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Drivers question paving activity on I-73 New friction surface material will improve safety by helping with drainage and reducing the risk of hydroplaning, NCDOT construction engineer says
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An asphalt friction course material is being placed on a 15mile stretch of I-73, from Rockingham County to the Piedmont Triad International Airport, to improve drainage and reduce the spraying of water from vehicle tires during rainfall, and reduce the risk of vehicles hydroplaning.
by PATTI STOKES NW GUILFORD – “I thought the I-73 construction project was only completed about two years ago – why are they re-paving it already?” several readers recently asked us. The stretch of I-73 that runs from Rockingham County to the airport is not being re-paved, rather a surface coat of asphalt friction course, a hot asphalt mixture that provides improved surface drainage during rainfall, is being placed on it to enhance safety, Patty Eason, a construction engineer with NCDOT, told the Northwest Observer this week. “It is a material that we have been placing on our interstate routes to help with drainage and reduce spray from vehicle tires
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23 citizens running for 11 open council seats in Oak Ridge, Summerfield and Stokesdale by PATTI STOKES NW GUILFORD COUNTY – When the filing period for citizens wanting to run for town council seats in Oak Ridge, Summerfield and Stokesdale closed Friday, July 19, 23 citizens had paid their $5 and declared their desire to serve their communities as a council member. In Oak Ridge, the three council seats currently held by (Mayor) Spencer Sullivan, Doug Nodine and George McClellan will be open this November, all for four-year terms. Five Oak Ridge residents – Martha
Pittman, Mike Stone, Van Tanner, and incumbents George McClellan and Doug Nodine – have filed to run for the three open council seats. The mayor in Oak Ridge is not elected directly by the citizens, rather by fellow council members every two years after each municipal election. The four-year terms of council members Ann Schneider and Jim Kinneman expire November 2021. In Stokesdale, the three council seats currently filled
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OAK RIDGE – A developer’s master sketch for Oak Ridge Landing, a subdivision of 49 houses on 81 acres on N.C. 150, goes before the town’s Planning and Zoning Board this Thursday, July 25. Tracy Williams, attorney The subdivision case number is SUB-19-06: Oak Ridge Landing. The master site plan shows streets con-
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necting a series of cul-de-sacs on both sides of a lake. The development will preserve nearly 15.5 acres of open space, according to information provided by Sean Taylor, the town’s planning director. The vacant property at 2408 A Oak Ridge Road (or Highway 150) is adjacent to Oak Ridge United Methodist Church and sixth-tenths of a mile east of N.C. 68. It’s the same tract rezoned by the Town Council last year at the request of builder Matt Walraven, who had planned to build a subdivision
there until his negotiations to buy the property from Larry Callahan and Jack Pegg fell through.
this week seeking comment.
Town staff recommended that the P&Z Board approve the master sketch plan. After completing a technical review of the plan, staff will present the preliminary plan to the P&Z Board, which will then forward its recommendation for the project to the Town Council for final approval or disapproval.
52 acres, AG to RS-40. Mayor Spencer Sullivan said he and his wife, Linda, and three of her family members plan to sell 52.6 acres to custom home builder Kevan Combs for a subdivision.
In other business, the P&Z Board plans to hear two rezoning requests:
The property, located on the south side of N.C. 150 west of East Harrell Road, is zoned agricultural. The owners are requesting that the tract be rezoned to residential RS-40.
The size of the subdivision lots meets zoning requirements, according to Taylor. The land is zoned TC-R (Town Core-Residential), a classification that permits a maximum of two units per acre, according to the town’s zoning ordinance. The classification is intended to accommodate single-family homes, townhouses, cluster housing and other similar residential uses. The property was classified as agricultural before the council rezoned it last October. Several weeks ago, Callahan and
Pegg posted a small “For Sale” sign on Highway 150 in front of the property. A few days later, it went under contract to a new buyer whom Pegg declined to identify in an interview last week. The site map identifies BSC Holdings Inc. as the contract holder and
developer of the subdivision. The High Point-based commercial real estate development company builds multifamily housing such as apartments, according to its website. Vice President Amanda Williams didn’t return a telephone voice mail earlier
Developer Kevan Combs has a contract to buy the property, Sullivan said in an interview earlier this month. If the rezoning is approved, Combs plans to develop a subdivision on the tract, the mayor said. The project would consist of about 25 “estate lots” larger than the roughly one acre typical of RS-40
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Our family recently moved to northwest Guilford County and we were surprised to learn there’s no public library in Oak Ridge, Summerfield or Stokesdale.
What are the chances for a library in our area? The odds for a public library in northwest Guilford are slim, according to leaders in Oak Ridge, Summerfield and Stokesdale and Brigitte Blanton, director of the Greensboro Public Library. When we spoke to them earlier this week, they cited the expense of building and operating a library as a major hurdle. Greensboro’s newest public library, the Glenn McNairy Branch Library at 4860 Lake Jeanette Road, opened in 2014 at a cost of $3.6 million. Paying for a library would be the responsibility of the towns, not the Greensboro Public Library, Blanton said. The library’s annual budget of more than $9 million includes about $1.3 million from Guilford County, she said, but the county’s contribution helps pay for services to residents living outside of Greensboro, not building new branches. “I’m not sure that there’s a mandate” for a library branch in northwest Guilford, said Ann Schneider, an Oak
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The library in Stokesdale Town Hall, which is open on weekdays during Town Hall business hours, attracts about 15 people a month, said Priscilla Hunsucker, the town’s deputy clerk. Most of the shelving in the library was donated, as were about 2,000 books. When people are looking for a regular branch library, Hunsucker said she typically suggests they visit branches in Mayodan and Kernersville.
Ridge Town Council member. Among the suggestions for use of the Chester Redmon house, which is on town park property, was a library, she said. The underpinning and floor of the small historic house at the corner of Lisa Drive and Linville Road couldn’t support the weight of books, Schneider
noted. Upgrading the house to accommodate a library – or building a branch elsewhere – and hiring staff with advanced academic degrees and professional training would be costly, she said. The proximity of library branches in Kernersville and Greensboro also diminishes the need for a branch in northwest
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Guilford, Schneider said. Reciprocal borrowing agreements allow residents of Guilford County to purchase library cards and check out books in adjoining counties, Blanton noted. Spearheaded by Town Councilman Frank Bruno, a library opened in Stokesdale Town Hall four years ago and is stocked with about 2,000 donated books. It draws about 15 people a month, said Priscilla Hunsucker, the town’s deputy clerk. The town also set up a computer with internet connection in the Town Hall lobby for public use.
“We’ve had people stop by thinking this is a full-blown library,” said Hunsucker, who typically recommends that they visit the branches in Mayodan or Kernersville. The availability of virtually unlimited information online reduces the need for a library in northwest Guilford, Stokesdale Mayor John Flynt said, noting the idea of building a YMCA in the
area may generate more support than a library. A decade ago, an effort by Summerfield Mayor Pro Tem Dena Barnes and other town residents to generate support for a library in northwest Guilford led to considering a branch be set up in Northwest Guilford High School’s library. The idea didn’t advance because of a lack of parking at the school and security concerns about the public entering the building, Barnes said. Discussions among leaders in Summerfield, Oak Ridge and Stokesdale didn’t go anywhere, either.
“Everybody wanted the library in their town, but nobody wanted to give any money toward it,” Barnes said.
the town council has made no decisions about moving the town hall from the historic Brittain Building, located at N.C. 150 and Summerfield Road.
What is going on with the disaster house in Dorsett Downs (Stokesdale)? I thought a judge
ruled that the owner, who lives out of state, had to fix up the house and at least keep the yard cut. The grass is at least 12 inches tall and trees that were cut down more than a year ago are still in the yard. Who is responsible for the maintenance of the yard? I’m
concerned about snakes and mice and such that might live in there.
Did the Town of Stokesdale give up on making the homeowner keep the house up? In recent weeks three different neighbors from Dorsett Downs have contacted us concerning this property, and we reached out to Scott Tippett, the attorney who represented 16 Dorsett Downs’ neighbors in a lawsuit filed Feb. 8, 2018, for an update. Tippett
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that had grown 3 feet tall; railings that no longer were attached to the front steps; and an in-ground swimming pool in the backyard filled with brown water and which had been treated several times for mosquitoes. At that time, an environmental health manager with the Guilford County Department of Public Health who we spoke with confirmed the department had logged several complaints about the property between October 2014 and July 2016 and had been out several times to treat for mosquitoes in the pool with “dunks,” which are about the size of a charcoal briquette and contain bacteria that keeps mosquito larvae from reaching the adult stage. Johnson said the last complaint his department received was in January 2017. At that time he sent an inspector out, who cited concerns
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able housing, including the possible creation of a town core district along Summerfield Road where higher-density development would be allowed. Debate over the proposal has grown louder in recent weeks, along familiar lines from 2016 when controversy erupted over a proposed text amendment to the town’s development ordinance. The amendment would have added a planned development zoning district, allowing higherdensity housing in designated areas, under certain conditions. The issue became so heated that it divided many residents, with “No PD” and “Vote Yes for PD” signs covering local roadsides in the months leading up to the November 2017 election. Besides the issue of greater transparency in the town’s government, “No PD” was a major platform of candidates Gail Dunham, Todd Rotruck and Teresa Pegram. All three were elected to Town Council in November 2017. The issue promises to emerge again in campaigning up to the Nov. 5 election. Earlier this month, a block of five candidates for Town Council issued a statement saying
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This intersection west of Summerfield Road is part of a proposed town core residential district that would allow construction of two houses per acre, a greater density than allowed with the current development ordinance.
If higher-density housing were allowed along Summerfield Road, Nelson said developers may push for similar density rules elsewhere in town. “It wouldn’t be too smart of me to say this is going to be the end of it,” he said. “I think this is the beginning for them to expand.” Efforts by the Zoning Board actually reflect the recommendations of a special committee formed in 2017 to help create a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), Jeff Davis, the board’s vice chairman, said during a board meeting last month. The UDO Review Committee presented its final report in May 2018,
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making the argument that mandating low-density housing “limits opportunities for empty-nesters, older residents, and younger Millennial families to find homes in Summerfield.” It encouraged rules that would allow “for a variety of housing needs” such as small, attached dwellings. “I live on a half-acre lot, and I like it,” said Town Council member Reece Walker, who lives on Summerfield Road with his wife, Sierra, and their young son. Walker said he doesn’t “have a problem” with designating the Summerfield Road corridor for higherdensity housing as long as “there are
clear boundaries” for the area. Doing that may ease concerns that developers may eventually seek to build more houses per acre in big developments, he said. “I don’t think most people mind smaller lots, but they don’t want to see them built in developments with many acres,” Walker said. The town’s development ordinance has been undergoing revisions for several years while town officials attempt to align development regulations with goals of Summerfield’s comprehensive plan, which was created via a citizen-led initiative. Adopted by the Town Council in 2010, the plan embraced a dozen objectives, such as limiting commercial growth, encouraging historic preservation and building a system of sidewalks, bikeways and trails. In recent months, the Zoning Board, with help from consultant McGill Asso-
ciates, has met regularly in an attempt to complete its work on the UDO. The board is waiting for the latest draft of the report from McGill. Once board members have received and reviewed it, they plan to deliver a final draft to the Town Council in coming months, said Chris York, the town’s planner. The town’s upcoming election isn’t an issue for the Zoning Board, according to Chairman Dick Feulner. “The board is in no way considering the timing of the election,” he said in an interview earlier this week.
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25.4 acres, AG to RS-40. The owners of 25.4 acres on the south side of Highway 150 between Bridgehead and Union Grove roads are seeking rezoning of the property for a subdivision.
Town staff mailed a notice of public hearing to property owners within 500 feet of the two tracts proposed for rezoning. Residents will have the opportunity to express their views about the rezoning requests during two public hearings at Town Hall.
Owners Jeffrey Swisher and Paula Richards want the four parcels to be rezoned from agricultural to RS-40, requiring lot sizes of at least 40,000 square feet, or roughly nine-tenths of an acre, according to the rezoning application. The tract is near the Reserve at Oak Ridge, a subdivision of finished
The first hearings will take place during the July 25 meeting of the P&Z Board, when the board will review the rezoning requests, hear public input and then vote on whether to recommend the town council approve them. Public hearings for the rezoning requests will be held again during the council’s Aug. 1 meeting.
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‘Just wait. God will provide’ A Congolese missionary’s visit to Oak Ridge United Methodist Church builds support for construction of a children’s home in the impoverished country by CHRIS BURRITT OAK RIDGE – Missionary Esaie (Isaiah) Njimbu Chot was talking about growing up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, explaining that as a minister’s son he had been lucky because he was able to attend public schools. And then he began to cry. Recalling his childhood in the impoverished African country was like a bad dream. “Some of the things I remember, it
hurts,” Chot said. Four decades later, Chot, 51, is a United Methodist Church missionary. He visited Oak Ridge earlier this month, hosted by Ed and Bev Wentz, members of Oak Ridge United Methodist Church. The retired couple had met Chot during a mission trip in Zimbabwe in 2005.
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“God blessed me,” said Isaiah Chot, a missionary from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As the son of a Methodist minister, Chot had advantages, such as the chance to attend public schools, unavailable to most children in the African country. As part of his organization’s mission work, Chot is building a school for needy children and orphans in his country. He spoke at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church earlier this month to build support for the project.
Since then, they have supported Chot’s work as the founder and executive director of the Child Action Initiative in Kasungami, a settlement for tens of thousands of refugees in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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who’ve fled disease, malnutrition and decades of civil war that has turned children into orphans and fighters themselves. A group from the Oak Ridge church, led by retired builder Max Kern, plans to visit there next summer to work on the home. Construction has begun, with the pouring of footings. It will cost about $35,000 to complete the structure. “We need more space, but for now we can accommodate 25 children,” said Chot, sitting at the dining room table in the Wentzes’ home in Oak Ridge. With so many people in the Congo lacking for basics, such as food, fresh water and medical care, Chot said he understands that he’s fortunate. Even so, he grew up poor and has learned to be patient, trying unsuccessfully for
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decades to attend college because he couldn’t afford the tuition. Chot said he’s clung to advice from his father, who died when his son was a teenager. “Just wait,” the minister told him. “God will provide.” Finally, in his late 30s, Chot received financial support from the United Methodist Church to attend Africa University in Zimbabwe. While he was enrolled in the Methodistaffiliated school, Chot met Ed and Bev Wentz on their mission trip. Back in Oak Ridge, the couple organized a scholarship for students to attend the university, with Chot as the first recipient. The scholarship enabled him to graduate with a degree in sociology in 2006. He went back to Lubumbashi,
of the worst countries in which to be a child,” the Save the Children charity says on its website, noting that 4.6 million children are acutely malnourished. After finishing college, Chot said he felt compelled to try to help. “God blessed me,” he said. “I knew I must go back home.” For the Wentzes, their mission work since their first trip to Africa has evolved into a decade-and-a-half commitment. Though retired, they had professional skills they wanted to put to work – Bev was a registered nurse and Ed was a mechanical engineer with expertise in water systems. “If you’ve been there and you’ve seen the needs, you can’t just drop it,” Bev said. The couple’s granddaughter, Sydney Wentz, has drawn inspiration from Chot. During his visit to Oak Ridge United Methodist Church in 2006, Chot spoke about his work, leading the girl to ask friends to donate to his mission instead of giving her gifts on her sixth birthday.
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Isaiah Chot, a missionary from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, spoke at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church earlier this month seeking support for efforts to build a home for needy children and orphans in his country. Hosting him were church members Bev and Ed Wentz, supporters of Chot’s work. Shown in photo, from left, are Sydney Wentz, the couple’s granddaughter, Bev and Ed Wentz (back row), Chot and Nancy Goldfinch, Sydney’s mother.
where he was born and had grown up witnessing impoverishment so severe that some people ate once a day, if that. Few parents could afford to send their children to public schools, which cost about $40 a month to attend.
As a result, many young people went to work. Then as now, some wind up working in cobalt mines and other dangerous jobs and are at risk of being kidnapped by sex traffickers. “The Democratic Republic of Congo is one
Over the past nine years, efforts by the Northwest Guilford High School student have raised thousands of dollars – more than $5,000 in 2018 alone – and provided Congolese children with thousands of pairs of shoes and socks. “When I was little, I saw how I was living compared to them,” Sydney said. “And I thought it was unjust. I felt like I should do something.”
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about mosquitoes. The county sent notices of violation Jan. 23, 2017, to the owner in Kentucky by firstclass and registered mail. Both were returned. In the meantime, several people – including Tim Jones, a member of the Stokesdale Town Council acting as a private resident – had made some temporary fixes with the owner’s permission, but the property largely remained in a state of neglect.
Finally, on Feb. 8, 2018, 16 residents of Dorsett Downs filed a formal complaint, claiming Taylor had neglected to maintain the property “in a reasonable manner” in violation of the Dorsett Downs covenant and the current Stokesdale nuisance ordinance No. 67. Three months later, during a hearing at the Guilford County Courthouse, Taylor agreed to clean up and permanently maintain what residents had
The May 7 (2018) hearing had been scheduled to request the court enter a default judgment declaring the property at 8011 Dorsett Downs a nuisance after Taylor had failed to respond within 30 days to a formal complaint filed in Fayette County, Kentucky, where he resides. Because of the large number of cases, the hearing was moved from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During that time, Taylor and Scott Tippett, the attorney representing the plaintiffs, walked the Dorsett Downs property. Tippett said
in an email to the plaintiffs he pointed out some of the more obvious things that needed to be done. In court, Tippett suggested the parties agree to a consent order. Under oath, Taylor said he agreed with the terms of the order, and said he could and would comply with it, according to Tippett. The terms of the consent order were: • No later than 11:59 p.m. June 7 (2018), the water and rubbish in the backyard pool, the dead or fallen trees, and the rubbish in the drive-
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way will be removed; • No later than 11:59 p.m. June 18 (2018), the vegetation on the front and sides will be trimmed appropriately; • Following those actions, Taylor was to keep the property in compliance with the current Stokesdale nuisance ordinance No. 67 and the covenants, conditions and restrictions in Book 3891, Page 1152 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, and; • No later than Aug. 7 (2018), the defendant was to pay the plaintiffs’ attorney fees of $2,500 (which he has still not done, as of July 22). Unless Taylor comes into compliance with the court-issued order dated May 7, 2018, Tippet told the Northwest Observer the case could go back to court in August, and Taylor could be found in contempt. I live in Oak Ridge and I used to see deputies in all my trips from home, no matter what direction. I would see them sitting in a parking lot observing. I would always see at least two cars each time I went through Stokesdale or Summerfield.
Since the first of the year, I have seen so few that I wonder what is going on. It is great to see a presence of law enforcement in the community, and maybe it is just me, but I don’t see it like it used to be. We reached out to Capt. Brian Hall with the Guilford County sheriff’s District 1 office, who told us the office has not purposely directed officers elsewhere. “Our standard patrol protocol is to direct our resources to the areas
experiencing active crime trends, or areas where we anticipate criminal activity based on historical data,” Hall wrote in an email earlier this week. “This has not changed since the first of the year. We have experienced drastic reductions in property crimes within the district during the past few years by following this practice, and we feel it has been an effective manpower-allocation strategy.” Regarding the reader saying he used to see deputies sitting in parking lots observing, Hall said, “There are times that this is exactly what we need our deputies doing, in response to crimes such as retail theft. There are other times we simply need those resources elsewhere. If we are experiencing an increase in crimes such as residential burglaries, or vehicle break-ins at town parks and walking trails, we prefer to allocate our resources to those areas. Additionally, our patrol deputies are call-driven, and spend a significant amount of their time responding to calls for service, or completing incident reports. Historically, our call volume increases as the temperatures increase, and their availability to do preventive patrol (such as parking lot observing) understandably decreases during these times. “We understand the public wants to see a presence of law enforcement in the community, and it is our desire to provide that presence,” Hall continued. “Our goal has always been, and will continue to be, to provide effective law enforcement services to the citizens of Guilford County. To this end, we are constantly evaluating our performance, and strive to remain flexible to the needs of our citizens, and evolving crime trends. We welcome and appreciate your feedback. If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me at the District 1 office at (336) 641-2300.”
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Sandra Buchanan knew she was headed for hours of misery when she developed severe stomach pain, as though she had food poisoning. For these northwest Guilford residents, it took months for doctors to figure out the cause of their problems. But it wound up being the same: an allergy called alpha-gal caused by eating meat after having been bitten by the Lone Star tick. Reports of the allergy are rising as the tick spreads beyond the southeastern U.S., putting more people at risk, according to Dr. Scott Commins, an allergist and associate professor of medicine in UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Medicine. “Alpha-gal allergies can be severe and even life-threatening,” the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says on the section of its website dealing with ticks. In the most severe cases, the allergy can cause swelling of the tongue and mouth,
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impeding breathing. A bite by the Lone Star tick can trigger the allergy in humans because alpha-gal, a sugar molecule, isn’t found in people. It is found in most other mammals and in some types of ticks, possibly contracted from feeding on wild animals, according to Commins, who specializes in the allergy. When the Lone Star tick bites humans, it can pass along the alpha-gal molecule. That sets the stage for an allergic reaction in some people after they eat meat, such as beef, lamb, pork, venison and rabbit – and, in some cases, dairy products. The alpha-gal allergy can be difficult to diagnose because it emerges three to six hours after people eat meat, whereas most food allergies present themselves 30 to 60 minutes after people eat, said Dr. Joel Gallagher, an allergist at Cone Health’s Allergy and Asthma Center of North Carolina. Its symptoms, such as rash and hives, difficulty breathing, a drop in blood pressure and dizziness can be caused by other allergies and disorders. “Oftentimes, the symptoms described by patients are vague,” Gallagher said in an interview earlier this week. In some cases, general practitio-
ners diagnose complaints of abdominal pain as irritable bowel syndrome. Later, blood tests by allergists determine that they’re suffering from the alpha-gal allergy, Gallagher said. However, growing public awareness is prompting more people to be tested for the alpha-gal allergy, according to Commins. That was the case for Stokesdale’s Sandra Buchanan last year after she removed a tick. Curious about the white spot or “lone star” on its back, Buchanan looked up information about the tick online and saw its connection to the alpha-gal allergy. Buchanan, 53, didn’t worry because she didn’t think she had been bitten. Then she began suffering severe stomach pain, sometimes lasting as long as 16 hours. A blood test eventually confirmed she was suffering from the alpha-gal allergy. “After eating mammal meat, it’s like I’d have food poisoning,” Buchanan said in an interview earlier this week. The duration of the pain prompted her to stop eating beef and pork. And the allergy reaction hasn’t come back as long as she steers clear of meat. Now Buchanan eats chicken and fish. Even so, she said that “you’ve got to be really careful about everything you eat.” Before eating chicken in a restaurant, Buchanan said she asks whether chicken and beef are cooked on the same grill. She got sick after eating chicken casserole because the rice was seasoned with beef flavoring. For Wayne Andrews, a retired postal service supervisor who lives in Stokesdale, blaming a tick bite for his occasional bouts of itchiness and
hives starting two years ago didn’t cross his mind. His dermatologist thought he might be allergic to his laundry detergent. Whatever the cause, Andrews said the onset of the affliction was predictable and it would take six to eight hours to pass.
“I would start itching in the palm of my hand or between my fingers or on the bottom of my foot,” he said. “Once you scratch, you break out instantly in hives everywhere. Some of the hives are as big as a quarter or 50-cent piece.” Taking Benadryl helped eased the discomfort, Andrews said. “It’s two to four hours of absolute misery,” he said. “It’s 10 times worse than poison ivy. It itches so badly!” Once Andrews stopped eating beef and venison, the allergy disappeared. Eating pork, chicken and fish doesn’t cause problems for him. In some cases, people can return to their old diets because the allergy passes. That is, as long as they’re not bitten again by a Lone Star tick. The Allergy and Asthma Center checks patients annually to see whether the allergy has abated. If it has, patients take part in what the practice calls the “meat challenge.”
“We give them a hamburger, watch them eat it and let them hang out in the office all day long,” Gallagher said.
are urged to take precautions against tick bites to avoid triggering the allergy. “It would be best to change your lifestyle so you aren’t bitten again,” Gallagher said. As much as he’d like to eat steak and venison again, Andrews said he’s “just about written off” eating like he once did. As a gardener and a hunter, he said, “There’s no way you can keep everything off of you when you’re in the woods. Ticks are out almost year-round.” Dawn Stone also thought she might be allergic to her laundry detergent last year after frequently waking up at night with a rash and hives. After testing identified the alpha-gal allergy, she stopped eating “barbecue and all the foods we love,” she said.
Now Stone’s diet consists of “feathers and fins” – seafood and poultry. “Chicken you can do so many ways,” she said. There is a bright side to her change in diet. “Since I’ve not been eating mammal meat, I’ve become healthier,” said Stone, 55, founder and partner in New Dawn Realty in Stokesdale with her son, Phillip Stone. She’s lost weight and lowered her blood pressure. “This has been a ‘God wink’ for me,” she said.
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Posted recently on facebook.com/NorthwestObserver Posted July 19 More candidate filings in Stokesdale. Derek Foy, Mark Jordahl, Mark Nadel and Jim Rigsbee have joined incumbent Frank Bruno on the list of candidates vying for three open seats on Stokesdale Town Council this November. There’s still time for more candidates to file in all three of our local towns, but filing season ends at noon today.
Mary J. So happy to see so many finally showing interest in the town. You have till noon to get your name on the ballot, if you have a desire to serve you still have time Frank B. Great to see these residents step up and be willing to serve the citizens of Stokesdale.
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Barkley B. Why are they repaving 73 already? There isn’t anything wrong with it that I can see. Same with the section of I-40 near Wendover. Also 73 between 40 and Bryan Blvd – why are they roughing up the road? It was fine.
Northwest Observer. We’ve been asked
this question several times this week, Barkley, especially about the area of I-73 and 150 in Summerfield… After talking with someone at NCDOT, I’ll let you know what I’ve found out. - Patti Stokes
Cathy R. Northwest Observer, so glad someone asked! We have been wondering the same thing. From Old Oak Ridge going north, that section of 73 is only two years old. Can’t figure out why they are redoing the lane stripes and markers - and now repaving. Thank you for looking into this!
Northwest Observer Good morning, We’ve communicated with an NCDOT construction engineer about this and she told us I-73 is not actually being repaved, but from Rockingham
County to the airport, a friction control material is being placed on top of the pavement as a safety improvement measure. The material is designed to help with drainage and reduce spray from vehicle tires in the rain, which also lessens chances for hydroplaning. We’ll provide more details in our upcoming issue of the Northwest Observer, but let us know if you have more questions about this and we’ll make sure we include the answers.
Ann S. Thanks for this helpful info! Jan H. So glad they are making the road more safe!
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Stacey J. For the article about how the current setup is not safe for the cadets, I definitely want them to be safe but is there any data to support this claim? Also as someone who goes through there often I rarely see them trying to walk over. Do they have data to say they would walk over if it was safer? Jim K. Long term plans are to have sidewalks on all approaches to the intersection which will increase the pedestrian traffic. By making it safer to cross it will encourage people walking in addition to making it safer/ friendlier for the hikers on the Mountain to the Sea trail that goes through Oak Ridge. In surveys the citizens of Oak Ridge have asked that Oak Ridge be more walk-able. That has been proved out, where sidewalks have been added they get used. Not hard data but I›ve seen more bicycles and people walking back and forth to the park and the Commons. Stacey J. Jim K, I do like the sidewalks going down 150 to some neighborhoods but with my neighborhood off 68 in 50 mph I don’t see us ever as walkable, just not realistic with small children. Some neighborhoods yes but not sure what percentage of the residents that helps. I’m a data driven person
and would like to know the sample size used to survey and the percentage of the sample that wants to be walkable. Among my friend group no one was included in the survey so that is why I’m wondering. Jim K. Stacey J, the areas that will get sidewalks have speed limits less than your area. The area leading into 68 and 150 that will get sidewalks are 35 mph. As part of the upgrade to the intersection attention will be paid to pedestrian safety. We are working with NCDOT on other traffic quieting approaches that are practical. . A copy of the pedestrian plan along with its basis is available on the towns website. plan along with its basis is available on the towns website. Posted July 17
the congressman’s office and several emails back and forth, they told me what they were going to do in honor of him and they sent me the flag.” After Pegram received the American flag, which was flown over the Capitol in Anderson’s honor, a special surprise service was planned at Oak Level Baptist Church on June 30, when Rev. Jerry Walker and Pegram presented Anderson, 97, with the flag and friends and family members honored him for his service to our country.
Caroline D. Sample Anderson, one of the nicest men I have ever had the honor of knowing. So glad this was done to honor him. Well deserved. Terri P. Thank you Christy for all you do for others! Mr. Sample Anderson is a true hero! A precious, kind man! Love him and Mrs. Edna! Posted July 13
Christy Pegram wanted to honor her dear friend and World War II veteran, Sample Anderson, so she wrote to Rep. Mark Walker and reached out to the White House. “I actually wrote to the congressman’s office asking if it was possible to have this man honored, not knowing how they would actually honor him,” Pegram told us in an email. “After speaking with several people from the White House and
Summerfield resident Danny Nelson has filed to run for the office of mayor and Rich Schlobohm has added his name to the list of town council candidates. Nelson and Schlobohm join Sean Dwyer, Priscilla Olinick and Dana Luther to form a slate of candidates who hope to fill all five open seats this November. (The five candidates sent the Northwest Observer a press release entitled “Fresh Faces offer Summerfield citizens a voice & a choice in 2019 Election,” which was included in its entirety with this post.
Janelle R. I would be interested to know if they currently support Todd Rotruck. Janelle R. I am also interested to know if they each support the current lawsuit against the town from Don Wendelken, Danny Nelson (running) and Dwayne Crawford.
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“I love fishing today,” said David Smith, of Colfax, casting for bass earlier this week in the lily pads of Lake Higgins near the Pleasant Ridge Road bridge. It had been two weeks since Smith fished due to the heat and humidity that eased this week with morning lows in the high 50s.
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(L-R) Eric Bredal of Vulcan Materials and Girl Scouts Caroline Gore, Sophia Rowles and Carley Allred stand with the newly constructed Little Free Library that Bredal helped the Scouts design and build. The library, which is intended to increase access to books for people of all ages, will be placed in Stokesdale Town Park.
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From left, Summerfield firefighters Chris Gibson and Josh Welborn spray water as part of a training exercise earlier this week at Station No. 9 on Summerfield Road. Gibson, Welborn and other members of the C shift worked on operating pumps and transferring water, critical skills in case of a fire. Photos by Chris Burritt/NWO
This week’s cooler weather made it “perfect’’ for selling vegetables, said Donald Landreth, who parked his truck at Wilson’s Grocery at Pleasant Ridge and Carlson Farm roads. Shown in photo at right, Landreth, 76, a farmer for most of his life, relaxes on the tailgate as he waits for customers wanting to purchase several varieties of tomatoes (left) including Roma and Cherokee purple, as well as squash and cantaloupe.
‘Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue’
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Most little girls dream of growing up and being a bride. I did, and spent many childhood hours making pencil sketches of wedding finery. In elementary school we could bring to class a special gift that we had received for Christmas. One of my classmates showed up one day with a large, beautiful, expensive and very fancily dressed bride doll. All of us little girls were thrilled to be able to hold her – but, secretly, we were very envious! My friends and I played “wedding,” making up stories of our futures and meeting that special someone. Strangely enough, by the time I was 8 or 9 I was telling everyone that when I got “big” I’d encounter a boy named Jack
who had black hair and dark skin, with whom I would fall in love. Several years later exactly that happened, and when I was 19, I married him!
I often heard my mother, referring to a couple who had dated for some time, say, “Well, I guess they are about ready to ‘jump the broom,’” a popular phrase back then. Its African origin involved a ritual in which a newly wedded couple leaped over a broom to seal their vows to each other. The long-handled sweeper might also be waved over the lovers’ heads to ward off evil spirits! The wearing of “something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue” is a familiar traditional wedding custom. And let’s not forget the English sixpence, or
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penny, in the bride’s shoe, which was supposed to assure wealth and prosperity. I remember wearing sling-back heels at my wedding, and the coin I had placed inside kept sliding out!
My sisters and I reveled in the long-ago detailed and “flowery” accounts of area nuptials featured in local newspapers. A mad race occurred on Sunday mornings to see who could first grab the Socials section of the Greensboro Daily News. There we found pages of smiling, just-married ladies in their lovely bridal gowns. The wealthier the family, the more space was afforded for wedding coverage. Much attention (and
In the ‘40s, during World War ll, hurry-up weddings were the norm, for many wanted to marry before the groom had to be shipped overseas for military duty. Often, gowns were handmade to save money, for times were difficult and luxury items scarce. Even Queen Elizabeth (before she was the royal ruler) had to economize for her 1947 nuptials – she married her handsome Philip Mountbatten wearing a dress purchased with wartime ration stamps!
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My oldest sister, Sadie, the only one of Mama’s daughters to have a formal wedding, was radiant in her gown with flowing skirt, satin bodice, sweetheart neckline and long sleeves ending with points over the hand. That traditional design was popular, for nary a bosom or back was open to scrutiny, as that would have been deemed scandalous! Now, necklines plunge precariously and strapless wedding frocks are a popular choice, leaving no shortage of tanned skin on display! How charming, those days when newspapers reported each and every aspect of a bride’s glorious wedding day. For example, “The church altar was banked with maidenhair fern, stephanotis and white gladiolas, enhanced with candelabras entwined with smilax, button chrysanthemums and satin ribbon… the bridesmaids wore gowns in spring colors, floral headdresses and coordinated jewelry. The bride’s only ornament was a cultured pearl necklace, gift of the groom. For travel, she changed into a
blue chambray suit with matching shoes, and lifted a white orchid corsage from her wedding bouquet to complete her outfit.” Ahhh, those were the days – before the cost of printing newspapers skyrocketed to the moon! Those long and wordy, clipped keepsakes would be lovingly saved for posterity, becoming treasured heirlooms for passing on to children and grandchildren. Larger newspapers still carry indepth accounts of engagements and wedding frivolity, but the price for those reports does not come cheap. Buying a newspaper off the corner newsstand today, you pay two or three times more than it once cost. The New York Times, purchased seven days a week, takes more than $1,000 a year from your wallet. It still features in-depth coverage of local weddings – mostly celebrities and other “well-knowns.” However, many folks have long since abandoned our old friend, the printed newspaper, opting instead to get their information online.
My aforementioned sister and her new husband had planned a honeymoon trip to Florida – with relatives, no less! His father was a railroad man and could travel with family, for free, anywhere in the United States. Two adjoining berths (to sleep five) had been reserved, since an aunt was asked to go along! And so, Auntie discreetly offered to take the upper berth above the newlyweds, instead of the in-laws. It was quite a family affair, until the extra passengers decided to catch a train back north, leaving the bride and groom to honeymoon alone – finally! Traditional weddings happen every day, with cost often being no obstacle, while other guys and girls just get “hitched” at the courthouse with two witnesses present. I don’t suppose it really matters if a bride wears the finest gown, or if she adheres to the “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” adage from long ago…
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...continued from p. 1 in the rain,” Eason said. “Safety is improved as well by lessening chances for hydroplaning.” The surface material is only ¾-inch thick, so is applied very quickly, Eason noted, adding that an original version of the friction material was placed on I-40 in Orange County about 20 years ago, but until the material was modified and improved two years ago, it was used only minimally on other roadways. “The material is primarily small
stone and a very tacky liquid asphalt that bonds the stone to the existing asphalt, which is the only surface it can be placed on,” Eason explained. She said the material is being placed on other routes within the state, but it is not policy to place it on all interstate routes within North Carolina. “Our Division 7 district engineer determined that we would utilize it for safety reasons,” Eason said. District 7 encompasses Alamance, Caswell, Orange, Guilford and Rockingham counties. When asked why the surface material wasn’t placed on the interstate before the first sections of it opened
in the spring of 2017, Eason said the two contractors involved with the original I-73 construction project, Tetra Tech and Flatiron, were awarded the project prior to NCDOT’s decision to start placing the material on roadways within Division 7. Adding another component to the project would have required creating a supplemental agreement with each of the contractors, Eason said, noting “Those agreements can frequently cost more because of no competitive bidding, and would allow the completion dates
of those projects to be extended due to extra work.” Placing the friction course on the 15-mile interstate section will cost $4.2 million, Eason said. That amount includes about $500,000 for removing the original road markings and placing new thermoplastic markings. According to the terms of the contract, the project is to be completed by October 2020, but Eason said Sharpe Brothers, which was awarded the project, has given a completion date of December 2019.
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Six Summerfield residents – Lynne Williams DeVaney, Rich Schlobohm, Sean Dwyer, Priscilla Olinick and incumbents John O’Day and Reece Walker – have filed to run for the three Summerfield Town Council seats that are open for four-year terms and Dana Luther and Tim Sessoms have filed to run for the fourth seat that will be for a two-year term.
...continued from p. 1 by Tim Jones, Frank Bruno and Deanna Ragan, who was recently appointed to serve the remaining four-plus months’ of Bill Jones’ term, will be open, all for four-year terms. Eight Stokesdale residents – incumbents Frank Bruno and Tim Jones, former council member/ mayor Randy Braswell, Mark Jordahl, Jim Rigsbee, Mark Nadel, Derek Foy and Jimmy Landreth – have filed to run for the three open seats. The four-year terms of Stokesdale Mayor John Flynt and Mayor Pro Tem Thearon Hooks expire November 2021. In Summerfield, the mayor is elected directly by the citizens and the mayor’s seat, which is for a two-year term and is currently filled by Gail Dunham, will be open. BJ Barnes and Danny Nelson have filed to run for Summerfield mayor. Four of the five Summerfield Town Council seats will also be open, with three being for four-year terms and one being for a two-year term (the remainder of Todd Rotruck’s term); those seats are currently filled by Dena Barnes, John O’Day, Reece Walker and Dianne Laughlin (council member Teresa Pegram’s term expires November 2021).
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July 18 | A 45-year-old female resident of Hudson Road in Summerfield was arrested in the 6600 block of Walter Combs Way/U.S. 158 in Stokesdale around 9 a.m. for an OFA (order for arrest) and for possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia including alcohol swabs and pads, Q-tips, hypodermic needles and Narcan (used to reverse a drug overdose). July 24 | A 19-year-old resident of Oak Glenn Court in Summerfield was cited around 10 p.m. in front of a home on Summerfield Road for simple possession of marijuana, hashish and various drug paraphernalia, including three marijuana bong pipes and a grinder.
LARCENY July 20 | A woman was arrested around
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SHOPLIFTING July 23 | A manager of Lowes Foods in Oak Ridge Commons shopping center reported an unknown male entered the store just before 11 p.m. and stole a family pack of grass-fed ribeyes valued at $87.89.
THEFT July 18 | A resident of the 7100 block of Ellison Road reported that sometime between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. the previous day, an unknown suspect stole her prescription bottle containing 110 Oxycodone pills.
VANDALISM July 20 | A resident of the 8300 block of McCrory Road in Stokesdale reported an unknown suspect broke the rear window to her camper, causing about $1,000 in damage. The incident occurred sometime between 8 p.m. on July 20 and 7 p.m. on July 21.
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SATURDAY, JULY 27 Food Pantry and Clothes Closet | Good Samari-
Day GSO will bring 13 North Carolina dance groups to the center of LeBauer’s Great Lawn to engage audiences in a unique cultural arts experience. Under Janet Echelman’s hanging sculpture, “Where We Met,” attendees will join professional dancers on the floor as active participant-performers in styles of dance representative of our diverse community – from bachata to ballroom, street-style to swing, and much more. “National Dance Day is about bringing the community together on the same level. There is no stage, and no one is above anyone else. Bring your water bottle, wear comfy clothes, and come out ready to move,” stated Maria Gonzalez, longtime Dance Day partner and director of ClubFitness Greensboro. The event will feature a vendor market and food trucks. DJ Mike Wawa will kick off the day’s celebration at 3:30 p.m. More info (and to learn the choreography for our Community Dance flashmob!): greensborodowntownparks.org.
tan Ministries will open its food pantry and clothes closet to those in need on July 27, 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the rear of the Stokesdale Business Center building, 8500 Ellisboro Road in Stokesdale. More info: (336) 643-5887 or www.stokesdalegsm.com.
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Parks is bringing its third annual National Dance Day celebration to LeBauer Park, 208 N. Davie St. in downtown Greensboro, on July 27. National Dance
its monthly meeting Aug. 1, 7 p.m. at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. As always, there will be a designated period during the meeting for citizens
to speak; there will also be public hearings during this meeting for citizen input on two property rezoning requests (see News Briefs in this issue for details). More info and meeting agenda: www.oakridgenc.com.
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ist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road, will be the host site for Senior Resources of Guilford’s free luncheon and program for adults 55+ on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy hearing Don Bullard speak about his experience motorcycling across America for vets. More info/RSVP: Marsha McDaniel, (336) 373-4816, ext. 265, or email ruraloutreach@ senior-resources-guilford.org.
THURSDAY, AUG. 8 Senior Luncheon | Stokesdale Methodist Church,
8305 Loyola Drive, will be the host site for Senior Resources of Guilford’s free luncheon and program for adults 55+ on Thursday, Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Representatives from Oak Ridge Fire Department will be speaking about preventative safety measures, as well as providing blood pressure checks. More info/ RSVP: Marsha McDaniel, (336) 373-4816, ext. 265.
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The staff at Sherwin-Williams paint store on Battleground Avenue for driving to my house to return my credit card mistakenly left in their store the day before. So grateful for your kindness. Barefoot Modern – what an impressive and talented group of young
Oak Ridge’s Summerfield branch for patiently – very patiently – helping me fiddle with the coin counting machine when I ran hundreds of dollars’ worth of coins through it last Friday afternoon.
musicians! We’re so proud that two of you grew up in Oak Ridge, and appreciate you bringing your band back to perform for us. Tim Jones for often being the lone “No” vote on Stokesdale Town Council. He is attempting to bring transparency and common sense back to the board. Citizens have the right to know about the town’s finances before the election!
RunnerDude’s Fitness, for placing bottles of cold water in coolers along the A&Y Greenway, free for anyone who wants/needs one. Much appreciated, especially on these recent very hot days!
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...continued from p. 24 who refused to repudiate racism. Annette Joyce, for her article earlier this month about opossums. I never knew those ugly creatures had such a redeeming quality, and eating up to 5,000 ticks per season (and other undesirable things) puts them in a whole new light! Disrespectful neighbors who are moving (thoughts and prayers for your new neighbors). Summerfield Fire Department. From hosting summer campers to posting educational and personal messages on their sign at Station 9, and so many ways in between, they show their commitment to the community goes beyond fire and rescue. Christy Pegram, for her efforts to ensure WWII veteran Sample Anderson received a worthy recognition and certificate of appreciation for his
Candidates who filed for public office earlier this month. It is much easier to criticize than to put yourself on the line and try to bring about change. Please remain civil, honest, transparent and respectful during and after the election season. Oak Ridge United Methodist Church for a wonderful Vacation Bible School for more than 150 kids. It’s an amazing and inspiring production – great for kids, families, parents, and the church! Stokesdale and artist/art teacher Beth Herrick for joining forces to create a downtown mural. Public art created by a local artist – what a great idea!
GRIPES to... Those who are not happy with the 35 mph speed limit on N.C. 68 and try to
make me go faster. Please, I say with a smile, don’t ride my bumper. It will not make me go faster. NCDOT. What a waste to stir up a community over a roundabout at 68/150 when the feasibility study wasn’t complete. Public hearing in March and study results months later proving it nonviable? Disrespectful. The construction company that’s using U.S. 158 at 220 under the bridge as a storage area. Rocks dumped, cones thrown everywhere, and porta potties. Please clean it up and respect the area. Town planners from UNC, Oak Ridge Council who hired them, and others who seem determined to choke the free flow of traffic and create bottlenecks. Cut speed limits, close slip roads, erect obstacles. What smug idiocy.... what specious meddling. Neighbors with Ford Mustang “for
sale” in the front yard for over a year without a “For Sale” sign. Please stop letting weeds grow around it. Donate it to the local fire department and get rid of the eyesore. Those who fail to realize the correlation between speeding with drug use or anger issues. You make yourself obvious by speeding frequently. Unfortunately, those same people still don’t have the ability to control themselves after learning this fact. Drivers who pull through parking spaces, almost creating a head-on collision for those who are parking correctly. And those who back into spaces. Can you turn on a signal or something to give us a clue of what you’re doing? Trump haters. If you hate America, try living elsewhere and then come back. You’ll find America is not too bad of a place! 45 said what all proud Americans think.
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Mt. Pisgah Weekday School is seeking to hire engaging and friendly ASSISTANT TEACHERS to work with Toddlers and Twos classes. MWF and T/Th positions are available. Hours are 8:30am - 1:30pm. Please send inquiries and/or resumes to mpws@ mtpisgahgso.org.
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SAVE THE DATE ESTATE SALE. Sat., July 27 & Sunday, July 28, 9am-4pm, 6702 Buckley Drive, Summerfield. Almost all items in 4,000 sq. ft. house must go! Sellers are downsizing. Sofas, beds, chairs, bed sets, antiques, tables, lamps, dishes, books, kids' items, pictures, etc. No early sales permitted. Musten & Critchfield FOOD MARKET & CRAFT SHOW, Saturday, July 27, 9am4pm, 245 N. Main Street, Kernersville. 25 vendors selling handmade items, food trucks, homemade fudge, and a raffle for a steak dinner for two, as well as other specialty food items. For more info, contact Mary Jordahl, mandmjordahl@aol.com.
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YARD SALES MOVING SALE, Saturday, July 27, 8am, 8201 Daltonshire Dr., Weatherstone subdivision, Oak Ridge. Make an offer: Kimball piano, fitness equipment, furniture, housewares, clothing. (336) 423-4328. YARD SALE, Saturday, July 27, 7-11am, 7903 McCreedy Dr., Oak Ridge. Retired pre-school teacher: resources, games, center activities, puzzles & more. YARD SALE, Saturday, July 27, 7am, 128 Appaloosa Ct., Stokesdale. K-3 teaching supplies, books, manipulatives, household items, clothes. NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE, Saturday, July 27, 7am-12n, Oak Creek subdivision,
Consider yourself invited to MT. ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in Stokesdale for a series on “Back to the Basics!” On Sunday, July 28, Pastor Phil will preach on “End Times: Humanity’s greatest Hope.” There’s a place for you here: your story, your perspective, your doubts, your gifts, your baggage, your voice. God’s table is big enough for everyone. See you Sunday! More info: pkuntz@wnccumc.net or www.mymtzionumc.com.
VENDORS WANTED. Stokesdale Marketplace is accepting new vendors. Booths are available now. Come pick yours! 341 Ram Loop, Stokesdale. (336) 949-9269. We are growing fast.
THE FINNS, live at Gray Gables, Wednesday, July 31, 5:30-9:30pm, 4105 Oak Ridge Road, Summerfield. Bring the family out for some great music provided by The Finns, plus fun yard games! Food and beverages will be available on-site. For more information call (336) 643-0005.
TIRE MAX TOTAL CAR CARE in Stokesdale and Summerfield is seeking top talent. If you or someone you know has experience in the industry, we’d love to talk with you. Call (336) 441-8066 in Stokesdale; (336) 793-5391 in Summerfield, or just stop by.
BIBLE STORIES IN SONG VBS,, SaturSatur day, August 3, 9am-1pm. Lunch will be provided. Gideon Grove UMC, 2865 Gideon Grove Church Rd., Stokesdale. Open to all ages. Call Laura at (336) 643-6042 for more information.
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A-ACTION AIR. Repair and service. Checkup special $39.95. Call (336) 382-3750.
WILTON YARD CARE. Mowing, trimming, pruning, landscaping, mulch, pineneedles. Free estimates, licensed & insured. Commercial & Residential. (336) 404-0489.
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L & T SMALL ENGINE SERVICE "We get you mowing!" Comm./res., all models. 2103 Oak Ridge Rd., Oak Ridge. Call (336) 298-4314, landtsmallengineservice.com.
E&W HAULING & GRADING INC. Driveways, fill dirt, demolition, lot clearing, excavating, bobcat work, etc. (336) 451-1282.
ANNASARAH'S CLEANING SERVICE Excellent, detailed, trustworthy. References available. Call (336) 543-3941.
MOWER DECKS WELDED & REPAIRED. Pickup and delivery available. Call or text Morris at (336) 880-7498.
CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING Gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. windowcleaningnc.com (336) 595-2873.
AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIRS. One call fixes all! A+ with BBB. For a free estimate, call (336) 643-1184 or (336) 987-0350.
AMERICAN MAID. All your housecleaning needs. Weekly/biweekly/as needed. Call for your free estimate. (336) 409-4554.
APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr. Appliance A step above the rest! (336) 609-5707.
MAIDS OF HONOR HOME CLEANING $25 off! Locally owned, bonded staff. 40 years in service. BBB A+ rating. (336) 708-2407. MAID-2-SHINE. Excellent service, 15 years experience. Free estimates, excellent references. (336) 338-0223.
DECORATING EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture placement. E-mail appeninc@gmail.com or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411.
GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & Service Center. All types sold and repaired; comm./res. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. (336) 548-9286 or (336) 312-3844. GARY’S HANDYMAN HOME SERVICES “Providing value for the home-ownership experience.” Gary Gellert, serving NC’s Piedmont Triad area. Garygellert@gmail. com, (336) 423-8223. FIX YOUR MOWER. Free pickup & delivery. Call Rick, (336) 501-8681.
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FLOORING MONTERO'S HARDWOOD FLOORING Installation of hardwood, laminate & tile; hardwood sanding & finishing. Commercial & residential. Insured, 17 yrs. exp. Free est., exc. references. Call (336) 215-8842 or visit Monteros-hardwood-flooring.com.
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GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. (336) 362-1150.
BALEX ELECTRICAL COMPANY, LLC. Got Power? Residential, commercial and solar electrical services. (336) 298-4192.
ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt. available. Zane Anthony, (336) 362-4035.
Need an electrician? Call BLACKMON ELECTRICAL, INC. Free est. Comm. & res. Licensed & insured. Call (336) 430-5018.
BRAD'S BOBCAT & HAULING SVCS. LLC Debris removal, grading, gravel/dirt, driveways, concrete work. (336) 362-3647.
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H&L GRADING, LLC. No job to tough or to small. Call us first! We are a full service grading company that specializes in residential projects. Owner/Operator Timmy Hart has more than 30 years of grading and equipment experience. Fully licensed and insured. Land clearing, debris removal, drive ways, french drains and much more. (336) 543-7867. PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more. Joel Richardson, (336) 803-2195.
LAWNCARE / LANDSCAPING HILL LAWNCARE & OUTDOOR SERVICES. Free est. Call, (336) 669-5448. AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING for all your landscaping needs, including irrigation, installation and repair. Call Joe at J. Gibson Landscaping, an Americanowned and operated small business. Built on Capitalism, not Socialism. In God we trust. (336) 419-7236. WILSON LANDSCAPING, INC. Lawn maint, landscaping. Irrigation/ landscape contractor. Hardscaping & landscape lighting. 26 years exp. (336) 399-7764. FAY'S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Complete tree removal & trimming. Storm damage clean-up. Landscaping & hardscaping. Insured. Taylor, (336) 458-6491. ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call (336) 382-9875. ORTIZ LANDSCAPING, complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981. COLFAX LAWNCARE. Core aeration & seeding. Fertilizing, mowing, trimming, pine needles. Complete lawn care maintenance. Res./comm. Fully insured. Serving the Triad for 28 years. (336) 362-5860.
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SOUTHERN CUTS LAWN CARE, complete lawn maintenance services. 13 years experience. Nathan Adkins, (336) 430-6086. STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 40 yrs. exp. Lots & natural area thinning and cleanup. Large shrubbery jobs, chipping. Oak Ridge, (336) 643-1119. ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured. Call Joe at 643-9157. DELIMA LAWNCARE. 24 hours/7 days a week. Free estimates, licensed/insured. Commercial & Residential. (336) 669-5210. STOKESDALE LAWN. Mowing & weedeating. $45 minimum. (336) 423-2692. GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maint. (336) 655-6490. AQUA SYSTEMS IRRIGATION Quality irrigation systems. NC licensed contractor. We service all systems. Free est. (336) 644-1174. CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, (336) 643-9332. www.carolinaStumpAndTreeServices.com. ATCHISON LAWN CARE. Dependable. Honest. Local. Call (336) 486-9837.
MASONRY SOUTHERN STYLE concrete & landscapes. How about a new patio or fire pit? We can help with all of your outdoor living and entertainment spaces! Fire pits, driveways & sidewalks, patios and more! Give us a call at (336) 399-6619 for all your concrete and landscape needs. COLONIAL MASONRY, MADISON NC 40 years experience. Call (828) 312-0090 or visit us online at www.colonialmasonry.com.
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PREMIER CONSTRUCTION for all your remodeling/renovation needs. (336) 430-9507.
SAM'S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470.
JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured. NC GC license #69997. Free est. Call (336) 681-2902 or visit www.jlbremodeling.com.
FAT RABBIT FURNITURE REFURBISHING Call today for ALL of your furniture needs! Check us out on Google to see our work as well as our rating and reviews. You can reach us at (336) 816-3641 or email us at fatrabbit1369@gmail.com.
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MISC. SERVICES & PRODUCTS ON EAGLE'S WINGS residential home design/drafting. Call Patti, (336) 605-0519. GRILLS, FIRE PITS, gas logs, heaters, gas inserts, tankless water heaters. General home repairs. Call Don Hill, (336) 643-7183.
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PLUMBING FREEMAN PLUMBING - new construction, remodel and repair. For ALL your plumbing needs! (336) 580-4525. BRANSON PLUMBING & SOLAR No job too small! Experienced, guaranteed. Lic. & insured. Call Mark, (336) 337-7924. WEBSTER & SONS PLUMBING, Inc. (336) 992-2503. Licensed, insured, bonded. 24/7 service. Plumbing, drain cleaning, well pumps. Give us a call, we do it all! Go to www.webstersplumbing.com for more info.
PRESSURE WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Fully insured. Crystal Clear, www. windowcleaningnc.com (336) 595-2873.
REMODELING / CONSTRUCTION CARLOS & SON PAINTING, interior and exterior. 24 hours/7 days a week. Free estimates, licensed/insured. (336) 669-5210. STILL PERFECTION PAINTING. Reliable, skilled, affordable. Painting, pressure washing, handyman services. Scott Still, (336) 462-3683, stillperfectionpainting.com. LAWSON'S PAINTING. Custom decks, pressure washing, boat docks, block fill, wood repair, stain work, textured ceilings, sheetrock repair. Call (336) 253-9089.
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ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981. RENOVATION WORKS, INC. New construction, remodeling, additions, kitchen, bath and decks. We are a locally owned, full-service design and build company, A+ accredited with the BBB. Visit www.myrenovationworks.com or call (336) 427-7391 to start your next project. KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, kitchens & baths, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum floors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call (336) 362-7469. DOUGLAS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING, LLC. Custom Builder, sunrooms, garages, additions, kitchens baths. Licensed & Insured, BBB A+ accredited. Free est. Visit www.douglascr.com or call (336) 413-5050.
BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, dock work, siding, windows, roofing, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 39 years exp. (336) 362-6343.
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ERRANDS AND MORE, LLC. Corporate and busy families – we are here to run your errands and lighten your stress! House sitting, along with appointment repairscheduling, waiting for deliveries, repair men or installation! Senior care services including companionship and transportation. Insured & bonded. 336) 202-2420 or email us at errandsandmore64@gmail.com.
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ROOFING KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Residential shingle & metal roofing. Free est. (336) 362-7469. PREMIER ROOFING, LOCALLY OWNED. Catering to all your roofing needs. Call (336) 430-9507 for free assessments. BEST PRICES IN TOWN! Shingle and metal roofing. Top-notch quality. Res./comm., licensed & insured. Financing available. Belews Creek Construction, (336) 362-6343. Want to reach over 25,000 readers, all here in NW Guilford County? Call Laura for advertising info - (336) 644-7035, ext. 11. CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC. Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience. Call (336) 643-8191 or (336) 268-1908. RED RHINO ROOFING, based in Oak Ridge, NC. Storm damage specialist experienced with all types of roofing. BBB accredited A and listed with Angie’s List. Call (336) 944-6118, or visit redrhinoroofing.com.
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HEY ATHLETES! Want to do some extra conditioning before the fall sports season starts? Join me, Chris Jessup, at Proehlific Park, two or three mornings a week (based on your needs) at 6am (the best rise early and get after it!), 7am, 8am or 9am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays. You do your part, I'll do mine, and together we'll work to get you ahead of the competition. For inquiries and pricing for one-on-one and small group strength & conditioning training sessions, email cjessup.fit@gmail.com.
MISC. WANTED FREE PICK-UP of unwanted riding & push mowers, tillers, golf carts, ATVs, generators, power washers, chain saws, mini-bikes, gocarts, and most grills. (336) 689-4167.
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SUMMERFIELD, AWESOME LOCATION. Fantastic piece of property with open & wooded acreage, creek on back of property. Magnificent estate/horse farm site. Call (336) 430-9507 anytime!
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ACREAGE, Summerfield address in Southern Rockingham County. 15 mins. to Greensboro airport area. 5 to 25 acre tracts. Gorgeous trees, creeks, pond and gentle terrain. No HOA or dues. Paved road frontage. Call (336) 430-9507 anytime. 45 +/- ACRES AVAILABLE in southern Rockingham County. Gorgeous property, call (336) 430-9507.
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54 pastoral acres with historic home, overlooking 3-acre pond. Located 25 minutes from downtown. Over 4,000 square feet, 4 BR/3.5 BA. Completely re-done. 100-year-old heart pine floors, gunite swimming pool, barn and hay production. Offered at $999,000
One of the most amazing yards! Grand rooms throughout this spacious home and an abundance of storage. Fantastic woodwork and master suite. 4BR/3BA – $449,900
DeDe Cunningham REALTOR®/Broker NC Licensed Contractor
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Gil Vaughan, REALTOR®/Broker (336) 337-4780
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1.36-ACRE HOME SITE in Gwynedd, off Bunch Road. $85,000. (336) 643-7071. NORTHERN SCHOOLS, wooded 1.5+/- acre lot. No HOA, no dues. Approved for 4BR septic. Priced to sell. Call (336) 430-9507.
4906 Leadenhall Road, Oak Ridge
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LAND FOR SALE Beautiful RIVERSIDE PHASE-1 LOT for sale on .7 acres by owner. Located at 8870 Cravenwood Drive in Oak Ridge. Call (336) 209-4846.
HISTORIC FARM!
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PET SITTING WALKS & WAGS Loving, reliable pet sitting in your home. Excellent references available. Call Susan Thompson, (336) 613-0450.
LOTS OF SPACE – NO HOA!
Artfully designed home with popular open plan. Current yet classic architectural elements. Spacious dining room, bedrooms with en suites. Incredible gathering area in the designer kitchen / keeping room/ great room combination. Designer colors for selected countertops and tiles. A must-see master bath and closet. Enjoy the beautiful private view from back porch. $669,000
Jake Letterman (336) 338-0136
Convenient NW High Point location. Custom-built home in Ashton Oaks. Great flat backyard with a covered porch and grilling station. Play, relax, or entertain! 3-bay garage & large brick garden shed, plus screened garden gazebo. Large main-level living, second-level suite with flexible space and a kitchen. Offered at $499,500
Nancy J. Hess
nancy.hess@bhhsyostandlittle.com (336) 215-1820
8751 Drummond Estates Drive NEW home is move-in ready! Fantastic kitchen with modern finishes; hardwood flooring; main-level master suite; low-maintenance exterior. Warranty. Outstanding Builder Incentives! $320,970
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