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Remembering 9/11 Community members share memories of Sept. 11, 2001 by JIM FULLER and PATTI STOKES NW GUILFORD – Darlene page of Summerfield vividly remembers the moment 12 years ago when she heard terrorists had flown planes into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. Photo by Jim Fuller/NWO

Les Leamons (left) and Joe Vodenichar, of Detachment 1314 NW Triad of the Marine Corps League, raise the ﬂag during the 9/11 ceremony in Stokesdale on Sept. 7.

“I was at work when one of my employees came to me and whispered, ‘A plane has just flown into one of the twin towers in New York.’ I remember looking at her like she had grown

another head,” page said.

As they scrambled to gather more information, page got a call that a close friend was in the hotel next door to the towers conducting a training session. paige Boyd and her group were evacuated into the streets, where they were enveloped in a cloud of dirt, dust and debris. paige eventually made it across the bridge to N.J., where she stayed with friends until she could return home. Her sister, Kelley Groce, was at that time minister of Summerfield United Methodist Church. Groce held a special service that evening for members “to gather and pray for those who lost

their lives that day, where we could hold hands, cry, pray, and just be there for each other,” page remembers. “So very many heroes were lost that day,” page says, while also recognizing those who survived. “paige Boyd is among those heroes. Her sense of safety and security were taken from her that day, but she has fought to get it back, and she has succeeded. I am so very proud of her and the inspiration that she and others have been to us since that tragic day. God bless all who were and still are affected by that day.” Margaret pelc, a former resident of New York, had been in the World Trade

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Frustration continues over early-morning congestion on Linville Road and Highway 150 by PATTI STOKES OAK RIDGE – Dawn Mcpherson, a DOT traffic engineer, has visited Oak Ridge elementary on more than one occasion since students returned to school on Aug. 26. So has Angelo Kidd, a regional school superintendent with Guilford County Schools, along with transportation and other school

system personnel. Unfortunately, they weren’t just making a social visit. They came to assess the traffic “situation” at Oak Ridge elementary School on weekday mornings – between about 7:10 and 7:40 a.m. – when a couple hundred cars turn into the school entrance and line up to drop their children off.

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Since the new school year began, drivers headed west on Highway 150, in front of Oak Ridge Elementary School, are experiencing backups on the road between about 7:10 and 7:40 a.m.

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The resulting traffic backups on Linville Road and Highway 150 have been a source of frustration for many parents, as well as commuters, and Denise Francisco, the school’s principal, wants the community to know she’s doing all she can to find a solution. Francisco attended the Oak Ridge Town Council meeting on Sept. 5 to apprise the town of the problem, and to ask for its support. The elementary school has about 680 students and 75 staff members in the building each day, in addition to parents and volunteers who come and go. “As the person bearing a great deal of responsibility for the safety of our children and the staff members at Oak Ridge elementary, I at times have to make decisions and policies that not every single person is going to like and may indeed cause inconvenience for some,” Francisco told the council. “At all times know that a child’s safety is the ultimate goal and any decisions about the use of our car rider line come out of a strong desire to keep our school and community safe.” Francisco explained to council members that several incidents at schools throughout the country prompted her to be more proactive this year in monitoring foot traffic in and out of the school. “picture yourself as a school administrator standing on the edge of your school’s campus or in the hallway and seeing 100 or more adults approaching the campus from various directions – from areas you can’t even see. You cannot differentiate who is a parent – because as hard as you might try, it is hard to know the faces and names of all parents of 700 students. You might also have spouses of co-workers who forgot their lunch, or grandparents, or neighbors approaching the school. You really

Melissa Stallings, the school’s pTO president, also addressed the council and expressed her support for school staff, who she said had been fighting a battle for years, especially in the early morning hours before school starts, when there are a lot of cars coming and going in a short period of time. Stallings explained that much of the current congestion stems from parents leaving the school’s front entrance after dropping their children off, then attempting to turn left onto Linville Road and left again onto Highway 150. The best solution, Francisco and Stallings said, may be a no-left-turn onto Linville Road from the school’s front parking lot during specified times of day. “I can’t imagine any other job in our society more significantly difficult than being a school principal,” Mayor Ray Combs said to Francisco. “But, I have to ask – why do parents feel compelled to drive their kids to school when there is a perfectly legitimate alternate way to get them there (the school bus)?” Combs then asked. Francisco said some elementary students are picked up by the bus as early as 6:30 a.m., which some parents feel is much too early for their child’s school day to begin. The principal assured council that the issue has her full attention and she will continue to work closely with DOT and the school system to find ways to reduce the vehicle backups in the morning. On behalf of the town, Combs offered to support her in any way possible.

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don’t know. And then you realize that of all the adults coming from all around, there indeed could be a crazed person approaching the school to do harm … How am I to know if that person is mixed in this crowd? How do I know if they have entered our school? Would you not act – would you not make a decision to ask parents to please stop parking and walking towards the school each morning to bring their child to school?”

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“It is hard to believe that it is gone,” pelc says. “As a former New Yorker, I feel this incident touched me more than it might others. It is like your hometown was being attacked. My brother lost several friends that day. No one will ever forget what happened, but with any luck and a lot of faith, we will heal. We will be able to look back at that day with only positive thoughts of how many people came together as a country to help one another and put all differences aside in light of that tragic day.” Oak Ridge resident Cindy Reise and her family were living 40 miles south of the pentagon when the tragedy of 9/11 unfolded. “My husband was working at the Academy on (Marine Corps Base) Quantico at that time,” Reise says. “The base went on lockdown for a while and I remember worrying about a lot of our friends and neighbors at the pentagon. By noon, the smoke from the wreckage was blowing over our house and neighborhood and the skies were totally quiet of air traffic, which was unheard of around there. It was my son’s second day of kindergarten and my daughter’s 8th birthday. It was hard trying to keep somewhat of a sense of normalcy for them and inside, our hearts were aching for all of those families affected everywhere.” Throughout our area, tributes were paid to those we lost and to those who put their lives on the line to protect us, as so many courageous men and women did on Sept. 11, 2001. In downtown Stokesdale, a 9/11 remembrance ceremony was held on Saturday, Sept. 7 in Linear park.

and Chat Brewster. David Bailey, pastor of Crossroads Community Church, read from the fourth chapter of Jeremiah. Also referencing scriptures from the New Testament, Bailey encouraged those in attendance to nurture forgiveness and love rather than retribution and hate. After the service, Stokesdale resident Doug Mack talked about being in philadelphia on Sept. 11, 2001. He was working that day and aware of what had transpired, but he didn’t get a chance to look at a news account of the attack until that evening. “I was numb,” he remembers. “I drove home the next day to North Carolina. There were no airplanes in the sky.” Donna McCall, Stokesdale’s deputy town clerk, didn’t have any family members or close friends directly affected by the terrorist attacks. Still, when she learned of the attacks she says she felt like she had been physically accosted, and that everything had been taken away from her. “I did not recover from that for some bit of time.” After 9/11, McCall said she just

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Of the lingering effects, McCall said after the attacks she started taking her life more seriously. “It forever changes the way I look at things. The respect for our service members; our firemen; our police officers; and in general, life itself. That flowers grow and seasons change.” The effects of 9/11 linger in another way for McCall. “Yesterday I heard a really loud noise,” she said after the remembrance service. “Is it a plane? Are we being attacked? It still flashes back.” McCall’s son, Travis Lovern, is a firefighter in Kernersville. Another son, Jason, was at one time a volunteer firefighter in Stokesdale. The ceremony on Sept. 7 made her “proud to think there are people who still remember and are not afraid to stand up and show their belief in their country,” she said. “For the population of Stokesdale, this was very good.”

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About three dozen people attended the ceremony. Stokesdale town councilman Frank Bruno, guest speaker, said it was “important to remember those people who put their lives on the line every day.” The Marine Corps League was represented by Les Leamons, Joe Vodenichar

wanted to see all of her loved ones and know that they were OK. “I literally lost all the security in my life as an American,” she says. “We were all so vulnerable.”

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OAK RIDGE town council as reported by PATTI STOKES Mayor Ray Combs called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Roger Howerton said his granddaughter and great-grandchild had been involved in an accident earlier that morning in front of Oak Ridge elementary School, and he was thankful they were okay; he then led everyone in a moment of silence. Minutes from the Aug. 1 meeting and closed session were approved.

AnnounCEMEnTs On behalf of the Oak Ridge Lions Club, Jim Kinneman invited community members to participate in the organization’s golf tournament on Sept. 7 at Dawn Acres.

ToWn MAnAGER REPoRT Town Manager Bruce Oakley requested phyllis Anders and paul Greiwe be approved as alternates and Madeline Magby as youth representative on the parks & Recreation Commission, and patti paslaru as alternate on the planning & Zoning Board. All four volunteers were unanimously approved.

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Additionally, Council unanimously approved renewing the town’s annual contribution of $5,000 for the USGS monitoring well on Town Hall property (the $5,000 will come from next year’s budget). A graph was presented to council which shows the ups and downs of water levels in the last several years (despite all the rain this summer, the water table is lower than it was at the same time in the three previous years).

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plan. NCDOT is still reviewing the plan. On a background note, Day said the plan is long-range and comprehensive (about 20 years out). He stressed that it provides a vision for the future and is not regulatory or binding, nor is it fiscally constraining. A key goal of the plan is to provide paths for citizens to safely walk between homes, schools, businesses and parks and connect with regional greenways and trails. One of the plan’s short-term goals is to connect the school to the town park and town core and acquire easements for walkways and trails. providing a way for 20 percent of children who live near the elementary school to be able to walk to the school is also a goal of the plan. The town core is well-suited for walking between destinations (school and town park, for example), but Highway 150 and N.C. 68 are barriers that must be crossed, Day pointed out. The piedmont Greenway and Haw River Trail present regional trail connection options. With the completion of I-73 in the future and the resulting reduction in truck traffic through the town, Day said Oak Ridge will have an opportunity to re-look at the N.C. 150 and 68 intersection and consider making it more of a gateway into the town. Day presented a list of the pedestrian Steering Committee’s Top 10 recommended projects, which he said were reinforced by public feedback. The majority of the projects would focus on areas along N.C. 150 and Linville Road, including the intersection at the elementary school.

Proponents Jim Kinneman said making the town more walkable “has been near and dear to my heart since I moved here,” and the connectivity and walkability of a town definitely increased the sense of community. Randy Schmitz said increasing physical activities for all citizens was impor-

tant, and implementing the pedestrian plan would help toward that effort.

Council discussion Howerton said he would not stand in the way of the plan, but was hesitant to see it take a higher priority than a water system, which he had been working on for years. “When it comes to the taxing of the citizens of Oak Ridge, I had much rather see our tax revenues used for municipal water than a sidewalk,” the councilman said. “Now, I backed the sidewalk from the school, the section that is incomplete. But I have a little bit of a problem seeing Oak Ridge turned into a Greensboro.” Howerton added he could visualize some of the sidewalks suggested in the plan, especially those in the town core, but struggled to visualize others. “I would personally like to see Oak Ridge stay ‘Oak Ridgey,’ if we can do that,” said Councilman Danny Yanusz. “The I-73 connector could have a different impact than what we foresee … we live in a society that has become increasingly unhealthy and if there are ways we can encourage people to get moving, we should do that.” Councilman George McClellan said he noticed several kids walking from the shopping center toward the swim club a few days earlier, and he supported the pedestrian plan because it was about public safety. Mayor Combs explained that council couldn’t vote on the plan because DOT had not signed off on it yet, then emphasized that even if/when council did vote to approve the plan (which would likely be in October), it was simply an endorsement and nothing else.

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In order to comply with a recently approved state law, Council approved a text amendment to the town’s ordinance which pertained to the Board of Adjustment.

COMMUNITY UPDATES Parks & Recreation. Chairman Bill Edwards reminded everyone of upcoming

events in the park. On Sept. 14 there will be another Music in the Park event from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Shelter 2. A community yard sale is planned for later this fall. Historic Preservation. Debbie Schoenfeld said the commission recently approved two COAs for the O.R. Foundation. Historic marker dedication ceremonies are being planned. Mack McAtee is working on an artifacts display case at Town Hall that will have ever-changing exhibits. The commission is seeking alternates. Planning & Zoning. Chairman Doug Nodine reported the board had recommended approval of Patti Paslaru as an alternate, and approved a site plan for an addition to Holt Hall at Oak Ridge Military Academy and a text amendment to the town’s ordinance. Fire Department. Assistant Chief Sam Anders reported that Chief Steve Simmons is doing better after back surgery and transitioning back to work.

FINANCE REPORT Sam Anders reported $2.235 million in liquid assets and receipts of $266,875 in property tax revenue in August.

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Council voted to add Wells Fargo to the list of depository banks because of the bank’s favorable interest rates on money market type accounts.

COMMENTS Melissa Stallings, PTO president of Oak Ridge Elementary, Nancy Goldfinch, a parent, and Denise Francisco, principal of the school, all spoke about traffic backups on Linville Road and Highway 150 from the morning car rider line, and asked for the town’s support in resolving the situation. All four council members present expressed their support to the school, and Mayor Combs assured Francisco that the town manager would call her the following morning to discuss the situation and how the town might be able to help. For more on this conversation, see article on page 1. After a brief closed session, council adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m.

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 13  Pops on the Square | The Town of Reidsville will host a free concert in Market Square, 303 S. Scales St., on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. enjoy the soulful sounds of The Legacy Tribute Band and cocktails in the beer and wine garden. SATURDAY, SEPT. 14  Fundraiser Bake Sale | Come to Golden Antiques, 4537 U.S. 220 in Summerfield, on Sept. 14 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for some delicious goodies and a chance to win raffle prizes. All proceeds go toward paying medical expenses related to a kidney transplant for local resident Megan Calloway. More info: megan_lk@bellsouth.net

 Farmer’s Market |The local farmer’s market will continue each Saturday until Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Oak Ridge Town park, 6231 Lisa Dr. Come check out the flowers, baked goods and fresh veggies for sale.

 Pancake Breakfast/Car Wash |StokeRidge Tavern & Grill, 7607 Highway 68 N., will host a fundraiser on Sept. 14 beginning at 8 a.m., to benefit the NWHS football and cheerleading teams. Breakfast will be served 8 to 11 a.m.; the car wash will be 9 a.m. to noon.

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 Brunswick Stew | Bethel UM Church, 8424 Haw River Rd. will have their Brunswick stew available for pickup on Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to noon. $6 a quart. Order today: sk892@bellsouth.net or 209-2959.  Pinto Bean Supper | Mt. Bethel Church, 8130 Highway 65 in Summerfield, will host a pinto bean supper on Sept. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m., with proceeds benefiting the church food bank. $5 per plate; kids eat free.  Open-Air Music Affair| The Town of Summerfield will host a free outdoor concert on Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Summerfield Community park Amphitheater, 5404 Centerfield Rd. Sign-up for open-mic will begin at 5:30 p.m. More info: www.summerfieldgov.com.  Music in the Park | A Music in the park event will be held at Oak Ridge Town park, 6231 Lisa Drive, Shelter 2, on Sept. 14 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Robert Tilley and the Hard Times Band will perform. MONDAY, SEPT. 16  JDRF Charity Night | Uptown Charlie’s, in the Lowes Food plaza at North Church Street and Highway 150, will host a charity night on Sept. 16 from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. to benefit the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes. More info: 298-4828.

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L to R: Carl Brown, Matt McGee, Wes Fulp, and Mitch Dillon ﬂank Carolyn Brown as they pose with the trophy after winning their second straight Tom Brown Memorial championship – posting a 53 – at Dawn Acres in Stokesdale on Sept. 7. The tournament, sponsored by the Oak Ridge Lions Club, raises money to fund the club’s charitable work, which includes scholarships for northwest Guilford County students, socials and baskets for nursing home residents, and the Lions Vision Van.

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The Stokesdale Fire Department was represented at the 9/11 ceremony at Linear Park in Stokesdale on Sept. 7.

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Chat Brewster, of the Marine Corps League, salutes the ﬂag as it is raised at the 9/11 ceremony at Linear Park in Stokesdale on Sept. 7.

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Johnny Roscoe, former head coach of the Northern Guilford Nighthawks, and wife Jane were presented with a painting of the Nighthawks’ Johnny Roscoe Stadium at game halftime on Sept. 6. Coach Roscoe retired in February after leading the Nighthawks to three consecutive 3-AA state championships.

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James and Heidi Ritchie participated in the Walk for Hunger at Bethel United Methodist Church on Sept. 8. The Ritchies, who planned to cover six miles, received $102 in pledges from their church. “Both of us enjoy walking,” James said. “It’s just a good excuse to do it some more,” Heidi added. More than $2,200 was raised for Good Samaritan Ministries, which helps those in need.

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Linda Shields (right) of Stokesdale pays Charles Southard for her produce at the ROADS-sponsored Saturday Market in downtown Stokesdale on Sept. 7.

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Northern Guilford band members get down for the crowd during the game against Northwest on Sept. 6.

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FRAud Sept. 3 | A resident of Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale reported a known person had stolen a check from his bedroom dresser drawer, forged his name on the check, and cashed it for $80.

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Sept. 3 | A resident of Branson Road in Stokesdale reported someone stole a Ruger .380 semi-automatic pistol from an unlocked toolbox attached to his truck.

Sept. 3 | At about 10:15 a.m., the sheriff’s department was called to investigate an incident at Lowes Foods in Oak Ridge involving two people arguing. The subjects admitted they had been arguing and had gotten very loud, but there was no evidence of any physical altercation.

Sept. 4 | A resident of Sandy Ridge Road in Colfax reported a license tag was stolen from his vehicle between Aug. 24 and Sept. 4. Sept. 3 | A known suspect reportedly stole a resident’s debit card from his wallet, which was in the resident’s home.

Sept. 7 | The sheriff’s department investigated a verbal argument between two residents of Mears Fork Road in Summerfield which occurred about 12:15 a.m.

Sept. 3 | A Northern Guilford High School student took food from the cafeteria without paying for it.

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Sept. 3 | A Stokesdale man was stopped on U.S. 220 in Summerfield and charged with DWI (Driving While Impaired), driving left of center, possession of an open container, and Driving While License Revoked. Sept. 5 | After the sheriff’s department was called about a suspicious vehicle parked at a construction area off Spotswood Road, a woman was charged with possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, Schedule II and Schedule IV substances.

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Sept. 5 | A woman at petro 220 on U.S. 220 in Summerfield reported that someone stole her cell phone off the counter while she was playing lottery scratch-off tickets. Sept. 5 | A NW Middle School student reported a NW High School student stole a pair of football cleats from him, valued at about $100. After the suspect was found to have the football cleats, they were returned, and the suspect was charged with Misdemeanor Larceny and Misdemeanor possession of Stolen Goods. Sept. 7 | A resident of Beeson Road in Oak Ridge reported her neighbor broke into her vehicle and stole her wallet. The neighbor was charged with B&e of a motor vehicle and larceny from a motor vehicle.

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Joe Woodruff said the Vikings “played a great first half” in their 33-7 loss to Northern Guilford. Woodruff said there would be no finger-pointing for his team’s loss, placing the blame on the offense, the defense, the special teams, and the coaching staff. The Vikings committed three turnovers and turned the ball over on downs in the second half after going into halftime 7-7 with the Nighthawks. Looking ahead | Woodruff said Reidsville is “very athletic; very fast; a talented team.” Woodruff called Reidsville Coach James Teague a “Hall of Fame coach.”

“I want to see our kids respond,” Woodruff said. “On defense, I want to see us moving to the ball, lining up right, and playing fast.” On offense, Woodruff said he wants to see “what we did in that first half (vs. Northern Guilford) against Reidsville for four quarters. We want to throw the ball when we want to, not because we have to.” We predict | This will be a tough game for the Vikings, and the Rams will show them no mercy on turnovers or defensive weakness. To win this one, the Vikings will have to play flawlessly.

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Randy, the AT&T technician, for coming out and fixing my phone and internet after not having it for a week and being told by AT&T that it was going to be Sept. 9 before they could get to me! Mike for his kindness in helping us take our beloved German shepherd, philo, to the veterinary hospital after being hit by a car. I will never forget what you did for us that day. God bless you. The (new, interim) town planner in Summerfield. The past month you’ve done more for us on getting our land surveyed then the previous lady did in six months! Our new neighbors in Henson Forest for welcoming our family so nicely when we moved three weeks ago. Thanks for the introductions, fresh bread, gift baskets, and Godino’s cake balls! Sen. Berger for telling the truth about the education unions and establishment. America should pay its educators what they’re worth! Therefore, we should immediately re-align their salaries so as to make them the 27th-best-paid in the world. Northwest field hockey team for having an excellent car wash and doing a great job on my car! Go Vikings! Joe and his crew at Arbor Masters for

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MaryBeth, owner of Diva on a Dime, a great boutique in the heart of Stokesdale. The women’s clothing and shoes/ accessories in her store are high-end and incredibly affordable. The Summit Church Oak Ridge for sponsoring the free movie, “Wreck-ItRalph,” held at the Oak Ridge park on Sept. 6. Looking forward to future movies! Local residents, businesses, and the Northwest Observer for supporting my Northern Guilford High School senior project which benefited CHARGe Syndrome. Not only did you help raise $12,000, you provided me the opportunity to learn so many memorable life lessons. Tractor Supply for their support of the Northwest field hockey team’s car wash fundraiser. The man who helped the older woman get her groceries to her car on the evening of Sept. 8 at Lowes in Oak Ridge. The owner of Crossroads Consignments in Oak Ridge. Not only does she provide a friendly atmosphere with wonderful finds, she was able to jump start my car when I couldn’t get it started! everyone who helped with the first Music In The park event in the Oak Ridge Community park on Sept. 7. It was most enjoyable and a big success! Thank you to the Town of Oak Ridge for this wonderful event!

GRIPES to... president Obama, on Syria. This is what you get when you elect a community organizer president. parents who teach their kids that rules are for “other people” when they avoid the long car rider line (at Oak Ridge elementary) and walk their kids into school in the morning. Let’s support the administration and keep kids safe. The people who continue to speed up and down N.C. 68. Someone has now died because of inattentive driving. This could have been a family with children. Slow down and pay attention! The NCDOT. While the new turning lanes at the intersection of Alcorn and N.C. 68 were needed, surely the intersection could have been designed so that it is not necessary to zigzag through it in order to go straight. The person who hit my beloved German shepherd on Highway 158 in Stokesdale on Aug. 11 and did not bother to stop. He accidentally got out of our yard. He was a beautiful and gentle family member. The person who stole the money can from a self-serve honor system produce stand. Farmers make little money for their hard work. They have produce stands as a service for honest people. Thanks to the honest customers for their business. Those voting in favor of going into Syria. Syria’s rebels aligned with al-Qaeda control the power plant, run the bakeries and head a court that applies Islamic law. If the U.S. intervenes against Assad, it will

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be supporting al-Qaeda. Tom Collins for choosing convenience over safety (Opinions, Sept. 6-12 issue). Be sure to have that discussion with your child! Those who drive in the rain without their headlights on. It is the law! You may see fine, but we can’t see you! If your wipers are on, your headlights should be! Save a life – it may be yours! The parents who let their kids run wild through elizabeth’s outdoor dining area in Oak Ridge Commons on the evening of Sept. 8, while we were trying to eat. They should know better and so should you. To myself (patti Stokes, Northwest Observer editor), for publishing a Gripe about a business without contacting the business owner first to get their side. I ignored my own rule of fairness and apologize to Mike Dixon, owner of Superior Wash. Editor’s Note: In our Aug. 30 issue we published a Gripe about Superior Wash after verifying that the homeowner had filed a complaint with BBB, saying the company had damaged their deck. However, Mike Dixon denies that the damage to the homeowner’s deck occurred when he power washed their house in March (he says he did not power wash their deck, but another company had applied a deck sealant to it one month earlier, in February, and that the sealant was still sticky because of the cool, rainy weather). We don’t know for certain who is right or wrong in this case, only that both parties involved are disputing who is responsible for the deck damage.

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MisCEllAnEous Sept. 4 | An employee of pine Needle LNG on Haw River Road in Oak Ridge reported a known suspect dumped tree debris and brush on the business property. The suspect was identified and he removed the debris from the property. Sept. 5 | Capt. phil Byrd of District 1 Sheriff’s Office reported a motor vehicle accident involving his patrol vehicle. The

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I support the school staff

I just sat through the September Oak Ridge Town Council meeting. During the citizens’ comments I was appalled as I heard concerned parents and a school administrator describe some parents’ behavior with regard to the Oak Ridge elementary morning car line and child drop-off.

I will not get into details, but when I hear that a number of parents feel the need to verbally abuse individuals whose primary motive is to ensure the safety of our children along with blatantly ignoring what is asked of them and all parents, it makes me cringe. Although my child rides

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the school bus and I have not seen the car line in action, the rules they have seem reasonable and in place to protect all our children. Beyond the inexcusable aspect of disrespecting school staff for simply doing their jobs and trying to keep our children safe, what sort of message does this parental behavior send to our children: “The rules apply to everyone but me? If you are inconvenienced it’s okay, but I am too important to be inconvenienced?”

As we know, our children see everything we do and will model their behavior based upon what they observe. Oak Ridge, we are better than this. The simple fact that our school staff has had to spend so much energy on this can only take away from their ability to most effectively educate and enrich the lives of our children. I write this as a concerned parent who supports our school’s staff and wants to see more thoughtful parental behaviors. Randy Schmitz, OAK RIDGe

With love, from your dogs

This is a hard letter for us to write. It’s really hard because laptop keyboards aren’t designed for a dog’s paws – especially big dogs. We wanted to tell Linda and Danny Yanusz how very special you two are. Although you never heard us call you Mom and Dad – you are. We tried to tell you how much we love you, but it always came out, “Bark, bark, woof.” So instead, we just tried to show you how much you meant to us. We are a family and we learned all about unconditional love because that is what you gave us every day. We always felt loved, and safe, and happy. We both hope you felt the love we had for you, too. All those hikes and family outings were special to us. We are so blessed with all of the fond memories. Right now, we are healthy and well. We have lots of friends to play with. There’s fresh air, green grass, tall mountains for hiking, and warm meadows for

resting. There is plenty to eat and we are well cared for by a nice old man who says He created us all so we could be a family. He told us to have fun for now, and wait for you both. He said there are still things He has planned for you, but we’ll be together again and when we are it will be forever. We like thinking about that. We are never far apart because you are always near our hearts. Just so you know, there’s a Rainbow Bridge nearby. We’ll meet you there. All our love, Kasey and Kaiser Former canine residents of OAK RIDGe Editor’s Note: The above letter was written by a friend of Oak Ridge residents Danny and Linda Yanusz, on behalf of their beloved Greater Swiss Mountain dogs, Kasey and Kaiser, who were often seen at community events, in the town park, in parades, and on the trails of N.C. Kaiser died on April 11 and Kasey died on Sept. 5.

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ABSOLUTE AUCTION, Monday, Sept. 16, 10am. We have been commissioned by the Winston Salem Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite Temple, located at 34 Miller Street, to liquidate an inventory of Masonic items that almost never find their way to the marketplace. Selling out the contents of three lodge rooms, one selling complete, including alter, all components of each officer station, furniture, side seating – the whole shebang! One lodge room is replete with a series of hand-painted (circa 1955) canvas backdrop props (17’ x 40’) depicting very ornate scenes from the Courtyard to the Inner Sanctum of King Solomon’s Temple. The accompanying ropes, pullies and weights are included. Three pianos, one organ, stage lighting, PA systems & speakers, office furnishings and a veritable plethora of accouterments will be sold at this auction. We will also be selling all the stainless steel kitchen equipment, Hobart Buffalo chopper, ice maker, grills, fryers, refrigeration, freezers, fire arrest, dishwasher, etc. All building components – boiler, A/C, doors, exterior railings, flagpole, plumbing & lighting fixtures,, stage lighting, and so much more! Bring your trucks & trailers – demolition begins within days of our auction! Preview on Sunday,, Sept. 14 from 2-4pm & by appointment. See at peggauction.com, #5098 John C Pegg (336) 996-4414.

SEASONAL LAWN CARE help needed, must have valid NC drivers license & transportation. Call Buzz, 509-6464.

“OPEN AIR MUSIC AFFAIR,” featuring The Back Porch Orchestra, Saturday, Sept. 14, 6pm, Summerﬁeld Community Park Amphitheater. See display ad on page 3 for more details.

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 EMPLOYMENT Law Office PARALEGAL needed for real estate closings. Must be able to work independently and have experience working in a small law firm office. Send resume to lawoffice@attorneybillbarbour.com. SUBWAY OF STOKESDALE & Kernersville now accepting applications online at www. mysubwaycareer.com. Must be 17, EOE.

Local company needs EXPERIENCED GUTTER INSTALLER. Call 643-0531. BUS DRIVERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY! 16 hours per week (6:45-8am and 2:454:15/4:30pm daily). $12.75/hour to start. Must have (or be available to train) for CDL with S&P endorsements. Call Mary Dator, (336) 580-3668 or email marydator@ greensboroday.org.

 SAVE THE DATE KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, Mt. Pisgah Church, corner of Pisgah Church and Battleground, Friday, Sept. 13, 9am-7pm & Sat., Sept. 14, 8am-1pm (many items 50% off Sat.). Clothes, toys & more. Great deals! MUSIC IN THE PARK. Free concert featuring bluegrass/country/gospel by Robert Tilley and the Hard Times Band, Saturday, Sept. 14, 6-8:30pm, Oak Ridge Town Park, shelter 2. Parking on Linville Road, across from ﬁre dept., look for signs. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Food vendors will be on site. Rain date: Sept. 15, 5-7:30 pm. Stokesdale Town Park MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP. The Town of Stokesdale would like to invite landscape contractors and the general public to a workshop to be held on September 19, 2013 at 7pm. Stokesdale Town Council will open the ﬂoor to any interested party concerning the landscaping and maintenance of the town park and town hall. Contractors wishing to apply for inclusion in any resulting vendors’ list will be required to provide proof of liability and workers compensation insurance. Council will also be accepting applications from any citizen interested in serving on the Stokesdale Property Committee. Please contact Stokesdale Town Hall, (336) 643-4011 with any questions or concerns.

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Join us Sunday, Sept. 22, 10:45am. Awardwinning “CALLED OUT MINISTRY” gospel quartet will be singing for morning worship at Pleasant Ridge Community Church, 1826 Pleasant Ridge Road, Greensboro, 27410. Light lunch & fellowship afterward. WESLEYAN WOMEN’S BAZAAR, Sat., Sept. 28, 7am-2pm, Liberty Wesleyan, 15303 US Hwy. 158, Summerﬁeld. Yard & bake sale, silent auction, homemade chicken pies, pecans. Antique cars.

 YARD SALES YARD SALE, Sat., Sept. 14, 7am-12n, 155 Belewsfield Rd., Stokesdale. Baby items, household, clothes, etc. HUGE YARD SALE, Sat., Sept. 14, 7:30am, 7400 US Hwy. 158, Countryside Village (at the old Copper Coffee Pot), Stokesdale. Furniture, small appliances, tv’s, computer equipment, misc. YARD SALE, Friday, Sept. 13, 9am-4pm & Sat., Sept. 14, 9am-12n, 280 Pitcher Ct., Summerfield (Greensboro Nat’l Golf Course). Garden equipment, furniture, tools, games, books, magazines, art work, potted plants, etc. COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Sat., Sept. 14, 7am, Golden Antiques, 4537 Hwy. 220, Summerfield 27358. Lots of great deals! MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Saturday, Sept.14, 7am-1pm, 8215 Chestershire Rd., Oak Ridge (Huntcliff sub). Tools, fishing equip., furniture, toys, household items. Something for everybody!

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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.

YARD SALE, Saturday, Sept. 14, 7-11am, 8300 Cadet Dr., Oak Ridge. Household, misc. items. MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE, Friday, September 13 & Saturday, Sept. 14, 5897 Stanley Huff Rd, corner of Bunch and Stanley Huff. COMMUNITY YARD SALE, Saturday, Oct. 5, downtown Stokesdale as part of Saturday Market. To reserve your table downtown ($5/table), call Pam, 643-6400 or Sue, 298-4323. For more info, visit www.roads-stokesdalenc.org.

 YOUTH SPORTS NEW 10-U GIRLS FAST PITCH team forming. Stokesdale Rec does not offer fall ball, so we will be playing in Stoneville. This will be fall ball as well as travel. If interested, please contact one of the following: Tammy Joyce, (336) 542-8654, haley011004@hotmail.com; Steve Lebrecht, (336) 740-1781, stephen.lebrecht@ gmail.com; Roy Barnes, (336) 740-1782, wendynroy1@aol.com.

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ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747. MAID-2-SHINE. Serving NW area for 10 years. Homes/ofﬁces/move out-in. Detail oriented/prof/bonded/exc. ref. 338-0223. ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE. 11 yrs. exp. Excellent references. (336) 508-5714. CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will clean to ﬁt your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail. References. Call Laura Bennett, 231-1838.

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CARPET / UPHOLSTERY / FLOORS 298-7374

CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com. FREE PICK-UP of mowers, batteries, AC’s, appliances, grills, etc. 689-4167.

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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.

Specializing in electric repairs, com/res., (336) 601-8304.

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

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES ALL ABOUT THE HOUSE. General home repair. Will take the lead on, or assist you with your home projects. 644-8710 / 708-0522. HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609.

OLD SCHOOL

HOME REPAIR, LLC

Home Improvement & Repairs Privilege Licensed & Insured

Lisa & Jerry Potkay, Stokesdale

(336) 669-7252

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Gutter Glove distributor/installer

Professional, Honest, Reliable

YARD SALE, Sat., Sept. 14, 7am, corner of Fairburn Drive & Hwy. 158, Reidsville (1 block east of Witty Road). Little bit of everything.

Cmoorelight.com, ElectricalContractor.

GRADING / HAULING BRAD’S BOBCAT SVC. Grading, hauling, gravel/dirt, debris removal. 362-3647.

MAYS SIDING Storm damage, facia and siding repairs. 215-8776, www.mayssiding.com.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING, fall aeration, leaf removal, irrigation installation & repair, and other landscaping services. J. Gibson Landscaping, (336) 419-7236. American Owned & Operated. NOW IS THE TIME for total renovations of fescue areas! Aeration, fertilization, lime, seeding with correct seed based in sun or shade. We want to help! GLI Landscaping, (336) 908-9654 or byrongli@yahoo.com. 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. STUMP GRINDING - FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860.

GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING

LITTLE DAVE’S Landscape Management Inc. We will create a solution to ﬁx your problem or maintain your existing landscape! Call for a free lawn evaluation! Sign up with our Lawn Solution program and mention this ad and you will save 10% off your ﬁrst month’s service. Good people, competitive pricing. Insured and licensed. Call today! (336) 362-6181.

VINYL SIDING REPAIRS, vinyl railings & siding, replacement windows, gutter cleaning and repair. Please call 215-8776 for your free estimate.

WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764.

ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, ﬁll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.

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

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 13-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Landscaping, driveways, patios, sidewalks, concrete work. 362-3647. MIKE GAULDIN’S LANDSCAPE SERVICE offered exclusively at Mustard Seed Nursery, Inc. Free estimates. Call 644-8144. mustardseednursery.com. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Locally owned and operated. Lic/ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. 24-hr. emergency svc. OR, NC. 643-1119. GREENERTIMES LAWN MAINTENANCE Free quotes and affordable prices. Discounts on 1-year contracts. (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 ofﬁce. ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com. DELIMA LAWNCARE. Residential & commercial, free estimates. (336) 669-5210. 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. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.

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

Furniture Kare Co.

20 years experience in repair & restoration

• Refinishing and repair • Antique restoration • In-home services Specializing in chair repairs

ASPHALT MILLINGS, perfect for farm roads and wash-out areas. Half the cost of gravel. Fill dirt also available. 602-5820.

(336) 656-4836 furniture-kare36@triad.rr.com LOCAL PICKUP & DELIVERY • FREE ESTIMATES

www.furniturekare.com BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. Core aeration & fertilization, plus my custom blend of certiﬁed fescue seed. Fall packages start at $150. Also fall leaf clean-up, planting & pine needles. Annual service agreements available & affordable. Call Buzz, a NC Turfgrass Professional! 509-6464. TLC LAWN CARE Lawn mowing, fertilization and weed control. General cleanup. Affordable all-season lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097. COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, plugging, seeding, fertilizing. Weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. $25 gift card to Lowes Home Improvement for each referral. 362-5860. Serving the Triad for 24 years.

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YOU LOAD – WE HAUL. We will deliver a dump trailer, you load, and we will take it to the trash facility for a ﬂat rate. Call (336) 601-1910 or (336) 399-5228. ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home de-

Call Tony - office (336) 215-4531

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

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

sign/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.

RIDDLE PAINTING

DESIGNS BY COCOMAR Custom window treatments, home decor, embroidery, monograms, applique & personalization. Call (336) 601-5358, email designsbycocomar@gmail.com, or www. facebook.com/designsbycocomar. SWIMMING POOL SERVICE & REPAIR.

Specializing in interior painting, we take pride in our quality work and personalized service Free estimates References available

Residential Interiors Pressure Washing

(336) 402-4603 Serving the Triad since 1998

End-of-year specials on pool closings, liner replacements and equipment. 20 yrs. exp. Randy Harrell, 362-9721. GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS, ﬁreplaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call

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

JUNK REMOVAL – appliances, batteries, mowers, cars, electronics, trash removal, etc. Call about free junk removal, 423-3006.

Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

• Furniture Refinishing • Cabinet Refacing • Leather Repair CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

336/404-1471 www.fmbyjh.com

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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.

POWER WASHING 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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 MISC. SERVICES

 MISC. FOR SALE

 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES

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

IN-HOME COMPUTER SERVICE PC & laptop - service & repair. Spyware/ virus removal, networking, system upgrades, new system setup. Chris Clarke, (336) 508-8326.

DESIGNER OFFICE SALE, Saturday, September 14, 8am–1pm, 3859 Battleground Ave., 27410. Cleaning out our warehouse. Never-used furniture items: 2 bedroom sets, accent chairs, bar stools, writing desk, bookcases, storage cubes, chests, lamps, ottomans, mirrors, artwork, accessories. Greatly reduced prices. Also visit our “gently used” corner: ofﬁce chairs, area rugs, etc. Buyers responsible for pickup.

ANIMALS AVAILABLE

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

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CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. Tc. GicEes, In ARerv -Tction S OCoNnstru

Roof Replacements / Repairs Siding & Windows Custom Decks / Porches General Home Repairs Remodeling / Painting

30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee • Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable

Kids back at school means now it’s time to TAKE CARE OF YOU! I can help you with your ﬁtness goals and work with your schedule. Inside-Out Personal Fitness, (Certiﬁed Personal Trainer) Laura Watson, 408-8994. FREE PICKUP of appliances, batteries, junk mowers, air conditioners, grills, electrical items, metal items, etc. 689-4167.

JLB REMODELING INC. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. Remodeling, additions and home repairs. 681-2902, www.jlbremodeling.com. BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, decks, siding, windows, fall rooﬁng specialist. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343. 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. RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

EVERETT PIANO, excellent condition, buyer moves. $600. (336) 643-7671.

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Gated access with 24/7 camera surveillance We carry moving & shipping supplies

(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale COMPUTER SERVICES, help w/ wall-mount ﬂat screen TV’s. Text or call (336) 706-7450.

Shouldn’t your business be here? Call Laura, 644-7035, ext. 10 COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM - (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.

ROOFING 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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U-PICK MUSCADINES, Sept. 14 thru Oct. 22, weekends 8am-12n. $5/2 gallons. Riverbirch Vineyards, 200 Will Tom Road, Reidsville. (336) 339-5230.

small group fitness  personal training  RealRyder® indoor cycle  TRX training 

Cathy Gold ( 336 ) 549-6460 4446 US Hwy 220 N, Summerfield

www.goldstandard4fitness.com

FOUR KITTENS NEED HOMES, $10/ kitten, all just as cute as Mischief, above. Will have all shots, have been tested, and spayed/neutered. Beautiful grays and gray tabby. All bottle fed since 3 weeks old. Very loving. Inside home only, please. Call 337-6266 or 337-3267. Urgent need to place 4 INDOOR TABBY CATS. All are ﬁxed, some food provided. 601-2087.

TROY-BILT 5550W GENERATOR in mint condition. $375 if you pick up, $390 if we deliver locally. (336) 949-5858.

GROOMING

BOOK & RECORD SALE, Sept. 12-15, Golden Antiques, 4537 Hwy. 220, Summerﬁeld. Sponsored by The Vintage Vagabonds & MAYA. All items priced to move!

GROOMZ 2 GO MOBILE PET GROOMING, www.groomz2go.com, (336) 362-9822.

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 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. Residents of local retirement home in need of WHEEL CHAIR SEAT CUSHIONS and an electric typewriter. If you can help, please call Lee at 965-0221. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.

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STUDIO CANINE GROOMING. Serving northwest Greensboro. (336) 298-4712.

PET SITTING & BOARDING 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.

 REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR RENT OAK RIDGE, 3BR, 2BA, 2-car garage ranch style home. No pets/smokers. $1,000/mo., $500 security deposit. (336) 996-4989, leave msg. STOKESDALE, 2BR, 1BA duplex, $650/ mo., Spotswood Rd. Call (336) 706-1887.

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SUMMERFIELD, great 3BR, 2BA brick

STOKESDALE AREA, investment prop-

house on over an acre. Sunroom, hardwoods, walk-up attic and new HVAC. $950/ month. Call (336) 423-8169.

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Country Kennel ................................... 11 KPS - Kelly’s Pet Services .....................10 Northwest Animal Hospital ..................10 Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care, Inc. ...... 11 Westergaard Kennels...........................10

BETHANY AREA, 3BR, 2BA, 1 acre with fenced-in backyard, large deck. $800/mo.

Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA .....................10 Lisa Wall, CPA, PLLC .......................... 11 Samuel K. Anders, CPA, MSA, PC.......10

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Builders 161 Hunters Haven Drive

7714 Whipple Trail, Greensboro Secluded oasis for those who enjoy the “simple life.” 2.5 acres, mostly wooded, near Northern schls. Energy efficiency upfitted + charming woodstove = low utility bills. Wide-plank floors. New carpet up & fresh paint thru-out. Sunroom & lg deck for enjoying private setting. Low Co. taxes & 100% USDA Financing. $185,000

Horse Owner’s Dream. 46 AC Farm, 2BR/2BA House with 12-stall barn, 35 AC+/- enclosedwith wooden fence, Olympic-sized dressage ring, Tack Room, Wash Room, shop, large lunchroom, water in all stalls, tractor shed & pond. Farm overlooks, but is not a part of Greensboro National Golf Course. $695,000

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CHiroprACtiC Summerfield Family Chiropractic .........10

CHurCHes Central Baptist Church .................. 11, 17 Piedmont Cowboy Church ...................18

Summerfield Music in the Park ..............3

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FinAnCiAl Advisors Gate City Advisors .................................6

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1791 Ridge Oaks

Grand ole dame Zoned Commercial within Madison’s Business District. On double-corner lot w/sidewalks. High Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, tall baseboard, Old Hardware, decorative Fireplace & Moldings. Rocking Chair Porch, Front & Side VestibuleStyle Entries. Perfect Office, Tea Room, Antique Store. Offered for the first time at $175,000.

Shows like a Dream and move-in ready in River Oaks! Wonderful screened porch, gorgeous Kitchen, 4 bedroom plus Bonus. Amazing custom-built storage building stays! $359,900

Ramilya Siegel CRS, GRI, SRES, Master’s Circle Award ( 336 ) 215.9856

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