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AUG. 19 - SEPT. 1, 2021
The Northwest Observer
GRINS and GRIPES
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The wonderful people at the State Employees’ Credit Union in Oak Ridge for always being helpful, happy and having a smile to share. This happy customer and dog lover appreciates you. The USPS driver who turned off her hazard flashers prior to turning left onto Lisa Drive, and activated her left turn signal. This warned the following traffic, preventing sudden emergency braking. Good driving! Never use hazard flashers when in motion. Oak Ridge Plantation for cutting down all those Leland cypresses on N.C. 150. Those trees turn a road into a tunnel. Let the sun shine in! And please pass the word along to other neighborhoods.
their community a better place, too. The known thieves of Stokesdale who are on an on-going stealing spree. So much stolen equipment in two weeks in our area. Call the sheriff’s office and turn them in! Those using the Grins and Gripes section for constant political debate. Regardless of what or how strong your views are, put a sock in it. The man who walks his dog in his underwear. Seriously... put some pants on! Oak Ridge Town Council members, particularly Ann Schneider, a “small government advocate,” who claim to be responsible for “the health, safety and welfare” of myself and my family. Those are my responsibility. You just fix the potholes.
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The young man at Rody’s Tavern on Wednesday, Aug. 4, who paid for our dinner because noticed my hus- Suite E-3, Granny’s Donuts, Oak Ridge, for 8004heLinville Road, Oak Ridge band is a Navy vet. Your acknowledgeleaving old prices in the display case ment and appreciation will long be after raising prices. “We haven’t had barbourwilliams.com remembered. Thank you – you made time” is just not acceptable after paying our evening! almost $3 for two $.99 donuts.
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Amy at Northwest Animal Hospital for coming out to pick up our injured Canadian goose at State Employees’ Credit Union in Oak Ridge on her lunch hour. You’re the best!
The lady who rides her bike in Oak Ridge Town Park with her unleashed sheepherding dog. There is a leash law in Guilford County and I think he should be on a leash.
Carolyn Brown, last issue’s “Ordinary, Extraordinary” featured person in Tire Max’s ad. You are so very deserving of the recognition, and we appreciate the many ways you have contributed to our community for the last several decades!
The vandals who ripped up the ball fields at Oak Ridge Elementary. These fields are maintained by volunteers, the moms and dads in the town. What a waste of their time to have to repair your mess. Shame!
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The thief who stole the hard-earned cash from my mother-in-law’s purse that she accidentally left in the restroom of McDonald’s in Oak Ridge on Aug. 17. Karma will get you one day.
The “Cyclists, just cyclists” griper. Cyclists I know ride back roads, obey laws and care about fitness. We also bike to raise money – i.e., more than $20,000 •for Totally since 1996 MS. I’mlocal sure the griper is making
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