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Looking back, looking forward Compiled by ANNETTE JOYCE In this issue we continue with responses we received from northwest-area elected officials on what they saw as challenges and accomplishments of 2014 and goals for 2015. ”The greatest challenge Stokesdale faced in 2014 and will continue to face is our water system,” says Frank Bruno, mayor pro tem. “This past year, after analyzing the economics of the system, the Bruno council found out we were charging about half of what we were paying Winston-Salem for our water. “For whatever reason, past councils did not raise the rates for our customers to match the raises that Winston-Salem was imposing, thus putting us in a very difficult position. We could continue to

charge less and lose money every month, or raise the rates we are charging. “After holding numerous water system workshops, we reluctantly raised the rates we are charging customers to match what we are paying. This was not an easy decision to make, but for the good of the water system, had to be made. This is Step 1 for making the water system operate in the black. “Moving forward, our challenge will be to expand the system by adding more customers and putting together a fund for needed system maintenance and repairs.”

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Stokesdale Councilman Bill Jones agrees with Mayor Braswell and Councilman Bruno that the biggest challenge the town council faced in 2014 was the municipal water system.

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STOKESDALE – A Stokesdale man died Tuesday, Jan. 20, after being hit by a car at about 7:25 p.m. as he tried to cross N.C. Highway 68 just east of U.S. Highway 158.

“The driver was unable to avoid him and struck him,” Knox said.

Kevin Eugene Stinson, 50, of 8030 U.S. Highway 158, was returning home from a trip to a convenience store at the intersection of U.S. 158/N.C. 68 when he stepped in front of a car traveling north on N.C. 68, according to N.C. State Highway

The passenger car was driven by a 28-year-old Summerfield Road resident, who was not injured. The driver remained on the scene and cooperated with investigators, and no charges were filed against him. Stinson was taken to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries, Knox said.

“It seemed that every time I looked at a piece of paper with ‘water’ on it, there was a new issue,” says Jones. “We probably have over 1,000 people depending on us to provide them with safe water. We have limited resources to expand the system, and our priority must be on improving efficiency and safety.” Jones says Stokesdale will be fiscally challenged for many years due to maintenance and operating costs for infrastructure, including a 6,600-squarefoot town hall and the expense of nearly $100,000 per year for additional law enforcement. “With an annual budget of about $300,000, there is nothing left to improve the park, provide services to the elderly, etc. The water system has operated at a loss since its inception, and we need

IN THIS ISSUE News in brief.......................... 3 Your Questions ...................... 4 Summerfield Town Council ....6 Firefighter of the Year ........... 8

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High School Sports ............. 10 Student Profiles ....................11 Business Notes .................... 14 Bits & Pieces ........................ 14 Community Calendar ........ 15 Crime/Incident Report ....... 16 Letters/Opinions .................17 Grins & Gripes ......................17 Classifieds ........................... 19 Index of Advertisers ........... 23

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Citizens weigh in on town’s municipal water system STOKESDALE – After a Q&A and citizens’ comment period for the Stokesdale water system was recently added to Stokesdale Town Council’s monthly meeting agenda, citizens attending the Jan. 15 council meeting took advantage of the opportunity to educate themselves about the system. Nancy McCoy, a resident of the Springdale subdivision, asked if there might someday be money to supplement the cost of her neighborhood hooking up to the town’s water system. Springdale is on a community well system owned and operated by Aqua America, but McCoy and her husband are among the residents who are unhappy with their water quality. Since Aqua owns the water lines running to their homes, however, the town would have to run its own lines to hook the neighborhood up to the municipal water system and that’s not something that has been discussed, the council told her. Councilman Joe Thacker said money to assist residents unhappy with their drinking water might be available through grants, but that would have to be researched. McCoy asked if more property owners connecting to the system would

reduce the monthly fees for water usage, and Councilman Frank Bruno answered no, the fee increase for water which takes effect in March will merely bring the town in line with what it pays Winston-Salem for water. Mary Maness said more people on her street would hook up to the system if the one-time connection fee were lower. The town charges a one-time connection fee of $2,650 to install a meter box and install a tap to the main water line. “That’s our cost – there is no profit built into that,” says Carolyn Joyner, finance officer.

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As for the potential of getting a grant from the state to offset the cost of extending water lines to more properties within the town, Mayor Randy Braswell said Stokesdale would not be eligible for any state grants until the water system operates in the black – and that’s something the town council is working hard to make happen.

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online: nwobserver.com e-mail: questions@ nwobserver.com Several weeks ago you published a question about whether there were any plans on the horizon for a new post office in Stokesdale (to which you answered “no”). When is the current lease up for renewal? Since the space the post office leases in downtown Stokesdale (on U.S. 158) is old, cramped and neglected, and there are only two parking spaces allocated to the post office (one of which is for handicapped parking), I was wondering about using space in Stokesdale Town Hall for the post office – isn’t there plenty of unused space, and couldn’t renting it provide needed revenue to the town? Monica Coachman, who works in corporate communications with the United States Post Office, says USPS’ current lease for space in Stokesdale expires Jan. 31, 2017. There are two 3-year renewal options that, if accepted, would extend the lease through 2023. “With regard to the Postal Service relocating the (Stokesdale) post office, USPS is not actively seeking new space, but there is a process for anyone interested in becoming a lessor,” Coachman says. “If that’s something the Town of Stokesdale would like to present as an option, the request for consideration would be directed to USPS at the district level. I’d be happy to provide that information in the event someone from the town needs it.”

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The lease on the space currently occupied by Stokesdale Post Office expires Jan. 31, 2017. There have been no official conversations in recent years between the town and USPS regarding the post office renting space at Stokesdale Town Hall.

pro tem, says there have been “casual” conversations about the post office being located in Stokesdale Town Hall since he has been in office (he was elected in November 2011), but no official discussions with any USPS representatives, and no definitive plans have ever been proposed. “It was my understanding the people connected to the post office who would make this decision are not interested in moving,” Bruno said. The town hall has about 6,600 sq. ft. Of this space, Bruno says the library occupies two small rooms, the mayor and the town finance officer each have a small, private office, and the front reception

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The rest of the building includes a map room, a mechanical room, a large file room, the town council meeting room and a large conference room off of the meeting room, and a kitchen. Bruno estimates that not much more than 50 percent of the town hall building is used on a daily basis.

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62 teams participated. Now Trotter wants to organize and host more tournaments and invite teams from neighboring communities and as far away as Wilmington. He anticipates bringing in up to $12,000 per weekend tournament, a percentage of which would be put back into the soccer and baseball fields. “Because of [tournament] feedback, some of the surrounding soccer clubs are now sending their teams to us for the spring, so we will probably double the size of the spring program that we had before,” Trotter said.

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Jan. 13 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES  Cheri Pikett referenced the December council meeting, in which the council had voted to accept the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s 2040 long-range transportation plan.

 In the absence of Mayor Tim Sessoms, who was out of town, Mayor Pro Tem Dena Barnes presided over the monthly town council meeting. Linda Southard gave the opening prayer, and the meeting agenda was approved after removing a closed session.

PUBLIC COMMENTS  Mike Mills of Hepatica Lane said Summerfield needed another nice restaurant and asked what the town was going to do to attract one. Town Manager Scott Whitaker responded the town did not get involved in directing the development of a particular restaurant, but with the future I-73 crossing Oak Ridge Road, more restaurants would likely be part of planned commercial development in that area. (The I-73 interchange on N.C. 150/Oak Ridge Road is scheduled for completion in late 2016/ early 2017). Barnes explained that restaurants wanting to locate in Summerfield were challenged by the town not having municipal water and sewer.

“You voted ‘yes’ and were told that really doesn’t mean ‘yes.’ But to me it does, and 2040 is a long way away, so it seems difficult to vote yes for that,” said Pikett, then asked, “Is that how the Greenway started – that you voted yes to the possibility of that coming?” Pikett said she had visited www. Greensboro-nc.gov and read through details of MPO’s long-range plans. She was not in favor of collector streets, she said, and though she acknowledged citizens had an opportunity to offer input on the plans, most people had not, so the town didn’t really know how citizens felt about them.  Adrian Williamson, also referencing a discussion at last month’s meeting, said roundabouts such as the one discussed as a possibility at Pleasant Ridge Road and Summerfield Road

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What in the world … is there anything out here we’re not trying to buy? Are we going to grow this town so big that we lose our luster?” Summerfield resident Adrian Williamson, on the town council holding closed sessions in three previous meetings to discuss a potential property purchase

were the “biggest disaster in every town I’ve been to that has one.” Williamson then commended town staff members Valarie Halvorsen (clerk), Katrina Whitt (finance officer) and Jeff Goard (parks and recreation manager) for their outstanding performances. Regarding the town considering the purchase of more land (the previous three town council meetings included closed sessions to discuss a property purchase, although no decisions have been announced), Williams asked, “What in the world … is there anything out here we’re not trying to buy? Are we going to grow this town so big that we lose our luster?” Driving to Madison or Kernersville to go out to eat or for other services was a “refreshing drive,” Williamson said, and with no city water or sewer, Summerfield should slow down its growth and stop trying to “modernize like a larger city.”  The Finance Committee was scheduled to meet Jan. 20, reported Finance Officer Katrina Whitt.  The Historical Committee will meet Jan. 29, reported committee chair Linda Southard, adding the committee is working on a long list of projects.  The Public Safety Committee was to meet Jan. 21, reported Dwayne Crawford, and would continue work on “simple plans” to hook the generator trailer up and haul it to wherever needed in case of a natural disaster or other emergency within the community.  The Trails and Open Space Committee was scheduled to meet Jan. 28, reported Jane Doggett, commit-

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tee chair. The committee continues to consider options for a trail route that would extend the A&Y Greenway from Greensboro through Summerfield.

TOWN MANAGER BUSINESS Budget amendments. A budget amendment to increase the line item for engineer review of development plans from $15,200 to $30,200 was approved after Whitaker explained the increase in rezoning applications and development plans had significantly increased over the last year. Council member Alicia Flowers asked if some of the added costs could be passed along to the developers, and Whitaker said they were when appropriate. Additionally, application fees were adjusted upward last year.

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Council voted to transfer $15,000 from the Trail Development line item to the Planning Services line item. Whitaker next said the seasonal, part-time parks and recreation attendant (Rick Biggs) had been needed more than anticipated during the first half of the budget year and given the scheduled park use for the upcoming spring season, his services would be further needed. Consequently, Whitaker asked for an increase of $5,000 in the Parks and Recreation Personnel/ Salaries line item, with the money also being transferred from the Trail Development line item. During the busy fall season, Biggs was routinely at Summerfield Athletic Park to unlock and lock the gates, answer questions, and deal with things

that inevitably came up when teams were playing on the athletic fields, Whitaker said, adding that Biggs also did a lot of other things such as empty trash and provide an added layer of security at the park. “The skill set and extra knowledge he (Biggs) has is a great asset to the town,” said Councilman Mike Adams. Council member Elizabeth McClellan agreed, and said she had heard from citizens that Biggs was very nice to work with. “Also, from the security aspect, it’s worth it to have him,” she said.

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Council voted to approve a second budget amendment and transfer $5,000 to the Parks and Recreation Personnel/Salaries line item.

50 Council next voted to approve a third budget amendment to increase Information Technology Expenses by $3,000 and decrease Trail Development by the same amount. The money for technology will be used to cover costs associated with networking the new printer/copier to computers, expand the town’s phone system and replace the internet firewall for the town’s network server and computer system. Athletic Park. By consensus, council gave approval for Whitaker to move forward on the general alignment and design of a new entrance/roadway to Summerfield Athletic Park. See more on this discussion in our Jan. 30Feb. 6 issue.

Community park gate. Whitaker explained that because the entrance gate to Summerfield Community Park on Centerfield Road stays locked except during an event, a walk-around with a sand surface had been constructed; due to the softer surface and downwardsloping grade, however, the walk-around had washed out. Whitaker offered two alternative solutions, saying he preferred a permanent, smooth, paved and ADAfriendly walk-around to keep visitors and elementary students out of the grass and washed-out area. After extensive discussion, council agreed to table the topic and have Whitaker research the cost of bollards (short, vertical posts); opening the entrance gate each morning and closing it each evening will also be considered, although Whitaker pointed out this solution would require staff to open and close the gate on weekends as well as weekdays.

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Council voted to adopt the proposed budget calendar. The calendar is posted online at www. summerfieldgov.com.

In other matters, Whitaker said he attended a Legislative Meet and Greet the previous week in Oak Ridge. Also, the county has a multi-jurisdictional plan that all jurisdictions have to agree on; part of that is tied to getting FEMA and other grant monies related to hazards and other mitigation services. The council retreat will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, at Proximity Hotel, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. In a conversation with

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A sand-surface walk-around (above left) at the entrance gate to Summerﬁeld Community Park has washed out and the town is considering a permanent alternative for visitors on foot to access the park when the gate is locked.

NCDOT about another matter, Whitaker learned that Strader Road is on the secondary road project list to be paved this year (see details on page 3). Property tax on the Gordon property for the period of June 2014 through Dec. 31, 2014 will have to be paid by the town after all, Whitaker said. “We fought a long battle – long and short, we accrued taxes from the June closing date to the end of December and we fought it hard and lost,” said Whitaker. The additional amount the town will pay to Guilford County for the property taxes is about $2,300. In the interest of increasing awareness

of pending rezoning and other development-related hearings, Whitaker presented a photo of a new Public Hearing sign that the town will begin using. The sign, which is one foot wider than the Public Hearing signs the town has been using (24 inches x 24 inches), will have static copy with a message that dates, times, locations and details can all be found on the town website. Additionally, 8½-by-11 informational sheets will be placed under the Public Hearing sign in a plastic tube similar to what Realtors use. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

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Firefighter of the Year award goes to … Tim Frazier Veteran ﬁreﬁghter says volunteering with the department is ‘the right thing to do’

for the award (he also received it in 1990 and 2005), and doubtful it will be the last for this man who has dedicated himself to volunteering for nearly four decades.

“The Awards Committee selected Tim based on call response, training attendance and his participation in our departmental events such as BBQs, the Golden Harvest dinner, etc.” says ORFD Chief Steve Simmons. “Tim has also been instrumental in several department facility renovations and repairs. To sum it up, if it involves Frazier the fire department, Tim is always there to help in any way he can.”

by PATTI STOKES OAK RIDGE – As one of Oak Ridge Fire Department’s two assistant chiefs, there is very little that longtime Oak Ridge resident and volunteer firefighter Tim Frazier doesn’t do – or wouldn’t do – for the department. For him, volunteering is not only rewarding, but it’s “the right thing to do.”

At the department’s annual banquet on Jan. 17, Frazier, 53, was presented with the Firefighter of the Year award. It’s not the first time he’s been selected

After growing up around the fire department and signing up to volunteer as soon as he turned 16, it’s hard for Frazier to remember not being connected

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“My dad, grandfather and brother were all involved with the fire department; it was a family thing and I knew I was supposed to do it,” he said. “I thought it was ‘cool’ to be a part of what was then the nucleus of every community – that was what you were supposed to do back then … and I think it still is now, but it’s harder because people have so many other things going on.” When asked how many hours he regularly volunteers, Frazier hesitates, then answers, “I honestly don’t have any idea …” In spite of working more than full-time in his company, Tim Frazier Builders, he goes on at least half the calls the department responds to, regardless of the hour of day or night; there’s also the ongoing firefighter/emergency responder training that he undergoes, and the time he puts into the department’s community events. The countless hours that Frazier gives to the department and his community are commendable, but equally so is the attitude with which he gives them. Rarely is he seen without his characteristic wide smile (and pencil behind his ear), and despite “getting up there

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“In my latter years with the department, one 4th of July we were on a fire call and two of the younger firemen were overcome with the heat. It was late when the fire was finally out, and I was in the house mopping up. We had our masks on so you couldn’t tell who was there with you. I stopped for a minute to let the smoke clear and there was this guy in there working with me. I called out, “Who have I got over there?”

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“We carried Leo Phelps’ recipe on down the line,” says Jones, who grew up playing ball with Frazier and worked closely with him in his business and as a fellow volunteer with the department. “I always wanted someone I could trust to hand over the recipe for the BBQ sauce. I needed someone who would get it right, and keep the recipe to themselves … for the last five years Tim has made the recipe, but to this day he will come to my house the night before with just a little bit of BBQ and ask me to make sure it’s okay.”

and he answered, ‘It’s me, Frazier.’ All of the young bucks were outside and the two oldest guys were still in there!”

Included in the department’s longstanding traditions are its spring and fall BBQ, events much anticipated by the community. The BBQ’s recipe for sauce – arguably the best in the state, if not the entire country –originated with the late Leo Phelps, who in turn passed it down to Chuck Jones. Prior to his retirement from the department several years ago, Jones passed it down to Frazier.

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Northwest varsity girls remain undefeated (16-0, 2-0) The Northwest Guilford Vikings’ girls varsity basketball team enjoyed another blowout victory on Jan. 16, steamrolling High Point Central 63-18.

the game, enjoying a 39-point lead heading into the fourth quarter, which allowed less experienced players to get some time on the court.

“We scored 23 points with most of them off our full court press,” said Northwest head varsity girls basketball coach Darlene Joyner. “We outscored them 36-6 in the first half without having to set up many half court offenses.”

“It was really exciting,” said sophomore Sandra Wommack, who played in her first varsity game. “It was cool to play.”

Guard Toni Tucker hit two threepointers and scored 18 points. Forward Leah Wallace and guard Hayley Barber each added 11 points. The Vikings never trailed during

This was the third game in a row that the Vikings defeated an opponent by more than 30 points. “This is a good team with a very deep bench,” said Joyner. “They are enjoying playing together, and, of course it’s always fun when you are winning.”

Northwest varsity boys basketball (15-1, 2-0) The Northwest Guilford Vikings’ boys basketball team showed off their defensive style of play on Jan. 16.

“(We were) able to force 29 turnovers and keep a comfortable lead,” said Northwest head varsity basketball coach Lee Reavis. “High Point Central put up a valiant effort as they attempted to solve our multiple defenses.” With 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, Guard Jaylen Gore made big contributions in the 72-41 win over High Point Central.

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Northwest Vikings guard Catherine Moore (second from right) hustles after a loose ball in the game against High Point Central on Jan. 16. The Vikings started the game on a 23-2 run.

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“(We) shared the ball to the tune of 24 assists on 31 made field goals,” said Reavis. Leading 29-13 early in the second quarter, forward Kevin Henry elevated for a two-handed alley-oop for 2 of his 7 points. Moments later Gore came up with a steal and hit forward Reggie Davis for another alley-oop. Photo by L.A. Logan/NWO

Forward Reggie Davis completes a slam dunk on his way to a double-double in a 72-41 conference win over High Point Central on Jan. 16.

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Davis completed a double-double, with 12 points and 12 rebounds and added 4 blocks. Guard Tre Turner finished with 13 points.

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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 recognize these talented, dedicated students for their accomplishments in academics, athletics and cultural arts. Thanks, too, to the student reporters at Northern and Northwest who helped us compile these profiles.

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Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AP Psychology Extracurricular activities: Future Business Leaders of America, track Athletic awards: Played on first-place team in the HAECO Invitational in December College: The Citadel Most admired athlete: Steph Curry Favorite athletic team: Golden State Warriors Favorite food: Macaroni Favorite band: Machine Gun Kelly Favorite movie: “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” Any siblings? Two older brothers Best vacation ever: Eleven days in Europe Years in the NWHS area: 15 Dream job: Military police Interesting/fun fact: “I’ve been singing since I was 2 years old.” Nickname: “Leroy” New Year’s resolution: Get more physically fit Position: Shooting guard Pre-game ritual: “I touch the back of my shoes which have ‘MBJ’ written on them for my friend who passed away in 2014.” Coach Darlene Joyner on Leah Wallace: “Leah Wallace is very athletic and fast. She gets out in our transition game and scores for us. She is also a very quick defensive player who collects a lot of steals for us. She is a joy to coach.”

Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: Honors Biology Extracurricular activities: Young Life College plans: University of Kentucky Most admired athlete: (NFL wide receiver) Calvin Johnson, Jr. Favorite athletic team: San Francisco 49ers Favorite food: Boss Hog’s barbeque Favorite band: Fitz and the Tantrums Favorite movie: “The Little Rascals” Any siblings? Walter Turner and P.J. Hairston Best vacation ever: Florida every summer Years lived in the NWHS area: 15 Dream job: Professional athlete Interesting/fun fact: “I use girls’ shampoo

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and conditioner.” Nickname: “T-Money” New Year’s resolution: Be noticed Position: Guard Pre-game superstitions: “I don’t talk to anyone before the game.” Coach Lee Reavis on Tre Turner: “Tre is an outstanding young man on and off the court. He plays the game of basketball with a very high IQ and has become a ‘glue’ guy for us.”

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Hometown: Born in Cincinnati, Ohio; live in Summerfield Toughest class: AP Earth Science Extracurricular activities: Soccer Future plans: Go to college Most admired athlete: Coach Ngo Favorite athletic team: N.C. State Favorite food: Ribs Favorite musician/band: G-Eazy Favorite movie: “She’s the Man” Any siblings? One brother, 16 Best vacation ever: Hawaii Years lived in the Northern area: 10 Dream job: Work with disabled children Interesting/fun fact: “I hate the cold.”

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Nickname: “Mac” Position: Captain Pre-game ritual: “The team prays together before we run.” Coach Thanh Ngo on McKenzie Byrd: “McKenzie is a senior who has seen much adversity and had many ‘hurdles’ to jump over. No, she doesn’t run the hurdles, but after two knee surgeries (one on each knee), she is finally having a full and healthy year of competition. Her natural athleticism and speed have helped her come back to form. I expect great things in her final year.”

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Indoor Track SHAIAN LASHANI, senior Hometown: Greensboro Toughest class: AP Calculus Extracurricular activities: Student Council, Beta Club Future plans: College Most admired athlete: Kobe Bryant Favorite athletic team: Carolina Panthers Favorite food: Steak Favorite musician/band: Skizzy Mars Favorite movie: “Inception” Any siblings? An older brother, an older sister and a younger brother Best vacation ever: France, Sweden and Denmark Years lived in the Northern area: 17 Dream job: Skydiving instructor Interesting/fun fact: “I know that my coach is a ninja.” Nickname: “Sheen” Role on the team: Senior leader Pre-game ritual: Listen to music Coach Thanh Ngo on Shaian Lashani: “Shaian is my hardest-working senior leader on the team. He never misses a practice and is always on top of the workouts and getting everyone motivated and going. In previous years, he’s always been overshadowed by other runners, but now that he’s a senior and in the limelight, I expect a transcendent season is coming up.”

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Community Theatre of Greensboro will hold auditions for “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” on Jan. 26 and Jan. 27, 7-9 p.m. Please arrive on either date as close to 7 p.m. as possible; come with a prepared song – sheet music or karaoke CD (music only; no vocals on the CD). Even if you are auditioning for a non-singing role, we would like you to sing something – even “Happy Birthday.” CTG believes in non-traditional casting and encourages everyone to come out. Please bring your calendar so you can list any and all conflicts during the rehearsal period. Performances will be March 20 through April 5 at CTG’s The Starr Theatre, 520 S. Elm St. in downtown Greensboro.

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CRIME / INCIDENT report

District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County ... ASSAULT Jan. 14 | A resident of Linville Oaks Drive in Oak Ridge reported being assaulted during a domestic dispute; no injuries requiring medical treatment were reported. Jan. 14 | A resident of Church Street in northern Greensboro reported being assaulted during a dispute over child custody; the victim did not require medical attention. Jan. 18 | A resident of Fulp Road in Stokesdale reported that a roommate had been assaulted by another roommate. Michael Littlesun Wilkins, 33, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury after he allegedly struck the victim in the head

with a fireplace poker during an argument. The victim was treated on the scene by EMS for a laceration to his head and a puncture wound to his ear lobe.

BREAKING AND ENTERING Jan. 15 | A resident of Poplar Forest Drive in Summerfield reported someone entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle at 8:09 p.m. Nothing was reported stolen.

BURGLARY Jan. 16 | A resident of U.S. 158 in Stokesdale reported the theft of an orange and white Stihl chainsaw, model MS 271, worth $465, and a gas can with $10 worth of gas in it. The items

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FRAUD Jan. 16 | A resident of Springdale Meadows Drive in Stokesdale reported someone used several personal checks from a checkbook that was lost in November 2014 to buy $563 worth of items at Bi-Rite.

PROPERTY DAMAGE Jan. 18 | A Greensboro resident reported that around 8 p.m., as he was driving southbound in the 7500 block of N.C. 68N in Oak Ridge, someone threw an object at his 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee, breaking the windshield. The damage is estimated at $500.

THEFT Jan. 13 | A resident of Ira Drive in Colfax reported a known person stole a Samsung Galaxy S5 cell phone valued at $100 on Jan. 1. Jan. 13 | A resident of Hudson-James Road in Summerfield reported the theft of a 1917 Smith and Wesson .38-caliber pistol valued at $200; a white iPhone valued at $100, and $1,700 in cash. The victim provided the name of a suspect, and said the theft happened between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. that day. Jan. 18 | A resident of Alcorn Road

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in Oak Ridge reported that a black .22-caliber pistol with brown grips, valued at $200, was stolen from the home between Jan. 13-17. The victim said numerous people had been in the home recently. Jan. 18 | A resident of Hamburg Mill Road in Summerfield reported the overnight theft of a 1980 Honda CR-80 dirt bike from the carport. The victim was unable to provide the vehicle identification number for the dirt bike, but said the original orange paint had been partially painted over with red, and the back fender was held together with plastic zip ties.

HAVE INFO ABOUT THIS INCIDENT? Jan. 19 | A Gibsonville resident reported that while he went into Summerfield Feed Mill to make a purchase, a witness saw a young white male take a Stihl leaf blower valued at $625 out of the bed of the victim’s truck in the parking lot. The suspect, described as slender with light, short hair, allegedly got into a teal-green, 4-door Ford Explorer driven by another young white male. The back left wheel of the Explorer was missing its center cap. Anyone with information about this vehicle or its occupants is asked to contact the District 1 office of the Guilford County Sheriff’s Department at (336) 641-2300.

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training; computer crimes; and traffic stops and enforcement. Beginning Feb. 5, weekly classes will run for 14 weeks. The Thursday sessions will meet from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Otto Zenke building at 400 W. Washington St., Greensboro. There will also be lab sessions on five Saturday mornings. For more information about the class, visit www.guilfordcountysheriff.com for an application packet and schedule, or call Master Cpl. D.A. Jackson at 641-5313 or Cpl. B.S. Herndon at 641-3378. Deadline for enrollment is 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30.

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Do your part, keep our community clean My husband and I walk in Stokesdale, as do others including those hiking the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. We are disappointed with the amount of trash our community has by the side of the road. Some smokers must think the world is their ashtray! There are also lots of leftover candy wrappers from the parade, along with cans, bottles, etc. Revitalizing Our Ancestors Dreams in Stokesdale (ROADS) plans to sponsor a Clean Sweep date from April 18 through May 2 as directed by the NCDOT. In

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to install a chlorinator and do routine maintenance on the water tank.” As for 2015 goals, Jones wants to focus on installing a chlorinator, expanding the water system’s customer base, further improving the town park’s athletic fields and landscaping, and helping Stokesdale Fire Department increase its tax cap from 10 cents to 15 cents per $100 property valuation. “The fire department was incorporated prior to 1956, so it has a lower cap than those incorporated after 1956. We are seeking to get the change put on

the ballot for the 2015 election,” he said. “I think it is important to let the citizens vote on such increases when possible. Stokesdale citizens benefit greatly from the protection and great rating of our fire department. It saves lives and lowers property insurance rates.”

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says Combs. “You have a good staff, you get out of the way and you let them do their jobs. We have an excellent staff at every level and I feel confident that we’re doing what we’re supposed to do.” Combs says when he became mayor over a decade ago, the council set three goals: build a town hall, build a town park and create the beginnings of a water system. With two of those goals met, the council’s attention is turned to the water system. In 2015, Combs says the town will also focus on developing Phase II of the park, which will include an amphitheater and a third restroom facility. Summerfield Town Councilman Mike Adams, who took office in December 2013, cited several challenges last year, including: “Re-evaluating town ordinances and creating new Adams ones which are clear, support our rural lifestyles and beautify our town, striving to be a governing body with a common vision, unity and transparency, and minimizing division within our town.” As the council worked through these challenges, Adams says it opened up a dialogue on the need for updated ordinances which align with Summerfield’s comprehensive plan. “(There was also) a message to all citizens to attend town council meetings, free Music in the Park events and other community activities,” says Adams. “As a town governing body, we strongly appreciate everyone’s voice and participation.” In 2015, Adams says the town will be faced with refining its ordinances to reflect the needs of the community, “(creating) a community understanding of the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and preparing for the impacts of the new highways through our town.”

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As for goals, Adams hopes to “build on Summerfield’s rich history and rural lifestyle while addressing the new changing environment around our town, engaging more citizens in community activities and creating a Summerfield Merchants Association.” For town councilman Mike Stone, Oak Ridge’s biggest and ongoing challenge is summed up in two words: “managed growth.” “Folks choose to live in Oak Ridge because they like the way it is, not because they want to change it,” says Stone. “The town is going to grow and it is going to change, but both should come very slowly, carefully, and with a grounded vision of our past and why people wanted to live here in the first place. Stone

“Whether the issues are new development, zoning, water, the impact of the bypass or preserving our historic and rural roots, we are going to need to think about how it impacts the town and how it can be managed to minimize impact on our community.” Stone believes Oak Ridge has benefitted by increased citizen involvement over the last year. “Challenges pull people into conversations about what’s important to them and what’s reasonable for the town,” he says. “Every time we get people actively participating in whatever process or project is at hand, we are going to deliver a better end result.” In 2015, Stone seeks to “continue to listen to people, understand their concerns, communicate that to the town’s staff and council, find workable solutions and represent our town’s folks in the manner that they deserve.” Look for more responses from elected officials in our Jan. 30 - Feb. 5 issue.

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2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV, fully loaded, black on black, 75K miles, $34K. Call (336) 643-3156.

FAIRY GARDEN CLASSES, Sat., Jan. 24, 10am and 1pm, The Garden Outlet, Summerﬁeld. Call for more info, 643-0898.

2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV Platinum, black w/tan leather, no smoke, no pets, no odors, AWD, sunroof, towing package, entertainment system, nav/GPS, very clean, excellent cond., 96,400 miles, $17,500. (336) 643-4114.

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PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANING Affordable prices, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or seasonal. Free est., satisfaction guaranteed. Call Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592.

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Pets/Animals & Services ............... 22

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER, PCA certiﬁed, seeks overnight senior care position. Excellent references. (336) 247-4164.

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MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE – SATURDAYS Oak Ridge Physical Therapy is seeking a part-time person to work every Saturday morning – reception, patient scheduling, co-pay collection & phone calling. Candidate must have: excellent customer service and computer skills, medical experience preferred. Hours: Saturdays 8am-12noon. Background criminal, drug & ﬁnancial check will be done. Mail resume to: PO Box 875, Oak Ridge, NC 27310.

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SPARKLE CLEANING SERVICES Affordable house cleaning! Weekly, biweekly, monthly or just one time. Call today! (336) 541-5164. CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

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ROCK THE RUNWAY, an evening to beneﬁt Triad Goodwill, Friday, Feb. 20, doors open at 5:30pm. For more information, visit www.goodwillrocktherunway.org.

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

DIAMOND SHINE At-home auto detailing. Hand wash, wax, interior detailing, shampoo carpet/upholstery, and headlight restoration. Call for an appointment. (336) 265-6667. CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. (336) 609-0677.

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted mowers, computers, AC’s, appliances, grills, gas, electrical, metal items, bikes, etc. 689-4167. HOUSE CLEANING, CALL REGINA! 25 years experience. (336) 339-1959. MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 937-5231.

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ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.

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FLOORING MONTERO’S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & ﬁnishing. Commercial & residential. Insured, 17 yr. exp. Free estimates. Monteros-hardwood-ﬂooring.com. Call (336) 215-8842 or 445-2002. CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed/insured. 643-6500.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC 65, Stokesdale. (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 ofﬁce. GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.

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GRADING / HAULING 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. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Snow removal, grading/ hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647.

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A+ LANDSCAPING – $100 off 1st month full-service with early sign up. Design, install, patios, turf health, corrective pruning, remulch. Call (336) 285-8172.

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE

WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeService.com. 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. LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 17-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796.

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

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BRAD’S BOBCAT. Snow removal! Mulching, landscaping, concrete work. 362-3647.

GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS.

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 3824767. www.oneguyandamachine.com.

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5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperrooﬁng.com.

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Mulch & Pine Needles • Tree Cutting Concrete Sidewalks / Driveways Landscaping • Lot / Land Clearing Stump Grinding / Removal Bobcat & Dump Truck Services Leaf Removal • Parking Lot Cleanup

Call Tony - office (336) 215-4531

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

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.

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Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490. MULCH, single-ground, $10 per 3-yard scoop. Tandem load delivered, $100 (about

 HOME SERVICES STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.

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10 yards). Oak Ridge area, 803-2195. TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling & more! (336) 207-6632. D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101. MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch,

MASONRY CONCEPTS, brick, block, stone, concrete & repairs. Free estimates. (336) 988-1022, www.masonryconceptsgso.com. SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. Let us help with your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! No better time for a new ﬁre pit or patio. We do driveways & sidewalks too! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154.

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free

GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS, ﬁreplaces, sold, serviced and repaired. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. 643-1119.

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

MOBILE WELDING SERVICE Residential, wrought-iron fence & gates, custom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, 362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com.

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

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

PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186. ONE GUY AND A PAINT BRUSH Local, U.S. workforce, experienced. Free estimates. (336) 382-4767.

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

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RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

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BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens & baths, rotted wood, custom decks, garages, siding, windows, rooﬁng specials. Sr. discounts, 35 years exp. 362-6343.

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KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 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.

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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RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of rooﬁng. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call 662-7980, or visit redrhinorooﬁng.com.

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JLB REMODELING, INC. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Insured. Custom remodeling & additions. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com.

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FIREWOOD FOR SALE, $75/pickup load,

BOARDING / LESSONS

CONDO FOR RENT, convenient NW location, 2BR/2BA ﬁrst level, no stairs to deal with, fresh paint, new carpet, granite counter-tops, screened porch, W/D included, $825 per month. Call 392-1454.

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delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615. WEIGHT MACHINE – DP GymPac 6200. Total body weight machine, all attachments, like new, $100. (336) 643-4114. 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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BOARDING / PET SITTING KPS – KELLY’S PET SERVICES Professional in-home pet sitting. Bonded & insured. Member Pet Sitters International. Pet sitting while you are away, daily walks or runs, play, pet taxi, and more! KPS gives a portion of proﬁts to animal charities. Call, email, or Facebook message for a free consultation: (336) 706-6706, kpsforyourpets@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/kpspets, www.petsit.com/kps. SPOIL-ME-ROTTEN ANIMAL CARE Providing whatever YOU specify for your pets. Oak Ridge & Summerﬁeld since 1995. Professional, bonded, insured, and can give insulin shots and meds. Member of Pet Sitters International. We provide feeding, walking, and play, and we’ll also take care of the paper, mail, lights & alarms. Compassion! 1-3 trips per day, $15/trip (30 minutes). Call 643-5242.

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Nature’s Rules, Inc., 2094 Ellisboro Rd., between Stokesdale and Madison, has 16,000 SQ. FEET OF WAREHOUSE, plus 8 ofﬁces to lease. Will lease as a unit or subdivide. Call today! Price is negotiable. (336) 427-2526.

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Stokesdale Heating & Air.......................5 Velocity Air, Inc. .....................................8

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Energy Reduction Specialists .................8 Pest Management Systems..................17 ProStone, Inc. ..................................... 17

Oak Ridge Chiropractic .......................10 Summerfield Family Chiropractic ...........6

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