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OAK RIDGE
1433 B (68 Place) - HWY 68 North, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 Thank you to the businesses, organizations and individuals who advertise in the Northwest Observer and make it possible to provide this community resource at no charge to our readers. Kara Winicki, Realtor
As an educator for over 20 years, Kara Winicki said she has always been a trusted advocate for students and their families. “Meeting their needs required active listening, patience, hard work, organization – and of course, integrity,” she said. To gain as much knowledge as possible, she earned her master’s degree from UNCG as well as her national board certification. “As a Realtor, I strive to give superior customer service and to go above and beyond when helping clients to buy or sell a home. This process can be fast (especially in the current market) and stressful, and communicating expectations and thinking outside the box at times is crucial to helping clients submit winning offers or sell their homes at the highest market price,” Kara said. “Giving back to my community has always been a way of life for me, whether it’s been organizing fundraisers for pediatric cancer patients, holding book drives to provide children with books to read over the summer, or gathering food and presents for residents of Pathways, a local homeless shelter,” she added. “I bring this passion for service to my real estate clients when helping them navigate through one of the most stressful and important decisions in their lives – buying or selling their home.” Recognizing that Greensboro and surrounding areas were great places to live and work, Kara and her family moved to the area 16 years ago. “With roots in New York and The Northwest Observer • Totally local since 1996 Maryland, we have relocated several times due to my husband’s job, which enables me to relate to families in transition and know what is helpful and needed,” Kara said.
“People have entrusted their most precious gift – their children – to me for years, and you can be assured I will offer the same dedication, work ethic and expertise in guiding you through the home selling and buying process,” she added.
On a personal note: Kara and her husband, Ed, have two sons, Bobby (you may have seen the picture in the NWO of a huge fish he caught!) and Patrick (both graduates of NGHS), and a Labrador retriever, Sugar. When Kara isn’t working or volunteering, you can find her tending her garden and spending time with family and friends.
See ad on p. 21
5 Star Roofi ng & Restoration
Shannon and Eddie Leiss, owners
Serving the community as a family
In 2019, after working for another contractor, Shannon and Eddie Leiss decided to follow their passion and start 5 Star Roofing. Their goal was, and still is, to establish a reputation for five-star service, high integrity and trustworthiness. 5 Star Roofing offers roof replacements, roofing repairs, and roof rejuvenation, where the roof is cleaned and restored with oils, adding five years to the life of the shingles.
Shannon and Eddie, along with their dedicated team of quality people, strive to offer the highest level of customer service. Their business philosophy is to serve their community as a family with professionalism and integrity.
On a personal note: Shannon and Eddie have six children and six grandchildren. They have been members of Mercy Hill Church for six years, and Shannon volunteers weekly at The Pregnancy Network as a peer advocate.
In their spare time, Shannon and Eddie enjoy cooking and entertaining, spending time at the lake with family, and working on home projects. Occasionally Eddie plays guitar and Shannon sings, just to relax and pass time at home. They also enjoy going to hear live music performances, which they admit is much easier on the ears than their home performances.
See ad on p. 46
Madison Flooring
Madison Flooring is a relatively new business, but is employed by people with years of experience with flooring.
“We own a restoration company (ProCare Restoration) and flooring is used in almost every restoration job we do, so we thought, ‘why not open a flooring business?’” owner Ken Chambers said. “We were already very experienced in flooring/installation, so we felt it was a great time to expand.”
Madison Flooring offers luxury vinyl, carpet, laminate, hardwood and tile. The company is family-owned and operated by a father-and-daughter team with 20 years of construction experience.
“We do things right the first time, we stand by our work, and we offer a lifetime installation guarantee,” Ken said. “We are also a part of Floor Covering Associates (FCA) Network, which is a very prestigious flooring group.”
On a personal note: Madison Flooring is named after Ken’s daughter, Madison. In his free time, Ken enjoys playing tennis.
See ad on p. 22
McLaurin Farms, LLC
Business owners/managers: Eddie and Peggy McLaurin
What Are You Trying To Accomplish?
“Helping you grow and create memories”
McLaurin Farms is a family-owned small business, located on 53 acres, that provides the community with fun family events all year-round.
Eddie McLaurin is a North Carolina native, and his family has been on the land since 1940. His haunted attraction, Woods of Terror, has been in operation for over 31 years.
Eddie and his wife, Peggy, have recently been focusing on becoming more active in the community as they work to make McLaurin Farms a yearround destination.
“Our goal at McLaurin Farms is to take you back to a relaxed pace, a happy time, a few hours where you can leave the noise of life behind you and just be a family,” the couple said.
To help reach their goal, Eddie and Peggy are growing their family-friendly events in addition to the opening of their new Farm Market.
The Farm Market at McLaurin Farms is a general store open all yearround; there, customers can purchase ice cream and treats, pottery, plants, and indoor and outdoor gifts. The Farm also provides family-friendly community
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