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A life well lived – for 100 years Summerﬁeld centenarian Hazel Weeks has lived through both world wars and all the wars that have followed, 17 presidents and huge upturns and downturns in the nation’s economy by ANNETTE JOYCE SUMMERFIELD – Saturday, Aug. 27 was a special day for Summerfield resident Hazel Weeks as friends and family gathered at Summerfield Community Center to celebrate her 100th birthday. Upon meeting the centenarian, the first thing a person wants to know is her secret to such a

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Summerﬁeld resident Hazel Weeks turned 100 years old on Aug. 28.

A&Y Greenway questions and answers: Part 2

About how much will the “green” route that council approved on Aug. 9 cost to develop? “We don’t have the contract deliverables yet from Stewart,

but their estimate a year ago was $2.8 million,” Whitaker said. “They estimate the Strawberry approach to add another $775,000, and if we also construct a trailhead there, they say another $100,000. That all totals $3.675 million and includes a 20 percent contingency. Have all property owners along the proposed “green” trail route been informed that the trail

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SUMMERFIELD – Picking up where we left off in our Aug. 19-25 issue, what follows are the remaining questions we’ve received and have posed relating to the southern alignment of the A&Y Greenway in Summerfield, along with the answers provided by Town Manager Scott Whitaker.

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may/will “interact” with their property? The only parcels directly involved belong to the City of Greensboro and Guilford County, Whitaker said. “The paving company (Long Brothers on U.S. 220) and its owners’ properties are close to the route and the town

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Earlier this week, Triad Business Journal reported that a sketch plan has been submitted to the City of Greensboro which shows the vacant spaces between Stein Mart, located near one end of the shopping center’s main strip, and Gold’s Gym, at the other end of the strip, being demolished and replaced with a 49,098-square-foot store space. That exact size, the Journal reports, matches the size of recently opened Publix Super

Markets Inc. stores in New Bern and Mooresville. A Pizza Hut restaurant at the front of the shopping center which faces Battleground Avenue has been vacant for the last several years and the sketch plan shows parking places in its place. Though Publix, based in Lakeland, Florida, has not yet announced plans for a new store in Greensboro, it opened its first Triad store, in Winston-Salem, in May. In February the grocery chain announced plans to open a store in Clemmons next year, and on Aug. 23 it announced plans for a new store in High Point. If all goes as many hope, a store in Greensboro will be next on the list.

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STOKESDALE – An agenda item continued from Stokesdale Town Council’s July meeting prompted a lengthy discussion on Aug. 11 – bringing an ABC store to the Town. Councilman Frank Bruno had said in July that he’d been asked by citizens to pursue the subject as a way of bringing needed revenue to the Town and had promised to report back at the August meeting with what he found after contacting area ABC Boards. When the agenda item came up for discussion on Aug. 11, however, Councilman Tim Jones asked why the issue was being brought back before the present council, saying he was aware of the council’s 3-2 vote in 2009 to allow citizens to vote on allowing an ABC store in the Town, but didn’t know that obligated the current town council to pursue one. “As a council member, I would like to get to the point where we vote on this,” Jones said.

Town Attorney Katy Gregg clarified that the council had voted in July to have Bruno check into an ABC store and he was still in the process of investigating whether it would be feasible. “What business is it of the Town’s at this point?” asked Mayor Randy Braswell. “I’m not in favor of this council pursuing an ABC store. If a citizen wants to pursue it, that’s fine.” Bruno explained he felt obligated to investigate the issue because citizens had asked him to do so. “It is not the council’s responsibility to pursue whether an ABC store is profitable in our community,” Braswell said.

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Bruno said the Town has a stake in whether it gets an ABC store, since it would receive a share of the store’s profits. “We’ll benefit from the revenue if it shows up. If this is a solution to get part

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Allen noted that this applies to regular meetings – which take place on a scheduled basis – such as the Kim Hemric monthly meeting. In the case of special or emergency meetings, however, council members are not allowed to veer away from the issue that prompted that particular meeting. Special meetings and emergency meetings are called when the council needs to deal with specific issues in between regularly scheduled meetings. Special meetings require at least 48 hours public notice. An emergency meeting is called only in true emergencies, when immediate action is required.

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“There’s no statutory requirement to advertise for the positions of town administrator and finance officer,” said Allen. Also, because of the (state’s) open meetings law, there’s no requirement to have an agenda, he added. “Because there’s no requirement, a public body can pretty much take up whatever issues it desires at a regular meeting. (Council members)

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for their positions. Before being hired as Oak Ridge’s town administrator, Bruce Oakley had a bachelor’s in political science, a master’s of public affairs, was a planner for the City of Reidsville for two years, a planner for Guilford County for two years and a senior planner for Guilford County for two years. Oakley had also completed numerous School of Government, International City Manager Association and American Planning Association courses. Oakley was appointed as Oak Ridge’s town manager when the Town changed its charter from a mayor/ council form of government to a council/ manager form of government in 2011 and has served in that capacity since.

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of our (sales tax) revenue back, why not pursue it?” Bruno asked. After Braswell invited citizen input, Rev. Jerry Walker said he had battled this issue when it came before the council in 2008. “I would hate to see you push something that isn’t your place,” Walker told the council. He then said he had done an internet study and found that surges in crime had occurred in areas of Los Angeles, Sacramento and Berkeley, California, where liquor stores had been located. “They (liquor stores) serve as a neighborhood gathering place for people involved in illicit activities,” he said. “… Burglary, vandalism and vehicle theft all increased in areas where alcohol outlets were located.” John Flynt said he was serving as the Town’s mayor in 2009 when the council voted 3-2 (Flynt cast one of the two opposed votes) to let citizens vote on whether to allow an ABC store

within the Town. “If this is just an economic issue to raise money for the Town of Stokesdale, what is next?” Flynt asked. “Are we going to legalize gambling? Prostitution?” Braswell repeated that it was not the governing body’s responsibility to pursue an ABC store. “I have a problem when people try to use scare tactics,” Bruno said. “Pastor Walker, to take statistics from Los Angeles and compare them to Stokesdale, and Mr. Flynt, to bring up gambling and prostitution – that’s kind of a stretch to use tactics like that. But I do appreciate the comments and I’ll continue looking at it from a personal standpoint.” Tim Jones said he appreciated Flynt’s comments and he and Flynt were both longtime residents of the Town and were well aware of what used to go on there. “To say we’re not scared of that returning …”

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has discussed the expected impacts directly with them.” Who will be tasked with negotiating with property owners for trail easements? “Some has been done internally, but it hasn’t been determined yet as to who will complete the bulk of it. The town could do it directly or contract for it (Stewart is one option). Using existing right-of-ways minimizes the need also,” Whitaker said. I’ve heard that property owners near the end of the proposed trail route have hired a lawyer to fight the Town if it considers using eminent domain to get a trail easement. Has the Town said it would not use eminent domain under any circumstances? “I haven’t heard that, but a citizen opposed to the greenway has miscommunicated something that sounds similar. When we’ve negotiated with one particular property owner, he has had an attorney participate in some of those conversations, although the attorney wasn’t officially representing the owner,” Whitaker responded. “All of the current council members have not publicly discussed eminent domain and I can’t speak to its use ‘under any circumstances,’ but some current members who served on the previous council have expressed their opinions. It’s safe to say that eminent domain has not been a favored approach with one voiced exception in relation to its potential use for safety concerns. Talk of lawyers and eminent domain doesn’t seem productive considering that council has twice altered the route in partial consideration of landowners who don’t want the project within their boundaries. The town has been responsive in that regard.” Note: Councilman Reece Walker

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recently said he doesn’t support using eminent domain for the A&Y Greenway, or other trail projects. “Eminent domain should only be used as a last resort and only if there is no other option available,” he said. “We have seen with this trail time and time again that it’s flexible and we can make changes to suit the affected property owners as we go. I think that’s what will make this section of trail so great.” Once designed, what is the timeframe for completing the trail? Citing the challenges thus far, Whitaker declined to project a completion date. Regarding paying for the trail, I know the Town plans to apply for grants – what is the likelihood of getting grants for the southern alignment, and will the project still move forward if grants aren’t obtained? “I’m not going to project here either,” Whitaker said. “As this southern alignment relates to NCDOT’s 2018–2027 plans, the agency uses a data-driven process to evaluate and score potential projects, the MPO partners to help evaluate projects at the regional and division tiers, and a draft of “Prioritization 4.0” is the latest assessment. “Our project has not ranked well in the past, partially because Summerfield is rural with low-density. With DOT’s latest draft, our project is now on its list, which better positions the town for future funding, and we also have continued support from our MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization). If major funding ultimately couldn’t be obtained for construction, the high cost could kill the project, especially if citizens in favor of the greenway largely remain quiet.”

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long life. Weeks’ answer is simple: “The Lord,” she says.

Hazel Weeks’ family gave her a special cake for her 100th birthday – make that three special cakes, one for each digit in her number of years lived

Her daughter, Betty Stantliff, adds a little more to her mother’s response. “Clean living. No cussing, no drinking, no smoking,” says Stantliff, which elicits a chuckle from her mom. The third of seven children, Weeks was born outside southeast Greensboro on Aug. 28, 1916. At the time, World War I was underway and most everyone was focused on the battles that were taking place in Europe. During her lifetime, this sweet lady, who still clearly remembers dates and events from decades ago, has experienced enormous change in the world. She recalls living with no electricity or phone service, cooking on a woodstove and the use of horse-drawn wagons as the primary mode of transportation. She’s lived through both world wars

and all the wars that followed, the Great Depression and the Great Recession. She’s also seen 17 United States presidents in office.

“We lived on a farm and had chickens and cows and a garden. We had plenty of food,” she said. “People who lived in the towns and cities nearly starved to death.”

Weeks was a young teenager when the Great Depression hit in 1929.

To supplement what the family raised on the farm, Weeks’ father was able to find work with the Work Progress Administration (WPA), a work-relief program created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Depression; the program was responsible for building many of the bridges, public parks and parkways that still stand today.

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For his work, Weeks’ father would be “paid a dollar or two a week,” which was enough to “get a little coffee and sugar,” she says. Having made it through the Depression, the United States was poised to jump into World War II. On Oct. 27, 1942, Weeks found herself personally impacted by that war when she and her husband, Alton, were married in Abilene, Texas. Within the week, Alton, who was a master sergeant in the United States Army, was sent overseas to fight in the war. He was gone for 27 months. During that time, the young bride returned to her home in Summerfield to await her husband’s return. She did her part for the war effort by working at

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Blue Bell making military uniforms. Weeks says the day she received the telegram that her husband was on his way home was one of the happiest days of her life. The couple built a strong marriage and had two children, Stantliff and her younger brother, A.C. Weeks, along with three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The two were married for 57 years before Alton passed away in April 2000. While her husband worked as a “body and fender repairman,” Weeks was a homemaker and handled the money for the family. “They were a good team,” says Stantliff. Because of failing eyesight, Weeks now spends most of her days at home. With the help of various devices, she’s able to read and watch TV. She likes to listen to books and also spends time preparing her Sunday school lessons. A member of Summerfield Baptist Church, she is able to teleconference into her weekly class and interact with other class members without physically being at the church. Weeks also loves flowers and grows African violets. A.C. proudly shows off the plants that his “mama” has rooted from a single leaf. It’s a hobby that continues to bring her pleasure.

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NWO editor Patti Stokes’ 2-year-old Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Rudy (left), and her 12-year-old beagle mix, Bailey, wait expectantly along with Stokes’ granddog, Doug, for their treat.

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Heather DeDona of Stokesdale sent us this photo of her hedgehog, Penn. Heather says Penn rarely comes out of his shell, so-to-speak, so this picture is quite a gem!

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Doug, who belongs to Stokes’ daughter and son-in-law, can usually be found at the NWO ofﬁce one day a week, where he enjoys playing with his buddies in the pasture on the ofﬁce property, chewing on bones, cuddling – and of course, sleeping while all the humans are hard at work on the next issue of the paper.

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Stokesdale resident Bobby Griffin enjoys spoiling Kojak, his 5-year-old miniature donkey. Kojak, who was rescued by Bobby and his wife, Velvet, is good at keeping coyotes away and eagerly fills up on the treats that the Griffins offer.

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African penguins, an endangered species, enjoy swimming in Greensboro Science Center’s Penguin Point. GSC participates in a species survival plan through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. African penguins are a highlighted species through AZA’s Saving Animals From Extinction (SAFE) program. As part of this initiative, the GSC hosts an annual Tuxedo Trot 5K and Kids’ Fun Run to raise money for African penguin conservation efforts.

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‘Charlie,’ the tale of a runaway dog by ANNETTE JOYCE

Until his retirement, Beeson, 71, spent his career working in customer service for a major airline. Not content to remain idle, he now runs his own business, Beeson Sign Company, and works part time at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Service in Kernersville. And, when the mood hits him, he writes.

Charlie was leading the good life. A rescued boxer, the young pup had been adopted by a dog-loving couple. He had a comfortable home, lots of love from his humans and a great friend to play with, Duke, an American bulldog. Yes, life was good. Until suddenly, Charlie’s world turned upside down. Frightened by an unexpected loud noise one day, he bolted out of his yard, ran away and got lost.

Although he’s been writing for years, “Charlie” is Beeson’s first published book. “I have always enjoyed writing ‘just for me.’ I very rarely share my stories and verses with anyone,” Beeson said. “I get my enjoyment from the creation, which is self-fulfilling. I refer to myself as a closet writer.”

In his recently published book, “Charlie,” Oak Ridge resident Ron Beeson, known to his readers as “Mr. Ron,” takes us through the tale of Charlie’s adventures and his owners’ quest to find their beloved pet and bring him home (spoiler alert: there is a happy ending).

Beeson definitely shows his writing and story-telling skills with “Charlie,” a short, fun read that both children and adults will enjoy. To complement the story, there are lots of photos of Charlie, Duke and the friends Charlie encounters while being on the run.

Although Beeson admits to being a bit creative here and there, the story is largely based on true events. Charlie, now 6 years old, is owned by Beeson’s brother and sister-in-law who live just outside of Oak Ridge. After being startled, Charlie did run away and was gone for several weeks while his distraught owners searched for him. The adventures Charlie had during his absence originated completely from Beeson’s imagination, however.

While this is a relatively quick read, Beeson picked up his work and put it back down numerous times throughout a period of five years before he finally completed it. A few months ago, he and his wife, Jo, were on a trip to Alabama when Beeson started thinking about how he wanted the book to end.

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He’s dedicated his book to his brother and sister-in-law “for their undying love for their dogs and the many dogs that have crossed their door step to become family members.” Beeson and Jo have two sons, Bryan and Randy. Bryan lives with his wife, B.J., in Colfax, and the couple has a dog and a cat. An avid animal lover, B.J. works at Oak Ridge Animal Hospital and spends a portion of her free time

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Camp Carefree founder leaves legacy of love, compassion Anne Jones, described as ‘loving,’ ‘determined,’ and ‘caring,’ dies at age 84. The camp she and her husband founded 30 years ago will continue providing children with serious illnesses and disabilities an enjoyable summer camp experience by ANNETTE JOYCE STOKESDALE – At an age when most people start thinking about retirement, Anne Jones had something else in mind – creating a place where children with illnesses and disabilities such as cancer, epilepsy and spina bifida could enjoy themselves and be with other children with similar challenges. She wanted a place where, as she liked to say, “kids can just be kids.” Thirty years ago, Jones and her husband Gib, who passed away in 1992, realized a dream when they founded Camp Carefree, which provides a one-week summer camp experience free-of-charge to children with special needs. Jones, 84, died Aug. 12 at her home, which was in sight of the camp she loved so much. Before founding the camp, Jones was a stay-at-home mom to her four daughters. While she lacked experience in setting up a nonprofit, she had a passionate desire to make the world a better place for those she felt were less fortunate – especially children. Jones was responsible for all aspects of Camp Carefree, from raising funds and staffing the kitchen to convincing doctors to send campers and finding camp volunteers. She spent countless hours visiting other camps, talking with medical professionals and speaking in front of civic organizations such as the North Carolina Elks, a group that has been instrumental

in raising funds for the camp. When camp was in session during the summer months, Jones enjoyed spending time with the campers. Until a few years ago, she remained at the helm of the organization; even as her health declined and she turned over the reins of leadership, she continued to visit with the campers. Brooke Wilson became involved with the camp as a volunteer during her middle school years and describes her first summer there. “I remember Anne directing in the kitchen and serving drinks to the campers at meals,” said Wilson, who now serves on the camp’s board of directors. “She always smiled and thanked all the volunteers.” In 1986, Tony McCallum was among the first campers during the camp’s inaugural week. That was 30 years ago, and McCallum hasn’t left. Now 42, he provides behavioral support for Guilford County Schools and spends his summers as Camp Carefree’s program co-director. McCallum said he stays because of the impact Jones made on his life. “Anne was pretty much like a second mother to me and treated me like a son,” said the Greensboro native. “I still remember how much love she gave to those first 25 kids. We were all strangers to her but she treated us like she had known us our whole lives.” Lynn Tuttle, a former camp director who now chairs the nonprofit’s board of directors, also speaks of the enormous love that Jones had for others. “I’ll remember her love,” says Tuttle. “Once you were hers, you were hers forever.” In talking with counselors and campers, a pattern soon emerges. Like McCallum, many of the campers, who age out after 16, find their way back as counselors and stay for as long as they can. Some come back for a week or two, while others

Camp Carefree founder Anne Jones died last month, but not before ensuring the camp will carry on long after her death. Photo by Annette Joyce/NWO

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return for the entire summer. It’s a testament to the kind of place Jones created. A few years ago, Jones told the Northwest Observer that she and her husband never envisioned the camp would evolve as it has. What started out as a “barn” that housed the kitchen, dining hall and rooms for campers and counselors now sprawls over about 50 acres and includes several bunk houses, a recreation shed, indoor horse arena, medical shed and salt water pool; there’s also a 40-foot climbing wall and a zip line. A five-acre lake offers not only fishing and boating, but features a giant wooden pirate ship tucked away in a cove. The camp’s growth can be attributed to Jones’ persistence and perseverance. “I will remember her determination,”

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Northern Arts takes over Mike Carr Karate SUMMERFIELD – In the 20 years since Mike Carr founded Mike Carr Karate, he’s instructed thousands of students in and around northwest Guilford County in the discipline of martial arts. He’s also earned his 7th degree black belt in Kenpo Karate, a rank that very few people have attained within Tracy’s Kenpo system.

place for martial artists. Their studio in Summerfield is now the home of Mike Carr Karate,” Carr wrote in a recent letter to his students and their families.

Carr recently announced his retirement after saying he hopes to continue to instruct some karate classes, but due to some health issues he feels the time is right to move on to the next phase of his life.

“Jamie is at the forefront of the revolution in martial arts and will continue to grow in the years to come… He has come through the system under me and teaches the program the same as I do. I am confident in his abilities to carry on our martial arts tradition and the continued success of our students. As students, learning is an ever-changing and never-ending process, and the new owners have the dedication it takes to help students succeed at learning and pursuing their dream,” Carr said.

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Carr cites several reasons for selecting Jamie Cummings as his successor, including Cummings’ discipline, dedication, passion and “thirst for knowledge.”

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CRIME / INCIDENT report The District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County. ALCOHOL/DRUGS Aug. 26 | At about 2:45 a.m., a driver in the 7000 block of N.C. 158 in Stokesdale was stopped for a lighting violation and subsequently found to have an open alcohol container in the passenger area of the vehicle. The driver was cited for driving with an open container after consuming and arrested for possession of marijuana. A passenger in the vehicle was cited for possession of spirituous liquor in a motor vehicle and arrested for possession of marijuana. A third passenger was cited for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age. Aug. 26 | A 21-year-old Stokesdale man was stopped for running a stop sign, speeding and careless and reckless driving. After further investigation, he was arrested for possession of marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia, and carrying a concealed weapon; he was then taken to jail.

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Gadsden flag: history vs. interpretation I’m a little embarrassed to admit this, but until I received a gripe a few weeks ago about a Northwest High School football player carrying the Gadsden flag onto the field prior to the team’s season opener on Aug. 19, I could recall very little about the flag’s history, and certainly wasn’t aware that there are some people today who take offense to it. I’ve learned much since then.

their fight for independence – just as it represents those same things to many people today. However, there are also those who have come to see the flag as racist. Once again, limited space won’t allow elaboration, but evidence of that interpretation exists if you’re interested in learning more.

I can’t speak for those who Space prevents me from see the Gadsden flag as racgoing into detail, but on a very ist and divisive, but I will speak brief historical note, the Gadsto the difficult decision that den flag depicts a rattlesnake came before NWHS’s principal, with 13 rattlers – representing Ralph Kitley, just before the the original 13 colonies – on a new school year got underway. Patti Stokes bright yellow background with publisher/editor Though some have insinuated the words “Don’ Tread on otherwise, I believe he did brush Me” underneath. The patriot Colonel up on both his history and his current Christopher Gadsden of South Carolina events before deciding students would is credited with the flag’s design, which not carry the Gadsden flag onto the was intended to represent the colonists’ football field again. anger at the British practice of sending Did he “cave,” as some have said? shiploads of convicts to America. Benja- Maybe. But I’ve seen him make enough min Franklin is credited with suggesting other unpopular decisions to know that the colonists return the favor by shipping he doesn’t cave when he believes someback a cargo of rattlesnakes (the only thing is in the best interest of his students snakes known to the colonies at that and their educational environment. I time). think in this case it was more that he During the American Revolution, the Gadsden flag was flown by the Continental Navy and the design appeared on drums carried by sailors and marines. To them, it represented courage and

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went 100 miles out of his way to distance Northwest High School from something that might have even a weak present-day connection to racism – and for his intent, at least, I have a hard time faulting him.

Gadsden flag does not symbolize racism I’m appalled by the ignorance displayed in last week’s Gripes section concerning the flying of the Gadsden flag at a NWHS football game in which the griper falsely claimed that the Gadsden flag is “a symbol of divisiveness and racism” in order to promote his/her political beliefs. American veterans fought for your freedom of speech –even when blatantly inaccurate – so go ahead and spout your ignorant false narrative. What’s disappointing is that NWHS Principal Ralph Kitley would be duped into responding to this nonsensical political argument. That flag was created by American statesman General Christopher Gadsden in 1775 for the Continental Marines during the American Revolution. It’s the first flag of the United States Marine Corps. Benjamin Franklin wrote that it is “a symbol of independence, freedom and civil liberties.” You can surely find political viewpoints on the internet that make claims of racism and divisiveness concerning the Gadsden flag, but you’ll find similar false claims about the American flag, the National Anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance. That doesn’t make it the

truth. At some point, historical facts have to trump political opinions. The reason Principal Kitley wasn’t aware of the flag’s symbolism of divisiveness and racism is because it doesn’t exist except in the small minds of political hacks. Stating that “this flag has no place on school premises and students will not be allowed to carry it” sets a dangerous precedent. Obviously Mr. Kitley is in need of a history lesson about a patriotic flag from the American Revolution and a remedial course in the Constitution and the First Amendment rights of all Americans. People these days seem to be offended by the smallest of things, but that doesn’t mean they get to re-write history to support claims of racism or demand everyone accept their opinions as fact so they won’t feel offended. The Guilford County School Board and administrators had better push back against political correctness that’s willing to ignore history and blindly and arrogantly surrender the civil liberties of its students because of one person’s deceitful opinions. Here’s your opportunity for a teachable moment. Mike Stone OAK RIDGE

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According to history books, the Gadsden flag dates back to 1775. Displaying an American timber rattlesnake coiled and ready to strike, with 13 rattles representing the 13 colonies, it sports the motto “Don’t Tread on Me.” On Aug. 19, as the Northwest High School football team ran onto the field for their first home game of the season, they carried three flags – the American flag, the NWHS Vikings flag and the Gadsden flag. After a parent complained that the Gadsden flag is a modern-day symbol of racism and divisiveness, it was banned on the school’s campus. In the week since, the Northwest Observer has received a record number of Gripes about that interpretation of the flag and the decision to ban it on NWHS’s campus.

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 Oak Ridge Bank for helping a mom raising money for kids fighting cancer. Thank you for your support. I will come show you my bald head next month.  Tina, who found my driver’s license in the park and delivered it to my home.  The young patriots at NWHS. Keep standing up, fighting for liberty and freedom and thinking for yourselves! Don’t let the public school system brainwash you into progressive zombies. Young people like you instill hope in us for America’s future.  The writer criticizing discharging grass clippings into the street. It’s not only

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GRIPES to...  Complaint about the Gadsden flag. Learn your history – it represents a unified nation and protecting freedoms. Proud of young people who understand our foundation. Don’t be like liberals looking for opportunities to be offended and create division at every turn.  Primoris Services and Williams Energy concerning the continuing illegal Fogleman Road industrial site. When you lie down with dogs you get up with fleas. You actually have reputations to protect and this isn’t helping.  Stokesdale Town Council for wanting to charge the fire department for water usage.  NWHS for flying the United States flag – it is offensive to native Americans. Really, Principal Kitley, where does it end? George Washington was proud of the Gadsden flag – check with your history teachers.  Mayor Braswell and council members for getting rid of the Town of Stokesdale’s deputy and then hiring an administrator/ finance officer without hearing all of the citizens’ concerns. Time to elect a new mayor and council.  Complaint about the Gadsden flag at NWHS. This flag is a symbol of the 13 colonies of America. It stands for courage, freedom and independence! You should study Benjamin Franklin. Racist? The principal needs to study also.  The person who griped about the NWHS football team carrying the Gadsden flag, one of the first flags of the U.S. – a symbol of patriotism, disagreement with government (within our rights) and support of civil liberties.

 NCDOT for leaving the construction barrels at East Harrell Road (in Oak Ridge) months after the project is completed. They are an eyesore and prevent the shoulder from being mowed.  The oversensitive person who complained about the NWHS football team carrying the Gadsden flag onto the field – and to NWHS’s administration who caved to this uneducated ninny. There is nothing racist or divisive about this symbol of American patriotism.

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 The dangers of third-party candidates. If not for H. Ross Perot, Bill Clinton would not have had a first term.  Whoever complained about the football team carrying the “Don’t Tread on Me” (Gadsden) flag onto the football field. Saying it is racist means you have no background in history. That flag is a symbol of pride and freedom for America!  Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers. If he was a better football player, maybe he wouldn’t have to stoop so low to get some publicity. Editor’s note: In case you somehow missed the news, Kaepernick, a quarterback for the 49ers, refused to stand for the national anthem before the 49ers’ preseason loss to Green Bay at Levi’s Stadium on Aug. 26. “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color,” Kaepernick told NFL Media in an exclusive interview after the game. “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.”  Toyota. My car rolled in park and almost ran over me and the company won’t take responsibility when the downloaded computer data confirmed it rolled in park unoccupied. It is truly despicable. Horrible personal experience. Will never buy one again!  The writer of last week’s gripe about the Gadsden flag. Please read up on the flag history and use. Divisive? Yes, from

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those who sought to oppress the colonies. Racist? Absolutely not.  The person griping about the Gadsden flag. So it stands for divisiveness and of course… racism?! The flag was created during our revolution against Britain. It has nothing to do with race.  Stokesdale Mayor Randy Braswell for wanting to charge the fire department for water. What does he think the fire department does, fill kiddie pools? Stokesdale needs a new mayor.  The NWHS football parent who blocked teachers from leaving school by parking in the middle of the road. The clubhouse parking lot was right there – you saw us but continued into the clubhouse anyway!  The person complaining about the Gadsden flag. The flag is a statement

about civil rights and liberties, with a long American tradition. But racism? Not so much. How about doing some research before speaking out of ignorance?  The griper and the NWHS principal for not knowing the history of the Gadsden flag and our country. Time to go back to school – it has nothing to do with racism and division, but rebellion against England and tyrannical governments!  The reckless drivers and motorists ignoring the speed limit and yellow lines on Linville Road, which is the main issue behind the numerous accidents on that road. Slow down!  NWHS principal, Ralph Kitley, for not researching the history of the Gadsden flag before deciding to ban it. This flag symbolizes unity of American people, not divisiveness – and never racism.

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HOMECARE AVAILABLE EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER AVAILABLE for Senior Citizen. Northwest area. Avail. for weekend hours. References available upon request. Call Pam, (336) 601-0605.

ENCORE KIDS CONSIGNMENT Don’t miss out on our fall/winter premiere, starting Sat., Sept. 3, 10am, 305 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville, (336) 993-3444. TRI FOR HOSPICE, Saturday, Sept. 3, 7:30am. 200-meter pool swim, 10-mile bike ride, 2-mile run. Visit triforhospice.com, or call Ridgewood Swim & Tennis Club, (336) 644-0006.

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WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY! FREE supper, 1st Wednesday of every month, starts September 7, 5-7pm, Gideon Grove United Methodist Church. Menu: Hot dogs, chips, drink & dessert. Come join us for the food & fellowship! Donations will support the next month’s meal. NW REPUBLICAN WOMEN will host a 2016 Republican Candidate Meet and Greet, Thursday, September 8, Polo Farms Clubhouse, 7160 Strawberry Road, Summerfield. Social begins at 6:30pm and meeting at 7:10pm. Light refreshments! KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, Friday, September 9, 9am-8pm; Saturday, Sept. 10, 8am-1pm (some items 50% off on Sat.), St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Rd., Greensboro. For more info, visit www.stpaulskidssale.com.

MONEY IN THE MALL! Sept. 17 & 18, somewhere inside Golden Antiques & Treasures, there will be a $200 gift card hidden for one lucky shopper to find! That’s right! Open 10am-6pm Saturday and 12n-6pm Sunday – and one lucky shopper will find $200 to spend right on the spot! Drop on by and find hidden treasures and more! Located at 341 Ram Loop in Stokesdale. Call (336) 949-4958 for more info. LADIES NIGHT, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 6-9pm, Golden Antiques & Treasures, 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale. Live music, wine tasting, special booth sales and more! WALK FOR HUNGER – Good Samaritan Ministries of Stokesdale, September 11, 2-4pm, Bethel United Methodist Church walking track. Everyone is invited to participate in the Walk for Hunger. Ask all your friends and family to sponsor you. Challenge others to join you! All donations from the walk will help Good Samaritan Ministries assist those in need in our community. GSM is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations can also be mailed to GSM, PO Box 202, Stokesdale, NC 27357. For more information, call Terri, (336) 643-5887, or Cindy, (336) 382-0939. Northwest Guilford Kiwanis GOLF FORE KIDS Tournament, Saturday, Sept. 24, Pine Knolls Golf Course in Kernersville. Shotgun start at 8:30am, great prizes, cash awards, putting contest, and more! To enter, or for more info, email Mark Masters, mmasters895577@gmail.com.

YARD SALE COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Sat., Sept. 10, 8am, Golden Antiques & Treasures, 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale. $10/space, call (336) 949-4958 to reserve your spot.

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HOME SERVICES

CLEANING

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

MAID-2-SHINE. Homes, offices, move in/ out. 10+ years exp. Detail oriented, professional, bonded, exc. ref. (336) 338-0223.

GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. (336) 644-8710, 708-0522.

ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035.

COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care & maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, pine needles. HOA & annual agrmts Res./comm., fully insured. 27 years serving the Triad. (336) 362-5860.

MAID 2 GLIMMER Premier House Cleaning. Superior products & equip. Amazon approved. (336) 441-8388, Maid2Glimmer.com. CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. (336) 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com. CARPET CLEANING. We clean the dirt out of your carpet, not the money out of your pockets! Starting at $20 per room, $60 minimum. Call David, Cleaning Solutions, (336) 989-4318, thecleaningsolutions.org. ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE. 11 yrs. exp. Excellent references. (336) 423-8720. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com. (336) 595-2873. ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. (336) 309-0747. Your business should be here! Call Laura, (336) 644-7035 for more info.

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.

ELECTRICAL BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC Residential, commercial & solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192.

FLOORING It’s a CARPET thing! Repairs, restretch, replace. (336) 643-6500.

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JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates. (336) 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr Appliance. A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.

facebook.com/northwestobserver 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 Complete lawn equipment service located in Oak Ridge. Free pick up and delivery. Tune up, preventive or rebuild on all lawn service/ yard equipment. Commercial or residential. Call or text Rick at (336) 501-8681. MOWER REPAIR. I also do trimmers, blowers, chain saws, etc. Free pick up and delivery. Call or text Morris, (336) 880-7498.

OLD SCHOOL HOME REPAIR/ IMPROVEMENT

“No Job Too Small”

Jerry & Lisa Potkay, Owners • Oak Ridge, NC

(336) 669-7252

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 E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, topsoil, mulch, lot clearing, track hoe work, etc. (336) 451-1282. BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways. (336) 362-3647.

PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490 CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 6439332, carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. THE GARDEN OUTLET Fall will be here before you know it! Get your yard ready with our aerating and seed services. Give us a call at (336) 643-0898. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt avail. (336) 602-5820. BRAD’S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS LLC. Mulching, landscaping, pine needles/straw, gravel, concrete work. (336) 362-3647. D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete outdoor living spaces – fireplaces, retaining walls, patios, more! NC licensed irrigation contractor. BBB A+. (336) 480-4101. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. (336) 399-7764. CUTTING EDGE LAWNCARE - Affordable. Dependable. Mowing, aeration, leaf removal, and more! Please call anytime for free estimate, (336) 706-0103. MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs, garage & building clean out. Timothy, (336) 643-5154.

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FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Summer mowing and lawn care. Bed reconstruction, pine needles & mulch. Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 464-5215. 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. TLC LAWN CARE Affordable mowing, seeding, aeration, fertilization and weed control. (336) 681-0097. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875. 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.

MASONRY MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com. SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or fire pit for fall? 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.

HOME SERVICES

Outdoor kitchens

HOME SERVICES

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

ALL YOUR HOME MAINTENANCE and construction needs. Roofing, decking, painting, carpentry, gutters, window replacement and more! Call Premier anytime, (336) 430-9507.

ROOFING

STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com. 8605 Triad Dr, Colfax (336) 996-4918 marshallstone.com

BEK Paint Co. Residential & Commercial

(336) 931-0600

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

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

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OAK RIDGE SOLUTIONS. General installation/restoration. Flooring, painting, pressure washing, sheet rock, roofing, plumbing, windows, bathrooms. Call/text (336) 500-3916.

31 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee • Insurance specialists

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

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS SOL WELDING CO. Mobile welding, repairs, and fabrication. 13 years exp. Call Tim, (336) 588-5270. GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

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PLUMBING BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic. & insured. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924. WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc. (336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info.

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PAINTING & DRYWALL PAINTING – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 yrs. exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Brad Rogers, (336) 314-3186.

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

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION MANTELS, 10% off stone or marble finishes. Please visit our website blog for more details, www.newlookfinishes.com. JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com.

FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. (336) 362-6343. ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981. 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.

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. 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. 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.

MISC. SERVICES COMPUTER REPAIRS – ITBASICS.COM Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. (336) 643-0068. BOOKKEEPING SERVICES A/R, A/P, sales and payroll taxes. 25 years experience. (336) 829-6881. MARKETING ASSISTANCE for any size business! If you’d like to reach all of northwest Guilford County in a well-read, trusted weekly publication, the Northwest Observer might be a great option for you! Call (336) 644-7035, ext. 10, or email advertising@ nwobserver.com to learn more! SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470.

Services TM Construction , INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Sidewalks | Driveways | Stamped concrete

Gated access with 24/7 camera surveillance

644-8615 office 508-5242 cell

We carry moving & shipping supplies

(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

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MISC. FOR SALE

PETS & ANIMAL SVCS.

AMRAMP, 31” wide ramp, 13’ long sloped, has been used indoors. Less than 2 years old, excellent condition. $1,250 (priced at $2,500 new). (336) 288-5321 or 707-6287.

AVAILABLE ANIMALS

LINEN SALE, September 1-6, Golden Antiques & Treasures, 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale. (336) 949-4958. MC Waynick DOLLS & STUFFED ANIMAL collection, materials/sundries. 7719 Eversfield Rd., Summerfield, (336) 298-7401.

FAR ENOUGH, BUT NOT TOO FAR

Ready for a new family member? See our Pets & Critters section in this issue for more animals looking for a forever home!

LOST & FOUND KITTY CATS

WANTED: person to mow or bush hog a hay field off Bunch Road. (336) 643-5357. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. (336) 552-0328. FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, any and all gas items, tillers, gocarts, ATVs, generators, power washers, grills, chain saws, etc. (336) 689-4167.

PETS & ANIMAL SVCS. BOARDING / PET SITTING 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, www.petsit.com/kps.

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We Help Everyone! SELLERS & BUYERS

(336) 643-4248

www.ANewDawnRealty.com HOMES FOR RENT BELEWS LAKE TOWNHOME, 3BR, 2.5BA, 2 boat slips, 1-car garage, boat trailer storage area, quiet, private community. $1,300/mo. Call (336) 280-5065.

KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Vegetable plants, fresh produce & hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerfield. (336) 708-0485.

MISC. WANTED

REAL ESTATE

FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOME, male & female, orange. Call (336) 613-8608.

QUEEN ANNE COFFEE TABLE, cherry, excellent cond. $40. (336) 740-4410.

ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. (336) 992-0025.

REAL ESTATE

STILL MISSING MISS KITTY – very fluffy, grey with a white face & chest. Pepper Road, Oak Ridge area – if you have seen her in the surrounding community, please call Donna, (336) 312-4385.

Found a pet and need help finding the owner? Let us know – we’ll run a free classified to help get the word out! (336) 644-7035, ext. 10

REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in Oak Ridge. Mini suites to full suites; 100 to 1,000 sq. ft. available. For info, call (336) 643-7577.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Gail H. Kerber REALTOR /BROKER ®

(336) 327-1165

kerbappeals@gmail.com

Corbin Woods Just over the lakes off Lake Brandt Road. Parade-winning floor plan with 3 full BRs on 1st floor, bonus, office, theatre and 2nd level guest. 3-car garage and screened porch. 4,400+ SF. Northern schools. Reduced to $469,900.

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

NEW DUPLEX APARTMENTS, 2BR, 1BA, open floor plan, $700/month, $700 deposit. Stokesdale. Call (336) 706-1887 or (336) 362-4462.

HOMES FOR SALE FSBO, BELEWS LAKE, 3BR, 2BA on 2.7 ac., pvt. pier/dock. $410K. (336) 209-0981.

INVESTMENT PROPERTY MOBILE HOME PARK for sale in Mayodan, NC. Excellent investment opportunity. Approximately 17 acres that allows for growth and expansion. $31,200 in annual income with very minimal operating expenses. Close to Highway 220, Lowes, Walmart and High School. Great buy at $249,900. For details, call (336) 298-4349.

LAND FOR SALE 1+ ACRE RESTRICTED HOMESITES. Open, wooded, northern schools, individuals and builders welcome! Only 4 remain, starting at $44K. Call (336) 430-9507 anytime!

VACATION PROPERTY

www.kerbappeals.com

2017 Cedar View Drive, Summerfield

VACATION HOME ON HIGH ROCK LAKE, 2BR, 1BA, water-front lot, sea wall, 65’ pier/ dock, boat ramp. $190,000. (336) 451-5601.

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display advertiser index A/C & HEATING Stokesdale Heating & Air.....................25

ACCOUNTING Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA ....................20 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........20

ARTS / DANCE / KARATE

LeBauer Healthcare ............................25 Novant – Forsyth Pediatrics ................17 Novant Northwest Family Medicine .....15 Oak Ridge Physical Therapy ...............16 Summerfield Family Eye Care .............20

MISCELLANEOUS

Northern Arts .....................................13

Summerfield Fire Department ..............7 Summerfield Merchants Association .....2

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

MORTGAGE / INVESTMENTS

Piedmont Truck Tires, Inc. ....................5 Prestige Car Wash ..............................17

Black Oak Wealth Management..........20 David Nishan, McLean Mortgage........ 11

BUILDING & REMODELING

ORTHODONTIC CARE

On-Target Construction Services .........29 TM Construction Services ....................29

CHIROPRACTIC CARE Summerfield Family Chiropractic ........20

PET SERVICES & PRODUCTS Bark-N-Barber ....................................10 Beacon Suites Pet Resort ....................10 Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital ................12

Central Baptist Church ........................18 Oak Ridge United Methodist Church ....3

Best 4K9 ............................................12

HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNING

Northwest Animal Hospital .................. 11

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES

King’s Crossing Animal Hospital .........20 Oak Ridge Animal Hospital ................12 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........20 Westergaard Kennels .......................... 11

BEK Paint Company ............................29 Carpets by Direct .................................19 Furniture Medic ...................................29 House of Stars ....................................20 Luby Construction ..............................24 Marshall Stone ....................................29 New Garden Select ............................15 Old School Home Repair .....................28 ProStone................................................3 Stokesdale Storage .............................29

PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICE

INSURANCE

Bistro 150 ........................................... 17 Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ..............16 Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant .........16 Tessa Farm to Fork Restaurant .............4

Gladwell Insurance Agency .................15

LEGAL SERVICES Attorney Bill Barbour ..........................24 Scott Tippett Law .................................8

MEDICAL / EYE CARE / P.T. Bethany Medical Center ......................26

KERBAPPEALS Realty LD Equity Luby Construction Roseann Staaf, Realtor

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

CHURCHES

Great Clips .........................................17 Melda’s Hair Designs ..........................20

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...and to the following returning advertisers who have chosen to continue delivering their message to our readers:

Lifetouch Studios ................................14

REAL ESTATE A New Dawn Realty ............................30 Angie Wilkie, Allen Tate ......................26 Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams ..........20 KERBAPPEALS – Gail Kerber .............30 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway .......30

RESTAURANTS

RETAIL BiRite Food Center .............................23 Maisy Daisy Florist ..............................20 Priba Furniture & Interiors ...................32

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