The Beauty of Autumn 


"Our seasons become a part of our environment: The starkness and quietness of Winter, the resurgence and newness of Spring, Summer with its vibrancy and crudeness and the color and eventually nakedness of Fall. We adjust to this seasonal change and we adapt to these new changes year after year - season after season...

Yet, in the end the beauty of Autumn disappears before our eyes - that ever present beauty of nature..."The skeletal remains of Autumn with its earthy stench of decaying leaves of crimson, amber and rustic tones. The raw smell of changing matter disintegrating before our eyes, the unsympathetic winds blowing leaves into infinity with the nakedness of Autumn left behind..."We wait patiently for another season!" 

This article by David L. Wagner details the beauty that we sometimes fail to stop and enjoy.  I love this time of the year.  Like the article states we adapt to new changes, year after year.  At Seven Oaks Doors and Hardware we are use to change.  Our industry changes constantly and thus we pass this on to you our customers in person or via emails.  We want to be the most dependable Commercial Door and Hardware distributor for you.  When you think about doors and hardware and access control, we hope you will always think about us first.  Great things are happening here and we want you to be part of it with us.

I appreciate you!
Ed Shimpock, AHC, VP and General Manager

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!! 

Seven Oaks Doors and Hardware is now an authorized, Schedule 84, GSA distributor for Allegion products.  What this means to you is that Allegion has negotiated the prices with GSA and now you can purchase all Schlage, Von Duprin, LCN, and Schlage Electronic products at these negotiated prices without having to go to open market bidding. This is available to you if you have a GSA authorization to purchase. Please contact our office or one of our sales representatives for all the details.

Recent Project
Kannapolis YMCA
Kannapolis, NC
 
Before

 
After

We removed and disposed of the existing wood door and hardware. The rusted frame could not be removed without major wall renovations and the frame was still structurally sound. Therefore, we were able to use a Special-Lite aluminum insert and capping system and installed a new FRP Special-Lite door along with new hardware.
Product Spotlight 
 
The NEW 6800Q Quiet ABH Push/Pull Latch

ABH has introduced the new 6800Q Quiet Hospital Push/Pull Latch. This latch when placed in a hospital environment will not create noise when operating. Patients can rest comfortably when someone enters or exits the room.

The new 6800Q Quiet latch requires less than 5lbs of force to activate the latch which meets ADA requirements. It also features field reversible handing, is available in all BHMA finishes, custom engraving is available, and it is also UL listed in USA and Canada.
 
A quiet environment creates a healing environment, and by using innovative sound deadening materials, ABH has created a quiet hospital latch.
Harvest Trail Mix 
  
Ingredients:
  • Pretzels
  • Bugles chips
  • Honeycomb cereal
  • Candy Corn
  • Candy Corn Pumpkins
  • Chex Muddy Buddy
  • M&M's or round Chocolate Candy
  • other options (nuts, marshmallows, popcorn, goldfish, cheerios, chocolate chips, craisins)
Mix all ingredients together and ENJOY!
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 
  
Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that many women can survive breast cancer if it's found and treated early. A mammogram can help find breast cancer when it's easier to treat.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Make a difference! Spread the word about mammograms and encourage communities, organizations, families and individuals to get involved.
October 2015, Vol. 7 - Issue 10
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In this issue:
The Beauty of Autumn
ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!
Recent Project
Product Spotlight
Harvest Trail Mix
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Extra, Extra...Read All About it!
Trivia Contest
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Extra, Extra...Read All About it!


Welcome to Shane Efird...
Shane joined us on September 1st as a new Product Application Specialist. He will be working with Ned Russell who has announced his retirement as of December 31, 2015. Effective January 1, 2016 Shane will be covering the territory which Ned has covered for many years.  Shane brings with him a vast knowledge of IT and communication skills which will be a great asset for our future with Access Control. Shane is married to Courtney and they have three children. We are excited to have Shane on the team.
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Trivia Contest

Enter our trivia contest for a chance to win a $25 Cracker Barrell gift card.

We will take all the entries and randomly draw a winner. All you have to do is answer the question below to be entered. 

Trivia Question: 
What does Charlie Brown keep getting in his trick-or-treat bag?
 
A. Candy
B. Rocks
C. Marbles
 
***Deadline to enter the contest is October 6, 2015. ***
 
Send your answers to:
trivia@sevenoakshardware.com   

Last Month's Trivia Question:

What famous actor played a student in the TV Show "Welcome Back Kotter"?

C. John Travolta 
 
Winner:
 
 
Rufus Mahaffey
First Health Moore Regional Hospital
 
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Local Events:

Cruise-In & Burnouts, Oakboro, NC
4th Friday of each month through October

Truck & Tractor Pull
October 2nd & 3rd

Antique Festival
October 16th, 17th, 18th

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Did You Know?

We Sell & Install Commercial Hollow Metal Doors, Wood Doors & Fiberglass Doors

We Sell, Key & Install All Major Brands of Commercial Locks, Exit Devices & Door Closers

We Sell & Install Automatic Door Operators

We Sell & Install Computer Managed Access Control and
Wireless Access Control

We Sell & Install Toilet Partitions & Toilet Accessories

SERVICE AREA: 
North & South Carolina, South Central Virginia

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Upcoming Trade Shows
 
October 14 - 16: North Carolina Association of Community College Facility Operations at the Shell Island Resort in Wrightsville Beach, NC

We Want to Hear from You  
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