northwest observer | august 16 - 22, 2013

Aug. 16 - 22, 2013

IN THIS ISSUENews in Brief ............................. 3We asked, you answered ....... 4Growing fi eld hockey .............. 6In Service to Others ................. 7Celebrations ............................ 8Bits & Pieces ............................. 9Community Calendar ............11Crime/Incident Report ...........14Around Town ..........................15Letters/Opinions ....................16Grins & Gripes .........................17Classifi eds ...............................18Index of Advertisers .............. 23

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Through clinics, camps and recreation leagues, the Greensboro Youth Field Hockey League hopes to grow the popularity of field hockey in northwest Guilford County. See story on page 6.

It’s back to school on Monday, Aug. 26 for thousands of local students.

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by MIKE SHAW

SUMMERFIELD – Sunlight peeks through trees along Oak Ridge Road in Summerfield each morning, grac-ing the weathered stone that marks the spot where James Gillies lost his life to British soldiers.

by PATTI STOKES

SUMMERFIELD – To outsiders, it may seem like just another sleepy little town – and some of the town’s residents are quick to say they don’t mind that perception at all. In fact, they like their sleepy little town and want to keep it that way.

But this little town, which encom-passes just over 26 square miles and

has a population of about 10,500, has just come to the national fore-front after being included in the cur-rent issue of Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live” feature article.

In the magazine’s Aug. 12 issue, Summerfield was ranked No. 13 in the Top 20 towns in the country for “least crowded places to live.”


This memorial on Oak Ridge Road in Summerfi eld was erected in 1941 by the Joseph Kerner Chapter of the Daugh-ters of the American Revolution. The memorial marks the spot where bugler James Gillies was killed in Feb. 1781.

Stone marker stands as a historical reminder

In “Best Placesto Live” feature,

Summerfi eld ranked No. 13 in “Least

Crowded towns” category

Town gets national nod

Town Manager Scott Whitaker hopes to

put a maintenance plan in place for

Bugler Boy memorial

Gillies, a bugler, was just 14 when he was killed during the American Revolutionary War. Most likely, his job was to rally troops and communicate orders in the field like most buglers in the 1700s.

On the morning of Feb. 12, 1781, a local farmer, Isaac Wright, rode his farm horse into the American camp at Bruce’s Crossroads to warn them he had seen British soldiers just a few miles down the road.

Col. Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee, the father of Confederate gener-al Robert E. Lee, assembled a patrol to investigate the claim and instruct-


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Summerfi eld nearing decision on town hall repairsby MIKE SHAW

SUMMERFIELD – It’s been a hot topic for residents and town leaders in Sum-merfield for the past few years and the fire was rekindled during the Summer-field Town Council meeting on Aug. 13 when Town Manager Scott Whitaker mentioned the words “town hall” and “repairs” in the same sentence.

Built in the late 1800s, the town hall building was donated by William Clay “Bill” Parrish to Summerfield in 1998, just two years after the town was incorporated. A committee of volunteers oversaw restoration and renovation from 1998 to 2000.

In the years following, the town had part of the building repointed, a process where the old mortar is cut away and replaced with new mortar, after a struc-tural engineer determined the original mortar mix holding the bricks together, which consisted of limestone, sand and mud, had deteriorated over time.

In March 2012, Robert Kennerly of Engineered Concepts told the town that estimates to repair the building far exceeded the $100,000 that council initially said they were willing to allocate, and were actually closer to $460,000.

A little more than a year later, and town leaders are still looking for a better solution to their problem.

“This has been a lingering project that council wisely decided needs taking care of this budget year,” Whitaker said at the Aug. 13 council meeting “We’ve been looking closer at the situation to get a handle on what’s been proposed.”

Whitaker reiterated that past reports and analyses indicated the building’s

mortar needed to be replaced in several areas. A lot of those repairs have been done, he said, and the building’s lack of water repellency is to blame for the continued deterioration of the mortar.

Testing on the building’s water repellency has been done and the conclusion is that the entire building remains porous. Whitaker said he has met with a representative of Chem-wall Restorations, of Mocksville, who suggested using a product that can be brushed on the building and will repel water in the future, which will stifle mortar deterioration.

The proposal will cost roughly $22,500. Whitaker said the company has brushed a small area of the product on the building and believes the product works well. The representative said the product should last 15 years.

“This company has a lot of municipal and historic building restoration experi-ence,” Whitaker said. “We have a solution we think addresses this building for the long-term in terms of making repairs.”

Mayor Mark Brown said he had viewed the test area and was impressed. “This looks like what we’ve been looking for,” he said.

But Whitaker told council members he still had more research to do on the product and wanted to look at area mu-nicipal and historic buildings the product has been applied to.

In the meantime, Whitaker asked council to allow him to enter into con-tract for repairs, if after researching he deemed the product and contractor suit-able. Council voted to allow Whitaker to continue in the process and enter into a contract not to exceed $25,000.

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We asked, you answered:How will the N.C. budget impact education?

With an ever-increasing amount of money being pumped into education, it’s a little hard to complain that we aren’t spending enough tax dollars on education. The new state budget does allow local school systems to allocate their budgeted dollars where they think it will do the most good. When the GCS system decides teachers’ pay and teach-er assistants are more important than new or failing programs and administra-tors – then we’ll see a change.”

-Mike Stone, Oak Ridge resident

“ I have not had the chance to study the entire bill relating to teachers, but there are two areas of which I have read and do not agree with:

1. Loss of tenure. I spent 31 years in the business world and my tenure meant much relating to my retirement and my

relationship with the company. I feel a teacher’s time on the job should be con-sidered when his/her job performance is evaluated and tenure should be an important factor.

2. An increase in class size reduces a teacher’s opportunity to spend one-on-one time with a student. More is not better. Teachers have a great challenge in dealing with our current system with-out adding more responsibilities.”

-Roger Howerton, town councilmanOak Ridge

“ We teach our students to be life-long learners; yet now, the personal pursuit to better our own education has been swiped out from underneath us. What a disgusting contradiction. I have 17 years in the system and if I were just starting out, I would be diligently seeking

Continued from Aug. 9-15, 2013, issue

In last week’s issue we published several responses we had received when we asked local residents, educators, and elected officials this question:

Educators in North Carolina have been in an uproar since legislators re-cently approved the two-year state bud-get, which keeps teacher pay the same for the 5th year out of 6 years, allows classroom sizes to increase, eliminates tenure (as of 2018), and eliminates pay increase for advanced degrees. Do you think these changes will negatively af-fect our state’s educational system?

We thank those who took the time to respond to our question. The follow-ing are additional responses we have received in the last week. …

“… My wife is a teacher, so I know they’re underpaid. N.C. spent $4.5 bil-lion on education in 2000. It just passed a budget that spends $9.1 billion. We’ve doubled the spending for education in 13 years, but it would be hard for any-one to argue that we’re getting double the results. And this is just the state tax dollars. Add to that the county taxes that go to public education, and now you’re talking about real money.

The National Center for Education Statistics released their annual NAEP report card for each state earlier this year. Our state ranks 7th in overall educational performance (student achievement, spending, programs, etc). South Caro-lina ranks 50th, Virginia ranks 26th, and Tennessee ranks 44th. Massachusetts ranked No. 1. N.C. and Virginia rank 27th and 25th respectively in national per-pupil spending with S.C. and Tennessee spend-ing much less per student. I find it unlikely that we’re going to see a mass teachers’ exodus to surrounding states.





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other job prospects. What kind of teach-ers will you attract now? People who do not wish to keep learning and setting goals. Good luck with that! Good thing they took tenure away, because they are going to be busy getting rid of the new clientele they are going to attract. The end results are going to be devastating.”

-Joy Hesman, teacher Northwest Middle School

“ I think this affects our teach-ers’ morale. I think teaching is one of the most important jobs in our country because they’re teaching for the future; they’re raising the next generation…I think legislators need to take a step back and look at the school system. They need to see how important it is for everyone’s future and hopefully they can realign the budget back toward the school.”

-Kara Profi t, senior and captain of Speech and Debate Team

Northwest High School

“ I used to work in the school system years ago. What can we do? The decision is being made by people who probably don’t have anything to do with teachers or the school system…There are a lot of children coming up who will need the attention and they won’t get it.”

-Margaret RussomStokesdale resident

“ Recent budget cuts do seemingly target teachers, but the real risk is the children of this state! We all understand that we do not want our town or our state to reach the “bankrupt state” of affairs that a few cities, and even na-tions have experienced in recent years. However, look at how much the states have been trimming education in the last five to six years; one must ask if there is any wisdom in doing such.

An old saying goes, “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face.” Better think, North Carolina!

Education and children have been my business since 1982. Like most teachers and assistants in the schools then and now, we are there because we have a gift to love and teach children. Will future teachers turn to other states? Absolutely, I’ve already heard them saying that as they are finishing their degrees in education. Wanting to “be near family” will not keep young people here. They want to raise their own family in a state where they can count on a job tomorrow and not be treated like their career is a fill-in job, while, at the same time, being required to use their extra time and often own money to take multiple classes an-nually to keep their NC teacher certifica-tion current.”

-Ann SpencerOak Ridge resident




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Growing fi eld hockey in northwest Guilford County The GYFL hopes to bring fi eld hockey to local youthby MIKE SHAWNW GUILFORD – Isabella Alvarino, 11, of Greensboro, epitomizes the phrase “big things come in small packages.” Alvarino was the smallest athlete running down the field at Proehlific Park recently.

But that doesn’t stop Alvarino from being a fierce competitor; nor does she shy away from the limelight.

Alvarino was one of about 15 girls whacking a hard plastic ball down the field with a wooden stick. Most of the girls are newcomers to a sport that’s quickly gaining popularity in the United States – field hockey.

“You should try it,” Alvarino said with a grin. “Why not try something new?”

Around the world, field hockey is anything but new. But in the United States, the sport is still being introduced to thousands of players each year, including those in northwest Guilford County.

Field hockey originated in England during the 19th century and is popular in Australia, England and Scotland. It’s the national sport of India and Pakistan and has spread around the world since its inception. The northeastern region of the United States was the first in the country to embrace the sport, but it is quickly migrating south.

The field hockey camp at Proehlific Park was one of many camps held in the area this summer, thanks in part to the Greensboro Youth Field Hockey League run by Maryland native Carla Tolley. Tolley and Northwest High School field hockey coach Kaitlin Foster are working to grow the sport in northwest Guilford county.

The sport shares many similarities

with another sport that’s faced the same pattern in migrating to the south – lacrosse. In recent years, lacrosse has become more and more popular and Tolley believes the same trend will occur with field hockey. And that trend has to start somewhere.

“The trend of girls lacrosse is spread-

ing throughout the state and in my ex-perience of living in the northeast…most girls who play lacrosse will play field hockey,” Tolley said, adding that field hockey is a fall sport and that bodes well for the sport considering there aren’t many fall sports for girls.

Alvarino, along with her sister Cassan-dra, 12, played lacrosse before trying field hockey. The Alvarino sisters said their mother played both lacrosse and field hockey in high school and encouraged the girls to give the sport a try. They hope to play the sport in high school.

Fortunately for the Alvarino sisters, their future high school has a field hock-ey team – but that’s not the case with all high schools in the area. Because the sport has been only recently introduced

those in northwest Guilford County.


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in SERVICE to OTHERS

An open heart, eyes for orphansBy PATTI STOKES

OAK RIDGE / PHILIPPINES – Sarah Bate, the middle child out of seven, moved with her family to Oak Ridge in 1999; growing up, she was a dedicated student, while active in sports and in her church, Calvary Church on Pleasant Ridge Road in northwest Greensboro.

After graduating from Northwest High School in 2011, Sarah headed to Texas to attend Southwestern Assem-blies of God University, a private Chris-tian university; for the last two years she has been studying social work and children’s ministry there.

Though she plans to return to school to complete her degree, Sarah has

decided to take a semester off school and head to the Philippines, where she will be work-ing with children in an orphanage. For her, it will offer an education that can’t be gained by

just being in the classroom, as well as time to focus fully on giving to others.

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to the area, there are just three Guilford County schools so far to field a team: Northwest, Page and Grimsley.

2012 Northwest High graduate Emily Jobe played field hockey at the school and is helping Tolley and Foster increase the sport’s popularity. Jobe began play-ing field hockey with the Greensboro Youth Field Hockey League when she was 15, and said she enjoys watching the girls learn.

“It makes me so happy and so proud to be able to help them (players) start this tradition,” Jobe said. “The sport gave me confidence to get out there and try new things and it’s exciting to see them so motivated to learn it.”

As the sport grows in popularity around the United States, there are op-portunities for its players to advance to the collegiate level and even earn schol-arships. In North Carolina, Appalachian State, Davidson, Duke, UNC and Wake Forest are among the colleges that have field hockey teams.

Some schools, such as High Point and Elon, have “club” teams that do not

participate in NCAA athletics and do not offer scholarships, but are played on cam-pus against other collegiate club teams.

The game is played between two teams with 11 players from each team on the pitch at one time. Since the sport is in the hockey family, consider it much like its sister sport, ice hockey, without the ice. But though similar, there are many rules specific to field hockey.

Field hockey isn’t for the faint of heart and players need to have proper equipment. Tolley said that equipment includes shin guards, mouth guards, safety goggles and a stick to play. Sneakers are OK to play in, but Tolley recommends purchasing cleats.

want to learn more?Greensboro Youth Field Hockey League

will host a free clinic at CrossFit Oak Ridge from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on

Saturday, Aug. 17, for boys and girls from first to eighth grade. There will also be an opportunity at the clinic to register to play in the league. For more info,

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in school and hoped to finish in three degrees – but I feel like I need to slow down a little bit, take the focus off of myself and give back.

Like many young adults in her gen-eration, Sarah is no stranger to interna-tional traveling. She’s traveled through parts of Europe, and along with a friend, she did an internship in the Czech Re-public this summer with Teen Challenge, an organization that helps teens who have struggled with drug and alcohol problems rebuild their lives.

What does she hope to gain from her experience in the Philippines?

“I have learned not to expect any-thing – to expect the unexpected. I want to allow myself to get just a broader world view of people who don’t have everything that we have here. We are going to be working with orphanages while we are there – I just want to open my eyes to what is out there.”

want to help?Sarah plans to leave for the Philippines within a few weeks, but is still raising funds to cover her travel and living

expenses while working at the orphan-ages. If you’d like to purchase a T-shirt or make a contribution to her trip, email Sarah at [email protected],

or send a check to Sarah Bates, 4547 Peeples Road, Oak Ridge 27310.

In service to others is a new feature of the Northwest Observer in which we spotlight those who are serving others within the community or across the world. If you would like to nominate someone to be featured for their service to others, please email Editor Patti Stokes at [email protected]. Include their name, their contact information and yours, and a brief description of their service and why you think they should be featured in this section.

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Bits & Pieces

Northwest/Northern team up for fundraiserThe Viking Vision athletic facilities’

fundraising group at Northwest High School is teaming up with the Northern High School Booster club to co-host the Viking-Nighthawk Golf Challenge spon-sored by Ameriprise Financial Group.

The tournament will be held on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Bryan Park Golf Center. Registration for the tournament will be from 10 to 11 a.m. with an 11 a.m. shotgun start.

The format will be a two-man team, captain’s choice with teams competing in match play against teams from the other

school. The school with the most match play wins will be presented a trophy at the football game on Sept. 6, when the two high school football teams will face off in a cross-town rivalry.

Space is limited and cost will be $90 per person with an optional two mul-ligans which can be purchased for $10. Each golfer will receive a boxed lunch. Premier sponsorships can be purchased for $500 and hole sponsorships for $200.

The registration and hole sponsor deadline is Aug. 20. For more info, con-tact Randy Cobb at 317-9550.

School open house schedulesOpen houses are scheduled for

Guilford County elementary and middle schools (on a traditional schedule) on Aug. 20, 21, 22 and 23. Families are encouraged to attend open houses and orientation programs to become familiar with their school, meet teachers, visit classrooms and learn more about special programs.

Visit www.gcsnc.com and search “open house dates” to see the open house schedule for all schools in the county (dates and times subject to change).

The first day of school for all schools on the traditional school schedule is Monday, Aug. 26.

GC Sheriff’s Offi ce offers ‘Citizen Academy’The Guilford County Sheriff’s Citizen

Academy is an opportunity to under-stand how every aspect of law enforce-ment functions. A full range of courses are being offered at no cost, in which students learn from experts in specific areas of law enforcement including Sheriff BJ Barnes, Colonel Powers, Major Jacob and detectives and deputies who work the streets.

Some of the topics covered will include traffic enforcement, gangs, firearms simulator training, computer crimes, use of force in subject control, detention operations and tour and laws of arrest, search and seizure.

Registration is now open and space is limited. Classes are held at the sher-iff’s office (Otto Zenke building) on 400 W. Washington Street in Greensboro. Sessions are on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 9:45 p.m. with lab sessions held on five Saturday mornings. Classes begin Aug. 29 and run weekly for 20 sessions.

For more information and to register, visit www.guilfordcountysheriff.com or call MCpl. Jackson at 641-5313 or Cpl. Herndon at 641-3378. Deadline for enrollment is Aug. 23.




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The Proehlifi c Power 11U baseball team recently won the USSSA Global World Series in Myrtle Beach, S.C., competing against 29 teams and fi nishing fi rst with a record of 6-1. Top row: Coaches Allan Boyd, Chad Frye, Ricky Vernon and Kevin Coady; Second row: Robbie Boyd, Landon Frye, McKinnon Martinelli, Colby Vernon, Michael Coady and Nicholas Thomp-son; Bottom row: Jed Darnell, Daniel Epperson, Luke Barrow and Josh Cockram.

Go, Johnny (aka “Ironman”), go! Nine-year-old

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to explore Haiti, Jamaica, Grand Cay-man and Mexico before returning to their home in Summerfield. Generous dona-tions, including a $10,000 grant received from the Weaver Foundation, supports the wishes of local children like Johnny.

Johnny was diagnosed with leukemia in April 2012. At the time of his diag-nosis, he was described as a “typical 8-year-old boy who likes to play baseball, watch hockey, build Lego creations and go for swims in the summer.”

Since the diagnosis, however, his childhood has been a whirlwind of doc-tor’s appointments and treatments.

In the weeks following his diagnosis, Johnny said leukemia had made him stronger. But because of the concern he

showed for others and the courage he displayed, those close to him said Johnny wasn’t the only one who seemed to be getting stronger from the experience.

“The kids (at school) talk about how he is making them stronger, too,” said Johnny’s mother Sharon when we talked to her last year. “If Johnny can go through this, they can do anything as well. They’re calling him ‘Iron Man’.”

On Aug. 8 Johnny had his blood counts checked and a complete physical.

“The great news is that the doctor said Johnny looks wonderful, his blood counts are ‘just where they should be,’ and physically he is doing awesome!” wrote John Van Kemp, Johnny’s dad, on his son’s Caring Bridge site. “Thank You God! And thanks to all of you for con-tinuing to keep Johnny in your prayers!”

Johnny will continue taking daily chemo medicine until June 29, 2015, and has about nine more spinal tap procedures with intense chemo on those days. “He is my inspiration every mo-ment of every day,” says John.

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Sweat-A-Thon | On Aug. 17, from 8 to 11 a.m., Gold Standard Fitness in Summerfield will host a Sweat-a-Thon and silent auction to benefit a baby needing life-saving surgery through Maandalizi Ministries in Kenya. More info: Cathy, 549-6460 or [email protected].

AUGUST 17 & 20

Meet and Greet | Two play dates are planned for rising kindergartners at Summerfield Elementary – on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m.; and Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 4:30 p.m. Both events will be held at the Summerfield Community Park (5404 Centerfield Road). More info: Cynthia Sunder-mann: (650) 302-7339 or [email protected].

TUESDAY, AUG. 20

Library committee meeting | The Stokesdale Library Committee will meet on Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. More info: [email protected].

AUG. 20, 21, 22, 23

School Open Houses | Visit www.gcsnc.com and search “open house dates” to see the open house schedule for Guilford County schools.

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Day of Sharing | Good Samaritan Ministry will sponsor a dental van (urgent needs only), on a first-come, first-serve basis on Aug. 24. There will also be a Work Force van with computers to help people write resumes and view available jobs, a dermatologist, and representatives from Senior Resource Services and Countryside Manor. The event will be held at Stokesdale United Methodist Church, 8305 Loyola Dr., from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. More info: Terri, (336) 643-5887 or [email protected].

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Since 1983, Stokesdale residents have frequented the little blue and gray store on the corners of Newberry Street and Ellisboro Road to pick up automotive parts as well as parts for tractors and even lawn mowers.

The store, which opened in 1970, be-came a CARQUEST franchise in 1979. The following year Stokesdale resident Gary Albert and his father purchased the business and Albert’s been behind the counter ever since. Until, that is, this past June, when Albert announced he was retiring after 33 years and the store would be sold to Del Priddy, another CARQUEST franchisee.

Priddy, 39, began working in the auto parts business while in high school. After school each day he de-livered auto parts and supplies for the Parts Plus store in Mayodan. About halfway through his senior year, he was given an opportunity to work full-time at the store’s customer counter.

Priddy decided to take the job opportunity and got a work release from the school, which enabled him to get out of school around noon and work at the parts store until about 6 p.m. each day.

In April 1997, CARQUEST pur-In April 1997, CARQUEST pur-In April 1997, CARQUEST purchased Parts Plus, and Priddy says the Mayodan store was turned into a “corporate-run” location. About a year later, he was given the opportu-nity to manage the store.

Ten years passed before Priddy took a leap of faith by purchasing the Mayodan store and becoming a CARQUEST franchisee.

When word of Albert’s retirement reached Priddy, he says he had already thought about possibly buy-ing the Stokesdale store. Taking yet another leap of faith, he purchased the store from Albert and took over the reins on June 19.

With 23 years of working in the auto parts business under his belt, Priddy has learned that “In the parts business, people deal with people. It’s all about how you treat people. In my situation, I’ve never liked the idea of walking into a place feeling like people didn’t want me to spend money there.”

Although some changes have already taken place at Stokesdale Auto Supply, Priddy says that for the most part, things will stay pretty

much the same from its regular cus-tomers’ perspective. He’s very happy to have retained James Martin, one of Albert’s longtime employees.

“He’s very experienced and he’s been in the business for 16 years,” Priddy says of Martin. “He knows cars inside and out and in the parts busi-ness, it has to be something you’re interested in.”

Because Priddy now has two loca-tions, the Stokesdale store’s inventory will expand. Priddy says he also sends a truck to the hub in Greensboro each day, which allows him to have an even larger inventory.

The biggest change for the store is that it will now offer delivery service to customers, and on a daily basis.

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Start content here if using a new section bar The District 1 Sheriff’s Offi cehas recently responded to the following incidentsin northwest Guilford County.

CRIME / INCIDENT report

DRUGSAug. 5 | A woman on Pleasant Ridge Road in northwest Greensboro was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.

PROPERTY THEFTAug. 8 | An employee of Bi-Rite on U.S. 158 in Stokesdale stole 14 scratch-off lot-tery tickets valued at $140. The employee attempted to cash out the lottery tickets, but was unsuccessful.

FOUND PROPERTYAug. 10 | An employee of Goodwill located at the Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center in Oak Ridge found ten .30-06 Winchester bullets in a black Columbia bag which was inside a bag

of clothes piled in a donation bin. There were no names attached to the property.

Aug. 9 | A resident of Golden Acres Road in Oak Ridge reported that an unknown suspect entered her residence using a key. The suspect stole various jewelry items and an iPad. The estimat-ed loss is $6,200.

PROPERTY DAMAGEAug. 7 | A representative of the Home-owners Association for the Pheasant Ridge community in Colfax reported that juveniles drove an ATV across a chain used to keep vehicles off of a road leading to the community’s septic fields and pump house. The investigating officer’s report, however, said the claim was unfounded.

Aug. 13 | A resident of Brookbank Road in Summerfield reported that a known suspect threw a folding chair through the back glass door, put a hole in the wall with the barrel of a shotgun and broke some flower pots. Estimated damage is $1,500.

POSSESSING STOLEN PROPERTYAug. 7 | A man on Oak Ridge Road in Oak Ridge was found to be in possession of a stolen N.C. registration plate. The suspect was arrested and charged with driving while license revoked and posses-sion of stolen property.

ASSAULTAug. 7 | A victim reported that she was pushed during an argument she and her husband had at the Neighbors Conve-nience Store in Colfax.

MISSING PERSONAug. 10 | A resident of Holly Crest Court in northwest Greensboro was reported as a missing person. The resident was located on Aug. 11.

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The teachers have become the students at Guilford County Schools’ Laughlin Professional Development Center in Summerfi eld. During the three-day, state-required orientation program, which began Aug. 12, new teachers with less than six months of experience will learn skills in areas such as classroom management and character education. Teachers in the “Right Start” program will also be assigned to a “coach” who will provide support throughout their fi rst year in the Guilford County Schools sys-tem. Pictured: Southwest Middle’s Garrett Gregory (far left), Southwest High’s Shawn Armstrong and Western Guilford’s Nicolas Simonetti.

Hillsdale Lake resident Jacquie McClain talks with Deputy Chaz Brewer, who stopped by the Summerfi eld neighborhood gather-ing on National Night Out, held on Aug. 6. The annual community-police event is held throughout the country on the fi rst Tuesday of August (except in Texas, where because of the August heat it is held in October).

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LETTERS/OPINIONS

Response to budget impact disappointing I was extremely disappointed in

reading Mr. Jones’ (Stokesdale town councilman) response to the impact of the education budget, as well as the ad-ditional comments he threw in to make it a political debate (Aug. 9-15, 2013, issue). With typical political tactics such as naming donors, recession fears and percentage magic, he spoke more like a presidential candidate than someone who cares about the youth and future of our children and community.

So let’s play that game. Duke Energy is one of McCrory’s biggest donors; who has gotten rate increases fairly easily the last few years? Deep recession; I guess Mr. Jones doesn’t have anything in the stock market which is at record highs week after week, or hasn’t noticed consecutive gains in employment, home prices rising, manu-facturing increases, consumer confidence rising and record car sales.

I am an educator and have noticed young teachers merely using North

Carolina as a stepping stone, later moving elsewhere because it is not sustainable to teach without a second or third income in this state.

Mr. Jones says, “the private sector hasn’t seen raises so why should the public?” Ask our governor why he gave raises as much as $13,000 to his cabinet in 2013. Oh wait, someone did.

“I’m trying to make it at least where they can afford to live while running multi-billion-dollar departments,” McCrory said.

I guess teachers don’t need to worry about that, since they could never run a multi-billion-dollar department. We are just happy to have a job, according to Mr. Jones.

So Mr. Jones can continue reading his fear-based talking points and I will continue to raise and develop the future leaders who will have an understanding of the value of education and what they can do with it.

— Patrick D. Sanecki, CHE, STOKESDALE

Touted statistics are misleadingThe Northwest Observer recently

began a story on the impact the 2013-14 state budget might have on education. The second paragraph of the article stated “For the fifth time in six years N.C. teachers will receive no increase in com-pensation; N.C. teachers salaries rank 46th in the nation.”

I checked many different sources before I wrote my response to the survey, and included information which I think proves this figure to be terribly misleading.

It appears that when all factors such as lifetime medical benefits, pension benefits, local and municipal stipends, and cost-of-living differences from state to state are considered, N.C. ranks 15th-20th nationwide. Teacher salaries have increased much more than other state

jobs during the last 20 years. I do not think anyone would deny the

great service most teachers render to our communities. I believe steps are being taken to reward those efforts better in the near future. For accurate information about the 2013-14 education budget, check out Senator Trudy Wade’s website at www.trudywade.com and Rep. John Faircloth’s website at www.nc61.org.

I encourage everyone to read informa-tion from several sources rather than just the sound bites much of the media seem to trumpet, many times from those picket-ing on “Moral Monday.” I see nothing moral about putting politics above the edu-cational interests of the students of N.C.

— William Jones, STOKESDALEThe writer is a Stokesdale town councilman.

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GRINS to... Stokesdale’s mayor, council mem-

bers and staff for their commitment and service to our community. Thankless as it is to perform the duties of your position, your efforts are sincerely appreciated. Our legislators for getting rid of

teacher tenure. It’s time we have a way to cut bad teachers. If teachers are profes-

sionals, they should act like it. Job security should be based on performance, not how long you’ve been there!

Amy, in the appliance department at Home Depot behind Brassfield Shop-ping Center on Battleground Avenue, for excellent customer service. You were so very helpful and took extra time to help with an order.

Paramedic John Browning, Chief Chris Johnson and the Summerfield firefighters who responded to a recent 911 call for my mom. Your compassion helped a stressful situation.

Dena Barnes and Bill Jones for provid-ing a reality check in last week’s educa-tion cuts article! Teachers do a great job, but are not the only ones suffering – we all are! Give the Republicans some time to fix this mess!

The person writing about Lowe’s Home Improvement’s treatment of

GRINS and GRIPES veterans (Aug. 9-15 issue). Same thing happened to me at the Kernersville and Madison store. I had no photo ID, but did have a “Certificate of Service U.S. Armed Forces” card. Still said no.

Michael Tatum for your editorial in last week’s issue. You said what I was thinking about Frank Bruno’s rant! You’ve got my vote!

The sweet lady on Highland Grove Drive who walks down the street putting all the neighbors’ trash cans away each Monday. Thank you!

GRIPES to... The vet who didn’t get a discount

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VA clinic in W-S, fill out some forms, two weeks you’ll have a card. I’ve gotten discounts at 30 businesses with the card. Mustang CrossFit for the blaring noise

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AUCTIONSABSOLUTE AUCTION for this moving out sale! Saturday, August 17, 1pm, 742 Gold Hill Road, Madison (just off 220N near the start of the four-lane at Hwy. 68). Selling any – and everything imaginable! Furniture, glassware, antiques, collect-ibles, man-toys, boy’s toys, the unique and unusual in various and sundry pre-sentations. Come join us – you’ll be glad you did. JUST ADDED – completely re-stored drop-dead gorgeous baby grand piano from the 1940’s! See details and photos at www.peggauction.com. #5098 John C Pegg, (336) 996-4414.

ABSOLUTE AUCTION! Two homes, two acres and so much more! 2013 Union Cross Road, Winston-Salem (the estate of the late Bobby Leonard). Property preview Sunday, August 18, 2-4pm. Auc-tion, Monday, August 19, 1pm. Selling all furnishings from the home and con-tents of the garage/workshop begins at 1pm. Real estate sells at 3pm. Visit us at www.peggauction.com to view photos and details. #5098 John C Pegg, (336) 996-4414.

$1,300,000 APPRAISAL for your review at the property preview, Sunday, August 18, 2-4pm, 4501 Kendale Road, High Point (off Sandy Ridge Road near the Farmer’s Market). +/-8,000 sq. ft. palatial residence surrounded by 12+ acres of se-renity and solace. Architect’s original de-sign incorporates 9BR/8BA with offi ces in this multi-level masterpiece. Come see – we promise you will not be disappointed! Real estate offered at public auction sub-ject to prior sale. Woodworking shop, all landscaping equipment, rolling stock, and the collection of eclectic furnishings and accessories gathered from the world over will be offered in this fabulous auction. Auction Saturday, August 24, commenc-ing at 8am. Preview Sunday, August 18, 2-4pm. Visit us at www.peggauction.com to view details, photos, and virtual tour. #5098 John C Pegg (336) 996-4414.

AUCTIONSSILENT AUCTION, Sat., August 17, 10am-4pm, Golden Antiques, 4537 Hwy. 220N, Summerfield. Lots of treasures to bid on!

HOMECARE AVAILABLEEXPERIENCED CAREGIVER available night shift only. Exc. references. 552-3917.

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EMPLOYMENTApplications being taken for part-time GENERAL SERVICE POSITION at M&M Tire & Auto. Duties include oil changes, mounting & balancing tires. Must be will-ing to obtain inspection license. Please apply in person, no phone calls: 5570 US Hwy. 220N, Summerfi eld, NC 27358.

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TOWN OF SUMMERFIELD is recruiting for: Town Planner (F/T), Manager Assis-tant/Events Coordinator (P/T), & Parks & Recreation Attendant (P/T seasonal). Volunteer positions also available for: His-torical Committee, Public Safety Commit-tee, & Zoning Board (alternate). Details at www.summerfi eldgov.com.

DRIVERS: Salmon Companies. Teams needed, husband/wife teams encouraged to apply. Dedicated runs in the Greensboro, NC area. Excellent hourly pay, $18.79/hour & $4.28 H&W. Class A CDL & 2 years expe-rience required in the past fi ve years. EOE/AA. Salmon Companies. (800) 251-4301 or apply online, www.salmoncompanies.com.

EMPLOYMENTFIT LABORERS NEEDED. Experienced in Hardie board and vinyl siding. Call Mays Siding, (336) 215-8775.

WAREHOUSE HELP NEEDED, full-time position available for energetic, detail-ori-ented individual. General warehouse du-ties include pick/pack, shipping, and inven-tory control. Forklift exp. a plus. Please send resume to warehouse manager, PO Box 8135, Greensboro, NC 27419.

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SWEAT-A-THON & SILENT AUCTION,Sat., Aug. 17, 8-11am, Gold Standard Fitness in Summerfield, to benefit a baby needing life-saving surgery thru Maan-dalizi Ministries in Kenya. Friendly and fun workouts, healthy snacks, and op-portunities for great prizes will be avail-able. The event is FREE with donations accepted. Please contact Cathy Gold for more info at 549-6460 or [email protected].

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH, Wed., August 28, 5:30-7:30pm, Cornerstone Baptist Church. See display ad on page 17 for more info.

KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE, Fri., Sept. 6, 9am-8pm, Sat., Sept. 7, 8am-1pm, (some items 50% off on Sat.), St. Paul’s Catho-lic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Rd., Greensboro. www.saintpaulskidssale.com.

8th annual TOM BROWN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNEY, Saturday, Sept. 7, 7:30am, Dawn Acres Golf Course, Stokes-dale. See display ad on page 14 for info.

YARD SALESYARD SALE, Sat., August 17, 7am-12n, 4909 Golden Acres Road. De-cluttering after 22 years!

YARD SALE, Sat., Aug.17, 8am-12n, 5200 Golden Acres Rd., Oak Ridge.

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Homecare Available .................... 18

Employment ................................ 18

Save the Date ............................. 18

Yard Sales .............................18-19

Youth Sports ................................ 19

Home Services .......................19-21

Misc. Services .............................. 21

Misc for Sale ............................... 21

Misc Wanted .............................. 21

Pets/Animals & Services ............... 21

Real Estate .................................. 21

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YARD SALESGARAGE SALE, Sat., Aug. 17, 8am-1pm, 7775 Springdale Meadow Dr., Stokesdale, 1 mile north of Rt. 158. Rain or shine. Housewares, clothing, holiday decor, toys.

YOUTH SPORTSNSPIRED TO DREAM. New cheer, dance & tumbling facility. All-star, recreational and instructional for ages 4-18, all skill levels wel-come. Northwest Greensboro. 782-0581.

FALL LACROSSE registration open. Please visit www.triadelitelax.com.

FALL SOCCER & CHEER CAMP, Sum-merfi eld First Baptist Church, evaluations held Sat., August 17. See display ad on page 3 for more information.

HOME SERVICES

CLEANING

HOUSE CLEANING, CALL REGINA. Ex-cellent references. (336) 339-1959.

ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good refer-ences, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.

ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE. 11 yrs. exp. Excellent references. (336) 508-5714.

CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANINGIncludes gutters, pressure washing, chande-liers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com.

CARPET / UPHOLSTERY / FLOORS 298-7374

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

MAID-2-SHINE. Serving NW area for 10 years. Homes/offi ces/move out-in. Detail oriented/prof/bonded/exc. ref. 338-0223.

Professional custom cleaning for home & office

Weekly / Biweekly / Monthly Move-Out/Move-In • Detail/Deep

Seasonal • Licensed/Bonded/Insured Customized Services

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

Home Maid, inc.

(336) 441-2047 | [email protected]

CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 399-3995.

MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE. Free es-timates, guaranteed service. 740-1760.

DECORATING

EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture place-ment. E-mail [email protected] or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411.

ELECTRICAL

Cmoorelight.com, ElectricalContractor. Specializing in electric repairs, com/res., no job too small, licensed, professional. (336) 601-8304.

FLOORING

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

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

ALL ABOUT THE HOUSE. General home repair. Will take the lead on, or assist you with your home projects. 644-8710 / 708-0522.

HOME SERVICES

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

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Gutter Glove distributor/installer

HOME REPAIR, LLCOLD SCHOOL

GRADING / HAULING

GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fi ll dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.

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

ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULINGExcavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035.

GUTTERS / WINDOWS / SIDING

A-1 COPPER ROOFINGCopper & aluminum gutters, gutter cleaning & repair, affordable leaf protection, replace-ment windows, vinyl siding, railing & trim. Free est. Call Gary the Gutter Guy. (336) 345-6518. www.a1copperroofi ng.com.

MAYS SIDINGStorm damage, facia and siding repairs. 215-8776, www.mayssiding.com.

VINYL SIDING REPAIRS, vinyl railings & siding, replacement windows, gutter clean-ing and repair. Please call 215-8776 for your free estimate.

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

DELIMA LAWNCARE. Residential & com-mercial, free estimates. (336) 669-5210.

HOME SERVICES

HARDSCAPING, roofi ng, paint, brick work. Insured workers comp. 12 yrs. exp. Ask for Jose (336) 580-0538.

BED WERKS Specialty Landscaping, http://bedwerks.com, (336) 303-0844.

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

ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICETotal tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157.

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCEPine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree prun-ing, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

D & D LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATIONComplete landscaping services. Retaining walls & patios. Member BBB. NC licensed irrigation contractor. 312-2706.

ONE GUY & A MACHINE LAWN CAREand hardscaping. Maintenance, design, paver patios, block walls, hedges trimmed, beds re-edged, pine needles, mulch, pres-sure washing, chemical applications, aerat-ing. Licensed/insured. Free est. 382-4767, www.oneguyandamachine.com.

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

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS13-year anniversary special. We will beat your current written price by 15% – guaran-teed! Call (336) 601-3796.

TLC LAWN CARELawn mowing, fertilization and weed con-trol. General cleanup. Affordable all-season lawn maintenance. (336) 681-0097.


HOME SERVICES

MORE LAWN / LANDSCAPING

JACK’S LAWN CARE. Weekly mowing service and select lawn care needs. Call Jack for details, 668-0682.

AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, con-crete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.

COMPOST & GARDEN SOIL, Oak Ridge area. 50/50 landscape mix, compactible fi ll dirt, gravel, landscape boulders. 602-5820.

BUZZ CUTS LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. Annual service agrmnts. Buzz, 509-6464.

Call Tony - office (336) 215-4531

Leaf Removal • Mulch / Pine NeedlesLandscaping • Lot / Land ClearingMowing • Aerating / Overseeding

Stump Grinding / RemovalBobcat & Dump Truck Services

Parking Lot Cleanup

GreenScapes

CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICEComplete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332. CarolinaStumpAndTreeServiceNC.com.

A-LIST LAWN CARE. Affordable prices! Res/Com. Lic/Insured. Call us for your FREE quote at (336) 609-7013 or email [email protected].

STUMP GRINDING - FREE ESTIMATESBig or small, we grind them all. 382-3860.

GREENERTIMES LAWN MAINTENANCE Free quotes and affordable prices. Dis-counts on 1-year contracts. (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 offi ce.

AQUA SYSTEMS. Quality irrigation sys-tems. NC Licensed Contractor. We service all systems. Free est. 644-1174.

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Landscaping, driveways, patios, sidewalks, concrete work. 362-3647.

HOME SERVICESCOLFAX LAWNCAREComplete lawn care maintenance. Mow-ing, trimming, plugging, seeding, fertilizing. Weed control, pine needles. Res/Comm. Fully insured. $25 gift card to Lowes Home Improvement for each referral. 362-5860. Serving the Triad for 24 years.

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.

MIKE GAULDIN’S LANDSCAPE SERVICE offered exclusively at Mustard Seed Nurs-ery, Inc. Free estimates. Call 644-8144. mustardseednursery.com.

MASONRY

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

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

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RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

Cabinet Refacing & Enhancement

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.

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

LOW-COST GARAGE DOORS. Repair & sales. 35 years exp. (336) 215-2800.

JUNK REMOVAL – appliances, batteries, mowers, cars, etc. Call about free removal. (336) 423-3006.

SWIMMING POOL SERVICE & REPAIR. Early spring specials on pool openings, liner replacements and equipment. 20 yrs. exp. Randy Harrell, 362-9721.

HOME SERVICES

Furniture Kare Co.

(336) [email protected]

20 years experience in repair & restoration

• Refinishing and repair• Antique restoration• In-home services

Specializing in chair repairs

www.furniturekare.com

LOCAL PICKUP & DELIVERY • FREE ESTIMATES

PAINTING & DRYWALL

PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR, 32 years experience. Avg. size bedroom walls, $100. Sheetrock repair. Call Brad Rogers for your free estimate. (Local #) 314-3186.

CARLOS PAINTING. Res/comm., licensed & insured, free estimates. (336) 669-5210.

STILL PERFECTION PAINTINGReliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pres-sure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, 462-3683 or stillperfectionpainting.com.

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RIDDLE PAINTING

Specializing in interior painting, we take pride in our quality work

and personalized service

Residential InteriorsPressure Washing

Free estimates References available

(336) 402-4603Serving the Triad since 1998

PLUMBING

BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLARNo job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

JDB PLUMBING. Repair, remodel, well pump. Lic/Ins. Accepts all major credit cards. Offi ce 656-0019, cell 382-6905.

HOME SERVICESPOWER WASHING

PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

SUPERIOR WASH. Exterior cleaning: houses, decks, driveways. Mobile unit w/hot water & 425 gallon storage tank. Lic. & ins. Free est. Call Mike Dixon, 601-7444.

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REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION26 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and win-dows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hard-wood and linoleum fl oors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.

JLB REMODELING INC.Licensed and insured. Free estimates. Remodeling, additions and home repairs. 681-2902, www.jlbremodeling.com.

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

ON-TARGET

Construction Services, Inc.

Roof Replacements / RepairsSiding & WindowsCustom Decks / PorchesGeneral Home RepairsRemodeling / Painting

ON-TARGETCONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.

FREE EstimatesInsured & Dependable

30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee • Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTIONKitchens & baths, rotted wood, painting, siding, windows, spring exterior cleaning specials. Senior discounts, 35 years expe-rience. 362-6343.


HOME SERVICESROOFING

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

A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC.Res. roofi ng specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofi nginc.com, 621-6962.

MISC. SERVICES

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We carry moving & shipping supplies

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

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

small group fitness personal training

RealRyder® indoor cycle TRX training

Cathy Gold (336) 549-64604446 US Hwy 220 N, Summerfield

www.goldstandard4fitness.com

MISC. FOR SALEBOAT MOTOR & TRAILER, $400. 8HP mulcher/shredder, $100. (336) 993-4673.

ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, lay-away available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025.

MISC. WANTED

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

WILL PAY CASH for riding lawn mower needing repair or free removal if unwanted. Also free pick-up of appliances, batteries, air conditioners, grills, metal items, comput-ers, gas & electrical items. 689-4167.

PET / ANIMAL SERVICES

ANIMALS AVAILABLE

MINIATURE SCHNAUZER PUPS ready 8/30. CKC reg., 2 white, 3 black, $350 each. Email: [email protected].

KITTEN FREE TO GOOD HOME, smoky gray, friendly, current on vaccinations. 643-2723.

FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOME, black and grey, 6 weeks old. (336) 427-8999.

GROOMING

GROOMZ 2 GO MOBILE PET GROOMING, www.groomz2go.com, (336) 362-9822.

LOST & FOUND PETS

LOST DOG, Hwy. 68 & 65 area, white Bishon poodle, lost on Sat., August 10. Please call (336) 337-4303.

Found a Pet? We’ll help fi nd the owner. Call Laura, 644-7035, ext. 10.

FOUND KITTEN on Hwy. 68 near Food Lion/Haw River Road on August 1. Smoky gray, friendly, current on vaccinations, free to good home only. 643-2723.

PET / ANIMAL SERVICESSHAVED FEMALE ELDERLY SHIH TZU found Sun. 8/4 at the corner of Pleasant Ridge and Carlson Dairy. Old and has cata-racts/virtually blind. 337-6266, 337-6267.

PET SITTING & BOARDING

PET SITTING. Caring and responsible. $14 per 30-minute visit. 601-2087.

SPOIL-ME-ROTTEN ANIMAL CAREMotto: 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/Summerfi eld.

REAL ESTATE

HOMES FOR RENT

OAK RIDGE, 4527 Peeples Rd. 2BR, 1BA, garage, deck, screened porch, laundry room, outbldg. $775/mo. + dep. 817-7878.

BELEWS LAKE lakefront 3BR, 2.5BA, 1-car garage townhome for rent, rent-to-own or sale. 2 boat slips, sundeck, dry storage. Private, quiet community. $1,500/month. Serious inquiries only. (336) 280-5065.

HOMES FOR SALE

OPEN HOUSE, Sunday, August 18, 1-4pm, off Hwy. 150 between Hwy 220 & 68, follow signs. 1807 log cabin w/ additions, 2.79 acres, lake/pier, 2,400 sq. ft., 3BR, 2+BA, loft, many extras! Barn & 2 additional stor-age bldgs., fl owers/fruit trees, NW schools. Upper $200s. (336) 686-3115.

REAL ESTATE

HEART OF OAK RIDGE, 4BR/4BA home at 8205 Brittains Field Road. Approx. 4,000 sq. ft. Great neighborhood! (336) 402-3450.

Nancy Hess(336) 215-1820www.nancyhess.pruyostandlittle.com

SUPER NEAT NEW LISTING!

Affordable, quality home w/great yard. 2,400+ SF built in 2006. Solid surface countertops, Under-cabinet lighting, large deck & patio. Gas Fireplace, large dining room, main-level master w/spa bath, dramatic winding staircase to 2 BR + Bonus. Open main level floor plan and 2-story great room. Offered at $233,000.

LAND FOR SALE

PEACEFUL, PRIVATE 3-acre lot with stream, Northern schools, ready to build, w/ improvements of well, 4BR septic, barn/workshop, large covered deck and driveway. About 1 mile N. of Hwy. 150 N. Church St., Greensboro. $150,000. (336) 207-8389.

PRIVATE ACREAGE off Strawberry Road, 16 acres, perfect for private estate, wooded & cleared. $325,000. Ashley Fitzsimmons, Allen Tate Realtors, (336) 312-4543.

REAL ESTATE SERVICE

VANGUARD REAL ESTATE OPTIONSList your house for no-fee or low-fee. Call 644-1476 for details.

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ed Wright to lead them. Because Wright feared encountering British troops on his slow work horse, Gillies was ordered by the officer in charge to lend his faster horse to the farmer.

Unwilling to leave his own horse in the farmer’s possession, Gillies mounted the farmer’s work horse and took off with the patrol. After a few miles, the patrol encountered British troops. British soldiers gave chase and the Americans were able to outrun them – all except for Gillies.

Ignoring his plea for quarter, the British soldiers attacked Gillies with their sabers. The Americans returned imme-diately and killed several British soldiers and captured several officers.

With more British soldiers approach-ing, according to Lee’s memoirs, Lee and the patrol were forced to leave Gillies’ body in the woods beside the road “with the hope that some humane citizen might find it.”

Humane citizens did find the body of Gillies and buried him in the Bruce family cemetery in what is now Summerfield.

More than two centuries later, Gillies’ likeness is used on Summerfield’s town seal and on banners in the historic district.

A tribute to Gillies rests on the right side of a bend in Oak Ridge Road, just inside the Summerfield limits. And though it’s partially obscured by trees, Summerfield Town Manager Scott Whitaker hopes that soon changes.

“I didn’t know about the actual site of James Gillies’ slaying until this winter, but knew it was a few miles west of our town hall,” Whitaker wrote in an email. At the time, he was researching the bu-gler boy in connection with updating the town’s logo and somewhat accidentally discovered the site was near the town’s border with Oak Ridge.

So Whitaker went looking for it.

“I was sad to see it ignored,” he said. After getting permission to have a tree trimming company clear the lot, he said the trimming provided an immediate improvement to the memorial site.

“The plan was to then further clean and landscape the site,” Whitaker said. “We happened to have an inquiry from someone needing to perform commu-nity service and this person did a good job cleaning it.”

But Whitaker hopes to go a step further and keep the site maintained.

“The consensus of town council is that the site is of historical significance to Summerfield and worthy of some im-provement and upkeep,” Whitaker said. “Leadership requested that I further clarify and document a basic agreement with Duke Energy (since the marker ap-pears to be on Duke Energy’s property), allowing the town to landscape and provide some basic maintenance.”

“The site isn’t conducive to drive-by viewing, but for those who care to park safely off the road and walk over, it re-ally is an interesting spot of Summerfield and Oak Ridge history,” Whitaker said.

“Over the past decade, this little Carolina farming town has grown up into an affluent Greensboro suburb. Its tiny population is spread out over 25 square miles, housed in large, often pricey homes,” reads the article’s description of Summerfield. “Big draws include low property taxes on large tracts of land, plus rolling hillsides and glossy lakes. The commute to downtown Greensboro and the international airport is only 10 miles and is about to get sweeter – bigger, better highways are under construction to alleviate traffic.”

The article also recognizes Summer-field’s efforts to enhance its trail system, which in the future the town hopes to connect with North Carolina’s Moun-tains-To-Sea 1,000 mile hiking path.

“It’s surprising to “blip” the national radar when Summerfield hasn’t sought media attention,” says Scott Whitaker,

Summerfield’s town manager. “Our Comprehensive Plan objectives point to appropriate residential and limited com-mercial development, along with com-munity character preservation. The ‘Best Places to Live’ article points to low taxes, improving transportation, and increasing trails and recreation opportunities. Folks care about quality of life issues; this recognition suggests we’re getting some things right.”

Of the town’s recognition, Summer-field councilwoman Alicia Flowers says, “After 28 years I’ve seen lots of changes in Summerfield, some good and some not so good, but I still think this is a great place to live. I just hope we will continue to main-tain our rural character and stay one of the ‘least crowded’ towns in the country.”

Summerfield has about 398 residents per square mile.

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