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Tree trimming – a necessary nuisance? To some, Duke Energy’s contractor, Asplundh, is an unwelcome sight along rural roads; others acknowledge the company’s work is necessary to prevent trees from falling on power lines by ANNETTE JOYCE NW GUILFORD – When the bright orange Asplundh trucks start rolling through neighborhoods, one thing is for certain – some local residents are sure to get riled up. If you’ve been driving along the rural roads in Stokesdale the last few weeks, the evidence of

Asplundh’s work is very visible. Trees that were once full and glorious are now bare on one side. Others have been tunneled out in the middle, while the tops of some trees have been completely lopped off. Paige Layne, a spokeswoman for Duke Energy, which contracts with Asplundh to trim trees and branches from the power lines, says the company’s intent is not to destroy trees. Rather, they’re working to prevent situations that could result in trees falling on the power lines and disrupting service – and they’re trying to do it in a way that brings the least harm to the trees.

Duke Energy’s vegetation management program is an on-going process that takes place year-round. The company is currently working on a circuit that extends 50 miles out from the substation in Summerfield, runs up Eversfield Road and throughout parts of Stokesdale. Asplundh has been in the area for the past 11 weeks. During this time, local residents have had both positive and negative experiences with the tree trimming company. To those passing by the property at the corner of N.C. 65 and Ellisboro Road in Stokesdale, that property owner’s experience may have seemed especially horrid. Two sides of the yard were lined with

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Although it’s painful for some to see the aggressive tree trimming of stately old trees such as these, Duke Energy says the work is necessary to ensure that power lines remain clear.

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The newest GTCC campus, located at N.C. 68 and Leabourne Road, just outside the Oak Ridge town limits, will welcome its ﬁrst students on Aug. 18. Read story on p. 9.

IN THIS ISSUE News in brief................................3 Your Questions............................4 GTCC’s newest campus ...........9 Business Notes...........................10 Bits & Pieces ..............................10 Crime/Incident Report ........... 14 Community Calendar ............ 15 Family grateful for support .... 16 Grins & Gripes ........................... 17 Classifieds .................................. 19 Index of Advertisers .................23 NWO on the go!.......................24

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Council re-evaluating trail extension Greenway requirements prompt town council to seek more citizen input before moving forward

SUMMERFIELD – At its Aug. 12 meeting, the Summerfield Town Council continued its discussion of an Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway extension through the town. In 2012 the town entered into an agreement with NC Department of Transportation to build a “multi-use underpass” under U.S. 220, which was coupled with plans to extend the A&Y Greenway from the underpass to the railroad bed near Summerfield Elementary. If the town moves forward with extending the greenway, it must adhere to NCDOT requirements; those requirements would include that the trail extension be paved, 10 feet wide with shoulders on both sides for drainage, and comply with the Americans with Disability Act guidelines. “That essentially makes it a small road,” Town Manager Scott Whitaker said after explaining DOT’s requirements to the town council at its Aug. 12 meeting.

Despite the 2012 agreement with NCDOT, some council members seemed taken aback after Whitaker’s explanation of the greenway requirements, and suggested re-thinking whether to go forward with a trail that would be part of the greenway system; an alternative would be to build an internal trail system, which would leave such things as the trail’s width requirements and choice of surface materials to the town’s discretion. In the coming weeks, the town council hopes to gain citizen input on whether to move forward on a wider, paved trail that extends the A&Y Greenway – and ultimately, is part of the Mountains-tothe-Sea trail, or concentrate efforts and resources on developing an internal trail system that leaves more decisions about trails in the hands of the town.

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A left turn protected movement (green arrow) is not a given at this Stokesdale trafﬁc light at the intersection of N.C. 68 and U.S. 158.

I’m wondering how traffic light patterns are determined. I’m especially curious about the one in Stokesdale at the intersection of N.C. 68 and U.S. 158. Traveling north on N.C. 68, there doesn’t seem to be any consistency for the left turn light – I’ve sat through several flashing yellow arrows before the left lane gets the green arrow. At other times the green arrow pops up in the normal sequence. Can you explain why it works like that?

in the traffic and make the left turn safely; the protected movement (the green arrow) would only come up if the traffic was heavy and the person driving could not find a gap.” The traffic light that controls the northbound lane is the only light at this intersection that has the protected left turn green light, McPherson says. “The remaining left turns at the intersection are flashing yellow arrow only, meaning all left turning traffic must yield to through movements and right turns.”

Dawn McPherson, a division traffic engineer for the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT), says the timing of that particular light is dictated by the traffic flow. “The northbound movement from N.C. 68 is what we call ‘protected/permitted,’” she says. “You should first have a flashing yellow arrow. If you sit in the left turn lane for 15 seconds or longer, the protected green arrow will come up. “Most people will be able to find a gap

For over a year, I’ve been hearing rumors about a Bojangles’ coming to Oak Ridge – is there any truth to the rumors? Plans for a Bojangles’ are in the works, Philip Cooke has confirmed. Cooke is one of the owners of Fighting Tarheels II LLC, which bought the site at the corner of Linville Road and N.C. 68, where a vacant

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building formerly occupied by the Bank of North Carolina now stands. The land and building were purchased in March 2012 from the Bank of North Carolina for $285,000, a month after the town of Oak Ridge approved a rezoning of the site from General Office to Highway Business zoning. The new zoning allows for a greater variety of retail and professional services, including restaurants. Cooke says that though his company has been working with Bojangles’ for quite a while, no definite timeline has been established for when a land lease agreement will be signed and the project moves forward. While Bojangles’ will occupy the land where the Bank of North Carolina previously operated its Oak Ridge branch, the company will construct a new building there. As for the existing building, Cooke says it will either be torn down or his company will work with the Oak Ridge Fire Department to burn it as a live burn exercise. Several steps have to be taken before the restaurant can be built, however, including finalizing the lease agreement, extending water and sewer lines, obtaining a building permit, having the NCDOT review access to the site, and getting the site plan approved by the Oak Ridge Planning and Zoning Board. Per a previous agreement with the town, the Bojangles’ building design will conform to Oak Ridge’s historic district guidelines. “Although it’s not in the historic district, as a part of the rezoning, we agreed

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Though the agreement has not been ﬁnalized between Bojangles’ and the company which owns the property, Bojangles’ does plan to build a restaurant at the corner of N.C. 68 and Linville Road in Oak Ridge. The existing building on the site, formerly the Bank of North Carolina’s Oak Ridge branch, will either be torn or burned down.

to make the site be bound by the historic district guidelines,” Cooke says. “It would look something like McDonald’s, for example, and like the other buildings in the Oak Ridge historic district.” The exact size and design of the Bojangles’ building have not yet been finalized, Cooke says. “I have not seen the building plans from Bojangles’, and I don’t think we’ll see any until the lease agreement gets signed,” says Cooke.

Who do I contact about getting a brick paver at the veterans memorial in the Summerfield Community Park on Centerfield Road?

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(Above) A dedication ceremony for the veterans memorial in Summerﬁeld Community Park was held on July 4, 2011. The memorial was a project of VFW Post 7999, whose members transformed their vision to reality after about three years of planning and fundraising. Residents and businesses can purchase inscribed pavers (left) in the memorial’s brick walkway to honor members of all service branches.

VFW Post 7999 in Summerfield will be happy to take your order for a brick paver to honor a veteran. The pavers are $60 each. For more information, contact either Roy Lee, post commander, at (336) 707-2451, or Kent Dowdy, (336) 944-4212 or kdowdy@att.net.

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on Aug. 16 at Stokeridge Tavern, where an all-day event will be held to raise funds to offset Matt’s medical expenses. From 12 noon to 8 p.m., supporters are invited to participate in a cornhole tournament, dunking booth, bellyflop contest and raffle drawings.

want to go/help? Stokeridge Tavern is located at 7607-H N.C. 68 North in Kings Crossing Shopping Center. Also, a donation page for Matt Young’s medical expenses has been set up at www.gofundme.com/b922o4

Mark it on the calendar STOKESDALE – Stokesdale Town Council will meet on Aug. 14, 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall on Angel Pardue Road. Meeting agenda items include discussion of a water contract for Angels Glen, Phases 4 and 5, consideration of water plans for Northridge Phase 1, and appointments to the Stokesdale Holiday Parade Committee.

OAK RIDGE –The Glory Street Quartet will headline the Music in the Park event on Saturday, Aug. 16, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Oak Ridge Town Park Shelter 2. Park in the Redmon Field, just across and down Linville Road from the fire station. Purchase food there or bring your own picnic; don’t forget a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Donations for musicians appreciated.

School Board seeks feedback on student dress code GUILFORD COUNTY – “The Guilford County Board of Education respects a student’s interest in self-expression through his or her appearance. The Board also recognizes the importance of creating an orderly and respectful environment in which to learn.”

school, but typically consists of a collared or polo-type shirt paired with khaki, black or navy pants, shorts or skirts. The SMOD states that “the pants must be fitting in the waist, and skirts and shorts must be at least knee-length.” The SMOD also calls for closed-toe shoes.

So begins the first paragraph of a student dress code policy the Guilford County School Board adopted in 1993 and has periodically reviewed in the years since.

No schools in northwest Guilford County have adopted a SMOD.

The policy gives individual schools the option of adopting a Standard Mode of Dress (SMOD), i.e., school uniforms. “Some schools have adopted a Standard Mode of Dress (SMOD) in partnership with staff and parents,” the school system says on its website. “Reasons for choosing to have SMOD include academic program of the school, school spirit, reducing socioeconomic pressures and divisions, as well as promoting a positive and safe school climate.” Of the 126 schools in the Guilford County School system, 36 have adopted a SMOD. The dress code varies for each

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Though no changes are being recommended at this time, the Guilford County School Board voted at its Aug. 11 meeting to invite public comment on its existing dress code policy, for a period of 30 days. To view the dress code policy, visit www.gcsnc.com and select “Board Solicits Feedback on GCS Dress Code Policy” under District News on left-hand side of the homepage. Comments on the policy should be submitted to policies@gcsnc.com or via courier or U.S. mail to Policy Development, Guilford County Schools, 712 N. Eugene St., Greensboro, N.C. 27401. Comments will be accepted until Sept. 11.

Meet Kip Corrington, MD Northwest Family Medicine Dr. Kip Corrington knows a thing or two about teamwork. During his college years at Texas A&M University, he was a three-time Academic All-American. He later went on to play professionally in the NFL for the Denver Broncos. With that kind of background, it’s not surprising that Corrington would opt to work for Novant Health, a medical organization whose foundation is built on the concept of teamwork. “Novant has developed a really good culture over the last 10 years,” says Corrington. “It’s very teamoriented and the patient care always comes first. That’s definitely what attracted me to this organization.” Corrington, 49, recently joined Novant Health Northwest Family Medicine in Stokesdale as its new medical director, and will work in the practice five days a week. Before Corrington came on board last month, Dr. Chan Badger divided his time between Northwest Family Medicine and Northern Family Medicine in Summerfield. Having grown up in College Station, Texas, home to Texas A&M University, Corrington initially envisioned a career as a professor. But after earning his bachelor’s degree in philosophy, the All-American instead decided to head to Denver to give his football career a chance. He played safety with the Broncos from 1988-1991. “It was very exciting for a young man,” he says. “I have a lot of great memories. We had a few good years

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is the network of specialists Novant has developed and the communication between the primary care provider and these specialists.

Corrington was with the Broncos when they went to the 24th Super Bowl. Though the team lost, he cherishes the memory of playing in a Super Bowl. He says he left the team after he felt he had “gotten beat up enough,” and returned to academia at the age of 26. Back at A&M, Corrington earned a master’s degree in psychology and began working on his doctorate in the same field. Halfway through the program, however, he realized this wasn’t what he wanted to do; even so, he completed the doctorate program before enrolling in medical school at A&M. By that time, he was married and had four children between the ages of three and 10. His schedule was grueling, but he had completed medical school. It was when he came to Moses Cone Hospital to complete his three-year residency that he became friends with Badger. After his residency, Corrington spent the next 12 years working in urgent care in Greensboro and High Point. Realizing he wanted the opportunity to develop relationships with his patients and follow their care, he decided to pursue family practice. When Badger told him about the opening at Northwest Family Medicine, Corrington liked what he heard and soon decided that was the place he needed to be. “I use my background in psychology to be able to take care of the

“I have relationships with these specialists and can use those to take better care of my patients. As a primary care provider, I can coordinate the care and know what’s going on in all areas,” he says.

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Kip Corrington, MD

whole person,” he says of working as a doctor in family practice. “I like getting to know my patients as people. My patients can expect someone who will listen to their concerns and address them as best he can.” One of the things Corrington especially likes about his new position

Along with being part of a larger health care network, Corrington relishes the feeling of community that Northwest Family Medicine has. “It’s almost like you’re an oldstyle, small town ‘doc,’ because you have your own clinic but you still have a huge network of support,” he says. In his free time, Corrington likes to exercise and do yard work. He also plays a little golf every now and then. His children, Calyste, 25, Kendal, 23, Tana, 20 and Chase, 18, all attended Northwest Guilford High School.

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Deadline for this round is August 25.

1 In what year was Guilford College founded? 2 When does the Oak Ridge Firemen’s BBQ typically take place in the fall?

3 Find a picture of a cardboard box. 4 The “Greensboro Four” refers to which group of young men instrumental in our state’s history?

5 Somewhere in the FINDER is a young boy playing in the snow. Where?

6 Who is the current president of Oak Ridge Military Academy?

7 Which of the three local towns has no property tax?

8 ROADS is an acronym for which local

10 Summerfield was included in

Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live” in which year?

9 Find an image of a bathroom shower.

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Guilford Tech Cameron Campus will serve northwest residents Classroom building, training center will open for students starting Aug. 18 by KRISTIN KUBLY NW GUILFORD – Bathed in natural light even on a rainy day, the 97,500-square-foot Donald W. Cameron Campus of Guilford Technical Community College has been completed and the new classroom building and training center are ready to welcome students this fall semester. The newest GTCC campus is located at N.C. 68 and Leabourne Road, just outside the Oak Ridge town limits. The state-of-the-art and environmentally friendly campus will be home to the N.C. Center for Global Logistics, a joint venture of GTCC, Davidson County Community College, Forsyth Technical Community College, Randolph Community College and the Piedmont Triad Partnership.

“Students who live out in this area and just want to take some general education courses can take them here, even if they’re not enrolled in the global logistics program,” confirmed Wiers. The campus will also offer degrees in computer information systems and database management as well as ondemand staff training for local businesses through its Center for Business and Industry. A highlight of the campus is the warehouse training center, which will provide hands-on training for students in the global logistics programs. “We’ll take the students through all the processes in warehousing, from receiving all the way through to shipping,” said Sam Chinnis, instructor in the global logistics program. “Global logistics is very much a growing industry, and we’re serving that industry here at this campus.”

The warehouse has observation windows from the second floor, just outside the classAlison Wiers, associate rooms, so that students Alison Wiers vice president for student can view what is happensupport services at the campus, said ing in the warehouse from right outside that while the specialty of the campus is their class. global logistics technology, the offerings “It’s very unique,” said Chinnis. “I’m will be much wider than that. not aware of anything else like this.” “We have two different sets of students that we’ll be serving out here,” Wiers said. Besides serving curriculum students enrolled in the global logistics program, the campus will also offer general classes that anyone can take.

Another feature of the campus is a conference center which includes a large auditorium with stadium-style seating for 250, a stage, audiovisual equipment and break-out meeting rooms. The facility includes a catering kitchen and will be available to rent to

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community groups. Students will also have access to a learning resource center that will have books, computers and study space. “All the student services that are available at other campuses will be available here,” said Wiers. Those services include tutoring, advisors and a bookstore. Wiers said many of the registrants who came to registration day on Aug. 11 live in the northwest Guilford area. “Most of the students we’ve seen have lived out in this area, which is perfect because the whole idea of this campus was to serve the northwest area of Guilford County.”

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CENTRAL CAROLINA FARM AND MOWER If you’re looking for a one-stop location for your landscaping equipment needs, look no further than Central Carolina Farm and Mower. Conveniently located on East Wendover Avenue, this 12-year-old company offers sales, parts and service for some of the biggest names in the industry, including Honda, John Deere, Kawasaki, Stihl, Hustler and Toro. Managed by Cristy Stoutz, the store also carries tractors and attachments, as well as Gators.

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The two owners of the company have 30-plus years of experience in working with both residential and commercial customers. Their goal is to provide the area with the highest level of sales and service for high-end outdoor and power equipment. To meet this goal, Central Carolina Farm and Mower has six employees who handle all of their walk-in customers. For added customer convenience, the company offers pick-up and delivery service. Central Carolina Farm and Mower is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

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Rising 6th-graders reminded to get Tdap booster shot Tdap stands for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis – all serious and sometimes deadly diseases. North Carolina law requires all children entering 6th grade to have a Tdap booster shot if five or more years have passed since their last dose.

the next few weeks. Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services is sponsoring special Saturday clinics on Aug. 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 501 E. Green Drive in High Point and 1100 E. Wendover Ave. in Greensboro. Call (336) 641-3245 for an appointment.

The Tdap vaccine is available at family health care providers. It is also available at the Guilford County Department of Public Health, which is holding a number of vaccination clinics over

Sixth-graders must show proof of receiving the Tdap vaccine within 30 calendar days of the start of school or they will be suspended. Appointment cards will not be accepted.

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Oak Ridge resident Bob Yarbrough donates blood during a Red Cross blood drive at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church on Aug. 11. In addition to donating blood himself, Yarbrough has coordinated scores of community blood drives at the church over the last 15 years; the blood drives are held on the second Monday of even-numbered months.

SPORTS NEWS

New NWHS swim coach Gia Wright is Northwest Guilford High School’s new head swim coach. Wright, a native of southern Florida, came to Greensboro to attend college at North Carolina A&T University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in secondary English education and her master’s degree in English and African American Literature while competing on and later helping coach the varsity swim team.

During her collegiate swim career, Wright was a two-year team captain and earned the distinction of being the NC A&T Senior Athlete of the Year in 2008. When her collegiate swim career ended, she transitioned to an assistant coaching role at NC A&T, where she has served for the past six seasons. Wright teaches English at Aycock Middle School in Greensboro.

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Old North State U15 lacrosse team went 4-0 in the 6M Summer Meltdown tournament, held at Oak Ridge Park on July 19-20. The team was coached by Vern Schmidt, who was assisted by Matt Hester; both men are also members of the lacrosse coaching staff at Northwest Guilford. Front Row (L-R): Jake Huckabee, Andrew Marmion, Parker Hazel, Peyton Hill, Stanley Cornelius, Nate Davis, Clayton Joyner, Sean Goldsmith, JJ Parker. Back Row (L-R): Seth Byrd, Payton Leonard, Hunter Collins, Matt Applegate, Patrick Butler, Chris Hultberg, Carter Lawe, Grayson Coble, Carter Anderson and Coach Schmidt (not pictured, Matt Hester, assistant coach).

Countdown to Kickoff Northwest High School will kick off its football season on Friday, Aug. 22, when it hosts Smith High School at home. Northern Guilford will get its regular season underway on Friday, Aug. 29, at

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AUG. 8 | A resident of Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge reported an arson incident in which an unknown suspect ignited loose papers and a mattress inside an outbuilding.

ASSAULT AUG. 6 | A resident of Arabian Court in Summerfield was assaulted during a domestic dispute. The suspect, also a resident of the same address, was arrested for assaulting a female. AUG. 9 | A Greensboro resident reported being assaulted by a known suspect during a domestic dispute at a residence on Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge. Warrants were advised.

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suspect used a cinder block to gain entry through a back door, and stole several musical instruments, jewelry and a safe. The estimated loss of stolen property was still being determined at the time of this report. AUG. 10 | The Double K Sports Bar on Belews Creek Road in Stokesdale reported that an unknown suspect forced open a door to the business sometime between 3:15 a.m. and 10:57 a.m on Aug. 10 and stole an out-of-order ATM machine, a cash register drawer, and set fire to a pool table. Damages are estimated at $4,250.

THEFT AUG. 6 | A resident of Summerfield Road in Summerfield reported an unknown suspect stole a lawn mower and gas can that were sitting outside her home; the stolen property was valued at $270. AUG. 8 | A resident of N.C. 68 N. in Oak Ridge reported a known suspect stole a TV valued at $166 from the home.

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roll away, but instead it stays. We are left standing in the rain, still working toward what we need to do, but in much more difficult circumstances than we anticipated. Life is like that. Never what you expect. So bright and early last Saturday morning, I wasn’t expecting much. It had rained all through the night. The day before, we worked until dark. Volunteers decked in rain ponchos devoted hours to setting up canopy tents that eclipsed the driveway, creating a huge walkway of dry space. Tables were filled with treasures; things were carried, organized and sorted. By Saturday morning, after early morning finishing touches, the sale was ready. We just had to wait. Wait for the people. Wait for it to start.

by KATIE LONG, guest writer The weather forecast this past weekend called for rain and thunderstorms. My heart was sinking. Who comes to a yard sale in the rain? What would we do? We tossed around the idea of postponing, but volunteers were lined up, schedules were made, and the yard sale “stuff” was literally overwhelming our house. We had committed and we were moving forward … even in the rain. Funny how life is like that. We commit to things – huge life changes, large endeavors – usually with the best intentions, hoping it will work out, imagining the amazing outcome. Then, we are dealt an unexpected blow. We see thunder clouds on the horizon. We fear for the unknown that is encroaching on our perception of how it was supposed to go. We hope for the rain to disappear and the thunder to

What happened next is nothing short of a miracle. People came. Not just a few people, but lots of people. Sales began rolling in. Not just small sales of $1 here and $2 there, but huge sales of $40 and more, which seemed to be the average. We couldn’t believe it. Our volunteer cashiers had to rotate out for breaks, they were so busy. People kept coming. There was never a lull, never a moment that the driveway was empty of shoppers. And the

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rain? A small drizzle here and there, but never the thunderstorms I feared.

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The end of Psalm 23:5 reads “My cup overflows with blessings…” This resonated so truely, and quite ironically. I was prepared to be overflowed by rain. Actually, rained out. Instead, my cup overflowed with abundant amounts of blessings! We were overwhelmed by more than 25 families who donated items for our Epic Yard Sale. Complete strangers filled their vehicles with yard sale items and even delivered them to our doorstep. Friends, family and church members offered their time, resources and talents. Folks who had previously adopted appeared at our yard

Our total sales reached above and beyond what we could have hoped – $2,100! Donations were amazing, and totaled more than $600. We received so much more than we could have imagined. We were truly blessed by the volunteers, by the shoppers, by the donations and by the entire community. Thank you! Our cup overflows. Follow our journey online at www. hopeinadoption.blogspot.com, or on Facebook at: Hope In Adoption. You can also contribute at GoFundMe: Special Needs Adoption – Longs.

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GRINS to...  Lawson’s Tree Service in Madison. After frustration with other tree companies, we finally found one who does a great job, returns your calls and delivers on their promises. For tree cutting, limb pruning or stump grinding, I’d highly recommend Lawson’s!  The planners, neighbors and members of the sheriff’s department who attended the National Night Out event at Hillsdale Lake’s cabana in Summerfield on Aug. 5. What a great night to get to know your neighbors and our local sheriff’s department!  The three men who helped me when my bike rack with three bikes on it fell off my car and landed in the middle of the intersection at N.C. 68 and I-40. Proof that angels are among us!  Laura Fjeld for providing District 6 voters a moderate alternative to the extremes of the political spectrum. North Carolina needs a moderate representative in Congress who will work for her constituents instead of jousting at ideological windmills at taxpayers’ expense.  Actor and comedian Robin Williams, for his many, many contributions to the

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bare tree trunks that were left after all the limbs were removed from 35 Leyland Cypress trees. What passersby may not know, though, is that a few days later the crew was back mulching limbs and cutting down the towering tree trunks. Rather than being mad, property owner John Flynt was appreciative. “The trees were too close to the power lines and they were diseased,” says Flynt. “They gave me an option. They could trim them back or just cut them down at the stump. Quite honestly, I’m not upset that we cut them down.” Flynt estimates that had he paid to have someone remove the trees, he probably would have spent at least $10,000. Tammy Gravley, who lives on Anthony Road in Stokesdale, wasn’t as pleased with how the company handled her Bradford Pear trees. Although she understands the trees were overgrown and needed trimming, she says Asplundh could have done a much better job. “When my neighbor came home the next day, she thought a tornado had come through,” says Gravley. Gravley says she would have preferred to have some of the trees cut down completely, but was told that she would have to pay for that service. “I was told that if I wanted them cut down they would send someone out to give me an estimate,” she says. When asked why some people had the option of having the trees cut down at no charge, Layne noted that the location and growth rate of the tree are the determining factors. “If the tree is underneath the power lines and we see that we’ll have to continue to come back to trim it, we’ll offer to take it down for the customer,” she says. The company’s rule of thumb is to keep a 15-foot clearance on either side of the power lines. This includes both trees and brush directly underneath the lines, and limbs that extend from a distant tree into the lines.

Shannon Carter, who lives on N.C. 68 in Stokesdale, believes the company miscalculated when trimming her trees. “They completely cut my trees to the trunk and they look awful,” says Carter. “I measured off their 15-foot requirements and I should have had four- to six-foot limbs left, but instead they cut all the way to the trunk! I’m disgusted with Asplundh and Duke Power for their lack of common sense!” Accustomed to receiving complaints about their trimming methods, Duke Energy is quick to point out the investment they’ve made in the tree-trimming program. Layne says the company employs foresters to oversee the program and make sure that crews are using proper pruning practices. “Our foresters are highly experienced and most have advanced degrees in either forestry or arboriculture,” Layne says. “(Their job) is to maintain a tree’s health and keep the infrastructure in place.” Duke Energy also employs someone who follows the crews to make sure the work is done to the company’s specifications. Iven Goodman, a vegetation management inspector, is a certified arborist. It’s his job to make sure trees have been pruned correctly and to talk with property owners about their concerns. Although Goodman knows from experience how upset people get about the trimming, he also understands the importance of keeping the lines clear. “The vegetation management pro-

gram helps maintain the lines and helps keep your power bills down,” he says. “Duke Energy is being proactive rather than reactive.” As a former employee of Asplundh, Chad Ainesworth is very familiar with the company’s distance, cutting and pruning policies. “They can only cut so far away from the lines and if it’s inside that distance it has to be cut. If it’s a tree outside their allowed distance they cannot cut it down,” says Ainesworth. “It may not always look how you want it. But I bet if your power was knocked out because of a limb dropping your line, you’d want them out there cutting those trees pretty quickly.” Goodman points out that losing power due to a fallen tree is not only inconvenient to customers, but the cost to repair the lines are reflected in their bills. Donna Guy, another Stokesdale resident, gives the company a big “thumbs up” for the work they recently did on her property. “They did a great job in our yard,” she says. “(I) really appreciated the Leyland Cypress being trimmed. I have seen them catch on fire from power lines in the hot summers here.” Goodman says the circuit which the company is currently working on is nearing completion. The next scheduled circuit, which will start at the Summerfield substation, will extend toward the Summerfield area and should take about another five to seven weeks to complete.

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL GARAGE SALE, Sat, August 16, 8am, 2800 Lockland, Stonehenge sub., off Highway 150, Oak Ridge. Something for everyone! Tools, cashmere, sports equipment. Free smiles! Rain or shine. Early birds will be put to work.

SUBWAY OF STOKESDALE is now hiring for part-time daytime positions. Apply at mysubwaycareer.com. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. EOE. Must be 17 or older.

KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, Fri., Sept. 5, 9am-8pm; Sat., Sept. 6, 8am-1pm, (some items 50% off on Sat.), St Paul’s Catholic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Rd., Greensboro, www.stpaulskidssale.com.

PT CERTIFIED MATH SPECIALIST position available for after-school program. (336) 338-3384.

FALL & WINTER PREMIERE at Encore Kids Consignments, Saturday, Sept. 6. Now accepting fall and winter items at 305 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville. Call (336) 993-3444.

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 SAVE THE DATE SILENT AUCTION, Saturday, August 16, 10am-4pm, Golden Antiques, 4537 U.S. 220, Summerﬁeld. Lots of treasures to bid on; bidding ends promptly at 4 p.m. BEACH BOOGIE BENEFIT, August 21, 5:30-7:30pm, Spring Arbor of Greensboro. Music by the Part-Time Party-Time Band. See display ad on page 3 for details. CUB SCOUT PACK 600 will be having an Open House on Tuesday, August 26 from 6:30-8pm at Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church, 2614 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge. We will have displays, food, fun and games. Cub Scouts is for boys 1st thru 5th grades. For more information, search Cub Scout Pack 600 at Oak Ridge Presbyterian on Facebook.

GOLFERS WANTED! Help support local children by participating in the Northwest Guilford Kiwanis Golf FORE Kids Tournament, Sat., Sept. 27, at 1:30pm at Pine Knolls Golf Course in Kernersville. Great prizes, awards meal, golfer goodie bags and cash prizes for 1st and 2nd places in 2 ﬂights. Captain’s Choice. $60 per player, $240 per 4-player team. For more information, contact Mark Masters at 260-1970 or mmasters895577@gmail.com.

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STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860.

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

STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Locally owned and operated. Lic/ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. 24-hr. emergency svc. OR, NC. 643-1119.

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

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

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

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling & more! (336) 207-6632.

MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch,

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.

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RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

Furniture Repair & Refinishing Instead of replacing, we can repair and restore your classic furniture to a like-new condition.

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

336/404-1471 www.fmbyjh.com

GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183. JUNK REMOVAL Appliances, batteries, mowers, electronics, trash removal, etc. Call 549-5726.

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PLUMBING

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

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.

R4 SPECIALTIES Repair, reﬁnish, reface and remodel. Free estimates. 14 years architectural mill work experience. (336) 339-7552.

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.

JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit • Liner replacement • Pool openings • All repairs • Weekly cleaning/maintenance

www.sharkyspoolservices.com (336) 207.9793 LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800. Advertise your home service here!

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.

POWER WASHING A.S.K. PRESSURE WASHING

Triad Garage Doors

Professional equipment, professional ecofriendly chemicals, professional work. Ref-

SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS

erences available. Residential or commer-

(336) 501-6025 www.triadgaragedoors.com

cial. 25% off through August 2014. (336)

LiftMaster, Amarr, and all other brands Free estimates • Insured • 10 years experience

451-9566. PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured.

PAINTING & DRYWALL

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

(336) 931-0600

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

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.

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION RENOVATION WORKS INC.

Let us introduce you to our readers! Call 644-7035 for advertising information. JLB REMODELING, INC. NC GC license #69997. Free estimates. Insured. Custom remodeling & additions. Call 681-2902 or www.jlbremodeling.com. MOBILE WELDING SERVICE Residential, wrought-iron fence & gates, custom fabrication, stainless aluminium. Chuck, 362-8679, triadmobilewelding.com.

Services TM Construction

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

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Screened porches | Sunrooms | Patios

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

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

30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

FREE Estimates Insured & Dependable

 MISC. SERVICES BEGINNING PIANO INSTRUCTION in Stokesdale. $15/half-hour lesson. Email megangrah@gmail.com for more details. STORAGE SPECIAL! First-time customers, store your boat or RV now until January 2015 for $135. Call now! Only 10 spots remaining. Belews Boat & RV Storage LLC, (336) 542-6574. FREE PICKUP of appliances, batteries, junk mowers, air conditioners, grills, electrical items, metal items, etc. 689-4167. GOLF CLUB GRIP REPLACEMENTS Reasonable rates! Call (336) 392-0744. COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.

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

www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

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.

ROOFING 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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 MISC. FOR SALE TORO LAWN TRACTOR, 16hp, 38”, catcher, aerator, garaged and in great condition. $875. Call (336) 601-6944. NEW, NEVER USED TOTAL GYM XLS, all attachments, DVD, wall charts, exercise cards, Pilates bar, ab crunch, and pull up bar. $450. (336) 314-1061. VINTAGE PYREX & CORNINGWARE SALE, Aug. 17-24 at Golden Antiques, 4537 U.S. 220, Summerﬁeld. Store hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 12-6pm.

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 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES

HOME FOR RENT

KNIGHTS PRODUCE & PLANTS Fresh produce and hanging baskets. 14809 Hwy. 158, Summerﬁeld. 708-0485. 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. 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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HOMES FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER, 111 SadLOST CAT, last seen on Strawberry Road in Summerﬁeld, Polo Farms area. Microchipped. Silver collar w/bell. Answers to Holly. Reward! (336) 988-2309

dlebred Loop in Stokesdale. Newly painted, new carpet and leaving all appliances. 3BR, 2BA ranch. Please call (336) 408-5563.

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 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES LOST & FOUND

VANGUARD REAL ESTATE OPTIONS, LLC. No-fee and low-fee listings. Mike Blackwelder, (336) 644-1476.

VACATION PROPERTY MISSING FEMALE CALICO CAT, white, orange, and grey with a ringed tail. She answers to Katy.

Spayed with little tat-

too on belly. Missing since July 25. Last seen near Scalesville Rd. and Lake Brandt. mation.

CAROLINA MARINA, 214 Pelican Dr. Jet ski lift, boat slip, 40’ covered deck, park model, water front. $99,000. 337-9268.

HOMES FOR SALE

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Motto: love, compassion, respect for your pets. Professional pet sitter for 18 years. Bonded/Insured. Member, Pet Sitters Intl. Provide food, exercise, play, meds/shots, much TLC. 1-3 trips/day. $15/trip (30 min).

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WORK IN PROGRESS

SPOIL-ME-ROTTEN ANIMAL CARE

ANN POWELL

Please call (336) 707-3591 with any infor-

PET SITTING / BOARDING

FOUND, YOUNG MALE YELLOW CAT, at Greensboro National Golf Club. Declawed, no collar. Please call (336) 601-1938.

7777 Sutter Drive $4,000 buyer incentive! 4BR/3BA, open plan w/granite kit, center island, large bonus and 3-car garage. Northern schools. $389,900

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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.

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COUNTRY HOME, Summerﬁeld area, 1.5BA, carport, screened porch, appliances. No pets. $550/mo. Apply to PO Box 1031, Summerﬁeld, NC 27358.

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

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7021 Carriage Cove Drive

7030 Belford Road, Summerfield

Fabulous Energy Star new construction in Oak Ridge! Built by J.R. Kellam, this floor plan is for today’s busy family. ML master suite w/huge walk-in shower, ML guest suite and 2 bonus rooms! Situated on quiet street in small neighborhood. Completion date September 2014! $484,900

Spacious 4BR/3.5BA home situated on 6+ acres. 2,500+ sq. ft. of living area with 1,500+ additional basement sq. footage. 2 master BRs, one on main. Oversized 3-car detached garage/workshop. Huge back porch overlooks wooded area. Sought-after Northwest schools. Backup generator. $309,900

Bobbie Gardner

Call 643-5242. Oak Ridge/Summerﬁeld.

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Caring and responsible.

$14 per 30-minute visit. (336) 601-2087.

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Stokesdale Heating & Air.......................3 Velocity Air, Inc. ...................................14

...and we have northwest home sites! 1.38 ac – Level lot – $69,900 2.18 ac – Rolling/some woods – $109,900 4.96 ac – Estate parcel woods – $169,900 15.12 ac – Estate/pond & woods – $299,900 Oak Ridge Elem/NW Middle & High Schools Bring your builder or use ours! Motivated!

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6321 Nesting Way, Oak Ridge Just listed! Exceptional property w/basement! Main-level master, gourmet kitchen. Like new; built in 2013. Linville Road, left on Scoggins, right on Nesting Way.

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ACCOUNTING

By the Book Accounting ........................4 Kimberly Thacker Accounting..............13 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........15

CHURCHES

Awaken Church .....................................6 Central Baptist Church.........................16 Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church ...........18

COMMUNITY GROUPS

PUBLISHING CO / NEWSPAPER

Find it in the FINDER Contest ..........8, 10 NWO on the Go ..................................24

REAL ESTATE

A New Dawn Realty ............................13 Ann Powell, Allen Tate .........................22 Bobbie Gardner, Allen Tate..................22 Dede Cunningham, Allen Tate ............23 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ................23 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway ........23 Nick Holliday, Keller Williams...............23 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ............. 11. 23 Smith Marketing ...................................2

RETAIL

BiRite Food Center ..............................12

RETIREMENT LIVING

ROADS................................................13

Abbotswood at Irving Park.....................5 Spring Arbor ..........................................3

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTISTS

SPECIAL EVENT VENUE

Beth Borden, DDS ...............................18

The Longhouse ...................................15

FUNERAL SERVICES

Forbis & Dick – Brooke Chapel ............13

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES Northwest area homes for sale: 8404 Oak Meadow Drive Lakefront 3BR/2.5BA/3-car, all-brick home with 3-room master suite. Northwest High School district. Partial walkout unfinished basement. Space for additional bedroom. $356,900

GIL VAUGHAN

Realtor ® /Broker • (336) 337-4780

8301 Providence North – $274,900 4047 Ridgeline Dr – $299,500 8323 Providence North – $304,500 7496 Bethel View Ct – $369,500 8321 Stafford Mill Rd – $690,000 Text “DeDe” to 85377 for info!

DeDe Cunningham Realtor / Broker NC Licensed Contractor Chairman’s Circle Award ®

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LEGAL SERVICES

Attorney Bill Barbour .............................9

MEDICAL / PHYSICAL THERAPY

Eagle Physicians at Oak Ridge .............14 Elizabeth Dewey, MD...........................15 LeBauer HealthCare............................ 11 Novant – Northwest Family Medicine ....7

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PET SERVICES

KPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ....................15 Northwest Animal Hospital ..................15 Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care, Inc. ......15 Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital.............13 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........10 Westergaard Kennels.............................9

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