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Stone marker stands as a historical reminder Town Manager Scott Whitaker hopes to put a maintenance plan in place for Bugler Boy memorial

by MIKE SHAW SUMMERFIELD – Sunlight peeks through trees along Oak Ridge Road in Summerfield each morning, gracing the weathered stone that marks the spot where James Gillies lost his life to British soldiers.

Gillies, a bugler, was just 14 when he was killed during the American Revolutionary War. Most likely, his job was to rally troops and communicate orders in the field like most buglers in the 1700s. On the morning of Feb. 12, 1781, a local farmer, Isaac Wright, rode his farm horse into the American camp at Bruce’s Crossroads to warn them he had seen British soldiers just a few miles down the road. Col. Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee, the father of Confederate general Robert E. Lee, assembled a patrol to investigate the claim and instruct-

IN THIS ISSUE News in Brief ............................. 3 We asked, you answered ....... 4 Growing field hockey.............. 6 In Service to Others ................. 7 Celebrations ............................ 8 Bits & Pieces ............................. 9 Community Calendar............11 Crime/Incident Report ...........14 Around Town ..........................15 Letters/Opinions ....................16 Grins & Gripes .........................17 Classifieds ...............................18 Index of Advertisers .............. 23

...continued on p. 22 This memorial on Oak Ridge Road in Summerﬁeld was erected in 1941 by the Joseph Kerner Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The memorial marks the spot where bugler James Gillies was killed in Feb. 1781.

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Town gets national nod In “Best Places to Live” feature, Summerﬁeld ranked No. 13 in “Least Crowded towns” category

by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – To outsiders, it may seem like just another sleepy little town – and some of the town’s residents are quick to say they don’t mind that perception at all. In fact, they like their sleepy little town and want to keep it that way. But this little town, which encompasses just over 26 square miles and

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Through clinics, camps and recreation leagues, the Greensboro Youth Field Hockey League hopes to grow the popularity of field hockey in northwest Guilford County. See story on page 6.

has a population of about 10,500, has just come to the national forefront after being included in the current issue of Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live” feature article. In the magazine’s Aug. 12 issue, Summerfield was ranked No. 13 in the Top 20 towns in the country for “least crowded places to live.”

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Summerﬁeld nearing decision on town hall repairs by MIKE SHAW SUMMERFIELD – It’s been a hot topic for residents and town leaders in Summerfield for the past few years and the fire was rekindled during the Summerfield Town Council meeting on Aug. 13 when Town Manager Scott Whitaker mentioned the words “town hall” and “repairs” in the same sentence. Built in the late 1800s, the town hall building was donated by William Clay “Bill” Parrish to Summerfield in 1998, just two years after the town was incorporated. A committee of volunteers oversaw restoration and renovation from 1998 to 2000. In the years following, the town had part of the building repointed, a process where the old mortar is cut away and replaced with new mortar, after a structural engineer determined the original mortar mix holding the bricks together, which consisted of limestone, sand and mud, had deteriorated over time. In March 2012, Robert Kennerly of Engineered Concepts told the town that estimates to repair the building far exceeded the $100,000 that council initially said they were willing to allocate, and were actually closer to $460,000. A little more than a year later, and town leaders are still looking for a better solution to their problem. “This has been a lingering project that council wisely decided needs taking care of this budget year,” Whitaker said at the Aug. 13 council meeting “We’ve been looking closer at the situation to get a handle on what’s been proposed.” Whitaker reiterated that past reports and analyses indicated the building’s

mortar needed to be replaced in several areas. A lot of those repairs have been done, he said, and the building’s lack of water repellency is to blame for the continued deterioration of the mortar. Testing on the building’s water repellency has been done and the conclusion is that the entire building remains porous. Whitaker said he has met with a representative of Chemwall Restorations, of Mocksville, who suggested using a product that can be brushed on the building and will repel water in the future, which will stifle mortar deterioration. The proposal will cost roughly $22,500. Whitaker said the company has brushed a small area of the product on the building and believes the product works well. The representative said the product should last 15 years.

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In last week’s issue we published several responses we had received when we asked local residents, educators, and elected officials this question: Educators in North Carolina have been in an uproar since legislators recently approved the two-year state budget, which keeps teacher pay the same for the 5th year out of 6 years, allows classroom sizes to increase, eliminates tenure (as of 2018), and eliminates pay increase for advanced degrees. Do you think these changes will negatively affect our state’s educational system? We thank those who took the time to respond to our question. The following are additional responses we have received in the last week. …

With an ever-increasing amount of money being pumped into education, it’s a little hard to complain that we aren’t spending enough tax dollars on education. The new state budget does allow local school systems to allocate their budgeted dollars where they think it will do the most good. When the GCS system decides teachers’ pay and teacher assistants are more important than new or failing programs and administrators – then we’ll see a change.”

relationship with the company. I feel a teacher’s time on the job should be considered when his/her job performance is evaluated and tenure should be an important factor.

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I have not had the chance to study the entire bill relating to teachers, but there are two areas of which I have read and do not agree with: 1. Loss of tenure. I spent 31 years in the business world and my tenure meant much relating to my retirement and my

2. An increase in class size reduces a teacher’s opportunity to spend one-onone time with a student. More is not better. Teachers have a great challenge in dealing with our current system without adding more responsibilities.” -Roger Howerton, town councilman

We teach our students to be “ life-long learners; yet now, the personal pursuit to better our own education has been swiped out from underneath us. What a disgusting contradiction. I have 17 years in the system and if I were just starting out, I would be diligently seeking

… My wife is a teacher, so I know “ they’re underpaid. N.C. spent $4.5 billion on education in 2000. It just passed a budget that spends $9.1 billion. We’ve doubled the spending for education in 13 years, but it would be hard for anyone to argue that we’re getting double the results. And this is just the state tax dollars. Add to that the county taxes that go to public education, and now you’re talking about real money. The National Center for Education Statistics released their annual NAEP report card for each state earlier this year. Our state ranks 7th in overall educational performance (student achievement, spending, programs, etc). South Carolina ranks 50th, Virginia ranks 26th, and Tennessee ranks 44th. Massachusetts ranked No. 1. N.C. and Virginia rank 27th and 25th respectively in national per-pupil spending with S.C. and Tennessee spending much less per student. I find it unlikely that we’re going to see a mass teachers’ exodus to surrounding states.

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other job prospects. What kind of teachers will you attract now? People who do not wish to keep learning and setting goals. Good luck with that! Good thing they took tenure away, because they are going to be busy getting rid of the new clientele they are going to attract. The end results are going to be devastating.” -Joy Hesman, teacher Northwest Middle School

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I think this affects our teachers’ morale. I think teaching is one of the most important jobs in our country because they’re teaching for the future; they’re raising the next generation…I think legislators need to take a step back and look at the school system. They need to see how important it is for everyone’s future and hopefully they can realign the budget back toward the school.” -Kara Proﬁt, senior and captain of Speech and Debate Team Northwest High School

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I used to work in the school system years ago. What can we do? The decision is being made by people who probably don’t have anything to do with teachers or the school system…There are a lot of children coming up who will need the attention and they won’t get it.”

Recent budget cuts do seemingly “ target teachers, but the real risk is the children of this state! We all understand that we do not want our town or our state to reach the “bankrupt state” of affairs that a few cities, and even nations have experienced in recent years. However, look at how much the states have been trimming education in the last five to six years; one must ask if there is any wisdom in doing such. An old saying goes, “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face.” Better think, North Carolina! Education and children have been my business since 1982. Like most teachers and assistants in the schools then and now, we are there because we have a gift to love and teach children. Will future teachers turn to other states? Absolutely, I’ve already heard them saying that as they are finishing their degrees in education. Wanting to “be near family” will not keep young people here. They want to raise their own family in a state where they can count on a job tomorrow and not be treated like their career is a fill-in job, while, at the same time, being required to use their extra time and often own money to take multiple classes annually to keep their NC teacher certification current.”

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Growing ﬁeld hockey in northwest Guilford County The GYFL hopes to bring ﬁeld hockey to local youth by MIKE SHAW

with another sport that’s faced the same pattern in migrating to the south – lacrosse. In recent years, lacrosse has become more and more popular and Tolley believes the same trend will occur with field hockey. And that trend has to start somewhere. “The trend of girls lacrosse is spread-

NW GUILFORD – Isabella Alvarino, 11, of Greensboro, epitomizes the phrase “big things come in small packages.” Alvarino was the smallest athlete running down the field at Proehlific Park recently. But that doesn’t stop Alvarino from being a fierce competitor; nor does she shy away from the limelight. Alvarino was one of about 15 girls whacking a hard plastic ball down the field with a wooden stick. Most of the girls are newcomers to a sport that’s quickly gaining popularity in the United States – field hockey. “You should try it,” Alvarino said with a grin. “Why not try something new?” Around the world, field hockey is anything but new. But in the Photo by Mike Shaw/NWO United States, the sport Sisters Cassandra Alvarino (left) and Isabella Alvarino particiis still being introduced pated in a ﬁeld hockey summer camp at Proehliﬁc Park in July to thousands of players hosted by the Greensboro Youth Field Hockey League. each year, including those in northwest Guilford County. ing throughout the state and in my experience of living in the northeast…most Field hockey originated in England girls who play lacrosse will play field during the 19th century and is popular hockey,” Tolley said, adding that field in Australia, England and Scotland. It’s hockey is a fall sport and that bodes well the national sport of India and Pakistan for the sport considering there aren’t and has spread around the world since many fall sports for girls. its inception. The northeastern region of the United States was the first in the Alvarino, along with her sister Cassancountry to embrace the sport, but it is dra, 12, played lacrosse before trying field quickly migrating south. hockey. The Alvarino sisters said their mother played both lacrosse and field The field hockey camp at Proehlific hockey in high school and encouraged Park was one of many camps held in the the girls to give the sport a try. They hope area this summer, thanks in part to the to play the sport in high school. Greensboro Youth Field Hockey League run by Maryland native Carla Tolley. Tolley Fortunately for the Alvarino sisters, and Northwest High School field hockey their future high school has a field hockcoach Kaitlin Foster are working to grow ey team – but that’s not the case with the sport in northwest Guilford county. all high schools in the area. Because the sport has been only recently introduced The sport shares many similarities

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to the area, there are just three Guilford County schools so far to field a team: Northwest, Page and Grimsley. 2012 Northwest High graduate Emily Jobe played field hockey at the school and is helping Tolley and Foster increase the sport’s popularity. Jobe began playing field hockey with the Greensboro Youth Field Hockey League when she was 15, and said she enjoys watching the girls learn. “It makes me so happy and so proud to be able to help them (players) start this tradition,” Jobe said. “The sport gave me confidence to get out there and try new things and it’s exciting to see them so motivated to learn it.” As the sport grows in popularity around the United States, there are opportunities for its players to advance to the collegiate level and even earn scholarships. In North Carolina, Appalachian State, Davidson, Duke, UNC and Wake Forest are among the colleges that have field hockey teams. Some schools, such as High Point and Elon, have “club” teams that do not

participate in NCAA athletics and do not offer scholarships, but are played on campus against other collegiate club teams. The game is played between two teams with 11 players from each team on the pitch at one time. Since the sport is in the hockey family, consider it much like its sister sport, ice hockey, without the ice. But though similar, there are many rules specific to field hockey. Field hockey isn’t for the faint of heart and players need to have proper equipment. Tolley said that equipment includes shin guards, mouth guards, safety goggles and a stick to play. Sneakers are OK to play in, but Tolley recommends purchasing cleats.

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school. The school with the most match play wins will be presented a trophy at the football game on Sept. 6, when the two high school football teams will face off in a cross-town rivalry.

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School open house schedules Open houses are scheduled for Guilford County elementary and middle schools (on a traditional schedule) on Aug. 20, 21, 22 and 23. Families are encouraged to attend open houses and orientation programs to become familiar with their school, meet teachers, visit classrooms and learn more about special programs.

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showed for others and the courage he displayed, those close to him said Johnny wasn’t the only one who seemed to be getting stronger from the experience. “The kids (at school) talk about how he is making them stronger, too,” said Johnny’s mother Sharon when we talked to her last year. “If Johnny can go through this, they can do anything as well. They’re calling him ‘Iron Man’.” On Aug. 8 Johnny had his blood counts checked and a complete physical. “The great news is that the doctor said Johnny looks wonderful, his blood counts are ‘just where they should be,’ and physically he is doing awesome!” wrote John Van Kemp, Johnny’s dad, on his son’s Caring Bridge site. “Thank You God! And thanks to all of you for continuing to keep Johnny in your prayers!” Johnny will continue taking daily chemo medicine until June 29, 2015, and has about nine more spinal tap procedures with intense chemo on those days. “He is my inspiration every moment of every day,” says John.

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 Women’s Personal Safety Class | The Colfax Community Watch Program will hold a Women’s Personal Safety and Protection Class on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Shady Grove Wesleyan Church Fellowship Hall, 119 N. Bunker Hill Rd. in Colfax. The course will focus on common-sense ways to minimize threat exposure, self-protection techniques and physical fitness. Registration is $10. Info: David, (336) 202-1529.

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 Sweat-A-Thon | On Aug. 17, from 8 to 11 a.m., Gold Standard Fitness in Summerfield will host a Sweat-a-Thon and silent auction to benefit a baby needing life-saving surgery through Maandalizi Ministries in Kenya. More info: Cathy, 549-6460 or goldstandard@triad.rr.com.

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 Meet and Greet | Two play dates are planned for rising kindergartners at Summerfield Elementary – on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m.; and Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 4:30 p.m. Both events will be held at the Summerfield Community Park (5404 Centerfield Road). More info: Cynthia Sundermann: (650) 302-7339 or csundermann@hotmail.com.

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 Library committee meeting | The Stokesdale Library Committee will meet on Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. More info: Frank27284@aol.com.

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 School Open Houses | Visit www.gcsnc.com and search “open house dates” to see the open house schedule for Guilford County schools.

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 Day of Sharing | Good Samaritan Ministry will sponsor a dental van (urgent needs only), on a first-come, firstserve basis on Aug. 24. There will also be a Work Force van with computers to help people write resumes and view available jobs, a dermatologist, and representatives from Senior Resource Services and Countryside Manor. The event will be held at Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola Dr., from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. More info: Terri, (336) 643-5887 or Terrij1957@yahoo.com.

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Auto Supply Parts and accessories for your car, your tractor – and even your lawn mower Since 1983, Stokesdale residents have frequented the little blue and gray store on the corners of Newberry Street and Ellisboro Road to pick up automotive parts as well as parts for tractors and even lawn mowers.

In April 1997, CARQUEST pur purchased Parts Plus, and Priddy says the Mayodan store was turned into a “corporate-run” location. About a year later, he was given the opportunity to manage the store.

The store, which opened in 1970, became a CARQUEST franchise in 1979. The following year Stokesdale resident Gary Albert and his father purchased the business and Albert’s been behind the counter ever since. Until, that is, this past June, when Albert announced he was retiring after 33 years and the store would be sold to Del Priddy, another CARQUEST franchisee.

Ten years passed before Priddy took a leap of faith by purchasing the Mayodan store and becoming a CARQUEST franchisee.

Priddy, 39, began working in the auto parts business while in high school. After school each day he delivered auto parts and supplies for the Parts Plus store in Mayodan. About halfway through his senior year, he was given an opportunity to work fulltime at the store’s customer counter. Priddy decided to take the job opportunity and got a work release from the school, which enabled him to get out of school around noon and work at the parts store until about 6 p.m. each day.

When word of Albert’s retirement reached Priddy, he says he had already thought about possibly buying the Stokesdale store. Taking yet another leap of faith, he purchased the store from Albert and took over the reins on June 19. With 23 years of working in the auto parts business under his belt, Priddy has learned that “In the parts business, people deal with people. It’s all about how you treat people. In my situation, I’ve never liked the idea of walking into a place feeling like people didn’t want me to spend money there.” Although some changes have already taken place at Stokesdale Auto Supply, Priddy says that for the most part, things will stay pretty

much the same from its regular customers’ perspective. He’s very happy to have retained James Martin, one of Albert’s longtime employees. “He’s very experienced and he’s been in the business for 16 years,” Priddy says of Martin. “He knows cars inside and out and in the parts business, it has to be something you’re interested in.”

six children. In his spare time, he enjoys learning about and working on old cars and motorcycles. When he isn’t working or spending time with his family, he can occasionally be seen riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. 

Because Priddy now has two locations, the Stokesdale store’s inventory will expand. Priddy says he also sends a truck to the hub in Greensboro each day, which allows him to have an even larger inventory. The biggest change for the store is that it will now offer delivery service to customers, and on a daily basis. Priddy and his wife, Sherrie, have

Stokesdale Auto Supply 8403 Newberry Street, Stokesdale Open Mon - Fri 8 - 5:30 • Sat 8 -2

Aug. 13 | A resident of Brookbank Road in Summerfield reported that a known suspect threw a folding chair through the back glass door, put a hole in the wall with the barrel of a shotgun and broke some flower pots. Estimated damage is $1,500.

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The District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County. DRUGS Aug. 5 | A woman on Pleasant Ridge Road in northwest Greensboro was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.

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PROPERTY THEFT Aug. 8 | An employee of Bi-Rite on U.S. 158 in Stokesdale stole 14 scratch-off lottery tickets valued at $140. The employee attempted to cash out the lottery tickets, but was unsuccessful.

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of clothes piled in a donation bin. There were no names attached to the property. Aug. 9 | A resident of Golden Acres Road in Oak Ridge reported that an unknown suspect entered her residence using a key. The suspect stole various jewelry items and an iPad. The estimated loss is $6,200.

PROPERTY DAMAGE Aug. 7 | A representative of the Homeowners Association for the Pheasant Ridge community in Colfax reported that juveniles drove an ATV across a chain used to keep vehicles off of a road leading to the community’s septic fields and pump house. The investigating officer’s report, however, said the claim was unfounded.

Aug. 7 | A man on Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge was found to be in possession of a stolen N.C. registration plate. The suspect was arrested and charged with driving while license revoked and possession of stolen property.

ASSAULT Aug. 7 | A victim reported that she was pushed during an argument she and her husband had at the Neighbors Convenience Store in Colfax.

MISSING PERSON Aug. 10 | A resident of Holly Crest Court in northwest Greensboro was reported as a missing person. The resident was located on Aug. 11.

8th annual Oak Ridge Lions Club

Tom Brown Memorial Golf Tournament Saturday, September 7 • 7:30 am

Dawn Acres Golf Course Hwy 68, Stokesdale $50 entry per player • $5 mulligans

Cash prizes! 1st: $400 • 2nd: $200 • 3rd: $100

This fundraiser benefits the sight/hearing impaired and other community projects

PROUD SPONSOR

For more info or to register: Debra Mays: 643-3832 Tom Pratt: 399-2563

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The teachers have become the students at Guilford County Schools’ Laughlin Professional Development Center in Summerﬁeld. During the three-day, state-required orientation program, which began Aug. 12, new teachers with less than six months of experience will learn skills in areas such as classroom management and character education. Teachers in the “Right Start” program will also be assigned to a “coach” who will provide support throughout their ﬁrst year in the Guilford County Schools system. Pictured: Southwest Middle’s Garrett Gregory (far left), Southwest High’s Shawn Armstrong and Western Guilford’s Nicolas Simonetti.

Hillsdale Lake resident Jacquie McClain talks with Deputy Chaz Brewer, who stopped by the Summerﬁeld neighborhood gathering on National Night Out, held on Aug. 6. The annual community-police event is held throughout the country on the ﬁrst Tuesday of August (except in Texas, where because of the August heat it is held in October).

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I was extremely disappointed in reading Mr. Jones’ (Stokesdale town councilman) response to the impact of the education budget, as well as the additional comments he threw in to make it a political debate (Aug. 9-15, 2013, issue). With typical political tactics such as naming donors, recession fears and percentage magic, he spoke more like a presidential candidate than someone who cares about the youth and future of our children and community. So let’s play that game. Duke Energy is one of McCrory’s biggest donors; who has gotten rate increases fairly easily the last few years? Deep recession; I guess Mr. Jones doesn’t have anything in the stock market which is at record highs week after week, or hasn’t noticed consecutive gains in employment, home prices rising, manufacturing increases, consumer confidence rising and record car sales. I am an educator and have noticed young teachers merely using North

Carolina as a stepping stone, later moving elsewhere because it is not sustainable to teach without a second or third income in this state. Mr. Jones says, “the private sector hasn’t seen raises so why should the public?” Ask our governor why he gave raises as much as $13,000 to his cabinet in 2013. Oh wait, someone did.

“I’m trying to make it at least where they can afford to live while running multibillion-dollar departments,” McCrory said. I guess teachers don’t need to worry about that, since they could never run a multi-billion-dollar department. We are just happy to have a job, according to Mr. Jones. So Mr. Jones can continue reading his fear-based talking points and I will continue to raise and develop the future leaders who will have an understanding of the value of education and what they can do with it. — Patrick D. Sanecki, CHE, STOKESDALE

Touted statistics are misleading

The Northwest Observer recently began a story on the impact the 2013-14 state budget might have on education. The second paragraph of the article stated “For the fifth time in six years N.C. teachers will receive no increase in compensation; N.C. teachers salaries rank 46th in the nation.” I checked many different sources before I wrote my response to the survey, and included information which I think proves this figure to be terribly misleading. It appears that when all factors such as lifetime medical benefits, pension benefits, local and municipal stipends, and cost-of-living differences from state to state are considered, N.C. ranks 15th20th nationwide. Teacher salaries have increased much more than other state

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jobs during the last 20 years. I do not think anyone would deny the great service most teachers render to our communities. I believe steps are being taken to reward those efforts better in the near future. For accurate information about the 2013-14 education budget, check out Senator Trudy Wade’s website at www.trudywade.com and Rep. John Faircloth’s website at www.nc61.org. I encourage everyone to read information from several sources rather than just the sound bites much of the media seem to trumpet, many times from those picketing on “Moral Monday.” I see nothing moral about putting politics above the educational interests of the students of N.C. — William Jones, STOKESDALE The writer is a Stokesdale town councilman.

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 Amy, in the appliance department at Home Depot behind Brassfield Shopping Center on Battleground Avenue, for excellent customer service. You were so very helpful and took extra time to help with an order.

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 Paramedic John Browning, Chief Chris Johnson and the Summerfield firefighters who responded to a recent 911 call for my mom. Your compassion helped a stressful situation.

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veterans (Aug. 9-15 issue). Same thing happened to me at the Kernersville and Madison store. I had no photo ID, but did have a “Certificate of Service U.S. Armed Forces” card. Still said no.  Michael Tatum for your editorial in last week’s issue. You said what I was thinking about Frank Bruno’s rant! You’ve got my vote!  The sweet lady on Highland Grove Drive who walks down the street putting all the neighbors’ trash cans away each Monday. Thank you!

GRIPES to...  The vet who didn’t get a discount (Gripes, Aug. 9-15 issue). Talk about cutting your nose off to spite your face!

VA clinic in W-S, fill out some forms, two weeks you’ll have a card. I’ve gotten discounts at 30 businesses with the card.  Mustang CrossFit for the blaring noise from their sound system that intrudes on the peace and enjoyment of Oak Ridge Town Park.  Petulant and Chief, Barack Obama. Just when I thought you couldn’t get more arrogant, you referred to the Benghazi, IRS, and NSA scandals as “phony.”  The mother driving the white minivan who tailgated, then passed me over a solid double yellow line. Your impatience and dangerous driving got you to NWHS band camp 15 seconds before me. You’re setting a pathetic example for your soonto-be driving daughter.

 Dena Barnes and Bill Jones for providing a reality check in last week’s education cuts article! Teachers do a great job, but are not the only ones suffering – we all are! Give the Republicans some time to fix this mess!

 Stokesdale’s mayor, council members and staff for their commitment and service to our community. Thankless as it is to perform the duties of your position, your efforts are sincerely appreciated.  Our legislators for getting rid of teacher tenure. It’s time we have a way to cut bad teachers. If teachers are profes-

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INDEX Auctions...................................... 18 Homecare Available .................... 18 Employment ................................ 18 Save the Date ............................. 18 Yard Sales ............................. 18-19 Youth Sports ................................ 19 Home Services ....................... 19-21 Misc. Services.............................. 21 Misc for Sale ............................... 21 Misc Wanted .............................. 21 Pets/Animals & Services ............... 21 Real Estate .................................. 21

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 AUCTIONS

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ABSOLUTE AUCTION for this moving out sale! Saturday, August 17, 1pm, 742 Gold Hill Road, Madison (just off 220N near the start of the four-lane at Hwy. 68). Selling any – and everything imaginable! Furniture, glassware, antiques, collectibles, man-toys, boy’s toys, the unique and unusual in various and sundry presentations. Come join us – you’ll be glad you did. JUST ADDED – completely restored drop-dead gorgeous baby grand piano from the 1940’s! See details and photos at www.peggauction.com. #5098 John C Pegg, (336) 996-4414.

SILENT AUCTION, Sat., August 17, 10am-4pm, Golden Antiques, 4537 Hwy. 220N, Summerfield. Lots of treasures to bid on!

FIT LABORERS NEEDED. Experienced in Hardie board and vinyl siding. Call Mays Siding, (336) 215-8775.

ABSOLUTE AUCTION! Two homes, two acres and so much more! 2013 Union Cross Road, Winston-Salem (the estate of the late Bobby Leonard). Property preview Sunday, August 18, 2-4pm. Auction, Monday, August 19, 1pm. Selling all furnishings from the home and contents of the garage/workshop begins at 1pm. Real estate sells at 3pm. Visit us at www.peggauction.com to view photos and details. #5098 John C Pegg, (336) 996-4414. $1,300,000 APPRAISAL for your review at the property preview, Sunday, August 18, 2-4pm, 4501 Kendale Road, High Point (off Sandy Ridge Road near the Farmer’s Market). +/-8,000 sq. ft. palatial residence surrounded by 12+ acres of serenity and solace. Architect’s original design incorporates 9BR/8BA with ofﬁces in this multi-level masterpiece. Come see – we promise you will not be disappointed! Real estate offered at public auction subject to prior sale. Woodworking shop, all landscaping equipment, rolling stock, and the collection of eclectic furnishings and accessories gathered from the world over will be offered in this fabulous auction. Auction Saturday, August 24, commencing at 8am. Preview Sunday, August 18, 2-4pm. Visit us at www.peggauction.com to view details, photos, and virtual tour. #5098 John C Pegg (336) 996-4414.

 HOMECARE AVAILABLE EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER available night shift only. Exc. references. 552-3917. EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER available. Excellent references. Call 707-5245.

 EMPLOYMENT Applications being taken for part-time GENERAL SERVICE POSITION at M&M Tire & Auto. Duties include oil changes, mounting & balancing tires. Must be willing to obtain inspection license. Please apply in person, no phone calls: 5570 US Hwy. 220N, Summerﬁeld, NC 27358. SUBWAY OF STOKESDALE & Kernersville now accepting applications online at www. mysubwaycareer.com. Must be 17, EOE.

HIRING? We can help! Place your employment ad online at www.nwobserver.com. TOWN OF SUMMERFIELD is recruiting for: Town Planner (F/T), Manager Assistant/Events Coordinator (P/T), & Parks & Recreation Attendant (P/T seasonal). Volunteer positions also available for: Historical Committee, Public Safety Committee, & Zoning Board (alternate). Details at www.summerﬁeldgov.com. DRIVERS: Salmon Companies. Teams needed, husband/wife teams encouraged to apply. Dedicated runs in the Greensboro, NC area. Excellent hourly pay, $18.79/hour & $4.28 H&W. Class A CDL & 2 years experience required in the past ﬁve years. EOE/ AA. Salmon Companies. (800) 251-4301 or apply online, www.salmoncompanies.com.

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WAREHOUSE HELP NEEDED, full-time position available for energetic, detail-oriented individual. General warehouse duties include pick/pack, shipping, and inventory control. Forklift exp. a plus. Please send resume to warehouse manager, PO Box 8135, Greensboro, NC 27419.

 SAVE THE DATE SWEAT-A-THON & SILENT AUCTION, Sat., Aug. 17, 8-11am, Gold Standard Fitness in Summerfield, to benefit a baby needing life-saving surgery thru Maandalizi Ministries in Kenya. Friendly and fun workouts, healthy snacks, and opportunities for great prizes will be available. The event is FREE with donations accepted. Please contact Cathy Gold for more info at 549-6460 or goldstandard@ triad.rr.com. BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH, Wed., August 28, 5:30-7:30pm, Cornerstone Baptist Church. See display ad on page 17 for more info. KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, Fri., Sept. 6, 9am-8pm, Sat., Sept. 7, 8am-1pm, (some items 50% off on Sat.), St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Rd., Greensboro. www.saintpaulskidssale.com. 8th annual TOM BROWN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNEY, Saturday, Sept. 7, 7:30am, Dawn Acres Golf Course, Stokesdale. See display ad on page 14 for info.

 YARD SALES YARD SALE, Sat., August 17, 7am-12n, 4909 Golden Acres Road. De-cluttering after 22 years! YARD SALE, Sat., Aug.17, 8am-12n, 5200 Golden Acres Rd., Oak Ridge.

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GARAGE SALE, Sat., Aug. 17, 8am-1pm, 7775 Springdale Meadow Dr., Stokesdale, 1 mile north of Rt. 158. Rain or shine. Housewares, clothing, holiday decor, toys.

FREE PICK-UP of mowers, batteries, AC’s, appliances, grills, etc. 689-4167.

HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609.

HARDSCAPING, rooﬁng, paint, brick work. Insured workers comp. 12 yrs. exp. Ask for Jose (336) 580-0538.

NSPIRED TO DREAM. New cheer, dance & tumbling facility. All-star, recreational and instructional for ages 4-18, all skill levels welcome. Northwest Greensboro. 782-0581. FALL LACROSSE registration open. Please visit www.triadelitelax.com. FALL SOCCER & CHEER CAMP, Summerﬁeld First Baptist Church, evaluations held Sat., August 17. See display ad on page 3 for more information.

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

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GRADING / HAULING GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, ﬁll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150. BRAD’S BOBCAT SVC. Grading, hauling, gravel/dirt, debris removal. 362-3647. ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035.

GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING A-1 COPPER ROOFING Copper & aluminum gutters, gutter cleaning & repair, affordable leaf protection, replacement windows, vinyl siding, railing & trim. Free est. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperrooﬁng.com.

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MAID-2-SHINE. Serving NW area for 10 years. Homes/ofﬁces/move out-in. Detail oriented/prof/bonded/exc. ref. 338-0223.

ALL ABOUT THE HOUSE. General home repair. Will take the lead on, or assist you with your home projects. 644-8710 / 708-0522.

MAYS SIDING Storm damage, facia and siding repairs. 215-8776, www.mayssiding.com. VINYL SIDING REPAIRS, vinyl railings & siding, replacement windows, gutter cleaning and repair. Please call 215-8776 for your free estimate.

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WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764. 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. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490. D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 312-2706. 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. 382-4767, www.oneguyandamachine.com. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875. LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 13-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796. TLC LAWN CARE Lawn mowing, fertilization and weed control. General cleanup. Affordable all-season lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097.

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JACK’S LAWN CARE. Weekly mowing service and select lawn care needs. Call Jack for details, 668-0682.

ing, trimming, plugging, seeding, fertilizing.

Complete lawn care maintenance. Mow-

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

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free

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

Call Tony - office (336) 215-4531 CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServiceNC.com. A-LIST LAWN CARE. Affordable prices! Res/Com. Lic/Insured. Call us for your FREE quote at (336) 6097013 or email alistlawncare@gmail.com.

GREENERTIMES LAWN MAINTENANCE Free quotes and affordable prices. Discounts on 1-year contracts. (336) 3123844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 ofﬁce.

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est. Locally owned and operated. Lic/ins. 30 24-hr. emergency svc. OR, NC. 643-1119. MIKE GAULDIN’S LANDSCAPE SERVICE offered exclusively at Mustard Seed Nursery, Inc. Free estimates. Call 644-8144. mustardseednursery.com.

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

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PAINTING & DRYWALL PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years experience. Avg. size bedroom walls, $100. Sheetrock repair. Call Brad Rogers for your free estimate. (Local #) 314-3186. CARLOS PAINTING. Res/comm., licensed & insured, free estimates. (336) 669-5210. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

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sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800. JUNK REMOVAL – appliances, batteries, mowers, cars, etc. Call about free removal. (336) 423-3006.

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Landscaping, driveways, patios, sidewalks, concrete work. 362-3647.

liner replacements and equipment. 20 yrs.

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Specializing in chair repairs

yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup.

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

• Refinishing and repair • Antique restoration • In-home services

SWIMMING POOL SERVICE & REPAIR. Early spring specials on pool openings, exp. Randy Harrell, 362-9721.

PLUMBING BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924. JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce 656-0019, cell 382-6905.

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

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REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 26 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum ﬂoors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469. JLB REMODELING INC. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. Remodeling, additions and home repairs. 681-2902, www.jlbremodeling.com. RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

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STUMP GRINDING - FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860.

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Weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm.

AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.

BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. Annual service agrmnts. Buzz, 509-6464.

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BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, painting, siding, windows, spring exterior cleaning specials. Senior discounts, 35 years experience. 362-6343.

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BOAT MOTOR & TRAILER, $400. 8HP mulcher/shredder, $100. (336) 993-4673.

SHAVED FEMALE ELDERLY SHIH TZU found Sun. 8/4 at the corner of Pleasant Ridge and Carlson Dairy. Old and has cataracts/virtually blind. 337-6266, 337-6267.

HEART OF OAK RIDGE, 4BR/4BA home at 8205 Brittains Field Road. Approx. 4,000 sq. ft. Great neighborhood! (336) 402-3450.

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

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(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM - (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.

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

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

PET SITTING & BOARDING PET SITTING. Caring and responsible. $14 per 30-minute visit. 601-2087.

WILL PAY CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick-up of appliances, batteries, air conditioners, grills, metal items, computers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167.

SPOIL-ME-ROTTEN ANIMAL CARE Motto: love, compassion, respect for your pets. Professional pet sitter for 18 years. Bonded/Insured. Member, Pet Sitters Intl. Provide food, exercise, play, meds/shots, much TLC. 1-3 trips/day. $15/trip (30 min). Call 643-5242. Oak Ridge/Summerﬁeld.

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MINIATURE SCHNAUZER PUPS ready 8/30. CKC reg., 2 white, 3 black, $350 each. Email: tabodford@gmail.com. KITTEN FREE TO GOOD HOME, smoky gray, friendly, current on vaccinations. 643-2723. FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOME, black and grey, 6 weeks old. (336) 427-8999.

OAK RIDGE, 4527 Peeples Rd. 2BR, 1BA, garage, deck, screened porch, laundry room, outbldg. $775/mo. + dep. 817-7878. BELEWS LAKE lakefront 3BR, 2.5BA, 1-car garage townhome for rent, rent-to-own or sale. 2 boat slips, sundeck, dry storage. Private, quiet community. $1,500/month. Serious inquiries only. (336) 280-5065.

HOMES FOR SALE

GROOMING www.groomz2go.com, (336) 362-9822.

LOST & FOUND PETS

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Found a Pet? We’ll help ﬁnd the owner. Call Laura, 644-7035, ext. 10. FOUND KITTEN on Hwy. 68 near Food Lion/Haw River Road on August 1. Smoky gray, friendly, current on vaccinations, free to good home only. 643-2723.

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LAND FOR SALE PEACEFUL, PRIVATE 3-acre lot with stream, Northern schools, ready to build, w/ improvements of well, 4BR septic, barn/ workshop, large covered deck and driveway. About 1 mile N. of Hwy. 150 N. Church St., Greensboro. $150,000. (336) 207-8389.

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LOST DOG, Hwy. 68 & 65 area, white Bishon poodle, lost on Sat., August 10. Please call (336) 337-4303. small group fitness  personal training  RealRyder® indoor cycle  TRX training 

Affordable, quality home w/great yard. 2,400+ SF built in 2006. Solid surface countertops, Under-cabinet lighting, large deck & patio. Gas Fireplace, large dining room, main-level master w/spa bath, dramatic winding staircase to 2 BR + Bonus. Open main level floor plan and 2-story great room. Offered at $233,000.

PRIVATE ACREAGE off Strawberry Road, 16 acres, perfect for private estate, wooded & cleared. $325,000. Ashley Fitzsimmons, Allen Tate Realtors, (336) 312-4543.

GROOMZ 2 GO MOBILE PET GROOMING, FREE PICKUP of appliances, batteries, junk mowers, air conditioners, grills, electrical items, metal items, etc. 689-4167.

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VANGUARD REAL ESTATE OPTIONS List your house for no-fee or low-fee. Call OPEN HOUSE, Sunday, August 18, 1-4pm, off Hwy. 150 between Hwy 220 & 68, follow signs. 1807 log cabin w/ additions, 2.79 acres, lake/pier, 2,400 sq. ft., 3BR, 2+BA, loft, many extras! Barn & 2 additional storage bldgs., ﬂowers/fruit trees, NW schools. Upper $200s. (336) 686-3115.

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...continued from p. 1 “Over the past decade, this little Carolina farming town has grown up into an affluent Greensboro suburb. Its tiny population is spread out over 25 square miles, housed in large, often pricey homes,” reads the article’s description of Summerfield. “Big draws include low property taxes on large tracts of land, plus rolling hillsides and glossy lakes. The commute to downtown Greensboro and the international airport is only 10 miles and is about to get sweeter – bigger, better highways are under construction to alleviate traffic.” The article also recognizes Summerfield’s efforts to enhance its trail system, which in the future the town hopes to connect with North Carolina’s Mountains-To-Sea 1,000 mile hiking path. “It’s surprising to “blip” the national radar when Summerfield hasn’t sought media attention,” says Scott Whitaker,

Summerfield’s town manager. “Our Comprehensive Plan objectives point to appropriate residential and limited commercial development, along with community character preservation. The ‘Best Places to Live’ article points to low taxes, improving transportation, and increasing trails and recreation opportunities. Folks care about quality of life issues; this recognition suggests we’re getting some things right.” Of the town’s recognition, Summerfield councilwoman Alicia Flowers says, “After 28 years I’ve seen lots of changes in Summerfield, some good and some not so good, but I still think this is a great place to live. I just hope we will continue to maintain our rural character and stay one of the ‘least crowded’ towns in the country.” Summerfield has about 398 residents per square mile. To see the Top 20 “least crowded towns to live” online, visit www.money. cnn.com and type “Summerfield, NC” in the Search bar.

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...continued from p. 1 ed Wright to lead them. Because Wright feared encountering British troops on his slow work horse, Gillies was ordered by the officer in charge to lend his faster horse to the farmer. Unwilling to leave his own horse in the farmer’s possession, Gillies mounted the farmer’s work horse and took off with the patrol. After a few miles, the patrol encountered British troops. British soldiers gave chase and the Americans were able to outrun them – all except for Gillies. Ignoring his plea for quarter, the British soldiers attacked Gillies with their sabers. The Americans returned immediately and killed several British soldiers and captured several officers. With more British soldiers approaching, according to Lee’s memoirs, Lee and the patrol were forced to leave Gillies’ body in the woods beside the road “with the hope that some humane citizen might find it.” Humane citizens did find the body of Gillies and buried him in the Bruce family cemetery in what is now Summerfield. More than two centuries later, Gillies’ likeness is used on Summerfield’s town seal and on banners in the historic district. A tribute to Gillies rests on the right side of a bend in Oak Ridge Road, just inside the Summerfield limits. And though it’s partially obscured by trees, Summerfield Town Manager Scott Whitaker hopes that soon changes.

“I didn’t know about the actual site of James Gillies’ slaying until this winter, but knew it was a few miles west of our town hall,” Whitaker wrote in an email. At the time, he was researching the bugler boy in connection with updating the town’s logo and somewhat accidentally discovered the site was near the town’s border with Oak Ridge. So Whitaker went looking for it. “I was sad to see it ignored,” he said. After getting permission to have a tree trimming company clear the lot, he said the trimming provided an immediate improvement to the memorial site. “The plan was to then further clean and landscape the site,” Whitaker said. “We happened to have an inquiry from someone needing to perform community service and this person did a good job cleaning it.” But Whitaker hopes to go a step further and keep the site maintained. “The consensus of town council is that the site is of historical significance to Summerfield and worthy of some improvement and upkeep,” Whitaker said. “Leadership requested that I further clarify and document a basic agreement with Duke Energy (since the marker appears to be on Duke Energy’s property), allowing the town to landscape and provide some basic maintenance.” “The site isn’t conducive to drive-by viewing, but for those who care to park safely off the road and walk over, it really is an interesting spot of Summerfield and Oak Ridge history,” Whitaker said.

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