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College leaders support $2B Connect NC Bond COLFAX – Leaders from three Guilford County educational institutions gathered on Thursday, Jan. 14, to sign a joint resolution supporting the $2 billion Connect NC Bond.

and Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr. of North Carolina A&T State University (N.C. A&T) signed the resolution during a brief ceremony at the GTCC Donald W. Cameron Campus in Colfax.

President Randy Parker of Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)

“These bonds are investments in the future of our colleges,” Parker said.

If approved by North Carolina voters on March 15, the Connect NC Bond would make a significant invest-

ment in higher education statewide, including $980 million for the UNC System and $350 million for the North Carolina Community College System to address targeted construction and

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(L to R) Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. of UNCG, President Randy Parker of GTCC and Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr. of N.C. A&T sign a joint resolution supporting the $2 billion Connect NC Bond

IN THIS ISSUE News in brief........................................ 3 Your Questions .................................... 4 Youth/School news ............................ 7 High School Sports ............................. 8

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OAK RIDGE – The Oak Ridge Town Council voted unanimously on Jan. 7 to adopt a Land Use Plan update, minus a section concerning a transition area surrounding the town core, which was remanded back to a steering committee for a second look.

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NWO Real Estate ................................13 Veteran’s home gets makeover.......14 Real Estate Briefs................................18 Real Estate Transactions ...................21 Community Calendar ...................... 23 Letters/Opinions ............................... 24 Grins & Gripes ................................... 25 Classifieds ......................................... 27 Index of Advertisers ..........................31 NWO on the go! ................................ 32

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OAK RIDGE – Effective Jan. 18, John Haynes is serving as Oak Ridge Military Academy’s interim president, following the resignation of Dr. Danny Nobles; Nobles served as Haynes the private military school’s president since June of 2013.

A press release issued by the academy on Jan. 18 stated, “Dr. Nobles’ departure will allow him the opportunity to devote his time and talents to his mission work and other interests … The members of the Board of Trustees would like to thank Dr. Nobles for his loyalty and service to the Oak Ridge Military

Academy as well as his leadership during the past two years. We all wish him well as he departs Oak Ridge.”

Jim Savage, chairman of the academy’s Board of Trustees, said the board is confident in Haynes’ ability “to lead this 164-year-old institution to its rightful place in the future as a thriving first class military academy.”

Haynes earned his bachelor of arts degree in education from Asbury College and his master of school administration from UNCG. He has teaching and school administration experience both in the states and overseas. Most recently, Haynes and his wife Melissa, also a teacher, served for eight years at Rift Valley Academy in Kenya. The couple has two daughters, Morgan (22), and Natalie (17).

SUMMERFIELD – The Summerfield Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider the renewal of a special use permit for The Gardens at Gray Gables, a special events facility located at 4105 Oak Ridge Road and owned by Patrick and Deborah Jenks, and property at 7610 Brisbane Drive, owned by Gardens at Gray Gables LLC. The BOA meeting will be held on Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Summerfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Drive, Summerfield.

In November 2007 Patrick and Deborah Jenks were granted a special use permit to operate The Gardens at Gray Gables as an outdoor special events facility. At that time the Jenks agreed to several

conditions, which included that no events would operate past 10:30 p.m., the maximum number of guests would be about 150, all events would be held outdoors, and lighting, amplified music, bands and other entertainment would adhere to the applicable town/county ordinances.

Gatherings at the outdoor events facility were to have a known attendance, with attendees being only those registered or specifically invited to a function at the facility – i.e., private parties or events versus those in which the community at large was invited. The approved site plan for the facility was for the property at 4015 Oak Ridge Road only, and did not include

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This screenshot from the NC Division of Motor Vehicles’ website shows samples of acceptable voter IDs, which include North Carolina driver’s licenses and identification cards.

e-mail: questions@ nwobserver.com When do North Carolina voters need to start showing a photo ID at the polls?

The General Assembly passed the photo ID law in 2013, and it went into effect on Jan. 1, 2016.

est voter ID bills in that it didn’t allow for public employee IDs or student IDs from state universities.

According to an article in The Huffington Post last June, the law was considered one of the nation’s strict-

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Anyone who shows up at the polls without a photo ID may vote a provisional ballot, and later present the photo ID to the county board of elections office. The board will also accept certain reasons of hardship in lieu of a photo ID. The DMV driver’s license office issues free state ID cards for anyone who does not have a license, as long as they are registered to vote or register when they apply for the ID. For more info on photo ID requirements and exceptions, call the North Carolina State Board of Elections Voter Outreach Team at (866) 522-4723 or email VoterOutreach.sboe@ncsbe.gov.

Additional info can be found online at www.voterid.nc.gov.

On a related note, the deadline to register to vote in the March 15 primary election is Feb. 19. Absentee voting will begin Jan. 25, and onestop early voting will be available from March 3 to 12.

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A public hearing is scheduled for Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. to consider the renewal of The Gardens at Gray Gables’ special use permit.

any other lots that the Jenks owned at the time, or later purchased.

BBQ you can stand,” and “All the beer, hotdogs and hamburgers you can stand.”

On July 10, 2015, Gray Gables’ owners were issued a Notice of Violation by the town’s enforcement officer, citing multiple ongoing violations. The violations included operating with an expired permit, repeated sign violations, preparing food onsite and retail sale of food and beverages, leaving a large event tent, which the town considers a temporary structure, up for extended periods of time, using two properties across Brisbane Drive – one of which was zoned for residential use only – for overflow event parking, operating a bar called “The Blue Marlin Bar and Bridal Club” inside the facility, excessive noise from some of the events, and complaints from neighbors about the behavior of some of the guests attending communitywide events that Gray Gables had advertised as “all the beer, wine and

Two hearings before the town’s Board of Adjustment were held last fall, and on Oct. 22 Patrick Jenks, representing himself as president of The Gardens at Gray Gables, signed an agreement to abide by the same terms and conditions as were placed on the facility’s initial special use permit granted in 2007. Subsequently, Gray Gables was issued a 90-day probationary permit, with the understanding that the Board of Adjustment would revisit the case in January 2016.

Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter should attend the public hearing on Jan. 28, or may submit comments in writing to Town Planner, Town of Summerfield, P.O. Box 970 or 4117 Oak Ridge Rd, Summerfield, NC 27358.

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needed repairs and renovations. In addition, the bond would invest in North Carolina’s public infrastructure including state parks, agriculture, safety, water and sewer.

GTCC would receive $9.5 million and would use the funds for enhancements to Medlin Campus Center, a more than 40-year-old facility on the Jamestown Campus. Since the facility was originally built in 1974, the number of enrolled curriculum students has grown from 4,556 to 11,525 in Fall 2015.

All three leaders emphasized the economic impact of their institutions

and how the bond would enhance it.

GTCC’s overall economic impact is $528.7 million, Parker said, which is equivalent to creating almost 9,500 new jobs. Collectively, the three institutions – GTCC, UNCG and N.C. A&T – contribute an estimated $2 billion in economic impact in the Piedmont Triad region.

Brent Christensen, president and CEO of the Greensboro Partnership, announced at the event that the partnership signed a resolution of support for the $2 billion bond. Christensen said that 76 counties will directly benefit from the bond, if passed.

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Sign up now for ORYA sports OAK RIDGE – Oak Ridge Youth Association sponsors girls’ and boys’ soccer teams through Kernersville Soccer Association.

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Registration deadline for the spring soccer season, which runs from late February through late May, is Jan. 31.

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NORTHERN GUILFORD – Amid the more typical extracurricular and club choices for Northern Guilford High School students is the ukulele club. Started in 2008 with English teacher Alicia Mooney-Flynt as advisor, this year’s group of around 15 members meets weekly.

“I don’t play, but a couple of students who did were in my creative writing class…and they asked me [to advise],” MooneyFlynt said.

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Club president and senior (clockwise, from left center) Marley Smith, Hannah Louise Farrell began playing O’Kelley, Michaela Haney, Xavier Willke, Shelley Madren the ukulele in the eighth grade. and Louise Farrell are among the 15 students who belong “When we meet we discuss to the Ukulele Club at Northern Guilford High School. events, make up play lists… and I like collaborating with the ukulele club Contact Mooney-Flynt at (336) 643-8449 at Northern Elementary,” Farrell said. if you’d like the group to perform at a local event, nursing home, or other happening.

Junior Shelley Madren has been playing the ukulele since sixth grade.

According to www.guitarcenter.com, the ukulele first appeared in Hawaii in the 1800s. Artists as “When I looked on the school’s website before moving here (two years ago), this club diverse as Eddie Vedder, Amanda Palmer, Don Ho and Jason Mraz have made use of the ukuimmediately caught my eye,” said Madren. lele to add a unique sound to their songs. Ac“It’s a good, small group of friends and fun cording to Wikipedia, the ukulele’s name roughly to play with a group. The ukulele is an intertranslates as “jumping flea,” perhaps because of esting, beautiful instrument.” the movement of the player’s fingers.

Other than having a ukulele (or guitar), the group has no membership requirements. ...more Youth News on p. 9

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NORTHERN GUILFORD WOMEN (12-5, 7-2) Leading all scorers, Elissa Cunane had 20 points and Sami Furlough and Kelly Lomax each scored 11 points in Northern Guilford’s close win against Williams 48-44 on Jan. 14.

Northern built a slim 29-26 advantage by halftime, but Williams cut into that lead 37-36 by the end of the third quarter.

“Inserting the press in the fourth quarter was a game changer,” said head coach Kim Furlough. “It gave us the momentum shift we needed.”

Furlough said Sami played one of her best games all season and was especially an instrumental component in the fourth quarter.

“She had 11 points, including the go-ahead three-pointer in the fourth quarter, 4 assists and 7 rebounds.

“With Sami and Lomax stepping up, it just makes us better as a team. We have more weapons and become harder to guard.”

NORTHERN GUILFORD MEN (11-6, 7-2) coach Derek Hodge. “When Andy and Jack are effective, our offense executes well.”

Northern Guilford won their 16th straight game over Williams 74-58 on Jan. 14 as Jack Emerick and Andy Pack teamed up to score 50 points.

Ahead by one point at the end of the first quarter, the Nighthawks extended their lead to 38-28 with a huge scoring burst in the second quarter while getting stops on the defensive end.

“The game came down to our defense executing,” said interim head

“Perimeter defenders disrupted Williams’ flow, and we took control of the boards,” said Hodge. “We’ve been working to get more transition baskets which has loosened things up.”

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NORTHWEST GUILFORD WOMEN (15-0, 3-0) With Bria Gibbs in foul trouble, Northwest’s Liz Kitley came off the bench and provided some quality minutes in the Vikings’ 58-30 victory over Glenn on Jan. 15; the 6-foot-four-inch freshman scored a career-high 13 points.

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After a close first quarter, Northwest outscored Glenn 24-4 in the second quarter and built a 34-14 halftime lead.

“We worked on defending the high pick and roll and strong help side defense,” said Joyner. “I thought our communication and rotations on defense were better and more successful.”

As the game went along, Joyner said her team played together and lifted each other up.

“I’m just proud of these girls and the way they responded to this game,” she said.

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NORTHWEST GUILFORD MEN (13-2, 3-0) Northwest Guilford head coach Lee Reavis said the 94-77 win over Glenn on Jan. 15 felt good, while also noting he made life-long friends at Glenn during his 10 years of coaching there.

“I built relationships with the players and still stay in frequent contact with a lot of my former players,” he said.

Northwest’s win on Jan. 15 was their seventh consecutive win against Glenn.

Late in the fourth quarter, Riley Edwards and Matt Rakes matched three-pointers that opened up a 20-9 advantage.

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Two of Jalen Spicer’s 11 assists went to Thomas Hennigan and Edwards for back-to-back three-pointers while closing out the third quarter on a 17-7 run.

Five Vikings scored in double figures: Jaylen Gore with 21 points, Tre’ Turner with 20, Hennigan with 16, Edwards with 15 and Spicer with 12.

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Resident says occupied home forcibly entered in early morning hours COLFAX – Chad Pearson said he and his wife were sound asleep on Jan. 13 when about 3:40 a.m. they awoke to a loud “boom,” followed by two more loud booms and someone shouting “Police!” Pearson said before they could figure out what was going on, two unknown black males had kicked down the side door to the home on N. Bunker Hill Road and entered the room where they were sleeping.

Pearson said one suspect pulled his wife out of bed and tied her hands behind her back with zip ties. When the suspect tried to do the same with Pearson’s hands, he said he balled one of his fists up, and was

eventually able to wriggle his hand free; Pearson said as he struggled with one of the suspects, the other fired a gun.

Pearson said he managed to break free, ran out of the house and shouted for help; as he neared the woods near the perimeter of his yard, he saw the two men drive away in a small white passenger vehicle. He said he ran back into the house and untied his wife’s hands before calling the police.

Lt. Brian Hall, of Guilford County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Operations Division, confirmed an investigation is ongoing, and the sheriff’s office believes the incident did not occur at random.

Red Bull is the drink of choice for local thieves The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating whether two incidents involving a can of Red Bull, the highest-selling energy drink in the world, are related.

On Jan. 18, an outbuilding and an unlocked vehicle on Spicer Lane, just off Thomas Road in Stokesdale, were broken into sometime overnight. Ammunition valued at $4,001 was stolen from the outbuilding and a Red Bull was taken from the vehicle. As the deputy was investigating this incident, he found a power cord for an Xbox along the road and discovered an Xbox valued at $400 was taken from an unlocked garage at a neighbor’s residence.

Within hours the sheriff’s office received a call about an unlocked truck on nearby Thomas Road being entered. A 20-gauge shotgun and a 22-caliber rifle, valued at a total of $500, were stolen from the truck … and a can of Red Bull was left at the scene.

BURGLARY/B&E Jan. 11 | A resident of a mobile home park on Summerfield Road reported that sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., an unknown person forced open a door and entered the victim’s home. Nothing was taken.

Jan. 11 | A resident of Ransom Road in Greensboro reported that sometime between 10:15 a.m. and 1:04 p.m., an unknown person forced open the front door of the victim’s residence and stole a $250 camcorder, two $350 TVs, a $450 Nintendo Wii game system and a $400 Samsung tablet.

Jan 12 | Bridgeport Restoration Services reported the theft of $828 worth of power tools from a construction site on Barden Drive in Kernersville; the theft occurred sometime after 4:50 p.m. on Jan. 11 and the early morning hours of Jan. 12. Items stolen were a 20-volt battery and battery charger, tool bag, circular saw, drill, impact drill, frame nail gun and a three-way drop cord.

Jan. 13 | An employee of Affordable Mini Storage on Pleasant Ridge Road in northwest Greensboro reported that some-

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Interior designer leads home makeover for injured veteran’s family Teaming up with JCPenney, Summerfield resident Maria Adams helped bring new life to home’s interior

by ANNETTE JOYCE Giving back to others – that’s something Summerfield resident Maria Adams believes in. Last October, she had the opportunity to do that in a very big way.

Adams is the co-owner of Maria Adams Designs, a Greensboro interior design firm. She’s also a charter member of the Southern Living and Coastal Living Network, which placed her in the position to participate in one of the most

gratifying experiences of her life.

Southern Living is involved with Operation Finally Home, a national nonprofit organization that provides custom built, mortgage-free homes to wounded, ill or injured veterans or surviving spouses and their families. Another arm of the organization assists with interior design and furnishings – and that’s where Adams’ talents come into play.

Through her network affiliation, Adams was invited to design the home of injured U.S. Army Sargent Jackie Irving, who lives in Sanford, Florida.

Irving, his wife Britney, and their four sons received their new home almost a year ago but had not been able to do much with regard to the home’s interior.

“They really didn’t have any furnishings and needed a complete makeover,” says Adams.

The project included makeovers of the kitchen, family room, dining room, master bedroom and one other bedroom.

To start the design process, Adams was given floorplans, photos and information about the family. Since JCPenney was a partner in the project, she also had full access to the retailer’s inventory and used the company’s website to select furnishings and accessories.

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Maria Adams (far right), co-owner of Maria Adams Designs, with the Irving family and supporters after the Irvings were surprised with a home makeover through the Operation Finally Home program.

“From a design point, it was really fun. There was no budget, no limitations. I could do whatever I wanted to do,” says Adams. “It was also a challenge. Because the family didn’t know about the project, I wasn’t able to meet them beforehand and had minimal information about their furnishing/design likes and dislikes.”

On the designated day, Adams and her company’s co-owner, Oak Ridge resident Stacy Hall, flew to Florida to bring the design to life. To accomplish their task, they had 20 JCPenney volunteers,

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As they were being filmed, the entire crew unloaded the truck, painted rooms, unboxed and assembled furniture, hung pictures, blinds and drapes. They arranged the furnishings and even set the dining room table. Adams says it was exhausting, but she was never concerned that they wouldn’t meet their deadline.

Her reward came at the “reveal” when the Irving family returned to see what had been going on in their home while they were away. At that point, they were introduced to Adams and told their home’s interior had been redesigned and newly furnished.

Adams says seeing the family’s reaction to what she and her team had created was tremendously gratifying.

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“Watching Britney and Jackie’s reaction to the space and seeing that they were so surprised and so amazed by it just really warmed my heart,” says Adams. “It makes me feel great as a designer to be able to do something special for them.”

Watching Britney and Jackie’s reaction to the space and seeing that they were so surprised and so amazed by it just really warmed my heart. It makes me feel great as a designer to be able to do something special for them.”

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Maria Adams poses in the Irvings’ master bedroom which she designed to have a “spa-like” feel.

Summerfield resident Maria Adams during the filmed tour. “It’s a blessing.”

Along with other injuries, Irving suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). But there was no stress when he walked through his home and viewed what Adams had done.

“Everything feeds off each other and it actually makes me feel like I’m home now,” he said as he walked through his home

Through her interior design, Adams seeks to positively impact the quality of a person’s life and incorporates her belief that “it’s not about what you see, it’s what you feel” into every project she does. “Being able to do that and make such a difference for a veteran who nearly lost his life was an incredible feeling,” says Adams.

I found a new home plan online and contacted David about the possibility of building my new dream home. Most builders know how to build something that has been done many times before, but David saw my vision in what I was looking for in my new custom home.

From beginning to completion, David was there at every step. He is professional, and his craftsmanship is to be admired. The home was completed in a timely fashion and the quality of construction is top rated. David has taken the time and responsibility of ensuring the building process was of only the

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Built by Southern Evergreen in Greensboro, the home is located at 8504 Linville Road in Oak Ridge and according to the builder it “embodies all the beauty of living in the South.”

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worked with the homeowners to incorporate their personal belongings with new furnishings and décor from Greensboro retailers Priba Furniture and Interiors, Total Bliss and Dolce Dimora.

Adams says anything that does not belong to the homeowner will be available for purchase. She also mentions that a cash-and-carry sample sale will be set up in the detached garage.

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A full-service design, construction and real estate firm, Southern Evergreen of Greensboro is the Triad’s exclusive member of the Southern Living Custom Builder program.

O’Day joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realtor® Kelly O’Day recently joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Yost & Little at its Elm Street location in Greensboro. A Summerfield resident, O’Day has parlayed a background in sales and marketing into a growing real estate career.

Although relatively new to real estate, O’Day says she’s found her calling.

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“I enjoy meeting and networking with people, troubleshooting and finding solutions,” she says. “In today’s real estate market, that’s exactly what a buyer or seller needs.”

O’Day stresses due diligence and finding answers to questions people may not even know they need to ask. She’s the first to admit that she doesn’t know everything, but is more than willing to find the person who has the answers.

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“Buying or selling a home is a major event,” says O’Day. “This is someone’s home, someone’s O’Day investment. It’s very rewarding to be my client’s advocate.”

O’Day and her husband John, who was recently elected to the Summerfield Town Council, have a daughter, Jenna, 6. The family moved to the area about five years ago and O’Day says it was a great decision. They love the area and enjoy spending time outdoors.

O’Day is an avid horsewoman and likes to ride the family’s horses as much as possible.

O’Day can be reached at (336) 541-2011 or (336) 560-7074.

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135 Stoney Ridge Court Stokesdale • $199,900 3 BR, 2 BA New Construction

6072 Marion Point Ct. Lakefront .93 acres • Forsyth Co. $238,000

315 Lake Point Lane Includes boat dock slip 2.31 acres • Forsyth Co. $109,000

3303 Oak Ridge Rd Summerfield • $229,000 4 BR, 2½ BA, Must See

156 Collins Road Madison • $136,000 4 BR, 1 BA

2329 Alderbrook Dr High Point • $227,900 3 BR, 2 BA

319 S. Market Street Madison • $159,900 3 BR, 2 BA, 2,500+ SF

7610 Shelby Rae Court Stokesdale • Lakefront .64 acres • Forsyth Co. $189,000

Lakefront – Pauline Lane 1.82 acres • $199,000 2.31 acres • $349,900

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1275 Ridge Road Pine Hall • $199,900 3 BR, 2 BA 8.02 acres

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3590 Ellisboro Road Stokesdale • $117,900 3BR, 2BA, New Price

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1519 Brim Road Madison • $310,000 2 BR, 2BA, 52.93 acres rustic cabin, streams

807 Ayersville Road, Mayodan .72 acres ............................................................$25,000 NC Hwy 87, Reidsville 12.29 acres in Rockingham County.......................$1,300,000 30± acres • Hwy 220, Stokesdale Rockingham County • Potential for retail • 535 ft. of road frontage............$2,250,000 2334 Ellisboro Road, Stokesdale Rockingham County • 2+acres zoned n’hood commercial • 2,500+ SF ........$137,500 115 N Henry Street, Stoneville Rockingham County • Office/retail • 1,000 SF ......................................................... $46,900 407 2nd Avenue, Mayodan Rockingham County • 15,000+ SF • Multiple rental opportunities .................$299,000

Rockingham County .45 acres • Pinewood Road, Madison ............................$3,500 1.15 acres • Cartright Drive, Stokesdale .....................$16,500 1.21 acres • Shelby Lane, Madison ...............................$18,500 .64 –1.15 acres • Chestnut Oaks, Madison .......$19 –24,000 1.82 acres • Lot 2, Lemons Road, Stokesdale ........... $29,000 22± acres • Bobcat Road, Summerfield......................$96,475 28± acres • Gideon Grove Ch. Rd., Stokesdale......$250,000 40.52 acres • Eden Church Road, Stokesdale .........$350,000 129± acres • Pearman Road, Summerfield ............$583,875 119± acres • Gideon Grove Ch. Rd., Stokesdale ...$775,000 Guilford County 1.76 acres • 8510 Belews Creek Road, Stokesdale .....$34,000 2.88 acres • 8474 Southard Road, Stokesdale.......... $42,500 4+ acres • Self Road, Stokesdale................................... $65,000 9 acres • 8133 NC Hwy 68, Stokesdale ....................$225,000 21+ acres • 8574 Belews Creek Road, Stokesdale ... $299,000 Stokes County 17.15 acres • Deer Tracks Lane, Lawsonville .............$44,900

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Houses going up in Dawn Acres

Kerbappeals opens in Stokesdale Stokesdale resident and Realtor Gail Kerber has opened Kerbappeals, a full-service real estate firm located at 8410 Highway 158, Suite E, in Stokesdale.

With over a decade of real estate experience, Kerber has dreamed of opening her own company for some time. “Kerbappeals has been a goal of mine since I started real estate,” says Kerber. “Owning my own company gives me and my clients greater flexibility while still offering the same remarkable customer service people deserve.”

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Construction is underway in Stokesdale’s new Dawn Acres community Construction is well underway in the first phase of the new Dawn Acres development, located on the former Dawn Acres Golf Course property in Stokesdale.

Thirty-three lots will be developed in the community’s first phase, with seven homes already in various stages of construction.

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Marketing / Allen Tate, is representing the builders in Dawn Acres, which include: Don Mills Builders, Johnson & Lee, Naylor Custom Homes, Precept Construction, R&K Custom Homes, Ray Bullins Construction and Walraven Signature Homes. Smith says home prices in the new development will start at or around $400,000.

Experience, integrity and compassion are the focus of Kerber’s new company.

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Kerber and her husband Neil have been married 34 years. When she’s not helping clients with their real estate needs, Kerber enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, quilting, sewing, gardening and traveling the state.

Kerber can be reached at (336) 327-1165.

Letterman welcomes son to new team Johnnye Letterman, longtime Realtor, recently announced that her son, Jake Letterman, has entered the real estate business. The two have joined forces to create a real estate team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Yost & Little Realty.

Jake is a third generation Realtor and grandson of Johnnye Greer Hunter, who was one of Greensboro’s most prominent and successful Realtors. Jake’s aunt, Melissa Greer, and uncle, Waban Carter, are also in residential sales at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Yost & Little Realty.

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“Jake grew up in a real estate family,” says Johnnye. “Even as a teenager, he helped us with all aspects of the business.”

Residents of Summerfield, Jake and his wife Claudia have two sons, John and Nickolas, who attend Northern Middle and Northern Elementary schools. In his free time, Jake helps coach baseball and basketball for Summerfield Recreation Association and spends as much time as possible with his family.

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Northwest-area new and existing home sales Recent home sales in and near your neighborhood impact the current market value of your home. The following is a list of new and existing home sale transactions in northwest Guilford County which have occurred over the last month. Look for more transactions in the Northwest Observer’s real estate section, now appearing in the third issue of each month.

SUMMERFIELD 7367 Henson Forest Drive (Armfield) $555,000 7990 Witty Road (Brandt Meadows) $1,349,000 5406 Tory Hill Drive (Carlson Farms) $270,000 6012 Carlson Ridge Court (Carlson Ridge) $426,500

7605 Keating Drive (Weatherstone) $253,000 6105 Chalet Drive (Williard Oaks) $331,000

KERNERSVILLE 8125 Riesling Drive (Arbor Run) $455,000

6073 Windsor Farm Road (Trotter Ridge) $345,000

8134 Zinfandel Drive (Arbor Run) $558,000

5228 Paula Way (Trotter Ridge) $289,000

4396 Privet Drive (Bakersfield) $360,000

7827 Wilson Farm Road (Wilson Farm) $363,500

7704 Tall Meadows Drive (Meadow Ridge) $281,000

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7606 Haw Meadows Drive (Meadow Ridge) $270,000 4068 Ridgeline Drive (Ridgecrest) $317,000

6901 Maynard Road (Hillsdale Lake) $150,000

7807 Charles Place Drive (Charles Place at Arbor Run) $428,000

7313 Strawberry Road (Lochmere II) $280,000

7811 Green Pond Drive (Northridge) $445,000

7507 Dickinben Drive (McCurdy Acres) $295,000

8301 McCrory Road (Westfalls) $166,000

5207 Harvest Wind Court (Harvest Ridge) $360,000

8311 McCrory Road $176,000

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6793 Meadow View Drive (Meadowview) $600,000 7018 Equestrian Trail (Polo Farms) $352,500 7507 Weitzel Drive (Summerfield Valley) $199,000 3386 Rebecca Drive (Sunnybrook Acres) $185,000

7731 Pearman Quarry Road (The Bluff) $425,000

7707 Northern Estates Point, Greensboro $605,000

8521 Point Oak Drive (Avahlee Meadows) $320,000

OAK RIDGE 6515 Hollow River Drive (Forest Creek) $354,000 5411 Red Fox Drive (Foxbury North) $415,000 5722 Mabe Drive (Pepper Ridge) $325,000

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Stately European Design. Sought after location on secluded 1.35 acres. Fine architectural details out of the ordinary-vessel sink, arched entrances, wide plank flooring, wall sconces, art niche and so much more.

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Tom Chitty 336-420-2836

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Private gated setting, nestled in a lush 3.74-acre wooded lot. A grand 1st floor master suite with library & spa bath.

Dramatic 2-story great room enjoys a gas log fireplace and a fabulous view of the woods.

MLS 778864

Wonderful 4 bed / 4.1 bath home. Main level master.

Gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, gas cooktop, keeping. Great room, office, dining, bonus. Home theater.

Screen porch, outdoor kitchen, excellent storage.

$609,900 MLS 718974

MLS 726224

130 Osprey Court

$749,000

5803 Francis Marie Court MLS 771558

6304 Poplar Forest Drive 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms on ¾-acres with stunning detail in this luxury home. Large master with 2 walk-in closets and spa bath. 3 bedrooms, bonus areas on upper level.

Game room, den, and sitting areas in walk-out basement.

$868,000

Belews Lake front home with beautiful views in established private gated marina community. This home offers meticulous craftsmanship with pine floors, vaulted pickled ceilings, stone fireplace, and basement kitchen.

Handsome Georgian home enjoys an outstanding easy living floor plan. 2 master suites, one up, one down.

This residence is filled with the best of the builder’s art.

Chef ’s kitchen with a massive granite topped island.

$650,000

0 NC Highway 65

Investment potential with excellent exposure/visibility to 220/65. Perfect for rezoning of multiple use and increased traffic. Borders the 220 right-of-way (future 68 connector and I-74). 3 parcels available between 21.29-62.32 acres.

$475,000

MLS 776696

Nancy Hess

336-215-1820

$ 725,000

MLS 758943

Tom Chitty 336-420-2839

$700,000

Chandra Tippett 336-749-7977

7505 Sarelma Drive

8101 Lariat Drive

$419,000

MLS 772865

Affordable horse farm in sought-after Summerfield.

5.93-acres, 2004 Craftsman style, 3 bedroom home with front porch and screened porch overlooking pastures and pond. 6-stall barn with tack/feed, shed, and 2-car garage.

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336-215-1820

MLS 773303

$399,500

MLS 768520

Beautifully wooded, private 1.12-acre lot in Elmhurst Estates. Custom built home with hardwood floors, 9 foot ceilings, sunroom and large deck for entertaining, bonus room and 2 car garage. Large master bedroom and bath.

Barbara Wales 336-314-0141

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6803 Bugle Run Drive

7825 Wilson Farm Road

8321 Providence North

1200 NC Highway 150

Custom brick built in 2013. Generous hardwoods and crown throughout. 5 bedroom options plus bonus room and screen porch. Open floor plan. Lots of storage.

Summerfield Elementary / Northern Schools.

Sought after Oak Ridge cul-de-sac home with 1-acre rear yard for play. Granite countertops, 5 burner gas cooktop, tumbled stone backsplash,bead board ceiling in kitchen. Hardwoods and heavy moldings throughout.

Beautiful 4 bed / 3.1 bath family home in sought-after Wilson Farm. Granite counters, double pantry in kitchen.

Large master. Private main level guest suite. Storage building on property. Stokesdale/Northwest schools.

Lovely home with high ceilings, heavy molding, 2 staircases, large bonus with built in entertainment center, granite counters. Large Master suite, 2 walk -in closets, jetted tub and seperate shower.

Inviting front porch with attractive flagstone. Spacious living room, stone fireplace with woodstove. Kitchen with plenty of cabinets, double pantry & great center island.

Master bedroom has double vanity with walk in closets.

$387,000

MLS 778984

Chandra Tippett 336-749-7977

MLS 761393

3 bed / 2 bath home with privacy fence on 0.5-acres.

Vaulted greatroom, laminate floors, eat-in kitchen, double garage. Storage building, crawlspace underneath home.

Super condition and in an excellent school district.

Beth Brannan

336-253-4693

Nancy Hess

MLS 779754

336-215-1820

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$167,000

$385,000

$127,900

MLS 780247

Super cute three bedroom, two bathroom vinyl ranch with attached one-car garage in the Lake Jeanette area.

Cul-de-sac lot that backs to the new library. Close to walking trails. Rent, lease to own, lease purchase or buy.

Nancy Hess

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MLS 750965

336-580-6306

$284,500

MLS 760912

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336-601-4764

717 Ira Drive

4506 NC HWY 150 East

Neat 1,700 square foot home with possible 3rd bedroom.

New windows. A very peaceful setting with mature trees and a greenhouse foundation in the back. Priced to sell.

Property sold as is. In an great location for all of the Triad.

Charming home known as The Smith House, probably the oldest home in Browns Summit built around 1872. All new appliances, paint, plumbing, and bath. Granicrete finishes on flagstone floor that are durable and warm in winter.

$118,000

MLS 771059

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$99,000

MLS 773952

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$225,000

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800 Peach Orchard

$75,000

MLS 764529

Great secluded 5-acre home in Mayodan. Handicap accessible with handicap bath, basement & huge great room. Appliances are included. Being sold as is. Owner financing with $10,000 down.

Deryle Peaslee-Wood

Kernersville 336—996—4256

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REGISTER NOW  ORYA Soccer, Lacrosse | See page 7 for details on registering for Oak Ridge Youth Association’s youth soccer and lacrosse programs.

SATURDAY, JAN. 23  Carefree Fun Run | Northern Guilford High School student Cody Little is organizing a 5K walk/run for a good cause, and participants of all fitness levels are invited. There is no entrance fee, but donations for Camp Carefree in Stokesdale, which provides a oneweek summer camp experience for kids with chronic illnesses, will be accepted. The walk/run will take place at Northern High School, 7101 Spencer Dixon Road, Greensboro, beginning at noon. More info: Cody Little, (336) 944-5480.

SUNDAY, JAN. 24  The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe | Oak Ridge Youth Theatre will perform this classic Narnia tale on Jan. 24 at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bring the entire family and enjoy an evening of entertainment! Admission is free, but a love offering will be collected to benefit the Good Samaritan Ministries of Stokesdale.

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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27  Preservation Oak Ridge | This non-profit organization, committed to preserving historic structures in Oak Ridge, will meet at 5:15 p.m. on Jan. 27 at Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road. More info: Doug Nodine, (336) 209-1999.

FRIDAY, JAN. 29  Quilt Exhibit | The Center for Creative Leadership, One Leadership Place in northwest Greensboro (off U.S. 220), invites you to view a collection of quilts by the Piedmont Quilters Guild, whose members work to preserve and advance the art of quilting; the guild provides programs and workshops for members, and supports other charitable endeavors in the community. The public is invited to a reception on Jan. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the center. “Quilting in a New Direction” will be on display until Thursday, March 24. The public is also invited to view the exhibit during office hours by calling (336) 510-0975 for an appointment.

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CRIME/INCIDENT REPORT time between 7:37 a.m. on Jan. 13 and 7:45 a.m. on Jan. 14, several storage units were entered and property was rummaged through, damaged and stolen.

Jan. 14 | The owner of Village Pizza, located at 8302 Belews Creek Road, Suite A, in Stokesdale, reported that sometime between 12:01 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 14 an unknown white male broke the lock off of the walk-in freezer located behind the business. Nothing was taken.

Jan. 18 | Sometime between the evening of Jan. 17 and morning of Jan. 18, two unlocked vehicles parked at a residence on Flatrock Road in Stokesdale were entered; two purses, a Radio Shack Bluetooth headset, a wallet and $4 in cash were stolen.

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Jan. 1 | A resident of St. Crispins Way in Summerfield reported a known suspect accessed her bank account and then logged into her Sprint account and paid her phone bill; the bill payment resulted in her bank account being overdrawn.

Jan. 15 | Sometime between Jan. 10 and Jan. 15, a resident of Spring Birch Terrace in Stokesdale discovered an unknown person used personal information to open credit card accounts and attempt to order numerous items via PayPal. The victim received a $9 item in the mail, but other attempted purchases were thwarted.

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THEFT Jan. 10 | Circle K, located on Norcross Road in Colfax, reported that at 2:50 a.m., two Hispanic men stole two $15 12-packs of Heineken beer and left in separate vehicles.

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Ladd’s editorial in News & Record was off-base The reader submitted this editorial in response to one written by Susan Ladd, a writer for the News & Record.

Dear Ms. Ladd, Your recent editorial made a complaint about our congressman from the 6th District (Mark Walker), and you said that his caution about admitting Syrian refugees was opposed to his professed values as a Christian.

To address your first claim, it should be noted that I don’t think anyone can say that finding a sure-fire solution to many of the aspects of the situation in Syria is an easy task (not for a congressman, or anyone for that matter). It is regrettable that the United States has to look at admitting refugees with such scrutiny, but because pretending to be a refugee has become a strategy adopted by terrorists, Congressman Walker’s concern should not be hard to understand.

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say that once a speedy and efficient system for vetting refugees can be administered, that he would not welcome those who are non-dangerous to North Carolina and the United States. We must remember that while Congressman Walker has involved himself in many humanitarian efforts, both before and after being elected, he is now being tasked with doing everything within the boundaries of the Constitution to protect his constituents from those who would bring them harm.

I for one am grateful that while our country certainly must be careful about who it allows to reside here, Congressman Walker is more in touch with what makes America great than to call for an outright ban on certain religions coming here at all, like some candidates for office have.

Micah Spencer, OAK RIDGE

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member Ann Schneider said members did not agree on everything when they started working on the plan in late 2014.

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“It was clear from the beginning that we would need to balance the inevitability of change with the desire to stay the same,” said Schneider.

Committee member Bob Dischinger noted a proposed change to the shape of the town core – a ¾-mile radius with its center at the N.C. 68/N.C. 150 intersection.

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Those who spoke in favor of the updated plan included Oak Ridge residents Debbie Shoenfeld, Tom Smith and Irving Angel, who each supported the higher density housing which would allow smaller residences on half-acre lots (versus the minimum lot size of one acre that would still be required in areas outside the town core).

Caroline Ruch and Sandra Smith said they appreciated the plan’s preservation of rural spaces. Sam Anders said he favored both the high density and the rural preservation. Bobbi Baker, a member of the Planning and Zoning Board, said the plan is valuable and useful.

Ron Simpson and Randy Floss each spoke in favor of the plan, but took issue with traffic problems where Fogleman Road meets N.C. 68. Floss said the property across from 68 Place is perfect for commercial development; Simpson said the commercial town core should not extend past 68 Place and should be restricted to uses such as an insurance office or retirement community, which would not exacerbate the traffic problems.

The Fogleman Road area was the main point of contention for those who spoke against the updated plan.

Jonathan Cole urged the council to treat property owners fairly and consistently when it comes to the commercial transition core, noting there will be win-

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ners and losers. Steve Holmes said he was “not necessarily for or against” the plan, but suggested the town does have a history of picking winners and losers.

Courtney Smith said many drivers use N.C. 68’s paved median as a turn lane onto Fogleman. She recalled that when a Goodwill site was proposed for the property across from 68 Place, DOT would not install a traffic light there.

David Cole said his father purchased investment property before the town core was established; if the updated plan were approved as is, the property, which lies in the commercial transition core, would have restricted use.

“We’re not against smaller housing; we’re in favor of that,” he said. “Be fair for all citizens. Postpone [your decision to approve the update] until more can be learned about what can and can’t be done (in the transition area).”

During a rebuttal period, Dischinger said the steering committee felt nonresidential use at the Fogleman/N.C. 68 intersection would mean a developer would improve the intersection and make it safer.

“Every recommendation we made, every line, part of circle, word that describes how the plan should be implemented, defines limitations and opportunities for every parcel in Oak Ridge,” said Schneider. “We were sensitive to this throughout the process. There is a clear rationale relating to future benefit of our town, based on residential input we received.”

In a second rebuttal period, Chuck Salmon said the plan singles out winners and losers, and the Planning and Zoning Board would not deviate from the plan or make allowances.

“The plan is not law, it’s a guiding document; it’s not an ordinance,” responded Councilman Jim Kinneman, starting a discussion among council members – who all expressed favor of the higher density portion of the plan, but had reservations about the commercial transition core.

Mayor Pro Tem George McClellan suggested moving the adoption of the transition zone to the Feb. 4 town council meeting. A public hearing may be scheduled for that meeting as well.

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Construction/Manufacturing OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR needed. Job duties include formatting quotes, bid packages, FRQ’s for customers. Facilitate information between sales reps and customers. Maintain job files on computer system. Maintain master calendar with project dates. Receive, proof and enter customer PO’s in computer system. Requires excellent written/verbal skills. Word, Excel, PDF. Must be self-motivated, organized and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Current position could be expanded based upon applicant’s abilities. Starting salary range 26K to 32K. Company offers 401K, health insurance, paid vacation and holiday time. Email resume to jobapplicant@cyrco.com, fax to (336) 668-2610, or mail to PO Box 7292, Greensboro, NC 27417.

EXPERIENCED STYLIST NEEDED for salon in Summerfield. Call Laura at (336) 441-8414.

WoodmenLife is seeking a PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE. Generous compensation plus bonus opportunities and exceptional benefits for those who qualify.

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 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF OAK RIDGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Oak Ridge Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request to adopt the Commercial Town Core Transition Zone as a part of the Oak Ridge Future Land Use Plan Update. The Town Council may also consider requests for subdivisions and other matters.

Oak Ridge Town Council meeting, Feb. 4, 2016, at 7pm, Oak Ridge Town Hall, 8315 Linville Road.

PUBLIC HEARING: OAK RIDGE FUTURE LAND USE PLAN UPDATE. The Oak Ridge Future Land Use Plan Update Steering Committee will present the Commercial Town Core Transition Zone as a part of the Oak Ridge Future Land Use Plan Update for adoption.

All citizens will be given an opportunity to be heard at this meeting.

Spencer Sullivan, Mayor

 SAVE THE DATE The Oak Ridge Youth Theatre will perform THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE on January 24, 6:30pm, at Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, 2424 Oak Ridge Road. FREE ADMISSION! A love offering will be collected to benefit the Good Samaritan Ministry of Stokesdale. Visit www. oakridgeyouththeatre.com for information.

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youth sports Upward Sports BASKETBALL & CHEER evaluations, Saturday, Jan. 30, 1-4pm.

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EXPERIENCED INTERIOR DECORATOR & personal furniture shopper will help you with style, color, shopping & furniture placement. E-mail appeninc@gmail.com or call Ann Appenzeller, (336) 314-1411.

FloorinG CARPET REPAIRS & RESTRETCHING Licensed/insured. 643-6500.

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CastleWorks WINDOW CLEANING Includes gutters, pressure washing, chandeliers and other high ladder work. Fully insured and bonded, free estimates. (336) 609-0677. www.castleworkswindowcleaning.com.

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Home Improvement & Repairs

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LAWN EQUIPMENT SERVICE Located in Oak Ridge. Free pick up and delivery. Tune up, preventive or rebuild on all lawn service/yard equipment. Commercial or residential. Call or text Rick, (336) 501-8681.

APPLIANCE REPAIR – Call Mr Appliance.

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GARY’S HANDYMAN HOME SERVICES “Providing value for the home-ownership experience.” Gary Gellert, serving NC’s Piedmont Triad area. Garygellert@gmail.com, (336) 423-8223.

PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANING Affordable, satisfaction guaranteed, Free estimates. Elizabeth, (336) 453-8592.

CHRISTIAN MOM needs work cleaning houses, running errands. Will clean to fit your budget. Pet taxi/pet sitting also avail.

References. Call Laura Bennett, 231-1838.

JLB REMODELING, INC. Home repair, maintenance & handyman service. Licensed & insured. Competitive rates.

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ANTHONY’S GRADING & HAULING Excavating, land clearing, demolition, dirt available. Zane Anthony, 362-4035.

Fill dirt, gravel, sand rock, mulch & more.

GREENERTIMES SMALL ENGINE Sales & service center. 9428 NC Hwy. 65, Stokesdale. Call (336) 312-3844 mobile or (336) 548-9286 office.

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BRAD’S BOBCAT. Debris removal, grading/ hauling, gravel/dirt, driveways. 362-3647.

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ANA’S HOUSECLEANING. Good references, free est., 25 years exp. 309-0747.

GAULDIN TRUCKING, grading & hauling, bobcat work, lot clearing, driveways, fill dirt, gravel, etc. 362-1150.

PEARMAN QUARRY HAULING

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CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOW CLEANING, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Fully ins. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

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lawn care / landscapinG GREGORY’S BOBCAT SERVICE Land-clearing, grading, landscape construction, debris removal. Licensed and insured and honest! “Leave the Dirt to Me!” (336) 362-6181.

BRAD’S BOBCAT. Mulching, landscaping, driveways, gravel, concrete work. 362-3647.

GUZMAN LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE Pine needles, mulch, leaf removal, tree pruning, complete lawn maintenance. 655-6490.

BOBCAT WORK, bushhogging, and tractor work. Brad Mills, (336) 382-1505.

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ORTIZ LANDSCAPING – Complete lawn care. Trimming, cleaning, planting & mulch, gutter cleaning, patios & pavers, waterfalls, retaining walls, sidewalks, stonework. Residential and commercial. (336) 280-8981.

TRACTOR FOR HIRE Bush hogging, grading, brush/tree removal, food plots and more! (336) 207-6632.

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ARBOR MASTERS TREE SERVICE Total tree removal, storm damage cleanup, shrub and tree pruning. Bobcat work and more. Free estimates. Licensed & insured.

Call Joe at 643-9157.

ALL-SEASON STUMP GRINDING. Owner Alan Winfree. Free est. Call 382-9875.

AREA STUMP DUMP. Yard waste, concrete, etc. Fill dirt available. 602-5820.

FAY’S LAWNCARE & LANDSCAPING Tree and leaf cleanups. Bed reconstruction, pine needles & mulch Reasonable and honest. Call Taylor, (336) 464-5215.

CAROLINA STUMP & TREE SERVICE Complete tree service, $1 million liability, workman’s comp. Rick & Judy, 643-9332.

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STEVE NEWMAN TREE SERVICE. Free est. Lic/Ins. 30 yrs. exp. Bucket truck & chipper, total cleanup. Selective thinning & lot clearing. 24-hr. ER svc. OR, NC. 643-1119.

STUMP GRINDING – FREE ESTIMATES Big or small. George Joyce, (336) 382-3860.

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KEITH SMITH CONSTRUCTION 30 years experience. Specializing in room additions, garages, vinyl siding and windows, painting, ceramic tile, laminate, hardwood and linoleum floors, and remodeling of all kinds. No job too small. Free est. Call 644-1943 or cell 362-7469.

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GAS LOGS, WOOD STOVES & INSERTS, fireplaces, sold, serviced and repaired.

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Lic/Ins. Call Mark for savings. 337-7924.

POWER WASHING PRESSURE WASHING, gutter & window cleaning. Call Crystal Clear. Fully insured. www.windowcleaningnc.com. 595-2873.

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CINDY’S PAINTING – Interior painting, wallpaper removal. References & free estimates available. (336) 708-9155.

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BELEWS CREEK CONSTRUCTION Kitchens/baths, custom decks, garages, siding, dock work, windows, roofing specials, rotted wood. Sr. disc., 35 years exp. 362-6343.

ORTIZ REMODELING – Total restoration & home improvement. Drywall, painting, kitchen cabinets, interior trim & more. Free estimates. (336) 280-8981.

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PAINTING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 32 years exp. Sheetrock repair. No job too small. Insured. Call Brad Rogers, 314-3186.

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JLB REMODELING, INC. Remodeling and additions. Fully insured.

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RENOVATION WORKS INC. New construction, remodeling, kitchen and bath, additions, decks & patios. Call (336) 427-7391 or www.myrenovationworks.com.

Screened porches | Sunrooms | Patios

644-8615 office 508-5242 cell Licensed & insured NC Gen. Contractor #72797

TRIPP SMITH CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Licensed General Contractor with college degree in construction management and over 18 years of experience. We specialize in additions, remodels, garages, decks, sunrooms, new construction, residential & commercial. No job too large or too small.

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A.L. CORMAN ROOFING INC. Res. roofing specialist serving Guilford Cty. area since 1983. Member BBB 25+ years w/ A+ rating. cormanroofinginc.com, 621-6962.

CLINARD & SON ROOFING, LLC Residential roofing, rubber flat roofs, roof coating, metal roofs. 30 years experience.

Now accepting all major credit cards. Call 643-8191 or 580-3245.

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(336) 643-9963 • 8207 B & G Court, Stokesdale SMALL CLAIMS LEGAL SERVICES Kent Brown Attorney, (336) 274-5250.

WILL PICK UP MOST APPLIANCES, grills, bikes, electronics, metal and electrical items, gas items, etc. (336) 689-4167.

SAM’S AUTO BODY SHOP. Any type of body work. 45 years exp. (336) 347-7470.

NORTHWEST ART FRAMING Fine, affordable framing. “Northwest Art Framing is a find!” – Kate in W/S. Steve Maloy, owner. Call for appt., (336) 644-1911.

DAVE’S AIRPORT SHUTTLE Call (336) 298-7195.

BLUEGRASS BANJO LESSONS 10+ years experience. BA in Bluegrass Music. Call Nathan, (336) 404-9310.

SUPERBOWL PARTY? Call Devall’s Cajun Catering for your boudin. (336) 383-7732.

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WAREHOUSE MALL, INC. NOW OPEN! Antiques, collectibles, vintage toys. New vendors welcome. 305 E. Bodenhamer Drive, Kernersville.

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PLEATHER BROWN COUCH, $85; PleathMassage

chair, like new, $85; Mirror, 4’ x 3.5’, $50 OBO. (336) 202-1932.

ALL NEW MATTRESS SETS. Still in plastic, w/ warranty. Twin, $99; Full, $109; Queen, $129; King, $191. Can deliver, layaway available. Mattress Outlet. 992-0025.

SEASONED OAK FIREWOOD, $80/pickup load, delivered & stacked. (336) 253-7615.

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT – fryers, grill, oven, slicers, utensils/trays, more! 383-7732.

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CASH for riding mowers needing repair, or free removal if unwanted, including go-carts, tillers, any gas equip., etc. (336) 689-4167. $$$ – WILL PAY CASH up to $200 for your junk or wrecked vehicle. 552-0328.

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OP is a 4.5-year-old beautiful white, family oriented STAFFY BULL DOG. He is AKC reg. from champion lines. We are looking for the right home in the NW community. Call me if seriously interested, (904) 891-4787. Thanks.

DUPLEX APARTMENT, 2BR, 2BA, $725/mo.

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HOME FOR SALE, 2BR, 1BA, 2-car garage plus several large barns and outbuildings on 4.52 acres. 8415 W. Harrell Road, Oak Ridge. $275,900. (336) 668-2626.

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ANIMALS AVAILABLE

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND BULL for sale.

Got two, one has to go. Brown or white.

Long horns, long hair, 4 years old, gentle, great for pet or cross-breeding. $750. Call (336) 508-5651.

HOMES FOR SALE

NEW 1BR APARTMENT for 1 person in Summerfield. Electricity, cable and internet included. Private entrance and deck. Beautiful setting on 10 acres. No pets. $650 per month.

Call (336) 643-9676 for further details.

3513 Sanfords Creek Court, Colfax Come see how YOU can save BIG MONEY while enjoying the benefits of a Healthy, Energy-Efficient and Comfortable CERTIFIED GREEN 4BR/3.5BA, cul-de-sac, 3,000+ sq ft home. NW Schools and County Taxes. $389,900

GIL VAUGHAN

HOME FOR RENT – OAK RIDGE, 3BR, 2BA, 1,611 sq. ft., renovated home in Weatherstone. FP, tankless water heater, 2-car garage, storage building & fenced yard, yard maint. incl. $1,500/mo. (336) 215-7958.

LAND FOR SALE 57 ACRES, MAYODAN, NC, convenient to Hwy. 220, great development potential, mostly wooded, brokerage protected, $171,500. (336) 707-3822.

Realtor ® /Broker • (336) 337-4780

VACATION PROPERTY NEW PRICE!! 2014 PARK MODEL at Belews Lake, beautiful décor w/ loft. 20’ from waters’ edge, two electric covered boat lifts, electric golf cart, canoe, paddle boat. $179,500. (336) 644-6418 or 601-5759.

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CHURCHES

Central Baptist Church ..........................3 First Baptist Church, Summerfield .........7 Summerfield United Methodist Church .9

DENTIST

Beth Borden, DDS ..............................10

FUNERAL SERVICES

Forbis & Dick – Brooke Chapel ........... 11

HAIR CARE / NAILS / TANNING

Great Clips ...........................................9 Melda’s Hair Design ...........................23 POSH Hair Studio ...............................23

A/C & HEATING

HEALTH & FITNESS

Stokesdale Heating & Air.....................26 Velocity Air, Inc. ....................................4

SNAP Fitness ........................................8 YMCA of Greensboro ...........................5

ACCOUNTING

HOME BUILDERS

Carlotta Lytton, CPA, PA ....................23 Kimberly Thacker Accounting ............. 11 Samuel Anders, CPA, MSA, PC ...........23

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Oak Ridge Chiropractic ........................5 Summerfield Family Chiropractic ........23

Brian Thompson Homes .....................16 Builders MD ........................................15 Disney Construction ............................17 Don Mills Builders ...............................17 Friddle & Company .............................17 Johnson & Lee ....................................16 Kickin Clouds .....................................21

Naylor Construction ............................16 R&K Custom Homes ..........................16 Ray Bullins Construction .....................17

HOME PRODUCTS & SERVICES Budget Blinds .....................................23 House of Stars ....................................20 Maria Adams Designs ........................12 ProStone, Inc. .......................................3

LEGAL SERVICES Attorney Bill Barbour ..........................31

MEDICAL Eagle Physicians at Brassfield ................7 LeBauer Healthcare ...........................26 Northwest Family Medicine ..................8

PET SERVICES KPS – Kelly’s Pet Services ...................23 Northwest Animal Hospital ....................3 Stokesdale Veterinary Hospital ............ 11

Veterinary Hospital at Oak Ridge.........23 Westergaard Kennels...........................25

REAL ESTATE / MORTGAGE

A New Dawn Realty ..................... 11, 19 Berkshire Hathaway – Yost & Little .....22 David Nishan, McLean Mortgage .......14 Dede Cunningham, Keller Williams ....14 Donna Smith, Keller Williams .............20 Gil Vaughan, Keller Williams ...............30 Jason Smith, Allen Tate Builder Svcs. ..16 Jill Oakley, Tyler Redhead & McAlister 18 Johnnye Letterman, BHHS .................18 Ramilya Siegel, Allen Tate ..................21

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Bi-Rite Food Center ........................6, 11 Carpets By Direct, Inc. ........................25 Gigi’s Flowers & More ......................... 11 Southern Harts Boutique ......................3

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