES LANDSCAPE DESIGN, LLC Professional planting, hardscape, and outdoor living design. 20+ years exp. Check us out on Facebook. (336) 601-5981. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulch, landscaping, pine needles and straw. (336) 362-3647. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 6439332, carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820. COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Fertilizing, mowing, trimming, pine needles. Res./ comm., HOA & annual agreements. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 28 years. (336) 362-5860. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic./Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck/chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. (336) 643-1119.

HOME SERVICES

FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Spring lawn care & general yard clean up. Pine needles and mulch. Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 458-6491.

ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.

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

A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, (336) 621-6962.

PRESSURE WASHING

TRACTOR FOR HIRE – Bush hogging, grading, brush/tree removal. (336) 207-6632. ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at (336) 643-9157. ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981.

MASONRY

Fireplaces and firepits

8605 Triad Dr, Colfax (336) 996-4918 marshallstone.com

SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or fire pit? We can help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways & sidewalks, patios and more! 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.

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

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

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

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

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

(336) 931-0600

BEKPaintCompany.com • References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed

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

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 38 years exp. (336) 362-6343. RENOVATION WORKS, INC. New construction, remodeling, additions, kitchen, bath and decks. We are a locally owned, full-service design and build company, A+ accredited with the BBB. Visit www.myrenovationworks.com or call (336) 427-7391 to start your next project. ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981. PREMIER CONSTRUCTION. Providing all of your home maintenance needs, remodeling and new construction. (336) 430-9507. JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com.

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 (336) 9446118, or visit redrhinoroofing.com. PREMIER ROOFING CONSTRUCTION Insurance specialist, free inspections, res./ comm., BBB A rating. (336) 430-9507.

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

MISC. SERVICES MELDA CRUM, formerly of Melda’s Hair Designs in Summerfield, is now serving new and existing clients at Unique Kutz150 in Summerfield. Call (336) 202-3131 to schedule your appointment. ERIE INSURANCE – IN KERNERSVILLE Long Insurance Services, (336) 992-5664. SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470. COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068.

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MISC. FOR SALE 1969 UPRIGHT BALDWIN ACROSONIC PIANO with bench seat. Excellent condition! (336) 337-3929. COMPUTER DESK, computer chair, printer/scanner/copier, rug, mat, extra office chair, 4-drawer file cabinet. $225. (336) 508-4345. FREE SLEEPER SOFA, queen size. Tan, washable fabric. Good condition, two zippers need restitching. Comfortable mattress, pad included. Call (336) 644-9177 to pick up.

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REAL ESTATE

GUILFORD MEMORIAL PARK section 17, four plots, monument rights, $6,900/all four. (336) 668-7335.

HOMES FOR RENT

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

HOMES FOR SALE

PEACHES, FRESH PRODUCE. Knight’s Produce, 14809 Highway 158, Summerfield. (336) 708-0485.

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OAK RIDGE, 3BR, 2BA, office/den, deck, large yard. (336) 644-8710 or 708-0522. OAK RIDGE, 3BR, 3 full baths, finished bonus room. $2,200/mo. (336) 362-6269. STOKESDALE DUPLEX, 2BR, 1BA, near Food Lion. $725/mo., $725 dep. No pets. (336) 706-1887.

MISC. WANTED

HOMES FOR SALE

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, any and all gas items, tillers, gocarts & golf carts, ATVs, generators, power washers, chain saws. (336) 689-4167.

BELEWS LAKE VILLA – Pristine! Furnished, double loft, W/D, Trex deck, boat slip, Lot 511, $99,000. Please call (317) 450-8996.

FABRIC NEEDED for Sew to Sow Ministry to make dresses for girls in Kenya. Cotton fabrics work best, any amount. Also need gently used, usable sewing machines, buttons, ribbon, lace trimming, elastic and thread. Call Beth, (336) 644-8155.

SUMMERFIELD, brick home, 3BR, 1.5BA, fireplace, full w/o basement, 2-car carport, 1.77 acres, $194,700. (336) 643-6188.

$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. (336) 552-0328.

PETS & ANIMAL SVCS.

2.37 ACRES w/3 BR septic/well. Haw River Road. $98,500. (702) 401-4267.

KUNEKUNE PIGLETS! Pets or homesteading. $250, or $500 with papers. (336) 663-1567.

PET SITTING / BOARDING HORSE STALLS AVAILABLE Close to Hwy. 220 and 158 in Summerfield. Three pastures with run-ins, riding ring, round pen, tack room. (336) 298-7621. KPS – KELLY’S PET SERVICES Professional in-home pet sitting. Bonded & insured. Member Pet Sitters International. Pet sitting while you are away, daily walks or runs, play, pet taxi, and more! KPS gives a portion of profits to animal charities. Call, email, or Facebook message for a free consultation: (336) 706-6706, kpsforyourpets@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/kpspets, or kpspets on Instagram.

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23+ ACRES, STONEVILLE, NC, Grogan Road, within minutes of Lowes and Walmart. Up-and-coming growing area, hunting stand, feeders, well, pond, stream running along property, large 30’x50’ storage building. Hunting retreat with A/C, mini kitchen, sleeping area, open fields, wooded areas, last perked in 2014. Showings by appointment only. Cash or pre-qualified buyers only. $199K. Call (561) 704-6179.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BUSINESS BUILDING FOR RENT in Summerfield. 1,150 square feet, good visibility. $1,500/mo. (336) 617-5720.

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Must-see entertainer’s paradise in prestigious Polo Farms! Large, open floor plan with first-floor master retreat, updated kitchen, wrap-around deck with vaulted ceiling, spacious gazebo, saltwater pool and spa, indoor and outdoor speakers and so much more. Enjoy winter views of Lake Brandt. Offered at $624,900.

Nancy J. Hess

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

LAND FOR SALE 1.17-ACRE LOT, Chandler Glen SD, Stokesdale, priced at tax value, $30,000. Owner/broker, (336) 687-6019.

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FORMER PARADE HOME! The Reserve at Oak Ridge Custom home lots of 1 to 4 acres; homes in the $400s and up. Oak Ridge/Northwest schools. Six custom home builders to choose from. Call for details or stop by the site – roads are paved! Home construction starts soon!

DeDe Cunningham REALTOR®/Broker NC Licensed Contractor

(336) 509-1923 dedesrealestategroup.com dedecunningham@kw.com

Realtors, get your listings NOTICED with Real Estate Showcase ads. Reach every home with an Oak Ridge, Summerfield and Stokesdale zip! Call us for more info! (336) 644-7035, ext. 10.

Plenty of room for everyone to roam on 1.2 acres. Open floor plan, 2-story great room, master suite on main level, double staircase, 4 full baths and extensive hardwoods and moldings. Patio with gas grill. 3-car garage. Neighborhood swim and tennis! Offered at $519,000.

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Northern Arts Studio .......................... 10

AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICE Foreign Cars Italia ................................9

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Oak Ridge Chiropractic ........................6

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES BEK Paint Company ............................ 21 Carpets by Direct ................................ 17 Carpet Super Mart ......................... 12-13 Furniture Medic .................................. 21 Haley Hahn Home Solutions ..............20 Marshall Stone ................................... 21 New Garden Select ............................ 14 Old School Home Repair ....................20 ProStone.............................................. 16 Stokesdale Heating & Air.......................3

LEGAL SERVICES Attorney Bill Barbour ............................7 Law Office of Susan Greeson ...............8

MEDICAL Carolina Priority Care .......................... 14 LeBauer Healthcare .............................9 Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 16 Novant – Northwest Family Medicine . 16

PET SERVICES & PRODUCTS Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ................ 15 Northwest Animal Hospital ...................7 Veterinary Hospital of Oak Ridge......... 15 Westergaard Kennels .......................... 18

REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty ............................22 Angie Wilkie Team, Allen Tate ..............3 Dede Cunningham, Keller Williams ....22 Nancy Hess, BHHS Yost & Little .........22

RETAIL Bella Brazil Brazilian Market ............... 15 Bi-Rite Galaxy Supermarket ..................2

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