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Trash, possible contamination concern neighbors by KRISTIN KUBLY

OAK RIDGE – Driving east on Oak Ridge Road toward Summerfield, you will pass historic buildings, horse pastures and picturesque neighborhoods – all part of the Oak Ridge scenic corridor. You’ll pass one property, however, that doesn’t quite fit the rural charm of the area.

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Trash and waste remain at the site of the former Big Boyz Toyz and B&B Welding on Old Oak Ridge Road.

The property is the former home of Big Boyz Toyz and B&B Welding, which are adjacent to each other on the south side of Oak Ridge Road, just east of Misty Hollow Lane.

“We’re concerned about the potential burial of substances that probably shouldn’t have been buried,” said Mayor Ray Combs. “We don’t have any idea what’s under there officially. We suspect there’s some stuff there because of what we’ve been hearing from the neighbors.”

The site is hard to miss. Trash, old tires, oil waste containers, a dilapidated mobile home and other debris are scattered among the two worn-out commercial buildings.

Town council member Spencer Sullivan, who owns property adjacent to the Bowman site, said another worry is leakage from old fuel tanks.

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“I think any time you have an old service station site, you’ve obviously got the potential for some problems,” Sullivan said. “Because that is what was there before Big Boyz Toyz. There was an old service station there.” While the town has allocated funds for dealing with possible contamination, Combs said he hopes the money does not have to be used. “We didn’t want to get caught off guard if for some reason the town had to step up and do some kind of emergency cleanup,” said Combs. “But of course, we hope we never have to spend it and we can put that money back into the general fund. It was more of a precautionary thing.”

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A high honor for Jenna Daniels, and for Summerﬁeld Fire Department SUMMERFIELD – Jenna Daniels, 28, is not only the first firefighter from Summerfield Fire Department to receive the North Carolina State Firemen’s Association’s Firefighter of the

Neighbors say the site is not only an eyesore, but it may present health-related issues. The Oak Ridge Town Council apparently shares those concerns, as it voted last month to set aside $20,000 in this year’s budget – if needed – for cleanup of contamination at the site.

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Fire Chief Chris Johnson, left, with Jenna Daniels, N.C. State Firemen Association’s Fireﬁghter of the Year.

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Summerfield firefighter Matt Young is steadily improving after a July 4 accident. See page 3.

NEWS in brief  CORRECTION

OAK RIDGE – In our July 24-31 issue, we reported that all four proposed features in Phase IIA of Oak Ridge Town Park will move forward, which was incorrect. Because the town was not awarded a matching state PARTF (Parks and Recreation Trust Fund) grant, only two of the features in Phase IIA will move forward with town funding: a performance stage/amphitheater and an additional restroom facility.

“While still part of Phase IIA, the parking lot and playground projects were not included in the contingency plans, and will have to wait for future funding,” says Bill Edwards, chairman of Oak Ridge’s Parks and Recreation Commission. Edwards is hopeful that the performance stage/amphitheater and additional restroom facility will be completed in time for the annual Ridgefest, which will be held in late May.

Family, friends request prayers for injured ﬁreﬁghter SUMMERFIELD – Cheryl and Joel Young believe in the power of prayer. That’s why they’re asking the community to continue praying fervently for their son Matt, who sustained a serious brain injury in an ATV accident on July 4. A full-time firefighter with Summerfield Fire Department, Matt Young has been at Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem since the accident almost a month ago. He’s steadily showing signs of improvement, and is now breathing on his own, following movement with his eyes, moving his fingers, toes, arms and feet, sitting up in a chair for hours at a time, and offering a “thumbs up” to family and friends who celebrate each and every confirmation that Matt is indeed on the road to recovery. Summerfield Fire Chief Chris Johnson is among those who have frequently visited Matt over the last few weeks. “Every day is a new day. He shows signs of doing things every day that he didn’t do the day before,” Johnson says. “The biggest thing the family asks for now is continuous prayers.” “He’s there for each of his friends whenever they need him, and not to mention, he puts his life on the line for the citizens of Summerfield every third day,” wrote one of Matt’s close friends, Adam Wimbish, who set up a Facebook

page for the family to share updates on Matt, and separately, a donation page to raise funds for Matt’s medical expenses. Reflecting her faith, Matt’s mother wrote on the Facebook page, “We are continuing to claim and to believe James 5:15: “The prayer offered up in faith will make the sick person well; God will raise him up.........”

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Vicki White-Lawrence, who was elected to the Stokesdale Town Council last November, has been a leading force in organizing the annual parade, and she says she will continue to be involved this year. However, because of her responsibilities on the town council, White-Lawrence does not want to continue chairing the parade committee. White-Lawrence encourages interested Stokesdale and other northwest Guilford County residents to attend the parade committee’s organizational meeting on Thursday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. at Stokesdale Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road. “At this meeting, plans will also be discussed to commemorate the incorporation of the town in 1989, which

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The Stokesdale Holiday Parade is on schedule for Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. Volunteers are needed, and anyone interested is encouraged to attend an organizational meeting on Aug. 7.

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Council schedules Aug. 5 meeting to discuss vacant seat STOKESDALE – Three men accepted the town council’s invitation to speak at the July 24 meeting and share their qualifications for filling a seat on the town council that has been vacant since March. Eric Lowe, who has run unsuccessfully for a council seat in the past, said he was happy with the way the town was being run, loves Stokesdale, and wanted to make sure the town didn’t become “another Oak Ridge or Summerfield.”

Lowe has not served on any town committees or boards, but said he had plenty of time to serve on the council and would do whatever it took to get the job done. Lowe also said he would like to make it easier for others to open a family business in Stokesdale. Tim Jones, a lifetime resident of Stokesdale, said he had opposed the construction of the town hall, which had put a strain on the town’s budget, and he was

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Both town council members and citizens were given an opportunity to ask questions of the three men; afterward, the council ended the session without saying when, or how it would make a decision on who would fill the vacant seat. However, the council announced a few days later that it would hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 8325 Angel Pardue Road, “for the purpose of considering candidates for the vacant council seat.”

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CONTAMINATION ...continued from p. 1 Town Manager Bruce Oakley said the figure of $20,000 was a ballpark estimate. “It wasn’t based on anything other than past experiences hiring consultants to do testing and then discussions of what cleanups could cost,” Oakley said. Big Boyz Toyz advertised itself as selling custom-built motorcycles, boats, and ATVs. Department of Insurance criminal investigators allege the business was in reality a chop shop, a garage where stolen vehicles are dismantled and the parts sold separately. The owner, Spencer E. Bowman, along with his father, Spencer G. Bowman, and two other men were also accused of altering identifying information on all-terrain vehicles and custom motorcycles and then submitting fraudulent insurance claims. The men were arrested Sept. 26, 2013, and their businesses were shut down. While the businesses are gone,

however, the mess remains, and nearby residents are anxious to get it cleaned up. Tim and Carol Collins have lived in their well-kept home on Misty Hollow Lane behind the Big Boyz Toyz site since 2007. Carol shares some of their experiences in trying to get the town and the county to listen to and act on their concerns. “This is where we wanted to move,” said Collins. “We chose to live here; we picked this area because it was so scenic and we’ve always wanted to live here.” But since moving in, the Collinses have witnessed the site next to their house go from merely dirty to downright trashy. “It definitely started getting worse,” said Collins. “I’ve got pictures of the ‘before’ from an aerial view. It’s just a garage and not much out there, to right before the people were arrested and it was terrible. It was just tons of burned up automobiles, ATVS.” Old vehicles aren’t the only problems. “There’s dumped trash out in the back,” Collins said. “There are tires thrown out in there, which is a health code violation. I don’t know that any-

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into the neighbors’ yards. “We couldn’t breathe; we couldn’t walk outside,” said Collins. “They were supposed to legally get rid of it, and this is how they got rid of it.” Remnants of the burnt debris are still visible on the site. In May 2014, Collins called the Guilford County Department of Public Health again to complain that the site still had not been cleaned up, but said she did not get much satisfaction. “They were going to look into it. I had faxed letters over there, and they were handing it over to another department,” Collins said. “I never got any information back. Never got a phone call back. I’m just so used to running into dead ends that it’s just kind of sad.” In addition to the alleged illegal activity happening at the site, the Bowmans also did not pay their property taxes for three years. The land and commercial buildings were seized and auctioned off in May 2014. Truliant Credit Union had the highest bid on the property at $127,657. Mayor Combs said the decision to set aside money cleaning up possible contamination was made before the town knew that Truliant had bought the property. “Truliant tells us there’s nothing there,” said Combs. “Well, I don’t know if they’re right, but I understand they said that not having looked for anything.” Oak Ridge Town Manager Bruce

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Sullivan agrees: “I personally don’t anticipate at this point that we will have to spend it (the $20,000 allocated for cleanup). I think the bank will do its work as the trustee of the property right now.” Our attempts to speak to someone at Truliant Credit Union about their plans for the property were unsuccessful. Another issue of concern to the Collinses and their neighbors is the zoning of the site as heavy industrial. “This is a quiet residential area. Why is it heavy industrial?” asked Collins. The site received the heavy industrial zoning before the incorporation of Oak Ridge and the creation of the scenic corridor; Sullivan agrees the zoning should now be changed. “I would prefer to see a different zoning,” Sullivan said. “I think where it is, perhaps heavy industrial isn’t the best zoning category for the piece of property. Some lesser commercial zoning, perhaps.” Although a third-party zoning change request is possible, typically it is the owner of a property who requests a change. Even if the zoning isn’t changed, any

new business owner on the site will have to conform to the requirements of the Oak Ridge scenic corridor district. “If someone came in after it’s been abandoned for a year, they would have to submit site plans and come up to standard with the current ordinance of the scenic corridor: landscaping, lighting, and everything else,” said Oakley. “It would have to be screened at minimum. It couldn’t be visible from the road,” the town manager continued. “The scenic corridor has a lot of additional requirements. There would have to be landscape buffers all around, including in the front.” Any improvement to the site would be a relief to Collins. “Something that would keep up the property and make it not an eyesore to the town of Oak Ridge,” Collins said. “Make it look like the nice, historical, quiet town that I was hoping I moved into.” The Bowmans are scheduled to appear in court on July 30 on multiple charges of insurance fraud; we’ll report on the outcome of that case in a future issue.

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JULY 26 | An Oak Ridge resident reported being assaulted by an unknown suspect at the StokeRidge Tavern and Grill, 7607 N.C. 68 in Oak Ridge. The altercation occurred after the victim’s girlfriend got into a dispute with another customer (who was not the suspect). The victim was punched in the face several times.

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DRUGS & ALCOHOL JULY 21 | A Summerfield resident was arrested for DWI on U.S. 220 North in Summerfield.

JULY 22 | A resident of Beeson Road in Oak Ridge reported someone stole a computer tablet and iPod from the home sometime between July 17-21, a loss estimated at $500. There are suspects at this time.

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Frustration got the best of me I wish to apologize to Mayor Braswell and the other three members of the Stokesdale Town Council for speaking out of turn at the town council meeting on July 24. The discussion at the time was in reference to filling the vacancy on the council. Three applicants who had interest in the position graciously subjected themselves to questions posed by council members and town residents. Anticipating a long-awaited appointment, we, the residents of Stokesdale, were informed that more time was needed to see if any other prospective candidates came forward. At this point, I allowed my frustration to get the better of me.

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FIREFIGHTER ...continued from p. 1 Year award – but the first female to ever receive the state-level award. It’s taken a few days for all that to sink in, but it’s beginning to. “When the chief (Summerfield Fire Chief Chris Johnson) told me I was being nominated, I thought it was nice of him to nominate me, but that was as far as it would go,” says Daniels of the honor she received at the Firemen’s Association’s annual banquet on July 26. Though you get the sense that all of the attention she has drawn since receiving the award makes her a little uncomfortable, she reluctantly admits that she is very proud of being this year’s recipient of the award – and she has every right to be. A Summerfield native, Daniels grew up surrounded by family members who were connected to the town’s fire department; her dad was a captain in the fire department, and her two brothers, an uncle, and several cousins have

all been firefighters. As a young girl she spent a lot of time at the fire department, and “just being one of the guys” came naturally to her. When she was old enough to officially volunteer with Summerfield Fire Department, Daniels readily did so; she became a certified firefighter after graduating from GTCC’s firefighter academy in 2005. It’s no surprise that Daniels found the love of her life while responding to a structure fire. She and Kirk, who is a full-time firefighter with the Greensboro Fire Department, married in 2006. In the fall of 2008, Daniels applied for a full-time position with Summerfield Fire Department and was hired in January 2009. Of working full-time for the fire department, Daniels says the best part is “coming into work every day and getting paid to hang out with your friends and family. And, it’s always something different. It’s not exciting every day, but there are those moments …” Daniels is quick to point out that people at the other end of an emergency are in dire need, and finding them in

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that situation is not the part she enjoys – rather, it is being able to help them when they need it the most. Being involved in the community she loves and working with kids through the programs the department sponsors are also pluses for Daniels, who says, “I can’t see myself doing anything else.” Before Daniels’ daughter was born, she worked 24-hours-on, 48-hours-off shifts; afterward, she transitioned to an 8 to 5 position and took on some of the department’s administrative responsibilities so she could spend more time with her daughter. She still goes on emergency calls, however, drives the fire truck, and even sometimes rides with Chief Johnson so she can learn about taking command on an emergency call. “Being in a small department, I get to do a little of everything,” she says. And it’s obvious that’s the way she likes it. Of Daniels, Johnson says, “She does so much for our fire department and works very hard to keep everything straight. She has so much potential, and we’re so fortunate to have her.” In Johnson’s award nomination, he described her as a “firefighter, driver, public educator, administrator and someone that I can put in the officer’s seat and know will do the job.” He cited Daniels’ contributions to the department’s public education program, such as building a kitchen prop to go along with the NFPA Fire Prevention Week’s slogan, “Preventing Kitchen Fires,” and organizing and overseeing the department’s Fire Prevention Week. “As a result, we saw the most kids we have ever seen – over 1,000 – and she was there for every event,” Johnson wrote. “She also initiated and organized firefighter participation in the Lunch Buddy program at Summerfield Elementary School.” “If Firefighter Daniels doesn’t know something, or thinks something might benefit the department, she seeks education to better herself and the district,” Johnson continued in his nomination letter. “This year she took a Technical Rescue class to prepare for rescues in

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the district. In preparation for the future, she completed the NC Fire Officer I and II classes. Not only does she educate herself, she shares that education with others. She taught eight different classes for the Firefighter I and II classes for new firefighters in Rockingham and Guilford County.” Daniels has also managed the implementation of the department’s SAFER Recruitment and Retention Grant through FEMA for a county-wide recruitment program, and has served on the Building Committee for a $1 million remodel of Station 9 on Summerfield Road. “She has made many decisions on her own with this project and all the people on the committee trust her input. She has also worked with Captain Taylor and me to implement and test the future addition of tablets on all trucks,” Johnson wrote. Johnson gave even more examples of Daniels’ contributions to the fire department and the community before closing by writing, “This is the first time that I have nominated anybody for any award, but Firefighter Jenna Daniels deserves it. Her hard work and dedication were recognized by Guilford County Fire and Rescue Council which gave her the President’s Award this year. She was also nominated by two career members and three volunteers for Summerfield Fire District Employee of the Year in December (2013), which she was awarded. Everything described in this nomination is in addition to her regular firefighting duties. I look forward to working many years with Firefighter Daniels and watching her grow into an officer one day.” Johnson couldn’t have been happier to receive word that Daniels would be awarded the state firemen’s association’s Firefighter of the Year award. To get her to the banquet without letting her know she had won, he told her the pool of potential recipients had been narrowed down to three, and she was one of them. “When they started reading the nomination, at a certain point I knew it was me and I got emotional,” Daniels says. “My heart was beating out of my chest … I didn’t think I would have received that.”

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INDEX Autos / Motor Home .................... 19 Available for Employment ............ 19 Caregiver Needed ....................... 19 Employment ................................ 19 Lost & Found............................... 19 Save the Date ............................. 19 Yard Sales .............................. 19-20 Home Services ....................... 20-22 Misc. Services.............................. 22 Misc. for Sale .............................. 22 Misc. Wanted ............................. 22 Pets/Animals & Services ............... 22 Real Estate ............................. 22-23

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 EMPLOYMENT

 SAVE THE DATE

2008 PRIUS, 49mpg, dark blue, new tires & water pump, 118K, $10,900, all service records. (336) 280-1089.

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

BEACH BLAST 5K RUN, Sat., August 9, 10am, Oak Ridge Town Park. The beach blast 5K is a unique marathon for the greater Greensboro area, giving runners the opportunity to embrace the summer heat while going for a run and listening to music. As a bonus, at the end of the race runners will get sprinkled with water! For more information or to register, visit www.beachblast5k.com.

2008 JAYCO GS30 MOTOR HOME, 24,000 miles on this well-maintained Class C RV. Ford F-450 chassis with reliable V-10 engine. Kitchen, bath, shower, queen bed, TV and more. Asking $39,900. Contact (336) 643-2768.

 AVAIL FOR EMPLOYMENT Does your office need a “GIRL FRIDAY?” Will do typing, general office duties, receive calls when you’re unavailable. Extensive experience as a one-girl office in legal and res. construction fields. Strong cust. svc., managerial & mkting/advertising skills. Will work from my home to save your overhead costs. References upon request. 541-4341.

 CAREGIVER NEEDED CAREGIVER NEEDED for northwest Guilford area MS patient. Room and board in exchange for salary. Transportation required. Must pass background/credit check. Light housekeeping duties. Leave message, (336) 317-4224.

 EMPLOYMENT TRUCKLOAD COORDINATOR: Great full-time salaried broker position! Two years transportation customer service/ operations experience, organized, skilled communicator with teammates, customers and carriers. (EOE/AA) Old Dominion Freight Line. Please email resume to: matt.penley@odﬂ.com.

NANNY NEEDED IN OAK RIDGE to provide care for two children in my home. References and background check required. For consideration, call (336) 688-8184. THE SHRIMP CONNECTION at Summerﬁeld Farms is looking for a sales employee. Part-time, 20 Hrs./Fri. & Sat. Contact Guy Morrison, (336) 558-4564. 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. La Salon is looking for an AMBITIOUS STYLIST for our new salon. We have a lot to offer, including 4 weeks of free rent in the ﬁrst 90 days. Call (336) 286-2006 and ask for Lori P or Ava.

BACK PACK GIVEAWAY! Join Gate City Vineyard and Epicentro Church for a school supply giveaway and fun day, Saturday, August 9, 11am-2pm, 204 South Westgate Dr., Greensboro. Bouncy house, games, food, and more! Backpacks are one per child, ﬁrst come ﬁrst serve while supplies last, ages kindergarten-6th grade. Children must be accompanied by guardian. (336) 323-1288. JIMMY BUFFET TRIBUTE BAND, Sat., August 16, 4-10pm, Market Square in Downtown Reidsville. Other music by Sons of Sailors and blues artists Lawyers Guns & Money. Food, artists, wine! See display ad on page 3 for all the details.

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 LOST & FOUND LADIES WATCH FOUND on July 22 at Target on New Garden Road. Call to identify, 644-0192.

 SAVE THE DATE FISH FRY at Spring Arbor of Greensboro, Friday, August 1, 11:30am-1:30pm. $6 ﬁsh plates, live music. For reservations, call 286-6404. 5125 Michaux Road, Greensboro – located in the Shoppes on Battleground North.

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DRIVERS: MONEY & MILES! New excellent pay package, 100% hands-OFF freight, great home time, monthly bonus, one yr. OTR exp., no hazmat. (877) 704-3773.

 YARD SALES FIVE-DAY INDOOR YARD SALE, Aug. 4-8, 11am-3pm daily, or by appt., 7804 Robinson Rd., Summerﬁeld. Home school books, books for children & adults, furniture, picture frames, old stuff. (336) 644-6609.

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DOWNSIZING SALE, Sat., August 2, 7am1pm, 642 Haynes Road, Summerﬁeld. Vintage kitchen items, depression glass, antique furniture, newer sofa & chair, designer handbags, much, much more!

CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. 609-0677. www. castleworkswindowcleaning.com.

NOT YOUR ORDINARY YARD SALE, Friday & Saturday, Aug. 1 & 2, 7am-2pm, 2016 Scalesville Rd., Summerﬁeld. Furniture, pottery, rugs, pillows, tools. See my ads on Craigslist under furn. by owner and garage sale. GARAGE SALE, Sat., August 9, 8am-12n, 5924 Highland Grove Drive, Summerﬁeld. Sofa, chair & ottoman, hunting gear, optics & ammo. Coming August 9! EPIC YARD SALE to bring Janie home. Adoption fundraiser. Tons of donations still pouring in. WATCH!

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 YOUTH SPORTS UPWARD SPORTS FALL SOCCER, evaluations Sat., August 9, 9:30am-1pm, ages 4 through 6th grade, Summerﬁeld’s First Baptist Church. See display ad on page 17 for more information.

 HOME SERVICES CLEANING CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING Gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

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ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747. Professional custom cleaning for home & office

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Weekly / Biweekly / Monthly Move-Out/Move-In • Detail/Deep Seasonal • Licensed/Bonded/Insured Customized Services GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

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MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free estimates, guaranteed service. 432-4483. A&A PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANING Stress less and let me take care of the mess. Please call or email for free consultation. (336) 686-4005, allisoncarlton495@ yahoo.com. JASMINE CLEANING SERVICE. Affordable, experienced, guaranteed. 423-4938.

DECORATING GOT A SPACE PLANNING CHALLENGE? At a loss with your decorating project? Confused and indecisive? We give you fresh, exciting, valuable decorating ideas and expert design tips. Mention this ad and get $50 off an In-Home Design Consultation. www.IDSbyMaria.com (336) 944-2750.

FLOORING CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed/insured. 643-6500.

FREE PICK-UP of unwanted mowers, AC’s, batteries, appliances, grills, etc. 689-4167.

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

SANDRA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Affordable, experienced, guaranteed svc. 423-3196.

GENERAL HOME REPAIR, bathroom repair, small/odd jobs. 644-8710, 708-0522.

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OLD SCHOOL

CUSTOM REPLACEMENT

HOME REPAIR, LLC

Home Improvement & Repairs Licensed & Insured

Lisa & Jerry Potkay, Stokesdale

(336) 669-7252

oldschoolsjhr@triad.rr.com oldschoolsjhr.homestead.com

Bathroom Remodeler | Additions | Decks

Professional, Honest, Reliable

 YARD SALES

HOUSE & YARD HOME MAINTENANCE “Anything to improve your home and property.” Jeff Ziglar, 456-9992 or 643-9609.

WINDOWS

A+

Locally owned since 1989 100% financing available

Custom Energy Services

(336) 314-1161 • 800-729-1955 www.triadwindowreplacement.com

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

GRADING / HAULING

MULCH, single-ground, $10 per 3-yard scoop. Tandem load delivered, $100 (about

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

ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CARE and

ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035. GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, ﬁll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.

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GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING MAYS SIDING & WINDOW CONTRACTORS, vinyl railings & siding, replacement windows, gutter cleaning and repair. Please call 215-8775 for a free estimate. GUTTER CLEANING & LEAF GUARDS. 5 and 6” seamless gutters. Free estimates. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperrooﬁng.com. VINYL SIDING REPAIRS Facia, siding & gutter repairs. Mays Siding, 215-8775, www.mayssiding.com.

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hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pressure washing, chemical applications, aerating. Licensed & insured. Free est. Call 382-4767. www.oneguyandamachine.com. AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820. BRAD’S BOBCAT. Landscaping, driveways, patios, sidewalks, concrete work. 362-3647. MOWING & SEASONAL AERATING Reasonable rates for both. (336) 549-5726. TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, tilling, fencing, brush/tree removal, hauling & more! (336) 207-6632. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION. Quality irrigation systems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174. LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS 15-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaranteed! Call (336) 601-3796.

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

MASONRY

POWER WASHING

SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & land-

PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window

COLFAX LAWNCARE Complete lawn care maintenance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. (336) 362-5860. Serving the Triad for 25 years. STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small, we grind them all. 382-3860. TOO MUCH YARD WORK TO HANDLE? I can help with lawncare & maintenance needs. Hedges trimmed, beds edged, pine needles & mulch, aerating, pressure washing, weed control, etc. Honest, reliable & reasonable. (336) 464-5215. 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. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Complete lawn care & landscaping. NC lic. irrigation contractor. 20 years exp. Hardscaping, fertilization & weed control. 399-7764. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServiceNC.com. D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION Complete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 480-4101. 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. TLC LAWN CARE Lawn mowing, fertilization and weed control. General cleanup. Affordable all-season lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097. MY GROUNDSKEEPER Landscaping and lawn care, shrubs, mulch, cut low limbs and more. Timothy, 643-5154.

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cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured.

scapes. It’s summertime! Let us help with

www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

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

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

 HOME SERVICES

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

www.sharkyspoolservices.com (336 ) 207.9793

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

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

Services TM Construction

PAINTING & DRYWALL

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BUILDING | RENOVATIONS | ADDITIONS

BEK Paint Co.

Screened porches | Sunrooms | Patios

644-8615 office 508-5242 cell

Residential & Commercial David & Judy Long, owners

Triad Garage Doors

SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS (336) 501-6025 www.triadgaragedoors.com LiftMaster, Amarr, and all other brands

(336) 931-0600

• References Available • Licensed & Insured • All Work Guaranteed

Free estimates • Insured • 10 years experience

GRILLS, FIRE PITS, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.

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

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

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

JUNK REMOVAL

PLUMBING

Tell our readers about your service! LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair &

Appliances, batteries, mowers, electronics, trash removal, etc. Call 549-5726.

RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

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.

Cabinet Refacing & Enhancement

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well

Your kitchen and bathroom cabinetry can be refaced or re-colored to create a new look for your home at a fraction of the cost of replacement.

336/404-1471 www.fmbyjh.com

Licensed & insured

BEKPaintCompany.com

No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

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

pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Ofﬁce 656-0019, cell 382-6905.

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 MISC. SERVICES

 MISC. WANTED

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

FREE PICKUP of appliances, batteries, junk mowers, air conditioners, grills, electrical items, metal items, etc. 689-4167.

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

LAND FOR SALE

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

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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

ROOFING 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.

DUMP TRAILER (manual), all steel sides and bottom, 4’ x 8’ inside, tongue accepts 2” ball hitch. New wiring & tail lights. $875. (336) 665-1803, 202-2662.

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.

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.

OAK COMPUTER or CRAFT CABINET, great condition, drop-down desk, rolling printer drawer, ﬁle drawer, tons of storage! Would be great for crafts! 51” wide by 72” tall by 21” deep. $100. For photos, call 601-9171.

SPOIL-ME-ROTTEN ANIMAL CARE 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). Call 643-5242. Oak Ridge/Summerﬁeld.

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.

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.

GOLF CLUB GRIP REPLACEMENTS Reasonable rates! Call (336) 392-0744.

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

CRAFTSMAN RIDING MOWER, 42”, 15HP, very good cond. $435. (336) 508-5685.

COMPUTER REPAIRS $99. Used computers, website design. Info at ITBASICS.COM – (336) 643-0068. Inside Mailboxes & More, Oak Ridge Commons.

 PET / ANIMAL SERVICES

DR all-terrain FIELD & BRUSH MOWER. Electric start, 17hp Kawasaki engine, walk behind, self propelled. New, $3,000; will sell for $1,500. Barely used, mint condition. (336) 665-1803 or 202-2662.

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

 MISC. WANTED 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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PET SITTING / BOARDING

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. Selling or renting? Advertise it here! Reach all of northwest Guilford County every week!

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

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

HOMES FOR SALE WATERFRONT TOWN HOME on Belews Lake, 2BR, 3BA, 2 boat slips and covered boat storage. Price reduced to $269,900. (336) 414-7223.

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

 REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR RENT STOKESDALE, 3BR, 1.5BA, $900/mo., all utilities & appliances furnished. Call (336) 707-3346 or 707-1002. STOKESDALE, 1BR, 1BA, next to Carolina Marina. Pool, fenced yard. $550/mo. (336) 383-7732. SUMMERFIELD, 2-3BR, 1BA, $650/mo. plus dep. and one-year lease. Northern schools. (336) 643-5022.

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2341 Ellisboro Road 2,500 SF steel frame building zoned HC-CD (warehouse & boat storage). All approvals by DOT & Rockingham County in place for mini-storage & boat storage. Varco Pruden construction and insulation exceed factory specifications. 3-phase heavy-duty electrical wiring for shop operations. $99,000

Bob Brodie, ABR

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Stokesdale Heating & Air..................... 11 Velocity Air, Inc. ...................................18

ACCOUNTING 8139 Sangiovese Drive, Kernersville Executive home with upscale features throughout. Pristine condition. $569,900

Ramilya Siegel CRS, GRI, SRES, Chairman’s Circle Award ( 336 ) 215.9856

7521 Henson Forest Drive Expect to be wowed! Extraordinary former Parade Home in Henson Forest close to clubhouse and pool. Unbelievable detail! Reduced $19,000 to $550,000.

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Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........15

AUTO SERVICES

Prestige Car Wash ...............................12

CHURCHES

Central Baptist Church...........................9 First Baptist Church of Summerfield.....17 Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church ...........16

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTISTS

Olmsted Orthodontics .........................13

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Beach Blast 5K ......................................6 City of Reidsville Clam Jam ....................3

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Great Clips ..........................................13 LA Nails & Tan ....................................12 5802 Crutchfield Farm, Oak Ridge

2205 Cedar Waxwing Court New on the inside! Cul-de-sac lot in Cedar Chase. 4BR/2.5BA, gas fireplace, granite counters and stainless appls. Hardwoods, moldings, jetted tub, Roman walk-in shower and covered porch. Northern schools. $325,000.

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

Stunning home with all the bells and whistles! Living room w/ cathedral ceiling and tons of windows. Spacious kitchen w/ granite counters. Wood flooring throughout main. Master suite w/ steam shower, separate shower, jetted tub and double vanities. Full walk-out basement great for entertaining. Deck & covered patio. $539,000

Phillip Stone Cell (336) 908-6528 PhillipStone@Realtor.com

KPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ......................9 Northwest Animal Hospital ..................15 Oak Ridge Animal Hospital ...................9 Spoil-Me-Rotten Animal Care, Inc. ........7 Triad Dog Fence ....................................8 Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........15 Westergaard Kennels.............................8

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REAL ESTATE

A New Dawn Realty ............................15 Bob Brodie Real Estate ........................22 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ................23 Nancy Hess, Berkshire Hathaway ........23 Phillip Stone, A New Dawn ..................23 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate .............11, 23

RESTAURANTS

Elizabeth’s Italian Restaurant ...............13 Reel Seafood Grill..................................4 Rio Grande Mexican Grill ....................12

RETAIL

BiRite Food Center ................................2

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

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Central Carolina Farm & Mower ..........10 Pest Management Systems....................6 ProStone Inc. ......................................16

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facebook.com / NorthwestObserver I totally support LEGAL immigration as do most, if not probably all, conservative people. I do not believe in ILLEGAL immigration. That’s almost 4 months! That will really affect those of us who live there!

Strader road is mostly gravel and the dust is going to be terrible for the people living there.

I don’t think sending them back is a solution. That would only send them to certain death.

Bought some of these, they are awesome, froze the rest for smoothies!

We as a country need to take care of our own citizens and then once we do that we can then take in others and help them.

Congress sits on its hands regarding immigration because they would rather score political points than fix the problem.