Northwest Observer | August 2 - 8, 2013

Aug. 2 - 8, 2013

IN THIS ISSUENews in Brief ................................. 3Your Questions ............................. 4Tablets come to classroom ....... 8Bits & Pieces ............................... 10Pets & Critters ..............................11SciQuarium makes a splash .... 12Pet Adoptions..............................14Community Calendar ............... 18Crime/Incident Report .............. 22Around Town Photos .................. 23Letters/Opinions ....................... 24Grins & Gripes ............................ 25Classifi eds .................................. 26Index of Advertisers ...................31NWO On The Go! ....................... 32

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Pedestrian plan takes next step

J’s for Jaiden and Melissa Britt

Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval on July 25

Charity basketball gameexpected to pack NWHS gym

Jaiden Britt and his mother, Melissa, died in a boating accident on May 25. The two will be honored with a charity basketball game at Northwest High School on Aug. 2 at 7 p.m.

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by MIKE SHAW

OAK RIDGE – How will the community be connected in 2035? Though that time is 22 years away, a group of volunteers has been soliciting feedback from fellow citizens for more than three years, with the goal of developing a clearer vision of their town’s future.

The town’s Pe-destrian Steering Committee recently completed a draft comprehensive pe-destrian transportation plan. The plan, committee mem-bers stress, is not binding and does not commit the town to any funding.

“It’s a long-range comprehensive plan that’s conceptual in nature,” Jesse Day, project manager for the Piedmont Regional Triad Council, told planning and zoning board members on July 25, when the board held a public hearing to review the plan. “It’s not a master-type plan. It is not fiscally-constraining nor is it regulatory or binding.”

The vision, Day said, would provide paths for Oak Ridge residents and visitors to safely walk between schools,

by PATTI STOKES

NORTHWEST GUILFORD –As news has spread of “J’s for Jaiden and Melissa Britt,” a charity basketball game to honor the memory of Jaiden Britt, a 3-year-old who died in a boating accident on High Rock Lake over Memorial

Day along with his mother, Melissa, the game’s lineup of former ACC basketball players becomes more impressive by the moment.

With commitments still coming in as of this writing,

businesses and parks within the town core, as well as to con-nect with regional greenways and trails. The overall objective

of the plan is to help create a stronger sense of community, im-

prove public health and attract new businesses.

The plan’s priorities are based on several criteria including public feedback, proximity to school zones and parks and recreational

facilities, traffic and accident

statistics, and location.

The seeds of the 115-page draft plan were planted almost three years ago when the town’s walkability sub-committee was formed.

Oak Ridge resident Ellen Langlois, who volunteered to chair the subcom-mittee, said there was a lot of enthusi-asm and interest in the beginning.

“But as months went on, we found out how difficult it was to actually build new sidewalks and trails without

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Start content here if using a new section barSchool system responds to state budgetGUILFORD COUNTY – guilford County Schools knew this could be a tough year for the school system and for public edu-cation across North Carolina. After gov. Pat McCrory signed the $20.6 billion two-year state budget on July 26, the school system got that confirmation.

Over 8,000 North Carolina teachers flooded the streets of Raleigh on “Moral Monday” to show their displeasure with the budget, resulting in the largest crowd so far for what has in recent months become a weekly protest.

gCS says it is now addressing the budget’s impact on education, which based on current estimates will neces-sitate cutting an additional $3.9 million in expenses from its annual budget.

The state budget impacts North Carolina school systems in several ways, from state employee pay to retirement to teacher tenure.

For the fifth time in six years N.C. teachers will receive no increase in compensation. North Carolina teacher salaries rank 46th in the nation.

In lieu of a raise, teachers will receive five “bonus” days of vacation that expire on June 30, 2014. In response, gCS officials say it will be “extremely difficult for school-based staff to take advantage of those bonus days, since days available during the school year are very limited.”

Among its other controversial provi-sions, the state budget eliminates salary increases for teachers who earn advanced degrees, after next year. Teachers earning the additional pay in 2013-14 will contin-

ue earning that same pay in the future.

Teacher tenure will be phased out as of 2018 and replaced with teaching contracts of one to four years.

Statewide, the budget cuts $286 million this year and $246 million next year in funding for classroom teachers by increasing class sizes.

Funding for school bus replacement will be cut by $29.8 million this year and $39.1 million next year by increasing re-placement standards from 200,000 miles of service to 250,000 miles of service.

And though the budget continues to provide money for teacher assistants, funding for assistants was reduced by $120 million, or about 21 percent. In anticipation of the cut, gCS announced in early July that it would reduce the number of days teacher assistants work by seven days in order to save the jobs of about 1,200 employees. That measure, the school system said, will keep teacher assistants in the classroom with retire-ment and other benefits while saving the district about $922,000.

What do you think?Many claim the budget verifies that

teachers aren’t valued in our state, and that it will become increasingly difficult to attract and keep qualified teachers in North Carolina. We’d like to hear your opinions on the state budget and its immediate and future impact on educa-tion. Send your thoughts to [email protected].

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I’d like to know what Crop Pro-duction Services and Loveland Products are. There are huge

fields of corn in Summerfield on N.C. 65; is this genetically modified corn, which is resistant to pesticides? Could it be harmful to the community and if so, why weren’t we told?

Sherri Kuhlmann, chief counsel for Crop Production Services/Loveland Products,

based in Colorado, said Crop Production Services is an agricultural retailer that provides crop inputs such as seed, fertilizers and crop protection products to farmers.

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In Stokesdale, council member Randy Braswell is running for mayor in November. Since

Braswell is only halfway through his four-year term, what happens with his council seat if he is elected mayor? And what if he isn’t elected mayor?

If Randy Braswell is elected mayor, the newly elected town council will appoint a citizen to

serve the remaining two years of his four-year term. If Braswell is not elected mayor, he will retain his council seat and serve his remaining two years.

I have already seen political signs posted along the roads in Stokesdale. Isn’t there a law

about how far ahead you can post political signs?

Charlie Collicutt, director of elections for the guilford County Board of Elections, con-

firms that political signs may be posted on private property at any time – as long as they are not in the right-of-way.

Political signs may also be placed in the right-of-way of state-maintained roads (unless there is a local municipal ordinance that prohibits it, in which case the local ordinance must be adhered to); however, political signs may not be placed in the right-of-way any sooner than 30 days prior to the first day of Early Voting. Early Voting for the upcom-ing Nov. 5 election will begin on Oct. 17.

Political signs in the right-of-way must be removed within 10 days follow-ing Election Day.

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Kuhlmann said the production of food products is a highly regulated industry.

“For example, CPS crop inputs are regulated and registered by federal agencies like the Food and Drug Admin-istration and Environmental Protection Agency,” Kuhlmann wrote in an email. “These agencies set product specifica-tions in order to protect human health and the environment.”

She said CPS fertilizers are manu-factured within tolerances and in ac-cordance with labeling guidelines set by the Association of American Plant Food Control officials. She added each state has a Department of Agriculture that inspects manufacturers and retailers of crop inputs to ensure product quality.

“While we do not keep records on the products a particular grower uses, safety data sheets for the products we sell are all available from their manufac-turers,” Kuhlmann said.

Wick Wickliffe, guilford County Agricultural Extension director, says that according to the uSDA, 90 percent of the grain corn planted in the united States is genetically engineered, and there is no data to suggest that growing the corn could be harmful to the com-munity.

Wickliffe said there are no require-

ments or suggestions that would neces-sitate a farmer to publicize that he is growing genetically engineered crops. He invites anyone who has further ques-tions about this subject to contact him at 375-5876.

I have some questions regard-ing the Stokesdale community library in Town Hall. Are book

donations still being accepted, and can I donate DVDs and audiotapes?

Frank Bruno, town council member and one of the library’s organizers, confirms

that book donations are still appreci-ated, although at this time the library is accepting hardcover books only. And yes, donations of LPs, CDs, cassette tapes, DVDs and VHS tapes are also being accepted. Donations can be dropped off at Town Hall on Angel-Pardue Road during regular business hours, Monday through

Frank Bruno at [email protected] or (336) 337-8473.

The community library is open the same hours as Town Hall – Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is self-serve when no one is volunteering in the library. “This has been working well so far this summer,” says Bruno. “I would like to have some volunteers who can work on Saturday so we can open then and offer events for kids.”

The library committee will meet again on Monday, Aug. 12, at 5 p.m. at Town Hall. Anyone wishing to serve on the committee is invited to attend the meeting.

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car buyers to be on the lookout for vehicles that may have been affected by floodwaters during recent rains in North Carolina and up and down the eastern seaboard,” said DMV Commis-sioner Nick Tennyson.

According to the National Insur-ance Crime Bureau, the state of New York alone estimated that as many as 150,000 cars were totaled as a result of flooding during Superstorm Sandy last fall, including about 5,000 new cars at dealerships.

While this summer’s rains have not reached the levels of Sandy, the National Weather Service reports that they have measured 10 inches above normal over the past 90 days, which is enough, DMV inspectors say, to have covered some vehicles to the danger point.

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the players who have signed up to play so far include former uNC basketball players Will graves, Jackie Manuel, Wes Miller, JB Tanner, Scott Cherry, Charlotte Smith; former NC State basketball players Clifford Crawford, Ishua Benjamin, Justin gainey, Damon Thornton; former Wake Forest bas-ketball players Ty Walker and David Weaver; and former Duke basketball player Ricky Price.

The game, organized by Jared Pike of 107.5 KZL’s Jared & Katie in the Morning Show, will be played Friday, Aug. 2, at Northwest High School on Northwest School Road in northwest greensboro. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tipoff is at 7 p.m.

Spectators will be treated to some great half-time entertainment, includ-

ing a three-point contest and a slam dunk contest. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction includ-ing signed Nascar gear from the Kevin Harvick Foundation, signed gI Joe 2 Movie swag, fitness packages and more.

Northwest High and Western guil-ford cheerleaders will keep the crowd pumped up throughout the game.

All proceeds from the game and auction will go to Muirs Chapel Chris-tian Playschool, where Jaiden attended school.

Want to go?Tickets can be purchased at the

door for $5 (cash only), or in advance at www.jaidenandmelissa-es2.event-brite.com/?rank=1.

For more info, visit www.facebook.com/JaidenAndMelissa or email [email protected].

To protect yourself against unknow-ingly purchasing a flood vehicle, look carefully for telltale signs of fraud and misrepresentation, whether the sale is initiated over the Internet or in per-son. DMV License and Theft Bureau inspectors provide the following tips:

• Check for rust around the vehicle, including under the hood, on parts like screws and bolts, and on the brakes behind the wheel.

• Check the vehicle’s interior and under the vehicle. You may see water lines where water settled. It is very hard to remove these stains.

• Check all the electronics of the vehicle. Flooding sometimes will cause these systems to malfunction.

• Check the seller’s title to see if the vehicle has been previously brand-ed “Flood or Water Damage.”

• Contact your local DMV License and Theft Bureau office for assistance in identifying potential flood vehicles.

Dr. Amy Stevenson, DO, and Kim-berly Lawrence, PNP, of Focus MD in Greensboro understand first-hand the frustrations of dealing with ADHD (at-tention deficit hyperactivity disorder). When they joined the ADHD specialty clinic in October 2012, they were ea-ger to help patients avoid the difficul-ties they had personally experienced.

“I have ADHD myself,” says Stevenson, who has been practic-ing general internal medicine since 1999. She and Lawrence, a pediatric nurse practitioner, specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and learning disabilities through FDA-cleared computer testing, physi-cal examination, reviews of previous medical records, and interviewing.

“We do a lot of talking here,” explains Stevenson, who, along with Lawrence, sees an average of 8 to 10 patients a day. “We take time to listen and to give our patients social skills and coping skills. It’s the time we spend with the patients that makes a difference.”

Lawrence, whose own children have struggled with ADHD and learning disabilities, is passionate about helping other parents of ADHD children. “We have life experience with this,” says the former pediatric nurse who is also

trained in pediatric developmental and behavioral medicine. Along with assist-behavioral medicine. Along with assist-behavioral medicine. Along with assisting patients, she also helps parents of ADHD children learn how to work with the school system. “I help parents part-the school system. “I help parents part-the school system. “I help parents partner with their child’s school,” she says.

“At Focus MD, treatment plans for ADHD may include medication and/or different therapies. We have strong relationships with other providers in the area and will refer out for differ-the area and will refer out for differ-the area and will refer out for different services when they are needed,” explains office manager, Tripp Craven, who administers the diagnostic com-puter testing. “We have arranged for patients to receive cognitive behavioral therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and educational support ser-therapy and educational support ser-therapy and educational support services after our evaluation.”

Craven also notes that Focus MD accepts all major medical insurance and pre-certifies services with insur-and pre-certifies services with insur-and pre-certifies services with insurance companies so patients will know beforehand what their deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses will be.

Working closely with patients’ primary doctors and mental health providers, Stevenson and Lawrence strive to “keep them in the loop” by informing the other care providers of the patients’ diagnosis and treatment plan. However, it is not always ADHD

that is diagnosed, despite the fact that ADHD diagnoses are on the rise.

“It could be a lot of other things,” notes Lawrence, whose son was originally thought to have ADHD before testing revealed he had a type of learning disability. “We are not going to give up on patients if it’s not ADHD,” she says.

The incidence of ADHD is the same with girls as it is with boys, claims Lawrence; however, a girl’s symptoms may be quite different. “Young girls with ADHD internal-ize more,” she explains. “They are usually quieter and shyer. They may daydream more in class.”

Communication with patients is paramount at Focus MD, and Stevenson and Lawrence say they frequently follow up on their patients via emails. “We stay in touch with our patients,” says Lawrence. “I love that my patients email me.”

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It is not uncommon for adults to be diagnosed with ADHD; in fact, Craven says that adults make up half of Focus MD’s patients. Adults who complain of poor job performance, no promotions, family issues, or trouble with thought processes could have ADHD. “I can talk to these adults and tell them it’s okay,” says Stevenson. “We can help get them stabilized. I have it myself, so I understand.”

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Personalized technology will help students learnGuilford County Schools was awarded a $30 million ‘Race to the Top’ grant to put tablets in the hands of every middle school student in the county within two years.by MIKE SHAWNW GUILFORD – About 900 teachers are attending a summer course on using tablets in the classroom after the school system was awarded a $30 million “Race to the Top” grant.

This fall, students and teachers at 18 of guilford County Schools’ 24 middle schools will use tablet computers in the classroom on a daily basis, says Jake Henry, executive director for Instruction Technology. In the second year of the program, all gCS middle school students will have access to the tablets.

The tablet computers will come pre-loaded with content such as textbooks and other software that is education spe-cific, allowing students to connect both during school hours and at home.

“The idea was to reach students at an individual level and to personalize learn-ing for them,” Henry said. “There will be content for all subjects and teachers will pull content from other sources as well.”

The tablets are equipped with cases and “gorilla glass” to protect them from damage. Henry said gCS is currently working out the details of the overall plan, which will be finalized before the new school year begins.

“Part of our agreement is that we will have a ‘ready reserve’ of tablets on hand in the event that a tablet is broken, dam-aged, lost, etc.,” Henry said. “We want to be sure that students are able to partici-pate in class even if something were to happen to their device.”

Richard Thomae, principal of North-west Middle School, said the program offers tremendous opportunity for engag-

ing students and helping them achieve. The middle school has 55 teachers who will use the tablets in a variety of ways to teach about 1,000 students.

“This will help teachers locate and dif-ferentiate instruction. There is a learning curve,” Thomae said. “It’s a new way of instructing and engaging students that takes a lot of work. Our teachers have been fantastic in going to the training and doing the best they can no matter where they’re starting from.”

gCS chose an education-based company called Amplify to provide the Android-powered devices to the school system. The company also provides train-ing sessions for teachers.

Northwest Middle School teachers Joy Hesman and Natalie Hicks were among many teachers who recently spent a few days of their summer break at guilford Middle School to learn how to use the tablets in a classroom setting.

Hesman, a sixth grade language arts teacher, said she had certain expecta-tions in her mind when she attended the first training session. But those expecta-tions quickly changed after one day of training.

“Day 1 was totally different than what I had expected,” Hesman admitted. “I thought, ‘This is huge.’ I didn’t realize how huge it was until I left and realized, ‘This could change everything.’”

Hesman, who is entering her 18th year of teaching, said the tablet program is “the biggest thing that has happened in my 18 years.” She said things like a teach-ing or learning style are often repackaged under new names, but the tablet program is something completely new and she’s excited about the opportunity.

Hicks, an eighth grade math teacher, said the tablets offer her a chance to be more of a facilitator in the classroom in-stead of standing at the front of the room and talking “at” the students.

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Natalie Hicks (far left), Jake Henry, Principal Richard Thomae and Joy Hesman.

“We can all set up our classrooms differently,” Hicks said. “We can have independent workstations. There can be a place where students get one-on-one help. We will become more of a facilitator where we’re able to go around, look at their tab-lets and help them get to the next step.”

Hesman said the tablets offer several interactive features such as quick polls and discussions that will allow the teach-ers to gauge how students are feeling about new material covered in class.

The software will allow teachers to build a daily “playlist” of activities so students can pick and choose the order in which they want to complete their assign-ments. “They won’t be left behind, and will move at their own pace and make their own choices,” Hesman said.

For parents concerned about tablets becoming a distraction, teachers will have the power to monitor what each student is logged into during class times. There’s also a feature called “Eyes on Teacher” which locks the tablets and prompts stu-dents to look at their teachers.

“We see this as a long-range vision and the first step is getting the teach-ers and students comfortable with using these on a daily basis,” Henry said. “I think we will have some teachers who will run way ahead and they’ll start using these in ways we haven’t seen yet. Be-cause of the way technology is, we’re go-ing to be learning from each other more than we’re going to learn from a district initiative saying ‘You’re going to do this.’”

For Northwest Middle, Hesman and

Hicks will lead the charge into the begin-ning of the school year.

“You have to take one app at a time; one baby step at a time,” Hesman said. “I feel better about it now and can see where we can take baby steps into it. It’s going to be us learning together.”

“It comes easier to me than it does to some of the other teachers,” Hicks, who is entering her fourth year, said. “For me, it’s taking what I already know and putting it into my teaching practice every day.”

“Our society is so technology-driven. Now that we’re using it in the classroom, we are preparing our students for the future workforce,” Hicks said. “We’re equipping them with tools they’re going to use in college and on their jobsites. We’re really equipping them to be 21st century users.”

BLOG ALONGHesman has been so inspired by the

training she’s received during the tablet training sessions that she has decided to blog about her experiences at www.ampjourneywithjoy.blogspot.com. She hopes to eventually include videos on the blog that show how the tablets are being used in the classroom.

STUDENT BOOT CAMPPrincipal Richard Thomae said

students will go through a “student boot camp” where they will learn the basics of the tablets on Aug. 15 at the school. He said hundreds of students have already signed up. Students who have not signed up yet but would like to attend are invited to call the school office at 605-3333.

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Schools received a nomination from the community to name the North-west High School soccer field “Coach Bob Yow Soccer Field.” The name honors longtime Northwest teacher and coach Bob Yow, who was the first coach and founder of the school’s soccer program.

In addition, Yow led the girls’ basket-ball team for 24 years and accumulated a 370-241 overall record. He taught math and served in several leadership positions during his tenure at Northwest. Yow passed away in June 2012 after a battle with cancer.

The district also received a nomina-tion from the com-munity to name the baseball field at Western High the “Jaiden Britt Memo-rial Field.” Jaiden Britt was the young son of Western High alumnus Clay

Britt; Jaiden was tragically killed, along with his mother, in a boating accident on High Rock Lake over Memorial Day weekend.

Input on the names may be made to [email protected] or mailed to the District Relations Department at 712 N. Eugene St., greensboro, NC 27401. Comments will be received until Aug. 24.

Student donates hair to ‘Locks of Love’Hannah Lee, 12, of Summerfield,

donated 11 inches of her hair to “Locks of Love.”

Locks of Love is a public, non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the united States and Canada under the age of 21 who suffer from a long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis.

“I wanted to donate my hair to Locks of Love because I have a lot of hair and some kids don’t have any because they are sick,” Lee said. “I want them to be happy and feel beautiful.”

For more information about Locks of Love, visit www.locksoflove.org.

GSC to host ‘Wild Watermelon Day’ The fourth annual Wild Watermelon

Day will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the greens-boro Science Center.

Visitors will have the opportunity to sample fresh watermelon provided

by The Fresh Market and take part in watermelon-themed crafts, games, family activities and watch animals devour their own watermelon treats.

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Q How many muscles does a cat’sear have?

a) 16 b) 32 c) 8 d) 4

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Q How many minutes can a beaver stay underwater before surfacing for air?

a) 2 b) 5 c) 12 d) 15

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Q groups of lions are known as what? a) herd b) pack c) scary d) pride

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Q What is the largest animal on the planet? a) elephant c) blue whale b) rhinoceros d) giraffe

Answer: c – the blue whale is thelargest animal on the planet.

Q Bees are found on every continent on Earth except one. Which one?

a) N. America c) Antarctica b) S. America d) Asia

Answer: c – Antarctica

Eleven African penguins have taken up permanent residence at the new Carolina SciQuarium at the greensboro Science Center. Here are few fun facts about the area’s latest transplants.

African penguins are native to the southwestern coast of Africa. They can reach swimming speeds up to 15 mph and hold their breath for 2.5 minutes.

The markings on each individual penguin is as unique as a humanfingerprint.

During molting season, which lasts four to six weeks, penguins do not eat or swim.

African penguins are also known as jackass penguins because of their donkey-like bray.

With an esti-mated population of 140,000, the African penguin is an endangered species.is an endangered species.

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“If you build it, they will come.” That’s what the voice said to actor Kevin Costner’s character in the 1989 movie, “Field of Dreams.”

Nearly 25 years later, you have to wonder if the folks at the greensboro Science Center have heard that same voice. They have built it and the people are definitely coming.

We’re talking about the wildly popular Carolina SciQuarium, the newest addition to the greensboro Natural Science Center and the first

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The 22,000-square-foot museum-aquarium complex opened on June 29 and has been breaking attendance records ever since. According to Stef-fany Reeve, marketing manager for the center, the first week drew in a record-setting 21,000 visitors, and those num-bers are surpassing all projections.

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From the get go, visitors are pulled into the attraction by a kaleidoscope of special effects that mimic the feeling of being underwater. Leaving their under-water environment, most visitors are startled to discover that the first animal they encounter is an Asian fishing cat.

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Visitors of all ages are drawnto the stingray touch pool.

Reeve says the cat’s location is a strategic part of the center’s plan to stand out.

“We know we have to be unique to get people to come in,” explains Reeve. “It makes people stop when the first thing they see in an aquarium is a cat.”

But this isn’t just any cat. The Asian fishing cat is one of the rarest felines in the world. There are only about 37 in captivity and it’s a coup for the center that one of them happens to be living within its walls.

The fishing cat represents the kind of out-of-the-box thinking that has resulted in a group of exhibits that keeps visitors glued to the glass. In fact, most visitors seem to have a difficult time leaving one exhibit and moving onto the next.

The African penguins are another hard-to-walk-away-from exhibit. Right now, there are 11 penguins frolicking in the warm waters of their habitat. While they currently seem delighted with their environment, Reeve says that wasn’t always the case.

She tells the story of how, when they were first introduced to their new home, the penguins stood on the rocks and looked at the water, refusing to swim. Finally one of the caretakers gently pushed one into the water and the rest of the flock dove right in. They haven’t stopped swimming since.

Another popular spot is the sting-ray touch pool, where these congenial creatures do not hesitate to swim up to the pool’s edges to be petted by the onlookers.

The staff, none of whom realized they had a pregnant stingray, was surprised to discover two baby stingrays had appeared in the pool overnight. The two, a male and female named Bonnie and Clyde, are being kept in a separate tank until they’re large enough to go back in with the others.

The 32-foot-deep fish tank that houses all sorts of colorful fish and includes seven sharks, three Moray eels and some really big stingrays that ap-pear to smile as they flap past their au-dience is also a major draw. Reeve notes that all of the fish in the tank, with the exception of two sharks that came from another aquarium, were “wild caught.”

Along with its eclectic group of ani-mals, another way the SciQuarium, and in fact the entire Science Center, has sought to be unique is the way in which visitors interact with the animals.

“We focus on up-close encounters that we can provide and on the educa-tional aspects,” says Reeve.

For instance, there’s the pop-up dome inside the otters’ habitat. Visitors crawl underneath the exhibit and stand up in a clear dome where the curious otters will often circle the dome and

walk over the top to get a close-up look of their own.

While the Science Center is excited about what’s currently happening, Reeve points out the one thing that will keep the facility moving forward is its refusal to remain static. The Science Center has been rapidly evolving since 2006 and will continue to do so. The Carolina SciQuarium is Phase 1 of a three-phase, seven-year master plan that includes renovation, reinvention and extensive expansion.

“This is a big canvas,” says Reeve. “Every time you come in something new has been added. It’s pretty amazing for greensboro to have this.”

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The fourth annual Wild Watermelon Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature animals in the zoo and new SciQuarium sniffing, crushing, eat-ing and playing with the summer fruit. A different group of animals will be given their watermelon treats every 30 minutes for the public to watch.

All crafts, face-painting, games and

activities will take place throughout the three-hour event in Animal Discovery, weather permitting. Wild Watermelon Day activities are included in general admis-sion to the greensboro Science Center.

Admission is $12.50 for adults, $11.50 for children 3 to 13 and seniors 65 and older. For more info, visit www.greensboroscience.org.

Parrish, Simmons graduate from GFD’s recruit academy

Congratulations to Justin Parrish and Eric Simmons, both of Stokes-dale, for graduating from the greens-boro Fire Department’s 64th Recruit Academy. The academy is a 20-week training course that covers general firefighting topics, offers training in

emergency medical care, vehicle extrication, weapons of mass destruc-tion preparedness, structural collapse, technical rope rescue, hazardous material recognition and containment, water rescue, trench collapse rescue, and more.

Red Cross in need of donationsThe Red Cross is still in need of

platelet donors, as well as donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative blood. Blood products are being distributed to area hospitals almost as quickly as donations are coming in. Each day, the Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region needs approximately 1,600 donors to step forward and give blood.

The Red Cross issued an emergency call for blood dona-tions on July 9 after seeing about 50,000 fewer blood and platelet donations than expected in June. Donations have increased by 15 percent since the call was issued, but the middle and end of July mark only the halfway

point of the summer months.

Eligible donors with types O nega-tive, B negative and A negative

blood are especially encouraged to give double red cells

where available. Type O negative blood is the universal blood type and can be transfused to anyone who needs blood. Types A negative and B negative blood

can be transfused to Rh positive or nega-tive patients.

A blood drive will be held on Mon-day, Aug. 12, at Oak Ridge united

Methodist Church, from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Drop-ins are ac-cepted, but appointments encouraged. Schedule an appointment to donate by





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Attention: parents of rising sixth gradersgC Dept. of Public Health and

guilford County Schools are remind-ing parents who have a child entering the sixth grade this fall that there is one vaccination required by law for school attendance. The vaccination is Tdap and stands for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis.

This vaccine must be documented on the child’s shot record for school attendance. Students who do not have this required vaccination by the thirti-eth day of school attendance will be suspended until proof of vaccination is provided to the child’s school.

Appointments for the Tdap vac-cination are available at both Health Department locations, 1100 E. Wen-dover Avenue, greensboro and 501 E. green Drive, High Point. For an appoint-ment at either location, call 641-3245. Spanish speakers who wish to secure an appointment at the High Point location should call 641-4591. Ask about cost when you call. The Tdap vaccination is also available at the child’s health care provider’s office.

For more info about Tdap or any other childhood immunization, contact gC Dept. of Public Health at (336) 641-7777.

Junior Livestock Show, Aug. 10The guilford County Extension Live-

stock Show Committee and the guilford County 4H Livestock Club have an-nounced the 1st Annual guilford County Junior Livestock Show to be held Aug. 10 at the guilford County Agricultural Cen-ter in greensboro beginning at 9 a.m.

As participants in the livestock proj-ects at the shows, the youth are respon-sible for raising and training their animals for exhibitions and as part of showman-

ship, they are responsible for knowledge pertaining to the management, busi-ness, herd health and marketing of the animals.

The guilford County Junior Livestock Show is open to youth 5 to 19 years old who are enrolled in the 4H Club or FFA program at their school. For more information, contact Extension Livestock Agent Ben Chase at (800) 666-3625 or email him at [email protected].

Urban Ministry seeks food, cash donationsSince the greensboro urban Ministry

began their most recent campaign for food donations on July 23, the communi-ty has responded positively. Average daily donations have increased from 1,000 pounds a day to over 3,000 pounds.

However, the ministry has been av-eraging 2,730 pounds of food given out each day. On July 1, the state of North Carolina ended the extended unem-ployment insurance for nearly 12,000 Triad-area families and recently, food stamps were delayed for many because

of a computer software problem.

greensboro urban Ministry saw an in-crease from an average of providing food for 47 families daily to over 90 each day. Many of the families the group assists are on the verge of becoming homeless and need help with rent and utilities.

To organize a food drive at your congregation or business, call the urban Ministry Food Bank at 553-2672. To help a family with rent, utilities or food, send a check to greensboro urban Ministry, 305 W. Lee Street, greensboro, NC 27406.




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

FRAUDJuly 26 | Cornerstone Family Practice on u.S. 220 North in Summerfield reported being the victim of prescription fraud.July 26 | A resident of Wigeon Drive in greensboro reported someone pretended to be a broker from the victim’s timeshare listing agent. The suspect had the victim wire $4,000 to a Florida bank on July 2.

PROPERTY DAMAGE / THEFTJuly 21 | A resident of Strawberry Road in Summerfield reported a known sus-pect caused about $100 of damage to her mailbox.

July 22 | A Verizon Wireless employee reported that unknown suspects re-moved a copper buss bar valued at $2,000 from a cell tower located on Oak Level Church Road in Stokesdale. The ground wire was also damaged, which cost an additional $2,000.

July 23 | Police responded to a larceny-in-progress after a resident of High Meadows Court in northern greensboro reported two people were stealing cop-per from his back porch. After an inves-

tigation and a K-9 track, two suspects were charged.

July 24 | unknown suspects stole air conditioning units from a business in the Dollar general/golden Antiques shopping center on u.S. 220 North in Summer-field. Total loss is estimated at $3,500.

July 27 | A resident of Holly glen Court in Stokesdale reported that someone had entered her home between July 25 – 26 and stolen a stove cooktop valued at $700.

DOMESTIC July 24 | A resident of Ashburton Court in Oak Ridge reported a domestic dispute occurring between her and her neighbors.

RESISTING ARRESTJuly 21 | A 17-year-old was arrested on Effieham Street in Oak Ridge after the ju-venile resisted two sheriff’s deputies who tried to stop him from running away from his home. The juvenile was taken to jail for resisting arrest and obstruction, con-suming alcohol while under the age of 21, and intoxicated and disruptive behavior.

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BURGLARYJuly 23 | unknown suspects entered a residence on u.S. 158 in Stokesdale through an unlocked window and stole a 48-inch Panasonic flat-screen TV, a diamond tennis bracelet, a gold charm bracelet and a passport. The value of the stolen items was about $1,700.

July 25 | A resident of County Line Road in Kernersville reported unknown suspects forced entry to the home and stole several pieces of jewelry valued at about $1,300.

ASSAULTJuly 23 | A man was punched in the face by a known person on Haw River Road in Kernersville. The victim refused EMS.

July 24 | A Lake Brandt Road resident reported a known suspect threw a golf ball at her son, striking him in the back. Warrants were advised. No injuries were reported and EMS was not requested.

July 27 | A resident of Summerfield Road reported being assaulted by an-other resident of the home.

ALCOHOL / DWIJuly 24 | A driver on Lake Brandt Road in northern greensboro was stopped for a headlight being out and erratic behavior. The driver was charged with Provisional DWI, DWI and a headlight violation.

July 26 | A juvenile on u.S. 158 in Stokesdale was found to be in posses-

sion of an alcoholic beverage. The case was cleared with an adult arrest.

MISCELLANEOUSJuly 21 | Residents of Mackintosh Place in Summerfield reported their 17-year-old son missing and said he had a history of running away. The juvenile has since been located.

July 21 | The sheriff’s office towed an abandoned vehicle left in the roadway on Brotherstwo Road in Colfax.

July 23 | A resident of Edgemore Road in northern greensboro reported a miss-ing person, who has since been located.

July 23 | A woman called 911 to report that a known person had communicated threats to her while in the parking lot of Tractor Supply in Oak Ridge. The woman was advised to seek warrants for the of-fense but declined.

July 25 | A police officer observed a Suzuki motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed on N.C. 150 in northern greens-boro. The officer attempted to make the driver stop, but after acknowledging the police officer, the operator of the motor-cycle accelerated and refused to pull over.

July 26 | Two men were charged with burning without a permit after the Stokes-dale Fire Department responded to a fire on Belews Creek Road. Emergency re-sponders found that an abandoned cabin was being intentionally burned down.

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Sisters Cassandra Alvarino (left) and Isabella Alvarino participated in a fi eld hockey summer camp at Proehlifi c Park this week hosted by the Greensboro Youth Field Hockey League. The Greens-boro Youth Field Hockey League aims to get more students involved in the sport before reaching high school and to grow the sport’s popu-larity throughout northwest Guilford County. To learn more about the Greensboro Youth Field Hockey League, visit www.gyfhl.org.

Summerfi eld resident and Greensboro fi refi ghter Michael Page parked his mobile produce stand at the Full Gospel Tabernacle on Summerfi eld Road Tuesday afternoon for the fi rst time. Within minutes, Page had several customers who purchased tomatoes, corn and blueberries. Because of his schedule, Page said the produce stand will be open sporadically, but he plans to open at least two or three times each week as his schedule allows.

“Shorty” McMillian, of Summerfi eld, stopped at a mobile produce stand parked at Full Gospel Tab-ernacle on Summerfi eld Road. McMillian said he was taking a break from working at his sawmill on Hamburg Mill Road. The mobile produce stand quickly became a con-versational spot once it opened Tuesday.

Ryan Chrismon, 3, enjoyed playing at the Summerfi eld Elementary School playground Tuesday afternoon. According to Ryan’s dad Steve, Ryan’s favorite pieces of playground equipment are the slides.





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LETTERS/OPINIONS

Anonymity is cowardlyI love the Northwest Observer and

read it cover to cover every week. It is a window into our community, thanks to the devoted and professional coverage of the staff under your tutelage.

It was a surprise to see a news brief in the July 26-Aug. 1 issue about an anonymous writer who claimed to be speaking for a group calling themselves Concerned Citizens, Stokesdale.

Being concerned about the accusa-tions, assumptions and incorrect infor-mation voiced in the group’s letter that was sent to the Northwest Observer, I wrote to the email address provided and asked nine questions. None of the questions were answered, although a response was sent back which included the full-length letter that had been

mailed to the Northwest Observer a few weeks ago.

The author(s) of the letter did not sign or identify themselves or announce where other concerned citizens could participate in their efforts.

Do truly concerned citizens express their opinions hiding behind a com-puter screen? In our society, everyone has a right to voice their opinion, but the credibility of those who hide behind anonymity is questionable at best.

It seems cowardly to make unsup-ported accusations anonymously, and I hope they step up to participate in a forthright manner with their concerns about the governance of Stokesdale.

— Susan Lukens, STOKESDALE

Every citizen is a concerned citizenIt is always interesting to see how

people and candidates react during an election. This year is no different, except someone calling themselves “Concerned Citizens, Stokesdale” (CCS) decided to attack the Stokesdale Town Council without knowing the facts (see News Briefs, July 26-Aug. 1 issue). I attempted to contact this person to dis-cuss the facts and got no response. It is only fair that I clarify the points brought up with actual facts.

As for transparency, over the past 20 months we have had numerous open workshops, committee meetings, budget committee meetings, council meetings and planning board meet-ings. During our budget meetings, we reviewed the budget line by line and used public input in helping us with our budget. All council members’ contact information is available on the town website. All minutes from meetings are available at Town Hall.

The items added to enhance Town Hall – including the library, deputy clerk, and new hours – were put in place to help better serve the people of Stokesdale. All were presented in open meetings where citizens were able to comment and make suggestions. I am

not sure what the CCS representative means by saying we are making deci-sions without the “vote” of the people. All of the decisions I make are with the majority of the town in mind.

The most serious allegation is misuse of town funds. If you (CCS representative) have any information verifying that the current town council or past town councils have misused town funds, then present them. The reason you remain anonymous is that you don’t have these facts because they don’t exist.

As an elected official, I work for you and should be held accountable for my actions. I take this very seri-ously and welcome the comments and opinions of every citizen of Stokesdale. I would like to see more participation in our committees, workshops and town meetings. I challenge everyone who is able and can commit the time to come to Town Hall, sign up for a committee and help shape the future of Stokes-dale.

I believe all of the 5,000+ residents of Stokesdale are concerned citizens of Stokesdale.

— Frank Bruno, Stokesdale Town Council

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GRINS to... Shannon Robert-

son at Fidelity Bank in Stokesdale and Patrick Diamond with The Firm at Fisher Park for going above and beyond in helping us save our son’s home from foreclosure.

The older gentlemen who meet at McDonald’s in Oak Ridge early every morning. It brings a smile to my face to see them enjoying life so much and talk-ing about good times.

The businesses that promote them-selves by paying to advertise in the Northwest Observer (and therefore make this newspaper possible) versus those which constantly submit self-promotions and ask us to publish them for free.

Whoever moved mountains to get minutes from Stokesdale town council meetings posted on the town website! Now that information is readily available to assist informed voters for November elections.

The town of Summerfield for letting us offer free Jazzercise classes in Sum-merfield Park last week. Your staff was amazing and the park is beautiful!

Ray and Stokesdale Heating & Air. The air conditioning unit was stolen

from our clinic, and within the day they installed a new unit without interruption to our patients. We appreciate the quick, courteous service!

Andy Dillon of Colfax gun & Ammo. Twenty Central Baptist Church ladies were eating at Elizabeth’s on July 27, honoring Sharon Stump before she moves to Indiana. Andy secretly paid for each of our meals and tip! god bless him.

GRIPES to... Summerfield Town officials for not

enforcing the high-grass ordinance. Yards with waist-high grass can cause many problems for the surrounding homes, including unwanted pests and other critters.

The banks which were unwilling to work with existing customers in order to avoid foreclosure on our son’s home.

The mayor of Oak Ridge for removing yard sale signs from private property. This simply cannot be what we want our elected mayor to prioritize.

Those who want to exert political in-fluence but are afraid to sign their name to their accusations and opinions. There is no honor in anonymous ranting, even if you have some valid concerns.

The people who live on my street in Summerfield for not mowing their yard and for making the whole neighbor-hood look bad.

Kenneth Van Derveer for proposing an LCID on Pearman Quarry Road. Consider a fence around the hole. More dump trucks speeding down Pearman are a safety hazard. Your children are not more important than every child on that road.

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AUCTIONSTOKESDALE STORAGE at 8207 B&G Ct., Stokesdale will be auctioning units on Sat, Aug. 10, at 2 p.m. Jim Isley, auction-eer, NCAL #7863.

AUTOS FOR SALE2004 SAAB CONVERTIBLE, 105K, ex-cellent cond., $6,900. (336) 617-5251.

2012 AUDI Q5, white, loaded, low mile-age, asking $39,900. (336) 644-7644.

2003 YAMAHA VIRAGO 250 MOTORCY-CLE. Only 4,200 miles! Leather saddle-bags. New battery. $1,850. Please call 508-1472.

AVAIL. FOR EMPLOYMENTTOO MUCH WORK TO HANDLE? I am an eager, reliable and honest land-scaper ready to help you in any aspect, from lawn care to brickwork. I have and own my own personal, modern equipment. Can start immediately. (336) 464-5215.

EMPLOYMENTDRIVERS: Home weekly. Pay up to $.40/mi., 70% D & H/90% no-touch freight. BCBS/dental/vision/401k. Class A CDL w/ 6 months exp. (877) 704-3773.

KENNEL HELP NEEDED, 7:30am - 11am. Apply in person during these same hours at Country Kennel, 7630 Royster Rd, Gso 27455. No phone calls, please.

Town of Summerfi eld is recruiting for: Town Planner (full-time), Manager Assistant/Events Coordinator (part-time), and Parks & Recreation Attendant (part-time season-al). Volunteer positions are also available for the: Historical Committee, Public Safety Committee, and Zoning Board (alternate). Visit www.summerfi eldgov.com for more details.

EMPLOYMENTSUBWAY OF STOKESDALE & Kernersville now accepting applications online at www.mysubwaycareer.com. Must be 17, EOE.

FIT LABORERS NEEDED. Mays Siding, (336) 215-8775.

PRAISE TEAM DIRECTOR, part-time. Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church is seek-ing musical leadership for our 8:45am con-temporary service, approx. 10 hours/week. Should have Praise Team leadership, faith commitment, and the ability to lead and teach volunteer musicians and singers. Email [email protected].

SAVE THE DATE

FREE FAMILY FUN NIGHT, Friday, Aug. 9, Central Baptist Church, Oak Ridge. Enjoy the movie, The Odd Life of Timo-thy Green, enjoy snacks and soft drinks. See display ad on page 25 for more info.

ANN MCCARTY, certified integrative health counselor, is offering an 8-week class entitled Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Classes are on Tuesday evenings in Oak Ridge, Aug. 6-Oct 15. See display ad on page 5 for more in-formation.

YARD SALESAUG. 3, 7am-11am, 5909 Crutchfield Farm Road (off Alcorn Rd). Household goods, furniture, baby items.

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EXTRAORDINARY ESTATE TAG SALE, Sat., Aug. 3, 8am-5pm; Sunday, Aug. 4, 1-5pm, 123 W. Lewis St., downtown Greensboro – look for signs. Vintage high-end antiques, collectibles, glass-ware, pottery, tools, clothes, furniture, once-in-a-lifetime sale.

YOUTH SPORTSCome out and try FIELD HOCKEY!Greensboro Youth Field Hockey will be holding a free clinic/registration at Cross-fi t of Oak Ridge on Sat., Aug.17, from 10am-12 noon, for kids in grades 1-8. This is a chance for kids in the area to come out and try the sport and see what it’s all about. www.gyfhl.org.

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

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.

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

DECORATING

EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORA-TOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture placement. 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

MONTERO’S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & fi nishing. Commer-cial & residential. Insured, 16 yr. exp. Free estimates. Monteros-hardwood-fl ooring.com. Call (336) 215-8842 or 445-2002.

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

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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

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

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.

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LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

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

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.\

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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COLFAX 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.

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

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

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.

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

DECORATING

EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORA-TOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture placement. 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

MONTERO’S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & fi nishing. Commer-cial & residential. Insured, 16 yr. exp. Free estimates. Monteros-hardwood-fl ooring.com. Call (336) 215-8842 or 445-2002.

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

HOME SERVICES

GENERAL REPAIR & SERVICES

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

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HOME REPAIR, LLCOLD SCHOOL

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

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

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

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.

HOME SERVICES

LAWN CARE / LANDSCAPING

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

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.\

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COLFAX 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.

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

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

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.

MASONRY

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

MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS

• Pool openings • Repairs/Service• Professional liner replacement• Pressure washing & pool cleaning

www.sharkyspoolservices.com(336) 207.9793

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

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RESTORATION SPECIALISTS DELIVERING AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

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

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

PAINTING & DRYWALL

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

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.

PLUMBING

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

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

POWER WASHING

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.

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

REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION

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

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.

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30 yrs exp • Workmanship guarantee • Insurance specialists

(336) 644-1580

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

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ROOFING

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.

HOME SERVICES

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.

small group fitness personal training

RealRyder® indoor cycle TRX training

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

www.goldstandard4fitness.com

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

MISC. FOR SALEMIGUN 7000UM THERMASSAGE BED, like new, $2,000. (336) 707-6745.

STROLLER, navy BOB Revolution jogging stroller with infant car seat adaptor/snack tray and handlebar drink/storage console, $275. (336) 644-9343.


misc. for saleTHE GARDEN OUTLET in Summerfield, 20% off store-wide on all plants, plus spe-cials like buy-one-get-one on hostas and day lilies. Our number is (336) 643-0898.

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.

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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 serVicesFREE 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.

pet sitting & boarding

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/Summerfield.

pet / animal serVicesPET SITTING. Caring and responsible. $14 per 30-minute visit. 601-2087.

real estate

homes for sale

4 BR/4BA home at 8205 Brittains Field Road, in the heart of Oak Ridge. Large game room, LR , DR, kitchen, keeping room and bonus room. Newly refinished hardwood floors downstairs and on land-ing. Kitchen and baths remodeled with granite and quartz. Great Neighborhood! Asking $449,000. (336) 402-3450.

BEAUTIFUL NW HOME off Pleasant Ridge Road, 7211 Prentiss Road, Greens-boro, 27409. 3BR, 2BA country home, beautiful corner lot, peaceful, lovely yard, many azaleas, quiet neighborhood. NW Schools. (336) 210-9294.

real estate

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

6333 Poplar Forest Court, SummerfieldCustom Built with over 4,700 SF in popular Henson Forest. Open, Flexible Floor Plan with 4 BR & 3.5 BA. Extraordinary kitchen appointments, marble staircase, 3 Fpls, neutral palette, rich character & immaculate condition. Lot backs wooded common area. Swim, Tennis and Clubhouse. $780,000

Gil Vaughan(336) [email protected]

8399 Cedar Ridge Farm Ct, SummerfieldNestled in an Exclusive Gated Enclave of 10+ acre estates sits this exquisite home & mini horse farm. Designed & built specifically for the site of highest quality & materials. Features a covered Terrace w/ fireplace, Garage w/studio above, plus 3-Stall Stable w/Tack Room & Wash Pit. Live your dream! Mins from Northern HS. $899,000

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a real plan,” Langlois said, explaining that the subcommittee initially spent a lot of time discussing ordinances, ease-ment issues, budget issues and public feedback.

Thanks to the subcommittee’s efforts, the town was awarded a $20,000 grant from the N.C. Department of Transporta-tion in 2011 to help develop a pedestrian plan.

However, Langlois said involvement in the walkability subcommittee had “fizzled” at that point; along with a few newcomers, it eventually evolved into the Pedestrian Steering Committee. The grant’s guidelines have helped the group to better organize and plan, said Langlois.

The draft pedestrian plan encom-passes sidewalks, trails, paved shoulders and side paths.

“Oak Ridge is such a beautiful area and we see lots of runners, walkers and cyclists on our roads,” Langlois continues. “However, the lack of shoulders, side-walks and trails can make these activities unsafe. By making the improvements in the pedestrian plan, we will enhance the experience of our runners, walkers and cyclists and make Oak Ridge a more desirable place to live.”

The plan incorporates citizen feed-back that the committee received during workshops, open houses, a commu-nity survey and public hearings, and it addresses projects in terms of short,

medium and long-term goals.

One of the plan’s short-term goals is to create a comprehensive plan that con-nects downtown Oak Ridge via walkways for at least one mile north, east, south and west of the N.C. 68 and N.C. 150 intersection; specifically, it would include sidewalks that connect the elementary school to the town park and the Oak Ridge Commons shopping center to Linville Road.

Another short-term goal has to do with funding – specifically, with develop-ing a plan to pursue funding sources from the town, grants and private invest-ment to begin connecting segments of sidewalks and trails already in place.

Oak Ridge resident and business owner Randy Floss, who serves on the steering committee, stresses that the top-three priority projects in the plan address the need to connect the town’s core.

Those projects include plans to place sidewalks along both the north and south sides of N.C. 150 from N.C. 68 to Linville Road, and along Linville Road from N.C. 150 to N.C. 68; the three projects come with an estimated price tag of $462,500.

Langlois said citizen feedback has been “overwhelmingly positive” and the only complaint has been that the plan hasn’t been implemented fast enough. But committee members know that de-veloping a pedestrian plan is one thing, while funding it is another.

“grants are our first choice, but there are lots of other funding sources we can explore as well,” Langlois said.

The committee has had five meet-ings, two public hearings and has talked with several civic organizations and citizens through public outreach and surveys. Through those discussions and community surveys, Day said the committee confirmed that creating a walking-friendly community was very important to Oak Ridge citizens.

Of the 133 community survey responses received, 72.2 percent called the goal “very important” and 15.8 percent of those surveyed said it was “important.” About 35 percent of respondents said walkable access to the town park was their highest priority, fol-lowed by access to future greenway trails and Oak Ridge Commons.

If funding via grants, public and private partnerships and existing rev-enues weren’t sufficient, citizen feedback indicates the primary source of funding should come from a bond referendum versus impact fees or raising property taxes.

Steering committee member Randy

Schmitz said the plan is designed to ben-efit the entire community of Oak Ridge. “If the plan were to come to complete fruition, all citizens of Oak Ridge would have increased access to safe walking routes that would connect throughout the community.”

But the plan is just that – a plan. “The benefit of having the adopted

network in a locally adopted plan is when the Metropolitan Planning Organi-zation or DOT proposes improvements…that would require them to consider those plans,” Day said. “It provides an opportunity to have that as a starting point of a discussion.”

After discussion about what the town was committing to, the Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to rec-ommend that the town council approve it. Day again reassured the board that the plan was conceptual in nature, non-binding and is not fiscally-constraining.

The town council will hold a public hearing on the plan after it has been reviewed by DOT.





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AUTO SALES & SERVICESPrestige Car Wash ................................17

BUILDERSBuilding Dimensions .............................14RS Hopkins Construction ......................21

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