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Oak Ridge Fire Department for an incredible response time and top-notch professionalism in putting out a large fire in my back yard recently that was quickly getting out of control and endangering surrounding properties. You guys were fantastic!
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Kevin Murray, owner of The Jumping Bean, for always humbly providing great coffee and conversation.
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Enjoy a full-service banking experience from a privately-owned North Carolina Bank. We take pride in knowing our customers by name and offering the personal and commercial banking and lending solutions you expect. For over 110 years, our mission has guided us to do what’s best for our customers. Come by and say hello to Georgeanne Wyrick, Commercial Banker, Shannon Robertson, Branch Manager, and the rest of the Stokesdale team! We’ll show you what it means to be Right By You.
Matt Moorefield for investing in downtown Stokesdale! The potential is great, and we are excited to see it happen. The Jumping Bean for bringing life to Summerfield Square and joy to the community of Summerfield! Stand strong – the truth will prevail! The young man who got out of his car in the grocery store parking lot to help my elderly husband load a 32-pack of bottled water. His kindness was so appreciated. He may not see this, but I hope it inspires others. Kevin Murray, owner of The Jumping Bean, for serving up positivity and hands down, the best coffee around! The Summerfield UDO Citizen Committee and Zoning Board for the hundreds of hours spent on a compromise Development Ordinance. Town Council: please adopt the UDO as written by citizens you chose.
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All the “mask” hoopla, which has made me realize I really don’t want to
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breathe the air of someone else anyway! I do not mind wearing a mask and plan to continue. King’s Crossing Animal Hospital for their passion and outstanding care. The vets, vet-technicians and front desk staff are kind, amazing individuals and I feel so fortunate they are members of our community. Jennifer Mun, owner of Bistro 150 in Oak Ridge, for offering Sushi and Hibachi Tuesdays. The sushi last week was amazing! Matt Moorefield of MCM for revitalizing downtown Stokesdale. Fingers crossed for a café or brewery coming soon! So happy for a new look and feel for this little downtown area. Keep up the great work! Jonathan and all the gentlemen at Tire Max in Stokesdale for taking the time to share information with our young drivers. The Care Car Day was very informative, and your time is much appreciated! All the teachers and staff members at local elementary schools who worked so diligently putting together yearbooks. This year was especially challenging due to COVID, and your efforts to make memories for students are appreciated. The Jumping Bean for being a special part of Summerfield. The only place I will buy coffee, and an experience that will not be imitated. I look forward to supporting you in this town for a long time to come.
