Merry Oaks Services Call List 03/14

Accounting James Young, CPA, PLLC , Tax, Accounting & Finance. 704-370-2780. 2600-F Central. Email: [email protected]. Advertiser

Animal Rescue ARC Hotline, 704-552-2329 http://www.arcwildlife.org/index.htm Rescue, rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife (not birds). Ref. Rebecca Jones 5/2011 Report animals affecting safety to 311 or 911

Appliance Repair Melvin Johnson, 704-737-0331. Ref by many many neighbors Al Oasis Appliance Repair 704-332-5400 Ref. MRoberts 10/11 John Kawyn, 704-239-0101 Ref. Austin Seagrave 9/10 All Safe Chimney Sweep, Bob 704-662-9414, cleans out dryer vents

Auto BodyWorks, Parkwood and N. Davidson, Hondas and Toyotas. Ref. NPierce 6/11 Nick’ Auto Repairs, 2437 Central Ave. general repair. www. nicksautorepair inc.org/ Perley Goodyear, tires, at Eastway/Central, 704-531-8095

Avon Pam Cox, 704-563-0987

Bicycling CABA- Charlotte Area Bike Alliance. http://charlottebikes.org Trips For Kids : sells used bikes, takes donations of old ones. http://tripsforkidscharlotte.org/re-cyclery-program/

Chimney Sweep www.achimneybug.com 704-907-0200. Michael Hough. Chimney caps, air ducts and other services. Ref by several neighbors. All Safe Chimney Sweep, Bob 704-662-9414, also cleans out dryer vents

Contractors Daedalus, http://daedalusproperties.com Did remodel of a Farmington house & others in n’hood. Quality. Ref. Krewsons porch, roof and railing. DCG, Dauntless Contracting Group, Adam Jones 704-222 6282, www.dauntlessCG.com Built M.O.School shelter. Innovative, LLC, 704-957-9187 Ethic LLC Cameron Cooke: 704-533-0057; http://www.ethicllc.com/. Remodel, design, build. Ref. by Nils W. 11/11. Peregrine Builders Brian Fulbright at 704-533-0615 M&M, 704-577-4506 Ref. Keren Holmes, 11/12 Steele Creek Renovations 704-905-7635 Ref. Leslie Lien 11/12

Communications Andrea Krewson, Online, social media, writing. [email protected]

Dentist Dr. Michael Berglass, 3410 Central Ave. 704-900 7301. Open Tues 9-5, Fri 9-3. [email protected] Ref. Donna Peters 7/11

Dry Cleaners, Laundry and Tailors Midwood Cleaners, Central Ave. near Veterans Park. Ref. by several residents. Crown Cleaners, Central Ave. Cinderella Cleaners, Central Ave., Ref. by Pam S. National Tailor, shopping center near Eastcrest at Central Ref. by NPierce. 5/10 V Cleaners & Alterations, 2001 East 7th 704-344-1999 Ref. Lauren Burnett, 5/10

Electrician Avian Electric, Tom Sanders, 704-315-8128 resident. [email protected]. Tom is also our n’hood bird expert. Robert Spencer, 704-361-7226 Ref. Laura P. 3/14 Doug Sheridan, 704-641-4173 Ref. Stephanie, CPNA Watts Electric, 704-806-5190 Ref. Ayesha 3/14 P&B Electrical, Cliff 704-363-3106. PM neighbor. Ref. Keren 10/11 Thomas Wright, 704-536-9117 Ref. Ally 5/10 Weber Electric, (704)737-7833 MO Neighbor.

Fireworks Don’t be inconsiderate and wake other people and kids. Report to 311.

Government http://charmeck.org gateway to all city/county information. 311: Any city or county information 511: North Carolina’s toll-free travel information line provides travel updates over the phone. See also @NCDOT on Twitter. See Voting under “V” below. State: www.ncgov.com/

Hair Stylists Binh, 1615 Arnold Dr. 704-563-0786. Referred by Debbie K. Home Repair, Handyman, misc Mark Frye on Arnold Dr. 704-562-8625 Hunter Parsons, Gutters and windows, Plaza Midwood resident 704-377-1264 or 704-965-4305 Ref. Kathrine Addison, 5/10 Bill Randall, Mason. 980-254-9945 Ref. Ayesha 3/14 Armando Gonzalez, Painter. 704-293-0483 Ref. Ayesha 3/14 Jason Smith, Painter, 704-650-8265 Ref. Caroline Agraz 4/10, Jim Rubright 704-941-7624 Josh Dulken, floor guy 704-302-0094 Bucksoil Don Haston, Foundation work 704-618-3255 Ref. Betty Cunningham Handyman 980-297-9170 Ref. by Gay Porter 5/12 Jason Lewis, Handyman and tiler 704-906-7001 Ref. Laura Paynter 3/14 Stan Gathright, Handyman 704-241-1079 Mac McDonald, Handyman 704-231-4896 D. Slavich 1/10 A+ Contracting, David Wasserman, Insulation & gutters. 704-320-8805. Ref. by Wesley Wilson 3/12

House Cleaners Cindy Williams, 980-254-0787 MO neighbor. Ref Laura Paynter 3/14 Honest, reliable and does a great job Charlotte Cleaning Services, Pressure washing, gutter cleaning, Windows. http://www.charlottecleaningservices.com/ Ref. Patty Perkins 4/10

Heating/Air Conditioning Sheridan Mechanical. 704-641-4173, [email protected], H2O heaters, A/C, electrical. MO advertiser, Neighbor Patterson Heating & Air. Ref. by Denise Slavich Morris Jenkins. 704-675 7852, open ‘til midnight. David Wiltsie 803-984-4357 Ref. Ayesha 3/14, KAbernathy 5/10, Dpeters 3/14 Craig Bennett Cash only 704-493-2117 Ref. Amy 5/13 Chapman Heating and Air, Ron Chapman 704-491-8817

Lawn Care Spencer Lawn Boy 704-965-6030 Has done really great work on my lawn and home at reasonable prices. Resides in Plaza Midwood. Ref. by Rochele 5/11 Decartus McFadden 704-605-5505 mow, trim, fertilize. Cuts hill house corner of Farm. and Arnold as well as Krewsons. Also electrician for flood lights, light fixtures. Geoffrey Newman, 704-573-4727 Pulido’s Lawn Care. 803-371-7514, [email protected]. Thorough. Sam Will grass and aerating. 704-562-0200, [email protected] Kellylawn. com 704-377 2352 [email protected]. Taking new regular customers only. Don Manus Lawn Service, 704-537-4234 (H), 704-572-2993 (C) Ref. Ally 11/12

MONA Merry Oaks Neighborhood Assoc., President Cate Martin. [email protected] www.merryoaks.org and Twitter.com/merryoaks Dues can be mailed to: MONA, P.O.Box 18131, CLT, NC 28218-0131 or paid online at www.merryoaks.org $20 per household due in Jan. of each year. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Merry-Oaks-Neighborhood- Association/182230841330 Photos: www.merryview.blogspot.com Contact Cate Martin, 704-488-4559 for car stickers or questions.

Mosquitos Mr. Ericson with Mecklenburg County Mosquito Control says if someone has a concern and wants the county to come out and survey their yard, they can call them and put in a request at 704-336-5101. For storm drains with standing water, call 311 or 704-336-RAIN. The Mosquito Squad owner Randy Peck says they spray every 21 days from April to October. 704-821-0805

Pest Control City Wide Exterminating. Family company and no contract or annual fee. 704- 888-0911 Robert Hunicutt. Rec. by Kristen Palmer 9/11 Killo. I used Killo and had good service with them. Rec. by James Minton, 9/11

Pet Sitting Kim Entrekin 704-905-5806. [email protected] Rebecca Jones 704-532-9875. [email protected]

Pet Spay/Neuter Animal Control on Bryum, offers free spay and neuter now. There is a waiting list, but it’s FREE! Also a new clinic in NODA offers cheaper prices to alter your pet, SpayNeuterCharlotte Rec. by Abernethy, CPNA 9/11 Humane Society, various free spay/neuter clinics. www.humanecharlotte.org Animal Health Care Center, Dr. Reuben 704-392-3259 Ref. Jerry Frazee 10/9 Mobile Vet.

Pharmacy The Medicine Center, 704-344-6494 Tom McCall, long-time MONA advertiser. 2516 Central Ave. Good prices. Knowledgeable.

Photography Lindsay Wynne Photo , resident, weddings and portraits. http://about.me/lindsayhess Nancy Pierce, resident. http://nancypiercephoto.com/ Meredith Hebden, resident. http://meredithhebden.com Piper Warlick, resident. piperwarlickphotography.com, Rec. by Laura Paynter Pizza Fuel Pizza Central Ave. 704-376-3835 http://www.fuelpizza.com Portofinos, pizza + restaurant. Eastway Shopping Center. http://www.portofinos- us.com

Plumbing Karma Plumbing Mark Bloom. 704-408-3659. [email protected]. He is a nice guy and we would use him again. $65/hr. Ref. by the Stenhouses. J&M Plumbing Co , 704-400-5440 has machine for clearing out sewer lines plus normal plumbing. Does some work for county facilities. Rec.by NK. Clark Harm 704-239-4895 Rec. Charisse B. Workman 11/12 Bulls Eye Plumbing, Anthony Bullseyeplumbing.net 704-336-9671 Country Club Sub, Mark Bloom 704-408-3659 Major League Plumbing, Robert Johnson 704-707-4474 Ref. Cindy Williams 3/11 Lee Young, 704-906-9826 Ref. Keren 3/11 First Choice Plumbing, Pat 704 882-8484 Ref. Randy Johnson (former owner of Birchcroft apts) 5/10

Police Eastway Division, 3024 Eastway Dr. We are in Response Area 2. 704-336 8535, Twitter.com/eastwayra2 and Twitter.com/eastwayra1. Lt. Robert Dance is our community coordinator. Email: [email protected]

Printing Budget Printing on Monroe, Go Eastway, turn left on Monroe, a blk or 3 on the right. Also has signs. Kwik Copies Printing Center, 333 S. Kings Drive, Has done newsletter for MONA. Delores at 704-332 6521

Property Management Indigo Properties Bottom Line Management, Kevin Stringari http://www.charlotterealty.org/ 704-379- 7492

Real Estate Lexie Longstreet. 704-560-4604, advertiser. http://www.lexielongstreet.com/ Austin Seagrave. Resident & advertiser. [email protected]

Roofing Butler Roofing, 704-535-0809 Ref. Ayesha 3/14 Roofing Services Inc, David Sneed 704-289-2638 DW Roofing, Michele Weaver, 704-903-8294 (cell). 704-966-0152 (Office) Ref. Heather Crutchfield 7/10 Schools Merry Oaks Elementary. 3508 Draper Ave. 980-343-6422 Principal Philip Steffes. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/merryoaksES/Pages/Default.aspx Chantilly Montessori, 980-343-0692. 701 Briar Creek Road Eastway Middle School, 980-343-6410 East Mecklenburg High School. 6800 Monroe Road. 980-343-6430 http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/eastmecklenburgHS/Pages/Default.aspx

Tree Banding Steve Barilovits, $8-25+ per tree. Weekends as UNC-CH student. From Plaza- Midwood and experienced. Phone: 704-222-8522 [email protected]

Tree Care Halas Arborists Carl Halas, 704-544-7575 ISA-certified arborist who has been taking care of our trees for over 10 yrs. 6/2011 Rec. by Kathryn Abernethy Southern Canopies Matt Hansen, resident and reasonable. 704-371 4628 www.southerncanopies.com Certified Arborist. Robinson’s Lawn Service, 704-847-4759 Ref. Ayesha 3/14

Voting and Elections www.meckboe.org City/County Board of Elections. 704-336-2133 http://NCVoterGuide.org Register to Vote or Change Address. www.meckboe.org or visit the Board of Elections at 741 Kenilworth Avenue.

Who are Merry Oaks State and Federal Representatives

State House -District 102 - Representative Becky Carney State Senate -District 37 - Senator Daniel G. Clodfelter Congressional District 8 - Congressman Larry Kissell

Our Charlotte City Council (District 1) person is Patsy Kinsey, 704-376-5367 or email: [email protected]

Window Repair Speedway Glass & Mirror. Frank Meyers 704-791 8908. Free estimates. On time, good craftsmanship. Rec. by NK

Who to Call If you have additions/deletions/changes to this list, email [email protected] This is an accumulation of referrals taken from the MONA Google Group, residents, and advertisers and use is solely at your own risk. Buy local! Rev. 03/14