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SUMMERFIELD COMMUNITY INFO

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43 business associations

STOKESDALE COMMUNITY INFO

43 civic / miscellaneous groups 44 elected oﬃcials

45 emergency services

46 entertainment / educational 50 give / get assistance 52 libraries

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52 motor vehicle license / registration 53 parks & recreation

57 pet / animal services 60 recycling / e-cycling

61 retail shopping centers

GUILFORD COUNTY COMMUNITY INFO

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65 senior programs 66 support groups 66 transportation 66 utilities

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67 voting/elections

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SUMMERFIELD

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AT A GLANCE Datingbacktothe1700s,Summerfieldwasoriginally known as Bruce’s Crossroads, named for Charles Bruce,aRevolutionaryWarpatriotwhosettledinthe areain1769.Itwasrenamedin1812forRev.JohnSummerfield, an evangelist who relocated there. Shortlyafterincorporatingin1996,Summerfieldapproved voluntaryannexationrequests;thetownnowencompasses 26.56milesandisGuilfordCounty’sthirdlargestmunicipality. The Town of Summerfield owns properties at all four corners of the N.C. 150 (Oak Ridge Road) and Summerfield Road intersection. Plans to renovate the historic Gordon building at one corner of the intersection and the historic Martin House diagonally across the street from it werescrappedafewyearsagoaftercostestimatesprovedto beprohibitive.Recentlytherehasbeeninterestfromoutside sourcesinpurchasingthetwobuildings,somethingthetown council was to discuss at its annual retreat in January 2022. Thankstoa700-footsidewalkcompletedin2019,pedestrians andcycliststravelingontheAtlantic-Yadkin(A&Y)Greenway, whichbeginsindowntownGreensboroandcrossesStrawberry Road in Summerfield, can now travel through the pedestrian tunnel underneath U.S. 220 to Summerfield Road. Last year studentsfromNorthwestGuilfordandNorthernGuilfordHigh Schoolscompletedamuralontheinsideofthe110-foot-long tunnel with an “abstract, bold take on a park scene.” Thetownhasbudgeted$50,000thisfiscalyearforright-of-way progressontheA&YGreenway(South),whichispartofNorth Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Othercapitalprojectsinthe2021-22FYbudgetincludecompletingthemajorityofconstructionona9,000-square-foot town hall to be located on a 13-acre tract the town owns at the corner of N.C. 150 and U.S. 220; completing the town’s landuseplan;HistoricalCommitteeprojects;andimprovements to the town’s athletic park on U.S. 220. The desire of Summerfield Farms owner David Couch to create a Traditional Neighborhood Development on almost 1,000 acres he owns in Summerfield would have a far-reaching impact on the town and has consequently promptedmuchscrutinyanddebateamongtownstaff, councilmembersandcitizens.Thedevelopmentwouldincludeavarietyofhousingtypesatawiderangeofprices, someclusteringofhouses,atrailsystem,commonopen spacesandtree-linedstreets;Couchisexpectedtopresent his development plan to the town in early 2022. Likesomanyothersmallcommunitieswhoseroots are in farming, Summerfield continues to face the challenge of balancing growth with residents’ desire to preserve its rural character.

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Incorporation date: 1996 Size: 26.56 square miles Property tax rate: 2.75¢ per $100 of property value (town); 73¢ per $100 (county), 13.1¢ per $100 (fire department and service protection district) Sales tax rate: combined 6.75% (2% for Guilford County; 4.75% for North Carolina)

POPULATION 7,018

2000

10,232 10,971 (per U.S. Census figures/April 2020)

2010

CURRENT

AGE Under 18 ........................................................................................................ 25.5% 65 and over .................................................................................................... 14.1%

EDUCATION (age 25 and over) High school graduate (or higher) ........................................................ 95.9% Bachelor’s degree or higher .....................................................................................56.1% Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription: 87.7%

HOUSING Median value of owner-occupied housing unit: $361,100 Estimated number of households: 3,902; Estimated number of family members per household: 2.86

INCOME Median household income: $103,769 Families with income in last 12 months below poverty level: 5.3% Residents without health insurance (under age 65): 4.5%

RACE 98.8% of Summerfield’s population is of one race Of those individuals of one race: 91.9% are white | 3.2% are Hispanic or Latino 2.4% are black or African-American | 1.9% are Asian 0.1% are American Indian and Alaska native

VETERANS: 582

BUDGET TOWN FISCAL YEAR July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 Operating budget: $4,665,739

Data obtained from U.S. Census Bureau/2020 and N.C. Office of State Budget and Management

Projected Revenues Property taxes ........................... $446,000

VOTER STATISTICS 8,608 Summerfield residents were registered to vote as of January 2022. Of these, 3,823 were registered as Republicans; 1,649 were registered as Democrats; 3,075 were unaﬃliated with a political party; and 61 were registered as Libertarians. Data provided by Guilford County Board of Elections

(2.75¢ per $100 property value)

Sales tax ........................................ $156,000 ABC profit sharing ..................... $175,000 Beer and wine tax........................ $56,000 Intergovernmental transfers .$394,000 Investment earnings................... $45,000 Parks & Recreation .......................$41,500 Fees and Miscellaneous ............ $25,000 Events (sponsors, donations, misc.)$4,225 Fund balance transfer …………….$3,3230 , 14

Total revenues

$4,665,739

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Projected Expenses Governing Body ........................... $49,838 (dues, council stipends, insurance, etc.)

Professional Services .................$114,600 Administration............................ $489,551 (includes$419,800foradminstaﬀsalaries/benefits)

Property & Buildings .............$3,212,500 (includes $3,175,000 capital outlay for new town hall)

Planning ........................................ $269,450 (includes $162,200 for planning staﬀ salaries/benefits)

TOWN HALL 4117 Oak Ridge Road / P.O. Box 970 Summerfield, NC 27358 (336) 643-8655

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.summerfieldnc.gov.

COMMITTEES/BOARDS Planning & Zoning Board Board of Adjustment Historical Committee

Finance Committee Founders’ Day Committee Trails and Open Space Committee

Zoning Board, Board of Adjustment$4,000 Parks & Recreation ....................$440,450 (includes $160,500 for P&R staﬀ salaries/benefits; $138,750forSummerfieldAthleticParkmaintenance; $50,000 for trail development)

Community Services .................. $85,350 (includes$30,000foranimalcontrol;$13,500forsenior citizen programs; $18,500 for historical site archaeology)

Total expenses

$4,665,739

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FROM THE MAYOR Welcome to Summerfield LocatedinthenorthwesternregionofGuilfordCounty,ourtownisblessedwithopen vistas,farmlandandwell-maintainedneighborhoods and we are proud of the farms, open spaces and parks located within our thrivingcommunity. Wehavesomeofthe bestschoolsintheGuilfordCountrySchools systemandourstudentsperformwellinthe classroom and in the sports arena. Summerfieldhasavibrantbusinesscommunity,well-representedbySummerfield Merchants Association (SMA). SMA members find many ways to give back to ourcommunityandtheorganizationworks inpartnershipwithourlocalgovernment. Anothernonprofit,SummerfieldRecreation Association,providesavarietyoforganized sports programs to our local youth. Over 11,000 friendly and welcoming citizens live in Summerfield, which is the largest town in Guilford County. We are proud of our history, which dates back to the Revolutionary War, and we look toward a promising future while honoring our past. Inthecomingyearourtownwillcontinue its work on a Unified Development Ordinanceandlanduseplan;together,theywill provideguidanceforgrowthanddevelopmentthatwillenhanceourcommunityand maintain our quality of life. Thisyearwewillbemakingenhancements toourwoodedtrailswindingthroughSummerfield Community Park. We will also continuetoworkwiththecountyandour neighboringcommunitiesonthedevelopmentofBanderaFarmsPark,afull-service parkthatwillalsoincludeequestriantrails. We have placed a high priority on these amenities, which our citizens enjoy and have grown to expect. We invite you to visit our town and see why we are “Summerfield Proud.”

Mayor Tim Sessoms (336) 803-0322 tsessoms@ summerfieldnc.gov Two-year term ends 2023

TOWN COUNCIL & PERSONNEL Since 2007 the Town of Summerfield has operated under a council-manager form of government,inwhichatownmanager,who is hired by and reports directly to the town council,actsmuchlikethechiefadministrative oﬃcerinabusiness.Themanagerisresponsibleforalltownpersonnelandoverseesthe day-to-dayoperationsofthetown.Thecouncilisresponsibleforsettingpoliciesandinturn themanagerisresponsibleforenactingthem.

Scott Whitaker town manager

swhitaker@ summerfieldnc.gov employed by Town since June 2012

Lance Heater town clerk

clerk@summerfieldnc.gov employed by Town since December 2017

Summerfield Town Council includes five councilmemberswhoareelectedbycitizens toalternating4-yeartermsandamayor,who iselectedbycitizenseverytwoyears.Except in cases of a tie, the mayor does not vote on issues that come before the council.

Dee Hall

finance oﬃcer

dhall@summerfieldnc.gov employed by Town since April 2016

Lynne W. DeVaney

Brad Rentz

mayor pro tem

planner/ enforcement oﬃcer

(336) 215-5335 ldevaney@ eldnc.gov summerfield 4-year term ends 2023

John O’Day

(336) 392-6517 joday@ summerfieldnc.gov 4-year term ends 2023

brentz@summerfieldnc.gov employed by Town since December 2020

Cheryl Gore

events coordinator/ assistant to manager

cgore@summerfieldnc.gov employed by Town since February 2014

Reece Walker

(336) 706-3195 rwalker@ summerfieldnc.gov 4-year term ends 2023

Jeﬀ Goard

parksandrecreationmanager jgoard@summerfieldnc.gov employed by Town since December 2012

John Doggett

(336) 462-1852 jdoggett@ summerfieldnc.gov 4-year term ends 2025

Janelle Robinson

(336) 312-5170 jrobinson@ eldnc.gov summerfield 4-year term ends 2025

Rick Biggs

Tanner Nance

Rick Biggs has worked part-time in the Parks & Rec Department since January 2014 and Tanner Nance joined the department July 2017 as a seasonal part-time employee. Jaegar Nance also joined the town staﬀ in 2021 as a seasonal part-time employee.

WHAT MADE THE NEWS IN 2021 Bandera Farms Park gallops ahead

Thetransformationof115rolling,woodedacresintoapublicpreserveforhorsebackridersand hikersismovingforwardwitha$500,000matchingstategrantawardedtothetownofSummerfield. SummerfieldTownCouncilvotedunanimouslyinNovemberforthetowntoenterintoacontract withtheNorthCarolinaDepartmentofNaturalandCulturalResourcestoacceptthe$500,000Parks andRecreationTrustFundgrant.Thetownalsoreceiveda$50,000grantfromtheNorthCarolina Horse Council for development of Bandera Farms Park at Bunch Road and Interstate 73. PiedmontLandConservancyishelpingSummerfieldseekadditionalfundstohelppayforthe developmentofthepark,estimatedtocost$1.79million.Theparkisenvisionedasanetworkof loopingtrails,aplaygroundandasectionofthePiedmontGreenway,aproposed19-miletrailfrom Greensboro to Winston-Salem.

Planning advances for over-budget town hall

After pledging to spend no more than $3.5 million for a new town hall, SummerfieldTown Councildecidedtoproceedwithfinalplanningfortheproject,althoughit’sestimatedtoexceed the original budget by about $272,934. Thecouncilvoted3-2inNovembertoauthorizeCreech&Associates,theproject’sarchitect, andconstructionmanagerSametCorp.toproceedwiththedesignofthebuildingandfinalize costs.Thetown’sFinanceCommitteeisevaluatinghowtopayfortheproject–cash,borrowing or a combination of both – if the council decides to proceed with construction. Summerfieldleadershavebeendiscussingconstructionofanewtownhallforabout20years. Notingthatpreviouseﬀortsstalledagainandagain,MayorBJBarnessaid,“Ithinkweshouldgo ahead and get this done.’’ In December, Barnes ended his term as mayor. He was succeeded by Mayor Pro Tem Tim Sessoms,whofavoreddelayingconstructionofatownhallonthechancethatrisingpricesfor buildingmaterialswouldease.Ifplansmoveforwardasenvisionedbytownstaﬀ,constructionof the building could begin in the spring of 2022. “Our town deserves something nice that we can be proud of,”said council member Lynne Williams DeVaney, who supports advancing the project.

Summerfield Farms owner taps brakes on development

Elevenmonthsafterproposingthecommercialandresidentialdevelopmentofhispropertyin Summerfield, developer David Couch paused his eﬀorts but said he’d return with a new plan. In August, citing“divisiveness in the community,”Couch withdrew his application for a text amendmenttothetown’sdevelopmentregulationsthatwouldallowhigherdensityhousing. As of mid-January 2022, Couch had not yet unveiled another proposal for development of SummerfieldFarmsandseveralotherparcelsheownsthattotalabout1,000acresandextendfrom Summerfield Road to Interstate 73.

County says ‘no’ to extraterritorial jurisdiction

SummerfieldleadersareregroupingaftertheGuilfordCountyBoardofCommissionersrejectedthe town’s eﬀorts to impose its zoning rules on property owners on its eastern and southern borders. ThecommissionersvotedunanimouslyinNovembertodenySummerfield’srequesttoestablish anextraterritorialjurisdiction(ETJ)inatwo-mile-widebandofunincorporatedGuilfordCounty.In early2020,SummerfieldTownCouncildecidedtoaskthecountytocedezoningcontroloverthearea so the town can regulate the density of residential development on the town’s borders. The commissioners sided with two ETJ opponents: the city of Greensboro and heirs of Lunsford Richardson, the inventor of cold salve Vicks VapoRub. The family owns about 1,000 acres in the area proposed for the ETJ. GreensboroCityCouncilaskedthecommissionerstodenySummerfield’srequestuntilthecity canevaluatehowestablishmentofanETJwouldimpactitsgrowthplansandinvestmentsinthe area, including its extension of water and sewer lines. TheSummerfieldcouncilmaydiscussitsnextmoveduringitsannualstrategicplanningretreat inJanuary2022,accordingtoReeceWalker,theSummerfieldcouncilmemberwhooriginally recommended establishing the ETJ.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for 2022 SeveralcommunityeventsinSummerfieldremaintentativethisyearduetotheongoingchallengesofCOVID.Visitwww.summerfieldnc.gov, www.nwobserver.com or Town of Summerfield’sandNorthwestObserver’sFacebookpages forupdatesoncommunityeventsinSummerfield throughout 2022.

Summerfield Merchants Assoc.

1st Tuesday each month, 6:30 p.m. DETAILS: Summerfieldmerchant.com 

Summerfield Town Council

2nd Tuesday each month, 6:30 p.m. DETAILS: www.summerfieldnc.gov Attend in-person or view live on Facebook.com/TownofSummerfield 

“Sonshine Room”

food/clothing bank Summerfield Peace UMC Last Tuesday each month, 1:30 to 3 p.m. DETAILS:www.summerfieldpeaceumc.com  *For DETAILS and UPDATES on all events sponsored by the Town of Summerfield, visit www.summerfieldnc.gov or Facebook.com/Town of Summerfield 

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Movie in the Park*

Fridays, May 6, Sept. 16, Oct. 7 Summerfield Community Park 

Founders’ Day*

Friday/Saturday, May 13-14

SummerfieldRoad(besideS’fieldFireDept) 

Fishing Derby*

Saturday, June 18

Summerfield Community Park 

Music in the Park*

Saturdays, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20 Summerfield Community Park 

Summer(&Fall) Cycle*

Collectionofe-cycle,whitegoods,tires,etc.

Saturday, Sept. 17 

Touch-A-Truck* Saturday, Oct. 8

Summerfield Athletic Park 

Christmas Tree Lighting* Saturday, Nov. 19

Summerfield Athletic Park

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS Summerfield Merchants Association summerfieldmerchant.com info@summerfieldmerchant.com Terry Helms, president terry@helmsmarketing.com Summerfield Merchants Association

Business professionals who live or work in Summerfield are cordially invitedtojoinSummerfieldMerchants Association, which meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. – checkourwebsiteformeetinglocation, as it changes from month to month. Enjoy these benefits for your business: websiteexposure,cooperativeadvertis-

Northwest Guilford VFW Post 7999

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CIVIC/SERVICE GROUPS Northwest Republican Women Marilyn Forster, president MarilynForster@yahoo.com Meets monthly on the second Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Meeting locations vary. Veterans of Foreign Wars Sgtsam_2000@yahoo.com www.vfw7999.blogspot.com Commander Sam Schlosser (336) 298-7926

MembersofNorthwestGuilfordVFW Post7999areregularparticipantsinlocal eventssuchastheSummerfieldFounders’ DayParade.Thepostwasresponsiblefor erectingapermanentveteransmonument besideSummerfieldCommunityCenter. VFW Post 7999 meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Summerfield Community Center, 5404CenterfieldRoadinSummerfield. The post holds a membershipbreakfast the first Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. at Olympic Restaurant, 8900 W. Market St., Colfax. (For more info on civic/service groups, see pages 22, 34 and 43.)

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Station 9 7400 Summerfield Road, Summerfield (336) 643-4341 Station 29 1800 Scalesville Road, Summerfield (336) 643-5950 Station 39 6214 Lake Brandt Road, Summerfield (336) 643-2253 Full-time paid and volunteer firefighters Chris Johnson, chief cjohnson @summerfieldfire.com SFD will issue burn permits if no burn

bans are in eﬀect, but due to COVID-19, theForestryServicerecommendsapplying forpermitsonlineatncforestservice.gov. SFD also has a link on their website, Summerfieldfire.com/useful-links. The Summerfield Fire Department also has an auxiliary that provides support to firefighters during a fire or other emergency.Forcontactinfo,callthefire department.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

www.guilfordcountync.gov/ our-county/sheriff-s-office District 1 office 7504 Summerfield Road, Summerfield (336) 641-2300 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (336) 373-2222 non-emergency 24/7 Capt.LatoyaHowell,districtcommander lhowell@guilfordcountync.gov Guilford County Sheriff

(For more info on the Sheriﬀ’s Department, see page 45.)

EMERGENCY SHELTERS Arrangementsareinplacethroughout Guilford County for numerous emergency shelters, but locations are not confirmed until there is an emergency. Emergency shelters have been established in the Town of Summerfield; in the case of a disaster, as soon as possible after an assessment has been made to verify sheltering is needed, GuilfordCountydeterminestheclosest safe shelter to activate and then works withpublicinformationpartnerstoget thatinformationouttothecommunity in as many ways as possible. In the case of a disaster, call the American Red Cross at (336) 333-2111 to confirm that a designated shelter in your area has been opened. Continued on next page

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GIVE/GET ASSISTANCE Tabitha Ministry P.O. Box 514, Summerfield, NC 27358 (336) 441-8003 • (336) 370-6321 (fax) www.tabithaministry.com Tabitha Ministry

Tabitha Ministry is a faith-based ministrythatoperatesTabithaHouseand Tabitha’s Closet. Tabitha House is a residential home thatprovidesskillstraining,counseling and a stable environment for women coming from abusive situations, addictions and prison. Tabitha’s Closet Inc. 4547-B U.S. 220 North, Summerfield (336) 643-1630 • (336) 643-9484 (fax)

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Tabitha’s Closet is a thrift store that provides financial support for Tabitha Ministry and employment for some of its participants. Check out Tabitha’s Boutiquelocatedwithinthestore,which features name-brand items like formal wear, business wear, bridal wear, etc. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday

DID YOU KNOW? With public input, Summerfield leaders are preparing a land use plan to designate areas for residential and commercial growth, open space, parks and other development over the next decade and a half.

(For more info on organizations where you can give or get assistance, see pages 23, 36 and 50.)

MISCELLANEOUS ABC Store 4548 U.S. 220 North, Summerfield (in the Food Lion/Renaissance Shopping Center) (336) 643-3910 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday Summerfield Community Center 5404 Centerfield Road, Summerfield Owned by Town of Summerfield (336) 643-8655 Thecommunitycenterwasdeededto thetownofSummerfieldlate2019.Renovations were completed in late 2021; the buildingisavailabletorentformeetings, parties and private functions.

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Sportsman’s Wildlife Club Freddie Marshall (336) 339-3147 Sportsmans Wildlife Club

ThemissionoftheSportsman’sWildlife Club, which was established in 1951, is topreservenaturalwildliferesourcesand promoteresponsiblehuntingandfishing. Meetings are held on a 30-acre property that includes a 12-acre lake for fishing, andtakeplaceonthesecondThursdayof each month at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse at theendofWinfreeRoadinSummerfield.

PARKS & RECREATION ATHLETIC FIELDS/PARKS Summerfield Athletic Park 5200 U.S. 220 North, Summerfield (336)643-8655(SummerfieldTownHall)

JeﬀGoard,parks&recreationmanager jgoard@summerfieldnc.gov This 29-acre athletic facility opened in 2010. The park has three baseball/ softball fields, a multipurpose field, restrooms/concessionstand,abatting cage, playground and paved parking. Several youth sports organizations have facility use agreements with the town. Summerfield Community Park 5404 Centerfield Road (Located behind Summerfield Community Center) (336)643-8655(SummerfieldTownHall) JeﬀGoard,parks&recreationmanager jgoard@summerfieldnc.gov This 50-acre passive recreation park includesfeaturessuchaspavedwalking trails, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic shelters, stocked pond, fishing pier, an

amphitheater,aveteransmemorialand pavedparking.(Avalidfishinglicenseis required for fishing.) Opportunities are available to dedicate a tree, garden, bench or other item as a lasting memorial to a loved one. Parkfacilitiescanberentedforprivate gatherings and events. (For more info on parks & recreation, see pages 26, 37 and 53.)

MEMORIALS Veterans Memorial Sgtsam_2000@yahoo.com www.vfw7999.blogspot.com Commander Sam Schlosser (336) 298-7926 Northwest Guilford VFW Post 7999

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northwestFINDER 2022 has constructed a veterans memorial besideSummerfieldCommunityCenter, 5404 Centerfield Road. Proceeds from the sale of engraved brick pavers to honorveteranswillbeappliedtofuture features at the memorial.

POST OFFICE Summerfield Post Oﬃce 7412 Summerfield Road, Summerfield ZIP Code 27358 (336) 643-5532 Mike Ringholz, postmaster

TRASH PICKUP/RECYCLING Republic Services (serves Summerfield and Stokesdale) (336) 724-0842 www.republicservices.com Call for white goods and leaf pickup. (Forotherutilitiesincludingcable/internet/phone, electric, gas and scrap tire/ white goods, and recycling/e-cycling, see pages 60 and 66.)

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DID YOU KNOW? In December 2020, Summerfield Community Center Inc. transferred ownership of the community center building to the town of Summerfield, along with 16.8 acres on Centerfield Road containing the core of the town’s community park, a lake and parking lots. Over the next several months the town council allocated almost $100,000 to replace the community center’s roof, upgrade the circa-1970s kitchen, bathrooms and doors, and install new ceiling lights and flooring. The renovations were completed in October 2021.

SCHOOLS (PUBLIC) (For info on northwest-area public schools, see page 61.)

SENIOR PROGRAMS

UTILITIES

(Forinfoonnorthwest-areaseniorprograms, see page 65.)

VOTING/ELECTIONS Guilford County Board of Elections (336) 641-3836 www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/ board-of-elections Summerfield polling sites: (SF1) Summerfield Community Center 5404 Centerfield Road (SF2) First Baptist Church 2300 Scalesville Road (SF3) MoreheadUnitedMethodistChurch 3214 Horse Pen Creek Road (SF4) Pleasant Ridge Christian Church 2049 Pleasant Ridge Road (NCGR1)CenterUnitedMethodistChurch 6142 Lake Brandt Road (NCGR2) St. Thomas Chapel PHC 633 N.C. 150 (Check the Board of Elections’ website for Early Voting sites.) All elections are administered by the county Board of Elections. You may register to vote after being a resident of your county for at least 30days.Voterregistrationformsmaybe obtained from the local town halls or at the county Board of Elections oﬃce. 8,608 Summerfield residents were registered to vote as of January 2022. Of these, 3,823 were registered as Republicans; 1,649 were registered as Democrats;3,075wereunaﬃliatedwith a political party; and 61 were registered as Libertarians.

(FormorevoterinformationforGuilford County, see page 67.)

YOUTH RECREATION/ CIVIC GROUPS RECREATION Summerfield Recreation Association info@SRAsports.org www.summerfieldrec.org Eric Coon, president Summerfield Recreation Association

Summerfield Recreation Association is a nonprofit, volunteer organization. It offersyear-round,organizedyouthsports programs,includingwinterbasketballand cheerleading,springandfallbasketballand fast-pitch softball for ages 4-16. Games andpracticesareheldatvariouslocations, includingSummerfieldElementarySchool and Summerfield Athletic Park. Northern Guilford Youth Football & Cheer www.ngyouthfootball.com Shawn Huffines, president shuffines@ngyouthfootball.com Northern Guilford Youth Football or Northern Guilford Youth Cheer

Northern Guilford Youth Football and CheerispartofthePiedmontTriadYouth FootballLeagueandoﬀersflagandtackle football and cheerleading for ages 5-12. (Formoreinfoonyouthrecreationandcivic groups, see pages 27, 38 and 67.)

DID YOU KNOW? As of December 2021, the town of Summerfield had spent $253,279.93 to defend itself in lawsuits relating to former town council member Todd Rotruck and his removal from oﬃce in April 2018.

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STOKESDALE Rockingham County

Stokesdale

AT A GLANCE Stokesdale was originally established in the 1860s as Green Pond because of a swampy pondinthegeneralareaofwhatisnowEllisboro Road and N.C. 68. The town of “Pond” was renamed “Stokesdale” in 1887; it is not certain whether the name was in honor of a railroad executive, a train conductor or the man who surveyed the area at the time. Firstincorporatedin1907,Stokesdalewentbankrupt duringtheDepressionandbecameinactiveinthe 1930s. After its charter was revoked in 1971, the town incorporated for a second time on Nov. 9, 1989, and has steadily evolved into a healthy, growing community. After purchasing 25 acres on Angel Pardue Road in 2004,thetownconstructeda6,600-square-foottown hall which was completed in April 2011. The town park,whichisalsoontheproperty,hasbeendeveloped overtheyearsandnowoffersathleticfields,picnicshelters, a walking trail, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts anddiscgolf;anadjoining9.8acreswaspurchasedin September 2021 for future park expansion. Stokesdale is the only town in northwest Guilford County that does not levy a property tax, and that operatesitsownmunicipalwatersystem.Theinitial water system was installed in 2003 after the town receiveda$3milliongrantfromthestatetoaddress contaminatedwaterinsomepartsofthecommunity.Withhundredsofnewhomesonthehorizon, the town continues to assess its water system infrastructureneedstoservenewhomeownersas well as existing homeowners not yet served by the water system.

In recent years several units in a historic downtownbuildinghavebeenrefurbishedbyaprivate business owner, and the businesses they are attractingarebreathingnewlifeintodowntown. Stokesdalealsohasashoppingcenterandother businesses and industries in outlying areas, andtheconvenienceofitsintersectionwith N.C. 68, U.S. 158 and N.C. 65 continues to appeal to those who work in a nearby city and enjoy coming home to the country.

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Incorporation date: 1989 Size: 21.4 square miles Tax rate: Stokesdale does not charge a property tax, but GuilfordCountycharges73¢per$100ofpropertyvalue. Additionally,residentsintheStokesdaleFireDistrictpaya fire tax of 10 cents per $100 of property value.

POPULATION 3,267

2000

5,047 5,924 (per U.S. Census figures/April 2020)

2010

CURRENT

AGE Under 18 ........................................................................................................ 28.7% 65 and over ......................................................................................................8.5%

EDUCATION (age 25 and over) High school graduate (or higher) ..................................................... 93.5% Bachelor’s degree or higher... ................................................................. 34.5% Households with broadband internet subscription: 81.2%

HOUSING Estimated number of households: 1,837 Average number of persons per household: 2.9 Median value of owner-occupied housing unit: $205,400

INCOME Median household income: $84,583 Families with income in last 12 months below poverty level: 8.1% Residents without health insurance (under age 65): 8.4%

RACE 97.5% of Stokesdale’s population is of one race Of those individuals of one race: 75.8% are white | 6.9% are Hispanic or Latino 13.5% are black or African-American | 1.3% are Asian

VETERANS: 201

BUDGET TOWN FISCAL YEAR

July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

GENERAL FUND BUDGET

Data obtained from U.S. Census Bureau/2020 Census and N.C. Office of State Budget and Management

VOTER STATISTICS 4,571 Stokesdale residents were registered to vote as of January 2022. Of these, 2,117 were registered as Republicans; 797 were registered as Democrats; 1,627 were unaﬃliated with a political party; and 30 were registered as Libertarians. Data provided by Guilford County Board of Elections

Projected Income Property taxes................................ $0 Sales tax ........................................... $0 Beer and wine excise tax..$21,000 State-collected taxes ........... $315,000 (utilities, cable, phone, internet)

ABC profit share ........................$13,000 (mixed drink sales)

Rental fees: Town Hall, park$1,000 Planning fees ........................$35,000 Investment earnings ............ $5,000 Christmas Parade sponsorships .....................$2,000 Miscellaneous ........................ $1,000 Undesignated Funds / Reserves ............................$80,772 Reimb.(forsharedoverheadexpenses)from Water Enterprise Account .$139,911 Total income $613,683

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Projected Expenses Payroll ...................................$229,783

(townclerk,deputyclerks,finance/budgetofficer salaries + health insurance, F.I.C.A., etc.) * includes $34,800 for council stipends

Annual audit ......................... $13,200 Legal fees (town attorney)$50,000 Planning & Zoning..............$29,000 Misc. government/admin $79,500 (includesinsurance/bonding,oﬃcesupplies &equipment,dues,advertising/non-zoning related, town hall repairs)

TOWN HALL 8325 Angel Pardue Road P.O. Box 465 Stokesdale, NC 27357 (336) 643-4011

Monday-Thursday,8a.m.-5p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon For more information, visit www.stokesdale.orgortheTown of Stokesdale’s Facebook page

COMMITTEES/BOARDS Planning and Zoning Board Budget Committee Events Committee Library Committee Ordinance Review Committee

Property Committee Want to serve on a town committee or board? Emailstokesdale@Stokesdale.orgor call Town Hall at (336) 643-4011.

Public Safety Animal Control ................. $15,500 Fire inspections/investigations .............................................$10,000 Park maintenance .................$6,000 (repairs, cleaning, lighting)

Property (outdoor) maintenance .................. $40,000 Community events............. $12,000 Utilities/Internet/Security (Town Hall) .......................$28,700 Capital outlay: park expansion ............ $100,000 Total expenses

$613,683

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FROM THE MAYOR Greetings from the Town of Stokesdale! Centrally located in the PiedmontTriad region, Stokesdale is ashortdrivefromGreensboro,Winston-Salemand HighPoint,whichgivesourcitizenstheadvantageof livinginasmalltownwhilebeingminutesawayfrom city conveniences and recreational opportunities. Apredominatelyruralcommunitywithalonghistory offarmingandagriculture,Stokesdalehasahistoric central business district which is seeing a welcome revitalization,agrowingindustrialandmanufacturing base, attractive commercial developments, a renownedwinery(StonefieldCellars)andallthecharm and character associated with a small town. And, we’re just a short drive to Belews Lake, where boating,fishingandmanyotherwateractivitiescan beenjoyedyear-roundonabeautiful3,800-acrelake.

Dale Martin

Priscilla Hunsucker

town clerk Stokesdale@ Stokesdale.org

deputy town clerk water@ Stokesdale.org

Employed by Town since April 2021

Employed by Town since March 2018

Robin Yount

Gary Matchunis

deputy town clerk deputyclerk@ Stokesdale.org

water operator responsible in charge (ORC)

EmployedbyTownsince November 2021

Employed by Town since early 2018

Our population continues to grow and the latest censusestimateswe’reapproaching6,000residents.

Kim Thacker

Our public water system has helped foster growth andwecontinuetoevaluateourinfrastructureneeds.

budget/financeofficer kthacker@ Stokesdale.org

In 2021, a new and expanded Bi-Rite grocery store held its grand opening, one block east of its former location.We also saw the beginning of several new residentialcommunitiesandanewlargeindustrial developmentevolvingjustnorthofourtownlimits. Our town hall and community park were built on a 25-acretractadjacenttoourelementaryschool,and wehavethreewalkingtrails,soccerfieldsandother recreationalfacilitiesforourresidents.A9-plus-acre tract adjacent to the existing park was purchased in September 2021 for future expansion. Another communityparkneardowntownsupplementsour town park. Ouryouthathleticprogramisoperatedandstaﬀedby volunteersandoﬀerssoccer,baseballandbasketball. StokesdaleElementarySchool,NorthwestMiddleand NorthwestSeniorHighschoolsareconsistentlyrated among the best public schools in North Carolina. Best of all, our town has no property tax, nor any towndebt,whichisatestimonytothestewardshipof our past town councils. We invite you to visit our town and enjoy some real Southern hospitality – and who knows, you just might want to stay!

Mayor Mike Crawford (336) 337-1071 mcrawford@Stokesdale.org 4-yeartermends2025

TOWN COUNCIL & PERSONNEL

Contracted/Employed with the Town since December 2018

TheTownofStokesdalehasoperatedunderamayor-councilformofgovernment since it incorporated in 1989. Stokesdale Town Council includes four council membersandamayor,allofwhomareelectedbycitizenstoalternatingfour-year terms; the mayor votes on all matters that come before the council. StokesdaleTownCouncilmembersshareday-to-dayresponsibilitiesforoverseeingtownstaﬀandallgovernmentalactivities,includingoperationsofthetown’s municipal water system.

Derek Foy

mayor pro tem (919) 389-6493 dfoy@ Stokesdale.org

4-year term ends 2023

Jim Rigsbee

(336) 399-8009 jrigsbee@ Stokesdale.org

4-year term ends 2023

Jimmy Landreth (336) 707-8615 jlandreth@ Stokesdale.org

4-year term ends 2023

Tim Jones

(336) 643-4011 timjonesstokesdale@ gmail.com

4-year term ends 2025

WHAT MADE THE NEWS IN 2021

Council plans for growth, water system expansion

Withseveralresidentialsubdivisionsonthehorizonanda300-acreindustrialparkunderway justafewmilesfromthetown’sborder,Stokesdale’stownleadersbeganexploringoptionslast year for a secondary water source and an expansion of the town’s water system. Sincethetown’swatersystemwasinitiallyinstalledin2003,Stokesdalehascontractedwith Winston-Salem/ForsythCountyUtilitiestopurchasewater;itcurrentlyusesabout120,000gallons/day of its contracted 300,000 gallons/day. Inresponsetotheanticipatedresidentialandcommercialboon,thenmayorJohnFlynttold fellowcouncilmembersinOctober2020thatStokesdalehasa“ton”ofhomesonthehorizonand developers “knocking on the door all the time.” “Ifwe’regoingtodoublethewatercustomersinthenextthreeorfouryears,weneedtoplan,”hesaid.

Landscaping company replaced after contract expires

ConcernssomecouncilmembershadaboutBeaverOutdoorSolutions(BOS)charging$24,000 fortheremovalofdamagedandfelledtreesinthetownparkafterHurricaneMichaelblewthroughin October2018coupledwithconcernsabouta$10,000paymentthetownclerkmadetothecompany withoutpriorcouncilapprovalremainedonthefrontburnerthroughthefirstseveralmonthsof2021. At the time the tree work was done and later, when the payment was made, former council memberFrankBrunoservedasthesolememberofthetown’sPropertyCommittee;inthatrole,he wasresponsibleforworkingdirectlywithcompaniesthatprovidedproperty-relatedservicestothe townandreviewingallpaymentstothem.Brunobelongedtothesamebusinessnetworkinggroup as BOS owner Vic Beaver. ThetowncouncildidnotrenewBOS’contractwhenitexpiredlastspring.Brunolosthisbids for reelection in November 2019 and again in November 2021.

New town clerk, deputy town clerk

DaleMartin,aformercityclerkfortheTownofKernersville,washiredaspart-timeinterimtown clerkaftertheresignationoftownclerkAlisaHouk.SincesettlingintothepositionlastMay,Martin hasrepeatedlyreceivedhighpraisefromtowncouncilmembersforherknowledgeoftowngovernment policies and procedures, eﬃciency and professionalism. RobinYountwashiredlastNovemberasadeputyclerk;shewillworkunderMartinforthenext two-plus years until Martin’s retirement, with plans for her to then take over as town clerk. DeputyclerkPriscillaHunsuckerremainsafamiliarfaceatTownHallandisprimarilyresponsible for administrative duties relating to the town’s municipal water system.

Town to receive $720,000 in COVID-19 federal funds

Water projects topped the town’s priority list for spending $720,000 it will receive from federal COVID-19 relief funds appropriated to Guilford County through the American Rescue Plan Act. Whenthetownwasnotifiedofthefunding,formerStokesdalemayorJohnFlyntsaiditcouldhelppay forasecondwaterlinefromWinston-Salem,whichsupplieswaterforStokesdale’smunicipalwatersystem. Accordingtofederalrules,Stokesdalewillhavethreeyearstoobligatethefundingandfiveyearsto spend it.

Land purchased for future park expansion

StokesdaleTownCouncilvoted3-2lastSeptembertopurchase9.8acresadjoiningthetown parkfor$214,000.ThenmayorJohnFlyntandmayorprotemThearonHooksvotedagainstpurchasing the land at $24,000 over its appraised value. CouncilmanDerekFoyarguedthepropertyoﬀeredthetownauniqueopportunitybecauseof its proximity to the town park and elementary school, and said he felt it was fairly priced. “The potential uses are endless,”Foy said.“It opens an opportunity for our town park to be better used for our citizens.” Read more on these and other Stokesdale-related topics at www.nwobserver.com.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for 2022 SeveralcommunityeventsinStokesdale were in the planning stages, but dates and details remained tentative as this annual directory went to press in January. Visit the town’s website at www.stokesdale.org,checkoutthelatest issueoftheNorthwestObserver,orvisit www.nwobserver.com for updates on communityeventsinStokesdalefor2022. 

Stokesdale Town Council 2nd Thursday each month, 7 p.m. Attend in-person or view meetings live via the town’s YouTube channel DETAILS: www.stokesdale.org 

Good Samaritan food pantry Last Saturday* each month, 9-11 a.m. (*3rd Saturday in November & December) DETAILS: www.stokesdalegsm.org 

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Community farmers market

Tuesdays, 4 to 7 p.m., late April-early October Stokesdale United Methodist Church 8305 Loyola Drive, Stokesdale 

Sept. 11 ceremony

Stokesdale Fire Department 8401 U.S. 158 DETAILS: TBA 

Angel Tree program

November-December DETAILS: www.stokesdalegsm.org 

Christmas parade*

Saturday, Dec. 10 2 p.m., Downtown Stokesdale *Apre-paradecraftshow,foodtrucks andlivemusiccomplementedtheparade in 2021 and will likely be part of Parade Day festivities again in 2022.

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES CIVIC/SERVICE GROUPS Friends of Stokesdale friendsofstokesdale@gmail.com Joe Thacker, president (336) 708-0334 Thisnonprofitorganizationisdedicated torevitalizingdowntownStokesdaleand preserving its history. Marine Corps League Detachment 1314 Allen Bowen, sr. vice commandant seastallionch53@gmail.com (864) 908-8425 Joe Vodenichar, commandant joev2512@yahoo.com (336) 389-2136 TheMarineCorpsLeagueDetachment

1314 meets the second Thursday of each month at Kernersville Moravian Church, 504 S. Main St. (activity building), 7 p.m. For more info, please call (336) 389-2136. Marine Corps League members promotetheidealsofAmericanfreedom and democracy and provide aid to all Marines and former Marines and their widows and orphans. Northwest Republican Women Marilyn Forster, president MarilynForster@yahoo.com

Stokesdale Community Choir

This choir invites all adults for fellow-

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EMERGENCY SERVICES In case of emergency, dial 911

Station 12 8401 U.S. 158, Stokesdale (336) 643-0790 www.stokesdalefire.com Full-time paid and volunteer firefighters

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(For more info on local civic/service groups, see pages 12, 34 and 43.)

STOKESDALE FIRE DISTRICT

Meets monthly on the second Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Meeting locations vary.

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ISO Rating: 3 (Awarded by the Insurance Service Oﬃce, an ISO rating analyzesadepartment’sfirefightingabilities andassignsanumericalratingfrom1to 10, with 1 being the best. These ratings are used by insurance companies to calculatefireinsurancepremiums.Without a full municipal water system with hydrants, it is diﬃcult for a department to achieve a rating lower than a 6.) The Stokesdale Fire Department does not issue burn permits. Residents who need such permits should visit ncforestservice.govandlookfor“BurningPermits”under“QuickLinks”areaat lower right. TheStokesdaleFireDepartmenthasan auxiliary that provides support to firefightersduringafireorotheremergency. Additionally,theauxiliarysellsreflective addressmarkers,whichenableemergency

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Arrangementsareinplacethroughout Guilford County for numerous emergency shelters, but locations are not confirmed until there is an emergency. Emergencysheltershavebeenestablished in the Town of Stokesdale; in case of a disaster, as soon as possible after an assessmenthasbeenmadetoverifysheltering is needed, Guilford County deter-

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of Stokesdale-area churches, provides assistancewithheatingandelectricbills and food to area families in need. It also sponsors an Angel Tree, which gives communitymembersanopportunityto purchase Christmas gifts for children in need. A food pantry operated by Good Samaritan Ministries is open to the public from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the last Saturdayofeverymonth(thirdSaturday inNovemberandDecember)atStokesdale Business Center, 8500 Ellisboro Road. For info, call (336) 643-5887.

Good Samaritan Ministries P.O. Box 202, Stokesdale, NC 27357 7769 N.C. 68 N, Stokesdale, www.stokesdalegsm.org

Participating churches include Bethel UnitedMethodistChurch(336-643-0509); ChurchoftheLivingGod(336-643-4594); Crossroads Community Church (336-312-1431); Flat Rock United Methodist Church (336-643-0306); GideonGroveUnitedMethodistChurch (336-932-3364); Mount Carmel United Methodist Church (336-643-0306); Mount Zion United Methodist Church

Good Samaritan Ministries of Stokesdale, Inc.

Good Samaritan Ministries, an ecumenicalChristianoutreachministry

(336-548-4455);OakRidgeUnitedMethodistChurch(336-643-4690);OakRidge PresbyterianChurch(336-643-3452);Oak SpringsMissionaryBaptistChurch(336643-5617); Stokesdale Christian Church (336-643-3111) and Stokesdale United Methodist Church (336-643-4850). Formoreinformationonorganizations where you can give or get assistance, see pages 14, 36 and 50.)

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northwestFINDER 2022 LIBRARY Stokesdale Library Located in Stokesdale Town Hall 8325 Angel Pardue Road (336) 643-4011 stokesdale@Stokesdale.org 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-noon Friday The Stokesdale Library oﬀers books and computers for public use. The library opened in April 2013, is run by volunteers,andcurrentlyoperatesduring TownHallhours.Donationsofchildren’s booksandhardcoverbooks(noencyclopedias or textbooks) are appreciated.

PARKS & RECREATION ATHLETIC FIELDS/PARKS Stokesdale Ball Park 8401 Capri Drive P.O. Box 802, Stokesdale www.stokesdaleparksandrec.com info@stokesdaleparksandrec.com Stokesdale Parks and Recreation

This park is owned by Stokesdale ParksandRecreation,anon-profitwhich coordinatesbaseball/softball,basketball, soccer and cheerleading programs at its fields in Stokesdale, at Stokesdale TownParkandatStokesdaleElementary School. Stokesdale Town Park at Martin’s Meadow 8329 Angel Pardue Road, Stokesdale (336) 643-4011 (town hall) www.stokesdale.org/departments/ parks_and_recreation.php

This 25-acre park was developed by the Town of Stokesdale and is located behind the town hall. The park has two multipurpose fields, a disc golf course, playground,walkingtrail,picnicshelters and sand volleyball courts.

(For more information on northwestarea parks & recreation, see pages 15, 37 and 53.)

LAKES Belews Lake/Carolina Marina 548 Shelton Road, Stokesdale (336) 427-0498 www.carolinamarina.com Carolina Marina

Lake access is available at the Piney Bluﬀ Access Area on N.C. 65 and the Pine Hall Access Area on Pine Hall Road. Boating access is also available at the privately-ownedHumphriesRidgeMarina and Campground and Carolina Marina.

MEMORIALS Stokesdale Veterans Monument 6826 U.S. 158, Stokesdale Todd Harmon (336) 643-3711 tharmon@forbisanddick.com LocatedatVulcanMaterialsCompany, the monument is the site of a special programeachVeteransDay.Acommunity walking track is also located at the site.

DID YOU KNOW? With “a ton of homes” on the horizon, Stokesdale oﬃcials are taking steps to expand the town’s municipal water system, which currently serves just over 600 residential and commercial customers. Since the town’s water system was installed in 2003, it has contracted to purchase water from Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Utilities; town oﬃcials are currently exploring options for a secondary water source.

POST OFFICE Stokesdale Post Oﬃce 8210 U.S. 158, downtown Stokesdale ZIP Code 27357 (336) 644-6686 Joshua Hopkins, postmaster 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2-4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday www.usps.com

SCHOOLS (PUBLIC) (ForinfoonStokesdale/northwest-area public schools, see page 61.)

SENIOR PROGRAMS (ForinfoonStokesdale/northwest-area senior programs, see page 65.)

SUPPORT GROUPS AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Stokesdale Christian Church 8607 Stokesdale Street (336) 643-3111 Weekly AA meetings are held at 6:30p.m.onSundays.Formoreinformation, call the church, (336) 643-3111, or Dean, (336) 392-6676. (For more info on support groups, see pages 37 and 66.)

UTILITIES TRASH PICKUP/RECYCLING Republic Services (serves Summerfield and Stokesdale) (336) 724-0842 www.republicservices.com Call for white goods and leaf pickup.

WATER Aqua N.C. (forcommunitywellsystemusersonly) www.aquaamerica.com

For info or water emergencies, call (877) 987-2782. Stokesdale Water System (residents on municipal water only) Stokesdale Town Hall (336) 643-4011 For info, billing questions or water emergenciesduringbusinesshours,call StokesdaleTown Hall, (336) 643-4011. To get water turned on, Stokesdale residents who are eligible to receive town water must go to Town Hall Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or Friday, 8 a.m.-noon. For after-hours assistance and/or after-hours water emergencies, call Mayor Mike Crawford, (336) 337-1071. (Forotherutilitiesincludingcable/internet/phone, electric, gas and scrap tire/ white goods, and recycling/e-cycling, see pages 60 and 66.)

VOTING/ELECTIONS Guilford County Board of Elections (336) 641-3836 www.guilfordcountync.gov InStokesdale,thepollingsiteislocatedat: Stokesdale Town Hall 8325 Angel Pardue Road (Check the Board of Elections’ website for Early Voting options.) All elections are administered by the Guilford County Board of Elections. You may register to vote after being a resident of your county for at least 30days.Voterregistrationformsmaybe obtained from the local town halls or at the county Board of Elections oﬃces. 4,571 Stokesdale residents were registered to vote as of January 2022. Of these, 2,117 were registered as Republicans; 797 were registered as Democrats;1,627wereunaﬃliatedwith apoliticalparty;and30wereregistered

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as Libertarians. (For more voter info, see page 67.)

YOUTH RECREATION ATHLETICS Stokesdale Parks and Recreation www.stokesdaleparksandrec.com info@stokesdaleparksandrec.com Jordan Balmforth, president Damon Wear, vice president Stokesdale Parks and Recreation

StokesdaleParksandRecreationoﬀers youthbasketball,soccer,baseball,softball andcheerleading.Theorganizationowns StokesdaleBallPark;basketballisplayedin theStokesdaleElementarySchoolgym. (Formoreinfoonnorthwest-areayouth recreation/civic groups, see pages 16, 38 and 67.)

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OAK RIDGE Stokesdale Forsyth County

Summerfield

Oak Ridge

AT A GLANCE

What was likely once a footpath for Native Americansevolvedintoafarmingcommunitynamedafter theoaktreesrunningalongthehighestridgeinGuilford County. Oak Ridge gained fame as a place of higher learningwhenin1852citizens“desirousofpromoting thecauseofeducation”establishedOakRidgeInstitute, whichin1971becameOakRidgeMilitaryAcademy;itis nowtheoldestprivatemilitaryschoolinNorthCarolina. In 1998 Oak Ridge residents voted to incorporate their community in order to have a say in how their town was governedandhowitwouldberesidentiallyandcommerciallydeveloped.Besidestheappealofarurallandscape,asmall butthrivingcommercialdistrict,10-minutedrivetoPiedmont TriadInternationalAirport,andeasyaccesstoI-40,I-73and the cities of Greensboro, High Point and Winston-Salem provideOakRidgeresidentswiththebonusofconvenience. Across from Oak Ridge Town Hall on Linville Road lies the town’s “crown jewel,” an 80-acre community park that features athletic fields, a concession stand and restroom facilities, picnic shelters, walking trails, a playground, dog park and an amphitheater. In 2018 the town acquired “the Whitakerproperty,”consistingof62acresofopenlandthat abutsOakRidgeTownHallonLinvilleRoad,withfrontageon N.C.150.Thetownhopestogetconstructionunderwaythis spring to develop the Whitaker property, which has been named “Heritage Farm Park,” for an expansion of its existing park. Heritage Farm Park will initially offer two lighted multi-purposefields,atrail,aplayground,picnicshelters, restrooms, a parking lot and a site to honor veterans. Oak Ridge officials have been exploring options for a municipal water system since soon after incorporating 24 years ago. In 2019 the state legislature distributed equallyamongOakRidge,SummerfieldandStokesdale theremaining$3.4millionthathadbeenearmarkedfor aregionalwatersystemstudy,contingentuponeachof themunicipalitiesusingthefundingforwater-related projects. Oak Ridge plans to use its $1.1 million share, and funds from a $2.1 million allocation from the county through the American Rescue Plan Act, to help establish a municipal water system that will initially serve new subdivisions with 30 or more houses; after a year of negotiations, the town enteredintoacontractwithEnvirolinkinJuly2021 to establish and operate the system.

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Incorporation date: 1998

Size: approx. 15 square miles

Property tax rate: 8¢ per $100 of property value (town), 73¢ per $100 (county), 9.77¢ per $100 (fire department) Sales tax rate: combined 6.75% (2% for Guilford County; 4.75% for North Carolina)

POPULATION 3,988

2000

6,185

2010

7,488 (per U.S. Census figures/April 2020)

CURRENT

AGE Under 18 ........................................................................................................ 29.3% 65 and over ....................................................................................................13.7%

EDUCATION (age 25 and over) High school graduate (or higher) .........................................................97.7% Bachelor’s degree or higher ....................................................................................50.3% Households with broadband internet subscription: 86.9%

HOUSING Median value of owner-occupied housing unit: $383,300 Estimated number of households: 2,275; Estimated number of family members per household: 3.03

INCOME Median household income: $127,578 Families with income in last 12 months below poverty level: 4.3% Residents without health insurance (under age 65): 4%

RACE 94.4% of Oak Ridge’s population is of one race Of those individuals of one race: 73.1% are white | 3.7% are Hispanic or Latino 11.9% are black or African-American | 8.1% are Asian 1.3% are American Indian and Alaska native

BUDGET TOWN FISCAL YEAR

July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

Operating/Capital budget: $2,626,160

VETERANS: 443

Projected revenues

Data obtained from U.S. Census Bureau/2020 and N.C. Office of State Budget and Management

(8 cents per $100 property value)

Property taxes.....................................$916,559

VOTER STATISTICS 6,068 Oak Ridge residents were registered to vote as of January 2022. Of these, 2,740 were registered as Republicans; 1,145 were registered as Democrats; 2,150 were unaﬃliated with a political party; and 33 were registered as Libertarians. Data provided by Guilford County Board of Elections

Sales tax ................................................. $331,427 ABC store profit sharing ................$200,000 Intergovernmental revenue .........$332,501

(utility and other taxes collected by the state and distributed to local governments)

Interest/Investment earnings ........ $21,500 Parks and Recreation .........................$56,250 Planning & Zoning fees ....................$20,000 Other revenue.......................................$35,300 Fund Balance Transfer .....................$712,623

TOTAL revenues.......................... $2,626,160

Projected expenses ADMINISTRATION

Salaries/benefits for administrative employees............$404,295 Professional services ........................$185,000

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Contractsforaccounting,legalservices,consulting, animal control and tax collection

Town committees and boards ..............................................$41,035 Other operating expenses ...............$94,150 TOTAL Administrative

$724,480

BUILDING/GROUNDS

Town Hall.................................................$38,200

(includes maintenance, furnishings and utilities)

PARKS & REC

TOWN HALL Forcommitteemeetingschedules andothertowninformation,visit www.oakridgenc.com Monday-Friday,8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. or the Town of Oak Ridge’s Facebook page. 8315 Linville Road, P.O. Box 374 Oak Ridge, NC 27310 (336) 644-7009

COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Board of Adjustment Finance Committee Historic Preservation Commission Mountains-to-Sea Trail Committee Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Planning and Zoning Board Special Events Committee Wanttoserveonatowncommitteeor board?Emailssmith@oakridgenc.com or call Town Hall at (336) 644-7009.

Salaries/benefits for Parks & Rec employees ............$349,522 Operations/maintenance ..............$149,500 Special Events .......................................$25,500 Misc. Parks & Rec expenses............. $13,500 Oak Ridge Youth Assoc. stipend ...$30,000 TOTAL Parks & Rec

$568,022

CAPITAL EXPENSES

Whitaker Property............................ $855,000 Site development, restrooms, and parking lot

Mountains-to-Sea Trail ...................... $37,500 Veterans Honor Green ......................$34,000 Town Park improvements/equipment$773 ,18 Union Cemetery Renovation .........$30,000 Amortized land purchase payment$255,600 Computer equipment ......................... $6,040 TOTAL Capital Expenses $1,295,458

TOTAL expenses ..................... $2,626,160

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FROM THE MAYOR Welcome to Oak Ridge! We’re proud of the small-towncharmandrecreationalopportunities in our historic community. Our Town Park will soon be complemented by the 62acreHeritageFarmParkthatpreserveshistoric farmland and scenic vistas in our town core. Inadditiontoathleticfields,picnicareasanda playground–allslatedforcompletionin2022 – a new site to honor veterans will be constructed.Nearby,thenewHeadwatersTrail, partoftheMountains-to-SeaTrail,advances our goal of providing trail access to connect bothparkstothebeautifulCascadesPreserve. It’s no wonder Oak Ridge is a sought-after destinationforvisitorsandnewresidentsalike. OakRidgeisalsohometohistoricproperties such as the Oak Ridge Military Academy, Oakhurst, the Charles and Jesse Benbow houses, and Old Mill of Guilford. Each of thesesitesoﬀersapieceofourcommunity’s story,andmanyarelocatedwithinourbeautiful Historic District, which has helped shape our attractive commercial town core. Key intersections in Oak Ridge will receive a makeoverbeginninglaterthisyear,thankstoa two-yearNCDOTprojectdesignedtoimprove pedestrian and vehicle safety. We’ll also continuetobuildamodestmunicipalwater systemfocusedonnewdevelopments,while expandingwateraccessforourlocalfiredepartment.Soon,we’lllaunchanew,updated websitetokeepourresidentsuptodateonall things Oak Ridge. Our town is known for its enthusiastic volunteerswhoserveontowncommitteesand organize events such as Heritage Day, Light UptheNight,CanineCapersandMusicinthe Park. We’re grateful to these volunteers, our exceptionaltownstaﬀ,andalloftheresidents who call Oak Ridge home. Together, they represent the heart of Oak Ridge!

Mayor Ann Schneider (336) 554-2125 aschneider.nc@ gmail.com

4-year council term ends 2025

TOWN COUNCIL & PERSONNEL Since July 1, 2011, the Town of Oak Ridgehasoperatedunderacouncilmanager form of government, in which a town manager who is hired by the council acts much like the chiefadministrativeoﬃcerinabusinessandisresponsibleforpersonnel decisions as well as overseeing the town’s day-to-day operations. The council is responsible for setting

Jim Kinneman mayor pro tem

(336) 644-8645 jkinneman@ triad.rr.com 4-year term ends 2025

policies and in turn the manager is responsible for enacting them. Oak Ridge Town Council includes fivecouncilmemberswhoareelected by citizens to alternating 4-year terms; the mayor is elected every two years from among the council members and votes on all matters that come before the council.

Bill Bruce

town manager

bbruce@oakridgenc.com

worked with Town since 2006; served as town manager since February 2018

George McClellan

(336)643-7816/580-0133 george@ mcclellanfinancial.com 4-year term ends 2023

Doug Nodine

(336) 209-1999 doug@qie.com 4-year term ends 2023

Martha Pittman

(336) 686-6220 mpittman55@ hotmail.com 4-year term ends 2023

Sandra Smith town clerk

ssmith@oakridgenc.com employed by Town since March 2012

Ashley Royal

deputy town clerk

aroyal@oakridgenc.com

employed by Town since October 2017

Sean Taylor

planning director

staylor@oakridgenc.com employed by Town since April 2018

Notshown,TerryLannon,parksandrecreationdirector since Spring 2007 (tlannon@oakridgenc.com), and parksandrecreationcrewleaderandgroundskeepers.

WHAT MADE THE NEWS IN 2021 Heritage Farm Park moving ahead

OakRidgeleadersaremakingfinalpreparationstoexpandTownParkwiththetransformationof 62 acres of old farm land behind Town Hall into Heritage Farm Park. Oak Ridge Town Council voted unanimously in October to line up financing and a general contractorforthepark,estimatedtocost$3.63million.AlthoughthetownfailedtosecureaNorth CarolinaParksandRecreationTrustFundgrantearlierintheyear,itreceivedwordinJanuary2022 thatthankstothestatemakingadditionalfundingforparksavailable,thetownwasbeingawardeda matching grant in the amount of $490,000. InDecember,thetownadvertisedforbidsforageneralcontractorwhilenegotiatingwithTruist Financial to borrow money and tap cash reserves to pay for the project. OakRidgeexpectstoreceivestateapprovalforfinancingoftheprojectMarch1,allowingconstruction to begin in the spring, according toTown Manager Bill Bruce said. Spending will cover gradingandinstallationofutilities,alongwithconstructionofrestrooms,aparkinglot,twolighted multi-purpose fields, a trail, a playground and picnic shelters.

Growing donations for veterans site

Donations are climbing forVeterans Honor Green, a site within Heritage Farm Park that will honor veterans. AsofearlyDecember,contributionstopped$49,000,oraboutathirdoftheproject’s$150,000 goal,accordingtoPattiDmuchowksi,chairofthetown’sSpecialEventsCommittee;thecommittee is leading eﬀorts to construct the veterans site. OakRidgeTownCouncilcommittedtoproviding$68,000inmatchingfundsovertwoyearsfor constructionoftheproject.Renderingsshowacurvedconcreteboardwalkleadingtothecircularsite with granite monuments honoring the diﬀerent military branches.

Municipal water system nears start

The town council voted 5-0 in November to adopt a resolution seeking state environmental approvalforcreatingawatersystem,anideatownleadersbegandiscussingsoonafterOakRidge’s incorporation in 1998. Theresolutionaddressesthreedocuments–awatersystemmanagementplan,waterrulesand awaterconservationplan–submittedbyOakRidgetotheNorthCarolinaDepartmentofEnvironmental Quality for approval. In July, the town hired contractor Envirolink Inc. to establish and operate the water system, describedbyMayorAnnSchneiderasa“modest’’systeminitiallyservingnewsubdivisionswithat least 30 lots. ThesystemmayeventuallyexpandtoprovidewaterforfireprotectionandtoOakRidgehomeownerswhowanttoswitchtomunicipalwaterfromcommunityandprivatewells,accordingto town oﬃcials.

‘Village feel’ gaining traction

Effortsbytownleaderstocreatea“villagefeel’’intheN.C.68businessdistrictaregainingtraction. Inthelatestofseveralstepsdatingbacktofouryearsago,OakRidge’scouncilandtownstaffhave beencollaboratingwiththeHillGrouponthecreationofanillustrateddesignguidebookfordevelopers. TheRoanoke,Virginia-basedcommunityplanninganddesignfirmisincorporatingsuggestions fromOakRidgeresidentsandbusinessownerswhorecommendedpreservingthetown’shistory andopenspaceswhiledesigningbuildings,shoppingareasandstreetswithpedestrianaccessand safety at the forefront of planning. Thecouncilhopestoadoptthedesignguidebookbymid-2022,accordingtoMayorSchneider. EffortstoslowtrafficonN.C.68,attractmorecustomerstolocalbusinessesandimprovesafety forpedestriansandcyclistsgobacktoDecember2017whenOakRidgehiredthePiedmontTriad RegionalCouncilasaconsultanttocreateastreetscapevisionplan.Adoptedbythecouncilin2019, theplanservesasablueprintforthetown’sfuturecommercialdevelopmentanddovetailswithroad improvements planned by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. ThestateagencyplanstoconstructtworoundaboutsandmakeimprovementstotheN.C.68/150 intersection.Ifplansremainontrack,theworkcouldstartasearlyasthefallof2022anditwilllastfor twoyears;duringthattime,officialswarnedthatconstructionwillcausetrafficcongestionanddelays.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for 2022

DuetotheongoingchallengesofCOVID, event dates may be subject to change Oak Ridge Town Council*

1stThursdayeachmonth,7p.m./TownHall

Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club

2nd Monday each month, 7 p.m. MORE INFO: tiﬀanykhansen96@gmail.com

Merchants of Oak Ridge

3rd Tuesday each month MOREINFO:www.merchantsofoakridgenc.com

Northwest Guilford Kiwanis

Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at noon MORE INFO: nwgkiwanis@gmail.com

Oak Ridge Lions Club

4th Monday each month, 6:30 p.m. Oak Ridge Room (next to Bistro 150) MORE INFO: frankxk95@gmail.com

*For details and updates on events hosted by the Town of Oak Ridge, visit www.oakridgenc.com, Facebook.com/ TownofOakRidge,www.nwobserver.comor theNorthwestObserver’sCalendarEvents section in each printed edition.

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Music in the Park*

Saturdays, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Oct. 8 / Town Park

Spring Arts & Crafts Show*

Saturday, April 2 / Oak Ridge Town Park

Canine Capers*

Saturday, April 30 / Oak Ridge Town Park

5K, Hannah’s Haven*

Saturday, May 21 / Oak Ridge Town Park

Memorial Day service*

Monday, May 30, 10 a.m. Oak Ridge Town Park amphitheater

Movies in the Park*

Fridays, June 3 and Aug. 5 / Town Park

RidgeFest*

Thursday-Saturday,Sept.8-10/TownPark MOREINFO:www.merchantsofoakridge.com

RidgeFest Arts & Crafts Show*

Saturday, Sept. 10 / Oak Ridge Town Park

Heritage Day*

Saturday, Sept. 24 / Oak Ridge Town Park

ORYA Halloween Terror Trail

October 21-22, 28-29 / Town Park MORE INFO: www.orya.org

Fall Arts & Crafts Show*

Saturday, Nov. 5 / Oak Ridge Town Park

Veterans Day service*

Friday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. Oak Ridge Town Park amphitheater

Light Up the Night*

Saturday, Dec. 3 (rain date Dec. 4)/ Town Park

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS Merchants of Oak Ridge www.merchantsofoakridge.com

(Formoreinfoonnorthwest-areabusiness associations, see pages 12 and 43.)

CIVIC/SERVICE GROUPS Kiwanis Club

Shane Beal, president shane@eurohaus.pro

Casey Crossan, president nwgkiwanis@gmail.com

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Northwest Guilford Kiwanis

Along with promoting member businesses, the group has organized and sponsored several annual community events, including the Great Pumpkin Event, Run the Ridge and RidgeFest. Meetings are every third Tuesday; time and location can be found on the website.Visitwww.merchantsofoakridge.com or call (336) 508-9573 for more info.

The Kiwanis Club of Northwest GuilfordisamemberofKiwanisInternational, whose motto is“Serving the children of theworld.”Theclubhonorslocalstudents withitsmonthlyTerrificKidsrecognition program, supports local organizations such as Camp Carefree and is involved in many community activities, such as the GlenwoodFreeTutoringProgramforun-

derprivilegedchildren.Meetingsareheldat Bill’s Pizza Pub the first and thirdTuesday of the month at noon; for more info, visit the club’s Facebook page. Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club Tiﬀany Hansen, president tiﬀanykhansen96@gmail.com (336) 404-8038 Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club

Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club is anonprofitorganizationwithmembers including women from all walks of life whoshareacommitmenttocommunity service. Meetings are held the second Mondayofeachmonth,7p.m.;checkthe group’sFacebookpageorcontactTiﬀany Hansen, president, for more info. Northwest Republican Women Marilyn Forster, president MarilynForster@yahoo.com Meets monthly on the second Thurs-

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day, 6:30 p.m. Meeting locations vary. Oak Ridge Garden Club Barb Engel, (336) 253-4301 barbesc@gmail.com OakRidgeGardenClubmeetsthefirst Tuesdayofthemonth(withsomeexceptions) at 7 p.m. at various locations. Oak Ridge Lions Club Frank Kelleher, frankxk95@gmail.com Oak Ridge North Carolina Lions Club

OakRidgeLionsClubmeetseveryfourth Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Room next to Bistro 150 in Oak Ridge Commons.Membersenjoythefellowship thatcomeswithservingothers,especially thosewhoaresight-orhearing-impaired. The club is involved in several community projects and local events; its major fundraiser is an annual golf tournament. Brooms made by Industries for the Blind

aresoldyear-round,andusedeyeglasses arecollectedforrecycling.Theclubisalso part of the Adopt-a-Highway program. Preservation Oak Ridge Jeﬀ Bair, president (336) 402-0144 Preservation Oak Ridge, a nonprofit organizationthatiscommittedtopreserving the historic structures of Oak Ridge, meets the fourth Wednesday of each monthbeginninginFebruaryat5:30p.m. at the historic Ai Church on N.C. 68 at Alcorn Road in Oak Ridge. Restoration is nowcompleteonthishistoricchurch,and thebuildingisavailableforschedulingof weddings, reunions and meetings. (Forinfoonnorthwest-areacivic/service groups, see pages 12, 22 and 43.)

EMERGENCY SERVICES In case of emergency, dial 911

OAK RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT Station 15 8325 Linville Road, Oak Ridge (336) 643-3783 Station 51 5219NorthwestSchoolRd.,Greensboro (336) 662-8900 www.oakridgencfire.com Full-time paid and volunteer firefighters Ken Gibson, chief Oak Ridge NC Fire

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SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT In case of emergency, dial 911 (For info on the Sheriﬀ ’s Department or otheremergencyservices,seepage45.)

GIVE/GET ASSISTANCE Goodwill Industries 2205-A Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge (336) 643-4549 www.triadgoodwill.org

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HEALTH/FITNESS FACILITIES CrossFit Oak Ridge 8309 Linville Road, Oak Ridge (336) 643-3444 www.crossfitoakridge.com crossfitoakridgenc@gmail.com CrossFit Oak Ridge

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The 12,000-square-foot facility provides CrossFit as well as many other fitness-basedandcommunityactivities includingZumba,kids’fitnessprograms/ sports camps and athletic fields. Snap Fitness 1433-B (68 Place) N.C. 68 N, Oak Ridge (336) 643-5501 www.snapfitness.com/oakridgenc Kimberly Stoll oakridgenc@snapfitness.com Snap Fitness (Oak Ridge, NC)

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(located in the Oak Ridge Commons shopping center) (336) 788-7141 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday

PARKS & RECREATION ATHLETIC FIELDS/PARKS Oak Ridge Town Park 6231 Lisa Drive (336) 644-7009 www.oakridgenc.com Terry Lannon parks and recreation director tlannon@oakridgenc.com Oak Ridge Town Park

This nearly 80-acre park includes two baseball/softballfields,twomultipurpose fields, concession stand, restrooms, pavedandunpavedwalkingtrails,picnic shelters,playground,horseshoepits,fish-

ing pond, paved parking, a community events lawn, an oﬀ-leash dog park and four miles of mountain bike trails. Picnic shelters,athleticfields,10’x10’canopies andhorseshoesetsareavailableforrental. Sponsorshipopportunitiesarealsoavailable for businesses and individuals. An amphitheater and additional restroom facilities were constructed in 2015 as part of the park’s Phase 2. The park will soon be complemented by the 62-acre Heritage Farm Park. In additiontoathleticfields,picnicareasanda playground,anewsitetohonorveterans will be constructed there. (For more info on northwest-area parks & recreation, see pages 15, 26 and 53.)

POST OFFICE

Polly Duncan, postmaster 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday www.usps.com

SCHOOLS (PUBLIC) (For info on northwest-area public schools, see page 61.)

SENIOR PROGRAMS (Forinfoonnorthwest-areaseniorprograms, see page 65.)

SUPPORT GROUPS AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church 2614 Oak Ridge Road (336) 643-3452

Oak Ridge Post Oﬃce 8323 Linville Road ZIP Code 27310 (336) 644-7945

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Preserving our heritage for future generations How your Historic Preservation Commission helps Oak Ridge: • Project Approvals – Preserving the unique character

of Oak Ridge by offering design reviews in support of Certiﬁcate of Appropriateness (COA) applications for projects undertaken within the historic district.

• Historic Heritage Grants – Supporting property

owners in maintaining and improving their historic properties. Watch for information in January. Applications due in March.

• Events and Hands-on Preservation Eﬀorts –

Promoting awareness of the importance of safeguarding our town’s historic structures, which in turn preserves our town’s character and strengthens property values.

Want more information? Contact Oak Ridge Town Hall at (336) 644-7009 email ssmith@oakridgenc.com or visit www.oakridgenc.com

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(For more info on northwest-area support groups, see pages 26 and 66.)

Oak Ridge polling sites: (OR1) Oak Ridge Town Hall 8315 Linville Road (OR2) OakRidgeUnitedMethodistChurch 2424 Oak Ridge Road

Oak Ridge Youth Association www.orya.org

(ChecktheBoardofElections’websitefor Early Voting options.)

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UTILITIES TRASH PICKUP/RECYCLING GFL Environmental (855) 222-2797 (336) 668-3712 www.gflenv.com Call for white goods, furniture or yard waste pickup. (For cable/internet/phone, electric, gas, scrap tire/white goods, water, yard waste or recycling/e-cycling, see pages 60 and 66.)

VOTING/ELECTIONS Guilford County Board of Elections (336) 641-3836

All elections are administered by the county Board of Elections. You may register to vote after being a resident of your county for at least 30 days. Voter registration forms may be obtainedfromthelocaltownhallsorat the county Board of Elections oﬃces. 6,068 Oak Ridge residents were registered to vote as of January 2022. Of these, 2,740 were registered as Republicans; 1,145 were registered as Democrats;2,150wereunaﬃliatedwith apoliticalparty;and33wereregistered as Libertarians. (For more voter info, see page 67.)

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GUILFORD COUNTY AT A GLANCE GuilfordCounty,thethird-most-populouscounty in North Carolina (behind Mecklenburg and Wake), grewinpopulationalmost10%between2010and2020, accordingtorecentlyreleased2020U.S.Censusfigures. In downtown Greensboro, the cultural world got a hugeboostwhentheStevenTangerCenterforthePerforming Arts opened for performances last September. The $88millioncomplexwasscheduledtoopeninMarch2020 butgrandopeningeventsandallscheduledliveperformances wereputonholdbecauseofCOVID-19gatheringrestrictions. Thestate-of-the-artfacilityseats3,023peopleandwillhostup to 150 live performance events each year. AccordingtoTripAdvisor.com,thelistofTop10thingsto doinGuilfordCountyincludesvisitingtheInternationalCivil RightsCenterandMuseumattheformerWoolworth’sstorein downtownGreensboro,where,onFeb.1,1960,fourblackstudents from NC A&T courageously sat at a“whites only”lunch counter.Theactionofthemen,dubbedthe“GreensboroFour,” is credited with sparking America’s sit-in movement. GreensboroScienceCenter,theGuilfordCourthouseNational MilitaryPark,theGreensboroChildren’sMuseumandSkyWild,a zip-line and aerial adventure park, are other top places to visit. IndowntownHighPoint,themultiuseBB&TPointStadium, which seats 4,400, opened in May 2019. The $36.1 million stadiumisalsoequippedtohostsoccer,footballandlacrosse games, as well as other events such as festivals and concerts. Cityleadersenvisionthestadiumbeingthecenterpieceforthe downtown High Point revitalization project. The largest higher educational institutions in Guilford County are University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina A&T State University and GuilfordTechnical Community College. Thecounty’stransportationsystemincludesstateand federalhighwaysanda9.4-milesegmentofI-73whichwas completed in May 2017, rail, and PiedmontTriad International Airport.The airport has attracted companies such as FedEx, Honda Aircraft Company, HAECO Americas and Cessna to the region – and in January 2022, the airportgotanadditionalboostwhenBoomSupersonic announcedplanstoestablisha$500millionmanufacturingfacilityfortheproductionofsupersonicjetson 65 acres owned by PTI. The airport has more than 1,000 acres of on-site land ready for development, includingan800-acretractthathasalreadyreceived preliminaryapprovalfordevelopmentbytheEPA.

Guilford County encompasses 645.7 square miles

POPULATION 488,406 541,299 (per latest U.S. Census figures/April 2020)

2010

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Greensboro population (per latest U.S. Census figures/April 2020): 299,556

AGE Under 18 .........................................................................................................22.1% 65 and over ....................................................................................................15.5%

RACE White (alone) .................................................................................................49.4% Black or African-American (alone) .........................................................35.4% Hispanic or Latino (alone)...........................................................................8.4% Asian (alone) ....................................................................................................5.3% American Indian & Alaska native (alone) ..............................................0.8% Two or more races .........................................................................................2.5%

EDUCATION (age 25 and over) High school graduate or higher .............................................................89.1% Bachelor’s degree or higher .......................................................................36% Households with a broadband internet subscription: 76.3%

INCOME, HEALTH INSURANCE Per capita income (past 12 months): $30,767 Median household income: $53,261 Persons without health insurance (under 65): 11.5%

OTHER NOTES Guilford County has an estimated 231,640 housing units. Median value of owner-occupied housing: $167,000 Countywide, 16% of families and individuals had income below the poverty level in the last 12 months. Veterans living in Guilford County: 27,868 Data obtained from U.S. Census Bureau/April 2020 and N.C. Office of Budget and Management

BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS Better Business Bureau 1617 N.C. 66 South, Suite 201, Kernersville, NC 27284 (336) 852-4240 www.bbb.org/us/nc/greensboro (Formoreinfoonbusinessassociations innorthwestGuilfordCounty,seepages 12 and 34.)

and the community. Meetings, which includeissue-basedspeakers,legislative updates and optional lunch, are held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Starmount Forest Country Club, One Sam Snead Drive, Greensboro. Greensboro Airport Rotary Club www.greensboroairportrotary.org David Wilhoit, president Greensboro Airport Rotary Club

CIVIC/MISC. GROUPS Greater Greensboro Republican Women’s Club www.gsorw.org president@gsorw.org Greater Greensboro Republican Women’s Club

GGRWCisanorganizationofwomen andmenwhoworktoimpactimportant issues by reaching out to legislators

The Greensboro Airport Rotary Club meets mostTuesdays from 7 to 8 a.m. at WellSpringRetirementCommunity,4100 WellSpringDrive,Greensboro.Amember of Rotary International, whose motto is “Service above self,”the club is devoted toservingthecommunityandtheworld. Greensboro Newcomers Club www.greensboronewcomersclub.com greensboronewcomersclub@gmail.com (336) 638-1639

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The purpose of the Greensboro NewcomersClubistowelcomenewresidents tothearea,toacquaintthemwiththecommunity and enable them to meet others. Marine Corps League Detachment 1314 www.nwt1314.org Allen Bowen, sr. vice commandant seastallionch53@gmail.com (864) 908-8425 Joe Vodenichar, commandant joev2512@yahoo.com (336) 389-2136 TheMarineCorpsLeagueDetachment 1314meetsthesecondThursdayofeach monthatKernersvilleMoravianChurch, 504 S. Main St. (activity building), 7 p.m. For more information, please call (336) 389-2136.

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SERVING HEARTS.

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Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club (NGWC) is a nonprofit organization with members including women from all walks of life who share a commitment to community service. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month, 7 p.m.; check the group’s Facebookpageforlocation.Formoreinformationaboutthegrouportoattend a meeting, contact Tiﬀany Hansen at abovephonenumberoremailaddress.

Sportsman’s Wildlife Club Freddie Marshall (336) 339-3147 Sportsmans Wildlife Club

Members of Northwest Guilford VFW Post7999areregularparticipantsinlocal

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eventssuchastheSummerfieldFounders’ DayParade.Thepostwasresponsiblefor fundinganderectingapermanentveterans monumentbesideSummerfieldCommunity Center. VFW Post 7999 meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Summerfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Road in Summerfield. (For more info on civic/miscellaneous groups, see pages 12, 22 and 34.)

ELECTED OFFICIALS (U.S./N.C. Senate and House)

UNITED STATES SENATE Thom Tillis (R) 113 Dirksen Senate Oﬃce Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-6342 tillis.senate.gov Electedtoasecondsix-yeartermin2020

Serving Guilford County since 1986, Dr. Jerry Reeves is an established name in the dental community. With over 35 years experience, Dr. Reeves maintains the highest standards for Family, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry.

WELCOME DR. KATHRYN SMITH We at Jerry Reeves DDS, PA would like to officially welcome Dr. Kathryn Smith to our practice! • Dr. Kat was born and raised in Greensboro and has been a family friend of the Reeve’s since she was three years old. • Dr. Kat attended Greensboro Day School, received her B.S. in Biology from Davidson College, then went on to receive her Doctorate of Dental Surgery with Honors from the University of Chapel Hill. • Upon graduation, Dr. Kat was awarded the Academy of Operative Dentistry Award for Outstanding Achievement and inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society.

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Richard Burr (R) 217 Russell Senate Oﬃce Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3154 burr.senate.gov Winston-Salem oﬃce: 2000 W. First St., Suite 508, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 (800) 685-8916 Elected to his third six-year term in November 2016

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kathy Manning (D) 6th District (includes northwest Guilford County) 415 Cannon House Oﬃce Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-3065 Local oﬃce: 100 S. Elm Street, Suite 301 Greensboro, NC 27401 (336)333-5005(ormessageviaFacebook) www.manning.house.gov Elected to two-year term in 2020

N.C. SENATE Michael Garrett (D) 27th District (includes northwest Guilford County) 300 N. Salisbury Street, Rm. 206-C Raleigh, NC 27603 (919) 733-5856 michael.garrett@ncleg.net Elected to his second two-year term in November 2020

N.C. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jon Hardister (R) House Majority Whip 59th District Guilford 300 N. Salisbury St., Rm. 638 Raleigh, NC 27603-5925 (919) 733-5191

Mailing address: 6427 Bellcross Trail Whitsett, NC 27377 Elected to his fifth two-year term in November 2020 John Faircloth (R) 62nd District (includes northwest Guilford County) 300 N. Salisbury St., Rm. 613 Raleigh, NC 27603-5925 (919) 733-5877 l (336) 841-4137 Address: 4456 Orchard Knob Lane High Point, NC 27265 john.faircloth@ncleg.net info@johnfaircloth62.com Elected to his sixth two-year term in November 2020

GUILFORD CO. GOVERNMENT Guilford County Courthouse 301 W. Market St., Greensboro www.guilfordcountync.gov

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

(336) 641-3351 www.guilfordcountync.gov

GuilfordCountyhasninecommissioners (eight district and one at-large), each electedtoafour-yearterm.Thechairmanis chosen by the board members. Commissioners oversee the various countydepartmentsandadopttheannual budget,whichsetsthetaxrate(currently, 73.05centsper$100ofassessedproperty value). For a map of districts, visit www. guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/board-ofelections/reports-data-maps/district-maps. James Upchurch (D) District 6 (includes Colfax) jupchurch @guilfordcountync.gov (336) 690-9570 Elected in 2020 Four-year term expires 2024

Justin Conrad (R) District 3 (includes northwest Guilford County) 1717 Hobbs Road Greensboro, NC 27410 (336) 641-7717 jconrad@guilfordcountync.gov Elected to second term in 2018 Four-year term expires 2022 Kay Cashion (D) at large (336) 274-6272 (home) 103 W. Greenway Drive Greensboro, NC 27403 kcashion @guilfordcountync.gov Appointed commissioner in 2004, elected in 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018. Four-year term expires 2022

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Carly Cooke (D) District 5 (includes part of Summerfield) ccooke @guilfordcountync.gov (336) 580-6813 Elected in 2020 Four-year term expires 2024

EMERGENCY SERVICES In case of emergency, dial 911

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Danny Rogers, sheriff 400 W. Washington St., Greensboro (336) 641-3694 (sheriff ’s office) Four-yeartermexpires2022 (336) 641-3355 (duty sergeant, manned 24/7) www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/ sheriff-s-office sheriff@guilfordcountync.gov Guilford County Sheriff’s Office

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northwestFINDER 2022 Visit website for information on sexual offenders, incident reports, missing persons, unsolved crimes, inmate search, crime alerts, submitting a tip, along with handgunorconcealedweaponspermits. Thesheriff’sdepartmentoperatesthree districtparolofficesinthecounty;northwestGuilfordCountylieswithinDistrict1. District 1 office 7504SummerfieldRoad,Summerfield (336) 641-2300 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Capt.LatoyaHowell,districtcommander (336) 641-2301 lhowell@guilfordcountync.gov 1st Lt. Mike Burns, assistant commander mburns@guilfordcountync.gov

www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/ sheriff-s-office (336) 373-2222 non-emergency 24/7 Guilford County Sheriff

FIRE DEPARTMENTS (For information on fire departments inOakRidge,StokesdaleandSummerfield, see pages 12, 22 and 35.)

EMERGENCY MEDICAL Cone Health Urgent Care Center 1123 North Church St., Greensboro (336) 832-4400 www.conehealth.com Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Moses Cone Memorial Hospital 1121 North Church St., Greensboro (336) 832-7000 (front desk) (336) 832-8040 (emergency services) www.conehealth.com

Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center 1750 Kernersville Medical Pkwy. Kernersville (336) 564-4000 www.novanthealth.org

Cone Health MedCenter High Point 2630 Willard Dairy Road, High Point (336) 884-3777 www.conehealth.com Wesley Long Community Hospital 2400 W. Friendly Avenue, Greensboro (336) 832-1000 (front desk) (336) 832-1300 (emergency services) www.conehealth.com

EMERGENCY SHELTERS

Arrangementsareinplacethroughout Guilford County for numerous emergency shelters, but locations are not confirmed until there is an emergency. Emergency shelters have been established throughout Guilford County, includinginthetownsofStokesdaleand Summerfield. In case of a disaster, as soon as possible after an assessment has been made to verify sheltering is needed,GuilfordCountydeterminesthe closestsafesheltertoactivateandthen workswithpublicinformationpartners to get that information out to the community in as many ways as possible. In the event of a disaster, call the American Red Cross at (336) 333-2111 to confirm that a designated shelter in your area has been opened.

MISCELLANEOUS Animal Control (336) 641-5990 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Sat) Afterhoursorincaseofemergency,dial911 Department of Health and Human Resources (336) 641-3447 www.guilfordcountync.gov (select our county, then select human services) Greensboro Urban Ministry 305W.GateCityBoulevard,Greensboro (336) 271-5959 www.greensborourbanministry.org Anecumenicaloutreachagencythatprovidesemergencyfoodandshelter,housing, clothing, a food bank and thrift store. Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: closed

Guilford County Animal Resource Center 980 Guilford College Road Greensboro (336) 641-3400 Closed Monday and Tuesday Open 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday noappointment;registrationrequired Saturday & Sunday appointment only www.guilfordcountync.gov (select our county, then select animal services) Health Department (336) 641-7777 www.guilfordcountync.gov (selectourcounty,thenhumanservices)

ENTERTAINMENT/ EDUCATIONAL ACC Hall of Champions 1921W.GateCityBoulevard,Greensboro (336) 315-8411 www.acchallofchampions.net The ACC Hall of Champions opened to the general public on March 3, 2011, the first day of the 2011 ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament. The Hall celebrates past, present and future conferencesuccessthroughthedesign and use of interactive displays, unique institutionalexhibitsandmulti-purpose program space that showcases the league’s storied history. Locatedinthewesternportionofthe GreensboroColiseumComplex’sSpecial Events Center, the entrance to the ACC Hall of Champions features a 4-foot, 360-degree,state-of-the-artvideoglobe that treats guests to a unique multimediadisplayofconferencehighlights. Other features of the Hall’s first phase (8,100 square feet) include a historical timeline of the ACC’s founding in Greensboro in 1953 through today; individualmemberschoolexhibits,lifesize ACC school mascot exhibits, a“you call the play” interactive broadcasting booth, ACC Network Video Vault and spacetodisplaymemorabilia,trophies and historical event photos.

Greensboro Aquatic Center 1921W.GateCityBoulevard,Greensboro (336) 315-8498 www.greensboroaquaticcenter.com Greensboro Aquatic Center

TheGreensboroAquaticCenter(GAC) isastate-of-the-artfacilityfeaturingleading edge concepts in aquatic design. It is located in the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, the premier sports and entertainment facility in the Southeast. The GAC brings together all major aquaticsports,includingcompetitiveswimminganddiving,waterpoloandsynchronized swimming, in one venue. The GAC fullymeetsNCAAandFINAstandardsand oﬀersGreensborotheopportunitytohost high school and collegiate events, USA Swimmingmeets,Master’sswimmingand U.S.Water Polo events as well as a myriad oflocal,regional,nationalandinternational competitions. The GAC is also a community pool

opentothepublicandmembersforyearroundswimmingandrecreation.Formore info,visitgreensboroaquaticcenter.com.

Greensboro Coliseum Complex

Opened in 1959, the Greensboro Coliseum Complex now includes eight venues:anamphitheater,arena,aquatic Greensboro Children’s Museum center, banquet hall, convention center, 220 N. Church Street, Greensboro museum,atheatreandanindoorpavilion. (336) 574-2898 The Coliseum is the home of www.gcmuseum.com UNC Greensboro’s men’s basketball The Greensboro Children’s Museum team, the Greensboro Swarm of the is a hands-on, interactive play place for NBA G League, and has hosted the childrenages0-10tolearnandhavefun. Men’s ACC Tournament 26 times since Visitorsareallowedtotouchandexplore 1967 (the most of any venue) and the exhibitscreatedtostimulateyoungsters’ Women’s ACC Tournament 19 times imaginations. Kids can romp and play (also the most of any venue) since intheconstructionzone,doctor/dentist 2000. The Coliseum has also hosted conoﬃce, market, theater, transportation certs for over 40 years; the first major gallery, media room, creation station, concert held there was performed by learning garden and other areas. The Monkees. Elvis Presley performed thereApril14,1972;thefootagefromthat Greensboro Coliseum Complex 1921W.GateCityBoulevard,Greensboro performance was used for his final film, Elvis on Tour. Presley performed at the (336) 373-7400 Continued on page 48 www.greensborocoliseum.com

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NORTHWEST ANIMAL HOSPITAL (336) 643-8984

Full-service medicine, surgery and dentistry Surgical and therapeutic laser

1692 NC Hwy 68 N, Suite J Oak Ridge

Loving care for pets and their families

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northwestFINDER 2022 Coliseum again on April 21, 1977, one of the final venues of his tour, before his death on August 16. The450,000-square-footGreensboro Coliseumhasaseatingcapacityofabout 22,000. Greensboro Grasshoppers First National Bank Field, 408 Bellemeade Street, Greensboro (336) 268-2255 www.gsohoppers.com The Greensboro Grasshoppers are a Single-AAﬃliateofthePittsburghPirates. They play their home games at First NationalBankField,whichseats7,499fans. Greensboro Science Center 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro (336) 288-3769 www.greensboroscience.org TheGreensboroScienceCenterisac-

credited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest nationalrecognitionforamuseum,and theAssociationofZoosandAquariums. The center offers exhibits to appeal to every age. The 22,000-square-foot Carolina SciQuarium features African penguins, sharks, otters, a fishing cat, stingrays, moray eels, an anaconda, a two-toed sloth and mata-mata turtles. The Dinosaur Gallery and Gem and Mineral Gallery are perennial favorites. Animal Discovery is an outdoor zoologicalparkthatfeaturestigers,gibbons, wallabies,lemurs,manedwolves,anteaters and other animals. TheEdwardR.ZanePlanetariumoffers a trip to the stars, and visitors can also viewthesunfromthesolarobservatory. TheOmniSphereTheater offers digital shows on a 40-foot dome screen, andtravelingexhibitsareoftenfeatured. SkyWild, a treetop adventure park, featuresthreecoursesforvariousfitness levels.

Greensboro Swarm Greensboro Coliseum Complex 1921W.GateCityBoulevard,Greensboro (336) 907-3600 https://greensboro.gleague.nba.com The Greensboro Swarm is the NBA D-LeagueaﬃliateoftheCharlotteHornets. International Civil Rights Center & Museum 134 S. Elm Street, Greensboro (336) 274-9199 www.sitinmovement.org International Civil Rights Center & Museum

The International Civil Rights Center & Museum is devoted to the internationalstruggleforcivilandhumanrights. Located in the former F.W.Woolworth’s store where the nonviolent protests of the1960Greensborosit-instookplace, the museum also oﬀers a variety of meeting spaces and facilities for rental.

Join us For Worship Sunday 9:30am | Sunday school and small groups 10:45am | Worship service (on-site and online) 6:00pm | AWANA Clubs Wednesday 6:00pm | Bible Study with Pastor Roy Carter (online)

Online services are available at www.facebook.com/CBCOakRidge and can be viewed in real time or at viewer’s convenience

1715 NC 68 N, Oak Ridge • (336) 643-7684

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Körner’s Folly 413 S. Main St., Kernersville (336) 996-7922 www.kornersfolly.org Körner’s Folly

JuleGilmerKörner,aninteriordesigner, decoratorandpainter,beganbuildingwhat he intended to be a showplace and temporary home in 1878.The design caused a cousin to call the house “Jule Körner’s folly.”Körnerlikedthemonikerandbegan havinghishousecalledbythattitle,even having it set in tile outside the front door. The house has 22 rooms on three floors andsevenlevels.Ceilingheightsrangefrom 6 to 25 feet, and it is said that no two doorwaysarethesame.In1897,theupperfloor was renovated and turned into a theater known as Cupid’s Park. It was said to have beenthefirstprivatelittletheaterinAmerica. Körner’sFollyoﬀerstours,theatricalproductionsandcommunityeventsthroughout the year.

North Carolina Fusion U-23 Macpherson Stadium 6105TownsendRoad, Browns Summit (336) 993-2137 www.soccer.ncfusion.org North Carolina Fusion U-23, formerly knownasCarolinaDynamo(ofthePremier Development League), is a USL League Two soccer team. (USL League Two is the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.)Foundedin1993,theteamplays itshomegamesatMacphersonStadium, where they have played since 2003. North Carolina Zoo 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro (800) 488-0444 www.nczoo.org Visitors at the North Carolina Zoo can enjoy 500 acres of exhibits constructedtoresemblenaturalhabitats.It features more than 1,600 animals and

52,000 plants located along five miles of shaded pathways. Trams are also available to take visitors to exhibits. Piedmont Environmental Center 1220 Penny Road, High Point (336) 883-8531 www.highpointnc.gov/PEC Piedmont Environmental Center

The Piedmont Environmental Center oﬀers 11 miles of hiking trails (open during daylight hours) on a 376-acre nature preserve, which is home to deer, red fox, raccoons, hawks, owls, turtles and many birds. Qualified naturalists are on hand to teach classes and answer questions. Manyrecycledmaterialswereusedinthe constructionofthemainbuilding.Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. Classesareoﬀeredontopicssuchasstargazing,birdingandcultivatingwildflowers, andguidedoutdoorhikes,kayaking/canoe-

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Excel to Serve! Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School’s primary mission is to develop students holistically to serve in a world in need of peace, love and justice. We encourage students through academic and co-curricular opportunities to excel personally, academically, spiritually, and to build their own unique mission in life. Bishop McGuinness is fully accredited and a college preparatory high school, widely recognized for high academic standards and the excellence of their graduates. Students are guided by an exceptional faculty and college counseling team, not only as they work towards college goals, but in all aspects of their experience at Bishop. We offer a full AP program, aviation STEM courses, and a thriving arts program with over 40 courses. We are minutes from Greensboro and have financial assistance and transportation available.

Please call the Admissions Office for your private tour. 336.564.1011 or kknox@bmhs.us

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northwestFINDER 2022 ingadventuresandfieldtripsareavailable. Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts One Abe Brenner Place 300 North Elm St., Greensboro (336) 373-7575 www.tangercenter.com TangerCenter

Thismuch-anticipated,state-of-the-art performancecenterindowntownGreensboro was scheduled to open in 2020. However, the grand opening events and performances were postponed due to COVID-19. Since its opening in 2021, the Tanger Centerhashostedawidevarietyofliveentertainmentincludingconcertsfromartists such as Sting, Josh Groban, Patti LaBelle and Little Big Town; Broadway shows such as “Wicked,”“Come From Away” and“Hamilton”; Guilford College’s Bryan Series;GreensboroSymphonyOrchestra

performances;comedyshowsandalltypes of family entertainment. The3,000-seatTangercenterismanaged by the staﬀ of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.

amenities are provided onsite; parking is available in the adjacent lots that also servicetheColiseumComplex.Formore info,visit:www.greensborocoliseum.com/ venues/detail/white-oak-amphitheatre.

White Oak Amphitheatre 2407W.GateCityBoulevard,Greensboro (336) 373-7400 www.greensborocoliseum.com

Winston-Salem Dash Truist Stadium 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem (336) 714-2287 www.wsdash.com

White Oak Amphitheatre is located on the southern end of the Greensboro Coliseum Complex campus (on the former Canada Dry bottling plant property)andhostsadiverseselection of concerts, community events, fairs, arts and crafts, and festivals.The venue opened on June 5, 2011, with a concert by The Beach Boys. The amphitheater has 7,061 seats, including more than 2,000 reserved seatsandgeneraladmissionlawnseating for more than 5,000 patrons. Concessions, bar service and other

TheWinston-SalemDashMinorLeague BaseballteamisaClassAAdvancedAﬃliate of the Chicago White Sox.

GIVE/GET ASSISTANCE Goodwill Industries Northwest-area locations: • 3921BattlegroundAve.,Greensboro • 2415 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro • OakRidgeCommonsShoppingCenter, 2205-A Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge

INGLE LAW, PLLC We are engaged in the general practice of law, including personal injuries, business formation, misdemeanor criminal defense, family law, estate work, and residential and commercial real estate closings.

Ronald D. Ingle, Jr. Ronnie@inglelawoffice.com

Stokesdale office located at: 8512 US Highway 158 Kernersville office: P.O. Box 2474, Kernersville, NC 27284

www.IngleLawOffice.com

OAK RIDGE

8001-E Marketplace Drive (336) 644-0665

SUMMERFIELD

998-A Hwy 150 W (336) 643-6002 Locally owned and operated in the northwest area

www.triadgoodwill.org Triad Goodwill

GoodwillIndustriesprovidesworkopportunitiesforpeoplewithspecialemployment needs.Theorganizationacceptsdonations ofclothing,housewares,furniture,books, computersandaccessories,whichitsellsin itsstores.Somelocationsalsoaccepttelevisions, cell phones and appliances. Greensboro Urban Ministry 305W. Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro (336) 271-5959 www.greensborourbanministry.org Greensboro Urban Ministry is an ecumenicaloutreachagencywhichissupported by more than 200 Protestant, Catholic andJewishcongregations.Open8:30a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, the ministry providescrisisinterventionandemergency services,oﬀeringfood,shelterandclothing.

It is dedicated to helping individuals and familiesbreakthecyclesofpoverty,hunger, addiction and homelessness. Hannah’s Haven 5432YanceyvilleRoad,BrownsSummit (336) 656-1066 www.hannahshaven.net Hannah’s Haven, A Teen Challenge Center

Hannah’s Haven is a recovery home that seeks to provide a safe and stable environment for women to establish a lifestyle free of drugs and alcohol. The Christianministryserveswomenages18 andolderwhohaverecentlycompleted substanceabusetreatmentorhaveundergonemedicallysuperviseddetoxification. HorsePower Therapeutic Learning Center 4537 Walpole Road, High Point (336) 931-1424

www.horsepower.org HORSEPOWER Therapeutic Learning Center

HorsePower,anonprofitorganization founded in 1995, provides therapeutic equine activities for more than 300 individualswithandwithoutdisabilitieseach year.ItisaccreditedasaPremierCenterby PATH International. Next Step Ministries 955 N.C. 66, Kernersville P.O. Box 793 (336) 413-7054 (oﬃce) (336) 413-5858 (crisis) (336) 993-0630 (store) www.nextstepdv.org info@nextstepdv.org

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northwestFINDER 2022 and their children escape domestic violence.NextStepMinistriesoﬀersshelter, food,clothing,transportation,advocacy and other services. Salvation Army 301 West Green Drive, High Point (336) 881-5400 www.salvationarmycarolinas.org Salvation Army of High Point

The Salvation Army provides help to those in need in the way of emergency shelter, emergency and disaster relief, rehabilitationandcrisisassistance.The organization accepts clothing, shoes, household goods, etc. The shelter, located at 1311 S. Eugene Street in Greensboro, can be reached by calling (336) 273-5572. Vietnam Veterans of America (800) 775-VETS or (336) 885-4488 www.scheduleapickup.com www.vva.org Vietnam Veterans of America

Vietnam Veterans of America is a national service organization that primarilyservestheneedsofveteransof the Vietnam War era. The organization accepts clothing, accessories, shoes, babyitems,householdgoods,glassware, books, toys, bicycles, small furniture, rugs, tools, small appliances, bedding, draperies,curtains,kitchenware,jewelry, stereos,radios,portableTVs.Callorvisit the website to schedule a pickup. Youth Focus Inc./ Alexander Youth Network 405 Parkway, Suite A, Greensboro (336) 274-5909 www.youthfocus.org

Local nonprofit serving Guilford County families and youth since 1971. Servicesincludesubstanceabusecounseling,fostercare,youngwomen’shousing, counseling, emergency housing, school and educational groups, some

coveredbyNCHealthChoice,Medicaid, orprivateinsurancewhileothersmaybe free of charge. (For more info on organizations where you can give or get assistance, see pages 14, 23 and 36.)

LIBRARIES Blanche Benjamin Branch 1530 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro (336) 373-7540 Central Library 219 N. Church Street, Greensboro (336) 373-2471 Glenn McNairy Branch 4860 Lake Jeanette Road, Greensboro (336) 373-2015 Kathleen Clay Edwards Branch 1420 Price Park Drive, Greensboro (oﬀ New Garden Road) (336) 373-2923 Kernersville Library (Paddison Memorial Library) 248 Harmon Lane, Kernersville (336) 703-2930 Stokesdale Library Stokesdale Town Hall 8325 Angel Pardue Road, Stokesdale (336) 643-4011

MISCELLANEOUS FARMERS MARKET Piedmont Triad Farmers Market 2914 Sandy Ridge Road, Colfax (336) 605-9157 www.triadfarmersmarket.com Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market

RobertG.ShawPiedmontTriadFarmers Market is one of four state farmers markets, allowing visitors to buy vegetables,fruitsandornamentalsdirectly from farmers. Activities are oﬀered at promotional events.The Market Shoppes, which are

located indoors, a garden center and restaurant are open year-round.

GUILFORD COUNTY DEPTS. www.guilfordcountync.gov (select our county) CooperativeExtension:(336)641-2400 Health Department: (336) 641-7777 Mental Health/ Sandhills Center: (800) 256-2452 Planning Department: (336)641-3334 Register of Deeds: (336) 641-7556 Social Services: (336) 641-3447 Tax Department: (336) 641-3363

N.C. DOT/DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES www.ncdot.org/dmv

DRIVER’S LICENSE BUREAU 2391 Coliseum Blvd., Greensboro (336) 334-5438 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 2527 E. Market Street, Greensboro (336) 334-5745 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 236 E.Washington Street, Greensboro (919) 715-7000 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 810-A N. Main Street, Kernersville (336) 993-5651 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday New residents have 60 days after establishingpermanentresidencytoobtain a driver’s license. Appointments may bemadeonlineatwww.ncdot.org/dmv. Applicants must appear in person at a statedriver’slicenseoﬃceandtakeany requiredtests.Beginningin2016,drivers renewingalicensearenolongerrequired to take a test on the identification of road signs. N.C. driver’s licenses are valid for five to eight years, depending on the driver’s age.

ROAD KILL REMOVAL

For pickup of dead animals on the road or in the right of way, call the N.C. Department of Transportation at (336) 487-0000 to arrange for their removal.

SNOW/ICE REMOVAL

TheN.C.DepartmentofTransportation clearssnowandicefromGuilfordCounty state-maintainedroadwaysoutsidethe boundaries of Greensboro city streets, which are served by Greensboro’s snow and ice removal program. For information about the priority order for clearing snow and ice from county roadways, view the Snow ClearingPolicyatwww.ncdot.govandsearch “Snow Removal.”

VEHICLE REGISTRATION 2218 Golden Gate Drive, Greensboro (336) 275-7715 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday

5533 W. Market Street, Greensboro (336) 856-1510 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 1701 Westchester Drive, Suite 220B, High Point (336) 889-8247 9 a.m.-5p.m. Monday-Friday 810 J North Main Street, Kernersville (336) 904-0743 9 a.m.-5p.m. Monday-Friday NewresidentsofNorthCarolinamust register their vehicles within 60 days of establishingpermanentresidencyhere. Vehiclesmustalsobeinspectedannually at an approved inspection facility. This step must be taken by new residents within 10 days of receiving a vehicle registration. Although new residents caninitiallyregistervehicleswithoutan inspection, North Carolina requires a vehicleinspectionbeforetheycanrenew their vehicle registration.

PARKS & RECREATION ATHLETIC FIELDS Carolyn S. Allen Complex 3610DrawbridgeParkway,Greensboro Monique Floyd (336) 373-2946 CarolynS.AllenRegionalParkComplex features four baseball/softball tournamentfieldsthatcanberentedforprivate tournamentuseMarchthroughOctober on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and forlargerspecialeventsduringtheweek.

GARDENS Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden 1105 Hobbs Road, Greensboro www.greensborobeautiful.org (click on The Gardens, then select Bicentennial Garden)

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Your North Carolina Art, Furniture, & Mattress Source OVER 300 MANUFACTURERS AT DEEP DISCOUNTS 210 Stage Coach Trail Greensboro • 336.855.9034 • www.pribafurniture.com

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Createdin1976forthenation’sbicentennial,thegardenfeaturesaweddinggazebo, recirculating stream and sensory garden.

Features15gardensshowcasing4,000 diﬀerentplantson7acresunderdevelopment. Future plans call for an outdoor amphitheater and a Woodland Garden.

Bog Garden at Benjamin Park 1101 Hobbs Road, Greensboro www.greensborobeautiful.org (click on Bog Garden) (336) 373-5888

Price Park 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro (336) 373-3648 www.greensboro-nc.gov; (type Price Park in the search bar)

Bog Garden

This urban garden has an elevated walkway that allows views of plants and birds in a 7-acre wetland setting. Gateway Gardens 2800EastGateCityBoulevard,Greensboro www.greensborobeautiful.org (click on Gateway Gardens) (336) 373-2199 Gateway Gardens

GatewayGardensrepresentsthebiggest project ever undertaken in the 45+-year historyofGreensboroBeautiful.Itfeaturesa playfulandinteractivegarden,andahorticulturaloasisintegratingelementsofhistory, movement, discovery and community. Phase I opened in 2011, and includes theMichelFamilyChildren’sGarden,the HeritageGarden,RainGarden,Gateway Plaza & Icon, and the Great Lawn. It will eventually span 11 acres. Greensboro Arboretum 401 Ashland Drive, Greensboro www.greensborobeautiful.org (click on Greensboro Arboretum) (336) 373-4334 This 17-acre site features 14 permanentplantcollectionsandspecialdisplay gardens as well as a fountain, overlook, arbor, gazebo, bridges and benches.

Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden

Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden 215 S. Main Street, Kernersville (336) 996-7888 www.cienerbotanicalgarden.org

The Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library is located at Price Park. The park oﬀers walking trails, a butterfly garden and a meadowlark sanctuary.

HISTORIC PARKS David & Rachel Caldwell Historical Center 3211 W. Cornwallis Drive, Greensboro (336) 373-3681 www.greensborohistory.org (click Plan a Visit) The Rev. David Caldwell (1725-1824) wasaPresbyterianminister,aself-trained physician,andanearlyeducatorincolonial North Carolina. At this site in 1767, he opened an academy for young men that produced five state governors. Guilford Courthouse National Military Park 2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro (336) 288-1776 www.nps.gov/guco Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Site of the historic Revolutionary War Battle of Guilford Courthouse, the park is operated by the National Parks Service. Createdin1917,itwasthefirstRevolutionary War battlefield in the United States protected by the federal government. It includes a statue of Gen. Nathanael Greene,forwhomGreensborowasnamed, and exhibits in the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Visitor Center.

LAKES Lake Higgins Marina 4235HamburgMillRoad,Summerfield (336) 373-3739 www.greensboro-nc.gov; (type Higgins in the search bar) Lake Higgins

One of Greensboro’s three watershed parks, Lake Higgins Marina oﬀers traditionaloutdooractivitiesincluding fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and picnicking opportunities. The 226-acre lake, as well as nearby LakeBrandt,isstockedwithlargemouth bass, Bodie bass (hybrid), crappie, catfish and sunfish. Rowboats, kayaks andcanoescanberenteddaily.Fishing andhuntinglicensescanbepurchased at the park, and instructional classes in archeryareoﬀeredalongwithenvironmental and educational programs. Belews Lake/ Carolina Marina 548 Shelton Road, Stokesdale (336) 427-0498 www.carolinamarina.com Carolina Marina

Belews Lake was built to provide coolingwaterfortheBelewsCreekSteam Station.LakeaccessprovidedbyDukeEnergy is available at the Piney Bluﬀ Access Area on N.C. 65 and the Pine Hall Access Area on Pine Hall Road. Boating access is also available at the privately-owned HumphriesRidgeMarinaandCampground and Carolina Marina. Carolina Marina oﬀers individual boat slips, boat storage, R.V. campsites, cottage rental, pontoon boat rental, a store with gas sales and the Lakeside Grill (during peak season). Lake Brandt 5945 Lake Brandt Road, Greensboro (336) 373-3741 www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/ parks-recreation/the-lakes/lake-brandt

Lake Brandt is an 816-acre municipal reservoir. The lake was originally built in 1925 and raised to its present level in 1958. LakeBrandtfeaturesfishing,stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), kayaking and canoeing. Fishing is most successful for largemouth bass, crappie, and catfish. Rowboats, kayaks, SUPs, and canoes areavailabletothepubliconarentalbasis.Threelaunchrampsarealsoavailable tolaunchprivateboats.Privatelyowned canoes and kayaks may be launched year-round.

BryanParkComplexandGolfCourseoﬀ Highway 29 North. The lake was built and opened for recreation in 1969.

PARKS Bur-Mil Park 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro (336) 641-2020 www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/ county-parks/bur-mil-park

Lake Townsend 6332LakeTownsendRoad,BrownsSummit (336) 373-3694 www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/ parks-recreation/the-lakes/lake-townsend

Bur-Mil Park oﬀers a par-3 golf course and driving range, tennis courts, hiking and biking trails, picnic shelters and a meetings and events center that can be rented. The family aquatic center has a pool, interactive water features and tot slides, and the Frank Sharpe Jr. Wildlife Education Center educates the public about wildlife and natural resources.

Lake Townsend is the largest of Greensboro’s municipal reservoirs. The lake is 1,542 acres and is adjacent to the

Center City Park 200 N. Elm Street, Greensboro (336) 373-7533

www.greensborodowntownparks.org The 1.9-acre park is located in the heart of downtown Greensboro. It features numerous works of art and a fountain.Pergolaswithintricately-woven detailsrecalltheimportanceofthetextile industry to the early growth of Greensboro. The Great Lawn forms a natural amphitheater,usedforlargeevents.The Oval Lawn and Pavilion create a venue for intimately-scaled activities. Country Park 3905 Nathanael Greene Drive, Greensboro (336) 373-3648 www.greensboro-nc.gov; (type Country Park in the search bar)

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your local music store since 1939

full-service music retail store print music • accessories sales & rentals • music lessons instrument repairs all instruments educator approved

615 West Market Street, Greensboro 336.274.4636, call or text mooremusiccompany.com

over 85 small businesses under one roof We think shopping should be fun!

art • furniture • pottery antiques • jewelry • vintage finds 4537 US Hwy 220 N, Summerfield | (336) 643-6994 Open Mon-Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-6

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northwestFINDER 2022 andtheBarkPark,a6-acre,oﬀ-leashpark for dogs. Fourth of July Park 702 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville (336) 996-3062 www.kvparks.com/parks/ fourth-of-july-park The17-acreparkwasnamedafterthe FourthofJulyCommittee,anequestrian group that once held events at the park each Independence Day.The park now hosts many of Kernersville’s events, includingtheHoneybeeFestivalandthe Fourth of July fireworks show. In additiontothreesheltersandaplayground, theparkprovidesaskatepark,dogpark, trails, and courts for tennis, basketball and pickleball. Harmon Park 152 S. Main Street, Kernersville (336) 996-3062 www.kvparks.com/parks/harmon-park

Harmon Park, Kernersville’s oldest park,oﬀersagazebo,memorialfountain, shelter,playgroundandrestroomsalong with a large, multi-use area.

208 N. Davie Street, Greensboro (336) 373-7533 www.greensborodowntownparks.org (click on LeBauer Park)

Haw River State Park 339 Conference Center Drive, Browns Summit (oﬀ Spearman Road) (336) 342-6163 haw.river@ncparks.gov www.ncparks.gov/haw-river-state-park

The 3.5-acre park opened in 2016 in theheartofdowntownGreensboro,between the Greensboro Cultural Center andtheGreensboroHistoricalMuseum. Janet Echelman’s aerial sculpture, “Where We Met,” is a key visual of the park. Interactive fountains, a dog park, a sculptural wall for those with sensory processing disorders, a reading room andaplaygroundareamongthe many featuresavailableforpublicenjoyment.

HawRiverStatePark/SummitEnvironmental Education Center is situated on nearly 1,200 acres. Overnight lodging is available,asisspaceformeetings,retreats or workshops.The park has a pool, gymnasium,lakeandamphitheater.Extensive trails are located on the property, and visitorsalsocancanoe,fish,playdiscgolf andtennis,andattemptalowropeschallenge course. LeBauer Park

Triad Park 9652 W. Market Street, Colfax (336) 703-2500 www.forsyth.cc/Parks/Triad This 430-acre park straddles Guilford andForsythcounties.Amenitiesinclude trails,playgrounds,horseshoepits,disc

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golf,sandvolleyballcourts,softballand soccerfields,astockedpondandpicnic shelters. A 5,000-square-foot building canberentedformeetingsandparties. Constructiononthe$5millionCarolina FieldofHonor,oneofthelargestmemorials dedicated to veterans on the East Coast, was completed in 2014, along with an amphitheater. Watershed trails Greensboro’s 42 miles of watershed trailssurroundthecity’smunicipalreservoirs. For more info, call (336) 373-3816 orvisitwww.greensboro-nc.govandtype Watershed Trails in the search bar. (For more info on parks & recreation, see pages 15, 26 and 37.)

PET/ANIMAL SERVICES Guilford County Animal Control (336) 641-5990

www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/ animal-services After hours or in case of emergency, dial 911 Guilford County Animal Services

Guilford County Animal Resource Center 980 Guilford College Road Greensboro, NC 27409 (336) 641-3400 www.guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/ animal-services Guilford County Animal Shelter

In addition to cats and dogs,“pocket pets”such as small rodents, birds, reptiles and ferrets as well as surrendered livestock often are available for adoption.Animalsthathavebeenpickedup by Guilford County Animal Control are taken to the animal shelter.

EMERGENCY VETERINARY After Hours Veterinary Clinic Guilford College Animal Hospital 5505 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro (336) 851-1990 www.ahvec.com After Hours Veterinary Clinic/ Guilford College Animal Hospital

In addition to domestic animals, the clinic treats injured wildlife; those that can be saved are placed with licensed wildlife rehabilitators. Carolina Veterinary Specialists 501 Nicholas Road, Greensboro (336) 632-0605 www.carolinavet.com

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EXPERIENCE MODERN EYE CARE Vision Exams & Eye Health Glasses & Contacts Myopia Control & Corneal Molding Modern Dry Eye Therapy that can Tighten Skin & Reduce Signs of Aging

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northwestFINDER 2022 Happy Tails Emergency Clinic 2936 Battleground Ave., Greensboro (336) 288-2688 www.happytailservet.com Happy Tails Veterinary Emergency Clinic

Emergencyveterinaryclinicthattreats dogs, cats, birds, pocket pets and some reptiles. Also treats injured wildlife and places them with licensed wildlife rehabilitators.

LOCAL ANIMAL RESCUES Animal Rescue & Foster Program 711 Milner Drive, Greensboro (336) 574-9600 savapup2@aol.com www.arfpnc.com Animal Rescue & Foster Program

The program provides foster homes andmedicalcaretoabandonedpuppies andkittensuntilpermanenthomescan be found. Feral Cat Assistance Program 1005 W. Market Street, Greensboro P.O. Box 29112, 27429 (336) 378-0878 www.feralcatassistance.org The program’s services include a monthly Feral Cat Spay Day (spaying and neutering clinic), assistance with managingferalcatpopulations,rescuing and fostering kittens born to feral cats, adoption fairs and rabies clinics. Greyhound Friends of N.C. P.O. Box 746, Summerfield, NC 27358 (336) 643-0233 adopt@greyhoundfriends.com www.greyhoundfriends.com

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Thegroupisanadoptionagencythat seekstofindretiredracinggreyhounds a loving home. Humane Society of the Piedmont 4527W.WendoverAvenue,Greensboro (336) 299-3060 info@hspiedmont.org www.hspiedmont.org Humane Society of the Piedmont

TheHumaneSocietyoﬀerseducational programsandlow-costspay/neuterservices. Merit Pitbull Foundation P.O. Box 10744, Greensboro info@mpbf.org www.mpbf.org This organization helps to improve the lives of bully-type animals by

Personalized lifetime care for your family pet Full-service small animal hospital Preventive care • General medicine Hospitalization • Medical boarding Laser surgery • Laser therapy Digital radiography Ultrasound • Lab services

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fosteringuntiltheycanbeplacedintoa permanent home. Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network 8653 N.C. 65, Stokesdale (336) 288-7006 info@reddogfarm.com www.reddogfarm.com The multi-species rescue network works to find homes for animals from poochestoponies.Visitthewebsitefor info and events. SPCA of the Triad 3163 Hines Chapel Road, Greensboro (336) 375-3222 spca@triadspca.org www.triadspca.org Thegroupoﬀerspetsforadoptionand presents educational programs.

Winter Farm OTTB Rescue & Retirement 5920 Khaki Place, Summerfield thewinterfarm@outlook.com www.thewinterfarm.org winterfarmottb

Established in 2014,TheWinter Farm, OTTB Rescue and Retirement is a nonprofitthoroughbredadoptionprogram dedicatedtoprovidingretiredracehorsesa second career and a healthy life.

LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER Piedmont Communities Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic 1910 North Church Street, Suite E, Greensboro (336) 333-5336 info@pcspayneuter.com www.pcspayneuter.com

Piedmont Communities Spay/ Neuter & Wellness Clinic

Thisclinicoﬀerslow-costspay/neuter surgery. Sheets Pet Clinic 809 Chimney Rock Court, Greensboro (336) 852-8488 www.sheetspetclinic.com Sheets Pet Clinic

The clinic oﬀers low-cost spay/neuter surgerybyappointment;attimeofsurgery, discountsonvaccinationsalsoareavailable. The clinic also oﬀers low-cost dental care. Planned Pethood Spay & Neuter & Wellness Clinic 4527 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro (336) 299-3060 info@hspiedmont.org www.plannedpethoodclinic.com

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The clinic, run by the Humane Society of the Piedmont, oﬀers low-cost spay/ neutersurgerybyappointmentonly.At thetimesurgeryisperformed,otherlowcostservicesareavailabletopetowners.

Normal household recycling is available with residential garbage collection; other household items as well as electronicscanberecycledthroughthe companies listed on this page. Other recycling options: • Many grocery stores accept used plastic bags for recycling. • Oﬃce supply stores often accept printercartridgesforrecycling,asdo someonlinesourcesthatmayaccept them in exchange for cash. • Some pharmacies will dispose of unused prescription drugs. Check with your local drug store to see if they participate.Unusedprescriptionsfrom individuals can also be dropped oﬀ M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Greensboro PoliceDepartment’sWesternDivision Precinct, 300 S. Swing Road, Greensboro. For info, call (336) 373-2489. • Alkaline batteries are no longer recycledinGuilfordCounty.Tolocate centersthatdorecyclealkalinebatteries,visitearth911.org.Considerusing rechargeablebatteries,whichcanbe recycledattheendoftheirusefullife. For more info, call (336) 641-3334 or visit www. guilfordcountync.gov/ our-county/planning-development.

OTHER PET SERVICES Stephen M. Hussey BarkPark at Country Park, Greensboro 3905 Nathanael Greene Drive (336) 373-3648 www.gsobarkpark.org info@gsobarkpark.org TheBarkParkisa6-acre,oﬀ-leashpark wheredogscanrompandplay.Itisopen from sunrise to sunset.

WILDLIFE REHABILITATION

Trainedwildliferehabilitatorsareavailabletoprovideassistancewhenneeded. Forhelpwithinjuredororphanedwildlife in northwest Guilford County, visit www.piedmontwildliferehab.org. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission www.ncwildlife.org N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission

Piedmont Wildlife Rehab This non-profit, formed in 2007, helps injuredandorphanedwildlifeandoﬀers outreach programs. If you have found an injured or orphaned wild animal, visit www. piedmontwildliferehab.organdfollow the instructions on the “Contact Us” page to find an appropriate wildlife rehabilitator or veterinarian. Piedmont Wildlife Rehab, Inc.

Wildlife Rehab Inc. (336) 785-0912 www.wildliferehabinc.org

WildlifeRehabwasestablishedin1985 toaddresstheconcernsoforphanedand injured wildlife.

Goodwill Industries 2205-A Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge (336) 643-4549 Triad Goodwill (Oak Ridge)

Goodwill Industries 3921 Battleground Ave., Greensboro (336) 545-1212 www.triadgoodwill.org Goodwill Industries 2415 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro (336) 901-3522 www.triadgoodwill.org Triad Goodwill

Goodwill Industries provides work opportunities for people with special employment needs.The organization

accepts donations of clothing, housewares,furniture,books,computersand accessories, which it sells in its stores. Somelocationsalsoaccepttelevisions, cell phones* and appliances. While it asks for gently used items, Goodwillhaspartnershipsinplacetorecycleitemssuchasusedclothing,glass, plastic,metalandmorethatitcan’tresell due to the condition of those items. ECOFLO 2750 Patterson Street, Greensboro (800) 999-6510 (336) 855-7925 info@ecoflo.com www.ecoflo.com 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Ecoflowacceptselectricalandhouseholdappliancesincludingcomputers,as well as paints, stains, oil, gasoline, all householdbatteries,mercuryandlead. Guilford County Scrap Tire & White Goods Recycling Center 2138 Bishop Road, Greensboro (336) 294-9431 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday Along with scrap tires and white goods (large appliances), accepts residentialelectronicsincludingcomputers, cell phones*, TVs, etc. Guilford County Farm 7315 Howerton Road, Gibsonville (336) 641-9431 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday Acceptsresidentialelectronicsincluding computers, cell phones*, TVs, etc. *Cell phones can also be recycled at the Stokesdale and Oak Ridge town halls. City of High Point Material Recovery Facility 5875 Riverdale Drive, Jamestown (336) 883-3623 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday Acceptshardbackbooks.(Paperback books can be recycled in household recycling bins or at any residential

recyclingdrop-oﬀcenter.)Alsoaccepts magazines, plastics 1-7, electronics, aluminum and metal cans, and glass. (For info on garbage & white goods disposal, see page 66.)

RETAIL SHOPPING CENTERS

SCHOOLS (PUBLIC) GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS Administrative Oﬃces 712 N. Eugene Street, Greensboro (336) 370-8100 www.gcsnc.com

Friendly Shopping Center 3110 Kathleen Avenue, Greensboro (336) 299-9802 www.friendlycenter.com

Guilford County Schools

Sharon L. Contreras, Ph.D. superintendent (336) 370-8992 superintendent@gcsnc.com Hired in June 2016

Friendly Center

Four Seasons Town Centre 410 Four Seasons Town Centre, Greensboro (336) 299-9230 www.shopfourseasons.com Oak Ridge Commons Shopping Center 2205 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge

BOARD OF EDUCATION boardofed@gcsnc.com TheGuilfordCountyBoardofEducation hasninememberswhoserve4-yearstaggeredterms;eightofthemembersrepresent a designated district and one serves as an

at-largerepresentative.Thechairmanofthe boardisselectedfromtheboardmembers. Every BOE seat was up for election in 2016underSenateBill317,whichredrew the board’s district lines to match the BoardofCountyCommissionerdistricts. ThebillalsochangedBOEelectionsfrom non-partisan to partisan races. BOEmeetingsaregenerallyheldthesecond Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. in the board room, 712 N. Eugene St. in Greensboro.Datesandtimesaresubjecttochange. Meetingsareopenforlimited(15)in-person attendance.Thosewishingtoaddressthe BOE (max. three minutes) may register by emailingboardclerk@gcsnc.combynoon thedaybeforethemeeting.Thosewanting toattendmeetingsmayemailboardclerk@ gcsnc.com by noon the day before the meetingtobeenteredintoalottery;names providedbythelotteryresultswillbeposted onlinebynoonthedayofthemeeting.For ameetingschedule,visitwww.gcsnc.com, select“BoardofEducation”fromthe“About Our District” dropdown menu, then click Continued on next page

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northwestFINDER 2022 “GuilfordCountyBOE2021-2022Meeting Schedule” under “Links” on the right. Winston McGregor (D) at-large / vice-chair (336) 279-6585 mcgregw@gcsnc.com Four-yeartermexpires2022 Pat Tillman (R) District 3 (includes northwest Guilford County) (336) 418-1729 tillmap@gcsnc.com Electedtosecondfour-yeartermin2020 Deborah Napper (U) District 5 (includes some ofnorthwestandnorthern Guilford County) (336) 402-9449 napperd@gcsnc.com Elected to four-year term in 2020

Effectivewiththe2017-2018schoolyear, GuilfordCountySchoolsreplacedtheprevioussystemoffourgeographicregions thateachhadaregionalsuperintendent with 13 learning areas (six elementary, three middle school, three high school andaspecialschoolsarea);eachlearning areaisservicedbyaschoolsupportofficer (SSO). According to the school system, thelearningareasaredesignedtoprovide moreeffectiveschoolsandinstructional leadership,andprovidegreatersupport to principals. Northwest/Northern schools are in… OakRidge,Pearce,Stokesdale,Northern andSummerfieldelementaryschoolsare in Learning Area 1, serviced by Shirley Stipe-Zendle. She can be reached at stipezs@gcsnc.com or (336) 370-2381. Colfax Elementary is in Learning Area 6, serviced by Michelle Wolverton. She canbereachedatwolverj@gcsnc.comor (336) 878-5390.

Kernodle Middle School and Northern Guilford Middle School are in Learning Area 8, serviced by Jamie King. He canbereachedatkingj3@gcsnc.comor (336) 375-2621. Northwest Guilford Middle School is in Learning Area 9, serviced by ChristopherTolliver.Hecanbereachedat tollivc2@gcsnc.com or (336) 878-5391. NorthwestGuilfordHighandNorthern Guilford High schools are in Learning Area 12, serviced by Michael Hettenbach. He can be reached at hettenm@gcsnc.comor(336)375-2621.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Colfax Elementary 9112 W. Market Street, Colfax (336) 275-4332 Ashley Garcia, principal garciaa3@gcsnc.com

Find a place to connect at ORPC

Summerfield

Worship with us Sundays at 10am in person or on Facebook @orpcnc

FAMILY EYE CARE

Dr. Sarah Barts

Serving the Summerfield community for 23 years • Comprehensive eye care for the entire family • Management of eye diseases and same-day emergency care • Standard/specialty contact lens services • Modern selection of eyewear

(336) 644-0802 7309B Summerfield Road, Summerfield M -Th 9 - 5 • Fri 9 -1 • Most insurances accepted

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Find more info at orpc.org: Worship • Chancel Choir • Bell Choir Youth and Children’s Ministry Service Projects • Preschool • Scouts

2614 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge (336) 643-3452 | www.orpc.org

Erin Travland, PTO president colfax@my-pta.org Northern Guilford Elementary 3801 N.C. 150, Greensboro (336) 656-4032 Robert Richmond, principal richmor2@gcsnc.com Ronda Daniels, PTA president rondapaige@yahoo.com

Michelle Sciandra, principal sciandm@gcsnc.com

MIDDLE SCHOOLS Kernodle Middle 3600DrawbridgeParkway,Greensboro (336) 545-3717

Ginny Inscore, PTA president ptapearce@gmail.com

Thea McHam, principal mchamt@gcsnc.com

Stokesdale Elementary 8025 U.S. 158, Stokesdale (336) 643-8420

Erin Stevie, PTA president kmscougarspta@gmail.com

Allison Bennett, principal benneta2@gcsnc.com

Oak Ridge Elementary 2050 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge (336) 643-8410

Rachel Foy, PTA president stokesdaleelementarypta@gmail.com

Penny Loschin, principal loschip@gcsnc.com

Summerfield Elementary 7501SummerfieldRoad,Summerfield (336) 643-8444

Tiﬀany Benamati, PTO president ctbenamati@gmail.com Pearce Elementary 2006PleasantRidgeRoad,Greensboro (336) 605-5480

Denise Ebbs, principal ebbsd@gcsnc.com Michelle Osabel, PTA president www.summerfieldelementarypta.com

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Northern Guilford Middle 616Simpson-CalhounRoad,Greensboro (336) 605-3342 Karen Ellis, principal ellisk@gcsnc.com Jennifer Yates Quesinberry, PTSA vice president jenyates2000@yahoo.com Wendy Messer, PTSA vice-president wmesser@triad.rr.com

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We are asking the Northwest community to make over 24 mobiles on the Northwest Guilford High School campus

The Northwest community

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Melissa Stallings, PTSO president info@nwhsptso.com

Denise Francisco, principal francid2@gcsnc.com

CHARTER SCHOOLS

(336) 992-2710 www.thencla.org Renee Faenza, principal rfaenza@thencla.org

Greensboro Academy Serving grades K-8 4049BattlegroundAvenue,Greensboro (336) 286-8404 www.greensboroacademy.org

Piedmont Classical High School Serving grades 9-12 4100 Yanceyville St., Browns Summit (336) 897-1128 www.piedmontclassical.com

Northern Guilford High 7101SpencerDixonRoad,Greensboro (336) 643-8449

Tracey Duhaime, principal 20.tduhaime@nhaschools.com

Janiese McKenzie, principal mckenzj2@gcsnc.com

Summerfield Charter Academy Serving grades K-8 5303 U.S. 220 North, Summerfield (336) 643-1974 www.summerfieldcharter.org Rudy Swoﬀord, principal 98.rswoﬀord@nhaschools.com

Travis Ward, principal tward@piedmontclassical.com oﬃce@piedmontclassical.com

Shelle Woodlief, PTSO president ptsonwgms@gmail.com

HIGH SCHOOLS

Kelly Reis, PTSA president nighthawksptsa@gmail.com Northwest Guilford High 5240NorthwestSchoolRoad,Greensboro (336) 605-3300 Ashley Proctor-Young, principal younga@gcsnc.com

N.C. Leadership Academy Serving grades K-12 4353 High Point Road, Kernersville

Revolution Academy Serving grades K-7 (opened in 2020 with K-6 and is adding a grade level each year until K-8) 3800 Oak Ridge Road, Summerfield (336) 203-3690 www.revolutionacademyk8.com Mary Catherine Sauer, principal mcsauer@revolutionacademyk8.com

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE GTCC – Donald W. Cameron Campus 7908 Leabourne Road, Colfax (336) 334-4822 www.gtcc.edu The 95-acre GTCC Donald W. Cameron Campus opened in the fall of 2014 andissituatedjustnorthwestofGreensboro, near the communities of Colfax and Oak Ridge. The campus houses a 94,000-square-footLEEDGoldCertified facility, with an advanced IT infrastructure and state-of-the-art capabilities. TheCameronCampusoﬀersmultiple continuingeducationcoursesandtwo specialtyprograms:globallogisticsand computer technology integration. The Cameron Campus is also home to The Conference Center at GTCC, a full-service corporate event center featuring a 250-seat tiered auditorium andseveralflexiblemeetingspaces.To

learnmoreabouttheconferencecenter or to submit an event inquiry, visit www.conferencecentergtcc.com.

SENIOR PROGRAMS Meals on Wheels – Senior Resources of Guilford (336)333-6981(GuilfordCo.SeniorLine) www.senior-resources-guilford.org Theprogramprovideshotnoontime meals for seniors who have no other means of obtaining a meal. In addition tomeals,volunteersprovideawellness check for the client and an opportunity forsocialization.Toqualify,seniorsmust be 60 or older, live in Guilford County and have no one available to prepare mealsforthemandbeunabletoprepare mealsforthemselves.CalltheSeniorLine at (336) 333-6981 to apply. For info on monthly senior outreach

programsinthenorthwestarea,contact Marsha McDaniel, (336) 373-4816, ext. 265, or email ruraloutreach@ senior-resources-guilford.org. Community Meals on Wheels (336) 317-3139 Volunteers deliver noonday meals Monday-Friday, prepared by CountrysideVillageRetirementCommunity,to qualified recipients residing in Summerfield, Oak Ridge or Stokesdale. For more info, contact Marie Wilson at (336) 317-3139. The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville 636 Gralin St., Kernersville (336) 996-6696 www.shepctrkville.com

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northwestFINDER 2022 that works to enrich the lives of older or disabled adults in the community. The organization helps individuals in the Kernersville, Oak Ridge, Colfax, Belews CreekandeasternForsythCountycommunities and provides services such as respite care for chronically ill persons, a telephonereassuranceministry,transportationtomedicalappointments,medical equipmentloan,bereavementsupport andcounseling,andprovidesfreelabor for minor home repairs and yard work.

Amtrak (800) 872-7245 www.amtrak.com Greensboro Bus Station (800)231-2222 www.greyhound.com Piedmont Triad Int’l Airport (336) 665-5600 www.flyfrompti.com

UTILITIES SUPPORT GROUPS AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church 2614 Oak Ridge Road (336) 643-3452 AA meetings are held on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Call for more info. Stokesdale Christian Church 8607 Stokesdale Street (336) 643-3111 AA meetings are held at 630 p.m. on Sundays.Formoreinformation,contactDean, (336) 392-6676.

MENTAL HEALTH National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) www.nami.org (select state in dropdown menu toward bottom of page; then scroll down to find the Guilford County aﬃliate)

TRANSPORTATION

Currently not meeting in person. Family Support Group meets every Tuesday evening via Zoom. Register at namiguilford.org. In-person educational meetings are currently on hold, hopefully to resume this spring. NAMI Guilford is hosting a family education class, Family to Family, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.The class is free, but registration is required. For more info, email president@ namiguilford.orgorcall(336)370-4264.

CABLE/INTERNET/PHONE Many options are now available for these services.To learn which are availableinyourtown,searchontheinternet. National Do Not Call Registry (888) 382-1222 www.donotcall.gov The Federal Trade Commission established the National Do Not Call Registry as a way for consumers to reduce the number of unwanted sales callstolandlineorcellphonenumbers. Most legitimate companies do not call phone numbers that are registered. You can register one or more phone numbers through the toll-free line or the website above. You can also call or go online to submit a complaint if you receive an unwanted call for a phone number that has been registered for at least 31 days.

ELECTRIC Duke Energy (800) 777-9898 www.duke-energy.com

GARBAGE (HOUSEHOLD/RECYCLING) Republic Services (serves Summerfield and Stokesdale) (336) 724-0842 www.republicservices.com Call for white goods and leaf pickup.

GFL Environmental (Oak Ridge) (855) 222-2797 www.gflenv.com Call for white goods, furniture or yard waste pickup. Solid Waste Transfer Station 6310 Burnt Poplar Road, Greensboro (336) 373-3867 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Solid waste, bulk trash (i.e., mattresses, sofasandconstructiondebris).Nopaint, batteries, tires, hazardous materials, electronics, appliances. White Street Landfill 2503 White Street, Greensboro (336) 373-2489 7:50 a.m.-4:50 p.m. Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Constructiondebrisandyardwasteonly.

GAS

Piedmont Natural Gas (800) 752-7504 www.piedmontng.com/home

RECYCLING/E-CYCLING

(Forinformationonrecycling/e-cycling, see page 60.)

SCRAP TIRE/WHITE GOODS

Collection Facility 2138 Bishop Road, Greensboro (336) 294-9431 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday

WATER

Aqua N.C. (forcommunitywellsystemusersonly) www.aquaamerica.com For info or water emergencies, call (877) 987-2782. Town of Stokesdale Water (municipal water system) Forinfo/billingorwateremergencies during business hours, call Stokesdale Town Hall at (336) 643-4011. To get

water turned on, go to Town Hall Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. For after-hours assistance and/or after-hours water emergencies, call Mayor Mike Crawford, (336) 337-1071.

VETERANS

Guilford County Courthouse 201 S. Eugene Street, Greensboro (336) 412-7300 High Point Courthouse 505 E. Green Drive, High Point (336) 822-6700 www.nccourts.org You may register to vote after being a resident of your county for at least 30 days. Voter registration forms may be obtained from local town halls or at the county Board of Elections oﬃces.

Kernersville Health Care Center (a VA facility) 1695 Kernersville Medical Parkway, Kernersville (336) 515-5000 www.salisbury.va.gov

(For voting info specific to the northwest Guilford County area, see pages 16, 27 and 38.)

Triad Honor Flight Alison Huber, executive director (336) 382-0695 triadhonorflight.org

YOUTH REC/CIVIC GROUPS

A non-profit organization that helps veterans take “one more mission” to Washington, D.C., to view memorials.Formoreinformation,email alison.huber@dynamicquest.com.

VOTING/ELECTIONS Board of Elections www.guilfordcountync.gov / our-county/board-of-elections

NC Fusion Greensboro United Soccer Association Oﬀeringsoccerforallagesandalllevels (336) 358-8030 www.greensborounited.org North Carolina Youth Soccer Association (336) 856-7529 www.ncsoccer.org Kathy Robinson, executive director

G’boro Board of Elections Oﬃce 301 W. Market Street, (336) 641-3836 High Point Board of Elections Oﬃce 325 E. Russell Ave. (336) 641-3846

NC Youth Soccer ODP

Northern Guilford Youth Football & Cheer (336) 420-0399 www.ngyouthfootball.com Shawn Huﬃnes, president

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Oak Ridge Youth Association www.orya.org Tom Collins, president tom@orya.org ORYAoﬀersorganizedyouthsportsand eventsforboysandgirlsages3-18,including baseball,softball,soccer,lacrosse,basketball, football, e-sports and cheerleading. Stokesdale Parks and Recreation www.stokesdaleparksandrec.com info@stokesdaleparksandrec.com Jordan Balmforth, president Damon Wear, vice president Stokesdale Parks and Recreation

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Triad Honor Flight

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SCOUTS Boy Scouts of America Old North State Council (336) 378-9166 www.bsaonsc.org Old North State Council

Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (800) 672-2148 info@girlscoutsp2p.org www.girlscoutsp2p.org (For more information on youth rec and civic groups, see pages 16, 27 and 38.)

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ACCOUNTANTS By the Book Accounting & Tax Service, Inc. Anne M. Garner, enrolled agent Individual & Corporate accounting, Payroll and Tax preparation 8304-C U.S. Highway 158, Stokesdale, NC 27357 (336) 441-8325, Fax (336) 441-8375 annegarner605@gmail.com Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PC Certified Public Accountant Individual & Business accounting 7805 U.S. Highway 158, Stokesdale, NC 27357 (336) 644-7033 clyttoncpa@bellsouth.net Kim Thacker Accounting & Tax Services Individual & Business tax returns Payroll / Bookkeeping • 20+ years experience 8400 U.S. Highway 158, Stokesdale, NC 27357 (336) 644-2741 • Fax (336) 644-2743 kim@kimberlythacker.com Samuel K. Anders, CPA, MSA, PC Individual and Business tax returns Bookkeeping and Payroll 8004 Linville Road, Suite G, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 (336) 643-7577 info@samanderscpa.com www.samanderscpa.com

ATTORNEYS Barbour & Williams Law 8004 Linville Road, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 (336) 643-4623 • www.barbourwilliams.com ........................................ see display ad on page 38

Ingle Law, PLLC Stokesdale • (336) 497-1680 www.IngleLawOffice.com ..................................................see display ad on page 50 The Law Office of Susan P. Greeson, P.L.L.C. 8004 Linville Road, Ste. A-1, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 (336) 523-6376 • www.greesonlegal.com ........................................ see display ad on page 34

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE & REPAIR EuroHaus 6716 U.S. Highway 158, Stokesdale, NC 27357 (336) 891-3876 • www.EuroHaus.pro

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Knight Import Specialty Service European auto service & repair Factory-scheduled maintenance & repairs Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo Mini, Porsche, Land Rover and Lexus 4559 U.S. Highway 220N, Summerfield, NC 27358 Across from Food Lion • (336) 337-0669 Oliver Diesel NW Triad’s premier Ford diesel repair shop (336) 644-9200 • www.oliverdieselnc.com ..................................................see display ad on page 22 Tire Max Complete Car Care Stokesdale, 7705 Hwy. 68N • (336) 642-3580 Summerfield, 4420 US Hwy. 220N • (336) 810-8250 Madison, 706 Burton Street • (336) 642-3460 High Point, 619 Greensboro Road • (336) 827-9112 High Point, 2410 Eastchester Dr. • (336) 842-0212 Eden, 406 N. Bridge Street • (336) 864-6606 ...more service providers on next page

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BANK Bank of Oak Ridge Here for you, sunrise to sunset (336) 644-9944 • www.BankofOakRidge.com ..................................................see display ad on page 48

BUILDERS Builders MD Custom homes and renovations (336) 560-6023 • www.buildersmd .com ....................................see display ad on back cover

Disney Construction Company Oak Ridge, NC • (336) 643-4219 www.DisneyCustomHomes .com ..........................see display ad on inside front cover

Don Mills Builders Quality is standard! (336) 362-1777 • www.donmillsbuilders .com .......................................... see display ad on page 3

R&K Custom Homes Celebrating 29 years in the Triad (336) 643-3503 / 382-0728 •.RandKCustomHomes.net .......................................... see display ad on page 5

Summerfield Family Chiropractic Dr. Rod C. Brown • 7092A Summerfield Road (336) 644-1112 • www.summerfieldchiro.com

CHURCHES Central Baptist Church 1715 N.C. Highway 68N, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 (336) 643-7684 • www.oakridgecbc .org ........................................ see display ad on page 48

Gideon Grove United Methodist Church 2856 Gideon Grove Church Road, Stokesdale (336) 643-1006 • www.gideongroveumc.com Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church & Preschool 2614 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 (336) 643-3452 • www.orpc.org ........................................ see display ad on page 62

COMMUNITY RESOURCES Northwest Guilford High School PTSO Adopt a Mobile and Make a Difference! Visit www.nwhsptso .com ........................................ see display ad on page 63

CHIROPRACTORS Oak Ridge Chiropractic Dr. David Lorczak, DC • 8004 Linville Road, Ste. B (336) 644-8078 • www.orchiro.com

Salama Chiropractic Center Dr. Edward Boudreau • 1692-E Hwy. 68 N, Oak Ridge (336) 644-6446 • OakRidgeSalamaChiropractic .com

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Oak Ridge Historic Preservation Commission Preserving our heritage for future generations Visit www.oakridgenc.com ........................................ see display ad on page 37

DENTISTS DeVaney Dentistry Locations in Oak Ridge & Greensboro (336) 643-5515 • www.drdevaney .com ........................................ see display ad on page 38

Jerry W. Reeves, DDS, PA 5314-A W. Friendly Avenue, Greensboro (336) 299-8530 • www.jerryreevesdds.com ........................................ see display ad on page 44

Summerfield Family Dentistry Drs. Ben and Jenny Weston, DDS Two Summerfield Locations • SummerfieldDentist.com ........................................ see display ad on page 56

Greensboro Performing Arts, Inc. Music, Dance, Theater (336) 549-2228 • greensboroperformingarts.com ........................................ see display ad on page 56

Spears Family YMCA – A Local Nonprofit One membership. Endless possibilities. (336) 387-9622 • www.ymcagreensboro.org

FLORIST Daly Floral Design Full-service florist • Voted #1 in Guilford County (336) 509-1020 • www.dalyfloraldesigns .com ........................................ see display ad on page 65

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FUNERAL SERVICES Forbis & Dick Funeral Service 8320 U.S. Highway 158, Stokesdale, NC 27357 (336) 643-3711 • www.forbisanddick.com ........................................ see display ad on page 24

FINANCIAL PLANNING Stearns Financial Group Ready for your financial future? 800-881-7374 • www.StearnsFinancial.com .......................................... see display ad on page 1

GROCERY STORE Bi-Rite Galaxy 8900 Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale, NC 27357 (336) 643-5249 • www.stokesdalebirite .com ........................................ see display ad on page 25

FITNESS, WELLNESS & DANCE Destination Arts Two local locations to serve you! (336) 740-6891 • destinationartscenter .com ........................................ see display ad on page 64

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Berico Heating & Cooling (336) 273-8663 • inforequest@berico.com www.berico.com ...more service providers on next page

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BLINDS / WINDOW COVERINGS Budget Blinds Style and service for every budget (336) 383-1715 • www.budgetblinds.com ........................................ see display ad on page 51

CABINETRY / KITCHEN & BATH Amanzi Marble, Granite & Quartz 703 Park Lawn Court, Kernersville (336) 993-9998 • www.amanzigranite .com ........................................ see display ad on page 12

LANDSCAPING PRODUCTS & SERVICES Colfax Lawncare Complete lawn care service • fully insured Serving the Triad for 32 years • (336) 362-5860 New Garden Landscaping & Nursery See what the New Garden family can do for you! (336) 665-0291 • www.newgarden .com ........................................ see display ad on page 14

PEST CONTROL Pest Management Systems Inc. Local since 1984 – New Summerfield office! (336) 272-4400 • www.pestmgt.com ........................................ see display ad on page 59

PROPANE / HEATING FUELS Berico Heating & Cooling (336) 273-8663 • inforequest@berico.com www.berico .com

REMODELING & REPAIRS Renovation Works For all your construction & remodeling needs (336) 427-7391 • www.MyRenovationWorks.com

SMALL ENGINE SERVICE & REPAIR L&T Small Engine Service & Repair Lawn equipment, welding • 2103 Oak Ridge Road (336) 298-4314 • www.landtsmallengineservice .com

INSURANCE Blackburn Insurance Service, Inc. Auto • Home • Life • Health • Medicare Supp. (336) 643-7703 • www.blackburnins.net

PAINTING BEK Paint Company Licensed & insured • Ref. avail. • Interior / Exterior All work guaranteed • (336) 931-0600

MEDICAL EYE CARE Summerfield Family Eye Care 7309-B Summerfield Road, Summerfield (336) 644-0802 • www.summerfieldfamilyeyecare .com ........................................ see display ad on page 62

Vision Source Eye Center of the Triad 2205 Oak Ridge Road, Suite M, Oak Ridge (336) 560-2636 • visionsource-eyecenterofthetriad.com ....................................see display ad on page 57

FAMILY PRACTICE / URGENT CARE LeBauer HealthCare Your northwest-area partner in healthy living www.lebauer .com ................................. see display ad on pages 40-41

LeBauer HealthCare at Oak Ridge 1427-A N.C. Highway 68 N (336) 644-6770 • www.lebauer.com ................................. see display ad on pages 40-41

LeBauer HealthCare at Summerfield Village 4446-A US Highway 220 N (336) 560-6300 • www.lebauer.com ................................. see display ad on pages 40-41

HEARING & AUDIOLOGY Aim Hearing & Audiology Hearing healthcare with soul and heart! (336) 295-1867 • www.aimhearing.com ........................................ see display ad on page 36

MEDICAL INSURANCE Health Team Advantage Medicare Advantage Plans 866-977-4712 • HealthTeamAdvantage.com ........................................ see display ad on page 13

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PEDIATRICS Novant Health: Forsyth Pediatrics Oak Ridge Oak Ridge Commons, Oak Ridge, NC 27310 (336) 644-0994 • nhforsythpedskernersville.org ........................................ see display ad on page 64

PHYSICAL THERAPY Oak Ridge Physical Therapy Three locations to serve you: Oak Ridge, Summerfield and Eden • Orthopaedic & sports injuries • Walking & balance difficulties • Trigger point dry needling (336) 644-0201 • www.OakRidgePT.com

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SUPPLIES, PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT Dove Health & Medical Supplies Six area locations to serve you! (336) 441-8900 • www.MyDoveStore.com ................................. see display ad on pages 28-29

MUSIC Moore Music Company 615 W. Market Street, Greensboro (336) 274-4636 • www.mooremusiccompany .com ........................................ see display ad on page 55

NEWSPAPER, COMMUNITY Northwest Observer / PS Communications Covering northwest Guilford’s local matters since 1996 www.nwobserver .com .......................................... see display ad on page 7 ...more service providers on next page

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King’s Crossing Animal Hospital Complete & compassionate care (336) 644-7606 • www.kingscrossinganimalhospital.com

Olmsted Orthodontics Matthew J. Olmsted, DDS MS Oak Ridge Commons • (336) 441-7007

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Reynolds Orthodontics Making smiles... inside & out! 6161 Lake Brandt Rd., Summerfield • (336) 274-7649

Northwest Animal Hospital 1692-J N.C. Highway 68 North, Oak Ridge (336) 643-8984 • www.nw-animal-hospital.com ........................................ see display ad on page 47

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS PET /HORSE PRODUCTS & SERVICES EMERGENCY VET SERVICES Happy Tails Emergency Vet Clinic 2936 Battleground Avenue, Greensboro (336) 288-2688 • www.happytailservet .com ........................................ see display ad on page 23

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School Excel that you might better serve (336) 564-1010 • www.bmhs.us ........................................ see display ad on page 49

Caldwell Academy Classical Christian education for grades TK-12

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(336) 665-1161 • www.caldwellacademy.org

Bel-Aire Veterinary Hospital 7712 Kenmont Road, Greensboro (336) 665-1286 • www.bel-airevet .com

New Garden Friends School

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Noble Academy Developing creative minds is our niche. (336) 282-7044 • www.nobleknights.org ........................................ see display ad on page 63

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Maureena Shepherd & Associates Maureena.ShepherdAssociates@allentate.com (336) 740-0727 cell / text ........................................ see display ad on page 43

Ramilya Siegel, Keller Williams Realty Experience and a proven track record! (336) 215-9856 • rsiegel@kw.com .......................................... see display ad on page 2

Tim Atkins, Allen Tate Realtors Putting the REAL in real estate! (336) 280-8016 • TimAtkins@allentate.com

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A New Dawn Realty 8500 Ellisboro Road, Suite B, Stokesdale (336) 643-4248 • www.ANewDawnRealty.com Ann Powell, Realtor Smith Marketing – Allen Tate (336) 327-3473 • allentate.com/annpowell ........................................ see display ad on page 14

DeDe Cunningham, DeDe’s Real Estate Group Keller Williams Realty • Real Estate at a higher level (336) 509-1923 cell / text • dedecunningham@kw.com .......................................... see display ad on page 4

KERBAPPEALS Real Estate, LLC Gail H. Kerber, REALTOR Broker/Owner (336) 327-1165 • kerbappeals@gmail.com Kristi Lucas, Carolina Real Estate Pathways Serving the Triad for over 24 years! (336) 870-0421 • www.carolinarealestatepathways.com .......................................... see display ad on page 17

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Bill’s Pizza Pub, 68 Place, Oak Ridge Meeting room available for groups (336) 644-1540 • www.billspizzaonline .com Bistro 150 – Oak Ridge Commons Gather with friends! Eat, drink & enjoy great music! Full bar, beer and wine available Let us handle your catering and private events! Gift cards available (336) 643-6359 • www.bistro150nc.com Domino’s Pizza Oak Ridge – (336) 644-0665 Summerfield – (336) 643-6002 ........................................ see display ad on page 50

Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina 2213 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge Commons www.riokitchencantina.com ........................................ see display ad on page 35 ...more service providers on next page

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RETAIL / SPECIALTY SHOPPING Golden Shops - Antiques & Treasures 4537 U.S. Highway 220 N., Summerfield Mon-Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun 12-6 • (336) 643-6994

Spring Arbor Senior Living 5125 Michaux Road, Greensboro (336) 286-6404 • www.springarborliving.com

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Old Mill of Guilford 1340 N.C. Hwy. 68N, Oak Ridge • 9am-5pm, 7days/week (336) 643-4783 • www.oldmillofguilford.com

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Priba Furniture and Interiors 210 Stage Coach Trail, Greensboro (336) 855-9034 • www.pribafurniture.com ........................................ see display ad on page 53

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Stonefield Cellars Winery 8220 N.C. Highway 68 N, Stokesdale (336) 644-9908 • www.stonefieldcellars.com

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