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Firefighter awarded Andrew Russoli Strength and Honor scholarship Alyson Jones, 18, is the first female firefighter to receive the scholarship

Alyson Jones (center), with Assistant Fire Chief Sam Anders (left) and Roland Russoli, is presented with the Strength and Honor Fund scholarship at the Oak Ridge town council meeting on July 10.

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OAK RIDGE – Firefighter Alyson Jones recently received the annual Andrew Russoli Strength and Honor Fund scholarship, a $2,500 scholarship offered to firefighters with the Oak Ridge Fire Department. It is awarded by the family of Lance Corporal Andrew Russoli, who planned to serve with the department after completing his service in the U.S. Marine Corps. At the July 10 meeting of the Oak Ridge

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And the walls will soon come down ‘Flag” building and former blacksmith shop will soon be demolished by PATTI STOKES SUMMERFIELD – Passersby on Summerfield Road will soon notice a bare spot where there is now a leaning building – leaning to the extent that it has become a public safety concern of some who fear a strong wind could quickly topple it. The most visible of the two buildings that will

be demolished on the Gordon property, which the Town of Summerfield purchased last month, is referred to as the “flag building” because of the hand-painted replicas of American flags on its exterior front walls. It stands, or rather leans, next to the former Gordon Hardware building, which the town plans to eventually renovate and use as administrative and meeting space. At the July 8 town council meeting, Summerfield’s town manager, Scott Whitaker, presented two bids for demolishing both the flag building

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The “ﬂag building” and a former blacksmith shop on the Gordon property, which the Town of Summerﬁeld recently purchased, will be demolished within the next few weeks.

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July 8 / MEETING HIGHLIGHTS as reported by PATTI STOKES  Following an invocation led by Mark Walker, the meeting agenda was approved after removing four items: shortterm rental of house on Summerfield Road, a closed session to consider the qualifications of an employee (town manager), elimination of Summerfield Athletic Park advertising and sponsorship policy, and consideration of Dwayne Crawford to serve on the Finance Committee (Town Attorney Bill Hill explained that because Crawford’s committee application was received on June 10, which was after the May 31 deadline, he couldn’t’ be considered until next fiscal year).  Public Hearing. Developer Kevan Combs requested the public hearing for his rezoning application for 49.12 acres on Bunch Road be continued to the Aug. 12 town council meeting in order to give him more time to address citizens’ concerns.  Town Planner Julie Reid acknowledged a glitch in notifying nearby property owners of the Combs’ open house relating to this rezoning application; the town requires developers to hold an open house in order to give citizens a chance to ask the developer questions, view maps, express concerns, etc. before a scheduled public hearing; however, only 38 of 140 affected property owners received notification of the open house. The public hearing before the Planning & Zoning Board was moved back one week, to July 1, to give citizens more time to acquire information.  Attorney Hill explained that because the public hearing had already been legally advertised for the July 8 town council meeting, by ordinance the developer could not get a continuance except by requesting it of the full council at the meeting.

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 Councilwoman Elizabeth McClellan said she had received many emails about this rezoning application, she had encouraged people to attend so they could be heard by the council, and given that so many people (about 90) had come to the meeting to speak about it, she felt the need to move forward with the public hearing. Councilman Mike Adams said he had also received many emails, and appreciated citizens writing and sharing their concerns; both he and Councilwoman Alicia Flowers agreed the rezoning case should be heard.

 5  0 to accept the amended consent agenda (which included the public hearing for Combs’ rezoning case). ANNOUNCEMENTS  Town Manager Scott Whitaker said the annual Volunteer Appreciation Event was planned for Monday, Aug. 11, and town volunteers were invited to attend a Greensboro Grasshoppers game. Those wishing to attend were asked to contact Town Clerk Valarie Halvorsen (clerk@ summerfieldgov.com or (336) 643-8655).

PUBLIC COMMENTS  Gail Dunham said the Finance Committee had not always complied with town policies, yet was looking at “some little something” (referring to the application deadline) tonight that had never been publicized, she was very concerned about town staff procrastinating and consistently not meeting deadlines, and the town council and staff needed to do a better job of listening to the people and being fair.  Don Wendelken said the July 8 meeting agenda had been publicized late, and though that may have been due to a glitch, it was very important that meeting information and public hearing

notices be provided properly and in a timely manner.  Whitaker explained that a problem with the scanner last week had delayed getting the council meeting packets together, but the agenda had been posted on the town’s website on July 3. As for notices of public hearings, Whitaker said all public hearings had been properly advertised and the only problem had been with notifying property owners of the open house for Kevan Combs’ rezoning application.  Mark Walker, candidate for 6th Congressional District, said he would be an advocate in Congress for entitlement reform and tax reform. “We have a president who tries to be both the Executive and Legislative branch,” Walker went on to say. “We need to hold him accountable. We’re not missing more political resumes in Washington, we’re missing leadership.” Walker said, unlike his opponent, he had accepted no special interest funding.  Adrian Williamson said he attended the town-sponsored kids fishing derby on June 28 and observed the mayor there, doing an outstanding job of talking with everyone who attended. As for the ordinance review process, Williamson noted it was 115 days behind schedule. He also said a few months ago he and others had spoken at a town council meeting and asked the town to consider contracting with Guilford County for planning services, not realizing the decision had already been made to hire a full-time planner. “I really don’t like being played like that,” Williamson said, then commended the town for re-thinking the trail route and deciding not to take people’s private property, and for listening to the people.  Kathy Flanagan announced there would be a community yard sale at Golden Antiques on July 12 and a children’s story time on July 15, which would include dedication of “The Free Library.” Flanagan then thanked Whitaker for the effort he and staff had put into the budget this year.

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 Jeff Roy and Barry Wesoly both spoke as representatives of the Summerfield Recreation Association (SRA) with regard to the increase in fees to use the athletic facilities at Summerfield Athletic Park on U.S. 220. For more on this discussion, see our July 25-31 issue.  At this point in the meeting, the town attorney announced that the developer (Kevan Combs), via his engineer, had just requested to withdraw his application to rezone the Bandera Farm property on Bunch Road. The developer may re-submit his application at any time, which will “reset” the process, Hill said.  Geoffrey Gregg asked if the applicant could come back again at any time and start the process all over again (Hill responded “yes”). Gregg asked if the engineer was allowed to withdraw the rezoning application on behalf of the developer, who was not in attendance, and again, Hill said “yes.” Gregg then said there were larger issues to consider, one of which was that Summerfield was being sliced and diced by highway projects. “We’re all living in orange cones,” Gregg said. “Whatever we do on this project may also carry over. More importantly, I am disappointed that our town staff has treated the townspeople this way. The town employees of Summerfield are hired to serve the people of Summerfield, to protect us, to protect our property as best they can, and to build the town for a good future. What we’ve had happen here with the town planner, town manager, and extown manager is an inability to handle the bum brush of the developer trying to hurry a proposal through.” Referencing the “glitch” with sending out notices for the developer’s open house, Gregg added, “There is no excuse. You can’t think 36 letters is 140 letters. If in fact that’s a difficulty that our town planner and manager have accomplishing, we have to question their competence. Then, they failed to meet the regulations for the open house notice …” Gregg questioned whether this rezoning was intentionally pushed through in a holiday period when people were away.

“I think we need to take into consideration it could be, and that support of town council members for this kind of staff behavior, either through continuing employment or raises and so forth, in the future ought to be considered as an affront to those of us who own property in Summerfield, elected these people, and pay the town employees.  Mark Mortensen said he would like to see some sort of “teeth” put into a measure to prevent someone from using a technicality to delay a public hearing, which resulted in wasting the Planning Board’s time, staff, town council and citizen time. “It was wrong that so many people showed up for a public hearing that the developer didn’t even take the time to attend, yet the developer could later come back and try to push the rezoning through … Evidently the developer lives in Oak Ridge – he knows where Summerfield is and he could have been here tonight,” Mortensen said.  Dwayne Crawford thanked Mayor Tim Sessoms for “taking some of the darts regarding SRA,” saying the intent was to bring SRA’s field usage fees in line with what other organizations paid to use a facility that cost the town $100,000 a year to maintain. “I think the SRA is comprised of 25 to 30 percent Summerfield children, and that was weighted into this decision,” Crawford said, to which Whitaker confirmed that 29

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percent of kids participating in the SRA’s programs live in Summerfield.  Frank Ficca said Mayor Sessoms had come by his house earlier in the afternoon and looked at the logging going on in his neighborhood. “I realize the owner had the right to do that, but I heard first-hand from the logging company that they’re clearing it and then eventually when it gets sold, he (property owner) doesn’t have to worry about coming to the town council or zoning board about saving trees – because they’re gone.” Ficca also said he wished the town planner and town manager would ask the applicant of a rezoning request to give enough information to help the average citizen. “Everybody isn’t a lawyer,” Ficca said. “I’m a builder and a developer. I can look at a zoning map right away and pick up on the things that should be put out there before having an open house … A comment was made, ‘How come we as citizens didn’t contact the developer?’ I think that is backwards. The developer, or builder or owner needs to put the olive branch out.”  Whitaker offered a clarification on the open house, saying it was a step beyond what the statutes require. “It is designed in our development ordinance exactly for the citizens – so that citizens can come out and hear from the developer; that time specifically is an informal opportunity for the developer to hear from citizens,

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and for citizens to ask questions of the developer. It is not a process where the town directs the activity tightly.”  Jeff Norden said he was confused, because he thought he left the July 1 Planning and Zoning Board meeting with the understanding that the board had denied the rezoning. Sessoms explained the P&Z Board voted to recommend the rezoning be denied, but the final decision rested with the council. On the subject of consistency with surrounding properties, Norden said he did a very simple Google search and found seven homes listed for sale in the Trotter Ridge and Gwynedd neighborhoods , averaging $424,000 with a lot size of 65,900 square feet (about 1.5 acres). However, the proposed Bandera Farm rezoning would allow lots as small as 15,000 to 20,000 feet.  Lee Haywood, president of the Trotter Ridge II Homeowners Association, said there must be a better way to notify citizens of public hearings. “No one reads the paper anymore,” Haywood said, and asked if the town could email citizens about upcoming public hearings. Reid explained that public hearings were advertised according to state statutes, tax assessor’s information was used to obtain addresses of nearby property owners for mailing notifications (Summerfield goes beyond the requirement and mails to all property owners within .25 miles), and meeting agendas were posted on the town’s website.

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“In terms of emails, if there were such a thing as an email directory, we might be able to do that … but we don’t’ have access to everyone’s email,” Reid said. Haywood said he understood, but would like to be personally notified via an email whenever there was a public hearing scheduled about anything in Summerfield.  Kristin Norden said she was confused about the “process” and skeptical about the timing of Combs’ rezoning application, notice about the open house, and his request to continue the case (which ultimately was withdrawn).

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homes would be brick, stone or cementous siding, and all homes would have a two-car garage.

“I don’t understand why there isn’t some standard you have to follow,” Norden said. “When I moved here I was told you couldn’t build on less than an acre lot. Did that change?

 Reid confirmed that 50 percent of the property would be set aside for open space, as is required in the town’s OSRD zoning district, which would encourage more compact development and less runoff.

“I want to trust all of you – but it’s a little difficult right now,” Norden continued. “How is this (Combs’ development proposal) even allowed? How can someone just come in and say ‘I want to request to rezone in a way that is disruptive’ and not at all following the precedent that has been set? It just seems to create conflict where there doesn’t need to be conflict. I just want you to do the right thing. I don’t want to keep coming back here after work, and I don’t want have to rehash this … everything feels suspicious. I don’t trust the developer.”  Following a brief recess taken at 7:40 p.m., the meeting resumed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS  The Public Safety and Trails and Open Space committees will not meet in July, but will resume their regular meeting schedules in August.

PUBLIC HEARING  RS-40/WCA (Watershed Critical Area) to CU-OSRD/WCA (Conditional UseOpen Space Residential Development/ Watershed Critical Area). Town Planner Julie Reid presented an overview of the rezoning request for two parcels consisting of 17.99 acres and located between Hamburg Mill Road and Carlson Dairy Road. The development plan includes 8.29 acres of open space, with 12 building lots (includes one existing) for singlefamily, detached housing. Developer Bill Yearns has a contract to purchase the property, contingent upon approval of the rezoning. In response to concerns brought up by neighbors at an open house, several conditions were added to the rezoning request, including that all homes would be built on a brick foundation with crawl space, the exterior of all

 The town’s Planning and Zoning board recommended approval of this rezoning request, with the stipulation that the street buffer be increased from 70 to 95 feet.  Alicia Flowers asked about a traffic count. Reid said a current traffic count was not available, but the entrance to the development would be off Carlson Dairy Road, which has less traffic than Hamburg Mill Road.  Developer Bill Yearns of Greensboro said he planned to build 11 houses on this property, and because a portion of it was in Critical Watershed areas, the OSRD zoning, which would allow the houses to be clustered on smaller lots, made the most sense. Yearns said when he began making plans to purchase and develop the property, before the rezoning became public he sent letters to adjacent property owners and invited them to call him with questions or concerns. Though no one did, 23 people showed up at an open house on June 19. The main concern residents expressed was regarding the protection of their property values, he said, offering that the houses in this development will sell for around $350,000.

PROPONENTS  Frank Ficca said he had never met Yearns, but, “For the record, this is what the town should expect on a rezoning. The way this gentleman put the olive branch out, and here (pointing to a site plan the developer provided which was on display), you can look at the lots … he is giving all his items upfront.”  Gail Dunham, though presumably speaking as a proponent, spoke mainly about how inadequate and unfair the town’s rezoning process is.

 Dwayne Crawford said he was neutral, but wanted to bring a question out in the open relating to how many homes could be built in the Critical Watershed’s Tier 3 and Tier 4.

OPPONENTS  Susan Phillips, a resident of Carlson Dairy Road, said her main concerns were about increased traffic, especially after U.S. 220 is widened and Hamburg Mill Road becomes a right turn only. Phillips said she already found it difficult to get out of her driveway and 22 more cars (two cars for each of 11 new homes) would make this even more difficult. Living in a house that was built in 1895, Phillips said her concerns were not with how pretty the development would be, but the effect it would have on her.

REBUTTAL  Yearns read a letter from adjoining property owner Matt Griffith, who commended the developer for how he had communicated his plans, listened and addressed concerns.

Council discussion included a question about the feasibility of a community well (not feasible with only 12 lots, Yearns said), consequences of the presented site plan being revised after approval of the rezoning (major revisions would have to come before the council for approval), zoning conditions (should the property be sold, they would stay with the property), uniform lighting (Yearns said the development would have decorative street lighting), and impact of additional traffic (Flowers requested traffic studies be included in rezoning packets in the future).  Barnes motioned to approve the rezoning request with added text to two of the conditions, and the addition of 25 feet to the stated 70-foot street buffer along Carlson Dairy Road, per the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board.

 5  0 to approve the rezoning re-

quest with two expanded conditions and 25 more feet to the street buffer. Coverage of the July 8 town council meeting will continue in our July 25-31 issue.

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The 50th class reunion for Northwest High School’s Class of 1964 was held at Sedgeﬁeld Country Club (Cardinal facility) on May 17. Out of a class of 113, 36 graduates attended with their guests; also, 27 graduates who are no longer living were honored.

Renowned pastor to lead relationship workshop STOKESDALE – Renowned pastor Peter Lord will lead a workshop on Building and Maintaining Relationships at Crossroads Community Church in Stokesdale on Saturday, July 19, at 9:30 a.m. The three-hour presentation will provide practical tools and ideas for healthy relationships at home, work and school.

The event is free, although reservations are encouraged and may be made at www.peterlord2014.eventbrite.com. Lord is the retired pastor of Park Avenue Baptist Church in Titusville, Florida, where he served for 30 years. The 84-year-old minister is an international speaker and has authored numerous books, including Hearing God, Bless

and Be Blessed, and The 29:59 Plan. The public is invited to come meet Mr. and Mrs. Lord and apply his years of wisdom and experience to their own relationships. Crossroads Community Church is located at 8212 B&G Court in Stokesdale. More information is available at: www.crossroadsnc.com

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E H T N I T I FIND Dear readers, our annual northwest FINDER, published every January, is stuffed with lots of “need-to-know, fun-to-know and good-to-know” info about northwest Guilford County. But many of you still may not realize just how much valuable information it holds, so just for fun, we’re offering you a challenge: find the answers to the 10 questions below in this year’s northwest FINDER and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket chock-full of lots of good stuff (just like the northwest FINDER!). New questions will be published EVERY TWO WEEKS over the next 12 weeks – giving you SIX CHANCES TO WIN! Our first of six gift baskets will include: a $50 Amazon.com gift card, $25 gift certificate to Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant in Oak Ridge, $20 Lowes Foods gift card, goodies from the Old Mill of Guilford, and a jar of Jammin’ George’s Jam!

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Send answers and page number where you found them in this year’s annual northwest FINDER to finder@pscommunications-inc.com or mail to PS Communications, P.O. Box 268, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 DEADLINE for our first of six “Find it in the FINDER” contests is: Thursday, July 31, 2014

1 Which former N.C. State Senator was 4 Find an image of an old-fashioned scale. 8 Stokesdale got a new postmaster in instrumental in the creation of the PiedApril 2013. What is her name, and mont Triad Farmers’ Market in Colfax? where did she work previously? 5 Who is the current Oak Ridge fire chief? 2 Somewhere in the Finder, there is an 9 What is the original name of the town 6 Where can an image of a cactus be image of a stained glass window. Where? of Stokesdale? found in the Finder?

3 Oak Ridge Military Academy, formerly 7 How many registered voters were in named Oak Ridge Male Institute, was founded in what year?

Oak Ridge, Summerfield and Stokesdale respectively (as of November 2013)?

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Belle Raisers plan ‘fun’draiser for Cystic Fibrosis research Family, friends – and strangers – take great strides to support three-year-old and conquer Cystic Fibrosis

always in motion. On the inside, however, there is quite a different story taking place.

by MARK HANSON (proud father of Annabelle Hanson) BELEWS CREEK – On the outside, our children, 3-year-old Annabelle Hanson and her twin brother Dominik, look and act like many other children their age. They attend gymnastics class and swimming lessons weekly, enjoy playing with their friends and, as energetic toddlers forming unique opinions about their world, challenge us daily with new adventures. From running on the beach during a recent family vacation to chasing animals around the family hobby farm while pretending to be dinosaurs, these twins are

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Despite her appearance, Annabelle has a lifeshortening disease that makes her fight for breaths of air that many may take for granted. When she was one month old, on the morning after Father’s Day, Annabelle was diagnosed with a genetic disease called Cystic Fibrosis (CF); the median life expectancy when she was diagnosed was only 37 years. In people with CF, a defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections, and obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down food and absorb vital nutrients. Shortly after this past Christmas, Annabelle spent a week at Brenner Children’s Hospital receiving IV antibiotic therapy to help her fight off one of those lung infections.

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She (Annabelle) is so accustomed to her medicines that as a toddler, she can actually swallow 6 capsules at once … She also undergoes a minimum of one hour of chest physical therapy every day to help clear her lungs. She wears a vest that literally ‘shakes the snot out of her.’ ” While many were out reveling on New Year’s Eve, Annabelle hosted a “tea party” for me using a Beauty and the Beast tea set from the hospital play room. After one week she returned home, where her IV therapy continued. My wife, Jessica, served as a round-the-clock nurse administering medicines in a role most would assume a medical professional would hold. Not in the Hanson house and the homes of others fighting this disease. “From Day One, we’ve gotten a ‘crash course’ in practicing medicine,” says Jessica. Each day, Annabelle takes more than 20 pills and numerous other medications, a combination of both oral ones and some administered by a nebulizer so she can inhale them, just to help maintain her health and slow the progression of a disease that over time diminishes lung function. She is so accustomed to her medicines that as a toddler, she can actually swallow six capsules at once. She also undergoes a minimum of one hour of chest physical therapy every day to help clear her lungs. She wears a vest that literally “shakes the snot out of her.” The daily regimen can be exhausting, but for our family and others fighting CF, it is part of the routine.

“It’s just what we have to do to make sure our daughter has the best chance to make the most of her life. Any loving family in the same situation would do the same,” Jessica says. Cystic Fibrosis is nothing short of a nightmare, but hope abounds. Medications are being developed that treat the underlying cause of CF, not just the symptoms. According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Phase 3 clinical trials of ivacaftor (KalydecoTM) in combination with lumacaftor (VX-809) for people with two copies of the F508del mutation of cystic fibrosis showed significant improvements in lung function and other key measures of the disease, according to Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. What this technical information boils down to is that Annabelle may be able to take new medications that reduce the thick and sticky mucous that harms her lungs. This is a big deal for our family and others, as it could better level the playing field for Annabelle in her battle to lead a normal, healthy life. It is important to note, though, that these medications represent a “control” for CF, not a “cure.” The cure is the ultimate goal, so we must keep working. As the “Belle Raisers,” our family, along with extended family members and close friends, continue to fundraise for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and raise CF awareness each time we have an opportunity. The CF Foundation is the primary driving force behind the critical medical research and development that is getting us so close to what could be a medical miracle. We must do everything we can to support their mission. We are grateful for the tremendous support we have received from friends and even complete strangers in our community. So many people have stepped up to help us fight for Annabelle’s life. This a debt we can never repay, but the kind of people helping us probably would never ask that of us.

Andy’s decision to use the Kernersville Food Truck Festival (see ad on page 14) to back the Belle Raisers, combined with numerous other businesses and residents of this region supporting last November’s “Brews & Barrels for Belle” beer and wine tasting event to benefit the CF Foundation, make us so thankful for our neighbors right here in the heart of the Triad. Today, people are living longer with CF than just 20 years ago, when children weren’t expected to graduate from high school. In fact, more adults have CF now than children, which is a major milestone. The median life expectancy is much higher now than in the past, but 37 just isn’t good enough for my baby girl. Annabelle and others still have to fight. Our family still does its best to strictly adhere to specific medical guidelines and pray for good fortune because the threat of lung destruction leading to either the need for a transplant or, worst case, death. Despite that, we remain cautiously optimistic.

We’re in a bitter fight that causes sleepless nights for us as parents, but today is a better day than yesterday, and I plan to say that again tomorrow and the next day until a time comes when we cure this disease.

join the Belle Raisers Join the Hansons and the rest of the “Belle Raisers” at the Kernersville Food Truck Festival on Saturday, July 26, 3 to 9 p.m. at the Brewer’s Kettle, 308 E. Mountain St., Kernersville. This fundraiser event will include food, live music, craft beer, fine wine and a silent auction. Proceeds from the silent auction and a portion of proceeds from food and beverage sales will be donated to the Belle Raisers – Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. More info on www.Facebook.com/ Kernersville Food Truck Festival at the Brewer’s Kettle. To learn about other ways you can support the Belle Raisers, email belleraisers@gmail.com.

Layne Weaver RN, FNP A Greensboro native, Layne began her nursing career with Cone Health in 1996, caring for patients in medical intensive care, neuro-surgical intensive care and emergency. She believes health is strongly influenced by lifestyle: food choices, exercise, sleep, stressors and relationships. Her goal is to create a partnership that leads patients to be their best. Layne and her husband, Dennis, have two sons, Luke and Grant. In her free time, she watches basketball and soccer, and when time permits, she enjoys sewing and growing flowers.

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Summer Sacred Arts Camp

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August 11-14 • 9 am -12 pm Rising K through rising 5 grade $ 35 per child th

To register, contact Rich Richards at richrichards.orpc@gmail.com Summer worship Sundays at 10 am

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TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS! The Greensboro Urban Area is considering upcoming transportation projects for years 2016-2020. The MPO wants your input on:

Which transportation projects are the highest priority You may review and comment on the draft recommended project assignment of local points from July 18 through August 18

Online: www.guampo.org At the following locations: Offices of Greensboro City Clerk, Guilford County Commissioners, GDOT, NCDOT Division 7, PART, GTA; and towns of Oak Ridge, Pleasant Garden, Sedalia, Stokesdale & Summerfield Or in person: Public drop-in meeting on Tuesday, July 22 from 4 - 7 pm Benjamin Branch Library, 1530 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro

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CRIME / INCIDENT report

The District 1 Sheriff’s Office has recently responded to the following incidents in northwest Guilford County. ASSAULT JULY 14 | A resident of N.C. 68 North reported a Simple Assault that occurred when a known suspect punched him in the face during a domestic dispute. JULY 14 | A resident of Robinson Road in Summerfield reported being the victim of an Assault on a Female that occurred as the result of a domestic dispute.

BREAKING AND ENTERING JULY 7 | A resident of Stafford Mill Road in Oak Ridge reported an unknown suspect entered the residence by knocking out the back door window and stole a flat-screen TV, a loss estimated at $400. JULY 7 | An unknown suspect broke the back window of a vehicle parked at a residence on Pinoak Road in northern Greensboro and stole a debit card. JULY 8 | A resident of U.S. 220 North in Summerfield reported an unknown suspect unlawfully entered his residence and stole two gaming systems and several electronic items. The estimated loss of stolen property was $2,735; all items have since been recovered. JULY 9 | A resident of Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge reported an unknown suspect forced open a door to the residence and stole a TV. The total estimated loss in damages and stolen property is $800.

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JULY 1 | A resident of Meadows Road in Oak Ridge was arrested on charges of being Intoxicated and Disruptive following an incident at the Rio Grande Mexican restaurant in Oak Ridge Commons shopping center, in which the resident made inappropriate comments to female customers and tried to fight with male customers who intervened. The resident

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was also charged with attempting to bribe the arresting officer. JULY 8 | A Summerfield resident was arrested at his residence at 4419 U.S. 220 N. for Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell and Deliver and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The resident had called the sheriff’s office to report a burglary and when officers arrived, they noticed a strong odor of marijuana. A subsequent search located the marijuana and other items (scales, packaging, etc.) that indicated the intent to sell and deliver. July 10 | A resident of Weitzel Drive in Summerfield was charged with Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana. July 12 | After being stopped at a license checkpoint on Oak Ridge Road, a resident of Windspray Loop in Summerfield was charged with Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving While License Revoked.

FRAUD JULY 7 | A resident of Fairbluff Court in Summerfield reported that an unknown suspect represented himself as the victim and made changes to business and government accounts in her name. JULY 8 | A resident of Reata Drive in Summerfield reported an unknown suspect used her Amazon account, and the credit card associated with it, to purchase merchandise valued at $282.58. July 14 | The BB&T in Oak Ridge reported a known suspect cashed a fraudulent check for $4,026.97.

THEFT / LARCENY JULY 8 | A Summerfield resident reported a license tag was stolen from her mother’s

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B.E.K. Paint Company ‘We do it right – because we care’

drippings or excessive dust. David and Judy Long, owners of B.E.K. Paint Company, go above and beyond to make sure their customers are satisfied.

David and Judy Long began thinking about starting their own business in the early ‘90s. At the time, David, a former Marine, was a police officer. After nearly 30 years of service, he was close to retirement. Judy was working part-time as a dental hygienist. Blessed with three children, the Longs knew they would soon be facing some hefty college bills and wanted to be financially prepared. The idea for their future business came about accidentally, when one of Judy’s coworkers needed a few odd jobs done and Judy volunteered David’s help. From there, the couple started a home improvement service, which soon evolved into what has become one of the most respected and quality painting businesses in the northwest area, B.E.K. Paint Company. The company incorporated in 1998, and despite a tanking economy, it managed to grow. B.E.K.’s next big challenge came with the Great Recession, but once again the company survived, and is now on even more solid footing than it has ever been. With a crew of a dozen painters, B.E.K. handles a full range of work including existing homes, new construction, apartment complexes and commercial properties. The majority of B.E.K.’s business comes from repeat customers and referrals, which is a testament to the quality of their work and service. A secret to their success, Judy says, is the caliber of people who work for them. “Our guys are very dedicated workers. Most of them have been

with us since we first started,” says Judy. “They take a lot of pride in their work and go the extra mile to make sure each job is done well – and to David’s standards.” While Judy handles the administrative end of the business, David meets with customers, manages the painting crews, provides estimates and ensures that customers are completely satisfied. And on that last note, Judy says he often goes far beyond what is needed to satisfy the customer. “David is very picky and he focuses on details,” Judy says. “If David won’t have it in his house, he won’t put it someone else’s.” It’s not just about the end result, though. B.E.K. customers can be assured the process itself will be a positive experience. The difference is evident from the start, when David meets with a potential customer to provide an estimate. The company will never accept an upfront deposit, and because he’s heard horror stories about scam artists who take the money and are never seen again, he cautions people against paying any company for work before the job is completed. “I warn people that there are

paint contractors who will ask for a deposit,” says David. “I tell them to never pay until the job is done.” Judy also notes that people should carefully consider who they allow on their property to do work. “We take care of our employees, pay workman’s comp, liability insurance and all the other business fees,” explains Judy. “People need to know that the workers they let into their home are fully covered. If they’re not, and an accident occurs on their property, the results could be financially disastrous.” With B.E.K., a lot of preparation is involved before the first can of paint is ever opened. For interior jobs, the crew drapes all the furniture and moves it to the middle of the room. The entire room is covered to protect the furnishings from accidental paint

And with exterior jobs, the crew will cover such things as patios and brick windowsills. If necessary, they’ll also pressure wash, caulk and sand. “We do it because we care,” says David. “If I don’t like how a job is going, I know my clients aren’t going to like it, so we do it right.” Once the job is complete, the crew takes extra measures to always leave a place looking better than it did before they came in. B.E.K. also works on getting in and out in a timely matter. “We know it’s inconvenient to have someone working in your home or office, whether it’s inside or outside,” says Judy. “Our guys are so good at what they do, they just go do it. We don’t move in with you.” Married for 33 years, David and Judy live in northwest Greensboro. They have three children: Brian, 28, a police officer who graduated from Virginia Tech, Katherine, 26, a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill who is in the process of getting her doctorate in physical therapy, and Elizabeth, 23, a graduate of N.C. State who is now in law school at Elon University. All three graduated from Northwest High School. 

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Mobile library offers children easy access to books Teachers, high school students collect and distribute books to encourage summer reading by LAURA PULLINS

(L to R) Northern Guilford High School students Kevin Bell, Patrick Winicki and Zach Arledge (rising juniors), Hannah Tastet, a rising senior at NWHS, and NWHS teacher Kara Winicki distributed donated children’s books on June 26 to students participating in the Reading Summer Camp at Pearce Elementary School.

While many high school students are spending their summer break relaxing and rejuvenating, four rising juniors at Northern Guilford High School are using their spare time to collect, sort and donate books to eager readers. It all started with Kara Winicki and Roberta Hoyle, two teachers at Summerfield Elementary who were concerned about some of their students’ limited access to books during the summer months away from school.

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Winicki, a former teacher at Summerfield Elementary, and Hoyle, who teaches English as a Second Language, have both witnessed first-hand the negative

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The responses they received were overwhelming. Many schools were happy to pass on some of their books, especially since they were struggling to find room for the books they had. “These days, I feel like a book junkie because my entire bonus room is filled with big tubs of donated books,” says Winicki. “I’d guess we’ve collected a total of 500 books … maybe more.” The books are being distributed during the summer reading program at Pearce Elementary, the Sonshine Room at Summerfield United Methodist Church and at the mobile home park on Summerfield Road in Summerfield. David Layton, a P.E. teacher at Summerfield Elementary, is another selfless volunteer with this program. Layton is like the ice cream man to these kids. But his truck isn’t selling frozen treats, nor does it have the iconic song typically associated with such vehicles. Instead, his pickup hauls a trailer full of books and crates. Nearby, you’ll find Hoyle knocking on doors throughout the neighborhood, yelling, “Kids, it’s Ms. Hoyle. Come out and get your books!” Hoyle has been a great asset because she knows a lot of the families who live in the mobile home park, which helps with the trust issue, says Winicki. “Not many kids came out at first, until Roberta knocked on their doors inviting them to take some books and go get their friends.” To some of these kids, a gift as simple as a used book and something to call their own is the best thing in the world. “This is mine? I can keep this?” Winicki recalls one child asking. Others asked if they could take some books home to their siblings. Arledge recalls a distribution day at the mobile home park, when one boy followed the trailer full of books as it travelled throughout the neighborhood. He was sent by his brother to collect a book for him, a tall order requiring careful consideration.

“It was funny to see him look through the books, as if choosing one was the most important decision of his life,” says Arledge.

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Patrick Winicki witnessed other children who shared the same level of enthusiasm. “’How many can I get?’ some asked, because they wanted to take as many as they could hold in their hands,” says Patrick. What began as a small way to encourage children to continue reading throughout the summer has evolved into a program that has touched the lives of the children receiving books, the high school students collecting them, and the proud mom who encouraged them along the way. “Being involved with this program has made me a better and more grateful person,” says Arledge. “It makes me feel really blessed to have had such luxuries in my life.”

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• Donations: Donated books can be dropped off at the Northwest Observer’s office, 1616 N.C. Highway 68 North, Oak Ridge, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Volunteers: If you’re interested in volunteering with this program, email karawinicki@yahoo.com. • Distribution locations: Donated books are being distributed to the community this summer on Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the mobile home park at the southern end of Summerfield Road, near its intersection with U.S. 220, and on the last Tuesday of each month at Summerfield United Methodist Church’s Sonshine Room, which is open from 2 to 4 p.m. The church is located at 2334 Scalesville Road, Summerfield.

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 Newlyweds Andrew and Jaclyn Szapacs took the Northwest Observer along while on their honeymoon in Europe; they caught up on the local news atop the Rock of Gibraltar.

 From left: Theresa Newell, Kacey Myers, Zabrina Carson, Brooke Silva, Alice Hoffmann, Christine Varadi, Angela Tesh, Melissa Rumple and Alea Cave brought their reading material (the Northwest Observer, of course!) along on a much-needed girls’ trip to Topsail Beach.

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 Thomas A. Worth of Oak Ridge cares “deeply” about the local news; he read his laminated copy of the Northwest Observer while on a reef dive in Bon aire. The photo was taken by Perry Dixon at about 50 feet ben eath the surface.

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 Detachment Family Picnic | The Marine Corps League Detachment will hold their annual family picnic on the afternoon of July 19 at the Stokesdale Town Park, 8329 Angel Pardue Road, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members of the detachment and their families are invited to join us for hamburgers and hotdogs, lawn games and more. For more info, visit www.nwt1314.com. TUESDAY, JULY 22  Community Watch Program | The greater Colfax Community Watch program will hold a meeting on July 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Shady Grove Wesleyan Church, 119 N. Bunker Hill Road, Colfax. Interested citizens from surrounding areas are welcome to join the group and learn how to organize and protect your neighborhoods from crime. For more info, visit www.colfaxcw.wix.com/colfax-community-watch. WEDNESDAY, JULY 23  Preservation Oak Ridge | Preservation Oak Ridge, a non-profit group committed to preserving the town’s historic structures, will meet on July 23 at 5:15 p.m. at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. For more info, call Doug at 209-1999. THURSDAY, JULY 24  Town Council Meeting | The Stokesdale Town Council will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on July 24 at the Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. Applicants for the vacant town council seat will speak at this meeting. To see a meeting agenda, visit www. stokesdale.org. (Note: Following the July 24 meeting, the Stokesdale Town Council will resume their normal meeting schedule on the second Thursday of each month.)

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Summerﬁeld residents silenced On June 21, a woman came to our door to inform us of a rezoning request for the nearby Bandera Farm property on Bunch Road. Rather than the typical one house per minimum-one-acre lot, however, the requested zoning would allow 2.2 homes per acre. That same day, a letter arrived from the Town of Summerfield informing us of the request to rezone the Bandera Farm property from AG (agricultural) to OSRD (Open Space Residential District). Curious, I began contacting my neighbors; they listened, had concerns and questions, but no answers. Many were away. The Planning and Zoning Board meeting was set for July 1, and the town council meeting for July 8. Hmmm. The July 4 holiday in between – coincidental, don’t you think? Neighbors attending the P&Z meeting

found the issues more serious than imagined. Our zoning board seemed ready to approve the developer’s plan – a virtual blank slate – despite the 80+ people in attendance who offered valid reasons to deny it. The P&Z board, and even town employees, seemed to grovel at developer Kevan Combs’ feet. After receiving an agitated response from the crowd when it considered continuing the case, the board came to its senses during their decision period (in which the developer had a private, five-minute discussion with them before the attorney ended it). Ultimately, the board voted to recommend denying the rezoning request – an amazing aboutface. Great! But, just before the July 8 town council meeting began, the developer requested a continuance. The council, however, voted to proceed – with again, 80+ neighbors in attendance.

At the last minute, the developer’s engineer submitted a note that read, “Can we still withdraw?” At this point, Summerfield’s attorney advised the council to deny hearing residents who were prepared to speak. We were then told the no-show developer can resubmit his rezoning application with no waiting period. Apparently, he

All of us have seen things in our lives that we can’t forget. Memories of faces, places, friends and loved ones that seem to work their way into our thoughts and dreams long after our dreams have faded and our loved ones have passed to ashes and dust. I am a poor man, but I am rich in things that have nothing to do with my bank account. I am human, and I have made mistakes, and for that reason, I would like to share something with you in the hope that it might do some good for someone else. Many years ago, I found myself working in a homeless shelter. One day, I saw a boy who couldn’t have been more than five years old waiting in line for a plate of food. I remember turning to the sink where we washed our pots and pans, and I nearly wept as I realized how small and pitiful all of our problems are when compared to those of a child waiting in line for a bowl of soup, and saying “Thank you, sir” as it was

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served. I think of that child often, and I never want to forget that image as long as I live. No matter how horrible the truth of it is, the fact is there are countless others like him all over this country. If we as a nation can’t stop arguing with each other long enough to do some good for those who are truly suffering, then we have lost sight of what this country is supposed to stand for. Democrat or Republican, it doesn’t matter as long as children are starving. Look into your hearts, all of you who would rather point fingers and dredge up details of past political disagreements than work together to make this world a better place for everyone, and ask yourselves this simple question: Are you really doing all that you possibly can? I hope you already know the answer. Thomas Butler, STOKESDALE

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vehicle while parked at her home on U.S. 220 North in Summerfield. JULY 9 | A Colfax resident reported an unknown suspect stole a bottle of Methadone from her friend’s residence on Saddle Brook Road in Oak Ridge, an estimated loss of $30. JULY 11 | A resident of New Avedon Drive in northern Greensboro reported that unknown suspects entered an unlocked outbuilding and removed lawn care equipment valued at $525. The resident also filed a second report for a theft on May 29 of additional equipment from the crawlspace underneath his home. July 13 | A resident of Athens Road in Stokesdale reported he was the victim of a Larceny of a Firearm that occurred when a known suspect stole an antique handgun and tried to sell it to a third party. Warrants are outstanding; the firearm has been recovered. JULY 14 | The Walgreens at 4568 U.S. 220 North in Summerfield reported that two white males loaded a shopping basket with 16 boxes of Nexium heartburn medication and ran out of the store to a waiting vehicle. The medication was valued at $500.

People of Oak Ridge, Mayor Ray Combs and developer Kevan Combs are not related. They do, however, share the same goal, which is to develop the heck out of Oak Ridge. They want to squeeze her for every possible revenue dollar, with high-density housing and commercial development. Let’s get real, this idea of pitting Oak Ridge citizens against one another (Northwest Observer, June 20-26 issue, “Mayor challenges developers”), be they rich or poor or live in a McMansion or a McSmall, is a sign of poor leadership. Most of us would agree that we gravitated to Oak Ridge for her rural charm, light traffic, large trees and open space. Perhaps Mayor Combs remembers saying, “They moved here for privacy, and we try to keep it that way.” Maybe Kevan Combs, who lives in a gated house, should realize that plowing a throughstreet through an established, quiet neighborhood is not neighborly and is uncomely behavior. It’s also against the ordinance.

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Four town council members knowingly voted against the PUD ordinance, opening a through street when another council member pointed out their unintentional error. No more excuses – the town council had the authority to make the final decision. They sided with the developer and investors. Combs and Combs believe an ordinance of one-acre lots put in place by the original Oak Ridge residents is up for interpretation. 80 houses is not more environmentally friendly than 40 houses in the same space! And no, most of us don’t want to be a “destination city.” Bike paths through our back yards, sidewalk “connectivity,” or amphitheaters every 15 miles will eventually require citizens to pay higher taxes to maintain. Who welcomes increased traffic in our town? Why can’t we be different? We like Oak Ridge and her 15 square, sleepy miles. Too bad we can’t vote you men out of your ivory town hall soon enough. As for Combs and Combs – are you sure you two aren’t related? Jennifer Holmes, OAK RIDGE

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MISCELLANEOUS July 13 | A resident of Riding Trail Court in Oak Ridge was arrested for Injury

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to Real Property and Communicating Threats after a resident of Benbow Merrill Road in Oak Ridge reported the suspect drove a vehicle through his yard and threatened him with physical harm.

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On June 30 a resident of N.C. 150 East reported an unknown suspect spray painted his vehicle, resulting in $100 worth of damage. On July 7, a resident of Bufflehead Court in northern Greensboro reported an unknown suspect spray painted obscenities on his garage door and damaged a sprinkler head sometime between June 27 and 30. A minor child was identified as a suspect in these offenses and has been charged via a juvenile petition.

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 Mark Middleton and Michelle Coleman at M&M Tire. They do service right!  The leaders and parents of Cub Scout Pack 130 who went with the boys to Webelos camp. It was hot, but the boys had a blast! We are lucky to have dedicated role models for our sons.  Ryan Strickland of Advantage Hearing for enabling my veteran husband to hear. He can join a conversation after numerous years of failure with the V.A. bureaucratic system. Ryan succeeded where the Big Boys failed.  Leaders who present a vision for something desired, along with a roadmap for how to make it happen. Vision without a plan is just empty, pie-in-the-sky rhetoric.  Chris Daughtry’s assistant, who helped my dad with his tractor tire on the side of the road, and to Tire Maxx for fixing the tire ASAP.

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GRIPES to the person who meeting that “Nobody reads newsto those who faithfully read the stories, meeting coverage and information provided in the Northwest Observer every week. You may be a “nobody” to somebody, but you’re a somebody to us. ceived an email which read: “Just wanted to clarify about the person thanking the Wentworth Fire Department for putting on the fireworks at McMichael High School. This money (for the fireworks show) was actually raised by the Western Rockingham Firefighters Association, a culmination of volunteers from the western part of Rockingham County. A lot of hard work and planning went on in a year and I’d just like to see the credit be given to appropriate parties involved …”

GRIPES to...  Those seven people with chemical bombs (Northwest Observer, July 11 issue). The supposed intent of “nonmalicious” is irrelevant; they need to be treated as the dangerous individuals they are. Any attempt to cause fear of this order should be met without mercy.  The three teenagers who ride their skateboards out in the middle of Pleasant Ridge Road, Lewiston Road and Fleming Road. One day you will flip off the wrong person!  Developer Kevan Combs, for not showing up in person at the Summerfield town council meeting on July 8 to request a continuance for his rezoning application, and for making his engineer be his front man.

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Town Council, Sam Anders, assistant chief with Oak Ridge Fire Department, introduced Roland Russoli, who spoke about his son and the award that has become his legacy. Andrew Russoli served two tours of duty in Iraq, receiving a Purple Heart in his first tour. During his second tour in 2005, he and two fellow Marines were killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq.

After her 18th birthday, Jones took the rest of the classes needed to become a certified interior firefighter and received her black helmet, the outward sign that a firefighter has been trained, tested, and demonstrated high levels of competence.

“The Oak Ridge Fire and Rescue was where my son Andrew had intended to fulfill his dream of saving lives,” said Russoli. “The Strength and Honor Fund is an attempt to fulfill his legacy by providing an educational scholarship to the members of the Oak Ridge Fire Department and their children.”

“Any doubts that I had about a girl being able to handle the mission that we do was put to rest during the Christmas fires on the churches in 2012,” Anders said. “It was one of the three largest fires I had ever seen in my career. She not only worked with us that night, she followed directions; she excelled.”

Anders then spoke about Jones, who began volunteering with the fire department two years ago when she was 16 years old.

Anders continued, “And for a young woman with six months of training to go to such an incident, to provide exemplary service and to stand the physical abuse of being out in the cold for 70 hours actively fighting a fire is a testament to her strength of character.”

“In the two years between her 16th and 18th birthdays, she achieved levels of training that I have only seen two other individuals in my over three decades of service accomplish,” Anders said, noting that she took as many classes as she could legally take until she turned 18.

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Submitting the more detailed of the two bids for the work, D.H. Griffin of Greensboro gave a price of $20,586 for the demolition, salvaging, and re-seeding work. Anthony’s Grading & Hauling of Kernersville bid the job at $11,500.

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and a former blacksmith shop located behind the Gordon Hardware building, as well as for discarding the unusable and hazardous waste materials and salvaging what building materials might be either used by the town or donated or sold to interested citizens; the bids also include the cost of reseeding the ground underneath the buildings after they have been removed.

Anders praised Jones’ outstanding work during a notable fire when she was new in the department.

The main difference between the two companies, Whitaker told the council, is that D.H. Griffin is a larger company and has more experience with demolition work and disposal of hazardous materials, including asbestos, and the company’s bid included processing a required NESHAP permit. Satisfied that Anthony’s Grading & Hauling was qualified for the job, the council authorized Whitaker to award the project to the smaller company, for a cost not to exceed $11,500. A date for the demolition of the buildings has not yet been confirmed, but should be within the next few weeks if not sooner.

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CLOTHING DRIVE for the unemployed, a Gold Award project by Summerfield’s Noel McIntosh, Sat., July 19, 12n-2pm, First Baptist Church in Oak Ridge, 2445 Oak Ridge Road. Please donate your gently used business attire, dress shoes and accessories. Any questions, please email Noel, noelmcintosh411@aol.com. SILENT AUCTION, Sat., July 19, 10am4pm, Golden Antiques, 4537 Hwy. 220, Summerfield. Bidding ends promptly at 4pm. Lots of unique treasures to bid on! STOKESDALE FIRE DISTRICT INC. will hold its annual meeting on Tues., July 22, 2014 at 7:30pm at the fire station. The annual report (financial and operational) will be given and the election of 6 board members will be held.

Something going on? We’ll help get the word out! Place your Save the Date classified ad online at www.nwobserver.com. SILENT AUCTION, SPAGHETTI SUPPER to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, Thursday, July 24, 4:30-7pm, Spring Arbor of Greensboro, 5125 Michaux Road. $6/ person, $4/kids. Live music. Auction items include dance lessons, gym membership, jewelry, artwork, gift baskets & more! Bring an open heart & an empty stomach! You’re invited to this year’s third MUSIC IN THE PARK, featuring the country/rock sounds of Sidetrip, Sat., July 26, 6:30-9pm, Oak Ridge Town Park Shelter 2. Park in the Redmon Field off Linville Road (across from the fire station). Food will be available. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Free, but donations will be accepted to pay the band.

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Residential Interiors Pressure Washing

(336) 402-4603

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BEK Paint Co. Residential & Commercial David & Judy Long, owners

(336) 931-0600

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

TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Licensed General Contractor with college degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We specialize in additions, remodels, garages, decks, sunrooms, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small. Free Estimates. Call or email, 399-4894, tripp@trippsmithconstruction.com.

Serving the Triad since 1998

PLUMBING 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.

Want to reach our readers? Call 644-7035 for advertising info. POWER WASHING A.S.K. PRESSURE WASHING Professional equipment, professional ecofriendly chemicals, professional work. References available. Residential or commercial. 25% off through July, 2014. (336) 451-9566. PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. Brad Rogers. Call for free estimate. No job too small. Insured. Local number, (336) 314-3186.

POWER WASHING BY MAYS Specializing in vinyl homes. 215-8775.

STILL PERFECTION PAINTING Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still,

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

462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

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Construction Services, INC

BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

Screened porches | Sunrooms | Patios

644-8615 office 508-5242 cell Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com. R4 SPECIALTIES Repair, reﬁnish, reface and remodel. Free estimates. 14 years architectural mill work experience. (336) 339-7552.

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

T c. GicEes, In ARerv -Tction S OCoNnstru

(336) 207.9793

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

PAINTING & DRYWALL

• Liner replacement • Pool openings • All repairs • Weekly cleaning/maintenance

RIDDLE PAINTING

sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.

MASONRY SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. It’s summertime! Let us help with your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! No better time for a new patio, sidewalk or driveway. Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs.

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(336) 644-1580

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

GENTLY USED AIR HOCKEY TABLE, fullsize, paid $650, will sell for $200. Brand new German-style foosball table, paid $650, will sell for $200. Firm. (336) 644-4655.

ROOFING

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.

LOST TAN & WHITE CHIHUAHUA, missing since July 4 near Strawberry Road & Earl Forbes Dr. Reward offered for the return of our sweet dog Bella. Please call (336) 202-4800.

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. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245. 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.

 MISC. SERVICES COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons. FREE PICKUP of appliances, batteries, junk mowers, air conditioners, grills, electrical items, metal items, etc. 689-4167.

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SUMMER SALE AT JOSIE’S BOUTIQUE 25% off entire shop (except clearance and Biagi). Open Thursday & Friday, 11am6pm; Sat., 11am-5pm. (336) 643-6202.

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

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KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Fresh produce and hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerﬁeld. 708-0485.

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STEPH’S PET SITTING, including farm visits. Horses, rabbits, cats, dogs, etc. www. stephspetsitting.com, (336) 509-3103.

LOST & FOUND

with closing costs. (336) 414-7223. Selling? Advertise here!

Provide food, exercise, play, meds/shots, much TLC. 1-3 trips/day. $15/trip (30 min). Call 643-5242. Oak Ridge/Summerﬁeld.

OAK RIDGE, quaint 2BR, 1BA house on over an acre. $675/month. (336) 423-8169.

LAND FOR SALE

Room for your friends! 10 ac – Dream estate w/barn. Northern schls. $847,000 31 ac – Ranch w/guest house. Barn & ring. $650,000 14 ac – Updated in Oak Ridge. Barns & ring. $850,000 15 ac – S’field land w/pond. Oak Ridge Elem. $299,900 37 ac – 2-story, 6-stall Morton barn, ring, pond. $899,900 44 ac – Stream, pasture, pole bldg. Land only. $359,900 12 ac – Level and ready to build. Bounds woods. $119,000

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

3.05-ACRE BUILDING LOT at terminus of Crutchﬁeld Farm Road (5921) in Oak Ridge. Fenced with four board creosote fence and 467 feet on Beaver Creek. For sale at $169,900. Serious inquiries only. Call (336) 339-8263.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES GET PAID BY YOUR AGENT! List for free? www.RealtorGuarantee.com. Currie Realty, Inc. (336) 587-4384. VANGUARD REAL ESTATE OPTIONS, LLC. No-fee and low-fee listings. Mike Blackwelder, (336) 644-1476.

FOUND BEAGLE near Northern Guilford High School ball ﬁelds on July 9. About two years old, collar but no tags or microchip. Please call Kris, (336) 558-7806.

$272,900 and assistance

Bonded/Insured. Member, Pet Sitters Intl.

HOMES FOR RENT

LYNN’S GROOMING. 12+ years exp. Dogs 40 pounds & under. Located in Stokesdale. Call for appt., 427-3303.

boat storage.

pets. Professional pet sitter for 18 years.

CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pickup of appliances, AC’s, grills, metal items, computers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167.

GROOMING

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WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles and so much more! 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville. Consignors needed, $100/mo. for 10’ x 10’ space. Larger spaces available. Please call (336) 992-2469. Hours: Monday-Sat., 10am-7pm, Sunday, 1-6pm. VINTAGE & ANTIQUE TOY SALE, July 2127, Golden Antiques, 4537 Hwy. 220N, Summerﬁeld. Hours: M-Sat., 10-6, Sun. 12-6.

PET SITTING / BOARDING

HOMES FOR SALE

VACATION PROPERTY CAROLINA MARINA, 214 Pelican Dr. Jet ski lift, boat slip, 40’ covered deck, park model, water front. $112,000. 337-9268.

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2921 Highway 220 N 14.18 AC zoned Highway Business. Public water across highway. Public sewer force main not accessible. 80’ driveway access to property at highway crossover. 12 AC cleared. 1 AC leased for 5 years. Property access from Hwy 220 and Harned Farm Rd, 715 feet of road frontage is on Hwy 220. $495,000

Bob Brodie, ABR

(336) 643-8110 • bobbrodie.com

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8512 Hwy 158, Stokesdale 4,200+ square feet in excellent downtown location. Ideal for business – doctors, accountants, lawyers, Realtors® or financial. Absolutely beautiful stand-alone building. Other uses possible.

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Oak Ridge, NC Permit No. 22

PO Box 268, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 • (336) 644-7035

ECRWSS

THE ULTIMATE FURNITURE 500 OFF $ 300 OFF $ 200 OFF $ 150 OFF $

UP TO UP TO UP TO UP TO

SAVE

All Bedroom Suits!

UP TO

All Sectionals

UP TO

All Dining Room Suits!

UP TO

500 OFF $ 300 OFF $ 200 OFF $

All Recliners

TRADE-IN SALE!

All Living Room Suits! All Mattress Sets

Reg. $349 Trade-In $50 NOW ONLY

Reg. $399 Trade-In $50 NOW ONLY

299 2 99*

All Clocks, Curios & Enterainment Centers

349 3 49*

300 WITH

Reg. $649 Trade-In $50 NOW ONLY

599*

Reg. $699 Trade-In $50

649*

NOW ONLY

Reg. $999 Trade-In $100 NOW ONLY

Reg. $999 Trade-In $100

899*

NOW ONLY

More Than 30 Mattress Sets to Choose From

399

Queen or Full Set

349

Twin Set

Pillow Top Queen Set

349

King Set

TRADE IN

2299*

799 7 99*

We Will Accept Any F Furniture it In Any Condition F For TTrade-In!! d I

Reg. $2599 Trade-In $300 $ NOW ONLY

Reg. $899 Trade-In $100 NOW ONLY

499

Queen or Full Set

Pillow Top Queen Set

849

Queen Set

1499

Queen Set

499

Memory Foam Queen Set

Queen Set Flipable!

649

Reg. $3599 Trade-In $500

NOW ONLY

Table & 4 Chairs

SAVE

3099 9*

King K Bedroom!

Oak Table & 6 Chairs

Queen Set

949

Reg. $399 Trade-In $50 $ NOW ONLY

Queen Set

1299*

WITH TRADE IN

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599

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Reg. $1399 Trade-In $100

349

Reg. $799 Trade-In $100 $ NOW ONLY

Twin/Twin Bunk Bed $

Wallsaver Recliner $

179

199

Twin, Full or Queen Bedroom

799

Sleep Sofa $

239

699

ALL ITEMS TRADED IN MAY BE DONATED TO LOCAL CHARITIES! 7 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

We want you to be happy. You have up to 7 days to decide. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason we will gladly exchange your furniture or refund your money, including tax and any delivery fee you may have been charged in full!

SUPERSTORE Hwy. 220 Business across from Kmart 727 N. Highway Street, Madison, NC 27025

12 Months Extended LaSyame As Cash & away Availab le

MIDTOWN FURNITURE

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Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:00 am-6:00 pm or by Appointment • Plenty of Parking • Large Showroom

BUS 220

Eden Mayodan

SUPERSTORE

Call 427-5413

www.midtownfurniture.com

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Midtown Furniture

Madison BYP 220

Reidsville

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*After trade-in discount. Sale does not apply to previous purchases. Midtown reserves the right to change product if advertised product becomes unavailable. All prices listed are after all available discounts have been taken. See store for complete details.