Photo by Annette Joyce/NWO Mark Middleton, owner of M&M Tire and Auto, believes the state could have done a better job of detouring traffic to his and other businesses located near U.S. 220. Feb. 6 - 12, 2015 ...continued on p. 18 bringing the local news home to northwest Guilford County since 1996 www.nwobserver.com Town, fire department review options for water access IN THIS ISSUE News in brief ......................................3 Your Questions..................................4 ‘Gibby’ honored ...............................6 Pets & Critters ....................................7 Bearded dragon is mascot.............8 HorsePOWER gala ............................9 High School Sports ......................... 10 Student Profiles ............................... 11 Community Calendar ................... 14 Bits & Pieces .................................... 15 Letters/Opinions ............................ 16 Crime/Incident Report .................. 17 Classifieds ....................................... 19 Index of Advertisers .......................23 Everything is costing us time – and time is not our friend when it comes to fire.” Summerfield Fire Chief Chris Johnson by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – In April 2014 the Summerfield Town Council requested that the Public Safety Committee be- gin exploring improvements to the town’s fire protection. With no municipal water system or fire hydrants, the fire department relies on ponds and lakes for its water source when responding to a structure fire. In addition to the frontline firefighters, Summerfield Fire Chief Chris Johnson explains several other people needed on the scene of a structure fire include those who drive the water tankers to a water access point, run the hoses from the tank to the access point, fill the tanks and get back to the scene of the fire. About how long does that process take? Once you are at the water access point, an average of seven minutes. For Johnson, that’s far too long in a critical situation when every minute counts. A diminishing number of water access points (what was at one time 28 is now 13) and a diminishing number of volunteer firefighters to work along with paid staff mem- bers on the scene is placing a strain on the department and by ANNETTE JOYCE SUMMERFIELD – The state giveth and the state taketh away. At least, that’s what seems to be happening to three local businesses that have found themselves further disconnected from their cus- tomers and the drive-by traffic which has been the lifeblood of their existence. N.C. Department of Trans- portation recently relented and put up directional signage to guide traffic, but quickly made the path to the businesses’ doors longer and more confus- ing; in the process, they have also upset residential neighbors. Until a few months ago, the three Summerfield businesses – M&M Tire and Auto, Gilley’s Small Engine Service and Petro 220 convenience store – sat on a major highway exposed to a constant stream of traffic. Once the newly widened U.S. 220 opened, the business- es were left stranded on what appeared to be an inaccessible access road. All three put up signs on U.S. 220 and U.S. 158 in an attempt to direct traffic to their locations. Originally, the only signage DOT placed directed drivers to the old U.S. 220, something that Mark Middleton, owner of M&M Tire, says “didn’t do us any good.” Recently, NCDOT placed New detour poses challenges for businesses, neighborhood ...continued on p. 5
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Photo by Annette Joyce/NWO
Mark Middleton, owner ofM&M Tire and Auto, believes
the state could have done a better job of detouring traffi c
to his and other businesseslocated near U.S. 220.
Feb. 6 - 12, 2015
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Town, fi re department review options for water access
IN THIS ISSUENews in brief ......................................3Your Questions ..................................4‘Gibby’ honored ...............................6Pets & Critters ....................................7Bearded dragon is mascot.............8HorsePOWER gala ............................9High School Sports .........................10Student Profi les ...............................11Community Calendar ...................14Bits & Pieces ....................................15Letters/Opinions ............................16Crime/Incident Report ..................17Classifi eds .......................................19Index of Advertisers .......................23
Everything is costing us time – and time is not our friend
when it comes to fi re.” Summerfield Fire Chief
Chris Johnson
by PATTI STOKES
SUMMERFIELD – In April 2014 the Summerfield Town Council requested that the Public Safety Committee be-gin exploring improvements to the town’s fire protection.
With no municipal water system or fire hydrants, the fire department relies on ponds and lakes for its water
source when responding to a structure fire.
In addition to the frontline firefighters, Summerfield Fire Chief Chris Johnson explains several other people needed on the scene of a structure fire include those who drive the water tankers to a water access point, run the hoses from the tank to the access
point, fill the tanks and get back to the scene of the fire.
About how long does that process take? Once you are at the water access point, an average of seven minutes.
For Johnson, that’s far too long in a critical situation when every minute counts.
A diminishing number of water access points (what
was at one time 28 is now 13) and a diminishing number of volunteer firefighters to work along with paid staff mem-bers on the scene is placing a strain on the department and
Photo by Annette Joyce/NWO
Mark Middleton, owner ofM&M Tire and Auto, believes
the state could have done a better job of detouring traffi c
to his and other businesseslocated near U.S. 220.
by ANNETTE JOYCE
SUMMERFIELD – The state giveth and the state taketh away. At least, that’s what seems to be happening to three local businesses that have found themselves further disconnected from their cus-tomers and the drive-by traffic which has been the lifeblood of their existence.
N.C. Department of Trans-portation recently relented and put up directional signage to
guide traffic, but quickly made the path to the businesses’ doors longer and more confus-ing; in the process, they have also upset residential neighbors.
Until a few months ago, the three Summerfield businesses – M&M Tire and Auto, Gilley’s Small Engine Service and Petro 220 convenience store – sat on a major highway exposed to a constant stream of traffic.
Once the newly widened U.S. 220 opened, the business-
es were left stranded on what appeared to be an inaccessible access road. All three put up signs on U.S. 220 and U.S. 158 in an attempt to direct traffic to their locations.
Originally, the only signage DOT placed directed drivers to the old U.S. 220, something that Mark Middleton, owner of M&M Tire, says “didn’t do us any good.”
Recently, NCDOT placed
New detour poses challenges for businesses, neighborhood
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Council continues efforts to get water system in the blackSTOKESDALE – Stokesdale town council members are bent on getting the town’s municipal water system financially in the black. To that effort, the council recently turned to UNC Environmental Finance Center, housed in the university’s School of Government.
The center has worked with hundreds of towns operating small water systems (serving fewer than 10,000 people).
“Small water systems comprise more than 94 percent of the nation’s 157,000 public water systems and struggle much more to meet clean drinking water stan-dards than their larger counterparts,” said Glenn Barnes, senior project director of the center. “In 2011, 25 percent of the nation’s smallest systems violated health-based
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“The State of North Carolina is looking at these numbers. If a water system loses money three years in a row, the state takes it over. That’s not what our goal is,” Stokesdale Mayor Randy Braswell says. “The trend in Stokesdale was not good, so our first major move was to break even … we were charg-ing $3 per $1,000 gallons of water, but Winston-Salem charges us $5.30. That does not get us above the black line.”
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I’ve noticed several large metal containers in the Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center.
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The remodeling work, which will add about 11,000 square feet and encompass three additional spaces in the shopping center, is well underway, Beane confirms. To minimize impact on shoppers, most of the work is being done at night when the store is closed.
Having just returned from a stint as a manager in the Clemmons store, Beane says he is excited about the renovation.
“Oak Ridge has supported Lowes so well and been good to us,” he says. “We can’t wait for the community to experi-ence our new concept.”
The renovation is estimated to be complete by mid-September.
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You did the right thing by pulling over. Master Trooper Chris Knox with N.C. Highway Patrol says
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both digital and neon orange directional signs along the highways. Kris Lorenz, DOT resident engineer, says the signs are temporary, but the department is hoping to replace them with permanent interstate signage once construction is complete.
However, a few days later, the detour route was changed again. It’s nearly two miles longer as the traffic winds through a residential area and doubles back to Petro 220. Middleton says DOT promised to put in a cut-through for the tractor trailer trucks that deliver gas, parts and supplies, but that hasn’t materialized. Instead, the trucks are re-quired to make a sharp turn at the end of Spotswood Road, where there’s not enough room for such a maneuver.
Then there are drivers of 18-wheelers who find themselves lost on the access road because GPS has not yet been updated; the current signage only serves to further confuse them.
“Those transfer trucks end up using my parking lot to turn around,” says Middleton. “The state isn’t going to pay me to have repairs done.”
Though Middleton has heard com-ments from his customers about the inconvenience and confusion, fortunately his customers are willing to make the drive.
“It hasn’t hurt our business because we have a lot of loyal customers, but I don’t think it’s really fair that they have to deal with this,” says Middleton. “Per-sonally, I think it’s very poor planning on
DOT’s part. They should have thought this out before they started construction.
“This all could have been eliminated if the state had put in a road coming across 220 in the beginning. They could still do it, but they claim it’s too late.”
At Petro 220, Jason Trimble, shift manager, sees the new detour as another headache for the store to endure; despite that, he believes the business will survive.
“Our expectation is for the store to stay open as long as we make enough money to keep the lights on,” says Trimble. “Both the owners live in the area and they want to make this work.”
Having the lowest gas prices in the area is one of the ways Petro 220 is working to bring in business. With a recent price of $1.95 per gallon, Trimble says “we were the first one in the state to break $2.”
As for the neighborhood behind the businesses, residents are enduring heavier traffic including the presence of the tractor trailer trucks.
Both Middleton and Trimble say they have heard complaints from the people who live there and rumors that law en-forcement officials have been called due to drivers speeding through the 35-mph zone.
There is a light at the end of the tun-nel, Middleton points out. The construc-tion taking place next door to Gilley’s Small Engine Service is scheduled to be completed at the end of March. Once that’s done, a permanent access should be in place.
Construction for the entire project is scheduled to be completed July 2016.
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like being around a second family.
“A third of our lives are spent with these guys,” he notes.
“He’s an all-around nice guy,” says Ian Barnes of Gibson, who along with Gibson was promoted to the rank of
lieutenant on Jan. 10. “He’s a Christian guy and he’s enjoyable to be around. He teaches a lot for us, and knows his field very well.”
The firefighters can always count on Gibson, says Barnes. “If someone needs a shift covered, Gibby is always willing to trade days.”
Engineer Zack Hardy drove for Gib-son when they worked the same shift.
“I joined in August 2013, and since Day 1 he’s been a good mentor for me,” Hardy says. “He’s helped me out by showing me the ropes and the styles of equipment used here.”
Gibson is fun to be around, and is a prankster, Hardy notes. Like the time he almost made Hardy fall out of his chair by coming from behind wearing a Halloween wolf mask. “He always keeps Halloween wolf mask. “He always keeps
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SUMMERFIELD – Lt. Chris Gibson, known to his fellow firefighters as “Gibby,” was named Firefighter of the Year during Summerfield Fire Depart-ment’s December banquet.
Gibson, who turns 30 this month, was born and raised in the Summerfield area. His whole family, immediate and extended, lives at the corner of Witty and Scalesville roads.
Like most children, Gibson loved fire trucks and the fire station, where he hung around with his dad.
“My dad, Herb Gibson Jr., was a Greensboro firefighter for 29 years, and just retired,” Gibson says. “I grew up around it. That’s how I got the passion and fever for it.
“In high school, I thought about join-ing the military, but I did a ride-along
with my dad on a couple of calls (staying in the truck),” he says. “That’s when I realized it was cool, and it felt right.”
Gibson started volunteering with SFD in 2003, and underwent training for two years.
He was named Trainee of the Year in 2004.
“They were just starting a hiring pro-cess, and I thought, ‘What the heck?’” Gibson laughed. He became a full-time firefighter in 2006, and was promoted to engineer (driver) the following year. He’s now based at Station 39 on Lake Brandt Road, and works part-time at Stokes-dale’s Station 12.
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Lt. Chris “Gibby” Gibson was selected as Summerfi eld Fire Department’s
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by ANNETTE JOYCEWhen Jan Clifford agreed to pet sit
her young grandson’s bearded dragon, Blade, she wasn’t prepared to get so at-tached to him.
Maybe it was the way the reptile kept agreeably bobbing his head up and down. More than likely, it had some-thing to do with his habit of clambering up on her shoulder while she sipped her morning coffee.
Whatever the reason, the little mon-ster won her heart and, in the process,
found a new home at HorsePOWER, a therapeutic riding center in Colfax.
As the center’s executive director, Clifford spends a good portion of her time in the Colfax office. Bringing her new friend along to the office seemed like the right thing to do.
Clifford soon found out just how right that decision was. Blade has turned out to be what she refers to as a “real icebreaker” for many of the potential clients who visit the office.
“We have kids who come in and they’re shy and feeling out of sorts.
Bearded dragon makes unique mascot
Once they see Blade, they open up,” she says. “Autistic kids especially need to have something to interact with and Blade provides that.”
Clifford admits there is a wide spec-trum of reactions to her unusual critter.
“The funniest thing is that the kids all like him and the parents are going ‘eeeeww’,” she says as she watches three young girls chase the gentle crea-ture around the office floor.
Even some of the office staff who regularly see Blade have not completely come to terms with having such an unusual mascot on the premises.
“Some of the staff are afraid of him,” Clifford says.
That’s why Blade spends most of his
Bearded dragon makes unique mascot
Once they see Blade, they open up,” she says. “Autistic kids
time contently resting in his glass con-tainer, where he enjoys a front row seat to the action going on around him.
Clifford says Blade has become part of the staff meetings which are held in the same room.
“We’ll be having a discussion and we’ll notice that Blade is bobbing his head like he’s agreeing with us,” she says.
Clifford knew very little about beard-ed dragons before meeting Blade, but it didn’t take long before she discovered the simple pleasures these reptiles offer.
“People will just sit there and stare at him,” she says. “He’s really entertain-
Photo by Annette Joyce/NWO
Blade, a bearded dragon, gets a lot of at-tention at HorsePOWER in Colfax.
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She notes that compared with other pets, bearded dragons are ex-tremely low maintenance.
“Blade almost takes care of him-self,” she says.
And just what does a bearded dragon feast on? Blade’s daily diet consists of six or seven live mealworms and about an eighth cup of kale.
Because bearded dragons come from a desert climate, they require a warm environment, which is accom-modated by a small lamp.
Keeping his container clean isn’t that big of a deal either – the bottom is filled with sand and a kitty litter scoop is used to remove shedding skin and excrement. Surprisingly, Blade only needs a once-a-week potty break.
Vet bills are essentially non-existent, but Clifford says Blade is due for a nail clipping and her regular vet has politely declined handling the chore (she’s considering tackling it herself at some point).
Blade likes to go on “adventures,” Clifford says, and can often be found roaming the office in the afternoons when there’s not a lot of foot traf-fic. His brownish hue blends into the flooring, however, so when he’s on the move, staffers have to be mindful not to step on him.
Fortunately, there have been no mishaps and Blade continues to enjoy his role as office mascot.
Looking for something special and unique to do this Valentine’s Day? Something that’s fun and will also sup-port a local non-profit organization in its efforts to help the community?
Here’s an idea that may just be the perfect answer.
HorsePOWER Therapeutic Learn-ing Center celebrates 20 years with its 19th annual Gala and Silent Auction on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Center Point Showroom just down the road in High Point.
The line-up for the evening includes live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar and silent auction.
This year’s silent auction includes over 200 items and is sure to be a favorite for attendees. Businesses have been generous in donating everything from furniture to gift certificates. You’ll find horse-related items including boots, lamps, jewelry and bags. There’s also a huge basket filled with items for dog lovers, rugs, an array of local pot-tery and more.
Since its inception, HorsePOWER continues to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities through the use of horses. Located at Leabourne Road in Colfax, the riding center involves a lot of time, over 350 volunteers and a tremendous amount
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“Sydney Wilson was a great leader on the court. She’s truly playing like a senior,” said Furlough. “We haven’t had all 10 players dressed for a game since Dec. 29. It was great to have us all back together.
“We’ve had to face some adversities, but those are good life lessons.”
Elissa Cunane also had a big game, with 15 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks.
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Boys varsity basketball (12-8, 9-3)Northern Guilford Nighthawks extend-
ed their winning streak to eight games on Jan. 27 after scoring an 81-49 win over Rockingham.
“Matt Graham was 5 for 7 on threes, and when we get that type of produc-tion it gives us a much more balanced attack,” said Northern head basketball coach Bill Chambers.
Graham scored a team-high 17 points, and center Josh Gibson chipped in 16 points.
The Nighthawks’ winning streak ended Friday, Jan. 30, however, when they lost to the Eastern Guilford Wildcats, 72-62.
“Our loss … was a difficult pill to swal-low,” said Chambers, “We have to credit Eastern and Coach Joseph Spinks with an excellent game plan.
“Quayson Williams is the best player we have faced this year and his 30 points really hurt us.”
Josh Gibson led the Nighthawks with 16 points and 15 rebounds.
girls basketball team fell to Rockingham 60-49 on Jan. 27.
“Rockingham was able to capitalize on the fact that our two point guards were out,” said Northern head girls basketball coach Kim Furlough. “We had players in positions they don’t nor-mally play in.
“We will all grow from this experience.”
Center Elissa Cunane finished with 13 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Mercedes Wampler added 11 points and shot 71 percent from the field.
In the 69-55 win against Eastern on Jan. 30, Guard Sydney Wilson posted a game-high 29 points, 6 assists, 4 steals and 1 block.
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Boys varsity basketball (18-2, 5-1)In the final minutes of the North-
west Guilford varsity boys basketball 82-79 win over East Forsyth on Jan. 27, Northwest sank free throws and East didn’t.
“Offensively, we got to get back to sharing the ball and making the extra
pass,” said Northwest’s head basket-ball coach Lee Reavis. “The last two minutes … we got better possessions and shots.
Guard Jalen Spicer, who finished with 14 points, hit clutch free throws down the stretch.
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Forward ThomasHennigan fi nishes with a
layup after coming up with a steal during the 82-79
conference win overEast Forsyth on Jan. 27.
“We had to bounce back with a win,” Spicer said.
Forward Sam Covington had a team-high 17 points, and guard Tre Turner added 15 points.
Pressuring the ball on defense isa key to success, and Northwest did just that in a 75-58 win over Ragsdale
on Jan. 30.
“We passed the ball extremely well in the first half and we were very unselfish,” said Reavis. “Our defensive intensity and active hands set the tone for the game.”
Covington led the way with 18 points, and Turner finished with 15 points.
basketball team was recently ranked No. 18 in USA Today’s Top 25 high school girls basketball teams, but head girls basketball coach Darlene Joyner said the 18th-ranked Vikings haven’t been focusing on the rankings.
“We’re trying to concentrate on us, perfecting what we do every night so that we can perform a little bit better. (The ranking) has not been a factor,” said Joyner.
Guard Hayley Barber and forward Morgan Pointer each scored 17 points
to lead the Northwest Guilford Vikings varsity girls basketball team to a 62-28 victory over East Forsyth on Jan. 27.
Barber said the team knows every game is going to be a battle, no matter what the final score says.
“We just need to be relaxed and focused on what we need to do and not what everyone else does,” Barber said.
Northwest scored another victory on Jan. 30, defeating Ragsdale 68-15.
Guard Toni Tucker scored 15 points, and forward Bria Gibbs had 13 points.
STUDENT PROFILES
Thanks to the coaches and teachers at Northern and Northwest High Schools for their student recommendations and input, which make it possible to recog-nize these talented, dedicated students for their accomplishments in academ-ics, athletics and cultural arts. Thanks, too, to the student reporters at North-ern and Northwest who helped us compile these profiles.
NORTHWEST BasketballTHOMAS HENNIGAN, sophomore
Hometown: Greensboro
Toughest class: Math
Extracurricular activities: Human Rela-tions Club, varsity football
Future plans: Play football in college
Most admired athlete: Greg Olsen
Favorite athletic team: Iowa Hawkeyes
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite band: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Favorite movie: “Fight Club”
Any siblings? Two sisters and one brother
Best vacation ever: Spring break 2014
Years in the NWHS area: Eight
Dream job: Big 10 college football coachSomething not everyone knows about me: “I own four hair brushes.”Nickname: “T-Henni”New Year’s resolution: Be an all-state wide receiver Position: “Forward. I try to be the hard-est worker every time I go out, no matter what sport.”Pre-game ritual: Pray Coach Lee Reavis on Thomas Henni-gan: “Thomas is an outstanding young man on and off the court. He plays with tremendous energy and with a passion for the game.”
Morgan Pointer each scored 17 points and forward Bria Gibbs had 13 points.
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professionals, pediatric nurse prac-titioner Tammy Shimfessel has been with Forsyth Pediatrics for 15 years.
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PLAN AHEAD NWHS 50th Class Reunion | The Northwest High
School Class of 1965 is making plans for its 50th-year reunion. The proposed date is Saturday, June 27. Organizers would like to hear from classmates; con-tact Sandra Clinard at (336) 848-2286 or [email protected], or Emily Tucker at (336) 643-2221 or [email protected].
FRIDAYS AND TUESDAYS, FEB. 6-27 Adult Ballet | Destination Arts in Oak Ridge Com-
mons will offer free adult ballet classes this month on Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:45 to 11 a.m. No experience necessary. More info: [email protected] or (336) 740-6891.
SATURDAY, FEB. 7 Pancake Breakfast | Oak Ridge Youth Association
will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Feb. 7 from 8 to 10 a.m. at JP Looneys, 2213 Oak Ridge Road (Oak Ridge Commons). Tickets are $7/adults, $5/kids 10 and younger. Seatings will be at 8, 9 and 10 a.m. Purchase tickets at the restaurant or Bank of Oak Ridge. More info: (336) 554-5959 or [email protected].
SUNDAY, FEB. 8 Gospel Chalk Art | Stokesdale Christian Church,
8607 Stokesdale St., Stokesdale, will host Chalk Art Evangelist Rev. Dwight Haynes on Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. The ministry features Christian music by Dwight and his wife Ann Haynes and a Bible message beautifully illus-trated on a large canvas along with amazing black light effects. More info: (336) 643-3111, www.chalktalks.net, or www.StokesdaleChristianChurch.com.
SUNDAYS, FEB. 8, 15 Alice in Wonderland | Oak Ridge Youth Theatre
presents this play on Feb. 8 and 15 at 5 p.m. at Körn-ers Folly, 413 S. Main St., Kernersville. Tickets ($8) or more info: [email protected] or www.oakridgeyouththeatre.com.
MONDAY, FEB. 9 Blood Drive | Oak Ridge UMC will host a blood drive
on Feb. 9, 2:30 to 7 p.m., at the church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road. All blood types needed. Appointments recommended but walk-ins accommodated. More info: (336) 643-4690 or www.oakridgeumc.org.
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Oak Ridge Military Academy honored members of the school’s 1975 basketball state champions’ team during half-time of the varsity boys’ basketball game on Jan. 30. Coach “Tee” Frye led the academy’s boys’ basketball team to the state championship, where they defeated Pungo Christian Academy of Wilmington (ORMA has not won another
state basketball championship since that victory nearly 40 years ago).
Flying HighSpencer “Ryan” Davenport,
son of Robin and Tony Davenport of Summerfield, and his team won gold at the NCAA collegiate sky-diving competition in Eloy, Arizona in December. Davenport is a junior at the Air Force Academy in Colo-rado Springs, Colorado, and is the highest-ranking junior in Group 4, which consists of 1,000 of the 4,000 acad-emy cadets. He is active in the Baptist Student Union there and wants to be an F-15 pilot after graduation.
Davenport attended Northern Guilford High School in his freshman and sophomore years, and attended school at the Library of Congress and served as a full-time page for the U.S. House of Representatives as a junior. In 2011 he was awarded a full academic scholarship to the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program and spent his final year of high school studying in Germany.
Davenport’s brother, Tyler, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2011 and is a U.S. Marine Osprey pilot.
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THURSDAY, FEB. 12 Merchants Association of Oak Ridge | MAOR, a
non-profit organization representing a diverse group of over 75 local businesses in and near Oak Ridge, will meet Feb. 12 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road, Oak Ridge. More info: Matt Beam at (336) 317-0607 or [email protected].
FRIDAY, FEB. 13 Northern Guilford High Open House | Rising 9th
grade students (and parents) currently attending private or charter schools and living in the Northern HS attendance zone are invited to an open house on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Student-led tours will follow a brief presentation. More info: Sharon Dippel at (336) 643-8449 or [email protected].
TUESDAY, FEB. 17 Summerfield business professionals | Do you own/man-
age a Summerfield-based business, or are you a Summer-field resident who owns/manages a business? If so, you’re invited to a “Meet and Greet” on Feb. 17, 5 to 7 p.m. at Polo Farms Community Center, 7160 Strawberry Road. Get to know other Summerfield business professionals and dis-cuss the formation of a Summerfield business association. Refreshments provided. Questions? Call Kathy Flanigan at (336) 643-6155.
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Attention Summerfi eld alumniDavid Layton, PE teacher at Summerfield Elementary,
needs your help to create a “Wall of Distinction.” The wall, which will be comprised of former students of Summerfield High and Summerfield Elementary schools who went on to
do great things, will be displayed in the historic rock gym. If you would like to nominate someone for the wall,
please send a clear picture and brief description of the individual to [email protected]
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LETTERS/OPINIONS
Forgiveness would emulate fi refi ghter’s character
I read the article “‘Hero’ deeply loved, remembered, missed” in the NWO’s Jan. 30 – Feb. 5, 2015 issue with great sadness. My sadness is first for the tragedy and pain that have been
and continue to be suffered by Melanie Harless, her family and the many people who loved and respected their hero, Todd Martinez.
At the same time, however, I feel great
sadness for Andy Barham and his family. It is easy to read an article like the one referenced above and assume attitudes on the part of those who are mentioned in its content, based partly on facts (some of which may have been distorted) but also on assumptions. Were I not familiar with this story and did I not know Andy, per-haps I would have had the same mistaken assumptions when I read it.
But I am familiar with it and I do know Andy, so I know better.
So many of the things I have heard and read regarding this tragedy im-ply that Andy’s crime was striking Mr. Martinez with his truck, as if Andy had done this with premeditation or at the very least, careless regard. This is not the case. Andy was not driving while im-paired, not distracted by texting or talk-ing on a cell phone. All he remembers is that Todd Martinez was suddenly there. No charges were brought against Andy regarding negligence in striking Mr. Martinez, and I believe this is significant.
To be sure, Andy’s reaction to hav-ing struck Mr. Martinez was horribly wrong, and in fact, criminal. He would be the first to agree with that, and he has. The behaviors he demonstrated afterward, however, were not those of a callous person with disregard for human life, but rather the terrified, impulsive reaction of a young man who was scarcely more than a boy. He put
on a facade of normalcy in doing his usual activities, but I have no doubt he was tormented inwardly and horribly conflicted. Had he the ability to do it over, he would stop and do everything possible to help Mr. Martinez, but as is always the case when tragedy occurs, we don’t get second chances.
When Andy gave himself up to the officers and was informed that Mr. Martinez had died, he sobbed uncon-trollably. Our society has determined that leaving the scene of an accident in which bodily injury has occurred is a se-rious crime, and Andy pled guilty to that crime. As I write this, he is imprisoned and serving the time that was legally adjudicated though our court system. Just as the family and friends of Todd Martinez will have to live the rest of their lives without their hero, Andy, his friends and his family will live with the scars of a horrible, tragic accident and the poor decision that followed.
All that I have read and heard about Todd Martinez indicates he was a fine, Godly man. No amount of vitriol against Andy will bring him back, but emulat-ing the character that Todd exhibited through his selfless life of service by forgiving a young man with an appro-priately crushed spirit would honor his memory in a way that no amount of punishment could ever accomplish.
Jim Bolling, SUMMERFIELD
Jogging along highway unsafe“Egomaniacal” or “death wish?”
Since when did N.C. 150 become a jog-ging track? Really? That highway is no longer a sleepy county road.
Regardless of the neon green attire worn, when you ramble on the edge of oncoming traffic against a morning sun or near dusk you are virtually invisible. Nothing more than a silhouette at best.
With Oak Ridge Park, Triad Park, indoor tracks, or quieter neighborhoods
available, as well as school yards after hours, it would appear to be safer than stumbling into an oncoming auto, or causing an auto to swerve rather than hitting you.
I am not impressed with anyone’s decision to run along the narrow margin of the “new I-95” in Guilford County. Sooner or later … it has, sadly, already happened to bicyclists.
Joe Hughes, OAK RIDGE
Looking back, looking forwardLast month we asked our elected offi cials in Oak Ridge, Stokesdale and Summerfi eld to share their perspectives on their town’s accomplishments in 2014 and what they saw as potential challenges for 2015. Thanks to Oak Ridge Councilman George McClellan for offering this response below, which is the last in our series of responses.
McClellan
“I think the council heard more rezoning cases (in 2014) than we had during the first two years of my term,” says McClellan. “Some did not agree with the council’s deci-
sions, but I felt comfortable with my decisions because they met the require-ments of our ordinances.”
In facing this challenge, McClellan be-lieves a major plus was to open discussions
about the town’s future development.
“One of the benefits that came from these hearings is that we got to hear from folks on both sides of the zoning cases and this led to the creation of the Town’s Land Use Review Committee; the committee is made up of a cross section of folks who live in Oak Ridge, including those who did not necessarily agree with all of my decisions,” says Mc-Clellan. “This committee is now review-ing our land use plan and will report back to the council later this year with their recommendations.”
McClellan says another challenge was continuing to keep taxes low and govern-ment small while still providing the ser-vices that citizens have come to expect.
Looking ahead, McClellan hopes the town can include funding in the 2015/2016 FY budget to complete a sidewalk along Oak Ridge Road, from the intersection at Linville Road to Oak Ridge Commons shopping center, so people can walk safely from the shop-ping areas to the town park.
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CRIME / INCIDENT report
ARSONJan. 26 | Arson was reported on Gard-ner Court in northwest Greensboro after someone used charcoal to start a fire in a residence under construction. A passerby saw flames and called the fire department. Damages are estimated at $1,000.
ASSAULTJan. 16 | A female resident of Kehoe Drive in east Greensboro reported being assault-ed during a road rage incident on N.C. 68. The female driver of the other car allegedly followed the victim into the parking lot of CVS in Oak Ridge and verbally confronted her before shoving her while claiming the victim hit her car. N.C. State Highway Patrol found no collision had occurred, and warrants were advised for both drivers.Jan. 19 | A male resident of Summerfield Road in Summerfield was charged with as-sault on a female and injury to personal prop-erty during an apparent domestic dispute.Jan. 25 | A resident of Arabian Court in Summerfield reported being assaulted during a domestic dispute. The victim was not injured; warrants were advised.
BREAKING AND ENTERINGJan. 29 | A resident of Moutline Court in northwest Greensboro reported that someone stole items including a $350 Paslode frame nailer, a $350 Paslode fin-ish nailer and a $100 Makita circular saw from his unlocked Chevy truck.
BURGLARYJan. 27 | A resident of N.C. 150 West in Summerfield reported that between 9 a.m. and 1:45 p.m., someone kicked open his basement door, entered his home and stole 11 pieces of jewelry valued at $416, a Ruger pistol valued at $400, and a $5 pil-lowcase. Damage was estimated at $130.Jan. 28 | Sometime between 5 p.m. on Jan. 22 and 6 a.m. on Jan. 23, someone slipped the front door lock of Long Asphalt Paving &
Trucking Co., located on U.S. 220 North in Summerfield. A file cabinet was broken into, and 10 checks were stolen. Three unknown suspects used fake names and ID cards to cash checks at area banks totaling $9,727.91.
FRAUDJan. 23 | A resident of Clopton Drive in northern Greensboro reported someone used his PayPal, Amazon, eBay and debit card accounts to make online purchases totaling about $11,000. The merchandise was shipped to locations across the coun-try, including one address in Greensboro.Jan. 26 | A resident of Reata Drive in Sum-merfield reported that someone used the victim’s checking account information to create and cash a fraudulent $4,500 check.Jan. 30 | A resident of Dickenben Drive in Summerfield reported that someone called him claiming to be conducting a survey on his Verizon cell phone account. The suspect then used information obtained during the call to switch the victim’s cell number to another phone to make international calls.
DRUGSJan. 24 | A resident of Scalesville Road in Summerfield was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
LARCENYJan. 26 | Two brothers were arrested for felony larceny and conspiracy to commit larceny after allegedly loading 49 bundles of roofing shingles, valued at $1,352.40, into their vehicle from a construction site on Torwood Court in northwest Greensboro.
THEFTJan. 26 | A resident of Centerfield Road in Summerfield reported that someone she knows stole $3,200 worth of jewelry from her home sometime after Jan. 22.Jan. 26 | Roofing shingles valued at $3,666 were reported stolen from a home under construction on Autumn Harvest Drive in Oak Ridge.
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things interesting, but also makes sure we get things done.”
Gibson is also always level-headed and quick to make good decisions even in difficult situations, says Hardy.
“There was a really bad wreck on Scalesville Road. I’d been on accident calls before that involved fatalities, but that one in particular ... On the call, we did everything that we could, and when we got back to the station, he was really proactive, making sure we were able to talk about things and get through that situation together,” Hardy says. “That goes back to him being a great mentor and teacher.”
And sometimes, a bad call turns out okay. Like a recent wreck on Witty Road involving a high school student.
“We got there and heavy rescue was able to stabilize the car so we could get her out,” Gibson says. With severe head injuries, the teenager was flown to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. “We didn’t know if she was going to make it.”
But four months later, the girl and her parents showed up at the fire station to thank the firefighters.
“It was great to see how she was do-ing,” Gibson says.
Gibson and Capt. David Watkins were also thanked by a woman they saved while using CPR for the first time.
“Getting thanks is not why we do it. It’s our job,” Gibson says.
And on the job, Chief Chris John-son describes Gibson as an exemplary employee.
Gibson helped start a rookie program, and continues to teach newcomers. He’s a certified fire instructor for the state, and teaches at Rockingham Community College. He’s also an instructor for others seeking their Wildland Fire Certification.
Johnson says whenever Gibson at-tends classes, he brings back valuable information to share.
A couple years ago, Gibson even starred in a commercial to recruit fire-fighters in Guilford County.
“I figured it would be on the Internet,” he says. Little did he know, it was shown in local theaters before a movie began.
“I wasn’t expecting it. I was sitting there [waiting for the movie] and boom! There it was! I thought, ‘I hope no one sees me,’” Gibson says. “I like ‘behind-the-curtain work,’ and giving other people the glory.”
The commercial also hit the TV screen, and was aired locally on WFMY News 2. It can be seen online at www.guilfordfireandrescue.com.
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AUTOS FOR SALE
2004 LEXUS ES 330 PREMIUM. Lexus quality, luxury and durability. White with beige interior. Excellent condition, fully loaded. Looks & drives great, must see! No accidents, non-smoker. Upgraded sound system. Very clean interior, well maintained. 96K gently-driven miles. $8,995. Contact (614) 888-5664.
2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV Plati-num series, black w/tan leather interior, no smoke, no pets, no odors. All-wheel drive, power sunroof, towing package, rear enter-tainment system, navigation system, very clean, excellent condition, 96,400 miles, $17,000. (336) 643-4114.
2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV, fully loaded, black on black, 75K miles, $34K. Call (336) 643-3156.
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Save the Date .............................19
Home Services .......................19-21
Misc. Services ..............................21
Misc. for Sale ..............................22
Misc. Wanted .............................22
Pets/Animals & Services ...............22
Real Estate .................................. 22
INDEX
SAVE THE DATE
Gideon Grove UMC is holding a FAT TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER. Come to Palestine UMC, 51 Ellisboro Rd., Stokes-dale on Tuesday, February 17, between 5-7pm for pancakes, sausage or bacon and great fellowship. All donations will go into our rebuilding fund. Out of the ashes we are Growing in the Grove!
SQUARE DANCE LESSONS! Square dancing is great fun and the per-fect exercise for the mind and body! Open House, February 19 & 26, 7:15-9:15pm, Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Spring-wood Drive, Greensboro. Lessons begin March 5. For more info, call (336) 621-0215 or visit www.GreensboroSwingingStars.org.
ROCK THE RUNWAY, an evening to ben-efi t Triad Goodwill, Friday, Feb. 20, doors open at 5:30pm. For more information, visit www.goodwillrocktherunway.org, or see display ad on page 5.
THE PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE CHOIR and ringers Spring Tour 2015, Thursday, February 26, 7pm, Oak Ridge Presbyte-rian Church, 2614 Oak Ridge Road. Come enjoy this internationally-acclaimed college choir and handbell ensemble!
KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, Fri., Feb. 27, 9am-8pm; Sat., Feb. 28, 8am-1pm (some items 50% off on Sat.), St. Paul’s Catho-lic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Rd., Greensboro, www.stpaulskidssale.com.
FAIRY GARDEN WORKSHOP, Saturday, Feb. 28, The Garden Outlet in Summer-fi eld. Please call to register or with any questions. (336) 643-0898.
Summerfi eld’s 19th annual FOUNDERS’ DAY event will be May 15 from 6-10pm and May 16 from 10am-4pm. Friday night will offer live music from Northern High School and rides. The Saturday morning parade will be along Summerfi eld Road, followed by live music, rides, vendors, and exhibits at the Summerfi eld Athletic Park (5200 US 220 North).
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“The majority of our calls are in the daytime,” the fire chief notes, and that’s when volunteers are at work and away from the community.
But the challenges of having only eight paid staff members per 24-hour shift and an average of only 1.1 volun-teers per call, coupled with diminishing water access points, don’t stop there.
When the widening of U.S. 220 is complete and the two-lane highway is converted to a four-lane highway with a median, emergency personnel will sometimes have to drive as much as one to two miles (or more) out of their way to get to water access points before turning around to head back in the direction of a fire.
Johnson is clear about one thing: he is no expert when it comes to water
systems or determining how to most cost-efficiently improve the town’s water access points. Still, he is passionate about the safety of his firefighters and the citizens of Summerfield, and to that end he hopes to work with the town to find a solution to improving water ac-cess, which he feels that with long-term planning could one day save a life.
On that note, three options have been discussed by the Public Safety Committee thus far: 1) pressurized hydrants (with adequate storage) within 1,000 feet of all structures; 2) pressur-ized hydrants (with adequate storage) at key points in town; or 3) take no action.
Johnson will attend the town council meeting on Feb. 10 and make himself available to answer questions from the council. Of the choices presented by the committee, he hopes taking no ac-tion will not be a consideration.
“This is too important (to take no action,” Johnson says. “This is people’s lives we are talking about.”
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AUTOS FOR SALE
2004 LEXUS ES 330 PREMIUM. Lexus quality, luxury and durability. White with beige interior. Excellent condition, fully loaded. Looks & drives great, must see! No accidents, non-smoker. Upgraded sound system. Very clean interior, well maintained. 96K gently-driven miles. $8,995. Contact (614) 888-5664.
2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV Plati-num series, black w/tan leather interior, no smoke, no pets, no odors. All-wheel drive, power sunroof, towing package, rear enter-tainment system, navigation system, very clean, excellent condition, 96,400 miles, $17,000. (336) 643-4114.
2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV, fully loaded, black on black, 75K miles, $34K. Call (336) 643-3156.
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EMPLOYMENT
DRIVERS: New equipment just arrived! New year – new opportunities. Want better pay? Better home-time & compensation? CDL-A 1 yr. exp. (877) 704-3773.
TALENT SEARCH for companies and job search for professionals. Career Focus Solutions provides workshops designed to help companies recruit and retain top talent that fi ts their culture. Unemployed professionals fi nd good companies where they best fi t in the Triad. Contact Glenn Wise at (336) 298-1152 or visit us online at careerfocussolutions.com.
TRIPPS, 1605 Highwoods Blvd., Greens-boro, is now hiring hosts, servers and line cooks. Please come in to apply between 2-4pm Monday through Friday.
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Autos for Sale .............................19
Employment ................................ 19
Save the Date .............................19
Home Services .......................19-21
Misc. Services ..............................21
Misc. for Sale ..............................22
Misc. Wanted .............................22
Pets/Animals & Services ...............22
Real Estate .................................. 22
INDEX
SAVE THE DATE
Gideon Grove UMC is holding a FAT TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER. Come to Palestine UMC, 51 Ellisboro Rd., Stokes-dale on Tuesday, February 17, between 5-7pm for pancakes, sausage or bacon and great fellowship. All donations will go into our rebuilding fund. Out of the ashes we are Growing in the Grove!
SQUARE DANCE LESSONS! Square dancing is great fun and the per-fect exercise for the mind and body! Open House, February 19 & 26, 7:15-9:15pm, Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Spring-wood Drive, Greensboro. Lessons begin March 5. For more info, call (336) 621-0215 or visit www.GreensboroSwingingStars.org.
ROCK THE RUNWAY, an evening to ben-efi t Triad Goodwill, Friday, Feb. 20, doors open at 5:30pm. For more information, visit www.goodwillrocktherunway.org, or see display ad on page 5.
THE PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE CHOIR and ringers Spring Tour 2015, Thursday, February 26, 7pm, Oak Ridge Presbyte-rian Church, 2614 Oak Ridge Road. Come enjoy this internationally-acclaimed college choir and handbell ensemble!
KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, Fri., Feb. 27, 9am-8pm; Sat., Feb. 28, 8am-1pm (some items 50% off on Sat.), St. Paul’s Catho-lic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Rd., Greensboro, www.stpaulskidssale.com.
FAIRY GARDEN WORKSHOP, Saturday, Feb. 28, The Garden Outlet in Summer-fi eld. Please call to register or with any questions. (336) 643-0898.
Summerfi eld’s 19th annual FOUNDERS’ DAY event will be May 15 from 6-10pm and May 16 from 10am-4pm. Friday night will offer live music from Northern High School and rides. The Saturday morning parade will be along Summerfi eld Road, followed by live music, rides, vendors, and exhibits at the Summerfi eld Athletic Park (5200 US 220 North).
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LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS17-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaran-teed! Call (336) 601-3796.
TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? I do leaf clean up, pruning & tree trimming, bed & yard work, odd jobs. Honest, reliable & reasonable. (336) 464-5215.
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. Li-censed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.
Mulch & Pine Needles • Tree Cutting Concrete Sidewalks / Driveways
Landscaping • Lot / Land ClearingStump Grinding / Removal
Bobcat & Dump Truck ServicesLeaf Removal • Parking Lot Cleanup
GreenScapes
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SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. Let us help with your outdoor living and en-tertainment spaces! No better time for a new fi re pit or patio. We do driveways & sidewalks too! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.
ON EAGLE’S WINGS residential home de-sign/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519.
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DECORATING
EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture place-ment. E-mail [email protected] or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411.
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GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fi ll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.
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GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING
GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofi ng.com.
LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING
D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATIONComplete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101.
MY GROUNDSKEEPERLandscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154.
STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATESBig or small, we grind them all. 382-3860.
STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chip-per, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. 643-1119.
ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.
AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, con-crete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.
WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fer-tilization & weed control. 399-7764.
ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.
WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fer-tilization & weed control. 399-7764.
CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICEComplete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeService.com.
ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICETotal tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157.
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TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC.Licensed General Contractor with college degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We special-ize in additions, remodels, garages, decks, sunrooms, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free Estimates. Call or email, 399-4894, [email protected].
RENOVATION WORKS INC.New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.
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RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist expe-rienced with all types of roofi ng. BBB ac-credited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call 662-7980, or visit redrhinoroofi ng.com.
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A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC.Res. roofi ng specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofi nginc.com, 621-6962.
CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLCResidential roofi ng, rubber fl at roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.
MISC. SERVICES
FREE PICK-UP of riding lawn mowers and push mowers, tillers and gas equipment. 689-4167.
PIANO AND GUITAR LESSONS – new stu-dents welcome! Contact Eric, 543-3499.
NORTHWEST ART FRAMINGFine, affordable framing. “Northwest Art Framing is a fi nd!” – Kate in W-S. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911.
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COMPUTER REPAIRS $99.Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.
JUNK REMOVAL. Appliances, batteries, mowers, electronics, trash, etc. 662-3550.
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STILL PERFECTION PAINTINGReliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pres-sure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.
PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.
David & Judy Long, owners
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ONE GUY AND A PAINT BRUSHLocal, U.S. workforce, experienced. Free estimates. (336) 382-4767.
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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BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLARNo 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. Offi ce 656-0019, cell 382-6905.
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KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and win-dows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hard-wood and linoleum fl oors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469. ...continued on p. 22
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MISC. FOR SALE
WEIGHT BENCH, DP GymPac 6200 Total body weight bench, all attachments, like new, $75 obo. (336) 643-4114.
SEASONED FIREWOOD, $80/half cord, delivered and stacked. Call 686-6373.
FIREWOOD FOR SALE, $75/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615.
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.
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LOOKING TO RENT garage/barn/storage space and for supplies & parking trailers. (336) 282-3374.
Buying all WRIST & POCKET WATCHESTop $$ paid, guaranteed. From Timex to Rolex. 20+ years experience. Call Today! (336) 875-4019.
MISC. WANTED
$$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.
PET / ANIMAL SERVICES
ANIMALS AVAILABLE
FREE 4-YEAR-OLD FEMALE CAT, spayed, up to date on shots. Very affection-ate. Not good with other cats. Summerfi eld. (607) 738-4396.
SCOOTER is a 9-year, 5-month old medium male beagle who enjoys exploring new ar-eas, sniffi ng out paths and will love spend-ing time with his new family. He is getting older, so he is ready for a calmer household where he can cuddle with his family and rest. Scooter is neutered and ready to go home with you today. For more info, visit www.adoptshelterpets.org or call the Guil-ford County Animal Shelter, 297-5020.
BOARDING / PET SITTING
OAK RIDGE PET SIT SERVICES “Keeping you and your pets on schedule.” Oak Ridge & nearby areas. 7 years exp., insured. Dana Sauber, pet/farm sitter, 482-5785.
KPS – KELLY’S PET SERVICESProfessional 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 profi ts to animal charities. Call, email, or Facebook message for a free con-sultation: (336) 706-6706, [email protected], www.facebook.com/kpspets, www.petsit.com/kps.
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OAK RIDGE, 2BR, 2BA, very private, in-cludes professional landscaping each month. Oak Ridge School district. $700/mo., plus deposit. Call (336) 314-7010.
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1924 Scalesville Road, SummerfieldLooking for a quality home with acreage? Master & second bedroom on main level. Deck with fireplace & kitchen area. Two additional building lots included. $559,900
REAL ESTATE
4202 Ballard Farm RoadA great combination – location and a great home! With 3 spacious BR & 3 BA, this home is ready to move in. Huge bonus on lower level w/full bath & laundry! Wooded private back yard on cul-de-sac. Easy commute and great neighborhood & schools! Take a virtual tour at www.tourfactory.com/1285182. $254,900
8709 Bromfield RoadJust listed – super clean Oak Ridge beauty. 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and 3-car attached garage. Fenced, level and private yard with deck and patio with pergola. Fresh neutral paint. Kitchen open to family room. Double staircase and huge bonus room. All brick and priced at $428,000
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Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care, Inc. ........7Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge ...........9Westergaard Kennels ...........................15
REAL ESTATEA New Dawn Realty ............................14Bobbie Gardner, Keller Williams ...........22Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ................22Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway ........22Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ....................8
RESTAURANTSElizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ...............12Rio Grande Mexican Grill ....................12
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