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Judges from page AT who served nine years in the Army and Army Reserves, Attorney Jerry Jordan says he has the ability to relate to the people who find them selves in District Court bet ter than many of his adver saries. "Personal experience, as well as professional experi ence, is important at the District Court level," said Jordan, an Arkansas native who is a former member of the Forsyth County Board of Elections. "I grew up in a very modest family. I worked mf way through high school, college and law school... That personal experience I think sets me apart from the other candi Clark from page A1 Patterson Avenue. The self described "Watermelon King" ha& hawked fruits and vegeta bles for more than 60 years. "We used to go around out the back of the truck and sell everything in the veg etable line," explained the grandfather of six. "It just kept getting bigger and big ger, so I went to renting buildings and buying build ings (to house the shop) and I'm still at it. I ain't gonna quit." Absolute Enterprises began in 2001 as a side job for Clark, a former mechani cal engineer. "I started changing oil, doing mobile oil changes from the back of my SUV," explained Clark, the oldest of three children. "Then my grandfather bought me a van, and I started doing the mobile detailing from the van and that led to pressure washing and carpet clean ing." Today, Absolute Enterprises offers an array of services, from minor car repairs to pressure washing, carpet cleaning, decorative concrete resurfacing and even a small convenience store at its 3000 Carver School Road location. Clark says he has expanded the business according to customer demand. The North Carolina State University alumnus credits his grandfather with teaching him the golden rule of a successful business. "He's very influential as far as teaching me how to do something right the first time so you don't have to do it again," said Clark, 37. "He taught me about making cus tomers happy at any cost - they'll always come back if you make them happy." By 2005, Clark had enough happy customers to support his wife and two sons with just his mobile car washing business. He left his job behind in order to pursue his dreams to the fullest. "It was scary at first, but I believed in him," said Tamisha Clark, a general manger at Cook Medical and Victor's wife of 12 years. "I knew he could do it." In 2010, Clark put up his life savings to purchase and renovate the Carver School Road building. It officially opened its doors in January 2011. The site previously housed a gas station owned and operated by Nathaniel Jones, the grandfather of NBA star Chris Paul. The station shut down soon after Jones, 61, was murdered at his home during a robbery in 2002. Residents of the area say they were glad to see the building restored to its for mer glory. City native Jerry Robinson says he remembers watching the building's progress with great anticipa tion. "Every step of the way, the place was looking better and better," said Robinson, a former flight attendant and current Winston-Salem State University student. "It does n't even look like the same place. This is just so profes sional - I can't even believe it. I am so proud." Clark, who currently employs three full time and two part time workers, says he values the role he is able to play in the community as a business owner. dates because I know a lot of the struggles of people who come through District Court." Richard "Dick" Ramsey, an alumnus of Wake tions, they all started out as troubled youth," explained the former UNC-Chapel Hill basketball player. "I'd like to see if I could help save some of those kids. Forest School of Law, says his longevity in the field would serve him well on the bench. "After doing this for 34 years, I'm clearly the most experienced candi date," said the 61 year-old father of *1 4*1? I I 1_ get them on the right path." Assistant District Attorney David Sipprell is the only prosecutor running for the seat. While some might see that as a draw I I. tl A ft Judge Davis iillcc. i vc nau Hun dreds of jury trials." As judge, Ramsey said he would pay special attention to juvenile defendants. "I've represented defen dants in 20-30 murder cases, and with two or three excep DUCK, 111C 1U year-old Clemmons native notes that he has a proven record to run on. "1 already have a certain amount of discretion and accountability in the job that I have now," stated the UNC School of Law alumnus. "1 think I've got a reputation of being very fair and equitable in my prosecutorial duties. Our guiding principle is to seek justice - that's our mandate - and I take that seriously." For more information about Allred, visit http://allredjudge.com. For more information about Ewing, visit http://www.ewing-law.com. For more information about Jordan, visit www.jordan4judge.com. For more information about Ramsey, ' visit www.rdramseyforjudge.com, and for more information about Sipprell, visit http://sipprellforjudge.com. Photos by Layla Garms (Above) Absolute Enterprises Shop Manager Cristyal Scott tends to a vehicle while Victor Clark Jr. stands nearby. (Left) The Clarks with their two sons, Victor III (left) and Xavier. "I have a lot of freedom. I have a lot of opportunities to give people jobs or opportu nities that they wouldn't have had, providing a service that makes a lot of cus tomers happy," Clark stated. "I give them good work at affordable prices." For more information, visit www.absmobile.com or call (336) 725-5252. PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE Solid Waste Management Plan Update The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Com mission will hold a public meeting Monday, May 14, 2012, on the Forsyth County 10 Year Solid Waste Management Plan Update. The purpose of this meeting is to receive public comment on the three-year update to the plan. This public meeting will be held during the Utility Commis sion's regularly scheduled meeting at 2 p.m. in the Winston-Salem City Council Chamber, Room 230, City Hall, 101 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem. Draft copies of the update to the 10 Year Solid Waste Management Plan will be available for review at all municipal town halls in Forsyth County; the main branch of the Forsyth County Library, 660 W. Fifth St. Winston-Salem; the City/County Utilities Division Administrative Of fices, 101 N. Main Street, Suite 357,\^inston Salem; and online at Utilities.CityofWS.org. Those who do not wish to attend the public meeting can submit comments in writing. Com ments may be e-mailed to swmplancom ments@citvofws.org or mailed to: SW Plan Comments Utilities Administration P. O. Box 2500 Winston-Salem, NC 27102 The public comment period ends May 14, 2012. . ^Lwini too - gnwn ? Forvyt* County For more information, M*., fg>n?M|,,mum... call CityLink 311. In Memoriam Frank Boggan, Jr. In our Father's house there are many Mansions If He said it I believe It You were taken away like a Thief in the Night Our hearts are heavy We never would have made it without God Your loving wife Vera, Jayne' & Maurice cVela's Restaurant W't(" 1112 West 3rd Street, Suite LpS Call A.C Stone at Winston-Salem, NC 2711)1 Wi-Wi > Phone: (336) 750-0811 ^ ' I A Stroke Arrives Uninvited ? But Not Without H| Warning ? y Severe headache? y Trouble walking, talking, or seeing? y Numbness? Know the Signs of a Stroke If you experience signs of a stroke, call 911 immediately. Make every second count! Start?5> toHeart www.StartWithYourHeart.com/stroke
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